Bimeathest

Chapter Four: It's time you know the truth

(Renovation of the kingdom)

Two weeks later...

The Zhou to Jin kingdom is under repair, most cities in the Kingdom have been rebuilt, as have the castle, watch tower and most villages in the kingdom. The citizens all came together to build up the fallen walls. Hiro and grandpa helped others that were in need of backups, while Amata, on the other hand, helped attend to the injured ones. 

The captain Xiao Kain was in library, making some findings, trying to process what he saw during the battle between Hiro and Zebrokan: the markings on Zebrokan's forehead, Hiro's transformation into a serpentine dragon.

While searching for answers to all of his questions, he learned of a book that has it all; it goes by many names, some calls it "the word", "the book of continuity", others calls it "the book of ages" or the "sixth and seventh book of infinity". The book possesses all knowledge of old and new invent, it records all of creation and all that there is to be.

Morris, the librarian, handed the book to the captain. Finding answers to his research, he came across the unknown.

Meanwhile, in Gypet kingdom, Ba Jizux, the king's sorcerer, had other pressing diabolical plans to attend to. He summoned king Sargon, the counterpart of the late king of Zhou to Jin kingdom to plan on the next evil deeds that would befall all the kingdoms.

Back to the captain. He finally found what he had been looking for, what the mark 111 which was on Zebrokan's forehead head represented: "The energies of abundance and balance of life. But the dark presence inside Zebrokan represents the opposite, he thought. Getting closer to more meanings of the mark, captain Xiao Kain spotted more marks that are to come, such as: 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888, 999, 11:11, 12:12...

All marks represent their own meaning be it Angelica signs and chaotic destruction. This leaves the captain with questions on his mind, like would Hiro possess any of this mark, and should we be expecting others?

The kingdom was still under reconstruction. A young man in a far distance seems to be monitoring Hiro and his whereabouts. 

Later that night, Hiro, Amata and Bau Khan headed back to their home; Hiro told his grandpa about the suspicious movement of the young man monitoring them. Bau Khan noticed it as well. Keep walking and don't look back, grandpa said to the both of them. Taking a turn to the other side of their route, the young man still kept his safe distance so as not to lose them, but just then, he seemed to be seeing just Amata and Hiro alone. He stood still wondering where their grandpa went and just then, grandpa Bau Khan was right behind him, as one of his hands was glowing in purple light. 

Don't move, grandpa said to the mysterious strange man.

Bau Khan: Why are you following us? 

Stranger: Smirk, you have the paralysis touch behind my back. 

Bau Khan: That's right. With just a touch you'll be out cold. Now talk.

Stranger: I am here to warn you, there is a war coming, a war that will end all of creation.

Grandpa slowly put his paralysis touch hand down, the stranger turned towards Bau Khan and introduced himself to him as he told him his name. I'm Sarakiel, said the stranger as he removes his hood. 

Sarakiel: I am one of the holy angels, who presides over the spirits of the children of men that transgress.

Introducing himself, Bau Khan knelt down to humble himself to the watcher. He took him in as they arrived at his home, and he met Hiro and Amata. He walked towards Hiro feeling a great presence of Han from Hiro, as he called him the son of Azriel. 

Sarakiel turned towards Amata and knelt with one leg down, the other supporting it, and bowed, calling Amata mother of all. Bau and Hiro were surprised to his actions.

They were all seated as they discussed. Sarakiel told them his purpose of being here and that the world was drawing nigh to its end. Hiro asked Sarakiel, if he was one of the watchers, why is he still on earth? Sarakiel told Hiro that he was here to stop him from bringing the world and all of creation to an end.

In shock, Amata interrupted, telling Sarakiel that Hiro had saved this kingdom from the hands of Zebrokan, but Sarakiel told them that with the dragon crystal's destruction, the demons roamed freely to walk upon the earth once more.

Sarakiel told Hiro that the answers he sought is within the "city of refuge" a place created by the creator himself. He told them that the answers they sought would enlighten them of what is to come.

Sarakiel stood up, about to take his leave, but paused for a while without looking back and gave them his final message.

Sarakiel: Beware of the creature that lies beneath the depths of the sea and that which sleeps under the mountains, beware of the accursed one, for they wait patiently to devour anything within its path.

Sarakiel: And oh! Hiro. You'll need the Armour of God to take them down before they take you down. Find Miram in the city of refuge, she'll tell you all that you need to know.

As Sarakiel stepped outside the house, he vanished into thin air.

Meanwhile in Hell, Lucifer's face was barely seen, he summoned Lilith to kill Hiro, for the death of Hiro would free Lucifer from perdition to terrorize the earth once more.

Four thousand years ago, in the time of war: Azriel and Miram were in a chamber, Azriel's chamber and during this time Azriel was with child.

Azriel: Miram! I want you to listen to me carefully, when the time comes, tell him all that he needs to know and where he really came from. I fear this war might never come to an end, and even when it does, it'll surely resurface again. I want you to look after my son, he's the future king to rule over the Zhou to Jin kingdom and every other kingdom. Protect him with your life. He's destiny is yet to be fulfilled.

Azriel gave Miram her sword for protection, and with her words spoken to Miram, Miram did as she's told by the queen Azriel. 

KRAKKK 

KABOOOOM!!!...

THUD! (THUNDER SOUND AND LIGHTNING)

The sound of battle cry... The war of the world. Right down beneath the castle Miram and the young child hid there for safety. Footsteps were heard from afar, approaching towards their direction. I sense a powerful Han here says one of the fallen, I'll have to go check it out. One of the fallen walks towards their direction smelling for their scent and the child's han. Miram hid behind a pillar in the dark corner as she held on to the sword making her and the child invisible. 

GRAB!!! 

A STRONG GRIP... 

A strong grip held on to Miram trying to kill her and the child, just then the sword in her hand glowed as her eyes turned red. She became empowered by the sword as she fought her way out of the demons. After defeating the demons, she fled to the dark corners of the hidden secret chamber for safety.

Now, meanwhile at Bau Khan's home, Hiro told his grandpa that they need to go look for Miram in the city of refuge and that it's time he knew the truth and where he really came from. Grandpa, without any doubt agreed with him, Amata also decided to take part in their journey as well. Maybe, just maybe this Miram has the answers to all your questions Hiro, grandpa Bau Khan said.

They packed their belongings, for the journey ahead of them was a far one. Taking the route of the three tribes, they met Bruce Wee on their way. Bruce Wee asked if he could journey with them, so he did as the four of them went on a journey to the city of refuge. The journey to the city of refuge took six months to get there; while in their journey, they encountered different obstacles as well as they did overcome each and every one of them.

Meanwhile in Gypet kingdom, Ba Jizux went down to the depth of the Kingdom's secret chamber, a place that was abandoned six thousand years ago. There, he met face to face with the great dragon to seek answers about the armor of God and where it can be found. 

Back to the travellers, they arrived at the city of refuge gate. It was a huge city where those who were forcefully accused of a crime that they did not commit or in an act of self-defense committed it without any intentions. They'd be safe in the city before any trial or persecution. 

They entered into the city, in search for Miram, asking people if they know anyone who goes by that name. They were directed by a stranger who took them to where Miram was, and just then, Miram couldn't believe her eyes, her sight being fixed on Hiro, she burst into tears as she ran towards Hiro and hugged him. Bau, Amata and Bruce were surprised at her reaction. She welcomed them into her home and served them a meal, but her eyes could not believe to see that the son of Azriel was right in front of her after all these years.

In the noon of night, Miram looked at Hiro and asked him why was he here. Hiro told Miram all that had happened in her absence and that the world is not how it was. Miram eyes widened, she looked down as her eyes became sad, and her mood changed. She looked at them, saying it's time you know the truth. 

Miram began to explain further in details what had happened six thousand years ago.

Miram: After I fought the demons with the sword your mother, Azriel, gave me, I fled into the secret chamber for safety. And from that moment, everything changed. I was confronted by Sarakiel, one of the holy watchers who wanted to kill him. I tried fighting him off, but he was able to strike his sword, injuring your left arm that bled out severely, but luckily, your mother's sister Lilith showed up to rescue us. 

Miram: I didn't know what happened then, but I could tell the strange presence from Sarakiel who was accompanied by the fallen to end us both, but most especially you.

Miram went on telling Hiro that her mother wanted to name him after his father Jin Zhin the second. Miram continued her story, 

Miram: Making my way out of the Kingdom, I was confronted by some knights who were ordered by the king to kill you, but I couldn't let that happen, so before they could get to you, I took you. I fled successfully out of the kingdom. Your mother could see us from a far distance. So I hid you in a cave. An arid cave. That, your mother instructed me to do. 

Amata turned to grandpa Bau Khan. Grandpa, isn't that where we found Hiro? Amata asked. Miram slightly touched Hiro's cheek, saying, you have your mother's pretty eyes. She then brought out Azriel's sword and handed it to Hiro.

Miram: Your mother would want you to have this. She'd be proud of you.

Hiro took the sword, as he embraced Miram. The next morning, Miram is outside her home; they're all still asleep except for Hiro, who steps out to meet with Miram.

Miram told Hiro that she wanted to be free and that she hadn't been outside of the city for as long as she could remember. Hiro looked at her, they both held each other's hand. But if you go out there you might be targeted, Hiro said. It's better to be free than to be alive with your remorseful past, Miram replied.

They both walked out of the city, it's been too long that she's seen how the world was and how time flies, she couldn't believe her eyes and with the excitement that she's finally fulfill her queen's wishes.

She took a deep breath, inhaled it, and just then right outside the city, an arrow was shot at her, right in the middle of her chest. Just as she was about to fall to the ground, Hiro caught her. In this moment, everything changed. It was Zebrokan, but no one knew why he was there. Hiro held unto Miram as she coughed out blood, telling Hiro that it's okay, that she's fine with it. Hiro started shedding tears. Miram told Hiro in her last dying breath the most important thing of all.

Zebrokan aimed at Hiro with a lightning spear, he threw it at Hiro, sending him flying a hundred miles. Hiro caught the lightning spear and threw it back to Zebrokan, causing a thunderous lightning sound that was heard in the city of refuge.

KRAKKK 

KABOOOOM!!!...

Bau Khan, Amata and Bruce Wee heard the sound right from their sleep as they woke up to see that the entire people in the city were all out but they couldn't go out.

Hiro rushed at Zebrokan with everything at his disposal, they both had it back and forth, going at each other's toes. Why? Why did you have to? Hiro asked Zebrokan. She already knew too much, Zebrokan said.

Both opponents' fists clashed together, causing a massive shockwave wave in the sky, changing the atmosphere like that of a Stormy cloud. Zebrokan conjured a magical weapon as he fought with Hiro. Zebrokan was still in his human form though, his eyes completely black as the markings 111 appeared on his forehead.

They battled for hours but still Hiro hadn't summoned his mother's sword to come to his aid. Destruction was seen around them outside the city of refuge. 

Hiro: You don't have to let the samaras control you anymore, you can end this.

Zebrokan: I choose what I want to become, I seek power that exceeds that of the gods.

Hiro: You'll pay for what you've done. I'll kill you.

Hiro came full speed at Zebrokan, he stretched forth his hands as he summoned the sword of Azriel from Miram's tent to his hand. Getting hold of his mother's sword, Hiro used it to cut through Zebrokan's weapon, splitting Zebrokan's arm right down in half. Zebrokan tried to reattach himself, but Hiro punched him, sending him flying against a rock, his other half falling to the ground. 

Zebrokan then grew new body parts, and they both continued their fight, Bau, Amata and Bruce were trying to make their way out of the city to assist Hiro as their fight continued.

The battle ground was deserted. They finally got out of the city, and Amata was able to spot Miram's dead body on the ground as Grandpa was able to take it back into the city. Just before that, the other body of Zebrokan that was split in half began to grow as it fully reconstructed itself and charged towards all three, aiming straight at Amata. Bruce Wee got her out of the way. 

Mother of all, why do you still live, you brought forth the most powerful being of all time to walk upon the earth, and your seed begins to grow from generation to generations, Zebrokan asked, while looking directly at Amata.

Bruce Wee: what do you want from her?

Zebrokan: Her life?

Bau Khan carried Miram's dead body into the city of refuge, Bruce Wee faced with the other Zebrokan as he told Amata to head back to the city of refuge with his grandpa. 

Zebrokan: Now I see it, just as it is prophesied, you both are connected, but you can always be replaced, but she can't. She's been chosen by the creator.

Zebrokan charged towards Bruce Wee. They fought. He grabbed Bruce Wee by the face as he slammed him to the ground real hard. About to squash him like a bug, Bruce Wee jumped out of the way, kicking Zebrokan's face. 

Meanwhile, Hiro and the true Zebrokan faced off against each other, destroying their surroundings. Zebrokan fired dark han at Hiro and Hiro dodged it with ease as he sent a destructive slice beam at Zebrokan with a direct hit from the sword of Azriel.

Zebrokan reconnected with his other self as one and transformed into the samaras with great height. Bruce looked in Hiro's direction. The samaras grew into a ginormous demon size as it battled Hiro and Bruce Wee at once.

Hiro and Bruce worked as a team to battle the samaras. They both used everything at their disposal to bring it down. After the defeat of the samaras, Zebrokan reverted back to his human form. He was on his knees as Hiro and Bruce Wee stood in front of him.

Bruce Wee: You have been defeated, Zebrokan, you have already lost. Why not change your ways and help win this war?

Before Bruce could finish his sentence, Hiro chopped off Zebrokan's head, trapping the samaras in his sword. The weather came back to its normal state; a being seemed to be watching them from afar as they headed back to the city of refuge.

Meanwhile in Medo-Persya kingdom, King Mammon Sa, who was given a locket by the samaras, finally knew what to do with it. He went down to his secret chamber where he placed the locket on the ground encrypted with magical symbols that spread throughout his kingdom, releasing hordes of demons into the world.

Hiro and Bruce Wee joined Bau Khan in the city of refuge, where they buried Miram and gave her their last respects.

Back to Gypet kingdom, Ba Jizux had gotten the answer he needed from the great dragon and knew where he could find the armor of God.