Harmonizer's Evolution (Balancer's Soul cycle) (86 page)

After a few heart crushing beats
, the twin’s
began trying to put the leather strips around their head. Their dexterity wasn’t developed enough, but
their parents
a
ssisted them in putting on
the rings
as
necklaces.
Sarah helped her daughter and he helped his
son.
O
nce they were on
,
the twin’s went mentally silent as they
caressed
their rings.

He
stood up and kissed the foreheads of
his
two children. Before they could see
who kissed them
he
was a
lready at the door, lacing up his boots. The last thing he
wanted them to see was their father crying. Then Sarah said mentally
“It is alright for a grown man to cry. But I get why you don’t want them to see. You don’t want to make this harder than it already is for them.”

Sarah patted his
sh
oulder and silently sat beside him
to put on her shoes.

He
walked back and said “Kids
,
it’s time to get going.”

They didn’t fuss as Connor picked them
off
the coffee table. By the time he
made it to the front
door Sarah already slid on her
Fangs. She took Pearl’s
carrier while handing
Tool over
.
He
slid
the weapon to his
right
hip and opened the door.

Outside they
already had guests. Behind the tree
line sat Veronica and Shannon. They
made
their
way
over
to
their
friends. Veronica stood as did her daughter.
The look in her
large golden
eyes were the
same as Sarah’s,
pained and defeated.
He
asked compassionately “So you have also decided it is time
too?
”

She nodded once, sadly.
“Yes, Sorono wished to be here as well, but he has many things that
still
need tending. I’ve come to see things personally.”
Her golden eyes glanced down at her daughter, who was looking at
everyone
somberly.
“Shannon has just been explained of the plans her father and I have made for her. She understands our positions and will do her very best.”

Shannon grunted as proudly as she could under these circumstances.

Their
group made it through the forest
and to the tree line of Jack’s property
. Veronica s
tepped into the light and Connor
asked
“What are you doing? What if someone drives down the road and they see you?”

“It matters not anymore.”
She said while taking another step.
The feel of her mind told him
it was a private conversation.
“Our existence will be revealed in four days time. I see no reason
for me to
hide any longer.
I’m doing this because it is something an Honored Mother has never done before. I’m leaving my untrained child in the hands of a friend. A
human
friend at that. I hope everything turns out for the very best.”

She did have a point and she didn’t do this out of the law, but out of a mother
’s wish
.
Veronica
was handing her
progeny
over without knowing if she could return to claim her child ever again.

The
three adults and children made
their
way across the street and onto
his
mom’s property. Veronica waited in front of the entryway, but she dropped to one knee so she could look in.
Sarah and Connor
walked up on the platform and knocked on the blue door.

Several seconds later
Jenny
opened the front door and saw all of
them
waiting
. Her facial features were calm as she said “I kind of guessed today would be the day.” Then
her
c
hocolate brown eyes looked to the
lower right. “Shannon, go ahead inside. I’ve already got your room made. You’ll be sle
eping next door to me.” Then Jenny
looked at
Connor
again. “Darrel and Pearl are going to
stay in my
room.”

He
nodded and said “Thanks Mom.”

Jenny
’s blond hair swayed as she looked between the children and the adults. “Connor, please take the kids inside. The adults need to have a short conversation.”

He
could see and literally feel Sarah’s heart breaking, but she managed to barricade her tears. She kissed the top of Pearl’s soft forehead. “I will always love you, Pearl. Never forget that
.” Pearl replied with
“I won’t, Mommy. I love you too.”
Then Sarah leaned over and did the same with
their
son and he said the same thing as his sister.

Sarah handed Pearl over
and
Connor
entered the house while being followed by Shanno
n. Once inside the living room he
placed the twins on the sofa and Shannon sat beside them
like a protective big sister
.

Before finall
y exiting the room they heard Connor’s
final words. “The three of you are so very special and don’t forget that. Keep each other safe because you are family. Even if you don’t share the same blood, you will always be family. I love each and every one of you so please be good. When this is all over we will be back for you. Don’t forget that.”

The three intellectual newborns we
nt
silent, but would do their best to support one another. They would be a strong family.

Once outside
,
Connor
shut the door behind
himself
.
Jenny
, Sarah and Veronica stood in a loose triangle. They stopped speaking as Sarah looked o
ver her shoulder to know where he
approached
.

He
walked over to stand between Sarah and
his
mom. The four of
them
were silent until
Jenny
finally said
to Veronica
“So tomorrow you all leave to get ready for the big event
on the forth..
. When we win, when will you come back? I need to know a time reference.”

“I wish there was an answer. It could be as little as five days or up to a month. Once we finish our assignments I’m going to meet up with Sorono and then we will come back here. That it our plan.”

“Mine too.” Sarah stated
without emotion.

Jenny looked
each of
them
in the eye and eventually sighed. “Alright, I will do the best I can.” Then she smiled playfully. “How hard can it actually be? I’ve raised a Harmonizer for crying out loud. These three will be a piece of cake.”

“Jenny,” Sarah said while walking up and throwing her arms around
his
mom. “take care of yourself.”

“You too, Sarah.” Jenny
said and returned her own squeeze.

Once they released each other
,
Jenny
received a hug from Veronica as well.

Finally Jenny
came up and embraced
her son
. She pulled away and her eyes began to water. “Connor, you be safe. And kick some ass.” She smiled while her barricades
finally
spilled over.

He
pointed over
his
shoulder, towards the
quiet
house. “You do the same if they give you a hard time.”

“Please, after raising you and your sister, they will be a piece of cake to handle.” Then she wiped her eyes. “Go on and get going, all of you, before this gets any harder than it already is.”

Sarah
stepped to
his
side in an instant and wove her finger with
his. He
then said
“We will see you later, Mom.”

Jenny
waved goodbye as the three of
them
made
their
way into the trees
,
in a mental fog. None
had a
thing to say that could help them feel any better. The
only solace came from the fact that the children would be safe from the battle.

By the time noon arrived, everyone had returned to the camp. The thing was, almost everything had changed. All of the cabins that the Keepers resided in were all demolished and the wood used to cook all of the tons of food that
had been
airdropped yesterday. The main stage that was used for sparring and training had been leveled and replaced with a larger table area for all to sit and eat. The only section of stage that remained were being used to make music. Elder Alexander and other
amazing
musicians
were filling the air with a beat that your heart could thrum with. The music
felt
electric and seemed to make everyone feel
alive with energy. It was a kind of music for those who would win the coming war instead of a slow and melancholy melody.

Today was going to be a party.

Sarah
still feared for
her
babies, but this wasn’t a time to bring others down.

It wasn’t chaos per say, but everyone did exactly what they wanted. Most ate until they couldn’t anymore. Some danced or played around. Even the
Elders did as they wished on their
last day
of
being together
.

Mainly what Connor and
Sarah
did was eat continually from noon until four.
They
took a break to have an aerial dance. Kara and Mark also did an aerial dance of their own. They circled one another and even did some amazing acrobatics.
Their wings beat like a fan dancer. It was a beautiful, sensual and dramatic
sight
.

By the time Sarah
had
her
forty third helping
,
and Connor his sixtieth, they
were finally full
and couldn’t eat another bite
. Their
energies were now at their maximum
level
.
They
ate with all of
their
close
friends and family.
They
joked and conversed over just about everything
that came to mind
. Luckily not a single person ruined the mood and asked about the kids. The subject was taboo because the day of uniting
and joy
wou
ld have become a disaster
.

By eight at night
came
,
Sorono stood up and walked upon the remaining part of the stage.
“May I have everyone’s attention?”
The music died away and the crowd’s noise subsided. Soon Connor took
Sarah’s
hand and
they
stood up
on the stone table
to get a better look
. Sorono stood proudly in his sleeved Elders robe that held a large gold hourglass,
sewn
on his chest. He finally continued once all eyes were trained upon him.
“As all of you know
,
we leave for battle tomorrow. You have all been patient and for that I’m grateful. Right now as a reward I will tell you what our plans are. I can tell it is finally safe and all of you are who you say you are.

“We will all depart at first light. Changer’s are going to head to California and are being led by Head Elder Raphael and the other Changer Elders. They will be accompanied by only one Keeper, my mate Veronica. She has her own mission so do not be worried about getting in her way
or her in yours
. Balancers are all heading to New York and are also being led by the Head Elders, Amphrite and Posei
don. They will also be accompanied by Sarah, mate to my brother Connor.”
H
e then put his clawed thumb to his chest.
“The Keepers along with Connor are heading for Virginia to protect Washington D.C.