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'Darkness....is all I seen here in limbo, I can't remember why I'm here or why I feel like I'm waiting on someone to free me from this miserable void.'
'My memories keep slipping away along with my sanity by the day.'
"Heheh...Correction, time is irrelevant in the face of a ETERNITY!!!!"
Xirius shouted this on the top of his lungs for all to hear, only there was not even a single soul in this vast abyss to share his plight.
Xirius for the umpteenth time realized the futility in his crys to be heard by another soul was pointless, so like always he tried calming himself once more and tried his best to recall his life before the dark.
Xirius retreated into a memory where he was conversing with people wearing elegant clothes or dresses treating him with a kind familiarity at a rather large banquet table dressed in white linen.
The food was incredibly exotic dishes of creatures across the galaxy and heavenly aroma captivating those around the table even Xirius himself, calming his nerves.
He tried reliving his memories to the fullest to keep himself sane before the darkness seeped in clouding the memory and eventually shattering it.
Which started to occur around him as he was talking to his wives whose bodies started blur and fade into nothingness.
As he helplessly watched as all he accomplished and gained blink out of existence, this ate away at him internally which was later replaced by confusion and unyielding frustration where he attempted to restore what was lost in his mind.
Just to keep the madness of his lost memories at bay he repeated this very chant aloud.
"I AM XIRIUS KAPONO AND I SHALL SOON BE SAVED, I AM XIRIUS KAPONO AND I SHA-"
All in hopes to hear his words to at least remember what he said before in case he forgot his name at any moment.
Xirius knew deep down his very existence depended on him keeping himself stable as long as possible.
"I am Xirius kapono and I shall be-?!?!?"
just as Xirius chants was dying down a surge of overwhelming energy enveloped him.
He was so unsure if he should panic or rejoice at the sudden change of events, the latter was instantly welcomed as the energy engulfing him had a familiarity to it like a long awaited friend which later started restoring his memories allowing them to flood back into his mind.
Immediately the Emperor began to shed tears of joy in revelation that the one who saved him was none other then his closest companion Xova.
"XOVA YOU WONDERFUL OVERLY COMPLEX PIECE OF SOFTWARE, WHAT THE HELL TOOK YOU SO LONG!!! Ah forget it, I just want out of this shíthole and go back to our reality."
"I NEED a years worth of constant physical and sexual contact with my many wives, also some over due parental love and care over my many children! This place almost broke me on several occasions DAMNIT!!!"
Xirius was both rejoicing and venting his hardships to his closest partner not even caring for a second that his character was unfitting for one with the title of Emperor.
-awkward Silence-
Once 15 minutes passed Xirius got worried due to Xova's nonresponsive behavior, he was aware she wasn't a figment of his imagination.
Hoping to God that wasn't the case, he was about to ask Xova what's wrong until he suddenly felt his soul being compressed and zipped straight into hyperspace without his consent making a B-line to where ever the hell Xova was taking him.
Due to him zooming through the cosmos he of course passed out from the excessive strain being placed on his soul, apparently Xova didn't bother putting him in a comatose state before liftoff so Xirius had to look forward to a small seizure the moment he entered his new body.
As they broke through the many realms of reality, the spiritual sphere making up Xirius entire being came to a complete halt over a planet the size Jupiter.
Besides it's size, the most eye catching of all was the colossal tree that perished beyond the heavens themselves and like Jupiter's red spot it was 4x that size in a circle radius.
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The spiritual sphere continued it's course to the planet where more details kept popping up left and right.
2 Massive continents with a great blue ocean snaking it's way between the two, snow top mountains with green lush forests or jungles while further off civilizations and fallen ruins was scattered across them.
Entering the atmosphere of the enchanting world the A.I. system had to maneuver past a ginormous whale like creature with pearl-white skin and greenery growing on its multiple flippers propelling it among the clouds, this beast was compared to the size of Manhattan because of the ancient city that was built on its back was on the same scale of New York but remaind uninhabited.
Having an idea the A.I. system scanned the majestic beast, what happened next would haved shocked millions below after hearing the system's response but for Xirius it was like another day in the office.
[....SUITABLE FORTRESS FOUND, BINDING ENTITY TO HOST SOUL....RUINS ALSO WITH HOLDS VALUABLE INFORMATION, ALL DATA AND RECOVERED TREASURES SHALL BE RECORD FOR CULTIVATION AND FUTURE REWARDS....]
[....BINDING COMPLETE ENTITY WILL REMAIN AS HOST 'GUARDIAN IN THE SKIES'; ORDERS HAS BEEN GIVEN....A NEW ROUTE IN GENERAL VICINITY OF HOST'S DWELLING HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED....]
[....BOUNTIFUL FEEDING AIRWAYS FOR ENTITY WAS ADDED ON ROUTE ALONG WITH MIGRATORY RAIN CLOUDS TO KEEP ENTITIES HIDE HEALTHY....]
"WWWWHHHHHEEEERRRRRRAAALLLL..."
An abrupt yet soothing roar came from the gentle giant as it sensed it's new master's presence, it then gazed into the distance in the direction the system ordered it on.
"WWWHEERRAALLLL~♡"
After giving a gleeful cue as if it was happy with its new master's orders the creature that was easily classified as an Alpha leviathan, flew at mach 7 to its destination.
Because the system lacked its personality it remained unfazed by the incredible speed the beast took off at.
The system A.I. eventually went back to scanning both the geographic and biological data of the planet to set up a database about all life forms while mapping the land.
The only data it lacked was the language's and knowledge of the world's sentient lifeforms inhabiting it.
This can be easily rectified by finding a specimen knowledgeable enough to understand the common tongue and reading skills needed to translate the information over to Xirius.
Coming to their final stop, The system A.I. scanned the carved out cave in the mountain where it's host's new vessel was housed in along with his new family.
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Now this is where the system A.I. got creative, it shaped Xirius soul into a beautiful woman with luxurious platinum curly hair and a gorgeous golden dress to complement her eyes giving of a angelic golden hew.
The system A.I. descended upon the entrance, then began emitting a powerful yet welcoming aura that worked on bringing out the inhabitants rather quickly.
In a the shadow of the entrance two of the inhabitants came out with worried faces, the one who walked forward first had their right hand stretched out keeping to the on behind them.
Seeing this the system darted it's eyes at the one behind the first inhabitant, it was clearly a beautiful human woman with long black hair, crimson eyes and pale skin as well as a faded reddish yet ragged toga covering her upper half but her head had a pair of curved upward horns also her arms and lower half was covered in obsidian like scales.
She also held a darkish-gray egg which would perfectly make her look pregnant the way she held it.
Seeing this the system looked at the second being in front of the woman, it was obviously Male but lacked human features and looked more like a bulky humanoid dragon with only a tail also wearing a ragged dark-green toga.
His scales were light-brown on his chest and dark-brown being more prominent everywhere else, his two horns shot straight back with other horns or larger shap scales protruding from between his head and neck down.
His green reptilian eyes stared unflinchingly at the sight of the woman before him, he then firmly asked.
"(Please my Goddess, may I kindly ask what brings such a divine being to my family's humble dwelling, for we lowly Drackin folk are but exiles from our homeland not to far from here.)"
"(We would gladly help you in anyway that we can yet I doubt we don't have anything to offer your eminence.)"
He then kneeled while bowing his head with his mate only able to bow slightly.
The woman slowly descended more before touching the ground and walked forward to the couple, during the transaction the system A.I. was probing the minds of those in front of her to gather much needed information.
After translating everything the system spoke in their native tongue, instead of sounding like siri she had a ancient echoing voice holding a merciful dominance over other's.
"I Xova Goddess of miracles come before you to save your children's life and future from becoming one of death and the other of misery."
"I sensed great potential in your two offspring who share the egg you recently laid child, they used to be of one being but now they've split in two."
"The original's body remains strong but they're life force is dim due the double taking most of it and having a more weaker body, there souls are intertwined so when the former dies while the latter lives they will lose apart of themselves and wallow in guilt for being the cause of the others death."
The couple's eyes narrowed in suspicion due to never hearing about a goddess of miracles but after hearing the rest the two couldn't help but worry about the possibility of their children being in danger.
They had a long streak of misfortune befalling them of late so they dared not to gamble the lives of their children in the hands of fate.
This time the Drackin woman spoke.
"I'm sorry my Goddess, as much as I'd love to avoid this tragedy from happening I can't really find myself trusting you either, but still I'd like to hear you're offer and reasoning in helping us."
The Drackin man nodded in approval remaining stoic in the process, the system A.I. on the other hand was hoping for them to just bow and gracefully accept a blessing from a 'Goddess'.
Then again fools and cowards have a higher chance of turning against their own blood if it means survival, so seeing them being brave and thoroughly cautious.
The system literally applauded them which in turn made them jolt in surprise, after which the system spoke.
"I'm happy to see that both of you are brave enough in the face of possible danger that you'd go so far as question a Goddess's actions, but fear not for I am not so arrogant as my siblings to force such demands upon mortal folk."
Hearing the Goddess's words gave them a sigh of relief seeing this also confirmed to the system that the so called Gods here was going to be a problem.
"Now to answer your queries, I am actually....passing on to the next realm where even my ethereal body cannot exist."
"I also lacked making a name for myself due to me never caring when my siblings took credit for every hero, answered prayer, and victory in an impossible battle."
"So not one to waste my divine powers and to finally engrave my legacy in history, I searched for a worthy vessel who shall be raised humble and righteous becoming one whose miracles and ingenuity will out shine the God's themselves!"
The system spoke with sorrow as one who regretted their decisions, then spoke with grandeur as if she had high hopes.
Looking at one another the couple held their egg and reflected on the Goddess's motives, the fact their was a realm beyond godhood was terrifying to them and hearing her hope to leave behind a legacy that will bring in an incredibly new era through one of their offspring was a bit overwhelming.
It all sounded to good to be true, seeing they're doubt the system made one final push to squash it entirely to get the show on the road.
"I specifically chose you out of all other's in our world because I saw your unwillingness to lay down at the hands of fate no matter what was thrown at you unexpectedly, you're character's and beliefs remain unshaken even tho other's chastised you for them while you're humility and kindness was undeterred in the face of ridicule and injustice."
"These are the teachings and character needed to forge one of true greatness, I to grow tired of good mortal beings trampling on one another and God's being entitled to do as they please."
"Through your offspring a change will come, it will be rough, it will be perilous but it will all be worth it."
"I saw no better candidate's to take up my legacy to insure it's safety and growth with in the chosen child, so I beg of you to please consider my offer now."
"I have only a little time left before my remaining stores of divine energy disperse, so please decide!"
The system kneeled on both knees and bowed her head low with a urgent tune, the couple was dumbfounded the sight before them was baffling
'A Goddess was begging to mere mortals!?!?' this thought took up space in their mind and facial expressions.
After recovering from the shock the couple talked among themselves in whispers keeping a serious atmosphere present, in a few moments they walked forward to the Goddess who still kneeled with her head low.
Once again the Drackin man spoke with determination in his voice.
"Our decision has been made, we expect your blessing our Goddess for in the name of the Vrackon bloodline we pledge to uphold your legacy and raise your champion well. I Dravein Vrackon swear this."
After his vow, the Drackin woman spoke.
"Well we will shower our children in love and guidance regardless if these events didn't take place, I sensed something amidst about our egg of late that has brought me to worry about its health."
"Now we know it's because we'll be having another child but weakened the other to near death, is to much for me to bear."
"I Val'nora Vrackon swear the same pledge to uphold your legacy and raise your champion well. Please save our children..."
As Dravein comforted his mate Val'nora form seeing her tears, the system stood up and rose one hand up and sent forth Xirius soul.
In the eyes of the couple the Goddess bust into a golden mist which then was absorbed into the egg, it shone blinding rays of light from within showing the silhouettes of the Drackin babies inside.
"I entrust my all to you, please be well and remain true for these children will light the path forward for all... his name will be Xirius as proof as a inheritor of my legacy. Farewell house of Vrackon."
As they heard these final words from the Goddess and felt her presence fade away, the couple held their egg with hope that soon their fate will truly change when the time comes for one their children to become the champion of miracles.
[....ASSIMILATION COMPLETE HOST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN NEW VESSEL, STRENGTHENING HOST NEW SIBLING TO ENSURE A HEALTHY GROWTH....]
[....INCREASING INCUBATION PROCESS, HOST AND SIBLING WILL HATCH IN 3 DAYS....]
[....ANOMLY FOUND, HOST HAS SUSTAINED PTSD DUE TO WITNESSING THE MANY FABRICS OF REALITY AT SPEEDS EVEN HIS EVOLVED CONCIOUSNESS COULDN'T TAKE....]
[....REPAIRS IN PROCESS...]
[...DEFENSE SYSTEM IN ENGAGED, NOW USING NEW ACQUIRED POWERS GATHERED BY SPECIMEN 'DRAVEIN VRACKON'....]
[....SILENT EARTH MAGIC PRACTICALS AT THE READY....]