Chapter One: The New Wise One
News of the new Wise One ripped throughout the Realm. He was the youngest to ever be appointed Wise One in history. He was also the first to be different from all the other Wise Ones before him. For Gennai, the new Wise One, was half humon and half human. Never had this title been given to anyone other than humons, but it was because of Azulongmon's blood that made it all possible. Many were rejoiced at the news of Azulongmon's son taking such a position of honor, though many were skeptic that one so young and only half humon was ready, or for that matter acceptable, of being the new chosen Wise One.
Gennai was only seventeen, not even an adult yet, but he had met the standards with flying colors and was able to take his rightful place as the next chosen Wise One. Since the death of his father eight years ago and never meeting his mother (for she died giving birth), he matured faster than most children and attained the wisdom of a Sage before the age of thirteen by setting out on a pilgrimage for two years. Gennai supposed that it was because of those qualities and the fact that he was the prodigy of the greatest Wise One ever to be known, that he was accepted among the Northern Realm.
The young man was relieved that he was finally able to take his rightful place as the Wise One. After all, it was what his father had wished for him to do. Gennai wouldn't lie though, he was surprised he was able to take that position, not being full humon and all. Since Azulongmon's death Gennai hadn't always been accepted by his people. They held him in the high regard that he was to be next in line for Wise One, but it's not like they hadn't tried to take his birthright away. It was only the encouragement of Wizardmon, a close friend to his deceased parents, that kept Gennai from not losing hope as a child of achieving his father's wishes.
And finally, that day of crowning had arrived. Gennai was to make his first appearance as the new Wise One for the entire Realm to see. He was as nervous as ever, continuously pacing up and down his chamber, checking his ceremonial outfit, smoothing out his hair and checking constantly checking the clock, awaiting his favorable moment... Or his real thoughts: His moment of doom. He was a nervous wreck.
A knock at his door made him jump.
"W-who is it?" He asked, voice wavering slightly.
"It's only me." Came his one and only friend's voice. Gennai smiled weakly before crossing the room and opening the chamber door allowing entrance to the visitor.
A man a good twelve years older looking than him entered in a leisurely pace caring a seven foot silver staff with a deep violet crystal ball at the top. Silver metal rapped itself around the violet orb and continued down to the slightly pointed tip, giving it a delicate and unique look.
The man covered half of his face with a black scarf type item that disappeared into his deep purple robes, revealing only brilliant indigo eyes and slightly tanned skin. Blonde wispy hair came in towards his chin and covered just about the rest of his face. Slick, black pants could be seen by the large triangular cut outs on either side of his robes that went up to his thigh. He wore fingerless electric blue gloves and barely seeable under his robes and pants were very worn black boots.
"It's almost time Gennai. Are you ready?" He asked in a soft voice. Gennai turned his back on Wizardmon and paced over to the large window, allowing sunlight to dance upon the room.
"No." Came the young man's voice. "Won't they have trouble accepting me? The Northern Realm may have come to terms with me, but this isn't just the Northern Realm I'll be making decisions for. I'm not of full humon blood like the other Wise One's before me."
"It doesn't matter what blood you posses!" Wizardmon hissed. "/You/ are the son of Azulongmon, the greatest Wise One to have ever existed! You are also the son of Andracia, the human woman your father fell in love with. If anything, people should be rejoicing of this. /You/ could be the one that helps the two races come together!"
Gennai turned his head around and looked at his advisor thoughtfully with bright green eyes. "I... never thought of it that way..."
"That's the spirit." Wizardmon smiled. True, Gennai could not see his /true/ smile, for it was hidden behind the item Wizardmon kept raped around his face, but he could tell by the way his eyes and voice lighted in tone. "Then if you're ready, we should leave for the ceremony soon."
Gennai looked down at himself. He was in thick white silk robes much like Wizardmon's with the triangular cut outs on either side, with red and gold hemming outlining the cuffs of his bell sleeves, the bottom of his robes and the large wide v-neck that went past his chest. Underneath the robes was loose red silk-like pants with the same hemming.
"Do you think this is the best outfit for such an occasion?" Gennai asked.
"Yes, why? Does it not please you?"
"Well, it's not exactly... sophisticated looking. It says more along the lines 'I just rolled out of bed in real fancy pajamas." Gennai replied. Wizardmon sighed.
"I think it suits you fine. It's a ceremony after all, a celebration for you becoming the new Wise One. You're suppose to dress like this." Gennai stared at the older man brows furrowed in a skeptical look.
"...I guess..."
"There's no more time to waste with idle chit chat. We must depart for File Island now or we will not make it on time for you introduction." Wizardmon told his friend. He turned to go. "Come, we leave now."
Gennai stared at Wizardmon's retreating back, his pace faster than it had been when he came to check on him. He sighed. He didn't think the outfit suited the occasion or that it would make the best impression, but their was no time to find a tailor to make something more sophisticated looking.
"I should have thought to try this on weeks ago..." The boy said to himself disgusted. "But there's no time to change it now."
With that said, Gennai straightened his posture, breathed in and out a few times trying to relax himself, and made his way out of his chambers and to where Wizardmon awaited him for their departure.
To Be Continued...
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Author's Note: Um, so what did you think about that? Interesting? Do you think I did a good job describing the characters thus far? I know I said other things would be explained in this chapter, but I found more events need to take place first, so you'll just have to stay tuned to find out what happens :p. Please take some time to review and let me know what you think!
Eraya ^_~