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"We shall raise her."


She pulled long strands of her blue hair and tucked it behind her ear as she and her partener made their way down the bronze path that led to the Eight Palace. Bold Rage, the god of boudry-less anger, and her partener, took her hand and squeezed it tightly. Her knuckles were sore, but she knew that he was trying to make her feel better, and that fact alone made her feel more secure. Her heart beat at the thought of raising a new god, her skin felt tingly from the mere thought of holding a baby Abstract. She was Curious Glee, goddess of happiness found from wishful thinking.
"I cannot believe that it has taken them this long to trust me with a child." Bold Rage muttered. "They've kept watch on my since I was old enough to throw items within my reach. I may be angry, but I am no rebel." The furious wind roused his rusty hair around his face and ears. Curious Glee smiled and gently rubbed his forearm.
"You know the Elders match new gods to parteners who would be the best match, just like how parteners are matched." Curious Glee said. "Let's think of the baby. We will be responsible for the upbringing of a new Abstract!"
Bold Rage wasn't sure that would be as fun as Curious Glee believed. He was only trouble for his parents. Bold Rage, as in his nature, was angry and violent, and could be a threat to the Abstract Society, so he has been watched. It was a chore, and drained his parents. He knew very well that if this child took a wrong turn, they would be the ones to pay for it.

Led in by dragons that looked more like elongated dogs wtih scales, the couple stepped into the throne room. Bowing respectively to each of the Eight Elders; Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Anticipation, Joy, Acceptance, Fear, and Surprise, the ancestors of all Abstracts, they stood and awaited their fate. Curious Glee felt like a young child waiting for a birthday present, while Bold Rage, almost quivering with vengeance against the Elders, related more to a criminal awaiting to see if he would live or die.

"Curious Glee, you are the Abstract Goddess of pleasant thoughts that grant happiness." Fear announced, sounding as if someone had a knife to his throat, but then again, that's how he almost always sounded.
"Bold Rage, you are the Abstract God of violent anger and vengeance." Disgust said, turning her nose upward. Anticipation looked ready to pee, waiting for the climax of the meeting.
"With the birth of a new Abstract, we have chosen you as the parents, for we believe you will have the greatest impact on raising this child." Surprise told them. "We present,"
A fairy with a small face came into the grand room, with a baby's basket tethered to his waist. It delicately fell into Curious Glee's arms. She cooed as she peered inside.
"We present Graceless Sorrows!"
'How poetic,' Curious Glee thought, smiling at the baby's large eyes, staring amazed at the world around her.
'How tradgic,' Bold Rage thought, fearing the idea of this young Abstract, helpless and defenseless now, will always be helpless and defenseless to obtain and keep happiness.
"Graceless Sorrows is the Abstract Goddess of sadness derived from fear and resentment." Sadness said with a sigh, closing her eyes.
"And, Curious Glee, as you are known as the Wishful Goddess, and, Bold Rage, as you are known as the Vengeful God, Graceless Sorrows is known as the Rebel Goddess." Acceptance told them, wearily smiling down on them. Bold Rage felt the urge to soar up and strike him in the throat, for condemning his duaghter that way, for labeling her a rebel. Rebels were immediantly punished in Abstract Society, and he knew now she was marked for the rest of her existance. He felt his shoulder's rise as his muscles tensed.

"Of course, as custom, we ask if you will recieve this child and put her under your care." Joy asked, strumming his fingertips against each other. Curious Glee didn't have a doubt that she wanted to raise this baby, but Bold Rage...
Bold Rage knew Curious Glee wanted the Abstract, and probably didn't realise what it will all end up to be. But, he did, and he knew he had his choice. Before Curious Glee could turn her head to consult her partener, Bold Rage nodded.

"We shall raise her."