AXIMILLI'S KINDNESS
- Prologue: Prophecies
To find integrity,
one must gaze at the gone by.
1985 (Our years)
And a child was born...
Noorlin-Sirinial-Cooraf
smiled, grateful that his new born son was healthy, What shall we
name him?> he asked his spouse.
Well,> Forlay-Esgarouth-Maheen
replied, I thought we could...> she was interrupted by a loud bang
on the door.
Father! I need to
talk to you!> the voice screamed from outside.
Come in, Elfangor!>
Noorlin answered. A very fatigued Elfangor entered the room. What
is it son?> Noorlin asked.
I... I ran here as
fast as I could. The prophets ... they're spreading rumors about the newborn
... they say he is the bringer of darkness!> Elfangor said all to fast.
They will be here any minute! There's a mob ... practically. We need
to take all our belongings and run, or they will harm us ...or worse!>
No, stand fast. If
we run, we shall never be able to stop.>
You are right, Noorlin,>
Forlay said, we must try and talk to them.>
But will they listen?>
Elfangor asked silently.
Noorlin stood in front of
angry protesting Andalites, trying to explain that the child was not the
bringer of darkness. Elfangor stood behind his father to give him support.
While Forlay was at home nursing the newborn.
The child is only
three days old. How can he possibly be the bringer of darkness?>
An old Andalite replied,
Noorlin, surely you know the prophecies say the bringer of darkness
was to be born exactly three days ago, at the exact same minute as your
very own son?>
Surely you can not
believe ancient prophecies! We are Andalites, for goodness sake! Do you
really think religion and prophecies,> he repeated prophecies to make sure
everyone heard the disgust in his voice, have brought us to where
we are today? Science brought us here, not some silly prophecy!>
Tell us, what is the
child name?> the old Andalite asked, ignoring Noorlin's statement.
We ... we are not
sure, but I'd sure love it to be Aximilli-Esgarouth-Istill!>
There was murmuring in
the crowd, then the old Andalite spoke up, The prophecy is as follows
... 'A child shall be born. Do to us as his father does. Traitor he shall
be, love for man shall destroy him His name is ... Aximilli'.> There
were gasps and shrieks from the crowd. But Noorlin remained calm.
You ... the prophecy
said, 'do to us as his father does,' what is it I have done?> he asked.
You come from the
family of Seerow, do you not?>
Noorlin couldn't answer,
he knew the truth. What have I done? He asked himself. He felt truly
shattered.