Reality (Issue 1): In the Beginning

Chapter 4: Giving Birth to Death (Part 2)

When the Sun is at its peak, and the shadows are flat, Chaoticium is walking on a natural trail with his parents. On the left, there sits a beautiful mountain range with dazzling colors and picturesque shapes. Some of the peaks are hidden and faded out by thick clouds.

"What an interesting mountain shape? That one's like a dark tree stump," Chaoticium says.

"Hehe. Oh, uh...what's happening up there?" Sky says, "Are those clouds?"

"Not likely," Owah says, "they're too dark. Perhaps, it's smoke?" All of them walk closer to investigate.

"I have a bad feeling about this," Sky says, "Owah, we should go."

"Chaoticium," Owah says, "I believe your mother is right."

"Come on! Let's climb it to get a better v-," Chaoticium says, interrupted by a loud explosion from the peak of the mountain, which causes a darker and thicker emission of smoke. Amazingly, lightning thunders within the smoke. All three Titan are stunned but quickly regain their composure.

"A volcano, on this planet? We should've known." Sky says.

"Stay calm," Owah says, "everything will be alright. Just stand your ground. Where are the rest?"

"On the other side!" Chaoticium says.

"Uh! We should've stayed together!" Sky says.

"Mother, I'm sure they're fi-," Chaoticium says, interrupted by a shower of molten rocks, each varying in size, speed, and intensity.

"Run!" Owah says. Without hesitation, all of them start sprinting and dodging as well as they can. Chaoticium takes the lead, but checks behind himself periodically. Owah stays close to Sky as much as he can. Inevitably, lightning strikes the ground as well, catching all of them off guard.

"Chaoticium, wait!" Sky says before Owah takes her arm.

"Not as fast as I used to be," Sky says.

"Not to mention your dress," Owah says. Continuing to run, the lightning and molten rock shower begin to intensify as the destructive smog falls.

"No!" Chaoticium says.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the mountain, the rest of the Titan are at a safe-enough distance in the grass-fields. However, just in case, Barrien and Jericho, the Guardian-Titans, stand their ground in front of everyone. Once the volcano calms down, everyone becomes increasingly worried and distressed.

"Stay here while I search for our Supreme-Titan!" Feather says before the whole congregation.

"I should come with you!" Grimmica says.

"So should I!" Barrien says, "Jericho will stay here to protect the rest."

In compliance, Jericho bows briefly and says, "my queen."

"Are you all sure?" Feather says.

"Of course, Mother," Grimmica says.

"Always," Barrien says.

"You can count on me," Jericho says.

"That's fine, then. But no one else! I love and respect everyone here, but you should stay put!" Feather says as she takes Grimmica and Barrien by their hands. With one fell swoop of her wings, they launch into the sky to begin their search, disappearing into the steamy clouds.