This red essence an aura surrounding us... it was suffocating in many ways. Clouding my mind and senses until I finally abolished the influence. The realm looked identical to what Hideaki described as the underworld. Except, where I was located currently had almost no visible points where I could look out to see the rest of the realm. Instead, I was surrounded by walls that didn't go all the way down. Making it obvious that I was on a pillar or peak of some sort. Before sat seven thrones belonging to powerful beings from what I could feel.
"Where the hell are we-
"Hell, haha... That's another name for this place." Sieghtahn grabbed me by my shoulder and turned my body back towards the Seven Thrones.
"You see these thrones here? They belong to the seven lords of this realm. Though, there's five sets in total as of right now. Four belong to the seven representatives of each Omniverse. Then you have this fifth set right here, the mightiest of the five sets. These thrones here, the belong to the absolute seven lords from the four Omniverses.
"Tch, is this even important to why I'm here!?" I asked in an irritated manner.
"Well duh, of course it's important in this discussion, Lord ZeeArc. Y'see- Hm?" Seightahn pushed me away as an arrow made of Annihilation came flying our way. I extinguished it's properties, knowing who it was that sent the attack at us in the first place. Seightahn was of the same realization.
"What do you think you're doing with my baby brother, Seightahn?" ZeeNanasa asked.
She appeared in front of us, standing between the two of us as she prepared to fight Seightahn.
"Ah, no no. We're all going to talk. Our battle can wait for the day of Ragnarok. Until then, we are nothing less than friends as the very least, understood?" Seightahn explained.
"Hmph... Eh, yeah, that's fine with me." She makes gr gauntlets disappear, taking a seat in the throne that had Seightahn's essence riddled all over it.
"Good, now then. As you can already tell, one of those belong to me. As such, the seven Lords go like this. Luci(Lucifer), Seightahn(Satan), Lizalith(Lilith), Xzebub(Beelzebub), Shiishiigami, Madusaria, and Ri-ohhanna." Seightahn smiled at us both.
"Wait a second, that is Ri-ohhanna's essence I sense, after all? Heh, she's a strong one indeed." I laughed a bit whilst sitting in Seightahn's chair.
"Hmph, so why are they so important?" ZeeArc asked, inpatiently standing by with his arms crossed.
"You still don't get it? All of those names come from the four differing Omniverses. Showing unity between us. Do you get it now?" Seightahn started treating my baby brother like he was an idiot.
"Uh... I-I still don't get it." ZeeArc claimed.
"Ugh, he's saying that this war isn't one being declared by his race. Merely his leader and boss of the realm. He's using them against us like mere pawns, though... Many of them are like Seightahn over here. Powerful, free of will, and doing so just to see what the final results will be." I had to buckle down and explain it for him.
"Oh, wait... Are you saying you've been neutral this whole time!?"
"Heh, of course I've been. The atrocities I caused were merely a part of my job after all. I have no beef with anyone now that my boss can ensure his plans on his own. My final duty is to assist in this war, though I choose how I go about doing so." He explained.
"Heh, you get to choose, huh?" I asked as I rose from his throne.
"Indeed, which leads me to why I even explained all of this. Y'See... I can care less about this war and what comes of it. Whether we win, or we lose. What I care about is fighting my rivals and stopping them from interfering. Such rivals are you two, and my great nephew, Shiishii Senkozen." Seightahn explained.
"Tch, but why us? Why fight anyone of us!?" ZeeArc asked.
"It's because he's is the holder and Emperor of three different concepts. Wrath, Combat, and Annihilation. He's the fury and rage that will destroy all things unnecessary within the four Omniverses. He is an inevitability, someone with seven while layers of immortality that bind him to existence itself. He is the same as you, or I, or even Shiishii himself. A rival to us, through and through." I explained.
"Tch, so what you did to Shiishii all those years ago truly was a necessity. A necessity that greatly contributed to what he is today, eh?" ZeeArc asked.
"Indeed, he needed real trials and tribulations related to his role and law as Death. A mighty fate that holds more weight than most. One that he did not take seriously, but that will be for another time. For now, I want to focus on why you two are also intertwined within it all. Something ZeeNanasa didn't figure out until she fought with Atomen waaay back when." Seightahn explained.
Seightahn turned and walked towards his throne, taking a seat before explaining everything further.
"ZeeArc, have you ever wondered why you've been able to affect concepts no matter what they are? Able to annihilate them no matter what has been thrown your way? It's simple really, you are something even more precious than the role of Annihilation your sister plays. That's because you represent something far more potent than that. You are the Law of Annihilation(Destruction). A central aspect in making sure all stays balanced within existence. Your law reaches beyond eve the scopes of your Omniverse. We all have felt it within all four Omniverses, those of us that can perceive it, that is. Her role, and your law are pinnicle pieces in the force that can defeat my boss. Such is why we must fight and why I will fulfill my final duty on a personal level. You will have to forgive for that, and for something else you will come to witness eventually." His glare became cold, piercing the very soul of my baby brother.
"Will he hold out?" I thought to myself. Because in that moment, Seightahn could sense how far the both of us have come. His bloodlust bursting forth during his staredown with ZeeArc.
"Hmph, so that's why I've been able to feel many different influences being sent my way. It would seem that many want to see me gone." His head was lowered as he stared at his hand.
"Mhm... I guess this is all a bit much to take in-
"This must be what Shiishii has gone through his entire life. Always dealing with the disapproval of those around him. All of which were trying to destroy what he stood for, even his own little brother. They hate everything his role and law represents, so much so, that they were willing to kill him over it. Even so, let them all come. My essence will bend every single one of them to my will, without fail!" He clenched his fist in a triumphant manner. Smiling at Seightahn as he pointed his fist out towards him.
"Cheh! Good, we are all just beings playing the roles we chose to take. For some of us, we were destined to take it. Regardless, we shall see who will stand on the victorious side in the end. Though, I'm sure Clarissa will ensure it goes the way it needs to." Seightahn stated, holding his hand in a manner that displayed an incoming snap.
"Indeed, we'll be ready for you, Seightahn!" ZeeArc states. He placed his hand in my should while smiling like his old optimistic self.
"Yeah, we shall see. Until then, be well... Arc and Nanasa." Seightahn snapped his fingers and returned us to our home verse. Leaving us with quite a bit of information. Information that will be quite useful for the two of us and our many allies.
"Hmph, he really has been watching over this place my entire life. That Seightahn, he even watched me during my moments of sitting here with ReighHeem. That was well over two and a half million years ago now." I looked up at the stars above us, smiling brightly as I take it all in. ZeeArc did the same, marking it as one of the last blissful moments we'll get to have before Ragnarok.
If you haven't already guessed, we weee in times of war. Facing off against the forces of a whole other Omniverse and the reigning leader of them all. Along with a few beings from the other Omniverses as well. All of which forced our Omniverse to come together with as many able forces as we could. Factions of Annihilo-Sect, families of every background, both generations of STRIFE and so many others. We even had our own subordinates from all three of the primordial Omniverses. Making it the two largest forces to ever be brought together within the history of the four Omniverses. Such were the stakes we were currently dealing with. Knowing all of this, I wanted to make sure I could at least get myself a proper breather before we had to fight such a grueling battle.
With that being said, ZeeArc and I traveled back home. We needed to meet with our father and mother. The information we received had to be shared in with them. They were in charge of our faction, so it made sense for them to know what their two most powerful pieces have in store for them. It will help with planning our next move in the grand scheme of things. Plus, we didn't want to end up putting our comrades in danger if they're near us, and we're attacked by Seightahn. My mother and father were of the same opinion when it comes to this topic. As were the many other members that contributed to our faction's forces.
"I'm glad there isn't any indifferences between us all. It's quite rare to reach an agreement like this when so many individual egos are involved. I'm truly appreciative of you all!" ZeeArc bowed to everyone to show his immense love and appreciation for their cooperation.
"Hmph, he's grow into a strapping, young god, hasn't he?" YeeNessa asked.
"Indeed he has, even after everything that's happened. He still managed to rise to his level. How admirable." YeeNosha added on.
"Yeah, that God has truly become a central piece of this entire Omniverse." YeeRashuri and ZeeNastasia smile, watching as ZeeArc and our father gave the rundown for our strategy during the war. One they'd have to report to the Eighteen Leader Coalition made between the three generations of STRIFE. The third generation wasn't supposed to be a thing for quite some time, but they were all born early on. Brought together by our hand for this battle coming our way. That is just how desperate we were.
"Is ZeeNasia on the way here?" I asked.
"Yeah, she has to take our plans over to Gaia II and her siblings. They'll be running it alongside the others for a final plan made to fit all factions of the war efforts." ZeeNastasia explained.
"Good, I've been wanting to see her for quite some time. She's been so busy since becoming our representative for the Annihilation faction." I smiled softly, eager to see my little sister after so long.
*With that being said, I believe I have the entirety of our plan situated now. Is everyone in agreement on what's been put down?" ZeeArc asked.
"Sir, YES SIR!!" Everyone in the building shouted.
"Good. Dad, is ZeeNasia here yet?"
"ZeeNasia's right here, baby brother." ZeeNasia walked up from behind ZeeArc. Tapping his back with her fist to get his attention.
"Huh, big sis??" ZeeArc was very perplexed by her sudden arrival.
She gave him a hug before appearing behind ZeeNastasia and I. She greeted us with open arms, bringing such a warm atmosphere to our already excited group of deities. We all rejoiced when seeing her after she's spent many millennia away from us. Even my mother, father, uncles, aunties, cousins, and closed friends couldn't help but smile when seeing her.
*ZeeHEEEEE!!! Glad to see you all too. Even with all that's happening, you all still manage to be such lively individuals. Guess that's the result you get when you already know you done all you can to prepare, huh?" She asked us all.
"YUP!!" We all shouted in unison.
"Good, glad we're more than prepared for what's to come. But with that being said, I want to actually say something to everyone. Something I wish to get off my chest before this whole thing begins, ok?" ZeeNasia moved my pops and ZeeArc out of the way.
We nodded our heads, agreeing to hear her out.
"Ok... So we're about to fight the largest war ever known to the history of the four Omniverses. A war that many of us won't return from. Even so, I want you all to know how precious you are to everyone in this room, in this verse. I want you to know that this Colossaverse has been through so much as a unit. And we did it all together. We faced invaders together, we faced Seightahn together, and even Atomen and his forces together. We've overcome so much adversity together. Obstacles that would have- no, SHOULD have toppled over us were overcome by us, TOGETHER! So we will face this obstacle together, overcome it together!! Do you HEAR MEEEE!?!!" ZeeNasia began to rile us all up.
"We will show them why Annihilation plays such an important Role, and why it reigns as such a mighty Law. We are the supreme holders of the convergence of energy within this verse. We shall show them all what that means! So follow alongside your brethren from the other verses and show them our cooperative might. Show them the way to success on the battlefield through combined effort. Let's make sure as many of us make it back here!! Because if we don't, I'll make sure I pay you all a personal visit in the goddamn afteife!!! So PROMISE MEEEE!!!!"
She raised her hand high above her head. Forming the great Annihilation star that my uncle has formed as our beacon of hope. Everyone of us formed one of our own as a response to her heartfelt plea.
"PLEAAASE, MAKE IT BACK IN ONE PIEEEEEECCCEEE!!!!" With tears flowing down her face, she gave us all a mighty binding that held us together. Our Colossaversal promise to one another.
"Will do, Lady ZeeNasia!!! WE PROMIIIISSEE!!!" Many of us cried that day, knowing that we'd have to break such a sacred promise for the greater good of the many. Such is the heavy fate given to us all during war.
ZeeNasia told us that she had a bit of time before she'd need to leave and give Clarissa the plans we came up with. Lucky us, we all get to spend some time together before this war was to start. We went to our family's favorite restaurant to let our souls get a bit of ease before all hell breaks loose. It was a family restaurant ran by the Coco tribe. They served one helluva mean dragon burger. Something me and the girls love, ZeeArc in the other hand. He and ZeeShift always loved getting the exotic sushi they serve here.
"Heh, you'd think there wasn't a war being waged right now." I chomped in my burger like a starving beast.
"Woah there, pumba... Slow down. Zehee, that food ain't going nowhere." ZeeNastasia looked my head from across the table.
"Hey, shut mup, I'm humngrreh!" My mouth was too full to speak properly.
"Tuh, fatass." ZeeArc made fun of me under his breath.
"Tch, i heard that, brat!" I swallowed my food just so I could clap back at him.
We all burst out into laughter. Sharing stories of our grand adventures throughout the Omniverse. Revealing things we didn't know about each other due to being separated for so long. Even our kids managed to surprise us quite a bit, honestly. It was a moment of merriment ZeeArc and I haven't experienced in such a long time. Not with our siblings and families all together at least. It was a feeling all of us wanted to experience again. So you know we damn sure weren't planning on dying in this upcoming battle.
"I really, and I mean I reaaaally fucking hope this is the final battle. The final battle that settles all of this strife for good. Y'know?" YeeRashuri spoke while drunk and dazed.
"Hmph, I hope so too. It'd be a great relief on us all." My daughter ZeeNotea stated.
"Uncle ZeeArc, has something been bothering you?" We all looked over to see my baby brother lost in thought.
"You all good over there, Arcy?" ZeeNasia asked.
"Yeah, it's just... Seightahn. When he talked to us, he apologized during our conversation. He made it seem like he was talking to both of us, but I knew he was directing it towards you, ZeeNanasa." ZeeArc explained.
"Hm!? You think so? But why in the verse would he be apologizing to me!?" I started thinking of the possibilities, but none of them made a lick of sense.
"Yeah, I don't know, I just have a hunch. An aching hunch that something we're not looking at will be greeting us over the horizon." ZeeArc's left quite the odd omen within us all. It was one that rang out into our very souls.
After that day, a week or so would go by and the Omniverse Alliance had come together for our fight against Seightahn's boss and his many allies. We marched towards the location that was designated for the arrival of all forces. We had already received word from ZeeNasia that everything would be a go. She was already there, standing present with Shiishii and the others. Awaiting the arrival of everyone else, and the moment we would cut a hole into the fabric of the void. Giving us direct access into Omniverse where our greatest enemy now sits. They themselves were waiting for our arrival into their home verse. Their gaze met with Shiishii's own, signifying their personal beef with one another. That's when it all sank in for us. This was actual war with an entire other race, and an entire new level of stakes. Everyone of us knew this, and none of us wished to turn around.
"We're arriving at the designated rendezvous point. Let's get ready for what's to come." ZeeArc stated.
We all joined the main forces of STRIFE's three generations. Meeting up with so many other main forces from the countless different Colossaverses that have offered up warriors. Trillions of troops coming together to take on countless cosmic entities. Our final stand against the tyranny of those that wish to take our Omniverse for their own gain. Enslaving us all as they usurp our way of life. A fate we all refused to sit by and allow it to happen to us.
"It seems everyone has been arriving by the literal boat loads."
"Indeed we are, ZeeNanasa, darling." A dignified voice called out from behind us.
"Huh? Ah, if it isn't Dannadise and Xeno. Long time no see, my loves!" I shouted as I hugged the two of them.
"It's been so long, everyone. How have you all been?" Daandise asked.
"We've all been pretty damn good, Dannadise. I'm guessing you all been doin' well?" ZeeArc replied.
"Of course we have, Delio-Dant has been making sure of that. Hehe, ah, but .. now we're all here. Fighting a war we may not return from. All for the sake of our eternal freedom as an Omniverse. I'm sure we'll all be fine." Dannadise smiled brightly. Looking towards the direction of where the hole will be made.
"Yeah, with everyone being here, it might just be time to strike." I surmised.
My hunch was correct, Shiishii, Gaia II, and Morpheus began to give their speech to us all. Prepping us for a fight that could last for years to come. Even so, it would be the climax to an fued that has lasted more than twenty years. Twenty years of war with Seightahn's people. So many precious lives lost in the process. Friends from Annihilo-Sect that have fallen to the evils of these beings. The sorrow and heartache we all had to suffer through once more. All of it, all of it was such a travesty. But now it can all finally come to an end. With just one final fight, one final break to risk it all. One where we will put it all on the line in order to stand triumphant over this false dynasty being created by nothing more than a tyrant. Tuh, his mistake for making an enemy out of us all.
"Let the horn of Ragnarok be blown, and our final fight started! We shall settle this here, once and for ALL!!!" All three of them shouted in unison. Riling is all up with a rousing victory shout.
"Hahahaaa, let the war begin!" Shiishii commanded his subordinate to blow the horn and tear open a hole for us all to go through.
It was finally time to take fate within our hands and risk it all for what we believe in. Their forces may be mighty, but we have what it takes to overcome them all. Now was our time to strike their home, and hit ten where it hurts.
As we all take off, following Shiishii as he guides us towards the enemy. ZeeArc and I fly side by side, knowing we'll have to face Seightahn once and for all. Even so, we both smiled like little kids on the playground. Our siblings knew what it meant, joining us as we rush towards our destiny. My life began to play back in my head, showing me all the events I've been through. The friends I've made throughout my life, the previous memories I've gone on to create with my many family members. Tuh, it's been a grand life for me indeed. Now I get the chance to protect it from the greatest threat we'll ever know. We succeed here, and new memories can join the lot of them. I'll make certain of that-
No!
WE'LL make certain of it.
Indeed, he is right, ZeeArc and I have become an unstoppable pair. No one can stop us when we're together, that's for sure! Even now, as we crash into dozens of cosmic beings from this primordial Omniverse. We blitzed though the lot of them, annihilating limbs and attacks as we march forward. We led the charge for our many Annihilation brethren, showing off the power of Annihilation and destruction from our Omniverse. We would show them the might of those they've chosen to pick a fight with. All for the glory of our Omniverse, our freedom, our esteemed Colossaverse!! We do this, because we are proud, we stand strong, we are the absolute units of our verse. We are...
ANNIHILATION!!!
To be continued within the main Storyline. Hope to see you there!
Epilogue:
We felt as though we could make great strides for our side of this war. That was until we would eventually run into Seightahn of all beings. He picked us out from countless deities around his verse. Confronting us on his lonesome whilst in his first release form already.
"Didn't expect to get to you so easily, Seightahn." ZeeArc states.
"Neither did I, honestly." I added on.
"Of course you did. It was always going to happen, especially since I was encouraged to do so, by a friend of mine." His eyes showed off a bit of sorrow within them. Almost as if he didn't wish to do whatever it is he's about to do. Though that look would soon disappear as his creepy smile finally showed itself.
"What is it that you're up to, Tahny??" I asked. Curious as to why his demeanor has been off so far.
"Hmm? I sense another being coming from behind him sis." ZeeArc states.
Our other siblings and close family joined us at our side after locking on to Seightahn.
"What's going on, Arcy, Nanasa? You need our help in... Taking. Him... On?" ZeeNasia was interrupted by the essence of the new guest.
"It's good that the whole family could be here. Now the two of us can wipe you all out together." Seightahn stood aside as his assailant walked from behind him.
"Heh, that's right, Tahny. Hello there, Zee."
"What... I-it's...
It's you!?"