Chapter 6: Dinner Invitation

Lucian

 

What my father expected of me—how would Cai know anything about that? I continued pacing back and forth, with one hand stuffed in my pocket and the other scratching at the top of my head. I had to consider something here—save an entire planet weighed a hell of a lot more than saving my life! Did I seriously know what the fuck I was getting myself into? Could I honestly say I had enough willpower to save a whole civilization?

I mean, come on! There was a reason why father didn’t even bother fighting this thing! And he expected me to do something about it?

Someone only half as powerful as him…

“Lucian, that necklace you have around your shoulders, it belonged to your father. It was a gift from the sun spirit, given to him at a very young age, thousands of years ago. Like you and I, your father had been born into a world, with a loving mother and father—pure and innocent, without a care in the world. Until these visions began showing him who he truly was, and his purpose in Ligera was set in stone. That isn’t to say that you don’t have a choice, Lucian. But your father, he passed down the baton to you. He expects you to take his place here and protect his people, master the art of light wielding, and to use your powers to the best you are able. It is your responsibility, just as it is mine, to mend our broken world.”

“Not to sound negative, Cai, but unlike you, I have a hit on my head. I am an active target here, just like I was on earth. Not only that, but you said no one knows where the hell these shadow elps are even coming from! No one has a clue where this Void thing is. So even if I’d like to help, I’d only be putting my life, and yours, in constant danger.”

“This isn’t true. I am being targeted for being a warrior of light. My life is in danger just as much as yours by having these shadow elps living in my home and terrorizing my people. As for the location of The Void, we may have a lead.”

“A lead?”

“Yes, but first, your pendant,” she said, walking up to me. Cai swept her fingers over my chest, carrying the gem in her hand. “It has special properties we need to unlock, available to kins of the eternal light. It is possible that shadow elp you dated knew that it could spot shadows cloaked as humans.”

“Eh, you say that like I would have fucked her knowing she was this monstrous alien from another galaxy.”

“Don’t take offense, Lucian. She only used your desires against you.”

Oh thanks, Cai, that made me feel a lot less pathetic.

“Shadow elps take on various forms, and sometimes use our insecurities, desires, or fears to morph themselves into the things we hate, or like most, luring us to our deaths. This pendant’s ability of spotting the enemy could have helped our people, but Kiran would have had to stay in Ligera in order to use it. Which is a good thing he gave it to you before he left. What’s strange is that a shadow elp on earth knew to take it from you…”

“Not as strange as one being on earth to begin with.”

“The problem is, we need to visit the spirit mother Shinra, or, Mother of Ligera, in the Zemia temple, to figure out how to unlock these powers for you, seeing as you are part human, and not full god.”

“Are we even sure it will work for me?”

She paused, giving me a worrisome look. “No, but, I am hoping. You are part god. Shinra would know more about it. She is the mother of our earth, like Kiran is the father sun of Ligera. The two are close. Unlike Kiran, Shinra remains in spirit, where we can still talk to her.”

“Well, what about my personal light powers? Why haven’t they kicked in yet?”

“I am not sure. I am hoping she can help us with that as well.”

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“You still haven’t answered one thing though,” I said, narrowing my eyes on her.

“And what is that?”

“What the hell do these shadow elps have to gain by killing humans?” I voiced strongly, my mother’s fall suddenly flashing before my thoughts. And if it wasn’t for Cai, I would have been one of their victims as well.

“They are the embodiment of anti-life, Lucian,” she explained. “They live to destroy and spread darkness. It’s why defeating The Void is very important not only to our world, but to yours as well.”

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Cai had dropped a lot on me. More than I bargained for. After she spun that whole save the world bit, I felt mentally drained. Though I had enough strength in me to go for an extended walk, one that wouldn’t cost me my life. She gave me a tour around the palace, which was giving me dystopian vibes. I could tell a struggle had happened, and they were still trying to recover from the war. I also noticed the scarce number of people working and living in the estate, most of them women and children. I had to ask her what had happened to all of the men, before thoughts of battle made me instantly regret asking her such a stupid question.  

For the most part, the west wing was destroyed, with exo-structure looking like it had done its time buried in flames. Rooms had no ceilings, some parts missing a solid foundation and frame. There was a cold hollow feeling coming from the corridor that swept me, even though the climate mirrored that of spring time.

It was depressing to say the least, and as Cai and I walked, she continued to weave the tale of that one war that had taken down her civilization.

After the two hour long tour and backstory, I couldn’t see myself leaving Ligera. I missed my life back on earth, but my father’s people needed a hero. Shit, that may have been presumptuous of me to think that I could mend this broken world, but I had to try. I feel like I not only owed it to Cai for saving me, but to my father as well.

The type of person my dad was sure as hell rubbed off on me. Kiran, unselfish, always ready to put others in front of himself. He was caught hiding out in charities, doing work for Earthlings, even though he wasn’t one. My father was humble and hardworking, ready to give, and give some more. My mother admired that about him, and also what she’d call, quote on quote, his devilish good looks. 

I found myself still tailing Cai around the palace, this time, it looked like we had a destination down at the east wing, where everything seemed untouched by chaos. I could appreciate the heavenly aesthetics and luxury of the place here, the aura already putting me in brighter moods. She took me to a hallway upstairs, past five doors, and stopped at the sixth one.

“You will be staying here tonight,” she said, pushing down the lever, welcoming me to a room suitable for a king.

“Are you sure this is where I will be staying?” I asked, my eyes still roaming while I stepped inside. I was visibly marveled by the marble on stone, the crisp white tones, and the tall towering wall of windows. I even had my own balcony, adding a bit of flair to the entire regal package.

“This bedroom was your father’s,” Cai said, making my head pivot behind me.

“My father’s?” I pondered, turning my person to her. That shocked expression on my face vanished, looking back at Cai now impressed. “Heh, I guess I have to appreciate it all I could before we head out, huh?”

“Our kitchen is still undergoing repairs, but, my friends and I are having a campfire in a little while if you’d like to join us.”

“Is that a dinner invitation?”

“It is.”

“Then, count me in!”

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