Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #17 August 2015 | Page 37

his predecessor and teacher, Amun-Lan, many years
ago and now, after receiving the vision of Adin’s
return, he embraced his role as the Neya Bodanya’s
Lan. In fact, he felt nothing but pride. No matter who
might contest his decision to teach the God-child, he
vowed he would do so until his death, for he loved
the boy with all of his soul, and in a way no other
priest could understand. Despite what the other priests
believed, Meddhi-Lan was certain that this particular
Shiva was indeed a boy, no matter what his body
seemed. Meddhi-Lan knew it in his heart to be the
truth.

Meddhi-Lan closed his eyes and made a silent
soul-promise to forever protect the new king of Deius.
Though, for Meddhi-Lan, The Bodanya would always
be known, first and foremost, as his most beloved boy
named Ayn.
Shiva XIV ©2014 Lyra Shanti, Timely Tales Press

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