Demigods and Family (Mianite)

XV - Tom

Chapter 15 - A Dianitee's Envy

After silently eating of the lovely breakfast of eggs, bread and whatever leftovers from yesterday dinner. We were heading the area where the Tanks of Judgement was, which is called something stupid like 'Mount Zhulu' or whatever stupid ass name that Declan have chosen to name it.

The Novus and Sonja were whispered to each other, and were giggling and smiling like they were on drugs on something. I felt jealous of the duo, mostly toward Sonja. I really did wanted to be friends with the Novus, I spend over 12 hours with the Novus to get to know him and try to make him trust me as I trust him. But no, Sonja and Novus talked for a couple hours and they're the best-est of buds. DAMIT SONJA.

Upon entering the same arena, I sense the unsettle drama and nervousness. I could feel the gods' aura, of course. It's kind of simple, kind of not. Tank of Judgement and then straight to the actual tests. The gods' judgement is first, where the gods judge on your first impression and they kind of look into the future of you. And they decide if you're worth it or not. If you're not the worth, then you'll probably be killed or whatever test they decided for their torture porn.

I was walking behind the Novus, Sonja and Nade. They seemed to be actual friends, like they known each other all through their life. Nade would whisper some bits, which let to the others to giggle or say something back which cause Nade to laugh and smile. I could tell that Tucker is staring daggers at the back of the Novus' head and even Nade's! Like, does Tucker ever heard of the rumours that Nade is-- you know, I was not going to tell but I feel like I should. Nade is an aromantic prick who's gay. I'm not being hateful to Nade for being gay, I'm just hateful that he's choosing to never love. Like, if Nade wasn't aromantic, heck, I would be hitting on Nade a lot and probably dating him. Oh wait, before I continue, I know, I know that being aromantic is not a choice. But still, it's kind of sad that Nade isn't going to get some love. Though, I could always be his bed buddy--.

The Novus' laugh stopped my thoughts about Nade, okay maybe because of Nade being aromantic it could be an opening gate to my own victory of winning over the Novus! Yeah, could be possible you know?

Biting my bottom lip to stay silent and not to blurt out offensive slurs that would probably make me get cut in front of the Novus and go into the Tank of Judgement first and probably for a few more extra hours than it's regularly supposed to.

Calm down, Thomas. Calm down. You're brave, handsome and strong. No one can win a sword-fight with you.

Maybe except for the Novus ... no it's just beginner's luck. All beginner's luck. Maybe it's just his hardwired brain which called him to be more determined and focus on the sparring, maybe just a bit more hardwired than I am. I thought that maybe I am hardwired, but then once again I do get distracted by other thoughts and could lead me to be thinking of other stupidity things such as--. PRIVATE THINGS.

Anyways, upon my eyes somehow managed to caught myself staring at the Novus' butt for a few seconds before realizing and quickly looking somewhere else. That's has been happening for the past few minutes, but on repeat. Hm, I wonder what the Novus would react to that. Embarrassed? Angry?Irritated?

Once we were actually entering the obsidian brick building. When I mean by building, I mean by a short little shack. Kind of like a tiny little shack, but already knowing that it's fucking huge inside! That is not what she said!

Bastards.

"Novus, you will walk through these doors. We will be coming along to help support you, but remember. The gods are in the same room, but they are as spirits. Being they are saving their energy for other activities." Declan explained. Huehuehuehue, what type of activities? Take a drink! "Once you're passed this test, meaning that you haven't been killed yet. You'll be taken into another room and the gods will judge your future. And they decide if you're worth it to be alive. They would speak their mind and whatever they say. Be open-minded. When you passed this test, you'll be put into the comma and into the ceremony. You will accept the terms and agreements, you'll have to cut the vein using an Arthana, a gold blade that's crafted with the blood of the gods. You have to cut the vein of the prefer hand, if you're Ambidexterity then cut both veins. After that, you must take off all accessories. Meaning, bracelets, necklaces, amulets or in this case, your glasses. We'll be at the ceremony giving you the praise and hope that you'll survive this ritual. After doing so, you'll have to cut the vein in your neck. And you'll be in a comma state. If you die in your dream lapse, you'll die in real-life. So, prepare your last wordings. And be very careful. Good luck, Novus. Now at the recovery state, you'll now be presented by your name. Good luck, Jordan Maron."