The years passed fast and in no time Akira was 5 years old.Dean along with his right hand man Alloysious were at the garden enjoying a drink while also looking at Akira playing along with his only friend Alex Morrow, a young boy around Akira' s age with blond hair ,green eyes and pale skin ,he is the heir to a noble mage family and he too is a mage , although very young he has already started his training at the academy of Avarach. The youths kept on playing at the Damon family yard unaware they were being observed " So Alloysious the magic tests are coming in soon on the academy?" Dean asked as he took a sip of his drink , Alloysious, knowing exactly where this is going " Lord Dean maybe the child has yet to bare his fangs ." Trying to reassure his friend he knew full well how sensitive he becomes when it comes to this" Look before the tests commence try and see if he posseses any attributes."glaring intently at his son , his glass on the brink of breaking because of how hard he grasped it " very well Lord...I'll bring you results in 2 nights time ." Alloysious promised" I'll be expecting those results , I need to know what is wrong with that boy ." He replied as he gulped the remainder of his liquor" especially since his pears already display signs of mana or aura energy while he is expressing none."loudly slamming his glass he helps himself to more liquor, Alloysious having imbibed himself took the bottle away from Dean " that's enough my Lord , I'll take care of this so you need not worry ." Alloysious already devising a plan for this matter .
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After the sun set, Alex's folks took him to their devices leaving Akira alone as well , seizing this opportunity his personal maids attempted to bath this dirty boy but as always " No , bring my mother to do this ." As spoilt as he was no one else could bathe him with the exception of his mother, regardless of how much or how many times they pleaded their efforts bore no fruits , alas they had no choice but to succumb to his will ,they couldn't force their young master even if they tried for fear of the consequences. One of the maids called the lady in question In and explained the situation to her to which she found amusing " relax ladies this is a daily occurrence remember? Besides it's only right since I'm his mother ."after the ladies left she quickly ran a hot bath for Akira and proceeded to bath his muddy toddler body " Akira why do you ensist on doing this everyday? " She sounded like she was scolding him but a smile was plastered on her visage " I don't know mother...but it feels less empty when yours around." He exclaimed happily " I'm happy you feel the way son , do you feel the same about your father ?" Seeing the smile on the child's face subside she already knew the answer " He...he doesn't like me doesn't like me ,does he mother? " He asked him mother ,tears threatening to fall from his eyes " look Akira, your father loves you but no matter what the case is,my love for you should suffice no ? I shall be both mother and father to you!" She vigorously tickled the poor boy who couldn't help but laugh to near passing out " no stop , stop being silly mother " it's these kinds of moments that Akira enjoyed the most, it went on to just the two of them enjoying supper without the presence of Dean until such time as Akira bedtime where Zamira tucked the boy in soundly before kissing him goodnight and heading to her own chambers .
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In the darkness of Akira's room a figure emerged from the shadows within the darkness creating no noise, clad in jet black clothing that looked as if it was absorbing the darkness around it,face hidden by a superbly realistic Oni mask that looked just as black as the the figures attire , the only deviation in colour being the white fangs and tusks protruding out of the mouth area of the mask . Approaching the sleeping form , the figure expertly glided towards him making sure not to alert him of his presence, upon seeing the slumbering face of the boy the figure removed the mask , revealing a rather familiar face , long black hair , irregularly dark eyes and a face that looked as if it was crafted by a god and pale skin that rivaled clouds, it was Alloysious " Forgive us young one ." He quietly whispered to the boy before disappearing with out into the night .
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In a forest in the outskirts of the kingdom, Akira gradually woke up from his slumber ' was my bed always this rough? 'he asked himself right before he opened his eyes the sight that welcomed him wasn't one he expected " WHAT IS THIS ?.... WHERE...AM I? "the answer to that right Infront of him he soon realized what this meant and being a well informed young he knew how dire his situation was because the forest was populated by the likes of man killing beasts and with no weapon or basic combat skills Akira couldn't help but gulp a dry load of saliva down his throat.