DIVIDED: Powerful And Powerless
Ep. 001 - Birth of the favored
In a village called Suesi, a couple was happily living in a small hut near the river.
The woman is Roana and the man is Epicus. They are both ordinary people living in the wild. They had their first daughter, Shadin and is expecting another angel in Roana's womb.
Shadin (Child)
Moma! Look what I found!
Roana turned her head and found her little Shadin holding a snail's shell.
They were in the river bank looking something for dinner.
Roana
Does it still have something inside?
Shadin (Child)
No, moma. It's empty.
Roana
Oh, come on now, sweetheart. Let's get inside the house.
The two went inside their small hut and Roana cooked for dinner. They have no neighbors around. They're just used to crickets and birds making noises all over.
Epicus
What did you got, love?
Epicus, as he kissed Roana's cheek.
Roana
I cooked water grass for dinner. There's nothing more in the farm now. I bet we have to plant again.
Epicus
Don't worry. The gods is in our favor. They'll bless us.
Shadin (Child)
Gods? What are they Popa?
Roana
They are powerful beings that is superior than humans, Shadin.
Shadin (Child)
What do they look like? Are they scary?
Epicus
They look majestic and wonderful, darling. If you continue being a good girl, I bet you'll see one.
Shadin (Child)
Oh, really?? I really wanted to Popa!
Roana
Okay, now. Let's eat first.
This small family enjoyed their dinner in their small table. Little did they know, trouble is coming to them.
Roana
Now, now, sweetheart. Go to sleep. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.
Shadin (Child)
*Chuckles*
Moma, I already have a lot of those under my bed.
Roana
*Smiles*
And your friends with them?
Shadin (Child)
Uhuh. *nods continuously*
Roana
Sleep now, Shadin. We have a long day ahead.. tomorrow.
Shadin went to sleep and Roana went to their bedroom.
Roana
Our Shadin is growing so fast.
Epicus
And sooner we will be a family of four. Our little angel is coming soon.
Roana
Yes. I'm 7 months pregnant. What should we name her?
Epicus
Why do you always think our child's a girl when he might be a boy?
Roana
Epicus, this is my second pregnancy. I always have the instinct. Remember when I said Shadin is a girl? And I was right!
Epicus
Okay, okay, madame. But what if it's a male. What should we name him?
Roana
Mmmm ... Khalid? What do you think it sounds like?
Epicus
It sounds strong. I like it.
Roana
Kha... Khalisa. How about that?
Epicus
Wonderful. You're good at making names.
Roana
Well, I guess it's my turn to name her now since you named Shadin.
Roana suddenly stopped and touched her belly.
Roana
It's... It's painful.
Epicus
It's not the time yet, right?
Roana looked at her husband's eyes with fear and tears.
She started to cry in pain.
Epicus
Is it unbearable? Should I call the village doctor?
Roana
Ugh! I... I can't take it Epicus.
Roana
Don't leave me here. I'm scared.
Epicus
*Shocked*
You're bleeding.
Epicus
I'll take you to the village. I'll prepare the horse.
Roana was speechless and moaning because of the pain. She was scared to death that something might happen to their baby.
Shadin was awaken by the cry of her mother. She ran out of her room and found her moma lying on the ground.
Shadin (Child)
Moma? Moma!
Shadin (Child)
Moma what's wrong? Why is their a lot of blood?
Shadin (Child)
Are you in pain moma?
Roana
Shadin... I want you to stay in here. Close the door and keep safe until we get back.
Shadin (Child)
Why Moma? Where are you going?
Roana
Moma needs to go to the doctor. I'll be okay I promise. I love you baby.
Shadin started to cry. She was terrified and confused.
Epicus
Shadin. Darling. Popa will get you back. I'll be back for you. Stay right here first and go to sleep.
Shadin (Child)
Popa, *sniffs*. Moma's gonna be okay, right?
Epicus
Of course, darling. She will be. We love you.
Epicus carried her wife and placed her in a carriage. He drove the horse and they traveled through the forest to the village.
The center of the village is 30 minutes away.
Roana
Ughhh!! E... Epicus! I can't take it anymore. I want to push it out!
Epicus
Bare with me, my wife. We're close to there. Just more minutes.
Roana
Nooo... I can't endure it anymore.
They stopped. Epicus went to his wife and took her hand.
Epicus
Do you really have to?
Roana
I must..... or we'll both die.
Epicus
Oh god! Help us! Help us!
Roana started pushing and pushing. Epicus was shaking. His heart is pounding so fast like a horse running for his life.
They are in the middle of the forest under the light of the moon.
Epicus
You're almost there. One more, my love.
Roana successfully delivered the baby. However...
Epicus
*breathes heavily*
It's... It's ...
Roana
Where is our child? I... I ... *faints*
Epicus
It's ... It's not breathing.
Epicus was so devasted. He felt like his soul left his body for a moment. He can't speak. He don't know what to do.
The baby wasn't breathing and is purplish. He carried it and started rubbing her gently but still no sign of life.
Epicus
No... please, no... NNOOOOO!!!!
He covered the forest with his mourning. His heart was broken.
Roana is still unconscious.
Epicus
Oh, gods above! Hear my plea! Please bring back my daughter!!
Suddenly, Epicus became silent.
His face expression changed. He looked desperate.
While carrying his dead child, he rushed through the woods towards something.
He is running carelessly. Thinking of one thing and that is to bring her child to life.
Epicus
You're not leaving us, my child. You're not. We'll be a happy family.
He found himself in a majestic place where no ordinary people can see but him.
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