{"id":58,"date":"2011-04-21T14:59:02","date_gmt":"2011-04-21T19:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rssharkey.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2011-07-09T08:42:07","modified_gmt":"2011-07-09T13:42:07","slug":"son-of-a-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rssharkey.com\/blog\/?p=58","title":{"rendered":"Son of A Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part 2 -\u00c2\u00a0Message from A Star<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n

As the sun chased her from the sky, Elestra took one last look on her self-appointed charge. She knew he would sleep on until she found him. With the moon at her side, she was convinced of her plan. As their feet touched the ground, Elestra took the form of a young girl. Silver hair flowed down her back and swayed as she brushed her hand over the moon. Instead of taking human form, the Soltion stood beside her shaped as a silver wolf; her fur shinning in the morning light.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shall we find your chosen?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she growled pleasantly. <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Elestra looked at her surprise, the light they emitted growing faint as the sun took over the day.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve guessed?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she responded with a grin. The wolf\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mouth drew back in a smile.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re silence of late has spoken volumes.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Elestra dipped her face to hide her burning cheeks behind her hair.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Do you approve?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she asked, showing her face again. The moon sauntered away, her tail waving in anticipation.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I do.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Elestra joined the Soltion and they walked side-by-side across the land. The two took their time; enjoying the spring-time earth and each other\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s company. It was nearly noon before the star showed the moon her charge. He lay deep in slumber, his breath smooth and long. Elestra reached out to touch his crimson leg, but the Soltion stopped her.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You are allowed to guide and protect him and his people, but you cannot speak with or touch him.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Elestra stared down at the wolf\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fiery coat, her eye shinning. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153If it must be, then it will be.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

With a sign the Soltion spoke again. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tell me what you will and I shall attempt what I may.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

The star smiled at the moon, her face brightening. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tell him\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she looked down again. The wolf\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s chest still rose and fell. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tell him he has been chosen. Chosen to lead a people and start a nation. That his star shall always guide him and keep him safe. That he is loved by someone\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she grew silent and the moon waited till she was sure Elestra was finished.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I tell him what I may. Now leave us that I may speak with him alone.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Elestra sighed and walked away, her silver eyes straying back from time to time. The moon waited again, until Elestra was long gone, before waking the red wolf. She nudged him with her nose till he opened his eyes. They blinked lazily before he recognized what had awoken him. With a start he tried to run, but the voice of the moon stopped him. His eyes wide, the wolf turned to face her. It was then that he noticed how her coat shone and created a light of its own.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Who are you?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he froze when the words came from his own lips. Something was wrong. The silver wolf gave him a wolf\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s smile.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I am a messenger.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

He longed to ask if she had spoken to him last night, but was too scared to speak again.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I am not she. But I was sent by your star.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

His eyes widened.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Attensie has forbidden her from speaking with you, but I was sent in her stead.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The moon bowed her head slightly. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153She has much she desires to tell you, but the future cannot be revealed to those still living. This is what I am allowed to repeat; \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcyou have been chosen, Tiirak. Many paths lay before you, but the star above shall be your guide and your protector. You are indeed loved Tiirak.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Emotions flashed across Tiirak\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s face at his name.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You are no longer who you were.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The moon comforted, her silver eyes glinting and glowing. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Attensie has chosen to make you new. To make you more than you ever were or could have been.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

She turned to leave.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Wait!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Tiirak fumbled over the thought of words. The moon looked back. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Why can I speak? What am I to do? How-\u00e2\u20ac\u0153<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Attensie has chosen to bless you. Trust that it is for a future purpose and do not abuse it. Your star will guide you. She may yet be allowed to speak from above. Trust in Attensie and Elestra. They will save you.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Will I ever see you again?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the red wolf spat out. The Soltion grinned.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We may yet meet again, Son of Elestra. When time is pressing and words are needed. Care to you leg.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Tiirak looked at his leg and found it no longer covered in blood and made new. He turned back to the silver wolf, but she was gone.<\/p>\n

<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>

We may yet meet again, Son of Elestra...<\/p><\/div>\n

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