Chapter 1 - The Message - Guardia Kingdom - 1000 AD
The 'vibrations' began outside the boundaries of the universe, and beyond the realm of infinity. As they passed between the ether of dimensions they took on an almost sentient quality. They enjoyed 'seeing' the sights offered by every in all dimensions of space and time on their journey. They saw the birth, destruction, and rebirth of countless universes and worlds. However, they had a clearly defined path to a very specific place, and especially a specific person. By the time they reached the end of their journey they had manifested and grouped themselves into auditory sound; a clear and simple message "Time to wake up."
It was only for a brief second but Chrono heard those words as clearly as the water that flowed from the Crystal Springs in Guardia woods. The voice of the message was strange, but also slightly familiar. Chrono barely had time to comprehend what he had heard when a more familiar voice stirred him from his slumber. It was his mother. "Chrono...Chrono...time to wake up Chrono", she whispered in his ear. His mother strolled across the room to draw the curtains and open the window. "I'd forgotten how beautiful Leane's Bell sounds", his mother said, "You were so excited about the fair last night that I see you are already dressed". He had slept in his cloths the night before. Chrono opened his eyes on the 3rd stroke of the bell. When she saw that Chrono was still in bed she tried a different approach. "If you get up now, I'll give you your allowance early."
Chrono slowly sat up on his bed, stretched his arms to the sky, then looked at his mother an smiled. She returned the smile and said "I'll see you downstairs." With that she turned and left the room. Chrono's room was small and simple. It was occupied by a small wooden bed, a dresser and an old wooden stool that his father had made for him when he was a boy. The stool was occupied by his cat. Chrono went over to his window. From there he could see the town about a mile down the road, and the castle off in the distance. He felt the warm breeze hit his face and turned back to his room. He put on his shoes, grabbed his wooden training sword, then went over to his cat. He scratched behind the cats' ear. The cat let out a content 'meow' and purred. Their family cat was very particular about whom he let pet him, and only seemed to respond to Chrono, his mother, and at a time, his father.
Chrono walked downstairs where he found his mother tidying up the house. The ground floor of the house was similar to Chrono's room. From the front door, there was a small living area with an old rug, a kitchen and the dining table. On the table was a loaf of fresh bread. Chrono went over and broke off a piece. It was still warm. His mother must have been saving to buy this treat for the day of the fair. Usually the bread they ate was at least a week old, and needed 20 minutes cooking in the stew before it softened. Chrono's mother looked up from her work and saw him. "Eat as much as you'd like" she said with a smile "You'll need your energy for the day".
Chrono finished his meal, walked over to his mother and gave her a long hug indicating that he was leaving for the fair. His mother kissed his forehead and said "Don't hurt anyone with that sword, have fun, and be back in time for dinner". Chrono opened the door, stepped out into the air, and felt the sun warm his face. He was about to shut the door, when he heard his mom say, "By the way dear, here is your allowance."