1 The Beginning (1/2)
A fierce light exploded in the cosmos and space coiled around it. Dark energy swirled a large vortex around this collapsing star. Energy fluctuated wildly and rushed in and out of the core. Suddenly, there was a massive explosion and the core was shot out into the dark void.
It was a brilliant star, made of silver and moonlight. It rushed through the vast lands, shooting across the sky like a dragon, as if it were in search of a host.
At the very same time, a small boy was born. His mewling cries shook his entire village. With a long and drawn out wail, he finally quieted down. He had beautifully wet eyes and a smooth face. Pearly white skin adorned his body and a prodigious strength lay in his tiny little fists. Whenever he smiled, his teeth dazzled his parents.
They smiled down at their child, lovingly. Unbeknownst to them, a star was rushing towards their son. With a boom, it immediately crashed into the cild's chest and was absorbed. No one seemed to have noticed this and yet the boy began to smirk. Energy rotated in his chest and he slowly breathed in and out. With each breath, he sucked in spatial energy. The legend had begun.
5 years later
The boy ran through the streets, rushing for his parent's house. His name was Fang Zhen and he was the son of two loving parents. He was a mischievous rascal who raised hell wherever he went and yet was simultaneously adored by everyone in the village.
Running through the streets, he kicked up clouds of dust. They swirled around his body as if tendrils from some long lost corpse of the earth.
”MA! DA! I'm HOME!” he shouted as soon as he got home.
”Goodness!” his mother exclaimed as she saw his dirty state.
The child smiled bashfully as if he was pretending to be sorry for his dirty clothes. Shaking her head, his mother bathed him very carefully. Eventually his father came home and sat down. He was tired from a long day at work. As soon as he saw his son, his tired and droopy eyes lit up with pleasure.
”My son! How was your day?” he asked.
”It was great Dad! I played with all the village boys! Zhao Futian invited me over to play at his house tonight! Can I go Da?” he asked, simpering with excited energy.
His father smiled and shook his head. Kids would be kids. Nodding his assent, he began to unwind after a long day of work.
”Just don't stay at his house too long, Fang.” he spoke.
Fang nodded excitedly and quickly ran upstairs in excitement.
Later that day, Fang rushed towards his friend's house. Together, the excited kids began to play, their minds full of childish imagination.
Later that night, Zhao looked at Fang. He smiled devilishly and whispered something in Fang's ear. The two smiled conspiratorially and silently excused themselves.
Sneaking out of the house, they quickly ran towards the dark forest. Full with childish excitement, they ran towards the massive redwood trees, leaping and hooting in joy.