A spiritual warfare started as President Valac battled for Juzo's life. Prince Tharin was appearing to win as he sucked Juzo's life away using a death curse. The Malaria parasite was being used as a catalyst for Tharin's curse. Even without his mirror, Tharin still had power over Juzo as he tortured the boy. Juzo was immediately rushed to an imperial base, his parents were very concerned. The hospital on the base was the best in Jazan, it always served the ruling families. His mother Princess Myra had joined him in the ambulance ride.
The paramedics did their best, but Juzo's seizures grew more violent. His chances of survival dwindled with each passing second. On top of the seizures Juzo's body temperature began to rise dangerously high. Ice packs were applied to him as they frantically tried to save his life. Until Juzo's heart stopped, Myra grew hysterical seeing that. "Clear," A man said as he used a defibrillator on Juzo. After several attempts his heart began beat again. As they entered the forward operating base, an unseen darkness eclipsed the lands of Jazan.
When Juzo's heart stopped, in those few seconds, he was taken away. An ancient god of death did this, he planned on testing the boy. Where he was brought to there was no time, there was only the present. Juzo was about to face everything Prince Tharin inflicted upon him. The trial of Anubis was about to begin, Juzo slowly opened his eyes. As he woke he felt pain in his muscles, he looked sick and pale. As his eyes adjusted he saw the hot sun above.
The air he breathed in was very dry and hot. Everything he felt here was all the inflictions he was cursed with. Such as his dangerously high body temperature. This was reflected in the sun’s heat. The dry hot air was what it felt to breathe, but this wasn't all he felt. Juzo felt weak in his muscles and joints, he was in so much pain too. If this was hell, it certainly felt like it without question.
Juzo looked all around Himself, but all he saw was sand. It was some barren desert looking terrain. Juzo didn’t know he was being watched. He wiped the sweat from his face before a fit of coughing started. "This can't be real... It's so hot. I want to wake up now."
The Jackal headed god revealed himself, he appeared through Juzo's astral senses. The boy froze immediately seeing the entity standing before him. There was no doubt in Juzo's mind that he was facing a powerful god. It's ancient Egyptian head dress was black and gold. The Jackal head was dark and very intimidating. The humanoid body was dark as well and very fit. Anubis looked very tall and imposing compared to Juzo. Juzo felt his presence as an ancient energy filled the area. He didn't know who it was, but he knew the god was Egyptian. Sahrailia's Egypt is called: Gerdia. The entire continent is made of all Earth's middle eastern states. They are all united under the rule of the jinn King Darius.
The god spoke breaking the silence, he explained what happened to Juzo. "I am Anubis, the god of the underworld. Think of me as being similar to a messenger in a way... Juzo you are on the brink of death. In fact you have, but one hour to live... You truly have no idea how special you are boy. But your enemies do, Tharin. He's a high ranked demon seeking to destroy you. You who bare the mark of the next chosen king of the Shidehara throne."
What the heck is he own about? I was just about to play video games with my new best friend. Juzo thought as he looked down unsure what to say. He did not want to anger a god with his disbelief. "How am I on the brink of death? Also I don't understand anything about this mark."
"You will find out about your birthright in due time. However, I will only reveal what is currently happening to you. Everything you feel here in this desert is every symptom the demon Tharin gave you." Anubis said as he summoned a large black orb, it floated before Juzo.
It moved like a liquid as Juzo gazed towards it. He began to see himself and his mother. Juzo watched as he was rushed inside the hospital. His mother cried fearing that she would lose her son today. The entire base went on full lock down, all civilians were told to leave. The announcement was in Japanese, after the civilians were gone. The gates were sealed off immediately. All security measures were increased to maximum, and an actual samurai was assigned to Juzo.
The samurai was there to lay his life down should an attack occur. His mission was to do everything in his power to protect Juzo, even to the death. He watched a safe distance away so the medical team could run several test. A tear rolled down Juzo's face as he saw the doctor barking orders. Juzo didn't look good as he remained unconscious, he was mumbling something in Japanese. It was something incoherent, he wasn't making any sense at all.
"Prince Tharin gave you Malaria, a deadly parasite transferred by mosquitos bites. The demon Prince Tharin has weakened you significantly. You will die at just Thirteen years of age. Unless, you're willing to fight back. The time of being a pacifist is over." Anubis said explaining what Juzo was watching unfold.
Through the black sphere, Juzo now saw his father. Lord Lysias, a demon ranked as a noble. Juzo never saw his father look so defeated before. He sat in his office and bashed his fist down on his desk. Lysias struggled not to cry, it was hard for him. Seeing Juzo's seizures and feeling how hot he was, it scared him. He got up and left to find Ren and Zeki.
Even Zeki looked beaten up over what happened, he just stared towards his breakfast. He couldn't eat as he thought about losing a friend. Zeki didn't want to be alone again, that was his fear. He just made a friend and a few minutes later his friend was dying. Zeki's green eyes were glowing, but he didn't know what to do. Shock was setting in for everyone close to Juzo.
Ren like always couldn't control himself as he lashed out. He played it safe and punched a wall releasing some anger. But he busted his knuckle and cried out in pain holding it close. He thought his brother was poisoned, that was the fear two days ago. It was unclear exactly what happened to Juzo.
"I can't take it... P-please stop it." Juzo said as he dropped to his knees in the sand. His tears mixed with his sweat seeing his family looking so worried.
But Anubis continued, he showed Juzo what he needed to see. The boy trembled as he saw Tharin, the demon sat on his throne. He appeared to be enjoying Juzo's suffering. Tharin even inflicted more symptoms upon Juzo. Severe abdominal pain began to take effect. Juzo immediately cried out holding his stomach. The agony wouldn't stop, there was no mercy.
Juzo literally felt like someone was beating him to death. The pain wouldn't stop no matter how much Juzo begged. "Prince Tharin is an old enemy of Lysias' he is currently vying for power in hell. He wishes to one day usurp Satan's throne as grand emperor. To send a message to Satan he attacked you, the son of Lysias. Lysias is a son of Satan's making you and Ren very special cambions. Hybrids between human and demon in other words."
"That is all I will provide you with for now. So I will help you by leading you towards another spirit. Valac is doing his best to help you, you owe him your gratitude. Now, the other spirit is near the sand dunes. His trial will test your true strength, head straight if you wish to live. Or you can remain here with me and die. Will you attempt this trial? It will not be easy, but you will earn a powerful friend." Anubis said giving Juzo the choice to earn his life.
This was not an easy task, Juzo was already suffering. Juzo forced himself up holding his stomach as he cried. "I'll do it for my f-family." Juzo said, he then walked straight towards the dunes. They were so far away, at least several miles or so across this hot sandy terrain. Anubis stroked his chin as Juzo past him, he vanished leaving Juzo alone.
Juzo could feel the heat of the sand blistering his feet as he walked. The spirit he was about to face watched him. The entity was there with Juzo the entire time, as Juzo faced the trial he was given strength. Juzo kept walking drawing further and further away from where he was. The more Juzo walked the more Tharin tormented him, he now caused burning rashes to form. They spread around Juzo's genitalia, it burned painfully with each step he took.
"I hate everything, why do I have to suffer? Why couldn't I be normal?" Juzo asked as he wiped his sweaty face with his shirt. The burning in his groin didn't let up, pure agony was what Juzo felt.
Approximately thirty minutes later, Juzo stopped. His breathing became rapid along with his heart which was beating fast. His feet were killing him, each step he winced in pain from the blisters. He felt so sick to his stomach now on top of everything else. The rash got worse burning his private up. But His burning feet was constant and the blistering made it even worse. But the sand dunes were so close yet so far away as Juzo collapsed. He feet no longer wanted to work, his body was breaking down.
Juzo realized how close he was and he continued the trial by crawling. The sand dunes surrounded him now but he stopped again. Juzo laid face first in the sand clawing at the sand. He sighed as he laid there unable to advance, he was defeated. "I can't... Do it... I'm too tired. Forgive me... Anubis."
A trumpet went off out of nowhere, Juzo barely was able to raise his head up. He could hardly see the numerous humanoid entites approaching him. Then another trumpet sounded and Juzo struggled to get up. The trumpets were so loud and intense, but each trumpet blast empowered Juzo. It gave him strength as an aggressive energy filled the area. All of this marked the entrance of a powerful and infamous demon king. A final trumpet sounded and the entites began playing music.
The great orchestra of spirits played music in honor of King Paimon. Everyone here was dressed in fine clothing, their king will expect no less. He is a prideful king and he will not have his servants dressed like peasants. I can't believe what I'm witnessing, it's so awesome. I still feel so exhausted though. But I guess I did it? Juzo thought to himself as he was given a hell of a show.
Then the music stopped, everyone began clearing the way. A red carpet was then rolled out towards Juzo. His eyes grew big seeing the camel and it's rider. The camel was a dromedary decked out in valuable merchandise. Juzo saw the gold mat resting on it's back, he could see a seal of the demon king.
Riding the dromedary was a young king resembling a middle eastern man. His eyes were pillars of fire and his presence was great and powerful. This demon emanated royalty and pride as a king of hell, he is most loyal to Lucifer Amaimon. Juzo felt so inferior as the king approached him, yet he was drawn to him.
"I am here, listen to what I have to say. I've seen you before, I know that face. You want answers, you need me. I offer my service, you need to respect me. You need to stand in front of me. You are my disciple, you are my friend." The jinn king said as Juzo stared towards him, the boy immediately went to the king.
Juzo was given an astral sword, it was black, the blade was lit with fire. Juzo accepted the weapon and faced the king. "I accept your help, what should I call you my king?" Juzo said, he could feel something like flames coursing through his body. It was a very powerful feeling, this was King Paimon's power.
"I am king Paimon, now I will save your life. But you must summon me once you return home. There we shall talk more, you used a great deal of your life force. Now you must rest." King Paimon said before he waved his hand before Juzo's face. Everything slowly turned into darkness.
Juzo was sent back into his body holding the astral sword within himself. King Paimon entered Juzo's body and Tharin's power was destroyed. A great healing came to Juzo from a very powerful friend. Prince Tharin no longer could harm Juzo unless he faced him in Sahrailia. But to do that he would have to occupy a body. For the time being Juzo might be safe. His family was all there with him including Zeki. They were with Juzo in what everyone thought was his last few minutes alive.
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