Shadows of Atlantis: Emergence of the Engi (28 page)

The only way I can really show you all how much I appreciate you is to give you wonderful stories with great lessons, which is ultimately what I hope to do. As another token of my gratitude for your support, I’m including six bonus poems from one of my upcoming novels. So please always be true to yourself, stay xeno, and once again NEVER EVER give up on your dreams. :-)

Areolus:
Also known as the celestial planet, Areolus was the home world for the Areolian race and was renowned throughout Undaria for its legendary floating landmarks and unique flying creatures. Its floating cities are also a staple in Areolian tradition.

Atlantis:
Known for its endless oceans and torrential rains, Atlantis is the original home world of the Undarian race. It is known throughout Undaria as the Rainfall Capital because the central building of the Atlantian Republic is based there.

Beast Guardian:
An animal that lives to watch over and protect its master.

Bond:
The ability of Turans and Darkren to become one with nature, allowing them to manipulate various elements at will.

Darkren:
The type of Undarian that draws their power from what is perceived as the unnatural element of dark matter.

Edixe:
The word for ruler in Undaria. All royals eventually go on to become Edixes as they assume full monarchical duties.

Electroball:
The most popular sport in all of Undaria, Electroball is a unique sport played with a plasmaball that combines elements from other popular sports like hockey, football, soccer, action sports, and paintball.

Electrobike:
A sport bike powered by electricity.

Engi:
Also known as the world enders, the Engi are a biorobotic predatory race from an unknown section of the universe.

Eternite:
Called the Moonlight Capital, Eternite is the name of the Darkren home world. Unlike any other planets in the Milky Way galaxy, Eternite has no sun. It is lit only by the three moons that orbit it, thus making it a place of eternal night. The planet is heated internally by thermal energy, thus preventing its inhabitants from freezing on its surface.

Etwilion:
Home to beautiful giant forests like no other, the planet of Etwilion is the home world of the Etwilonian race.

Hive Mind:
A computer-based biorobotic predatory alpha species that is known throughout the galaxy to destroy whole races and planets.

HTD:
The acronym for
harvested tangible dark matter
. HTD technology marks a breakthrough in the use of a virtually endless source of energy.

Hydrocycle:
A sport bike powered by water.

Interplanetary Arc:
A portal that exists within planets, serving as bridge between them.

Interstellar Arc:
A quasar that functions as a wormhole or portal, allowing for speedy travel between solar systems and galaxies.

Luridium:
The most powerful metal known to sentient life to date.

Lysia:
The home world of the Slyphs, Lysia is known as the technological Capital of Undaria.

Mattercycle:
A sport bike powered by dark matter.

Moonwolf:
The alpha species of wolf. Moonwolves are rarely seen and from the moment they are born they remain solitary until they find a pack to lead. Leading a pack is their sole purpose in life.

Multi-terraneous:
The ability of a vehicle to function efficiently both on land and underwater.

Novaship:
Built to be powerful but fast, novaships are a fraction the size of a destroyer or frigate making them easy to maneuver but still a reliable force. They are also multi-terraneous.

Plasmacycle:
A sport bike powered by plasma.

Robogenetics:
The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots within living organisms.

Slyph:
An Undarian that does not have innate elemental abilities. Soon after their births, a neural implant is installed into the cerebral cortex of each Slyph, allowing them unique technological abilities.

Turan:
The type of Undarian that draws their power from what is generally accepted to be more natural elements like water, air, or ground materials. The three Turan races are the; Etwilonians, Atlantians, and Areolians.

Turanii:
The first and most powerful Undarian to ever exist. He is responsible for bringing their race to settle into the beautiful solar system they now reside in called Undaria.

Undaria:
The name of the solar system that contains the planets of the indigenous trans-human species of Turans, Darkren, and Slyphs. Undaria is located in a distant section of the Milky Way galaxy.

Undarian:
The general name of Turans, Darkren, and Slyphs as a species.

Chasing fireflies, I forgot I had a star.

With me the whole time, I didn’t see what you are.

Someone who saw the bad,

and would’ve stuck with me to the end.

And that’s my biggest regret.

Because I lost a true friend.

Now I’m aware of the mistake I made.

And I wish I could go back or change.

Time.

Making sure you were mine.

And that I showed you every day how much you meant to me.

That I didn’t need fireflies.

Because I had a star.

Chasing Fireflies.

Run away with me.

To a distant world only the heart can see.

Where neither pain nor sorrow exist.

And we can run wild and be free.

Sail away with me.

To a distant world only love can see.

Where hearts are never broken and tears never fall.

We just float away together, with no worries at all.

Fly away with me.

To a distant world only love can be.

Where hugs and kisses make the sun rise and set.

And we soar the skies with the butterflies,

that were in our stomachs the first time we met.

So come with me.

Let’s travel and see.

These distant worlds our futures hold.

And true love will always be.

We’ll never worry and never cry.

Just Live, Love, and Forever Fly.

Distant Worlds.

It was love at first sight.

At least I thought it was real.

But you were only fooling me.

Now you’ve lost your appeal.

As time went on

and months passed by,

your true colors showed.

Sometimes white, sometimes black.

But it sure wasn’t gold.

Sifting through the empty words,

and all the pretty lies.

Revealed your true intentions,

and so I wasn’t surprised.

That when times got tough,

and things weren’t easy.

Instead of choosing to stay.

You packed your bags

and turned around.

And chose to walk away.

Fool’s Gold.

It was beautiful, I can’t deny.

But through all the doubts,

the warnings, and the red flags,

I wouldn’t believe it was a lie.

The winks, the hugs, the empty words,

and all your flirty ways.

Should’ve kept me on my guard,

but left me in a daze.

You had my heart wound so deep,

I couldn’t see the truth.

My last thoughts before sleep,

revolved around you.

You see,

I couldn’t stop this train of love.

And I didn’t bother to try.

So it’s my fault that my heart was crushed.

The day you said goodbye.

A Beautiful Lie.

People.

You people.

You smile in my face.

You shake my hand.

But in reality,

deem me less than a man.

You shower me with compliments,

and give me false hopes.

But behind closed doors,

I’m the butt of your jokes.

Fakes, frauds, and phonies.

You’re all just the same.

And its people like you,

that give US a bad name.

So I look forward to seeing

the change in your views.

Had you the courage to change places

and walk a mile in my shoes.

High Places.

Juggling and toying with my heart and mind.

To your clever ways I’m still so blind.

Your smile, that wink you always use.

Telling me I’m the one you’ll choose.

But if that’s the case then why do I

always have to say goodbye?

Leaving me with stuck the blues.

Or blankly staring at the moon.

At night.

Wondering why no matter how hard I try

or fight.

You’ll never be mine.

Emotional Jester.