Chapter 14: The Awakening of Ourana

The next few days within the campsite are boring and seamlessly go by. The soilders are being trained by Fafir himself. Several mages have been inducted as Head Mages and Panna herself has her own mini training regiments whenever Ourana is asleep.

The women of the Pannamyth Squadron have taken good care of the sleeping baby. One of the ladies have taken a liking to Ourana. She liked the baby girl so much she figured it'd be best to sew up some clothes for the child. "When that baby grows. I hope she comes to appreciate these. That and my hard work especially Lady Panna. It would seem she is doing her fair share around here. I also saw the palace walls being built earlier this morning. Oh I do hope when its completed we all can go inside." Said one of the members of the Pannamyth Squadron.

A purple aura deeply engulfed Ourana even as she slept. One of the scientists came into the tent to check on the time dilation progress. All seemed to be going well. Soon Fafir would have his wish and then the palace itself would be made. "My liege, things seem to be going rather well with Ourana. I do hope she will lead us to the salvation we all seek." One of the other scientists said as they walked along side him. Fafir said nothing but gaze at the red sky. He clenched his hand and held it close to his chest.

"Yes." The Beast God looked at his underling. "Hopefully so. Even if Ourana fails, then what I do now. I do for all Neotic Kind. All mortals of the past,present and future will remember me and my heroic deeds. They do not understand it now. No..but even you my child will one day look back and realize the words I spoke." Fafir said as he calmly looked unto his underling. The scientist at the time bowed. The other inhabitants of the campsite thought of forming a song for Fafir.

They sent one small child from Voricle Village as a sacrificial lamb. "Hmm. Child of the Archten Army? What brings you before me? Have you something to say?" Fafir asked. He knelt on one knee and smiled at the small child. "I..I..I..um." The child shook and shivered given that Fafir looked very scary to them. Fafir gently placed his large hand on the child's head and hugged them. "You needn't fear my child. I will fix all these wrongs. Nea is the bad guy here. Come and speak what is on your heart." Fafir softly invited. The small child smiled and looked into the Beast God's blackened eyes. "W..we thought of singing a song..to..to praise you Lord Fafir." The child said sounding a bit frightened. "I see..Hehe. Well I wouldn't mind it. Your far braver than the ones that sent you. Now run along. I would hate if you got hurt. " Fafir said as he shooed the little child away.

Fafir then sat in the middle of the campsite and started to meditate. Some of the children began to even play around him. His aura visibly presented itself. This time it wrapped around the children. Almost like a father who protects his kids. The kids giggle and cheered. Fafir's meditation was interuppted though by one of the ladies of the Pannamyth Squadron.

"Lord Fafir! Lord Fafir!! I have urgent news. It seems the time dilation is done! We saw a deep shade of purple aura wrap around your daughter. Lady Panna has urged us to remain cautious. What are your further orders?" The woman asked. Fafir arose to his feet and wrapped the woman in the same protective aura. "Watch these children Lumina. As for the rest of you all. Proceed to hide within your homes or anywhere you can take cover immediately!! Pannamyth Squadron bring Panna outta the tent. I do not know how strong Ourana is yet,but the outcome could be dangerous!" Fafir shouted.

They all frantically panicked and hurried inside their little tents or homes,some inside their own workshops. Panna was sealed in the center of Fafir's aura. She stood behind her husband. Suddenly those that weren't so lucky were caught in a massive explosion. It was so intense Nea felt it from millions of light years away. She called everyone to watch the titantron like screen within the living room. Luna sat along with Destiny and Gala. The others also joined. Next a deep rumbling shook the ground Fafir and his camp stood on. It was unavoidable to even try to move. Pieces of earth opened and blue lava erupted to the surface. What was unusual the flames that landed on Fafir and those who were unlucky, they felt..better. Even better than their usual self's. "W..what abomination is this? Lava usually burns. I shouldn't even have skin right now." A lowly solider said as he looked to Fafir for any confirmation.

"I..I do not know..Scientist Erna. Can you tell what is happening!!" Fafir yelled. The Head Scientist couldn't hear him as the erupting "lava" muffle everything they said.

A sudden thought of sadness enter Fafir's mind. He wondered if his baby girl was ok. As he was about to move Panna hugged him from behind. She looked at him with deep sadness. "She's strong honey. Don't worry okay?" Panna asked Fafir trying to calm him down. The eruption began to ceased and the lava spouts subsided. Purple and pink smoke gradually faded into the ether and all was silent. Too silent. What was a mere five seconds seemed way too long. Fafir began to internally panic. Those at the Hidden Base didn't even know what to say or do. They just looked on and hoped for the best.

"Our..ana..Ourana..please..say something." Fafir thought. There was no answer of any sort. Fafir fell to his knees and began to mourn and weep the lost of his youngest. Destiny watched as her father was in a vulnerable position. She never seen him cry or weep over anyone before. She always thought he was heartless and held no remorse or regret. Deep down she regretted her selfish feelings about him. She placed an hand on her chest and also hoped for the best. Her older brother Psion hugged her and shed a single tear. Everyone else just watched in the daunting silence.

"Oh Papa..I'm sorry..but she's gone." Destiny thought to herself. Fafir began to weep. He cursed himself for even trying to manipulate time and a child's growth. He began to wail in anguish. His grief also struck Panna's heart. The others that Fafir protected mourned. Some of the campsite inhabitants removed their hats and paid their respect for the already presumed and deceased Ourana.

"Destiny..I'm so sorry." Luna said as tears streamed down her face. She hugged her friend and held them tight. Luna knew what it felt like to lose a love one. She remembered when Azou in the past made her own sacrifice. The purple girl closed her eyes and kissed Destiny on her head. Luna then clenched her fist and stood before her friends and family. "Yet another life FAFIR has taken. We have stand idly by for far too long everyone. How long will be hideaways like cowards!! How long will we win with our tails in between our legs huh!! SOON WE ALL HAVE TO FIGHT WHETHER WE WANT TO OR N-" Suddenly Nea silence Luna they looked at the large screen what they saw was still Fafir.

"W..what is this. The smoke seemed to clear but..Someone is..touching me." Fafir said as he slowly lifted his silver head of hair to a small girl with luscious scarlet red locks. Her eyes silver like her fathers,skin as smooth as silk and fair as her mother. The girl smiled and spoke. "Hehehe. You needn't fear for I am awaken....Father." The mysterious girl said shocking and frightening her own father and everyone else that saw it. A interesting point was made when Zuma saw this interesting enigma of a creature. "She isn't on my list of Death. In fact Psion she isn't on the Life list either? W..what is that girl?"

Everyone at the Hidden Base continued to look at the screen. Fafir was awestruck by this creature. When she spoke her voice had a reverb effect to it even. It took one step to literally shake the whole planet. The Pannamyth Squadron ran in fear and Panna herself pleaded for this creature not to harm anyone. The mysterious creature stopped and smiled. "Hmm? Hurt? Now why would I do that? Oompa?" The enigma said. Fafir remembered that word. Could this be..Ourana. "Ourana?! Y..You're not...dead?" Her father asked.

The enigma revealed itself to be a girl. She placed her hands on her little hips and smirk. "Dead?! Me? Nahh. I'm as alive as I was as a baby hehe. Also sorry for the scare everyone. I needed my beauty sleep..or..wait..Maybe I needed my awakening sleep?" The girl said sounding very confused.

"Y..you don't remember anything of what just happened babe?" Panna asked her daughter. Ourana skipped to her mother and floated to meet her about face level. She then nudge her nose with her on. "Mommy Panna hehe. Of course I do. I just loved all the pretty colors. Also Daddyyyyy!!" Ourana said hugging her shocked father who was just happy she was alive.

"That little girl is something else. Even more mysterious than Gala and that's saying something. It seems she had complete control or she just is a airhead..kinda like me. Eheh..sorry I played with her a lot when we where on Neo everyone. I may have rubbed off on her." Destiny shyly giggled. Everyone sighed in relief. They left the living room and continued to do what ever they were doing. Destiny,Nea,Psion and Luna all remained watching this little girl's every move.

Back at the campsite. Ourana looked like a normal little girl. Doctors had her measured and even asked her to strip to the nude. Even though she was already naked after that strange explosion. She was measured to be four feet and one inch tall. Her weight was one hundred pounds even and the doctors confirmed she was healthy. Some clothes thankfully were already sewed for her. She was dressed in a brown puffy shirt with a maroon skirt. The girl also fashioned herself to wearing a matching brown bandana to keep her hair at bay.

She modeled for her mom and the Pannamyth Squadron. All the ladies cheered as they saw Ourana was quickly adjusting to mortal life. Fafir was still trying to figure out what happened not even the scientist could calculate what occurred. The Beast God was tired and had a long day. He embraced the small girl whenever she saw him. "Daddy!! Like my outfit. I made it myself..well Momma and the pretty ladies help. " Ourana said. Fafir laid on his belly and picked Ourana up. He placed her on his back and chuckled.

"Definitely act like a princess. That's for sure. You and Destiny." Fafir mumbled as his daughter brushed his hair. "You mean my older sister. I remember her. She's so pretty too. Daddy is handsome also." Ourana said. Panna chuckled.

"Cute. Also lunch time sweety wanna help Momma make some cookies?" Panna said. The little girl jumped off her dad's head and did and front flip. Impressed with her agility. Fafir figured she could become of use. Only problem. How was he gonna balance training time with parenting?