The Endbringer's Guide to the Multiverse: Title Page
"This was a great idea," I said, nodding proudly. My brother made a rude gesture, leaning against a nearby building as we watched our sister work. His tail lashed, water spraying all over. Sis stopped in her work, hands on hips, a little moue of annoyance on her face. He settled down, though he turned his head so we could only see one eye.
I'm sure the other three were rolling. Really. So immature.
"Don't worry, our preparations are almost complete. We'll be on our way soon enough," I said, turning, leaning down kindly. The little kinetic speakers all jumped, looking at me with that wide eyed expression I'd never seen my sister use. Most stood a fair distance away, shuffling nervously.
Weird little creatures, only understanding kinetic. I suppose that's why all my other attempt at communication failed. They don't seem to mix well with most other forms of energy. Including kinetic, oddly enough. They could only stand the smallest waves of kinetic energy, barely rippling the air. Although finding out that much had been a major breakthrough! Really, I blame their literature for their first failed attempts. All this talk of the crack of lightning, the melody of the stars, and the language of fists can really confuse a man.
It certainly didn't help my relationship with Dad. Speaking of Dad though…
"Dad," I said, leaning down, meeting Him eye to eyes, " Are you sure you can't come?"
"I'm afraid not…son…" He said, glowing his majestic green glow, standing on the air with his arms folded. His glorious arms gestured as he magnificently raised the hem of His cloak, indicating the pathetic
other kinetic speakers around him. Well, besides His close friends, Alexandria, Legend and Myrddin. Finally speaking to them had tickled me somewhat, as they promptly redoubled their attempts to communicate. Perhaps embarrassed that I'd found the way first? They were the ones most consistent in their desires to communicate, most creative in their methods.
Besides Dad, of course. He communicated in ways even Sis isn't able to. Time bubbles! Really! Such a novelty! But He is just awesome like that.
"You see," He said, voice deep with power and hidden strength, "I have some…prior commitments I need to…take care of." He made a sudden head movement, quick, sharp, surely meant to convey some hidden wisdom my lowly mind just couldn't comprehend, His pauses deep with meaning.
"I understand," I said, nodding sagely. "You adults and your work. I'm sure it's not all fun and games like it is for us kids." He made a sudden motion, wind traveling over 100 miles an hour to impact me from his position. I smiled, letting the friendly impact wash over me. Legend flew over, swiftly patting him on the back as Myrddin produced for him a glass of water. He drank it, regally nodding his thanks.
"Yes, exactly that son," He said, a graceful hand rising to his beautifully masked brow as He bowed His head, rather momentously. "Exactly that."
"Though I wonder," I said, shaking my head, "If you're overworking yourself. Surely dealing with all the problems of the world must be tiring. It would be much more relaxing to spend time on vacation with us. Sis has been working hard on Proffesor Haywire's device, making it suitable for our purposes." I set a gentle hand on Sis's shoulder, giving her a light squeeze. She turned to Dad, flashing Him a dazzling smile. While I had inherited His Strength, Power, and Endurance, she had inherited His Mind, Beauty, and Grace. Whenever she moved people couldn't help but shudder in the sheer ecstasy her presence induced. Father, despite His grand might and strength, was no different. Surely it must be the novelty of experiencing for Himself what others felt in His presence.
Meanwhile our brother… I'm not quite sure what he inherited. Personally, I think he's a dick. And adopted.
Our Father then deigned to touch the earth, lowering to His knees in supplication. To us! His offspring! That He lowered Himself so…this cannot be! I touched the earth, groveling in my unworthiness.
"I'm…" He spoke, choking on an untold depth of emotion, "I'm sorry, but I just…can't. It's…better that I stay here…for the world." Sis stopped in her project, flitting over, offering her hand to raise Him higher. He declined with majestic speed, ascending to the skies where He belongs.
"I suppose," I said sadly, rising to my full fight as Sis finished the device with the might of her mind, "That this is goodbye."
"Yes," He said, beholding the portals creation with His infinite wisdom, "I suppose this is." His magnificent presence glowed brighter than ever, showing the sheer might of His grief. Many of the kinetic speakers shed tears of sadness at the poignancy of His separation from the love of His children.
"Do not despair," I said, speaking what He, omniscient as He is, already must know, "for we will be back. This is, after all, merely a vacation." His magnificence once more deigned to touch the earth, bowing to the might of His sadness. The kinetic speakers began sobbing, stunned by His momentous display. Brother and Sister stepped through the portal, gesturing their farewells to the assembled kinetics. I paused on my way through, stopping to reassure Our Father in His time of need.
"Do not fear for us," I said, speaking my last as I departed, "For this is a joyous occasion! To explore where none have gone before, to meet alien creatures, to see alien sights. To go to worlds untold, uncountable to all but You! I will spread Your name far and wide, the reason for Their salvation."
"Soon, all will know Your name. All will know Your
Glory! The Green Hero. The Caped Seer. The Everyman, the Perfect Ideal. The Savior, The Emperor, Our Father, Eidolon!"
