"I..."
"...had forgotten what hope looked like."
Oblivion's whisper echoed through the Void.
The tear falling from its countless eyes dissolved into silver light before it reached the ground.
Nathan didn't attack.
He lowered his hand.
The sphere of hope continued to shine above him, illuminating every corner of the endless darkness.
Origin smiled.
"He understands."
Aether folded his arms.
"So this is the path of an Ascendant."
Halo floated beside Nathan.
Its crystal glowed with countless tiny stars.
[Partner.]
[Its power is falling.]
Nathan nodded.
"I know."
Oblivion looked at him in confusion.
"You..."
"...won't finish me?"
Nathan shook his head.
"If I destroy you with hatred..."
"...someone like you will eventually return."
Silence spread across the Void.
Oblivion slowly took a step backward.
"I am despair."
"I cannot change."
Nathan smiled.
"No."
"You chose despair."
"Just like I chose hope."
The words struck deeper than any weapon.
