Rise of Dawn

Rise 52

A/N: Nope, hindi ito isang ilusyon. May update na sa wakas. Enjoy!~

Rise 52
Supreme Goddess Dawn

“Grief is not sadness, it’s love. It’s the love we wanted to give, but no longer can.”
-EnvoyofDeath by D. Snow

Noong panahon kung saan wala pang dibisyon ang Elysium at Gehenna, malaya pang nakakatawid sa magkabilang panig ng Immortal Plane ang mga demons and gods.

Wala pang namumuno sa Immortal Plane.

Wala pang Ten Great Gods. Wala pa ring Ten Demon Sovereigns.

Wala pang digmaan na pinamumunuan ng Supreme God o ng Demon Lord.

Isang mapayapa subalit magulong lugar pa ang Immortal Plane.

Sa Elysium, may isang munting restaurant na nakatayo sa isang liblib na parte ng lugar.

Ngayong araw ay mababakasan ng pinaghalong takot at excitement ang mga customers ng restaurant.

Walo sa kinikilalang pinakamalalakas na diyos sa buong Elysium ang ngayon ay kumakatok sa pintuan ng restaurant.

Natatakot ang mga customer para sa kaligtasan ng Boss at Lady Boss ng restaurant.

Subalit sa kabila nito ay naeexcite din sila sa naaamoy nilang drama.

“Why are they here?”
“They all seem very strong. Are they here to cause trouble for the Boss and the Lady Boss?”
“They shouldn’t show violence to the Little Boss. He’s just a kid.”
“If a fight broke out, I’ll risk my life to take the Little Boss to safety!”
“Me too!”
“But will the Boss and the Lady Boss be okay?”
“I’m not that worried for the Lady Boss, she’s strong enough to defend herself. I’m more worried about the Boss, he’s a weakling who hides behind his wife.”
“I agree, I’m afraid that the Boss might die from a single punch. These people are super strong after all!”
“Should w-we help?”
“Are you insane?”
“I want to help but I don’t want to die yet.”
“Let’s all pray for the Boss spirit to rest in peace.”
“Who are we going to pray to? Aren’t we gods?”
“I don’t know bro, ask the author.”
“Let’s just hope that the Boss can rest in peace after leaving behind a gorgeous wife and an adorable son.”
“Rest in peace Boss.”

“I’m still alive!” reklamo ni Kuro na abalang nagluluto

Dawn who heard all of these decided to ignore everyone.

Matapang nyang hinarap ang hindi imbitadong mga panauhin.

“Are you here as customers?” kalmadong tanong nya sa walong diyos na awkward na nakatayo sa labas.

“Y-yes!” kinakabahang tugon ng Diyos ng Hangin. Nabugbog na sya ni Dawn noon kaya naman may namamahay pa ring takot sa kanyang puso.

“Then come on in and have a seat.” Dawn

Awkward na pumasok sa restaurant ang walo. Naupo sila at saka binasa ang menu.

“Yun na ba yun?” tanong ng isang customer sa kaibigan nya
“Wala man lang drama o aksyon.”
“Muka silang mga kagalang-galang, hindi naman siguro sila maghahanap ng away ng walang dahilan.”
“Di ako naniniwalang nandito lang sila para kumain.”
“Sinong niloko nila? Ano to fieldtrip ng pinakamalalakas na diyos? Kalokohan.”
“Shhh! Baka marinig ka nila.”

“Tsk. This isn’t what we came here for.” Reklamo ng Diyosa ng Tubig sa mga kasama nya. She talked big and said that she’ll teach Dawn and Kuro a lesson. She can’t back down now!

“You!” sigaw ng dyosa ng tubig sabay turo kay Dawn

Nilingon ni Dawn ang babae. Muka itong inosente subalit makikita sa mga mata nito na nagtataglay ito ng lakas ng loob, “May problema ba?”

“I don’t believe that you’re as strong as the rumours says. Fight me!”

Agad napanganga sa gulat ang Diyos ng Hangin, Apoy at Metal. Lahat sila ay nabugbog na ni Dawn. Parepareho sila ng naiiisip: “This idiot must be seeking death!”

“Alam mo ba, mas mabilis maglakbay ang liwanag kaysa sa tunog.” Saad ni Dawn sa babae.

“Wag mong ibahin ang usapan! Tsaka duh, common knowledge na yan no! Of course I know!”

“Then you probably already know that it explains why some people appear bright until they speak.”

“W-what? Are you insulting me?”

“Do I really have to spell it out for you?” Dawn

“Are you saying I’m stupid?!”

“Obviously.” Dawn

“And what makes you say that?”

“Some of your friends are acquainted with me. They must have warned you about me right? But despite that, here you are, seeking death.” Dawn

“.... I.. I don’t care! You think you’re so strong? I don’t think so! You’re just saying that because you are scared of me!”

Dawn smirked, “Maliitin mo pa ko. This is going to be fun.”

For some reason, the goddess of water felt scared. Pakiramdam nya pinaglalaruan sya ni Dawn.

“Nandito ba kayong lahat para maghanap ng gulo?” tanong ni Kuro habang abala pa ding nagluluto.

“Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon naiisip kong masayang maging octopus para pwede ko kayong sampalin ng sabay-sabay.” Dagdag ni Dawn habang may matamis na ngiti sa labi.

“Sandali lang! Hindi kami nagpunta dito para maghanap ng away.” sabat ng Diyos ng Kidlat.

Agad hinila palayo ng Diyos ng Hangin at Diyos ng Apoy ang Diyosa ng Tubig palayo kay Dawn.

“Bitiwan nyo ko!”

“Kalma! Kung gusto mo na mamatay, sa ibang araw mo na lang gawin. Wag mo kaming idamay!”

Tumikhim ng tatlo ang Diyos ng Yelo para kuhanin ang atensyon ng lahat, “Hindi kami nagpunta dito para maghanap ng away.”

“Kung ganun, bakit kayo nadito?” Dawn

“We’re here to ask for your help.” Tugon ng Diyos ng Yelo

“Sure, I’ll help you out... the same way you came in.” Dawn answered flatly as she pointed towards the door.

“.......”

“Please hear us out first.” Goddess of Sound

“I’am Levitius, and I’am the Supreme God. We are actually here to show our sincerity Dawn and Kuro.” Kalmadong saad ng Diyos ng Lupa, ang pinuno ng Council at tinatawag ng mga myembro ng kunseho bilang SUPREME GOD.

“Muka bang may pakialam ako kung sino ka?” Dawn

“........”

Tumikhim ng tatlong beses si Levitius bago muling magsalita.

“We heard about you and your legends. We humbly invites you to join us in our quest of uniting all of Elysium.” Levitius

Umupo si Dawn sa counter kung saan malinaw nyang nakikita ang lahat. She’s looking down on everyone. “From what I understand, the Council of Gods plans to govern the land of gods, correct?”

“Y-yes.”

“I already said to those people that you sent before that I’ll join but I have a few conditions.” Dawn

May ipinadalang envoy ang council noon upang paunlakan sina Dawn at Kuro na sumali sa Council. Subalit umuwing bugbog sarado at luhaan ang mga envoy. May mensahe sila mula kay Dawn.

“You want to be the Supreme God.” Saad ni Levitius base sa report ng mga envoy sa kanya.

“Yes.” Dawn

“The Supreme God is the strongest, he is the one who makes the decisions for the Council! What makes you think that you are qualified for the job?” tanong ng diyosa ng tubig

“I’m confident of my skills. Besides, I’m the strongest one here.” Dawn said casually

“Hindi ako sang-ayon!” kontra ng diyosa ng tubig

“Wala akong pakialam kung di ka sang-ayon. Hindi kita pipilitin maging tama.” Dawn

“Lady Dawn, I can’t just give you my seat. But please do consider to join us. This is not just about uniting Elysium. There is a bigger threat out there.” Levitius

“The Ancients right?” kalmadong tugon ni Dawn

The eight were taken aback. How did she know?

“Like I said, I will join if you let me become the Supreme God. If you want us to win, I have to be the one to lead everyone.” Dawn

“B-but I can’t just step down.” Levitius

“Is your position as leader more important than your life?” Dawn

“Sandali lang Lady Dawn, pwede ba naming pag-isipan muna ito?” Goddess of Sound

“What for?” Dawn

“You can’t just be the Supreme God without proving your self! For sure hindi ka naman malakas.” Diyosa ng Tubig

“If you want proof, sana sinabi nyo agad.” Saad ni Dawn saka kalmadong kumuha ng folding chair.

“Anong gagawin mo?” tanong nila

Ngumiti si Dawn.

Hindi nila nagustuhan ang ngiting yun. Nasa panganib sila!

***

Isang balita ang mabilis na kumalat sa buong Elysium at Gehenna.

Ang Council of Gods ang opisyal na namumuno ngayon sa buong Elysium.

Ang Ten Elders ng council ang pinakamalalakas na diyos ng sampung elemento.

At ang pinuno nila ay ang dating Lady Boss ng gang na Daggers.

Si Dawn ang Supreme Goddess.

Sa kanya nagsimula ang tradisyon na ang makakatalo sa current Supreme God ang magiging bagong pinuno. Binugbog nya lang naman one sidedly ang dating Supreme God na si Levitius.

“Boss Kuro sigurado ba sila sa desisyon na isali ka sa Council of Gods?” tanong ng isang customer kay Kuro na abalang nagluluto.

“Balita ko ang sampung Elders ng Council ang pinakamalakas sa bawat elemento. Sigurado ba silang kasali ka dun Boss?”

“Di mo ba narinig? Si Boss Kuro daw ang dating boss ng gang na Shadows.”

“Hindi ba tsismis lang yan?”

“Sa tingin mo ba isasali sya ng Council sa grupo nila kung hindi yun totoo?”

“Pero all this time akala ko talaga mahina si Boss!”

“Ako din!”

“Pero hindi yun ang problema, nakita nyo ba yung nakapaskil sa pinto ng restaurant? Plano na nina Boss Kuro na isara ang restaurant!”

“Ano?!”

“Dahil ba to sa pagsali nila sa Council?”

“Saan na tayo makakahanap ng mura pero masarap na Chicken Soup?”

“Tsaka mami-miss ko ang cute na si Little Boss!”

Maririnig ang mga reklamo ng customers sa restaurant buong maghapon.

Nagbuntong hininga si Kuro matapos magsara ng restaurant kinagabihan.

“Are you unhappy with how things are right now?” tanong ng isang tinig at makikita si Dawn na kalmadong umiinom ng tsaa.

“I will miss this tiring but peaceful days.” Kuro

“Me too.” Sang-ayon ni Dawn

But they have no choice but to say goodbye to this peaceful life. The enemies are on the move already.

“We have to go to war soon. I’m worried about Ainsley.” Buntong hininga ni Dawn.

“Ainsley is still a kid, his small fist might look really adorable but if he were to hit someone, they might end up with broken ribs or a few broken bones. Besides, we will leave him in the care of our most loyal people.” Kuro reassured her

“Hindi pa tayo umaalis pero gusto ko na agad umuwi. I will definitely miss our son.” Dawn

“Mama, Papa... Are you really going somewhere far without Ainsley?” A small voice caught their attention.

Nilingon nila ang pinagmulan ng tinig at nakita si Ainsley na nakasilip mula sa pintuan ng kanyang silid.

Nagkatingin sina Dawn at Kuro. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi nila alam kung paano ipapaliwanag dito ang sitwasyon.

“I-it’s okay.. Ainsley is a big boy now. I w-wont be sad. I will wait for you to come home.” Ainsley said with a small voice

Dawn pick him up and carried him in her arms, “Our baby is such a big boy now.” She praised, but to be honest, she don’t want to leave him on his own.

“I will wait for Mama and Papa.” Ainsley reassured them.

“Then we will come back to see you as soon as we can.” Dawn

“Promise?” Ainsley asked with hopeful eyes

“Promise.” Dawn

“We will hurry back home.” Kuro added as he embraced the two.

Ainsley smiled happily, “Then Ainsley will wait obediently. You promised, so Mama and Papa must come home soon okay?”

The two smiled back, “Okay, we promise.”

Of course, the war lasted longer than expected.

And both Kuro and Dawn never came back.

But Ainsley never stop waiting.

Because they made a promise.

So he waited.

For hundreds of years.

***

Seeing the two people he misses the most made Ainsley smile sadly.

Arius is busy trying to appease Leona’s irritation about the fact that he forgot about her.

All the guests of the banquet are left speechless.

There’s a lot of explosive news tonight.

The god Solstice is stepping down from his position.

There is a new Goddess of Light.

Her name is Dawn, just like the strongest goddess from the legends.

She beat up and defeated the current Supreme God Arius with a simple swing of a folding chair.

And the most shocking news above all is the fact that the most revered and respected God of Darkness is on his knees begging for forgiveness.

Everyone is wondering, where’s his pride as a man?!

Walang pakialam si Arius sa iniisip ng lahat.

Pride? What’s that? If it means losing his beloved wifey, then pride can move aside!

Arius clearly knew his priority well.

“Get up, it’s not your fault. It’s probably Castiel who mess with your memories.” Leona

“The Demon Prince? How can that weakling defeat me?” Arius

“You keep underestimating him so you ended up like that.” Leona

Arius couldn’t argue. He’s at fault so what else could he say?

“By the way, where is he?” Leona

“Who are you talking about, wifey?”

“Ainsley.” Leona

“Ainsley? The god of lightning?” Arius

“Yes. My past self shared her memories about him. Where is he?” Leona

Arius is confused but he immediately spotted Ainsley in the crowd.

Leona followed his gaze and saw a child no older than twelve.

“How old is he?” Leona asked curiously

“No one knows.” Arius answered honestly.

Ainsley’s eyes widen when Arius and Leona started to walk towards his direction.

“Mam--- H-hello.” Ainsley greeted them awkwardly when the two stood in front of him. He’s not sure how to react. Arius couldn’t remember him. So Leona is probably the same.

“Isn’t he cute?” Leona commented with a bright smile.

“What are you talking about, wifey? How is this old fossil cute? This little fella is even older than old man Solstice!” Arius complained.

“He’s our son.” Leona

“He’s our son so what—Wait.. What?” Arius

“He’s our son.” Leona repeated her words slowly to make him understand.

“........” Arius

Leona smiled at Ainsley, “Sorry for making you wait for so long, we are back little angel, as promised.”

“Mama.....” Ainsley burst into tears

He waited for so long.

He believed in that simple promised that his parents made that night.

He never stop waiting.

He witness how the world changed.

He saw how seas turn into desserts.

And witness how a small sprout turn into a majestic tree.

He grew numb to the changing seasons.

Everyone he knew of, left this world one by one.

He was left all alone.

But he never stop waiting.

They made a promise.

And now they’re finally home.

~~~~~~~~~

A/N:  Hello lovely people, it’s been a while. Medyo nobela itong author’s note ko hehe.
Una sa lahat, sorry for going MIA again. Busy lang talaga sa life huhuhu. I made an announcement last June to let everyone know that I won't be able to update on Rise of Dawn for a while. I guess most of you haven’t seen it. Sorry na.
Around June I lost the file of Rise of Dawn, that includes the chapter I was working on at that time. I also lost all my notes and several short scenes for future chapters that I wrote months ago, as well as the epilogue that I wrote last year. I thought I saved a back up but when I checked, there's none. I was very upset so I needed some time to recover. At the end of the day, it was still my fault so I apologize, alam kong naghihintay kayo ng update.
Anyway, salamat sa matiyagang paghihintay.
Your encouraging words keeps me going when I'm starting to forget the joy of writing. You guys makes me remember why I love sharing my crazy ideas to everyone.
I hope you will remain patient with me. I'm still a work in progress, I'm still learning and I’m still trying to improve my writing. I hope you'll stick around until the end. I love you all~

xoxo
LazyMissy13