Please Read!
Please Read!
I want to warn everyone that is story isn't going to be updated any time soon. So, don't expect any. I'm just only uploading this to make some space on my flash drive. But I'll mark it as an on-going. Whether this gets an update depends on after I finish my major stories or in the mood. But that shouldn't stop you from reading this.
Chapter 1: World of Erion I
The World of Erion stood proudly with eight lands containing six ruling nation. Ragnanival, the northern icy region, is the home of the strongest soldiers ruled by a man named Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. Forest of Elrit, northeast of Ragnanival, is an unruled land and belonged to the wildlife; home of a witch named Chrome Dokuro. Titania, south of the forest, is home of civilization and ruled by a young man named Lambo. Volkenon Lava Pit is a fiery land south of Titania ruled by a man named Ryohei Sasagawa. Ringford is the home of fairies to the west ruled under Hayato Gokudera. Valentine, land of magic and promise, is ruled by Timoteo, a wise man. Winterhorn Ridge, further west, is a deadly cold mountain that dragons dwell in; home of a fearsome warrior named Kyoya Hibari. Finally, in the northeast, Netherworld is the land of the dead ruled by a King named Mukuro Rokudo.
The World of Erion would only wish for peace and harmony. Yet, there are a few nations that are power hungry and would crave more land than their own. The nations Ragnanival and Valentine ― once allies ― are now enemies as they engaged many battle with one another. The same goes to Ragnanival and Ringford. Yet, there are more hidden secrets during a raging war among thriving nations.
Tsuna, grandson of Timoteo, was sitting on a stub close to a small lake. He listened to the silence and the noises of nature. He spent most of his time in the Forest of Elrit to avoid his families chattering about war. The young brunet grew to despise it all. The cries of dying men and women, bloodshed, and lost souls were too much to endure. He wished that Valentine didn't involve itself with it. Tsuna pulled softly on his worn out beige colored cloak to cover body and removed his hood.
"You've always seemed so cautious."
Tsuna turned behind him to the voice. His face brightened with a smile at a familiar sight. A young man near his age emerged from a shrub behind him. His short black spiky hair poked out of his cloak. The man yanked off his hood and revealed his light tan skin. Takeshi Yamamoto, son of Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, smiled at him. Tsuna jumped off the stub he was sitting on and ran to the prince. Yamamoto happily allowed himself to embrace the brunet as he nuzzled his chin on the messy brown hair.
"Yamamoto, I missed you so much. I thought you weren't going to show up anymore." He smiled.
"I would take any chance to see you as much as I can."
"I heard from my father that your nation had suffered from the last battle. Are you all right? You're not hurt, right?"
"No, my old man wouldn't let me fight at the time."
Tsuna is the prince to Valentine and next in line to take the throne. Yamamoto is the same since he was an only child. They met three years ago in the same spot they are in now. During those three years, they became friends without revealing themselves. The two of them eventually fell in love and exposed themselves as enemies. They didn't care that their nations are in war. They only wanted to be together. However, they had to keep it a secret.
"The Crystallization Cauldron is too strong for our forces. We can't win if that weapon is used."
"I know... My grandfather thinks it's the only way to prevent war. He's using it to scare your father."
The Crystallization Cauldron is a apocalyptic weapon that Tsuna's grandfather created. He thought that if he created an unstoppable weapon like that, the enemy forces would be frightened by it. Yet, the Ragnanival didn't seem to be fazed by it and continued to attack his nation. Yamamoto's father caught a glimpse of its' destructive power in battle. However, he didn't back down. That resulted in losing too many lives in the wasted battlefield.
"I don't want to see any more bloodshed. I just wish this war end already."
"Me too. I've already seen too many warriors dying on the battlefield. It's a terrifying sight that I would never want you to see."
"If we ruled our nation, this would have ended already. We can finally be together too."
Yamamoto slowly pulled away from the brunet, holding his shoulders. He smiled tenderly to his lover and brushed the bangs away. Every time they see each other, Yamamoto can't help himself from being captivated by Tsuna's beauty. His heart was pounding against his chest from their closeness. He never felt such sensation and happiness with anyone else. And he is glad that Tsuna was the one that made him feel like this.
"I have to leave now. I need to see my old man and try to convince him to not attempt another attack."
"Will you come see me soon?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world. It hurts me that we can't always be together."
Yamamoto pressed his lips on Tsuna's forehead. He slowly slid his hands off his secret lover's shoulders. The prince turned around and walked away to where he came from. Tsuna stood where he was and watched as Yamamoto disappeared into the forest. He covered his head with his hood, intending to return home. He will come to the forest and would wait for Yamamoto again like today. It seems like it's the only thing he could do.
He closed his eyes, deep in thought.
'I pray for your safety...'
"Don't you think it's bad enough that our army is suffering through a terrible loss? Forcing our army out there again would make it worse."
Yamamoto was in a deep argument with his father. Tsuyoshi was looking over the Map of Erion, collectively. He was planning on how he'll be able to gain an advantage. The King wasn't sparing much attention as Yamamoto wanted for his disagreement with the upcoming war plans. The young prince stood across from the long table with the World Map on it and stared down at his father, sternly. Noticing it, Tsuyoshi looked up and raised a brow at his son's behavior.
"With the Crystallization Cauldron, we have no chance of winning. Can't we call truce and make peace?" Yamamoto begged.
"You shouldn't doubt our forces yet. Since you're here, there is something I want to discuss with you."
"What is it?"
"I've been preparing an arranged marriage session for you. I think it's time for you to settle down and have a heir." Tsuyoshi said.
An image of Tsuna crawled into Yamamoto's head. He frowned. He stared at his father, expressionless. He would not approve this. There is no way he was going to follow through with the arranged marriage when he already have someone that he holds dear.
"I refuse! I'm not going to marry a complete stranger!"
"I'd watch that tone of yours, Takeshi. It's about time to think of ruling in my place. And I don't want you starting it off without a heir." Tsuyoshi growled.
"But I'm too young. There are so much I want to do. I can't — I won't!"
"I will find someone suitable for you. Until then, practice your swordsmanship. I heard you've been missing them and running off somewhere."
Yamamoto stood there for a minute. He huffed his chest out and left the room, slamming the door roughly. He was fuming. He was going to subject himself to marrying a stranger and having a child with that person. Never! His anger simmered down when he recalled Tsuna's smiling face in his thoughts. He smiled faintly. Yamamoto ran a hand through his short spiky hair. His body was calling out to his secret lover. He wanted to hold him tightly in his arms and never let go. Yamamoto snapped to his senses when he caught sight of two female warriors giggling softly as they passed him. He blushed in embarrassment and walked away, proudly.
Tsuna returned safely to his home, Valentine. He removed the worn cloak and folded it neatly in his arms. He stroll about in the castle, looking for a servant. By the time he did, a maid was preparing to wash all the clothes. Tsuna thanked her and went back to his strolling. It was hard to believe that he's living in such a beautiful castle right out of a story; much less being a prince. He caught sight of his grandfather in the throne room, pacing.
"Grandfather, is there something wrong?"
Timoteo, Tsuna's grandfather, had always favored the young prince. Tsuna always thought that his grandfather only spoiled him was because he was an only child. His mother, Nana, couldn't seem to bear any more children for unknown reasons. Timoteo stopped his pacing and looked towards the large door with his grandson. He smiled widely and gestured Tsuna to come closer. The brunet did.
"I was thinking of making an alliance with another nation. However, it's rather... Difficult at this time."
"What could be the problem?"
Timoteo didn't answer. He was staring down at his grandson for a moment. He then turned away to sit himself properly on his throne.
"Nothing to worry. But I might need your assistance later, Tsuna. Go see your mother. She's starting her lesson in your chambers again."
Tsuna scurried off out of the room. There was no point of any further discussion when the King thinks there shouldn't be any trouble. However, he didn't like how his stomach was tightening from an uneasy feeling he's getting.
Lambo was sitting lazily on his throne. A long line of citizens were in the room for one reason: complaints. It wasn't about him obviously. It was never about him. However, he didn't find anything about chickens going missing from a farm interesting enough after the eleventh complaint. Lambo closed his eyes in a bored manner when a man stepped up to complain about his missing clothes. As King of Titania, one of his tasks was to do this for five hours — or until there's no one left — every day. Lambo didn't see any point of it since there is always something to complain about. Missing chickens, stolen clothes, cheating spouses, children causing too much noise from their playing. The list can drag on and on.
"Next..." He called, tiredly.
"King Lambo..." A woman's voice called.
Lambo's eyes shot open. There is always one perk when he was doing this. He might as say this is the only reason he's bothering to sit for hours, listening to worthless rantings. On one knee, a beautiful girl in worn out ragged clothes was looking up at him. Her darken eyes shone with youth with her long black hair tied in a braided pigtails. She was absolutely gorgeous to him. The only girl that made his heart leap out of his chest in happiness. Her name is I-Pin. She was a poor girl that lives on the eastern side of Titania with her master, Fon.
"I've come to you today for help. The water is dying in the eastern side. We can't produce crop if this continues. Without food, we can't survive." She begged.
"And what do you expect me to do about that? I can't provide water if there is no rain. And I certainly can't do much with hunger if you're not producing the crops."
"You're our King! You have to come up with something. The citizens in the eastern side are dying. We need help. Now!"
"I'll put it into consideration. Next!"
I-Pin didn't look too convinced, looking down in disappointment. She rose up and walked off. Lambo rested his head on his hand, watching her leave. The man behind her stepped up to the stairs and lowered himself on one knee. He was holding a ruffed up chicken that was clucking loudly in the throne room as it twitched his head side to side. Lambo rolled his eyes as he closed it. Another missing chicken complaint. Great.
"You're our King! You have to come up with something. The citizens in the eastern side are dying. We need help. Now!"
Lambo hummed, thoughtfully.
'What should I get in return?'
Ryohei, King of Volkenon Lava Pit was standing on top of his Kingdom. His hands was on his hips as he was staring at the sun from the distance. He inhaled a lungful of air.
"Extreme!" He roared.
The Kingdom below vibrated from the sudden outburst. This happens every day in the morning. It wouldn't have been any different like the rest. The beings of Volkenon, however, wished that their ruler hadn't been like this and causing an uproar. There is one person they turn to that can contain the King on occasions. That person would be his younger sister, Kyoko Sasagawa. And she was throughly unimpressed when she woke up from the shout. She sighed wearily as she rolled on her side. She didn't want to wake up just yet. She wanted to stay in bed longer before dealing with her energetic older brother.
"Extreme!"
There was another vibration. Kyoko immediately sat up from her lava bed and covered her face with her hands. The door to her bedroom opened slightly and a Vulcan, a volcanic humanoid servant, stepped into the room. She — all Vulcans are females — was hovering in a single spot a feet away from the solid ground. The fiery servant was in her human form. Long white hair was tied up with her bangs covering one eye. Her tan skin was covered by revealing leather clothing that looks rather like strings than clothes with long heeled boots that covered most of her legs. They always kept their eyes closed; only opening it in their battle form. Kyoko glanced up to the Vulcan and nodded.
"My lady, I'm sorry to disturb you, but it's time for me to prepare you. Your Majesty is waiting in the dining room for you."
"Thank you, Vulcan."
"Please, excuse me."
The Vulcan approached the princess and helped her out of the volcanic bed. Kyoko can still feel the smooth lava trickling down her legs as she was carried out. Naked and exposed, the Vulcan hurriedly dressed her with her usual clothes. Her body was now hidden by undergarments before a flowing white dress covered her body, exposing her long legs. The Vulcan lowered to the ground and carefully strapped two pairs of heels on Kyoko's feet. Kyoko was busying herself by brushing her short orange colored hair with her hand until the Vulcan handled it herself. Kyoko waved goodbye when she was dressed and ready to meet with her brother. She walked out of the room and down the long volcanic hall to the dining room. Their Kingdom wasn't much of a sight to see with lava oozing down the hardened columns. There were occasional sighting of lava bursting a few boulders in flames, but that's as interesting as it gets.
She opened the large white grovel doors to the dining room. Her brother was sitting on a high chair made of a solid rock in front of a stone table. A few Vulcan were hovering around the table, looking indifferent.
"Good morning, Kyoko." Ryohei greeted.
"Good morning, big brother." Kyoko greet back.
She took a seat across from him and waited for the Vulcans to bring their breakfast. They didn't talk much during meals. There wasn't much to it since they spend most of their times together. Without talking, the silence didn't feel awkward at the slightest. Kyoko may as well be overjoyed with the quietness instead of her brother yelling 'extreme' across the table, like how he did it moments ago. Two Vulcans came in with a tray of green flames. Plopping it down, Ryohei digged in without a second thought. He hummed happily as the green flames dripped down inside his throat, warming his body. Kyoko did the same.
However, their peaceful breakfast was interrupted when three Vulcans burst in to the dining room with a reluctant stranger. Two Vulcans were holding the stranger firmly as she was squirming around, trying to break free. She screamed at the fiery warriors to release her and began swinging her arms. Kyoko and Ryohei stared at the stranger.
"Who is that to the extreme?" Ryohei asked, patiently.
"This is another Vulcan created by the Eternal Fire. A failed one at that." One guard spoke.
"We tried to restrain her to bring her to you, but she's reluctant." Another said.
The Eternal Fire is a flame that creates the beings of Volkenon Lava Pit. Kyoko and Ryohei are no different. Since Vulcans don't find the need to reproduce, that's when the Eternal Fire steps in. However, there are some Vulcans are doesn't turn out stable. Ones that are considered natural are ones that have white hair and tanned skin. Kyoko is one of the failed Vulcans. However, being the King's only sister, she was able to live with her brother. Ryohei stood from his chair and walked over to the struggling Vulcan. She looked tall despite being forced to sit on the ground. She had pale skin with long light black hair and steel colored eyes. She looked up to the man during her struggle and blushed. She was naked, Ryohei realized. Kyoko stepped away from her seat to her brother's side.
"What's your given name, failed Vulcan?" Ryohei asked.
"Kurokawa... Hana Kurokawa."
"That's a pretty name." Kyoko commented.
Vulcans that looks similar like the servants doesn't receive a name. The Eternal Fire only gives names to those that are rulers or failed Vulcans. Naturally, failed Vulcans are immediately examined to confirm the appearance before the Kings exterminates said Vulcan. Fail Vulcans normally doesn't have a given purpose like the servants and the Kings. So, it was best to rid of them. However, Kyoko is a special case to Ryohei. Born after him, she was marked as his sister. Alas, Ryohei had claimed the throne as King by that time. Kyoko was labeled as a failed Vulcan. They were about to exterminate her until Ryohei stepped in.
Ryohei lowered himself and examines the Vulcan.
"Hm, interesting to the extreme."
"Big brother, can't we keep her? She can be useful to us if we give her a purpose."
"But I don't think there's anything else we can do with her."
"We can have her as my friend since we're both failed Vulcans. I've been longing to have a friend."
Ryohei hummed at the suggestion, deep in thought. He stepped away from the failed Vulcan to his youngest sister. He raised both his arms with a wide smile
"Rejoice everyone! The Eternal Fire have given us a special Vulcan. Let us celebrate to the extreme!" Ryohei roared.
Kyoko smiled.
For this new story, I have a lot to say. One, this is one of my most favorite story to write. Two, this is a crossover between KHR and Odin Sphere (my all-time favorite game). Three, this story is to honor that said game. Four, there's already about seven chapters pre-written for this. So yeah, this one is designed to keep you interested with Odin Sphere's timeline. And I'm hoping it'll be a success like I'm Just A Weapon. Also, I'll put this in the crossover section after two more chapters to let everyone see what it's about.