The Two Worlds Read Free

and took a gulp of coffee. “Very well, then. I could
give you a century’s worth of history with just us sitting here,
going over the whole purpose of Turgor, the wars that have been
plaguing this planet since the beginning of time, and the
inhabitants that live here. But that would take forever, and I’d
miss my soap operas. And from what I’ve been told you already know
much about Turgor. You just haven’t come to believe that you’re
actually in it. So, I’ll give you a quick summary. You, as we have
already stated, are on planet Turgor. This means that you are no
longer on Earth.” He pointed to his temple. “Well, you’re not on
Earth mentally. Physically, you’re still slumped at your desk
sleeping, waiting to wake up. Your grandmother is at home also
taking a nap. Your grandfather Lamont’s away on
business.”
    “ Wait,” I interrupted, “what
do you mean business ?”
    Paul shifted in his chair and snipped,
“Don’t interrupt me, please. If you give me a moment, I’ll get to
that. Now, as I was saying, you’re still physically on Earth. The
history of Turgor is a simple one. It’s a planet that only certain
people or creatures can live in and visit. There are various means
of living in Turgor, and it is by those means the people here are
defined. For some, they were born here and are considered Wizards,
children of two magical beings. For others, they are Death Walkers,
those responsible for Death and who can control it. Walkers have
physically died on other planets, and their minds have transformed
them here, giving them a second life and a purpose. You have
Awakeners, which is what you and I am, Kay. We come here through
our dreams. Right now I believe I am dozing in front of my fire in
New Zealand. We have incredible gifts, Kay, powerful. We have the
power to bring things to life, to Awaken them.
    “ Nia is perhaps one of the
most powerful beings in Turgor. Yes, don’t look surprised. She’s a
Creator. Those who came before her made the world what it is today.
They created Turgor. That’s probably why she found out about this
place long before you did. She created a way for herself to visit
here, probably through her writing. Like I said, there are a vast
number of ways you can transport yourself here, but only if you’re
meant to be here and have a purpose. Yes, dearie, now you may
talk.”
    I had raised my hand dutifully as if I
were in class. “Um...if you don’t mind me asking, what exactly is
my purpose?”
    Paul chuckled. “I can’t tell you that,
Kay, because you have to figure it out yourself. But I can tell you
that Turgor is dying. There is an ancient war that has been tearing
this planet apart. On Turgor, there are many races, but the two
dominant inhabitants are the KaKonians and our government. The
reason there is a war right now is because our government and the
KaKonians are rivals. And each side is growing stronger, with the
result being innocent people and creatures getting caught in the
crossfire.”
    “ Well,” I began, while
trying to digest everything, “why is there a war?”
    “ That’s the million dollar
question.” Paul chuckled, but he looked sad. “No one knows.
Probably over something trivial, something that really has been
forgotten by both sides, but pride won’t let them back
down.”
    I thought for a moment. “And what side
are we on?”
    “ That’s complicated,” Paul
sighed, leaning back in his chair. “We’re not really on either side
but our own. Creators have done all that they can do, for the time
being anyway. Everything they have created is now capable of
re-creating by themselves. Their purpose is slowly becoming
fulfilled. However, everyone else, Wizards, Walkers, and
Awakeners...well, we’ve just begun. We are the protectors of the
innocent in one fashion or another. Wizards provide the magic of
Turgor, ensuring daily life runs smoothly. Walkers absorb death,
make it one of their own, and control it. They can’t prevent it,
but