STELLARIUM(BOOK ONE)

Chapter 46: Dark Xander II

She wanted to know more about his powers, his past and his future. "Xander, show me who you are. Your powers, your past and what you spoke of the last time we met. You said something about different types of earth realms. Teach me more."

         He stared into her eyes, he felt like she was a spy. "Okay, you tell me more about that remote job and I'll show you a few tricks that I've got up my sleeves. How's that?"

         "Sounds fair to me. Okay so I'll send you the link and you could apply anytime you want, I mean within the timeframe they've given." She sent the link to him, "So now, tell me. What kind of people live there?"

         "My family I guess."

     "No wait, first tell me about the entire thing. What's the name of your earth?"

      "Earth X."

    "Why is it called X?"

   "I was born into it. Solstice made it so."

   "Who's Solstice?"

       He exhaled the moment he figured out this question and answer section was going to be a bit longer than he expected. They spoke for about a while, in fact, they had conversations upon conversations until. It was night time. Eventually, they stayed with each other throughout the night. Still without sex. She was impressed. 

        Apex appeared in front of them, "I apologize for my rude interference in your evening cuddle and love stricken romance but Xander? Did you forget your reason for being here? Anyway Solstice asked of it so I thought it'll be proper to pay you a visit. My apologies Kira."

      Now. She. Was. Shocked. "How did he know my name and how did he find us? How did he appear here? Who is this?" She was shocked and afraid at the same time. Everything moved her, his height, his beauty, his hair, his voice, his manners. Apex was slightly perfect. 

         Xander replied, "This is the Apex I spoke of. He's one of the court lords like I earlier mentioned." He turned to Apex, "And no I didn't forget my mission, I've been waiting for the next set of orders from Solstice. What is next?"

         "She's released and calm. That's a threat, she's hiding. You should be careful with who you discuss with, her powers are still intact and we suspect they may be stronger than we expected. Be open for surprises. That'll be all. Until. Then, goodbye."

        He passed through the portal, Kira watched him leave in his elegance. 

        She turned to Xander, she just realised she just got herself into something worse than she expected. Xander smiled at her. 

         "Don't be afraid. It's all fine, let's talk for moment. He's a friend and you are safe here."

       "Am I really? Do you know about the dangerous person he just spoke of. The her?"

       "Yes, it's fine. I'll get my sister to it. She's trained with him."

        "Who's your sister and what's her name?"

         "Luna and she's a little different. Just like me."

       She looked at him, she was so afraid. "Can I see Luna? Your family? Or anyone?"

        Xander said, "Yes, when I'm ready. Until then what else do you want to know?"

        She stayed calm for a second, she rushed to his face and kissed him on his lips. He held her close to his body, he smiled at it, he pulled her close for another kiss. He wanted to make the first move but he was worried about how she would feel or even react. 

        The kissing got intense, he moved to her to the bottom position. He wanted to be on top of her body, she removed his shirt from his body. His well built muscles impressed her mind. She held on to him for her dear pleasure. 

         A knock hit the door, they paused. Who knew their business? Their mode of living, or even their address. He didn't any friends and no one saw them at the door while they talked. Both of them remained silent. 

         The knock hit the door again and this time a voice emerged, "Xander! It's me Luna. Open up!"

           He jumped off her body, he ran straight for the door and opened it. He decided he'd like to see for himself, "Luna? How did you find me?"

         She smiled at him, "Apex." Her eyes went to his open chest, "Your chest is seriously revealed. Were you working out?"

        He looked down, he turned his eyes to her face and answered. "Actually yes, I mean.. No.. . I wasn't, I was…uh… busy… I guess."

         She pushed him inside, "with who?" Her eyes moved a little and she saw her. She turned her gaze to Xander. "You have a girlfriend? Are you engaged? Who is this and how did she get here?" 

        "Luna, she's my neighbour and a new friend." Luna turned to him, of course she didn't believe the lie that just flew out of his mouth. He knew it already. 

        She asked, "I can hear her heartbeat, it's not normal. Xander I'm serious, who is this?" She sounded more serious than the first time. 

       Kira replied, "Hey, I'm Kira. I'm also surprised to see you here as well. I'm his neighbour, nothing else."

         Luna stared at her for a while, she looked at her face. She gazed into her eyes for more information, she noticed Kira was different. "Xander? She's not a normal person. She's here for a reason."

         Xander turned to Kira, "Kira? What are you? Are you from another earth realm?" Kira was silent. He asked again, "Kira? What are you?"

       She replied, "I practice witchcraft. I'm a witch, actually I'm a part-time witch." He was shocked, he stayed mute. He knew witches were silent and deadly. No wonder she could manipulate the employment he had, also the food she's been bringing made a whole lot of sense now. 

       He asked again, "Who sent you?"

      "Void." 

     His heart dropped below the earth, his ears couldn't believe what they heard. Did she just say Void? Luna couldn't move an inch, she froze. 

         Kira continued explaining, "Xander, to be very honest. Void sent me to be with you, he wanted me to back you up. This person coming is stronger than you think and Luna here is the third mode of alignment. It'll be three against one, not one against one. To fight her, you'll need a little bit of darkness."

        Xander asked, "Darkness, I'm already the executioner. I'm Void the second for all I care, what else do you want from me? A plague?"

        "No, I need you to get darker. You need to possess more power. It needs to get to your head, your heart and your emotions. It needs to eat you up then you'll get stronger."

       He thought of what she said but she didn't know if he wanted to be evil or not. Luna asked, "Can I know you more? What form of witchcraft do you practice and where is your coven?"

        "It's here but not in the building. He needs to learn the ways of the earth, fire, air and sun. And in between, I practice all kinda of witchcraft, you can name them all by yourself. That's why I was sent to assist him."

       "Why would Void want Xander's safety?"

    "Xander is his Nephew, remember?"

   It all made some direct sense now, Void wanted him to win so he could step out of his office."

        Xander agreed, "Alright then, when do we start?"

      "When you are ready." Kira Peters replied.