A Spirit Of Vengeance

Ember's Backstory

This is a backstory for Ember, to give you a background of what happened to make him the way he is now. Warning, there is abuse, Su!c!dal thoughts and attempts, so if any of this is sensitive, then don't read this chapter, skip this one and read the next one. Also, there are characters I have made designs for but have not drawn them out, and those are Ember's siblings Kai, Belladonna, and Seraphina. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter

He was a bright mind, but misunderstood. His parents didn't really care for him. He was abused by his father for being imperfect. (he was born with 2 scratches on both of his eyes that would change color with his emotions and magic output. He also had a blue eye, and purple eye, despite being born in a fire family.) Also, he had his father's dragon gene which his wings started to grow after he turned 5. When he was 13, his wings were fully developed and were torn very often, but they were easily repaired. The chance of getting the gene was about 3% but he defied the odds. When he was 5, his mother and father had triplets, Belladonna, Kai, and Seraphina. Belladonna and Kai had the dragon gene as well, but their wings weren't developed yet. He took care of them and protected them with his life... Until something changed. Seraphina was becoming spoiled because she could get whatever she wanted and the others didn't, If Smolderous was in the same room, then Seriphina would make something up to get him in trouble and he would be beat within an inch of his life because he was being disrespectful for trying to explain. His mental state was dwindling with what sanity he had left, being left alone with nothing. He often had magic misfires because he couldn't control his power because he lacked the strength to keep it contained. When he turned 13, nobody really celebrated except Belladonna and Kai, which had saved up their money to buy him a cake and some of the things he wanted and some things to help him. One of the things they had bought was something to help with his magic misfires, the magic would go toward building his strength whenever his magic was almost depleted. Even if they cared about him, deep down, he knew he wasn't made for this world. He would cut his arms, hoping that the pain would be gone... But it never worked. His eyes were dull and dark, his magic was almost gone because of all the cuts. Kai was worried about him so while he was asleep, he decided to roll up his brother's sleeve to find cuts all down his arm. "Why do you do this?! I care about you!" He grabbed some bandages and started to wrap his arms to hopefully start the healing process. When Smolderous woke up, he found bandages on his arms that were tinted blue and purple. He stretched his wings and moved his tail so as to not hurt it. He opened his door and quietly made his way to the kitchen to hopefully grab something to eat, thankfully nobody was awake and he grabbed a good portion of things and went back to his room quickly and quietly so as to not get caught. He felt his magic flow through him with power and fury as his eyes flashed and became brighter as his magic flowed through him. He took off the bandages and healed his arms, leaving scars of the cuts. He put on his hoodie and started making things out of his magic like a ball to keep himself busy. But suddenly he heard a voice in his head, "Hello!" he stammered as he heard the voice speak to him. "Who are you, and why are you in my head?" "Oh, where are my manners, I am Lucifer, I am a demon that was sent to earth to merge with someone." "And why did you choose me exactly?" "I looked at you and read your mind, you are in peril, your life is in danger by your own hands. So I'm here to keep you company!" "I thought demons were mean and rude, but you're nice!" "I get that a lot, I was an angel but I was misunderstood so my wings were taken away from me and I was sent to hell, where I would roam there for 30 years before I was given a chance to come back to earth." "So you can speak to me within my mind. Can you show yourself in a physical form?" "Yes I can, just give me a second." He left his mind and appeared from a flash of red smoke in front him. "This is my form, I see that you have a similar form, but you're a skeleton, I'm a human." " So you're a demon that came from hell, to try to find someone? Is that what you're trying to say?" "Yeah, that's basically it. I'm nervous because I just met you and I don't know how you would react to my company." "Hey it's fine, I need the company in my state of mind, plus you can help me become stronger and defend myself from my father." "You're a victim of abuse, my deepest condolences." "This has been happening for years, so i'm used to it." "But we need to stop this, you are a living being! Not something that should be abused and/or controlled!" "I know but I can't change their mind, because they won't listen to me. They only care about Seraphina, which to them is their "only child" the rest of us don't matter to them because we aren't the way they wanted us to be. My other siblings, Kai an Belladonna are cool. They're the ones that help me. "So are you the older sibling or younger sibling?" "I'm 5 years older than them, of course I'm the older sibling." As they got along, things started looking up for Smolderous, he was becoming stronger, and as he went to high school. He was feared... "So what do you think of the day today Luci?" "Why is this place so dangerous, it's a miracle that you haven't been hurt, but I shouldn't jynx us just in case." "Yeah, and not get me in trouble for trying to defend myself." "Uh oh, maybe I shouldn't have started that conversation because here comes a group that seems like trouble." He was surrounded by people and cornered. Not being able to escape, he tried to flash his eyes, hoping to intimidate them but it didn't work. They threw him to the ground, laughing as he struggled to gain his bearings. "What's the matter nerd, are you gonna cry?" He felt this rush of anger to prove that he didn't cry. He slowly got up, looking at them with a stare that could kill. "Leave me ALONE!" He picked them up using his magic, and flung them all the way out the door and onto the pavement. He was filled with guilt that he had to do that but he had no choice and the adults weren't really helping. The teachers grabbed him by the arms and dragged him to the principal's office where he would be suspended for 3 days. When he got home, his father was livid. He beat him within an inch of his life and threatened to kill him if this happened again. He rushed to his room and slid down on his door, curling up as he hit the floor. He saw the scars that he had made by cutting his arms, he wanted to end it all... he grabbed a piece of paper, and started writing a note. When he was finished, he put it on the floor, grabbed the rope, and tied it. Saying his last words he dropped and was hung. Belladonna came to check on him, only to see him dangling from the ceiling. Cutting him down she yelled for their parents to come and help. When they got there, they were mortified, seeing their son with a rope around his neck. He was rushed to the hospital to hopefully bring him back. He was saved, the doctor came to the family and said, "He is stable, but what could have caused him to do that?" They stayed silent as Kai and Bella rushed to see him. He was laying there, his vitals were stable but he laid motionless. He opened his eyes to see his 2 siblings that came to see him. "H-hey, you ok?" Both of them rushed to him and hugged him, filling him with comfort. That afternoon, he was discharged and sent home. He rushed to his room and closed the door, hoping his father wouldn't catch him. "Hey buddy, you doin ok?" "Do you think i'm ok?" "no..." silence filled the air as he stared at the wall. He wished that he had a better family, that he wouldn't have to struggle to survive in his own home. The only time he was able to get food, was at night, or if Kai or Bella bought him some, which was rare but he managed to keep himself alive off of what he could find. He would grab a good amount of food and hide it so his parents wouldn't find it. " I'm glad they were able to save you. I don't know what i would've done if you had died." "That was the second or third time I had tried that, but I seem to be ok. Even after I was hanged." "Why do you do this to yourself? Why do you keep trying to end your life-" "BECAUSE I WANT TO!!" I'm sick and tired of waking up every morning to see scars all over my arms, legs, everywhere. It reminds me that I am not meant for this world, that I won't amount to anything..." He broke down and tears ran down his skull and onto the floor beneath him. He was in pain, he needed something or someone to convince his parents that he is a person too and that he shouldn't be treated this way. "I'll tell you what, I'm going to reveal myself to your parents and siblings as your guardian, and if they hurt you, they will be sent straight to hell for their actions." "NO DON'T! My parents are very powerful monsters and I don't want to lose you! I need you and you matter too much to me for you to just sacrifice yourself just to prove a point!" I'm going to do it, and you can't stop me." Lucifer left the room and wandered down the stairs to the bottom and found his parents with Seriphina, cherishing every moment with her. He was disgusted that they had the audacity to spoil only one of their children, while the others were neglected and even abused. He had enough and decided to make the environment cold, they were surprised by the sudden temperature change. I decided that I would instill fear by talking, I said, "You have committed sins that man looks down upon, by neglecting and even abusing your children, while this girl gets to live a carefree life." "Who are you and what do you want!?" "I am the guardian of Smolderous Ember, I am Lucifer, and I demand this of you. To treat your children with respect and love because you are driving them to end their lives and that is something that should not happen." "Ha! Like that would ever happen." "Oh, I wouldn't be so sure of that Mr. Ember, I am very much real and if you want to see me, then I'll teach you a lesson." Lucifer appeared within a whirl of red smoke, stepping out and staring down the father with his wings spread wide. Now, this has gone on for too long, you are pushing them to their limits and Smolderous is at his end! He has been harming himself and it pains me to see this. I just want him to be happy, not curled up in a corner, beaten within an inch of his life..." "Is this true?" "Yes, very much so Mrs. Ember and I am keeping him safe from this point on." "I can't believe you Magma, why would you do this to our child!? He doesn't deserve that!" "Well, if he didn't bully Seriphina, then this wouldn't be an issue!" "My word Magma, he would never do such a thing as to harm one of his siblings! I want a divorce, you can't even treat your children properly, and you can take Seriphina. I see the truth and it's become clear to me that she has been lying about Smolderous hurting her just for attention, because she's jealous that she didn't get your dragon gene and they did. I'm going to pack mine and the other kids things and leave, along with my fortune of money. Since you have no proper way of how to use it." She turned her back and left the room in disgust and went to check on the others. Kai and Belladonna were in their rooms napping, while Smolderous was curled up and shaking. She couldn't bear the terrible things that were happening to this poor boy, and what side effects it would give him in the future. "M-mama? Is t-that you?" "Yes honey, it's me, you have nothing to worry about. Me and your father are getting a divorce to hopefully make yours and your other siblings' lives better, and help you recover from the pain he caused you." "Mrs. Ember?" "Oh please darling, call me Sunshine, you don't have to be so formal ." "Ok. So, Sunshine. I heard the conversation going on with you and your now ex-husband, and I completely agree with what you said about moving away from here, to help them recover from the pain and to treat them right." "Yes, and Smolderous needs to rest and heal, because his magic is very unpredictably powerful, and I'm sorry for looking like I wasn't listening. Your father isn't the man I married anymore, he's rude, selfish and overall a jerk. I want to start something new with my children and hopefully be the mother you deserve." "May I ask you a question?" "Sure honey." "Can I call you mom? Because my mother never cared for me and I consider you a mother figure to me." "Of course honey, I can be your mother, I would be happy to." "Also, are you homophobic?" "No, not at all sweetheart, I support it." "Ok, the reason why I asked is I hope you don't mind me dating your son, he's kind and really handsome." "That's cute, just take extremely good care of him and make sure he's ok at all times, ok?" "Of course, I'll make sure he is always comfortable and ok." The next day, Smolderous, his siblings and his mother moved out and went to the secret mansion that his mother had kept hidden in case she had to divorce him. "And we're home, this is something I had in case something like this happened." The main entrance was massive, with a spiral staircase going up to the second and third floor. "Wow mom, how did you get the money to afford this?" "The king and queen are my mother and father, I saved my money in case something like this happened to me, i'm glad I did save that money now, plus this is my mansion I was given for my 18th birthday, it was built specifically for me, so I kept it hidden and refurbished it every once in a while. And after I met your father, we found a home to keep us stable until we had our first child." Was I your first child? "No, your older brother Sebastian was a fallen angel, whose wings were full of ash and darkness. I begged your father to keep him but he sent him away because he was too frail to be his child. I still remember his laugh and wings, his wings were so soft but they were a handful to keep clean. But he was ours, he had inherited your father's hellflame and my ash storm which made him unpredictably powerful, but he was frail and weak which your father hated, because he wanted his children to be strong. I don't know what ever happened to him, I wish you could finally meet him" "Somebody called?" "Is that r-really you, my little ashling?"

HA! Gotcha with a cliffhanger! Sorry about the very long offline period, School has just been wracking my brain and motivation. Anyways I hope you enjoyed this backstory and I'll catch ya on the flip side! See Ya!