A/N: OK well here's my reason for Arella being called Azara, so happy reading!
Five
Before the Masters
Malefica's POV
"Please, Lord Trigon," I knelt before my master. "What is it in the Mines you seek?" It was the night that I had felt Raven's presence.
"You have served me well, Malefica… so I will tell you. I seek a rare gem called the Orb of Karaz that my former wife buried in the mines before she died. I cannot touch it, for it would destroy me, but I can channel its energies to summon my master… along with the Key."
"Then why do you not have me bring the Key to you?" I asked.
"I must wait. In five days the time will be right," Trigon rumbled.
"Yes, my Master. Has this Orb been found?" I inquired further.
"Two nights ago I felt a great weakness emanating from the Key. Go to her and ask her where she slept two days ago," Trigon ordered.
"Of course, My Master," I bowed and swept out of his presence.
Trigon's POV
"Please, Lord Karaz," I knelt before the mirror in the chamber behind my throne. A red and black cloud floated within it. "You will be freed soon."
The ice cold voice of my master replied: "The Orb must be found, Trigon. If it is not it will be in vain. Crescent's powers are strongest on her birthday, which is in only five days. You must retrieve the Orb before then."
"I know, Master," I replied. "It will be done."
"What of Raven?" Lord Karaz asked.
"She has not been heard of, but I doubt she is dead," I said.
"Fool! She is here on Azarath!" Karaz hissed. "She cannot be allowed to find Crescent!"
Shock flooded through me. How was it possible? "Of course, Lord Karaz. I will send Malefica to find and bring her to us."
"Beware of Malefica, Trigon. Treacherous thoughts may be stirring in her mind."
"I am aware. When she has fulfilled her purpose I will dispose of her," I rumbled.
"Remember Trigon: without the Portal, the Key will have nothing to open, without the Key, the Orb will not have its powers unlocked, and without the Orb, the Portal cannot open my door. Each relies on the presence of the other. Do not fail me."
"I will not," I promised.
"Excellent. Now go," the mirror commanded.
I bowed and swept out his presence.
Arella's POV-Nineteen Years Earlier
"Lady Azar," I knelt before the statue of my master, despite my large pregnant stomach. "What must I do now?"
"This child will fulfill the prophecy. In nine years Trigon will be locked away," the god replied. "After she is born on Azarath go to earth and take care of her."
"That is it?"
"No. In two years you will bear another child: similarly to Raven, she will be a part of Trigon's plan. He will attempt to resurrect Karaz, and this girl will be the Key. You must hide yourself. Change your name to Luna and teach Raven all you know in the nine years you will have together," Azar answered.
"I will die?"
"You will die on your second child's seventh birthday. You will destroy yourself by locking Trigon away," my master answered.
"I see," I answered. "How did this happen master? I am but an earth girl, how do I have these powers? And what is my true name?"
Azar laughed. "You are smart, child. I have chosen you to bear the saviors of Azarath and of the universe. Thus, your true name is Azara. It is a name known only to myself, Trigon and Karaz. Your power shall be placed in Raven, your firstborn, and Trigon's will be put in Crescent, your second child."
"Trigon will be her father, too?"
"Yes. So it must be. Dark and light must intertwine themselves for peace to happen," Azar replied.
"I see," I answered, shaking. "Now I must go to earth?"
"Wait," Azar said. "You must teach your mantra to your daughter. And here," the statue's eyes glowed and a cloak and leotard appeared along with a mirror. "You will wear these and carry this mirror with you. Before you die you must give these to Raven."
"What of Crescent?"
"You will send him to a man named Rick Luceno. I have chosen him to be Crescent's foster father."
I couldn't believe this… Lady Azar was telling me everything that would happen. I would die for this cause… was it worth it? It had to be… but how would I…? "Am I to raise Crescent and Raven together?"
"No! They must be separated. I will take care of it. You will be in both places at one time. I promise," Azar answered.
"I see," I said. "So this is how it must be?"
"It is indeed. Take this, and when the time is right, use it," the statue's eyes glowed again and a ring engraved with strange symbols appeared before me.
"You are giving me one of your rings?" I asked.
"Yes. Now go to earth and raise your children well. In nineteen years the Great Evil will be destroyed. Go, dear Azara," the name sounded strange to me, but at the same time it seemed so right.
"Yes, of course, My Mistress," I promised.
I bowed and swept out of her presence.
A/N: I know this chapter was pretty short but it was very important and I think it gave a better view of what's happening. And thanks to silverxpearls,Inkwell2010, EmiieRoxs and Sweetnevermore for reviewing! You guys rock! SoR
