Chapter 5 Awakened

The Chase family settled into their home, with Arnold choosing to move in with them to be close to his grandson, Damien. From the very beginning, it was clear that Damien was no ordinary child. He displayed an extraordinary level of activity and development, surpassing the milestones of a typical infant. This left the family astounded, particularly Ellie, who was renowned as one of Earth's greatest healers. They attributed Damien's exceptional abilities to his status as an Awakened being, but little did they know that his uniqueness went even further.

As time passed, Damien continued to defy expectations. At just three months old, he began crawling, astonishing his family with his mobility. By four months, he took his first steps, and by five months, he could already speak broken sentences. The rapid progression of Damien's abilities left the Chase family in awe and wonder.

One year later, Damien had reached the age of 1.5 years. Arnold, eager to share his knowledge and history with his grandson, embarked on a lesson about Earth's past. "About 150 years ago, a meteor crashed on Earth, causing what is now known as the Great Cataclysm," Arnold explained. "For the next five decades, natural disasters ravaged the planet, and plants and animals began evolving, hunting humans. In the face of this adversity, some humans Awakened to supernatural powers. They could control elements, possess enhanced physical abilities, manipulate minds, and even bestow blessings or curses. They became known as the Awakened, and their abilities varied across four categories: Elementalists, Enhancers, Psychers, and Blessing/Curse Masters."

Arnold paused for a moment, observing the curiosity in Damien's eyes. "You were born Awakened," he continued, confirming Damien's suspicions. "I knew because when people Awaken, their irises change color." Intrigued, Damien questioned how Arnold possessed this knowledge. Arnold revealed the hidden history known only to the Chases and the other three founding families of the Awakened Association.

"When the meteor crashed, my father and his three closest friends were nearby. They investigated the crash site and were exposed to radiation emitted by the meteor. Their physiques underwent a transformation, making them the true first Awakened. However, they kept their powers a secret, as possession of such knowledge was dangerous, and the world was not yet ready. Each of them formed their own families and made a pact to withhold their powers until necessary. The four families were the Chases, Jacksons, Kanes, and Graces," Arnold revealed, his voice filled with solemnity.

Arnold explained how the four families assisted a group of humans during the rampage of evolved monsters. They guided these individuals in Awakening, marking the beginning of the Awakened Association and the protection of Earth.

Damien absorbed this hidden history, his mind buzzing with newfound knowledge and a sense of responsibility. The weight of his lineage and the destiny that awaited him began to take shape. As he gazed into the future, he knew that his life would be anything but ordinary

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Author's Note:

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