The Dream Of The Future

The High Mountains

Music=
1. Tomorrow Never Knows
-The Beatles

"Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most."
-Buddha





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I. Valloire- New Year's Eve
The Twinkling Star fell from the night sky onto the high mountain. From the warm cabin Astira could see through the invisible walls. A vast snowdrift stretched upward in the moonlight toward the dark peak, interrupting the slide of stars in the Milky Way. Far below to the south, she could see the lights of Valloire shining in the valley.
"Thanks for the lift!" said Astira, tightening the laces on her boots.
"You can see the lights of the Valloire spaceport off to the right."
Astira stood up straight, ready to leave.
"Young lady, will you not join our party at my chateau?" asked the Count.
"I cannot- the Mule knows me & I suspect he is in town. I have a secret meeting with a secret mentor. I must go my own way."
The Count gazed at the young woman. He didn't know her, yet something about her seemed familiar.
"You must take care- it is not safe to travel alone here." said the Count.
"Count- I know that. One is never 100% safe in life. Everything is risk." said Astira.
A door opened. Princess Lei & the Count watched Astira disappear into the cold night.
~
One hour passed. The Count & the Princess walked to the double door of his brightly lit mountain chateau.
"Count & Lady, a Jovian pleasure to meet you. My name is Bosco. Count, I am your new personal companion & valet."
"Indeed," said the Count, somewhat surprised. He surveyed with interest the puny young man.
"Where is my Saint Bernard?" asked the Count, with mild concern.
"Family matters, Count. Please lay down all of your concerns. You may trust my loyal pledge to do my best- a humble & honored substitute in his absence." The puny young man bowed curtly.
"Very well." said the Count.
"I trust the preparations for my New Year's Eve party are all in order?"
"Indeed they are Count. Guests are due to arrive within the hour."
"Magnificent Bosco! Princess Lei, allow Bosco to escort you to your room. Perhaps you wish to rest & freshen up a bit. We face a long midnight vigil to the beginning of the New Year."

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The Dream Of Christmas Present

Christmas Morning

Music=
1. Neverlands
-Night Flowers
2. Messengers Of Christmas
3. Fum, Fum, Fum
-Mannheim Steamroller

"Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star."
-Confucius

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I. Paris
⏳Christmas Eve-
Thor thrashed till the midnight hour. Then silence. The Count rose from his chair and walked to the balcony window. White jasmine flowers of moonlit snow fell from the cold heavens.

⌛️Christmas Morning-
With some difficulty, the Count pulled open his apartment door. Snow and ice formed a winter pyramid of the Louvre.
"Princess Lei- I am astonished!"
exclaimed the Count, extending his gracious hand and bowing slightly. He stood up straight and noticed her two companions.
"Count- the galaxy is in peril. Time is of the essence." said the Princess.
"Princess, you are wise as the Buddha, who tells us time is not the privilege of the mortal man. But please, spare an hour of repose from your marathon of endeavors. It is Christmas morning- allow me to offer you & your companions a small measure of comfort."
The Count smiled warmly and then held open the door- as if he were a servant of the house.

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The Dream Of Christmas Past

Vivienne

Music=
1. My Love Is Winter
-Smashing Pumpkins

"Study the Past if you would define the Future."
-Confucius


 

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I. The White Cliffs
~
"Look into my eyes child."
With her wrinkled hands, Vivienne gently held the ivory cheeks of Princess Lei.
"You had a very bad dream. Magnifico was in that dream. Listen to me child, Magnifico is only a dark phantom- a dark mirror of your psyche."
The eyes of Princess Lei glazed over like sleepy crescent moons. The light of morning rose.
"Yes child, it is almost time for you to wake. But first you must let go of that dark specter in the night."
Vivienne removed her soft hands from the Princess. She held up the crown of black jade on her cane.
"Child, let your mind flow, release everything. Let the bad dream run away to a faraway castle of jade hiding in the black night."
Vivienne waved her cane & the Princess awoke.
"Who are you?" asked Princess Lei.
~
Astira stared at Phonon Li. Her story was unbelievable. She slowly reached for her laser pistol. Was Phonon Li the Mule? Astira became one with her surroundings- the slow waves below the cliff washed away her panic. She wandered for years & years within the mind of Phonon Li. It was both strange & familiar. Fanning out into a vast country, Astira explored for miles & miles. But there was no Great Wall. There could be no Mule hiding behind that wall. Astira stood in Phonon Li's private garden by the tree blossom, & she felt the warmth of the morning sun. Her black hair shown like silk in the honey light.
"So," said Astira,
"You like Musicians?"

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The Finger

Valloire

Music=
1. Star Of Wonder- Tori Amos

"When the wise man points at the Moon, the idiot looks at the finger."
-Confucius

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I. White Cliffs
~Dear M & Archimedes
Events overtake us with blind speed. I get message from Aristarchus. Top leadership of 2nd Foundation gathers. I tell Aristarchus 2nd Foundation survivors should meet in Londontown- it is safe from Mule- Dragon said this as you know. But this is vital secret- if Mule find out 2nd Foundation leadership gather in one place, that Mule could conquer their minds in one fell swoop.
M- I leave immediately for Valloire to meet with Aristarchus & Jamu- you remember Jamu the local mountain climber? Then we can meet up at Londontown with 2nd Foundation & plan big attack on the Mule.
Take care!~
Astira touched her shiny i6- the fateful letter flew to the white cottage. She looked up at the pre dawn sky- only a few bright stars survived in the deep azure dome. Her gaze slowly drifted down to the soft warm light of the horizon. Then she noticed something odd. Beyond the winding edge of the now visible cliff, she could see the morning glint of a spacecraft floating on the water, hidden in a narrow discreet cove. She flipped on her i6. A small hologram of a Foundation craft appeared. Above the flickering fine scale magnified image glowed an icon- a white Jasmine flower.

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Freedom Holds Up The World

Atlas

Music=
1. Atlas- Coldplay

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."
-Confucius

I. White Cliffs

"I can't go back to the white cottage & face the Mule."

Astira realized.

"Unlike in Prague, the Mule knows who I am. He could break down any mental barricade I could construct in my mind. If I tell Archimedes that the Mule is disguised as the Dragonfly, the Mule would find out by reading his mind. And if I just disappear, the Mule will become suspicious. What do I do?"

Astira furrowed her brow & looked far below at the breakers crashing upon the moonlit face of the cliff. Her panicked thoughts thrashed about like waves in a chaotic sea. She crouched down near the fateful edge of the cliff & felt dizzy.

"The Mule is in complete control- nothing can stop him. The galaxy is doomed."

She shrugged. She breathed in deeply the cool night air. It seemed to calm her. She became one with her surroundings, & listened to the logic of the universe. And then, out of the darkness, she saw the moonlit path. In a flash her emotions rose up to the stars & she realized her unique position- she could now turn the tables & stop the Mule dead in his tracks!"

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