In A Picture, Rememberance Part 3

Posted on 14 Mar 2012 @ 1:33pm by Lieutenant Commander Evelyn Coleman

1,072 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Episode 00 - Pre-Deployment
Location: El-Auria
Timeline: MD05

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[She nodded, "Tell them we're on our way." Evelyn smiled to that fact, "It's my last night on El-Auria...might as well indulge in it while I can before heading to the dark ages."

Narco nodded and smiled, "This is going to be fun."]

Evelyn and Narco arrived at the Colluendome, walking through the arched doorway, and down the steps towards the center floor of the complex. She saw her friends sitting on the benches talking. "We're here!" she called out.

Jumping up, the female rushed to hug Evelyn. "Eve, I have such exciting news!" she exclaimed, hugging Evelyn tightly. She pulled back, smiling and then turned to hug Narco.

"Well," Evelyn breathed grinning, "What is it?"

Lucia lifted her arm and resting on her wrist was a ornate gold bangle. "Choron asked to bond with me!"

Evelyn's eyes widen and a exciting scream escaped her lips. "Oh my god! When did he asked?"

"About an hour ago... you and Narco left early so you weren't able to see it. He is with his parents right now and I just had to tell my two best friends." Lucia, grinned grabbing both Evelyn's and Narco's hand, "Maurice was the first one I told considering..." her voice trailed.

Evelyn pulled Lucia into another hug, "Don't worry about it. I'm thrilled this happened before I left for Earth!" While hugging Lucia, Evelyn glanced at Narco, who was only standing with a shocked expression. She watched him and when his eyes met hers, she saw the hurt in them. He had feelings for Lucia. She pulled back and breaking the hug.

Lucia began explain more about Choron when Evelyn reached for Narco's shoulder and squeezed gently. "Luc, he sounds great." She smiled at her, wanting to change the subject.

"Thanks Eve," Lucia smiled.

Maurice clasped and rubbed his hands together, "So we're going to do this?"

Narco blinked as if lost in thought, then asked, "Do what?"

Lucia smirked and moved to where she was seated a moment ago, "Why do you think we decided to meet here?" she asked pulling a wood box out from her bag.

Evelyn narrowed her eyes to get a better look, "Wait is that what I think it is?"

Lucia handed the box to Maurice, nodding "Yeah, we are going to perform the Auriae to Rao."

"Wait, don't we need the High Cleric to perform that?" Evelyn asked.

Narco smirked, "What's wrong Evelyn, scared?"

"No," she glared at him, "but we need at least the Magistrate's permission to be even allowed to witness one, let alone perform one." She objected.

Maurice rolled his eyes, "Stop and listen to yourself Evelyn, barely a hundred and you already sound like an old woman."

Narco chimed in, "And what's the worst that could happen? You get in trouble? You'll be in Earth before they even put you in trial."

Evelyn nodded admitting to herself he has a point.

Chuckling Maurice placed the box onto the table at the heart of the Colluendome. He opened it and pulled out; four slender shot glasses, a smaller wooden box, and metal container. He turned to Narco, "Could you grab the water bottle I brought over there for me?" he asked gesturing to where he was sitting before it.

Narco replied with "Sure." And went to retrieve the bottle, and proceeded to ask, "So, has anyone ever seen what we are about to do before?"

Evelyn shook her head, "Nope. I have read about it, however never witnessed it."

"Me either, I think Maurice the only one that has, thus why he's in charge..." Lucia answered.

"You know on second thought, maybe we should evacuate right now." Evelyn grinned, teasing, resulting in the group laughing.

"I'm so glad my friends have that much confidence in me." Maurice feigned being hurt as he poured water into each glass. Once he finished he opened the small wooden container, revealing a small pile of salt crystals. He pulled out tweezers that was in a secret compartment of the box, and placed one crystal in each glass. "Alright everyone gather around."

Evelyn moved to the table, standing across from Maurice. Narco and Lucia stood at opposite ends of each other. In front of her and the rest of them was their glass of water. In the middle of the table, Maurice stacked the boxes making a small pyramid. He lifted the metal container and twisted the bottom a quarter turn, a metallic unlatching sound echoed out. He placed it gently back on top. "What now?" Evelyn asked, intrigued by this.

Extending his hands out, he smiles, "We hold hands."

Evera reached out and took Narco's hand and intertwined her fingers with Lucia. "Now we have to say in unison, 'Rao and Devina, Hope and Truth, Knowledge and Wisdom, Light and Shadow; Unveil Revelation.'"

Lucia looked at him, "We have to say all of that?"

Evelyn chuckled, "It's worth it." She looked at Maurice, "Let's do this." She smiled and nodded.

There was a moment of silence and nodding amongst the friends. In healing, they spoke.

"Rao and Devina; Hope and Truth" The metallic box shifted, sections began folding in on itself.

"Knowledge and Wisdom." The rest of the metallic box, slide into the bottom section, revealing a crystalline octahedron.

"Light and Darkness" The box then raised a little.

Evelyn watched with amazement at her friends, her heart was beating faster. Then they spoke the last verse with excitement.

"Unveil Revelation!"

A brilliant beam of light fired upward, striking the middle of the dome. The light spread out evenly along the dome for a moment before falling back, showering the group with sparks.

"Wow," Evelyn cheered, as she let go of her friends' hands, to try and catch a falling spark of light. Some landed on her hand, fading instantly into nothing.

Grinning Maurice announced, "This is only the beginning guys." He said.

The showers of sparks didn't end. The room was filled with light, and the colors became more vibrant. Then flares, varying in color, began to shoot out of the white beam of light.

Suddenly the beam ceased, the light faded instantly. Evelyn had to blink for her eyes to adjust the dramatic shift. Before she could ask if that was it, they crystal octahedron glowed vibrantly, and then there was a blinding flash of light...

-To Be Continued-

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LTJG Evelyn Coleman
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Galileo

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