𝕰𝖝𝖕𝖊𝖈𝖙𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘 [𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖚𝖉 𝖝 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖗]

[Chapter 7]

You open your eyes to see a woman in above you, gently smiling at you. She was the epitome of grace and elegance. Her lovely blonde hair flowed freely all the way down to her hips. Her e/c eyes reflecting the moon's shine. She wore a beautiful gown, the blue garment hugged her hourglass figure perfectly, jewels shining by her sides. It was nothing flashy, but nothing simple either. She had delicate features and an overall soft appearance. She was one of those in which once you saw her, you would never be able to get her image out of your head. Her beauty was simply breathtaking. 

A gurgling noise sounded and you wondered who it came from and all of a sudden you see two small hands reach towards the woman. At that moment you realised what was going on. This was your past, when you were still about 2 or 3 years old maybe. The woman in your vision was none other than your mom who was known around the world for her character and appearance. You were currently in the body of your past self, unable to control your own actions. The woman widened her smile and her eyes softened, her pale soft hands now holding your small tiny ones. One of her hands let go of yours and touched your forehead, "my dear sweet child. Do you want to hear a story?"

You made a sound which sounded similar to a giggle and you kicked your feet eagerly. Now the woman's hand travelled to your plump right cheek, rubbing it gently, "alright then, a story it shall be."

"More than two thousand years ago, the planet belonged to a group of people who identified themselves as the Cetra. They were able to manipulate the existence of mako, the energy which pulsed in the planet's roots. With that mako, the Cetra made the planet beautiful, restoring nature to the barren lands. The Cetra believed in a scripture they held dear to their heart. We who are born of the planet, with her we speak. Her flesh we shape. Unto her promised land shall we one day return. By her loving grace and providence may we take our place in paradise. They believed in the promised land, where no one would experience any problems, where sweet honey flowed, where there was a bountiful amount of mako for the Cetra's to harness. 

"...

"It wasn't just the Cetra which roamed the planet back then, but many creatures too. Shiva, the lady of ice, controlled the cold. She worked alongside Ifrit, who controlled the heat.  Leviathan, who controlled the water. Bahamut, who controlled the natural events which took place in the world. The four of them controlled the balance of the world, controlling the weather. The four creatures helped the Cetra, guiding them to their promised land as best as they could for they liked the Cetra. The Cetra were pure-hearted humans, only wanting the best for the planet and for its people. However, just as the Cetra were so close to discovering the promised land. A meteor brought their civilization and era to an end. 

"But, not all of the Cetras were wiped out. No. At the time the meteor came, there was a group of Cetra who were long forgotten by the rest. They were slightly different from the rest, the group of Cetra were able to hear the whispers and regrets of the dead. Soft hushed voices always spoke to them. Those Cetra had their own small civilisation going on. They had a nickname too. The Ancients. But...even though they survived the meteorite, their numbers dwindled due to unknown reasons, perhaps it was just the Mother wanting to put an end to the Cetra civilization for good. Either or, slowly one by one the majority died quick, sudden deaths. 

"Until just a decade ago, where only 3 were left. 2 women and a young boy. At that age, a company, Shinra, discovered their existence and scripture. Blinded by the sweet promise of 'the promised land'. They captured one of the Ancient. Putting her under captivity and failing at coaxing her to lead them to the promised land. The boy disappeared and the other 2 Ancients never heard of him since. The other however...fell in a dangerous love. One her feelings are still conflicted to this day. She fell in love with the one who captured her sister. The president of the company. He was young, bold, passionate. How could she not love him, especially with all the kindness she was shown by him.