...*In the vast universe where millions of planets reside, Ruled by Gods and celestial beings, The time when all species were connected to each other, Stood of one the biggest and brightest." Zara, "the land of Gods". One of the biggest in the universe. Habitat of the greatest ancient Gods of all time. Filled with mythical creatures unknown to many, Where each of the citizens have magical abilities. The rulers of the planet XAVIER 'the God of Wisdom' and MIRANDA 'the Goddess of Beauty and Strength', watched over the planet. Their names were known in every inch of the universe. Their strength was like no other. Since ancient times the laws of the kingdom is governed by prophecy. It is said that each time the Gods get United, a new prophecy is born. *...

...* When two Gods are united , there comes a new prophecy that shows their future together and the number of offsprings they will conceive along with their gender . On the day of their marriage, they received the following prophecy *...

...*    """TO THE TWO LORDS WHO HAVE BEEN UNITED BY THE UNIVERSE ""...

...*Let your hearts come together to form new life that watch over this kingdom and rule over the horizons. The one who made life grants you his blessings. You shall bear twelve offsprings. Six men who will be the PILLARS that holds the kingdom and six women who shall be the PATH that unites your kingdom with other worlds and create new realms *...

...*                                                                          *BUT BEWARE *...

...IF YOU CONCEIVE A CHILD WHOSE FATE IS NOT WRITTEN, MAY TURN INTO THE SWORD THAT TEAR YOUR  KINGDOM """...

...*If one recieve a child that is not shown in the prophecy, then it may lead to their demise . This prophecy came after the great war between the two Goddess that first ruled the planet . Kiris ' The Goddess of Death ' and Hebe 'The Goddess of Life '. Once great sisters became enemies by the greed of the throne. It is said that if a child is born which is not shown in the prophecy , their Blood may carry the souls of the Goddess of Life or Death  and could lead the planet to its destruction . *...

...*Years passed by . The land thrived by the Gods and their 12 children from the prophecy *...

...The royal family of Zara were living a life filled with prosperity and joyfulness. Then, the fear strikes the hearts of zarains ....

(A young lady in maiden cloths came running to the streets)

...she said in a frightened voice ,"A NEW BORNNNN. THE ROYAL MAJESTY IS WITH ANOTHER CHILDDDDD"....

..."What?? The royal highness is with another child ???" (Murmur between the citizens )...

"This has to be a lie", said the merchent .

...*" There is NO WAY  our majesty is with another child" said lilly,the young sister of the merchent . *...

..."She is already gifted with 12 children from the almighty. Surely this is some wicked rumours right??" Replied the caretaker of the dragons ....

..."No , the royal palace is in a tricky situation. I heard this News from  one of the guards of the palace. said the maid ....

..."Well this ain't good . This cant happen. What about the prophecy???. Wouldn't this mean that the new born May end up being the reason for all of our DEATHS????. (Wild chattering amoung the people) ....

...*  "SILENCEEEE". (complete silence.....). (Noise of big foot steps) .*...

..."It's the grand Duke of the palace" whispered one of the citizen ....

...*" I understand your worries , (he looked to the people on his left) what you heard is true and the royal majesty IS with another child ". *...

..."Auh.whatttttt (more chatter in crowed) So it's true???? Are we all gonna DIE?????? ....

...*     (A young kid cries , people are confuced and worried , some are screaming and some are muttering)*...

..."what will we do???! Is this the end for us!!!.???"...

*         . (A tall women sitting on a dragon came by )*

..."We shall kill the child before it tear apart our kingdom . That's not a child but our demise and we shall put an end to it before it's too late" ."...

..."YAAA THATS WHAT WE SHOULD DO"....

..."YES LETS KILL THAT BEAST". (the crowd started to turn into chaos )....

...***        "SSSIIILLLENCEEE". The grand Duke said in a roaring voice , " the royal family have decided to keep the child alive and will take care of the prophecy. So no one shall speak about killing the child ever again ".**...

                  (Crowd murmur again)*

...* "Keeping the child alive???!.are you out of your mind dear sir?? ,said the merchent in a mocking smile. *...

..."I thought our king was wiser than this . Keeping that kid alive means getting our self killed"replied the tall black lady in a frustrated voice ."...

..."Do me , my brother and everyone present here look like some lab rats to you sir Duke??" Did you really agree with the opinion of our lords?? ....

...The grand Duke repiled in a helpless face, " The words of our gods are the rules . No one in this world would dare to go against it .  If anyone did ,I don't think they would be living amoung us" . He sighed and said again" All we can do for now is obey their wishes and hope they are making the right decision and pray to the almighty to spare our life's from the hands of that unborn creature "....

*            (Back at the royal kingdom)*

..."What you mean we can't get raid of this devil??"said miranda furiously. " If what the prophecy said is true, then you know very well what faith awaits this kingdom . Why do you wish for me to  conceive  a devil which carry the blood of the one who showered a rain from the blood of our ancestors??"...

..."It's not certain that the soon to be born child carry the blood of kiris"said king Xavier calmly." The prophecy said that the child "may" turn into the sword . What if the child is born with the blood of hebe?? . She was our protector. Having a new born that carry her legacy is something we should be proud about "....

...Miranda spoke in a low , ominous tone ," but your not certain of it are you?. Do you really wish to  risk the life of the people depending on us for a mere child that isn't even born yet??"!!!.  "...

"Do you care about my life???!!

..."Are you saying that you wish for me to  die giving birth to the DEVIL??????" (Miranda took a knife in her hands and pointed it to her wrist)....

..."Miranda STOP this madness!!!. That child is ours! .  The fear for death have made you gone mad!!!"...

*        (Xavier came close to her and slowly took the knife away )*

he spoke in a soothing voice ,

...*"Take a look at your belly. The child in your womp is made by our love and blood. Can't you see? It's a helpless little thing waiting to see our smiling face. Do you really feel like taking away such an innocent life because of the fear thats living in your heart?. No matter what becomes of that child ,we shall love it " just like our other sons and daughters". *...

...*          (Miranda stayed silent for a while . She moved to a mirror close by ,looked at her self with a dignified face )*...

she said calmly,

..."very well then . We shall raise this child . However......"...

she said with a cold stare,

..."The child will be raised in the palace and would STAY in the palace at all times. She/he shall NEVER set foot outside the palace doors. If she/he turns out to be a threat to the kingdom...."...

...*     (she came close to his ears and whispered)*...

"you shall take away it's life immediately".

..."If you are willing to this conditions ...then I may conceive this child "....

...(Xavier was devastated.but he was certain with his decisions ) He put his hands on mirandas shoulders and spoke with a heavy heart ;...

..." agreed "." We shall raise the child according to your ways and i swear on my life that I will  do what ever it takes to keep the child away from being a danger to the lifes of the kingdom " ....

...*       (The next day ,the royal family declared the news of the new born . King Xavier gave an oath to protect the life of zarains from any threats that may arise from the child.** Everyone with a dissaproving mind and hatred towards the unborn  child agreed to obey the royal majesties wishes .)*...

...Everyone was worried about what  the prophecy have told . The whole royal family along with the citizens of zara are now waiting for the arrival of the new born ,who may lead their life to demise . The news of the upcoming  child spread farr and wide to other planets. God's and entitys around the universe were all curious to see what fortune the new child would bring . And the child that is soon to be born was now known as *. THE 13TH CHILD'...

..........................................

(Nine months have passed by after the declaration of the new born . )

...It was a cold night, The worried citizens all stayed in their home and awaited for the moment of disaster. They all thought that their lives may end right after the child has born. Some prayed to the almighty, while the others were armed and ready for any unexpected terror....

...         Back at the palace , the royal guards stood outside the door of the room where miranda was laying in pain. Xavier sat beside miranda and comforted her . Even though miranda was a goddess and have given birth to 12 children, the pain and agony she felt while giving birth to the new born was more than she can handle ....

... Miranda said in agony "this child is already turning into a nuisance. The pain I feel in my body right now is nothing compared to the other children. I can feel it all over me, the power that this child possesses cannot be taken lightly. It's like am giving birth to the devil it's self "...

...Xavier tired to ease her pain by using his magic, but even that wasn't helpful at all....

... Ahhhh!! , Miranda started screaming in agony,...

...The wind, once a soft whisper, now howled like a chorus of restless spirits, The calm sky started to darken, The mythical creatures and spirits seemed well aware of what's coming, They stayed alert as if a war was coming....

...Ahhhh!! I can't ...I can't take this anymore !!.... (Panting voices.. OH!.. Almighty...please!!. Ahh! . Please take this pain away from me !!.. (Miranda gave one last cry)...........

... ... (The wind got strong, and the creatures started acting strange, everyone from the universe suddenly felt a sharp energy pass through them, The sky gave one Big thunder, The ruler form the dark world and the higher gods form heaven felt this unknown energy the most....

...Celestrix, one of heavens high wings said with an armed face" the child have arrived"....

...      (A heart-wrenching wail of the child spread across the palace walls) …...

...", This is an unceasing feeling, don't you think that too Faye? "Said ryujin, leader of the vorgath clan from dragon relam of arkon...

.... "Indeed, the energy feels quite different from others, I haven't felt this sort of power from the lords or their previous children "replied Faye, leader of ember wood clan from green forest of Terra....

..." My oh my…the energy from the child is giving me goosebumps all over … What a wonderful feeling … It makes me want to kill that child even more!!.. "Said Marlowe, leader of the caelum clan from the floating city of zephyrine....

..."You never stop being a creep, do you Marlowe ?" Commented kratos , leader of ridge walker clan from the red rock mountains of kaia "....

..." Oh.. Don't stop him from fighting the child now kratos., who knows when that child will decide to beat his ass" said ryujin with a mocking smile on his lips....

..." I agree with ryujin . It will be a beautiful sight to watch indeed "said Faye with a little giggle....

..."None of you seem to be bothered by the child I see"said Delphine, leader of miraki clan from the great blue sea of Lyra,...

..."I wouldn't take the child lightly you know? , after all, it's an unknown child born outside the prophecy, and you don't want me to explain what that means "....

..."Even if the child is exceptionally strong, we're more than capable of handling it' said the other leaders with confidence....

..."Why are you even wasting your time advising these fools Delphine? "Said ivory, leader of ice fang clan from crystal land of geodina....

..."Oh look who have arrived at last… , ivoryyy, how long have it been dear…, I see that you still have that cold expression in your face and words, I kinda like it though "said Marlowe with a grin...

.... "It must be really cold in geodina, want to come to my place sometimes?"said ryujin giving a kiss to her hand....

..."Touch me again and your bodies going to be cold forever"replied ivory with a cold stare....

...(Noise of big footsteps, the clan leaders looked back)....

..."Enough chitchatting, lord Xavier have called for you to see the child ".said the grand Duke....

..."So it's finally time "replied ryujin ....

..."Make sure to keep your hands to your self Marlowe"said kratos....

..."Ah, you know me well kratos, though I harbor desires to eliminate the child, I am bound to respect the wishes of our majesty"...

...."well then ,let's get going"said Delphine....

...(The clan leaders came to the birth sanctum, where the newborn have arrived. Miranda was resting in the palace chamber)...

..."Your majesty", said the clan leaders together....

..."Ah yes, you have arrived, take a look at the newborn, from now on I wish for you to have an eye on this child and make sure she doesn't cause any trouble "...

.... "So it's she, interesting…"said Marlowe with a mischievous smile....

..."What's the symbol on her wrist "asked ivory....

...(Xavier stayed silent)…...

..."It looks like 2 dragons intertwined, what does that mean? "Asked ryujin in confusion....

...(Every member of the royal family gets a symbol on their body at birth. The symbol showcase their guardian creature. But since ancient times, the royal members possess only one symbol)...

..."The child seems to possess three guardian creatures"…...

...(everyone stood in silence)....

..."What you mean THREE?????, your majesty, forgive me if I am being rude, but having three guardian creatures already sounds like trouble, shouldn't we rethink about keeping the child alive?? "Said ryujin in a worried tone....

..."I couldn't agree more, keeping the child alive was a bad idea from the start, am sure you also felt that energy at the time of birth, isn't that right your majesty?"commented kratos ....

..."I know how you all feel, but I promised my self that I would raise this kid no matter what becomes of it "said king Xavier with a dignified face....

..."I have a doubt, you said the child posses three guardian creatures, however the symbol only show two. What makes you say there is three? "Asked Faye curiously....

..."Come to think about it, your right, there is only two creatures shown on the symbol, what's the meaning of this your highness??"asked Delphine....

...(King Xavier stayed silent again, he walked over to a locker that keeps old notes and pictures, took a roll of sheet outside and showed it to the others)...

...(The clan members stood still in shock. They didn't think of such outcome)...

..."Your...your majesty… Isn't that…"ryujins words stumbled as he spoke....

...Marlowe gave a face filled with evil excitement and said " OHHH MYYY... Isn't this the best thrill I felt in a while .. oh my heart ......

My heart is trembling with such an amazing feeling ".

...Ivory came close to the note, stared at it for a while and said "it's the symbol of Hebe and kiris , The dragon with the long dark horn belong to kiris and the one with the white shiny scales and long tail belongs to Hebe "....

..."Those dragons look majestic "replied Delphine....

..."Are you saying that the child posses both the dragons of kiris and Hebe??"asked kratos....

..."Yes"...

...replied xavier ....

..." So does that mean that the child not just posses one but both souls of gods of life and death?!!"asked Delphine with a scared look....

..."It would seem so" replied ivory....

..."But what about the third guardian?"asked kratos....

..."Well...., even if the child posses both the souls and guardian creatures of Hebe and kiris , it still has a soul of its own and am certain that it means that the child also posses a guardian of its own "...

.... "But I see no other symbol on the child "said Marlowe, examining the child....

..."MARLOWE, I told you to keep your hands to your self "roared kratos ....

..."Your no fun kratos , I was just looking for the symbol "exclaimed Marlowe....

..."Iam certain that the child posses a guardian, but am unable to find the symbol, maybe it's hidden, or she doesn't have one of her own." Said king Xavier....

..."Well, however it may be, we need to be on high guard at all times" said ryujin....

..."Your right "said Faye....

...Delphine asked with a curiosity"what's the name of the newborn your majesty?"....

..."Well the child have brown eyes like a warm chocolate and soft caramel, it also reminds me of a brownie, guess I will start calling it little brownie "said Marlowe....

..."Oh would you stop talking nonsense Marlowe"said kratos with a sigh...

.... Xavier gave a giggle and said" you guys are awful with names, I understood that when you came to me with your previous clan names. Ha. Ha. Ha"...

...(ryujin turned red, his clan name suggestion was blaze bunglers),...

...(Delphine hid behind kratos embarrassed, her previous clan name was the salty sailors)....

...(Marlowe laughed at Delphine)...

..."You're the one to laugh? Wasn't your previous clan name bird brain brigade??? "Said Faye in a mocking tone....

..."It was still better than the clan name called the nutty nomads of the woods"said ivory with no expression...

.... (Faye was red all over)" Why are you standing there without saying anything to her kratos???!!!! Say something back to her"...

...(kratos didn't say a word, his previous clan name was the peak performers) …"...

...In the end, ivory was the only one who had a normal name, I guess I wouldn't mind you naming the child, ivory "said Xavier with a smile....

..."As you wish your majesty" (ivory thought for a while, she didn't care about the child's appreance or features, but she adored gems and diamonds) after giving it a thought she replied...

..."I guess I will name the infant ""Emerald""....

..."Hm mmm... Very well then, we will name her emerald"....

...(Everyone approved of the name and made a pact to take care of the child. For precaution, the clan leaders combined their power s and made a seal around the symbol on the newborn's wrist. Before keeping the child forever hidden away from everyone, the royal family showed her to the zarains . The citizens looked at the newborn with fear and hatred. No one was happy, but together with the royal family they showed their gesture)...

...And the child was named as. EMERALD XAVIER OF ZARA ....

(3 years have passed by after the arrival of the newborn. The citizen haven't seen emeralds face after the grand reveal. However, they all can hear the havoc happening in the kingdom. )

"Princess WAIT TT!!!.. Don't run around like that in the weapons vault!!."said ryujin with a breathless tone. "Ahh…(panting noise) I can't… I .ahh…".

 "Already out of breath ryujin??, i thought you were the unbeatable leader of vorgath clan and yet can't seem to be able to keep up with a 3 see year old child …haha."said Faye with a teasing smile.

"Oh do shut up... If…if you're that confident then get her your self ".

"Very well then, since someone doesn't know how to do their work well, I guess I have to step up".

"Would you look at that? , little browny here is in high spirits today, reminds me of a wool rabbit that never stop acting crazy .mm mm...maybe I should start calling her wooly bunny now".

"For god's sake Marlowe stop giving the princess weird names !…"replied kratos.

"Aww your never fun kratos . Can you blame me?? Look at that little devil running around … Ahhh makes me want to chase and gobble her …mmm must be tasty to kill"

"MARLOWE!!"said the whole clan leaders together.

"Right…no killing the princess… Got it".

"God, when will you start being normal Marlowe."sighed kratos.

"WATCH OUT!!!!." Said Delphine with a worried tone.

(Loud tud).

"OMG… Princess are you ok?????? What did I dooo!!!am I going to get killed now??? Nooo… I have a familyyyy".

"Clam down Delphine, the princess is fine."said Faye.

"She is???princess are you ok???'.

(Princess emerald also known as the bird on loose, stood up from the ground. Her 2 feet body really reminded Marlowe of a little bunny. Those brown googly eyes that looks like a doll and long curly hair that looked like wool was enough reason for him to call her a wooly bunny. Emerald showed the clan leader her shining white teeth, smiling wide)

"am okkkkk.."

"Uncle kratos , can I sit on your shoulders???".

"Umm...your majesty…, you're not supposed to do that with the clan leaders. You're a young lady And a royal member of Zara, you should act matured and composed at all times ".

"Bu..but.."(small weeping noises )

"Ohh nooo. Here we go again "exclaimed Delphine.

"I WANT TO CLIMB ON YO UUU!! AHHH!!, you hate mee??uncle kratos  you hate me that nuch????!! AHHH…!!".

"No no of course not, your majesty… Please …please stop crying …"said kratos.

"Marvelous scene indeed … Makes me feel entertained all the time… By the way my little wool bunny it's much not nuch" said Marlowe.

Ahhhh… Ahh. Aunt Delphineeee.ahh.he doesn't like meee!!!…uncle kratos doesn't like meee …ahh"

"No…no that's not true, uncle kratos likes you a lot …please stop cryinggg... If you cry I will start crying too… Ahh!!."

"OMG Delphine, get a hold on your self.. Your worse than the kid..geez."

"What's with the early ruckus??, won't even let me do my job in peace?"said ivory with a cold face.

Delphine hid behind kratos. Ivory sees emerald wiggling on the floor and crying.

"Stop this instance. Unless you want me to call your father and tell him to lock you up "

Her cold stare stayed the same as she said those words

"Now, now ivory, you don't need to be that harsh with words. She is just a kid after all"replied ryujin.

Emerald was a troubling child who doesn't listen to anyone. But one person she feared would definitely be ivory and her own father.

"Well?.. Are you going to stop being a nuisance or should I teach you a lesson?"

Emerald showed a terrified face, she stood up from the floor and wiped her tears before she gets a smack.

"So you do know how to behave, huh?"said ivory.

"Can't blame the child. Who isn't scared of ivory?"whispered ryujin to Faye's ears.

"What was that ryujin? "Ivory stared at ryujins soul.

"NOTHING!" ryujin replied with a panicked voice

"Well then, I came here to take the princess to the king. He wants to check on her symbol".

"Ah... He is still trying to find the 3rd guardian I see, very well then, let's take the princess to the majesty"

 (At the royal chamber)

"Your majesty" said the clan leaders.

"Heyaa pappa "shouted emerald.

"Princess, show respect and bow to the king "said kratos .

Emerald tilted her head to the side in confusion. "Why? Papa is papa. Why should I bow to him like you?"

She looked at Xavier. "Papa I want to sit on your lap "she said with a wide smile.

"Well of course my dear child, you don't need to bow to me, come, sit here "Xavierr patted his lap.

Emerald jumped and sat on his lap, she looked up at him and gave a big smile.

"Well then my little troublemaker, let's look at your symbol shall we? "

Xavier took her wrist and looked at the symbol. The two dragons in her symbol seems to remain the same. He then felt the symbol, making sure the seal is still Holding well. He then ordered the maids to check emeralds body for any other symbol. Fortunately they couldn't find any.

"Mmm ... I guess still no other symbol. Well it's a good thing i guess".

Xavier looked at emerald with curios eyes then gave a smile. "Well it's getting late. Why don't you go back to your room and take rest?

" Emerald looked disappointed. She looked at Xavier and asked "papa, when can I go out?? I want to go and play with the other kids. I see them playing with dragons and other creatures outside my window. Why can't I go out of the palace??."

Xavier was sad to see her face, but he had no choice, he promised Miranda and the citizens of Zara that he would keep emerald inside the castle at all times and wouldn't let her harm the others.

He lifted emerald from his lap and looked straight into her eyes. "Listen emerald, the outside world is not really fit for you… I just wish to protect you from everyone … yours my precious daughter"

Emerald looked down, her expression was even sadder. " But the rest of my siblings all go out, why can't I??? Today I heard big sister Silvy and big brother usher talk about the village carnival, how they had a big showcase of wyverns, I want to see it too"

"Am sorry my dear child, I cannot let you go out, your still young to be going out"

Xavier put both his and emeralds forehead together and said in a loving voice "I swear to you, you will soon be able to see the outside world, please wait till I say you're ready"

Emerald pouted but listened to her father. She went back to her room and sat near the window.

She stared out to the open forest and the small valleys, she saw the face of the citizens bargaining in the street, kids playing with each other and the people from zephyrine riding Griffins in the sky.

She then walked to a mirror and watched her self. She had a look of sadness in her face. However, she knew she won't sit around doing anything.

She touched her little crown . She didn't speak but her face said it all , that one day ..she would see the outside world .