[ WP ] For millennia , your clan of knights has passed down a set of enchanted armor that greatly increases one 's strength in battle . The catch : the armor has a mind of its own , and can telepathically communicate with its wearer .

*Long ago, before the First Great War, it is said that the five clans lived in harmony and served the Emperor. However, as the Emperor grew older, he feared for his safety and grew suspicious of a power grab. In a state of uncertainty, he ordered the annihilation of the five clans. * 
 
 `` It sounded like the Emperor must have had trust issues with his mistresses too.'' I joked, hearing this famous legend countless time now. 
 
 Ai rolled her eyes, shushing me and continued. 
 
 *The operation was successful as the Emperor's personal army annihilated the unexpected clans. On the brink of utter destruction, the clans Yi, Er, San, Si and Wu banded together and engaged in a forbidden magic art known as Divine Soul Manipulation. Rumor has it that the head master of each clan transformed into a set of enchanted armor and weaponry, sacrificing their physical human form forever. * 
 
 `` If I were a weapon, I would turn into a stick.'' I laughed, interrupting her once again. `` Just imagine. The head knight of Yi clan holding a stick into battle. Absolute disrespect!'' 
 
 Ai flared her nose, looking slightly annoyed with my jokes. `` Stop interrupting Shrew, just let me finish this and you can go. You know it's part of the tradition.'' 
 
 *Now with the power to fight back, a hero was needed. The legendary knight of his time, Ning, suited up and gathered the remaining warriors into battle, completely turning the tides. After a massive victory, the clans executed the Emperor for his treacherous actions. Fearing history will repeat itself, each clan took one set of the divine armors, to ensure that no clan will possess enough power to destroy one another. And we, as the Yi clan, are blessed with the enchanted armor `` Leviathan''. As one of the original bloodline offsprings, you have a chance to possess such item at tomorrow's Initiation Rite. May you triumph all. * 
 
 `` Done?'' I yawned, my right hand pillaring my tired head that was slowly falling asleep. Ai nodded and rolled the scroll. `` Aight, time for bed!'' 
 
 `` You never know, it could pick you,'' Ai said as I slowly walked out of the library chamber. `` Do n't give up Shrew. Remain strong. I believe in you.'' 
 
 `` Yes yes,'' I said, waving my hand and sliding the door behind me. Like it will pick me. I am the youngest and the weakest out of my two older talented brothers. I'll just get humiliated in front of everyone. What a complete waste of time. I yawned and immediately crashed onto my comfy silken bed, feeling exhausted on every inch of my feeble body due to the various training I went through today. I fell asleep instantly. 
 
 ~x~ 
 
 `` Lamb, Kinde and Shrew.'' The head elder announced to the crowd. `` Please stand next to Leviathan and hold out your right hand.'' I gulped as I stared at the emerald green chest plate in front of me that gleamed under the brilliant sunlight. 
 
 People from all over town came to witness the once-in-a-lifetime event as the stadium quickly filled up with loud cheers and noisy screaming. Most Leviathan bearers die of old age rather in combat so it's very uncommon for this to happen more than twice in a single lifespan. 
 
 I heard a lot of cheer for their favorite choices, Lamb, the never-miss archer and Kinde, the vanguard of Yi. And me? Shrew the average knight. There were a couple of sneers and ridicules but I ignored them as it was common for me. 
 
 `` Now, Lamb, Kinde and Shrew.'' The head elder said, `` Put your hand on Leviathan and close your eyes. It will choose who it think is most compatible with. For those who are n't, you will be rendered unconscious from Leviathan's magic. Good luck to you three and may you triumph over all.'' 
 
 And with that, I stared one last time at the armor, now shining brightly and pulsating as it seemingly beckoned me closer. I took a deep breath and touched it. 
 
 Instantly, my vision was distorted and an alternative reality began to form around me. An entire sea of warm white came into view across the horizon. After regaining control, I realized that the crowd around me had disappeared and Kinde and Lamb were nowhere to be found. 
 
 `` Greetings my child,'' A feminine voice whispered in a sweet luscious voice, it was soft like a child's lullaby. `` What is that you desire from me? Power? Fame? Wealth?'' 
 
 `` Hello there my mother.'' I greeted respectably, but not taking this seriously. `` In order for me to answer that, I would like to see who I am talking to.'' 
 
 `` Very well.'' The voice said, and the surroundings around me began to warp in a twisted manner. A physical form appeared slowly in front of me as it absorbed the essence of the world. Seconds later, it had magically transformed into a white-haired and red eyes young lady in a beautiful yet alluring white gown. She began to gently tread towards me as the ground rippled like water in her every step. `` Now tell me, if you possess the power of Leviathan, what would you do?'' 
 
 What would I do? The armor that was rumored to also be an intelligent battle partner. The armor that was rumored to be unpenetrable by piercing arrows and sharp blades. The armor that will change the way people treat you and improve social status. The armor that had a mind of its own and can telepathically communicate with its owner. The legendary armor that helped end the reign of the greedy Emperor. 
 
 `` I am not sure,'' I answered with a slight confused look. `` Right now, I am torn between decoration and nothing. And I am leaning towards the nothing.'' 
 
 The white-haired lady was now inches away from my face, smiling back at me with her soft scarlet pink lips. `` Oh my, are n't you a funny one? Talking so casually in front of a divine being that has been on Earth for over a millennium. Are n't you scared that I will curse you and your children?'' 
 
 `` Well, if I am going to be with you for the rest of my life, I should at least make sure you think my jokes are funny,'' I said with a grin. `` And regarding your question earlier, I would use it to ensure peace. Just like how your predecessor before you did. War is n't something to joke around with.'' 
 
 `` I see,'' Leviathan began to nod, walking around me in circles as her hair drifted majestically in the invisible breeze. `` You are quite an interesting one. Never met another one like you before.'' 
 
 `` Then what are you waiting for?'' I winked at her flirtatiously, wondering if I had crossed my limits. `` A chance in a lifetime. No wait! Millions of lifetime.'' There's no way that she'll pick me right? I mean, I am just messing around except for the peace part. I am a heavy advocate for peace and that's not particularly popular in the vicinity of Yi. 
 
 And with that, she started to giggle. It was somewhat adorable to the point of her seem human. The vision around me distorted once again, and the stadium faded back into view. I looked towards my brothers, only to find them collapsed on the ground with their eyes closed. Strangely, the Leviathan armor was already on my body. 
 
 There was a huge silence in the crowd as I felt their gazes pressing on my back. I turned on my heels and looked at everyone. Their expressions were priceless, as most of the Lamb and Kinde fans jaws dropped wide open. I grinned at everyone as the head elder finally announced: `` Members of the Yi clan, I hereby pronounce Shrew as the new bearer of Leviathan.'' 
 
 The crowd was silent, unsure if they should cheer or heckle me. Suddenly, the head elder started to clap, nodding approvingly. Then everyone from the royal family started clapping. Within seconds, the entire crowd followed along. 
 
 `` This is going to be an interesting one,'' I heard the familiar sweet feminine voice inside my head said, `` Looking forward to working with you, partner.'' 
 
 `` The feeling is mutual, partner'' I replied back in my head, taking in the moment of the appreciation I never got. `` I have an important request for you, Leviathan.'' 
 
 `` Yes?'' Leviathan said, feeling interested in our first activity together. I could feel her pulsating with excitement and adventure on my body. Then in the most serious voice, I asked her. 
 
 `` How about reading me a bedtime story tonight?''
