Rex Deorum [ Gravity Rush Series x Male OC ]

Chapter Seven - Too Many Secrets

Authors Note: Development on this chapter began on April 23, 2023.

So maybe I can stop SELLING on my WRITING—

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When we last checked in, Kat was given the challenge of tending to Raiko, who had been injured by Raven, a shifter like herself, but with unclear motives that were not in their favor.

In her pursuit, she ran out of gems, so she resorted to working as a maid once more. However, her job did not go as smoothly as she had anticipated. She was faced with a perplexing dilemma right away - Melda's spouse, Gareth, had vanished without a trace. There were rumors that she had killed him due to their strained relationship. Fortunately, the blonde shifter uncovered the truth that Gareth had ended up in the lower levels of Auldnoir's church district with only a sandwich and the hope of being found.

Reuniting with his wife, they took it upon themselves to finally leave the books and their home behind, going to wherever their hearts and the world takes them...Which resulted in Kat and Raiko losing their job.

Kat had gone over the story with an Unconscious Raiko once she'd returned home and taken a long shower, the feeling of jealousy of the two lovers being unrelenting to her. But before she could dwell on it longer than she wanted, a sudden sound had risen the girl from the depths of her thoughts.

She left with a tinge of remorse to pursue Dusty, who had decided to investigate the sudden sound, assuring him that she would be back soon.

But alas, she never did.

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The concept of darkness is intriguing. From the dawn of time to the eventual end, it has always been present in some form. It holds secrets, contains mysteries, and constructs unknown worlds. Darkness is a void that lacks time, and it exists within everything that lives. It is a fascinating notion to ponder over.

The darkness that lingered had now taken hold of a specific individual. A distinct blue aura, which seemed all too familiar, permeated the endless darkness surrounding them.

"...Na_a__i?"

A gentle voice emerged from the unknown, carrying a warmth that shone like a gentle light, enough to pierce through the darkness without being too overwhelming.

This light revealed a Katana blade of Japanese origin, but with a modern twist that would have been considered unconventional by traditional samurais. Upon closer examination, it became apparent that there was something familiar about the blade, specifically the hilt.

The object that caught the attention of the observer was none other than the broken blade that hailed from the Rift Plane. Despite its apparent state of disrepair, the blade still exuded an otherworldly radiance that shone through the surrounding darkness. The sheer brilliance of the blade was enough to captivate the onlooker's attention, leaving them spellbound by its presence.

As the individual continued to gaze, an inner voice grew louder, urging them to take hold of it. Despite their reluctance, the grip of a gauntleted hand suddenly seized the object, and a blinding flash plunged them into darkness.

This darkness only grew and grew, enveloping the hand that extended towards where the blade once stood, before being engulfed in complete shadow.