Project Partum Veritas. Chapter 10, Where We Meet the Luminous Pentacle.

      In this chapter you will meet Luminous Pentacle – the governing body of the Kingdom of Grace, and find out the details behind the mysterious disappearance of Professor Ray and baby Sonya.

“If thou can’t believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

~ Mark  9:23

The Luminous Pentacle was a Governing Body of the Kingdom. Besides the Kingdom of Grace, as  Temporarily Kingdom, there was permanent Celestial Kingdom, a Kingdom where the divine forces of the  World stirred up their magical potions and from where they spread them all around the Heaven and Earth,  across the visible and invisible Universes and Galaxies, through all the possible to imagine and not so  impossible to imagine portals and time frames. The heart and soul of all the wisdom, the essence of all the  intelligence that ever existed, all the powers were gathered there, to rest, create and act.

The Government of the Temporary Kingdom, constructed with an ever-flexible structure, aligned its design  with the dreams, purposes, and circumstances it served. The Kingdom of Grace was celebrating the  Islanders Family as the newly joined Time Travelers and Explorers, and the creation of the Happicles V  in the Outland, which was anticipated in the Celestial Kingdom for a long time. The Kingdom of Grace had  to be the place where the Islanders Family could find their Eternal home, and where they could come to  recharge, to set the goals and to receive the Divine Guidance.

This time the Divine Pentacle gathered to discuss the aftermath of the Islanders first encounter with the  Kingdom of Grace, and to outline the future goals.

The Luminous Pentacle always had five members, and visiting guests during the gatherings.

As Ellin basked in her boundless excitement, she found herself teetering on the precipice of an eternity. The  wait had felt interminable, but now it was nigh. She recruited and guided to the Kingdom her first Family,  the Islanders, and what a magnificent family it had become. Reveling in her role as their Guide, their  entrusted Portal Keeper, she eagerly yearned to delve deeper into their beings, to unravel the tapestry of  their souls.

With a flick of her hand, she said, “Thank you, please stop the transmitting,” and the bright blue screen that  had been occupying half of the auditorium wall disappeared with a faint cracking sound. Soft golden light  filled the room, casting a serene glow upon the gathered members of the Luminous Pentacle, the Great Council of the Kingdom. Ellin, now transformed into her human form, radiated a sense of ethereal beauty.  Though only a little over 17 years old, she carried herself with a presence that drew the attention and  admiration of all those around her. She tucked a tendril of her soft, golden blond hair behind her ear and  glanced around the room.

Her striking shining gaze settled on the other attendants of the Luminous Pentacle. At the center of the room sat her father, Achles, a tall, statuesque figure exuding wisdom and strength. Wide shouldered, with strong masculine features and majestic impression that his personality beamed around, he always was an ideal of male character to her, a role model she dreamed to see in her future husband. If she ever was going to marry. At his time, she thought about marriage as about something that should happen sometime but hopefully not very soon. There was no one who was as deer as her dad to her. Yet. She looked at her two cousins, who were in many ways examples of masculine beauty and character, but at the same time did not stir in Ellin anything but friendly, sometimes funny childhood memories, as they spent a lot of time playing together in the Kingdom.

To her left, sat Leon, an energetic and always-ready-for-action, dark haired, sparkling wild, furious sometimes energy, son of her dad’s sister, Eva. Leon had a strategic, creative mind and was good at problem solving. And to her right, next to Achles, was Samuel, son of her mom’s sister Atheina. Samuel was a person, who embodied both masculine strength and nearly feminine kindness and compassion. Samuel had  only recently joined the Pentacle and still retained the bright humor that endeared him to all who met him.  The only one missing from this familiar gathering was her mother, Magdalena, or Maggie, how they all called her here, in the Kingdom of Grace, who, though usually present at council meetings, was occupied with Ellin’s brother Salvatore, who had just returned from a journey to the Outland and required her undivided attention.

Ellin gently touched her father’s hand and asked, “What do you think, dad?” Achles, known for his laconic  nature and being the last to speak during council meetings, responded with a thoughtful hum. He caressed  Ellin’s hand and turned his attention to Samuel. “Salvatore and Maggie will join us a little later. I offer the  honor of starting our meeting today to my beloved son Samuel,” he declared. He always referred to Ellin’s  cousins as sons, and Ellin remembered that Salvatore, who mostly was attached to mother, was lacking this  much attention as they did. Salvatore did not feel jealous or deprived from father’s love. He knew that he  was deeply loved and cared about, however always occupied with ideas that kept him away from the  Kingdom, down at the Outland, amongst people. This time Samuel accompanied Salvatore in the Outland in the mission to find and recruit Grace and Lucy as the Time Travelers.

Samuel, stood up , tall, slender, with a protruding chin and majestic posture, he was both elegant and strong.  His speech was always as elegant as his looks. He replied with gratitude, “Thank you, father. I must admit,  I am surprised. I had expected my friend Ray and his family to be here with us today.” Before he could  continue, Achles gestured with a wave of his hand, silencing Samuel. “We all wish for the good to last  forever, and for the bad to come to an end,” Achles began. “But Ray and his family have to return to the  Outland, to fulfill their mission and reunite the three realms of the world. Their previous attempt was  unsuccessful and could have ended tragically if it hadn’t been for your divine intervention, Samuel. I believe  they’re on their way to embark on a new mission. Please tell us, as a close friend of Ray, how do you envision  it? Let us plan together, so their mission wouldn’t fail at this time.”

“Indeed, I had an honor to be close to Ray during the first mission, and I had a chance even to participate in  the creation of Happicles V, or Divine Particles. I appreciate your kind words about my divine intervention,  though, truly it was not anything much I could do.”

“Please, ask the Projector to show us what indeed had happened, again,” asked Achles and Ellin,  commanding, with a soft voice, “Projector, turn on the record of the event.” The device, operated by  comprehensive technology, could react to the words of the company and even thought to find requested  records. When activated by Ellin’s voice, it already was pre-programmed to show the Islander’s mission,  as Islanders was a family, recruited and guided by Ellin to the Kingdom of Grace, currently the main object  of the agenda.

The Projector lightened up the room, and the company saw Ray, and Samuel, talking to several armed men in a Special Enforcement Uniform. The action took place in the lobby of the laboratory, in the Meadow of Light, and Ray looked rather confused. Grace with children approached, hoping to understand what the problem was.

“Ray, the Conference is about to start, everyone is waiting for you,” she started and turned to the Law Enforcement Officers, “What is going on, gentlemen?”

“Mrs. Islander, it looks as if the Conference has to be delayed and Professor Islander has to go with us for a special investigation. There is nothing you shall worry about at the time,” one of the officers stepped out to talk to Grace. She turned pale. “If so, I shall go together with my husband, maybe I’ll become helpful,” she started, but was interrupted by Samuel.

Samuel, talking fast and with a superior air in his voice, bursted in, “Officer… Durham, hold on a second.  I understand your duty, but I urge you to consider the gravity of the situation. The conference is of a grand  importance and simply cannot be delayed. Let me take a moment and explain why it is crucial for Ray to  be present at the conference.”

 

“I assure you: Officer Ray is innocent and fully cooperates with any legitimate investigation. By letting him attend the conference, we not only preserve his reputation, but also show our commitment to upholding and preserving the truth. This conference brings together leading experts in the field from all over the country. Ray is the key participant with unique knowledge and insights that will contribute immensely to the discussion. His absence will undermine the purpose of the entire event and hinder progress in our  collective understanding of the matter. We believe in due process, and this conference presents an  opportunity to demonstrate his innocence, while contributing to a larger cause.” Samuel’s eyes swirled the  officer, when he spoke, as if he was about to burn him away.

The officer was sturdy, “That’s all good, but I cannot let him go before we complete our investigation,” he  insisted.

Samuel, as for the last resort, reached into his pocket and took out his small wallet. He flipped the wallet at the officer’s Dharam nose: Special Agent More, CIA. The case in your interest has been closely monitored by me personally, all the time. If you need special approval from the office, I’ll get it for you, but Professor Ray has to stay at the conference. If it is necessary, I will ensure immediate transportation of the professor to the office … but I insist, it is not the case,” Samuel finished, leaving Ray gazing at him as if he discovered a new Happicle V.

The officer seemed pleased to meet More. “Special Agent More? I have heard about you, honored to meet you, Sir. I can grant you the exception, but remember, after the conference we have to clear the case or transfer Professor for the investigation,” the officer, a young, inexperienced man, couldn’t hide his adoration. Agent More, however not much older than himself, made a great name in the history. There were legends about him.

“Thank you, Officer, your excellency is noted. I assure you, Professor is in the right hands, and all the necessary precautions will be taken,” Samuel grabbed Ray’s hand, as if he was a child, and made a sign to Grace.  “We have to hurry, come!” – there was a significant confusion in Ray’s face when he listened to the  conversation. He stood shocked, as if his legs were glued to the floor. “Do you mean, you monitored me  all the time? Did you watch me?” he whispered fiercely.

“Stop complaining, let’s hurry,” Samuel insisted, dragging Ray, holding Sonya, after him towards the elevator, “What did you plunge into? I will never believe they are indeed after you, but you had to do something foolish for them to dare come here at the time … What was it?’ the same fiercely, Samuel whispered.

“I don’t know, Sam, I honestly have no idea ..” …

“Enough,” Ellin stopped the projector. Samuel, now everyone understands why it was necessary to transfer  Ray to the Kingdom with such an urgency. Now we have to rethink and reinitiate the Project and learn from the mistakes we did.  What is your idea, Samuel?”

“While the importance of the mission and the necessity for the protection of the particles defined the secrecy around it, it also became the reason for the failure. A lot of pro-hunters, urged to get the secret in their hands, and kidnap our professor, were just waiting for the chance. The Conference, where World Leaders were invited, to learn about the Project, Happicles V, not adapted to the world around them, yet sensed the sudden change and sabotaged it. The reality they left behind was not the same as it was before and memories of the people about the Project were erased simultaneously, as if there were no Happicles V and the Project at all.

To keep the Project from failure this time, Ray will have to connect with the media and make as much publicity as possible, before the Government could secure the Project again.” Samuel explained calmly.

“This is a wise proposition, Samuel,” Achles appreciated the comment, “I do believe the Project has to acquire more fans in the Outland than just a couple thousands of Pioneers. More people have to learn about the  possibilities and the future that Happicles V can open to them. You will see that the news will ignite interest and more people will start planning their days differently.” Achles made a brief pause. “Samuel,  Salvatore is going to join you and Ray to the Outland at the time. The Islanders family and the Project need him  there. Any objections?”

“No objections, of course not .. It will be an honor. In fact, I was going to ask about it.” Samuel said simply.

Without missing a beat, Ellin continued, “Islanders will need to return to California.”

Leon chimed in, “That’s the same place where the Project originated, isn’t it?” Ellin nodded her agreement.

“That’s precisely why they need to return. Ray will need to restart Project Veritas, and this time, it will  make a significant difference for the entire Outland. He’s willing to take the risk once more.”

Achles let out a weary sigh before saying, “We have to start the Project simultaneously in several locations  of the Outland. The publicity will keep the Government from securing the Project under their walls. I agree,  USA, California, for one of the leading laboratories. This is where Ray and family shall go. Other  suggestions?”

Samuel interjected, reminding everyone present, “I will ensure publicity and creation of the laboratories  in other locations of the USA. My opinion is that the Project has to remain in the USA until the successful  completion at least.”

Curiosity surged through the council members, and Achles spoke decisively, “I agree. USA, as the country  uniting people from every continent and every country in the world, is the best strategic point to start the  Project Veritas not only for its social connection. America is the place where the True Church of Jesus  Christ was re-established, and there is no better homeland for Particles V to be born.”

“May I ask a question, dad?” Ellin smiled slightly, addressing her dad, and he promptly turned to her sight,  all attention and concern.

“Yes, of course, my heart. What is the problem?”

“When in the Kingdom of Grace, the Islanders Family made a wish, moreover, they initiated a waterfall  of fallen stars that now, consequently shall happen in the Earth, according to the Celestial Code of  Creation.” She paused, waiting when someone from the Pentacle said a word.

“Who made the wish?” asked Leon.

“Lucy, Lucy did.” Ellin smiled again, recalling the mesmerizing personality of her little friend.

“Extremely faithful child,” Leon noticed, “We obliged her a lot in advancing the Outland.”

“Just think, how incredible it is! The waterfall of fallen stars is one of the extraordinary events that are  predicted in the Bible as the sign of the Second coming. It means, now is the time.” Ellin reminded, with  a burst of joy in her voice.

“Yes, it is inevitable, but my concern is that this significant event may and may not be followed by the  Second Coming right away. Weeks, months and years may follow and raise disappointment and shift in public faithfulness. Think about the chaos and the turbulence it can create all around the world. We have  to bundle our effort to prevent any complications and ensure the smooth recreation of the Happicles V, and  their stable implication in the Outland. Only after the creation of the Divine Particles, the waterfall of the  fallen stars may become appropriate.” Achles responded.

Maggie, gleaming with confidence and mature beauty, stepped into the Auditorium, her chin up, her eyes  shining love and good cheer. She was followed by Salvatore, who was always her concern and her pride  at the same time, for his love of the Outland and long absence from home therefore.

Salvatore, a tall, athletic young man, with fine, intelligent features of his face, had a bit lighter stature than  his father, and shining joyful love eyes after his mother.

“What did we miss, little miss?” he asked his sister jokingly, taking a seat next to her.

“We just discussed the possibility of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to the Outland and the consequences.” Ellin replied, “Do you remember the wish that Lucy made? She created the waterfall of falling stars, here, in the Kingdom of Grace”. According to the Celestial Code of Creation, it shall happen now in the Outland and unpredictable consequences may follow, if the Second Coming does not happen right away, as Outlanders will connect this event with the prediction made in the Bible,” she continued.

“Yes, I understand. What a talented little girl, this Lucy Islander. I will look after her.” Salvator promised.

“We have to proceed on the smooth creation and implementation of the Divine Particles, or Happicles V, as Ray Islander named them.” Achles suggested.

“V is short for Veritas, or Reality. Project Partum Veritas will translate into English as “Creating Reality”, to magnify the extraordinary possibilities that Happicles V will bring to the Outland, once they are created,” explained Samuel, who was working together with Ray in the laboratory.

“This time the plan is to prevent the Government of the Outland from locking the Project in the Pentagon or another secret location. It has to be highly publicized and advertised, if we may, to ensure public awareness and anticipation, thereby uniting communities by the noble goal. Only then the Project will be protected from another failure.” noted Achles, thoughtfully.

“This will inevitably delay the creation,” predicted Maggie, reasonably. “Divine Particles thrive on peace and love, while public isn’t yet at that peaceful and loving state. It may take time.” “It could take months, or years. At this moment let’s refrain from any conclusions. Our goal is to ensure the Islanders family find the media sources that will connect them with the world and the fellow co-thinkers, colleagues who will aid in the re-creation of the Divine Particles in different locations. Let’s start working now.” Achles called on. The unfolding consequences of these divine events held the Pentacle’s attention as they prepared to embark on this unprecedented, mysterious journey. They could create and plan the reality in the Outland, better than the others, they could interfere and change the reality in the Outland, but they could never know for certain of the outcome that was about to happen.