Chapter 2: New breath
"To the prepared death is but a new adventure,"Albus Dumbledore.
VOID: NOTHINGESS
I died , the end.Or so I thought.One second am gasping for breath, fighting for that breath, the next darkness.No burning lungs, no weakness all over my body nor taste of asphalt on my lips and no chants and chaos from battling protesters and police, just pure darkness.For a time I basked on that moment of freedom, unburdened by life, just waiting.And I waited, the concept of time blurrying.
For those lost ,am from a Christian background so it's either angles and heavenly choir for me or hellfire and brimstone with suffering ,alot of it ,for all eternity.
Aaaannd am still waiting... Huh! Maybe they forgot about me.. or they're busy.. any second now...
WORLD;GAIS
CONTINENT;ATARA
PROVINCE;MATA
CITY;PROTOS
RESIDENCE; TIGER KING ESTATE -residence to Duke Damian Octavian ruler of the tiger domain and patriarch to the white tiger clan
Inside an immaculate castle straight out of a fairly tail , gold and gems decorated in pillars and all surfaces, captivating art pieces and fierce hides from terrifying beast , plastered the walls .A regal red carpet flowed towards a regal throne, upon which sat a man . Light skin with dark short hair , black eyed, power and regality oozing from him.Infront lower on the steps from the throne A scholarly white haired old man , with roundframed glasses behind which gray tired eyes looked apon the man on the throne with reverence,on his knees.
"Doctor..."Lord Damian Octavian looked at the man in his presence,
"M..y Lor..d Tiger."spoke the doctor with a quiver , looking at the expressionless face as if caved from granite,
"How is she?"
"She is fine, and..ah.. she is with child",
"Ohh .. then you will be responsible for her health during the term"he replied still emotionlless,
"Your will shall be done sire" said the doctor as he retreated from the throne room.
A few seconds of silence were broken when darkness seemed to warp Infront of Damian Octavian and a person clothed in black appeared, kneeling Infront of the throne.
"My Lord" ,a rough, even male voice came from the kneeling man.silence stretched for a while then
Damian who seemed lost in thought looks down at the person and said evenly and expressionlessly "You know what to do"
Darkness warped and he was gone, leaving a silent throne room, with a still expressionless Domain lord.
VOID: NOTHINGESS
'Any second now...wow! just wow!..am so much of a bastard that both heaven and hell don't want me , think happy thoughts, happy thoughts, not the infinite darkness that seems to be swallowing me , nope!! happy thoughts.. girls.. food.. arsenal never winning the premium league...STILL IN INFINITE DARKNESS,F**K Aaaahhhh!!!!
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(Alot of offensive language later)
OYA!!'(HEY!!) SOMEONE !! ANYONE!!
Aaaahhhh!!!
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CITY;PROTOS
RESIDENCE; TIGER KING ESTATE
An elegant young woman with brown skin as her eyes,long black adorning a beautiful face with small lips promising a breathtaking smile . She was dressed in a green dress that could not hide her perfect hour glass shaped figure,all in all breathtaking.She was surrounded by attendants and guards ,her every need met but, there was no smile on her face,nor spring on her step only worry between her brows and occasionally a tender smile and a delicate hand touched her lower abdomen.
Footsteps with a metallic clang soon disturb the atmosphere as a soldier grey tiger striped armor, entered the residence and knelt.The woman clearly a noble said in a delicate angelic voice "Captain Thomas "
"My Lady, your physician is here for your check up, and is requesting permission to enter,"replied Thomas Brown knight captain responsible for the protection of the lady.
"Send him in,"she replied settling on her examination seat with help from her attendants . Not a minute later the captain returnd accompanied by an old white haired old man who gave a deep bow upon entering the lady's presence."Am doctor Philip Rivers and by order of the lord Duke Damian Octavian will be responsible for your health during your pregnancy, my Lady "
"You are most welcome,I am deeply honored to have the renowned chief of the doctors guild to attend to me and will be at your care,""Thank you your grace,"replied the doctor looking quite pleased by the complement.The doctor with his tools proceed to examine and question the lady for a minutes .
"Doctor..."
"Don't worry, according to my prognosis,both you and the baby are in good health and will continue to be as long as you follow my diet and physical plan, "
"Thank you,doctor,"
"Your grace, all take my leave,"said the doctor with a deep bow as he proceed to exit the room accompanied by a guard.The lady resumed gently rubbing her protruding stomach showing clear signs of pregnancy,a small smile adorned her face
Silence stretched for a while but was disturb by the clanging of armor signaling the entrance of a person.The captain of the guards proceed to one knee saying"Your ladyship, the Lord Duke requests your presence at his throne room, with haste,"
"Ohh ,then lead the way," the lady said while her smile retreated and face adopted a cold look.The way to the throne room was neither long nor short,as it passed through a large garden blooming an assortment of flowers, calming floral scents designed to calm the minds and body of it's occasional a occupant, which gave way to a towering build, the throne room.It was grand in design and it's very presence seemed to demand reverence.The lady entered the Hall leading to the throne and proceeded to bow deeply.
"Leave us"spoke the Duke to all as everyone exited leaving only the Lord and Lady.
"My Lord,"
"Lady Clare Natsuri, eldest daughter to Warlord Victor Natsuri , one of the strongest warlords of the Acira continent , my wife,it's an honor to be graced with your presence."spoke the Duke the granite mask cracking just a little.
"It's my honor to be in your presence Lord Duke,""How are you and the baby, what did the doctor say ?"spoke the Damian a little agitated to the smile of lady Clare"We are fine and healthy, don't worry my Lord,we are in great care, with alot of guards and maids,I hardly have time for my self," spoke Clare in a slightly annoyed tone"I apologize to any inconveniences caused, but am doing this for your protection and I promise it will only be for a while,""Huh,"retorted the lady in a I know you are right but am still angry at you for no reason, just because tone.
Standing from his throne, Damian proceeded down the stairs and embraced Clare in a soothing tone saying "calm your self ,am not saying you are not right,am not saying you are not wrong, all am saying is let's do this for the baby, for now,"he said while placing a gentle hand on Clare's stomach."Ohh,he kicked, knows his dad,hehe!"spoke the Duke with a laugh and a smile broke his face usually cold look,"No he's angry at you annoying his mother, wants a go at you , my little protector,"Clare said also placing her hand on her stomach with a tender voice and smile on her Without the imposing throne room filled with wealth and splendor, teams of armored guards patrolling the area ,it would be a picture of a simple budding family.
VOID: WOMB
Apparently I died, no heaven or hell, just me with the void, a little anger (alot)then in what seemed like forever,I felt my first sensation.I was immersed in water but surprising not drowning , I have a long tail like limb from my stomach ..Am a baby I think, small uncoparative limbs check, perfect temperature viscous liquid, check, voices of people through my, err, house, check.Hhmmm,so a baby, wait waaiiiit... (few minutes of turning )thank God,a boy baby,I don't even want to think of the alternative...ohh god...
A hand seems to have touched my crib and I for no apparently reason have an urge to kick,call it hate at first touch? moving on, it's great knowing am not in an infinite void of nothingess trapped for eternity, being reborn is better than the unknown alternative . The long period of loneliness gave me time to accept my passing ,pray for my loved ones back on earth... maybe am on the same earth, maybe we can still meet, the thought brings a smile to my small face.
CONTINENT: ATARA
PROVINCE;GROGON
CITY:BRACO
RESIDENCE;BOA KING ESTATE
Inside a throne room filled with green and brown decor, serpentine murals and statues,a giant lifelike snake coiled around the throne it's end,a giant snake head rose that seemed to swallow the one sitting on the throne.
On the throne sorounded by guards in scale like armor sat a in royal green and gold,he had thin features with black hair, his eyes didn't look at people as people they seemed to look to all as prey.Those same eyes were gazing at a woman bowing Infront of him
"It has been confirmed my Lord Duke Orobos ,the warlords daughter is with child from Lord Duke Damian, she is staying at his residence for protection,"she said emotionlessly though the shaking of her fingers revealed the dread she tried and failed to conceal,a shaking that Lord Orobos saw a predatory smile cracked his lips ."Good, good,ahh Damian hehehe hahahahahaha!!!"Darkness like a vipers mouth seemed to swallow the scene , then "no my Lord please no no NONONONO AHHHHHHHHH!!!!" a scream filled with pain and terror then silence.
PROVINCE; SCAVENGER
CITY;BONES
RESIDENCE; CARCASS PEAK
Inside a throne room that seems to be sewed from bones of countless beast, with leather and beast skin plastered on the walls all led to a throne that seems to be made from the spine and ribs of a giant beast on which sat a regal woman of great beauty,if you choose to ignore the man with a snapped neck being casual held by her left hand while her right hand held a glass of wine like blood which she seemed to be enjoying.Sounds of maniac laughter could be heard as to her left three large hyenas unchained laughed with glee only to be silenced by a look for her .
"It has been confirmed my Lady marquis Olga Brutus, Duke Damian wi...""grrrrrrr!!""hore...is with child.."metallic goan was heard as the golden chalice twisted in her anger, wine like blood spilled and mixed with the blood from the corpse she was holding.The tense silence broken by Marquis Olga tossing the corpse to her thee pets but non moved to the offered meal .
"Leave or would you like to stay for lunch,"a beautiful melodic voice and face that could turn heads spoke from the marquis,pantuated by laughing hyenas.
"Apologies my Lady,lwill take my leave,"The womans departure brought silence to the throne only to be broke by a soft voice"Eat,"darkness swallowed the scene with the laughter of hyenas and the sound of breaking bones and ripping flesh.
PROVINCE; PENDRAGON
CITY; CAPITAL CITY OF TIME SMUG
RESIDENCE; DRAGON 'S KEEP
Inside a throne room filled with Splendor of gold and royal purple, teeming with heavily armed guards and attendants,rows of officials all sat in silence and reverence, all looking towards a man on a the huge golden throne, with a gold and gems ardoned crown sat the king and ruler of the kindom of Great Pandora King Gias Pendragon.He had light features, golden eyes,a perfect body ardoned with golden fabric.
"...my king,I advice to increase the military budget to stem the kingdoms of Tyre,Goko and Sif to our East and their budding alliance,"spoke an old white haired minister clearly agitated.A gong and metal gear clang shut the discussion as a soldier in golden gear entered.He proceed a knee, his right hand on his heart and said "My king ,I have news from the domain of Duke Damian Octavian ." Tense silence reigned broken when a deep bassal voice from the throne spoke "leave,"The place was quickly deserted living only the king and his guards and the kneeling guard ."speak,"
"The Duke's wife is pregnant,"a tense silence ensured until the king spoke "leave me be,"everyone left leaving the king with his splendor as he conteplated for a while then spoke as if to someone"am sorry brother," a deep sad voice came from him as darkness and gold seemed to fight and darkness prevailed.
VOID:WOMB
'Iam bored,it was fun but now it's not,I can barely do anything and this amniotic fluid is just... I just want to get out of here.I am growing and it's starting to feel crappy in here, soon! very soon! Days and months passed with a tender hum from my new mother and rough touches from my new enemy..I mean dad..who seemed to enjoy my retaliations , when am out..hhmmm!!! moving on,a few weeks ago I turned upside down and my living room got so crampt that I knew I would be out soon... very soon... 'a day later ... 'very soon...'two days later 'Oh f*************'
Then boom the water started draining and the wall seemingly tied of me started constricting and expanding,yessss!am being born .Ooohh fuck my big head!! the way!!!me and my big mouth!!aaaaaaahhhhhhhh .....
And am out ,aaaaaahhhhhh , please however is in charge just please skip the birth ,ahhh ...hhhhmmmm cold sweet air oh how I've missed you.Ok am being wiped then a towering peak in my mouth... Ooohh ahhh sweat nectar... Heavy eye.. ok then sleep...
CITY: PROTOS
RESIDENCE: TIGER KING ESTATE
"MY Lord, the lady is in safe hands ,"
"Why is it taking so long? should it.." Lord Duke Damian was silenced by the midwife coming out,"how...,""she is safe, congratulations your grace, you have a beautiful baby boy, you can..."Damian didn't even wait for her to finish but went in what greeted him was his wife Clare Natsuri 's tied but happy face holding a brown skin dark haired child, his child who was suckling and drifting off to sleep.
"Are you ok?"Damian asked tendely and was answered by a tender hum."what is his name my Lord,"gone was the tender voice as Clare adopted ahard voice.
"David, his name is David Octavian,heir to my domain, my son,"Damian turned tendely to Clare, while holding her hand "Our son."