Chapter 10: Surprising Guest
A/N: As promised, the second chapter! The next upload will probably be a bit late, as my father's 50th birthday is this sunday.
While we aren't that close, we do stay in the same house. And so, we're having a party! Yup, this sunday! Chicken Time!
Anyway, Pat-reon yada yada yada- HelloDarkness07,- yada yada.
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The last few days have gone by very.. depressingly. It's not just the fact that Scathach had gone so suddenly, without giving us more time to say a proper goodbye. It was also that she was almost a part of our family. So, this island feels a lot more lonely now.
While Mother is not that depressed, I know that she's still sad at Scathach's departure.
But, mother also has something that I don't, and due to that one thing, she's never truly lonely. The whole damn planet.
Mother is connected to the planet, and through it, every being on it. While her children, the other Gods, had almost abandoned her, the animals and plants on this planet had not. They still loved Mother just like I do. And because of that, she is never truly alone.
I think, she also knows where Scathach is, and why she left so suddenly, but doesn't want to tell me.
Anyway, I spent these days just lazing around, not doing much in terms of training, Physical or otherwise. As I was lying on top of a tree, at the top of the mountain, I hear a monkey screeching at me, "Mother Gaea is calling you to your dwelling."
I sigh, and stand up. Giving the moon one last look, I jump off the tree, high up into the air. As I feel the wind whistling around me, I control it and allow it to carry me towards our house.
Flying under your own power is something that never gets old, and will always remain exciting. And even a short journey from the south end of the island to our home, which is close towards the centre, makes me smile.
Landing in front of the house, I open the door and call out, "I'm home!"
"In here, Theos." Mother's voice says, calling me towards the Kitchen.
Walking in, I'm met with a sight that makes me blink. And blink once more. Mother was not alone. With her, was a.. man, that I hadn't expected to see on Earth.
Said man was tall, almost 7 feet tall in fact, and was bald with a big head, and I don't mean arrogant. His head was literally bigger than normal. He was also wearing a robe/cloak with a high collar. And his eyes were scary, completely white. Honestly, the whole look was really recognizable for someone who did not even read the comics.
"This is Uatu, the Watcher Theos. Uatu, this is my son, Theos." Mother says, seeing both of us stare at each other in fascination.
I know why I'm fascinated, he's Uatu! He's the one who can hide a whole ass planet from Galactus! Not wanting to disrespect a guest, I greet, "Hello, Uatu. It's nice to meet you."
"Fascinating." Uatu whispers, making me take a step back. I don't want no pedophiles near me.
Mother looks at Uatu, and asks, "What is fascinating about my son, Uatu?"
I have never seen a being as Powerful as Uatu be scared for his life so fast, not even in my visions. He snaps his head towards mother, and explains, "It is impossible to hide anything from me, or so I used to think, until your lover did something to your son, and you did something to this island."
Okay, now that has my attention. I sit down beside mother, and we both say, in sync, "Explain." All the while staring at Uatu.
Uatu chuckles, and rubs his hands in excitement. He says, "I know about your affair, and the admittedly short love story between you, and the Celestial Madonna. Don't feel ashamed, my dear. As I said, it's impossible... almost impossible to hide from me."
Ignoring mother's blush, and my anger at her being called 'my dear' he continues, "Nothing personal, it's just.. I like this planet, and the evolution currently taking place is too fascinating for me to not keep an eye. So, when a Celestial, the first one to be seen in million years in fact, comes to my protected planet, while in disguise, I had my full attention on her. And yes, even when she had those disguises active, she could not hide her Cosmic Energy from me."
"Do be quick about the explanation, Uatu. We do have to get to why I called you here today." Mother says, impatience in her voice.
I sigh, knowing she still misses mum Madonna, and him saying he was practically spying on them, does not sit well with her, nor does it me.
Uatu, recognizing her voice, says, "I apologize, My Lady." This time with proper respect, "Well, I also saw when she was with child. So, colour me surprised, when she left the planet and the Solar System to give birth, not wanting to harm this planet, or this system."
"While I could not leave my station, I did send a scout ship there, so that I may study of the situation. The birth of a Celestial is a rare thing to witness, even for us Watchers. But, when you brought the child to Earth, I expected to see a Celestial child within your arms."
"What!? What do you mean?! I'm not a Celestial?" I yell, because frankly, my whole survival was based on the fact that I'm a Celestial. And me not being a Celestial is something that scares the shit out of me!
Mother puts her hand on my head to calm me down, while Uatu speaks up, "Of course, you are. But you're not, at the same time." Before any of us frankly pissed Gods can say anything, Uatu continues, "While you are definitely a Celestial, somehow, your mother has managed to hide your entire Celestial being, including your Cosmic Energy from my senses. As far as I can see, feel, smell, you are a hundred percent Elder God of Earth. Why, if I hadn't known that Madonna herself gave birth to you, I would have definitely considered you a God, and could never have guessed."
Huh. So that's why I can't use the Cosmic Energy? Damn. And here I wasted a few minutes of every day to try it.
Mother sighs, sounding a bit sad, and says, "I should have known she would do something like this. She probably knew something would come looking for Celestials soon, and planned to hide Theos's existence until he could protect himself."
Tapping my fingers on the table, I think a bit. Who could it be, that my mother saw coming to Earth, looking for Celestials? Could it be another Celestial? One of the top ones, like One Above All, or Exitar?
Can't be Tiamut, as he's still buried underground in the Americas, thanks to Arishem the dumbass. The Progenitor is dead and buried in the Arctic, and his lover, the Aspirant is buried in Africa somewhere, after his first and only encounter with Agamotto and the Phoenix.
I know all of this thanks to my visions. Surprisingly, there were no Avengers 1,000,000 BC during that fight, but just Agamotto and Phoenix. Those two were enough to stall and trap a Celestial underground.
"We can worry about what she saw coming later, Theos. For now, let's continue our talks." Mother says, bringing me back from my musing.
Nodding at her, I ask Uatu, "Are you here to help me unlock the Celestial in me then?"
Uatu shakes his head, and pointing at Mother, says, "I'm here because the Earth Goddess called me here. I was content with watching the rest of the planet grow. Somehow, even this mother of yours managed to hide this island from me."
The last part was said as if it was the funniest joke he's said in the whole life. A couple managed to do something he said is impossible. Twice.
I look to mother, silently asking the same question with my eyes. She rolls her eyes, and says, "You've spent these last days lazing about, and I was not going to let you waste all the training Scathach put you through. So, I called the Watcher here so he can teach you how to use your Celestial Gifts. Now, though, I have no idea how it'll work without announcing to the Universe that a Celestial is alive."
Mother sighs, and rubs her head in frustration. Even I frown at that. Keep my Celestial gift locked, and I won't survive Knull. Unlock my Celestial gift, and I invite dangers to Earth, that'll try and make sure I don't survive to even meet Knull. Damn it!
Mother looks up at Uatu, staring at him for a second, and with a weird glint in her eyes, she asks, "Uatu? Can you unlock his Celestial gift? Or hide him from other Cosmic beings?"
Uatu hums, considering the question, and says, "Theoretically... If you managed to find out how to unlock your Cosmic Energy, I may have a place where you can safely unlock it, without alerting anyone else." As I get happy at that, he adds, "I may also have a place to teach you how to use said energy, and how to hide from other beings also capable of using it. Even from myself, if need be."
I immediately get suspicious at that. No one does this for free. "What do you want in return?" I ask.
Uatu smiles, amused, and answers, "My payment is twofold. First, I would like you to protect this planet when I'm unable, due to my oath. Even from the Celestials, when they come knocking, and they will."
"I was going to do that anyways. This is my home now." I say, rolling my eyes at his benevolence.
Uatu nods, smiling still, and adds, "Secondly, I get to study you."
"Huh?" I ask, confused, but still covering my chest as a precaution. I might be a boy, but pedophiles don't look at gender.
"You better explain quickly before I kill you, Uatu." Mother says, as I hear thunder rumbling outside, and see her hair fly around thanks to the wind.
Uatu raises his hands, and says, "Please don't. I meant it as a purely academic way. I am a Watcher. Recording information is as much my duty, as it is my hobby. I love learning new things. And Theos, is entirely new, as far as beings go. He's the first Hybrid child of a Celestial, and a God. So, forgive me if I still find him fascinating."
Mother calms down, making Uatu relax from his tense posture. Looking at my face, which practically says, 'I want to learn!', mother turns to Uatu, and says, "Leave. I will call you when we have figured out how to unlock his Celestial gift."
Uatu nods, and stands up, putting his hands in his sleeves. Bowing a bit, he teleports out of the room, leaving us alone again.
Looking at mother, I ask, "Agamotto?"
Mother nods, sighing, and says, "First Agamotto, and if that doesn't work, I have something that might. Let's just hope the answer is where I expect it to be."
Saying that, she too teleports out, probably to go talk to Agamotto at his house. While Oshtur and Hoggoth have already left the Universe, and live in their own Private Dimension, Agamotto still lives on Earth, in the Himalayas, so he can keep protecting Earth himself.
While there are no Sorcerers that can facilitate the outer Dimensional Beings an entry to this Dimension, there's also no other Sorcerer to protect Earth in case they do appear. Plus, there is no shortage of Time travellers doing the same.
Honestly, you'd think after the first 6 time travellers failing while trying to open portals to the Dark Dimension they'd have stopped, but nope. Agamotto annoyingly has to stop the foolish, power hungry Sorcerers again and again.
Well, nothing to do for me, I guess. Waving my hand, I summon the portal back to the top of the mountain, so I can keep watching the moon.
No idea why, I just.. like looking at the moon in the sky. It's so... Bright! No light pollution! This is a Physicist's wet dream!
And when the whole galaxy is visible during the New moons, fantastic! Even better if I can see the distinct shapes of the other galaxies!
Taking my position on top of a thick tree branch, I lean back, and keep looking at the sky. I'll start my training again soon. I'll just.. take this week off.
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A/N: Honest review for myself. Chapter quality is inconsistent, but this can be blamed on Depression. Plot is slow, but the warning was already there. Uatu was a surprise, but it was for the writer too, lol.
Anyway, tata!
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