Beyond the Stars

Tamsin awakens in a frenzy of emotions. Her heart beating rapidly recalling her dream.  In a champagne sky her thoughts quickly drift to Aden.  Remembering his smell, the warmth of his touch. His eyes warm pools she longed to swim in. Yes, she was under a magical spell and she hopes it will never be broken. Knowing in her heart that he is now part of the dragon didn't alter her feelings.  In the silence before dawn her secret confession. Her love for him transcends all boundaries. Sighing, in a vast heaven she whispers "I love you'.

Suddenly, a jolt of cosmic energy circulates her chamber. A change in the vibrating frequencies of light that guides the Dragon through holes of darkness.  She reaches out to Aden knowing he will feel her distress. Jumping out of bed she must warn Aden of impending danger. A battle erupts in a distant world.  Her mind whirls in this new vision of a blue planet where the sky river runs. The inhabitants are a gentle breed who guard the mountain ranges from intruders.

 

It's imperative that she speak with Aden.  There is an urgent need to change their course and find this world. They had been given the assignment to test water and surface samples in new locations ensuring the lands were livable terrains. Surely, this could wait as the mountain people have sent out an SOS for help and she had received their pleas for assistance.

 

Aden was restless as he kept a watchful eye over the dragon,  he was piloting. His crew depended on his expertise to guide them through uncharted skies. He had noticed Tamsin was a bit on edge before she retired last evening.  He felt a strange force of energy and knew something was amiss. He heard Tamsin's whispers and his heart ached, he knew he would do whatever she asked of him.  In silence he waited for her to approach the bridge.

 

"Good morning, Lieutenant” Aden, gently spoke

"Good morning, Sir, I wish permission to speak to you about a new situation that requires our immediate attention”.

A moment of silence as he pondered what would be coming and his heart already felt heavy.

 

"Permission granted"

 

"Sir, early this morning I received a distress signal from a planet on the outer rim of the galaxy.  It seems, mountain dwellers are being attacked by some sort of evil force.  They request assistance as they are guardians of a sacred sky river."

 

Aden studied Tamsin's face and could see her concern in the slight quiver of her lips.  He wondered how they would find this planet and what would be the magnitude of this encounter.  His mind quickly contemplated different scenarios.  He would need to know all the details of her dream.

 

"Do you know their coordinates, are you able to track them using your internal antenna”, Aden questioned.

 

"Sir, I am sure with a bit of research, I can determine their whereabouts “, she quickly took her seat and began touching the control panel, plotting their coordinates with those she picked up in the message. 

 

Aden felt a surge of energy the moment she touched the control panel. It brought a smile to his face, he felt her warm fingers lingering on the keyboard, he could feel her heartbeat.  He worried about this

mission, what real danger lurked in the darkness.  He would not jeopardize the safety of his crew but he knew Tamsin would find a way to follow her dream.

Tamsin has been waiting most of her life

for the portal of her dreams to open

on fluttering wings, longing to take flight

renewal in a land barren and broken

 

Sunrise, moon-rise, clouds that hide

a world of adventure at her fingertips

searching for a remote mountainside
navigator of a mystical dragon ship

 

Can Aden and Tamsin save the sacred sky river?

Will Tamsin's one wish be granted?

Can dreams alter their destiny?

 

Author's note:  For a friend, a work in progress. This was inspired by the short story Dragon's Destiny by Alex J  Cavanaugh.  

Alex J Cavanaugh - Dragon of the Stars

 

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