Title: The Power Within
Chp: Prologue
Author: Arthen
E-mail: arthen@saiyan.com
Rating: PG-13 (actually it's PG but I
kept PG-13 for extra precaution)
Standard disclaimers apply.
AN: I won't go on about how this is being my first fic and all, but
reviews or comments on this fic is greatly appreciated ^-^
******
Earth, a once beautiful blue orb that shined amongst the dark abyss of
space.It's once vast greenlands that danced along the sun's golden rays,
now barren. Children whose smiles and laughter that would never fade,
orphaned by the harsh circumstances of war. War, this one simple word
never lingered in one's mind, thought to have been far from
reach. Yet, this three letter word caused the downfall of Earth's just
ruler, and plunged it into the web of darkness.
*******
Through the chaos that ensued the palace grounds, a young mother who
held her new-born child, searched frantically for shelter. If not for the
tension and stress that marred her face, one could have noticed that her
emerald green eyes and coal black hair brought about an
aura of radiance and beauty around her. Her clothes although ragged and
torn, were made out of fine silk and embroidery, only those of high ranks
or even royals would wear.
At the sight of her trusted friend and advisor, her endless search came to
an end. "Morphius!" Turning his attention at the sound of his name, a sigh
of relief washed over the old man's face when he took in the sight of his
caller safe and unharmed.
He rushed towards her and gave notice to the bundle of cloth she held
protectively. "My Queen, Thank godness you and the prince are alright!".
Gaia could'nt help but give a small smile to the man she learned to love as
a second father.
Morphius stood there for a while when the sudden concern of his King's
whereabouts etched for him to know. As if reading his thoughts, Gaia
answered him. "He's dead",that simple statement caused tears to weld up
in her eyes and course its way down her pale cheeks.
The child's soft whimper brought her out of her sudden mood of
depression as she fiercly whiped her tears away with one swift movement
of her hand.
"Morphius, I need you to do me a favour." she stated in a demanding tone,
although sadness was clearly evident in her voice. She then turned her
entire attention towards her child. Realisation dawned on Morphius when
he stole a glance at the cradled boy, and understood what she was leading
to.
"I need you to take care of him for me..." "but my queen..." interjected
Morphius but was silenced with a glare that demanded no interference.
"Take him away from here...somewhere safe," she continued as she handed
him her child. "Guard him with your life Morphius, for he holds the key to
restoring earth." She reached towards her neck, unchained a necklace
which held a pendent encrypted in ancient terran symbols. "Give him this
to remember me by." she said handing him the necklace. "Teach him the
true meaning of courage, the greatness of wisdom. Teach him that the
heart and mind combined form the strongest form of power. Teach him of
his destiny, but you musn't reveal his true identity. Let him find his
path...but most importantly tell him that his parents loved him."
Sadness, regret and love were reflected in her eyes as she stole one last
glance at the young prince.
"And what is to become of you my queen?" "I shall fight for my kingdom
to the very last breath." With that said she turned and walked away.
'Farewell little Endymion, Uncle Morph' was her silent goodbye.
Pride swelled in the old man's heart as he saw the wisdom and devotion to
her kingdom, held within her.'You have grown to become the just queen
you are, you have made me proud. Farewell my little Gi, I shall miss you...'
Chp: Prologue
Author: Arthen
E-mail: arthen@saiyan.com
Rating: PG-13 (actually it's PG but I
kept PG-13 for extra precaution)
Standard disclaimers apply.
AN: I won't go on about how this is being my first fic and all, but
reviews or comments on this fic is greatly appreciated ^-^
******
Earth, a once beautiful blue orb that shined amongst the dark abyss of
space.It's once vast greenlands that danced along the sun's golden rays,
now barren. Children whose smiles and laughter that would never fade,
orphaned by the harsh circumstances of war. War, this one simple word
never lingered in one's mind, thought to have been far from
reach. Yet, this three letter word caused the downfall of Earth's just
ruler, and plunged it into the web of darkness.
*******
Through the chaos that ensued the palace grounds, a young mother who
held her new-born child, searched frantically for shelter. If not for the
tension and stress that marred her face, one could have noticed that her
emerald green eyes and coal black hair brought about an
aura of radiance and beauty around her. Her clothes although ragged and
torn, were made out of fine silk and embroidery, only those of high ranks
or even royals would wear.
At the sight of her trusted friend and advisor, her endless search came to
an end. "Morphius!" Turning his attention at the sound of his name, a sigh
of relief washed over the old man's face when he took in the sight of his
caller safe and unharmed.
He rushed towards her and gave notice to the bundle of cloth she held
protectively. "My Queen, Thank godness you and the prince are alright!".
Gaia could'nt help but give a small smile to the man she learned to love as
a second father.
Morphius stood there for a while when the sudden concern of his King's
whereabouts etched for him to know. As if reading his thoughts, Gaia
answered him. "He's dead",that simple statement caused tears to weld up
in her eyes and course its way down her pale cheeks.
The child's soft whimper brought her out of her sudden mood of
depression as she fiercly whiped her tears away with one swift movement
of her hand.
"Morphius, I need you to do me a favour." she stated in a demanding tone,
although sadness was clearly evident in her voice. She then turned her
entire attention towards her child. Realisation dawned on Morphius when
he stole a glance at the cradled boy, and understood what she was leading
to.
"I need you to take care of him for me..." "but my queen..." interjected
Morphius but was silenced with a glare that demanded no interference.
"Take him away from here...somewhere safe," she continued as she handed
him her child. "Guard him with your life Morphius, for he holds the key to
restoring earth." She reached towards her neck, unchained a necklace
which held a pendent encrypted in ancient terran symbols. "Give him this
to remember me by." she said handing him the necklace. "Teach him the
true meaning of courage, the greatness of wisdom. Teach him that the
heart and mind combined form the strongest form of power. Teach him of
his destiny, but you musn't reveal his true identity. Let him find his
path...but most importantly tell him that his parents loved him."
Sadness, regret and love were reflected in her eyes as she stole one last
glance at the young prince.
"And what is to become of you my queen?" "I shall fight for my kingdom
to the very last breath." With that said she turned and walked away.
'Farewell little Endymion, Uncle Morph' was her silent goodbye.
Pride swelled in the old man's heart as he saw the wisdom and devotion to
her kingdom, held within her.'You have grown to become the just queen
you are, you have made me proud. Farewell my little Gi, I shall miss you...'