Written by: Prashraya Shrestha - 26014, Grade X
Posted on: 01 December, 2023
Thousands of years into the future, humans have advanced into multi-planetary inhabitants across the universe. All the inhabited planets are ruled by a spiritual force called MrBeast. MrBeast emits a force bending time, which keeps time static throughout the whole universe. The planets are controlled by dynasties created hundreds of years ago. There are four major dynasties: The Thrash dynasty, The Epirus dynasty, The Seeker dynasty, and Fury dynasty. These dynasties have specific tasks assigned for the functioning of the universe. They are all bound by rules called the “Shumsher,” which prohibit the use of world-destroying machines and weapons.
The Thrash dynasty is the most powerful among all the dynasties. They are culturally vast, rich, and strong. They inhabit 58 planets, more than any other dynasties, but the main reason for their power is the brutes. Brutes are strong, rigid, and colossal creatures that can be summoned by their user at any time and any place. They travel through rifts, which fracture space and time for intergalactic travel. Humans cannot go through rifts as their bodies are too fragile to endure the great pressure of the rifts, but they can be ridden, which is the primary way for Thrashians to travel.
The Epirus dynasty is rich in technology. They have the least number of inhabited planets, but their advancement in technology puts them at par with the Thrash dynasties. They have big spaceships capable of intergalactic travels, but they are limited by their minds to travel great distances without any casualties. So, they rely on the Seekers for the piloting of these ships.
The Seekers are humans capable of seeing the future. They are able to predict the near future. How far you can see into the future depends on your age. The older you get, the further you can see into the future; you can see past your own death, but some prodigies can see hundreds of years into the future at a very young age. Their minds are very strong to endure the load of all the information channeling through their minds. The Seekers and the Epirus have a good political relationship between them as they rely on each other.
The Fury dynasty are mysterious humans who have prolonged their lifespan with the help of herbs. They have strong minds and intelligent creatures and are the most evolved out of all the humans, but they strictly prohibit themselves from using any technology. They are able to use telepathy and create rifts. Due to their large lifespans, they have strict rules against reproduction, and a baby can be born every 500 years. They have the least number of planets under them, having only four planets under their rule.
The story starts with the heir to the Thrash dynasty, Bjorn. He is a handsome young man with brown eyes, dark brown hair, a slim body, and a chiseled jawline. Today is the day he is crowned the king. He is woken up by his mother for the rituals, but he lacks enthusiasm as he believes he is not right for the throne, but it is too late. His father, Emperor Math, patiently waits for his son, but he is stunned to see the emperor's messenger bursting into the room. The messenger reads aloud, “Gather your troops, as a new planet has been found at coordinates X: 1444 and Y: 2381.” After relaying this information, he vanishes into thin air. Math shouts, “Where is my son? I need him now.” Hearing his father's call, Bjorn instinctively rushes to the throne room. Math leads him to a hidden room. Bjorn enters an enclosed room, a room he had never seen before. There he sees three men dressed in white cloaks with a symbol on their heads. Bjorn is trained not to be scared, but this time he lets go. He is beyond frightened; his hands are shaking, and his body is stone-cold.
"Wake up," Math commands, his voice trembling with urgency. "I need you." As Math strips off his own shirt, the room seems to grow colder and darker, and tension hangs in the air. The men in white draw an ominous circle on the floor around Math. It is as if time has slowed. Bjorn, bewildered and terrified, is handed a sinister-looking dagger. His hands shake, and he cannot take his eyes off the terrifying dagger. Math's voice rises, and he says, "Stab my eyes, and drink the blood." Bjorn's horror deepens, and he feels a chill down his spine. He shakes his head no. The weight of this sinister ritual bears down on him; his instincts urge him to flee. The men in white, their voices now a haunting chorus, speak as one, "What heir have you created, Math? You said he was the one." Their synchronized voices seem to merge into a single dissonant tone, amplifying the tension in the room, and the gravity of the situation presses upon Bjorn, leaving him paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. Math yells again, “JUST DO IT,” while his eyes turn from brown to blue. The blue ocean is hypnotizing. The deep bright blue suddenly changes to red as Bjorn has done the unthinkable; his hand, shaking, the dagger is dripping in blood. He throws the dagger away and lets out a scream. The men in the same synchronized voice say, “Finish the ritual, emperor,” and levitate him, forcing the dagger coated in blood into his mouth. The blood drips down his throat, and his eyes change colors to the same blue his father had. He blinks, and he is flushed by the memories of the past emperors.
Screaming in pain and agony, holding his head, he starts banging his head to the ground thinking it would stop his misery. Suddenly he stops; he lifts his head with a stone-cold look in his eyes, he lets out a sigh. His posture looks different; it is like he is a different person; his eyes have determination, his posture is strong, and his expression symbolizes power. He gets on his face and looks at his father's dead body with no remorse and sorrow.
As the tension in the room mounts, a distant explosion startles everyone. Bjorn rushes to the balcony and sees the Epirus, a powerful enemy, attacking the planet with their massive warships. This breaks a peace treaty between different ruling families. Bjorn, strangely calm, mutters a word, "Aki," as if he knows this is coming. The sky darkens with storm clouds, and lightning hits one of the enemy ships. Behind the castle, a huge rift opens, and a monstrous creature emerges, summoned to protect the kingdom. In the distance, the cries of scared children can be heard, and it is clear that war is upon them. The stage is set for a big, decisive battle.
