Atlantis: Ancient Breeds Story, Page 3

  A young man stood before him.

  “There is only one Tilkise, and you could not possibly be that one.” Kiros turned and left the stranger staring at him as if he suffered with mind sickness.

  “I have two cycles before I can be considered a man.” Tilkise nodded with that elegance exhibited by his mother.

  “Have you never seen a full grown man before?” Teasing the lad about women came to mind until the kid looked down at the floor. He didn’t need confirmation, the body language told him all.

  “As heir to Atlantis I am not privileged to mix with others. You are an exception. Mother said your Breed is knowledgeable in most things. Shape shifting happens to be one that none have mastered.”

  Kiros threw the towel to the floor. Reaching for clean clothes, he dressed quickly. Taking note of the conversation, but deep inside, he was angry and bitter.

  He had always wondered who he was. Never fitting in with the sand dwellers, Kiros became a loner until he met Myaten.

  “Prince Tilkise―”

  “I must interrupt you.” The young boy held his cupped hands up. “I have little Time as Mother informs me that I must stand Trial.” Turning to leave, Kiros reached out and took hold of the prince by his elbow.

  “Did you not attend a Trial a few hours ago and you have grown, fast?” Kiros admired the lanky boy with shoulder length white hair and crystal blue eyes.

  Tipping his head in acknowledgment Tilkise offered a shy smile. “Our ways are strange to other Breeds. The first Trial is acceptance from our People. Gifts are received. Magic, strength, courage, intelligence, wisdom and humility―the second Trial if accepted, my People will gift me with the title of Heir. The third Trial my People will gift my body with protection, health, virility, and then after I reach my manhood. I stand my final Trial.”

  Kiros saw the flash of heat travel the young boys face and knew sex was part of it.

  “So why again do you need me to teach you something I cannot remember?”

  Walking together Tilkise answered matter of fact. “If I am to fight with you against the BloodSeekers, I must blend in.”

  “Your mother has decided so soon? But only moments ago she spoke of uncertainty?”

  “Come. As Brothers, it would be an honor to have an Alicorn witnessing my Trials into adulthood.”

  Bowing, Kiros clapped the young boy on the shoulders. “Then I accept. Now Tilkise, explain to me why everything is blue in this place.”

  Giving a short chuckle, the young lad tapped the side of his nose. “Let us not keep Mother waiting and I will divulge the answer but rest assured it is nothing more than magical.”

  The End?