Brings forth the Storm
Is when the dawn of a new age
Shalt be born.
Taryn stilled at the familiarity of the words, his eyes flickering with recognition. A plethora of questions brewed in his mind– so many he could barely keep up.
“According to legend, only a Godling can fulfill this prophecy. Only a Godling can unite the world. And because we haven’t had a single Godling born for centuries, it would seem that you both, along with Roz and the others, have finally been born to fulfill it.”
“When Airess and I were traveling, I dreamwalked into a memory when we were traveling in The Twins,” Taryn started. “I didn’t have much time to think about it then, but I saw something. Two beings, one named Evyen and the other was named Tinyrah. They were fighting, until eventually Evyen used some sort of Magick andsplitthe ground with some… crystal blade. It didn’t make sense then, but now I’m starting to think I–”
“Witnessed the The Division,” Ismene finished. “Yes, that was the cataclysmic event that changed the world. They were your ancestors. They named the new world they created after themselves, the two lovers combining their names to title the other half of the world we know today.Tevye.” Ismene looked between him and Airess before speaking again, “You’re a dreamwalker?” Ismene asked him.
“We both are,” Airess answered. “What do you know about dreamwalking?”
Ismene sat back in her chair. “It’s an abilitysomeTevyens have. A Dreamwalker’s spirit can walk freely amongst space and time within their sleep, viewing memories, places or other worlds. It’s quite an ability, and a rare occurrence indeed to have two sitting across from me.” Ismene’s eyes shifted to him. “Even rarer for a Fae.”
“How so?” Taryn asked, his interest piqued. Finally, this woman was saying something that sounded semi-logical.
“The Fae only have control over elemental power, physical Magick. It’s not in the Fae’s genes to control energetic Magick, including the ability to dreamwalk.”
“Is it possible Taryn has some type of Elven descendant?” Airess asked.
Ismene laughed. “That would be doubtful. Your ancestors, Evyen and Tinyrah, never married or had any children together. They became… forbidden lovers.” Ismene looked between them. “There isanothertheory, but perhaps we should save that for another lesson. We have discussed plenty for today.” Ismene stood up hastily, as if she were in a rush to leave.
“We still have so many questions–” Airess started, but Ismene already cut her off.
“And you will have your answers in due time. Now, I have much to attend to. Meet me back here tomorrow and we shall continue our lesson.”
With that, Ismene gathered her things and left the Temple.
They walked out onto the stone pathway that led to the city. The sun had completely set, leaving the sky stained a dark purple as the remnants of daylight faded into the horizon.
Airess was especially quiet, and Taryn couldn’t blame her. Despite already knowing about his lineage and the existence of Tevye, all this news about prophecies and dreamwalking was starting to take a toll on him. He didn’t know what to think or believe.
“What’s on your mind?” he asked her, the glow of the moon outlining her features. They trekked through the main street nestled by the ocean bustling with different vendors, the smells of food making his stomach grumble.
“Everything!” she said incredulously, waving her hands in exasperation. “First the truth about our lineage, the prophecy–not to mention our ancestorscreatedTevye. It’s all so much, I just can’t help but feel alone.”
Taryn didn’t hesitate as he grabbed her hand. “You are most certainly not alone.”
Airess looked up at him and smiled. It was a sight he imprinted in his memories for the rest of time.
If only she knew what she did to him.
“Good. Because you’re all I have,” she admitted as they walked forward. Her eyes widened, as if she didn’t mean for the words to slip out. Taryn chuckled and put an arm over her shoulder.
“You’re all I have too, Air.”
A comfortable silence fell between them, their friendship entering a new depth. Of course, Taryn wasn’t sure iffriendcould capture exactly what Airess was to him. For the first time in a decade, he was starting to feel at peace and think about his future. Besides all this prophecy talk that he still didn’t wholly believe, Taryn started to look inward and determine what his next move would be.
All his life his only goal was to survive–to make it to the next day. When he joined the Guild, Taryn lost himself. He became something unrecognizable, and it wasn’t until he met Airess that he started to see the light. She was a glittering star amongst the darkness, a calm wave in a raging sea. Looking down at her now, he started to have a different idea for his future.
They neared one of the Runean bars on the corner street near the docks. Taryn could already hear the music from here, lively with singing, chanting, and dancing.
He grinned. “Do you want to get a drink?”
“Shouldn’t we go back to the guesthouse?”
