SciFi and Fantasy Stories: Pride of the Father - Prologue

Deljin Norre

Pride of the Father

            In the beginning, there was nothing. Whether that nothing was dark or light is still debated. Did darkness grow to consume the light? Or was all dark? Was the nothingness a swirling mass of light and dark, each struggling to gain dominance over the other?

            There are many stories of creation. How were the stars born? What gave form to the Universe? How was breath gifted to each being?

            Ah, the questions… Are they truly relevant? Does the beginning make a difference in the scheme of daily existence? It was long ago. Are there ancient texts documenting “The Beginning?” Would an all-knowing Supreme Being have need of such a thing? Doubtful.

            Beings evolve. It is so slow that it is generations before it’s even truly noticed. We look back as if in shock from what we were to what we are now. Tis such a subtle thing.

            Two beginnings, so different, yet destined to be forever entwined. Such was the fate of two separate planets, Gausa and Lae-Tav.

            Both primitive in their beginning. Both growing, evolving into key factions that would rule the Universe.

            Gausa, a virtual paradise, well-balanced with deep, wondrous oceans, snow-capped mountains, fauna & flora, as well as strong timber and other such natural resources. Energy, commonly known as “magic” took hold there. Yet, it wasn’t quite magic – the energy gave its gift to specific women, making them more aware, giving them a well-rounded knowledge for the world around them. Extending their awareness to worlds beyond the one they lived on.

            That awareness grew, a sense of responsibility (some call it greed) came upon the women there. They believed that they could show others the path of peace and prosperity. Knowledge was their God. Like true evangelists, they sought to enlighten the path of others.

            Finding resistance to their beliefs, they began to impose their “enlightenment” whether it was sought or not. They trained for battle. Developing technology to enlighten the non-believers. They became a mighty force. Crushing resistance wherever they journeyed. As they encountered other beings in their galaxy, they took over primitive governments, (for their own good of course). They imposed their belief system and their way of life.

            Rituals, rites of passage and other such institutions crept into their society. Superstitions became reality. The energy that was originally freely given to all, became focal to one family. Over time, it was discovered that specific traits were being passed down from daughter to daughter. These women became the Rulers of the Universe. The Queens of Gausa came into existence. They ruled supreme with the Mursoi taking up arms to overcome any resistance. The Guardians became the scholar-priests that perpetuated their belief of true enlightenment.

            Across the Universe there was a well-balanced, spiritual people known as Tavcoa. The Lioneese had overcome their primitive nature to conquer their barren world and survive in harmony with their harsh conditions. They were opposed to the technology that the Queens were imposing upon the Universe. They felt the destruction rushing forth that would eventually destroy all in its path. Harmony within led to harmony without. They did not believe that the Queens were “enlightened” at all.

            They were neither male or female dominant, each gender giving credit to the others strengths and weaknesses. Their society had settled into a balance of acceptance.

            The Lioneese began to support and give aid to the “non-enlightened.” Great Wars ensued. Although war technology was frowned upon, many developed it as a matter of self-survival. Weapons of mass destruction was made. The Universe reeled as whole planets were obliterated in the wink of an eye.

            As fate would have it, two great leaders were destined to engage each other. Thus changing the fate of all.

            Heri Tau Dossi and Werrak met on the field of battle in a little known part of the Universe. They both were leaders of conviction. Neither willing to give in. Both willing to fight to the death. Fate would and did intervene.

            Among the Tavcoa, there is a happening called “Joh-Mae.” It is an instinctual manifestation of attraction between a male and female that are destined to become life-mates. Some would call it a re-joining of soul mates. As some believe that we were once neither male and female, but both, traumatically separated somehow.