Beads of Tears
Chapter Four
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Mahad's words fell upon deaf ears. The storm had already followed its exact cycle from nineteen years before. The ocean pulsed with energy of an angry king. Mahad wasn't sure why he felt worried. After all, he had no idea what had caused Poseidon's rage years ago.
Sighing under his breath, the caretaker swam off, fighting the treacherous currents of Poseidon's wrath.
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The sky had fallen ill in the matter of moments. , once a healthy blue was now a dull lifeless gray. Thunder roared in acknowledgement, lightening following soon after. Yuugi stood still on the pier. His eyes were wide as saucers, locked onto the progressing storm in front of him.
The nineteen-year-old knew of the tales, those of the storm which had occurred in the past. This was the exact date of his supposed birth. As these thoughts left his mind, Yuugi felt an odd sensation tug at his heart. Something was calling out to him, something on the beach.
Rain fell onto the unsuspecting island, covering every dry surface. The small teen's usually spiky hair now fell against his shoulders, clinging to his face. Running his fingers through his thick hair, Yuugi gave into the temptation of his soul. He allowed his heart to lead him towards the pier's railing.
Unconsciously, he grabbed onto it, eyes falling closed. The storm sent shivers throughout his small body. Yet, the very touch of rain soothed him easily. Subconsciously, he moved forward once more. Clashing against the pier, waves splashed onto the deck, soaking the aged wooden planks.
By now, people ha already fled from the approaching storm. Wind sped through the streets, sending stray palm trees into chaos. The usually gorgeous trees no longer held their justice. These beautiful plants from the tropics flew onto the roofs of unsuspecting homes.
Already, this weather proved dangerous. One could only pray for survival in these situations. Water continued its path, colliding into the pier. The remains of the salty liquid seeped through the dock, soaking everything in its wake. Yuugi's body held a mind of its own. His hands remained on the railing. The sea sang deeply throughout his body, calling to him once more.
'Come into the comfort of the ocean's embrace. Return in which you belong.'
This phrase repeated in his mind, commanding him to take refuge into the salty depths of the ocean's glory.
Thunder echoed through the sky, lightening follows in its path. The charcoal sky sent sheets of rain onto the secluded island, waves crashing against the pier in response.
Water began to fuel the ocean's rage, sending the powerful currents onto the land.
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Sugoroku sat in his cellar, shivering from the chilled air. He sat in the corner, knees drawn towards his chest. A candle flickered idly, casting an iridescent glow upon his aged features. His brows furrowed, plum eyes downcast in deep thought. The storm played the same exact course years ago. Nineteen years in fact.
This was beyond the old man's concern. For someone his age, he believed in many things. One belief spawned by his 'grandson' was that of the cycle theory. He was led to believe this shortly after he found out its meaning.
An event that had occurred in the past reoccurs in the future spawned by different events. Sugoroku knew that this had occurred for a fact. This storm fell into this category. He was worried for Yuugi's safety due to this.
The ocean had given Yuugi to him at a young age of infancy. He chewed on his lip, drawing in a shaky breath.
Had the ocean rebelled in attempt of taking Yuugi from him?
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He cringed upon hearing the thundering waves from above. The water was stirring, sending him into a chaotic fiery of whirlpools. Mahad sighed deeply, kicking through the water. He had to visit the Atlantian king once more.
After a few strings of cursing, he entered the grounds of Poseidon's kingdom. The usually populated village no longer existed. Nothing of an Atlantian could be found. Nothing except the violent throws of the angered sea king.
'This has to stop.' Mahad thought, swimming cautiously into the castle. Luckily, the guards fled at the first sign of the king's anger.
Taking in a deep breath he entered the king's palace, finding himself in front of traumatic scene. Poseidon swam around the throne room, eyes of amethyst bright in intensity. He changed an unfamiliar language, summoning forth his magic.
Bubbles surrounded him, tail thrashing violently. His body spun through the room, muscles tensing as the storm progressed.
Mahad observed silently, praying that the king's rage would end soon.
"I cannot believe she betrayed me! How could she steal my son and give him to the pathetic humans?"
Poseidon's baritone voice echoed through the chamber, shattering a coral statue.
"I will bring him back! I will not allow the human species the right of holding the heir of Atlantis!"
Mahad's mouth went dry at this statement.
The king's son still lived? Realization struck his mind. 'That human with the aura… Can it be?'
Silently, the caretaker exited the sea king's chamber. He swam quickly through the heavy currents, dead set upon telling his own king of this new development.
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Water crashed against the pier, covering its bare surface.
Yuugi clung to the railing, shivering from his soaked clothing. Salt burned his eyes, after being splashed in the face for over an hour.
He wasn't sure why he wouldn't leave the pier.
All the teen knew was the fear of losing his grandfather. He didn't want to lose the man who had raised him all of his life.
Thunder echoed through his ears, sending away any hearing he had left. Waves crashed again, slamming into Yuugi's petite body. This pattern continued as his grip fell from the railing.
Yuugi's body propelled into the water, falling into the depths of the dark, cold water.
His last view was of the pier he had once known. Darkness clouded his vision, body falling into the familiar sensations of being submerged in the aquamarine ocean.