Shivani: Of Power And Strength

Chapter 5: Shivani

Out of all the fourteen worlds, Grim Hook World was the smallest, yet, the most perilous one. A dark world that was dubbed as the portal to hell. A home for the most notorious, monstrous and terrifying creatures and demons to ever live.

Despite its vast size, there were only two species that ruled the lands. The first were the fallen Seraphims. Once upon a time, they held the highest position on the Angel Hierarchy. After the betrayal, they all became mindless beasts. Over the time, their appearance drastically changed. The females underwent some skin shedding. Because of this, their mighty wings were destroyed. Their once flawless and smooth complexion was replaced by sharp and poisonous thorns that grew all over their bodies. Even their faces became hideous. Not even a trace of their beauty remained. Their mouths were torn open as their fangs grew longer like a predator.

The males on the other hand kept their wings, but with a heavy price. It became shorter and less powerful. Their flesh also started decaying, leaving them with nothing, but bones. Instead of a scaly skin, theirs was the color of red. This was due to the blood that continued to run through their bodies. Unlike the females, they grew multiple tongue that can extend for as long as it liked. It was because of this that their titles changed. It became, Heralds of Transfiguration.

The second were the Raveners, otherwise known as, Titans. They were the products from the union of Seraphs and their ruler, Arduk. Each one of them was an army on its
own. Their colossal size, immense strength and abilities guaranteed their position throughout their world. The rest consisted of lesser species, however, with their immense numbers, and forces, they were considered as one of the strongest legion within the fourteen worlds.

Now though, Grim Hook World had become a mere shell of its former glory. Not one creature survived the terrible judgement that had fallen upon their mighty and ferocious race. It had become nothing, but a necropolis for trillions of dead demons and creatures. They were all piled up like a great mountain that stretched out into the dark horizon.

A few days after the mass annihilation, the shattered frame of reality began to piece itself back together. It started when a revolting stench of death and decay arose from the carcasses of these beasts. From every corner, countless trillions of severed limbs and body parts were floating upon the dark ocean of blood. They were scattered like broken toys upon their own home. Their souls were screaming while being dragged back to hell. The place where they belonged.

On the far edge lies a massive waterfall. The main water source of Grim Hook World, but now, it was like a starving swamp that was gorged with countless bodies. Its powerful current continued to drag the dead to its depth making the water black and brown.

A few hours later, millions of Vuglines filled the air. These tiny beasts felt victorious as they fed upon the sea of fresh bodies, ignoring the fact that it once belonged to their masters.

After they were done, there was nothing left, but sand and dust. Not even the bones were spared from their hunger.

Their rampage was soon followed by the sudden opening of the sky. A boundless light immediately surged out and illuminated the entire area. Booming sounds followed when waves of debris with endless height were set after a loud explosion. At this time, a behemoth slowly descended. It was almost the size of a small island. From an unaccustomed eye, the spaceship was simply constructed of something iridescent, but it was not the case. It was actually made from the mix of rare metals. A remaining artifact from a distant era.

The moment the spaceship entered this world, it gave off a terrifying sound that impacted everything. Its shape shifted, taking in a geometric angle. It gave way for the dried blood to become visible on every corner.