[ Creators ]

Chapter 3

"It's been so long since I was trapped in this room, isolated from everything. I almost don't know if this life is real and I'm still dead. I just don't understand. Why bring me back only to find out there's something wrong with me? It's a wasted effort that I'm not worth...questions and statements to worry about later."

Over time, the wound from Gaia's attack mostly healed but left a permanent black scar in the shape of a slit over Straus' left eye. His isolation didn't stop him from practicing his skills, he continued to work on his World, despite what Gaia had told him. But after so many days of insufferable loneliness, today would be different.

While playing with a small ball of magic, Straus was talking to himself, "Gaia...I will get out of here...I swear it...You bring me back- only to isolate me...I will rain down every form of HATE there is! That is MY promise...That is MY potential-!" The magic in his hands reacted to his emotions, causing a massive spark that made him fall over with a thud and an "OOF". When he gets up, he sees a little, white fox with nine tails, a kitsune. It awakens, "Hello, Master." Straus shakes his head to make sure he isn't dreaming. "Whaaaa-? A talking fox? With nine tails??"

"You seem a little surprised to see me."

"I didn't know I was able to make talking animals."

"Well, it seems so considering how much of a newbie you seem to be. Plus, you look a little bit roughed up there."

"Uh...there's a reason for that... But what are you exactly? I- I mean I get you're a little fox but-"

The fox cuts him off, "Chill out, boy scout. I'm more than a fox, you can call me Para. I'm a Beast, but mostly, I'm yours since you gave me life. I have all knowledge of Creators so of course, I can guide you since I'm so amazing." Para smirks. Straus smiles and nods but makes it very obvious he has no idea what Beasts are. Para sighs and holds his head, "Still so clueless, kid? Uuugh- ok. Beasts are basically creatures that remain close to their chosen Creator. Actually- so close in fact that they can fuse and form a symbiotic relationship and become more powerful together. But the thing with Beasts is that they're strangely rare nowadays and Creators have become stronger by themselves anyway, especially the Royals."

"Royalty? Wait..."

"Absolutely. Though, from what I can tell from your memories, Gaia's actions seem weird. She was going to murder your World but you protected it." While he goes over to look at the orb, Straus explains, "Because...it's special to me. I made these lives; I feel as though I should look after them." Para turns to him, "Fuse with me and I will give you the power to do that."

"What?"

"You heard me. Fuse with me. Let's do it, show Gaia how wrong she is, and get the heckle out of here."

"uhhh- "

"Would you rather stay here for the rest of your life because of her silly view on reality?"

"Ok...you're right. Let's do it."

"It's time we do things our way, not her way."

Para turns into a beam of light and flies into Straus' right hand, forming a symbol that resembles sharp waves. With this new power, it was time to leave for good.