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250 years ago....
Manannán Lámhfhada, ruler of Teorg.... 64-year-old king played the lute as the swords lined up, by the mountain. There laid a powerful sword, that has been brought to life, the Faragrach.
The man played the lute, peacefully dancing at the top of a rock as the musical notes lifts the spirits. Young Linzy, Lady Noir, dwelled in that sword, hoping someday that she has a master that use her for battles.
Manannán: "Now, who would like to hear the tale of Oliti?"
That immediately sparked the Faragrach up, it-- I mean she loves hearing tales from her master's past adventures. The king turned to the sword seeing Linzy hopping around in joy. The man chuckled, knowing this truly sparked her interest.
6:36pm
Hours had passed, Manannán sat peacefully, watching the sun go down. Then, he blows the horn to summon someone. Young 18 year old Lugh, the adopted son that's next in line for the throne appeared.
Manannán: "Ah! My son! You're here!"
Lugh: "Father, I'm ready...."
Manannán: "You sure about this? These swords come with great responsibilities..."
Lugh: "I'll do anything to protect my kingdom and the citizen that dwell in it, I'm ready...."
The king nodded thoughtfully, he climbed down the rock and approached the young prince. Linzy watched the boy, light brown skin, blonde hair, and a taste for justice, the soul wonders.... Could this be her new master?
Manannán: "Alright, time for your new destiny..."
He walked up carefully choosing his weapon. Next raised his arm in the air, and the Faragrach came flying through the air. This took the soul by surprise, as she headed towards him.
Linzy: *Gasps* "No! Please don't kill him, please!"
The sword hurdled towards Lugh at an astonishing speed, as Linzy thought she was going to end him, he caught her in his hand. Opening her eyes, she sighs in relief as she didn't kill her now master.
Manannán: "Ah, the Faragrach, this one's very special! Very delicate, but yet has great accuracy."
Manannán: "Not only that, but it's known as the "Answerer" if you ask it, it'll answer anything you want! Just not food."
Lugh: "Hm? Why would I ask it for food?"
Manannán: "Did this once, don't ask.... It was kinda of weird...."
Lugh: "Okay, noted.... Thank you father..."
Manannán: "No need, you made me proud.... Now, save the world!"
Lugh nods raising the sword in the air, this is where the young soul's journey begins, but little did she know....
Her life would never be the same again....
2 centuries later....
Organo: "Time to take the kingdom by storm!"
Lugh: "Hell to the no you ain't! I'll be your ass!"
Organo: "Ha, so bold for a young prince like you!"
Lugh: "Prince? Please that was 3 years ago, as king! I'll make sure creatures like you don't hurt my people!"
Organo: "King, huh? Congrats! It won't last long though!"
Lugh rolled his eyes at the org, obviously he's being too cocky at this point
Lugh: "Faragrach? Destroy those bastards!"
Destroy them she did, she took out 24 soilders, before being strangely set aside. Linzy thought this was strange as she thought she would be useful in the battle. But she's sure she'll be used again right?
10 hours later....
Linzy: *Mind* How long has it been? 1 hour? 3, 4? 10 at the very least....
Linzy: *Mind* Aren't I the chosen one? Does master prefer his spear over me?
Linzy began to think about the worst possible scenarios. Could her master made a mistake? Is he trying to keep her safe? Did he want to use his spear more? Did he not like her?
Is she not good enough to be worthy? That's when she realized she's spiraling. No she can't think like that! She can't! If he thinks she wasn't good enough, he wouldn't have chosen her 20 years ago, wouldn't he?
Lugh: "Fragarach! Charge!"
Linzy: *Mind* This is it! I'll prove to him what I got!
Linzy went action, killing 56-80 more guards before once again set down in favor of the Spear of Telog. Linzy was even more upset as she spent hours planted to the ground watching him using the spear.
As the battlefield was left Lugh and Organo, he didn't even call upon Faragrach, it was his spear that did the work. Never once was her name called, not even the last 18 days of battle.
But nothless, she hoped that her master wins, she watches with every waited breath as both kings fought each other til the king of goblins was finally taken down.
The 38-year-old king came back, with a broken arm, a cut face, and a bullet in the back as he was ambushed beforehand, but nonthless.... It was over.
Lugh: "Brothers, it's been done.... The goblins had all been slayed!"
Lugh: "Long live Telog!"
All: "LONG LIVE TELOG! LONG LIVE TELOG!"
As the men shout, Linzy was left out, all of her hard work, only to be used 3 times! Linzy couldn't think straight as she felt all her thoughts spiral, everything she hoped for was dashed out in the wind.
Linzy: "M-Maybe I'm not good enough, was I a mistake to be chosen?"
That's where things went downhill from here.
Years later.... Many years had passed, 102 years old.... Linzy was no longer bound to her artifact, thanks to Lugh's powers. She never thought that she would come face to face with her master, smiling down at her.The girl tried to hide how she truly felt, but things changed, he started training on how to fight and protect herself, but also how to bring enemies down to their knees.
It was here then she realized that he truly cares about her, especially for her health and safety. Of course feelings were a whole another story. There were times she felt like she wasn't enough, or maybe she had a different purpose.
This lead to too many situations where she overworked herself too much and fell ill weeks earlier. That's when Lugh had enough...
Lugh: "Linzy...."
Linzy: "Y-Yes master?"
Lugh: "What's going on?"
The 65-year-old stared directly into her eyes, Linzy knew she was going have to tell him eventually.... She ended up explaining everything from the day she was chosen to the day of the battle.
This made the old lad realize his mistake, putting his hands on Linzy's shoulders.
Lugh: "Linzy.... You are enough!"
Linzy: "B-But, I thought I was a mistake! A-And you're always using the Spear, a--"
Lugh: *Sighs* "I know... I was young and foolish back then, in all honesty, I didn't know how you work..."
Lugh: "But, you have to understand.... The world can be dangerous and cruel out there! People can steal you and harm you...."
Lugh: "I don't want you to get hurt, but I don't also want you to think bad about yourself. You here me?"
Linzy: "Yes master...."
Lugh: "You are more to me than a companion, more to me than a slave.... You are my daughter...."
Linzy's eyes widened in surprise, she heard Manannán say that once to her, and said 1 day, her new master will treasure her like no other weapon. Lugh pulled her in for a hug leaving her crying in his embrace.
Unfortunately, this was going to be the last time she sees him...
50 Decades later....Decades had passed, her past life was now a distant memory, especially after the monsters invade Eden.... Linzy was unaware of her origin until SweetNova1 revealed the tower of origin to her. She was astonished about every single master she had. Of course, she was still hurt by the fact no one appreciates her, but as they gone further in, it was more than that.... SweetNova1: "Linzy, are you okay?" Linzy: "Yeah I'm fine Savior, just tired for today..." SweetNova1: "Fair enough! We head out, plus Mephi needs me for something anyways...." Linzy nodded as the exit forms in front of them, walking out into the ark. After she left, Linzy was left, feeling absolutely nauseous. You see.... She may have forgotten her origin, but not how she was treated in the past. Bad memories of abuse leaks into her dreams from her past life. But, that's nothing compared to her current situation. And you'll soon find out why....
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Linzy decided to wonder into the castle gardens, the smell of cinnamon and lavender calming her. The purple roses laid out in each section of the garden making the girl smile. Linzy often comes here instead of home, sometimes she ends up falling asleep near the lilles, and no one notices. That was her safe heaven, and I'm going to explain why.... Linzy.... Didn't have a great childhood.... Always mistreated and harmed by her parents. Yes, she's suffering from child abuse. Any time she enters the house, her parents would beat her up. No rhyme or reason, just to torture her. Her parents, Aloma & Egnar are the famous Norality Assassin Family, aim to kill anyone to aim for power. They're known for their cruel punishments, like brutally sawing the victim's body in half while physiologically torturing them. Linzy unfortunately was forced to watch 1st hand at a young age to see how their jobs works. Also illegally laundering money, using people's insurances. Yeah, they're also tech geniuses. Unfortunately, Linzy wants nothing to do with any human cruelty, especially when it makes her very nauseous. She wanted to work for Queen Yuria to protect Eden and Solery. Which led to a lot abuse in the past. So many times that Linzy was physically, emotionally, and mentally abused just because of her career path!She of course achieve this years ago, and has already moved out, but unfortunately her parents have a way of reentering her life. She learned many years ago, that no matter how many times she runs away, she'll never escape.As she sat down by the lilies, her mind wonders back to the Tower of Origin she went with Savior just an hour ago. She's truly isn't sure if she's ready to reveal the truth just yet, let alone relive her past life of abuse. Linzy truly hopes her parents aren't looking for her right now, her anxiety soaring high. After settling down, she pulls out her sketchbook book. Drawing is her favorite thing to do, especially when venting. Turning to an empty page, she began.... 4:45pm.... Linzy's POV....
Lugh: "Linzy, what did we discuss about?"
Me: "D-Don't put m-myself down...."
Lugh: "Mhm.... You are so much more! What happened?"
That was the question he asked when he found out the truth. What truth, you may ask? Self-harm.... My anxiety rung pretty high after a local made a comment about my body. And worse still, said I don't deserve to live and should die in hell!
Unfortunately, it was a teenager, Almerika, hail to the throne of the Averiti Family. Always mocking me, since Lugh decided to give up being royalty as to live a normal life.
Of course, the castle's still in his name as well his father's wealth. I'm not sure what the hell that girl's deal is, but she even said that I'm a witch.
The man pried the box cutter knife out of my hand and set it aside, he grabs the 1st aid kit and began tending to my wounds.
Shit! That fucking stings! Ow! The alcohol really stung once applied to the open wound. He waited for my answer patiently as he guides me to the bathroom. Pulling my pants and underwear down, he motions for me to sit.
Lugh: "Linzy..."
"I-I'm s-sorry! I'm fucking pathetic!"
"I'm...I'm...I-I'm supposed to the next warrior in line! I'm supposed to protect and fight!"
"But because I was born differently.... People say that I'm a freak, a--"
All words got caught in my throat, no more could escape, all could do is just.... Cry at this point. I was already blubbering mess, trying to hold back the urine inside. I didn't even realize I was sitting on the toilet til I felt something leave me.
Lugh: "Liz, hon.... I get you've been bullied and you're depressed.... But self-harming isn't the way to go!"
*Sighs* "I-I know...."
As I finished up on the toilet... I was guided to the sink to wash my hands, after getting into a pair of fresh pajamas.... Lugh picks me up and cradled me to sleep, though I'm a teenager. After that, I fell asleep... 6:30pm.... Linzy opened her eyes slowly, another dream about her and Lugh, this often happens when she falls asleep, but mostly nightmares. Some times it's just a dream about all of the good times she had before April 18th.... But after slowly adjusting her sight, she didn't expect this.... Yuria: "Good evening Linzy!" Linzy: "Y-Your majesty! What are you.... Why am I...." Yuria: "Claire found you sleeping near the lilies in the garden." Linzy: "O-Oh...." Claire: "Yes, and by the looks of it, you were knocked out for a good few hours. So we brought you here as the garden isn't a proper place to sleep...." Linzy was absolutely embarrassed beyond recongnition. Not only was she caught, but she's even in the Queen's bed! Linzy: "My deepest Apologies...." Yuria: *Chuckles* "I'm not mad at you! Those lilies are dazzling to look at, and well I've done it myself!" Linzy: "I see.... well, I better get going.... Sorry again!" Claire: "Make sure you sleep in your bed this time!" Linzy: "Understood!" As Linzy made her way to the exit, she pulls out her evertalk only for her mother to call her. Linzy: "Shit...." Linzy: H-Hello? Aloma: LINZY! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?! Linzy: O-On my way home.... Aloma: YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN BIG TROUBLE RIGHT?! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE HOME HOURS AGO! Linzy: Do You think I want to come home to see your drunk ass?! Your are a bitch! Linzy's eyes widened, the moment she said it, she regretted her choice of words instantly. Aloma: EXCUSE ME?! WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ME LIKE THAT?! Linzy: N-No, I'm so sorry! Please! I-I d--
Aloma: It seems we need to punish you for your language and for being disrespect! Don't BE LATE! And with that, she hung up.... Leaving the teenager shaking violently in fear. She never, and would never ever speak to her mother that way! But anger and hurt took over before she could even process the situation properly. She's definitely not going to be able make it through tomorrow.... 6:45pm.... Linzy : *Mind* F-Fuck! I'm so done for! What the actual hell was I thinking?!Linzy felt her heart pounding as she opened the door to her house. She looks around cautiously only to see dead bodies littered all over the floor. Blood smeared everywhere, the sickening smell of decomposed corpse from the basement fills the air. While gagging on the smell, the girl heard a hard slam of the door, followed by her name being called. Despite her living situation, her family's pretty rich. Taking on jobs to make it into the crime game, they're world renowned assassins. Linzy never wanted this life, coming to home to either beatings, or dead bodies everywhere, estacying the house. Her mother smirked with a whip in hand. The commander, absolutely horrified immediately ran making the woman chase after her. Long purple hair, pale skin, a body of a diety, she can charm anyone with her looks. Known for her great skills in scientific technology, and owns a very beautiful jewelry store as a down time. Linzy panted as she ran throughout the mansion of 100 floors no joke! If only she didn't speak to her the way she did... She could've at least got grounded, but no, she had to curse her out, even though she knew Amola deserved it. Her father, Egnar is currently on a business trip, to further expand not only the assassin clan, but laundering more money. He has black and blue hair, a muscular body, and lost his right eye in a fight 400 years ago. He's known to seduce women, and of course break their hearts after a few weeks, what a player! But once he met Linzy's mom, he fell completely in love with her, so much so they worked together in the IT tech company, and embraced the love of human cruelty. Linzy's surprised she isn't like them, as she remembers her purpose in her past life. As she ran, her thoughts were spiraling out of control by then, every single thought told her she deserves it. Linzy: *Mind* I'll never get out of this hell.... 9:32pm.... Hours passed after finally losing her mother on the 67th floor. Unfortunately, she was already beaten very badly as she ran. In her secret hideout behind the bedroom wall, Linzy was left crying silently into her knees.
WEAK!
PATHETIC!
DIE YOU FUCKING BITCH!
You deserve to rot in hell! No one will love you once they find out the truth!
Linzy: "S-Stop! N-Not now!"
Never! I'm like a disease that never goes away! Stuck you like glue!
Linzy: "F-Fuck o-o-off!"
WORTHLESS PATHETIC BITCH! CUT!
Linzy cried as she picks up a pocket knife near by. With the blade making contact with her skin, the searing pain sinks in, was quickly replaced with joy. She knew this wasn't healthy, but it just.... Just felt...so fucking good! Linzy knew she deserved it, making a total of 45 cuts on her left arm. Once done, she went to clean herself up of course ignoring the toilet behind her. She actually had to pee for awhile now, she's afraid that her parents would use this as an opportunity to hurt her, especially alone. Plus, she has a very shy bladder that makes it very difficult to relieve herself. Often times, she would avoid using the bathroom at work, or just ignore her need completely. This unfortunately led to many accidents, sometimes she might make herself sick.After patching up, her need got so bad to the point of being forced to go. Linzy truly didn't want to wake up to another wet sheet, especially after a nightmare. So she forced herself to relax as she sat down on the toilet. Immediately a strong stream forced itself out, and not only that but it was kinda dark as well.....Linzy winced a little knowing full well if she keeps this up, she'll get UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). But with her anxiety of her mother coming back to get her, really adds fuel to the fire. Once she finishes, she flushed the toilet and watched her hands. Luckily her parents didn't even know about the hide out, so she's safe, for now.... 3am.... Linzy never left her room, not even once to eat. Though it's early in the morning..... She clutched her doll very tight, a very special gift given to her a long time ago. Black, Magenta, and violet hair, with a purple sparkly dress with lavender silk on the top, and a pale skin tone. Next a black lily bow in between the French braids, and a necklace with her name on it. Faragrach, named after her artifact. With her, Linzy felt at peace with the world, along with the Lavender blanket with her name written on it. It was given by her Aunt Amilista & Kerima when she was just a baby. She snuggled under it, hoping the morning arises. Nyctophobia, an extreme fear of the dark.Hugging the doll tightly, Linzy grabbed her fully charged phone and quickly retreated further under the blanket her breath quickend afraid of her mother coming, or even worse..... Her father.....She Shivered at the thought, her father's punishments was a lot worse than her mom's. It's one thing to get hit with a whip, but being chained up on the wall being beaten to unconscious, is even worse! Way too many grueling memories of being covered in her own blood because of the littlest things. Linzy immediately shook that out of her thoughts, she really didn't need another reason to stay awake. Linzy: *Mind* Will the pain ever end? Later.... Linzy's POV
It was 5:30pm in the evening, I was asleep on the couch in the living room while Lugh was making dinner. I can smell dumplings and Kustdon in the air. Gently stirring, in my sleep, I slowly opened my eyes.
I fully stretch out my arms, slowly arising from the couch. If course I was at the edge, immediately rolling off to the floor. With an OOF, Lugh turned to me chuckling.
Lugh: *Chuckling* "Good evening kiddo!"
*Yawns* "Hello!"
Lugh: "Come set the table would you?"
I nodded grabbing 2 plates from the cupboard. I sat them at each side of the table. Next I grabbed utensils from the dore and set them by the plates.
After taking a seat, Lugh set out the food. 2 bowls of kustdon, a plate with 8 chicken dumplings, and rice with soy sauce. Damn, with all that food, I might go into food coma for weeks!
We ate as the evening sun fell, a beautiful sunset on the horizon. It was beautiful and peaceful for the most part!
BAM! The door was kicked open unexpectedly. We both fell off our chairs in surprise, looking up was a bunch of soldiers and red and black uniforms, All in protective stances. Their swords are out as well, and they really don't look friendly at all.
There was a strange, but yet familiar symbol on their armor.... Could they be.... Wait?! N-No! I-It couldn't be! I th--
???: "We meet once again Lugh..."
Lugh: "What the hell do you mean?! Who are you?!"
???: "Oops! My mistake! You don't even know me! Let me introduce myself!"
He removed his hood to reveal..... That he's Origan's Son, the one who's father died years ago! I was absolutely horrified, Lugh was shocked as well.
Lugh: "Wait! You're...."
???: "The son of King Origan? The one you killed 46 years ago?"
The kid smirked, walking around us like a vulture, Lugh held me tight trying to keep me safe. Apparently, it turns out that after losing the battle, he was left without a father, his mother raised him til the day she died.
He trained, and trained, and trained til he was stronger enough to take down the one enemy that made him fatherless. His green eyes stared down at us seeming like he now he caught us.
He grabbed Lugh by the chin, making him look at him. The green eyes turning black, with fire flickering inside. An evil smirk was placed on his face.
Talon: "Ah look at you.... You look so much older than you were a long time ago, but yet.... You still look 18...."
Lugh: "What the hell do you want?"
Talon: "REVENGE....."
Talon: "You killed my father over 10 decades ago, and because of that..... Our kingdom fell, my mom was on her own!"
Talon: "I never knew him, my mom would often talk about how amazing he was, and that someday I'll be just like him!"
Talon: "She spent 46 years raising me to the man I am today! But because of severe depression.... She died!"
Talon: "And I'm here to take back what was mine!"
Lugh: "You're father caused reign and terror to my people! He loves cruelty, and was never a good king to began with!"
Talon: "We're goblins! That's what we to do!"
Lugh slapped his hand away, scooting far back enough so we can stand. I never been this scared in my life! What the fuck's happening?!
Lugh: "Linzy! Run away!"
"But what about you! I need to fight!"
Lugh: "I'll be fine, now go! Take this with you!"
He tossed a small pouch into my hand and a bag as well, I'm not sure what's inside of it, but all I can do is run....
As I ran, I saw him smile from a distance while taking his sword out, and after that....
That was last time I saw him alive....Linzy bolted awake, drenched from head to toe in sweat. She panned around the room, only to see that she's in her hideout, laying on the couch in her bedroom. Linzy: *Mind* Goddamn! Another one.... This is the 5th time this week! Linzy: *Mind* And why the hell do I feel s-- shiiiiit!!! Linzy peeked under the blanket and slowly peeled it back to now realize..... She pissed herself, again..... The commander grumbles in frustration! This is like the 15th time this month! What the hell?! And worst of all.... It was on her couch too, great just great..... Residing to her fate, she got up and removed her wet pajama pants and underwear and tossed it into the hamper aside from her. She then proceeded to take off her hoodie and put in the hamper as well, because sweat.... She then headed to the bathroom, she turns on the shower and hopped in.Scalding hot water ran down her hair to her feet, washing off all of the piss and sweat off. She then lets her mind wander back to the tower of origin.She'd always wonder where she came from, I mean she was born naturally, but the fact that she had a past life as an artifact called the Faragrach seemed insane to her. Much less the fact she only remembers the abuse she went through after silhouetting in soul form. Honestly, she only remembers half of her past life, and 50% she blocked it on purpose. But she's been having reoccurring nightmares about it. After 45 minutes, she got out and dry herself off, by the time she finally fell asleep.....
RING RING RING
Linzy: "The fuck?! You have to be kidding me?! It really can't be....." Linzy grumbled as she finally looked at her phone, not only is it already 7:30am, but her phone's 40% which makes it all the worse.... At least she had no homework due today.... Linzy: Damn, it's Tuesday already eh? I better get ready for school then..... Linzy: Alright, time for another miserable week til the day I move I leave this world... What did she mean by that? You'll find out later on..... There's always 1 question on her mind..... How long will she stay til she leaves this cruel and toxic world behind?