Celestial blessings
Chapter two
I heard the sound of voices blended together, and I could see all the women in the crowd starting to form a big circle. The robes they wore were made of shimmering, iridescent fabric adorned with celestial motifs. Masks carved to resemble celestial deities concealed their faces, adding an air of mystery.
And then it started.
The women started dancing in graceful and fluid movements, their bodies looked like they were one, and floating above the ground. They started incorporating deliberate gestures that mirror the patterns of celestial bodies, such as planets and stars. It created the illusion of celestial bodies that were orbiting and aligning.
While this was all happening I could feel this energy building up around us. The image of them dancing and singing was awe-inspiring. It made me want to grow up quickly so I could join them in this beautiful event.
The energy that I wrote off as adrenaline was becoming more and more potent. It was like it was building up inside of me begging to be released. when suddenly my mother thought it was a good idea to join the fray. She started walking till she was in the middle, which made it look like all the women were dancing around us. When then it happened the energy was at an all-time high and the circle was getting smaller and smaller, until the women were the closest they could be without breaking the circle. It was like they knew something was going to happen...
The energy started coating my arms, it felt like my nails were sharpening and elongating. Then it spread to my back, the loose robes that I had on were beginning to tighten. I was beginning to feel claustrophobic and a little panicked. My mother moved the robes off my back and I felt this itchy feeling on both sides of my spine. I heard my mother let out an excited gasp "It worked'' she murmured. She repeated it louder this time. The crowd started throwing white flower petals in the air. Excitedly people walked up to me and my mother and started giving us blessings.
An older woman came forward from the crowd that wasn't participating in the ritualistic dance."Alright, everyone, it's time for the nestling to see the rest of her family''
The older woman beckoned the little cretin forward and surprisingly enough a man came forward as well. Mother started speaking to them '' Thank you mamman, I don't want to overwhelm her.'' She turned me towards the man and said "Look darling, I'm glad you can finally meet her officially.'' The man bent down towards me with a soft smile on his face. '' Hello, my little nestling, Papa has been waiting for a while to finally meet you.''
I was so confused if this was my first time meeting him, how could I remember him vaguely? And why didn't I meet him sooner i saw the little boy before, why not him? He started speaking again ''You were right Celeste she does adorably scrunch her little eyebrows.''
But then a whiny "Mama, I want to see her too" ruined the sweet family reunion moment we had going on. Honestly, does he not see that I'm bonding with my parents right now? Luckily at 9 months, I've already learned to roll my eyes.
''Yes, sweetheart you can look at her in a minute it's grandma's turn first.'' After saying that she handed me to the old woman, this was the first time I'd been held by someone other than my mother. I took some time to observe the older woman in front of me. She had darker skin which made her look of African descent but her light hair contradicted that. At first, I thought she was just an old woman with white hair but now that I can see her up close she isn't that old. How peculiar, it doesn't look like it was dyed. Well, to be honest, this is the least weird thing in this whole situation. It seems that I really did get reborn in a completly different world than my last one. I can't believe my new family is in some weird cult.
My apparent grandmother started speaking'' Well Celeste, have you thought of a name yet?'' she responded '' Yes, I have the little one's name will be Beatrice Adrianna Mavis Fawley''
Well, I'll be damned that is a long name. ''Beatrice because of Armand's mother.'' She said looking at my father. ''Adrianna because of Great-aunt Adrianna, and finally Mavis, the name just came to me when I looked at her.'' She said this all the while looking at me with the softest eyes I've ever seen.
So I essentially got only one unique name huh. But I do really like the name Mavis, not that Beatrice or Adrianna aren't pretty. But I want a name of my own. I have noticed that in this new life, I am way more possessive than my last one, and that says something. Maybe my kleptomania got transferred over here as well.
"It's beautiful Celeste, you have chosen well." My grandmother said while smiling down at me. and flashing my mother an approving smile.
My father reached over to pick me up and said '' Are you happy with your name little Bea'' while tickling my stomach. I couldn't help but give a surprised squeal while kicking my legs. My father showed an excited grin while continuing to play with me. Then all of a sudden he bent down and showed me to the little boy "Look Bea, this is your older brother Meliorn when you get a little older you can play with him, aren't you excited!" Meliorn started to nod his head like a pecking chicken while excitedly babbling about how much fun we were going to have together.
Ahh, I suspected that he was my brother but I really hoped it wasn't true. Oh well, can't have everything in life am I right?
While this was all going on the rest of the crowd who were initially mingling amongst each other started forming a row. My mother told my father to hand me over to him and started heading towards the first person in the row. Mind you I'm still completely freaking out by how much is happening, and I still haven't completely processed the situation. After that weird ass ritual that really makes me want to look into the mirror by the way, ( because that itching on my back is not normal.) And finding out I do have other family members besides my mother and brother.
But looking at the ''guests''? that came to my ceremony, they are all exceptionally beautiful. As in the ethereal angel type of beautiful. I thought I just got lucky with how beautiful my mother and grandmother were (I'm looking forward to those genetics) But how did my parents get so many gorgeous relatives or friends? Honestly, no clue as to who these people are.
While I was getting lost in my head again my mother started greeting the people one by one. They said some weird sentences like ''May Elysia bestow her with beauty and grace." and "May her feathers shine bright in the moonlight"
My feathers? what do you mean by that? Don't tell me that the itching I felt meant that...
Nope nope nope. What the actual. What is going on did these people turn me into a freaking bird. I tried to feel what was on my back, but my stubby little arms couldn't reach that far. I felt frustration building up inside of me. My emotions were still so much more sensitive than before. I honestly expected this to happen way sooner. I could feel the tears building up in my eyes, I had to get this panicky feeling off my chest. I started wailing so hard that my throat started to hurt. My arms and legs started flailing. My mother instantly drew me in further in her arms until she was completely cocooned over me. She started singing this beautiful lullaby. I could feel my eyes being lured shut till everything slowly faded to black.