Chapter 1: The Birth of Two
"This isn't right…"
The cloaked man stared at the child, still bawling from childbirth. The boy's amber hair was shining with sweat, and it was hard to see his blue eyes through his wailing tears. Despite the lack of lighting in the room, he did not need to strain to see the child. Around him, two glowing orbs swirled and nudged him at regular intervals. Neither was bigger than the palm of the young boy, and both seemed to be of equal size. Yet the difference was evident between the two orbs, in their contrasting colors and movements. The silver orb chirped happily as it grazed the small hand of the infant, and emitted a flash of white light. The other black orb silently hovered around the ear of the baby, and changed to shades of dark grey with each squeal he let out.
"Doctor, is there something wrong?"
The mother of the child asked wearily from her bed in the corner of the room. Her fading blond hair reflected her age, as well as her health; the ends were frayed like rope, and the number of small knots visible to the eye showed how long it had been since she was able to get out of the bed. The childbirth had been rough on her body, and she had already been weak. She was covered with a thick wool blanket that was torn at the edges, but warm enough to keep out the cold winter air. Despite the presence of the burning fireplace, little other warmth could be found in the room. Next to her head, a small butterfly was perched on the pillow. Its wings had a limited palette, and the few colors that it did have were worn and grayed. The creature beat its withered wings to fight of the pervading cold.
"No, its nothing, just rest, Marie," replied the cloaked figure. Marie closed her eyes, and the butterfly flew on top of her forehead, flapping its tired wings to cool off the sweat. "Lucifer! Come here!"
A small bee whizzed through the open door and buzzed as it landed on his shoulder.
"Grow, Lucifer."
The bee took off from his shoulder and landed on the ground. Suddenly, a bright light appeared and the room's features were no longer visible to the naked eye.
You who calls me, I answer;
In times of need, I come.
From birth to death I stay
We will not part.
The bee had vanished and in its place appeared a small boy, wearing clothes not unlike a bee. With the yellow and black stripes throughout his attire, the wings on his back, and the antennae on his head, it was hard not to see the resemblance.
"What is it that you need, Master Volxx?"
"Check the boy for any illness, and find the names of his Guardians."
"Guardians, sir?" asked Lucifer, as his face expressed genuine amazement at the white orb zooming gleefully around the infant and the black orb that still hovered in silence. "How is it that there are two?"
"I don't know, but I will find out," replied Volxx. "For now, just check the boy's condition and his Guardians' names."
Lucifer stood next to the infant raised his hands over the infant's heart.
Open your soul to me;
Allow me to see what ails;
And show me the names
Of those who will not part.
A glowing light came from his hands, but it only lasted for an instant. The baby suddenly quieted looked up at the young Guardian. Lucifer smiled at the infant.
"He seems fine, master, and I have found his Guardians' names. It seems the silver one is Sakura and the black one is Ren."
"Thank you, Lucifer, you're reliable as always. Go check the mother's condition."
Lucifer hopped off towards the direction of the bed. Volxx removed his hood, and his face was now revealed in the dim light of the room. His dark complexion and the scars on his face added to the sense of awe that was felt when first beholding the man. Despite the multitude of scars, his hair was still black, and he still had a smile that softened his otherwise hardened face. As he bent over to get a closer look at the baby, his long hair fell over, and the small Sakura chirped as she dodged away.
"Master Volxx, the mother's condition is not good! Her Guardian is beginning to Fade!"
Volxx stood up and strode towards the bed, just as the tips of the butterfly's wings disappeared.
"Marie! Hold on!"
Marie turned her head and smiled. "I h-have a name fo-for my precious son. H-He will b-be named Coud…"
Now the wings had mostly disappeared, and the antennae of the butterfly began to vaporize. Marie's eyes began to glisten as she watched her Guardian fade, and she tried to move her hand towards her life companion.
"Reverse, Lucifer!"
Turn back, the times of fate
To before these events
Have come to pass
Go back!
Lucifer held out his hand over the struggling butterfly and a light began to glow, but not before the its entire body disappeared and Marie's eyes closed for the last time.
"We were too late," said Volxx as he stared remorsefully at the lifeless body of Marie.
"Return, Lucifer."
I wait until you call again
By your side, until the end
Even when that end comes
We will not part.
The little Guardian vanished, and flew back to Volxx's shoulder.
"We're taking the boy with us."
YAY, first chapter! This is my first fanfic, so please R+R