Acolyte Blueberry

## Acolyte Blueberry GoldenSoul

### Affiliation:

Mime Blueberry, Wicker Blueberry, Prince Raspberry, Princess Rhythm Raspberry!, Emperor Raspberry, Empress Raspberry, Elven Blueberry

## Bio Info

### Likes:

Blueberry pancakes and muffins, running, praying, singing, his guitar, vitamin water, heaters, snakes, new prayer books, light bulbs, dogs, cats, salads, key-chains, puzzles, warm nights, sunsets, weddings, hamburger patties, pizza, anything with blueberries on it.

### Dislikes:

Wet dog smell, kids screaming, floods, boats with holes in it, paper cuts, when Mime Blueberry messes around, jelly beans, jelly donuts, dropping his rock candy, dark chocolate, hot dogs.

## Marital Status

### Children:

**Adopted son.** Mime Blueberry**Son-in-law.** Prince Raspberry

### Grandsons:

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Acolyte Blueberry is the forever Acolyte at Blueberry Isle. His choice on staying

## **Early Life...**

Born into a small family, Acolyte lived a wild and free life at the island in his youth. Acolyte would skip prayers and Mass to go sailing with a few friends. His parents scolded him but Acolyte was bullheaded and did what he pleased. They worried that their son would either kill himself with his reckless ways or make a bad choice that he'll regret in the long run. Acolyte acted first besides thinking.

## **The Choice...**

At the tender age of 16, Acolyte decided that he was going to join the Cowberries the next time they visited. It made his mother and father sick with worry. They had lost one son to the Cloudberries and now Acolyte? The day the Cowberries arrived, Acolyte had the chance to join them and find himself and his calling. That week, a hurricane made landfall on the island so the Cowberries couldn't set sail which disappointed Acolyte but it gave him enough to pack his belongings. During those stormy days, Acolyte's father and mother became deathly ill with the lung disease. Acolyte worried for them and stayed at their side for the next few days. When the weather cleared, the Cowberries sailed off without Acolyte who had decided that he was staying with his parents. For months, Acolyte stayed at home to care for his sick parents. During that time, Acolyte learned the healing power of patience and prayers. At night, Acolyte would pick up his dusty prayer book he almost left behind and say his prayers he once knew. Slowly, his parents began to recover and the Cowberries were back. An old friend asked Acolyte if was ready to go with them. Acolyte had forgotten that he wanted to join them and now he had another chance. Acolyte had a week to decide if he was going to stay or leave. His parents left it entirely up to him and so did his friends. The eve of the Cowberry departure, Acolyte sat in the Temple with his sack of his belongings. Acolyte had his head bowed down as he prayed passionately. He told himself that the Deities and Guardians are everywhere so he wasn't leaving them and that he can still pray and visit the island. But nothing seem the same anymore to him. His once reckless self had vanished during the time when his parents were dying. Acolyte held his prayer book tightly and never noticed the Priests and Priestesses coming in with the silent High Priests and Priestesses to celebrate Mass. Their soft chanting and music made Acolyte upset. This was the last Mass he'll ever celebrate with them on the Island, and most likely for the rest of his life. Acolyte fell to his knees, clutching his prayer book. Tears flowed freely as he bowed his head and begged aloud to Loyal to forgive him for his past life. Never in Acolyte's whole life had he felt the painful love of his Religion. Mass was stopped suddenly and the Priests and Priestess turned to look at Acolyte. Some prayed with him, some stayed silent, feeling sad. The High Priests and Priestess stared at Acolyte sobbing... Acolyte was crying on the floor when a High Priest came up and sat down beside him. Rubbing back Acolyte's hair, the High Priest said to weeping Acolyte that Loyal hears him and he'll always forgive him. The Priests and Priestesses were around the High Priest and Acolyte. Acolyte was still weeping but scared because the High Priests and Priestesses never talk. They are more in Union with the Deities than any other Priests and Priestesses so it was scary to hear one talk. Acolyte held onto the High Priest and begged him to let him stay to become a Priest. The High Priest kissed Acolyte's hands and forehead before giving him his blessing to become one. Then as silent as he came, the High Priest left. That morning, the Cowberries set sail again without Acolyte. Acolyte no longer cared, he had found himself and his calling.

## **A Cowberry Child.**

During those years, Acolyte studied with the other Alter Servers' and Acolytes'. Acolyte attend each Ordaining and he imagined himself up there. Acolyte studied to become a High Priest and give himself fully to the Deities and live the rest of his life in solitude and worship. Acolyte passed from Alter Server to Acolyte where he took the name. His parents were proud of him that he had found his way. Acolyte was a happy and but there was a small ache and void that he could not heal. Acolyte never told anyone. A few years later, the Cowberries came back. Acolyte's old friend came to see him. Acolyte and his friend had a wonderful time sailing and reminiscing old times. That same night, Acolyte's parents died peacefully in their sleep. Acolyte was devastated and he wept for weeks. The void in Acolyte's soul grew until it felt like Acolyte was going to be eaten alive. Acolyte's friend stayed with him during that time and her husband stayed in the boat with their son. Acolyte couldn't bring himself to get out of bed on some days and he studied at home. His friend read through his work and his prayers. His prayer notebook was open and she read it when Acolyte fell asleep. There were the daily prayers and folded in the back was a prayer of Acolyte's. He prayed that something or someone to fill the void in his soul. Acolyte's friend had a long talk with her husband and they came to agreement. The next morning before setting sail, Acolyte's friend begged him to keep watch over her son until they return. Acolyte tried to get out of this, but he couldn't deny her request. The Cowberries left and Acolyte was left with a small Cowberry boy. They both were wary of each other and said almost nothing to one another that month.

## **The Young Life...**

The next few months, Acolyte and the little boy grew closer and closer to each other. Acolyte's soul began to heal and the void was vanishing. The boy was lively and could make Acolyte laugh until he cried. Each night, Acolyte told the boys he loved him and told him he'll see him in the morning. Acolyte would show the boy what he was studying and took him to Mass. The boy was kind enough to not tell Acolyte that he was bored. It reminded Acolyte of his youth.

## **Death On The Island.**

One day, Acolyte received a letter from the boy's mother saying that they will be coming soon to get their son. The boy was thrilled as well as Acolyte but he could feel the void he thought had left. One the eve of the Cowberries return, a storm made landfall. It was the strongest one they had ever seen. The Blueberry People sat around in the Temple making small talk and celebrating Mass when a sea-soaked Blueberry man ran in yelling that the Cowberries were in grave danger. The sailors ran to the boats with the rescuers to get to the Cowberries. The boy hugged Acolyte tightly and begged him not to go as Acolyte carried the boy to higher grounds. The tsunami sirens went off as Acolyte raced up the hill with the other Blueberry people and children. Far off, Acolyte could hear the terrified screaming of the Cowberry and Blueberry people who could see the waves rising. Acolyte hugged the boy close to him and told him to close his eyes and not to open them until he said so. Acolyte then covered the boy's ears so he wouldn't hear the sound of the water crashing the boats and the sound of screaming.

The next morning, Acolyte went to the hospital with the boy to see if there were any survivors. There were a few but not many. Acolyte couldn't find his friends and the boy was beginning to panic. At last, the boy ran to the sea to find them. Acolyte knew what had happened to them but he didn't dare say it. The boy was running into the water screaming for his parents but they were gone. Acolyte ran to the boy and hugged him close. The boy began to cry for his parents. Acolyte wept softly as he prayed for a sign of hope. The boy's dog was paddling up to them barking. Acolyte told the boy to look. The boy shrieked with delight when he saw his pet as he ran further into the water. Acolyte ran after him and scooped him and the dog both up into his arms. He was crying freely as he praised the Deities for answering his prayers.

## **Becoming A Father...**

The next week, Acolyte was summoned to see the High Priests and Priestesses in the Temple. Acolyte went there with the boy and dog but he had to leave them outside of the Temple room. There, Acolyte was told that he can either give the boy up for adoption and he could continue his studies to become a High Priest or he could raise the boy and stay an Acolyte until his dying day. Acolyte looked around the place. His dream of becoming a High Priest was fleeing. Becoming a High Priest was a dangerous job and juggling a child and dog could put them at risk. Acolyte peeked out the window. The boy and dog were playing around and Acolyte heard the boy tell the dog that they'll go home for dinner soon. The boy called Acolyte father...

The next month, the newly Ordained High Priests and Priestesses walked up the Alter. Without Acolyte. Acolyte sat with his son and dog in the pews. Acolyte was a bit hurt but looking at his son Acolyte knew he made the right choice in life again....

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