Steel striking steel, gusts of wind, clouds of dust and debris, all signs of a battle most intense. In a world of such discourse one would expect such fights to be common, yet they weren’t. For this was a world of predators and prey. One kills the other and devours their soul or leaves their soul to be devoured. Within a sphere Arthur and his second Merlyn stood above the conflict, thanks to Merlyn’s magic Arthur’s sight was enhanced and in real time did he see it all. The man was fighting an amalgamation, a creature of flesh and metal… Once again their blade struck, bringing out a flash of sparks, then the picture began to become clearer and clearer by the second allowing him a proper viewing of the creature. The beast known to the lands as “The Death Hound” a creature of pure malice, one that was told to children to keep them behaved and to adults to help them avoid certain death. It was here.
He was taking it down, it was on the defense while he stayed on the offensive. However the beast began to emit steam from its body, the man stood before it sliding to a stop. Demons never seemed to have emotion, anything beyond animalistic instinct but Arthur could swear, behind its empty sockets in its mask. He saw HATE hate for whoever this man was.
“I know you understand me… And I just want to tell you. I tried. I tried it your way for years and for years you’ve tortured me. I would’ve left it at that but that’s not it, as Fiends we’re told to deny ourselves the joys of life. We’re weapons for war.”
SWIF! THOOOM!
“I didn’t raise them that way, the less you live the weaker your soul is. It allows for stealth when facing off against demons, but it offers nothing in life. All the things humans cherish we miss out on, I didn’t want them to live that way. I trained them as best I could-" The man kicked the hound back pressing the offense immediately.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhCA0MMfAiG
"Then I sent them on their way and you killed them!" His sword came down from above and slammed down upon the beast being blocked yet still causing great damage. Chipping it's sickles.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4lLL93Js3
"Even when I kept them near,-" Another kick left it flying back as he rushed it once more.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlJmp2UDNu
"You killed them!” The beast adapted and zipped around striking from behind, with a burst of energy and a shockwave all was dust and debris. Then when it began to clear Arthur then again saw the man blocking the beast’s sickle with his sword, turning his head the area where his left arm once was, was now what appeared to be black flames.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPERJMIKyVQ
“For years I closed my heart to it..." Arthur heard the pain in his voice, the choking within, signaling his deep sorrow. The flames were docile and then, they erupted.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ImXf7ZHh5
"But no more.” Raising his left arm aiming his hand towards The Death Hound the flames burst out attacking The Hound. Jumping back the hound began to swing its sickles at the air viciously increasing its strength and in doing so it caused slashes to appear, they began to start off black in outer appearance and then began to become green in their nature exuding out at The Man in rings.
“Hmph.” The man effortlessly leaned back evading the ring and the next one coming at him, however he woke up from his rage looking back and realizing.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwncHpQV8S
“Shit!”
“Merlyn! We have to help!!” King Arthur shouted as then a portal would open and the slashes appeared above the clouds and erupted.
“You! Encase us! Don’t let me or him out!” The Man shouted up at them, Merlyn would look to Arthur and he nodded, she’d open their box and placed it over him and The Death Hound. Encompassing them both Merlyn’s magic would be held firm creating a small box that they were now within, reaching out The Man would place his hands on the edge and fire his flames out. The Box took absolutely no damage whatsoever, it was completely unharmed.
“Absolute Dominion, you needn’t worry. As long as I have reserves of energy within me, there’s nothing you or it can do to escape.”
“Well isn’t this convenient, makes you wonder where-” In an instant he was attacked, The Death Hound rushed him bringing its sickles down stabbing him in the shoulders. Its mask tore open and revealed a void of sharp teeth, bringing down its face it was blasted back with a burst of Black Flames launching it across the cube. The Man looked at his wounds and then began to singe them closed with his flames.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6UAXxfiwYG
“Surprisingly despite your feral antics we aren’t too different in the eyes of The Council, they see me and you as tools of war and recklessness. Things to be checked for use and then discarded, it’s odd. But I guess it's the new world order.” The Hound rushed him and he kicked it aside slamming it into the cube, raising his left arm the flames came out in a serpentine fashion. Slithering up his arm and resting on his shoulder.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMtz0vTJdb
“I’d say we aren’t anything alike but I know too well that’s not true… Because you look just like me moments before I was reawakened. Before I was free, consumed by something we no longer have. You’ve destroyed yourself and I pity you.” The Flames rose up and The Hound roared in rage, its entire suit began emitting heatwaves and shined with a fiery aura. It roared and rushed at The Man who in moments appeared before it face to face.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNUBPUmTW16
"Farewell. My curse." The Man grabbed its face and engulfed the entire cube in black flames leaving the entire interior black. Arthur listened to every word he said, The Council?? He’s never been too deep on his textbooks but this was a topic he knew he’d listen to, if there was anything on it.
“Open it.” Merlyn condensed the cube into her hand and pocketed the cube looking at the charred lands. There The Man stood with nothing left of The Death Hound but the helmet in his hand, the armor which slowly burned away, soon a while light emerged around The Man. A purification sigil, looking down at the helmet The Man gently placed it to the ground and sighed. His arm had regrown almost as if it were never removed.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHufBVgqv9G
“You see it don't you?” The Man spoke before looking towards the West.
“Huh? See what?” Arthur asked.
“Seems you’re not like me… I’ll take care of it.” The Man began to walk towards the west, his arm slowly emitting flames, Arthur looked… This. This was what he was searching for.
“Wait! Who are you? I’ve never seen flames like those nor have I ever seen prowess like yours. My name is King Arthur, I own these lands. My kingdom is Camelot, I am looking for knights and strong warriors willing to fight the demons to save the world and protect the weak. Will you join me?” The Man stopped dead in his tracks and turned to face the king.
“Aegis, Axel Aegis. The Dark Dragon Of The North, I guess we were destined to meet your Majesty. I accept. But first, I need to handle those demons and my situation, don’t follow me. I’ll come back to you.”
“I- understood. Be careful, I don’t want you dying on me.”
“If I could, it would've happened a long time ago..”
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