A Grudge

[Ark Angel HM]

This place was all magical, even the flowers provided this mana source. Yet, the angel felt attracted to this place, attracted by the enclosed feelings of a young being that wished for his sworn enemies to perish. This one, stood alone in a room, trying to keep himself at peace but his heart stored much of a grudge that will not allow his soul to ease. Can't hold it, my claws yearn for their death... their bitterness is the cause of everything! The youngster almost yelled to the wooden floor while his claws pierced scratched the floor in stress.

"Yet you behave. Why not let your rage fall upon those who took your life? Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" The ark angel appeared from the darkness of the room. His skin as white a pearls and eyes crimson as blood. The young one backed up, defensive as expected, then his eyes claimed for an explanation. "Humankind, how dare they? Take your lands and occupy a world all by themselves. While you and those equal to you have to live enclosed in this place, no freedom, no choice. Why not otherwise? May their apathy remain?" The ark angel continued playing with the mind of the young one, whose anger and thirst for vengeance just increased.

This is the sealed World of the Espers, a place were these magical beings were locked out after most of them were assassinated. After the mad clown took advantage of their power, they fled the human world and decided to live in closure, on their own, while magic fled from this world. Younger ones started to store inside that grudge towards humans who caused everything to happen and their existence to fade from the real world itself.

"How to?" The esper asked. The angel replied with a smile, a malevolent smile that only ones with evil desires could do. Then Dark Ramuh appeared behind the angel, with shocking thunders embedded around his body. The ark angel crossed his arms and looked directly into the eyes of the young esper. "That is the reason for my presence here. With my power, humans are to tremble and together they shall perish! He said while backing into the shadows.

"Their demise starts at the gates, I shall open them for you. It is for you and the others to decide, the fate of your world" The pale monster continued while his body faded into nothingness. The young esper stood still, confused, with the desire to act with the fear to move. His hatred can be eased, yet the price might be more than he can afford. The Ark Angel of Apathy came to recruit him on his mission to destroy humankind, now is decision whether be part of it or not...

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Count: 480
Next: Anyone
Muse: Yes he is back!

[Ark Angel HM]

Time did not advance, the Ark Angel stood in front of the gates that separated the human world from the world of the enclosed espers. The crystal warrior patiently awaited the arrival of the young esper and as many others as he can. From the mists, the shadow of a small group of youngsters emerged, the Angel smirked by the taste of misery in his mouth. This powerful beings, are just the right tool to bring madness into this world, their grudge, their stored recent will be the most wonderful weapon against humankind.

"Guide us, our kind needs to see the world and avenge our progenitors!" The esper declared while the crystal warrior used its infinite powers to open the gates. Shimmering lights emerged from the outside world and enlightened the cave they stood in. The espers covered their eyes in pain, others growled amazed by their freedom... the angel smiled in rejoice. "May the doom fall upon those whose apathy plagues. Now, let your soul feast on hatred and avenge your kind"

The espers flew into the human world while the angel walked into the green pasture in which the gates are hidden. He smelled the stench of humans, which bothered his nose like an allergy. "Master, let us gather in the town of Zozo. From there, one can do everything without being tracked" Ramuh added while exiting the world of the espers to the side of the angel. The Ark Angel nodded in agreement as both faded into darkness and disappeared from any sight, ready to start what could be known as the new War of Magi.

[Ark Angel HM]

The demonic being sat in the tallest tower within the rainy town of Zozo. A large rustic rug extended from his feet all the way down to the door with young espers standing side by side revering the Ark Angel. To his side, stood magestically the dark side of the thundergod Ramuh with its chin risen up and the distorted staff almost carving the wooden floor. From the windows, thunder flashes made a horror scenario, the wooden slabs cracked with scorching sound and wind strongly blew from the outside. No doubt, this was the town of the neverending storms.

The crystal warrior stood from the wooden chair stomping the rug while the ground almost groaned in pain. Blatantly, he stared at the one that just arrived with its head lowered as if bad news were to be brought to the perfect scenery. The esper warrior stood before Ark Angel while others stared at it in disappointment.

Raise your head and speak, no harm will get to you The Ark Angel spoke trying to state that he is no dictator nor a punisher, he is just another avenger. The esper then felt comfortable enough to speak without feeling any danger upon its wings. A mysterious man appeared from nowhere, he then knocked some of us accompanied with Carbuncle...he then fled into a portal

The Ark Angel frowned and blasted closed his fist in anger, he took a deep breath and turned back to his throne in the back of the room. The Hero of Vana´Diel... My sworn enemy now hunts me with the help of the Terrestrial AVatar Carbuncle. Guide me! I shall shed his blood all over the grounds in the name of your comrades!. The Ark Angel screamed while the espers gathered together to join the hunt.

Ramuh in the meantime, expressed worry in his face. Not only once but twice Hero was capable of outmatching the imperfect demonic hume... how so this will be different? The thundergod followed the lead of its master to test the waters and see for itself how much each side is capable or not.

The Ark Angel found himself standing in front of Zozo's portal where he looked forward to meet with his arc enemy. He knew that jumping into the portal will take him somewhere else, however, he could not care less right now. Without hesitation, he jumped into it as the thundergod and some other espers followed his trail...