THE SPACE EMINENCE

Chapter 4

"Let's talk about it later, uncle Sam is waiting for me to meet his family. I bet I've gone for too long" Clem remembered that uncle Sam and his family probably waiting for her.

"Okay, whatever you want" Iort said in disappointment.

"Hmm how can I return to this place?"

"The Space Eminence is now a part of you. Its like you've grown another limb. Just close your eyes and your consciousness will transport here"

Clem was even more uncomfortable thinking that she grew another limb. Does it made her look like a mutated beast?

Saying their farewells, Clem prepared herself and slowly went down stairs.

There stood a tall beautiful slender woman with a pale brown hair which made her eyes stand out. Mrs Brissa Abarry was preparing for the table with her eldest son Anton Abarry. With his clear and white complexion and lean body you will mistaken him as a delicate girl but if you will look closely to his expression you will noticed that he is indeed a boy.

A young boy around Clem's age was already eating at the table. With his chubby cheeks and with his off shoulder faded gold hair that almost covered his eyes you cannot help but to sigh with his cuteness. The child was called Crex Abarry the youngest of the family.

In the center of the table there sat his uncle Sam. Samuel Abarry was a huge man. A towering figure with his golden hair. When he lifted his face he immediately noticed Clem.

"Clem come sit beside Crex" pointing the place beside the youngest of the family.

When all the family members was settled, Sam introduced them one by one.

"This is my wife Brissa. This is your older brother Anton he is now in seventh grade in Saavedra Soul Academy and this is my youngest son Crex. After this meal I have something to discuss with you all"

Clem noticed Brissa was beaming with smile. Brissa could not hold back her happiness that finally a girl is eating with them. Having a house full of testosterone she could not help but feel lonely.

"Clem eat more okay, tell me if you want something." Brissa said.

"Thank you Aunt Brissa" Clem soundlessly ate.

Brissa could not take away her eyes on Clem. A very delicate young girl was maltreated with life. Her heart was full of sadness.

"Clem you can ask mom anything she is the best cook in the whole wide world" Anton exclaimed.

After meal Clem was waiting on what his uncle Sam might say.

"Clem considering with the situation I know you are intelligent child. You are able to understand the things I am going to say." Uncle Sam said.

"Yes uncle I'll listen."

"The matter of your parents death was not simple. The society haven't known your existence because you have not yet of age. We decided to declare you as dead to lure those people who are after your parents. I did this in order to protect you Clem. You Papa left you in my care so please understand." Samuel carefully explained to Clem.

After a moment of ponder Clem was able to comprehend that this was the best solution at the moment.

"We... We also decided let you assume the identity of our dead daughter Cress Abarry who is Crex's twin sister. I cannot let those people be suspicious of our family. Society knew that I have twins but they do not know that other did not survived. I hope you get what I'm trying do Clem"

In King's Phillip country, the birth of the child must announced to the public, however untill the child reach 6 years old her identity was traditionally made secret for their protection.

In the age of six together with his/her debut as formally a member of the family, the child is entitled of 9 years of introductory education. Followed by 3 years in secondary education taking his/her chosen field as a preparations to a much Higher education in the University.

Though the family of Abarry was leaving in the province, for them education is very important.

Given that the Abbary was a military family, Anton as an eledest child wants to follow the steps of his father. It is the highest honor in the King's Phillip country to be a part of military that is why most of the children dreamed to the highest caliber of soldier.

"Ca... Can I retain my name? Can I be still called Clem?" Young Clem could not be called any other names. In her heart she is still Clemfell, the name given by her parents.

Brissa almost sob to hear young Clem. Why should a little lamb suffer this kind of hardships? The world is too cruel!

"Of Course but I'm afraid you'll be an Abarry from now on child. You'll be Clem Abarry."

"Its okay uncle Sam, its enough as long as I'm still Clem"

"A couple of years from now, you and Crex would be enrolling in school. You will be joining him in a tutoring lesson for the preparation for incoming entrance exam. Clem you do not have time to mourne and I am sorry for that." Samuel said apologetically.

"No uncle. I should thank you for accepting me in your family." Clem smiled.

"Ah before I forgot, We need to dye your hair. You see you should be identical with Crex. Your Tangerine hair color would not convice anyone that he is your twins."

Clem touched her long Tangerine hair. Crex hair was faded blond. Almost white. She sigh. Her complexions was so pale, then what would she look if it paired with almost white hair? She will look like a ghost!

After breakfast, Clem went to her room to meet Iort. She noticed that she was thirsty too often that she finishes five glasses of water.

It bothers her. Even Her Aunt Brissa is giving her a confuse look.

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Enf of Chapter 4