Harmony
19

Lyri led them out of the auditorium, across the hallway and up to another room where a series of inviting-looking couches made of a soft charcoal fabric were arranged in a circle. In the centre of the couches was an appealing rug made of what appeared to be soft wool in a random cloud pattern of blacks, greys and whites. On the rug was a circular white table upon which was resting an array of sandwiches and drinks, all laid out especially for them.

“Oh my god, you guys! Thank you for all of this. You’ve done so much for us already. You created our village too, right?” Rocsi was as effusive as ever. Here words made Pixie realise how grateful she was for everything the Pleiadians had done for them.

Pixie heard Lyri’s voice where she might have expected Kjersti’s. Yes, we did. Not us specifically, but our people, yes.

“We have no way to repay you or to thank you for all you have done! I would love to do something for you if only I knew what you would need or want.” Neca was expressing what Pixie was thinking.

“It is wonderful; all the things you do. We very thankful.” Rais’ words also carried some regret that he could not replace adequate words or actions to thank their hosts.

“Why are you doing all of these things for us? Creating our village, taking us through past lives, serving us lunch, and all that. What makes us so worthy? Are you service-to-others all the time?” Tau was as keen as Pixie had ever heard him to have one of his questions answered.

Kjersti responded enthusiastically. You got it, Tau! We are service-to-others as much as we can possibly be. As a part of that, we genuinely care about you. You are all good people: you have proven that over many lifetimes. We help you because it gives us purpose in the greater hierarchy of life in the galaxy. If you are made better by what we do, it benefits us as well. It also benefits those left behind on Old Terra. It flows upwards and downwards in the vibrational chain of all levels of being.

Kjersti continued. There is no need for repayments of any kind. You are most welcome to everything we have to give you. Your progression and continued ascension is all the reward we need in return. Payments, either in your Terran money, or in what you call favours, are not necessary where we are concerned. You see, Pleiadian society is not structured in the same way as it is on Old Terra. Our lives are built around doing whatever we can for the greater good. There is no selfishness or ownership. We aim, collectively, for goodwill, peace and understanding amongst all our peoples.

Lyri spoke up. This is a uniformity of purpose for us. I believe Kjersti told you this earlier, but your Sun and your solar system orbits our Pleiades star cluster. You are our neighbours, and your discord as a race is something we want to help address and set right. All of us are dedicated to this end. Anything we do in that regard, if it makes you happy, makes us happy. It’s as simple as that. We want all races in the galaxy to get along in unity, but especially within our own cluster.

Plus, we genuinely feel good when we’re helping others. We can’t imagine doing this any other way. Thylen spoke as if their actions, no matter what, were made without any alternative.

Pixie was listening to all of this in wonder. Their basis of how they acted was ingrained and without doubt. They simply gave their all and expected nothing back. The only reward they wanted was knowing that those they helped were better off. Pixie maybe needed her own life to remember what Old Earth was like in terms of selfishness and greed, but her knowledge bank on one this was clear: this was not even remotely how humans thought, collectively speaking. Everything was done for monetary gain, to survive firstly, and then to acquire and consume after that. Helping others was optional, although not everyone thought this way.

Then there were Kjersti’s words about the peaceful and united Pleiadian society. Their sole purpose, across the entirety of their race, was aimed at peace and goodwill. This was something she suspected the human race had been striving towards for millennia, but never even getting close. There was too much selfishness, greed and fear on Earth. Well, Old Earth. No-one could ever be completely certain they were safe and secure in their lives. Some sort of financial, emotional, psychological or physical problem always seemed to be present. So many people lived with their backs to the wall, metaphorically speaking. If some person or group of people didn’t cause them grief, then society would. The dog-eat-dog mentality prevailed on Old Earth. ‘Do it to them before they do it to you’ was a phrase that came to Pixie’s mind.

The Pleiadians were describing some sort of utopia that Pixie previously had thought would be nothing but pure fantasy. Not anymore. Theirs was a society where negative societal behaviours did not to exist and it was normal for people to live with love, security and peace. A place of no fear; just tranquillity and togetherness. She could not be more grateful to have found herself in the care of these people. Pixie however remembered something Kjersti had said outside earlier and needed to rephrase it now.

“It sounds so wonderful, Kjersti, and I thank you also. But we can’t get too wrapped up in this society you’re describing, can we? We have a job to do?” Pixie was not sure if she should bring the mood down, but felt she needed to say these words.

Kjersti’s response was instant. Yes! Exactly, Pixie. This is very important. We love helping you and we want to do it as much as possible, but there is a limit. You will replace this out later after we have gone through the rest of the past lives.

“The operation? The thing we read about on our message screen back in the village?” Rivo’s question was a good one: Pixie had forgotten all about this.

Yes. All in good time, and nothing to be too concerned about for now. Plenty of time to think about this later. In any case, would any of you like coffee or tea? Thylen’s voice this time.

“Oh yes please – I kill for … I mean, yes please! Coffee, thank you.” Le grinned at her own slip of the tongue.

Thylen chuckled. Those sorts of phrases will disappear from your lexicon after a while. They are still resident in your brain for now. Anyone else?

Pixie, Suria and several others asked for coffee, the rest tea. Lyri and Thylen left the room to get them, and Kjersti excused herself for a moment as well, bidding them an enjoyable lunch. Pixie chose a sandwich, sitting down on one of the couches with Suria. The rest of the group did the same. Thylen and Lyri returned quite quickly with the drinks, and then also excused themselves. This left the twelve of them together for the first time since they had made initial contact with these kind and benevolent beings.

Pixie was overwhelmed by the waves of good feelings she was having, and for the first time she knew for sure that she was safe, secure, and in an extraordinarily pleasant reality. The waves of peace would probably not ever be needed again. Everything bad or uncertain had been answered or was going to be answered. The encroaching darkness of the previous few days had been banished for the foreseeable future. Something negative still lingered remotely in her mind, but she didn’t know how to voice it. It was easy to dismiss it as it was relatively minor, whatever it was. Overall it felt like there was a significant buffer between herself and any potential threats to her safety or her sanity. She turned to Suria. They had hardly spoken since meeting the Pleiadians. Too much had been happening, and Suria had been unusually quiet.

“How are you feeling about seeing your past life?” Pixie asked.

Suria regarded her with a curious expression. “Still not sure I want to. I can see that it was useful to Arias and Bia and all of the other lives, but I just think perhaps I didn’t do anything special. I don’t want to inflict my boring life on others.”

“You’re too selfless, Suria.”

“We all are!” she said, with a laugh.

“I’m not sure I want anyone to see my life either. I’m still worried about what happened to me,” said Pixie. Despite knowing during the life review emotions would not be relived, she thought it might still be hard.

“Based on your visions and dreams?” asked Suria.

“Yes, mostly. I’m like you: I think it will probably be a good thing in the end.” Pixie paused in thought for a moment.

Le and Arias had been talking in the periphery of Pixie’s awareness. They turned towards her and Suria.

“Are you both excited about doing your past lives?” Arias asked.

“Yeah, sort of,” Suria responded. “You guys were both so great. I feel like I’m not going to measure up. I’m still astonished at the courage both of you showed. I’m in awe, really.”

“Me too!” Pixie added, with emphasis.

“Aw, I sure you be great! You ascend too, so you do something right! You not be lazy and sit on couch watch TV all the time.” Le was teasing in her tone. Pixie liked that about her.

“We’ll see!” Pixie still had doubt lingering in the back of her mind, no matter how she tried to ignore it. She took a bite of her sandwich, hoping it might distract her.

“What was it like, seeing your old life?” Suria asked.

Arias replied. “Not as exciting as I thought it would be. I have different idea before and after. It took a long time but then I watch the others after me and they went so quick. I am happy with what I did, and I know I helped. I am glad I ascend and that I know why. Then I think: my life is here, and we have a job to do. We replace out soon what that is.”

Le responded as well. “I feel same as Arias. I get memory back, but I move on. I already leave my life behind. Even when I die, who care? No big deal. Death not very hard at all. Life very hard. Life was hard but now it so much better.” Le’s words and her happy and peaceful manner made Pixie hopeful. Perhaps the life review would be alright after all.

The discussion evolved towards some of the details of Le’s and Arias’ lives, including how they felt about family and friends left behind. Pixie thought this might be a bit emotional for them, but both Le and Arias said that they were way more connected to where they were now and hoped they would meet former loved ones in future lives. Some more talk followed regarding the things that Arias and Le did, and then the Pleiadians returned. Their timing was perfect as everyone had finished lunch. Tau offered to clean up, but they politely declined, saying there was still much to do today, and they should get back to the past lives review. Pixie felt a small pang of nervousness returning as she walked back across into the auditorium and resumed her seat. Her life review was surely not far away now.

Tau spoke to Rivo as they were sitting back down. “I assume you’ll go next, since Prina had hers last?” he asked.

“I don’t see why that is necessarily the case,” he said, somewhat guardedly.

“Well, you guys do everything together, pretty much, so it’s kind of logical.,” Tau replied, a curious look on his face. “You have since day one. It’s a beautiful thing, don’t get me wrong.”

“Is it really that obvious?” Rivo asked.

“The only thing that has surprised me is that it took so long for one of us to ask the question,” remarked Suria. “Tau doesn’t beat around the bush, but I guess we were only trying to be respectful.”

Prina had her head bowed but Pixie could see a nervous smile. Suria had said to Pixie some days ago that she wouldn’t ever ask them outright, but Tau had, and it was as awkward as Suria thought it might be.

A few words from Thylen, though, and the whole mood changed. If it’s any consolation, I’ve just met you and it’s obvious to me. You nailed that one, Kjersti, he said.

“Oh my god, what!” Rocsi cried. “What the…”

“You… you did what?” Gimi asked, astonished. “You matched us up? Or at least Rivo and Prina?”

Kjersti, Lyri and Thylen were all laughing at the incredulous reactions of the group. Yes, I did do something of the sort. Kjersti was still grinning at them all. Personal connections are super important to the success of this operation, which we will explain later, after the rest of the past lives are done. Your compatibility has been planned, yes. Not necessarily romantically though, so I don’t want anyone to worry about that. It’s complicated for me to go into. I’m quite happy for both of you, Rivo and Prina. You look lovely together.

“Oh wow. That is… you hid it so well!” Suria said, her words coming out in a rush.

“Why did you keep it so quiet?” Neca asked.

Prina responded, replaceing the courage to talk. “We loved how the group felt so cohesive, even with everything being so uncertain with being lost and all that. We felt we’d disrupt that if we spent too much time together in front of everyone. We wanted to pull our weight and not have anyone treat us differently. So we tried to make it look like we were just friends.”

“Oh, we wouldn’t have cared! I’m happy for you guys – really!” Rocsi was genuine.

“So great you two are happy. Makes me happy too!” Tau’s response was authentic. He was obviously pleased he’d helped bring their relationship out into the open.

Gimi had a further question. “You’ll tell us more about this pre-planned compatibility later, or can you do it now, Kjersti?”

I’d love to do it now, Gimi, but it’s better to wait until later. I want all of you to see your past lives first. Describing the planning of your village and your being together as a group will be a distraction that is best left for afterwards.

“Sounds fair. Exciting though! Thanks Kjersti!” Gimi’s response put an end to the matter of pre-planned compatibility for the moment.

So, who is next? Lyri’s soothing voice broke through and Pixie’s thoughts were back on past lives again.