Joshua and Layia both recognized her. She was the woman in their dreams. They didn’t quite know what to say, transfixed on her energy. Talis spoke and bowed his energy body in respect, sending loving energies out to Lillian. “We are honored to be here with you. Yes, I know of you through my grandfather and his journals. He had great love for you, yet felt like he had not fulfilled his promise to you the day you disappeared. I now know that it haunted him in his later years. I did not understand this until recently.”
Lillian’s energy form pulsated in the pure light. Even now, mentioning Markus to her elicited an emotional response. “Your grandfather was indeed a wonderful man. I love him dearly, but it was not our time to be together on Earth. I made the choice to extend my energy for the revolution. He was not to blame. I connected with him as he passed through the veil onto the spirit world. And I will meet him again when it is time, for our connection is eternal. He is very fond of you, dear Talis. He also knew you would help find me.”
Talis was humbled by her remarks. He still wanted to understand where he was. Knowing that time was of the essence, he pressed on. “And where are we now Lillian? What is this place?”
“It is difficult to explain, but I will try. Forgive me, by taking this form my energy is limited. I must help keep the balance as long as I can.”
She stopped for a moment to focus her energy, then went on. “When we raised the vibration on Earth, we had to continually be in a deep meditation or trance. This state of consciousness lasted for several weeks. There were several of us who knew that this was possible, but it also came with its risks.
“You see, when we come to Earth as souls, we are meant to experience life in the physical form. We are of spirit, but we take physical form. This blends earth and spirit, a truly unique and beautiful experience. Most souls want to experience this. This is our ‘earth school’ as many say, a place to grow. As eternal spirits, we learn from these incarnations. We come to the physical form many times to experience ourselves as individuals. We deal with our blocks and our karmic energy so that we expand our consciousness. We always return to the light, to the One, to the essence of all. This is part of our journey.
“Some on Earth have raised their vibrations before, connecting with the divine energies of the universe, but most know the importance of keeping part of themselves firmly on the earth plane. Being grounded is essential. They knew this is part of the experience; that is, to live day-to-day on the earth and experience life as a physical being. To experience love and emotion, to feel and breathe: these things are part of the physical life. My dear Layia here has learned this key through her teachings at the University. I am grateful that your generations are wiser about this.”
Talis thought about what she was saying. “So you stayed in a high vibrational state too long? This is how you came to be here?”
Lillian’s energy form brightened. “Yes and no. First, it was not our time to ascend and be of pure spirit. We knew that this might occur, yet we also knew that we needed to keep the high energy state consistent for the uprising to be successful. In truth, we did not have as many skilled mystics as we needed during the revolution. That was our weakness. We needed more wisdom and understanding of the mystic realm and its energies. So the end result was that some of us transcended and made the choice to be in this suspended state. We were very young; our understanding of this was limited. To a certain extent we had no choice, but there were other ways in which the energy could have been kept consistent. We know this now. The mystery lies, though, in how we came to be here without our total understanding or consent. This is why you are here. This is why we have summoned you.”
Joshua had been listening intently, but did not quite understand where they were. “Why are you here in this place? Can you not leave to go to the higher dimensions like others who ascend?”
“Dear Joshua, you are wise to ask that question. The answer is not simple. Yes, we can move to a higher dimension, but if we do so, the vibrational field of Earth could be compromised. You see, we have been holding this state as energy gatekeepers since the revolution. We are similar to ancestral spirits in purpose, but we do not guide. Instead, we help hold the energy balance for the earth. We act as a collective spiritual energy field and because we are of the earth, we hold a special energy field that has stabilized your time on Earth. We are in a realm of pure energy, of spirit, but we are connected to the earth. You could say we are in ‘limbo.’ That is, we feel we are required to be here for the earth and its people to stay in a higher vibrational energy state. We can move on, but it has its risks to all of you. So we have chosen to stay in this state, knowing that someday you would be able to help us and in turn help Earth keep a stable energy field.”
Joshua asked, “If you ascend, will we need to replace the energy that you hold?”
“Yes, my friends, we believe this to be true. That is one reason you are here—we called for you. Our energy here is acting like a magnifying glass or amplifier. The high energy originates from the earth, from all of you, and we help boost it to a higher level. We can be replaced by other energies, but you on Earth need to be aware of this before we leave this place. You yourself will need to find a way to replace the energy.”
“And what is the other reason we are here?” Joshua asked as if he was searching for his purpose.
Lillian looked at the three travelers and for a moment her energy wavered. Joshua felt she was holding back something. He could sense a shift, an energy he had felt in his nightmares on Earth.
“Were you trapped here? Did something happen that we should know of?” Joshua asked intently. His energy was vibrant. He seemed to be in his strength.
Lillian looked at him intensely, knowing what he thought. “Your dreams, Joshua, were my way of speaking to you, yet I cannot tell you all that occurred during that time. It—it is not wise, as it may be disruptive to your civilization. These are things that you may find out in your search for replacing the energy field. I ask that you keep an open heart when you seek the truth, for remember: there is both shadow and light in all that we do.”
Talis looked at Joshua. They knew this was part of the story. That there was more that needed to be revealed.
“Is this what my grandfather cautioned me about before he passed on?” Talis asked her directly.
Lillian’s energy was wavering again. She was quiet, but her eyes said yes. Somehow both Talis and Joshua sensed she could not reveal this truth. They both chose to stay quiet and not press the sensitive matter.
After a quiet moment, Lillian’s energy softened. “We have little time as my energy is already weakening and I must keep the collective field strong. Our energy and spirits need to ascend to a higher state. It is soon our time. We cannot stay in this realm. The universe does not allow it to keep the balance of all that is. Our souls are soon to be called home. The earth itself needs to support this energy and it can be done. Our field is slowly weakening as we are in between dimensions. We do not want to jeopardize what we all worked so hard to build.”
Talis, Joshua and Layia were silent as they contemplated this dilemma. Layia kept her chakra energies balanced and focused on helping the others maintain theirs.
Forena interjected to remind all that time was limited. “My friends, we will not be able to keep you here for much more time. This is a field that is somewhat unstable for those of the earth and for the collective energy.”
Lillian spoke as she looked at the larger energy force behind her. “As you see, there are many of us in this state. We are not concerned for ourselves, but for you and those on Earth. What we need of you is to find a way to stabilize the energy field. We need you to find a solution and to speak the truth.”
Talis pondered this. “What is it that you suggest we do to help this decreasing energy field?”
Lillian’s energy was weakening, her bright form fading. The other entity that had been silent but close by quickly merged with her as if to help her keep her energy stable. The two ene
rgies pulsated with vibrant colors. Everyone watched in awe as the forms seemed to connect in a beautiful way, hard to describe for anyone present. Lillian’s form seemed to have a glowing brightness to it near her navel. The energy brightened suddenly, almost seemingly earthly and separate. The three young people stared at this magnificent energy emanating from her, not knowing what exactly they were witnessing.
The two forms stabilized and now seemed to speak as one. “You will need to find a different energy source to replace our magnifying energy. This will need to come from the earth and from all of you. A higher vibration is needed to replace our energies. Energy healing on a larger level may also need to take place as you seek the truth. We can hold this state for a time, but it is impossible to stay; we will need to ascend. It is up to you to find the solution.”
The distinct energy forms began to slowly disappear as they drifted back to the larger form. “We will meet again. Speak to me in your dreams; find me again in your meditations. We will await your plan. It is important to find an answer. Blessings to you, my friends of Earth.”
And with that their energy disappeared and the lights of the other entities receded. The three Earth travelers were deep in their thoughts as the guides helped them prepare for the return to the other dimension.
Chapter 21
The Return
Tara finally picked up a signal from the travelers. “I’ve got something. It seems to be indicating that they are ready to return home.” Tara made some adjustments on her holographic panels, moving them with precision. As a young person, she was wise beyond her years. “I think we should prepare the chamber.”
Marti and the others scrambled to prepare the portal for the energy shift. The others were alerted and the University and staff focused on their safe return.
The energy burst commenced and the bright light of the inner chamber radiated outward to everyone in the room. There was no change. They commenced the energy burst again. No change and still no travelers.
“Check the controls. They should be here by now!” Marti yelled as he checked his control panel in an aggravated manner. “Where are they, dammit?” He cursed at no one in particular.
“Energy stabilizer is stuck!” Tara said, running to take over the outer panel. She tried to free it.
“Manual control on. Push it hard!” Marti commanded. “Do it now or we’ll lose them!”
She summoned all her might. Leaned her legs against the table and pushed. It loosened!
“Fire the energy burst now!” she yelled to Marti. He adjusted the panel and commenced the burst. The bright light filled the inner chamber. Tara, Marti and the others were ecstatic. The three travelers were there. Their forms materialized as they converted the high frequency energy to the earth plane. They were home.
Talis, Joshua and Layia took a moment in the inner chamber to gather their thoughts and get grounded. They did not know what had just happened. They all joined hands and briefly meditated. Layia helped the others with her continually grounded energy. They slowly returned to their earth energies.
Joshua spoke with words slowly forming in his mouth. “Thank you, Layia, for keeping me grounded. At times I felt like I would disappear into the higher dimension.”
She nodded her head and looked at him in deep friendship. “It was my honor to help and travel with both of you. What now do we do now with our knowledge?”
Talis pondered her question and spoke discreetly. “We will need to alert the Council to our findings. It seems that we have work to do to help keep our society in balance.”
They all responded in agreement.
“And what about the mystery surrounding their disappearance? Should we be cautious?’ Joshua asked directly. Talis was unsure about what to do.
“I don’t honestly know,” Talis said softly. “Let’s keep our intuitive senses wide open. There is indeed a piece of the puzzle that’s missing. Something is hidden and perhaps someone doesn’t want us to find out.”
As they opened the chamber door, the three travelers slowly walked out into the room. Several others were standing to greet them.
Marti welcomed them warmly with a giant hug. “Blessings to you, our travelers. We are glad that you are back safe.” He was happy to see them alive. He had almost lost them.
Tara was near tears as she embraced each one of them also. “I am happy to see you, my friends.”
The three travelers sensed their expressive outward emotions, but because they were readjusting to human form thought nothing of it. Nothing was said by the science team. They would discuss it later. They were just happy to have them back.
Several of the scientists, technicians and a handful of seers were also there to greet them. They gave the travelers ample space in honor of what they had been through. Helena, Jasmine and the other members of the two councils were not present. They had not had time to get there and also knew that the young travelers would need time to adjust.
Talis spoke first. He hesitated, having slight difficulty putting his thoughts into words. He also was protective of his energy and that of Joshua and Layia. He was direct and brief. “We are blessed to be back on Earth. We are disoriented and need to adjust ourselves before we explain our travels. We have much to discuss. Can we rest and have quiet for a time?”
Marti smiled. “Of course. We will take you to your quarters on the University grounds. Take your time, and when you are rested we will discuss your travels.”
The three were escorted out of the chamber and taken to their guest cottages to rest. Tara, Marti and the other technicians who had just experienced a near fatal accident kept silent. They knew something had happened that shouldn’t have.
“What just happened?” Marti asked of the serious mishap after the travelers had left. Normally steadfast, he was shaken by the incident.
“The control panel was double-checked before the energy burst. All controls were functioning,” a control technician said to the group remaining at the portal.
“Did someone perhaps attempt to alter it?” Tara brought up the inevitable question that they all wondered.
“I’m honestly not sure,” Marti mumbled in a melancholy voice. “Do you think it has something to do with what you were saying earlier, Tara?”
She looked at him seriously. “It is possible. Shocking, but indeed possible. There have been a lot of intense feelings about the portal, but I certainly did not think someone would try to harm others because of it.”
“We will have to stay alert to the possibility then,” Marti said. They would have to investigate further before they could report what actually went wrong.
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When word spread that the travelers had arrived back on Earth safely there was a collective sigh. People were overjoyed that they had returned. Most were very curious as to what had happened. They waited anxiously for information, but also knew that the three needed to rest before they could speak to others. They had been on an intense journey and no one quite knew how it altered them.
On Earth, the weakening energy field had started to affect several areas. For the most part, even though people were tense, the Cascadia Bioregion and most regions were fairly stable, but there were reported disturbances from a few regions of the United Continents. The world had come very far in the 60 years since the end of the revolution, and all had been at peace for decades. The last three generations had indeed helped shape a better world by both people’s beliefs and actions. Conflict and violence had stayed naturally quite low for decades.
Regardless, because of the fear of losing all that they had gained, tension emerged again in certain parts of the world. There had been a few minor skirmishes reported, nearly unheard of for over two generations. Anger and the lower negative emotions were beginning to play their part in how people acted. The councils and mystics in these areas asked for assistance. They did not want this to get out of hand. Fear and apprehension gripped many about the decreasing energy field. A solution was needed soon.
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n hearing about the growing instability, Talis and the others realized the urgency and were finally grounded enough to meet with members of the Joint Council. They had heard of the conflict and tension and knew they had to discuss their journey and come up with possible solutions.
Talis called for a meeting in the Council chambers at the University. He requested a small audience so they could discuss the issues effectively. Much like his grandfather he had the natural leadership abilities to help the situation.
Helena and Jasmine were present, as well as Breana and another Council member, Jerias. The Elder Council representatives were Michael, Tythia and Marias. Tara, Marti and Bryan were also present.
Helena began with a respectful greeting. “We are blessed to see you again, my three travelers. We hope you have been able to ground again on Earth?”
The three bowed in deep respect with Talis addressing the group. “Greetings to you, Helena, and to all of you in this room. We are here at your service and are ready to discuss our travels. Have you all had a chance to read our virtual reports?”
Everyone nodded and Helena continued. “We found them extremely interesting. I was thrilled that you were able to travel and meet the various spirit entities.”
“It was a very different experience,” Talis explained in an animated fashion. “We were treated very well and felt at peace during most of our travels. Being in the higher realms was both amazing and somewhat disorienting.” He paused, looking around at all those present. “Now I believe we have serious matters that need to be discussed concerning the energy field.”
“Did Lillian share with you any solutions on how to replace the decreasing energy field?” Michael asked in a serious tone.
“No, she explained the issue fairly well, but gave us no solutions. She did say we had little time to find the answers and the truth.” Talis looked at Michael again with caution, not knowing whether to trust him fully. “My understanding is they will hold it stable as long as possible, but they did seem to be weakening.”
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