"Hey kid, pass me the axe," John said.
"Sure," Mikel handed it to him tiredly.
He sat on the logs as he caught his breath. He stared at the polluted sky, which made them believe the sun was only a myth. They lived as good-for-nothing slaves, whose only purpose was to serve the rich.
Amia approached them, wearing her normal worn-out undergarments. She carried a tray of food along with several children who looked insanely malnourished.
"Three children died already; this is our last stock of food," Amia said with worry in her eyes.
"Mom hasn't eaten anything, has she? Give my share to the chil-"
"Mikel, you haven't eaten in three days-"
"If mom hasn't eaten for a month, what difference does it make? Besides, the youth is more important; isn't that what she always said?" he said angrily.
"The kid's right; we ain't gonna eat too," the other workers joined in.
A child came running as if being chased by a snake. From afar, she looked like a walking skeleton.
But she became more recognisable as she got closer.
She whispered something in Amia's ear which made her drop the tray of food. She ran back home and they followed her. When they reached there they went intoo their mothers room and found her laying almost lifeless on the bed.
The old mam who claims to have medical skills inspected her, he made a sarcastic laugh before saying she has less than 24 hours to live.
What's funny old man , the woman who saved us all and whom we call our mother today is dying..."
Mikel pushed him away while saying, " stop John. Doctor I know you know a way of saving her by looking in your eyes , so please tell...i.f sh..e di..es I sh..e.."Mikel sobbed.
"This kid ", the old man thought.
"I'm surprised she lived for this long under this conditions .The only way to save her is by going to the world of the rich and get a seraphim flower , that will at least sustaine her life for at least a decade", the old man said.
"I'll go", John said
"It's better if a kid goes because he'll be more unnoticeable ", the old man said.
" Then I'll go", Mikel followed.
"Raven is also in the privileged world so if you can...".
" Can't you stop Amia , can't you just stop living in your fantasy of a world. Wake up to reality, Raven was lucky to enter the world of the rich and he aint coming for us, even if he's still alive .this is a fucked up world. If you're lucky and born as a Nobel you live a good life . But if you're born like us the poor you gotta toughin up or bite the dust !", Mikel said angrily. Amia sobbed.
"But.."
"Mikel's right Amia ", John said.
Amia saw spark of tears on Mikel's eyes before his gaze turned away from her. Mikel grabbed his axe and hood , he embarked on his journey to the world of the rich. After managing to pass through the gate dividing the two he went searching for a pharmacy.
He managed to steal the flower without being caught.
When he got out he bumped intoo a little girl and she dropped her doll. When Mikel bent over and handed it to her she screamed upon seeing his eyes.
The people turned their attention towards him and started questioning if he was actually a Noble,
Mikel tried to make a run for it but was struck by a needle containing thiapental on the neck and went intoo a deep slumber.
He awoke to an angry mob who looked disgusted by his sight. He stared at them from the alter he was on . A man came and spoke to the people saying ,
" Hear now my Nobles , we have caught a disgusting pig who is a stealer in disgiues trying to act like us..."
" Burn him alive! ", the crowd demanded
"This sons of bitches who try to sleep with our man for money should be wiped out from this World ", A woman said.
The mob agreed and mothers hid their children's eyes from Mikel's sight . A bunch of soldiers came and gave him an excruciating beating .
"Why are pigs like him given the freedom of life!"they shouted
They poured gasoline on him and the man standing on the alter lighted his lighter as he said, "We shall burn him as we shall do to his tribe of pigs "
Mikel was fine with dying after trying his best for his mom , but when he heared that they were going to wipe out his family, the people he grew up with, the people whom his mother thrived to protect. Something snapped within him and as if it were instinct, he kicked the bottle of gasoline on the man and the lighter set him ablaze.
Ever since Mikel was young he never had magic like his brother or family members , but he had unusual strength which was seen when he lifted a whole tree as a toddler. In a world of magic there existed a man whose only magic was his raw strength.
Mikel tore the handcuffs and made a run for it." catch him ", the burning man said.
Upon jumping from the alter , he ran like the wind while trying his best to avoid the guards, he got a few grazes but when he made it to the gate he saw to armed body guards who used water and fire magic.
Mikel threw his axe at them they dodged it but before they could say ," you missed " Mikel's fist sinked in the fire guard and it crashed him to the ground. He grabbed his axe and made a run for it towards his home.
Amia bought a bowl of warm water and a towel for his mom , she knocked and when she entered the room she found her mother trying to stand up while saying, " my ch..l.d..re..n".
"Mom no", Amia rushed to support her but she pushed her on the floor then she fell on her .
When Mikel saw his home he had a small smile as he said,
"Thank God , they are still alive , I... still save them , I..."
A huge explosion took place right before Mikel's eyes . His knees failed him and as he kneeled down he raised his hands as if to receive something.
His blury gaze stared at the scorching flames which smelled of human flash. A head fell on his hands and although it looked unrecognisable he knew that it was John's head.
"Hey kid why aren't you smiling life doesn't care but , one day you'll be free from this hell , so work with a bright smile and forget all your worries now and focuse on the future ", John said.
" Burn him alive.."
" we shall burn him along with his trieb of pigs .."
"Why are pigs like him given the freedom of life".
Mikels head filled with anger, frustration and sadness .
"Why..whyehhhhhhahhjjjjjaaaah", Mikel sobbed as he collided John's head with his.
Amia opened her eyes to see a small barrier which shattered, she turned back to see her mom's burnt body which was on top of her . Her mind failed to process the situation.
" Run my child and give meaning to all whom I tried to protect ", her Mon said.
"But.."
"Well look at this ,some of this pigs survived how wholesome. Mommy pig or should I say bitch protecting her offspring. Sorry to say but this is not a fantasy this is were your luck runs out", The woman who was covered in flames made a flame ball and pointed it towards them.
"Mom no get..", she gazed at her mom who was now infront of her.
"Run my child ", their mom said.
" Mikel were are you please SAVE US!!!"
An axe grazzed the woman's face as she burly dodged it . ,"what the fu-"
Mikel came infront of her and their eyes met . He threw a punch in the palm of her hand which had the flame ball as he said ,
"I won't let you lay a finger on my family !".
"Mmhh you are not using magic and I can't sense mana from you, interesting"
" Are you the one wh-"
"Let's make things more interesting kid!", she smiled.
"Shit, this power I can't.."
Mikel's mom pushed him away. Mikel was surprised by this , he watched the woman covered in flames drive a hole through her mothers stomach as he fell to the ground.
"Run my children "
The woman struggled to remove her fist from their mom. Before Mikel could say anything black rods swiftly passed them and impailed their mom, after being impailed by 50 rods her grip loosened and she collapsed to the ground as she said,
"Forgive me my children I couldn't give you the love and protection you needed from a mother..."
(Song Heathens plays)
Mikel cries as he punches and scratches the ground while saying ," first you kill my family, now you kill my mom . What's with you Nobles !, I'm going to!, I'm going to kill all of you!!!".
"Why do I suddenly sense dark mana from him"
Markings filled his body his eyes became charper and his fingers turned intoo claws.
" This is getting interesting ", the woman said.
Within a split second Mikel punched her in the face and sent her flying. He grabbed her before impact, threw her back were she was then he gave her a drope kick .
Mikel had lost all mental sanity he looked like a hungry beast ready to devour anything alive.
The woman tried to stand up but Mikel pressed his foot on her head sinking her to the ground.
He grabbed her by the hair ready to impale her with his claws when suddenly a man grabbed his hand and said ,
"Mikel be calm, it will all be over soon , don't let it get you because this.."
"Raven", Mikel said .
"Is were you die",as he said this 50 rods impailed Mikel.
Mikel kneeled to the ground and coughed up blood.
" Raven. you came back you see I talled you Mikel !",Amia said as she ran towards Boru expecting a hug ".
She also got impailed." Big brother you're hurting me, but now I look like mommy. I'm filling tired just like her let me go sleep next to her. Goodnight Mikel, Boru", Amia said.
(Due to shock Amia lost her mental sanity)
Before Mikel could say anythin Raven ripped out his eyes, blood came out in a tear like manner.
" After all this years we finally found the eyes of satan. Too think that they were with a pig like you ", Raven said .
"I didn't ask you to intervene ,but our job is done hear let's go. Stupid kid ruined my face", the woman covered in flames said.
"It was fun kid"
"To think that the world would turn against me such that I loose my whole family . And my own brother, my dawg would turn against me, if I somehow get reincarnated I'm going to change this world mom I promise...." , Mikel said .
"He finally died , I can't believe I used to call that pig my brother ",Raven said as they left.
Suddenly, Raven paused shaking. He felt darkness from Mikel's body and it overwhelmed him. Darkness also overwhelmed Mikel's body as if he was covered by worms . His eyes turned dark except for his eyeballs which looked like that of a wolf but had a gold colour. His now deeper voice said,
" oh foolish humans so much pride in your words but your actions prove otherwise ".
TO BE CONTINUED...