Lightning flashed outside the Gherkin, illuminating the thirteen figures sitting in the dimly lit room. They sat around a rectangular table, a serious and important atmosphere surrounding them. Finally, one spoke. "So. What are we going to do?" He said gruffly.
"Is there anything we can do, Aries? We're losing strength and power. The darkness will come soon and there's nothing within our power to stop it" Said an elderly woman.
"Virgo! No need to be pessimistic. There has to be something we can do." Said the man next to her.
They sat in silence once again, contemplating what they could do. Virgo stood and began pacing. "We are the Zodiac.The original twelve celestialites! If there is nothing within our power, the world is doomed!" She exclaimed. Another elderly woman stood up and went to calm Virgo.
"Maybe... maybe it's time. Maybe it's time to find them." Said the woman.
"Libra. We've never met them, how could we know if they possess what is needed to defeat the Super Nova? Even if they do, they cannot exceed us! They could not possibly be of any help!" Yelled Aries.
"There is no harm in trying." Said a voice from the corner. A woman emerged, holding an orb. She placed it down on the table, staring intently. Slowly, the orb filled with magenta smoke, glowing a bright purple light...
YOU ARE READING
Celestial (Book One)
FantasyThe world's in danger. The darkness is coming, and the Zodiacal Guardians can't do anything about it. Their power relies purely on the stars, but as the darkness consumes them, the Guardians' power diminishes. Who can help them now?
