I PART
Thousands of years ago, on the green planet in the Spiral Galaxy, an exceptional kingdom existed, the
The King and Queen were just and generous. The beautiful Princess Radina, with hair the color of spun silver, blue green eyes and trim figure was kind-hearted and keen minded.
She exchanged knowledge and sentiments as well as conversation with Safir, a star from the Golden Galaxy. With her and only with her, she shared her dreams, her afflictions and her fears.
Princess Radina feared now for a group of young men, experts in galaxy emergencies. They had left a long time ago on a rescue mission to help Planet Pheaton before it shattered in a million pieces and had not yet returned. Communication as well as access routes were blocked. Nobody knew anything about them, not even Safir.
Her twin brother, Prince Max, her fiance, Josua, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and 70 young men were in the missing Rescue Patrol.
Radine wondered; Are they alive? Will they be able to return?
She knew she must visit the Five Ineffables in the Center of the Universe. Only they would have the answer.
Living in Venturina was mervelous. The transparent dome permitted a steady climate; not too cold, not too hot, no storms, no hurricanes.
Blue water gushed from the rocks, blooming plants and trees laden with fruit bloomed, while birds of all colors flew free.
The people were creative and kind. They were respecful and loving.
For them talent, skill, service, generosity and dedication were the attributes that counted.
One day, the Queen and Princess Radina were conversing in the Salon of a Thousand Lamps, a Thousand Sounds and a thousand Essences.
Queen: Ive noticed you no longer sing, dance or laugh, my little one.
Radina: I cant laugh, mother. Ive lost my joy for music, for Investigation, for art, I read and study, study and read just so I dont have to think. I cant cry. My intuition tells me that Max Josua and the rescue team accomplished their mission and are still alive somewhere.
Queen: Dont let sadnees invade your heart. I too, feel they are safe.
Let me tell you about my dream. I clearly saw Prince Max, my beloved son, and Commander Josua. My heart leaped with joy and I called out to them. I called again, I shouted...but the they never heard me.
Radina: Hope is projected in dreams, mother. If only your dreams are true.
Queen: Call the Astrologists, the Seers.
Radina: I think it best to go directly to the
Queen: You? Go to them? Do you really feel valiant enough to undertake this task?
Radina: Why not? It is better to know the facts, mother. I II ask Safir to accompany me.
When nigth fell the following day, Princess Radina and her friendly star Safir, rode the Golden Beam that crosses the Universe.
Radina: Greetings of Peace venerable Ancient Ones. We beg pardon for disturbing your peace and breaking your silence.
Beings: Greetings of Peace to you, Princess Radina. Something very important has brought you to us. What is it?
Radina: We wish to know the whereabouts of the Rescue Squad that left to assist the people of the Planet Pheaton. We also wish to confirm whether or not, the Queen of Venturina, my mothers dream is true.
Beings: The dream is real and true. Your mother, the Queen of Venturina, has seen the young men. They are living on the planet Saturn, in the Solar Sistem 00071 in the Milky Way.
Radina: You say they are there, venerable sirs butcan they ever return home?
Beings: Difficult. Not impossible. You must pass three tests; find the Rainbow of Duty and Suffering, the Voice of Lullaby and the Drop of Love.
Radine: My will and all that I am is at the service of this mission.
May Safir go with me?
Beings: Safir is still your guide. We shall give you a space ship for transportation. Accept it as a gift from us.
To return to Venturina, Radina and Safir boarded the Silver Beam.
The Golden Beam transported you into, and the Silver Beam out from, the Center of the Universe.
The king was still overwhelmed. He worried about Princess Radinas tenacity to rescue her twin brother and the young men from Venturina.
But he admired her courage and decision more and at last gave his permission for her departure.
Safir, the star, gave Radina an incredible top -shaped spaceship that looked like crystal but was actually made of diamond. It was equipped with solar combustion and food for thousands of years.
Radina rose in the diamond capsule and disappeared into the obscurity of the Cosmos.
The diamond capsule carryng Princess Radina, guided by Safir, penetrated the hyperspace cut distances and suddenly, sistem 00071 in the Milky way, lay before their eyes.
The ship landed on the foggy heavenly body called Uranus. Jagged mountains, tall and small, looked like the graphics on an encephalograph.
Beings with enormous, ball heads, their bodies outlined in dense fog, came close. Princess Radina emerged from the space ship.
They already knew of her quest. They were the wise men of the planetary system.
Princess Radina asked about the Rainbow of Duty and Suffering. The Voice of Lullaby and the Drop of Love. Did they know where she could find them?
The Master of Uranus answered.
Radina: Tank you so much, masters of Uranus.The Grand Comunicators are the meditators like you.
Urano: Truth of Truths, Princess. Thinking, Meditating, Creating, allows us to know the rebirth of life and feel the vibrations of other dimensions.
Radina: Beings of Uranus, are you eternal?
Urano: Eternal is the spirit of the Universe. But it is delightful to change suits.
Radina: Can you tell me where to find the young men from Venturina?
Urano: They are trapped on Planet Saturn, enchanted by the High Priestess of the Cobra Queen.
Radina: Is it a dangerous enchantment?
Urano: Rather an amorous one. I can say no more. It will kill the element of suprise. Fear not, you are well protected and will know what to do. I give you this green stone. When it is necessary to think clearly, use it. You will not repent.
Radina thanked them and left one of her arm bracelets as a rememberance.
The Diamond Capsule ascended, directed toward Saturn, the planet of Rings.
The princess left the ship and walked on strange, bluish ground. In front of her eyes appeared the
She walked through an ebony door flanked by carved cobras where two sentrys, blue beings of more than four meters tall, guarded the entrance.
Inside, the palace were beautiful gardens, waterfalls, animals from every corner of the solar system, trees, creeping vines covering volcanic rock...a virtual paradise.
Reclining on silks, attended by beautiful women, was Zarime, High Priestess of the Cobra Queen. A beauty among beauties, wise among the wise, powerful, arrogant.
An astonished Princess Radina, almost disclosed herself when she stifled a scream as Josua, Commander of the Armed forces on Venturina, came into the room and moved toward Zarime.
Radina was assaulted by doubts. Who was she? Was she now his love? The joy of seeing him was riddled by anguish. She came closer to listen.
No, no, she would not remove her cloak. She would remain invisible.
Zarime: Beloved Commander. I have been very patient. Dont you think it is about time to announce our wedding.
Access to your planet is completely blocked...and will stay that way. You cannot return.
Josua: Beautiful and wise Zarime: We are obliged to you for our rescue and our lives. We have tried to return in vain Facing that reality, we shall marry whenever you say.
Zarime: Tomorrow? No, Commander. Wait. Next week.
I want to prepare a lovely wedding. When we marry you will soon forget your kingdom and your beloved Princess Radina... you shall see.
Radina didnt know if she should laugh, cry, apper, run to the space ship or abandon the mission. So this was the element of suprise.
Urano spoke of. Unconciously she pressed on the small green stone he had given her took a deep breath and was encompassed by tranquility.
Her mind evoked the image of the Queen Cobra, owner and lady of the
She walked down corridors, into rooms, past gardens and waterfalls.
At last in a black marbled floor chamber, among aromatic incense of jazmine and myrrh, on a throne of platinum and sapphires, sat the Queen Cobra, queen of Wiseness of the Planetary System 00071.
On her head, a crown of diamonds. As she came closer.
Princess Radina heard a voice.
Queen Cobra: Do not fear, princess. I represent wiseness and I have called you. Do not remove your cape of asteroides. Do not become visible. This is a sacred chamber and my guards could harm you. Come closer.
Radina: Greetings, Queen Cobra. I have come for your advice.
Pardon me if my heart is not filled with peace and tranquility, but I just witnessed something that...
Queen Cobra: I know everything. Count on me. I have but one question: Does a promise of love exist between you and Commander Josua? If it is so and he sustains it, then my High Priestess Zarime, will have to free your loved one.
Radina: It exists.
Queen Cobra: Fine. Take note of what must be done. Promise to follow my Instructions one by one.
Radina: I promise. Only...if his happiness is Zarime I will leave, disappear.
Queen Cobra: Dont give up before you have even begun.
Happiness must be earned, princess.
Radina: What should I do, Queen Cobra?
Queen Cobra: Become visible at the appropiate time. Not one moment before. Stay calm. Remember all the words of love you have shared with Josua.
Radina: All of them?
Queen Cobra: Dontt be naive, princess. I speak of the words that are engraved on your heart. Words alive with love are eternal. Only your mind belives them forgotten.
Radina: Will I pronounce these words anew?
Queen Cobra: Exactly, dear princess. You must empty your emotions into them. If Commander Josua remembers,if he says your name, become visible. If he has forgotten, continue your journey in the Diamond
Capsule.
Radina: It shall be done, Queen Cobra. Tell me, if Josua chooses to stay will you still alow my twin brother, Prince Max and the young men from the Rescue Patrol to return home?
Queen Cobra: Will you ratify your promise to search for the Rainbow of Duty and Suffering, the Voice of Lullaby and the Drop of Love?
When Radina said yes, the Queen Cobra assured her they would be permitted to leave.
As Princess Radina left the palace of the Queen Cobra she saw her brother and Josua coming down the path, speaking.
Max: Josua, have you really lost all hope of ever returning to the
Josua: Yes, Max. There is no way to return. All avenues of communication and access have been completely blocked since the catastrophe on Pheaton.
Max: You know Zarime announced your wedding for next week.
Are you truly going to get married?
Josua: I see no other way out, Prince. I am enchanted with her beauty and knowledge. But love, I have only loved Princess Radina but there is not Chance. I shall ever see her again.
Radina didnt lose a minute more, she whispered in Josuas ear:
Radina: In your absence, the rain has your tears.
Josua: But its a love song! What am I saying? What is happening to me? Radina, my princess, what punishment is this? Now that Im compromised to marry Zarime, I feel you closer than ever...
