Ancient Writings/Forgotten Beginnings
Chapter 10
We’re in my office catching up on some work while we wait for Andy to finish up before we go to dinner; Amber looks up from the papers she’d been grading and waves an envelope at me. “You might be interested in this. Remember that dig on some dead planet that I turned down last year because of my ex – well the guy who was in charge is an Out Worlder from Palenzuela and he’s agreed to do a guest lecture for the University. When I heard he was back for a while, I had Security do a check on him and called inviting him here.” “The weird thing though is when he called me back he said he was glad I’d called because he had been trying to reach someone at the Institute regarding something he had found on Rav 4. I met him for lunch last week. I’m supposed to pick him up on Saturday to bring him here but he sent this for our Ancient Languages expert to take a look at – that would be you.” “Well then, don’t you think you should let me see it? Who is this modern day Indiana Jones anyway?” “Veramos – Anwar Veramos,” she answered handing me the envelope. “Wait a minute; I know that name,” I said reaching for the phone. I have invited Mr. Veramos to dinner to discuss the samples of the manuscripts his students found and as I expected, Amber has invited herself. Goddess willing by the end of the evening we will have persuaded him to stay for a while and help with the work. According to Gran’s Journals he is to play an important role in bringing down Covenant House. The girls and a few other friends have joined us for drinks while Amber accompanies Mr. Veramos on a tour of The Institute and Public areas of Guardian House. “Are you sure?” The name may be just a coincidence.” Starr said. “I don’t think so, it was like something or someone hit me with a lightning bolt when Amber mentioned his name, Anwar is ‘the Light Bearer’ and Veramos means ‘of the beginnings’ besides we dug pretty deep.” “His family is descendant from the Clan of the Otsoa (WOLF); he holds doctorates in Archeology and Anthropology and he is a Follower of The All Mother,” Andy added “Vickie and I met him yesterday when he and Amber were down by the lake. She said he had the most beautiful colors around him that she’s ever seen and wanted to know if she could call him Uncle Anwar.” “Well, I think you’re all overlooking the most important reason. Have you seen the way they look at each other when they think no one’s watching?” We all laughed. “Leave it to you Anju; you always were a hopeless romantic.” After a few more minutes of discussion Creedance speaks up. “So it is decided then Anwar Veramos, descendant of the Guardians of the Otsoa Clan shall be asked if he and his family are willing to sever any remaining ties to Covenant and become Guardians and the first of The Elder Spirits,” “Yes, and I guess we will have to wait and see if the rest of the prophecy is true,” I said. “What prophecy, why do I get the feeling you guys are hiding something?’ Amber said coming down the stairs. “I’ll call Anwar and see if he can join us for dinner. What time should he meet us?” she asked when we finished filling her in on as much as we could. The Interior Designers and Architects are putting the finishing touches on the Veramos apartments. The moving truck will be here tomorrow with the things from Anwar’s house in town; he, his Grandmother, and his niece will be here the day after bringing their personal things from their home on Palenzuela with them through the gateway. He has promised to bring the rest of his notes and the photographs with him when he comes. There is also a passage way leading directly to the digs on Rav 4 with a spur to Wind Speaks’ Ancient sites tunnels, since Anwar’s official position will be as Assistant to the Director of Antiquities. If there’s anything else they want added it will be done when they arrive. “Anwar will be here in a few minutes, Mom! He just called my room; we’re supposed to meet in the Dining Room in an hour so he can introduce Lovella and his Grandmother.” “You and Dad coming?” “Actually, I will probably be with them already since I’m on my way down to the sub floor now. We might as well go together since I know you can’t wait to see him.” Anwar and I are in the study discussing a photograph of a piece of an old stone tablet while we wait for Lovella and her Grandmother to finish getting dressed. “We found it in a small alcove by itself, it seems to be some sort of key but it’s older than anything I’ve ever come across. Do you think…” he stopped when Amber knocked on the door. “Nana’s ready if you two can pull yourself away from your treasure hunt.’ She said sticking her head in the door. “That gorgeous little girl who is too busy playing with your gift for her to be polite is my niece Lovella Ute. “ “Lovee, come meet Ms. Blaize.” “And this is my Grandmother, Raya Aatu Veramos, Crone and Record Keeper, descendant of the Guardians of the Otsoa Clan.” “Nana I’d like you to meet Blaize Tennyson, Amber’s Mother and granddaughter of the woman who founded Guardian House. She is also one of the most renowned Scholars in her field.” “The Fire Wytche and I know each other. Since the beginnings of time we have served and watched over her and her family. It’s good to see you again, My Queen,” the old woman said drawing the sword at her side in salutation. “Welcome Rememberer. We have waited many lives to be reunited with you,” I said hugging her.
