3/15/04 Pale-sky day.

"Little brother~" , Kanna jumped onto the future emperor , hugging him tightly . Ever since their parents had died , Manya was the only 'normal' person she could turn to . If it had been anyone else , it would have been one of her endless list of servants .
"I love my little Mavvy!" , she praised him , nearly rubbing off his pale cheek with her own .
"..Urmm-I love you too , big sister . " , the boy only stood there , staring blankly up at his sister . Kanna was 13 years old , maybe too old for this , but Manya didn't mind ."You're 10 years old today , do you know what that means?" , Kanna looked down at her confused brother , who slowly shook his head . "Come on , at least try to remember..?" , Manya shook his head furiously now .

"Aww , don't do that! Come on! Today , I give you a present- your very first body guard! You're getting closer and closer to the throne , and 'Zutto' knows what might happen to you on the way there. Follow me ."
Manya obediantly followed her . " But I don't need a guard , Mr.Hazeyea is teaching me how to fight , and besides , Zarra-" Manya found himself in front of a long line of boys a bit older than himself . "Zarra is already my personal guard , choose wisely who you end up with , Mavvy." she kissed his forehead , and let him search for a guard.

There were many , but Manya disliked a lot of them . Some looked too harsh , while others appeared too calm .
He called back to his sister , "Kanna , I don't like any of them . None of them are of Kowehnn blood . I want a Kowehnn , like Miss Zarra." Kanna stared Manya , wishing he hadn't said so .
"You're so spoiled , Mavvy! Come on , you must like one of them!"
"No. This one looks evil , that one looks too old , and this one looks-", Manya looked at the boy who had just walked into the room . "Perfect!" , Manya finished , rushing to meet the boy .

"I am Manyaverylle mon Kirehakurya , the one and only , but call me Manya ! What is your name?"
The boy was startled by Manya'soutward personality ,and found himself only able to mutter , "I..You..And the-"
Manya smiled. "Exactly! I like him , Kanna! Can he be my guard?" Kanna stared at the boy Manya had chosen. "Of course..Mantreallis..mon Kowehnn..?" , she called , and the boy responded .
"Yes , I-I am, a pl-pleasure to m-meet you , Lady Kannaharya-" he was cut off by Kanna, who pierced him with her glare . "Kanna . Just Kanna . Protect Manya well . I'll tell your brother about this . " , she rushed out of the room , searching for her future body guard.

Manya tugged at Mantreallis's arm . " So what can I call you ? Mantis ? Mama ? Yes , Mantis . For now , that is . " , Manya continued his idle chatter as Kanna left the room , requesting Zarra be brought to her .
"M-my Lord , Manya..I-it is a ple-pleasure to meet y-you , um,Lord . I am Mantrea..er..Ma-Mantis mon Kowehnn , I-I will be - " Manya clasped his hand over Mantis's mouth . " You talk too much . But you're very Kowehnn that way ."
Mantis gently lifted the hand from his mouth .
"What i-is ' Kowehnn '..? Other th-than my su-surname..?"
"It means frost , right? And 'frost' is the same as 'cool' , so you're very Kowehnn . "
"I fa-fail to un-understand , Lo-lord , what is 'cool'?"
"You are , Mantis . "
"B-but w-what is-"
"Good , nice , very nice , um..amazing!"
"Amazing is 'cool'? But my na-name isn't 'amazing'..?"
"No , no! I'm describing you as amazing , or Kowehnn , which couldmean 'cool'."
"S-so , I-I am amazing, w-which means co-cool..?"
"Yes , but if you keep stuttering like that , you won't be Kowehnn anymore !"
"S-sorry-"
"Try it again.."
Mantis bowed deeply . "Sorry!"
Manya began to clap , but stopped as Zarra walked into the room . "Brother , you fool! How could you be so careless!" Manya glared at the ceiling , Mantis still bowing , petrified with terror.

Names: ZarraA.k.a. Zaravayussa mon Kowehnn , Mantis's older sister ,14 years old at this time in the story . Currently 18.Mantis A.k.a Mantreallis mon Kowehnn , now Manya's body guard , 10 years old..
Kanna A.k.a Kannaharyaveth mon Kirehakurya the 13th , Manya's older sister , in thistime of the story, is 13 years old . Becomes Empress at age 17 , but is unaware of birth rites .
Manya A.k.a Manyaverylle mon Kirehakurya the 1st , soon to become Emperor when he becomes 17. Is also unaware of birth rites until age 14 .