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The Princess eventually fell asleep. Healing damage of the extent took a long time even for one of Mikey's skill. He was of course obligated to report such damage to the King. So with a sigh he left the Princess on her fainting couch and left her room. 

An heir with no desire for lovers of any kind. It was unheard of. It also meant all of her siblings might be allowed to remain in the kingdom. There had to be Royal children about. Even if not directly linked to the ruler. 

Mikey was sad for a number of reasons the main one being that he desired the Princess. She was small. Yet, so beautiful. Something about her called to him like a moth to the flame. Perhaps it was due to the strength he could feel waiting in her bones. He knew it was because he was already all to aware of Ciara Orphanage. 

He had only just graduated from the Academy four years ago. There was always orphan children about. Afterall orphans had little choice in where they went. Most orphanages treated children the way most people treated horse. Only useful as long as they did as told and would turn a profit. They were legalized child salesman. 

He had been a trainee at the Academy for seven years. During those years he learn orphanage raised ruthless kids. Ciara was the worst of them. The children who came from Ciara liked to brag over how badly they had beaten another child. All the healers knew of the little girl name Iris.

She was know to the Ciara children as the Mistress Slave. Weak in all aspects of magic. So weak in fact that even though she had five types of magic no one wanted her. Not even her wet nurse. They had regularly beaten her. The females of Ciara were worse though. Each of them were scales tied on strings. Iris's scales. The laughed and told stories of the noises she made while having them peeled off. 

How it must have hurt Iris. Scales each had their own nerve ending. To have even one scale peeled off would be like a hot needle going through the skin. He knew there was no light or happiness in that orphanage for her. Now he could only take that news to her father who had let her suffer there for so long.

Iris knows few things. What she does know has made her cold to the people around her even if she pretends otherwise. The few people she trusted and cared for have all left and her time at the orphanage has made her anger the thing she loves the most. She remains unbroken but then what choice does does she have.
So she has become a snake in the graden. A fox on the hunt. The rat in your walls. The powerless do not have the benefit of being weak minded afterall.

CHAPTER 559

TWO KIDS, A NERVOUS WRECK AND A WEIRDO

 

The ball had ended nearly a week after it had started; hundreds poured out of the fortress as well as the central plaza of the city down below and began returning to their homes and their everyday lives and obligations. The state of permanent noise, music, and chatter ceased, replaced by a deep-rooted silence that seemed to permeate all the walls. Only the occasional chirp of the bird seemed to rattle the calmness, the world otherwise giving way to the strange tranquility.

Lucky sat inside her room, in a corner, reading a tome as thick as one's arm, while Alison sat on the table next to her, sifting through a horde of papers. There seemed to be a sense of nervousness and dread surrounding her, causing Lucky to roll her eyes quite a few times as Alison released one of her pent-up sighs.

 Nearly four hours later, a knock on the door startled her, causing her to jump awkwardly onto her feet and face the closed doors. Lucky sighed and shook her head, putting down the tome and walking over to the doors, opening them. Beyond, the face of a middle-aged woman currently shining greeted her, as well as two toddlers grasping at the silken dress, hiding behind her legs. It was a rather comical sight, though she managed to stifle the laughter that was about to break out, inviting the woman in.

 "A-ah, Duchesses, it is an honor to meet you!" the woman bowed as soon as she entered the room, the two kids following right after her, awkwardly trying to imitate her movements.

"Yup, yup, thanks," Lucky shrugged, walking back to her seat while Alison remained standing, her eyes glued to the two toddlers. "Why don't you have a seat so we can wait till Ally returns back to this reality?"

"E-eh? Is-is everything fine? Did we come at a wrong time?" the woman questioned worriedly, just now realizing that the woman standing at the center had a… strange atmosphere about her.

"Nope," Lucky said. "She's just remarkably terrified, is all. Anyway, all the paperwork went through properly?"

"Yes, indeed," the woman nodded, ripping her gaze away from Alison and back onto Lucky. "Everything is fine – both June and Anton are now Olltors."

"… you guys are rather efficient." Lucky chuckled, taking out a bottle of ale and drinking a mouthful. "We only put in the papers three days ago. Don't tell me you pushed us up the queue."

"… you two are astute figures," the woman thought for a moment, choosing her words carefully. "Which means you can be trusted. For most of the adoptions, we have to, by the Emperor's ordinance, be extremely detail-oriented and sift through all the potential downsides. You two, on the other hand, are pillars of the Empire, and well-known as the virtuous figures. It was really only a matter of explaining these two the situation and getting all the paperwork in order."  

"… a'right," Lucky shrugged; she has already begun to hate how people around her started dressing-up the words. In effect, they did skip the queue – a 'yes' would have been sufficient. "Anyway, thanks. I'm sure we'll be popping down there once in a while if these two wanna see some kids, so we'll be seeing each other."

 "Ah, yes," the woman nodded, quickly bowing, realizing it was her cue to leave. "It was truly an honor. You have made these two extremely happy."

 "…" Lucky watched the woman leave, glancing twice at the still-shellshocked Alison, before departing, at last, leaving the room in a strange silence. Two kids stuck together, one girl that seemed not much older than nine, sporting medium-length brown hair and a pair of clear, astute hazelnut-colored eyes, and a more-timid boy who Lucky knew was eleven, two years older than the girl, yet was currently hiding behind her. "Is she right?" she asked the kids all of a sudden, surprising them.

"…"

"About you two being super-duper-extraordinarily happy and all that nonsense."

"Y-yes…" the girl, June, timidly nodded.

 "Really?" Lucky grinned. "To me, it seems more like you're two are scared shitless. Though, I suppose, I'd be too if I was brought into a strange place with probably little to no explanation outside of 'Duchess are adopting you; shut up and accept their grace'."

"…"

"Anyway, it's gonna take this airhead a while to recover, so why don't the three of us go and have lunch? What do you say?"

"S-sure…" June, once again, nodded timidly, glancing at Alison as Lucky got up and walked to the door, the two kids following soon after like little ducklings.

She led them down the winding corridors in silence, occasionally taking a sip of ale, occasionally humming a strange melody. Taking them, eventually, to a small, subsidiary Lunchouse of the fortress' main Dining Hall, she sat down on one of the many empty chairs as the two kids followed her.

"What do you want to eat?" she asked.

"… anything… anything is fine." June replied.

"Oh? So you're fine with rats skewered on skeletal remains of dogs, seasoned by rotted eggs and honey?"

"…"

 "The terror and horror on your faces tell me you're not," Lucky grinned, realizing this might be more fun than she thought. "So, let me ask again: what do you want to eat?"

"… uh… I… I heard a warm, beef stew is really good…" Anton said suddenly, causing Lucky to glance at him.

"Aiming high, I like it," she grinned, signaling a somewhat chubby-looking woman. "Give us three beef stews, a central spread, and something to drink for the kids."

"Aww, the adoption went through?" the woman quickly jotted down the order on the paper before crouching next to the kids, patting them gently.

"Yup." Lucky nodded. "Is the whole fortress aware of it?"

"If it wasn't for the ball, it might have been the talk of the Empire." The woman chuckled, getting up and glancing at Lucky. "Congratulations you two. Can't wait to see what you make of them."

"… those words coming out of the cook's mouth… aii, are you having some weird intentions toward my kids?" Lucky grinned, causing the woman to chuckle bitterly.

"There you go again, Lady, making fun of us; I just might report you to Lady Alison if you continue, you know?"

"Tsk, when did you lose your sense of humor?" Lucky shrugged and dropped the subject as the woman walked away, leaving behind two somewhat confused-looking kids. "I'm sure you two have plenty of questions, so let me give you a quick rundown of things before you're allowed to ask any: you'll both be enrolling in some or the other school next week – for more details ask that blockhead when she wakes up. When you turn twelve, you'll be able to choose one or another Cultivation Method and start all that business – if you want to, that is. We'll be living here until you two start going to the school, but once you do, we'll move to a house somewhere, I've no idea where – we'll have to ask that blockhead. Yes, you can meet the Emperor and the Empress – rather, I'm surprised those two haven't stalked their way over the moment you two came to us. When you do meet them, just ignore everything they say; nothing good comes from indulging them. No, you won't meet the Princess, at least not until I beat some backbone into you – ah, I don't mean beat literally. Although, if you gush out about it, I just might…"

 As the onslaught of information washed over the two kids, they stared blankly at the figure in front of them, June especially so. Unlike the boy, she had heard quite a few stories about the two legendary Duchess of the Empyrion. If the stories were to be believed, they were exalted figures that could not be touched by anything or anyone, figures of worship for many commoners. When she learned that the people who adopted her were exactly those two figures, she was beyond terrified that there was some sort of a mistake and that the two will be pissed off when they finally meet her.

Yet, all the illusions that she had built up inside her little head had come crashing as quickly as they were built. One of the two was an awkward, nervous woman that she hadn't even spoken to yet, and the other was an easy-going weirdo who seemed to have a negative nickname for everyone, including the Emperor and the Empress, as well as the Princess.

"Anyway, I think that about covers it," Lucky nodded after a few minutes long monologue, stroking her chin in satisfaction. "I know it's going to be a bit difficult to adjust to all of this, so take your time. But not too long. No, wait, that blockhead told me to be gentler with you two. Uhm… uh, so, yeah, take as much time as you need. Ah, save your questions; here comes the food."

 June and Anton glanced at each other and smiled stealthily as they saw the widespread appear, gentle and beautiful scent invading their nostrils right after. Pots steamed as though on fire, pieces of meat floating on the surface, while the center of the table was filled with all sorts of meals – from fish to some fruits. Though their food in the orphanage wasn't bad, there was still a limit on how good it could be due to the sheer number of kids living there. Except once during the celebration, the two had never seen the food as well-prepared as the one they were seeing right now. Fearful it might vanish, the two jumped in right after, trying to gobble up as much as they could.

 Lucky didn't start eating just yet, staring at the two who had seemingly forgotten she was even there, their cheeks flushed red with excitement. A gentle smile crept upon her face, one even she was unaware of, as a strange, completely alien emotion overwhelmed her heart. Perhaps, she thought, chuckling. This might be more exciting than all the fighting combined…

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An orphaned boy with dreams of making it big through being a blacksmith is given a once in a lifetime chance to succeed when he's taken in by an odd pair - Eggor and Ella. While former teaches him the arts of craft, the latter teaches him the mysticism of cultivation, granting him two paths to tread in this life. 

He slowly makes his way up from being a nobody in the middle of nowhere to being someone who can change the fabric of the whole world!

Glossary (incomplete; updated once in a while): https://www.patreon.com/posts/glossary-23250721

Everyone tock turns watching over Rose when she got home . To make shure she ok and dosnt have a seizure her mom Jane even temp movied in to help take care of her. 

Manwhile Don , Travis and TJ all decided to get the babys rooms together.  They started with baby boys room they painted the walls  baby blue with cute puffy clouds on it   with a race track and around the walls and cars place to  look like there racing. They  got him a cute blue crib and matters cute cars blanket to go in it . A blue changeling table and dresser.  A comfortable rocken chair.  They got a cute car mobile to hang so baby can hear the music and watch the cars as he fall asleep 

Next they did baby girls room . They did bubble gum pink paint and sparkles and fairy's and princess to look like they dancing together happily she got a white crib they paint fairy's on with a pink mattress . Princess blanket.  They added pink change table and pink princess dresser . Cute comfy rocken chair
 
Last they did the play room.  That was in the middle of the two rooms with a door on each side leading to the kids bed rooms . They painted it white with Miney, Mickey all them.  A  big soff Mickey mouse clubhouse carpet with two C pellows for tummy time.  A big Mickey toy box filled with baby toys for the both of them . A big book shelf full of children book all of Avengers,  far off places , stories of all kinds . A big comfortable couch for the whole  family to set together and two baby swings and two bouncy chairs for the babys all Mickey and Miney mouse . Mickey for the boy and Miney for the girl . 

Afther the boys was done they rush to get everyone Leroy,  Lee, Rose ,Jane the girls was so excited and happy they ran around looking at everything Rose ran up to her daddy giving him a big hug then her Brother last Don but instead of a hug he got a big kissed on his cheek she hasn't been  moving alot and all that running around was too much her legs gave up and she fell into Don Arms he carried her back her room laying her down back to her bed TJ brought her some water she laughed and said sorry guys I got to excited everyone said she was ok it happens and to be more careful she needs bedrest but maby they scould let her walk around more so she doesn't get so tireder and her body doesn't get week

The five people flew in the air for several hours during which they would occasionally meet others going in the same direction as them. Some of them were being carried just like the four, by what Asura Ryuu assumed to be senior disciples of the Crimson Star Academy and some of them went with their own families on various treasures. They even met flying beasts carrying several people with a powerful aura. Except for Asura Ryuu and Asura Tenka, not many could notice such a strong aura even if they were one meter away from those people.

Needless to say, everyone would make way for those who flew on such exclusive flight beasts, so few would even have the chance to feel the aura. Asura Ryuu felt cold sweat when one such man turned around and smiled in his direction. He was sure that the man's instincts warned him that he was being watched, that's why he found the two kids staring at himself. Luckily, he wasn't one of those difficult-to-deal-with people, and neither did he come looking for trouble.

Asura Ryuu only now realized how weak they were, even if they had a strong Spirit Power. After all, with strong Spirit Power, you only have better control over the Spiritual Energy and better perception. It helps a lot in battle and places where the strong Spiritual Power is needed, but it doesn't give one any combat prowess. Unless one practices a special skill or awakens with Spirit Soul that is based on the Spirit Power, there is no way to utilize it as one can do with Spirit Energy.

The loud howling of the winds was suddenly disturbed as the emerald-colored trail of light flashed past the people in the air. It was a flying beast carrying several people on its back. Not many saw what it was because of its speed, but when the flow of the winds was disturbed by the beast, almost everyone knew who was the one with such an extravagant flying beast. There was only one family that possessed the flying beast of such power - Royal Family.

When those who were angry for the arrogance of the fellow Spiritualists on the back of the flying beast realized who the beast belonged to, their anger dissipated immediately as if the winds carried it away with their passing. Because the winds were disturbed, the four children inside the invisible air sphere could hear a voice from the person carrying them for the first time. It was a gentle female voice filled with the youthful and lively energy: "That creature is the Emerald Phoenix. Remember it. You probably don't know what it signifies so I will explain - the Emerald Phoenix always carries only her majesty, the Princess on its back. It's the first time I saw it carrying several people. Remember it looks very well and avoid it if you ever encounter it in the future unless you want to risk angering the Royal Family."

While she was talking, the five people in mid-air weren't flying. The female disciple needed to reorganize her technique and gather the winds again. During that time she explained to these youngsters the significance and meaning of the words 'Royal Family' and the power behind them. It was actually common knowledge and something various tales were telling about. The history was related to the Royal Family so the stories would depict the past events that held great significance. Battles against the Demon Beasts and Devils, tales about the heroes and geniuses, and many other legends.

People loved telling stories about history, but the young cultivator carrying these four children assumed they knew about it already so she didn't elaborate any further and just warned them to be careful about interacting with the girl on the back of that bird. Her hand waved in the air and an image made of mist appeared before the four youngsters. It was a portrait of a very beautiful girl. She had phoenix-like eyes adorned with long eyelashes and gentle brows. Her hair ended at the level of her shoulders. 
Xun Bao found his gaze plastered to this image, and regardless of what he did, he couldn't extract his eyes from the girl in the mist. It seemed as if there was a hidden magnet that bound his head in that direction and until the girl in the green robes waved her hand once again, dispersing the figure made of mist, he didn't even blink.

When he noticed how Asura Ryuu was looking at himself with a peculiar smirk on his face, Xun Bao found himself unable to understand what happened. There was no shame on his face, but it was slightly rosy as if enchanted by the figure of that little girl. The female disciple naturally noticed his expression and smiled kindly, thinking to herself: "As expected, the princess has charm even at her tender age. What will happen when she grows up? ... Hm?"
Her gaze landed on Asura Ryuu with suspicion because this kid wasn't affected by the beauty of the Princess.

Asura Ryuu was thinking about something and felt a strange gaze coming from above him. His head slightly rose and his black eyes with red glittering stars met the bluish eyes of the female disciple whose gaze immediately shifted away as soon as it came in contact with his own. Asura Ryuu found it strange but didn't dwell on it any longer and glanced beneath himself with fear. He had a fear of height since little and being this high off the ground was a feeling similar to mild mental torture to him. Even though it was mild, his mind still spun and his stomach turned when he glanced below. 

The Dragon God didn't let the chance to make fun of Asura Ryuu slip away because he knew why there was fear in the eyes of this little monster. Every being had some kind of weakness, but leaving that aside, it was a perfect chance to make fun of him. Why would the Dragon God hold back? Asura Ryuu's gaze was funny every time he looked at his snake-like body and there were cases where he would involuntarily laugh even though he held back, so there was no reason to not use this chance for revenge.

Meanwhile, the female disciple's hand rested at her chest, feeling the vibrations of her heart coming from inside. Her breathing was hurried and there was even sweat in her hand. She thought back to the scene a moment ago and felt incredible, almost the similar feeling the old man had a day ago. When her eyes met Asura Ryuu's, instinct told her to avoid his gaze immediately or her mind would be affected. "How strong is this child's Spirit Power to cause such a reaction inside my mind merely by a glance?!"

She recalled the stories about the old man who lived in the Lifeless Area. They were more like legends than the stories. If he really raised these children as she was told, then it isn't strange she'd feel like that from a mere kid. Little did she know that her reaction was insufficient compared to the one the 'legendary' old man exhibited. Also, except for the physical training, the old man didn't show them anything else. But how could she know that the kid that scared her out of her mind made the famous old man fall on his butt the first time he tested his Spirit Power? If she knew, what would her reaction be? Maybe even the princess wouldn't seem as monstrous as this kid then, who knows?

When her mind stabilized, the winds surged once again and the group continued the journey to the academy. They were only an hour away from it so she didn't want to dawdle on unnecessary things while being responsible for the safety of the four children.

There was once a God in the realm where only Divine Beings lived.
He didn't know where he came from, for he did not have parents.

He was all alone.

One day, he found a companion - someone who he shouldn't have met by the laws of their world.
As it goes, with time they fell in love. But there was a problem - she was the Devil, and he was a God.

He committed the 'sin' by setting her free.
Stripped of his divinity and sent to hell for eternity.
She gave up her divine form and newfound freedom to accompany him as a spirit.
It was tragic. As soon as she got her freedom, she had to give it up again.

The Gods thought he could never escape from hell, but they made a fatal mistake.

The 'hell' wasn't merely hell, it was a place where beings transcending Gods were born.

The strongest curse in their arsenal was breakable. In fact, in ancient times it wasn't a curse but a sacred method for ascension from Godhood.

The Nine Cycles of Samsara. The nine cycles to temper one's Soul. With each cycle, one would have an exponentially stronger soul than before.
It was once an essential part of Soul Cultivation. But they thought it was a curse...

Having broken the 'Curse' and surviving the Nine Cycles of Samsara, Asura Ryuu and Asura Tenka reincarnate in one of the lower Celestial Planes.
The new life gives them new opportunities. Who wouldn't want a new life, especially when rising from 'hell'?

Although the Gods thought they banished Asura Ryuu for good, they didn't even imagine what it would bring to their realm.
With Destiny having taken a liking to him, Asura Ryuu would surely not be an ordinary being in his tenth life, would he?

A pair of Heavenly Dragons, Asura Ryuu and Asura Tenka, set off on their new journey together, with Destiny in their grasp this time.
Come join them, as they write the story of their lives and the theory of their own - The Theory of Nihility.

The Avatars of Chaos and Creation shall share their story with us!

"Once upon a time, there lived a witch with long snow white hair... She was very beautiful and her eyes... they were an enchantingly mesmerizing shade of violet. One look and you'd be charmed, lost in her eyes... or at least that's what the people say."

"Is she as pretty as you?" a child wearing Celestia Academy's uniform asked as a teenage girl with midnight black hair gave a light laugh.

"Are her eyes the same as yours?"

"Who knows...?"

The older girl waved her hand in dismissal while a group of kids no less than twenty surround her listening as she narrated the story. "I mean, it's a fairy tale. Anything can happen."

"Ne, ne, continue with the story?" One of the kids asked with cute puppy dog eyes while another smacked the kids who interrupted the teen.

"Stop interrupting her!"

"Ow!"

But the girl just laughed in amusement, captivating amethyst eyes twinkling with mischief, not bothering to reprimand the younger ones.

"Then..." The dark-haired girl started once more, her sweet voice pleasing to the ears as she enchants the children with the story, making her the only focus of their attention.

"By the witch's side were three creatures of flight. The first one was a bird with all seven colors of the rainbow woven into its feathers. With every song it sings, the feathers change in colors and anyone sick will find themselves healthy again in no time. And the witch referred to it as Adarna.

"The second was a black bird whose feathers glint a bluish white light. With blue electricity covering where its eyes should have been, lightning would flash and thunder would roar at the creature's every flap of its wings, creating lightning storms on its wake. And she called it Thunder.

"The last one was a bird of flame. A creature made of pure fire with scorching flames as hot as the sun itself. Untouchable and undying, forever existing. It returns to ashes and from ashes it arises. Yes, the third one was called Phoenix.

"These three, no matter the circumstances never left the witch's side. They knew how lonely the witch was because no one dares approach her for fear of getting cursed. They were her only companions, her only friends."

"Why? Why doesn't the witch have any friends?"

Patting the child's head, the older girl gave them a sad smile. "I told you, they were afraid of her. Of course, no one tried to be her friend. Do you want to be called the witch's friend?"

"If she's as pretty as Miss Ice, I won't mind!"

"Yeah, me too!"

"Same here!"

Ice just giggled. Kids are just too pure, innocent and adorable. A bit naive and gullible, too. But that's okay.

If only they could stay that way... Untainted by the world...

"But there's a problem..." Ice held up a finger for the kids to see, "if your mama told you to avoid the witch, what will you do?"

"..." Silence greeted the teen as she gave a soft smile to the little ones surrounding her.

"See? It's not that no one wanted to be her friend, it's just that they were forbidden to become friends with her. It's a sin." Ice explained gently.

"The white-haired witch was considered a threat to humanity and everything they believed in. So... befriending her, getting involved with her or simply talking to her is considered a grave sin." The amethyst-eyed teen continued.

"But one day, all three birds disappeared without a trace. They just... vanished." Ice paused to let her words sink in. That and for the dramatic effect, too. She'll never leave the theatrics behind, at least not if she can help it.

Seeing as how the kids were so engrossed in the story, Ice was tempted. Really tempted to just leave them hanging, wondering what's going to happen next.

Bad Ice, she mentally scolded herself.

Stopping in the middle of a story when you're already hooked is just like giving a sweet to a small kid and then snatching it away just before they eat it.

And that would definitely make them cry.

But kids are really cute when they're on the verge of tears, with those glossy eyes threatening to spill and shaking figures as they try not to sob, wordlessly begging for what you have that they don't...

And then the grateful faces they have as they shower you with hugs and thanks when you finally humored them and gave them what they want...

The teen shook her head to clear her mind of any dark thoughts that aren't exactly appreciated nor needed at the moment.

"'Did she kill them?' the people would ask. 'Maybe she ate them!' some would say. And so, more rumors came about, getting the people further and further away from the truth." Ice spread her arms wide before shaking her head.

"But none of the rumors were right because on the same day the witch's friends vanished came an unusual trio. One girl and two boys, all ethereally beautiful pledged their unyielding loyalty to her for all eternity.

"And just like the birds, they never left her side and the witch's days were filled with joy and laughter. She has never been so happy in her entire life."

Ice stood up and looked around the beautiful garden they were in.

It was truly a paradise.

Flowers of all sorts, both known and unknown to the Outside, littered the flowerbeds. Flower vines curl on the columns before reaching out to the others, making a completely natural and organic roof above their head.

Even the tables, chairs, benches and heck, even the water fountain were all made of plants. Large trees that forever bear fruits of all kinds made it easy for groups who are planning for a picnic.

In the middle of the garden a majestic tree stood. It was huge and at least a thousand years oldwith its leaves made of clear cryxtals that's worth thousands a single piece. Its roots were big and made a half spherical shape around the tree's deep base making a pool of crystal clear water.

At night, some of the flowers glow and illuminate the garden in a surreal light. Glowing balls of light that are often mistaken for fireflies further enhance the place's beauty. Even the cobbled stone paths would glow with an otherworldly light.

Even if the Academy was in a siege, it will definitely survive. All because of this place.

How did such a great place existed in Celestia Academy?

No one knows.

Or even if they did, it would be a secret that they would willingly die for.

It's just sad how no one appreciates this place, Ice can't help but think. Then again, no one knows the true value of something until they lose it.

"But nothing's permanent in this world," Ice walked around and picked up a lavender rose before returning to the kids's side. "Just like this rose here."

She showed it to the kids before bringing it to her face and taking a small whiff of its fragrance. "It's beautiful isn't it?"

The kids nodded enthusiastically.

"But no matter how beautiful it is, it's going to wilt." Especially now that she had plucked it, "And just like the beauty of this rose, the witch's happiness was short-lived."

"People soon noticed the trio's existence and just like the witch herself, the three were captivating as well. They caught the hearts of many, even without sparing them a single glance. Because their eyes are for the witch alone."

Ice smiled before raising her hand, "Who can guess what happened next? I'll give this rose as a reward."

Several hands shot up almost instantaneously.

"The witch became friends with everybody!"

"They played with the witch!"

And several other answers that went along those lines were fired at the girl.

Oh, how she wish it was like that.

Anything can happen in a fairy tale. But this isn't a fairy tale wherein happy endings happen along with true love's kiss and all that sweet crap.

This fairy tale is more like a tragedy.

Ice gave out a sigh before shaking her head. "Your answers are cute, kids. Real cute.But that's not what happened."

"The people shouted warnings to the three, urging them to leave the witch's side and eventually betray her. 'Beware of the witch!' they say. And the people shouted curses and lies to make the three come to them. But the three were not fooled.

"They knew what the people wanted. It was them. They wanted their beauty and gloat about it. What they wanted was neither friendship or goodwill towards them. The people just wanted a trophy they could carry and boast around. They wanted them to fulfill earthly and sinful desires of the flesh."

"What sinful desires?" A little girl asked.

Ice blinked. And another.

She let out a laugh. Of course, she's talking to a bunch of kids. None of them would know what she's talking about. How could she forget?

Kids are innocent little creatures, no need to taint their pure minds.

"You'll know when you grow up." was all she said as a mischievous grin made its way to the teen's face. "Don't worry, it's nothing special for us kids anyway. I wouldn't even bother with something like that."

"Ah... okay."

"If Miss Ice says it's nothing special then it's nothing special!"

Cue a cheeky grin from Ice.

"So... no matter what the people said, the bribery they made and even after offering the most beautiful boys and girls for their use and disposal, the trio won't budge. None of the things the people gave them swayed them. Their advances were futile because the three of them knew that those people were just envious of the witch for their company. Heck, if the white-haired girl wasn't known to be a witch, people would have done the same thing to her."

"And then one day, a human princess was passing by when she saw their group," Ice twirled the rose in her hand, not minding the thorns that cut her soft and delicate skin.

"It was love at first sight. Nothing else mattered to her the moment she laid her eyes on the boy whose eyes and hair resembles gold. She was determined to have him, no matter what." Ice shrugged as she slowly pinched out the rose's thorns.

"And as a princess, she was quite spoiled and was not afraid to use force as long as she gets what she wants. That's where everything went downhill."

Once done with the thorns, she proceeded with the petals.

"The princess saw how devoted the blonde was to the witch and normal tactics won't work. As long as the witch lives, the blonde won't even bother to look at the princess' way. So, she devised a plan. A cruel, cruel plan. A plan that disregards life."

"A royalty was murdered. He just died. It was a clean job, there were no traces of the killer." Ice stopped plucking for a second as she raised the rose, or what was left of it, and covered her right eye as if an eye patch.

"It was immediately blamed on the witch who wasn't even given a chance to explain herself as she was dragged away into the dungeons."

"Eh? How come they thought it was the witch who did it?" A boy asked.

"How to put it... You see, during that time what the people fears the most is the unknown. They're scared of what they don't know. Just like how they were scared of the witch because of her unnatural hair color and eyes... Especially her eyes.

"It was the first time they have seen it and they don't know the reason behind it nor what to do with it. So everything they can't understand, they blamed it on the 'witch' even if she didn't do anything. The witch this, the witch that...

"It was a never-ending cycle. Aside from her unnatural beauty, people no longer remembers why exactly was she called a witch. If she was called a witch, then she is a witch. That's how people think."

Ice pinched the child's cheeks. "It's the same how you're afraid of the dark. It's not really the darkness you're afraid of but what lies behind it. You don't know what's out there that's why you're scared.

"Since the royalty's death was a mystery, it was only normal for those people to blame the witch simply because it wasn't normal." Ice explained as she let go of the child and continued plucking the petals.

"As she waited in her cell, the witch didn't bother defending herself from the accusations. She knew right from the start that it was futile. No one would believe her just like how it always was. She wasn't even worried for the trio that was left behind. In fact, it'll be amusing for her to know what those three would do in her absence.

"But that was the least of her concerns because she knew they can manage on their own. She was curious, though. Who killed the royalty? How did they do it? For what purpose? Questions raced through the witch's head. Ah... if she can only investigate it herself, she would definitely be able to solve it. Just like a game.

"And then on one night in her cell, the two of them met. The princess and the witch. Looking through the princess' eyes, everything finally clicked inside the witch's head. 'So that's how it is...' the witch thought. A snicker left the witch's lips as she asked the princess with an innocent smile, 'So... which one is it? Melted gold or brilliant sapphire?'

"'What?' It wasn't their first meeting, you see. If anything, they frequently saw each other when they were younger. And the look on the princess' eyes was one that the witch knew very well. It was one that the princess used to always threw at her. Envy." Ice said darkly as she finished plucking the petals and only the stem was left in her hands.

"But there was more to it now. The witch can see a bit of jealousy in the princess' eyes. In the end, it didn't really matter to the witch. What matters to her is that the princess is trying to steal from her."

Ice swung the stem like a teacher's stick as if she was lecturing the kids.

"And she didn't like it... not one bit. What's hers is hers alone. No one else's. There's not a lot that the witch could call her own since almost everything was taken away from her the moment she was branded a witch..." Ice shrugged as she sat in front of the kids once again.

"...so for me, it's quite understandable how she can get so possessive of what little she has." Ice told them. "I'm not telling you kids to be selfish. It's just that... if that was me, I'd be really possessive of my stuff."

"I mean... If that's all I have now and yet they still want it... If they took it, I'll be left with nothing." Ice said with a bitter smile that the clueless kids didn't understand. "It's mine... So what right do they have to take away what's mine?"

Ice sighed, this story is getting too dark.

She'll just skip some parts and end this quickly. The story's just getting too long and dragged out that's why Ice is skipping it and no, it's not because she wanted to take a long afternoon nap after eating lots of sweets.

"In any case, I think that's what the witch thought as well. And just like in the stories, the witch and the princess fought. One to protect what belongs to her and the other to take what her heart desires." Amethyst eyes twinkled darkly as she gave the kids a scary look.

With a beautiful face like Ice... even if she tried to intimidate people and give them the death glares... She'd still look like an angel from heaven.

An angel of death, that is.

So... it's not the expression Ice has on her face that scared the kids witless, but the change in her tone. From the usual soft and sweet tone she uses... It turned into cold and dark.

In fact, the kids around Ice swore that the temperature dropped a good ten degrees.

"It wasn't a pretty sight. Everything between the two was destroyed, unwanted ...casualties here and there." Ice almost said the word death but she'd rather not use that dreadful word.

"Who won? In the end, no one really knew what really happened. The princess was found alive but just barely. She would have crossed to the other side already if she wasn't found and treated quickly. So... the princess was lucky to live on.

"On the other hand... the witch vanished. She was never found again. And along with her, the three she left behind disappeared as well. Not a single trace of her or her companions were left. Even the house she lives in and the garden she tends to was nowhere to be found. It's as if she never existed.

"It was the princess' win, the people assumed. 'The witch is gone!' they rejoiced. They partied for days, weeks and even months. Until one day, they realized... The cryxtals that they used to find everywhere and use for basic commodities like light and fire can no longer be found. Their reserves were also almost depleted.

"Then the people fought. These resources that they used to neglect and take for granted... They fought for it with their lives in the line. Friends and even families fought for it. Another ugly sight." Ice muttered in a low voice.

"It was the witch's revenge, people say. A curse brought about by her death." Ice continued. "But they were wrong. It wasn't a curse. To begin with, cryxtals weren't formed naturally."

"But my brother said cryxtals are like plants... They just grow out of nowhere..."

Ice just stared at the little girl blankly before she laughed, but it wasn't a lighthearted one. "Let me guess... You're brother's a teacher outside Celestia Academy?"

A nod.

"Then that explains it. What they teach here in this academy is different from what they teach outside it. What can I say... this academy is a bit of a rebel... It doesn't follow the curriculum given by the Palace." Ice had to turn to the side, hiding a smirk.

"But as I said, according to this fairy tale... Cryxtals form wherever she goes. And since she disappeared... so did the cryxtals. No one knew what happened to her since then. Whether she really died at the hands of the princess or she's still alive among us... No one knows. The end."

Although this fairy tale is far from finished.

Ice finished her story with a dramatic twirl with her right hand on her chest while her left hand holding her black coat in a curtsying pose. The kids clapped before imitating her.

"Then... I'll be going now..."

Ice was about to leave when she felt a light tug at the hem of her coat.

It was a six years-old girl with silvery gray hair and emotionless green eyes.

"Hm...? What's up, Oath?"

"That story... That was similar to this book I'm reading..." she held out a book that Ice gingerly took.

It was a history book about the origin of the Crimson Palace, the home of Celestia's royal family.

"It says... The witch threatened to destroy... the whole Celestia so the Second Princess fought her...And that the witch died in the battle..." Oath explained.

Ice looked at the book with light interest, skimming, before getting bored of it and later giving out a look of mild disgust. She gave the book back to the girl she knows well before gently patting the child's head.

"Not everything you read in books are true. History is nothing more than the winner's version of the story. That's why it's called history." Ice ran her fingers through her hair.

Since the winner's yet to be decided.

"Besides, where'd you even get this book?" The only teenager asked. "This book was issued by the Crimson Palace so obviously it'll be biased in their favor. You shouldn't read those stuff, it's better to read the ones from Celestia Academy."

"Why?" another kid asked.

"Because the ones from here are unbiased. People who aren't related to the events are the ones who wrote it. Since they had nothing to do with either the princess or the witch... they only wrote what they saw from their perspective." Ice explained again.

"So... which one is the real one?"

"Who knows? I'd stick to the one I told you, though. I like the version I know much better compared to the boring narrative from that book. Or any book, at that matter." Ice shrugged. "It feels more realistic to me."

"Then what's the title of the fairy tale you told us?"

"Let's see... ah!" Ice thought a bit before smiling. "It's called The First Esper."

Waking up with a strange letter in his closed room wasn't exactly how Rain imagined how his day would start. It was an admission letter from a particular elite academy. How it got there, he has no idea. And what better way to find out than go to the said academy itself?

Celestia Academy.
A prestigious academy that only accepts those gifted beyond belief. Not a single soul in Celestia have not heard of its name and the grandeur it brought with it.

But his troubles didn't just end there. In fact, it was just the beginning.

Even an academy that shines under the spotlight has its own secrets. Secrets that have been buried as centuries pass, Rain unknowingly stumbles upon them. And the more he knew, the more he realizes how he is no outsider to these dark secrets.If anything else, he's among the ones that are at the very core of it.

With a sly headmaster that's always up to no good, an annoying student president, a childish teen idol and a girl with countless mysteries surrounding her, will Rain survive long enough to uncover all of its secrets?

Or rather,  can he fit all the puzzle pieces together fast enough to come out of this ordeal alive?

**IMPORTANT NOTES**
1. I have a few chapters stockpiled in my wattpad account for this story and I'll be uploading one  chapter or so per week. Once the stock chapters run out, please expect slow updates.
2. Although this will be tagged for the female audience, you will be following the male main character most of the time and not the female main character. To be honest, the story was not targeted to a specific gender and given a choice, I would not pick a target gender.
3. If you're reading this for the romance that most female-targeted stories have, then you may be disappointed with this book. Yes, there will be romance but it will be a slow and subtle one. When I first conceptualised the story around 5 years ago, romance was never the main focus. I did focus on the relationships between characters though.
4. The story would be long and rather slow-paced at the start due to world building.

Having all of that out of the way, please enjoy reading! Comments, views and power stones are all very appreciated! Thank you!

They soon got to the village square and since it was not every day royalty left their palace to walk the streets they  attracted quiet a number of stares and following, luckily the guards had to keep them away.


The tree was huge and the aura it emitted was cold, as the gentle breeze blew it touch their skin and it whispered into their ears like it was telling them something.

There wasn't anyone there by this time, it was still morning but then, they were not here to see humans but the spirits that habitat's these gorgeous tree,  they walked under the tree and Ayanna went closer to it she was fascinated by this huge tree and when she touched it she felt the live in it.

Suddenly the place temperature decreased and they knew something was coming.

A tree spirit looking looking like a tree stump with branches for hands and legs its spoke from the tree after bowing it's head a bit and then it spoke to her, what do we have here? Princess to what do we owe this August visit? not waiting for her to respond it continued you know with your capabilities you kind of spooked my people?.


You already know who I am so what do I call you? Princess Ayanna asked.


Am called Igi the tree keeper.


Nice to finally meet you Igi am here because I heard your market so loud over at the palace each night I slept, since I was the only one who could hear you guys I was wondering if I could come and see how I can contribute .... is there any way I can help?


We are honored to have you here, Igi replied, guys you can come out she can see us.... wait can your people see us too? Igi asked.
My friend Hauwa and my Father Prince Martin they can see you but the guards no they can't.


You can see us, by now some ghost and other spirits were peeking out from various parts of the tree, this is good news most of them here have stories to tell and businesses to finish in other for them to move on.


Can you meet then today one after the other? in order of urgency? this will be a great help to us .... many of us can't go any where until the life forms on this planet dies off, for those that would have helped us have already moved on there are some of us who have been a round for thousands of years already.


Give me a minute let me speak with my people, Ayanna said even though she would have loved to start immediately with whatever they wanted her to help them with, but she has to put her father in the picture that's only being respectful.


Father, they want me to help them out with a  bunch ..... I don't know but am willing to help, he says it is to help them move on.

Ayanna you don't need my permission to help them, we will be here with you taking the cool breeze, if there is anything you need us for just signal but my eyes are on them.


Ayanna nodded and she felt warmth all over since after coming to her father she had always felt his love and protection unlike in her younger days. She really felt protected.


She went back to the tree spirits who asked her to sit then Igi explained to her that they have chosen a case they wanted her to help out with as fast as she could.  


Am all ears, Ayanna responded.


Igi then told her the story of Mr. Odo Junior who then came and joined them and asked to continue.


You see as we speak my parents are preparing to leave, back for our state in Anambra, what I can't even bear is the pain that is etched on their old faces, my woman her name is Izogie by the way he smiled, and our twins Osaro and Osaze deserve to know that they have grand parents who would be thrilled to know of their existence and I know it would give them on both side joy, perhaps they can convince  her to move on, and the kids  they are grown men now and they are doing well but they can do better be more stabilized if they knew their roots and finally, I get to move on.


Woah! I have not done something like this before, but I will be happy to but you are coming with me to confirm all I will be saying, also I think we should visit your parents first once they know then they won't leave while we try to convince Izogie and the kids to come see them. Ayanna said, or what do you think?


I don't have a  problem of following you I will show you the way to my parents place, i think its a good idea to start with my parents, shall we go now then? Odo Junior enquired.


Yes we will go in my fathers car to meet them. 

Igi we are leaving for Odo's parents place I will be seeing you once am done there, Ayanna said.


We will be waiting my lady, Igi replied.


Father are you coming? Ayanna asked her father.


Yeah! let's go!


The all got into the car as Odo Junior gave them the address of his parents place. 

Mr. and Mrs Odo Nwaiwu were and average couple though money is not their problem they liked to live on the low key, they lived in their small bungalow with a maid who helped them with little chores.


When Ayanna got there with her father, and others, he told her that she should leave the introduction to him.


Once at the bungalow it was Mrs Odo Nwaiwu who came to get the door and was surprised to see a hunch of strangers at her door and she questioned them.


Who are you people? she had a beautiful voice.


Good afternoon madam Nwaiwu am Prince Martin Obaseki and this is my daughter Princess Ayanna may we come in please? 


Inukwa! the people from the palace wants to come to my house is today Christmas? Mrs Odo Nwaiwu said.


Odo Junior started laughing she still has her sense of humour my precious mother.


You can come in my husband is in the sitting room.


Thank you mam Prince Martin acknowledged with a smile as they followed her in.


My dear! we have August visitors eh! the Prince and Princess from the palace are here to see us.


Once in the sitting room Mr Odo Nwaiwu  greeted them  with a slight bow and a questioning look, what is this about? he asked.


Princess here has a message for your family from your late son Odo Junior, Prince Martin Obaseki announced causing the Nwaiwu's to look up with a stunned expression.


What did you just say?.

This is not your regular Chinese reincarnation stories on webnovel... this story is different as it contains great African spiritual flavors to it.


 Ayanna is a beautiful girl believed to be the reincarnation of mother Idia who is to come back and marry a prince from the west to foster  peace. 

Reincarnation gave  Ayanna special powers and got her to meet some powerful people and help the weak ones in the universe.

She will have to deal with a host of enemies and save her friends and finally the Kingdom with her.


This life of reincarnation and royalty allowed her to meet with great friends with amazing powers.


The Prince in the west was equally powerful but he can only ascend the throne of his father if he can find the lady from two worlds with the secret of the past. 


You can read minds? the Prince asked aghast.


Yes! why do you think I accepted you? Ayanna replied with a smile playing on her face.

"James baby, we should stop." I was wet already. Damn, we've been married for the longest time. I should be able to say no to him. But just couldn't, he was too damn irresistible for me.
"Lori, baby. Come on, we still have another half an hour. I'll make it quick okay. Sshh...don't think about it. Just feel my dick okay..." 
The things he says. Damn him! 
He already lift up my dress and slid down my panties, he pushed my back to my desk. He was unbuttoning my front and started sucking on my tits. "James baby please, harder. Fuck baby!" He wrapped my legs to his waist. He was still in his suit with his pants down, fucking me like there's no tomorrow.
Well, he's leaving for a business trip and won't be here tomorrow. So yeah...but still. This things should be happening in a more reasonable hours. But everything with James was different from the start.
He's a very passionate man, he would fuck me anywhere and anytime he deemed appropriate. While I would usually blushed to the darkest shade my face would conjured when it happen between us outside our bedroom area.
Though now we're doing it in the confinement of our little cocoon. But the timing weren't the greatest.
But lately he had been very busy with his business. While I have several assistants to attend my branded stuff for rent, he was the kind of person that like to be hands on. So he had been jetting off all over the states, that made him feast on me at anytime possible.
"Oh fuck Lori, you know I need my fix. And you baby have to stay home with the kids. So, we're making this happened. Right now! Come for me love. Fuckkk!" And with his words we climax within seconds of each other. We were breathing heavily, he kissed me deeply making me shivered. I could feel him smiling smugly on my neck.
And just like on cue, the kids came home.
"Mom! Dad! We're home!! Where are you guys?"
We both sighed, and quickly went to the bathroom and cleaned ourselves and redressed.
"Beautiful Lori, I always love your post climax look." He was whispering in my ear huskily, his hand rested on my waist, as we both came down the stairs and greeted the kids.
"Gross! Dad!! We're almost an adult, we know what that look mean!"
"Dennis, Buddy! You and your twin are ten. And your mom and I, are in love with each other, and we love you both. And we don't want both of you growing too fast." He kissed his son on the temple, and ruffled his hair.
"And you Rachel, my little princess. Help mommy keep your brother in line okay? She will be busy this week with the opening of her new shop. I will be out of town for the next couple of days." Rachel hugged her daddy as he ruffled her hair lovingly, making her pouted, and him chuckled at his little daughter.
"Yes, dad! I will! Dennis, listen to me okay.. dad has put me incharge, I'm older than you!" She smiled wickedly at Dennis.
"Only by ten minutes. But you are truly smaller than me, little sister. I'm definitely taller than you." He smiled back smugly. Definitely his dad's smile. Oh! He's going to make girls fall for him in the future.
"Kids, come now you two. Sit! I'll get your snacks. Then, we'll drop dad off at the airport then straight to the vineyard. Grandpa and grandma are waiting for us." I finally get the kids to sit down and eat their snacks, before we go to the vineyard. James was behind me, resting his head on my shoulder, and kissed my cheek.
"You're a great mom baby. I love you."
"I love you too James, always."
Never in my wildest imagination that I would have James as my husband, two beautiful and handsome kids with him, and a  passionate marriage.
This was it...my ending, my happy ever after.
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Oh my steamy epilogue bhahaha 👏😂
Thankyouuuu for sticking with me till the end. This sugarbaby thing has been in my mind for awhile and now it's out there for me to share with all of you ❤
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1. Sugar Baby
2. Sugar Daddy
3. Sugary Goodness

This lifestyle is not for everyone.

That's the first warning, that she got from the woman. 

She's in need of cash. He parents suddenly got a divorce. Leaving her to struggle with her financial education alone. 

She never imagine at the end of her college years to be like this. Gone was the lifestyle that she used to have. The best friends, and even the boyfriend.

She jumped at the first chance to be a sugar baby. Because deep down she knew that she needed the money, that it will be over in a year. Then she can find a job and move on with her life. 

**********

He never needed a girlfriend. They're always too needy for his time. And time was the one thing that he treasure. 

He's a workaholic. He likes the arrangement of a sugar baby where he can pay a sum of money for a companion of a young attractive woman. 

His friend actually suggested the idea. With the last sugar baby being too attached to him. It's time for him to find another one. A less demanding one.

**********

Will he get what he paid for?


*Warning! R-Rated for 18+ due to strong, explicit language and sexual content*.

I can't believe what I'm seeing with my eyes, right now in front of me there's a female version of Kakashi, considering how good looking this guy is, in the future, this girl will be a Beauty among all beauties hahahaha god I don't know your plan but I'm in. Luckily my thoughts don't affect my facial expression, I trained a lot for this poker face but it was worth it. And she's already the most adorable thing in the world well there are some exceptions here and there but she's definitely real cute.

Sakumo: you two this here is your new brother. his name is Karaki. Hatake Karaki.

Both of them were very surprised by what their father just told them while Kakashi was staring at me intensely Kenyshi was hiding behind her brother, is she perhaps the shy type? Well not like that is a problem anyways, I just didn't expect that from Kakashi's sister I expected her to be cold but I have to consider their father is still alive so their personality change didn't happen yet, should I change things and save Sakumo? How do I even save someone who suicided? How do I convince him to not suicide? I really don't know if I can help him, well I still have some years to decide so I'll leave this for later and focus on my chakra for now.

Kakashi: Dad what do you mean by new brother?

Kakashi said with a confused expression and tone while Kenyshi in the back was nodding in agreement with her brother.

Sakumo: well Karaki is my son with another woman, so he's your brother. I didn't know I had another son until a while when I got called by the Hokage saying they found a little boy that they found is my son after some exams.

Sakumo said with a calm expression and tone. If it was me I wouldn't be so calm.

Kakashi: if that's true why is his skin darker than ours.

Once again he said with a confused expression and tone while Kenyshi once again nodded in agreement to her brother's words.

Sakumo: well that's because his mother is from a village where people have darker skin tone so he got his skin tone from his mother.

He said with a smile and happy expression while speaking with a calm tone.

Kakashi: hmmm. Okay.

He said with still suspicious expression and tone. While his sister once again agreed by nodding.

Sakumo then puts me down in front of them and I'm a little taller than them. Then Sakumo says.

Sakumo: today instead of helping cook why don't you kids get to know Karaki better and you Karaki get to know Kakashi and little princess Kenyshi.

He said so with a smile. This guy smiles a lot doesn't he, not that it's a bad thing anyway.

Kenyshi agrees by nodding while still being behind her brother. And Kakashi also nods while still eyeing me suspicious. 

Kakashi: ok let's go to the room.

Kakashi says while he makes obvious that he didn't like me. Really aren't these kids with chakra powered brain a little too sharp. They both should be about 4-5 years.

Oh I just remembered that Rin exists, I should save her it's a waste for such a good person and medical ninja to die so young. While I was thinking we got to the room.

Kakashi: well since dad said we will be brothers I'll introduce myself properly. I'm Hatake Kakashi, I'm 4 years old and I wanna be a cool ninja just like dad. Oh yeah and I didn't like you. Kenyshi it's your turn.

Kenyshi nodded and stared at me for a while and then.

Kenyshi: I'm Hatake Kenyshi, I'm also 4 years old and I want to be a ninja specialized in both medical techniques and combat techniques. I don't have anything against you but if my brother doesn't like then your probably no good.

Well, she's not as shy as I thought maybe she's just shy with strangers, and she has such a cute voice. Now Kakashi sure is direct but they don't seem to dislike me that much, their probably mostly confused because of me suddenly becoming their brother if I was introduced as a friends child things would probably go better, but no use in doing that in my situation that would only make it worst  because sooner or later we would be known as siblings so it's easier this way.

Karaki: As for me I'm Karaki, Hatake Karaki and just like you guys I'm 4 years old, and I will be the greatest ninja ever. About what I think, I think you're both really cool and that's gonna be awesome to have you both as siblings.

I said with excitement and shining eyes.

Kakashi looked at me still not really convinced but Kenyshi looked more as if she was unsure how to judge me.

Kakashi: Dad said that next week we will join the ninja Academy, are u also gonna come?

Both looked at me while waiting for my answer. 

Karaki: well yh I will if I want to be the greatest gotta start from somewhere. Also, it's a good chance to spend time with you guys.

Kakashi: ok fine by me but don't get me wrong I still don't like you.

Kenyshi: I Wish we can become good friends.

While Kenyshi's approach towards me seems to be changing, Kakashi seems reluctant to accept my presence.

After our introductions Kakashi proposed we play some games but since all the one he proposed required combat skill or chakra I simply suggested we play some old era games like hide and seek which I won mostly because of my skill but I decided to lose sometimes to maintain the fun, we also played cops and robbers which I lost mostly because of my lack of chakra, also tell a tale where I told them some famous stories like Cinderella and they liked it the one who liked the story the most was obviously Kenyshi and even pestered me for a while to tell her more but I told her that if I tell her all stories in one day I won't have stories for tomorrow and she agreed to have me tell her one bedtime story every night. As for Kakashi since he didn't like princess stuff so much I told him other stories like the three musketeers and he really got interested and also asked for one bedtime story a night even tho he said it doesn't mean he accepts me, he really is a stubborn one just like in the anime.

Then father called us to eat and we all went back inside, while we were eating they wanted to tell Sakumo stories I told them but I stopped them by telling them it's a secret if they want a bedtime story and both agreed to keep it a secret but then they talked about how much we played without mentioning the stories and Sakumo was happy to see us get along as me and Kakashi were discussing who will be the best ninja and Kenyshi was laughing at us with her cuteness motivating me to continue even tho there was no point in doing so.

In the end of the day things aren't that different we do get along better but it's not like relationship of a family can be built in one day, Kakashi still hates me(even tho he's being stubborn), Kenyshi doesn't know what to think of me and Sakumo I can't read him all that well but he seems to be okay with me. Right now I'm in the room with my two new siblings and not long ago I told them each a bedtime story and they went to sleep but before Sakumo came and give each one of us a goodnight kiss. He really is a good father such a waste for this ninja to suicide.

Karaki:(system? Are you there?)

[yo brother you finally remembered me?]

Karaki:(sorry a lot was happening and I finally decided your name)

[so what's gonna be my name]

Karaki:(your name is Rikune)

Rikune:[your naming sense isn't much is it? But at least I have a name now]

Karaki:(Rikune how do I get SP?)

Rikune:[by completing the Quests or by killing]

Karaki:(is there other ways?)

Rikune:[not yet]

This means there be in the future huh.

Karaki:(Is this an alternative version of the original narutoverse?)

Rikune:[yes it is]

Ah, I knew it.

Karaki:(so why didn't you tell me?)

Rikune:[ I didn't want to ruin your fun of discovering it yourself]

Karaki:(well I guess that's a good reason, but are any other changes?)

Rikune:[there are some]

It seems I won't get my answer.

Karaki:(by the way, do you have a gender?)

I asked curious.

Rikune:[no I'm what you want me to be, if you want a woman I'll be a woman and if you want a man I'll be man]

Now that I think about it I haven't heard a voice-only simply got messages directly into my mind.

Karaki:(well I want a woman)

I like women's voices way more.

Rikune:[creating woman persona and voice...Done]

Karaki:(so now how far can my inventory  reach when storing something? Do I have to do something to get a quest? Can I look at the store now?)

Rikune:[its possible to store an item at a distance of 15 meters at max for now. No there's nothing in special needed to be done quest will simply appear when the time comes. Yes, of course, you can]

She said with a goddess voice. It's simply beautiful.

Karaki:(one more thing can you change the opinions name from store to shop?)

Rikune:[yes I can]

Karaki:(then please do so)

Rikune:[will do.....done]

Karaki:(now please show me the shop)

[Shop]

-Bloodlines

-Techniques

-Weapons 

-Armors

-pills and medicine

-combat techniques(Taijutsu only)

-Tools

-sword techniques

-extras

Etc(still not unlocked)]

Karaki:(wow there's already this many and I still have to unlock stuff!?)

Rikune[I there's still things like sage techniques, curse techniques, curse mark techniques and etc. So you still have much to do considering all types of chakra that exists yh, your going to have a lot to do]

Karaki:(what?!? Are there that many types of chakra?!)

Rikune[from my knowledge there are 11 types of chakra that exists right now]

Karaki:(really?!? Well even if they are, why do I care?)

Rikune:[you said you'll be the greatest ninja ever that means master all types of chakra, techniques and etc]

Well, she does have a point at least it means I'll have a lot to entrain myself with.

Karaki:(show me the bloodline section)

[bloodline]
Ōtsutsuki-1000000000 SP
Senju-100000000 SP
Uzumaki-10000000 SP
Hyuga-10000000 SP
Aburame-1000000SP
Lee-10 SP
Iburi-100000 SP
Inuzuka-10000 SP
...]

Karaki:(what a long list. Also does this system only have things of this world?)

Rikune:[yeah at least for now we only have Naruto world related stuff]

It's a bit disappointing but it also means it might be possible to go to another world eventually.

Karaki:(but how am I supposed to get stronger fast without any SP?)

Rikune:[sometimes I ask myself if your brain is still working but as my host I have to respect you, but your forgetting you have 100% Uchiha bloodline your talent is on par with Uchiha Indra and if you get 100% Senju bloodline you will be on par with Senju Ashura as well even tho he didn't have as much talent as his brother he has a superior potential]

Karaki:(yh I remember seeing that, what about if I get 100% Ōtsutsuki  bloodline would I be on par with Kaguya?)

Rikune:[ well if you had 100%Ōtsutsuki bloodline you would be on par with the Ōtsutsuki Emperor wish information about is not known. About Kaguya she should have at least 40-50% of purity of bloodline at max even tho she was supposed to be a princess she was born with low purity and power that's also the reason she was the one sent so that she could prove that she's not useless but she betrayed them and it ended that way, supposedly the Ōtsutsuki should eventually come back to destroy and conquer this place]

Shit, I forgot the whole Ōtsutsuki thing but not that I have to worry about it now, I can solve that later like many many years later.

Karaki:(even tho that worries me right now I'm too weak to think about Ōtsutsuki clan level enemies but your right about my talent, the problem is training without Sakumo noticing and they'll probably put Anbu on me when he's out for a mission my only hope is Shadow clone Technique)

Rikune:[your concealment skill is quite versatile if you want you can conceal only your chakra and if you do so they won't be able to notice your progress as long as they don't send from peak level Chūnin up but your just a kid right now so you still have chances]

Karaki:(so I'll be depending on luck huh)

I sigh internally at the thought and ready myself mentally for the changes that might appear in this world.

Karaki:(Well no use in overthinking)

Then after that, I decide to try it out a little and I go out of the room to get some leaves, doing my best to not make noise but when I come in I find Sakumo, as expected of a ninja his level. He has a very serious face and asks.

Sakumo: Karaki what were you doing outside at a time like this don't you know it's dangerous at night.

I can feel a mix between a dad and a ninja aura it's really intimidating not as much as those mothers but it's also really bad in a different way.

Karaki: I was collecting leaves because Kakashi told me about an exercise you can do with leaves to improve chakra control and since they both already know how to use chakra I also wanted to try to catch up.

I said with my usual innocent and childlike voice and expression.

Sakumo looked at the leaves in my hand and then said.

Sakumo: it must be hard to have to siblings that are ahead of us besides being the same age *sighs*, well let me teach you come.

Then we spent the rest of the night with me trying to do the exercise(not that I was actually trying) and Sakumo helping and giving me motivation.

A young man who had a rather peculiar family but didn't really mind it and was having just another day in his life. That day is his birthday and the moment we start following his story.

The story of Ingenuus your normal weird guy. In a day that should bring happiness he dies and starts a new path as a multiverse traveler after meeting with a system in the void.


Note: this world has many differences from the original one so if you dislike stories that deviate too much from canon I don’t recommend this one.

Discord: https://discord.gg/kEzZEsS.

I don’t own the cover.

Years passed. No one knew where Katrina and the children were. She put a spell on them to make sure no one could track them down. She didn't want her sister to find her and kill her and and her children.
Present day Katrina was picking apples from the trees. She was humming. "La la la la la la" she was wearing a light brown dress with a apron in the front. Her warm black hair was in a bun. Suddenly Riley, Willow and Misty ran passed her. "Hey you guys be careful" she laughed at the giggling children. She laid the basket of apples down and looked in the other basket. "Look how cute you are my cutie" Connor sat in the basket. He was a chubby toddler. She smiled at him. "You would be proud Leon." she kissed his forehead and looked around for the children. "Kids time to go!" She picked Connor up and put him in the papoose. The children didn't show up. She looked around to try to spot them. "Riley! Willow! Misty! This isn't a game. Come out now!" she grew worried. She had a bad feeling in her stomach. She knew something was wrong. She began walking toward the way she remember they went.
She saw broken sticks. She looked closer. There was a boot print. Her eyes widen. Someone was in the woods with her. With the kids. She suddenly heard a scream. It was Willows scream. She ran towards the scream. She came to Willow bleeding. Katrina ran to her. "Oh my god." Katrina held Willow. "Don't worry. You'll be okay." she noticed her cut wasn't deep. She knew someone cut her on purpose to draw her to Willow. Katrina picked Willow up and set her next to a tree. "Sweetly I need to know where this person is. Okay?" Willow cried more and more. "Come on honey. You have to help me so I can make sure you and the others are okay." Willow swallowed hard and pointed. Katrina followed where she pointed to. It was a cave in the far distant. "Okay" Katrina looked at Willow. "Okay i'm going to go in there. You stay here. Alright." she kissed Willows forehead. "Don't worry you'll be fine." She stood and put Connor next to Willow. "Just put pressure on your wound and yell if anything happens. Trust me ill be here in a flash." Willow nodded and did as Kat instructed.
Kat pulled out a bag of salt. She poured it around Willow and Connor. She cast a spell. "Pure salt protect this spot and all who reside here. Keep out those who seek to harm, protect us. from negativity, anger, and fear" After doing that she began to walk to the cave. Whoever did this will pay for hurting a pure child. She walked into the cave. It was dark and slippery. She saw light from a distant. She slowly walked towards it. When she got to it she hid behind the corner. She looked around to where the light is coming from. Her mouth dropped to see Riley and Misty tied up. They weren't hurt but asleep. She looked around the room. She saw a woman. The woman had long deep red hair. Her skin was a light green. She was at a altar. Something about the woman seemed familiar to Kat. But she shrugged it off. No matter what this woman hurt her babies and now has to pay.
"You know hiding isn't working with me. I can hear your heart beating in your chest." the woman turned to Kat.
Kat stood and looked at the woman. "How dare you speak to me. You have no right. You wicked witch." Kat walked in front of the woman but no too close. "Witches like you deserve to burn at the stake." Kat knew the harsh words would get to the woman. Because the woman was getting a little more angry.
"Listen if you want the little bastards than take them" with a wave of the woman's hand the kids were free.
Kat grabbed both children before they hit the ground. She laid them softly on the ground. She turned to the woman. "How dare you touch my babies." she clutched her fists.
The woman rolled her eyes and turned back to her altar and started to read her books.
"Aren't you listening to me? Those children are innocent. Why would you do such a thing to them?" Kat grew mad.
The woman laughed. "Oh honey I don't care if they killed a million people. I don't like it when people come on to my property and mess with my things." the woman turned to face Kat. "Now if you don't mind I want to get back to my books. Now leave" she waved her hand and it made Kat and the kids fly out of the cave and out into the woods.
Kat stood when she was outside. She looked around and saw Riley and Misty start to wake up. She helped both of them up and walked back to Willow. "Now lets all go home before a witch fight breaks out." She laughs but as she walks back home she looks to the cave. She wanted to know why that witch was rude and mean to the poor children. She shook her head and continued home.
All the kids sat at the table. It was now noon. Kat was at the stove finishing some food. "Okay I know you guys don't like it as much but still you need the energy." She turned the stove off and sets the pot down. The kids all looked at the food. It was potatoes and water.
"Eww" both the girls say sticking their tongues out.
"Oh come on. Its not that bad." Riley said grabbing some potatoes and pouring some water with it.
"Says you." Willow says grabbing some water and potatoes as well.
"Yeah. It looks disgusting." Misty groans as she grabs some next.
Kat smiles at all of them. "Well if you don't like it I can always give you back to that cave witch and let her feed you. But who knows. She may make you fat and feed you to her werewolves." Kat laughs as the children scream. "Okay okay. Now eat up or Ill do that." she giggles a little making Connor laugh. "Oh does Connor like that idea?" he smiles big.
All the kids get done eating and go to their room. "Okay. Now what story do you guys want to hear this time?" Kat said walking into the room putting Connor in his bed. The kids all get in their beds and think. "I want the one about the forbidden love" Willows says as she day dreams.
"No! The one about the guy that kills the dragons and saves the princess." Misty throws her pillow at Willow.
"Honestly I don't care." Riley starts to read a book. "I have my own stories to read about"
Kat picks up Misty's pillow and hands it back to her. "Okay how about a new story then?" She sits on the edge of the bed.
All the kids shake their heads. "I can deal with a new story I guess." Riley puts his book up.
"Okay." Kat thinks for a moment. "The story is about a young princess who falls in love with a pirate." She looks at the kids for approval. They all nod their heads. "Okay the story goes...."

S1- The Queen has gone mad. Its up to a small group of people that were outcasts to join together and stop this evil witch. Just as things have gotten better things change when Wolfhound starts to have new problems and some old ones that won't stay in the past! Follow our heroes in their story.



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