Prologue
Many thousands of years ago back in Trolla saw an oracle come into their lives. His name was Azron and he did many great things. Despite the fact he was originally a simple craft mage. He even helped forge the sword of power. He was a trusted ally of the champion. Sadly after the untimely death of the champion Azron had Trolla close it's borders because of one evil Trollan who caused many problems for the universe. The evil Trollan was stripped of his name was soon called the unnamed one and vowed revenge. He even had magic of other worlds changed to prevent Trollans to have much power on other worlds. But before he closed off the borders and changed the magic. He knew there would be others to bear his mark and hopefully make Trolla better still. He had a vision that one day sometime in the future a very powerful oracle will come and he will restore the honor and reputation of Trolla across the galaxy and bring the end of the evil Trollan called the unnamed one and his followers and help bring an age of peace and goodness with Eternia's future champion and the masters of universes for centuries to come.
The Oracle of Old was able to keep an eye on things because he knew soon things were going to fall into place. He saw the new ringbearers come and managed to summon them there to assist him when the time came. They knew of his vision and they were willing to teach one he foretold of when the time came. Because the fate of universe and the future great champion depended on it.
Thousands of years later in one family in the headquarters of the unnamed order a baby boy was born to two agents. They were taken into the unnamed order after they destroyed their home and the father fought back to protect his pregnant wife. So they thought they could use that especially when the pregnant wife was willing to fight. So they forced them to join in threat of their unborn child's safety and had been doing dirty work since. "We will name him Unzo," the father said. "For he will be one who will value justice whenever it is needed," he said.
"I just hope some day we can take him away from this horrid place," the mother said.
"I know, I know," the father said.
A few days later on, Trolla to a teacher and a song mage their second child was born. A little baby girl. The little boy of the family came to look at her. "Montork this is your baby sister, Ilyne," their mother said.
Meanwhile back on Eternia.
"His father and mother have been born," Azron said. "His father will grow some and then escape the cruelty of the unnamed order because he will hate them as much as his parents and hate their believes and wish for what is truly just." he said.
"But they will soon meet," one of the ringbearers said.
"Yes but they are going to grow some first," the second one said.
Years passed by and young Unzo's mother and father had tragically died. Unzo received now sympathy, empathy or comfort when it happened. "I am tired of this," Unzo said and then escaped. He headed out to run away. He made it to the forest on Trolla and destroyed his unnamed order cloak. The animals were kind enough to take him in. Unzo made clothes out of leaves and fur. He took right to the life of living in the forest at four years old. He was wondering if he could see others of his kind soon who would take him in.
Today he was about to get his answer. He ran into a little girl his age three years since it happened. "Hey you are supposed to say excuse me!" the little girl said.
"Sorry," Unzo said. "I am Unzo," he said.
"Ilyne," the girl said.
"Ilyne where are you little sis?" Montork called.
"I'm over here," Ilyne said.
Montork appeared and saw Ilyne. "Ilyne don't wander off," Montork said. He saw Unzo, and was surprised to see a young Trollan dressed in leaves and fur. "Who are you?" he asked.
"Unzo," Unzo said.
"What is going on over here?" Montork's and Unzo's father asked coming up with his wife.
"Darling look," the mother said.
"Who are you little one?" the father asked.
"Unzo," Unzo said.
"Where are your parents?" the mother asked.
"Both dead," Unzo said. "I escaped horrible Trollans just horrible they were Trollans who forced my mommy and daddy to do bad things they didn't want to do and that lead to their deaths. I couldn't stand that evil anymore so I ran away from those bad guys," he said. "I have been living here in the forest with the animals ever since, they don't judge me for living with those bad Trollans and what they forced my parents to do," he said.
"You poor little darling," the mother said. "Come with us," she said.
Ilyne's family took him to some place to be cared for. Only Ilyne and Montork knew his secret. They got him some much needed help.
Unzo was soon taken in by another teacher and his wife who adopted him. They helped him get over his tragic past. Unzo started to grow into a fine young man. Despite what he went through he managed to get through his tragedy and become a fine young man.
Unzo during that time had become Montork's best friend. He also soon found himself falling in love with Ilyne. Ilyne accepted and reciprocated his feelings. The two of them formed a relationship and became very close. They were very in love. Then several years later Unzo and Ilyne were married. It was a very happy time.
The a few years later something was about to change both Unzo's and Ilyne's lives. Unzo came up behind her and Ilyne placed her hands on her belly. Then Unzo placed his hand on her belly. "Are you sure?" Unzo asked with a smile in his voice.
"Yes I am absolutely sure as is the healer," Ilyne said. "We're going to have a baby," she said.
"This is marvelous and wonderful!" Unzo said. "We are going to be parents," he said.
"We sure are," Ilyne said.
Unzo was now part of the Trollan Defenders. "There you are Unzo we were just about to head out," Malek said.
"Yes what took you?" Zelmra asked. "You are usually the first to arrive," he said.
"Yes Zelmra is right," Jeku said.
"Is something going on?' Fresa asked.
"Is something wrong?" Xana asked.
"Is my sister okay are you worried about her? I am just saying that because I am her brother and I know you are her husband, but is she alright?" Montork asked freaking out.
"Will you all calm down?" Unzo asked. Then the Defenders calmed down after that. "I have some big news," he said. "I'm going to be a father," he said.
"Ilyne's pregnant?" Malek asked. Unzo nodded his head.
"Congratulations," Fresa said.
"That is wonderful news," Xana said.
"Congrats," Jeku said.
"That is very good to hear," Zelmra said.
"I am going to be an uncle!" Montork said getting all excited.
"Yes," Unzo said. "Both Ilyne and I are very excited about it," he said.
The other defenders and the family were helping Unzo and Ilyne prepare for the baby. They were making sure everything was ready by the day.
Then few months later that day had arrived. Unzo was going to become a father. The other defenders were there. Along with Montork and Esso. Esso and Montork recently adopted a baby Trollan from a poor couple who couldn't care for him. So now he was their son. Unzo and Ilyne loved their adopted nephew and now their baby was coming.
Meanwhile on Eternia a group of five Trollans were watching. "The greatest oracle ringbearer will soon be born," Azron said.
"This is very exciting," One of the ones who was with him said.
"I know the birth of the Great Ringbearer who will be the thing of Legend," said another.
"This is very important not just for Trolla, but for Eternia and the rest of the universe," said a fourth.
"Yes his birth is very important but first things first, he needs to grow up after he is born and learn his own way to be a great ringbearer," a fifth said.
"When the time comes we will be here to guide him," Azron said.
The other four nodded because this was very important.
Back on Trolla they were wondering when another ringbearer would be born. Some think that the line of the ring bearer is now broken. But some felt that the new ringbearer would soon come and bring a new bright future for Trolla.
Back at the house, Unzo was pacing around and was very worried. "It's been hours," Unzo said. "I hope nothing is wrong," he said.
"Unzo relax," Zelmra said. He was one of the defenders. "I have a feeling that it will happen soon," he said.
"Plus I know your child has a bright future," Montork said.
"Yes maybe you child will be a Trollan Defender," Malek one of the defenders said.
"Or maybe a healer," said Fresa one of the female defenders.
"Or a teacher," said Jeku another defender said.
"Maybe an overlord some day," said Devero a defender who wears classy clothes.
"Maybe a member of the Crimson Council," Xana the second female defender said.
"Or maybe be the ringbearer," Zelmra said.
"Zelmra like that would ever happen," Unzo said.
"It might happen," Zelmra said.
"True, but the chances of the baby becoming a ringbearer, is as likely as the baby becoming an overlord or Crimson Council Member." said Esso who was Montork's wife. "I just know that the baby is going to grow up to be a strong one," she said.
"I can hardly believe it still I am going to be a father!" Unzo said.
"Well believe it my friend," Montork said. "You have been my best friend since the day my family found that day in the forest, and the day we started to go magic school together," he said. "I remember it wasn't easy for me at first accept my best friend was in love with my sister and dating her, but I know that you are the best one ever for her," he said. "I am so looking forward to being a proud uncle," he said.
"I know you are," Unzo said. "After what I had been through it will be worth it," he said.
"Yes soon you will be doing things with a new baby," Fresa said.
"Yes like feeding," Xana said.
"Changing diapers," Jeku said.
"Giving the baby a bath," Malek said.
"Rocking the baby to sleep," Zelmra said.
"Burping the baby," Montork said.
"And cleaning up spit up," Esso said.
"Yes and it will be a lot of work," Unzo said.
"You will also be celebrating many of your baby's firsts," Fresa said. "Such as levitating for the first time.
"Not mention the first word," Xana said.
"First spell," Jeku said.
"First time in a big kid bed," Malek said.
"Not mention first day of school too," Zelmra said.
"Yes and I am looking forward to all of that," Unzo said. "I just worry if my job as a defender might keep me from that," he said. "Outside of being a defender I work as a coach for the Magi ball team," he said. "It is what I do for those kids I like but I still have my defender job to do," he said. "Whenever it is magi ball season I am stuck with my defender job," he said. "I just want to be there for my child," he said.
"We understand that completely," Fresa said.
"Speaking of which what do you think the baby will be?" Zelmra asked. "A boy or a girl?" he asked.
"I think it might be girl with Ilyne's eyes," Unzo said. "But she said she thinks it's a boy," he said. "But I don't mind of which as long as it's a healthy baby," he said. "I just really hope it has Ilyne's eyes because they are those beautiful eyes I ever did see and I want the baby to have her beautiful eyes," he said.
"Awe," everyone said.
Then they heard crying coming from the room where Ilyne was giving birth. The healer came out and came up to Unzo. "It's a boy," the healer said. Unzo went to go see his new son.
He came into the room and saw Ilyne holding their son. Unzo loved his son. "Let's name him Orko because seeing him gives me hope not only for our future, but his future and the future of Trolla," Unzo said.
"Orko is a prefect name," Ilyne said holding her son close.
They saw Montork with his wife at the door. The other defenders were there too. Malek was in tears and proceed to blow his nose on Zelmra's cloak.
"Hey! My cloak is not a tissue!" Zelmra snapped.
The Unnamed one sensed Orko's birth and sent warnings to his followers. He wanted to stop at nothing to hurt Orko.
Thus began the darkest week in Trollan history. The defenders fought valiantly. Many of them were badly hurt. Montork got a horrible tear in his ear. While Zelmra's left eye was injured and his arms were both destroyed. But they all got together and used their magic together to hold off the horrible creature called a Destroying Angel. The the creature was destroyed by a storm the overlords created.
Now even though the death toll was high little Orko managed to survive as did many other Trollan infants.
Slowly Trolla managed to recover from this horrible tragedy.
During that time Orko began to grow. He robbed his parents of sleep for the first several months. Then he became an active and curious toddler who was a bit of a handful. His parents and other family members loved him very much.
Orko was growing up fast and growing into a very healthy young Trollan. Orko loved it when his father would come home from a long defender mission. "Daddy!" Orko said coming up to Unzo after a long mission.
"Hello there son!" Unzo said picking him up. "It is so good to see you," he said.
"I missed you daddy," Orko said.
"I missed you too son," Unzo said.
Orko soon began to go to school. He made friends with other kids there. He was good friends with his cousin Snoob and made friends with another child named Squonge. Orko was a wonderful child and had a lot of skill. He was growing into a fine young Trollan.
Some Trollans were still worried about having no ringbearer. They also worried that the line of the ringbearers would become nothing more than a legend. But little did they know the greatest ringbearer was born and soon his time was going to begin. That is where our story begins.
