Ch#10 Aswadian, A Fallen Royalty

Jack and Musad made their way to the dormitories as they chatted after a bit of a distance they stopped in front of a ruined building it looked to be more than a 100 story building in its old days, there were boys and girls exiting and entering the building. Although the building was in shambles it still had some of its majesty.

“well here we are the living quarters for us orphans” said Musad, a distant look appeared in his eyes “you know 2000 years ago this was one of the headquarter buildings for the Aswadian royals and this planet was one of their head planets” then he sighed” but now all it that is left are ruins of that majestic civilization”

“Aswadian royalty?” questioned jack “who are they?”.

“the Aswadian royal family was a 4th grade royalty with a 4th star kingdom, the king at that time had two mighty generals and also two ministers but at the time of the royal throne competition of the princes the king and his two generals were assassinated and a coup d’état was led by the two ministers who then rebelled and divided the kingdom, those two ministers were Walka Arcana and Burwa Darmatian” said Musad.

What! jack looked a bit baffled after hearing the story “so the two royalties that rule the two kingdoms are the descendants of the two ministers” said jack a bit stunned “but if they were accomplices then why are they both at war”.

Musad grunted “hmnf well they were accomplices those traitors but, that was only because of mutual benefit, they were not buddies” said Musad in disdain, but then he sighed” but what can we do, every kingdom has to fall one day or another, history is a proof of that”.

“But why are you so worked up over it” asked jack

“Well my brother jack, it’s because we are the descendants of the Aswadian royalty although not a direct lineage but we have a link with them” said Musad “especially we who have black skin color”

But then his vigor once again returned” but one day justice will be served and those traitors punished” said Musad

Jack lifted his eyebrows in confusion “and how do you plan to achieve that” inquired jack

Musad looked at jack with an annoyed expression “you should not ask too many questions bro” but then he grabbed jack and whispered in his ears” although it’s not proved, they say that there are a few people of the true lineage still alive and they are assembling an army”

Hmm a true royal lineage, and assembling an army thought jack shocked looks like thing will get messy in the future…

“Alright enough with all the depressing sh*t, let’s get you to your room” said Musad as he walked into the building dragging jack with him

They entered the building and went straight to the elevator, jack seemed a bit unwilling as the elevator looked a bit too old with patched up doors, but Musad still dragged him in saying that it was not a problem. They stopped at the 50th floor where Musad then brought jack in front of a door there was a holographic screen on it, it showed room no 104, resident Jack Hong.

“alright man this is the room” said Musad while he pointed at the door” although it may seem a bit tricky to get here, the location has already been fed into your chip so it will be easy” he continued” now all you have to do is put your hands on the screen and the door will open” said Musad.

Jack nodded as he heard Musad then he placed his hand on the projection and, BEEP “IDENTIFICATION COMPLETE, USER JACK HONG CONFIRMED” came a robotic voice and the door automatically slides open. The interior of the room was quite simple. It only had a bed and a table although they looked old they were still usable.

“Hey where are the toilets” asked jack

“oh well they are just off the corner I have already sent you the location” said Musad, then he started to walk out “well then bro you should rest now, as for the food they will announce it on timing so you will know if you want to find me, my room no is 36 you can find me from the map”

“Ok bro, thanks a lot man” said jack as he waved at Musad.

“Don’t mention it, after all we are bros right” Musad waved back.

“Yeah right bros” said jack then he went into the room and the door closed.

Jack jumped on the bed and pixie flew over and lied beside him as she stared at the ceiling with her crystal green eyes.

“Hey pixie how do you think I will fare in this world” asked jack

Pixie got up then blinked a few times innocently, then she placed her finger on her lip “Hmm I think that master will do well” she said.

“Oh just well” teased jack

“no, no, no, master will do great, master will rock this whole universe” then she looked at jack innocently” or do master wants to just die” said pixie

Jack almost bit his tongue when he heard that “you little devil, how can you say that about your master” reprimanded jack then he sighed “well anyways I do hope that I succeed in my goals although it is going to be very hard” muttered jack… after a few moments of contemplation he fell asleep.

Pixie looked at the sleeping jack she flew up to him and kissed his forehead… master should have to be pretty worried and afraid after waking up to all this, but master need not to worry as long as pixie is with you nothing bad will happen then she laid down beside jack and closed her green beautiful eyes that shined with a burning sprit.

…

“Hey jack wake up” came a voice that woke jack up from his lands of dreams.

“Master c’mon wakeup” came another voice but this was a melodious and soothing one.

“HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO SLEEP” this time it was both at the same time, pixie was poking jacks cheeks trying to wake him up and Musad was outside the room shouting is guts out in an effort to wake the dead man sleeping.

“Huh, ah , what ” muttered jack as he opened his eyes.

“What my ass” shouted Musad from the outside “it’s already dinner time, even the A.I gave you a dozen notifications but how can you still be asleep, c’mon get your ass out here so that we may go to the dining hall”

“Huh, yea ok coming” replied jack as he hurriedly got of the bed and straightened himself up.

“Hey pixie why didn’t you wake me up” transmitted jack

“Hmnf ” grunted pixie “I tried master but you were just like a dead log ” said pixie with a pout.

“Oh you did” said jack as he looked up he saw 13 notifications in red displaying on the hologram screen “shit” muttered jack.

…

Jack came out with pixie sitting on his head, and then they made their way to the dining hall.

“Hey what’ll be cooked tonight” asked jack as he rubbed his stomach.

“oh well aren’t you a bit expectant” Musad said sarcastically “don’t get your hopes up now my friend, I’ll let you punch me 10 times if you even managed to finish your plate” said Musad

Jack swallowed a mouth full of saliva “is it that bad” said jack his voice quivering

“Oh boy, you will know when we get there” said Musad with a sinister look.

Oh god what kind of sh*t are they going to feed me… oh poor me oh poor me thought jack as cold sweat started to drip from his forehead

“Alright we are here” musad said as he opened the door.

The moment the door opened jack could hear a lot of voices of people talking and eating, the whole dining room was packed as boys and girls ate. The whole atmosphere was noisy but in a weird way harmonized.

As they made their way to the receiving desk a youth came in to block their path, he looked to be 14 years old a bit tall for his age, his face was covered with pimples as he had a wide sinister smile plastered on his face

“well, well everybody” he said loudly while clapping his hands to attract the attention of the surrounding people “look who is here, the weakest piece of shit of our village who wants to become a psychic” he pointed at Musad and laughed, seeing him all the people in the hall also burst out laughing as the whole atmosphere was suddenly filled with naked mockery.