LOST INNOCENCE: BLURRED HUMANITY

The Blast From the Past

After clearing the recent assignment, the Black Knight was back in the cave. The atmosphere was serene and peaceful,yet killer intent was in abundance.
"So, it seems that the infamous Black Knight has striked again. You always live upto your reputation,my old friend", Raven said with a hint of pride in his voice.
"My Lord, thanks for your appreciation, but I think I've made an expectation to my judgement this time", stated the Balck Knight flatly.
"Yeah ,I know about that, that too in  each and every detail,my friend. So Kohiraka has gathered forces and has even managed to reach out to you, that's a bit strange, don't you think Phantom", asked Raven.
"I'm not too surprised with Kohiraka's strike troops appearance. But what's bothering me is that how? How he can predict my move? Because you and me, are the only ones who were aware of this plan. Not being rude my Lord, but I want to ask you a question, if you allow me My Lord", insisted Phantom.
"Seeking permission is not for the likes of you,my friend. Speak your heart out freely", Raven told him in a calm voice.
"Does any other soul has the knowledge of our mission? Or has our rendezvous point has been pin pointed by someone?",enquired Phantom.
"Hmm,that's a good question,I must admit Phantom. Let me ask someone,who has the knowledge about everything, the Hermit King", answered Raven and with that he put down his staff on the ground.

A thunderous cry echoed in the sky and the whole cave illuminated.
    After the  sound subsided, and the light faded out, a figure was standing with a large sword in his right hand and a huge rope in his left hand. He was surrounded by white flames from all sides.He is no other than the Hermit King himself, a God who is  all knowing entity of the entire universe.
"Who dares to summon the time God here in the relam of the Underwoods", boomed his loud voice which throw Phantom off his gurad.
Raven was just standing there, with a smile on his dark and hardened face.
"You, you are Raven, the Lord Commander  of the Undead, who had raged a war against the Gods. And now summoning me here, you sure have the guts,I have to admit this", stated The Hermit King.
" My apologies, My Lord, for summoning you here without your permission. But since  it was a matter of urgency, we have  no other option left,than to call you here", Phantom said in a calm voice filled with respect, with a knee bowed down.
"You, you are that same Assassin, the very same  Assassin that has  attacked The Watchman of the Heavens, Isobu. So you are with Raven, soo much interesting  and intriguing at the same time", the Hermit King said in a mocking tone.
" Watch out for your tongue, my Lord, otherwise , I've to detach it from its source", Phantom said in a calm yet heavy voice.
" Such insolence will not be tolerated. How dare you to talk to a God like this", the Hermit King said in a enraged voice and he  started to release  his power.
Phantom replied with releasing his own killer intent. At first it had no affect on the Hermit King, but after a couple of seconds, the Hermit King was thrown backwards.
"Hmm, I knew that, enraging the Black Knight is not a good job, even for the Gods themselves. Great going my friend", thought Raven with a genuine smile.
"This much killer intent,how could this be possible? How can he contain this much power? I've to cool down for now, thought the Hermit King and he slowly retracted his power.
Seeing this, the Black Knight also lowered his killer intent.
"So my Lord, are you still on your old self or have you changed your mind", asked Phantom in a cool voice.
"You surely have an ace with you, Raven, I must admit this. He not only managed to pass my test but also overpowered me. Ask what you want to hear", said the Hermit King in a serene voice.
" Please tell us ,does anybody know about our alliance", said Raven in an enquiring tone.
"Let me see, if there is someone who is aware about your nexus", said the Hermit King in a calm tone and  with this he started to whirl his rope in an ancient manner of the Gods. Slowly and steadily, a portal of time opened and what appeared next shocked all of them. Inside the portal,they saw that the God of Heavens  have  made a pact with the Devils king Kohiraka and the Lord of the Titans, Maraku,the Mountain.
"Azazul,I never had  thought I would have to see a time like this. You, me and Maraku, all together at a same place , that too having a common understanding on a same point and same foes. Who on this Earth has ever thought of an alliance between the Gods, the Devil King and the Gods mightiest foes the Titans,will take place! We have formed, truly a  formidable alliance",said Kohiraka, beaming with confidence and determination.
  "Indeed, you are right Kohiraka. No one can now stand upto us. Even the mighty Undead will bow down to our authority", explained Azazul,the God of Heavens.
    "Hmm, seems that you two are enjoying this union quite a bit more than that is necessary", grumbled Maraku.
"Oh, don't be so sarcastic now Maraku. We know that you too are perturbed by the rising power of this Black Knight. But rest assured, we'll crush the Undead and the black knight simultaneously",said Azazul with a wicked smirk.
"Perhaps we should now assemble our forces,to form a strategy,how to dismantle the Undead Kingdom. I've heard soo many legends about that kingdom being one of the most strongest of all the time. We've to be very careful in dealing with them,I must admit this", said Maraku, with a tint of seriousness in his voice.
"Don't ponder about that Maraku. I've got a perfect plan to erase the very existence of this Black Knight guy. I've contacted my minions and they have provided me all the history about that person. He was indeed a man of honour, who was utterly betrayed and backstabbed from every person whom he loved or considered precious to him. I felt so sorry about that guy", Azazul stated out  and started laughing like maniac. His laughter echoed miles and miles away.
"You mean to say that the guy who seems to be a tough nut to crack,is actually a worthless piece of shit", Kohiraka exclaimed with utter laughter of his own.
"Enough,both of you. One who has suffered to the endless point and  who has been betrayed by every single person, is definitely poised to be the strongest of all. Always remember that. Gather your forces and plan a strategy, we'll make multiple attacks on them,but only when they are not on their guard. Until then, remain in silence. Dismiss", ordered Maraku and he disappeared from the sight.
"This guy always get on my nerves, how have you managed to convince him to join us. Tell me Kohiraka", enquired Azazul.
"It's simple. I just proposed to him that a power is rising, that is  strong enough to challenge the  Gods themselves. It's the alliance of the mighty Undead and a figure known as the Black Knight. On listening this, after  a couple of pondering over the matter, he just said that this alliance must be defeated at any cost,no matter what it takes. Even if it demands me to make my older foes my friends,I will, because,much is at stake this time", Kohiraka explained all the happenings to Azazul.
"So that's the case. If someone ,as the likes of Maraku,is afraid of this alliance,it means that,they have become a force to be reckoned with. Alright,let's see what my minions have to say about his past",said Azazul and both of them disappeared from the view.
  The Heavens Court
"So my beloved Cheryl, what have you brought to me. Speak your heart out dear",said Azazul to Cheryl, the goddess of seduction.
  "My Lord, to be precise,I have to say that,this Black Knight guy is used to be called as Dev,a regular random guy,but with the heart of a diamond. He was unfortunate in his every relationship, even if he gave his life to it. All in all, I've gathered intel about his friends,his family, his colleagues and most importantly about Shelly", said Cheryl,with a sense of pride that she has accomplished the task given to her,by her Lord.
"So, it means they all are worthless to me. Okay then,Xarvan, go and erase the existence of his loved ones, once and for all. It's time we pay a little to our new friend. Dismissed", Azazul stated in an authoritarian tone and the whole court was once again empty.
The portal was finally closed and the whole thing was clear to all of them. What caught The Hermit King and the Raven off guard was the amount of killer intent being leaked out of the Dark Knight.
  "Phantom my friend,stop this , right now. You have to control your emotions. Please dearest of all my friends,I request you", Raven said in a humble voice which finally eased the pressure off Phantom.
"How dare they? They are going to kill my loved ones. But not in the darkest era, I'll let anyone do this to them. Never ever", resolved Phantom and with that he disappeared in swirl of flames around him.
"Whoa, what on the name of God's. How he can use this power?",asked the Hermit King.
  "Phantom is not only what he seems. He's a majestic,a man who was born to be gold and wise, turns out to become the Legend. I know that,the power that he has used now is forgotten in the long past,but Phantom has it and I know that how he acquired this power", explained Raven in a sad tone.
  " He's  the Champion of the Dragons, a title which is above all the honours and  a feat that is achieved only  once  in a millenium, by the one who is chosen by none other than the  Majestic  Dragon Race. It's all you need to know now. Consider it as a token for helping us. Farewell Hermit King", said Raven in a flash before vanishing in the ground.
"It seems that a great uproar is bound  to happen", regretted The Hermit King and he too disappeared from the view.
    "Shelly, seems that I've to come back again", a  deep voice echoed throughout the majestic mountains, shaking off the pastorals and the animals.