Paved With Gold

Brightest Shine, Gold or Diamond?

Three great kings found this country a century ago... A shining sun reached a golden Pyramid tip shrouding half a country in shade. Outside, hundreds, if not thousands of slaves pushed and pull massive blocks of gold and stone throughout. Massive statues glared downwards upon struggling humans, adding both pressure and weight. Slaves felt his golden gaze. Nowhere was safe.

Guards ripped weak flesh with powerful whips. And broke souls with harsh words. Women, children and men, spare no one. Every great empire had a powerful workforce. Guards marched, stepping to songs of hardships.

"Quit singing! Work!" They roared.

But lands in which the sun kissed, experienced prosperity. Noblemen rode carriages of gold, diamonds and rubies. Children sung heavenly notes and women laughed at unfaithful gossip. Merchants sold a variety of rare items. Ancient items long forgotten brought to light. Guards relaxed, some slept, others drunk. And elders laughed with their future generations.

From within a curtain room, a young adult walked barefoot towards an open balcony. Tigers pacing around his beautiful body. Black cut shirt and unique pants.

"My lord come back to bed." A deep voice called from within pink curtains. But when he went ignored, strong arms wrapped around the young Kage. "It's dangerous for you to be out here."

Fumetsu laughed.

"Go, leave me at once, you served your purpose." Hands rested against his cheeks as his love toy left.