The forgotten kingdom

Chapter 12

Aria turned and walked into the woods when Luche's parents went to talk to him. As she walked, she thought about all that was going on in her life. She loved how peaceful the woods were at night. Luche used to warn her not to go out at night because of the jaguars, but she never feared them.

My Goddess come to me, child.

Aria froze when she heard the voice. It was soft like how a mother would speak to comfort her child. She knew it wasn't her mother's voice though.

Find the temple of the forgotten.

Aria didn't know where she was going. She just followed her heart.

Soon she found herself at a set of stairs that lead down. She let out her breath and followed it. She found herself in a large room where she saw a lady. She had long silver hair that had two braids wrapped around the top of her head. Her eyes were like ice. She wears a light blue dress with silver leaves all over.

"My Goddess it is nice to finally meet you. My name is Rain and I'm the guardian of this temple." Aria walked closer to the woman and sat at the edge of the pool.

"I lead you here to aid you. I know what you have lost and given up for the people of Eos. I also know you don't think you can get it back, but you are wrong. There are many temples like this around Eos. You need to visit them and offer a prayer to the guardians. If they accept your prayers, they will grant you their blessing and power. It will not be an easy task young Goddess, but you don't need to do this alone. Your husband has pledged himself as your sword and shield. He can't do both. There is another on this land that will take his spot as your shield. You know him as Nyx."

Aria dropped her head.

"I can't ask them to leave their families. They just got them back, it wouldn't be fair to take them away." Just then someone lifted her chin gently and she was looking into the eyes of the man she loved.

"When are you going to learn Aria. You're my wife now so that makes you my family as well." Luche tells her.

"Yeah, and you're like my sister so that makes you part of my family princess." She looked over Luche's shoulder to see Nyx leaning against the doorway.

"Goddess these two will help you in this journey but be warned. This task is made to test you. Both mentally and physically. You will learn things about yourself and your family you didn't know. Some things will bring you joy, and others may break your spirits. In those times lean on the ones you love and let them help pull you from the darkness."

Aria turned to the guardian and bowed to her. As she looked up the woman was fading.

"My power and blessings are your young Goddess. Now go and fulfill your calling." Aria felt something slam into her chest making her stumble back into Luche. His arms came around her, so she didn't fall. Once it faded, she looked up at Luche.

"How did you know I was here?" he smiled down at her.

"Nyx saw you slip away and called me as he followed you." She laughed at this and moved to look Nyx.

"Princess I vow to be your shield in this coming fight. I know you can fight as well as any other man. So, I will try to protect you from anything you may not see." Nyx kneeled in front of her.

Aria reached out and placed a head on his shoulder making him look up at her.

"Thank you, Nyx. You have become a great friend and I would be blessed to have you at my side." She took a step forward when she felt dizzy. She stumbled and Nyx caught her since he was closer.