The Temporal Tides (The Forerunner Initiative Book 6) by Draith

Author:Draith [Draith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Darryl Kirtzinger
Published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00+00:00

6.45, Nothen Doing

Akilo Local Time: Morning. (February 10, 1512)

Not wanting to disturb the hug, I step out of the tent, leaving Letonga to catch up with her brother. Which promises to take some time now that they’re talking. So, since I have a moment, it’s time to experiment with the new tools Uthica gave me. While she gave me instructions on how to use them, I still need to familiarize myself.

Which is made easier by turning them on myself, alternating between their readings and what I’m able to see within my soul-scape. I’m only slightly surprised to find that their tools give a map that’s similar in appearance.

On the other hand, discovering that the Temporal Library is also nestled deep within my soul-scape is kind of a relief. Between my own analysis, my System and Uthica’s tools, I’m able to discern that even now, it’s only accessible if I Freeze time. The restriction means it takes up considerably less space in my soul-scape too.

I’m poking around my connections to Letonga, Smoulder and Midnight, comparing them and trying to figure out if there’s a way to undo whatever Letonga did when she emerges from her brother’s tent.

“Your brother okay?” I ask as I return the soul detectors to my inventory.

“He… he wants me to join him, working for Uthica,” Letonga says, her eyes dull as she looks over the K’tharn encampment. “I didn’t tell him what… what I did, to you. To us.”

“Hmm. Yeah, I’m working on that,” I reply.

Letonga turns toward me, her eyes wide. Then she shakes her head, giving me a quick nod. “Understood, commandant. I must admit. I’m conflicted. I thought he hated me. And he was just… trying to keep me safe. And I was ready to…”

I don’t respond, clapping her on the shoulder instead, giving it a squeeze. No more sending reassurance over the bond, but there’s always the old fashioned way.

“What do you say we go see what we can find about your dad. Maybe some closure will help,” I say, my eyes already drifting to where Ukila hangs low in the sky.

“Thank you, commandant,” Letonga says, giving me a salute.

“Yeah, no problem,” I lie with a straight face. Then I teleport us over to where Midnight and Smoulder have finally awoken. They’re playing a complicated version of tag with Redstone that involves a lot of fire.

Well, at least they moved outside the camp first.

Waving them over, Smoulder gets in one last smack on Redstone even as Midnight waddles over. Redstone bellows in protest, but Smoulder just flickers away in a burst of flame.

I blink, as she reappears in a flame just in front of me.

“Uh… huh,” I say as she hops onto my shoulder. Don’t really remember her doing that before, but when I check her status, it seems like she’s had the ability for a while. Possibly since before I came back in time.

As she settles in place, Midnight rumbles his greeting within my mind. And he’s also decided on the path he wants.

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