Rising From the Ashes (Molouroz Series, Book 1)

Part 5

Don't worry....nothing really bad happens in this chapter!

It was four years later when we went. Before that we were staying with Aunt Rosetta on Earth...yes like the human Earth. I was 14, Julia 13, Morianna 10, Lucy 7, Christina 4. We were all homesick. I was especially. I couldn't concentrate, I did horrible at school, I was outside of the house or in my room for most of the time, I barely ate or slept, and I tried to stay far far away from my sisters and other relatives as much as possible.

In those long lonely years, it was the first time I had no idea what to do. I was depressed. Although I'm immortal my health level dropped down very low. It was like I was in a dark cave and can never see the light again.

The day when the ancient prophet Jonre appeared in front of me, I knew I had drowned inside darkness for too long and I must go back and rise from the ashes and flames that are still waiting for me.

It was June 30th. I was outside taking a walk in a park near our Aunt's house. I was taking my time figuring that I would be back home before 9:00 pm and hopefully missed a cheery dinner time. My mind was in the usual murky, dark state of not knowing what I was doing.

"Well...at least now Julia can stop complaining about having not enough socks in her locker..." I said murmuring randomly. Looking down not noticing where I was going. "Aunt Rosetta bought her at least a thousand after like a month of whining. That insufferable little---"

"Lyza...." 

I snapped my head up looking around wondering who spoke right in my ear but saw no one. I took another step thinking I was hallucinating.

"Lyza," said the voice again. Then it laughed, soft wispy like mist. "Do you really think you can hallucinate?"

I stopped dead track and looked around. "Who-who's there?"

It chuckled. "Pincessonia Lyza....you know who I am."

Suddenly the space in front of me, a blue mist emerged. Forming into the shape of a woman.

At first, she looked like "M-mom?" I stared.

The women chuckled. She was stunningly beautiful. She had long licorice black hair, upturned prominent YinMn blue eyes, thin downturned pale pink lips, liquid pale rosy cheeks, which goes very well with her beautiful complexion, heart-shaped face. Around her neck was a sapphire necklace with a phoenix pendant. A Paoroixour Stone I realized and not just any Paoroixour Stone, the phoenix was flying and singing at the same time. Only one person (errr...or should I say Phoenix) has ever received that kind of pendant in history. Which means, which means the woman who was standing before her was over a billion years old... and the woman was. My eyes widened with shock.

The women smiled " Yes young Princess, I am Jonre, the great prophet or the Ancient Guardian of Seers."

"Lady Jonre!!" I plopped down on my knees. "What? Umm...what are you doing here?"

A couple of mortals passed, looking at me strangely. 'Mortals' I thought. 'Of course, they can't see anything, I probably look ridiculous right now....'

Jonre bent down and took my hands and pulled me up. I flustered remembering that my mother had once done this to me when I was little. I also must admit that I was quite terrified. Jonre's hand were not of those old ladies you would see on earth, but fair-skinned and smooth.

"Pincessonia Lyza--"

"I-I don't deserve to be called that," I mumbled, looking down, my hands were grasped together, ripping each other apart.

She looked at me "Oh but you do," I looked up staring at her "You did accept your position as Pincessonia Lyza didn't you? The heir princess of the throne. You also made a promise with your mother."

That made me go red, I haven't told anyone about my promise. "What? What are you talking about? You know, I totally don't know what you're talking about!"

She looked at me calmly and smiled. "If you don't know, why do you still wear your Paoroixour Stone?" She pointed to my neck.

I looked surprised and took out my now all-black phoenix pendant. "I-I'm not cut out to be an heir."

She put a hand on my shoulder and lifted my chin gently until I was staring into her eyes. "Yes, you are Lisa. You are very much like your mother and so much more. You give us courage and love. And most importantly you spread compassion in all of the realms." Then she wiped the tears sliding down my cheeks.

I wanted to sob, remembering my mother once said something like that as well. "Bu-But I don't know what to do."

"Your pendant Princess...." she said holding out her hand.

I blinked at her a few times then took of my necklace and handed it to her. It felt strange not having something around my neck, I haven't taken it off for the last four years. Jonre clasped her hands and it flashed a purple light, when she uncovered it, the stone had returned to its original colourful self.

I looked at her. "H-how?"

"Your people are waiting for you Pincessonia." She said giving it back to me.

I took it from her and stared at the stone. My mind was jumbled up with thoughts and worry. Then I thought about what was best for all of us. I looked up and gave her a confident smile (more confident than I felt.)

"Then I'll be ready," I said and turned around running back to my aunt's house.

This chapter was short just 936 words....but I feel like it's the most touching chapter.