Atlantis

The talk

"I can't go to their sides and ask for help. I'm too selfish if ask to be saved from myself." I said to no one in particular. Let my body disappear my mind go to the world beyond even if it goes to hell. This was my motivation my motto my soul purpose in life. I pulled myself to my feet and saw the ghost hovering near the fountain in the center of the gardens.

I walked towards her and grabbed her shoulder not even shocked to find that I could actually touch her. "What is your name?" I said. My old voice was back the one that gave orders.

"How.." the ghost looked at my hand. "You are more then I expected. Emily you will make a fine queen of the Realm."

"Answer my question first." there was an edge to my voice that made the other party shiver.

"I do not have one."

"Don't play dumb with me or I'll snap you like a twig." I clamped tighter on her shoulder and she winced in pain.

"I am called the ghost of the moon. My original name has been long forgotten of this I tell the truth. Do not punish me for something I don't know." she was scared of me. Maybe it was an act but if you couldn't be touched than I guess you would be frightened by someone who could kill you. Again.

I released her shoulder and did what I was good at giving orders. "Fine then. From now on you shall be called Luna and you will obey my command till the day I die. Understood?"

"Yes, my lady." Luna stuttered while giving a short bow. I had named her after the moon but maybe that didn't fit as well as it should. Too late to change it though. I was still depressed but I no longer let myself burn in the sun. I belonged to the night and my home was going to be there in the place called the Realm.

"You are to be at the ready if summoned so don't wander too far off unless it's under orders. You will have to aid me though as conquering is a difficult task." I said brushing back a piece of hair with my hand.

"Does that mean you are going to take the Realm's throne for yourself?" the ghost sounded excited.

"Precisely." I answered. If I couldn't belong to Amanda's world I would help her from the shadows. I wasn't going to let our friendship go, not yet.

"This is going to be a lot of work. When do we start?" Luna asked.

"It has already started. I just need a little more time before we go the the Realm. Information is an important aspect in how one goes about taking over a nation. I wish for you to find out how many more lords will be coming to the next party and who the man with the coin was." I crossed my arms trying to think of what else would be useful to know. There would be at least one thing I could ask that would require a long sit down conversation but I guess I had to settle for what I asked.

"The man with the coin?" Luna looked at me with a concerned look. "If Allen's here then both parties are in danger."

"Allen... The Atlantis guy?"

"Yes he works for the one who enslaves your future subjects. He is the common enemy you and your friend share. Be aware that he is in command of a shadow dragon if you meet him."

"Got it anything else?" Luna shook her head and I dismissed her. "Alright need to weave my way in between Amanda and the rest." I roll my neck trying to release some of the bent up tension when my hair becomes untied and falls down my back.

"I think you look better when your hair is down, Emily." I shuddered at the way my name was said. It was full of power and commanding in a way that a person couldn't resist. "Now you want to explain to me why you've slipped out and are talking to yourself. Or do I have to convince you to do as I say?" Jerry said breathing next to my ear. I wanted to move away but my body refused my minds command.