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Texden dictator they'd once had to put down.
    "While I agree with the statement, I don't think it's true in this case," Kade said. "There's a pattern to Tavel's madness, a driving force behind his experiments. Once we figure out what that is, we can trap him."
    "We need to do it soon before this leaks out into the community and the Earthlings crucify us," Mars said. "I've seen it happen a million times. Once there's blood in the water they descend on the victim like hungry sharks in a feeding frenzy."
    "Rivka is gathering her things, and she'll be over tonight. When I told her what we wanted to do she said the spirits gave her a sense of urgency. I'm going to go explain what's happening to Zasha. Can you guys prepare a space for Rivka and the ceremony?"
    "We got this, go take care of our sister," Bastien said.
    "Thank you." He hurried off. Bastien returned his attention to Kade and Mars. "You heard the man, let's get to work.
     
     
     

Chapter Eight
     
    Rivka never liked Callings. Disturbing people passed on from their rest to ask what were usually trivial questions made her want to throttle people. Then there were times like this one when she felt directly dialed into the universe and its wants. Her people believed everyone came from an unending source of energy that existed on a plane removed from their own. Each person possessed a part of this energy, and their souls eventually resided with it once they passed on. Some came back to right a wrong or learn a lesson. As she gathered her equipment she heard voices whispering in her ear, telling her to hurry. She slowed down her heartbeat, opened her mind to the will of something greater, and prayed for guidance and strength. Whatever this was, it was huge. She donned her deep purple Calling ceremony sheath, grabbed her priestess tiara imbedded with energy transferring stones and headed to her car with a black duffle bag slung over her shoulder.
    When she knocked on the door, it swung open to reveal an anxious-looking King.
    "Come on in, Rivka."
    "Phelan." She gave a brief curtsy, and he bowed.
    "Thank you for coming on such short notice. We've cleared out a ballroom for you." He led her down the hallway.
    "That should be perfect. I'll do a briefing with you guys, and then we'll get starred."
    "Excellent."
    The familiar buzz of energy from the source flooded her, and she began to focus in on the trance-like state that had become second nature over the years. The gate that existed inside her opened. They walked inside the ballroom with the black and white checkered floor. The men sat in chairs by the large glass doors.
    "Good evening, gentlemen."  They all stood and gave a respectful bow. Each had a powerful aura, ranging from red to a dark blue. It was impressive to see such strong men hail from the same lineage. Fate had been kind to them.
    "Please sit, Rivka," Phelan said. He gestured to the seat across from them. She sank down into the chair.
    "I know we all know the basics of The Calling, but when you're experiencing it firsthand it can be a little jarring. The people I call up will be your parents but not. They're changed; their memory might not be as accurate. You may notice their gestures and mannerisms are off. It's best to keep moving forward and not take it to heart. Where they are things are quite different."
    "How do you know this?" Kade asked. His face filled with blood, and he ducked his head. "Sorry."
    "No, it's okay. It's a knowledge that comes along with being a priestess. I have to ask you not to ask them what they've seen or where they are now. It agitates them, and they can't answer. It's against the rules."
    "What rules?" Phelan asked.
    "The rules of Cosmos, it's how we keep the balance. The Priestess of the Stars and I. Do you all have the questions you'd like to ask thought up?" she asked.
    "We do. We'd like to speak to them in a group and then one on one, if possible," Phelan said.
    Rivka closed her eyes. The energy in the room crackled.  She