Embody by Jamie Magee

tomorrow?”
    Landen finally looked up at me and could see
my day trip to Paris disappearing quickly.
    “We’re going to go to Paris,” Landen said,
looking at me.
    Brady looked sternly at Landen, showing his
disapproval. “That’s a little dangerous, don’t you think?” His tone
was definite.
    “Can you go another day? I think we should
take Preston and Libby, and that’s a little far from home for
them,” August asked.
    Landen stared back at me, leaving the
decision up to me. I wanted to go with Olivia, but I had a stronger
craving to help the people in Esterious. I knew that if we became
stronger, Landen wouldn’t give me a hard time when I asked to go
again. I nodded, letting him know I was OK with it.
    “What time?” Landen asked, still looking at
me.
    “After breakfast should fine. I’ll call
Ashten and Jason; I’m sure they won’t mind letting the kids come
with us,” August said, standing up.
    Rose stood as well, then leaned down and
hugged me.“I can feel you getting stronger,” she whispered into my
ear.
    “See you in the morning,” August said over
his shoulder.
    Brady looked at Landen as they drove
away.
    “This is never going to be over, is it?”
Brady asked.
    “There are eight beyond the sun and the
moon,” Landen said, leaning back.
    “I should go with you tomorrow; I don’t like
the idea of you guys being in the string,” Brady said.
    “You have a family. You need to stay here
and be with Felicity,” Landen said in a frustrated tone.
    “Yeah, I do have a family, and I have a
responsibility to all of them,” Brady said, looking intently at
Landen.
    I could almost see the bond between them; it
was obvious that they were closer to each other than the
others.
    “We’re going to be fine tomorrow; we’ll go
somewhere safe,” Landen said, looking at me.
    “I don’t have to wear yellow, do I ?” I
asked, a little worried.
    Brady belted into laughter. “You took her
there?”
    Landen grinned profusely and nodded, trying
to hold in his laughter.
    “You ought to see Dad when he goes there,”
Brady said, still laughing.
    I smiled, imagining Ashten in a bright
yellow outfit.
    “I think we’ll go to Olence,” Landen said,
looking at me to see if I remembered it.
    I did. It was the first dimension he took me
to, the one that shielded their children.
    “We’re taking Libby and Preston,” I reminded
him.
    “Yeah, but if August is with us, it’ll be
fine; children are allowed to go out with an elder,” Landen
said.
    Brady nodded in agreement.
    “Alright. I guess it’s safe enough. Hey,
thanks for helping last night,” Brady said.
    “Can we help again?” I asked, excited.
    Brady smiled at me.“Yeah. Do you guys want
to just stay the night? Felicity misses you,” he said, looking at
me.
    I smiled.
    “We’ll get our bag and be over in little
bit,” Landen said, looking at me.
    Brady nodded, then stood and stretched.
“Good. That’ll make me look good. Mom told me I had to be sensitive
to Felicity’s needs right now, something like if I say or do the
wrong thing, Felicity will most likely kill me...hormones,” Brady
said, looking at Landen - almost warning him.
    Landen nodded, hiding the impish grin that
wanted to surface.
    “Yeah...you know...you picked a Scorpio,”
Brady said in a teasing manner.
    “You’re just jealous because you’re an
Aquarius,” I retorted quickly.
    “You’re right; it is a cool sign,” Brady
said, playfully punching Landen in the arm, then slowly walking off
the porch toward his house.
    I looked at Landen. “So, what warnings did
Aubrey give you about me?” I asked
    Landen smiled, then came to my side and
pulled me close to him.“She told me I was blessed and would live in
admiration as I watched your mind work. She said it never
stops.”
    “That’s all?” I questioned with a grin.
    “Well, there is that temper, and the
stubbornness...no big deal for a patient Pieces like
    me,” Landen teased.
    “I guess I get to call Olivia