Gods. Those from the World Below look upon us as deities that cannot possible do anything wrong. But the truth is far from what they believe. For you see, we of Heaven are even more vain and impure than they are. Though we are forbidden to kill unless given special orders by The Phoenix...oh, I guess I have to explain who The Phoenix is. The Phoenix is the highest god among us. He dictates everything from what the army is to do to what day of the year the harvest is to be on. Okay, now back on subject. In the event that The Phoenix should give a squadron of the army an order, they are required to stop whatever they're doing and go to complete that order. This, among other things is what leads to most of the higher ups within the army going insane. For you see, when one of such high lineage, as most higher ups are, sees that much blood, a longing deep inside them to create death and destruction increases until it finally causes them to kill anything on sight.
I look up from polishing my swords when I hear someone shouting my name.
"COMMANDER! COMMANDER! COMMANDER LUKA!" one of my underlings shouts as he comes to a stop in front of me. I watch as his black hair sways in the wind slightly before he looks up at me with his striking gold eyes.
"Yes? What is it?" I ask, looking at him with a mixture of irritation and interest.
"The Phoenix has called you to meet up with another commander and plan out a...I believe he said something like a prada." the young man says before I sigh and stand up. He's instantly standing up and saluting me. I smile warmly before motioning for him to lower his arm.
"No need. I'm grateful for you for coming to get me." I say as I walk off toward the building that all the meetings involving The Phoenix are held so that they can make sure that he's completely safe. I walk inside to see none other than Marshal Tenpou. "Ah, Marshal." I say, saluting him. He turns to me with something close to surprise.
"Ah, Luka! Though I guess it would be Commander Luka now." Tenpou says with a smile on his face as he cocks his head to the side while closing his eyes.
"No need for formalities! It's been far too long since we've seen each other! I thought you had decided that we lower than you are not worth your time once you got the promotion!" I say, mock hurt. Tenpou looks at me with surprise.
"I would never do something like that! Why would I abandon my dear lover for a meager promotion!" Tenpou shouts, faining hurt. I place a hand over my heart in something close to relief.
"That's a good thing! I was afraid you had found someone else while you were in your new company! I was worried I'd have to commit the Taboo!" I say, sighing in fake relief.
"Well, I think that's just about enough of that!" A voice says from close behind us. I turn around, only for a grin to appear on my face when I see none other than Konzen.
"Why, if it isn't the all-powerful." I make a half circle around my head. "Sun!" I say, grinning my head off at the look on his face. He turns to Tenpou with clear irritation in his deep purple eyes. I watch as his long, golden hair sways slightly with his movement.
"You, book worm! I thought I told you too keep your pet under wraps! He's not supposed to be anywhere near you after that last time!" Konzen says, glancing over his shoulder, only to see me playing with a strand of my red and black hair. I look up at him after a moment with a strange look on my face.
"Soooo...has my father been up to his invasion of my life again?" I ask, looking at the two of them with a bored expression on my face. The next thing the two of us know, someone grabs a hold of the back of my neck. My instincts kick in from fighting for nearly 2oo year and not liking the feeling I'm getting from the hand wrapped around a delicate spot, and suddenly, I'm looking down at my father. "Uh, hello." I say, raising a hand in greeting. Tenpou and Konzen both shake their heads at me while holding their palms against their foreheads.
"Damn you, boy!" my father shouts as he gets to his feet before dusting off his legs. "You should know better than to do that!" he says, turning to look at me with one of his famous stares. I shake my head.
"You know damn sure well that, that doesn't work on me. I am not one of your worthless drones. Oh! And as such, I expect a formal letter whenever the "Phoenix" wishes to see me next time, not a sweaty man." I say before turning, and heading toward the exit. I stop dead in my tracks when the metal gate comes crashing down in front of me to stop my exit. I turn toward my father. "You have ten seconds to open this door before you have a hole through the side of the building." I say, fully turning to him. He glares at me for a moment before even saying anything.
"You are to stay here. There are orders for the two of you that MUST be complied with!" My father says while he walks up to his chair, and sits down.
"Well, fine than!" I shout as I plop to the ground. The three of them watch as I turn away from my father and begin to chant.
