Ever since humankind gained the concept of time, dreamers have sought a way to travel within its limitless shores. They fantasized about the ability to go back in time to right an injustice or go forward in time to explore humanity's potential, but for most, it remained just that-a fantasy. For these rare few, those dreams become an obsession, for there are no boundaries within the varied dimensions that are part of this wonder. However, none of these attempts has been successful because of the lack of spirituality necessary to conquer this skill, to be able to will the spirit long enough to exist outside of the physical body . . . until now. Esperanza Mia is content with her life-that is, until the day is was introduced to an experiment that changed the world she knew. On that day, she learns of her special gift, spectacular abilities she never imagined possessing. She is on the verge of learning the secret that had been zealously kept for many generations. A blue-eyed stranger appeared to ensure her success in fulfilling her destiny, and with him a torrent of emotions invaded her soul. What is the meaning of the spiritual walker's arrival? How will her choices determine the fulfillment of prophecies written throughout human history? Few beings have discovered how to bend or squeeze time. Fewer have learned the consequences of doing so. Esperanza will soon do both.

Intuition

PROPHESIES Awakening of the SoulBy Daisy Torres-Petrovich

Trafford Publishing

Copyright © 2012 Daisy Torres-Petrovich
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4669-1628-9

Contents

Acknowledgments..............................................ixPrologue.....................................................xiChapter 1: Flyer.............................................1Chapter 2: Crow..............................................9Chapter 3: Experiment........................................15Chapter 4: Going Astral......................................23Chapter 5: A Family Thing....................................29Chapter 6: The Trip..........................................33Chapter 7: Sky Blue..........................................39Chapter 8: Owl...............................................45Chapter 9: Digging...........................................49Chapter 10: Destiny..........................................57Chapter 11: That Dream ..?...................................67Chapter 12: Bond.............................................71Chapter 13: Mount Rushmore...................................79Chapter 14: Salomé......................................85Chapter 15: Encounter with Pastor Samuel.....................91Chapter 16: Prophecy.........................................95Chapter 17: Spiritual Awakening..............................99Chapter 18: Vision Seekers...................................105Chapter 19: The Elders.......................................109Chapter 20: Salcedo..........................................115Chapter 21: Ready?...........................................123Chapter 22: Truth............................................127Chapter 23: Surprise.........................................133Chapter 24: Delay............................................143Epilogue.....................................................155

Chapter One

Flyer

Always intuitive
Grasping for adventure
Unexpected encounter
Diverted my direction
To new horizons
To make peace with nature
with a native hunter
tracking my path.
If the crow tells you
it's through your blood line,
trust.
She won't lie.
You will create and lead
the greatest mind.

Simple facts can be, at times, difficult to understand. What can I say? It could be worse.

Life is simple. Follow your instincts and you'll be fine, my grandmother used to say. If only I could trust myself.

* * *

I remember being stuck in traffic because of a massive road construction project. It was sunny and my air conditioner was not working properly. Windows down, I was listening to the news. "In other news at this hour, a tornado touched down near the Black Hills in South Dakota. No fatalities have been reported. The twister was spotted in the Lakota Reservation area. Experts have been unable to explain how this was possible with the present weather conditions. Some of the local people attribute this event to ancient Native American rituals that ..." I changed the radio station from the news to some music. Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night was playing when I finally arrived at the parking lot. I became frustrated going through aisle after aisle of cars, waiting for someone to pull out. I kept circling until I finally saw someone pull out of a parking space. I squeezed in, gathering my belongings, and dashed to the Science Building. I ran through the halls—like all hell was loose—to my sister's archeology class. As I was approaching the lecture room, I heard Professor Dunn say,

"We will post the information for those who might be interested." He gestured toward the doors, "It will be a great experience. Class dismissed."

I peeked in, trying to locate my sister, Ana. She met my searching eyes and shook her head side to side in disapproval. My heart sank when I saw her disappointment. I raced to her side and squeezing her, "I am really, really sorry. I can't believe I missed your presentation. I owe you big time!"

"Yes you do," she replied with a grin.

At that moment someone called my name.

"Mia. Over here." It was Rocio. She and I have been friends since middle school and she was hooked on Earth sciences, just like my sister.

"Hi Rocio!" I said as she handed my sister some notes. "I know what you are going to say. I ..." As I paused to take a deep breath, holding it for five seconds and exhaling slowly, Rocio said,

"Don't worry. Professor Dunn taped it." She twitched her lips in a mocking smile. "You really need to take a yoga class or something Mia. You are a bundle of nerves lately. What's going on?"

"I don't know, but it's not PMS," I replied firmly.

"Yes. Your mood swings are driving me crazy. It's bad enough feeling frustrated, let alone feeling what you are feeling. It's so unfair ..." Ana was very outspoken about our emotional connection. Rocio was used to hearing about it and she just chuckled,

"I'm so glad I don't have a twin." Changing the subject eagerly, she asked me,

"Did you hear about the Summer Field Research packet to South Dakota?"

"Is that what he was referring to at the end of class?"

"Yes. It sounds great. Let's see how much it is." Rocio sounded excited. We walked together as she continued. "By the way, Albert asked for you. Are you in trouble, again?"

My brother, Albert acted as if he were our father, always giving my sister and I orders and is way too overprotective. We could not date a guy unless he approved. There were times when he would embarrass us in front of others, just to let them know that he was "in charge" of our lives. He was six feet tall and weighed two hundred pounds of solid muscle and loved to intimidate those who dared to get too close to us. The problem was that he was mistaken. He wasn't in charge of our lives. My sister and I were and I wondered what he was up to, now.

"No," I immediately replied. "He saw Joseph talking to me last week and told my mom that he saw me making out with some guy. We were just talking." I was furious, remembering Albert smirking at me as my mom lectured me about the importance of our reputation. "He's going to pay for that." I said through clenched teeth.

"Don't say that. He is your brother. I wish I had someone who cared for me like that." Rocio said with a distant longing in her voice.

"He's a jerk," Ana answered while she kept looking for something in her bag.

"Oh. That's right. I forgot that you have a crush on him. That's why you always defend him." I was pleased to see my friend's cheeks slowly turn scarlet. "You see, Annie?"

Ana looked up, glancing at Rocio's face, measuring it, and started to laugh. "You are right, Sis."

Rocio just smiled. "It's not my fault! He is so handsome ..."

"Ewwww!" My sister and I replied at the same time.

"There must be something missing in that brain of yours," I added.

"No doubt about it." Ana agreed.

"Could you two be nice? Or I'll leave ..."

"Hey, we were just kidding," I said immediately, rolling my eyes.

"I saw that Mia. Don't you roll your eyes at me." Rocio pretended to be angry. "I'm going to check the flyer." She stomped out to the hall. Ana and I followed her, giggling.

We stopped in front of the large bulletin board that was flooded with papers. Flyers advertising the upcoming theater festival, mingled with test results from Professor Dunn's classes. A bright orange flyer caught our eye...