Origin of the Astra Blade

“It was a long time ago, a time before war and a time before our clan even existed. Humans and Shinigami lived together in relative peace. Shinigami would descend from the heavens to kill humans when it was their time to go. However Shinigami (they)could not maintain a physical form on the mortal realm, so they would find a human who were destined to be their partner. They would merge their souls together and would be tied together by a Soul- Link. Shinigami would continue their role by killing humans when their time came and deliver their souls to the Grim Reaper. Once their human partner moved on so would the Shinigami returning back to the heavens to the repeat the cycle to find their soulmate and continue the job. It was a balanced and peaceful way of life. However, one day a Shinigami named Yami Osamu [Dark Reign/Discipline] absorbed his partners Soul so he could live in the mortal realm forever, yet this action was not without consequence. Other Shinigami began to harvest Humans for their souls. This lead to the Shinigami and Humans going to war... The humans were powerless though as their Souls were harvested and soon Humans were treated as expendable sources of energy, and Shinigami began to fight over dominance for Japan starting different clans and expanding their territory. As tensions raised, clans were soon began to claim territory and civil wars eventually broke out. Yami however, challenged all of the clans as he wanted to be the ruler of Japan so he created the Astra clan and began to expand his territory far conquering nearby villages and towns. He was close to conquering the Taiyō [sun] clan. However on the day the clan planned to attack Yami was gone seemingly disappearing without a trace. Rumors say he was assassinated, other said he ran away out of fear, however some believe he was reaped by the Grim Reaper. With his disappearance the Astra clan was almost conquered by the Taiyō clan however because of the clans infamous sword style and with the elders leading in command the clan was able to hold back the onslaught of attacks.” The Lady sitting in the bed had jet black long silky hair that was well kept and maintain. She had crisp honey brown eyes and a small pinched nose. Her face wore a motherly expression as she looks at the two kids on her lap that were cuddling into her ample soft breast comforting them. All three of them are wearing midnight black Yukatas with jade green star designs on them that shimmer. In the lady’s left lap was a girl with light green hair that shimmered as well as her light green eyes. She looks like an elegantly cut emerald refracting the moonlight off of her. She looks at the lady vexingly as her cheeks were puffed out clearly showing her frustration at the story. “Lady Emiyo, why’d Yami even think about absorbing his human?” The little 6 year old girl gently sat up pushing off of the lady’s body looking up into her eyes. Wearing a look of determination her young innocent visage was admirable to the older women. “Well, anyone can fall to greed and a need for power can lead people to do selfish things.” The young boy in her lap yawned his eyes adorned with dark circles revealing his exhaustion. His pitch black eyes looking at the two girls grabbing their attention once the lady finished talking. His hair was also pitch black laying on his head in a mess. His skin was tender as on his arms were a few cuts and bruises. “Yeah... but I’ll change all of that.” The boy mumbles barely being heard by the two females, however they both smiled at him with the lady gentle grabbing his cheek gently rubbing it. “I know you will my little star.” She smiled looking at the boy kissing his nose. “I’ll help him! Together me and Rozano will make the ultimate team.” The girls arms shot up with excitement. Rozano and Emiyo looks at her giving her a lovingly look while shaking their heads no. “I know you will. My little shooting stars, remember that no matter what happens you two are stronger together then by yourselves. Unfortunately Rozano, people will see Ren as an object and not a person. You must show other Shinigami the beauty and independence Humans have. Ren, you have to reignite the drive back in humans and show them that they’re more then what they’re treated as.” Ren gave her salute stiffening her body as she sat up straight on her knees slowly falling back. Falling back into the soft plush blankets the girl thought while laying there before shooting up quickly. “Wait! Lady Emiyo!” Emiyo jumped slightly startled her eyes widen while Rozano sat there unaffected seemingly use to the random outbursts. “Yes Ren?” “What’s the difference between a Grim Reaper and Shinigami?” “We’ll see Ren Shinigami are allowed on the physical plan while Grim Reapers can only reside in the heavens and acts on their own free will not taking orders from the gods. Shinigami are fragments of Grim Reapers sent down to Earth to kill mortal beings and return their souls to heaven to be judged by the Gods.” “Oh then what if the Grim Reapers upset the Gods by killing their creations?” “Not all Gods care for mortals but also it is said that Gods are scared to be reaped themselves by the Reapers.” Ren looks at the women with fear and shock. “The Gods fear Death too?” “Everything fears death...” Rozano says quietly looking down. “Okay, okay let’s get ready for bed no more talk about death.” Emiyo says watching Ren jump in between her and Rozano. “I call middle!” She pulls Rozano down snuggling both them causing the older women to smile holding both of the younger kids lovingly lightly pressing Ren into her bosom. The three of them laid there letting the night carry them away into their dreams.