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~Okay, this chapter is pretty boring since it just gives an overview of the past year, but it does go into better detail about it than what I wrote in my preview so I think you'll still enjoy it!~
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The Fate of Two Worlds : The Sequel
By Angel_Wings
Chapter 1 ~ Peaceful Sleep
~~~Gaea~~~
A silent globe lays hidden in the blackness of space surrounded by burning spheres of gas. None were able to see
it…. for what reason no one knows and continues to perplex the minds of the greatest scientists who knows of its invisibility. It is
the unknown eight planet in the only known solar system that contains life. Though it is like all other planets it is completely different. On its surface it is inferior to the former world, Earth, that was destroyed less than a year ago. Yet while the green planet had been above this mysterious world in stature Gaea was superior to the Mystic Moon at the same time. Earth was farther developed in technology and was prone to rational thinking causing it to be the greater sphere--supposedly. Yet while the Mystic Moon was higher in rank by its rationality one must understand the globe known as Gaea was based on the complete opposite of rationality, for the planet was made up what can best be described as the impossible. Dreams and magic were as real to the inhabitants of the hidden world as the ground they stood upon. In all sense the Twin Worlds were like two sides of an argument. Both had strong points of their views and both had weaknesses in their makeup.
Though they were different they hung in space, together, in a shrouded harmony. They were a pair of secret partners unknown to each other. That was until the most unthinkable happened.... About a year ago a war broke which the citizens of Gaea have come to know as the 'Sacrifice'. During that time the Mystic Moon was destroyed leaving behind nothing, but bits and pieces to be flung out into the far regions of the blackness. Without its neighboring planet along side it Gaea went on with life, but with a sad disposition for nothing survived except a fair maiden.... that was the key to everything….
For nearly a year the invisible globe of fantasy and magic has been covered by a blanket of peace. Darkness has melted away from the surface of this world and disappeared into the blackness of the sky as though it had never been. With this golden age of slumber the lands grew rich and beautiful heightening in wonder. Areas of spectacular glow seemed to only
increase in magnificence as if the peace had lifted the planet's spirit, like the world once again had hope. The sphere of lush forests and firm mountains deepened in glory. Even the water seemed to sparkle a little brighter in the sun after the day Zaibach was destroyed. Many kingdoms also began to change in this new period. Those areas of villages, cities, and kingdoms
became stronger and more powerful, especially in the issues of Fanelia, Freid, and Austuria. Those fare lands became the strongest countries on Gaea in less of the amount of time a kingdom usually took. In short it was a grand time for this dreamful world….
But let us not end the praise there…. for though we have spoken highly of the prior year of joy we have barely scratched the surface of the past. A lot can happen in a year….
Since the Great War these three particular kingdoms have held peace treaties with one another. From that day the three countries became a triangle of joined areas. They, since their union of treaties, were like three comrades that stood firm together. If one would start a war with a foreign culture the two other lands would automatically give their assistance. Trade between themselves caused them each to grow stronger than any known country causing them to become even richer in economy. Though some suspected the three kingdoms could only stay friends for so long no one realized it wasn't a political friendship between the rulers of the enriched lands, but a personal matter buried in the royals' souls.
Let us turn to each kingdom in turn and see how each have progressed in their time of silence from wars. First we will turn to Austuria--for no particular reason except that it is the less complex of the three areas. This large country has grown tremendously in the past time and has begun to shine brightly like a star in the sky, showing itself off by sparkling more intensely than other stars so it might stand out amongst the pattern of diamonds. Though the country didn't stand out so greatly before the great war it has taken to a new light, for with the technology of the Mystic Moon (provided from Fanelia) the land has risen to one of the great lands. Along with this the scrolls of the ancient culture of the Draconians has brought forth more great riches to the land. Not to mention the fact Austuria has become quite favorable in other kingdoms' eyes because of its help in both the 'Great War' and the 'Sacrifice'. With its actions assisting in both wars the country has gain high respect, honor, and pride.
The royal couple, Queen Millerina and King Dryden, have brought forth their first heir, a young boy named Tomi. He is only a few months of age, but like most royal blooded infants measures have already been taken for his future as Prince. With sandy blonde hair and hazel eyes one can tell the child will grow very hansom in his upcoming years. Millerina has kept quite busy taking care of her child while ruling her kingdom by her husband's side. On several occasions she has ventured to Fanelia to see her dear friend, Queen Hitomi. Dryden on the other hand has been working hard on the chronicles he has and does his best in assisting the Draconians in deciphering them as best he can. Whenever his wife takes a trip over to their comrade country he always takes the chance to catch up with his friend's lives and to share what he has learned from the scrolls. All in all Austuria is doing quite well for themselves.
Now let us turn away from this prosperous land and turned to another of the 'three'. Come, let us look upon the kingdom known as Freid. This land is ruled by what some would call a child. King Chid is fourteen rotations of age, but has the maturity and knowledge of a man in his twenties. Since his childhood he had been tossed into the frenzy of royalty, learning and practicing the arts of a noble. Like any child Chid wished sometimes he did not hold royal blood, but it was something he could not deny and thus he embraced what he was given. With a soft heart the teen' began to use his position to help his people and all of Gaea. Now the young boy had finally accepted the status as king and became the man he was always destined to be. Though maybe somewhere in the marrow of his soul lies his childlike image he has matured into a young adult.
Beside our young royal stands his two most trusted and greatest warriors. Surprising enough it was his own relatives that flanked his shoulders. Allen, his own father, has remained by his side since the 'Great War' and after the 'Sacrifice' his duty became more than a job, but a personal matter. The battle had taught the blonde knight that his son was his first priority and he would never stray from him again. Somehow the two secret family members' hearts that had been bonded by a thread had been tied together by a thick rope not able to be broken. Chid's true bloodline was not spoken to anyone excepted who they trusted most, for the situation had only been introduced to the our young noble only a short time ago and to bring something out to the public would only tear the country apart. Though the noble would have been willingly to give up the position he did not for fear of his people's well being. They would be without a proper king and anyone could easily claim the throne. It was just best to let the matter lie beneath. Besides Chid had the bloodline of a noble since his mother was royalty, but still the knight's involvement with Chid's mother would bring forth grave criticism that no one wished for. This was a constant reminder that the secret was to be buried with his foster father and mother…. and best left alone…. never to be revealed before anyone else….
The king's other soldier was his Aunt Celena, Allen's sister. After the 'Sacrifice' the maiden of long flowing blonde hair had become a formidable warrior advancing in the art of swordsmanship. Some even considered her to be greater than the famed knight, Allen, but in truth she was his equal. Her dark past had driven her into battles and from her prior memories she had been able to take up the sword rather quickly. She advanced faster than any man, or woman at that matter, ever could and became known as the first war woman. Sadly though the maiden grew restless with her abilities after she had mastered the sword and confronted her king one day. While she had been practicing for the time of unexpected wars she had made a vow….. She had promised herself to one day go forth and learn more of her past. It was dark place in which she wished to venture to, but her past was none the less a part of her and she needed to make peace with her soul. She did not want it to plague her heart. Celena wanted peace…. so with a few items slung to her back and her sword by her side the new warrior set out across Gaea in search of the slumber that had befallen on her own world. She went to the only person she knew of that held the secrets of her past. Lady Celena traveled to the 'Spirit Trees' in hope that her dead friend, Jajuka, could help her.
Since Chid was young Austuria had been Freid's comrade country from the beginning, for the ruler there was his own aunt. Through trade and personal friendship the two lands had formed an unofficial union where either would come to the other aid and now with the treaties formed together with Fanelia the two countries only grew closer together.
Now is it time to study the land that has changed greatly in the past year. It is the land which has nearly doubled in size and started revolutions all over the world. A country that stands so proudly in the present over all the other kingdoms on Gaea one would not expect this bit of area had been burnt to nothing except ashes over three years ago and had to began once again from scratch. That place must have had a supreme ruler for a king if such a destroyed city had rose to the highest of honors in only a few short years. The land shadowed by dragons and cultivated by angels is the famous country known as Fanelia.
After the 'Sacrifice' the kingdom did more than just grow its outlook completely changed. King Van married the Seeress from the Mystic Moon, Hitomi Kazanki, shortly after his return from his journey during the second war of his lifetime. His people were overjoyed to have such a famed and kind woman to be thought as their king fiancé. Van couldn't help, but smile as he saw his advisors eat there own words. They had at first refused such a candidate for their queen for the maiden held no royal blood. Little did they known the woman not only had royal blood running through her veins, but also was one of the highest nobles in all of the Mystic Moon. True to this it would make Van look unsuitable to marry Hitomi now with her true birthright given to her. That just made the marriage legal, but it is the people that decides the queen which the 'Angel' easily had done. Hitomi had made quite a name for herself by her acts of sacrifices from the 'Great War', and especially her greatest deed during the 'Sacrifice'. No person could deny that the lady had found her place in the supreme amoralities and thus none were willing to refuse her. It's hard to refuse a savior….
As the couple ruled over their fair country many things began to change. Over the course of time Fanelia was built with more housing to allow the Atlantians to have a home in their kingdom with their Princess, now queen, ruling over them. Soon the two cultures between the Draconians and Fanelians began to merge as one. Clothing began to show how different the people were and one would have thought perhaps a civil war might break out for the shire diversity of the public, but as fate would have it not even the sound of an angry word was heard when the angel people settled in. Fanelians had been brought up by a kind hearted king and had learned the ways of companionship bringing a sense of welcome to these new foreigners. They welcomed the culture with open arms as did the angels. The Draconians were just as forth coming as their new neighbors for they were from the heavens and had been raised with eager heart of caring. It was because of this bond that the land prospered so greatly…. for it is the people that make the kingdom, not the rulers….
The issue that showed the first stage that the cultures would soon have to merge was the public's attires. Clothing did not change drastically, but kept their bases of 'medieval' and 'modern' style. Both groups wore their personal attires, but also clothed themselves in their fellow citizens designs as well. From this short experiment of attires Queen Hitomi decided it was best if she oversaw the two groups' merge. Gradually the kingdom transformed into a different land never before seen on Gaea.
The first issue pressed before the new queen was socialization. Through speaking with the people on 'both sides of the fence' the seeress was able to help in several matters. From slang to political merits somehow the Maiden of Visions had the ability to balance the opinions. Though she had no experience what so ever with dealing with cultures or people's opinions Hitomi could do what no other deemed possible. She brought two different worlds together as one. Probably the hardest discussion to work out in socialization was the issue between equal rights of genders. It took more than one occasion for Hitomi to settle the matter. The draconian race had lived several decades in the ruling that women had the same rights as men, but to a world that was set on the males overshadowing the females it was a hard thing to accept. Women of Fanelia were not used to the rights, but quickly adjusted; however, the men took a little more time to welcome the lifestyle. The males wanted proof that such a way of life could work, and the angel race was just that. After half a year of living with the ruling finally Fanelians warmed up to idea and began to fully practice it. Women still clung to being the housewives, but some of the more spirited females went into the jobs of men. In fact the army promoted a few female soldiers to the royal army. It was a dutiful balance and the people grew quite fond of the right after a while.
Food became an interesting subject. How is one to introduce the variety of dishes from both planets at one moment? Luckily for our seeress, it did not take her long to think up a way. The greatest cooks from both cultures were brought together and on the night of the 'Harvest Festival', held after the last of the annual harvest was taken up, the cultures created some of the most favorable dishes from their worlds. It was surely a sight to see the assortment of foods gathered and spilled over large tables in the town square while the public began to taste the foreign food on their tongues. Concoctions of the most delicious kinds were sampled and soon recipes were exchanged between the people like groups of women would do amongst themselves. Probably the most amusing item was chocolate. Fanelians were fascinated by the substance and eagerly took several pieces, but once known how bad the food was to the body it became a delicacy only meant for special occasions. Another issue about food was of harvesting. The inventing of the glass house brought forth the idea that harvesting could be done year round and stole away any thought of starvation from the varies minds of the people.
Probably the largest discussion ever spoken and organized was technology. The Mystic Moon had millions of inventions that could completely change Gaea's whole way of life. Even though those ideas would bring forth luxuries and probably easier living Hitomi decided it was best that not all things were introduced into this utopian paradise. Things like cars were ideas tossed to the dirt because of pollution and the high rates of death. The thought of people from the fantasy planet driving in motor vehicles was a fearful nightmare and a huge joke rolled in one. Hitomi could almost see the people being terrified of the metal 'monster' if they would introduced to such a creation. Another thing that was quickly diminished from Draconian minds was the television. The large box of entertainment was best to let die with the Mystic Moon for it took great amounts of time from people's personal lives and influenced good morals that they would be run through the mud. Carefully the young queen brought forth all her scientists and technology experts and discussed with them ever item to be introduced. Sadly though almost all of the inventions that were allowed to be introduced into the unique culture could not be produced. Different parts of the inventions could not be gathered from the dreamful world. Gaea did not mine or create such things as plastic and aluminum that were the main parts of hundreds of inventions. It would be in the deeper future before any such inventions would ever appear in this new world of mystery. However, this did not damper the people's attitude. The lifestyle though not quickly adjusted to was very favorable and thus the people grew very fond of life as it was.
Probably the shortest discussion spoken amongst the group of people was religion. After what happened in the 'Sacrifice' there was little debate on how religion would be affected by this merge of cultures. Shortly after the arrival of the Draconians all chapels and sanctuary began preaching the belief in the god, Joutei. There is little to speak of this matter though, for it is like all religions. It began to grow and learn in the early months and by the end of the year had become a strong belief in which all the people of Fanelia kept close to their hearts.
The final issue that was discussed was education. Schooling was drastically changed when new books of knowledge were created and introduced to the system. Though it was harsh learning with completely new things brought into the education system the schooling became extremely valuable and useful. This strict education made Fanelia one of the most intelligent countries of all Gaea!
But enough with culture, allow us to turn our focus on the characters of our tale for it they we wish to look upon. The lifestyle is only a background and setting of the adventure yet to come.
May your eyes view upon a young couple not of royal blood, but the acquaintances of those who do hold that dark liquid. We turn to look at the former captain of the track team and her spouse, Yukari and Amano. The two were married shortly after Fanelia's King and Queen's union. Making a home in the one of the new housing facilities for the Draconians the two started their lives together. They often would visit the great stone castle that held their dearest friend and spend hours of conversing like they would normally do back on the Mystic Moon. However, it wouldn't be long before duties would still their dear Hitomi away and the new couple would have to return to their dwellings showing them they had to go back to their new life. Amano had taken up the sword and is progressing quite well, but spends most of his time attending to his new job as a scholar, writing and recording (along several others) the history of their former world, Earth or as some call it the Mystic Moon. Yukari stays mostly at home tending to their small house. At the moment the red headed maiden is five moons/ months with child.
Fly away from the two and permit me to change your sight to a young royal who is, but a boy of fourteen rotations/ years. Since his older sister's wedding Mamoru has been tossed into the life of a noble, learning the ways of a true royal. Some might have thought it was cruel to steal away the child's youth, but to the boy in question Mamoru could be no happier. To him the thing was a large game. In fact it was a dream that he had often wished for. "Who wouldn't wish to be a prince?!" the child might ask, but sadly he did not understand the harsh consequences of taking on the position. After several months of grueling lessons of debates and acting as a noble Mamoru had grown greatly frustrated with his limited benefits as prince. Seeing her brother losing the spark of his youth and having his temper become shortened Hitomi decided it was time to act on her brother's behalf. Quickly King Chid was sent for and before one knew it the two lads of equal age became good friends. Finding such common interests and bases Chid took over the new boy-royal's lessons. In time the young king was able to teach the prince how to embrace his position and learn to use it to help with the people of Gaea, though Mamoru had yet to practice this in life. Probably the most important lesson Chid taught the boy, however, was how to become a man. Like his new comrade Mamoru changed from a childish boy to a mature young adult who took on the duties of being prince as a challenge and opportunity to help his people. It didn't take long for the angel prince to steal his people's heart in loving him and soon he had found a name for himself under his sister's position as the royal's brother. He became socially active with the citizens of Fanelia and helped the ruling couple see to their people's needs and wants. Mamoru, along with his duties, has frequently gone on visits to see his companion, the King of Freid, personally and also for further lessons on ruling.
With the smarts of a feline Merle, King Van's foster~sister, became the Advisor of Foreign Cultures. Somehow the sixteen year old cat~being had become a persuasive she devil. Acting as a third party, Merle could help settle arguments with foreign cultures which she had spent several years studying upon. Using her own heritage of cat-hood as an advantage the feline could talk her way in or out of any situation. However, her short temper sometimes would cause problems and force either Van or Hitomi to intercede. If it were not for that flaw perhaps Merle might have been promoted to another position, but that small detail of her personality always kept her from that tower of prestige. Luckily for our cat friend, Merle did not care. She preferred her duty as advisor that way she knew all that went about the castle's affairs and had some influence on matters dwelling on Fanelia. More importantly she was standing beside her two closest companions, the royal couple.
The white legendary dragon, Escaflowne, has settled in the royal forest at Fanelia's edge and has become known as the kingdom's guardian. The gentle beast stays mostly under the cover of the trees, hunting like any normal dragon, yet at times the fantasy creature would slip away from his surroundings and fly towards the east. Escaflowne would be gone for days before once again returning to his forestry dwellings. Van sometimes would worry of his scaled comrade and once even started a search party for his dragon once the legend had not returned after a week, but when the king's wife had told him Escaflowne was probably restless with his new primal instincts the matter drifted away from his mind. Let the creature do what he will for he was not a prisoner or his pet, but a living being with needs of his owns. One thing that did confuse the young angel king though was that Escaflowne had remained in his dragon form since the 'Sacrifice' and had yet to return to his metal guymelef form. Perhaps the snowy beast was growing in strength, though none could tell for it was still a mystery how the legend had changed from cold metal to warm flesh.
Before we turn to the king and queen of Fanelia let us first check out Rei and Sukai Kazanki. This particular couple had always held the position as the royalty over the entire Draconian race, but because it would be too much trouble to separate the Draconians from the princess, who was to turn queen soon, it was decided that the couple resign from their position and allow their daughter take over. Hitomi, after a little persuasion, took the burden of the Draconian crown, but refused to let her parents live outside the castle and gave them a room in the large stone structure. After a while though the couple decided it was time to leave and scout out the other Draconian ancestors that hid on the globe. Taking with them, but a few items the two royals rode off on a pair of horses. Though their daughter wished they had stayed she knew that the mission was far more important than her selfish need for them by her side. They wanted their ancestors to come home. From letters sent from her parents, Hitomi has learned that Rei and Sukai are dwelling in Sian's villages and have been for the last several months talking with the people there. At the end of each week the parents send letters back to their daughter telling of their progress and so far all seems well.
Finally now our minds focus on our two more favorable characters whom which the last two wars have revolved around. First we look at the king of this rich land of diversity, Van de Fanel. The raven headed man has grown into quite a king in the past year. He has finally be shaken free of the confines of depression and has plunged into his duties with a much liver demeanor. Fanelia's people has grown fond of their king and are very happy for the new fire in his soul. Van has somehow become more carefree lately throwing his shoulders into life while a glow of bliss shines on his proud face. Few things seemed to darken his days and people believe it is because of his new wife, Hitomi.
Ah, dear Hitomi Kazanki Fanel…. There is much to say of the beautiful maiden and not enough words to describe her. She is the angel of destiny that has been thrown into two wars against her will. Forced into battle the famed seeress followed her heart and brought Gaea to victory both times. It was because of these struggles that she was so welcomed on the world of the impossible, but let us start before that. From her childhood she was well loved. Her personality is like many other girls' from the Mystic Moon except she has a stronger will than others, always pushing herself into her own individuality that causes her stand out in a crowd. Dreams, goals, and morals are very important to her being and thus, she often fights to defend what she believes. The softness of heart only causes her to seem more like a sweet angel than a young woman of fighting spirit. It is because of her actions that make her what she is and causes people to fall in love with her almost immediately. Like all people she has her faults, but some seem to completely miss these when they look upon this lovely lady, especially Van.
But we already knew that so lets be dismissive about such and true to what has befallen to our heroine in the last year. Physically Hitomi has barely changed. Her honey locks have only grown a few inches reaching her chin, but the queen has refuses to let it grow any longer, for it is part of her personality. Though she wears dresses to please her advisors and for special occasions the seeress prefers pants and a light shirt, which you will see her in mostly. On regular days in the castle the royal can often be seen residing in the gardens or her own personal quarters during her free time to do some light sketching. The young queen stilled loves her art and often works on paintings and drawings on her free time. In fact she has her own special art room where she had dozens of blank canvas, finished pieces, and art supplies. However, most of her time is spent dealing with her responsibilities as the queen of Fanelia. Hitomi does not mind though for she loves her people and feels her position could help them in many ways since she understands them best. After months of heavy studying Hitomi finally began to be able to read Fanelian much to her joy. She had grown so frustrated with her handicapped that she had forced herself to learn the foreign language until she was nearly fluent in the 'tongue.' Once that study was over she turned her study time into learning Gaea's history, creatures of Gaea, and the Draconian chronicles. This just made her day become even busier. If the angel maiden was not busy with her duties she could be found indulging in her husband's company, walking in the gardens or talking in the castle. In truth the often would do art together. Both were skilled in the matter, but Hitomi was more passionate in her love for it. Her canvas was her window into letting out her emotions and one could tell if she was happy or sad by just studying the piece she was presently working on. In spite of this there was one person who did not need to see art to tell what the maiden felt. Van could tell by looking deep into her eyes of sparkling emerald jewels exactly how she felt. Her forest green orbs were the windows in which he could look into her soul and it was far better than looking at a painting.
Probably the greatest thing that has happened in the past year for the royal lady was discovering she was pregnant with Fanelia's heir. Millerina had been fortunate enough to be the one to tell Hitomi this fact. You see, the Queen of Austuria of visited one day when she noticed her dear friend was rather sluggish for her usually bountiful energy. Checking the seeress the blonde royal had discovered that Hitomi was with child. Upon this news the brunette queen had almost literally jumped for joy and rushed to tell her spouse. It was a happy day for the couple and all Fanelia when it was announced an heir was soon to come. Slowly the weeks went by and months rolled around while Hitomi's stomach grew larger. She did her best to tend to her duties, but the stress of her pregnancy started to come into play. Her beloved forced her to relax and forget her responsibilities. Van would have stopped her sooner, but Hitomi refused to be cooped up when she had important things to attend to. If it hadn't been for her sudden tiredness or worrying the stress would have effects to her unborn child perhaps the seeress would have still retained her duties, but she knew the truth and finally relented. She still would follow up on everything happening in Fanelia, but only through her husband. She would also attend to the meetings with the Council of Advisors, but only if the matter was important. Other than that the day was spent with her husband, Merle, her younger brother (if he was around), or by herself. All in all Hitomi was extremely busy….
And so the world of fantasy, dreams, and the impossible slept beneath a veil of light that surrounded the globe in peace. Thus our story is over…. No?…. It's not?…. Sadly, yes, this fact is true…. For peace does not last forever…. In time war again breaks out through any land for different reasons…. Some for spite….. Some for revenge…. Some for misunderstandings…. Some for greed or power…. It does not matter…. In truth war will break through peace once again…. It make take years, decades, or possible generations, but war always returns…. Life can never be completely at peace…. For you see, there is always suspicion… greed… darkness…. That will haunt the corners of time…. Maybe it will take a long time for a war to once again appear on the horizon, but sooner or later…. One appears and roars it challenge in rage….. Peace…. War…. They're partners in an endless cycle that continually rotates through time…. They are like the sun and the moon with the sky of time as their dwelling…. They are forever in a chase to force the other from the sky…. When one has settled on its stand to brighten or darken time the other appears and races to shove it aside to stand tall in the spot the other one recently possessed. What best can describe peace and war is probably two children fighting over a toy. Once one has taken up the globe in its realm the other 'sibling' must have the item that is so cherished at all cost… just like peace and war…. Peace will take over for a time to reign only to have its holdings on the area in its care to be broken….. Then war will take over, but its chains of suffering will crumble away as peace shines through the land….. It is an endless cycle…. Forever repeating itself through history and future…. None can ever hope to truly end war…. For it is an immortal life that cannot be sealed away…. Just like peace… No one will have to live through war forever…. Sooner or later the sides relent…. Too many losses show in their eyes and tired souls decide it time for an end the siege of hate…. Peace…. War…. Over time the two swap places again…. Sometimes the intervals of time are extremely long with centuries between the deities…. While other times the intervals are extremely short with, but a few days between the switches….
Sadly this was the case for Gaea…. Though the war was over and the globe had finally gotten peace once again for nearly a full year…. The shadows of evil began to swirl over the surface of the lands…. A new war was brewing…. It was coming and no one on Gaea knew it yet…. For the evil that was the cause of this new darkness was not on Gaea…. At least not yet….
~Yep, I know it was pretty boring seeing this was just laying out the setting and background for the last year, but I had to explain everything or you, readers, would have been completely lost!~
~If you haven't done so please go and read my first story "The Fate of Two Worlds" b/c you might get confuse on some of the parts if you don't. Oh, and for all those people who have read it, in my sequel I explain some of the stuff that wasn't revealed in the first story. If you have no idea what I'm talking about you'll just have to wait and find out!~
~Tell me what you think of this chapter! Yeah, I know it was boring, but please review!!!!!~
~I hope you readers are excited to see my sequel is up sooner than expected. I was going to wait till Jan, but I got restless with ideas brewing in my head and just started typing~
~Okay, this chapter is pretty boring since it just gives an overview of the past year, but it does go into better detail about it than what I wrote in my preview so I think you'll still enjoy it!~
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The Fate of Two Worlds : The Sequel
By Angel_Wings
Chapter 1 ~ Peaceful Sleep
~~~Gaea~~~
A silent globe lays hidden in the blackness of space surrounded by burning spheres of gas. None were able to see
it…. for what reason no one knows and continues to perplex the minds of the greatest scientists who knows of its invisibility. It is
the unknown eight planet in the only known solar system that contains life. Though it is like all other planets it is completely different. On its surface it is inferior to the former world, Earth, that was destroyed less than a year ago. Yet while the green planet had been above this mysterious world in stature Gaea was superior to the Mystic Moon at the same time. Earth was farther developed in technology and was prone to rational thinking causing it to be the greater sphere--supposedly. Yet while the Mystic Moon was higher in rank by its rationality one must understand the globe known as Gaea was based on the complete opposite of rationality, for the planet was made up what can best be described as the impossible. Dreams and magic were as real to the inhabitants of the hidden world as the ground they stood upon. In all sense the Twin Worlds were like two sides of an argument. Both had strong points of their views and both had weaknesses in their makeup.
Though they were different they hung in space, together, in a shrouded harmony. They were a pair of secret partners unknown to each other. That was until the most unthinkable happened.... About a year ago a war broke which the citizens of Gaea have come to know as the 'Sacrifice'. During that time the Mystic Moon was destroyed leaving behind nothing, but bits and pieces to be flung out into the far regions of the blackness. Without its neighboring planet along side it Gaea went on with life, but with a sad disposition for nothing survived except a fair maiden.... that was the key to everything….
For nearly a year the invisible globe of fantasy and magic has been covered by a blanket of peace. Darkness has melted away from the surface of this world and disappeared into the blackness of the sky as though it had never been. With this golden age of slumber the lands grew rich and beautiful heightening in wonder. Areas of spectacular glow seemed to only
increase in magnificence as if the peace had lifted the planet's spirit, like the world once again had hope. The sphere of lush forests and firm mountains deepened in glory. Even the water seemed to sparkle a little brighter in the sun after the day Zaibach was destroyed. Many kingdoms also began to change in this new period. Those areas of villages, cities, and kingdoms
became stronger and more powerful, especially in the issues of Fanelia, Freid, and Austuria. Those fare lands became the strongest countries on Gaea in less of the amount of time a kingdom usually took. In short it was a grand time for this dreamful world….
But let us not end the praise there…. for though we have spoken highly of the prior year of joy we have barely scratched the surface of the past. A lot can happen in a year….
Since the Great War these three particular kingdoms have held peace treaties with one another. From that day the three countries became a triangle of joined areas. They, since their union of treaties, were like three comrades that stood firm together. If one would start a war with a foreign culture the two other lands would automatically give their assistance. Trade between themselves caused them each to grow stronger than any known country causing them to become even richer in economy. Though some suspected the three kingdoms could only stay friends for so long no one realized it wasn't a political friendship between the rulers of the enriched lands, but a personal matter buried in the royals' souls.
Let us turn to each kingdom in turn and see how each have progressed in their time of silence from wars. First we will turn to Austuria--for no particular reason except that it is the less complex of the three areas. This large country has grown tremendously in the past time and has begun to shine brightly like a star in the sky, showing itself off by sparkling more intensely than other stars so it might stand out amongst the pattern of diamonds. Though the country didn't stand out so greatly before the great war it has taken to a new light, for with the technology of the Mystic Moon (provided from Fanelia) the land has risen to one of the great lands. Along with this the scrolls of the ancient culture of the Draconians has brought forth more great riches to the land. Not to mention the fact Austuria has become quite favorable in other kingdoms' eyes because of its help in both the 'Great War' and the 'Sacrifice'. With its actions assisting in both wars the country has gain high respect, honor, and pride.
The royal couple, Queen Millerina and King Dryden, have brought forth their first heir, a young boy named Tomi. He is only a few months of age, but like most royal blooded infants measures have already been taken for his future as Prince. With sandy blonde hair and hazel eyes one can tell the child will grow very hansom in his upcoming years. Millerina has kept quite busy taking care of her child while ruling her kingdom by her husband's side. On several occasions she has ventured to Fanelia to see her dear friend, Queen Hitomi. Dryden on the other hand has been working hard on the chronicles he has and does his best in assisting the Draconians in deciphering them as best he can. Whenever his wife takes a trip over to their comrade country he always takes the chance to catch up with his friend's lives and to share what he has learned from the scrolls. All in all Austuria is doing quite well for themselves.
Now let us turn away from this prosperous land and turned to another of the 'three'. Come, let us look upon the kingdom known as Freid. This land is ruled by what some would call a child. King Chid is fourteen rotations of age, but has the maturity and knowledge of a man in his twenties. Since his childhood he had been tossed into the frenzy of royalty, learning and practicing the arts of a noble. Like any child Chid wished sometimes he did not hold royal blood, but it was something he could not deny and thus he embraced what he was given. With a soft heart the teen' began to use his position to help his people and all of Gaea. Now the young boy had finally accepted the status as king and became the man he was always destined to be. Though maybe somewhere in the marrow of his soul lies his childlike image he has matured into a young adult.
Beside our young royal stands his two most trusted and greatest warriors. Surprising enough it was his own relatives that flanked his shoulders. Allen, his own father, has remained by his side since the 'Great War' and after the 'Sacrifice' his duty became more than a job, but a personal matter. The battle had taught the blonde knight that his son was his first priority and he would never stray from him again. Somehow the two secret family members' hearts that had been bonded by a thread had been tied together by a thick rope not able to be broken. Chid's true bloodline was not spoken to anyone excepted who they trusted most, for the situation had only been introduced to the our young noble only a short time ago and to bring something out to the public would only tear the country apart. Though the noble would have been willingly to give up the position he did not for fear of his people's well being. They would be without a proper king and anyone could easily claim the throne. It was just best to let the matter lie beneath. Besides Chid had the bloodline of a noble since his mother was royalty, but still the knight's involvement with Chid's mother would bring forth grave criticism that no one wished for. This was a constant reminder that the secret was to be buried with his foster father and mother…. and best left alone…. never to be revealed before anyone else….
The king's other soldier was his Aunt Celena, Allen's sister. After the 'Sacrifice' the maiden of long flowing blonde hair had become a formidable warrior advancing in the art of swordsmanship. Some even considered her to be greater than the famed knight, Allen, but in truth she was his equal. Her dark past had driven her into battles and from her prior memories she had been able to take up the sword rather quickly. She advanced faster than any man, or woman at that matter, ever could and became known as the first war woman. Sadly though the maiden grew restless with her abilities after she had mastered the sword and confronted her king one day. While she had been practicing for the time of unexpected wars she had made a vow….. She had promised herself to one day go forth and learn more of her past. It was dark place in which she wished to venture to, but her past was none the less a part of her and she needed to make peace with her soul. She did not want it to plague her heart. Celena wanted peace…. so with a few items slung to her back and her sword by her side the new warrior set out across Gaea in search of the slumber that had befallen on her own world. She went to the only person she knew of that held the secrets of her past. Lady Celena traveled to the 'Spirit Trees' in hope that her dead friend, Jajuka, could help her.
Since Chid was young Austuria had been Freid's comrade country from the beginning, for the ruler there was his own aunt. Through trade and personal friendship the two lands had formed an unofficial union where either would come to the other aid and now with the treaties formed together with Fanelia the two countries only grew closer together.
Now is it time to study the land that has changed greatly in the past year. It is the land which has nearly doubled in size and started revolutions all over the world. A country that stands so proudly in the present over all the other kingdoms on Gaea one would not expect this bit of area had been burnt to nothing except ashes over three years ago and had to began once again from scratch. That place must have had a supreme ruler for a king if such a destroyed city had rose to the highest of honors in only a few short years. The land shadowed by dragons and cultivated by angels is the famous country known as Fanelia.
After the 'Sacrifice' the kingdom did more than just grow its outlook completely changed. King Van married the Seeress from the Mystic Moon, Hitomi Kazanki, shortly after his return from his journey during the second war of his lifetime. His people were overjoyed to have such a famed and kind woman to be thought as their king fiancé. Van couldn't help, but smile as he saw his advisors eat there own words. They had at first refused such a candidate for their queen for the maiden held no royal blood. Little did they known the woman not only had royal blood running through her veins, but also was one of the highest nobles in all of the Mystic Moon. True to this it would make Van look unsuitable to marry Hitomi now with her true birthright given to her. That just made the marriage legal, but it is the people that decides the queen which the 'Angel' easily had done. Hitomi had made quite a name for herself by her acts of sacrifices from the 'Great War', and especially her greatest deed during the 'Sacrifice'. No person could deny that the lady had found her place in the supreme amoralities and thus none were willing to refuse her. It's hard to refuse a savior….
As the couple ruled over their fair country many things began to change. Over the course of time Fanelia was built with more housing to allow the Atlantians to have a home in their kingdom with their Princess, now queen, ruling over them. Soon the two cultures between the Draconians and Fanelians began to merge as one. Clothing began to show how different the people were and one would have thought perhaps a civil war might break out for the shire diversity of the public, but as fate would have it not even the sound of an angry word was heard when the angel people settled in. Fanelians had been brought up by a kind hearted king and had learned the ways of companionship bringing a sense of welcome to these new foreigners. They welcomed the culture with open arms as did the angels. The Draconians were just as forth coming as their new neighbors for they were from the heavens and had been raised with eager heart of caring. It was because of this bond that the land prospered so greatly…. for it is the people that make the kingdom, not the rulers….
The issue that showed the first stage that the cultures would soon have to merge was the public's attires. Clothing did not change drastically, but kept their bases of 'medieval' and 'modern' style. Both groups wore their personal attires, but also clothed themselves in their fellow citizens designs as well. From this short experiment of attires Queen Hitomi decided it was best if she oversaw the two groups' merge. Gradually the kingdom transformed into a different land never before seen on Gaea.
The first issue pressed before the new queen was socialization. Through speaking with the people on 'both sides of the fence' the seeress was able to help in several matters. From slang to political merits somehow the Maiden of Visions had the ability to balance the opinions. Though she had no experience what so ever with dealing with cultures or people's opinions Hitomi could do what no other deemed possible. She brought two different worlds together as one. Probably the hardest discussion to work out in socialization was the issue between equal rights of genders. It took more than one occasion for Hitomi to settle the matter. The draconian race had lived several decades in the ruling that women had the same rights as men, but to a world that was set on the males overshadowing the females it was a hard thing to accept. Women of Fanelia were not used to the rights, but quickly adjusted; however, the men took a little more time to welcome the lifestyle. The males wanted proof that such a way of life could work, and the angel race was just that. After half a year of living with the ruling finally Fanelians warmed up to idea and began to fully practice it. Women still clung to being the housewives, but some of the more spirited females went into the jobs of men. In fact the army promoted a few female soldiers to the royal army. It was a dutiful balance and the people grew quite fond of the right after a while.
Food became an interesting subject. How is one to introduce the variety of dishes from both planets at one moment? Luckily for our seeress, it did not take her long to think up a way. The greatest cooks from both cultures were brought together and on the night of the 'Harvest Festival', held after the last of the annual harvest was taken up, the cultures created some of the most favorable dishes from their worlds. It was surely a sight to see the assortment of foods gathered and spilled over large tables in the town square while the public began to taste the foreign food on their tongues. Concoctions of the most delicious kinds were sampled and soon recipes were exchanged between the people like groups of women would do amongst themselves. Probably the most amusing item was chocolate. Fanelians were fascinated by the substance and eagerly took several pieces, but once known how bad the food was to the body it became a delicacy only meant for special occasions. Another issue about food was of harvesting. The inventing of the glass house brought forth the idea that harvesting could be done year round and stole away any thought of starvation from the varies minds of the people.
Probably the largest discussion ever spoken and organized was technology. The Mystic Moon had millions of inventions that could completely change Gaea's whole way of life. Even though those ideas would bring forth luxuries and probably easier living Hitomi decided it was best that not all things were introduced into this utopian paradise. Things like cars were ideas tossed to the dirt because of pollution and the high rates of death. The thought of people from the fantasy planet driving in motor vehicles was a fearful nightmare and a huge joke rolled in one. Hitomi could almost see the people being terrified of the metal 'monster' if they would introduced to such a creation. Another thing that was quickly diminished from Draconian minds was the television. The large box of entertainment was best to let die with the Mystic Moon for it took great amounts of time from people's personal lives and influenced good morals that they would be run through the mud. Carefully the young queen brought forth all her scientists and technology experts and discussed with them ever item to be introduced. Sadly though almost all of the inventions that were allowed to be introduced into the unique culture could not be produced. Different parts of the inventions could not be gathered from the dreamful world. Gaea did not mine or create such things as plastic and aluminum that were the main parts of hundreds of inventions. It would be in the deeper future before any such inventions would ever appear in this new world of mystery. However, this did not damper the people's attitude. The lifestyle though not quickly adjusted to was very favorable and thus the people grew very fond of life as it was.
Probably the shortest discussion spoken amongst the group of people was religion. After what happened in the 'Sacrifice' there was little debate on how religion would be affected by this merge of cultures. Shortly after the arrival of the Draconians all chapels and sanctuary began preaching the belief in the god, Joutei. There is little to speak of this matter though, for it is like all religions. It began to grow and learn in the early months and by the end of the year had become a strong belief in which all the people of Fanelia kept close to their hearts.
The final issue that was discussed was education. Schooling was drastically changed when new books of knowledge were created and introduced to the system. Though it was harsh learning with completely new things brought into the education system the schooling became extremely valuable and useful. This strict education made Fanelia one of the most intelligent countries of all Gaea!
But enough with culture, allow us to turn our focus on the characters of our tale for it they we wish to look upon. The lifestyle is only a background and setting of the adventure yet to come.
May your eyes view upon a young couple not of royal blood, but the acquaintances of those who do hold that dark liquid. We turn to look at the former captain of the track team and her spouse, Yukari and Amano. The two were married shortly after Fanelia's King and Queen's union. Making a home in the one of the new housing facilities for the Draconians the two started their lives together. They often would visit the great stone castle that held their dearest friend and spend hours of conversing like they would normally do back on the Mystic Moon. However, it wouldn't be long before duties would still their dear Hitomi away and the new couple would have to return to their dwellings showing them they had to go back to their new life. Amano had taken up the sword and is progressing quite well, but spends most of his time attending to his new job as a scholar, writing and recording (along several others) the history of their former world, Earth or as some call it the Mystic Moon. Yukari stays mostly at home tending to their small house. At the moment the red headed maiden is five moons/ months with child.
Fly away from the two and permit me to change your sight to a young royal who is, but a boy of fourteen rotations/ years. Since his older sister's wedding Mamoru has been tossed into the life of a noble, learning the ways of a true royal. Some might have thought it was cruel to steal away the child's youth, but to the boy in question Mamoru could be no happier. To him the thing was a large game. In fact it was a dream that he had often wished for. "Who wouldn't wish to be a prince?!" the child might ask, but sadly he did not understand the harsh consequences of taking on the position. After several months of grueling lessons of debates and acting as a noble Mamoru had grown greatly frustrated with his limited benefits as prince. Seeing her brother losing the spark of his youth and having his temper become shortened Hitomi decided it was time to act on her brother's behalf. Quickly King Chid was sent for and before one knew it the two lads of equal age became good friends. Finding such common interests and bases Chid took over the new boy-royal's lessons. In time the young king was able to teach the prince how to embrace his position and learn to use it to help with the people of Gaea, though Mamoru had yet to practice this in life. Probably the most important lesson Chid taught the boy, however, was how to become a man. Like his new comrade Mamoru changed from a childish boy to a mature young adult who took on the duties of being prince as a challenge and opportunity to help his people. It didn't take long for the angel prince to steal his people's heart in loving him and soon he had found a name for himself under his sister's position as the royal's brother. He became socially active with the citizens of Fanelia and helped the ruling couple see to their people's needs and wants. Mamoru, along with his duties, has frequently gone on visits to see his companion, the King of Freid, personally and also for further lessons on ruling.
With the smarts of a feline Merle, King Van's foster~sister, became the Advisor of Foreign Cultures. Somehow the sixteen year old cat~being had become a persuasive she devil. Acting as a third party, Merle could help settle arguments with foreign cultures which she had spent several years studying upon. Using her own heritage of cat-hood as an advantage the feline could talk her way in or out of any situation. However, her short temper sometimes would cause problems and force either Van or Hitomi to intercede. If it were not for that flaw perhaps Merle might have been promoted to another position, but that small detail of her personality always kept her from that tower of prestige. Luckily for our cat friend, Merle did not care. She preferred her duty as advisor that way she knew all that went about the castle's affairs and had some influence on matters dwelling on Fanelia. More importantly she was standing beside her two closest companions, the royal couple.
The white legendary dragon, Escaflowne, has settled in the royal forest at Fanelia's edge and has become known as the kingdom's guardian. The gentle beast stays mostly under the cover of the trees, hunting like any normal dragon, yet at times the fantasy creature would slip away from his surroundings and fly towards the east. Escaflowne would be gone for days before once again returning to his forestry dwellings. Van sometimes would worry of his scaled comrade and once even started a search party for his dragon once the legend had not returned after a week, but when the king's wife had told him Escaflowne was probably restless with his new primal instincts the matter drifted away from his mind. Let the creature do what he will for he was not a prisoner or his pet, but a living being with needs of his owns. One thing that did confuse the young angel king though was that Escaflowne had remained in his dragon form since the 'Sacrifice' and had yet to return to his metal guymelef form. Perhaps the snowy beast was growing in strength, though none could tell for it was still a mystery how the legend had changed from cold metal to warm flesh.
Before we turn to the king and queen of Fanelia let us first check out Rei and Sukai Kazanki. This particular couple had always held the position as the royalty over the entire Draconian race, but because it would be too much trouble to separate the Draconians from the princess, who was to turn queen soon, it was decided that the couple resign from their position and allow their daughter take over. Hitomi, after a little persuasion, took the burden of the Draconian crown, but refused to let her parents live outside the castle and gave them a room in the large stone structure. After a while though the couple decided it was time to leave and scout out the other Draconian ancestors that hid on the globe. Taking with them, but a few items the two royals rode off on a pair of horses. Though their daughter wished they had stayed she knew that the mission was far more important than her selfish need for them by her side. They wanted their ancestors to come home. From letters sent from her parents, Hitomi has learned that Rei and Sukai are dwelling in Sian's villages and have been for the last several months talking with the people there. At the end of each week the parents send letters back to their daughter telling of their progress and so far all seems well.
Finally now our minds focus on our two more favorable characters whom which the last two wars have revolved around. First we look at the king of this rich land of diversity, Van de Fanel. The raven headed man has grown into quite a king in the past year. He has finally be shaken free of the confines of depression and has plunged into his duties with a much liver demeanor. Fanelia's people has grown fond of their king and are very happy for the new fire in his soul. Van has somehow become more carefree lately throwing his shoulders into life while a glow of bliss shines on his proud face. Few things seemed to darken his days and people believe it is because of his new wife, Hitomi.
Ah, dear Hitomi Kazanki Fanel…. There is much to say of the beautiful maiden and not enough words to describe her. She is the angel of destiny that has been thrown into two wars against her will. Forced into battle the famed seeress followed her heart and brought Gaea to victory both times. It was because of these struggles that she was so welcomed on the world of the impossible, but let us start before that. From her childhood she was well loved. Her personality is like many other girls' from the Mystic Moon except she has a stronger will than others, always pushing herself into her own individuality that causes her stand out in a crowd. Dreams, goals, and morals are very important to her being and thus, she often fights to defend what she believes. The softness of heart only causes her to seem more like a sweet angel than a young woman of fighting spirit. It is because of her actions that make her what she is and causes people to fall in love with her almost immediately. Like all people she has her faults, but some seem to completely miss these when they look upon this lovely lady, especially Van.
But we already knew that so lets be dismissive about such and true to what has befallen to our heroine in the last year. Physically Hitomi has barely changed. Her honey locks have only grown a few inches reaching her chin, but the queen has refuses to let it grow any longer, for it is part of her personality. Though she wears dresses to please her advisors and for special occasions the seeress prefers pants and a light shirt, which you will see her in mostly. On regular days in the castle the royal can often be seen residing in the gardens or her own personal quarters during her free time to do some light sketching. The young queen stilled loves her art and often works on paintings and drawings on her free time. In fact she has her own special art room where she had dozens of blank canvas, finished pieces, and art supplies. However, most of her time is spent dealing with her responsibilities as the queen of Fanelia. Hitomi does not mind though for she loves her people and feels her position could help them in many ways since she understands them best. After months of heavy studying Hitomi finally began to be able to read Fanelian much to her joy. She had grown so frustrated with her handicapped that she had forced herself to learn the foreign language until she was nearly fluent in the 'tongue.' Once that study was over she turned her study time into learning Gaea's history, creatures of Gaea, and the Draconian chronicles. This just made her day become even busier. If the angel maiden was not busy with her duties she could be found indulging in her husband's company, walking in the gardens or talking in the castle. In truth the often would do art together. Both were skilled in the matter, but Hitomi was more passionate in her love for it. Her canvas was her window into letting out her emotions and one could tell if she was happy or sad by just studying the piece she was presently working on. In spite of this there was one person who did not need to see art to tell what the maiden felt. Van could tell by looking deep into her eyes of sparkling emerald jewels exactly how she felt. Her forest green orbs were the windows in which he could look into her soul and it was far better than looking at a painting.
Probably the greatest thing that has happened in the past year for the royal lady was discovering she was pregnant with Fanelia's heir. Millerina had been fortunate enough to be the one to tell Hitomi this fact. You see, the Queen of Austuria of visited one day when she noticed her dear friend was rather sluggish for her usually bountiful energy. Checking the seeress the blonde royal had discovered that Hitomi was with child. Upon this news the brunette queen had almost literally jumped for joy and rushed to tell her spouse. It was a happy day for the couple and all Fanelia when it was announced an heir was soon to come. Slowly the weeks went by and months rolled around while Hitomi's stomach grew larger. She did her best to tend to her duties, but the stress of her pregnancy started to come into play. Her beloved forced her to relax and forget her responsibilities. Van would have stopped her sooner, but Hitomi refused to be cooped up when she had important things to attend to. If it hadn't been for her sudden tiredness or worrying the stress would have effects to her unborn child perhaps the seeress would have still retained her duties, but she knew the truth and finally relented. She still would follow up on everything happening in Fanelia, but only through her husband. She would also attend to the meetings with the Council of Advisors, but only if the matter was important. Other than that the day was spent with her husband, Merle, her younger brother (if he was around), or by herself. All in all Hitomi was extremely busy….
And so the world of fantasy, dreams, and the impossible slept beneath a veil of light that surrounded the globe in peace. Thus our story is over…. No?…. It's not?…. Sadly, yes, this fact is true…. For peace does not last forever…. In time war again breaks out through any land for different reasons…. Some for spite….. Some for revenge…. Some for misunderstandings…. Some for greed or power…. It does not matter…. In truth war will break through peace once again…. It make take years, decades, or possible generations, but war always returns…. Life can never be completely at peace…. For you see, there is always suspicion… greed… darkness…. That will haunt the corners of time…. Maybe it will take a long time for a war to once again appear on the horizon, but sooner or later…. One appears and roars it challenge in rage….. Peace…. War…. They're partners in an endless cycle that continually rotates through time…. They are like the sun and the moon with the sky of time as their dwelling…. They are forever in a chase to force the other from the sky…. When one has settled on its stand to brighten or darken time the other appears and races to shove it aside to stand tall in the spot the other one recently possessed. What best can describe peace and war is probably two children fighting over a toy. Once one has taken up the globe in its realm the other 'sibling' must have the item that is so cherished at all cost… just like peace and war…. Peace will take over for a time to reign only to have its holdings on the area in its care to be broken….. Then war will take over, but its chains of suffering will crumble away as peace shines through the land….. It is an endless cycle…. Forever repeating itself through history and future…. None can ever hope to truly end war…. For it is an immortal life that cannot be sealed away…. Just like peace… No one will have to live through war forever…. Sooner or later the sides relent…. Too many losses show in their eyes and tired souls decide it time for an end the siege of hate…. Peace…. War…. Over time the two swap places again…. Sometimes the intervals of time are extremely long with centuries between the deities…. While other times the intervals are extremely short with, but a few days between the switches….
Sadly this was the case for Gaea…. Though the war was over and the globe had finally gotten peace once again for nearly a full year…. The shadows of evil began to swirl over the surface of the lands…. A new war was brewing…. It was coming and no one on Gaea knew it yet…. For the evil that was the cause of this new darkness was not on Gaea…. At least not yet….
~Yep, I know it was pretty boring seeing this was just laying out the setting and background for the last year, but I had to explain everything or you, readers, would have been completely lost!~
~If you haven't done so please go and read my first story "The Fate of Two Worlds" b/c you might get confuse on some of the parts if you don't. Oh, and for all those people who have read it, in my sequel I explain some of the stuff that wasn't revealed in the first story. If you have no idea what I'm talking about you'll just have to wait and find out!~
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