CHAPTER TWO- CHAOS

The night air was cold and freezing, there was a dead silence even ants could be heard scratching the surface of the earth, you could hear the trickling of the rainfall and the constant thunderstorm accompanied with it. Orion is standing alongside the beast, staring at the stars which seem to shine very bright this night, the monster's eyes now dimmer still glowed in the dark, the shade of yellow and red staring silently at the stars and watching the surroundings "Who are you and what do you want from me" Orion asked more from a confused state than a defiant one

The monster looks at him, obviously ignoring his questions and stares into the sky briefly once more "There are things you are yet to know as the chosen one child, and it is about your ancestors, before the hour of reckoning; a time before even the whispers came into existence.....

The evil lord used to be among the whispers of the spirits, he was blessed with the powers of thunder and lighting and equally adorned with precious stones and a red royal vestment made by the high lords themselves with the strongest talons of the universe,he rose to became second most powerful of the high lords due to his numerous accomplishments for the universe but unfortunately it was not enough

The monster continues talking and we are taken aback to the era of total darkness and the midst of a serious combat between the spirits and Vlada who is fighting as renegade alongside his minions are battling fiercely for supremacy unfortunately his great powers is no match against the powers of the pure high lords who have not defiled themselves and thus he got defeated and was sent to exile to the land of the wilds where he dwells and rules over till this day

Back to the present, the monster yet speaks "He is doomed soul sent to bring damnation and destruction according to what the elderly eyes of the morrow sees and you have been destined to stop him but there is a price to be paid"

Orion who has been listening quietly but still curious looks the monster in the eye and asks suddenly

What price will I pay for order to be restored in the universe?

Salsa seems to be trying so hard to hide her excitement but her friends who know better are busy giggling knowingly to herself with Yowa cautioning Ired from opening her big mouth.

"Don't worry he will soon be here" Ired eventually teases Salsa despite Yowa's attempt to shut her up, Salsa just laughs it off with a slight comment calling them both silly lots while still trying her best to stay calm .

Coming from afar is three handsome muscular looking men one is the shade of flawless melanin whose skin shone in the sun ,his dark eyes looked piercing and wondered with a purpose and he also happens to be a man of few words his name Hilazius ; also on the horse with his friend who has come to ask for Salsa's hand in marriage.

A man called vicafi, young and muscular with bright blue eyes and a jet black long hair; his skin a captivating tone of the colors of the beach, one of a noble home and a warrior of great strength and firmness equally outstanding in wits and soundness....the third man with wavy red hair, green eyes and the tallest among the three, walks beside Vicafi with an aggressive demeanor as they dismounted from their horses and moved towards the hand maids of the compound who welcomed them warmed.

Mlaric has been patiently waiting for them as the table is set for a feast, the table is set and the day is fast spent like he usually says he looks at the young men and eats his meal while he talks, "Its been a long old road gentlemen, the day is far spent join me at my table" and without looking at them continues his meal

Mlaric has always been very protective of his daughter especially when Priest Zedozu before his death tells him of her calling to be the queen of the seas and unite all of the colonies in due time, he has been instructed to take care if his children as well as train them till they are of age when he is to tell them of their individual destinies as this is the mission given to him by the spirits of whispers , so he ensures to grill every suitor who comes for his daughter to make sure they are up to the task and accountable.

"Your Honour" the red hair speaks I am Gikon Knight of the seven seas and protector of the realm in the name of the King Fazic ,We have come far and wild from the Bell city with gifts and a request for a hidden peony under your care, a damsel in whom the Prince of the Bell city himself is well pleased;I present to you your honor Prince Vicafi, son of king Fazic and heir to the throne of the Bell city, a conquerer of the seven seas

While all men are seated, the terms of Salsa's hand in marriage is discussed and Mlaric being pleased with all the arrangements makes plans with his soon to be son in law and the alliance between Bell city and Ziva colony is made, Salsa and her friends are somewhere nearby and she is allowed to see her soon to be husband once her father is done, they have been lovers for a while now with Vicafi coming sometimes to see her in her hamlet, most times discreetly and without guards to woe her as Salsa is not one to be easily impressed.

While Mlaric eats and discuss with the men, Ired is tempted to sneak in under the disguise of bringing drinks in order to catch a glimpse of Hilazius but Yowa is seen holding her down playfully while the three ladies giggle excitedly.

Moments later, we see the three young men each discussing with their potential women among the ladies , "When next are you coming" Salsa asks Vicafi unassumingly while playing with her crispy long blonde hair and staring into his eyes

Vicafi on the other hand is smiling in admiration of his soon to be queen, very pleased and glad that he followed his heart and did not marry the malicious red ribbon girl that was arranged by his father and he is also proud of having proven himself and being able to convince his father that he can make his own decisions of which his father approved ...

"I will be back soon to see my damsel, is she missing me already" Salsa ignores him and instead talks about the beautiful daffodils surrounding them, her favourite flowers and how she intends to have a garden of them.

The dream is the same every night now and it has become more glaring, In his dream humans are made into a doll and controlled by a shadow like figure holding whips as he flies on a Black griffin, followed by an army of docile humans whose actions were totally being controlled by the shadow like creature

Orion then sees himself in a white robe arriving on a Phoenix but there is always a bright white light before he wakes up , this has been going on since he could remember.

Being blessed with seeing the future in dreams and seeing the other parts of the world in his dreams, the way he saw his father become chief in his sleep and also the destiny of his sister Salsa who is to become a queen and will unite all the colonies and hamlets of the universe in peace and order, establishing balance in governance and rulership

But this particular dream is something more of a mystery that he has not been unable to unravel,his mind is filled with several questions upon questions

Who is this shadow like creature and why is he after him, why are there so much docile humans like him and why does he keep seeing a bright light dazzling his face preventing him from further understanding what the dream could be about.

In the midst of Orion's pondering, we are taken aback to the time he was talking with the monster, a messenger of the spirit of whispers. "I have been watching you since you were born, your mother and father way before that; I have seen you take your baby steps and say your first words as a child.

Orion still holding his cross bow but in a more relaxed manner now is still standing beside the monster watching the stars with a lot of questions brimming on his mind " I have been told about my destiny by my parents and the situations that brought about my birth, I have even had some dreams about some part of it, but I want to know why I have been watched all my life this way"

The monster moves away into the high tower while Orion follows it already sure by now that it means no harm, swaying slowly and majestically as they walk to the top to the tower....

You see child, there has been a war brewing between forces of the universe, It was the war between dark and lighting. The conflict between the powers that wanted to free the universe and the ones that wanted to control it, a war as old as the begining of time itself

Before damnation and perdition came upon the universe, and men became enemies of themselves bringing each other down by the steel of their swords and the slash of their blades; There used to be order,peace and unity and there was no form of chaos in any way, all that existed were true and pure and all the colonies were under one high lord Vadominari a true senior high lord of the spirit of whispers and the controller of order among the colonies in which man and spirits even dwelled together.....

I think I know the story, Orion cuts in ....darkness came upon the universe after Vlada the evil lord lost his war against the pure priests of the spirits of whispers, after being sent to the earth with his minions and they all began to corrupt the earths of men, that was how ambitious men became puppets in the hands of Vlada, It is in the books of old hour....

The monster looked at Orion, its eyes glowing again and looking far ahead at a redwood tree surrounded by crows, it decides to digress a bit as Orion also stared at the tree; Remember child, the higher powers are always watching and waiting the war is always on even at this moment while we speak and no you do not know the whole story...

The histories given to men are what men believe, the high lords control the order of things, do not be quick to believe all you have been told or read child

Orion now sitting down on the edge of the tower and obviously curious and confused interjects I do not know your name, if what you are saying is true then what you mean is that I do not what is true and what is a lie and that I do not agree with.

The monster chuckled a bit and dipped its paper thin skin hand with its steel hard claws into its chest and brings out an egg, decorated in a gold pattern with double headed Phoenix arising out of the fire. This is an egg from the future, and you will need it to defeat the dark lord when its due time, It only answers to you as its master, but the evil one must not get his hands on this egg.... Orion collects the egg carefully from the monster, of which the egg begins to glow the moment it reaches his hands and he begins to see flashes from a double headed phoenix arising from the fire,flashes of machines and metal humanoids with a mind of their own fighting for freedom and one man rules over them all, the deal between man and extraterrestrial beings and the trade between kingdoms.....

What did you see ? the monster asks Orion who looks across at the red tree which is now heavily invested with crows with their loud raspy sounds swaying and he could see flashes of a deep red fiery eye staring angrily at him. He snaps back and says to the monster We are being watched, I still don't know your name.....

Ignoring his question once more, the monster replies I know , we will meet again child. But how will I find you asked Orion, I am always with you

After this there is bright white light and suddenly Orion finds himself on the way home with the egg in his hands, and he could still see flashes of the two headed phoenix.

In the midst of the wilds is a room and a shadow like man, the room was flooded with darkness and several crows. By the wall is a table moving on its own and tilted back towards the shadow like man, there is a large jagged hole dug through the wall standing as if daring any being to enter. The echoing of owls and crows can be heard resounding throughout the house everywhere was bleak,cold and completely dark making the room atmosphere a shade of very impenetrable pitch black with the little reflection of light emanating from the black candles placed at a small altar before the shadow like man.

The man's eyes looked dark souled and sadistic,staring at the altar before him with a blank stare, clenched fists and an evil grin like a scoundrel with a depraved mind.

Not long afterwards we begin to see shadow like beings like himself appearing like silhouettes, then we begin to see their faces being revealed by the flash of thunder and lightning.

My birds by the sea and by the west have been monitoring things, I have found the one they call their champion and he is not ready said the shadow like man as he addresses his minions talking and laughing menacingly at the same time. We finally get to see his face which was well different from the rest, he was handsome in a sinister kind of way fair almost pale white, with deep and expressive sparkling brown eyes, the kind of look capable of inflicting trauma on the person to whom it is directed....

They were all dressed in red robes with a staff each while seated as they discuss, Gringot how are the humans , Gringot is the second in command to the evil lord and the one in charge of gathering the human army while Vlada oversees . Another note worthy mention is the fact that the lords of the the spirits of whispers both pure and evil are immortal,they never grow age nor do they grow weak in strength or health and while Vlada was exiled from the higher avalon all his gifts and powers were not taken from him; he was simply barred from entering the avalon for the rest of all time.

I have my dolls everywhere ready to strike when you are ready my lord, Gringot replies and a satisfied evil smile crept across Vlada's face. However one more person just appeared in the midst of their discussions, a young girl called Cake and one of the ruthless of Vlada's minions , she used to be a warrior princess in the higher avalon before she was thrown out alongside vlada for fighting by his side as all other of his minions who are sent into exile like him.

She still yet serves as a warrior princess to Vlada and goes to and fro to his bidding ,binding all dark contracts with all the powers that be in the human world and preying on the greed of man to be in control of all....

Master, The boy has the egg and you are aware....let me go get it from him and deliver it to you;Its a dangerous weapon in his hands Cake said visibly worried.

Vlada smiles smugly, the egg is off no use to us he is the one destined to wield it and even he does not know how;(laughing menacingly) for a so called chosen one he is no match for me I will crush him meanwhile keep an eye on him, may my sea birds be with you ....he replies Cake with a maniacal smile on his pale white face and she vanishes while the rest continue the meeting.

Mlaric groans in extreme pain and agony, with Orion by his side while his wife Yarah trying to console the weeping Salsa, the blood began gushing out slowly and no matter how Orion and the healers tried, the bleeding could not be stopped. Mlaric had gone hunting with his son Orion and on the way had been attacked by a monster with wings with its head like that of a Mirabilis and bitten with its teeth shaped like long sharp fangs, it was covered in thick black fur and smelt really terrible with a tail as equally sharp as its teeth;Mlaric was beaten in the neck and even though it quickly flew away It did not escape the sting of Orion's crossbow.

The Grey cloak on Mlaric had been soaked to the brim, and had now become a shade of bloody brown, Yarah's voice was already hoarse from weeping and when she spoke it sounded very distorted; the chief healer tried his best to stop the bleeding and stitch the wounds bringing the best of Gingco spices but all to no avail, time is supposed to heal all wounds but even time itself had become irrelevant at this point .

On the day Mlaric died, the blood thumping from his artery, spilling as his heart struggled to save him.

By his pool of blood sat Yarah, his flowing blood was partly congealed and dulled to a reddish brown before Orion arrived. It was too late.....

The Mirabilis flight now been showed down due to its wound by it arm is seen drifting lower than usual, it eventually landed by a stilt house and we see it transform to a petite little lady with the name cake, one of Vlada's most powerful allies. She quickly removes the cross bow arrow stuck in her arm which was accompanies with intense burning sensation and after that felt better as the wound closed up and healed few moments later like it was never there, she carries her mongoose pet and feeds it with serpent of which it devours in a short while and squeaked satisfactory.

Outside the house had the same air of mystery and quiet atmosphere except for the the crows cawing outside...

Orion takes one last look at his father's body, while trying to console Salsa who had always wondered why dead body had to be burned to ashes as she weeps uncontrollably with her mother Yarah, He however was glad and optimistic that his father had fulfilled the destiny of the lords of the universe and he will transcend to the house of avalon beyond in bliss.

After the rites were made, the body of Mlaric was burnt to crisp and totally reduced to ruble, while his wife and daughter wept. Orion on the other hand is preparing himself for the war of his destiny and how to find his father's killer,he channeled his sorrows and mourning to training in combat and the learning of arts and the book of histories while being aided by his special egg which helps him with the power to see the past as well as the future.

It was in one of these visions that he saw a woman transform into the monster that killed his father but he could not see her face, he is also shown flashes of the meeting between Vlada and his minions and a bit of what they discussed before he was being spotted by Vlada and the vision vanished, we were being watched that day, he thought of the beast he met briefly and imagined it were there and suddenly the monster appeared right before him with its glowing eyes with a map in its hand I told you child it said I am always with you and your father send his greetings, he is a much better place with the pure messengers of the realm now.