02-03-2016, 12:48 PM
The cold coming from the stone floor was slowly making its way across Kanda's cheek as he started to regain consciousness. He quickly noticed that the room he was in wasn't that well lit, the flickering of a small flame was noticeable on the wall that Kanda was facing. The grey stones looked familiar to the exorcist. After blinking several times his vision started to come back to him and he noticed an old painting against the wall. The piece of art was slightly torn but the image was still very clear, a lonely soldier of god standing in fiery red environment surrounded by black demons. Representing light in a dark world, the lonely fighter was standing proud and firm, showing not a shred of fear in the face of evil. It's an image that inspires fresh exorcist, to never face away from their duty, no matter what. Kanda remembered when he first laid eyes upon this masterpiece, many years ago. It wasn't until now, after all the hardships he endured, that he understood the full meaning behind it. He knew why the person in the painting was portrayed so strong, what kept this individual from losing hope in such a harsh environments with all odds stacked against him. It was the unknown man's pride, proud to be chosen as a soldier of god, an exorcist. It was this emotion that kept Kanda going through the darkest hours of his life. The young exorcist pushed himself up from the cold stone floor and stood in front of the painting. After all this time he finally got it, the meaning behind this artwork that was in the main hall within the black order.
Kanda's tired eyes suddenly shot open when he realized he was in the black order. He remembered his quest, to summon their branch of the Black order here in the Omniverse. Omniverse, that's where he was. Images flashed through his head, remembering everything that happened with the akuma, the Noah, General Klaud nine and Dante. Kanda took a few steps backwards, placing his feet on the velvet red carpet that was rolled out. To his left he saw the gate that led to the outside world, to his right he saw the wooden staircase which was paved with the same red carpet that led outside. At the top of the steps a large round window allowed the light to enter the sacred haven. Kanda gazed upon the multiple colored glass, as the light shimmered upon his skin. The window consisted out of several smaller pieces of glass, all put together they created the image of an angel with glorious wings that were spread wide. The holy sword of Gabriel in the holy creature's hand was shining bright. It was truly a sight to behold. It was as if time stood still for just a moment as Kanda admired the beauty of his home, that finally made its way to the under verse. He finally had a home again, now , he had to deliver it from evil.
Kanda turned around filled with new hope and strength, he stepped towards the gate, to help his allies. "Kanda." A soft voice echoed through the hallways, "Kanda, you succeeded in assembling the order once more. Come to me quickly, you cannot help them this way. If you go out now, you will perish and everything you and your allies fought for would have been in vain. The death of your ally will have meant nothing. Come see me once more and I can provide you with the tools to vanquish this evil. He has bigger plans for you." Kanda knew who it was, it was Hevlaska, one of the oldest and exorcist that was chosen to be the keeper and guardian of innocence. She was able to sense which innocence was compatible to which user.
Through the dark hallways of the order Kanda was making his way to Hevlaska's chamber. It worked, it actually worked, he managed to not only rebuild the order, he also found a way to bring some of its valuable members right here to the Omniverse. It seemed Kanda's knowledge was shared with them as well, how else did Hevlaska know about the battle that was raging on outside the black order's gate. The elevator was making its way downwards, towards the chamber. The slow speed of the device got on the exorcist nerves in his home world and it still does so here. Why the hell didn't he change this?
Finally, after an annoyingly slow trip down, he reached the lower level that was Hevlaska's chamber. He stepped off the open platform that was the elevator and followed the path in front of him. A small bridge, hanging over a large round hole, led him to the platform ahead. Kanda's footsteps echoed through the large space as he walked onto the stone platform. The stones had been there since the beginning of the order, it was like a sacred altar. The ground was covered in biblical text and runes. In the center of the platform Kanda stopped, "Hevlaska, i'm here". His voice was repeated throughout the large space several times before it died in the depth. It was followed by a moment of silence before in front of him the ancient exorcist Hevlaska appeared.
Hevlaska's Innocence had enveloped her entire body and changed it dramatically, leaving it currently cemented in the form it has held for the many years. She was extremely tall, and her body seemed to be made up what initially appeared to be tendrils but later become more refined, wispy hair-like strands. Her eyes were not visible, and the only parts of her face that were bare are her nose, lips and chin, all of which were humanoid but are far larger in comparison to normal humans. She has bared the title 'holder of the cube' for many years.
"You have done well young exorcist. This world is filled with evil, even more evil than you are used to in our home world. Demons, monsters and akuma dwell here, looking to harm the innocent and wreak havoc wherever they go. The title of exorcist just become a much heavier burden. Your power as it is now, even though it is impressive, will no longer suffice to aid you in these tasks." Hevlaska slowly explained. Kanda obviously was not amused hearing that his strength was taken into doubt, but out of respect for the ancient being he suppressed his negative emotion.
"Even in this world God will provide you with the power that is needed to fight back, to push evil back into the darkness where it belongs. I can sense you are compatible with another innocence power."
Kanda's attention sharpened when he heard what the being was implying, "What are you saying ? That I am able to synchronize with another innocence ? Like General Cross ?"
Hevlaska took her time responding to him, making Kanda even more impatient than he already was, " Yes, both you and General Cross are unique in this matter. Yet I must inform you, the synchronization process of a second innocence cube will be anything but pleasant. Even General Cross admitted it was one of the most horrible experiences he ever had, it nearly cost him his life." Hevlaska ended her warning.
"But, thanks to that he has been able to tip the scales of power back in our favor many times. He has become one of the strongest exorcist in the history of the order. Now i am given the same chance ? I would be a fool to not accept this gift."
"Kanda, are you-.."
"Damnit, i'm sure, just get it over with." Kanda snarled at Hevlaska. The swordsman undid the top of his uniform, revealing his bare chest and arms. The tattoo on his chest was still the same as it was before he got to this place, however, he no longer felt the curse that was placed upon it. He noticed it before, but ignored the fact that there was no power in it anymore. He watched as the whisks of hevlaska's body revealed a cube of innocence, it had been many years since he witnessed one of these cubes being implanted within a exorcist.
Kanda's limbs were held in place by more of hevlaska's tentacle like limbs, yet he did not resist and awaited the touch of the innocence cube. His eyes were fixated on it as it started to glow dark red as it came closer. For some reason Kanda felt the urge to move back, as if his body knew how dangerous it was, but Hevlaska kept him in place with a firm grip. The cube touched his skin and engulfed Kanda with a dark red glow, a burning sensation went through is body and the instant pain was something unlike the exorcist felt before.
"Be strong Kanda."
The words reached his ears but not his heart, his mouth opened to the sky in order to scream but not a single sound came out. His eyes were showing his true emotion, despair. Feeling the divine energy rushing through his veins. Every nerve within his body stung as if it was stung by a bee. It felt as if his soul was being ripped out and divided in two, one half was a dark blue color, the other a deep red. Two pieces of the same soul, split apart and were being molded into something new. To Kanda it looked and felt like the Devil and God were ripping him apart. Before his eyes he saw both pieces being forced together, the closer they were forced the more painful it got for Kanda.
"We have to stop, this will kill you." The worried voice of Hevlaska said.
Kanda's shrieking voice cried out, "NO! No keep going, we're almost there. General Cross did it, so can I !"
Hevlaska hesitated no longer, it was his own choice to make. With one final push she forced the innocence cube inside his body. With a mixture of blue and red light shining brightly for a single second combined with a blood curled scream it was all over. Silence once more took over the chamber. Hevlaska moved her whisks away from Kanda and slowly moved back and observed. Watched over the body of Kanda that was laying lifeless on the platform. No words were spoken, just her white eyes staring down at the young man. A twitch in the man's arm was the first sign of life she witnessed.
"Stand up Kanda, you did it. You synchronized with another innocent cube, you have been given another gift to use against the Noah. Go now, and help your fellow exorcist."
Kanda opened his eyes and gazed upwards towards the large white, grayish creature. He did not have a pleasant look in his eyes, if it wasn't Hevlaska in front of him the scene would've taken a whole different course. He pushed himself off from the floor, his body not feeling any different from before. Analyzing his own body he stood still, it was strange, all of that and he didn't feel any different. He looked at his hands and noticed a strange symbol on both of his wrists, a cross made out of dried up blood.
"It's stigmata... Your innocence needs a way to find its way out, and this is the price you pay for a gift from God." Hevlaska explained to the exorcist.
His hand balled into fists, without speaking a word he turned back to the elevator and started walking back the way he came. "The black order is going to make its mark in the Omniverse. Thank you Hevlaska." The divine being did not respond, she did the job expected of her and returned to a slumber. Kanda got on the elevator and closed his eyes, concentrating on the omnilium as the machine moved upwards. The mystical energy created the traditional exorcist outfit once more. Closing in on the top he moved his sleeves a bit upwards and looked at marking on his wrist. 'This better be worth it.' He thought as he moved for the gate, time to deal with these demons.
As Kanda got closer towards the gate, it started to slowly open, revealing the light hiding behind it. Underneath his breath he started to speak as he slowly unsheathed his sword,"
And shepherds we shall be
For Thee, my Lord, for Thee
Power hath descended from Thy hand
That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
And teeming with souls shall it ever be
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti "
Kanda's tired eyes suddenly shot open when he realized he was in the black order. He remembered his quest, to summon their branch of the Black order here in the Omniverse. Omniverse, that's where he was. Images flashed through his head, remembering everything that happened with the akuma, the Noah, General Klaud nine and Dante. Kanda took a few steps backwards, placing his feet on the velvet red carpet that was rolled out. To his left he saw the gate that led to the outside world, to his right he saw the wooden staircase which was paved with the same red carpet that led outside. At the top of the steps a large round window allowed the light to enter the sacred haven. Kanda gazed upon the multiple colored glass, as the light shimmered upon his skin. The window consisted out of several smaller pieces of glass, all put together they created the image of an angel with glorious wings that were spread wide. The holy sword of Gabriel in the holy creature's hand was shining bright. It was truly a sight to behold. It was as if time stood still for just a moment as Kanda admired the beauty of his home, that finally made its way to the under verse. He finally had a home again, now , he had to deliver it from evil.
Kanda turned around filled with new hope and strength, he stepped towards the gate, to help his allies. "Kanda." A soft voice echoed through the hallways, "Kanda, you succeeded in assembling the order once more. Come to me quickly, you cannot help them this way. If you go out now, you will perish and everything you and your allies fought for would have been in vain. The death of your ally will have meant nothing. Come see me once more and I can provide you with the tools to vanquish this evil. He has bigger plans for you." Kanda knew who it was, it was Hevlaska, one of the oldest and exorcist that was chosen to be the keeper and guardian of innocence. She was able to sense which innocence was compatible to which user.
Through the dark hallways of the order Kanda was making his way to Hevlaska's chamber. It worked, it actually worked, he managed to not only rebuild the order, he also found a way to bring some of its valuable members right here to the Omniverse. It seemed Kanda's knowledge was shared with them as well, how else did Hevlaska know about the battle that was raging on outside the black order's gate. The elevator was making its way downwards, towards the chamber. The slow speed of the device got on the exorcist nerves in his home world and it still does so here. Why the hell didn't he change this?
Finally, after an annoyingly slow trip down, he reached the lower level that was Hevlaska's chamber. He stepped off the open platform that was the elevator and followed the path in front of him. A small bridge, hanging over a large round hole, led him to the platform ahead. Kanda's footsteps echoed through the large space as he walked onto the stone platform. The stones had been there since the beginning of the order, it was like a sacred altar. The ground was covered in biblical text and runes. In the center of the platform Kanda stopped, "Hevlaska, i'm here". His voice was repeated throughout the large space several times before it died in the depth. It was followed by a moment of silence before in front of him the ancient exorcist Hevlaska appeared.
Hevlaska's Innocence had enveloped her entire body and changed it dramatically, leaving it currently cemented in the form it has held for the many years. She was extremely tall, and her body seemed to be made up what initially appeared to be tendrils but later become more refined, wispy hair-like strands. Her eyes were not visible, and the only parts of her face that were bare are her nose, lips and chin, all of which were humanoid but are far larger in comparison to normal humans. She has bared the title 'holder of the cube' for many years.
"You have done well young exorcist. This world is filled with evil, even more evil than you are used to in our home world. Demons, monsters and akuma dwell here, looking to harm the innocent and wreak havoc wherever they go. The title of exorcist just become a much heavier burden. Your power as it is now, even though it is impressive, will no longer suffice to aid you in these tasks." Hevlaska slowly explained. Kanda obviously was not amused hearing that his strength was taken into doubt, but out of respect for the ancient being he suppressed his negative emotion.
"Even in this world God will provide you with the power that is needed to fight back, to push evil back into the darkness where it belongs. I can sense you are compatible with another innocence power."
Kanda's attention sharpened when he heard what the being was implying, "What are you saying ? That I am able to synchronize with another innocence ? Like General Cross ?"
Hevlaska took her time responding to him, making Kanda even more impatient than he already was, " Yes, both you and General Cross are unique in this matter. Yet I must inform you, the synchronization process of a second innocence cube will be anything but pleasant. Even General Cross admitted it was one of the most horrible experiences he ever had, it nearly cost him his life." Hevlaska ended her warning.
"But, thanks to that he has been able to tip the scales of power back in our favor many times. He has become one of the strongest exorcist in the history of the order. Now i am given the same chance ? I would be a fool to not accept this gift."
"Kanda, are you-.."
"Damnit, i'm sure, just get it over with." Kanda snarled at Hevlaska. The swordsman undid the top of his uniform, revealing his bare chest and arms. The tattoo on his chest was still the same as it was before he got to this place, however, he no longer felt the curse that was placed upon it. He noticed it before, but ignored the fact that there was no power in it anymore. He watched as the whisks of hevlaska's body revealed a cube of innocence, it had been many years since he witnessed one of these cubes being implanted within a exorcist.
Kanda's limbs were held in place by more of hevlaska's tentacle like limbs, yet he did not resist and awaited the touch of the innocence cube. His eyes were fixated on it as it started to glow dark red as it came closer. For some reason Kanda felt the urge to move back, as if his body knew how dangerous it was, but Hevlaska kept him in place with a firm grip. The cube touched his skin and engulfed Kanda with a dark red glow, a burning sensation went through is body and the instant pain was something unlike the exorcist felt before.
"Be strong Kanda."
The words reached his ears but not his heart, his mouth opened to the sky in order to scream but not a single sound came out. His eyes were showing his true emotion, despair. Feeling the divine energy rushing through his veins. Every nerve within his body stung as if it was stung by a bee. It felt as if his soul was being ripped out and divided in two, one half was a dark blue color, the other a deep red. Two pieces of the same soul, split apart and were being molded into something new. To Kanda it looked and felt like the Devil and God were ripping him apart. Before his eyes he saw both pieces being forced together, the closer they were forced the more painful it got for Kanda.
"We have to stop, this will kill you." The worried voice of Hevlaska said.
Kanda's shrieking voice cried out, "NO! No keep going, we're almost there. General Cross did it, so can I !"
Hevlaska hesitated no longer, it was his own choice to make. With one final push she forced the innocence cube inside his body. With a mixture of blue and red light shining brightly for a single second combined with a blood curled scream it was all over. Silence once more took over the chamber. Hevlaska moved her whisks away from Kanda and slowly moved back and observed. Watched over the body of Kanda that was laying lifeless on the platform. No words were spoken, just her white eyes staring down at the young man. A twitch in the man's arm was the first sign of life she witnessed.
"Stand up Kanda, you did it. You synchronized with another innocent cube, you have been given another gift to use against the Noah. Go now, and help your fellow exorcist."
Kanda opened his eyes and gazed upwards towards the large white, grayish creature. He did not have a pleasant look in his eyes, if it wasn't Hevlaska in front of him the scene would've taken a whole different course. He pushed himself off from the floor, his body not feeling any different from before. Analyzing his own body he stood still, it was strange, all of that and he didn't feel any different. He looked at his hands and noticed a strange symbol on both of his wrists, a cross made out of dried up blood.
"It's stigmata... Your innocence needs a way to find its way out, and this is the price you pay for a gift from God." Hevlaska explained to the exorcist.
His hand balled into fists, without speaking a word he turned back to the elevator and started walking back the way he came. "The black order is going to make its mark in the Omniverse. Thank you Hevlaska." The divine being did not respond, she did the job expected of her and returned to a slumber. Kanda got on the elevator and closed his eyes, concentrating on the omnilium as the machine moved upwards. The mystical energy created the traditional exorcist outfit once more. Closing in on the top he moved his sleeves a bit upwards and looked at marking on his wrist. 'This better be worth it.' He thought as he moved for the gate, time to deal with these demons.
As Kanda got closer towards the gate, it started to slowly open, revealing the light hiding behind it. Underneath his breath he started to speak as he slowly unsheathed his sword,"
And shepherds we shall be
For Thee, my Lord, for Thee
Power hath descended from Thy hand
That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
And teeming with souls shall it ever be
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti "
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You're naive. We're destroyers, not saviors. - Yu Kanda