DAMON HOUSEHOLD
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It took four agonizing years before Damon could finally accept Aristo as his son.
While aristo eyes were perpetually closed, Aristo's world was not one of light and Shadows, but of a shifting, colours.
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He navigated the world through Detection, a profound technique that allowed him to feel the very thread's of energy's woven into the fabric of existence.
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Since then eight years had passed; the seasons had swept by like dry leaves caught in a gale, turning the infant into a boy of twelve.
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"Close your eyes Phobos, Feel the energy flowing through your body."
" Eno energy is available for all to make use of, with total concentration you should be able to feel every kind of energy around you without relying on your eyes to see them, this is a technique known as detection, with this nothing stays hidden, now tell me , What do you see?" Damon's voice was a low rumble, yet command attention.
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Phobos stood at the center of the training ground, his feet planted firmly beside Aristo. Despite the instruction, Phobos' eyes remained wide opened , darting toward the entrance of the training ground. "Hmmm, a white light," he answered.
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A sharp, disciplined crack echoed as Damon's hand connected with the back of Phobos' head.
"Again!"
"Ouch!" Phobos hissed, finally squeezing his eyelids shut.
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sudden gust of wind swept across the grounds, sending the heavy training curtains dancing in discordant directions.
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Damon paced a slow, predatory circle around his sons.
"Eyes closed, focus, feel the currents around you, every single thing has an energy, With enough concentration, you should have no problem seeing them clearly, it doesn't matter if it's moving or resting, you should feel it."
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Phobos gritted his teeth, his brow furrowing with effort.
"I can see you clearly, Father, but I can't see most things far away, they feel hazy"
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Damon stopped , turned Phobos head slightly.
" Concentrate more, focus, don't force it, just go with the flow, let it flow through you, Now tell me then, what exactly can you see right now?"
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Beside Phobos, Aristo seemed entirely unbothered by the gravity of the lesson, casually picking his nose while his mind drifted through.
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"The little ants carrying a leaf near the base of the Great Oak tree," Phobos whispered, his voice gaining confidence. "And the birds' nest in its high branches, the eggs are vibrating, they're hatching."
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Damon's jaw set in a rare moment of satisfaction.
" Finally, he isn't all that useless" he thought to himself.
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"Phobos had the potential of a master, yet his spirit was often weighed down by a relentless love for sleep. "
He turned his attention to his other son. "Aristo, what can you see?"
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"I can see the marketplace," Aristo replied instantly, his voice calm.
"Mom... and Lady Lisanna."
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Phobos let out a breathy whistle.
"Your detection is sharp and pretty good ; that's the only way you could perceive things around you, so you rely on them to see, I can't compete with that, i bet you could see even further than that."
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"More reason why you should work harder, Phobos!" Damon's voice rose to a shout.
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"Expand your radius, see even further into the marketplace, All you're good for is sleep."
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" Rest a bit; I'll be back shortly."
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Damon walked away, his heavy footsteps faded into the background.
The sound of birds chirping filled the air, and for a long moment, the wind blew silently through the training yard.
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DARIA SECOND GATE
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Wagons rolled in and out of the city, while people bustled about, buying and selling goods.
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The gate stood wide open, and the center of Daria remained the hub of attraction. Arguments erupted in the distance.
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"Next!" the gatekeepers called out, checking people entering and exiting Daria. Merchants arrived to showcase goods and provide services.
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A small wagon caught the guard's attention, carrying two girls , demi-humans, including the Carter
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"Hey, it's Zack! How have you been doing? Haven't seen you in a while, Are these your daughters? They're gorgeous!" The guard on duty recognized the man driving the wagon.
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"I've been good these past weeks my friend ,these wines seem to sell faster than sweets"he lets out a laugh
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"Thanks to Goddess Tova, They're not my kids, though I wish they were, I'm only accompanying them to Daria, you see a friend of mine their uncle requested me to carry them along, things have been quite difficult for them over at Fulton, but they're here to stay," Zack replied, as they both laughed.
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The guard handed Zack a document to fill out.
" Done, that should do it "
" Here kids fill this ou.."
The older girl swiftly collected the book from the guard.
" Is she mad at me for something" the guard was speechless.
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" Oh no, it's been hard on them losing both parents at a tender age, their uncle is the only relative they have left"
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" It's fine I get that, hope you girls take things easily , one step at a time "
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She quickly filled out the papers and handed them back to the guard.
After a brief moment, he granted them safe passage.
" Welcome to Daria, have a nice day !!" The guard shouted
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"Hesper, I know how you're feeling, It came as a shock to us all, but this is what your mother would have wanted.
It's for the best, okay?" Zack tried to console her, lifting her spirits.
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As they entered the city, demi-humans, humans, and various species moved about, filling the air with different aromas and sights.
However, none of these things sparked Hesper's interest.
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CENTER MARKET
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"Hey, how much for those?" Cassandra asked, pointing to a mochi.
She began drooling suddenly, unable to resist the aroma.
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"That would be one silver coin, young miss," the lady replied.
"Hmm, you look familiar, Are you Damon's daughter by any chance?" The lady looked closer, noticing the resemblance.
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"You look quite like Damon." She handed Cassandra the mochi, refusing the silver coin.
"Take it for free, your dad have done alot for me "
Cassandra bowed her head in respect. "Thank you."
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The sounds of dogs barking, birds chirping, and people walking by filled the air.
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"Hey, watch my dress!" A wagon splashed dirty water all over Cassandra's dress.
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The rider apologized and offered to pay her, but she declined.
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However, her attention was caught by a strange person sitting on the wagon.
As the wagon left, Cassandra kept staring, and the strange figure looked back at her.
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"That was a lot of energy in one place," Cassandra thought, following the wagon carefully.
It arrived at its destination, and two strange figures, including the driver, entered a bar shop.
After a few minutes, the driver emerged alone.
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CARNAGE CRESCENT STREET
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Cassandra waited on the roof opposite the bar.
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After some hours , the strange person ran out, heading through a narrow alley. Cassandra followed, keeping tabs on the suspicious figure coated in black fabric.
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In the alley, the strange figure encountered a group of men.
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"Hey, man, got any money on you?" one of them asked, reeking of drink.
"I spent it all on drinks, Just need a girl or two," another man laughed.
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As they walked past the figure , one of the men dragged the strange figure's coat off, revealing a stunningly beautiful young girl with a unique appearance.
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She had two small horns protruding from her forehead, curved and smooth like polished ivory.
Her radiant white hair fell in soft waves down her back.
Her piercing green eyes shimmered like emeralds, with a sharp, intelligent glint.
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Awkward silence filled the air, accompanied by the sound of hot steam escaping from a chimney and whistling from a nearby shop.
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"Wow, what a babe! Nice catch," one of the men said, staring at her disgustingly.
" Come on baby have some fun with us, drinks on me " they laughed .
" You humans disgust me" she said.
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DAMON'S HOUSE HOLD
TRAINING GROUND
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"Phobos, Aristo, new assignment: find your sister using detection," Damon said, returning after searching for Cassandra around the house without success.
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"Seen her," they both replied in unison.
Damon felt a jolt of secret pride.
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"Earlier, Phobos had complained about his range being limited , but now he was seeing all the way to the Crescent.
I knew it, my boy isn't useless after all this years " Damon thought to himself,a smile formed on his face.
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" If he actually puts his mind to it, he would see far beyond the marketplace"
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"She's on a roof close to the marketplace, watching a girl" the boys continued.
"It looks like she's in some kind of trouble, though, and by the look of it, she's a demi-human."
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"What's going on now?" Damon asked.
"She just cut off a man's hand with some kind of thread," Phobos replied.
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"Like spider silk, filled with intense eno energy," Aristo added.
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An awkward silence followed, broken only by the sound of a bee buzzing by Damon's face.
"Cassandra!!!" Damon shouted.
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CARNAGE CRESCENT STREET
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" BLOOD!!" The man screamed, clutching the stump where his arm had been moments ago.
His friends didn't hesitate,they turned and ran, leaving him behind in sheer terror.
She stepped over his ripped off limb, her boots make a soft tap against the blood-soaked pavement.
He lost so many blood he went unconscious..
She glanced down at his unconscious body, unimpressed.
"Humans," she muttered, continuing forward without a second thought.
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From the rooftop above, Cassandra watched the scene unfold, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Whoa… that was insane, I barely saw her move! .
silk made from eno , that's cool " she whispered to herself, preparing to leap down to confirm if the man was dead.
But before she could make a move,
"What do you think you're doing, young lady?"
Cassandra froze.
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That voice—deep, commanding.
Her stomach dropped as she slowly turned around.
" Hey ,D-Dad?!" she stammered, eyes wide in shock.
She hadn't sensed him approaching, Not even a hint of his presence, her detection didn't pick up his presence.
Damon stood there, arms crossed, an eyebrow raised.
" Explain yourself young lady "
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"Uh… I was just, uh… looking for my mochi!" She hastily lifted a small rice cake in her hand. "See? Here it is!"
"Looking for your mochi on the rooftop!!" He shouted as he covered his face.
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" You're just like your mother" Damon exhaled, clearly unconvinced.
Without another word, he stepped forward and leapt down from the rooftop, Cassandra following hesitantly.
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He extended a hand toward the broken man, and the air grew heavy .
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The blood pooling in the cracks of the cobblestones began to ripple, spiraled upward in shimmering ribbons.
With a subtle, masterful motion of his fingers, Damon guided the life-fluid back into the man's veins.
The severed arm lifted from the pavement, reattached itself seamlessly.
Flesh and bone knitted back together instantly, leaving the skin as unblemished as if the thread had never touched him.
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Cassandra watched the display with wide, shimmering eyes. "Whoa… that's so cool! I can't wait until I unlock Dio, Dad!" she exclaimed, her excitement practically vibrating through her.
"Then I can finally join the elite force, just like you!"
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"No, you won't," Damon replied, his voice flat and final.
"Come on, Dad! I'll be good," she pleaded, scurrying after him.
"I'll do exactly what Alexandra wants. I'll obey her every word, I promise! Pretty please? Come on, Dad!"
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Damon stopped and looked down at her, a weary sigh escaping him.
"You'll just be a problem to her, my love, You are just like your mom."
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"Come on, Dad! Dad! Please!" she persisted, tugging at his cloak, her voice rising in a desperate, playful whine. "Dad! Dad! Dad!"
Damon finally held up a hand, a small, defeated smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Okay, yes, yes! You can do whatever you want, okay? But you'll have to follow Alexandra's instructions.
The moment you disobey her, you leave. Is that a deal?"
"Yes, sir!" Cassandra barked. She snapped her heels together and struck a rigid pose, saluting him as if she had just received a direct command from a high-ranking officer.
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Damon let out a genuine laugh, shaking his head at her antics.
He looked at her with a mix of pride and trepidation, then reached out and took her hand.
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