Origins of a God: Khan Mayrtris - The Cosmic Birth

Chapter V: New Giving's Day

The Realm of the Gods sparkled with a rare beauty as New Giving's Day dawned, each corner of Aetherion and Valoria's home filled with the warmth of their preparations. The morning air was crisp, and the soft glow of the Giving Stars shimmered through the hallways, casting gentle hues over the walls as if blessing the house itself.

Aurora was the first awake, her silver eyes reflecting the lights as she drifted through the halls, checking the stars she had crafted the night before. Each one contained a personal blessing for Khan, a wish for his future woven from the essence of his siblings and parents. She touched one star that glowed a faint pink, whispering softly, "For you, little brother—may you always find joy, even in the hardest times."

Her quiet moment was interrupted by the sound of light footsteps, and she turned to see Ebony and Ivory, their faces bright with excitement as they held bundles of enchanted snow and small crystal ornaments for the Snow Grove they had worked on through the night.

"Morning, Aurora!" Ebony whispered, holding up a snowflake he had carved with intricate patterns. "What do you think? We wanted each one to be unique, just for Khan."

Aurora smiled, reaching out to touch the crystal. "It's perfect. He'll love it." She glanced at Ivory, her voice softening. "Everything is coming together, thanks to all of you."

Ivory's face lit up, a hint of pride in her gaze. "Well, we want this to be the best New Giving's Day ever." She nudged Ebony playfully. "And if Khan's first holiday includes a snowball fight, well... that just means it'll be memorable."

Ebony grinned, mischief in his eyes. "I'll let Khan have the first snowball. Tradition, right?"

Jinko joined them, his expression a mix of anticipation and determination. "Not if I have a say in it. I think Khan deserves a proper challenge. And if that means you two have to defend him from a snowball ambush, well..." He smirked, his competitive spirit clear.

Aurora laughed, giving her brother a playful shove. "Easy on the little brother, Jinko. He's only a year old. Besides, we're creating memories, not training him for battle."

Aetherion's deep voice called out from the archway. "All in good time, Aurora." He entered, carrying a small, shimmering object wrapped in stardust—a gift for Khan, carved from the heart of the Cosmos Stone. "There's a lesson in everything, even play. Today is a celebration, but we are also showing Khan what it means to be part of this family."

Valoria followed closely behind, her face glowing with pride as she looked over her children. "Exactly. Today, we celebrate our bond, our love... and everything that makes us strong."

Ebony's eyes softened, and he looked around at his family with a quiet determination. "I'm ready. For Khan, for all of us... I'll give him a day he won't forget."

Aurora nodded, her voice filled with resolve. "Then let's get started. This isn't just a holiday—it's a legacy we're creating."

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As the preparations finished, the family gathered in the courtyard, transformed by a glistening blanket of enchanted snow and crystalline figures that glowed with soft, pastel colors. Aetherion and Valoria stood at the center, holding Khan, who watched the lights with wide, curious eyes, his small hands reaching for the sparkling stars above.

Valoria knelt beside him, her voice soft and warm. "Look, Khan. This is New Giving's Day, a celebration of family and love. These stars"—she gestured to the lights above—"are filled with blessings from each of us, wishes for your future."

Aurora stepped forward, placing a small glowing star in Khan's tiny hand. "This one's from me, little brother. For joy, so you can always find light, even in the darkest moments."