Origins: Bishop Blaze
A/N: Hey y'all. This is my first chapter of my first story. Ideally I would love to make actual comic books but I am unable to since I suck at art (it's okay to laugh haha). Any ways, this is the first of my stories, constructive criticism is always welcome. Yes this is labeled as a crossover but I will not touch DC or Marvel Comics, unless there is an incident with a dimensional hopper who happens to pass through them in a chapter or two. But for 99.99999999% of the time this will be all me. I hope y'all enjoy!
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"Hey Guys, Alexander here! Yeah, this story isn't even about me but I am the first to talk in it. What the hell was the author thinking, letting me jump into stories whenever I want! Well, just a few heads up, when I am not in story, there will not be an 'Alexander says/said/thinks/thought'…got it? Good. Secondly, this story is about a hero modeled after the Catholic St Blaise. If that bothers you then oh well. So this story is an origin story and will cover the original St Blaise for the first chunk and then the hero of Bishop Blaze (aka Sebastian) will come in the rest. We will cover his time at the monastery he founded and his first few years as the hero Bishop Blaze. This is the one and only Origin story for Bishop Blaze, so do enjoy! Also if there are any good Beta Readers who would like to help, for the love of God please contact this author, he really could use your help. Now I gotta go, see y'all later!"
The year is 300 AD, the location the ancient city of Sebastea, Armenia (modern day Sivas, Turkey). Here is where we find a man by the name of Blaise. The man is a healer of body and soul but he is also the Catholic Bishop of his small city. Blaise was born to a rich family, but he always gave back and helped others. He worked incredibly well with the animals of the region as well as the people. Blaise discovered his natural healing ability about 25 years ago when he was 10 (he is now 35). Ever since then he has been helping and healing, and the only reason he knew how to do so was because of the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of God the Father Almighty. But now, Blaise has retired to a cave in the mountains near his home city, protecting and helping them when he can. But now he is more of a leader by example than he is by words. Blaise heals the animals in the wild, not a single one would dare hurt him and all obey his commands. Now onto the story with Blaise and his legacy.
"…Amen." Blaise just finished his morning prayers and rose from the altar he built inside the cave he calls home. He turned to walk out and noticed that the sun in the sky showed it was already mid-morning.
"Ahhh, time flies when you are deep in prayer." Blaise chuckled to himself as he exited his cave. Upon doing so he saw a few daily visitors that always wait for him outside his cave. The animals that visit him daily are as follows: a Tiger named Mark, an Eagle named John, a wolf named Jasmine, and a horse named Bella. These four were always outside his cave until he finished praying and came outside. Mainly due to the fact that Blaise raised them himself, these animals were like children to him.
"Live long, be fruitful, and through the grace of the Lord protect your brothers and sisters here in the woods but also in the city." Blaise blessed them, but also sort of told them. Blaise then walked off to a small little garden he took care of. As he walked amongst his plants he picked some fresh fruits and vegetables.
"Ah, this time of year, it is so calm. Hmmm, maybe I should go to the church today and have a big celebration mass." Blaise was deep in thought of how to bring the community even closer together while eating some of his fresh fruit. That was until he was interrupted.
"Excuse me! Father Blaise!" Blaise looked up to see a young brunette woman approaching him.
"Yes dear? How may I help you?" Blaise asked as he walked towards her.
"It's my pet pig. I raised her from a baby and she has disappeared! She never leaves the house except with me and I can't find her anywhere. I think a wolf might have taken her! I'm so worried Father, can you please help me?" The young woman asked with tears in her eyes.
"Why of course my child. In fact I have a friend or two that can help us find your lost pig." Blaise assured her before he blew two distinct and different whistles. After a few moment Jasmine the wolf and John the eagle appeared.
"Jasmine, John. I need you two to do me a favor. I need you to find a lost pig. I believe it was taken by another wolf. We need to find this pig and return her to her mother here." Blaise told the two animals before they took off.
Blaise then walked with the girl slowly back to the city. Along the way he offered to give her confession, which she greatly appreciated and accepted. Blaise then gave her some of the fruit he picked earlier and kept her distracted from the thoughts of her lost pig. Eventually they reached the city limits and when they got there the pair saw something. Jasmine and John were there with another wolf and the lost pig.
"My baby!" The young woman cried out as her pet pig ran up to her. Meanwhile Blaise walked up to the wolf.
"I have never seen you here before, so you must be new to the area. Well I am Blaise and I am the bishop of this city and the woods surrounding it. But what you have done is a big offense. The one rule I have for the woods is that they are not to steal from the city, and in return the city doesn't hurt or abuse the woods. You may hunt your pray in the woods, as all life goes the predator eats the prey and keeps a balance in the area. But do not be greedy, only kill what you need to eat and nothing more. If I find out you are causing harm to the woods or the city or both then I will have no choice but to run you off or kill you in order to protect my flock." Blaise scolded the wolf. The wolf, in turn, bowed its head with a whimper. Blaise then reached out to pet the wolf and assure it that life will be splendid in the woods here.
"Thank you Father!" They young woman announced as she hugged Blaise in joy. Blaise happily returned the hug.
"You are quite welcome my dear. Now come, let's head to the church. I need to organize an event to bring our city even closer together!" Blaise said with joy as he walked down the streets of the city.
Blaise reached the church with the young woman in tow. When they entered they saw the priest was just ending mass. So Blaise waited until the mass ended before he walked up to the front.
"Hello my brothers and sisters!" Blaise called out, "I was wondering, who would like to help me set up a festival for the city? I want to bring the city together entirely in faith and friendship. That way we may never face hate or violence from one another but can live in peace and love."
The whole crowd in the church cheered in response, agreeing with what the Bishop had said. So the people left the house of worship and went all over the city spreading the news of a festival. All the bakers and cooks agreed to prepare food for the event. The merchants all helped get the necessary ornaments and decorations to cover the city.
The festival began two days later. The city was filled with brilliant music and laughter and cheer. Not a single frown could be seen. Couples were dancing, children were playing, parents were talking, and all the people couldn't have been happier. Blaise was even blessing and healing people and even giving the gift or reconciliation. There was even a few new marriage proposals in the mix that helped the city become so much closer together. In the town square there was a pile of firewood and old broken furniture. As night approached they made a large fire, casting a beautiful glow all across the city.
Now as the residents of the city enjoyed their time, there were some foreign merchants who were just simply amazed by what was going on. This was something that they surely will remember for the rest of their lives, especially that Blaise person who was responsible for the unity.
Over the next month Blaise presided over about 5 weddings and 3 baptisms. But finally it was time for him to return to his garden and his cave. However, Blaise encouraged them to start preparing for next year as he want the festival to be an annual occurrence.
"Little did Blaise know, that this would be the start to his martyrdom. Well guys, that's it for this little peak. Next time you come back you will get a peek at what happens over the next 16 years and then after that what happens between the end of those 16 years and our hero Sebastian."
A/N: Well, like what Alexander said, this is the end of the first chapter. But I will write more and hopefully longer to bring more to you guys soon! Please review, constructive criticism is appreciated. Thanks y'all and have a great day/night/time! Until next time!