detect the expression of shock in my face. I contemplated what he said. I chewed and chewed on the information, but couldn’t swallow. I cleared my throat. I needed some clarity on the whole aging issue.
“So, you’re saying that I’m seventeen now and once I turn eighteen, I’ll slowly age for an entire decade before turning nineteen. Is that right?” I asked.
“And so on with every coming decade.” Evan explained, while he squeezed my hand. I pulled my hand away, and he recovered quickly and nodded.
“So, I’ll be eighteen for ten whole years?” My voice was a surprisingly high shriek as I faced this boy who held all the secrets of my existence.
“Yes, it’s a gift, Cordelia. Those who don’t possess our gift, age the way they consider to be normal, physically aging older every year of their lives,” Evan explained. “I understand how this may be difficult to comprehend and accept although you already know this.”
It was the gift that would keep giving. I guess I should be happy not to age. Isn’t that what every person wanted, perpetual youth, yet I was scared to death of the possibility.
“You’re unlike anyone in the world and no other as divine. You’re very... special. You, and only you, possess unique and extraordinary attributes, capabilities that no other being could possibly manage. Not I, not any other Ischeros.” Evan said, practically in one breath.
“Um…ok…but… what does that mean? What kind of unique and extraordinary capabilities do I have?” I said getting up and walking over to the fireplace. For some reason I was antsy and couldn’t stop moving around. I’m sure by now Evan and Bethany noticed how hyper I was. I didn’t fully get what Evan was trying to explain but I had to admit that I was intrigued. I wondered if I could turn myself into water and spin like a whirlpool too.
“Let me explain.” Evan said, clearing his throat. “You have the strength of all the Ischeros combined, the speed of light, the wisdom and insight to guide, the power to read everyone’s thoughts – with your mind left unread. There is so much more to you that only you will know and may choose to grace us with.”
“I have the power to read minds?” I asked, baffled. I almost chortled. Almost because I didn’t think it was funny to have my leg pulled, especially since I was standing up. “Can I read your mind now?”
“Your powers will surface once your memory is restored.” Evan said. I sat next to him again and stared off in disbelief as to what he was so adamantly trying to get me to understand and accept. He continued as I wondered just how plausible this all could be.
“You are a part of something that is greater than this earth, and older. As the Empress of the Ischeros, your sole purpose, your ultimate objective is to protect and defend your empire, the members of your family.” Evan said, almost in a whisper. His voice was soft and crisp at the same time as he continued.
“These special gifts are envied and desired by the world's most evil entities. These beings will stop at nothing until they possess your soul, which is the door to your power and ultimate control of the elements of the world.” Evan spoke evenly, watching me cautiously. I wanted him to stop talking. The information was daunting and I couldn’t be the person he spoke of. This had to be a case of mistaken identity.
“Let me get this straight. I need to regain my memory of my so called life in this time period so that I will have powers that evil entities will eventually come after me for. Why me? I... I don't understand. I’m better off not remembering.” Whatever memories I was expected to remember felt lost forever and I’d be in less danger not recalling a thing.
“You, because you are. It is not something we can question but only what we must accept, you must assume, as our leader.” Evan said proudly, and then taking a moment to pause.
“When will my memory return?” I asked,
“So, you’re saying that I’m seventeen now and once I turn eighteen, I’ll slowly age for an entire decade before turning nineteen. Is that right?” I asked.
“And so on with every coming decade.” Evan explained, while he squeezed my hand. I pulled my hand away, and he recovered quickly and nodded.
“So, I’ll be eighteen for ten whole years?” My voice was a surprisingly high shriek as I faced this boy who held all the secrets of my existence.
“Yes, it’s a gift, Cordelia. Those who don’t possess our gift, age the way they consider to be normal, physically aging older every year of their lives,” Evan explained. “I understand how this may be difficult to comprehend and accept although you already know this.”
It was the gift that would keep giving. I guess I should be happy not to age. Isn’t that what every person wanted, perpetual youth, yet I was scared to death of the possibility.
“You’re unlike anyone in the world and no other as divine. You’re very... special. You, and only you, possess unique and extraordinary attributes, capabilities that no other being could possibly manage. Not I, not any other Ischeros.” Evan said, practically in one breath.
“Um…ok…but… what does that mean? What kind of unique and extraordinary capabilities do I have?” I said getting up and walking over to the fireplace. For some reason I was antsy and couldn’t stop moving around. I’m sure by now Evan and Bethany noticed how hyper I was. I didn’t fully get what Evan was trying to explain but I had to admit that I was intrigued. I wondered if I could turn myself into water and spin like a whirlpool too.
“Let me explain.” Evan said, clearing his throat. “You have the strength of all the Ischeros combined, the speed of light, the wisdom and insight to guide, the power to read everyone’s thoughts – with your mind left unread. There is so much more to you that only you will know and may choose to grace us with.”
“I have the power to read minds?” I asked, baffled. I almost chortled. Almost because I didn’t think it was funny to have my leg pulled, especially since I was standing up. “Can I read your mind now?”
“Your powers will surface once your memory is restored.” Evan said. I sat next to him again and stared off in disbelief as to what he was so adamantly trying to get me to understand and accept. He continued as I wondered just how plausible this all could be.
“You are a part of something that is greater than this earth, and older. As the Empress of the Ischeros, your sole purpose, your ultimate objective is to protect and defend your empire, the members of your family.” Evan said, almost in a whisper. His voice was soft and crisp at the same time as he continued.
“These special gifts are envied and desired by the world's most evil entities. These beings will stop at nothing until they possess your soul, which is the door to your power and ultimate control of the elements of the world.” Evan spoke evenly, watching me cautiously. I wanted him to stop talking. The information was daunting and I couldn’t be the person he spoke of. This had to be a case of mistaken identity.
“Let me get this straight. I need to regain my memory of my so called life in this time period so that I will have powers that evil entities will eventually come after me for. Why me? I... I don't understand. I’m better off not remembering.” Whatever memories I was expected to remember felt lost forever and I’d be in less danger not recalling a thing.
“You, because you are. It is not something we can question but only what we must accept, you must assume, as our leader.” Evan said proudly, and then taking a moment to pause.
“When will my memory return?” I asked,
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