James-MacCloude

Chapter 6: David Schutter's fighter touched down on the tarmac of Isle Jemhara's airbase next to the newly built villa. As he shut down the engines, he spied Sophie and Estella coming to greet them. Touching a control the cockpit door swung up and a ladder deployed. He unstrapped himself and got out just in time to get a tight hug from Sophie. I'm so happy you're here!" She exclaimed. "Me too Sophie, me too." They shared a kiss as the cargo/troop shuttle touched down nearby. The side hulls of the catamaran styled vessel opened up and trucks rolled out of them, filled with all the things the squadron would need to settle into their new home. Another shuttle landed and the spouses and children of those with families disembarked. "Is that your girlfriend boss? She's a looker!" One of his squadron mates exclaimed. "And she's

Chapter 5: Winter in the Mediterranean was warmer than other parts of the world, as there was never snow, however it was usually stormy, cold and wet. Thus, Paula sat by the hearth in the common room of Estella's palace sipping some coffee as her mistress sat in a chair opposite her. "You said you were a goddess no longer, mistress. And that you were never really a goddess." Estella nodded. "How is this possible.?" Paula asked. "It started many lives of men ago," Estella began. "When all worlds were very young. The creator created spirits less then himself. Some were called angels, others merinmara, A kind of spirit that could interact with the realm of mortals more easily as they had their dwellings in both places. Among the angels was Lucifer, a powerful and anointed Archangel, and so beautiful. He reflected the Creator's light to all and was in charge of worship in Heaven." "One day, Lucifer got a look of himself in a pool

Chapter 4: Christmas With the Prince. Sophie stepped forward to the group of royals, David took her in his arms and giving her a long embrace and kiss. She practically melted into him as she savored his attention. After a moment, the king cleared his throat, and he stepped back. "Sorry dad." "It's alright son," the king replied with a grin. "I know it's all part of finding the one, but you can't go much further than that." "I do not wish to cause my Prince any trouble, your majesty." Sophie said. "I know you don't, and you won't. You're all he's talked about for the past couple of months, I for one am glad he found someone. But not before marriage. It is a law governing royals like him and even myself." "Just royals?" "It should govern all of us," Queen Jenny began. "But since royals

Chapter 3: Earth 121: Isle Jemhara: Off the northern coast of Africa: Sophie spent that first day as a humantaur-two but was restored to her old self the next morning. It seemed to work too. Though she was quite an intelligent girl in her own right, the goddess blessing had improved her awareness, and memory to near photographic level. Sophie began picking up things quite quickly, and by December, had mastered much of the English language, with only a few traces of accent. Her time was divided between lessons, chores and rest. Not to mention meals, which were good. Estella for her part, treated Sophie more like a daughter than a servant. But the trauma of her beheading still haunted her in her dreams. Most days she was alright, but there were mornings when Estella noticed a

Chapter 2: Sophie's New Life Begins: Earth 121: Isle Jemhara: Off the Northern coast of Africa: Sophie looked into the eye of her killer as she comforted her on her impending death. "My dear, you must understand that I'm dying to see the guillotine in action. And what could be more natural than to see it tested on your neck. But don't worry. If what Valeria promises is true, you will feel no pain. Any last words before you see your own head roll?" "Believe me! the guillotine will do as Valeria promises! Spare me! I beg you!" The cruel woman smiled and gave a slight nod. Her master put two fingers under her chin. "Stretch your neck out child and look to the floor in front of her." As Sophie obeyed. She heard the click of the mechanism releasing the blade and the loud thrum of the knife as it fell onto her