Synopsis:
In a land far, far away, and in a different time and plane, a young man-child awakens inside a strange feathery shell.
Join the inquisitive, intelligent, mischievous, and slightly perverted "new-hatch" as he journeys through a whole new world of endless possibilities, discovering what it means to be an angel- the only "male" angel in a world full of females.
Driven by his insatiable thirst for knowledge, and empowered by abilities he isn't fully aware of, this young angel soon discovers that the world of angels and demons is not as utopian as he had imagined.
Explore the mystical world of Azra-El, filled with incredible sentientsβangels, demons, pixies, and a host of other racesβ, mythical creatures, and untold intricacies that spark grand adventures as well as very real dangers, governed by subtly different laws of nature and a whole new approach to life itself, apropos to those who inhabit it.
Author's Note
: *shameless boasting alert*. My Chapter 19, finale of the first arc of my series, has hit Rank 1 on both the Sci-Fi/Fantasy and the general categories. I know it won't last long as I only have 100 votes, and the downvote deluge will take it down. But, I finally feel like I belong to the "big boy/girl" leagues, now. Haha.
Anyway, I decided to post this
new edit
(April 9th, 2020), to reflect some of the improvement in writing. I believe my story-telling itself may have improved over the past couple of years, but I cannot change the plot of what has already been published. So, if you like the story now, it will only get better.
Chapters 2-10
are still somewhat raw, for now. That will change, slowly. Don't let it stop you from reading, though π.
Editors:
Originally edited by DankMemez. Now, by Chris Anow and me. Proof-read by PinkuLady and her husband. The sexual part was only edited by me, so it may have some errors.
What this is going to be:
A lighthearted, high fantasy, with elements of political intrigue, ethics, and sci-fi (later on). I don't intend it to be dark as some adult novels, but it will still deal with some philosophical issues, and the war towards the end of the series may get "real". However, until then, it will be a fun, mysterious, and fantastical adventure.
This may sound like a male fantasy, but I don't think I have written anything inimical to the other gender(s). The MC is male, but the rest of the characters are female. The MC may be a little immature at first, but he will grow out of it, in a very real fashion. Also, I try my best at making the other characters not mere tools to proceed the plot. They will be real people with real motivations, and some of them will be inspiring!
Also, I initially started this on a whim, only getting serious after around chapter 7. I may have made some arbitrary decisions back then, so please keep that in mind.
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The Azra-El Series
Arc 1: The Heavenly Union
Book 1: Blazing Fury
Chapter 1
He woke up to the warmth of thin streams of light against his face. His eyes fluttered open, and he found himself curled up and completely naked, within the confines of a small and seemingly oval structure.
Straining his eyes against the dim light, he tried to make out where he was. The ceiling of his confinement, translucent under the pale glow of sunlight, cast an eerie luminescence on his form. The only thing he could hear was the babble of a nearby creek.
He forced himself upright, confused and panicked, and placed a hand against the ceiling. It was soft and feathery to the touch, and when he forced a finger through one of the gaps, the material parted just as easily as feathers. Ploughing his fingers through the gap, he hastily made it wider.
Sunlight flooded his feathery pod, blinding him momentarily, and making him reflexively hold up his hands to shield his eyes. Slowly, he started to blink and readjust, and his eyes quickly grew accustomed to the intensity.
The pod he was confined in was made of a bright, orange-red, feathery material.
Feeling a little claustrophobic, he began to furiously tear at the hole, until it was wide enough to pull his body through. Surprisingly, the structure held its shape as he squeezed himself out and flopped down on the soft, lush grass surrounding the pod.
A small rivulet, nearby, cut through the sprawling grassland, the blades of grass a shade lighter than he was used to. To the northeast were towering, snow-capped mountains that seemed to reach the skies, and to the south lay a forest of enormous trees. The sky was a cerulean blue, dotted with a few solitary cumulus clouds, puffy and big, almost foretelling what was to come.
As he climbed to his feet, he realized that his muscles felt weak and heavy, as if he had been floating in water for too long. Leaning against the feather pod for support, he began to notice that its structure seemed an awful lot like an egg.
He tried to bring up his latest memory, but his mind was a hazy, chaotic mess. So, instead of trying to figure out what happened to him, he began to consider his next actions. He was naked, defenseless, and apparently in the middle of nowhere; his options looked non-existent.
As he stood thinking, he suddenly spotted a winged figure a thousand feet or so up in the sky, seemingly making its way towards him. It was large and humanoid in shape.
A little intimidated, he instinctively jumped back into his pod and hid, hoping he had not been spotted. He needed help, but a large flying creature did not seem to be the right choice.
He curled up inside the egg and hoped it would go away, but he sensed its shadow as it circled around his egg and swooped down, the noise and wind from its wings audible.
Accepting the inevitable, he peered through the hole. He gawked as she glided down to a gracious landing a few feet away from him, folding her spotless white wings behind her back; they shimmered for a moment before disappearing out of existence. However, what caught his attention the most was not the magical wings, but the creature's beauty. Her choice of attire was no less conspicuous.
She was tall and lean, almost like a figurine, with an hourglass figure, long limbs, and slender fingers. Her platinum-blonde hair flowed down her back, brushing the top of her thighs. She had large, round, blue eyes; slanted eyebrows; plump, pink lips that displayed a kind smile; and an oval elven face. Her fair skin was like white-jade; there wasn't a single blemish that he could see.
Her clothes, if they could be called that, comprised of a white collar out of which four streaks of feather-cloth flowed, curving around her plump breasts and pressing tight against them. Two streaks spiraled once to hide each of her nipples, while the other two curved around to the bottom of her breasts for support. Her panties consisted of a feathered strap that circled low on her waist and still managed to make a V-shape before a piece of white silk hugged her bottom lips.
Despite its scantiness, her dress seemed like something that would be comfortable and easy to wear while flying. Her hair was held back by a beautiful feathered band, made from thin bristle-feathers, with its tips finished with small glass beads. Her feet were protected by a pair of heel-less shoes that looked quite comfortable, but almost seemed lackluster in comparison with the rest of her attire.
Is she an angel or a devil in disguise?
he wondered, peering at her through the hole.