Prologue (15 years ago)

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-"High council, I return, with a fallen loved one." My mother said, walking to the center of the room and placing my dead father on the table.

-"'Till all blood spills." The ladies of the council said in unison.

     I was merely 7 years old when my mother had to kill off my father. I understood...he would've told the police about mommy. My daddy wasn't exactly thrilled about being with mommy. I think she forced him into it actually. Even though mommy was mean to daddy, I understood why...she loved him so much that she couldn't live without him. Unfortunately for us...my father was the only man left in the council still alive to continue the chain.

-"Times for us grow desperate, all the girls crave your guidance." My mother said, acting professional in front of them.

-"This council exists only to choose the deliverers. It is their directive to kill and bring to us." The headmistress said.

-"There are...no more deliverers." My mother said.

     There was a pause before they spoke again.

-"And what of your son?" The headmistress said.

-"Surely, you cannot go through with this. He's still too young to evolve! He won't survive the configuration process!" My mommy said.

-"With no deliverer, we'll be forced to emerge from the darkness and take men ourselves. This would run the risk of being caught or exposing our motive to the public." 

-"There must be someone else who can take my former husbands place!" 

     I'm not entirely sure why it has to be a man who kills but, I'm in no position to speak right now. 

-"Unfortunately, this is the only option we have. Please Martha, talk to him." The headmistress said.

     Mommy stopped for a moment while clutching her fists before speaking again.

-"...I...I will." Mommy said, turning back and walking to me.

     She went down on her knees before saying the truth.

-"Jason...I'm sorry. You knew that this would happen when you were older. I never expected for it to happen now. Are you...ready?" Mommy asked nervously.

     I didn't do anything but a quick nod.

-"Honey...I'm so sorry. Please don't hate me" Mommy said.

     I hugged her gently, she was crying, she thought I hated her. What's a son to do in this instance? If I've learned anything, it's to comfort her. I held her in my grip for a while before she parted and pulled something out from behind her back.

-"Take this, it's going to be with you for a long time." she said, handing me a sharp edged object.

     It was a little too big for me, since I was still young

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     It was a little too big for me, since I was still young. However, since it was a gift from mommy, I had to keep it. Once I held it in my arms, she stepped aside and motioned her hand forward, tears still dripping from her face. I slowly walked into the middle of the room and looked up at the shaded face of the headmistress.

-"Young Jason, do you know why you are here? Do you know why you have been chosen?" she asked.

     I shook my head, pretending not to know just to buy some extra time for mommy.

-"Even now, you still reject your calling?" The headmistress asked.

     I shrugged my shoulders.

-"For too long, we have watched past deliverers fall to their own lust and anxiety, but you...your acceptance and courage have made a difference in the lives of those around you. You have proven to be the most fitting candidate for the next deliverer. Do you accept this responsibility, Jason?" The headmistress asked.

     I looked back at my mother who gave me a small thumbs up before I turned back to the headmistress and nodded.

-"Then rise, Jason! For you are the one who shall shed blood! You are...the last deliverer." she said, making two Tesla Coils come out of the floor and aim at me.

     I took a couple steps back in fear, what were they doing? I bumped against mommy's legs eventually.

-"Don't worry honey, it will only hurt for a moment. Besides, I promise you'll look very cute after it's over." she said.

     I have nothing to lose, might as well try it. I stepped forward again, within range of the coils and immediately got shocked with powerful bolts of electricity. It hurt like nothing I've ever felt before. It seemed to be over as quick as it started though. I fell onto one knee, trying to keep myself up. I slowly got up to realize that the pain went away very quickly. I looked at my arms, nothing was different. I looked around, the women were shocked by something. 

-"Jason...you..." Mommy said.

     I turned to face her. She was now tearing with joy, not sadness. I turned my head questioningly. 

-"Jason...you're alive!" she yelled as she rushed over and picked me up in her arms.

     The rest of the room was partying now as well. Sounds of whistling and cheers could be heard as mommy set me down. She pulled out something else from behind her back.

-"Here, Jason. One last thing you'll need." she said, pulling out some sort of mask.

     I put it on, a perfect fit.

-"You look fit for blood already

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-"You look fit for blood already." Mommy said with pride.

     I took a moment and looked at my blade, then at the women around me. What was the lightning for? It didn't matter, if mommy loves me more like this, then I'll fulfill her wish.

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