Aaden BlueStarAn ordinary boy discovers he is Extraterrestrial

Prologue

Aaden seems a normal teen until a lightning bolt changes his life forever. Able to sense danger, see people's auras and occasionally read their thoughts, it seems his life could not get any more unusual - that is, until he realizes his connection with an otherworldly race and their fight to prevent an environmental disaster on Earth. Initially confused by this revelation, Aaden struggles to balance his life as he knows it with increasingly vivid recollections of another life. With his sister, Tiffany and his best friend Fleur, who are the only two he can confide in, he discovers his heritage and the special connection with two inter-dimensional champions and their mentor, Varoon. His grip on reality is challenged even further when he realizes that one of these inter-dimensional champions and his father, Senator Adam Greene, are interconnected.They have all been brought back together at a time when the Earth is threatened, not only by the darker forces working against them, but also by ecological disaster, brought about by humanity. Their journey emphasizes The Power of Attraction, where the combined concentrated positive thought energy of the masses can bring about miraculous changes in our world. Their nemesis, the dark Lord Belial, is just as determined to influence human development and dominate the world. Throughout their trials it is Varoon’s wisdom and influence that helps them rise to the challenge. The ensuing battle with the darker forces results in a climax that challenges the reader to determine the truth in Varoon’s words… “Life is a dream and you are the dreamer.”


Chapter 1a“You come up and get it,” said Aaden. “You’re the one who threw it in the tree.”Simon shrugged and his grin transformed into more of a sneer.“Not my ball … don’t care if it stays there.”Fleur’s eyes flashed. “You’re jealous. You know Aaden’s father gave him the baseball for his fifteenth birthday – it’s signed by his star team. He’s not going to leave it for you to get later. You knew that when you threw it up there.”Aaden glanced down at the girl and his heart skipped a beat. Naturally pretty, her anxious expression accentuated the intensity of her hazel colored eyes. Although her short-cropped hair gave her a somewhat boyish appearance, it also emphasized her attractive pixy-like features. He did his best not to show the panic in his eyes, although her look showed him she already knew he was struggling with his fear of falling.His sister Tiffany stood beside Fleur, saying nothing, but holding her hand to her mouth, eyes wide. They were a long way down and it reminded him of how high he’d climbed. He looked back at the baseball that was stuck in the finer branches, out of his reach. Nervous about going out on the finer branches, he tried to shake the tree from where he was – the ball wouldn’t budge.“So what’re you going to do?” Simon taunted him. “If you want the ball … you’re going to have to go out … further.”  ‘What is it with that short skinny runt that makes him such a pain in the butt?’ Aaden thought. There was something about Simon’s sharp features and short, skinny body that reminded him of a Chihuahua dog, trying to prove its worth by yapping at bigger dogs.It didn’t help that Simon knew about his fear of falling – that’s why he’d thrown the ball in the tree, to try and make him look foolish in front of the girls. But Aaden was determined to overcome his fear. It wasn’t just the ball … it was the fact that his father had given him the ball. He wasn’t going to leave it there.A clap of thunder rolled in the distance. Aaden looked around at the darkening sky. The sun, that had been so warm just a few moments earlier, was now blanketed in dark clouds. A chill filled the air and even the baseball, which only moments earlier had been glowing like a mini sun perched in a sea of green, was now dull, its allure diminished.“Aaden, don’t do it,” said Tiffany. “It’s not worth it. There’s a storm coming. You know better than to be near a tree in a thunderstorm.”  A flash of lightning forked down and it wasn’t far away. Aaden flinched at the flash and the instantaneous clap of thunder. The temptation to climb back down was almost overwhelming, but doing so would give Simon the victory and the encouragement to do worse in future. He also didn’t want to look foolish in front of Fleur. With sweat moistening his brow he looked back at the ball that seemed so close. He just needed to go out a little further. Determined not to leave it there for Simon to get later, he knew he had to move quickly. He hadn’t seen a storm whip up so suddenly and it looked weird. Giant black, billowing clouds came rolling inland from the horizon, resembling massive waves fueled by strong winds. But the strange thing was that Aaden couldn’t even feel a hint of a breeze.With the rumbling of the thunder building crescendo, he put the thought of danger out of his mind and concentrated on the ball. Reaching out for the thicker branches, he moved forward, testing the weight each time before moving on to the next one. Stretching out, his fingertips touched the ball and Fleur and Tiffany both gasped in unison. The tree limb groaned under the strain of his weight as he reached further. Pawing at the ball with his fingertips, he coached it towards him until … he finally had it in his grasp.The branch suddenly gave way beneath him, but he barely had time to panic. Everything around him was ablaze with light. It was as though he was on stage and a million spotlights were trained on him in his triumph. The whole sky, which had been darkened with heavy rain clouds, was now dazzling light. The jolt of electricity through Aaden’s body hurled him through the air and everything seemed to transform into slow motion. Scenes flashed before his mind’s eye. He’d heard that a person’s life flashes before them just before they are about to die, but these scenes weren’t of his life as he knew it. He was captivated by what appeared to be a darkened sky on a moonless night, the stars sparkling like a million diamonds suspended in space. The strangest thing was that he was standing on a platform, suspended in the midst of this glory … on what appeared to be a small stage in the middle of the universe.  Although he was on the platform surrounded by space he had no fear of falling – somehow he felt assured he was safe, that some unseen force was surrounding him. There were cabinet-like structures around the perimeter of the stage and he was standing at a podium that had electronic gear built in – like a control panel.Suddenly a face appeared … a sinister, brooding face. He knew that face and he loathed it, although he couldn’t remember from where. Those dark, angry features had often appeared in his dreams and his visions, ever threatening to take his life.The blazing eyes seemed to pierce into his brain and Aaden knew that the unusual storm and this menacing face were interconnected.Suddenly he came back to earth with a crash. He slipped into unconsciousness, with the image of that loathsome face glaring at him.
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