The Incandescent | Book 7 | The Fairy arc

Chapter 32 ~ The Incandescent Iredescent

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~ Planet Monshalow ~

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Ireyna awoke, but she didn't open her eyes, pretending to remain asleep. Killian continued to pace, waiting for Mara's notification. Ireyna waited until Killian's back was facing her before she released a ribbon of purple energy, zapping Killian with enough voltage to harmlessly knock him out. Though it felt like a punch, he wasn't physically hurt, just shocked to the point of knock-out.

Ireyna's eyes snapped open as the ribbon wrapped around Killian, keeping him from falling to the floor. She carried him to the sofa, placing him where she had lain. Ireyna kissed Killian, lovingly brushing aside some bangs from his face.

An opalescent tear dripped onto Killian's shirt. "I love you, Killian. It is because I love you that I must go through with my endeavor," Ireyna said softly, kissing him once more, before she left the library.

Moments later, Killian felt a touch on his face, rousing him to consciousness. He looked in surprise at Drave. The sight of fallen groceries indicated that Drave and Erasmo had come home shortly after Ireyna quietly knocked out Killian and left him in the library.

She didn't even kiss me before she left, Killian thought disappointedly, unaware Ireyna had kissed him before she left. Depression struck Killian when he realized he had failed to deter Ireyna.

"Ireyna must've knocked me out unaware. There is only one reason why she would do so. We must alert the Fairy Queen." Killian put on his trench coat and seized his sword. He had just put on his boots when Drave informed, "Ireyna took your spaceship. We'll have to take the Rose Wing."

Another pang of depression struck Killian. "Lead the way," he murmured, allowing Drave to take charge.

Drave was concerned by his unusual behavior, but he led his father to the spaceship belonging to the Decuir siblings. Killian stood at his side and Erasmo hovered at his shoulder as Drave navigated the ship, setting course for the Fairy Queen's castle.

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~ Planet Natvolo ~

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Upon receiving Ireyna's urgent telepathic outreach, Casim responded, I am gathering ink on planet Natvolo. We will rendezvous in the Field of Stars on planet Chatt-ruin. See you soon, fairy.

Relief surfaced in Ireyna's voice. I am headed there now. See you soon, Casim.

Half the butterflies were sent to Ireyna via a metallic blue butterfly-shaped spaceship; the other half remained with Casim.

To Mara, Casim verbally said, "Well, fairy, I'll make this simple. Who are you and where is the real Ireyna?"

"You know who I am." Nervous anticipation faded, crumbling underneath Mara's natural confidence.

Casim's eyes glittered darkly. "I suppose it wouldn't do to have you follow me further, since I am no longer unaware of your deception. I must admit, that was clever of you to wear Ireyna's power to disguise your true appearance. Isn't that right, Mara Decuir?"

"Mara Leeiyor," Mara corrected, since she had taken her husband's last name. "You missed my wedding."

"I received neither an invitation nor a notification. I ceased surveillance since Ireyna reached an accord with me. I was unaware of updated information, since I was busy with matters of my own."