Child of Time by Spencer Johnson Read Free Book Online

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a human since the first ascended. If the Drakken found out about
him, Kendra didn't want to think what would happen, as it was the
preparations were at a critical stage.
    Kiyan was blissfully unaware of the worries in
Kendra’s mind as he swam and dived. Using his new skills of water
manipulation he was able to swim faster and deeper than ever before
much to Ray's discomfort. The water seemed to slide out of his way
and push him were he wanted. Ray compensated by shifting into his
water form and circled Kiyan keeping a constant link open. Kiyan
found that hiding under water in their new game of hide and seek
was made more difficult by this until he convinced Ray to circle
nearby but not around him. This new tactic was successful for a few
minutes until Jeremy and Fred caught on. While hiding under an
underwater ledge Kiyan felt the stone he was holding onto shift
until he sensed Fred in the very rock itself. Catching on to Fred's
tactic too late, he didn't have a chance to move before Fred
pounced on him. Wrestling underwater they found themselves on dry
land with half the lake floating over their heads. Looking up to
the shore they saw Kendra with an exasperated look on her face.
    Kiyan remembering that they were expected home this
evening, reminded everyone and play was soon ended with a few more
good natured shoves and dodges. The boys opted to fly instead of
walk and the kayloo were soon airborne.
    Kendra stood by the lake for a few more minutes
thinking back to when Kiyan exhibited the surge of power. It had to
be, she told herself. There wasn't any other explanation. His
powers were awakening. She had sensed a different person for that
split moment. Perhaps Kiyan was an avatar like his father had been.
The high council needed to know of this.
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    Joshua materialized at the Academy teleporter and was
a little surprised to see the reception that he was greeted with.
There were three of the academies sponsors and four ascended, a
water elf and a thoran. There was more here than was to be expected
even had they heard of Kiyan's bending skills.
    Please wait a couple more minutes for Carlisle, one
of the ascended announced to a confused Joshua. Within a minute
Carlisle materialized and greeted them with the same expression
Joshua must have worn a minute earlier.
    With a flash, Kendra appeared beside them. “Come we
have much to discuss.”
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    Kiyan let his mind wander relishing the peace of the
forest as they flew towards the village. He felt Kendra's presence
for a couple of minutes then she felt distant.
    The rest of the day was filled with telling James and
Marisa about the visit to the earth man and his lesson of bending
from an ascended.
    “Thorans I believe is the name or their race.” James
offered when the story was ended.
    Marisa busied herself cleaning up from supper but
interjected. “I didn't know any Thorans lived on Thane, especially
this close.”
    “Me neither.” Was James reply. “They are a quiet
people that rarely leave their caves. I heard that they are almost
all earthbenders.”
    “And telepaths too.” Kiyan said.
    “Speaking of which how are you feeling? I mean
telepathically, Carlisle told us.”
    A feeling of relief came over Kiyan, he had been
trying to figure out a good way to tell them. “Carlisle taught me
how to block the things I didn't want to feel and I have been able
to send messages and feel people and things around me in the last
couple days.”
    “What do you mean feel things?” James asked.
    “I was able to feel and see light from animals and
trees when I concentrated.” Kiyan explained.
    “But empaths or even telepaths can't sense an
unintelligent life unless........ But that's impossible. Never
mind, off to bed with you.” James seemed troubled.
    Settling into bed, Kiyan felt for Kendra and was
greeted by a distant but still clear, good night. Settling down he
let sleep overtake him.
    Another dream, Kiyan thought, feeling dread welling
up