After the genocide comitted against the Anasazi by the Angel of Fire, Uriel and Lord Tiamut, Magus, Reno, Livingston, and Dr. Walden are taken aboard the "Nibaru" Dr. Carlyle and the others flee into the wlderness where they meet up with Kisigari who teaches the travelers a new way to travel the Lay Lines and tells them to journey to the Planet of the Phoenix where Dr. Carlyle can awaken his true self. Dr. Carlyle goes through the riddles of the phoenix as Evan and the rest of the travelers try to defend against the lord of dark matter, Loki.

Origin

Riddles of the PhoenixBy T.J. Marino

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2012 T.J. Marino
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4772-0452-8

Chapter One

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was without form and void ...

Before Existence

No life, no time, no existence, no laws of physics, or hint of thought of being. Just darkness and emptiness existed. No one knows for how long or if it even existed at all. All that is known is that at some point nothingness and darkness got lonely and sparked the Source. It has no physical shape or manifestation. It just is and always has been there. The Source formulated and used its will to begin and create existence.

Before all else, matter was formed and began to centralize in one location. Swarms of newly born substances and forces began to combine and swirl forming a massive object. As the object took shape it formed mountains, trees, water, and other various things to help itself sustain and thrive. Energy begins to build at its center and then fires off in various directions forming the Lay Lines. As the object begins to rotate and stabilize a massive formation of rocks begin to pile up from its surface carving and molding itself into shape. Upon completion it formed into a massive stone temple towering several stories with various symbols etched into every stone. The temple begins to glow with a bright golden aura as it begins to shoot out hundreds of balls of flame. Each projection of flame begins to move and take shape. Thus the phoenix had been born and they began to formulate a singular consciousness with each other as they drew from the Source limitlessly, understanding and determining life and reality.

The phoenix all begin to gather as seven more break off and fly to the middle of the fiery swarm. Energy begins to emit from the seven birds of flame as they begin to change shape. Their bodies begin to solidify as they turn into separate stone tablets. The tornado of phoenix then begins to shoot separate streams of fire at the stone tablets etching ancient scriptures on their surfaces. Each tablet had now been indoctrinated with the rules and very essence of life and existence itself.

The tablets stop rotating and become stationary as they begin to glow an amber color. Suddenly, energy bursts from each tablet to the center of their formation. A figure begins to form and take shape. The light begins to fade from around the figure as it fully extends its arms and legs. At that moment the tablets fire off in all directions off of the planet. The new life form opens its eyes, as the fiery tornado of phoenix begin to merge into one giant one. The figure kneels before the massive fire bird as it begins to speak with multiple voices and languages at once.

"You shall be governor and creator of all the rest of existence. You can and will create what you will, but know that a balance must be kept. For without balance, existence would rip itself apart."

The figure rises to its feet slowly in understanding.

"What limitations do I have?"

The phoenix responds immediately.

"None, but you must create seven more worlds like this one to serve as mantles for the Tablets of Destiny. There are also other realms of existence to which you have access. You can still govern this realm and dwell in another, but know that your rule is not absolute. For should you not be favored by the other life forms you create they may, if they choose, challenge you for your position. If the balance is not kept then we will end your rule ourselves with our own chosen one."

The figure nods in agreement.

"I understand and will do as you have requested."

"Go now and create. Be fruitful in your endeavors."

The phoenix bursts into the separate smaller birds as they swiftly fly toward the massive temple. They all encircle above the center and quickly dive down into its central chamber. The figure turns and looks skyward as he then takes flight to begin the creation of the first universe.

8 Universes and 2,500,103'000 Years Later

The fierce battle on a lush planet rages on between Zeus and Ceries for the rule of the cosmos.

"Why do you wish to challenge the Creator? We finally have peace and order. Why would you take that from life?"

Zeus smiles as he takes up a defensive stance.

"Peace and order, you call a life of servitude and constant fear of destruction, peace and order? Ceries, you have long carried out the destruction of entire worlds on his behalf. Many of those worlds wished nothing more than to expand upon your true peace and tranquility. The Creator is out of control and has ruled the universe with utter chaos."

Ceries begins to laugh at Zeus' remarks as he lunges forward punching Zeus in the face. Zeus flies backwards from the impact as Ceries moves in to continue his assault. Ceries head butts Zeus in the chin and then quickly spins around him putting him in a choke hold.

"Zeus, you cannot possibly understand what the Creator has planned for all, and I will not grant you the chance of bringing any form of control to this universe of chaos."

Ceries knees Zeus in the back and then round house kicks him to the ground. As Zeus slowly recovers he notices a young man with six angelic wings begin to fly toward him.

"Are you alright?"

Zeus slowly gets up on his feet as he replies.

"You must leave here at once. You are going to get hurt if you stay. I am fine and I will bring you peace."

"Ah, trying to find help with the locals are we? You won't find it here Zeus. The creatures of this planet are well indoctrinated in the ways of the Creator and serve him loyally."

Zeus quickly spins and fires an energy blast at Ceries. As Ceries blocks the attack aside he is then uppercut in the jaw sending him flying skyward. The young man watches as the juggernauts continue their battle until finally, Ceries gains the upper hand. Ceries punches Zeus in the stomach as he keels over from the blow. Ceries then clasps his hands together and hammers Zeus on top of his head sending him smashing into the ground once more. Ceries begins to form a lance made of pure energy as he looms over Zeus' body.

"Now, you will die mighty Zeus. And the Creator shall continue to rule over all of existence unchallenged."

Ceries charges at Zeus who is still struggling to get back on his feet. Ceries rears back his lance to deliver the final blow when suddenly his eyes widen as he hears a crunching sound rip through his chest. He looks down to see a long spear running completely through his body and looks up to see the six winged young man was the one who had ended his existence.

"But, why ... when he has favored your kind most of all?"

The young man smiles as he replies.

"In a world of chaos and utter destruction none are truly safe, not even the Creator who made it so."

Ceries spits out a pool of blood as the young man watches the life fade from his eyes. He then kicks Ceries off of his spear and then turns to Zeus who is struggling to get on his feet.

"Are you okay?"

"I thought I told you to leave."

The young man smiles as he begins into his leather pouch.

"Well that's one hell of a thank you. Anyway I thought you might need this in order to complete your task."

The young man pulls out a stone tablet and hands it to Zeus.

"A Tablet of Destiny? Why would you help me?"

"I'm a firm believer in chaos, but even with chaos some order and balance must be kept."

Zeus smiles as he places his hand on the young man's shoulders.

"What is your name?"

"My name is Tiamut of the Annunaki."...