Blood Egg Fondness Level: [0/7]
First Relic: [Unearned]
Second Relic: [Unearned]
Third Relic: ....
'SEVEN ?!?! Seven Legacy Relics ? I heard people normally get like one or two, maybe three. Legacy clans normally are around one relic and I have the chance to obtain seven ? Does that mean I can make seven clans, seven families ???
Layla, Celeste, Rain ...'
Ragna shook his head while blushing slightly
'Stop it, you dumbass. You won't have seven wives, thats weird. Stupid teenage hormones.'
Ragna summoned his Aspect Legacy and an egg appeared in his hand just a second later.
It was just an egg ... a red egg. It was also slightly heavier than a normal one but that were all the differences.
'So what do I do with you ? How do I make you wake up ? They need warmth, right ? But that surely won't work with this kind of egg. I guess there are only two options, no three, that could work.
1. I need to talk and take care of the egg to increase the fondness level.
2. I need to pour essence into the egg, but that would only work after I become an Awakened.
Or 3. My blood.
Since I can't really use Essence right now and taking care of the egg takes a long while, I guess I'll try my blood first.'
Ragna moves the Mirrorblade's sharp edge to his own arm and cut him slightly, the sound making Layla turn around again and stare at him with confusion.
"What are you doing ? And why do you have a red egg ?"
"Making a child."
Layla looked at him dumbfounded before mumbling something.
"What a weird guy"
As the few drops of blood fell down and hat the egg, it started shining bright with a red color and a few cracks appeared on it.
[You have bound the creature with your Blood]
[the egg is hatching]
As more and more cracks started appearing and the light got brighter , Layla and Ragna continued staring with interest. Layla crawled towards Ragna, now siting next to him.
"Maybe you wanna give a better explanation than "making a Child" ? What is that egg ?"
"Uhh, I didn't really expect this to work but I guess this egg is about to become an Echo of sorts."
"An Echo of sorts ? How did you get it ?"
"Ehm ... Let's say I somehow got my Aspect Legacy as a dreamer. Would you trust me ?"
"A-aspect Legacy ? As a dreamer ? You've got to be kidding me. Who exactly are you ?„
Layla looked at Ragna with suspicion.
"You're really strong and have a versatile Aspect. You have killed a Corrupted Tyrant and obtained an ascended Weapon as a sleeper. And now you even got a Aspect Legacy ? Surely that's not "normal"."
But before Ragna could rebunk, saying that most of it was sheer luck, the egg shell split in two.
[Your Aspect Legacy has evolved from [Blood Egg] into a Bloodborne Echo, [#|;€≠¥?>]
Layla forgot about her accusation and looked at what was happening. As the bright red light slowly started shimmering down, A silhouette was getting more and more visible.
It, or rather she, was small, very small. She looked kinda sleepy as her eyes were constantly shutting down. Ragna's Echo looked very humanoid. She had short white hair and large, red eyes that looked like swirls of blood, sucking his vision in. She wore a black outfit with red accents, including a cloak or robe like garment with wide sleeves. The design was sleek and had leather-like texture.
But there was more. She had four, fully black horns. Two at the front and two at the side, which went all around her head. She also had devil-like wings and a long, thin tail, with dripping blood at the end.
Both Ragna and Layla froze but without waiting for a second he summoned his runes.
Aspect Legacy: [#|;€≠¥?>]
#|;€≠¥?>] Fondness Level: [1/7]
First Relic: [Claim].
Second Relic: [Unearned].
Third Relic: ...
...
His egg had really evolved, just a few minutes after obtaining it. But what exactly were those weird symbols ? He looked all over his runes and saw something that had changed.
Echoes: [#|;€≠¥?>]
Bloodborne Creature: #|;€≠¥?>
Bloodborne Rank: Awakened
Bloodborne Class: Beast
Bloodborne Attributes: [Bloodbound], [Magical Blood]
Bloodborne Abilities: [Blood conjuring], [Blood Sacrifice]
Bloodborne Description: [A creature born from the blood of the cursed Bled Into Existence, created inside the hell of the Dream Realm]
Blood Fragments: [0/300]
'Woah ... okay, i need to set things clear real quick. What are Blood Fragments ? Does that mean that the Echo can grow stronger ? An Awakened Beast as an Aspect Legacy would have been really bad after all.
And what exactly is that name ?'
Just when he thought about that, he heard something, inside of his head.
(You haven't given me my name yet, Papa. That's why it says that.)
(Huh ?! Who said that ? And who's Papa ?)
(You're Papa. But I'm sleepy ... I'll take a nap.)
And just after the voice said that, the little demon girl that came out of the egg, closed her eyes completly and her breath steadid.
'Wait, did she talk to me ? Since when could Echoes do that ?'
Ragna ignored Layla for now and summoned the runes again. First the Attributes
[Bloodbound]: "This Creature is bounded to it's Master by blood, meaning that they can communicate through their mind".
[Magical Blood]: "This Creature is a being made out of blood, making it have a natural connection to it".
'So that's why she could communicate with me, huh ? Interesting. Let's look at her Abilities now.'
[Blood Conjuring]: "This Creature can conjure blood out of nothing and transform it into anything".
[Blood Sacrifice]: "This Creature can strengthen it's Master by sacrificing its own Blood".
'Also Interesting .. so it's like a magician/ supporter Echo, huh ? Defenitely useful.'
Ragna tried desummoning the Echo since she was sleeping anyways but it didn't work for some reason.
[Echo not registered by system]
[Echo doesn't have a name yet]
[Owner can choose name to register Echo]
'So thats why the name looked weird. The echo doesn't exist inside of the system yet, huh ? So how powerful is that weaver guy to gift the Bloodangel, and now me, a creature like this.'
"Cera."
And suddenly Ragna started registering Layla's words again.
"Is here name Cera ?"
"Yeah, Cera."
***
A few hours passed in their safe spot. Ragna still couldn't recall Cera so she just slept on Ragna's chest while he laid down. The runes around her also changed. They weren't those weird symbols anymore but just "Cera". Layla, of corse, started asking questions about her and Ragna answered all, because why not ?
So now, Ragna and Layla were just talking about random stuff, waiting for the little demoness to wake up.
And finally she did. Cera eyes, slowly and sheepishly fluttered open.
(Mnhnm, morning already ?), said or rather thought Cera over their mental connection
(Uhm ... not really morning but I guess ? Well anyways .. I think we have a lot to talk about.
First of all. Who or what are you and what is our connection ?)
(How should I know ? I was just born. Shouldn't you as my Father know that ?)
(Calling me Father again. Why are you doing that ?)
(We share the same blood so I thought you were my Father. Is that not it ?)
( No! ... Well, I guess it kinda is ..)
(Mnhnmp, talking like this over mind is exhausting. I'll stop for a while.)
And so, the maybe 15 centimeter (5,9 inches), snuggled more against Ragna's chest and fell asleep again.
'What a Sleepyhead.'
"Ragna, did you talk to her with that uhhh. How was it called ? Bloodbound Attribute ?"
"Yeah but she said it was exhausting and fell asleep again. What a weird Echo."
"Very weird indeed. Guess she got that trait from some certain person here."
"ha ha, very funny, Layla"
Layla just showed him a smug grin before turning around.
"I'll have my sleep now too. I protected you while you slept so you do the same. .. good night."
And just like that, Ragna was left alone, only him, his thoughts and the annoying heat.
Ragna was bored for a while but then, he suddenly remembered something.
'THE RELIC ! The level of my Legacy Aspect increased so I can claim the first relic !'
Without giving it another thought, he summoned his runes and looked for what he wanted to see.
Aspect Legacy: [Cera]
Cera Fondness Level: [1/7]
First Relic: [Claim]
Second Relic: [Unearned]
...
Ragna looked at his runes with excitement before quietly whispering.
"Claim."
And just a second later, the voice of the Spell whispered into his ears.
[You have received an Aspect Legacy Relic.]
[You have received a Memory, Crimson Strings]
——-Author's Notes——-
Words: 1446
If you haven't realized yet, I use normal brackets when Cera and Ragna communicate over their mental bond.
I just now realized that this is really similar to Arthur and Sylvie from The Beginning after the End 😭
Would have wanted to write a slightly longer chapter and describe what the Crimson Strings do but it's 00:22 am for me and I got school tomorrow.
Picture of Cera btw: (Only on Wattpadd again)
Peace✌️