Chapter 1- The Beginning
The semiprecious, winged creatures of lore. They were said to be once humans, but then their DNA fused with the elements around them. Now, they are winged mutants. Some say that these ‘things’ can recreate that with which they are named. Others say that they are more fearsome in strength then the most powerful man that walks the earth. But one thing is for sure, they exist. No one knows how many, but each one is precious and hunted as if made of pure gold. But this, this is the tale of one of them. A tale of how a semiprecious found a girl, and recreated the meaning of the whole race’s existence….
A drop of water hit the cracked ground of Chimera, signifying the first rainfall within months. Townsfolk stretched out their heads, staring and cheering as the water began to fall in the forest-surrounded capital.
But, not all was joyful and calm around the newly-watered town. A figure ran upon the ever-wetting streets, her worm-out moccasins hitting the ground in a rhythmic pattern. A scythe jiggled in her hands, possessing a mahogany-wooded sheath and a stainless-steel blade. Shoulder-length, dark blue hair bounced upon her head, and her concentrated violet eyes never faltered off her current destination. Suddenly, she skidded to a halt, moving onto a new street.
She rushed passed several brick buildings, knowing what she searched for was close. She could hear it now, the steady beating of wings upon the air. A growl of frustration rose in her throat, and her black-colored shirt ruffled as she sped up.
