CHAPTER 2: THE ONE WITH THE SYMBOL

(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 ....

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