Chapter 166
David
“We have reason to believe the last piece of the weapon mentioned in the prophecy is in the Land of Lost Things. We need to figure out how to get there. I’m beginning to think we need take another look at the prophecy.” David said.
“After breakfast we can convene the supernatural council and take a fresh look at it.” Argus said with a nod. “I’m sure we can figure it out.”
After their meal, the Kindred, Angie and the council met in the new council chamber. David brought out his leather bound journal and laid it on the table. This was the first time that Argus, Nathan, Luscious or Shawna had seen it as one solid prophecy. David cleared his throat and began to read the word aloud.
“A whole lifetime
Is but a day
One with magic
Has joined the fray
Fated to brothers
Love the only way
Life spark fades
Where ruin lay
A weapon to bind
For life to stay
From the future
To the past
Beyond the trees,
To the last
The rocks, the sand
Our fated mate
A foreign land
The Queen, the King
Servant and Jester too
A court of three
To see her through
One protected
One subjected
One resurrected
One perfected
One rejected
One to stay
Another to betray
The blood that’s all
A hearts thrall
To prevent the fall
Highest lake
Lightest sea
Dusky moors
Forbidden tree
Frozen waste
No time or space
In this place
You will find them
A shard of light
A heart of stone
To win the fight
Five as one
Wisdom, Shielding
Passion, Healing,
Faith, Unyielding
A mirror for revealing
As the goddess grows
The answer she knows
When all is lost
Her life the cost
A bond of brothers
To heal all others.”
Argus sat down at the table with a look of concentration. He rubbed his hands together and began to repeat the prophecy to himself. David knew his advisor was working out something specific his mind.
Shawna pursed her lips. “I don't mean to be indelicate, but don’t we already have a major problem with the prophecy. Stormy is no longer mated to brothers. How can a brotherly bond heal, if it doesn’t exist?”
“We have talked about this before. I personally hope that it means my brother will come around. If the prophecy is correct, we are fated to work it out.” David said hopefully. He knew the rest of the mates had banded Daniel as the enemy, but David just couldn’t totally give up on him. He had to hold out hope.
“There are all kinds of family.” Angie said quietly and went back to looking at the prophecy.
“I’m stuck on this part about a mirror revealing. The words before that all describe attributes that the kindred has brought to the relationship but a mirror doesn’t really fit. It’s made me think about this mirror that Divina had in her chambers.” Argus said as he waved his hand towards the book. He glanced to the corner where his daughter was still asleep.
“What kind of mirror?” David asked with a raised eyebrow.
“She had this ornate mirror on a stand. It was huge and to be honest, a bit creepy. Sometime I could swear that I saw her speak to it and a few times I felt like someone was watching us when we were being intimate. It was weird, because anytime I caught her looking into the mirror, she always looked away as if she were feeling sheepish and shy.” Argus said. His expression look a bit disturbed.
“Is it still in the castle?” David asked. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed that Damian was shifting uncomfortably in his chair.
Argus nodded his head and motioned for them to follow him. He passed the baby carriage to a guard as he left the room so the baby could be returned to her nanny. He led them down the hall to the forgotten study where they had found the dragon prophecy.
Argus crossed the room to the back corner. He reached up and pulled a sheet off of a large oval six foot mirror. It had a huge ornate jeweled frame. David noticed immediately that it had an otherworldly appearance.
“It’s a gateway mirror.” Damian said as he looked closely at it. “I have one that I use to travel to the human realm to hunt.” He explained further.
Drew lifted an eyebrow and looked closely at the mirror. “Does it only go to the human realm?”
“Actually I don't know. I've never tried to take it anywhere else. I didn't need to.” Damian said with a shrug.
“I can’t imagine that Divina would be speaking secretly to a human. I bet it goes to more than one place.” Dean said as he poked the purple gem on the frame.
The reflection in the mirror changed and they were looking at a damp looking grey room, with piles of treasure on the floor and shelves full of books and trinkets. The color drained from Damian’s face.
“That’s my vault.”
“Mate, you are loaded!” Dean teased as he playfully bumped Damian’s shoulder.
“What did you do to change it?” David asked Dean.
“I didn’t exactly do it on purpose. I just touched the frame a little.” Dean said defensively.
Stormy bit her lip and approached the mirror. She pushed a yellow jewel that was inlaid in the frame. Instantly the reflection changed again. Melissa, Dean’s mother was slipping into a bathrobe and looking back at them. She suddenly screamed. Dean also screamed and demanded everyone look away.
“Sorry, mother,” Dean said.
“Why can I see and hear you in a mirror? Where are you?” She demanded.
“I’m at the dragon keep and we found a mirror identical to yours. We accidentally discover that it is linked to the one in your room.” Dean explained as his face resembled the shade of a tomato.
“Step back, I want to try an experiment.” He instructed her. Dean put his hand against the glass but his hand passed through. He stepped forward and disappeared for the room. David watched as Dean gave his mother a hug.
“Ugh Son, while I think your new trick could come in handy, I think I would like this mirror moved to a more private place. I am not comfortable with the idea of people being able to spy on me or step into my room at random.”