spirit awakening

1

It was a cold, cold night  Constantine couldn't sleep. He kept tossing over and over in his bed and eventually decided to leave his musty old tent and go outside.

He walked over to the campfire that was burning low and with a wave of his hand it reignited. He sat by the fire and pondered about the battle yet to come.

This war had being going on for about 5 years and he was tired. Before the war started he had just joined the Inquisition-a group of the most powerful sages alive.

Although new to the group he knew that he was capable because at such he young age not only had he completed school but he was powerful,  having earned a name for himself.

Hansteld was a world of magic that was divided. One side of the humans and a much larger portion of the land for demons.

Creatures of darkness that fed on human flesh and were said to be immortal as a result they could not coexist. They were stronger than humans, faster, had better regenerative abilities.

So man became prey. That was a dark time before the sages. Sages are people who could use magic by capturing spirits and using them as a medium to perform spells.

Normally speaking  a war breaking out would usually be against the demons. But such a war would never last this long because now humans and the power to defend themselves.

But one of their own turned against them. He was once the leader of the inquisitors-Evander Black.

He wanted to pursue immortality, a way for sages to live forever just as the demons were immortal. He viewed sages as beings that had transcended humanity. Gods in their own right.

He tried to find ways to achieve his dream. He delved into dark and ancient magic that were better left untouched. His research led him to forcefully fuse with a powerful demon. This caused him to go mad. And thus the war.

Evander gained the ability to drain magic and throughout the war he kept getting stronger and stronger.

Later on he learnt how to tap into the life force of normal humans and so the inquisitors had to act.

All of them gave up their lives to use a spell that created a different dimension much like this one and transported the humans there.

They also used the rest of their strength to increase his own powers. That is why he was able to survive this long.

And finally the last battle was upon them.

Constantine snapped out of his reverie as he sensed someone behind him and quickly condensed a halberd made out of energy and turned around.

There was a haggard looking old man there. Constantine was confused before he recognized who was in front of him.

"Lamar. Is that you " the middle aged veteran asked. The old man raised his hands up "in the flesh. "

"impossible.  How did you age so much to become an old man. Don't tell me that time works differently in the human world. "

Lamar sighed. "no. We were ambushed by Evander. " He went down on his knees and he started crying.

"y-y our wife is dead. She died trying to protect your son and all I could do was stand there and watch. "

Constantine was silent for a few moments. "what of my son.

"he is well "

"good. You failed to protect my wife but do not make the same mistake twice. I doubt I have the strength to kill Evander. With the number of people he has devoured I'm surprised this war hasn't already ended. "

He walked up to his servant. "l know that I will die in this battle. When I do, do not return.  I don't want my son to be involved in such a dangerous world. Promise me. Promise me that you will not bring him back when this is all over. "

Lamar bowed down "you have my word."

Constantine nodded. "Teach him how to fight. Even if he will not practice magic the son of Constantine Strange cannot be a weakling. "

" As you wish. "

The sun rose behind the two men. Dawn had come.

" this is the last time you and I will see each other. Make sure you keep your promise. "

Lamar bowed again and turned around, after a few moments he disappeared into the encampment of tents.

Constantine turned to his tent. There was a gleam in his eye as he quenched the fire and went to get ready for the final battle of his life.