Most of My days are going to start with the Normal Routine!
But today Is the Biggest reveal of firsts Today Is The First day of My Fifth Year
My Parents Who are Named Respectively Mother or father have told me their family name or our family name.
So today I learned My Real Full name Not just my nickname.
They usually Just called me Silver, And I thought that was my name.
Weird right!? Rome
Our family Name Is Amethyst rain.
Our Branches Name is the Cloud Branch.
Although that is just a Branch title Since we are the last of the branches to be Married in.
As in I am An Actual clan Member of one of the Six major Clans, My mother was a Clan member of high status.
She gave that up to marry a man of the Merchantile clan this is a lesser Clan.
But she must have married for love?
although there are Hundreds of Clans The Grand Hall Empire and The Six major Clans are What Make up the Council.
There is The Emerald Tree Clan.
The Ruby Life Clan.
The Obsidian Death Clan.
The Amethyst Rain Clan.
The Diamond Moutain Clan.
And the Number one Blue Silver field Clan.
My full name Being Silvester of the Amethyst Rain Clan, Cloud branches fifth in line.
I am the Third branch family's youngest son Technically a bastard...
That being said even though I am not the exact person who has much expected of them.
As I am not these people's children anymore.
My parents who love all of our family equally are not bad people.
They can be Misguided when a head of the Branch asks something of importance.
Thus today I was given to the Away crowd.
My mother and father gave me a small talk to explain my family name.
Not to Nurture me or show pride but to explain why they are getting rid of me.
For the better of the Clan is the Excuse, But they don't Seem to shook or sad?
In normal circumstances, one would Plee and fight but I stood from my seat and bowed to my parents.
And... Just like that, my morning has had its first A Relocation.
I was facing adoption and Relocation, I didn't have many complaints.
I felt a small sting in my heart but that was Fine.
Bright and early That morning was Forced into a Carriage by The people who birthed me.
I entered that carriage expecting to see an Evil person Laughing happily that he has a Child to experiment on.
Instead, I got into a dual-seated carriage with a not-so-posh inside although the cushions Seemed to be expensive.
There a Thin Well dressed man sat.
His voice leaked out with an "Oh' Dear!."
I looked him up and down before giving my curt reply and sitting.
"Well Dang!"
After I sat down he Lost his words as his mouth sputtered a few times before settling on.
" It seems We are both disappointed in this form of meeting my dear child."
at this point, I had started to feel pretty grey and a bit petty inside so I just said what came to mind.
" No, I'm disappointed that you are an old dude."
" You on the other hand are dissatisfied there is a difference Right?"
His eyes opened wide for a second before regaining his composure.
He adjusted his bow tie and Spoke with a different attitude.
" It seems Mi'lady was not mistaken, And the answer it seems is yes, little guardian."
I looked at him with a weird expression before I decided to lay down across the seat.
I mean In such a technologically advanced world why the heck did they send a carriage!!
Some hours of silence passed as I mulled over what to ask of my mysterious Companion whom I know nothing about.
"So who's Butler are you?"
The man looked at me with his dark Black eyes as he pondered what to say.
He ran his hand through Soft grey hair as he spoke.
" That is not for me to tell you young Guardian, But I can say That you are to be Their Council or maybe Even a ward to them."
His eyes softened as he Lost his thoughts before saying A sentence with Pride in his voice and Will in his heart.
" I serve My Lord's every request, I do so without complaining or doubt."
" Thus when he says To gather eight children. I dont doubt But I expect some to stand out. Although only you and this other girl..."
" Standing out isn't going anywhere near you two is it?"
He flickered a look at me and I felt a chill down my spine But That recovered quickly as His head lifted and he spoke to me once again.
" We are Finally inside the Kingdom, Ahh I can feel My lord's Presence once again."
He closed his eye as his face Seemed to recall a happy thought, He pulled a phone out with a picture of a young woman on its screen.
It was Clear Through Like a small Piece of Glass But I assumed it was his Wife.
" That's your wife?"
his face turned Dark As he Spoke to me.
" That's my daughter, My Dear Eta is no longer with me. "
I Bit my Tounge before I stood up and bowed once before I said clearly.
" I am truly grateful to you for forgiving my transgressions and Offering my condolences. I am also Proud to Say you make Many men jealous with your fatherly Pride!"
I Bowed my head once more as I heard him chuckle.
" Don't fret Young Guardian, you need not worry I only lost her a short time ago But am at peace."
He looked out the window as if he Was talking to someone in the north at the blink of an eye his attitude changed as he turned west.
He Stood in the carriage As his hand began to glow He Disappeared in a small flash and the Area around me Rose by a few degrees.
I felt the blinding light as He reappeared holding a bright light above my head he spoke Swiftly.
" Do not Lie Are you aware of the seven Followers who are currently Dead?"
I stuttered before I Decided what to say His hand Flickered and I felt the light Burn me as his hand Grew Closer.
My eyes Went Cold As The Void in my heart grew...
" No, but I'm disappointed that you hesitate. I am already Stripped of all my life what good would it do me to betray you. Yet With this level of trust What Good Does It do me to stay? "
His hand Moved Next to my ear I felt the Light Burn my left ear His gaze stayed on my eyes.
He spoke with a smooth voice.
" I serve My Lord's request, But if I find you lied I will not hesitate again."
He Closed his mouth and grabbed my arm And As if My heart was Shocked with fire My body was covered in bright light.
It covered us and the next thing I know was I wasn't even near the carriage anymore!?
I was in a Large Hall The Man next to me kneeled and Spoke Up.
" I have Brought the last Child Sire."
The man Upon the Stage Stood and Waved his arm As Seven more People Stepped up next to me.
I saw the Cameras And Many Wells dressed people.
I Was Blanking On my reason for being here but I'm disappointed that I look like I just woke up?!
I am still wearing Common house clothes and these kids are all dressed in ceremonial clothes?
I mean give me a heads up Dang it!
The large Man on the throne Bellowed loudly as I was lost in thought over my clothes whilst I was looking around in shock.
Oops, I Missed what he said?!
He coughed as he once again repeated his question, This time Everyone focused on me and I felt it...
" I have Brought You Eight here As Wards of your Clans.
The Six Youngest of each Clans Last Branch.
Both of my children have Been Chosen As The Passers of This Generations Void Gate.
Do You All accept This Mission!?"
I felt each word As I heard the kids my age All Speak.
" Yes, Sire!"
I Looked up To him As he Looked at me Expecting my answer.
I spoke without hesitation, and I spoke Clearly!
" My Choice Is Not based Upon my ideas.
I am not able to make a choice?"
He looked at me With Wide eyes Before he Found his words.
" That I am Sorry For Son As I am unable to say anymore for now.
But if it is monetary gain I can give it, If it is power I can give it, If it is money and Women I can arrange It, So what Is it that will make you ease into the Choice that is My Kingdom?
To Bend the knee?"
I looked at him As I truly thought of my options I spoke Without Attitude but with Confidence.
" Bending the Knee Sire Is no Issue As You are the Lord of The Grand Court, My knees Know No other Master!
My choice Is not Fueled by greed, Nor do I mean any disrespect.
I simply don't know my Mission?
Does this mean I am No longer eligible To be Anything else can I Not be a Tamer?"
My eyes watered as I thought of the Idea of never getting a partner or a companion.
If I was Forced To change my hopes I wouldn't Do it That would make them the enemy!
His Mouth Twitched as he Chuckled.
His chuckles turned into a hearty laugh and Before I knew it everyone was laughing.
He wiped his eyes as he Spoke.
" My Young Guardian You Are Probably Very confused."
He looked Across the Crowd.
" I will not fault him for being Curious and Worried As He is One of the Last to be gathered and at such Sudden notice.
As We Have been Rather Rushed I will have some of the Staff Explain as We Go Through this process Together."
he looked at me with a smile as His Words lingered in my head.
" Yes, Sire I agree then!"
I bent a knee and Accepted not out of pressure or worry but because he genuinely Seemed trustworthy.
As he said Someone Explained What had happened and The Run down is, These Seven other Kids Plus Me.
Have All been marked Since There were Eight Pods in front of the Void Paradise.
They took this as an omen, That means when the Last of us eight children at age Five is the Last Ones to Make contracts.
These People took it as The Request of the Void Instead of Sending in Adults Like normal The Decision was We eight Would be the ones Given The Chance.
To walk the void paradise and Seek its Riches for our Clans.
In Hindsight of that The Grand Courts Heirs were also a part of The Eight.
So they Figured two birds one stone send us Six Clan lesser members in and task us with protecting These Two Heirs.
We will help them grow and if So, give our lives for them.
While they Reap the Benefits, We are already Stripped of our merit as Guardians.
Meaning that we agreed that we are only allowed to keep The Merits of Power but not our monetary gain.
That belongs to our Sire and his Heirs.
I Wasn't angry but My heart Did feel that sting Once again.
Another first, Betrayal.
They Intend to betray me...
But it is fine.
I will accept my Consolation prize for my Soon-to-be misery.
He finished his Speech and I knew he was trustworthy But That is if we could fulfill our role to him.
The Room shuffled as it cleared He Ruffled his Large grey Cape as he sat down His Orange and Blue Suit made his Look seem softer as his eyes Closed.
He put his hand on his head As the People left in the room were eight kids and Twelve adults.
The King, A well-dressed Woman With a crown.
She walked next to him and sat.
The men on his left Totaling Six All kneeled at His Stairs In precisely exact range.
Two men stood to the Right Of us and One man was behind us.
That Butler guy was now behind the king.
The kings' Eyes opened He Looked at us And blinked a few times Before opening his mouth.
" It weighs heavy on me Rose these children and my Own... It is like I have condemned them to prison?!"
The woman Grabbed his hand And Kissed it before Looking at us All.
She Stood and spoke To us.
" I serve No one Dear let me Do this.."
She looked at him with serious eyes.
He looked at the Floor With tears in his eyes as he Said his Peace.
" It seems Rose I am To Weak, Please continue."
He hung his head As Tear Pelted His Legs We all Seemed To have A heavy Feeling It made my chest Tight The woman!
No, the Empress Spoke.
" Let me Be Clear, I Am first an Empress.
But I am also a mother and it pains me to send You children into the Paradise Void.
Three years, In three years' time!
We will Hope to see all of you return through the Gate."
Her eyes watered a bit But she soon Recovered.
" This Is a mission By the Empire, Traverse the Void Of Paradise and return Together Stronger.
We will provide you With The Amenities.
Each of you Will receives Two storage Rings.
One with Clothes and Personal Effects.
One With Food, drinks, and equipment.
This will be after the Summoning tonight.
Tomorrow morning Before departure.
We will give you Another Storage Device a piece For Live Beasts and creatures.
Also A bag For herbs and Such proclivities. "
She looked at the man behind us And Also At the men Beside us.
She nodded and Continued.
" Instead of the Normal Choosing grounds, You have all been Given The Chance To Choose From your Lineages or the Grand courts Majorca Tree."
There were no Words In The group But My mind had been made up From the beginning.
I looked her in the eye and Spoke before anyone else.
" I would like the Best Choosing grounds Without restriction and personal Choice please?"
She looked at us all and I looked at the Line I saw Four heads nod and Then I heard A sweet voice.
" That Sounds Good But I just want a Dragon anything else Is Weak!"
At that Point, No one else Spoke As the Mutual Dragon Bomb Made us all Glow with possibilities.
That was a mood changer as We all had a small Bit of breath With a small laugh lightened the mood significantly.
The queen Covering her Giggles Spoke Up.
" Let's See what we can do.
As You, All know the first summoning is randomly given By Lord Gaia.
Although We are Different from the world That takes part in Destruction for cultivation.
We grow through nurturing those that Others seek to destroy, The First contract although random Can Always be nurtured as a familiar."