The Chronicles of L.J. Stevans: Part 13. The Immortal Story of Fathers and Sons

by David VanCura

To L.J. And the World,


Some stories in this world are better left untold, I have always believed in this statement. The world at large is not ready for the truth of how the previous age destroyed itself. I and others like me have always hoped that humanity, if given the chance will make the correct decisions without the guiding hand of a historical record. What good would it do If all the answers in life were just handed to you? For countless ages history was recorded and past down through generations, but it did nothing to prevent the patterns or war, greed and selfish destruction. This age, however has not had that benefit of history to blueprint mans journey, and look how far you all have come. Civilization has stayed small but strong, hard work has been what the majority of you have depended on. I know that the evils that plagued the past are still prevalent in this day and age, but never has it been so openly opposed.


My name is Peter MacStevans. Over the many years of my life I have been referred to as many things, Watcher, Keeper, Protector but I think I like Historian the most. It is the most accurate description of who I am. I keep the records of the world, I have done so for countless years and I will continue to do so for countless more. As you now know there are Immortals living amongst you, which is another thing that makes your generation unique. You are the first group in history that has flat out known that we walk beside you. Obviously there have been myths and legends, but with the secret being reveled by your Mother, L.J. and then confirmed by your Father. Mankind is privy to something they have never been before. So there really is no point in trying to hide the fact that I am also Immortal.


We are not so small a number either, by my last count there are still 98 Immortals out there. Some of you may wonder how do I know this. My resources for gathering such and all information is.....great to say the least. Most of the information I get is from you out there. Other means of fact gathering however, fit into the category of …... unconventional and beyond the reach of mortal men. All but two of us are original, meaning we were born this way, and truth be told, "born" is not the correct term exactly. We never aged one day in our lives, we were never babies, we didn't “grow up” so to speak. No. We were.... put here this way, just as we are. By whom? You may ask. And to that question not even I know the answer to. Nonetheless, all of us, save two, were created this way. Care to take a guess as to whom those two would be. Ah yes....now you see my point L.J., and this is the story I wish to share with you today.


Long ago before years and numbers even had meaning, there were exactly 200 of us here and we were restricted to a place on this Planet that no longer exists. We watched as man was born and developed into what it has become. Some of us even desired to be worshiped by your kind, others didn't feel you were worthy to worship us. Over time those who fit into those two extreme groups warred with one another, and eventually our numbers were more than cut in half by the constant battling. 98 original Immortals were all that survived, in fact all but two of the 98 didn't even fight at all. The two remaining Immortals that took part in the war were a pair of twin brothers Fel and Kel. They fought on opposite sides of the war and injured each other brutally during the fighting. They were so badly hurt that they knew they would not survive long in the world apart. So the brothers reconciled their differences and found exile in a cave in an, at one point unknown and yet to be discovered region. It seemed as though Fel and Kel did this to live in harmony with each other in hopes that one day they would recover and rejoin their true family. Well at least one of them believed that to be the case.


Fel was the one that talked Kel into the idea of exile and peace, but in truth this was a cunning ruse by Fel. Fore he knew something Kel did not. If he were to kill Kel and take his life force, his Immortality would be regained in full. Kel was not aware of these facts so you can imagine his shock when his brother impaled him on a spiked stalagmite on the cave floor. Kel still lived for a time just as Fel had planned. He knew he needed to absorb his brothers essence while he still drew breath. Kel now realized what was happening and knew what was to come next. His quick thinking cost Fel his chance. Just as Kel's energy was being absorbed by Fel, Kel placed his hands above him on the stalagmite and drove himself down farther with all of his force. Which ended not only his suffering but his brothers chance at survival. Fel remained there for centuries slowly decaying from his battle wounds. Stories by this time were being told all through out humanity but still our presence here was nothing more than a strong rumor, as was the location of one who could grant immortality to a brave and adventurous mortal. However, as with most myths and legends, there are always those that would chase after them.


Over time people would talk about venturing out to try to gain immortality from the speculated host, some even claimed to have been close to finding the location of Fel's cave. Until one day 700 years ago, two brothers managed to separate fact from fiction and locate the tomb. Upon uncovering the cave these brothers found Fel on the floor in agony and decaying, but neither man knew how to obtain Fel's gift. After all his years of suffering, Fel was ready to move on. However, Fel being the ever vengeful person he was decided to pass the brothers a curse along with the gift they came for. The curse you see, was that the brothers would age but only one at a time. During each generation or "lifespan" they would have to Father one male child each. Making it even more difficult, these boys would have to be born under the same moon. If the two men wanted to extend their eternal lives they would have to force the boys into long, full and emotional lives and then into battle just as Kel and Fel did. After, as their sons lay weakened and close to death, they would take the life forces of their children into their own. The names of the twin brothers that uncovered the location of Fel's cave were Logan and Thomas MacStevans.....my human born sons.


For years I watched them use this curse to sustain life without even a hint of remorse, as time went by they even turned it into a game. As men they were not evil but the curse of the brothers Fel and Kel turned them into beasts. Beasts that would become humanities biggest drain. Now their power is greater than ever, if left unchecked their power mongering will tip humanity into another tail spin, from which it may never recover.


I never intended to reveal this to the world, alas never before have one of their sons been as extraordinary as you seem to be L.J.. You can break this cycle and your reward would be to join our ranks of the Immortals. How you can achieve this however, is something you will have to figure out for yourself. I only ask one thing of you, do not be tempted in the same ways your Father and Uncle were. It takes two to carry the gift and the curse but only one to enjoy the benefits of immortality without the burdens of Fel's curse. This one can be the beacon of guidance humanity has waited for. You have the potential to be that beacon.


That is all the information I will provide you and you should feel proud to even have gotten that. I have not spoken to a mortal in quite a long time. Seek your answers in the world around you Logan, fore if you look hard enough you will discover the truth and the secret of the Immortals.


Peter MacStevans, Historian