BIRTH OF MIYU
by Enkeli
Chapter 1

Eight months have passed since the battle of Prontera, and traces of that battle could barely be seen in the streets of the city. New houses and stores were being built and the citizens go about their daily lives as if nothing had happened in the past. Though there were visible indications of added precautions such as guards posted on the city walls, entrances and exits, the feeling of safety could be seen and felt in every faces that a person could meet in Prontera.

That was the atmosphere of the place when Enkeli came back from her journeys eight months after she left. Her eyes still show sadness and despair not only because of her twin brother's demise some months ago but also because of news that had spread like wildfire across the world…

Enkeli was roaming around Midgard trying to get back the feel of the land after her journeys when she heard an announcement that is being broadcasted throughout the land.

"WONDERFUL NEWS TO EVERYONE IN THE LAND! THE GUARDIANS CHAOS AND PHAGE HAVE FINALLY ANNOUNCED THEIR ENGAGEMENT! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TWO GUARDIANS! MAY THE GODS BLESS THEM!"

Tears streamed down Enkeli's eyes as she passed through the great hall of the Haven. It had been months indeed, but the pain still hadn't left her heart. Everywhere she looked, she saw Elros. That's the curse of being twins. They still feel each other even when he's not there anymore. Even now, the new pain was added to her already aching heart, this new pain was giving her more grief than the pain of losing her twin.

It was still fresh in Enkeli's mind that fateful day when the gods were challenged by the demon god Skaray. Celestine's jealous lover had wreaked havoc in Midgard just to get her back. Elros was just one of the victims of circumstance, trying to defend the people from the different monsters that were spawning in the different towns. Elros defended the people he loved and he was well loved by everyone, especially the mortals of Midgard.

She silently passed through the hall not bothering to look up to see who were there. The last thing she needed was one of them seeing her looking like this. She quickly went inside her chambers. Looking about, she noticed that nothing has changed since that day that she left abruptly. Everything was still there as she left it. Photographs of Elros and her after they have found her when she was younger were still placed on her side table and the walls. Pictures of the gypsies who have taken her in when she was a baby and the picture of another young girl who almost looks exactly like her except for her blue eyes were hung on the walls of her room. A picture of her, Elros and Elron were placed beside the picture of the complete members of the guardians of old. Her bed neatly covered and organized like she left it. The books that she'd been reading piled up on the study table near the window. Everything was all in place…and it hurt so much for the guardian just to look around.

Setting down her rucksack, she lay down on the bed and tried to relax. Ever since Engel's death she had been lacking sleep. A knock on her door brought her back to reality. She quickly sat down and covered herself with a blanket before she responded.

"Come in," she said half-heartedly.

Celestine entered the room. Bringing with her some fruits and juices that they usually give to the mortals as gifts for their deeds.

"I saw you enter the realm and thought you were hungry from your travels," she sat down beside her, putting the tray of food at the side table.

"Thank you, Celestine," Enkeli smiled but she did not touch the food.

"What is wrong my dear?" Celestine asked in a motherly way. Being the goddess of love in Midgard, she had the tendency to "mother" all the gods in the world.

"Have you heard the news?" Enkeli started, a small fake smile shown on her face. "Chaos has already professed his love for Phage."

"I've heard," Celestine answered in disgust. "Their engagement was announced to the whole of Midgard. Honestly, I don't know what Chaos saw in her."

"She's really nice and sweet, Celestine," Enkeli said. "She cares about everyone in the world. And I guess Chaos saw that in her. She even might be able to help him return his memory."

"You are too nice, Enkeli," Celestine remarked giving her a smirk. "I know that you've liked Chaos ever since he became one of us. And I know that you are really hurting right now because of the news. I know that you and Phage have treated each other like sisters since you were brought up by the same people and you grew up together. But tell me how you really feel about all this?"

Enkeli paused for a few moments and thought of what say to Celestine. Indeed she was in love with Chaos, but she knew that if she told him it would bring more confusion in his mind and it wouldn't be fair for him. Celestine was right that she was hurting right now and the only consolation was the being that's growing inside her. She rubbed her abdomen absentmindedly as she thought of an answer to Celestine's question.

Celestine had been observing Enkeli's actions ever since Elros' death and she noticed that she had been acting strange for the passed few months. She was concerned for her friend. And she wanted to help her out as much as she could. She heard Enkeli sigh and heard her answer her inquiry, "I feel like my world has indeed fallen into Ragnarok. After Elros died, I was so lost if it wasn't for Chaos. And now, this happens. I don't know what to do honestly."

"What's wrong, Enkeli?" Celestine asked as she saw tears forming in her friend's eyes.

"I am with child, Celestine," Enkeli answered as tears rolled down her cheeks. She threw the blanket away to reveal that her abdomen had indeed grown. "I carry Chaos' child inside me."