Mythology

Long before the time of humans, was planet Earth full of forests and tropics. A single figure stood on top of a grassy summit looking over the world below him. His height was almost as tall as the mountain itself. He was a god born to the stars from above. The god's name was Sulu, son of the lights and energy of the sky. Sulu was a single being created for the sole-purpose of fathering Earth's inhabitants. He wore a crown of the solar system, given to him by his glowing parents. 1

"Sister Earth, I call upon you." Sulu said to the Earth. His voice was broad and young.2

A rumble erupted at the base of the mountain and Sulu himself shake. 3

"Brother." A feminine voice replied. It was of the Earth's. Her voice was heavy and sounded gravely. "What is it you want?" She asked. 4

Sulu regained his balance and looked down at where the voice came from. "I am troubled." He said, taking a step off the summit. 5

"What troubles you?" She asked.6

"I see connections in the trees and plants. Even the stones share their lives with each other. The problem that I see is that I share nothing with no one. I have no kin.” The young Sulu explained. “I feel alone.” 7

Silence followed after he spoke. He reached the foot of the mountain and waited for a reply from the Earth. 8

“I am not like you, young Sulu. You are an orphan to this existence. You were born to be alone.” The Earth finally said. 9

Sulu took a step back and took her words in. He did not feel sad or angry by what she said. It was truth that she spoke of. He was born to be alone. Damned to watch a planet’s life force grow. 10

“You create your inhabitants, Sister.” Sulu folded two of his many arms across his chest, “What if I were to do the same?” He asked, hoping for a positive answer. 11

What sounded like thunder was the earth’s stifled laugh. “You have no such power to create life. That is not your reason of existence.” 12

Sulu unfolded his arms and took off his crown. “I am a god, Sister. I have the power to create whatever I imagine.” He said as he fiddled with his crown. 13

“Impossible.” The Earth spat in a mocking tone. “Simply inconceivable.” 14

Sulu placed his crown back on his head and turned around to walk back to the summit. He needed time to think about how he would create life of his own. He sat down on the top of the mountain and crossed his legs. He relaxed and closed his eyes to think. 15

After years of thinking, Sulu opened his eyes with the solution. He stood from where he sat and grabbed one of his arms. Without any sign of pain, he tore one of his arms off. He laid it on the grass and continued to rip off another one of his limbs. 16

“What are you doing, Sulu?” The Earth asked in shock. Sulu did not reply. He continued to tear himself apart until there was nothing left of him except his dismembered body that lay on the grass. 17

Slowly each of his body parts formed small bodies of infants. Seven small infants, the size of large boulders were born. 18

The Earth couldn’t stand to see Sulu destroy himself for the sake of children. She let out an angry cry and the silhouette of a women erupted from forest. It was made of wind, sand and stones and moved quickly with the subtle breeze. The translucent figure of the Earth moved of to the summit where the infants lay. Her intentions were to kill the children so that Sulu would be brought back to his physical body. She picked up the first child and held him in her fist, ready to squeeze the life out him. 19

A hand touched her shoulder which made her stop. 20

“Sister Earth, do not harm my children.” A voice from behind said. 21

Earth turned around and saw a translucent Sulu standing behind her. She loosened her grip on the child and set him down next to the others.22

“Sulu, you are a fool.” She said, turning to face him. 23

“I am not a fool. I no longer have a physical body and I am not sure how long I can remain like this, but I have indeed created life.” Sulu replied. 24

Earth folded her arms over her naked chest and glared at Sulu. “You were created to be the watcher of the life I create. You have destroyed yourself for a selfish mistake.” 25

“It was not selfish. And who that I am the one who is supposed to protect your creations?” He asked, his voice still remained calm. 26

“We all did.” Earth replied angrily. “Now, I am returning you whether you approve or not.” 27

Sulu took a step forward, in fear that she might harm one of his children. Instead of touching the children, Earth grabbed hold of Sulu’s chin and drew him closer. He was surprised that she did so but did not resist. She opened her mouth and blew a gust of wind into his translucent self. 28

Sulu closed his eyes and fell onto the mountain. 29

The young Sulu did not move until snow covered the mountain. In fact, snow and ice covered the earth during this time. He stood up and brushed the frost off his shoulders. 30

“Sister Earth, what happened?” He asked, looking around for her. He then suddenly remembered the children. He frantically got down on his knees and began to search the snow.31

“They are perfectly fine, Sulu.” Earth said from the snow covered forest. She arose from the white blanket of ice and walked towards Sulu. 32

Her body was shimmering with a thick coat of frost. Her hair was pulled back into a tight knot that fell far below her knees. 33

“They have grown since you’ve returned.” She said, looking behind her. A small child, around five years old, hid behind her and snuck little peeks at Sulu. 34

Sulu saw the child and knew that it was one of his sons. He stepped off the mountain and approached Earth and the child. 35

“Do not be afraid, child. You are my son.” Sulu said to the boy with his hand outstretched. The child moved forward from behind Earth and looked up at Sulu with caution. The boy took his father’s hand and held it tight. Light protruded from their linked hands and Sulu smiled. 36

“You possess light. That is wonderful!” Sulu exclaimed as he held onto his son’s hand. “I shall call you Zaptren, god of light.” He announced with a proud yell that shook the ice on the mountain. The boy’s eyes widened when his father announced his name. He had waited for a name and was now granted with one. 37

Sulu smiled at Zaptren and released his hand. He looked at Earth and asked, “Sister Earth, where are my other children?” 38