Scene: Stasia and Arnwolf are sitting together in the Kintenoken palace garden, seeming a bit distraught.
Arnwolf: Looking stressed What good is power if it's used to slaughter the innocent? What good are we if we're incapable of stopping it? This oppressive tyranny caused by King Hallow and Queen Kitia needs to be put to an end. There's no hope for this world otherwise.
Stasia: You mean because of the prophecy?
Arnwolf: Looking concerned No… well yes, but it is their actions that are bringing about the prophecy. If they changed their ways, focused on doing what a ruler's job should be, then… looks sad and trails off
Stasia: Looks thoughtful What would you say a ruler's job is?
Arnwolf: The purpose of a government should be to protect the people it governs. To ensure the quality of life of the people, and establish principles to emulate and live by. Not this self serving government that King Hallow and Queen Kitia maintain and foster. Their governments only exist to serve their own interests, and care nothing for the welfare of the people.
Stasia: Laughs a bit at that and smiles That's very idealistic.
Arnwolf: Looks upset Why is it idealistic to hope for what should be common decency?
Stasia: Looking thoughtful But nobody has ever done it. Even if someone else is put in charge it would be the same, it always has been.
Arnwolf: Greed must be the devourer of the soul, with power being its mother.
Stasia: Looks sad I know your frustration, Arnwolf. I too would like to see the end of this oppressive rule. More than anything I want a unified world, where all people are treated equally and fairly. But how can change be brought about by a single person? It's impossible.
Action: Damon walks up to them looking amused.
Damon: My, this is quite the philosophical discussion amongst enemy generals. Smirks You wouldn't by chance be planning a rebellion, would you?
Stasia: Quickly getting up and looking a bit defensive Damon? Why are you here?
Arnwolf: Looking surprised Damon?
Damon: Grabs Arnwolf's hand and shakes it Hello, Arnwolf, this is the first time we've met, isn't it?
Arnwolf: Looking confused Yes…?
Damon: Let's Arnwolf go and smiles I am Damon, a foreigner who likes to visit from time to time.
Stasia: He is a powerful wizard from another planet.
Arnwolf: Looking shocked An alien? Are there such things?
Damon: Smiles cheerfully Of course!
Stasia: Damon, why are you here?
Damon: Looks a bit stressed at that I wanted to discuss the eradication of the Aderyst race with Queen Kitia. I was hoping to persuade her to put a stop to it, but she wouldn't listen.
Stasia: Looks upset It's no use with her. She is only thinking about her feud with King Hallow, as he's using that to manipulate her into doing what he wants.
Damon: Stasia, with your military backing you could easily overthrow Queen Kitia I think. She's just a spoiled child dutifully carrying on the past mistakes of her lineage, but you have the-
Stasia: Glares at him How dare you suggest treason to me! I may not agree with her choices but that doesn't mean I wish to create an uprising amongst my people, and betray the family I serve!
Damon: Looks annoyed Of course, I just thought the lives of thousands of innocent people might merit betrayal to an unjust monarch.
Stasia: Looking unsure But if I throw away my principles then I'm no better than she is.
Damon: Says coldly Your principles mean nothing if they allow a society to fall to ruin.
Stasia: Looking very conflicted…
Arnwolf: Standing in front of Stasia protectively Why do you care about Kintenoken if you're from another planet? This planet should be of no concern to you.
Damon: And yet here I am, finding myself concerned. Stasia, Arnwolf, do you wish to save this planet from complete destruction?
Stasia: Still feeling scolded O-of course…
Arnwolf: Yes, but-
Damon: Then I will give you a boon, as I am putting my hopes on you.
Arnwolf: A boon?
Damon: Smiles at them Arnwolf, give me your hand.
Action: Arnwolf is skeptical but hesitantly gives Damon his hand. Damon puts Arnwolf's hand on Stasia's stomach and a light glows. Stasia and Arnwolf look surprised by this.
Damon: Says in a serious tone Stasia, Arnwolf, the God of Destruction, Purusha will be born to you as your son. He has just been conceived in Stasia's womb using Arnwolf's energy.
Stasia: Pulls away looking shocked W-WHAT?!?
Arnwolf: T-that's absurd!
Damon: Gives them a cold look It's because of people like you that Canat is in this state. The people with the power to act, and who know what's right, that choose to do nothing and allow the greedy and ignorant to be in control. Therefore, if you hope for any form of salvation you will aid Nityasya and Purusha in their judgment in this way, understood?
Stasia: Looking somber and conflicted But...
Arnwolf: This is ridiculous! Who are you to decide these things? You can't just force us to have a kid and use us for your own ambition!
Action: It suddenly becomes very dark and windy around them, thunder and lightning strike overhead. Arnwolf and Stasia struggle to stay on their feet with the strength of the wind.
Damon: Says with a frightening presence Don't underestimate who I am. I will destroy this planet in an instant if I find saving it to be a hopeless cause. It is only by my charity that you still exist at all.
Arnwolf: Shielding his face I-I understand! I'm sorry! We'll do whatever you ask!
Action: Damon looks like he's heard something and their surroundings go back to normal.
Damon: Smiles at them politely Forgive me, I must go now.
Action: Damon disappears leaving Arnwolf and Stasia looking overwhelmed.
Arnwolf: He is… More frightening than anyone I have ever met.
Stasia: Looks at her stomach seeming concerned … A child? Me? I’d never even considered such a thing.
Arnwolf: It is all right, Stasia, I’m sure what he said can’t be true. Nobody becomes pregnant from something like that.
Stasia: Damon is very powerful though… and I don’t think he’d lie about something like this.
Arnwolf: Looks at her stomach seeming concerned as well If it’s true then… what should we do?
Stasia: If it’s for the good of the planet… then it’s a good thing, isn’t it?
Arnwolf: Not seeming sure I suppose… but… If the child really is Purusha then… I don’t think we should tell anyone… If the wrong person found out then they might try to have us and the child killed.
Stasia: Looking worried Yes… I agree...
Scene: On the outskirts of Kintenoken, the Aderyst race is being slain every which way by the soldiers of Digonu. Inside one of the houses a mother clings to her baby, crying. A soldier rips her out of the home and kills her. Damon suddenly appears and picks up the baby in a tender manner. The soldier rushes at Damon when he sees him and goes to strike, but Damon makes a giant white celestial sword appear from the ground before him. The sword sends out a massive force of energy that kills everyone in the near vicinity.
Damon: Looking perturbed as he disappears with the baby Let us leave this planet for now.
Scene: Damon appears on Earth, in the countryside of Wales around the 1800s ( where Polaris' home is). Polaris is outside with Draconia who is around 2. Polaris is watching Draconia happily run around. He looks up and sees Damon walking towards him, holding the Aderyst baby.
Polaris: Surprised at seeing Damon Nityasya… Goes over to him What brings you here in this form?
Damon: Smiles at Polaris I have brought you a gift. Shows him the baby This is an incarnation of mine from the planet Canat. He needs to stay on Earth for the time being, and I would like for you to care for him during his childhood.
Polaris: Surprised by that You want me to raise him?
Damon: Yes, you are a powerful wizard and a highly evolved being. I couldn't ask for a better father than you.
Polaris: Taking the baby You honor me. Yes, of course I will raise him as my son. He can grow up alongside my niece, Draconia.
Damon: Claps happily Draconia! How lovely, his name should be Draco then, to match Draconia.
Polaris: Laughs a bit nervously If that is what you want for him then so be it… Looks at the baby and smiles Draco.
Scene: Stasia is in her bed in her room, looking at her newborn babies. There's a knock at the door.
Arnwolf: Sounding a touch shy M-may I come in?
Stasia: Looks a bit amused by his tone Yes, of course.
Arnwolf: Politely coming in I was told you had given birth and I- Noticing that there's two of them W-w-why are there two of them?!?
Stasia: Laughs a bit Apparently it was twins, a boy and a girl.
Arnwolf: Coming over closer seeming frantic But that can't be! That alien wizard never said anything about two children! He would have had to of known since he did this!
Stasia: Looking at the babies curiously Is one Nityasya I wonder? The prophecy mentioned Nityasya and Purusha as part of the judgment.
Arnwolf: No, Nityasya was to be born in the Aderyst race, and the alien wizard only mentioned Purusha.
Stasia: Looks a touch annoyed His name is Damon…
Arnwolf: Seeming apologetic Ah, right, Damon.
Stasia: Looks sad But what should we do? When we told Queen Kitia about my pregnancy she ordered me not to reveal you as the father. And I am concerned for the boy child. If he stays in Kintenoken he'll become a slave when he turns six as all male children do.
Arnwolf: If the male child is Purusha and he is made into a slave… his wrath could be disastrous. Likewise if the female child were to come to Digonu she would be treated equally as bad with no rights.
Stasia: Gently touches the boy's head He should return to Digonu with you… In Digonu his life will at least be better than it would be here.
Arnwolf: Looking concerned But… If I suddenly have a child it might seem suspicious.
Stasia: Arnwolf, you must do this, he can't stay here. His life would be too miserable.
Arnwolf: Thinks about it then has an epiphany My step mother just had a child as well, if I move in with her and my father I could pass the child off as my brother. This way King Hallow won't learn of his connection to you, and you can keep your promise to Queen Kitia.
Stasia: Looking worried But won't that burden your parents?
Arnwolf: Furrows his brow No… They would be happy with the arrangement I think.
Stasia: Is quiet for a moment then asks What will you name him?
Arnwolf: Looks at the baby and thinks Is Gunther all right?
Stasia: Smiles smally at that Gunther… Yes, that seems like a proper Digonu name.
Arnwolf: And the girl?
Stasia: Looks at the girl Adelia… after my mother.
Arnwolf: Says like he's still in shock from all of this Adelia and Gunther… Looks at Stasia Our children.
Stasia: Says a bit distantly This may be the only time we're all together…
Action: Arnwolf takes Stasia's hand comfortingly and gives her a bit of a pained smile.
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