Prologue:Dream of revival: Something_wonders_in_a_forest

„Wake up! Wake up from the slumber your body has fallen,

wake up soldier from the gates of hell,

awake from your deep sleep warrior, come to the battlefield, awake your spirit from the depth of your body,

awake your brain male human being for you have been living in delusions and fantasies,

your glory and power had been forgotten,

your stoic frame has been crushed,

your respected figure and divine protection had been crushed and swept under the rug,

your light has been blinded and darkened by the new generation, they have no example or place where to see you and admire you,

they are now neglecting and belittling your achievements and reputation,

they are now pointing fingers at and laughing at you,

but I know that you are out there somewhere silently watching and preparing yourself,

I know that you won`t let them get away with this,

I know that you will show them your true colors and make the man`s existence and glory,

I know that you will make them want to kneel and serve,

I know that you haven`t died yet,

I know that in every little man that there is part of you waiting to be discovered,

now I summon you, come forth and make mankind great again! “

(Unknown date – unknown place – unknown location – Taken from strange suit`s recorder)

Somewhere on a new planet, region, world, whatever at this point, what looked like a humanoid creature in a robotic suit, was running from a big brown four-legged furry monster, with a big longhorn on his forehead.

“Ahhh!!!”

The chances for a counterattack were futile due to the monster`s fast attacks of lightings sent against him. Luckily the monster had a very terrible accuracy and did not hit him at all. From a third view, it looked like he had stolen something from it and caused the monster the chase him relentlessly due to the monster`s importance even though he was just passing by.

“Dammit, why is this thing not making it!”

His voice could be heard as if he didn`t wear it at all. As he was running and jumping through holes, bushes, changing pathways, avoiding attacks, and trying his best to not bump into a tree, his suit gave out a big alarm, causing it to infuriate the beast. The monster then used some sort of telekinesis to lift a very long fallen tree from the ground which was the next obstacle that had the creature to jump over with. That failed of course but caused to send the creature in desperation. He was breathing heavily as well as his power suit was giving out a very loud high pitch sound that he couldn’t hear.

“There should be some way to escape right!?”

He realized that he would soon run out of energy and that his willingness to run like a jaguar was starting to fade away slowly. Was that his journey? Was this it? Would he lose himself to the monster? No, that must not happen. Not after everything happened to this moment. He was afraid. Angry. Confused. Sad. But still, he had to continue and endure it or it would all be a waste. After the monster`s third attempt to get directly on him, it fell down a hillside, which allowed the robot to escape for a while. After a few minutes, he arrived at a hill that let straight down to a pool. He made a quick look, so the suit can calculate the survival rate and the aftermath damage if he was to jump down. As he was thinking of either if he should jump or get an alternative route, his indecisiveness let to his attacker to come faster. They both exchanged a gaze. The creature began to breathe even more heavily. He saw the armor`s analysis: 60 percent damage at best, worst was death. Not the best news, but still were reassuring. He saw a tree trunk that could be used as a bouncer and also a way to distract the monster. He was panicking, but he had to make it. He must make it.

“Okay-y-y you-ou stay there!!” He Shouted out of fear. The monster was looking at him as he had finally caught its prey.

(Now I must be fast and jump down in the lake. It calculated that if I landed on rough, I will have a major fracture, but if I land in the lake, I will have a minor.)

“Ghrrr…”

Suddenly roared the monster. Now that they have exchanged gazes it more looked like a bear with brown fur and some yellow fur on both sideways of its body (and a horn of course). Clouds and cracks began to appear in the air around it. A beam of light suddenly appeared at the end of the horn of the monster. It continued to roar as well as the beam of light getting even brighter. It looked like a targeted attack. The robot was not expecting this.

“Man, what kind of joke is this!”

It was about to fire. He was standing still like a fixed target waiting to be shot.

“Grrrraaahhh!”

“Oh, my gooodd!”

He finally broke his frozen state and by near coincide he threw a rock from the ground evading the attack. The rock was shattered to pieces.

“That could have been me.”

(Thank you, luck for being next to me in those harsh times!)

Then he launched himself at the monster, the monster now feeling defenseless curled up which was a chance for him to use the tree trunk. He jumped from the now curled monster to the trunk with an extra speed from before, he was able to send himself in the center of the pool that was down the hill. He managed to survive.

“Wooo, I won!” he shouted in relief.

He looked around to see where he was. There were trees and some rocks here and there but probably was better than wandering around aimlessly in the dangerous upper ground.

“Now the biggest question right now…”

As he said that his mind had gone off. Then he fell to the ground. He tried desperately to stand up but had no luck. From the tension he had built up from running to survive, finally, he could rest from the danger.

“Ah… How could I forget…”

That was his last breath before going into a deep sleep.

***

“Aghh!!”

A boy in some apartment had just woken up from a nightmare. Then he sighed.

“I guess it was one of those again.”

He then felt an incredible thirst and went to sink in the kitchen.

(If only I knew why this was happening, it would be perfect.)

He first drank from the sink, then got a glass and filled it with water, and went to the balcony. It was a full moon and it was shining very brightly on that particular night.

(Let`s just hope that I am just my mind is playing tricks on me).

This was not the first time that he was out. He couldn`t sleep well from those nightmares from when he got that letter back a long time ago. If he had to be honest with himself, he was one lucky brat for sure, but it was not on his side, he would still try his best to turn things in his favor. The apartment he lived in was not very well kept. It was old yet sturdy. It was small yet big enough for his family, but tomorrow everything is going to change. He will be going to a new apartment, to study and to live. He would get HIS normal life back. Why not ideal? Isn`t it in our nature to pursue perfectionism and have all the best? Well, that`s true for most of the people around the world, but there was something different, yet very familiar with that boy. He was able to keep and even expand his burning soul which was what made his peers fearful and respect him as well. His was content full, yet hungry and frenzied. He even was called “The unapproachable”.

That was who Martin Irinov was, he was able to become a little powerhouse just like his father, but even more powerful than his predecessor. But he still had a lot to learn. Unlike his father and mother, he was somebody put in a position that was not ideal or catastrophic. He was balanced. Some might think that was amazing, but in truth was actually really scary. It was like a child playing with explosives. One wrong move and he was done. He knew that. He grasped that not a long time ago, but before he was who he was now, he couldn`t forget when he was naïve and blind and if he did, he would be putting an end to his path and that was not an option he could afford to do.

“Now then, it`s time to get excited for tomorrow.”

He drank his glass of water and went back. On the other side of an apartment building`s roof, two people were spying on him from afar. They were in dark black suits, blue ties, and dark navy-blue pants with dark navy-blue blazers. Something else to point out was that they were very attractive to the massive population, especially the youngster. The two were not the first ones to be keeping a check on him. The younger one was on the post at the time while the older one was on the rear.

“Sir, sir!”

“Yes rookie, what is it? Did something happen?”

“He went back after drinking and looking at the moon!”

“So?”

“Should we report to the heads?”

“If you want, you can tell them that you watch him how he took a dump and that when he took it, his face when red for a moment and then went normal again.”

The rookie was a little frustrated at his response. Although new, he was quite dutiful and was trying to do his mission to the best. On the other hand, there was a slightly older man, who was much more relaxed.

“Isn`t it our job to report everything?”

“Boy, this case has been longed for at least 3 years. You must know that this isn`t just some new case or something out of the open. When reporting, it should be something useful.”

The older man sighed.

“Just don`t sweat it ok.”

“I know sir, bu-”

“Report if you want. Piece of advice, don` sweat it, ok?”

Then he went back to keeping a check to the rear. The older man looked at the moon as well. Bright shining and mysterious as well. One day fully showing, other days half, then only its part and finally gone. Just like somebodies’ presence, but he knew for a long time, things were not simple with the Irinov family. He then remembered his past days and was suddenly reminded of the rookie. He smiled.

“Jeez, he sure is a rookie.”

Good and bad memories in the mix, reminded of the past and put to present and had thoughts for bright future, were in a mix of the emotions he felt then. The older man was reminded of that boy, he got from the rear and stared at the place he lived.

“Honestly, when was the time when I thought miracles were a forgotten thing, but still if there was somebody who can make miracles now, maybe he can do it…” The man muttered to himself.

For how long he had watched over them, how much he has witnessed that boy had gone through and hadn`t given up. He even put himself in the trenches only and only to keep the pace. A monster and a savior were fighting in him. But was there a winner? Or was it cooperation, that was never fully seen or projected by him? For a damn teenager, he sure was good, but that was about to change for what was about to begin. And he was just only one of those monsters and saviors. Yeah. But the most important was that the house contained one of the biggest threats to the richest and proudest individuals that have been at the top at the time. That was how scary they were, but were playing it cool and aloof.

“For now, let`s just observe. I don`t want to blow my 3-year cover.”

“Understood.”

***

A very sunny day was today. A certain family of 5 was going out from an old apartment building and packing their belongings in their car. An elderly beautiful woman, with a simple red-pinkish dress, with long, but not much blonde hair, which goes down her chest very carefully, was just coming out with her three children. The first was a blonde boy, with a white dress shirt and slim black shorts. His name was Stefan. His face was as bright as the sun, his physique was pretty good, despite his peers, but above all was such a cute and adorable little kid.

“Yay, we are finally going to the big city!”

The second child sighed.

“Yeah, tell me about how great it is…”

This pessimistic approach was from a significantly beautiful college or university to-be girl with a nice red relaxed shaped t-shirt and some blue washed jean shorts. Her name was Christina. Despite her looks and she was quite the tomboy. Behind her innocent and aloof place was lying a tiger ready to devour anything she perceived as a threat.

“Hey, sis can please be a little more optimistic?”

“Shut up. We are only going there because of the benefits.”

“Sure, sure…”

“Also, piece of advice: shave your beard. Girls do not like it.”

“Hmm… Can you please shut up and look after your relationships because the situation with you is pretty grave at the moment.”

That was right in the spot on his side, but he sure wouldn`t get away without a consequence.

“You litt-”

“Christina, Martin, both of you stop!”

But sure, there was a rescue. The one arguing the disguised beast was what looked like a young gentleman with a relatively full-grown beard, wearing a simple V-shaped blue t-shirt and slim black shorts. From the three of them, he was the oldest looking, the most matured, and the most childish one from them.

“Did everyone pack their belongings?”

“Yes, mom!”

“Okay everyone, get in the car.”

In the car, the husband who went by the name of Bogdan Irinov was waiting in the driving seat. He was wearing a red polo and some dark jeans and had done a clean shave due to the trip that was happening today. Everyone got inside the car.

“Honey, we are ready.”

“Everyone put on your seatbelts, hope everyone ate before coming.”

The car engine started and they went off on their journey. Soon after they started to drive, somebody`s stomach began to roar. It was pretty obvious who it was due to the sound. Now only they had to give the bait. Although the three of them were all different personalities, there was always room for an alliance when it came down to food. Now, time for the bait. First was Martin.

“Can we first get something to eat?”

Then Stefan.

“Yeah, yeah, like a pizza or something?”

And finally, Christina.

“Oh, I want something sweet.”

The lady was confused. She made sure that they were all fed, how did they get hungry that fast? Of course, she was prepared for something like that.

“We have food stored, why do we have to buy food?”

But they too were expecting it as well. Now it was all like a game of chess. The atmosphere was getting heavy every second going by. First was Martin.

“Well, we wanted something more different.”

“Really? You do know that we do not have time or the money for some expensive lunches, do you?”

Time for Christina to counterattack.

“We won`t be overspending anything, just buying something sweet and some sausages or maybe a steak…”

And now finishing with the secret weapon: the youngest of them, Stefan.

“I want to eat some meatballs!”

With this in mind to the driver who hasn`t eaten because he had to prepare the longing plus the restaurants they were going by, it sure was now easy for him to now fully fantasize for a just ready, warm and delicious steak with some either delicious soup or salad and a finisher some warm bread. But there was still an ace that was not played yet. Bogdan was succumbed by them at this point, but she would go don`t this easy.

“I expected this to happen, so I made some sandwiches before going out.”

“We will eat them fast and there won`t be any food!”

“They’re right, we won`t last long, especially with one of them.”

“Still, if you eat them slowly…”

“It`s alright, I got everything under control now.”

The power balance was shifting towards them. Three little evils were patiently waiting for her to surrender, but it appeared that it was time for the ace.

“Christina, did you do the chores I told you to do yesterday?”

As they were all giggly and almost submerged in the fantasy of having so they froze. Expected reasoning has occurred. No answer was given.

“What about you Martin? Di you remember to find what I ask you to?”

“Well, I tried to, but I did not find it.”

“If you tried 6 hours later, of course, you won`t. As for you Stefan, it`s not healthy for you to consume something like this. Honey, I will give you something from my bag to eat do not worry, I got you covered.”

Bogdan was a little confused by her actions.

“Why did you wait until now?”

Now she froze as well. Bogdan sighed. He couldn’t blame her or blame himself for that. Either way, Teodora Irinova had won this battle.

Now they were on Thrace highway and were looking forward to a long trip.