Forbidden Sunrise
The Tenderness 2.0
A/N "Tori and Beck learn the story of origins."
Chapter 29: A Tale of Two Brothers
Isaac and Ellie's Bedroom, Steps 8:00pm
"This is how it all began…"
10,000 years ago after the last glacial period [ice age] ended. Two vampires came down to earth, a royal king named Dragan and his Queen, Rinoa who was pregnant with royal twins. With 500 vampires, Dragan and his soldiers took control of ancient Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Sharing land with other creatures and races unfamiliar with them, Battles were fought between vampires and golems, vampires and elves, vampires and werewolves and so many more. Years after battle and the enemy's defeat, Dragan made sure the "elementals" as he called them would never forget their place. he had them enslaved under vampire control where They worked on constructing castles, homes and even served as game when vampires needed to hunt and feed, but most were just slain for the fun of it. It was a harsh existence if one was an elemental or traitor.
To Describe Dragan the vampire emperor, he was a tall seven foot man with a body made for war and battle, he had very powerful energy, unlimited stamina and the strength of Ages. Wearing black armor all the time, he made sure no vampire, even his wife ever forgot who he was. Rinoa, as a female vampire was powerful and intimidating in her own way. Although not as powerful as her husband, her real power lied in her ability to kill with her eyes- A special ability unique only to her.
The land they controlled was still covered by dark cold clouds, the first vampires were NOT in danger if they ever came in contact with the light of the sun. so as long as Dragan or Rinoa were alive, they made sure no vampires died from such causes. It was during this time that Axel and Excel were born into royalty and luxury. They were kept inside the castle walls when at the age of 12, they first stepped out of the castle to view the empire that would soon be theirs when they ruled as dual kings. It was here where Excel viewed just how horribly the creatures and races his parents and people controlled, lived. His brother Axel wasn't bothered in the least and took pleasure in bossing around elves and werewolves. Excel was more kind towards them, giving elementals food to eat and loosening up the chains that binded them.
Later in life when both the brothers were young adults, Excel kept his relationship with an elven female a secret. But Axel already knew what his brother was doing, he wanted to say something to him but he knew he could be exiled if his parents caught wind of it. When their parents reached the end of their time ruling the empire, the brothers challenged their parents in a special Power passing ritual. In a battle that shook the empire, Excel and Axel became kings in the end. The story didn't end there. Upon discussing plans on what to do with the elementals that lived and died in their empire during a family meeting with elders- Excel suggested that the slaves be let free and have them integrate in vampire life.
The major elemental races in the vampire empire were are as they were called by Dragan "Leprechauns" "Elves" "Werewolves" Fairy folks or just "Fairies" and lastly "Golems" other smaller numbers of elementals included the merfolks (mermaids/ mermen) Raijins (lightning creatures/ humanoids) shadow people, fire salamanders, phoenixes, dwarves, gnomes, Cyclops's, Hell Hounds, and many more.
Utterly in disbelief at what they heard at the table, the vampire elders and Axel asked Excel to leave the castle and the empire at once. Saying nothing else, Excel took his things and his pregnant elven girlfriend with him. On his way out of the castle, he shouted out to every vampire and elemental listening that he was just kicked out of the castle by his own brother and their king.
"In a attempt to keep power all to himself, my brother Axel, whose breast we shared from our mother and who were trained by our Father is kicking me out of the empire- just because I suggested elementals and vampires could finally live together under our rule. If all you vampires out there listening to me now as well as you elementals, if you're tired of being mistreated because of what you are- and you're tired of hiding you're elemental partner from friends…THEN I ASK ALL OF YOU TO WALK BESIDE ME OUT OF HERE AT ONCE! AND TOGETHER WE CAN START ALL OVER!"
And just like that, 1 million vampires out of the 5 million living in the empire walked out with him and his girlfriend. Elemental who numbered 3 million all walked out, vampires who stayed behind couldn't believe what was going on. They disagreed with Excel but held back from fighting a Former vampire king, Excel's fighting abilities and unique abilities were far beyond any regular vampires. Axel watched as a large black mass left the city from atop the castle, he had to do something about this defiance. Not even after their first century of ruling together, there was already a split in the family and empire.
After one hundred years, Axel lead the vampire empire known as "Full Bloods" against the "Mixed Bloods" the name Excel proudly gave himself, his wife, kids and kingdom. Just when homosapiens were first appearing on earth and the Neanderthals were dying out- the war was fought in African nations now known as Sudan, Central African republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2 million vampires, 5 million elementals and 1million mixed teenage children fought against Axels' 10 million full bloods. The green forested floors of Africa went red with blood, and It would continue on for another century where Axel and Excel finally squared off and ended each other lives. Their battle shook the planet to it's very core, earthquakes, tsunamis awoke and dormant volcanoes erupted when both brothers stopped breathing- they left behind followers who still cling on to the beliefs of their leaders and left behind children who would go on to live and forget where they came from.
Mixed Bloods and Full Bloods went on to hide and integrate in modern human civilization, where they would become legends and symbols of the dark and of death. Each side quietly awaiting the time where a leader would come and lead them."
(Story End)
"Axel feared Mixed Bloods not just because he valued a pure untainted vampire society like his father, but he feared what kind of children a vampire mixed with an elemental would be like. His fears came true when in the war, the teenage offsprings of vampire- elemental relationships revealed "Ocular Powers." Mixed blood children were no match for the strength of full blooded vampires, but techniques born in their eyes put them on equal ground with their uncles and aunts. Axel knew that the reason for that came from his own mother, only she had that unique ability and it seemed that her gift was passed on to Excel and the rest of his children."
The thing with ocular powers made Beck think about his own mysterious power nestled in his eyes, everything Isaac was talking about made sense. Everything from the voice in the train to the voice explaining to him his Blood Lights was making sense. He just needed to know what Excel was like, what kind of vampire was he.
"Hey Isaac you sure know a lot…can I ask how you know all of this? It sounds like something that one would find in a fairy tale…"
"Well Beck all the information Mixed Blood crew leaders like me and Ellie get come from New York City. It's there where Excel's four childhood friends, four pure elemental leaders who helped him against the war against his brother, have all the information. They are living legends and powerful…powerful beings. Is there anything else you would like to know? Trina and James will be here soon." Tori had her own question for him.
"You said they were twins…were they born at the same time…or was it special like them."
"It's actually a crazy thing about their birth…Excel was given the nickname "Child of The Sun" by his four friends, since he was born hours after Axel "Child of the Moon" was born in the night. Excel and Axel went by many names as Mixed bloods spread their story to early humans who could speak and understand. The "first civilization" known as the Sumerians knew them as "Enki" and "Sin" the Greeks as "Zeus" and "Hades" even scientists know them as "Gravity" and "Levity" no matter the era, their names will always change. But one thing wont…no matter how old we get we all know that they were gods, they were brothers and they both strived to achieve in what they believed."
"Ellie! Where are you!?" shouted Trina from the level below, the Montana Mixed Blood leaders have finally arrived. Anymore questions would have to be held for later, right now…Tori and Beck would find out the reason they were invited.
Story Details
Next Chapter- will have more info on Mixed Bloods and Full Bloods, it's not really a continuation but an informative chapter.
