Gifted

Chapter 1: A Deal With The Seat

"Lords and Lady of the Seat, you have visitors. Rina and Raphael of the Celestial race ask for an audience with you. Along with them is Dhuma who also calls for your attention," said Argorgen as he approached three beings sitting in thrones before him. "They tell me their message is of great importance for the welfare, security, and stability of the galaxy."

Cairo paused, his ears perked up to the call of his servant standing before his throne. He extended his attention to him, awaiting his response.

Joined by Cairo were three other beings who sat in similar chairs as him. Two of the three beings were otherworldly while one was human.

"Very well, Argorgen. Please, send them in," answered Cairo, reclining into his golden-grey throne.

Argorgen bowed his head.

"As you wish, My Lord," he said.

Cairo watched his attendant rise up and turn his attention away from the rest of the Seat and him before walking toward the throne room sliding doors which instantly spread apart. Outside of the doors, two armored guards both stationed on opposite sides of the throne room entrance awaited him.

Two pale beings with white eyes also awaited outside of the doorway, facing the guardsmen guarding the throne room of the Seat. Standing beside them with his arms crossed was a large being in plate armor covering over his white robe.

The trio was surrounded by several guards who dressed in yellow and black armor. Weapons and shields in hand, the sentry stood still, circling around the two Celestials and large figure.

"Dhuma, Rina, Raphael," uttered Argorgen. "The Seat has agreed to speak with you. They shall see you now."

The pale, white-eyed pair smirked before proceeding to walk past Argorgen and the throne room sentinels. They were followed after by Dhuma and the watchman initially surrounding them. They maintained distance from the Celestials, keeping their weapons drawn as they closely followed the two with the clanking of their heavy armor echoing throughout the vicinity for each step they took.

"Cairo, Zexl, Kumira, John. Lords and Lady of the Seat. A pleasure in seeing you all today," said Raphael cordially. "It's been a long time, friends."

"Indeed it has. Since the construction of the first Battle Dome on Desoleden 9 many millennia ago," replied Cairo graciously, gazing into Raphael's eyes before turning his attention over to Rina. "This meeting must be important to bring you all to us instead of tending to your own people."

"Correct. My brother and I desired to talk with you in person rather than over hologram," said Rina.

Cairo turned his eyes over to Dhuma.

"You look quite well for yourself, Dhuma," he said.

"As do you, Cairo. I've traveled far from the order's homeworld to speak with the rest of the Seat and you."

"Please, explain the nature of this talk. What brings you all to us today?" asked Zexl. "Celestials, you begin first."

"Very well. Rina and I have come desiring to know the location of Kora Amelia Clark. A past victor of the Battle Dome from Earth," said Raphael.

Cairo raised one of his eyebrows.

"The human hailing from Earth?" he asked.

"Surprising, Raphael. Out of all things in galactic space, your sister and you are concerned over a human woman?" asked Kumira concerningly. "What draws you to her? Kora was another Awakened sent to the arena for her disobedience and crime against galactic law. It's been years since her match in the Battle Dome. We've assigned her into Earth's Black Starlight Gifted Armed Force."