Ancient Mystic's War of the Realms Saga, Lady Adellandra Dratianos [reading tree .TXT] 📗

were wide. As Dominionites, all three had been a part of the Warrior Army, which was led by Sabrina and her brother Damian. To call their leaders by their informal names would be a grounds for punishment.
Knowing this, Gloriana kept her sneer. “Not to worry, my dears. Once we get ourselves Exiled to the Unknown, I will work my own seductive Magic on the Master.”
The girls stared at their mother, but Albrath was the one to speak.
“He is our Master, Mother!” Albrath supplied. “Why would you want to seduce him?”
Gloriana chuckled, sneaking a look at Shenara. “I have my own reasons for wanting Master Orthos as my own.”
Gloriana’s sneer was enough to make her two daughters wonder what was on their mother’s mind.

III

As soon as he was dressed, with Bradley, Angel, and Aimee already gone, Aaron raced next door to see Ariana Reading. He knocked on the door, waiting until Ariana herself answered.
“Come in, Aaron.” Ariana Reading’s voice was firm. As soon as the door was closed, she said. “I hear a demon-mistress wants your Unicorn Magic.”
Aaron stared at her. “Who told you?”
She smiled. “The Young Guardian knows all that goes on in the Dream Realm.”
Aaron had to smile back. He knew Ariana was the Young Guardian. “So, what should I do about her?”
“The only thing to do. Exile her.” Ariana replied in her ‘Young Guardian of the Dream Realm’ tone.
“How do I do that?”
Ariana thought for a moment. “Lure her to you, then call on me.” She replied. “Once we have her cornered, we call the spell and Exile her to the Unknown.”
Aaron stared. “That easy, huh?”
Ariana shrugged. “Only one way to find out. We Crusade tonight and try it.”
Aaron’s smile widened. He moved closer to her, giving her waist a hug and lips a soft kiss. “That’s what I love about you, my Ariana Moon. Always one step ahead of the bad guys.”
Ariana blushed away, laughing lightly. “What are Crusaders for?”
Aaron let go, feeling her discomfort. She always did that whenever he tried to show his love for her. He decided to leave, becoming uncomfortable himself.
“See you tonight in my Dream Realm, Young Guardian.” He said softly. “Maybe we’ll Exile her then?”
“Maybe.” Ariana nodded. “See you later.”
Aaron saluted, leaving.
Why was my heart still pounding over her? He thought, shaking his head as he opened the door to his house. With one last look next door, he sighed.

IV

“I hear Young Guardian is going to Exile us tonight.” Gloriana rubbed her palms together, laughing out loud.
“Why would we want to be Exiled?” Albrath asked.
“So we may be reunited with our Master.” Gloriana replied. She turned to Shenara. “Find Aaron Theodore’s Dream Realm tonight. I want to be there when they Exile you.”
Shenara was furious. “Mother!”
“Trust me.”
“Where will we go?” Albrath remarked. “We will be powerless, and stranded in the depths of the Unknown.”
“Leave it all to me.” Gloriana sneered. “If Young Guardian and Aaron Theodore wish to make the mistake of Exiling us, let them.”
“What are you planning, Mother?” Shenara wanted to know.
“I plan to becoming Queen of the Unknown.”
Shenara smiled at the prospect. “And we it’s Princesses! Oh, what a disastrous idea!”
“Wait? How will you do that?” Albrath asked.
“I told you; leave it all to me.” Gloriana replied. “The Master will be eating from the palm of my hand once I am through with him.”
“Hold your tongue!” Shenara cried. “The Maiden might hear you!”
“I am not afraid of her anymore.” Gloriana remarked. “She is a mere thorn in my rose of deception. Sabrina may have bossed us around in the past, but she had better watch out.”
Gloriana took a blackened apple that had fallen from a nearby burned tree. “How does Queen Gloriana sound, girls?”
Shenara and Albrath looked at each other maliciously. Whatever their mother was planning, it was going to be hot.
Gloriana turned to Shenara. “Lead me to Aaron Theodore and the pesky Young Guardian.” She commanded, with Shenara nodding. “Prepare to be Exiled.”
Chapter:
Young Guardian’s Demons

After making sure her four children and husband were in bed for the night, Ariana Reading climbed in bed herself. Derrick was reading a book when she came to bed. He placed a marker in the page he was reading and put it on the night stand next to the bed.
He wrapped his arms around her, kissing her passionately. When they parted, Ariana stared into his eyes.
She didn’t want to tell him she had to Crusade tonight. Any other night would have been fine, but this was for Aaron, her former lover and fellow Crusader.
Ariana sighed, thinking. How should I tell him?
“Just tell me.” Derrick whispered in her ear, holding her close.
Ariana smiled, snuggling in his warm, comforting embrace. She’d forgotten the telepathy they had with each other. It took a minute for her to gather her thoughts.
“I have to Crusade alone tonight.” She told him softly, fingering his wedding band as they held hands in the dark.
“Why?” Derrick kissed her hair. His breath felt warm in her ear.
“Aaron needs my help with a demon mistress.” She told him. “We’re going to Exile her to the Unknown together.”
Derrick pulled back. “Be careful, Love. Please?”
“I will.” Ariana said. “I promise.”
Derrick smiled, turning off the light.
At first, they lay snuggled next to each other.
It felt so good to be loved by him! Ariana thought, kissing his lips passionately.
Soon, they were embraced under the sheets, their heads filled with thoughts of love. Her Romeo Reading truly had come out of a fairy tale! She couldn’t imagine being with anyone else but Derrick James Reading. Since they were sixteen, they’d had a love unlike any other. Ariana was Derrick’s Dream Girl, haunting his heart with her pleas for help and love. Derrick was Ariana’s Imaginary Romeo, reaching out to her for help with his own demons and escape from his war-torn family.
“I love you so much, Derrick.” Ariana panted, feeling high on love.
He kissed her entire body, from head to toe, each time filling her entire spirit with ecstasy. When he made love to her, the excitement in her system grew until he cried out in orgasm.
“Our private little paradise.” He whispered as he held her. She snuggled close to him.
With a final kiss to the mouth with wet lips, Ariana was exhausted, lost to the Outer Realm.
“I mean it, Ariana Moon Reading.” She heard Derrick’s voice whisper from afar. “Be careful.”

He sensed her nearby, waiting in the shadows for her to appear.
“Aaron!” She called, descending to the ground.
As always, she was gorgeous. She wore what she called her “Guardian’s Gown.” It was a flowing white gown that made her look like an angel. A multi-pastel-colored wrap hung over her right shoulder, with her Jewels Amulet pinning it together. The gown’s top was partially see-through, and she wore a rose-colored slip underneath.
Time to make his move.
“So glad you found me.” Aaron crept up behind her.
“How dare you do that to me?” Ariana turned and asked with a smile, playfully slugging him.
“This is my Dream Realm, you know.” Aaron teased, nudging her. “I can do anything.”
“Can you lure this demon girl to you?” Ariana wanted to know. “How did she find you the first time?”
Aaron rolled his eyes. So much for the playful reunion. When she’s on patrol, her mind’s on the mission. They began walking side-by-side. Without thinking, he took her hand.
“She just came to me in my sleep.” Aaron replied. “If she’s persistent enough, she’ll be here.”
Ariana wasn’t paying any attention to him. It was as if she didn’t hear him. He unclasped her hand to wrap an arm around her waist.
“Remember the good old days?” Aaron whispered.
“What good old days?” Ariana responded sarcastically. “When we were getting beat up for being kids? Yeah, it’s kind of hard to forget that.”
Aaron sighed, pulling her close to kiss her ear. “I was kind of thinking about us.”
Ariana stared at him, confused. He knew how much she enjoyed his embrace, yet she pulled away from him. “There is no us, Aaron.” She said softly. “How many times do I have to tell you?”
He was silent, staring. Would he ever have her love again?
They broke apart and Ariana wandered ahead of him.
“I know you’re here!” Ariana yelled in the air. “Show yourself! Young Guardian of the Dream Realm demands it!”
All that was heard was a cackle.
“You’re trespassing on Province ground, Dominionite.” Ariana continued her one-sided rebuttal. “I can sense the darkness, so don’t try and fool me with charms.”
It was then Shenara showed herself, and Aaron got a good look at her. The bright red hair and shadowy hollow-black eyes stood out.
“Who are you?” Ariana demanded.
Shenara walked over to Aaron, who immediately took Ariana’s hand as he watched her change form. Aaron could sense Ariana’s confusion.
“I am Shenara. I see we are competition for his affections?” She purred with a grin.
“No competition here.” Aaron growled, not looking into Shenara’s eyes.
“I am the Young Guardian and you’re treading on forbidden territory.” Ariana pointed out firmly.
“My apologies.” Shenara supplied, bowing. At that, two more Dominionites appeared beside her. “I meant no disrespect.”
Ariana stepped back, glaring at the newcomers.
“The Master will reign.” Gloriana announced, throwing a ball of Dominionite Magic at Ariana and Aaron.
They tried to dodge the fire, but Aaron was hit in the shoulder. Ariana knelt beside him and placed a hand on his wound, healing it. They could do nothing but listen to Gloriana’s ranting.
“I serve only the Master, and do not acknowledge any Young Guardian.”
This made Aaron mad and he could feel the Unicorn Magic inside him growing. He could also feel the Dark Magic coming from Ariana, fierce and angry.
They helped each other stand.
“Watch your tongue, or I’ll –” Ariana announced, but was interrupted.
Gloriana laughed. “What will you do, Exile us?”
Aaron opened his mouth to retort.
“Ah, but you must know our names before you Exile us.” The demon girl with the curly white hair and black eyes remarked. She bowed. “I am Albrath.”
“Who are you?” Ariana asked Gloriana.
“The Dominionite Warrior Gloriana.” She replied.
“Call the stupid spell, Ariana!” Aaron cried. His best friend was stalling for time.
Ariana looked at him. “Together.”
Aaron nodded, repeating the words with her.

“Magics of the Realms Unite
“Take these Old Dominionites
“In a cloud of dust to the Unknown
“I Exile you all alone!”

“Hold on, girls.” They heard Gloriana remark. “We are going home.”
Aaron fainted on the spot as the trio disappeared in a cloud of grey Magic dust.

Ariana folded her arms, smiling. She turned to Aaron, but found her best friend had fainted in his own Dream Realm. She knew why: he’d used Magic he wasn’t accustomed to.
She bent down to touch his face and close her eyes. He was resting peacefully. “Time to get you home, my Aaron Theodore.” She whispered, softly kissing him on the lips.
They disappeared, returning Aaron to his bed in the Outer Realm.

Ariana woke up beside him, sitting in the chair by the bed. She looked out the window, greeting the stars and the moon that were shining brightly at her. It was still the middle of the night, and she let out a yawn.
She contemplated the short confrontation with Shenara, Albrath, and Gloriana. It seemed all to easy to Exile them. They’d wanted to be Exiled, she realized.
Ariana sighed. She