The Key to Light and Darkness: Everything Can Feel Like a Dream...

By Navneet Singh

Nexa Rhosly was transported to a different planet from her hometown in Rose Rock, Oklahoma. After waking up there, a mysterious girl in white appeared and told her that her questions will be answered by the rulers of this planet. As she got there, she met four boys named Henry, Danny, Lenny, and Marco, all of whom are half human, half creatures. Now they travel with her to other planets to find six gems thatll grant her wish, but they will encounter some enemies sent by an evil organization wanting to stop them from interfering with their plans, including an evil counterpart named Naman whos created by the organization to stop Nexa and the boys. Everything that Nexa would encounter will either be reality or a dream.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Sep 18, 2013
• ISBN: 9781490709475

Navneet Singh

My name is Navneet Singh, and I was born at Queens, New York, on St. Patrick’s Day in 1995. I like to write stories, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family. I have lived in Ardmore, Oklahoma, ever since I was two or three years old. I love my hometown and everyone here because of how peaceful it is here. I go to Plainview High School in Ardmore, and I’m going to graduate really soon. I have an older brother and a pet cat named Simba. I’m planning on becoming an accountant and a successful author once I finish school so I can fulfill my dreams for me and my family. I’m a huge fan of anime and manga ever since I could remember.

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Chapter 1

There were so many planets out there that need to be saved and I have to save them, but there was one question that was always in my mind: why me, why did they choose me? I’m only a normal, average teenage girl living a normal life but now I’m chosen to save the planets in other dimensions to prevent an evil being wanting to take over all the other planets including Earth.

I guess I should tell you who I am. My name is Nexa Rhosly and I’m a 15-year-old high-school student who lives in Rose Rock, OK. You’re probably wondering how someone like me can be transported to another planet?

Well here’s the story, I was sitting on the bench in front of the library waiting for my mother to come pick me up when I saw this weird light up in the sky. I thought it was some sort of rocket but when it came closer to me, the light engulfed me and I whited out.

When I woke up, I was in a different place with different clothing on as well. My long, straight waist length black hair was still down and my brown eyes including my golden fair skin were still the same except for my clothing. I wore a yellow t-shirt with a mini brown vest over it, a red ruffled skirt with black shorts underneath them that went below the hem of it, a heart necklace with a gold chain that once belonged to my mother’s, a brown communicator on my left arm, and pink sneakers with socks.

Right now, I’m in a huge green field that stretched for miles and there wasn’t even a tree in sight. The sky was blue with a cloud or two passing by the sun.

How did I even get here and where’s Rose Rock? I muttered to myself.

Lost aren’t you? I heard a voice said behind me.

I turned around and saw a girl around my age wearing a beautiful snow covered dress that covered her arms and legs, white ballet flats, and a snowflake clip on her platinum blonde hair that reached her back. Her eyes were honey colored that they nearly turned yellow whenever the sun reflects them.

Excuse me? I said confusingly.

I said, are you lost? the girl in white giggled at me.

No clue but who are you? I asked.

Sorry but I can’t tell you my name. You’re gonna have to figure this out by yourself she said mischievously.

What is this place? I asked her.

Planet Orb. Ruled by King Frederick and Queen Rose, she answered.

Planet Orb? What do you mean Planet Orb? I said confusingly.

Now I’m really confused. What does she mean this place is called Plant Orb? I don’t remember a planet called Orb in our solar system and how is it possible for a planet to be ruled by a king and queen?

I’m guessing you’re new to this planet and from Earth, she giggled. Well if you want your questions answered, you’re gonna have to go to the kingdom and ask the rulers about everything

The kingdom? Where is that? I asked.

Right over there she pointed behind me and I turned around to find a small town that was in front of a huge castle that looked to be around the medieval times.

Wait a minute, when I looked around there was nothing but the huge green field that had nothing but grass on the ground. Did I miss looking behind me or was the field playing tricks on me?

"Hold on, when did that place app—I got cut off when I turned around and the girl in white wasn’t there anymore.

Strange, I didn’t even hear her leave. Where could she have gone to? Maybe this place is all just a dream including my encounter with her. Yeah that’s it, it must be. I just gotta pinch myself and I’ll wake up from this weird dream.

As I pinched myself, I said a slight ow and realized I was still here. I tried again but a bit harder and the results are still the same.

Maybe this isn’t a dream and I’m actually experiencing it. Well since I have some questions to be answered, I better start walking toward that town to find those rulers and get the answers I need on what this place is.

I began walking from the field toward the town hoping that they could help me with all these questions running through my mind.

Chapter 2

When I got there, the town had a warm, welcoming atmosphere that put me to ease. The buildings were built with bricks that made the buildings slant slightly at a different angle which was pretty odd since it isn’t possible for a building to stay intact when its slanted. There was also a downtown area that looked like a market place with a huge fountain in the middle that had a statue of a nun pouring water from a pot.

The place looked really nice. Reminds me of Rose Rock but for now I must focus on how I’m gonna get to that castle. I don’t see anyone around here, which explains why this place was a bit quiet. I sighed and decided to look through the glass windows of the shops to see if anyone was working inside. Sadly, there was no one inside that shop.

You new around here? I heard a gentle voice said behind me.

I quickly turned my head and saw a boy who looked to be 1 year younger than me but a bit tall. He has icy blue eyes and his hair is kind of like Prince Charming’s hair but it’s a blue color and I can’t tell whether he dyed it or it’s his natural hair color. He wore a blue t-shirt with a blue coat over it that’s left unzipped, gray baggy pants, blue sneakers, and he has a coconut on his right shoulder that has a face on it but I’m pretty sure it looked real or not.

Um yeah I said.

Well not a lot of people are here today because they all went to different planets for vacation. So only me, my brothers, our uncle, the rulers, and a few people are staying here since we don’t vacation that much, the boy in blue explained. By the way, what’s your name?

Nexa Rhosly, yours? I answered.

I’m Danny and this is my friend Mr. Coconut, he pointed to the coconut on his shoulder.

Pleasure to meet you the coconut called Mr. Coconut said.

I slightly jumped when the coconut talked. How can a coconut talk? Is this even a dream or not? Things are getting too freaky around here!

I’m guessing it’s your first time meeting a talking coconut correct? Mr. Coconut said.

I’m afraid so I sheepishly said.

Since you’re new around here, you must be a human then from Earth right? Mr. Coconut asked.

Um yeah I answered.

Wait a minute, a human!? Danny shouted in shock. But how is that possible for a human like you to come here!?

Hey I have no clue either so give me a break I replied. Look I need to talk with the rulers so can you show me the way to the castle?

Danny and Mr. Coconut looked at each other and began whispering to one another for a few minutes. When they finished whispering, Danny said, First come with us somewhere and then we’ll take you to the rulers

I thought about it and wondered if they were going to take me there or possibly kidnap me. Well they did call me a human so does this mean that Danny isn’t human and everyone else here aren’t human at all? But that girl in white looked human to me so maybe everybody else looked like humans but aren’t really humans.

Since he and Mr. Coconut are the only ones I could find here, I guess I should go with them somewhere but where are they going to take me? Guess it’s worth a shot.

Okay I’ll go with you but if this is some sort of sick joke, you’ll never see life again as we know it! I threatened them.

They nodded quickly and walked over to a shop across from here so I followed them wondering what they wanted. The shop was two stories high and kind of small on the outside but a whole lot different from the other shops that were only painted in tannish colors. This one has been painted with rainbow colors mixed together with a huge sign on the top that said Bob’s Antique Shop. I’m guessing they knew the owner of this place because I saw them smile when they saw someone from the windows inside.

Danny opened the door, which caused a bell to ring that hung above the door, and ushered me to go in first. Who knew he could be a gentleman. I walked right inside and he came in after me while closing the door gently.

The place has a lot of stuff in here that was mostly antiques from back then but the place is pretty cool. The walls were painted brown and the floor is wooded with carpets on them probably to decorate the place and there’s a desk across from us that has a cash register placed on it including a tip jar and a welcome sign next to it.

Danny! You came back yet!? I heard a voice yell from upstairs.

I noticed a door was opened that showed some stairs that led to the 2nd floor and I heard footsteps coming down from them. Out came a boy who’s the same age like Danny except his appearance is different. His hair’s a bit spiky that touched his shoulders and it’s also green. His eyes are leafy green that reminded me of nature. He wore the same outfit like Danny except it’s green and he had a bit of muscle coming from his arm, which probably indicated he’s stronger than Danny.

The boy in green looked at Danny and when his gaze landed on me, his eyes slightly widened but he still regained his composure.

Danny, who is this girl? the boy in green said in a rough tone.

Her name is Nexa Rhosly and she’s from Earth, Lenny. I brought her here so Uncle Bob can see if she’s really human and decide whether or not she’s on our side Danny replied.

Lenny didn’t say anything for a few minutes, which probably meant that he was thinking. He looked at me again and said, I’ll go get him.

He went back upstairs and began calling for a couple of people. I wonder if that boy is Danny’s brother or something? I can’t believe that the owner is also Danny’s uncle.

That boy you met is Lenny, Danny’s 2nd older brother. Their older brother is Henry, who wears red and is known as the smart one of the group. Lenny may seem a bit scary but he’s a really good person so don’t worry about him. Bob is also their uncle and the owner of this shop, Mr. Coconut explained to me.

Mr. Coconut is right. Lenny may seem tough but he’s really nice so don’t worry, he’s not that scary unless you make him mad Danny gave me an apologetic smile.

That’s okay. I’ve seen people who are a bit scary than your brother so I’ll get use to it I reassured them.

That’s good Mr. Coconut said.

We heard more footsteps coming down the stairs and out came Lenny with two more people behind him. I’m guessing the boy in red is their older brother Henry because of his long red hair that’s tied in a ponytail and scarlet eyes that reminded me of fire. He wore the same outfit like his brothers except they were in red.

The other person is a middle-aged man in his early 40’s with light brown hair that has a couple of gray streaks on them, light gray eyes that were covered by reading glasses, a slight chin beard, a tan sweater with a white apron over it, blue pants, black dress shoes, and he carried a brown box that’s full of clocks.

I told you he found a human here, Lenny said to his brother and the grown-up.

Why hello! the grown-up man placed the box on the counter and cleaned his hands with an apron while giving me a smile. I’m Bob, the owner of this antique shop. I was told by my nephew that you’re a human correct?

Uh yeah I am a human I replied.

I see, well I’m guessing my youngest nephew introduced you to my older nephews and I’m told your name is Nexa, correct? Bob asked.

Yeah that’s right, I said.

It’s a pleasure to meet you miss Nexa. Welcome to Magic Town, the place where our rulers reside in to protect our planet from bad things Bob greeted.

Magic Town? Even planets have towns around here? I asked.

That’s correct Henry answered in a mature tone. Each planet in the galaxy has a town where the rulers live in to protect our planets from being controlled by those who are hungry for power

Oh I see, I said.

So each planet has a town with rulers that protect them from those who want to control it? Man this place sure is full of surprises. I wonder if they know how to get to the castle?

By the way, do you guys know how to get to the castle? I must speak with the rulers about some questions I needed to be answered I asked them.

Questions huh? Well I would love to help you but I’m needed here in the shop though to clean out some stuff from upstairs. Maybe my nephews could take you there Bob suggested.

Wait what? But Uncle Bob, we barely even know this girl! Lenny protested.

Enough Lenny! Even though we don’t know her, we still got to at least take her to the castle so the king and queen can see if they can answer her questions Henry said.

Your brother is right Lenny. We should at least help the poor thing since she’s already million miles away from her own planet Bob pleaded with him.

She could also be our new friend Danny piped up.

Yeah right! Who would want to be friends with us? Lenny shot back.

Enough Lenny! Boys, please take this young lady to the castle and make sure nothing bad happens to her okay? Bob ordered them.

Yes Uncle Bob Henry and Danny said.

Whatever Lenny muttered.

Bob gave him a stern look and then went back to the box to put the clocks up on the shelf. I felt someone gently grab my arm and I turned my head to see Danny leading me outside with his brothers. The door opened which made the bell ring again and it was closed behind us when we reached outside.

It only takes like 5 or 10 minutes to get to the castle on foot so make sure you stay with us and do not wander off okay? Henry told me.

I got it don’t worry I said.

He nodded and led the way with him in the front, me in the middle, and his brothers in the back. I’m guessing Lenny doesn’t trust me since he just kept looking at the ground instead of anyone else while Danny kept giving worried looks to him and Mr. Coconut was sighing softly. While we were walking, I didn’t notice a figure is in the shadows watching us.

Chapter 3

Once we arrived at the castle, I awed at its appearance. Its walls were built by bricks but painted in white and its roofs were pointed and painted in blue with flags on top of them. The windows were long and rectangular with glass made out of every colors of the rainbow that makes me wonder if this place is really a castle or a magic palace.

There were trees that made a pathway toward the entrance of the castle which revealed a huge golden gate with eagle statues on either side of them and they were closed shut which indicated we couldn’t get in without someone unlocking the gates for us.

Darn it, where the heck is Marco? I heard Lenny mutter.

Marco? I thought. I wonder who that guy is?

He should be here soon since he always makes sure that no one tries to sneak in from the gates Henry reassured him.

I’m surprised he’s still a guard since he sometimes creep others with his curses Mr. Coconut slightly shivered in fright.

Which was why the king appointed him as guard Danny pointed out.

Okay now I’m starting to wonder if this Marco guy is a nice guy or a scary guy? I just hope he is a nice guy but I won’t mind if he’s a scary guy also since I can handle them pretty well.

Yo Marco! What took you so long!? Lenny exclaimed at a tall boy walking toward the gates from the other side of it with some keys in his hands.

Sorry but I had to help put some stuff in the shed Marco said in a neutral tone.

He’s pretty tall and looked to be around 18 years old. His hair is black like mines that reach past his shoulders with a gray hoody covering his hair. His eyes