The Tale of Xenosa

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Cheska's POV:

The oracle had fell, but she never reached the ground. Instead I was the one who was shocked. She was caught by the man I had seen in my visions, my father. He made her drink a potion that helped her gain consciousness. The woman eyes' instantly opened, upon realizing what had happened she immediately stood up and dusted herself up. I think she felt humiliated that she fell like that, I could tell that her head hurt. I noticed it from the way she held it, it must be some kind of side effect from the potion or from the prophecy she had told. I roamed my eyes around the room and saw that everyone, except for Nana, my father, and Lacresia were stunned with what they've heard. Is it possible that they didn't have any clue about everything that had just happened? I mean the nymphs had told us that they knew of the prophecy, they had to. It was the reason we were all sent away right? All the demigod kids? They wanted to delay the entire thing, that's why they had to do everything they can. But what if that wasn't the entire story? What if the nymphs weren't aware of what happened after they sent us away? "Why do you all look so shocked? Haven't you heard about the prophecy before?" I said loudly. Allowing everyone in the entire room to hear what I just said. Right now I didn't care if they were gods, royalty or for the fact that they could erase my entire existence in just a blink of an eye. What I cared about now is an explanation. An explanation as to why they all looked os shocked and uncomfortable when it was the reason why we were separated from our birth parents in the first place. Cresia's dad had visited her, and even then I think, he was somehow aware of the things that's been going on around here. Was this the reason why my dad was always in a hurry when I saw him in my visions? My thoughts were interrupted when the guy, who I think is my dad, approached me and seriously said, "Xen please. Now is not the time for your questions. We'll talk later. I promise. The ceremony is still on going. Wait 'til after," I rolled my eyes and grudgingly nodded my head at him. The next thing that happened was what shocked me the most, Nana Gemma came down from her seat and went to the center of the room. She was joined by another lady in a white cloak, I gasped when I saw Lady Katalina. I think she wasn't her physically, was that what they called astral projecting? I mean it's so cool, right now she's made up of silvery sparkling dust. It was just enough to be able to tell that it was her. Together they joined their hands and chanted these words repeatedly as there eyes glow a bright golden yellow color, "I RETURN WHAT WE STOLE, MEMORIES OF OLD, GIVE THE GODS BACK THEIR ROLE, FOR THE TALE HAS BEEN TOLD, THIS WILL MAKE THEM WHOLE, AND FINALLY ALLOW THEM TO REMEMBER THE DEMIGODS OF GOLD" I saw their hands emit a while glow they were casting a spell, their eyes closed and their lips opening in closing while chanting those words again and again. Then the bright light soon engulfed the entire room, and then just like that the gods who looked so clueless before now had eyes full of wisdom and power. They were back. They've remembered. Some were shaking their head and some just seemed like they just got sober from a whole night of drinking. Commotion soon filled the room, I couldn't make up what they were saying but I knew that everybody was in distress. My father then cleared his throat, loudly if I may say so myself. Upon hearing that the gods instantly fell quiet. Was he someone important here? I thought the gods we're all equal in rank. "Now that the babaylans had restored your memories, I hope you all know what this means," he started to day. One god immediately stood up from his chair and said, "Is it time?" to which my father nodded. "Unfortunately dark times are upon us and the prophecy had already begun to unfold. The Dark Lord has started to stir from beneath. The creatures of the dark begin to cause havoc in the mortal realm. This is what we got from years of observing and looking out for the chosen ones. As you all may remember now, a few years ago we were all in chaos. So much so that we threatened each other with war, it even came to the point that other gods would want to hard the kids of the others just cause of their fear of the prophecy and of him. As parents and as gods we cannot allow that to happen to out children and we knew of the divine laws of this world." he said knowingly, a few of the gods that were seated nodded their heads at what he said. As if to say that they agreed with him. "We know we cannot meddle with the prophecies. It is strictly f*******n to do so. The commotion was so great that we were on the verge of going to war with each other. Thankfully that didn't happen, to ensure peace Agtabuyan decided to let the babaylans erase the memories of the prophecy. That's why now only a few remembers," he continued to explain to us. Ah so that's what happened. Gasps were then heard from across the room. They all had disturbed looks on their faces, they were scared. But weren't they gods? Aren't they supposed to be the ones who fights these kinds of battles? I was about to ask a question when Nana Gemma suddenly spoke. "It is true, about a month ago my granddaughter Xenosa dreamt of the maze without her having any knowledge of it. As her guardian and protector I knew that it was time. When I was about to do my weekly casting of enchantments around the neighborhood we lived at, I was abducted by his henchmen. Thankfully, my daughter and Magbabaya was able to get to me in time. I fear that if they hadn't I wouldn't have able to survive. While I was abducted he tried to t*****e the information out of me, thankfully my spirit was strong and my will is unwavering. Therefore, I persevered until help came," I now had tears threatening to escape my eyes. Poor Nana, she's suffered so much because of me. I think she noticed how I reacted so she immediately approached me, she held my hands and whispered, "Oh Cheska dear I'm so sorry for everything I've done. I know by now you know of the things I did, soon your memories will come back. I know you understand of my actions Ches, you're a very smart girl" the emotions were too much for me so I broke down in her arms, "Nana I've missed you. I'm just glad that you're okay," I said to her. She then faced the crowd once again, "Everyone, this is Xenosa the girl in the prophecy. The daughter of Lord Magbabaya and of the Great Oracle," she then whispered to me, "Get up Cheska, the program's not finished yet," she then began to motion for the other demigods to step forward. This time my mom was the one who approached them. Her eyes glowed a bluich color, first she went to the person beside me. It was Cresia, she then said "You are Lacresia Tanica, daughter of Agtabayun blessed with the power of the sky", she then went to the next person beside her, "Gavin Hermosa son of Kaptan, controls all the winds of the world and lightning," she then went on to the next, "Jassencia Romoualdes daughter of Ampual has power over mother nature itself," "Jassica Tashira daughter of Lalahon and has power over the burning fires of the Earth and all the volcanes within the domain" "Jusin Yahita, son of Aring Sinukuan and controls the spirits of the fallen soldiers of war," "Laurence Britannica son of Tungkung Langit and manipulates the weather", "Hayacinthus Varde, son of Linok he is the earthshaker" and finally she went to me and smiled, "Xenosa Patterson, daughter of Magbabaya controls the sea, the earth and the winds. And just like those before her she is a shaman, magic runs in her blood after all she is my daughter too," she says quite proudly. After that quite a few murmurs could be heard in the entire room. Nana, my mom and my dad went back up to their seats. Cresia then held my hand, "I think they're trying to decide what to do next," she explained. A few moments later the loud voice making all the announcements from before spoke again with a loud and booming voice indicating that whatever he was going to say it was last and final, "The eight demigods shall train here in the castle grounds. They shall hone their skills and powers here where they will be taught by respective trainers and teachers. And when the right time comes they all must fulfill the prophecy. This is the decision of the gods, this meeting has now concluded" a loud zap then entered the room and banged the gong. I was about to approach Nana when I felt had touch my shoulder, I turned around and saw that it was my dad. "Uhm, hi?" I awkwardly said. I thought he was going to smite me 'cause of what I did earlier but instead he hugged me. Well that's unexpected, "that's a little too tight, uh sir" I said as I felt my body being crushed by his very unusual strength. He then let go of me instantly, which I was thankful for. Now he had a disappointed look on his face, "Is that how you call your father? Sir? Really Xen? Well I guess you'll have to adjust more, but you can call me dad," he ended his sentence with a smile. "Now dear you might overwhelm her, take it easy" the woman said. She approached me as well and gave me a hug, "Finally you're here" she said. I wasn't sure as to how I'd react with all that so I just smiled at them awkwardly. To my surprise Nana spoke from behind, "Now take it easy you two, we four have a lot to talk about don't we? Family meeting c'mon" she says. She then lead us to the exit and we followed. Time to talk.