CHAPTER 1: THE AWAKENING
Argus words still hung in the air, like a rank smell that stains upon the fabric of time. Just as Delia has forseen, Armageddon was quickly approaching. Many years have past since the the plans to stop the destruction of the realms had been finished. Now, the actual process would begin.
In a disclosed location in Earthrealm, deep within a dark, damp cave, a figure stirred. Through the blackness, two golden orbs appeared. They hung in the air, like two tiny blazing suns. A heavy breathing resounded throughout the halls of the space, and then a stream of fire burst out of no where. Lightining many torches placed upon the walls, the room filled with a bright light. The first noticable thing was a gigantic dragon coiled around a rock pillar. It's skin was a dark hued gold, like plating of a piece of jewlery. The beast turned to look at a large boulder opposite it. Inscribed upon the object were many symbols in Edenian scripture. They began to glow brighter with every passing second, as the rock began to shake violently. Suddenly, bits and pieces flew everywhere, as a young man emerged from the chamber conceiled inside. Stumbling around, he regained his balance.
"Where... where am I?"
The person was Taven, son of Argus and Delia, finally awoken to perform the quest his person had given him. Peering around at his new surroundings, the first thing he saw was the dragon. Instantly he recognized it.
"Orin! What's going on? Where am I?" He demanded, perplexed.
"Taven, relax. I know you are in a fog right now, but if you listen to me, I will answer all your questions." Orin paused slightly, waiting to see if he had calmed. "Long ago, your parents decided that you and your brother would embark on a journey in the future. This quest would be of utmost importance to the survival of the realms. It would decide your fate, their fate. The fate of reality itself. As your father has likely told you, their once was a being. This One Being, as he is called, challenged the power of the Elder Gods. An epic battle was forced between the opposing sides, but good finally prevailed. The One Being's existance was shattered into the realms, six main ones to be exact. The artifacts known as the Komidogu were made to prevent the One Being from ever returning. Scattered throughout Earthrealm, Netherealm, Chaosrealm, Orderealm, Outworld, and Edenia, they were hidden away. Many came under the influence of the One Being, tricked into attempting to unite the Komidogu back together. All had failed, until now. The Dragon King, a former ruler of Outworld, has returned, and in his possession are all six artifacts. All he has to do now is bring them to the location where your father built a great pyramid. When he does, it shall rise from the Earth, and he will be faced with defeating Blaze. If he does so, the One Being's essence will be formed back together. However, there is an alternative. One does have a choice on whether to reform the Komidogu, or destroy them all at once. If one does choose to rid of the devices, godly power will be bestowed upon that warrior. Then he will have watch over the power of the One Being."
Taven pondered over this immense tale that Orin had just told. What did he have to do with it all?
"Now this is where you play a role Taven. As I have stated, your mother and father placed you here under my protection here in Earthrealm until necessary. You and your brother have been given the task of accquiring the Komidogu and bringing it to your father's pyramid. Which ever of you reaches the location first shall be granted godship and defender of the realms. However, it will not be easy, as you will grow to learn others desire this power as well. Do not let them achieve it. If you succeed, you must decided the fate of these others. It is up to you what happens to them. We are running out of time. Now, your father told me when you arise from you slumber that you must go to his temple and speak with him. I will create a portal for you now."
Taven listened, stunned at what he had just heard. 'Mother and father...how can they be so assured that Daegon and I can complete this task? What if I fail? It will be my fault the realms are destroyed! I can't let this happen!'
A gold portal formed in front of Taven, going perpetually in circles, two dragons swimming around the edge. He stepped closer to it, hesitating. Orin spoke.
"Taven, I already have the answer to your question. If your mother and father did not believe in you, they would not have placed this enormous problem within your grasp. Now, there's no time to waste, consult your father, he is waiting for you!"
With one last consideration at his future, he jumped through the portal.
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Well, fans were complaining about how the Komidogu were abandoned, I incorporated it to tie in with the pyramid some way. Not sure what you fans think of it, but hey - at least it's better than what they did. Also, the action is sure to start next chapter, which should be written tomorrow.
