War of the Convergence Chapter 7 Excerpt by Michelay, literature
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War of the Convergence Chapter 7 Excerpt
Light flashed in front of her. Shielle snapped her eyes open and squinted in its brilliance. When her eyes adjusted, she saw two young boys standing in front of her. White light shrouded one of them, the brilliance so bright it stung her eyes. He wore a white robe, and the sparkling white gem he wore around his neck scattered rainbows all about him. His smile showed off all his teeth, as if joy was his to give and to share with anyone he came into contact with. The other boy also smiled, but his was subdued—a serious smile, as if he carried the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders and enjoyed every minute of it. He wore a black robe which sucked in the light and a black gem around his neck. He gave off a purple sort of light which made everything around him darker. The two boys each held out a hand to her. Shielle stared them, reached out, and took their hands. Darkness flooded their surroundings. It swallowed everything—the roof, the telescope, her observatory, even
War of the Convergence Chapter 1 Excerpt by Michelay, literature
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War of the Convergence Chapter 1 Excerpt
“There’s Alandri.” Rin hopped off of Junen’s shoulder. “Why don’t you apologize to her first?” Junen turned in the direction Rin had pointed. Alandri had arrived, fashionably late as usual. “I . . . I don’t know about this.” Junen swung away from Alandri. His actions had nearly caused Alandri to lose her Sentinel of the Northern Kingdom, after all. Everyone knew she loved her Sentinel almost as much as Helio and Lumina loved their Prince and Princess. Possibly, more. “Don’t be such a baby.” Rin caught Junen’s braid in her grasp. Using it as a lead, she yanked him toward Alandri. “Hi, Alandri.” “Rin. Hello, love.” Alandri looked up at Junen—and her smile faded on her pink lips. She thrust her hands on her hips. “Hello, Junen.” “Hello, Alandri.” Junen averted his eyes. “Well?” Rin gave the braid a tug. “Go on.” “Alandri, I . . . I’m sorry.” Junen played with his fingers. “Because of me, you almost lost your Sentinel, and . . . well . . . there it
Alandri lounged in the air. “So, my love, shall we discuss?” “Discuss what?” “You, darling.” Alandri caught his face in her hands. “I can’t stay mad at you, you cutie-putootie.” She squeezed his cheeks. “Therefore I’m going to help you.” Marcos smacked her hand away. “I don’t need your help.” “You don’t?” Alandri’s face morphed into the exact likeness of Shielle’s. “Are you sure?” “Don’t do that!” Marcos sat up in bed. “It’s creepy.” “I was watching you in the garden.” Alandri’s face returned to normal. “The only person you’ve ever wanted in your life . . . dumped you. I can help you win her back.” “You . . . I . . .” Marcos sputtered. Too many things wanted to come out of his mouth at the same time. He took a deep breath to clear his thoughts. “It’s impossible, Alandri.” “Improbable, but not impossible.” Alandri winked at him. “Stick with me.” “Let me rephrase: I don’t want your help. I’m tired of you Guardians sticking your noses into
Prince of the Sun, Princess of the Moon Excerpt by Michelay, literature
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Prince of the Sun, Princess of the Moon Excerpt
“Dude, are you crazy?” Neil leaned over to him as Joshua sat. Joshua had to bite back a smile. His friend acted like he had been the one called in after class. “She’s going to hate you now.” Joshua shrugged. “I’ve got more important things to worry about.” “Like what?” Neil whispered, copying the diagram. “Like . . .” Joshua stared full into the sun. “I think the sun is off by two minutes.” Neil paused in his writing. “What?” “The sun.” Joshua glanced at Mrs. Blaine to make sure she wasn’t watching. “It should be a little to the right. It’s in the wrong place.” “Have you been moon-bathing or something? You’re as batty as a night-person.” Joshua scowled at his friend. “Don’t say that.” But Neil went on, ignoring Joshua’s annoyance, or . . . more likely . . . not noticing it at all. “The sun can’t be in the wrong place. It’s impossible.” “Maybe.” Joshua could overlook his friend’s oversight. After all, he didn’t know how