Into Oblivion (Starcrossed Book 1)

 Year 7, 4th Waxing Crescent, day 4

    I don’t know what to write here. Mommy said writing my thoughts down would help with my studies. I don’t understand how writing could help me with learning magic or fighting. She told me to write about something cool. Nothing cool ever happens locked in the castle.

Year 7, 10th First Quarter

    I overheard Daddy talking to some of the guards today. It sounded important but when I tried to ask what they were doing, they just said not to worry about it. Well I’m worried about it. I tried to also ask Mommy but she told me it was just grown up stuff and it probably was boring. I doubt that, they all seemed in a hurry.

Year 8, 6th Waning Crescent, day 2

     I made a friend today! I don’t know his name but he was cute! I seen him outside of my window this morning. He was my age with short brown hair and brown eyes. He waved to me! Finally someone I can play with besides my older brother! He told me he would come see me again tomorrow when there wasn’t so many guards around.

Year 8, 6th Waning Crescent, day 3

    He came and seen me again! He told me his name but I couldn’t pronounce it so he said to just call him Mal. It was a wonderful name. We talked for awhile about hobbies and favorite foods. Though, I am lucky my room is on the first floor of the castle or I probably would not have met Mal. I cannot wait to speak with him again.

Year 9, 7th Full Moon

    Mal hasn’t came to see me the past few days. I hope he is okay.

Year 9, 8th Waxing Crescent, day 5

    Some of the guards were talking about some of the children disappearing recently. It only made me worry more about my friend. He just has to be okay.

Year 9, 12th Waxing Gibbious, day 7

    He finally came back! It was the middle of the night when he knocked on my window. His hair was a mess and I could tell he had a rough night but I was so happy to see him. He told me his mom had not let him leave the house due to children going missing. Though he said he could not miss my birthday so he snuck out. I scolded him but thanked him and took the necklace he made for me anyway.

Year 12, 1st Full Moon

    It has been 2 years since I last saw Mal. He never came back after that night. I tried to ask around about him but I was only questioned on why I needed to know about some village boy. I only found out he had went missing when I stumbled upon my fathers paperwork. It was a list of all the missing children from the villages. There had to be around two dozen of them. 

    It was only when I came across Mal’s name that I fell to my knees in tears. My parents came rushing in at the sound and found me. They asked a lot of questions and for once, I told them about the boy with golden brown eyes and a gorgeous smile. 

    At first they were infuriated that I had withheld this information from them but, calmed down when they realized the boy had not brought me any harm and that I was indeed hurting. I do not know when or if I will ever write in this book again.

    Sincerely, 

    Lumi

Into Oblivion (Starcrossed Book 1)

 Prologue

    The kingdom of Xepherion was a quiet place. One that many would flock to when in need of a break from their everyday lives, or to spend time with loved ones for a special occasion. It was a bustling kingdom full of beautiful rivers, lush greenery and many, many mountains. Though these mountains are what made the kingdom so unique. The light would often reflect off of the chiseled surface, giving the illusion of a floating island. 

    Xepherion wasn’t just a place to visit, it was the home of many Catfolk as well. These creatures were very human-like, the only differing factors were the furry ears that rested on their heads and the tails that sprouted from their lower backs. They were a passive species, known very well for their talents in healing and illusion magics though, only chosen Catfolk could wield these powers. 

 The kingdom thrived for many years under King Avion and Queen Lumeirra. The two brought light and love into their subjects' hearts, often hosting many events that species from all over would travel to attend. They also created the most formidable Royal Guard no other kingdom could compete with, this is what kept the kingdom thriving and safe.

    However this all changed on the day of the birth of their second child. An old, well known prophet from the Kingdom of Eurus presented herself before the King and Queen. Having outlived many other great prophets, she was said to be wise and all-knowing. Some even say she was favored by the gods due to her long lifespan.

    The prophet held her head low, her long curved horns peeked out from underneath a black cloak and her eyes, a radiant purple hue. She stepped forward, using a long, hand carved staff to balance herself as she made her way over to the Queen, a troubled look on her face. She had come bearing not only a gift for the newborn princess, but words of a prophecy long forgotten.

    When the prophet made her way to the Queen's bedside, she bowed her head respectfully before presenting her gift. In her hands she held a tattered, old book with the words; The Guardian of Xepherion. The Queen cast a confused look toward the Prophet as she reached out to take the book from her.

    “The next guardian has been chosen.” She finally spoke, taking a step back to create some space between them. The room fell silent at her words.

    “But, I do not understand,” The Queen spoke, clearing her throat,”What does this mean?”

    “Do you remember what I told you on the day you took the throne?” The prophet asked, reaching up to lower her hood.

    The Queen’s eyes widened as she realized exactly who was standing before her. The long black hair, deep purple irises, there was no mistaking it. This old woman was not only a prophet, known by many across the lands, but her mentor from many moons ago.

   “How…” She started,”You disappeared a millenia ago!”

    Up until now, the old prophet had kept her identity hidden, a tactic used by those who wish to have some solace from time to time. The prophet raised her hand as to ask for no further questions to be asked.

    “That is unimportant my dear Lumeirra.” She stated, lowering her hand again and making eye contact with her former apprentice,”The time has come for the prophecy to be fulfilled.”

    The king looked from the prophet to his wife as to ask for an explanation. The Queen lowered her head to look at the beautiful baby girl in her arms. The prophet took this as her queue to leave, bowing once more before pulling her hood back on and quietly making her way out of the room. The queen’s eyes teared up as she held her baby close. 

    The doors shut softly behind the prophet as she stepped out onto the stairway. Her lips parted uttering lowly as she carefully took each step descending from the castle; 

  “Since the dawn of time, the stars have kept their silence. Until the hour of Shadow’s rise was named. When darkness breaks the river of ages, one guardian shall awaken, and by their hand Xepherion shall be made whole again.”

    The prophecy that had been passed down from one Queen to the next was finally coming true, and there was only one person who could stop it.