A/N: Well, as planned, this is the chapter that explains what went on. It took me awhile to get all of the years, since i took too much liberty with the timeline in my previous fics, it would be too messed up if i didn't clear it up.
Time Standing Still
The year is Star Date (SD) 795. Twenty two years have passed since the famous battle of Elicoor II, where the forces of the then-new ES military forces, spear headed by the famous God-slayer, Fayt Leingod. History books had all different opinions on what had happened, but all agreed that the forces of the ES military were responsible for pushing back the Executioner army that had tried a second time to purge the Eternal Sphere of all sentient life. Though everyone seemed to think the war ended in that one battle, it was known by only those who were there that the true battle ended six years after that. And that battle had cost the Eternal Sphere its leader and one protector, Fayt Leingod, who went beyond the gates that spawned the Executioners and their ilk.
It was a hasty decision that the hero of the Eternal Sphere thought of, as he knew that there was no permanent solution to end the Executioners. He destroyed the gate from within, as destroying it from without would not affect it at all. But by jumping in, he left behind the one thing that mattered to him. His family. But life went on. The Pan-Galactic Federation was no longer the large power that it once was. A new power came in, called the Eternal Sphere Federation, or ESF. This new government was created to represent the Eternal Sphere, and its chairperson was none other than Maria Leingod, wife to Fayt Leingod.
The first government of the ESF were filled with people who fought side by side with Fayt Leingod, including Faren Linegard, who had an uncanny resemblence to Fayt Leingod, and some believed him to be the God-slayer's clone, or twin. Sophia Linegard, wife to Faren Linegard, and childhood friend to Fayt Leingod. Cliff Fittir, and Mirage Koas, the only two Klausians in the government, and they were the ones who raised Maria. Albel Nox, a rough warrior with a sharp tongue who came from Elicoor II. It was said that only Cliff and Fayt could rival his skills, and that he came to be Fayt's comrade only through respect on the battlefield. Nel Nox, wife to Albel, another warrior hailing from Elicoor II. It is said she aided Fayt when he first landed on Elicoor II before it became the popular trading hub that it is this date. Clair Lasbard, another woman from Elicoor II who also aided Fayt when he first landed. Her expertise in politics and management made her a very important person in the Government.
Her husband, Sole Lasbard, is a well-known scientist who made multiple discoveries. He has his own University on Syi IV, Earth, and Elicoor II. He is also one of the head researchers of the Leingod industries. Karin Loid, of the prestigious Loid family also holds an important position in the ESF government, being the head of the ESF's Military arm, the ES military. She was also one of the two bodyguards/advisors for Fayt Leingod. Kanai Koisk of the Seraph Koisk clan, the second of Fayt Leingod's close attendants, is also one of the members of Government, and she is also the head of Intelligence.
Fuin Barsoles, from the Barsoles family aided Fayt Leingod during the re-insurgence of the Executioners, contributing greatly to the liberation of Elicoor II during the war against the Yzaks and Vendeeni that ended in SD 773 with the treaty of 'Fated White Words' being signed. He aided Fayt Leingod once again during the battle of Elicoor II against the Executioners. He has opened multiple hospitals, schools, and other facilities all across the Milky way. He prefers not to be too involved with politics, though keeps close contact with the Leingod family and their friends. Yuin Carilin Barsoles, wife of Fuin Barsoles, who aided Fayt in the two wars with her husband. She, like her husband, does not like to involve herself in politics. She is known to be close with Kanai Koisk, and has an impressive military record, like her husband.
Each of these members were close to Fayt Leingod, and helped him during his battles, each fighting for their own reasons, but banded together under the God-slayer. Now they are each prominent figures within the Eternal Sphere, and has keep the peace within the Eternal Sphere. But nothing is perfect, and the creation of the ESF has made many factions unsettled. It was true, that while the ESF was simply a name to unite the entire Eternal Sphere, and that each government was still allowed to run their own systems, multiple rules were placed, making some unhappy. The ESF is the largest and most powerful organization within the Eternal Sphere, consisting of nearly ninety percent of all known space. It also has connections and a well-established alliance with the 4-D world.
Some of the dissenters complained that the ESF was too powerful, or that the people of the Eternal Sphere shouldn't be acting too friendly with people who tried to wipe them out. There were many reasons for the people who didn't joined the ESF, and they have tried to fight the ESF multiple times, but everyone seemed to know that once the ESF is your enemy, you would not live too long. However, that was only one of the many problems that the ESF faced. Times have gone by, and now a new crew steps forward to face the challenges of the past. For it is in the hands of our children, that we place our hopes and dreams in. They are our salvation. They are our dream.
A certain eighteen year old wandered through the pathway in the garden. Well, it wasn't so much a garden, than a forest. The Leingod mansion was big, and that word in itself was an understatement. The boy stopped by a pond, staring into the water as his thoughts started to collect. His reflection staring straight back at him, silent and yet seemingly mocking him. He ran his hand through his brown hair, then paused. Maybe dying it wasn't a good idea after all. It did not seem to suit him. But in his family, where everyone was a bluenette, he wanted to stand out. The moment his mother saw him with his new hair, she dropped the files and books she was carrying, and started to question him. More like an interrogation. But his saving grace was found when his older brother walked in, and then his mother turned her full attention, and wrath, to him.
Apparently, his older brother had gone off and done what their mother had told him multiple times not to do. To use their symbology. He stared at his palm. Symbology. A power that was complex, intricate, and devastating. The ones he and his siblings have were considered a special grade of symbology. Unlike the average type of symbols, the ones he and his siblings had were ones that held their own consciousness, symbols that were sentient beings, as well as being symbiotic. They were born with these symbols, fusing into one. He, and his siblings, each had the power to destroy worlds. Why was such a power given to him? He didn't ask for this. He didn't want it. It made him feel worse about his own position than before. He wasn't like others. He was a freak. He wanted to be normal, to live a normal life. But that wasn't possible, and he knew it. Not when he has this deformity.
'Now, now... since when were you such a depressed brat?'
A spiteful voice echoed within his mind. He wanted to ignore it, but knew that he couldn't. It was useless anyway.
"Shut up, Ruchifa."
The voice in his head chuckled at his words, but did not say anything after. His mother had told him once before that though symbols could not disobey their hosts, they could lead them down the road of destruction. Whispering words in their heads, slowing turning them mad. Her mother said that their father was driven mad before by his power. Their father... He hated his father. For what he had done to them, for leaving them. He had seen many nights where his mother had to cry herself to sleep. Alone in that bedroom, her sobs could be heard from down the hallway. When their father disappeared, their mother was lifeless, not even eating properly. All of their 'uncles' and 'aunts' came to visit, trying to cheer her up. But nothing seemed to work.
But Faite was born, and she was named after their father. Mother suddenly had a spark in her once more. She poured everything to raise Faite, leaving his two older brother and sister, and himself to grow up by themselves. But his mother had still paid some attention to him. But as time passed, it became clear that it was Faite that their mother doted upon. She was perfect. She looked a lot like their father, was kind, caring, soft-hearted, innocent, talented. His two older brother and sister were the pride of the family as well. They were only sixteen when they enlisted into the ES army, and by the age of seventeen, they were fleet admirals. They had taken over their father's old position. Though his older brother tended to be reckless, and ended up being demoted more times than he bothered to count. The older siblings got to where they are through hard work and perseverance. The youngest was talented and showered with love.
What about him? He had no redeeming features. He was told he resembled his mother in looks, but gave off his father's presence. What was that suppose to mean? He did not have his own self. He was always expected to be like his father, or his two older silbings, or even his own younger sister. He was expected to do something for himself. He was born into the life of the famous, the rich, the talented. He, who was born with nothing. He would never amount to anything. He was only a mere shadow of his family. And that would be where he would stand for a long time.
".... This hair really doesn't suit me."
The Leingod family, rich, famous, power. Consists of Ryoko Leingod, Maria Leingod, and the children that Maria and Fayt have. The oldest being Sora and Seira Leingod, male and female fraternal twins, age twenty. Rey Leingod, male, age eighteen. And Faite Leingod, female, age sixteen. The closest the Leingods have to having an extended family, the Linegards. They have constantly supported the Leingods after the battle in SD 773. Consists of Faren Lingard, Sophia Lingard, and the children. The oldest is Frey Linegard, male, age twenty. And Marian Linegard, female, age nineteen. The Nox family have supported the Leingods for a long time as well, acting more of an arm that would 'deal' with anyone or anything that had a problem with the Leingods. Consists of Albel Nox and Nel Nox. The children are Len Nox, female, age nineteen, and Kaine, male, age eighteen.
Cliff Fittir, and Mirage Koas have contacts throughout the Eternal Sphere, hold important positions and have powerful influence over governments. Their children, Stirn Koas, male, age nineteen. And Mira Fittir, female, age seventeen. No one knows why they have different surnames, though it must have something to do with a bet. The Lasbard family have supported the Leingods in science and politics. They are greatly favoured back on Elicoor II as ambassadors, and so have a great power over the trading routes in that region. Consists of Adray Lasbard, Clair Lasbard, and Sole Lasbard, who married into the family, stating that he wanted to throw away his past. Their children, Leon Lasbard, male, age twenty. And Sion, female, age eighteen.
The Barsoles family, powerful in the Pan-Galactic Federation, has a long history of great generals and fighters, but it has gone into decline once the ESF stepped in, stripping the Pan-Galactic Federation of its former power. It was placed under the care of Fuin Barsoles, who is now expanding into the arts, and politics. The Barsoles family consists of Fuin Barsoles, Yuin Carilin Barsoles, and their children. Shen, male, age ninteen. And Keil, female, age eighteen. The Loid family. Infamous during its peak, now only having Karin Loid, its current matriarch, break its tradition. The Loid family now serves both the Leingods and the ESF as generals, and personal guards. The family consists of Karin Loid, unknown husband, and the children. Kirimi Loid, female, age twenty. And Kairi, female, age eighteen. It is not known who is the father, as he is never seen with the family, and Karin Loid doesn't seem to want to disclose the identity of her husband.
The Koisk family, serving the Leingods as advisors, and also as personal guards, consists of Kanai Koisk, and her children. Her husband was killed in action during the battle of Seraph VII. Her children, Reina Koisk, female, age twenty. And Forrin Koisk, male, age nineteen. Each of these families hold immense influence and power in the ESF, and in the Eternal Sphere itself. Soon, a trial shall being that would test the resolution of these families. Would they stand? Or would they break?
A/N: Anyone confused by the family trees, just ask and i'll put up a table format. I use a table format that lines the kids up by ages so i wouldn't be confused so much. Yes, even i get confused.... and though i do like every single one the kids, i decided that there is simply too many of them. So i'm going to have a vote to decide who YOU guys want as part of the main group. The main group must have Sora, Seira, Faite, Rey. These four are Fayt's kids, so they are important. But the others.... well, you'll see their characters later, so just decide after that.