Atlantians

Chapter 38

Katarina adjusted her shirt and patted her hair into place.  She held up the small and mirror that was her only mirror since Anthony had broken her other one last week.  Today she had braided her hair in the traditional double braids that her tribe wore.  Her shirt harked back to her Native American roots as well as he skirt and the cowboy boots she wore.  Silver earring adorned her ears as well as her throat, wrist, and several fingers. 

"You look stunning."

Katarina turned and smiled at Aihxxych.  He had finally reverted back to his regular skin, hair, and eye color.  Today he was dressed in clothes that would've looked in place in Ancient Greece.  Katarina walked up and smoothed her hands over his chest.  She kissed him before she stepped back and twirled for him.

"Maybe later tonight you can help me undress."

Aihxxych gave her a sexy smile.  "I will hold you to that."

Katarina's laughter was interrupted as Christiana ducked into her tent.  "The press is here Katarina."

Christiana ducked back out of the tent and Katarina took a nervous breath and let it out as a sigh.  Katarina gave Aihxxych a nervous smile before she followed Christiana.  As Katarina came through the tents she saw the crowd of reporters.  The reporters sported her and started taking pictures.  Jillian stood waiting and Anthony stood next to her.  Anthony spotted Katarina and he motioned for her to join them.  Katarina stepped up next to Anthony and Jillian.  She turned to the reporters and held up her hand for quiet.  Katarina started to speak once quiet had descended over the group.

"My name is Katarina SInging Raven. Through the hard work of all of the people here, we have discovered a group of people who are descended from those who once populated the Lost City of Atlantis.  Christiana and I woke them up accidentally through the use of some sort of spell that we triggered as we went in search of a cave that had been discovered when it opened up underneath us.  You will be able to talk to the Atlantians later, but I want to point out the difference between the two types of Atlantians you'll see.  There is a group of about three dozen that look different than the others.  They are the Gods and Goddesses of the Atlantian pantheon.  That is the only things I will talk about.  I give you free reign to go and talk to the Atlantians and their Gods."

Katarina stepped away from the reporters.  She fended off their questions and directed them to the Atlantians.  Katarina stood back and watched as the reporters spread out and began talking to the Atlantians and Gods who were scattered about the campsite.  She made sure to walk around and see how things were going.

Hours went by as everyone chatted with each other.  The reporters were rapt with attention as they interviewed every single Atlantian they could get their hands on.  Katarina did several interviews and even showed them how they had found the hidden cavern.  Anthony took several groups of reporters to the caves and showed them the artwork and spirals that covered everything.

Aihyxxch came up to Katarina later and drew her aside.  Katarina went with him.  She gave him a curious look.  His answer was to stoop down and give her a kiss that made her knees weak.  He pulled back and turned and waved a hand in the air in front of them.  The air shivered in front of them and manifested into a glorious palace.  Katarina raised a hand to her mouth and turned wide eyes on Aihyxxch.

"You have helped bring my people back from extinction.  The Gods have almost all awakened.  The earth is waking up and magic is once again stirring.  The reporters will spread the news of my people and the world will once more be what it should be.  There is nothing more for you to do."

"What will happen now?"

Aihyxxch took her hands in his and gave her a look that she had never experienced from a man.  "I plan on making you a Goddess Sirhhx.  You will help us make this world a better place."

"Are you sure Aihyxxch?"

Aihyxxch's answer was to kiss her.  Her clothing transformed into clothing similar to what the other Goddesses were wearing.  Katarina threw her arms around Aihyxxch's  neck as he turned and drew her into the landscape before them.  Katarina didn't look back as she went with him.  Tonight would be spent exploring each other.  On the morrow, Katarina had multiple ideas about what to do with the world.  She planned on changing it for the better.  She just hoped that the world was ready for the Atlantians because the Atlantians were ready for the world.