The Rise Of Zenith

Chapter 2. Nothing by day, companions at night

Trotting by buildings that were horribly crumbled, falling to pieces and seemed like this once lively town was now a apocalyptic themed place, it sent a chill up the spine of our hero Raymin. He was following beside a new pal known by the name as Fallen, though he pondered who would name their child that. As remembered, he had aided him from getting sliced by the demon of envy, Yona, who had ran away like a dog with its tail in between its legs. "So,your group, who is apart of it?" Raymin questioned, raising a brow in curiosity, the new friend turned his head around his shoulder, "oh! It is not very big, only two people," he replied, "though a small group can be very useful, especially with very capable people," Fallen did little hand motions that made his speech seem fairly exhilarated, it was comical in a sense. "Got the names?" Raymin put his hands on his hips, "the names! Shit!" Fallen cursed, running a hand down his face. "Forgot totally about them...Uh!..Xander and Kira," he added awkwardly, Raymin hummed for a response. "Demon of envy...Are there more?" Fallen asked casually, looking to one side. /I know exactly who they are..But keep it cool../ He spoke in thought, Raymin stared up. "Certainly, the seven deadly sins are demons! Yona, as we know is envy, I have heard of the the lust demon, apparently she does not come out unless needed for a very important task," he twirled his finger around, then pointed at Fallen. "I have seen greed! Though he was not really hurting people, took stuff and then popped off..Er, sloth nobody really knows who they are, gluttony I know is on a ship, and he eats mortals...Shady and disgusting.." He grumbled, sticking his tongue out. "And wrath?" Fallen asked, looking forward quickly, wiping sweat from his forehead. "People assume he was defeated in battle," he commented, "from what I have seen in stories, he was the most dangerous demon, besides from Zenith of course," Raymin leaned to the side to examine Fallens quite nervous look. "So I have heard myself," Fallen replied, taking in a breath. He stopped suddenly, which nearly caused Raymin to run right into him.

There was a hatch just out of the city, seemed to be a hideout to some standards. Fallen stomped his foot on it, and a doll like lass opened it up, dressed in geisha attire. "We thought you were demon food for a moment,"  she commented, laughing sheepishly, Fallen dropped down. "Sure yes demon food!" He turned to Raymin and got him inside, the hatch closing after him. Inside it was three sleeping bags, some supplies in bags and lanterns lighting the room. "What's this for?" Our hero asked, Fallen trotted his red sleeping bag and sat down, putting his sword beside him. "So any demons or bounty hunters can't find us, because, we are dearly wanted by both," Fallen replied, he turned and threw one of his gauntlets at a sleeping figure, "oi! Not now...." Another males voice called, the gauntlet being thrown back at Fallen though the lad caught it. "Get up! We have a guest Xander," Fallen ordered, and with another groan from the groggy man, he sat up. "Wait a minute.."Raymin leaned in, "you're buddies with a fallen angel??" He whipped around with a confused look, "ha! His face is shocked! Should I tell him Kira's a living doll?" The one named Xander laughed hysterically, amused by Raymins even more question filled look. "You are the weirdest trio...I think I've ever met..." Raymin commented with a slow tone, "pfftt!" Xander snickered, to only get smacked upside the head by the doll Kira, "respect the guests," she said sternly, and glanced at Raymin. "We saw you fighting Yona, certainly lucky that Fallen noticed you," Kira crossed her arms. Xander nodded in agreement, "that dumb demand could've clobbered ya. The move she was about to hit you with was crazy strong!" He pointed at Raymin.

With that point said, how did a normal mortal like Fallen directly counter this apparently unyielding attack? He assumed maybe Fallen was just well taught of the demon kind to understand the certain weaker spots. "Huh..." Raymin mumbled suspiciously, Fallen began to sweat a bit, reading his expression like a easy child's book, "Raymin! Yona mentioned something about the hero's blood, explain." He stated in question, Raymin grunted, unamused by this. "The hero's blood?" Xander and Kira said in sync, eyes wide. "The one to defeat Zenith?" Kira tilted her head, Raymin sighed, explaining the task was like trying to explain to a flat earther that the world was indeed round.  "Yes, it is a curse," Raymin said snappily, "and the stuff about Zenith, I'm not going to do it, I hunt demons, but surely I will never want to see the king myself. It will be death," he growled. Though his words were understanding, it was a gruelling task to have to kill Zenith, it seemed impossible to a mortal, Fallen knew that, though Kira and Xander were ranting questions at his face. How dare he decline his fate! That was absolute shittery to them, Zenith has caused many of them pain and suffering.

Fallens eyebrow twitched, "enough!" He called in a scary tone, the two freezing. Fallen crossed his legs, "Raymin, unfortunately to speak on behalf of the gods that had cursed your bloodline. You cannot run away, now Yona has spoken to you to Zenith himself, I know that she would. If you do not go to him, he will destroy villages, large capitals in order to get you. But these two do not have the right to burden you with questions." He stared at the hero with eyes that read only pure grim, like it shot right through Raymins soul. Something about him, spooked his insides, and to scare Raymin was next to impossible. "Mm..." Raymin though was still sketched out of taking on the demon king, Fallen breathed out. "Me and my companions can aid you," he stared up at him, then stood up. Raymin cocked a brow, "what?" He questioned.  "You do not have to go alone," Fallen smiled, Raymin now was rather intrigued, "hm..." he thought. Fallen extended a hand for him to grab it, like a gesture of agreement and companionship. "Trust us, we won't leave you hanging," Fallens smile turned into a grin, Raymin looked into Fallens yellow eyes, the hero's blood was forever the worst to him, but he could not help but imagine the adventure this could create. And the sensed power from these four combined was convincing to stop Zenith and his demonic minions.  Raymin grasped Fallens hand, his expression also became a grin. "You weird human you," he said.

With that friendship now in the means of sparking, Raymin pulled his hand away. "Then what's the plan?" He asked Fallen, which Fallen pulled a map from one of the bags and laid it out on the floor. Xander and Kira coming around it to. "The best way to find Zeniths lair is by a crater, we will need a certain ship to bring us to it, considering this island is filled with dark energy. But! The owner of the ship is unfortunately a demon pirate," Fallen pointed at the edge of the country the were in, and dragged his finger along to the island which was their destination. "But there's a barrier around the ship and the pirate, and the barrier is created by guess..." Fallen smirked, "another demon! Specifically a casino owning brother to this pirate," he aimed his finger at a spot about three hours on horseback to get to. "Kill the brother, get the barrier down, defeat the pirate brother, get the ship," Fallen folded his arms. Rolling up the map, Raymin hummed, "ah...Those two brothers, the casino owner is a weird one he is. Plays these haunting games with you, their next to impossible unless you're a master at guessing," he replied. "Very good," Fallen chuckled, "Er...That sounded weird. Anyway, we leave tomorrow morning," he said to everyone. "And what's the consequences of failing our task?" Kira asked, "probably be stuck without our souls," Fallen shrugged, "or shark food," he added. "Pick your poison I guess!" Xander joked, the others snickered.

"I'll go hunting for some grub," Fallen said, "start the fire outside Xander, oh! And tonight Raymin, you can rest in my sleeping bag," he waved his hand. Then climbed out of the hatch, just before Raymin could give a grateful thank you.

Weird, weird journey this'll be.