Hide the Truth

As the marriage ceremony commenced, a hush fell over the realm. The main creator conducted the ritual, binding the destinies of Cresencia and Kael together. At that moment, an unexpected and tragic event unfolded. A sudden dark cloud covered the Celestial Realm, blotting out the sun and casting a shadow over the joyous occasion.

"Cresencia!"

"Kael!"

A terrible realization washed over the main creator as he watched the events unfold. He had overlooked an ancient prophecy, a prophecy that had long been forgotten, foretelling that the union of the goddess of light and the demon god would result in a cataclysmic event. The prophecy had been hidden, buried in the annals of time, and now, it revealed itself in a surge of dark power.

"The wedding cannot continue!"

"Save yourselves!"

"Let's escape from here!"

"Ah!"

"Run!"

When the prophecy unfolded, Kael's powers became uncontrollable. He tried to shield Cresencia from the darkness, but his efforts were in vain. The evil energy surged through the Celestial Palace, shattering the tranquil beauty of the realm. It tore apart the celestial skies and sent shockwaves of despair through the hearts of the celestial beings.

In the midst of the chaos, Cresencia and Kael clung to each other, their love shining brilliantly amidst the darkness. As the celestial realm crumbled around them, they shared their final moments, professing their love for one another. In the end, their love was not enough to thwart the ancient prophecy, and the realm they had known and cherished was forever altered.

"I will find you, Kael!"

The prophecy that had united them in the first place had now torn them apart, with Cresencia lost to the darkness that consumed Kael. The once-celestial beings found themselves in a changed world, one where the balance between light and darkness had been disrupted.

"I hope never to meet you again," Kael whispered to Cresencia before they vanished.

The tragic love story of Cresencia and Kael became a legend, a tale of love and sacrifice that echoed through the ages. The Celestial Realm, forever scarred by the events of that ill-fated day, became a place of both light and shadow, a constant reminder of the price they had paid for love, a love that had been prophesied to bring both happiness and tragedy.

Kael's words continued, "I better be alone in the multiverse than watch your light dim, Cresencia."

Year 14328

"Congratulations! It's a girl!" The doctor held a newborn child in her arms.

"What should we name her, love?" The man asked his wife.

The woman answered, "Lucienna Bravestone..."

"What a beautiful name!"

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The city doesn't sleep, and lights stay awake till dawn, embracing the land warmly. Lucienna had returned home in the wee hours, exhausted from her long day at the hospital. She's been doing a job she liked secretly.

She sighed as she stared at the mansion before her. 'I've always wanted to feel the warmth of a family. But the walls that greet me are rather cold in exchange for a burning responsibility.'

Her footsteps, though quiet, seemed to echo in the silent mansion as the clock struck 3:00 A.M. 'They might be resting or out to save lives. This home doesn't feel like a home at all. The emptiness and the lack of familial bonds always greet me. Lucky are those who come home greeted by hugs and smiles.'

'The smell of wafting food and the laughter of an ordinary family, I miss it all. But the truth is cruel. How can I miss something that's never happened?' Lucienna closed the door behind her. 

Upon her arrival, she had hoped for a peaceful night of rest, but as she walked forward, the living room lights brightened unexpectedly, a sight she was not looking forward to. Her fingers trembled, but she was trying to get hold of them.

A sharp voice pierced the empty space, sending shivers down Lucienna's spine.

"What do you think is the time now, young lady?"

It was her mother, her tone laced with disapproval.

'She caught me again. What could be the punishment this time?' Lucienna remained composed, her face a mask filled with calmness.

"Good morning, Mother."

In the brightly lit room, her mother appeared before her, still clad in her superhero attire, the outfit bearing the stains of a night's heroics. A stinging slap echoed through the room, leaving crimson imprints on Lucienna's cheeks. Her mother's anger flared as she pinched her nose, demanding answers.

"I received a call from your homeroom teacher today," her mother seethed, "and she said you were absent for half of the day! Where were you? You're not a superhero, but that does not mean you can escape responsibilities! You must excel as a student, but what were you doing with so many absences in your records?"

'She even forgot my class standing.'

Lucienna retorted, her voice unwavering, "I am at the top of my class, and no one could surpass me in our year level. What more do you expect from me?" But her defiant words only met another stinging slap.

'I have never earned a slap from her before. But now, she did. Did I anger her because she received a call from the teacher? Sadly, it's a kind of call that won't make her proud.' Lucienna thought silently.

"Did I ask you to answer?" Her mother's voice crackled with frustration. "You are so unruly!"

With fire burning in her eyes, Lucienna pressed further, "Yes, I am unruly. I am a burden to this family! And I am nothing but ordinary! Dare you tell me that you regret bringing me into this world, Mother?"

Fury welled up in her mother, ready to strike again, but this time, Lucienna's brother, Leandro, intervened, grasping their mother's hand and holding her back. "Escape now! I'll handle Mom!"

"Mom, you can't hurt Cien all the time. She's only human. Even with superhero genes, she's no match for your strength. Can you stop hurting her? I believe she's only experiencing what they call the rebellious stage of early adulthood."

"Why do you always defend her? Being considerate won't do her any good! She needs discipline, and staying honest in school is good for her. The rising crime rates around the city are not a good omen! Would you like to see her in danger?"

"Mom, even without superpowers, Cien could defend herself well. Grandpa trained her, remember? She can do well even without our constant protection, and she's already twenty, Mom!"

"Twenty is nothing but a rebellious child! What can she do?"

"But Mom, you married into a Practitioner's family. Who would dare hurt the darling of the country's number-one Practitioner's family? Us being members of the Practitioner's family is strong enough to protect her."

"And by this, you think no people are higher than us out there?"

"Mom, what I'm saying is, she still has our family's backing!"

"So you think a MINOR coming home at three in the morning is passable?"

Lucienna rushed to her room, trembling with different emotions, and locked herself inside, leaving behind a family in turmoil.