Ke'Rika's father dismissed her nightmares as a way of coping with being away from her parents for more than a day. However, Camiel saw them as something more. The following day, Cami sat down with her daughter and asked her to draw the monster she saw. She also asked the child if the creature said anything to her. Camiel listened to Ke'Rika carefully, knowing full well that dreams can have deep spiritual meaning and sometimes reveal the future.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 373
(9/21/02 8:48 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
Among the MATI, Mylahn had gotten her own plans ready to come to fruition. When it came time for her to give birth, she insisted that she be alone with Goki, General Xecko and Trrilara, a fellow apprentice whom Mylahn 'recently sent for'. Mylahn had told Xecko, who was a lover of hers, her plan to raise the Avatar. He was relucant, at first, to betray the Atakas, but Mylahn convinced him that it was for the best.
~The Ataka house is weak,~ she told him. ~You've seen the recent failures brought onto us. Not very good to the cause, is it? And we both know how...dedicated you are to the cause.~
~Of course, Lady Myla.~ Mylahn grinned at her mention of her old pet name.
~The Child of Shadows is but an infant. We must ascend the Avatar now, before her powers mature. Otherwise, everything we've worked for, everything we've sacrificed, will have been in vain.~
~I have missed you, I'll admit that. I still think it's a big risk, though. We could incur the wrath of Lady Birilla.~
~A risk worth taking, Akiko, after all we've been through. You were my first love, and I had to leave you to fulfill my duties. Oh, my serene mind blade, I have missed you as well. Now, once we're through with that pathetic bastard Goki, everything will be just right.~
~Yes...as you've said, he's a threat to the cause.~
~Exactly why I had you brought; I want you to raise the Avatar with me instead of...OH!!~
~Myla, what is it?~
~It's...time. Fetch Trrilara and Goki...hurry!~ Akiko fled off in search of the ones summoned by his lover. Mylahn started wobbling towards the altar. "Ta'Ran-Shan!" she called. "Ta'Ran-Shan! It's time! Get the skull gems ready!!! AH!!!!!!!!!"
"Okay, okay!!" the Mykari bellowed, stepping out into the light. "You don't have to shout! All is ready!! It's magic time!! Oooh, you don't look so good..."
"YOU THINK!!!!?!!"
"Okay, so this is what childbirth looks like..." At that moment, Trrilara and Goki came rushing in, Akiko behind them.
~What's going on?~ Goki asked. Then he saw Ta'Ran-Shan. ~Who is that woman?~
"Your worst nightmare, sweet cheeks!" Ta'Ran-Shan cackled. Goki suddenly saw himself restrained in chains. "Just sit tight and when your baby boy takes his first breath, you take your last."
~Mylahn, what is going on?!~ Trrilara was busy helping Mylahn through the birth.
~It's quite simple, Prince Ataka.~ Akiko explained. ~Lady Mylahn has found a way to make the Avatar grow up quickly, so his powers will mature in time to deal with the current threat. However, you provide the key ingredient to this whole thing.~
~And that is...~
~Your life.~
~You traitorous bastard! You'll all pay for this!~
~You're the traitor, Goki! Having been influenced by the humans, you should've been considered unworthy to be the sire. However, there were those less worthy than you to bear that title. My precious Mylahn has given up much to bring the Avatar into this world. But you'll be making that all worthwhile.~ It was at that moment, the Avatar was born. Mylahn slid from the altar as Trrilara cut the cord and placed the male newborn on it and covered him with white powder.
~Wensitu, hear our prayers.~ Trrilara chanted. ~We now prepare your mortal body for its ascendtion. To strengthen the mind, we offer the crushed bones of your greatest, fallen warrior, Tilor Ritua, son of your dedicated follower Birilla Ritua. Accept our offering and rejoice.~ The poweder was observed into the babe's body as Akiko brought out the fire skull gems.
~Wensitu, hear our prayers.~ he chanted. ~To strengthen the spirit, we offer you stones of strong fire. Though they come from foreign lands, we pray they are enough to satisfy your desires. Accept our offering and rejoice.~ The gems appeared to form a raging inferno, engulfing the infant and being absorbed right into his body. Mylahn, though still weak, got out a knife and headed towards Goki.
~Wensitu, hear our prayers.~ Mylahn chanted. ~To strengthen the body, we offer you the flesh of the sire. Let his body be sacrificed so that you may grow triumphant against your enemies. Accept our offering and rejoice.~ Mylahn then cut a slit in Goki's wrist and brought him to the Avatar, who drank the blood dry. Both bodies merged as the three renagades continued praying.
~Let the Avatar rise in the glory of Wensitu. Death to Vasah and all who follow him. The light shall be dimmed and the fire will burn. Wensitu, come, come! Accept the offering of this mortal body and take your place amongst your followers.~ The ritual was nearing completion when Curat barged in.
~NO!!!~ he yelled when he saw what was happening. Soon, the glowing stopped, and there stood on the altar was a male with red skin and bat-like wings. His eyes burned with fire and looked at the ones who summoned him.
~Chameleon, Puzzle, Serenity.~ the tall figure stated to each of the three. ~You have done well in summoning me.~
~Thank you, Lord Wensitu.~ Trrilara said. ~We live only to serve.~
~WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!~ Curat cried. ~PRINCE GOKI, NO!~
~Obliterate that pathetic excuse for a Mimian.~ Wensitu ordered. All three obeyed. Ta'Ran-Shan went at him, but Curat barely dodged her. He saw something blue fall out of her pocket. Curat grabbed that and tossed the blue object at the Avatar before Akiko stabbed him in the heart. Suddenly, the Avatar found himself being consumed in pain.
~NO!!~ Mylahn cried. "Ta'Ran-Shan, was that a skull gem you dropped?!"
"Uhh...maybe." she replied. "I might've saved some of the extra skull gems for myself."
"What Element was that skull gem!?"
"I think it was..." Minutes later, the Avatar was trapped in a block of ice. "Ice. Yes, defenitely Ice. Though why one skull gem could do that to an Avatar, I have no idea."
"Oh no...even after ascending him, he's still very vulnerable to his counter-Element. You idiot!!! How could you bring that thing here?!"
"Look on the bright side, Mylahn! At least you got a cover story, 'cause your mentor is heading right for this room." Ta'Ran-Shan then dissapeared as Mylahn pondered on what to do.
~Trrilara, get rid of this stuff quick!~ Mylahn cried. Trrilara caused the altar, skull gems everything having to do with the ceremony to magically dissapeared and cleaned up any and all magical traces left. At that moment, Birilla appeared with all of the Atakas.
~Mylahn, what happened here?~ Birilla asked. ~Where's Goki?~ Mylahn, having suffered much drainage, fainted.
~Goki wanted us to win, so he demanded us to perform the Ascendtion Ritual.~ Trrilara explained. ~We tried to talk him out of it, but it was no use. He insisted his sacrifice was necessary to the cause, and the cause was more important than a family life. He threatened suicide if we didn't comply. He killed himself at the end of the ceremony, causing the Avatar to arise to his full, powerful form. However, Curat found out and betrayed us.~
~Betrayed us? Why?~
~Curat barged in on us just as the ritual was being completed. He said he'd kill the Avatar before allowing Goki's body to be consumed. Oh, Lady Birilla, Curat admitted he loved Goki, as a man would love a woman. He had stolen one of your Ice skull gems and threw it in the Avatar. The Master's physical form was still weak towards any Element opposite his own, and so he stands encased in ice, as you can see.~ Birilla's eyes went wide as she took this in.
~And the traitor?~ she inquired.
~General Xecko took care of him.~
~Good.~ Birilla turned towards Tkkla. ~How could you allow one of your own servants to be tainted by human influence?!~ she yelled.
~I...I didn't know.~ Tkkla answered. ~I swear, I didn't know!~
~No more excuses, Tkkla! Thanks to Curat, our mission has been jepordized! By the time the Avatar melts through that ice, the Child of Shadows will have become a significant threat! Not to mention that He will not have the knowledge required to be sustained!!~
~Not true, Lady Birilla.~ Xecko spoke. ~Mylahn and I can place ourselves in hibernation so we may raise the Avatar in the spirit realm.~
~Are you sure, General Xecko? It is going to take at least two decades before the Avatar awakens.~
~Anything for the cause.~
~Very well. Prepare yourselves at once. Trrilara, make sure they are not disturbed.~
~As you wish, Lady Birilla.~ Trrilara replied.
~And as for you, Tkkla. I grow tired of your incompetence. You and your house will return to Tch Country and deal with our finances. Pijol and the Tangerts will remain here in Limbo, under my command. I'll be sure to more than make up for your past blunders.~
Re: Baby Blues
As the entire House of Ataka mourned the lose of their crown Prince, Tifa Tangert had become suspicious of her sister-in-law. She had noticed General Xecko’s 'convenient’ arrival right before her beloved brother’s death. She had heard rumors that the two of them had an unsealed kyven bond. Tifa kept her suspicions to herself, though. She had to gather more information before she would take any action. A few weeks after the funeral, Akiko met with a fully rested and recovered Mylahn in her quarters.
~Aki, it’s good to see you love.~
~It’s good to see you too, Myla. I’m so glad that you’ve recovered since the birth.~
~Yes. I’m feeling much better now. You look like there is something on your mind. What is it?~
~Well, I’ve been thinking about you my dear…~
~I know. You’ve been visiting me often in my dreams,~ Mylahn replied with a smile.
~Yes, that’s what I wanted to…discuss. Although I desired you very much before you left Hnn country, I had enough discipline not to touch you physically until after you had given birth to the Master, but now…~
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 374
(9/22/02 8:16 am)
Re: Baby Blues
~I've been hiding our bond for so long from Lady Birilla. You have no idea how glad I'll be knowing she can't manipulate it once it's sealed.~
~Yes. Wensitu has blessed us. After our bond is sealed, beloved, we must hibernate into the spirit realm to raise the Avatar.~
~I know. Trrilara told me what happened. Damn that fool! We were so close. So close.~
~Try not to think about it, Myla. Right now, let us focus on our future.~
Re: Baby Blues
Without further delay, Akiko settled into bed with Mylahn. They could both feel each other's excitement and longing for one another. Yes, their bond was strong and deep, but still vulnerable. The impact of the sealing of their bond the moment they gave themselves to one another could be felt all over the MATI Base. Most people didn't understand what was happening. The El Undars felt and understood, especially lady Birilla.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 375
(9/22/02 5:54 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
{A spirit bond between her and Akiko Xecko.} Birilla thought. {Hmm...Perhaps that was the trouble between Mylahn and Goki; a relucantance to give passion. I can understand the situation; Akiko is old enough to be her japahda and true lovers don't take pitawans. Yet both were willing to delay the sealing of their bond until Mylahn could bring the Avatar to this world. Oh to marry one who loves you and is loyal to the cause. She has no idea how lucky she is.} Birilla made her way to her apprentice's chambers and knocked on the door. Mylahn answered it, dressed in a robe.
{Lady Birilla.} Mylahn said. {Is something the matter?}
{No, my child. I just came to inform you and Akiko that it's time for hibernation.} Mylahn looked surprised at that mention. {Yes, Mylahn, I know what happened here, as do all of the El Undars.}
{If I have offended them, my Lady...}
{Save your breath, child. The other El Undars know a kyven's been sealed, but no idea who the couple is. All, except myself, and as far as I'm concerned, Akiko is a worthy escort for you. He's loyal to the cause and understands its true purpose, unlike some people.}
{I understand.}
{I envy your jamahda, Mylahn. The way I've been training you and teaching you, it makes me wonder what could've happened had my own granddaughter not strayed. She's so much like her Pahda, and like her acursed japahda as well! I cursed Rutor's soul everyday since his death! I would've been able to take my precious Marana into the castle and raise her, but no! Rutor didn't want us to raise 'an ill-bred child' in his palace and I couldn't take her and Pijol away from Mua Country without risking exposure to the cause or our group! Instead, they lived among the mixed ones, Marana's hatred slipping away with the passage of time. Oh, Ginneda is a lucky woman to have a loyal person like you as her granddaughter. Ah, listen to me; an old woman rambling. Have yourselves clothed and come to the Avatar's chamber.} Mylahn and Akiko did as they were told and arrived at the chamber. They lied down around the Avatar as Birilla cast a spell over them, causing them to go into a deep sleep until the time for the Avatar's awakening came. And as they slept, Mylahn and Akiko will raise the Avatar in the confides of the spirit realm, making Him ready to face the quest that would soon come.
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