The Future of Princess Sabina
Chapter 55: The Loss of Alex and the Return of Martin Al-Sham

After landing in Hawaii, we decided to stay there for a few days to recover from our ordeal in Mexico. While we enjoyed our time at the resort, Alex and Benjamin became friends. While I am happy for them, I am less than happy about the rift between Alex and I. Being brought back from the dead, and witnessing my transformation, had changed Alex's attitude, causing him to withdraw from me. Perhaps he is right, maintaining one's morality is the only way to combat evil, but I have chosen another path. I took a sip of my Pina Colada, and I was immersed in deep thoughts.

I look back on my time in Mexico, I secretly wondered if I had made the right choice, to choose love over my duty. I failed with the goal I wanted to do. He crystal was now unenergized, the beautiful radiant light it once had, was now gone, and it had turned dull. It looked like that dull blue stone that was sitting in my safe for years. Rangda is still a threat to the future. Did I choose the right path when I left my duty to save my loved ones? Or is choice an illusion? Am I just following the path that the True Maker has chosen for me, and do I have to save Alex?

I read a news article about the civil war in Mexico. The battle ended after less than 72 hours, when Jesus Ortega was found dead, mistreated by his own dog. I have caused it to happen, and my choice to influence his dogs to kill him has saved countless lives. But it makes me feel bad. I knew the decision to release the dogs and influence them to attack Jesus made me a murderer. I could have found another way to get out of the Jesus compound without causing his dog to kill people, but I have chosen that path. So, am I good, or bad, or, is there something in between? Perhaps, I was just a small force with a crazy delusion of grandeur, believing in my ability to change the future

I heard a voice, and I turned around. "Alex, is that you? ” I heard myself asking until I realized who the person in front of me was. It was Martin Al-Sham. I could see that Martin was wearing the same type of lensed glasses that the other conspirators wore.

"Huh! I reckoned that you will show up, finally.” I said, confused by Martin's motives.

“What is Benjamin Cook, that son-of-a - ******, tell you to come here?” I continue.

Martin looked puzzled and replied, "Benjamin Cook? Who's that?"

"Pilot helicopter Pierre Beaumont, whose life Alex saves. I suspect he must have told you about our whereabouts, ” replied me.

“I don't know who it is. I've got other ways to find you, and we've got work to do. " Martin answered.

" What do you want me to do? And why are you wearing the same lensed glasses that Pierre wears? ” I asked.

“Don't think of lensed glasses. I want you to fulfill your destiny. I need you to activate the portal with your Zeto Crystal and travel to the Divine Dimension. It is very important for our fate. ” Martin replied.

"So, you want to help me stop Rangda?" I asked, hoping that Martin was not the enemy.

"Yes, I want to stop Rangda" Martin replied in a deceptive tone.

Martin's tone of voice gave me a sinister feeling, so I decided to grab his hand and use the power of empathy to find out if he was hiding something. Just like with Pierre Beaumont, I can't access his mind. Martin shook his head and spoke, “I wouldn't try that empathic power if I were you. This artifact is blocking your power. ”

"So, you're really one of them!?" I exploded. Martin shook his head and replied, “I'm not one of them. Nine people discovered an advanced alien artifact that raised our consciousness. I am one of nine. We do not share the same goals, even though we are aware of each other. ” “ So, how about your right eye? Your eyes are blue, and I've never seen you wear that device in the past? " I asked skeptically. “I wear colored lenses, don't ask stupid questions, Sabina. " Martin taunted me

Martin glued back his lensed glasses to his eyes and spoke again. “But enough talking for now. I've got a job for you. The others held Alex in captivity, so we better get going. " " What? Was Alex kidnapped? But my crystals are not energized! " I reply. "I found a solution to that when you were dealing with Pierre and Sandra in Mexico" Martin replied. "How are you going to charge the crystal?" I asked. "You'll see, I'll show you once we're in Kiribati. But for now, I want you to follow my instructions. ” Martin asked. " What if I refuse to help you?" I asked. "Then I'll let you go, but Alex will die. I am not stupid enough to attack a woman who is protected by a True Maker. How unlucky Alex has no divine protection. ” Martin said and grinned at me. "Okay, I'll come willingly. We have the same goal. You did ask me to stop Rangda and save the future for all of us. ” I reply. “Excellent! I had a plane waiting for us at the airport. We'll be leaving soon! " Said Martin.

Five hours later, I boarded a plane bound for Kiribati, on a mission to an ancient underwater concave pyramid in the Micronesian archipelago. As I studied the beautiful beaches and lagoons from above, I thought of the destiny that lay before me. Will I be able to stop Rangda and save the future? Will I ever see my beloved husband again? The questions are many and the crystal is still out of supernatural energy. I sighed and prayed to the True Creator. Without Alex by my side, I feel empty, but I know w hat I have to do. W hat I was born to do! My future lies in front of me, the island of Kiribati, far below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.