The Revealed

Recap of last two chapters of The Connor Chronicles: Book 1Connor and the rest of the younglings (Tony, Willow, Scott and Cheyenne) along with the Keepers (Selene, Tochia, Shak, Bynder and Tanzia) arrived at Mr. Conway's castle to face their allies from Ether. It was the last place both Khan and Byron had been seen since they'd gone missing the night before. There Connor faced the individual who had been watching her for some time, although she hadn't realized to what extent. It was a man by the name of Ronin, a cunning psychopath, who was out for blood. Hers, to be precise. Tanner, who was a tall, pale, wretched being, walked through the portal, the doorway to Ether that Ronin had opened right before their very eyes. He warned them that Monlow, ruler of Ether, would take their powers then end their existence, and the existence of all human beings. Connor's cluster was betrayed; not by one of their kind, but two. The culprits were a Keeper named Khan, whom the other Keepers already suspected of treason, and—to their surprise—a youngling, Willow. Not wanting to hear Willow's reasons, they forced her to stand with the Ethosians. Refusing to surrender, a battle commenced between The San and several Ethosians. It was a battle of survival and skill, one not to be taken lightly. While battling, Connor was separated from her group by Ronin. It was then he revealed his intent to harm her and reveled in the fact she knew nothing of her biological mother. But then something shocking occurred. In that moment of utter chaos and disruption, hatred turned to desire and their walls crumbled. They could not help but stay paralyzed in their feelings. Ronin and Connor somehow connected on such a profound level that each became spellbound with the other. Their emotions became entwined, their fears faltered and their longing became one. Worst of all, they craved more; it was inexplicable madness. Then anger resurfaced. Both shocked by their momentary bond, they fought even harder. Fueled by contempt, Ronin attempted to dispose of her, against Monlow's orders. During his attempt to end her life, Connor gained the upper hand. As she stabbed him in the throat with a knife, he released his chokehold and stumbled away. Standing before her soaked in his own blood, he swore to return as he smeared his blood across her face to secure that promise. Tony came to her aid but she stopped him from attacking Ronin for reasons she could not explain. In turn Ronin stabbed Cheyenne in the stomach, with his eyes glued to Connor the whole time before leaving through the portal back to Ether. Through the younglings' combined powers they were able to heal Cheyenne as their strength was more powerful than even they were aware. But the damage was done. Most were hurt and suffering, Tochia most of all, for taking down Tanner. The two traitors, Khan and Willow, were forced to another world along with Byron's father, Mr. Conway. No one knew what had happened to his grandfather, but they assumed he was dead. Connor asked Tochia about her mother, curious as to why Ronin knew so much, but once again the Keepers held their tongues. Byron expressed his intention to travel to Ether whether or not San were wanted in Ether for their abilities. All the younglings wanted answers but knew they would not come easy. San had a way of keeping truths hidden. They all hoped that they would never have to see the Ethosians again or at least not for a long time. Sadly, Connor knew deep down in her soul this was not the end. They would be back. This was just the beginning.