Soleil P.O.V
I am in the presence of 4 gods. The God of Time and Reincarnation - Chronos, The God of Water and Healing - Nero, The God of Songs and Wind - Asma and finally The God of Portals and Telepathy - Porta. This feels unreal.
After our souls merged, I feel like a different person all together. I looked up to see the gods around me staring with affection and love in their eyes.
It feels good to see people like me but there is a tiny part of me that is hesitant to trust it. " Little Sun, be at ease. We don't wish harm upon you. We would like to get to know you better and protect you." Neró said as he served us all tea.
His words instantly put me at ease. I smiled in response. "What would you like to know about me ?" I asked. That question kicked up a variety of questions from all the gods. They asked me from the basics to some of the studies I did back home. It was fun answering them. The time passed as we kept on chatting about my life.
Chronos suddenly put his cup down prompting others to do the same. I looked to see that they donned on serious expressions and it made me aware that what was coming next is going to be quite serious. " Soleil, you must be confused as to why we summoned you and merged you both together ?" he asked. Honestly, I am very curious about it. I nodded. "We summoned you as you are the other half of the Crown Prince's soul." Wait. I rewind back to the statement he said. 'Other half of the soul'. I looked at them in shock. "How did our souls get split ?! More importantly, how did it travel between dimensions ?!" I screeched. I focused more the fact that one soul was in another dimension part which made Asma and Nero chuckled while Porta looked sheepish and Chronos amused. " At the time you were born, the power that the Ouranios family was too powerful to be contained in your body. So, your fathers King Micah, Empress Alaine and First Queen Aviv decided to perform the ritual of splitting your soul for your protection." Chronos elaborated. I processed the information in my mind. "So my parents prayed to Porta in order to ensure the process went smoothly ?" Porta nodded in response. It made sense in my head when suddenly I realized something. Three parents ? Okay...why does this sound weird ? "Looks like he finally realized it." came Asma's playful voice. "My parents wouldn't happen to be men ?" I asked with hope in my voice to be proved wrong. "Yes. Your parents are indeed men." Nero said.
I couldn't help but smile brightly. I have three dads. "In this world, men can get pregnant ?" I asked curiously. Asma nodded. " In this world, children are precious. So we give everyone a chance to have children whether you are a man or a woman." That makes a lot of sense. Children are precious.
Chronos suddenly spoke "First Queen Aviv was the one to carry you. After your birth, you were immediately crowned as The Crown Prince of Ilios Empire despite having two children before you. First Prince Helios Ouranios and Second Prince Gabriel Ouranios chose not to be the heir to the throne as they have no interest in ruling but wish to support you." I was overwhelmed by the information. I have two older brothers and yet I was Crown Prince instead. That must have ruffled a lot of feathers. Neró looked at me. "Do you wish to know about your disappearance ?" he asked. l nodded vigorously.
"After it was announced that you are the Crown Prince, there were factions among the court that welcomed your status but the ones who were most displeased with the fact it was the Third Prince and not the First Prince were the Noble Faction headed by Marquis Lumiere and his cohorts. Marquis Lumiere felt that you were threat and decided to take care of that. At 7, they kidnapped you and sealed your powers. It was not only that but they got greedy as they felt that your maternal family was way too powerful." Silence reigned.
I grew mad. Anger made me see red. Just because it was not according to hierarchy but also because of power, these royal buffoons decided to kidnap a 7 year old, seal his powers and throw him into another kingdom alone and defenceless. A hand gripped my tightly clenched fists. "We know you are mad. Now, you have the chance to right all the wrongs. What do you wish to do ?" Pórta's voice entered.
l began to calm down. I need to formulate a plan against the scumbags and be with my family. I started tapping my fingers on the table. The gods were curious about what I was thinking when it suddenly hit me.
" Is there an underground information guild on any of the kingdoms in this world ?" I asked excitedly. The gods began to think. Neró replied "No. There isn't one." The gears in my mind started turning. The most priced commodity that anyone would be looking for is information. Nobles and alike would pay a lot of money in order to scheme against others and protect themselves. However, the problem is that it cannot be out in the open. So we will have to create a front along with a code. Terra Rose will be the Merchant Store with Dark Rose in the shadows as the information guild.
"Child, the idea is good but what are you going to sell ?" Asma asked. I thought about what to sell. Jewels ? No, too much hassles. Clothes ? Nope, too much competition. Food ? Nuh-huh, way too common. I let the ideas mull over when it hit me. Perfumes. I could sell a variety of scents and also do some custom ones but the code.....I know. 'I would like for a vial of joy'
I immediately told the gods about what I was going to sell. The gods immediately approved until Porta asked "Why such a statement as the code ?" to which I replied "There is no way joy is a scent, isn't it ?" The gods instantly understood why I phrased such a code. With that all set, I knew that it was only going to work once I have reincarnated back. "We shall send you back a year before the mess started." Chronos said and the gods nodded. They were about to start when I said " No. I don't wish to do that." The gods turned to me stunned beyond belief. Before they could protest, I immediately replied "If I am to gain revenge on Gerald, it would be easier with proof right ?" Nero immediately understood where I was going with. "You want to show those scars that Gerald put on you as spousal abuse as well as fatal injury." he stated. I nodded.
I knew that this route was rather dangerous but I knew that this was the only way I can put the bastard in his place and get revenge for the half that has suffered. It would also help that I can get allies and like to help me out. The gods upon seeing my determination agreed. "Child, it's best to get ready. We will be sending you back soon." Chronos said and swept out of the room along with the rest to prepare. I took a deep breath.
'My other half, I shall avenge us and reunite with our family. Nothing will stop us now.'