Supernatural Taskforce Academy: Mission One, Scorpion Blood by J.L. Weil & Stephany Wallace

Author:J.L. Weil & Stephany Wallace [Weil, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dark Magick Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

10

SCORPION

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The massive staircase seemed to be suspended in the sky, yet regardless of the warnings the knowledge awoke, my boots found nothing but firmness underneath with each step onto the blueish stone. We were well above a magnificent forest of mountains and tall trees, wildflowers of unreal colors—as my one glance down, over the edge confirmed. I didn't make that mistake again.

Conflicting emotions thrashed in my chest. Nerves, fear of the unknown, anticipation, sense of duty, and an excitement so wild that it made the fire I carried burn brighter than the flames of hell—or should I say Infernum?

Yet, unlike other people, the fear of what I was to face didn’t deter me. Instead, it drove me forward, it fueled me, urging me to go faster and uncover the secrets I sensed no other human had ever known.

Was I the first mortal to be in this supernatural realm?

God, I could hardly believe my own thoughts.

Briefly gazing behind me, my eyes marveled at the vast, stone portal that reminded me of the pyramids of Egypt. Stones so big and perfectly crafted, that no man could have possibly cut, carried, and used them to build, no matter what history said. I guess now we have our answer. Supernaturals had done that.

A magical blue fire raged at either side of the portal, suspended midair, like the staircase. I assumed whatever power had created this place had to be godly.

Dragging my gaze to the front, I felt Serenity pat my arm reassuringly while she held it. As we began to approach the top, a round platform came into view, reminiscent of an altar, where seven thrones could be seen. Perched all around the farthest edge of the floating platform, each seat seemed completely different from the rest, but my eyes widened as I took in the beings occupying each throne.

They were the ones I’d seen in the artwork that framed the hallway leading to Ambrose’s office.

Unconsciously, I took a step back from the shock, pulse racing, when we stopped in the center of the space.

“Ethan, allow me to introduce you to the Aereum,” Serenity announced, calling me by my given name, and opening her arms wide. “The powerful supernatural council that oversees life in every form and the nine realms. One voice for each race, all represented.” My mind barely registered Serenity leaving my side while my gaze traveled around the circle left to right.

“My name is Cianán—”

“Fae King of the Summer Court… from the painting,” I whispered amazed, distinctly remembering the red headed man.

Standing, he smoothed his golden suit and offered me a superior smile—there was no other way to describe it—evidently pleased by my recognition. His arms began to move before him in a circular motion and he keenly watched me, as though drawing something invisible to him.

What I could only describe as ripples of wind rushed into the space, making the hair of the ladies’ present float around them, and mine rustled at the top. Air, he was commanding air.

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