Nightmare Visions-Chapter 10

" The promised deed is done and finalized according to your
instructions, Great Goddess Kermes Twa! " I didn't have time to think
of what Desiree' meant by the words she'd screamed in my mind as she
quickly changed direction. " Marcus's first sip of your potent and
powerful love released many pentup desires inside the virginal package
you portray to the world! " She was astute in her observations.

" Where've your thoughts drifted off to, my precious Nancy? " Marcus
looked deep into my love-glazed eyes as I took a bit of time to let him
focus on the purity of my innocence and cloak the darkness of Desiree's
presence.
He rested his head on my breast as his breathing slowed. " Nancy,
you're the most exciting lover I've ever had the pleasure to be with. I
see in your mind all kinds of possibilities just waiting to be
explored. " He paused for a minute, his body warm and comforting.

My breasts shook like bowls of jello that couldn't be contained. Tears
of unbelief came to my eyes, while laughter came in the form of
hiccups. I gasped for air, trying to talk.

" Nancy, what the devil's wrong with you? " Marcus untied the scarves
from my arms and ankles and briskly rubbed them. " Have I consumed too
much of your blood supply? "

" Is being with a novice more stimulating than being with an
experienced woman? "

" My Dear, being with a woman is much different than making love to a
woman. Being with a woman that you don't love is only to satisfy the
physical needs of the body, but making love to a woman that you truly
love satisfies not just the body, but the mind and spirit as well. "
Marcus kissed me full on my crimson lips. " In all my life I've only
made love to two women, you being the second one, My Darling. "

" The Great Goddess Kermes Twa knew what she was doing when she brought
you into my life.. " Desiree' left the sentence hanging in midair, a
smug Miss Know It All. " Nancy, it's been a lifetime since I've felt
physical intimacy and the ecstasy of your body amazed me. Kermes Twa is
totally pleased with both of us. "

" Marcus, who's the first woman you loved? "

The minute I said the words, Desiree' shouted, " NO! Don't tempt fate
by asking questions of this nature! "

" Right now, I'm concentrating on loving you, My Sweet. " Marcus held
me tight against the beating rhythm of his heart.

I stroked his back in lazy motions. " I feel as if I've known you
longer than three days, Marcus. "

" But you have. " Marcus sounded overly sure of himself.

" You've opened Pandora's box, Nancy! " Desiree' was angry.

I counted the days since we'd met. " Marcus, that's an impossibility!
"

" It was a mere slip of the tongue. I should've said being in love with
you has made me feel like we've known each other for a lifetime. " His
cover-up was very convincing.

" That was a misleading statement, Nancy. There should be no doubts in
your mind..Marcus knows far more than he's willing to admit to. "
Desiree' and Marcus both had me confused.

I was close to tears, feeling uncertain about our future together, but
Marcus perceived my apprehensions and whispered, " Lay your head on my
chest. " His loving embrace was a restful haven for my heart and
soul.

I fell asleep in his room, in his bed, in his arms, filled with peace
and contentment until my dreams invaded with rampaged hatred. Nightmare
visions paralyzed me with anxiety as I was pushed over the canyon's rim
and plummeted downwards through the empty air, my body hitting sharp
angled rocks below the cliffs.

Every muscle from my head to my toes hurt with searing pain when I woke
from that god-awful dream, but I breathed a huge sigh of relief because
I knew I wasn't dead! Marcus's side of the bed was missing its master
and I shivered in his dark and frigid room. I was drawn to a sliver of
light against the farside wall and parted heavyset velvet curtains to
reveal an arched window overlooking a most impressive view. White puffy
clouds drifted past reddish gold mountains in the distance, while
closer to Castle Desiree' were wooded hills of pine, oak, and hickory.
I unclasped the latch on the windowsill and the paned glass opened
without a squeak on its well oiled hinges. Desiree' laughed as
morning's brilliant sunlight hurt my eyes and made my skin crawl in
disgust. " Shut the curtains and view what's before you with Vampire
eyesight! "

In the joy of darkness was a masculine setting with Mid-European charm,
filled with colors that spoke to my soul..hunter green, deep burgandy,
licorice black, and antique gold. The effect was rich and Old World and
suited Marcus to a ' T.' The polished redwood floor gleamed warmly, but
freezing currents raced underneath my barefeet. There were no pictures
or paintings on the walls, but ancient woven tapestries depicting
knights in shining armor, ladies in waiting, and kings, queens,
princes, and princesses. Two thickly upholstered burgandy chairs sat
near the back wall with a small round table between them and at the
foot of the bed stood a magnificent cedar chest with a polished gold
lock firmly in place. It looked huge enough to..

" Stuff a body inside! " Desiree' shouted with ghoulish good humor as
she finished my train of thought.

I sighed in bewilderment. " What a vivid imagination you have,
Desiree'! "

Marcus came up behind me, a silent tiger on the prowl. He put his hands
on my shoulders, and I jumped in fright. " How's the most beautiful
woman in the world today? "

" Marcus, take a good hard look at my body! " There were no mirrors in
his quarters so I couldn't see my face or neck, but ugly puncture marks
in black and blue bruisings on my naked body weren't encouraging in the
least.

" There's no need to cry, " he said as he gently wiped away the liquid
on my cheeks. " Nancy, your body is beautiful because you've allowed me
to indulge my fantasies as well as yours. " His hands skimmed the
surface of my skin. " Every mark, every bite, every discoloration tells
me how deep your love is, but what pleases me most is your soul, a
connected bond that can't be broken. Come, I'll prepare a bath for you.
" He led me to a concealed door and behind it was a modern bathroom
with antiqued brass fittings and a gigantic clawfoot tub.

Marcus added a mixture of green, brown, and red herbs to the steaming
water that streamed from the faucet. He held my hand as I immersed
myself in hot fragrant liquid that smelled of cinnamon, peppermint,
spearmint, peaches, and cherries. His handsome face broke out into a
loving smile.
" I've asked Valera to make you a special treat for breakfast. "
He raised my hand to his lips as his eyes penetrated my psyche.
" I have access to what you've written in your soul. " Marcus stripped
me of hidden barriers entrenched around my heart, squeezing my hand to
gain every last nuance and inflection before he recited my poem.

' Kindred Spirits

We each live our lives whispering in the universal dark
Praying..Needing..Wanting
Desperate for our inner thoughts to be heard
Is your saddened soul a broken heart like mine
Breathing solemn sighs laced with your salty tears
Heavily familiar, each day's burden more unbearable than the last
A ritual hoping that someone in the great expanse of God's
forever
Can grasp the meaning of your brainwaves
That sweet slow motion of your mind
And recognize you as a Kindred Spirit '

" Yes, Nancy..you and I are Kindred Spirits, knowing each other's
thoughts and desires before a word is spoken. " A loud rapping at the
door startled me and Marcus said, " I'll return in just a minute, My
Love. "

Valera came into the bathroom with a silver goblet, followed closely by
Marcus bearing a leaded crystal tray loaded with fresh fruits. " Here
Miss Nancy, this'll make you feel much better. It's a smoothie made
with bananas, figs, grapes, dates, peaches, and cherries. I added
vitamins, minerals and pomegranite juice for an exceptional
flavor,
just as Count Marcus requested. "

" Thank you, Valera. " She and Marcus smiled as I drank deeply from the
chalice. Marcus sat by the tub and looked intently at me..my heart and
soul tingled when he dangled pieces of apples, apricots, blackberries,
oranges, pears, raspberries, and strawberries over my open mouth.

" Ahhh, to his credit, Marcus is still the best at what he
does..capturing young innocent hearts. " Desiree' spoke dramatically. "
He knows you very well, Nancy, but he's evasive, hiding his true
intentions behind a veil of secrecy. " She tried to stifle a gloating
vision of the Cheshire Cat. " Go ahead and ask him why he chose these
particular herbs for you to soak in and these special fruits for you to
eat. " She paused for emphasis. " Then we'll see what he says. "

I asked him and he snickered. " Don't you trust me, Nancy? " I got the
distinct impression that Marcus saw me in a new and different light
that didn't appeal to his ego. " The herbs promote healing of your body
and some say they bring about feelings of love for the person who drew
the bath. " My heart absorbed his words like a sponge. " The fruit will
renew your strength and give you energy, my delectable Nancy! What's
wrong with wanting you healthy and happy? "

If Desiree' had inhabited another body apart from mine, she would've
slapped my leg in utter jubilation! Her laugh was malicious.
" Marcus hasn't told you everything yet, but shortly you'll know
without a word from his lips! " That idea scared me to no end.

Marcus pulled me forward in the tub and began to wash my back using
soft circular motions. The overwhelming smell of sweet summer flowers
made my head swim. " Marcus, what kind of soap are you using? It
reminds me of lavender fields. "

" It's a wonderful antiseptic and effective sedative to help repair
your body, so you can rest and recover. " His voice soothed me into
dreams. " Close your eyes and let your mind drift. Focus on the scent
which matches the color of your eyes, their beauty spreading out into
acres of feelings. "

I gently floated among heavenly clouds and more memories stirred in my
mind. The same young man and young woman were having a picnic by the
secluded lake. After they finished eating cold chicken and sipping on
delicious blackberry wine, he glanced at his pocketwatch, then got up,
grabbed her hand in his and said, " Come with me, Bethanie and we'll
walk to the waterfall. The afternoon is early and we've plenty of hours
before celebrating our engagement party tonight. "

" All right, Marcus. It's been weeks since we've had time for
ourselves. " Bethanie's face was flushed with pleasure. They walked
hand in hand through an open meadow, abundant with summer wildflowers.
" Marcus, the scent of lavender and lilac reminds me of our first kiss
a year ago today..sweet and heady like the blackberry wine we drank
with lunch. "

She giggled with glee as Marcus spun her around till she was dizzy. He
kissed her full ripe lips and whispered, " I know it's only two more
weeks until Valentine's Day, but it's hard to tell my body it must wait
to be with you in the way a man is with a woman. I can't wait to make
you my wife. "
Bethanie laid her head on his shoulder and sighed, bringing untold joy
to his heart.

The midday sun beat down on their heads as they walked across the
meadow..they removed their shoes and splashed their feet in the small
stream that flowed below the waterfall, then climbed small rocks to a
spectacular view. Bethanie exclaimed, " This is the most beautiful
place on the
face of the earth! "

Marcus gazed into the depths of her emerald eyes. " Bethanie, you're so
wrong! The world's most lovely vision stands right here in front of
me..nothing compares with your radiance and glory! "

They stepped into the cascading force, feeling the liquid coolness wash
over their bodies. At the cave's hidden entrance he tenderly held her
face and kissed her. " Bethanie, Sweetheart..I promise to be faithful
and true, loving only you always and forever. "

" Marcus, you're the man I want to spend the rest of my days with. "
She melted into the strength of his warm embrace.

" We must start back if we don't want our relatives and friends
thinking we've ruined their fun by eloping! " His voice was
wistful.

They walked out into the dazzling sunlight and she turned to face to
him. His heart nearly burst as he stared into the windows of her soul
and beheld all the love of the universe stored there just for
him.

Her private thoughts were filled with spite. " Yes, he fell hook, line,
and sinker for my charade! Men are so gullible! "

*******************

I opened my eyes to Marcus, as awestruck recognition registered in his
voice. " My Precious, I see your spirit residing within the windows of
Nancy's soul. Return and give me what's rightfully mine. "

I felt like dust in the wind. " Desiree', didn't I give Marcus
everything that was mine to give? And who's Bethanie? " Tears
overflowed and rolled down my cheeks. " Doesn't he love me the least
little bit? "

Desiree' sighed. " Bethanie's my twin sister. Marcus seems to think her
spirit's been reincarnated in you. " She yawned in boredom.
" He always thought the sun rose and set with my sister..in fact he
still does! It's a cruel joke that those who say they love you the most
are the first to betray your heart, soul, and body. "

" Marcus, what does this Bethanie person mean to you and why do you
want her to return? " I felt utterly violated, and a tortured sickness
lay heavy on my heart. " I thought you only had feelings for me!
"

" Nancy, you must remember something if you're asking me about
Bethanie. Not once did I mention her name. " Marcus was smug in his
answer.

I was upset with him, but distraught within myself as a small speck of
light came tumbling back into my memory..the tiniest rustling, a
swishing of gold colored silk and the scent of Night Blooming Jasmine.
" Marcus, I might be naive when it comes to relationship matters, but
you won't find me playing second fiddle in this orchestra! There's no
way on God's green earth that I'll pretend to be this woman for you! If
you can't love me for who I am, then I won't consider being your wife.
" I turned away from him, shaking with uncontrollable rage. " Please
send Valera to me so I can get dressed, then I want Gustav to drive me
home. "

" Nancy, I never meant.. "

I faced him directly, cutting him off in mid-sentence. " Marcus, all I
know for sure is that you've hurt me to the quick. " Sufficient anger
sparked a brewing showdown and he left before I said words which
couldn't be taken back.

Valera entered the bathroom with a huge crimson towel and I stepped out
of the tub, wrapping myself in luxurious Egyptian cotton. " Please pick
out some comfortable clothes for me to wear and pack up the rest of my
belongings, Valera. " I collapsed on the bathroom floor, while my
fragile heart shattered into a million pieces. Like Humpty Dumpty, I
saw no way of gluing the jagged edges back together again.

She gathered me into her arms. " Miss Nancy, this pain will gradually
fade and be replaced by love that's stronger and deeper than you
ever
hoped for. " She rocked me back and forth while my tears flowed like a
river. " You may think I don't care one whit about you, but that's not
the truth. Countess Desiree' has a special place in my heart, and now
so
do you. "

My weeping spell ceased and I breathed deeply, banishing my
sniffles.
" Thank you for being a true friend, Valera. " I smiled. " Could I have
a few minutes to myself? "

" Of course..I'll lay your red chino pants and white hooded pullover
sweatshirt on the bed. "

She left me sitting on the small vanity chair, but the moment I stood
up dizziness engulfed my body and my aching head spun in tight
concentric circles. My stomach was consumed by gut wrenching pains and
everything came up in heaving waves of nausea.

Desiree' reveled in devilish laughter, bringing on a new round of
torment for my stomach. " Oh, Nancy..it must've slipped my mind, but
after ingesting innocent blood for the first time, your body rejects
any form of human nourishment! " She left me to endure my anguish
alone.

Valera heard my sounds of agony and helped me to a sitting position
with my back against the wall. She bathed my face and wrists with a
cool cloth and CeCe walked in. " Stay with Miss Nancy until I get back.
" She returned with a cup and saucer. " This is ginger tea, laced with
ground willow bark to calm your stomach and ease your dizzy spells.
"

Valera was right. The sickness gradually eased and they helped me to
one of the overstuffed burgandy chairs. I plopped down and closed my
eyes, wanting peace and quiet, but Desiree' made an unscheduled visit.
" A brilliant inspiration's come to me, Nancy. You tell Marcus how
awful he's made you feel and that he owes you big time! " Wheels and
cogs moved in fast succession. " You insist that Valera and Gustav
accompany you to your condo and stay with you while you recuperate.
Marcus will hastily agree because he wants them to keep a watchful eye
on you and then report back..rest assured that Marcus harbors no doubts
in his mind about your returning to Castle Desiree' and him. "

" CeCe, please get Count Marcus for me. " Unbearable sorrow filtered
throughout each of my cells because Marcus had put his full focus on
Bethanie instead of me..I didn't hate him, but there was no way in
heaven or hell that I'd easily forget or forgive his actions.

Marcus came and knelt in front of me. " I'm anxious to hear what
you
have to say, Nancy. "

Rapid numbness enveloped me. " Marcus, you're hell-bent on destroying
my life so you can be with your Precious Bethanie..well, I won't and
can't be that woman! Now or ever! "

He was calm as he gathered my hands in his. " My Darling, I'm sorry
that I've brought this kind of pain to you, but dormant memories have
been awakened. " I hated him for knowing the truth! " You can deny it
or say you hate me and it won't change a thing. These recollections
need to be fully explored so you can comprehend and understand love
that transcends any and all time restrictions. "

" Marcus, my physical and mental well being are in jeopardy. I don't
want to stay here with you, so if it's not too much trouble, I want
Valera and Gustav to reside with me for a while. "

His face was crestfallen. " I was hoping we could resolve everything
here at Castle Desiree'. "

I allowed myself a brief moment to glance into his dark eyes, gauging
the sincerity of his misery and pain. " Marcus, I've no idea how to
deal with this situation. I only know I can't stay. "

Marcus placed my hands in my lap, and kissed me on the cheek. " Truth
will show you the path back to me. " He spoke softly to Valera and
Gustav, giving them instructions that pertained to my health. " I'm
entrusting Nancy's life to you..keep her safe for me. "

The last four days had been a journey of heavenly delights amidst
hellish undertakings, but I was in need of simplicity and normalcy. I
breathed a sigh of relief as Gustav took my suitcase to the Mercedes.
Sher waited at the bottom steps of the servant's entrance and gave me a
warm hug. " Nancy, I'm sorry that you're leaving us..is there anything
I can say or do to make you want to stay? "

" Sher, thank you for your love and concern, but it's essential that I
take time to be alone and collect my thoughts about Marcus. " We walked
to the car together. " I'll keep in touch and let you know how I'm
doing. "

*****************

Valera sat upfront with Gustav and I climbed into the back seat, then
closed my eyes for a minute's worth of peace, but Desiree' words came
gushing out of my mouth. " Gustav, Nancy and I are going on a shopping
spree to the most exclusive lingerie shop in town! " Desiree' laughed
like a little girl who's been handed the toystore keys. " We'll charge
every item to Marcus..he won't mind a bit. "

" Desiree', I want to go home and check on Selma and make sure she's
all right and.. "

" Quit your babbling! " Desiree' let out a long breath of air. " I
suppose it wouldn't hurt and I'm sure if I asked your black Persian
cat, she'd tell me all your secrets which I'd be more than happy to
keep in my heart's safety deposit box. " I rolled my eyes..one could
hope. " Such little faith you have in me! " She winked.

" What she knows wouldn't raise an eyebrow, Desiree'. " I shook my
head. " It's what I don't know that baffles my imagination. When I came
of age in the orphanage, I asked about my birth parents, but the
director didn't have a clue. The only paper in my records stated I was
found by a passing motorist on a deserted country road. She took me to
social services and although the authorities searched and sent out
fliers asking if anyone had any information about me, no one came
forward. "

" That's subject to change at the drop of a hat..or this key which
unlocks treasure troves of information. " I pictured the skeleton key
she held in her hand. " When the timing's right the mysteries of life
and living will reveal themselves to you, but for now you have to live
for the present moment.

" Speaking of which, Desiree', we need to stop so I can buy the right
kind of food for Nancy..her body's been depleted of vitamins and
minerals and neither one of you will make it very far without
nourishment. "

" You're right, Valera..Gustav, please stop at Madison's Grocery Store.
"

" Yes Miss Nancy..or should I call you Countess Desiree' from now on? "
Gustav was quite serious.

" Countess Nancy will do just fine, Gustav. " They all seemed pleased
with my words.

We stopped at the market and Valera entered the store. " Desiree', can
I ask you something personal? "

" As if I could or would stop you! "

" Certain facts about your life have puzzled me for days on end..like
the relationship between you and Marcus, and his mother? It's odd that
both of you were named Desiree'. "

Desiree' tsked. " Marcus wanted to meet you in the first place because
of your remarkable resemblance to his Mother. "

" That still doesn't answer my question. "

" Hold your horses! " Desiree' pranced in my mind. " The answers aren't
complicated at all. My mother read a newspaper article about Countess
Desiree' Bethanie..she loved the name so much that when my sister and I
were born, she wouldn't let any other names be used. "

" Desiree' .."

" Now you want to ask me about Bethanie. " She yawned. " I'm already
tired of hearing her name. My parents doted on her because she obeyed
every rule and regulation they put forth..to them she was the perfect
daughter! My nickname for her was ' Bedazzling Bethanie. ' She
definitely knew how to impress, astonish, and temporarily blind
everyone she came in contact with. She traveled extensively, having the
best of what the world offered. " Desiree' sighed deeply. " For the
longest time I never knew why all three of them hated me so much, but
that's of no consequence now. Together, we're a better actress than
Bethanie ever thought of being..two halves of a whole, portraying an
innocence on the outside while being a fallen angel on the inside. "
She stage whispered. " And who does that remind you of? " Hot salty
tears stung my eyes.

" Don't ever feel guilty about evolving into who you were always meant
to be! " Desiree' became my soul confidante. " The Great Goddess says
you're the melody to my lyrics. One can be enjoyed without the other,
but blended together they reflect harmonic sculptures in exquisite
shapes and symbols. "

" Desiree', you have a beautiful way with words."

" Those words belong to Kermes Twa. She only shows her softer side to
those of us who've splendidly pleased her. In pride and joy she claims
us as her daughter. " Desiree' spoke for the first time with happiness
in her voice.

" Desiree', would you consider being my sister of the heart? "

" It'll be my honor and privilege, Nancy. Kermes Twa is thrilled with
your thoughts and emotions and soon she'll reward you with the family
you've always dreamed of. "

Valera walked back to the Mercedes, followed by the owner's son pulling
two carts filled to the brim with grocery items. Gustav opened the
trunk and I I rolled down the window. " Hi, Wes, long time no see.
Where've
you been? "

" Working on a business degree at college here in town. I was going to
drop this envelope by your place later on today, 'cause a guy named
Mark Patterson said it was important that you receive it."

My name was written in big bold letters and Mark's note intrigued
me.
' My Mother has recently moved back here from France and brought some
papers that I believe will be of great interest to you. Call me at your
earliest convinience. '
Always, Mark

Desiree' held me back from giving him a quick call on my cell phone. "
He didn't say it was urgent and adventure is our top priority for this
afternoon! "

Gustav pulled up in my driveway and I punched the button on my garage
remote control. Bright sunlight streamed through the sheer ivory linen
curtains hanging from black wrought iron rods above the kitchen's
glass-paned French doors. The setting was decidedly different than
Castle Desiree' and I smiled on my face and in my heart. Selma rubbed
against my legs in a welcome home purr and I picked her up and stroked
her soft fur.

Gustav followed us upstairs with the suitcases and as we entered my
bedroom, Desiree' slapped my hands over my eyes!
" Good grief, shield me from this virginal monstrosity! Nothing's the
same except the antique architectural columns that I bought and even
their color is drab and dull. "

She gazed at the room as though I'd commited a cardinal sin. The walls
were seafoam green and set back against the far end was a French
mirrored armoire made of natural cherrywood. I'd bought it at a flea
market, paying a fraction of what it would've cost at a retail
furniture store. I'd also purchased two silvered glass lamps for a
touch of elegance. The window shades were cream colored apricot,
letting in the light of day and matched the color of the four columns
which doubled as my bedposts. The sheets and comforter were the color
of driftwood, reminding me of my lonely life. Pictures of roses, night
blooming jasmine, gardenias, and orchids hung on the walls, but my
favorite painting had been commissioned by marine artist J.E.
Buttersworth. ' Goddess Of The Sea ' was a clipper ship moored near
Dunkirk, France, and featured a sunset in blues, mauves, burnt orange,
golden yellow, crimson red, pinks, and lavenders. It had four masts,
miles of rigging and an overall length of 307 feet. In a separate frame
below the clipper ship I'd put this quotation by Samuel Eliot
Morison:

' They flow across the oceans,
White clouds of canvas
Billowed against the sky. '

Desiree' looked solemnly through my eyes. " Sailing to far away places
can be both a blessing and a curse. "

" Do you know anything about tall ships, Desiree'? "

" So Miss Nancy would like a history lesson, would she? " She sounded
disgusted. " My father owned many of them, making his money in goods
and long-distance trade with China, Great Britain, France, and India.
His commercial clippers were the fastest and most seaworthy..long,
slender, and sharp-bowed, they broke dozens of speed records in the
mid-nineteeth century. Although my family took many trips aboard them I
was always left at home. Are you happy, now? " She changed the subject.
" Your hideous decor has got to go..end of discussion! "

Valera stood quietly by, then frowned. " There's no need to direct your
anger at Nancy..she's not the cause of your problems, but the answer.
This is the time for preordained fulfillment from the Great God
Aequalis, counterpart to Kermes Twa. He rules the ' Cyningdom Of Bilanx
'..Kingdom of Balance. "
She smiled at us. " Compromises will be made, except in the matter of
blood-taking. The victim is the giver, and you as vampire, are the
taker. " She laid her hands on our shoulders. " Kneel, paying homage to
Aequalis as you've done with Kermes Twa. Let his words flow into you
and flow out of you in a rivered prayer of harmony. "

" Aequalis, Great God of Balance
We fall on our knees before you today, to pay homage
As we have often done with the Great Goddess Kermes Twa
Where the road has been straight, let it become crooked
Where it has been ice-cold, let it become fire-hot
Where there have been sweet truths, let there be bitter lies
Where there has been strength, let there be weakness
Where there has been high noon light, let there be midnight
darkness
Where there has been waking openess, let there be sleeping
closure
Where there has been Life, let there be Death
Your servants, Nancy and Desiree'
Humbly ask these things of you "

Desiree' and I swirled and intertwined our souls in hallowed reverence
as Kermes Twa and Aequalis spoke to us in a tongue which was foreign to
me.

" Twa grete deite, blenden fortis
Declaren timaleas blodbond
Betweohs innocere ond yfel
Uniten Sweostors - Heorte ond Sawol
Burdhr nama Aeternus "

" Desiree', what're they saying? The words are unfamiliar to me."

" It's a usage of Middle English, Old English and Latin. Understand
forever:

Two great gods, blended forces
Declare timeless bloodbond
Between innocence and evil
United Sisters - Heart and Soul
Birth name Eternity

This is their blessing for us and on us. They'll guide and direct us as
our spiritual parents and we'll honor and serve them as their spiritual
daughters. "