The Guardian's Wildchild by Feather Stone Read Free Book Online

Guardians at manipulating electrical currents and telekinesis.”
    Sidney shrugged her shoulders. “There are occasions when I fail, you know. I’m just as human as you.”
    “It’s your choice. It’s down to the last strokes. If you refuse, well, I hope you have a nice place to hide. Most of humanity doesn’t. I’ll contact you tomorrow for your answer. Good evening.”

    Sitting on the mountain ledge, Sidney tried to hang on to her connection with what had been her world — one she knew had its dark side, but not the insanity that Badger had spoken of. His prediction of a world gone mad was real. Birthstone had foretold that humanity would suffer a cataclysmic event that was of their own doing. She had taken Sidney forward in time to when Earth had become a lifeless planet. Sidney had assumed it would be due to greed and hatred. Now it was clearer — the Earth’s demise would be caused by an all-consuming fear.
    She had believed that price would be paid by a future generation — not that it would be now, and not for a novice Guardian to quell.
    Just when her vision of the planet’s fate was at its darkest, she felt the presence of her spirit guide, Seamus. Light surrounded her as his gentle energy permeated her physical space. She felt his ethereal hands resting on her shoulders, providing her with a depth of love that physical hands couldn’t.
    Most often it was Sidney who’d initiate the connection with her spiritual guide. It was almost a golden rule among spiritual entities to touch the three-dimensional world only upon receiving a beckoning call from their charges. Seamus occasionally broke that rule. Continuously aware of Sidney’s energy, he was drawn to heal her troubled heart. Understanding her need before it was spoken, Seamus spoke.
    “My sweet child, fear clouds your wisdom. Fear draws Darkness to you.”
    “Seamus, I’m concerned for humanity and the Earth. And yet it may be wrong for me to interfere with the admiral’s business.”
    “Sidney, there’s no action which is wrong when done with the higher good in your heart. The truth of your intention is the key. Know too, there’s a natural rhythm to all life as there is to the oceans and the seasons. When the winter comes to your land, you discover unique beauty and purpose in the snow and ice. The winter presents special challenges. You grow. In life, you need to explore both summer and winter experiences. Move forward, Sidney, in the Light of the Creator. Know that I’m with you always, even if you fail. I’ll be there when you return to me. There’s nothing to fear.”
    Then he was gone.

5. Stepping Into the Darkness
    Tuesday, July 2, 2041
    After two weeks and several debriefings from Badger’s staff, Sidney and Danik arrived at the New Seattle Naval Base on Tuesday morning. Security checks at the first gate took only minutes. Badger’s attention to the details of their alias identification proved authentic enough to satisfy the armed guards. At the administration building, Danik grabbed Sidney’s arm. He looked into her pale green eyes, which revealed determination to see the mission succeed.
    “It’s not too late, Sid. We can turn around and head back home.” He held her hand firmly in both of his. She looked beautiful in the pale blue business suit. The sun shone in the curls of her warm brown hair resting on her shoulders. Her lips were painted a pale tangerine, something she normally did only for her singing performances.
    “Come on, Dan. Walk me up the steps to the door.” She grinned and patted his hand.
    The heat of the sun encouraged Sidney to remove her blazer. The gentle breeze tugged at her revealing, white silk blouse.
    “Maybe you should keep the blazer on, Sid.”
    “I’m going to be fine, Danik. I’ll be out by the deadline, tomorrow noon, and meet you at the café. I’m ready.”
    “Yeah, so why are you shaking?”
    “Hey, wouldn’t you be nervous if you were applying for a job here?” She grabbed