Chapter 1

Shizuku Kurogane Mizuyari, the first Universal Emperor Founder of the Universal Guard: In other stories, they’d go over the backstory: so in this case, I, Shizuku Kurogane Mizuyari, will detail this insane start of this universe and this story in general.

**Long before the creation of the universe, there were 10 primordials who each represented an aspect of the universe. The Elemental primordials were: Siegfried the Flame, Eaura of the Waves and Kei the Boulder. Above them were the primordials of Concepts, who consisted of: Kifo of the Dark, Hoshi of the Light, Putrefacci the Stagnant, Wachstum the Pullulator. Lastly, among the most powerful of them all, were the Triumvirate, of which were: Emrys the Architect, Kakia the Deathbringer, and the most powerful of them all, Lady Regenora the Verdant. In an effort to make their dreams come true, they all came together and created a sigil capable of universal creation and erasure, which they split into 10 fragments into amongst the 7 parts of the universe. However, Kakia became corrupted with greed, and therefore set herself on a mission to find every fragment and rebuild the universe in her likeness. However, the other primordials caught wind of her actions, and so an epic battle ensued! Throughout thousands of years, the primordials fought Kakia, and then, in a dramatic twist of fate: Emrys sealed her away to a desolate planet that was now on the outer edge of the universe. However, the battle had taken such a toll on each of the primordial’s physical bodies: so much so that they had to become spirits so as to keep their presence alive. All but one of them maintained a physical form, and her name was Lady Regenora. She was responsible for resealing the 5 4 fragments Kakia had stolen from the sigil, and she used them to create life in the universe.

Shizuku: And that’s where the story begins. Not with glory. Not with prophecy. But with choices—some divine, some flawed, all irreversible. Welcome to Suimen. I’ll be your guide from here.

Shizuku (narrating):

And so, from war torn beginnings to myths that have been fragmented, we arrive here–on the edge of new troubles, new choices.

And here’s the twist: no one told me that being the Universal Emperor meant that I had to babysit 5 other immature ass adults + 2 teenagers.

Shizuku Mizuyari (he/him):

Alright, captains. Emergency session—because of course the fabric of reality wants to rupture on my day off.

Alto Mezzanine (he/they): (leaning against the edge of a star-map, arms folded, glowing eyes half-lidded)

Technically, Shizu, you haven’t had a day off in 6 months.

(glances up)

...So that makes this your own fault.

Shizuku:

Shut the fu- he sighs as he says to himself under his breath I knew being you would come with some dire consequences.

Berwick von Blutschwert (he/him): (tall, scholarly, adjusting the golden trim on his blood-red cloak, looking mildly annoyed)

If we could postpone this talk until after we solve the problem in the Outskirts of Meeresboden, I’d appreciate it.

Alto:

I haven’t finished breakfast. Again.

Shizuku:

Not my problem.

Asche Ace Kyezhen (he/him):

Oh it is VERY MUCH your problem. You woke us all up at 9am to talk about some SIGIL FRAGMENT BULLSHIT that you and Azalea’s son could easily take care of in hours!

Astera Flores (he/him):

Why the hell do you all look at me like I’m the solution to every problem, I’m 17 years old, respect your minor.

Shizuku:

Looks like the Floral Prince of Apathy strikes again.

Astera: Again, respect your minor.

Eris: Getting cooked by a 17 year old is insane not gonna lie.

Shizuku:

Not funny, my dear childhood friend and advisor.

Astera:

Anyways, can I go now? I finished the report. I don’t care about reality collapsing unless it does it quietly.

Shizuku:

No.

Astera:

Why?

Shizuku:

Because I said so. Anyways, I’d like to introduce you people to my 15 year old daughter who just so happens to be as strong as all of you individually.

A soft hum pulses in the air as a door opens behind Shizuku. A soft clack of boots echoes. In steps a fifteen-year-old girl, dressed in sleek black and violet military robes, with a crescent sigil gleaming from her belt. Her hair is tied in a neat ponytail, glasses resting perfectly on the bridge of her nose.

 Shizuku:
Captains, this is my 15 year old daughter, Lily Mizuyari; Lily, captains.

Alto:
Why did you bring our biological daughter here?

Shizuku:
Why not?

Alto:
You know what, fair enough.

Lily (she/her):

Papa Alto, you left the damn kitchen stove on. You almost burnt the entire house down.

Alto:
Hm.

Lily:
Ah, Excuse me for my rudeness: It’s an honor to meet you all. I’ve read all your reports. And corrected the math in two of them. Glances at Asche Yours especially.

Asche: 
That’s definitely a byproduct of shizuku and alto…But she doesn’t have golden nor cyan and white hair. Her hair is Black and White. 

Shizuku:

She dyed it to match her whole “yin and yang” philosophy. Honestly weird, but respectable. Besides, she’s the vessel of my ancestor, so treat her with massive tons of respect.

Eris:

She reminds me of a younger me…which is terrifying.

Astera:

Can I leave now?

Shizuku:

Sure I guess. Anyways, we have to depart to the floral kingdom, aka where Azalea Flores, the floral emperor, rules. We all have stuff to pick up there anyway.

The rest of the captains:

SIR YES SIR!

Lily:

Do I have to come?

Shizuku:

Yes you do.

Astera:

I do not like visiting my father, aka your cousin Shizuku

Shizuku:
It's not my fault that I'm related to Emrys and that he's Regenora's older brother, nephew Astera.

Astera (visibly angry):
Fuck you

Shizuku (smirking):I love you too