One Gained One Lost

As Memories of Aavesh faded from the Material Universe Changes occurred spontaneously to replace what was and change what will be.

Tyr now brought the unconscious Girl who was rapidly Healing to Aavesh's family who had just recovered and were- who were reeling from dealing with new memories - Memory of a Daughter Taken from them at Birth...

At first they were stunned to see Tyr bring the Girl to them but they soon realised what or who she was.

She bore the Mark of Irolin - the Savior of the Tempest Deion Systems!

She too awoke in fright and fear due to the abuse rendered on her for so long.

But the family slowly embraced her and coaxed her back.

Tyr obviously bore the brunt of the blame but even after hitting him with continuous attacks, nothing happened to him. His Strength was beyond them but he was also mired in several restrictions set by his Creator .

One thing was his absolute Loyalty to them now and his unflinching attitude to protect them at all costs.

When asked about her circumstances, why she was taken and how she was retrieved, Tyr merely mentioned it was deleted from his memories.

Though it seemed suspicious - the Girl's return to the family brought unexpected Joy.

Although the girl was still not too receptive to the over enthusiasm of the family and still remained suspicious of others- Kriti and Antriksh did not relent in caring for her.

To Mark her new beginnings- They decided to give her a name , a proper name unlike the serial numbers assigned to her at birth.

They gave her a beautiful name- Nalini meaning Lotus - To Bloom like a Beautiful Lotus Inspite of her Hardships.

They wanted her to never feel unwanted or Devil's Child again! No , Now She was their child- Their Graceful Lotus.

She would now be renamed as Nalini Adhi- in accordance to the Clan Rules- Nalini now was stunned at the new name and love being showered on her- She bitterly cried out while being comforted by her family.

Her Nightmare had ended! Finally!

But scars had been left behind.

Rayna and Traven did a Professional Psychological check up on her and Concluded that she was still deeply traumatized - Her body was still rapidly Healing and although she would make a full recovery - Her marks and memories of Torture were never erased.

Rehabilitation was extremely important for allowing her to return to some semblance of Normally.

They even wanted to kick and Move Tyr out for causing this but Tyr refused to budge and remained by her side steadfast while Calling her 'Leader'.

It seemed strange at first but after the Blood Talent Analysis came back- they Recieved a Mega Heart Attack.

She - She had Nascent Archon Blood! Her Talent was equivalent to Chhavi and Vatsya!

This...

THIS WAS TOO RARE AHHHH!

Their Family Was Blessed! So Incredibly Blessed!

But Kriti and Antriksh were only concerned about getting her back. They were just happy that she was given back to them!

So the Main line of the Adhi Clan- finally managed to retrieve their Lost Daughter.

It called for celebration! But first they would leave the Cursed Ho-Jax Sector.

Too much was happening here - it wasn't safe anymore... Plus The Agathion King had awakened from his Slumber and had become Even more Stronger! Both Rayna and Traven had been summoned to the Clans for a Great Migration to the Inner Rings!

The GLNAC had promoted them and sent them to serve as Mortal Observers for The Chhavi.

Even the Empyrean King and Queen had sent a Light Ward for Vatsya- Acknowledging his Status as a Light Bringer- He too now would have the Blazing Empyreal Twins as his Mortal Observers.

The Chief Arbiter had sent his Sealed Codex- Tyr and A new Android named Zisa were to serve as Nalini's Mortal Observers.

Observers were essentially Mentors that would help their Host to fully ignite their Mythic Potential and also to not stray from the Path...

It was a high Honor and a Message of Status Vouching.

It meant that they could finally go to the Inner Rings- the family didn't have to hide like Rats anymore and had been given exclusive eligibility by the Rulers of 3 Factions...

Considering the Safety of the Kids and the opportunities needed for them to Grow... the Inner Rings were a better choice.

The Atrios Group would also follow them- These People were their own forces after all- As the Motto said- No Clansman shall abandon another.

They left immediately with a hopeful gaze into the Starry Skies.

One recieved one lost.

No one remembered Aavesh Now- the memories were he was present were significantly altered to show like he never existed.

The Attack on the family by the Eldritch wasn't considered a targeted attack now - they were just at the wrong place and the wrong time.

That's it.

His Enemies - Be it from alternate Timelines also had reduced or altered memories - Master Mirror was a truly Mysterious Person- because even most of the Eldritch and the new Gods forgot Aavesh's Existence- most of them.

Both Sides had now reduced attention to the issue - Only the Truly Powerful were surprised at watching this sudden reshuffle of the Deck- The Game has become unpredictable yet again.

The Variable- the Fate Breaker - Aavesh had now reduced his apparent 'weakness' at an indentured cost to that Mysterious Entity...

That Entity was bound by rules he set for himself but make no mistake... he would retaliate if you attacked him, he never interfered in any life apart from Mortals and he who saw all.

An Entity who they feared very deeply - An Newly Born Eldritch God was crippled by him for trying to subdue him... Master Mirror tortured the poor God innumerable ways that lasted for millennia and now that Eldritch God Serves as an animal for his Cosmic Chariot...

Master Mirror changed the script so only select New Gods and Eldritch Beings would be aware of Aavesh's Existence and they would at most only know that Aavesh was a no name orphan that just got lucky with his Temporal Rebirth.

Even Crooked Clocksmith who first knew Aavesh's family and background - now would see that Aavesh was just a forgotten Imperial Bastard Left in the Backwaters of the Galaxy... Though His revenge was not erased, just altered a bit- like all the other beings targeting Aavesh.

But now they would wait and watch.

Because of Master Mirror.

Unknowingly Aavesh gained a Protective Talisman because of Master Mirror.

A Sick Joke it was...

Not like he would have another choice anyway.

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*Thud

'Aavesh'

*Thud

'Aavesh Wake-'

*Thud

'Aavesh Wake Up!'

*BOOOOOOM

"Gahhh!", Aavesh jolted awake in a moving...? space?

No, he recognised the place- it was the Interior of a Rathiel Military Transport shuttle. That Loud Boom was the shuttle shooting into Orbit which woke him up.

Eon appeared in his orb form and knocked his forehead.

"Ow Man! It already hurts don't make it hurt more!", Aavesh retorted back.

"What hurts? Damned Thing won't be silent now?", A gruff man in military uniform scolded Aavesh as he got up from his seat to give Aavesh an aggressive intimidating look - causing Aavesh to go silent.

"One More Word and I will throw you off the Ship! So Shut up!", The Soldier Growled at him and then went back to his seat .

Aavesh on the other hand was dumbfounded...

'What- What is this new Identity?'

'Eon what's going on? Tell me...'

'Fu... Finally you're awake, Aavesh what did you do?! YOU- ', Eon really wanted to scold him heavily.

'I did what I had to do- It was the only way Eon- My family shouldn't pay for this...'

'At What Cost?! - You didn't have their consent for this- You selfishly did this! You have no idea how hurt they would be if they knew the Truth!', Eon berated him harshly.

But Aavesh sighed silently.

'It's a price I'm willing to Pay - They can not be implicated because of me Eon! I would rather die to see those Fucked Up scenes happen again ' Aavesh communicated his determination to Eon regarding this decision.

Eon sighed as well.

' Can't cry over spoilt milk *Sigh - that being - He's Terrifying Aavesh- I've never seen him before and he- erased part of my memories like it was nothing - he twisted the Cosmic Fabric and even the cosmic will remained silent - Even I was knocked out by that being - I Just woke up a minute before you and I am stunned as well- it's seems he has arranged everything for your new life to get started with... '

'Yeah he's very dangerous... But I had no choice- Besides now that I think of it- Why am I naked?', Aavesh now noticed his environment and himself.

He had curled up into a Fetal position due to the chill present in the shuttle.

It was military shuttle- there were no luxuries.

There were other naked boys of similar age who had huddled into a separate corner of the shuttle.

Now- there was only one squad where kids were taken under 10 for training and it was the most controversial Training Camp in all of Rathiel.

'A Black Ops Boot Camp?',Aavesh recalled the Ruthless Wraith Knights of Rathiel that spread fear within the Ho-Jax Sector after the fall of the Rathiel Republic.

The Blood spilled in those Years could probably drown an Entire Planet.

The Wraith Knight Training Systems were special - you see, they had the highest death rate among Children.

95% would usually die- 4% would be maimed and 1% that Fully survived the Phase 1 Trials would go to Phase 2 Trials where the Grueling Systems would result again in a 98% Death Rate, with 1% Being Maimed and the 1% that survived Phase 2 would enter the Final Phase 3 where the survivors would finally Become a Wraith Knight.

It seemed that he was sent to such a camp.

'Well Atleast it's not some cultist Bullshit', Aavesh smiled bitterly.

This was going to be a Start of something Brutal. But it's fine.

Probably.

Another Soldier with higher ranking Stripes.

"We have 5 hours before we reach our destination - There will be No Meals and no Entertainment - you are to sit in your corner or get shot... if I hear any snivelling here...", The Soldier spoke with a threatening smile, causing the other children to become silent. He then shot Aavesh a glance and then left.

'Ok- We got time Eon... There's something I need your help with', Aavesh then turned to Eon.

'Hmmm?'

'It's about my Soul Constitution - I think it's become a crutch for me', Aavesh replied with fatigue in his tone.

'Well... I feared as much- atleast you realised it now - All I can say is, the answer lies in the Memory Given by Lady Sierra', Eon spoke reluctantly.

Aavesh cringed his face as he got what Eon meant-

' A Problem that can only be solved by my understanding - Should've known...

He shook his head slightly.

He decided to understand the next probable situation he was going to face once they landed.

'If My Guess is Right - I will start Cultivation from Tomorrow... these guys will hold a Brutal A.G.E Ceremony', Aavesh surmised.

He pondered for a moment and thought of something useful to analyse with.

'Eon-'

'Yes?'

'Can you compile my Stats? You can use my Augmentation as well if you need additional resources - Besides I haven't yet undergone A.G.E'

Aavesh spoke to him.

'Give me a few seconds -

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Ok I'm displaying them for you now'

Eon then displayed a Light Screen into Aavesh's Eyes.

'Name:- Aavesh Adhi

Age: 8

Race: Human

Cultivation:- Mortal

Physique-

Enhanced Augmentations

Enhanced Senses and Combat Abilities

Enhanced Regeneration and Adaptability

Mysterious Qualities:-

Body Type:- Unknown ( Modified due to Mind Breaker Genes)

Body Quality: True Perfected Mortal Peak

Energy Talent:- Trash( Unknown Affinity to Thunder and Null Element)

Talent is determined by Natal Spirit roots in Dantian- Aavesh does not have such Roots in his Dantian .

Meridians:- Strange Meridians with Wierd embedded Metal that can Evolve.

A.G.E: Not Undergone

Soul Type:- Ultimate Prime Constitution ( Mutated due to Mind Breaker Genes)

Soul Power:-

Wield the Strength of Emotions to crush your Opponent.

Soul Quality:- True Perfected Mortal Quality Peak

Mind Breaker Powers:-

(Can be Activated on Command)

Body of Null

Energy of Null

Soul of Null

Mythic Powers:-

Legend Mythic Power -Phase- Resonance level- 2

Aeon Mythic Power -Phase- Resonance level - 2'

' Well- Don't I have quite the collection of Powers... Ugh I should sort them out properly ' Aavesh massaged his head as new questions arised in his Mind.

What was Resonance and did Eon use the word Null so many times? and there were even more.

'I can't Quantify or even begin to understand the Power of Oblivion within You- It only Registers as Null and functions like Nullification, hence the word Null'

' As for Resonance-', Eon was about to explain but Aavesh stopped him as he felt Fatigue, despair and sadness flush in within him all of a sudden.

He didn't cry now. Reality had finally sunk in within Aavesh as he felt incredibly lonely Now-

He realised why he asked all this- He wanted to just deviate his mind from accepting reality but it caught up to him anyway.

He couldn't listen to this now.

He needed to be alone for a while...

'Never Mind- We both have a lot to deal with- Let's just continue this later ok...' Aavesh spoke weakly but Eon Nodded and sank into Aavesh's mind Pond.

It was bound to be a long Day Tomorrow.

'I hope they took Irolin's advice and left these Systems - It's Unsafe here... Especially with me here', Aavesh thought of those faceless and soundless people in his memories.

All that was left were blurry images and incredibly Strong Feelings. Feelings that had been etched into him.

His feelings within those memories would never fade away.

So Be it.

'It is my Gift and My Curse.'

'My Crime and Punishment'