Saga of the Selenixies: Collapse of the Crystal Fortress

SAGA OF THE SELENIXIES: COLLAPSE OF THE CRYSTAL FOR

TRESS by Kristie Ferrugiaro

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Table of Contents

Meet the Selenixies

The Mystics

The Crystals and Stones Used Throughout this Book

Prologue

One: The Collapse

Two: The Assignment

Three: The Awakening

Four: Trial 1 Part 1: Earth

Five: Trial 1, Part 2: Rocky and the Spider

Six: Trial 1, Part 3: Let the Reunions Begin

Seven: Trial 1 Part 4: Sunflowers and the Surface

Eight: Trial 2: Isla Oceanic

Nine: Trial 3: City of Jewels

Ten: Mystical Mystics

Eleven: Trial 4: Land of Love

Twelve: Trial 5: Dungeon of Darkness

Thirteen: Trial 6: Sky of Brilliant Lights

Fourteen: Trial 7: The Coronation

Fifteen: The Rejuvenation

About the Author

Acknowledgments

This book is dedicated to those

with overactive imaginations,

those who spend their time in a daydream,

imagining a world where you can be

anything you want to be. The sky’s the limit!

You have everything you need inside you,

all you need to do is let it flow.

The possibilities are endless.

I - Inspire your imagination

M - Magnify your creativity

A - Amplify the eccentric

G - Go there

I - Ignite your inner most dreams

N - Nothing is off-limits

E - Empower your vision

Note from the Author

Welcome to the Saga of the Selenixies. You are about to visit some amazing worlds to help the Selenixies navigate through seven trials in seven different lands. You will discover many interesting characters. Each one is unique and special. I hope that you see yourself in one or all of them. They are faced with many different challenges and need to use their unique skills to navigate the situation. You will see how they resolve their challenges, and you will be able to tell us how you would handle the situation.

If it doesn’t make perfect sense to you, remember there is magic at play and things may not always be what they seem.

I hope you enjoy this journey and you discover more about yourself along the way.

You are about to enter a different

world. The world of the Selenixies.

They live in a land called Lumina,

inside a Crystal Fortress.

Lumina was a barren land

until Goddess Selene gifted

the Crystal Fortress to Lumina.

Selene used her divine powers to make

the fortress herself, encasing handpicked

gems from her collection in each crystal.

And when the time was right, she created

the most powerful storm that ever hit

Lumina; a Selenite Storm which caused

each crystal to fully charge and explode.

Then, out of the rubble the Selenixies

emerged, each one taking on the powers

of the crystal it came from . . .

Fact! Selene (in Greek Mythology) is Goddess of the Moon, that’s why the love of the moon is called Selenophilia and those who love the moon are referred to as Selenophiles. Selenite got its name from Goddess Selene, meaning literally the stone of the moon. The name alludes to the pale reflection the stone can give.

Meet the Selenixies

Aura is a natural born leader. She is very smart, headstrong, and extremely overprotective. She has a very powerful personality. She takes charge of every situation. She is the protector of the Selenixies and takes this job very seriously. She is always thinking of the best way to make their lives happier and easier. She has a kind heart but always wants to be in on the action, however, she knows when to step back and let others take the lead. Aura was encased in Amethyst.

Stone is wise, fair, and kind but totally anxious. He is always thinking of all the other Selenixies. He puts everyone else first. He is very happy and wants to see the best in everyone. He appears very confident. He is extremely athletic and often shows off his skill. He can be overly conceited at things he thinks he is the best at and thinks that he is the perfect leader for the group. However, he is always worried that dark forces could hurt his friends. He worries so much that his anxiety takes over and he overreacts. Stone was encased in Lapis Lazuli.

Chantal loves to love. She loves absolutely everyone and everything. And will give you unlimited chances to show your love. Chantal is the sweetest of the Selenixies and everyone seems to love her. But don’t be fooled by her sweet disposition—she is one tough cookie. Chantal was encased in Rose Quartz.

Rocky is a protector. The Selenixies look to Rocky to help them face their fears and live their best lives. Rocky is very enthusiastic and loves spending time with his friends and loves helping them. Unfortunately, he is super hyper and is always full of energy. He never fully listens before he acts. He is extremely impulsive and gets himself into some interesting situations, but always can talk himself out of the situation. Rocky was encased in Labradorite.

Leora is always so cheery. Sunshine shines through her. She helps others raise their self-esteem. She is extremely generous. She loves to create all sorts of treasures. She sometimes can be overly positive and not realistic. She loves to see the good in everything. Her energy is infectious. Leora was encased in Citrine.

Bianca is very soothing and calms others around her. She takes nothing seriously and thinks that the Universe will work itself out. She is very carefree and flakes on a lot of her responsibilities. She wants to just be and be in the space she is in. She has no idea how frustrating she can be to others. When others test her limits, her laid-back nature takes a back seat, and she gets extremely annoyed. Bianca was encased in Tanzanite.

Leo wants to be everyone’s best friend. He instantly feels at ease when he meets new people. Leo feels he can tell them everything about himself. He is a total oversharer. He can’t understand why everyone doesn’t love him and feel at ease when he meets them and why they aren’t insta-BFFs. He gets totally upset when others don’t want to be his friend and try to avoid him and his clingy neediness. Leo was encased in Aventurine.

Jett is the antagonistic villain but has a soft side. He is an empath that feels everything, but to protect himself, he is very self-centered. He is very dark in his thinking which can be his undoing. He is very independent and can be mischievous. He can’t see the other side of things and acts impulsively. He has had it with the Selenixies’ way of life and is convinced that there is a better way of life outside this realm. He will do anything he can to get away from them. He has a deep love for Acacia as a friend and has a need to always protect her and do what is best for them as a duo. Jett was encased in Onyx.

Acacia is Jett’s mischievous sidekick but can spark creativity in others. She promotes spontaneity at the worst times. She can’t help but stir the pot sometimes, and often laughs at others when they get themselves into sticky situations. She does, however, have a soft side. She has a weakness for some of the Selenixies and secretly wants to be friends with them. Her tough exterior masks that she is dying to be accepted and be a part of what she refers to as the cool kids. Acacia was encased in Opal.

Cassius talks incessantly. He is a complete know-it-all. He is extremely intelligent and likes to make sure everyone knows how smart he is. He has too much to say about what everyone is doing and has no filter for telling them their faults. But he cannot handle it at all if the tables are turned and someone points out his flaws. He has a total meltdown like a five-year-old. Cassius was encased in Jade.

Sierra has an energizing quality that is infectious, but she can also create chaos with the energy. She has a hard time staying on the right side. She likes to play on the dark side. She struggles with right and wrong. She tries to follow her heart, but it gets her into trouble. She is heavily influenced by Jett and Acacia and looks for their approval. Sierra was encased in Ruby.

Magnus has a very calm mind. He can give you a strong sense of safety with his extreme confidence. Sometimes that confidence can be misleading and cause him to do things that he normally would not do or is comfortable doing. As tough as he acts and as calm as he seems over some things, he is constantly worried about getting caught and what the consequences could be. Magnus was encased in Hematite.

Zira excels at helping others only see the negative side of everything. She thrives on making others unhappy. But deep down she loves all the things about Leora and wants to be her friend and craft and sing and dance. But please, that all must be keep on the DL. Zira was encased in Smoky Quartz.

The Mystics

The Mystics are the overseers of the Universe.

They see everything. They were appointed by the gods

to help guide all the creatures in the Universe.

They were asked to gently guide the creatures to help

them succeed or at least not cause too much trouble.

Seraphina is the guardian of the Helios. She is the source of heat and power and brings confidence and courage. But, when the fire burns too much, it can express itself as anger or hatred.

Chantara is the guardian of the Mermaids and the Pirate Pixies. She controls the ability to flow, adapt, and bind substances as well as heal nature and nourish it.

Brisa is the guardian of Giants. She channels clear communication and self-expression. She influences the ability to act with love and compassion.

Lana is the guardian of Goblins. She is grounding and calming. She keeps the ego in balance and regulates the energy of Earth.

Neoma is the guardian of the Selenixies. She is that from which all other elements originate, and to which they all return. It’s omnipresent since it’s the space between all the other elements.

The Crystals and Stones

Used Throughout this Book

Amethyst—Intuitive, Soothing, Protective

Lapis Lazuli—Self-Expression, Wisdom, Truth

Labradorite—Instinct, Protection, Change

Rose Quartz—Unconditional Love, Forgiveness

Citrine—Happiness, Strength, Thought

Tanzanite—Intuition, Communication, Stillness

Aventurine—Luck, Opportunity, Prosperity

Onyx—Protection, Strength, Quieting

Opal—Mystical, Creative, Playful

Jade—Lucky, Happy, Health

Ruby—Passion, Strength, Courage

Hematite—Grounding, Clarity, Practicality

Smoky Quartz—Protection, Calm, Positivity

Moonstone—Intuition, Hope, Sensitivity

Goldstone—Abundance, Courage, Positive Energy

Sunstone—Joy, Empowerment, Vitality

Bloodstone—Courage, Family, Loyalty

Tiger’s Eye—Self Confidence, Inner Strength, Protection

Amber—Cleansing, Renewing, Grounding

Saga of the Selenixies

Book 1

Collapse of the

Crystal Fortress

With the destruction of the ancient Crystal Fortress,

the Selenixies were sent hurling through different worlds,

losing their power and connection to one another.

Dark forces are holding them back as they must complete

seven trials to recharge themselves, reunite with each other,

and regain trust in the Universe before it’s too late.

The sun crests over the majestic mountains