THE LUNAR DIVINER
By: Kelly Amancio
Chapter 1: A Village in Shambles
Fire cackled and flimsy wood collasped as a huge village burned down to the ground. Many of the inhabitants had been lost in the fire. However few survived. Ais a young elven boy had been the cause of the disaster. He had killed his mother and father trying to control the power of the moon also known as berserk mode to his family. His father Kyoge, also had the power of the moon and his mother Fyona had the power of the sun. Ais had acquired his berserk form from his father and had killed him and his mother while they slept(otherwise his father would have stopped him) attempting to harness the moon's energy. How he had even uncovered the power was unknown because the berserk form would only be unsealed if the person with it sealed in he/she's body turned old enough for them to pass the Cloister of Trials. Ofter most children who partake in the trials died because they were to weak. Thats why only few people had the power of the moon. Kyoge had been able to control the form while Ais was not. What his father didn't know was that Ais had disobeyed his words of going into the Moonlight Trail and attempted to unseal the berserker powers by himself and had suceeded...
Ais was staggering as he tried to find out a way to escape the burning building he used to call home. He had struggled to escape his berserk form to gain his energy back. However, he had barely been able to turn back and survive because the darkness in his heart had prevented him from fully turning back human and Ais was now half human and half wolf. He was afraid of trying to enter the other villages for no one would acknowledge him. Most people had a great fear of monsters and Ais was indeed one of them.
He crushed the walls in attempt of exiting the rooms and was able to get out of the building with much ease. However, when he got out he began to transform into the berserker. It was overpowering him and he had little he could do to protect himself from fully turning berserk and it was crushing him. Ais struggled to stand and took one step forward. The sun had started to come up and Ais knew that it would be very hazardous to stay in the berserk form in the light because it was able to be controled at night and the occupant that had survived the full night would die of the light of the day. He walked to a burning tree and put out the fire with a strong watera spell. It distinguished quickly. Ais then sat down under the refuge of the tree, hoping that he would change back to human or at least find a place to stay until nightfall.
"Please someone help me." He whispered in a deep weak voice. "Before...I die." Then he fell unconsious. Luckily he had started to control the beast and could at least prevent himself from going on a rampage.His once blue shimmering hair was now full of dust and smog taking away its blue color. His eyes were now permanitly golden yellow and a bloody X pierced the middle of his forehead. One of the villagers had mannaged to wound him with a knife while his guard was down. His hands were shaking with fear and pain. He had broken his wrist trying to escape the fire and the wound leftover was enflamed and infected. He was indeed dying and would die if someone didn't come along soon.
Many hours later...
"Kver, I think I found something left from the massacre." Stated a young woman named Vya. Her long golden hair touched Ais' pale skin as she bent down to have a closer look at the sleeping boy. Beautiful amber eyes fixed on his wounded ligaments, especially his facial wound. Gentally, she wrapped her arms around Ais and lifted the young boy.(During his slumber, he had changed back) "He's just a boy." Vya was shocked that the berserker had speared the young child's life and she brought Ais over to Kver. As soon as Kver saw Vya holding the boy, he rushed over holding a cloth. Immediatly, he put the cloth over the hand wound and examined his face. He took out some cool water and another cloth and gentally wiped the X shaped marking, revailing a horrible scar. Kver looked at Vya and gave her a very serious look.
"The boy just might be the last of the elven clan." He confessed as he stroked the smog and ashes out of Ais' hair. " Lets take him back to Hollow Bastion so Master Ansem can decide on what to do. That way he can it least rest until he is mobel again." Kver gentally took Ais out of Vya"s arms and began to walk away from the devastated town. "Make sure Dilan and Aeleus search the ruins for any other survivers of the clan or any other clan. Hpoefully this little guy has enough power to survive possible surgery and pain." Ais' head leaned against Kver's chest as the man pulled the cloth away from his hand and noticed immediatly that it was infected and needed immediate medical treatment.
Vya walked over to Dilan and Aeleus, who were currently picking through huge pieces of debris in search of survivers. They were very cautious about nearing the burning buildings but still did in hopes that someone survived the attack. Dilan's long, black hair often got in his as he smashed some of the stones with his arms. Aeleus laughed at him due to the fact that he himself had normal length hair all spikey and brownish-red that didn't get in his way. Aeleus was alot stronger than Kver or Dilan but not by much to Kver.
Aeleus asked Dilan as he pulled some rocks out of crevices, " Why don't you just pull your hair back into a pony tale or something to get it out of your face? It might actually make a difference." Dilan glared at Aeleus and pushed him aside. "What's your problem?" Dilan walked over to Kver, noticing the young boy in his arms.
"Who's the kid?" He asked noticing the blood dripping from the boy's hands and face. Kver looked frustrated at the sight of Dilan. However, Dilan didn't know why. he just kept his distance and backed away slowily. Kver grinned as he noticed that he had frightened the one who is said to be unemotional and never afraid.
Kver asked," He is a survivor of the elven clan, possibly the last one. Have you found out anything else of the berserker's wearabouts or why it destroyed the village? Did you find any survivors?" Dilan nudged his head in disaproval. "Well keep searching. He couldn't have only speared this child's life and no one else's. Vya and I are going back to Hollow Bastion to report what we found and get the kid to medical help. In the meantime, You and Aeleus keep searching the village for survivors and extinguish the flames. Then you are free to go back to Ansem's labortory and continue your experiments on the heart." He walked back to Vya and left. Dilan walked back to Aeleus and continued searching for survivors.
When he got back to Vya, he told her thant he had told the others that they were leaving and that Dilan and Aeleus were still searching for survivors. She nudged her head in approval and they both left for the huge hollow Bastion. As they were walking back, Ais stirred. When he moved a single muscle, he groaned in pain. Kver tried his hardest to comfort the child but it was hard considering the kid was asleep. Vya wanted to do anything in her power to help him but was left with the cloth to wipe away any blood that seeped through his wounded forehead or wrists. Often, Kver would let Vya carry the child but only if his arms were to sore from the walk. She thought that she was treated like she was a child, just because she was a girl. All she wanted to do was to help Ais and bring him back to get healed. After all he was the only one who survived the attack.
Eventually, Ais awoke but in a woman's arms. He was clueless as to who she was but was greatful to be human again and be off his feet. Kver and Vya both noticed him stir and looked into his glazed golden eyes. They were still amazed that he had survived the massacre. Ais didn't know why he was being glared at except maybe it was his scar or they found out he had killed the villagers. He began to realize that these people had saved his life and were only concerned for his safety. The pain in his hand had lessened and the pain in his head had intensified. He moved his hand to his head and touched the wound. Ais winced in pain as he moved in Vya's arms. Maybe he would be alright if he let these people help him by bringing him to werever they were taking him now.
"How are you feeling?" Asked Vya as she pulled his hair back out of his face. "What's your name, child?" Kver noticed Ais was struggling to breathe and gentally put his hand on Ais' heart. His heart beats were much weaker than it was suppose to be. They needed to get him to medical help and fast.
Ais struggled to say, "Where am I?" Vya began to get annoyed at the fact that Ais didn't answer either of her questions. Was this child mentally retarted? " Oh, and if you think I'm mentally retarted or something because I didn't answer your question, get off my case because I'm not." She could tell Ais was angry but she also wanted to know how he knew that she was thinking he was retarted? Was he a psychic elf or something. No, thats not possible. The only elven person known to be psychic was lord Drussel and this boy couldn't be his only decendent, his only son. But maybe its possible.
"Your name, what is it?" She asked again. " Mine is Vya and this is Kver." She motioned for him to come over to see the young child. Kver immediatly came over and smiled at the clueless child in Vya's arms. He gentally pulled Ais out of Vya's arms and held him in his own. Ais began to wonder why they thought he couldn't walk on his on. He knew they knew that he was hurt but his legs were fine except for the symbol on his ankle was throbbing with pain. Was he in that bad of condition?
"My name is...Ais." He answered calmly. "Can you let me walk. I feel fine." However that was a lie. Kver carefully put Ais down and realized he nearly collasped on the ground. Ais didn't want to look bad so he put his hand on Vya's shirt to keep him standing. Immediatly, Kver walked over to him and lifted Ais off his feet and into his arms. Ais knew he was in no condition to walk yet so he didn't resist being lifted into the air.
Kver stated, " You don't look like your alright, let alone walk. maybe a little more time off your feet will help alot." Vya motioned to Kver to come over to her. He did so and she told him that they were going to be at the Bastion any time now. She could see the towering walls and many villagers awaiting their arrival. However, like usual, Vya's crush Even was not present at the time. All the other scientists(excluding Aeleus and Dilan) were there. Ienzo and Braig were in the back of the crowd so Vya could barely see them. However, Kver and Vya were not looking for them but for Master Ansem, who was in the front of the crowd motioning for them to come over. They hurried over to him and immediatly Ansem noticed the boy in Kver's arms. He walked over to him and took Ais out of Kver's arms.
Ais was clueless. He didn't know where he was or any of the people other than Vya and Kver. There were so many people staring at him, making him very nervous. This was definitly something he didn't ever want to witness. he began to realize,if he didn'thave unsealed the berserker in him, then he wouldn't be in this predicament. Maybe he should just act the way he was to Vya and Kver and everything would be alright but he needed to tell them that he was in pain and needed medical treatment soon. How would he say something like that in a kind manner. Or they could notice the wounds on him already and help him without him saying anything. That would be alot easier.
"This is Ais." Kver said bravely as he pointed to the boy in Ansem's arms."He is the only survivor found after the destruction of the Leafiee village. Youg Dian and Aeleus are still searching for survivors and will be back shortly to continue any unfinished experiments in the labortory." Kver and Vya bowed and began to walk away, leaving Ais in Ansems arms."Oh and one more thing, he needs medical treatment on that scar I am farely certain you are aware about and his wrist which is infected. We were not able to do a full expection of his body and those were the only wounds visable at the time of capture. We will be back to see him later. Send Even or Ienzo to get us when he is able to be seen after the surgeries and so forth. Don't worry Ais, your in good hands" That was the only thing that kept Ais from crying in fear because Kver told him it would be alright and these people that were with him were good and not willing to kill him like some other villagers he has met.
Ansem grinned and dismissed everone who was currently with him except Ienzo and Braig who were his fellow apprentices right now. "Hello Ais." Ansem said kindly. "My name is master Ansem and my friends Braig, the back haired man and Ienzo, the young one with indigo hair are going to help you. You will also meet Dilan and Aeleus when they return from their excavation. Even will treat your wounds. He is the one who you will meet when we get you into the castle. He has blond hair and emerald eyes. Aeleus has spiky hair and is very, very tall. Dilan has long, long black hair like Braig but is in what we call dreadlocks and is not pulled back into a pony tail. " Ansem's golden eyes gleamed in the sun and his blond hair swayed in the wind. He seemed happy that he had someone to take care of now other than young Xehanort. " Oh and you will meet Xehanort my other assistant. He has long silver hair and pearl blue eyes. You two will get along great considering your about the same age. " Ais smiled. Maybe living here in this new place would be a good idea to get away from everything and start a new.