"H--how can~what is happening?"Luke said in a bewildered shaky voice,what am i?is this just another bad dream where everything just feels so real.Luke was still on the ground,not knowing what to do.Is this a good thing or a bad thing?His mind was debating furiously,and Angelo placed a hand lightly on his shoulder.
"I know it all hard to cope with at the beginning,even i had the same look you did when i first found out" He reassured Luke and helps Luke gets up on his feet,even if his mind were resisting but it was still busy figuring out whats happening at the moment.Luke sat down on the old dusty couch beside the armchair.Angelo picked up the dagger and was now seated beside Luke.
"This blade was passed down from generation to generation.According to the tale passed down by the family throughout the ages,this blade was forged by a blacksmith named Thauvin Oheir and was assisted by a warlock named Zachariah Pererian"Angelo explained slowly
Pererian
"Warlocks are gifted people,some of them had more than one power.Some were born with it,and some were developed through years of training"He added,continuing his story ignoring the confused look on Luke's face.Warlocks?They never taught this at school beside kindergarden,but those were just stories.
"Illuminare was forged by a dragon's breath who was persuaded by the blacksmith,we still do not know how he managed to tame a dragon"Angelo now talking in a whispery voice,as if afraid that someone might overheard them or eavesdropping on their conversations.His wrinkles now increase on the top of his forehead,Luke knew that things was about to go bad when he does that.
"After the blade was completely forged,Thauvin and Zachariah was ambushed by the Ventrician Circle before the blade was complete."Angelo paused a while to let out a cough and gaze at Luke's features for any respond.Apparently,Luke was lost for words.
"They were brought back to the Royal Court to face King Henry.The trial was classified and no one outside the Ventrician Circle knew about it,well before the next day"Angelo continued,pausing to get a breather.
"Both of them were executed in public charged for treason but the night before Zachariah was executed,he put all his energy into the ruby on the hilt and disguising the blade from mortal eyes.All his belongings was sent back to his family,along with his head"Luke was struck by the ending,could the Royal Court be so barbaric?and how did they determined the charges that was put upon them?Luke now trembled and he could see where this is going.
"And from that day,King Henry decreed that anyone who was caught doing magic was to be captured and brought forth to the King"Angelo now stood up,firm and erect.Luke still slump on the chair,determining and thinking out what to do next.Could He,Luke Pererian be a warlock?He couldnt even fold his own socks properly let alone conjure up magic.But futhermore,he was terrified of the idea of The Ventrician Circle hunting him down to be executed.
"What i'm saying Luke is all true,we've manage to escape The Royal Guards.Our bloodlines lived on stronger by the gift that runs in our veins"Angelo was kneeling now infront of Luke,shaking him as if bringing him back to the concious world,pulling him from being one of those traumatize people who couldnt get over their fears.
"Then why is it not in the history books?why havent they talk about this at school?why couldnt i do this before?"A thousand questions buzzing through his minds and those were the only ones escaping his mouth.
"Words and Law sometimes dissipate with time Luke.Everyone forgotten about the incident as it was lost in history,but what i hold here is the living prove of it"Angelo replies and handed out illuminare out to Luke again
"Carry on the heritage Luke,its what you were meant to be"Angelo pleaded,Luke reached out and wrapped his hand around the handle.This time it didnt caught on fire,but only the ruby lits up.
"Usually your abilities shows up when you've reached sixteen years of age,although in your case its earlier.In order to control them you need to stay calm,that ruby shows your life energy"Angelo said,pointing to the jewel.He continues on his explanation
"And never let that ruby glow dim,because if it did it means your life energy is getting low.If you run out if it,well lets just say its the end of you"He let out a sigh,Luke still couldnt wrap his mind around this.Why me?What more can i do?Why now?
"So all i can do is conjure up fire?"Luke mumbled out of his numb lips
"Not neccesarily,your natural gift is Flairein,the ability to manipulate fire,just like mine but more abilities will show up in the future and i suggest you conceal them as best as you can" He instruct Luke a sudden firmness in his voice.Luke open up his palms and willed fire to be ignited on them,he closed.his eyes shut and he felt a warm sensation on both of his palms.He opened his eyes to peak at whats happening and his hand was both on fire,but the weird thing was he didnt felt any pain.He had to admit,it was pretty awesome.He open and close his fists to make sure it's his.
"Good,now stop that.Between the two of us,your too young to be executed"Angelo said,this time a grin spread across his withered face.The tension broke.
"I know Dad,its just too much to wrap my mind around"Luke admitted,he distinguish the flames and strapped the dagger to his belt.
"Oh you'll get the hang of it,besides if you could sense it dark times are dawning upon us Luke.Better your abilities show up now than later"Angelo said now his voice endarkened again.What was he talking about?Luke wondered and Angelo smiled at Luke,a fatherly smile.
"Just control your abilities in there Luke,and never trust anyone except for Marie but she's not ready to know your gift.Fortis Maine,my son"
"Curae Father"Luke responded as the place their right fist onto their chest.Angelo let out a fit of cough,and place rubbed his hand on his chest.Luke was concern at his father sickness,lately its been getting worse.
"I'll be fine Luke,i just havent done that in a long time.Its yourself you had to worry about"He said,managing a smile at Luke.He never suprises Luke to be the bright sun on a very bleak day,always an optimist his father.
Luke nodded an approval,he clearly understood.He now does not have to worry about the Trials,but he also have to worry about keeping his abilty a secret from everyone even Marie.
"Now lets go,were already late and your mother is going to be furious at me if you dont take your breakfast"He puts an arm around Luke and they both made their way back up into the kitchen.
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The Lunar Trials
AdventureA Hundred years ago,war broke out in Ventrice due to the large number of peoples whom disagree to the way the world is ruled over by a Royal Bloodline which claim their word is the Law.The rebel warriors didnt go unpunished,for consequences of their...
