Disclaimer: I don't own any of the HIME!
When I watch Mai-Otome, they kept mentioning about ancient times, blab bla bla…And I thought to myself what really happened back then. I wrote this story last year just for the fun of it until I find some parts that are pretty similar to the 'ancient times' in that anime.
Prologue: Dawn of The Great War
King Solomon has reign over the Windbloom Kingdom for more than 40 years now. He has never been more content with the achievements he had made, it was a dream come true. 10th Century bce , Windbloom region flourished like no other region could and currently, at its highest peak. It is a golden era for Windbloom Kingdom indeed…Developed region, advance technologies, bountiful crops, peaceful land up to a point where security is no longer a concern, people are united and living in harmony, smooth trades and stable in terms of economy and politics. The kingdom boasts having the most educated citizens among other regions in the ancient world. However, a kingdom's prosperity never last long. It is as if there is a curse lurking around a kingdom that has reach a certain plateau. It has always been this way. Deep down in King Solomon's mind, he knows there is something about to happen. Just…when? He leave that thought behind and continue to enjoy the lush greens on his land and the soothing sea breeze caressing his face. He is appreciating every moment…while he can.
The newly enthroned King Assym of Cardair Empire astonished the ancient world. He is well known to be merciless, cruel and blood thirsty. Rulers of the ancient world acknowledge his powers and welcome him to the ruling society, fearing he will will wage war to anyone against him. However, King Solomon doesn't seem so. Since then, relationship between Windbloom Kingdom and Cardair Empire went sour. Matters gone worse when Windbloom refuse to bow to Cardair's supremacy. King Assyria never give up about that issue. He will always be out there, waiting for right time to strike and conquer King Solomon's empire…entirely.
King Solomon knew his battalions are never good enough, compared to the Ashkar Warriors. Nevertheless, it was heard that Ashkar Warriors are not warriors; instead, they are ruthless demons and bloody creatures summoned from the underworld with the help from Aswad region. Dark art and black magic are their expertise. On top of that, they have very close relationship with…'Dark'.
Once upon a time, there were legions of ancient war machines sculpted by the hands of God. Their duty was to guard the world during its making process and its state of emptiness after the world was completed. Only 7 days. All they had too was to guard with their entire soul for 7 days. No one is perfect except the Gods. Due to the imperfection that every heavenly guard had, 'greed for the ultimate power', they showed violence towards their God's creation, cruel to the human race and made the Gods felt how petty they were. The Gods, wrathfully forbid them to see 'Light' again and sent them to 'Dark'. For true warriors, it is more painful to be disowned by their leader than to ripped their souls off the body. At that very instance, their hatred towards the Gods grew even more. Soon, the goodness in them disappears forever. Nevertheless, the most powerful weapons, Sword of No Return, are still in their possession. Initially, the swords were bestowed to them for guarding and self-protection purposes.
According to ancient scripts found at the underground cave right beneath Windbloom Castle, they existed as a pair of swords made from the tears of god and flakes of Blood Stream. The flakes of Blood Stream, which could be collected only after every 1600 years when the harshest, bitter winter occurs. Despite that, they agreed to do the collection themselves to show their determination towards their duty and faithfulness towards the Gods, 'To safeguard the world at any cost'. This indicates how they were once so pure, so harmless. Regardless of what happened, contracts have been sealed between Light and Dark.
Light, the only medium between human and the mighty Gods above, Obsidian says "The guards are of no concern to us anymore. Do whatever you wish with them. But I must warn you, they must never roam the face of the earth ever again or you shall suffer the consequences."
Immediately after Light dematerialised, a little twist in magic and spells by Lady Gabe ('Dark') the underworld Queen, guards transformed to demons and evil creatures. The swords held in hand, shared a life with its owners but part of the sword was under the control of the Queen as well. Neither of them were seen nor heard, just like the contract mentioned.
Today, the advancing of the Ashkar Warriors had to be halt. King Solomon gathered his 12 officers from all over Windbloom Kingdom to form legions to fight evil intruders. Twelve legions are form. The legions were lead by Windbloom Kingdom's finest HiME fighters. All of them are ready to serve their kingdom and protect it at any cost just like the warriors once did. Preparations are done within 3 days. Weapons, soldiers, food, anything that is needed for war is excruciately gathered within the short period of time.
But most importantly, have they come up with the best strategy plan?