The Last Meal of Happiness

At the Same Time, the Robed People that helped Aavesh's Grandfather in the fight - were now leaving for their own ways with a new group of People- The Key Spirit Holders and their families.

The Orange Robed Elder sat in his own space craft and was having a glass of red wine and sighing.

Aiden Aodhan Rudra- this kid... was exceptionally talented and would definitely Awaken an Infernal Mythic Power.

He did Kidnap the Poor Kid - but technically the kid had no parents or part of an orphanage. Just a little scoundrel beggar.

Parents were killed when the child was an infant.

Due to Hybrid status- The Child was severely bullied and neglected at the Foster care but recently escaped and got caught in the Invasion.

Well Perfect then! This kid shall be his successor...

He then trembled while remembering the Grandson of his friend- that boy Aavesh, what a freak!

Whatever - It wasn't his business anymore-

Even the others had kept shut about it.

All of them going to take the children to a safe zones to start their Cultivation - They were going to make the children Unity experts- to face the Preliminary Trial of the CORE Institute.

It wasn't just the Human Race but other races as well where going to participate there.

But the Threshold for being able to qualify for CORE...

' Whatever - the kid has me now- Besides, I can't help but laugh when ol Blood and ol carnage realised that the Dhampur and the Tiefling are blood sisters - they could not be separated, atleast for now- So they both have to choose a common zone haha, Haish, I do pity ol Blind- to have to train a fated couple that can't live without eachother - sheesh, that is harsh...'

" Anyways not my problem - Let's get the fuck out of this cursed Territory"

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" What are you making -?", Aavesh asked with a curious gaze as he saw them make some unfamiliar dishes.

"I am making Blue Mango Sandesh - sweets are my speciality after all",His Grandma spoke with a bit of pride in her voice.

Sandesh- an old sweet dish with roots from an Ancient Civilization on Terra, although it was commercially famous and quite the tasty dish- Grandparents usually would make this dish for their Grandchildren as a symbol of luck and a promise... to eat it again with them- one day.

The Dish itself was quite simple, his Grandmother quickly made it with few ingredients milk, sugar, cardamom and Elaichi with slices of Tart fruit.

Blue Mangoes were incredibly expensive though - It wasn't that they couldn't use regular Mangoes but Blue Mangoes had an extremely exquisite taste and was quite beneficial to the Body of a beginner Martial Artist \ Mortal.

His Grandpa on the other hand was preparing some wierd Old dishes that Aavesh did not recognize- He also took out a bottle of sliced pickled lemons on them while he kneaded the wheat dough into small round marble balls and places them in the oven.

He then turned to slice vegetables and boil some water. He also started frying three different masala pans that gave out a unique tasty fragrance.

His Grandma also pitched in to cook with Grandpa as she let her mix boil .

*BRRRR

His stomach let out a loud hungry noise as he felt these delicious fragrances assault his nose.

Aavesh truly felt immensely hungry! He did not seem to have food for quite awhile...

Hearing this sound his Grandparents laughed out loud.

" Don't Worry - Food will be ready soon little tyke!", His Grandma spoke as she pinched his nose, causing his face to scrunch cutely.

Inwardly, her grief was continuously growing.

But she did not want her grandson to see this now- Now all she wanted to do was make a good memory as a family with him.

His Grandpa on the other hand was a bit silent as he continued cooking- He felt guilty and could not do anything more at all for his Grandchild.

He felt the failure sting him deeply, But for now- He would make things normal. For now, he would make his Grandson happy.

For now he would not break down.

Aavesh meanwhile eagerly waited for the food.

After 20 Minutes, a Hot steaming Plate with baked wheat Balls called Bati and a bowl filled with a stew or soup or maybe just -Panchmel Dal was ready.

There were 2 Subjis as well one with Potato and spring onion and another with green chilli spinach- This dish was called Dal Bati Chuurma - you had to crush the wheat Balls - put enough subji on to the crushed mix and pour Dal and Ghee over it.

Then one had to put some of the Pickled lemons on the side and start eating.

Aavesh immediately dug in and devoured the food on the Table in No time.

*Crunch

*BURP

After a couple of serving and chewing the pickled lemon piece- a trace of contentment could be seen on his face.

His Grandma then gave him a plate of sliced Blue mango with whipped cream filled with cardamom and Elaichi.

The Mango slice was quite juicy and the Sandesh melted in his mouth.

Aavesh' eyes turned into crescents as he savoured these this sweet and sour dessert. His taste buds tingles as he chewed on the delicacy. He quickly finished it in no time just as his Grandparents finished their lunch.

Seeing the scrawny kid eat the food so happily and le, his Grandma hugged him from behind into her embrace and ruffled his hair softly.

Aavesh slowly felt a bit sleepy in her warm embrace and closed his eyes- drifting off into a deep sleep.

But his Grandmother's eyes had become red with tears while his Grandfather's face had become silent.

Her Tears floated away - not disturbing Aavesh's sleep as she silently cried.

His Grandpa has a dull look on his face as he stared blankly into the void expressionless-

He spoke in a very weak and dull tone," Would you fight the world for him- knowing that you would lose?"

She stopped crying and let out a voice filled with love," In a Heart beat."

His Grandpa let out a dry chuckle and spoke with emotion in his tone,

"Ha- I'd do it too... But We will die along with the others- even if Aavesh survives temporarily- the kid will never forgive us for doing that..."

" Did you remember his rage- filled Transformation? I felt his emotions- seething at an unspeakable level, like someone touched his most forbidden reverse scale- His love for his family, it is what's keeping him going - his point of existence - if his family dies due to him- he will never be able to live with himself, this child- I can see it in his eyes clearly- He's trying to find a way to live for himself as well slowly but his family being alive is a must! He has too much guilt in his heart... So much that he will never fall into hell even if he jumps at it, For the sake of his Family- He will do anything! But He trusts us to protect his family - while he faces the hardships - he doesn't want his family to be dragged into the mess because of him..." She stopped crying and sighed emotionally as she listened to him. But the next few words made her glare at the old man!

"We can't intervene now- But we can only grow stronger and make his family strong enough - so that we can smack the little fool's head and let him take a break- Ok Well We'll gently smack - No gently ruffle his head! Don't keep glaring at me like that- It's not like we'll never contact him, We can still meet him using the VR Tech, Besides My Friend will cover his back as much as possible here! " His Grandpa exasperatedly explained to her!

"Don't. Lay. A. Finger. On. Him.", She replied with gritted teeth.

"Fine- Fine. Sheesh so protective...", He quickly waved his hands at her.

"Hmph".

"But we will give him our insignia Rings- This will mean War, And we will come to his rescue no matter what!", He spoke seriously now.

She was shocked at this and then quickly nodded, " My Clan will intervene as well- You know how our Agathion's care for family, We will never sit idly by if one of our younglings is in danger! My Husband's Clan Insignia Ring- I will give it to him".

They then stared protectively at the little child who was sleeping peacefully.

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"Hmm?"

Aavesh woke up in a soft bed, and walked out of his room along with Eon following him.

Eon softly spoke,

'Your grandparents care a great deal about you'

'I know',Aavesh replied as well.

'Maledict Huh?Just for your information - Your Good Senior Sister Athena -removed the Flaw in your Heart unknowingly - So you haven't violated anything - besides The important point is, Your Heart is no longer vulnerable to any hidden laser- So this quite the information advantage - Too bad you cannot tell your grandparents ',Eon replied back.

'Your mood seems better Eon', Aavesh spoke to the Blue Orb following him.

'You Don't seem to be very sad about the whole Maledict Caste thing Either', Eon retorted back.

'Just thought about the situation with a bit of your pragmatism - Being enraged is of no use, feeling hatred and self pity is just that- it's pitiful, What can we change now? Nothing - But What we can change later- Something to think about righ?', He calmly replied back but there was a bit of coldness in his voice.

'You are not worried about this Khoramzzadeh character? He's probably at the Peak stages - just a breakthrough away to Becoming a Demigod ', Eon asked with curiosity flickering in his eyes.

'Make no mistake Eon- I am going to Kill him, but he's not my real goal as well- My long term goal is to be able to kill the Eldritch Gods, They have made it clear, only one of us can exist - I or them and I don't intend to die for their peace- I just want to live and if someone is hellbent on killing me- they will have to die, No Negotiations, Death is Swift and more peaceful after all', Aavesh replied calmly to this.

He was no pretentious Saint like that famous MK G- Whatever not worth to Remember.

'Gotta say- not bad Aavesh, not bad at all, besides- you got a heck of new skills- Want me to help create an interface-"

'Eon how are you feeling now', Aavesh quickly cut him off and asked.

'Still bummed- a bit hopeless at first then I realised - he saved you, so at the end I think I can find some peace- he'd want me to do the same as well, Anyways about that interface Aavesh', Eon immediately spoke to change the topic.

'Take your time to heal Eon, I'll be there for ya- and stop about the interfaces, you can't fool me', Aavesh also reassured him again.

'Fine, Thanks Aavesh...',Eon replied back in a lower tone.

*Bang.

The whole space ship was shocked.