Shadows of Atlantis: Emergence of the Engi by Donsha Hatch Read Free Book Online

myths after all.” smiled Eiris as the Atlantian frigate landed.
    “Ah yes, another one of the Earth legends.” laughed Jannis as they made their way to the boarding ramp. “I look forward to seeing you at the academy.” he smiled.
    “The academy?” asked Eiris.
    “Yes. Marz will explain everything later. See you soon my friend.” said Jannis as he grasped Eiris’ forearm and walked out of the ship, followed by his bird Estophin.
    Eiris then walked alongside Marz as the rest of the crew followed them out of the frigate. Walking down the boarding ramp, Eiris saw dozens of soldiers in silver and blue armor ceremoniously standing opposite each other lining the walkway. As they emerged from the ship and stepped into the sunlight, they walked onto an elevated platform with a beautiful long blue carpet laid out. As soon as they became visible, hundreds of thousands of people standing in large crowds below erupted in cheers and praises. Eiris became simply overwhelmed with emotion at the sight before him.
    “Beautiful, isn’t it?” said Captain Aurora.
    “I don’t have the words.” whispered Eiris with a lump in his throat.
    “It’s an honor to finally meet you your majesty. We’ve been waiting a long time for this.” she smiled.
    Unsure of what to say, Eiris just smiled and nodded. As they walked through the entrance of the huge palace, the standing soldiers beamed and nodded respectfully as Eiris passed by.
    “Why is everyone so excited?” asked Eiris.
    “For a very long time our people have been without hope. Your very presence gives them that.” replied Marz.
    “I just don’t understand how I can mean so much to so many people!” said Eiris in disbelief.
    “Not yet. But soon you will.” smiled Marz.
    While the rest of the Leviathan crew went their separate ways throughout the palace, Eiris followed Marz with a growing sense of apprehension. Marz led him into a large wing of the palace and showed him to a gigantic room with all kinds of gifts and regal decorations that Eiris hardly even glanced at. He looked closely at Marz and could tell something was wrong by the pained look he was trying to hide with a smile.
    “This entire palace is yours.” smiled Marz with a flourish.
    “They’re dead aren’t they?” Eiris said bluntly.
    “...............Yes they are. I am truly sorry your majesty.” said a despondent Marz.
    “What happened?” asked Eiris as he stared numbly at the floor.
    “Before the Engi emerged, Undarians warred with each other. Turans and Darkren alike. But, no rivalry has ever been filled with more hatred and resentment than the one between Atlantians and Darkren. It all started centuries ago when an ambitious young Darkren named Mordren began to rise within their ranks. Soon, he gained many supporters and forcefully took control of the Darkren regime, convincing other Darkren worlds that they deserved more dominion over Undaria. He then started a strenuous and brutal training grounds for gifted young Darkren called The Order of Assassins that led the war against the other Undarian planets. Your great grandfather, Edixe Penatia fought back against the tyrant, but was killed in battle not long after Mordren began attacking Atlantian planets. The Darkren Regime became a plague on Undaria and seemed undefeatable, until two unlikely Undarians joined forces.” informed Marz.
    “My parents.” said Eiris.
    “Yes. Then princess, your mother was putting up a valiant effort to withstand Lord Mordren’s forces, but was being overwhelmed. Atlantis was on the verge of being taken over when a powerful young Darkren from the Order of Assassins saved her life. That Darkren was your father, Kinol. He then combined his shadow assassins with the Atlantian forces and eventually drove Lord Mordren back to the Darkren home world of Eternite. Defeated, Lord Mordren was forced to surrender. To avoid further bloodshed, the Atlantian Republic signed peace agreements with the other races including the