Enlightenment

9005 [Novus Era 30]

Sextilis 01

Location: Unknown

I fell in the water and landed in an arid, dry land. I tried to move a bit but it seems like my body was carrying something heavy. "W-Water..." I murmured as I felt that my throat was a bit parched. But, no one can hear me... since I was alone in that land.

I looked up for a while but saw nothing but darkness. I lay there for 30 minutes waiting for someone or something but no one came, not even the wind. It was like time has stopped for that moment. I soon noticed that my lips are getting dry and my skin cold and clammy. It's a sign that my body badly needs to have water. I tried to move again, but only my eyes can perform what my mind ask of my body to do.

Desperate for help, I tried to summon Ezra, but still to no avail. Not even Ezra could hear my pleads. 15 minutes have passed and I started to feel nauseous. I can even feel the beat of my heart thrashing the cavity that surrounds it. Death... I can feel it again, how many times have I felt that my life was hanging by a thread. Countless, it seems, ever since that day when my family was murdered I was haunted by death. "M-My f-family..." my voice shaked as I uttered these words.

I remembered what I must accomplish in this life, that is to avenge my family! To kill those Bellato who have mercilessly killed my mother and my father! I felt that my blood was rushing to all directions. I can feel the rage and the strength that comes with it, and I tried to stand. Staggering I stood up but as soon as I planted both of my feet on the ground my body became so heavy even heavier than what I felt before and I fell immediately.

"ahhh-" As I fell on the ground and landed face first. The weight was now doubled , it's impossible to stand up now. I don't understand why I can't stand up, and there I was again staring blankly on the abyss.

My breathing was slow now, I guess I can't avenge my family... "Be Strong!" I suddenly heard from the back of my head. "I remember this voice..." I said then another voice came up " We're always with you..."

"Mom, Dad, is that you?" I asked as my lips became drier. But no one replied, of course no one will reply they're dead! All hope was now gone, I guess I will die this time. Eyelids are becoming heavy and breathing slower than it was before, yes... no doubt about it I'll die. But as soon as I closed my eyes someone spoke.

"My child... have you forgotten me?" an omnimous voice said. "Have you forgotten the one you have always prayed to ever since you were little?" he added.

"W-who... are... you...?" I asked with a parched throat. "I'm disappointed, Ryone, why haven't you asked for my help?" he said with a voice like that of a caring mother. "I-I'm sorry I-I don't k-know you" I reckoned. "It is I DECEM, whom love you so much." then like lightning it came to me, yes, why have I forgotten the one whom my mother said the almighty one who loves his creations. The one who I have prayed to when I have troubles, when I was happy and when I needed someone to listen. Who was I, to now forget who he was.

"OH! ALMIGHTY ONE! I'm sorry to have forgotten you..." It seems like as I cried these words my strength came back "... I am not worthy to ask for your help." my body has recovered it strength and now I could kneel down before DECEM.

"No my son... You have just proven yourself once again. Repentance is the greatest gift you can offer me." He said, his voice echoes everywhere. "My son, Vengeance is not everything in this world, it'll only hinder your strength... Avoid such emotions." He lectured as I was still kneeling down before him. "Yes, Almighty one I would try to avoid such things" I replied with a shaking voice, I still can't believe I have forgotten about him. "I can feel your anxiety but do not be afraid, I will always be here for you... Just remember to call out my name and everything will be fine." I felt very happy as he said these words, it's like it took out everything that I was carrying, even my vengeance. "Live with my people Ryone, for I have a plan for you..." he said.

"What plan might that be my lord?" I Inquired. "It'll come to you in due time, for now go to Quiane and tell her what I have asked you to do... remember Ryone, I will always be here for you." before I can say anything else I find myself washed away to shore and the waves hitting my body, like it was being caressed by it. I kneeled and said "Of course my Lord, I will always follow what you have asked me to do."

And with that I took my sword and shield and headed straight to Cora Headquarters