BIRTH OF MIYU
by Enkeli
Chapter 10
Elsewhere, a portal was being opened by a dark aura. The Haven was protected by the magic of the Guardians. It is the sacred place where all the Guardians of Midgard reside. It's undetectable by any mortal who would want to gain access to the place. The only way for one to enter the Haven was if that person was a Guardian or was given entry by one of the Guardians.
The portal opened and Skaray emerged from it. Head bowed down in respect for his master, the creator of the portal watched as Skaray entered the Haven, eyes red with vengeance.
"Is everything in order?" Skaray asked the figure hidden in the shadows.
"Yes, my lord," he answered. "Everyone is in the hospital wing. They would not be able to react quickly."
"And Celestine?"
"She's inside with Enkeli," was the answer. "She is currently assisting the guardian during her birthing."
"Excellent!"
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While Enkeli was in labour, Barney was sitting with the rest of the Guardians of Midgard. Eyes looking about as he tried to make himself belong in his new "home".
He never did belong anywhere back where he had come from. All throughout his young life, he faced challenge after challenge. There were times when things were really tough and he wanted to give up, but Barney pushed harder. At a young age, he started working and tried so hard to get an education. Until finally his work paid off and he became the star of the show. But still he wasn't happy. He knew that he didn't belong. He would always be alone in that world.
Now, here in Midgard, Barney thought that he would be facing the same fate when he emerged from the portal and the citizens welcomed him with hostility. But the lady who they call Enkeli said that he was one of them.
'Will I finally have a home?' He wondered as he watched with anticipation with the others.
Barney was still deep in thought when Malkav sat beside him and smiled.
"It does need getting used to," Malkav said to him like they were already having a pleasant conversation. "But you'll get the hang of it. It took Chaos months before he actually talked with anyone."
"Was it hard for you as well?" Barney asked timidly.
"Not really," Malkav stifled a laugh, trying to remember how he got into Midgard. "I was shipped wrecked here. My ship mysteriously landed near Alberta Island. You will actually find the wreckage of my ship there, though it's now infested with monsters. The funny thing was, when the citizens found me, the kept calling me by the name of my ship "Malkav" and started offering me fruits and other gifts. Justice found me and brought me here in the Haven. I was granted passage to godhood by Praetor like most of the people here."
"Passage to godhood?" Barney asked. "Will I be granted the same thing?"
"Of course!" Malkav answered. "Like Enkeli said, you have the gift much like most of us. Almost everyone here were either once citizens of Midgard or came from somewhere else much like you and me. Only Praetor, Joe, Enkeli and Elron right now are guardians by birthright."
Barney could only nod a response. Malkav went on telling more stories about life in Midgard and the different adventures he had been in when he arrived. Barney listened attentively, trying to take in as much information as he can. He was warming up to Malkav already.
Their conversation was broken by an ear piercing scream coming from the delivery room. A name was mentioned, sending chills down the spines of the people who were present. SKARAY.