Disclaimer: I do not own Azumanga Daioh, or any of the ideas that I mentioned I took in the Author's notes (I'd say it here, but I don't wanna ruin it)
A few opening words: I was going to put this up last night, but the internet crapped out on me. Anyway, this is just the prologue. Just a little preview to kinda let you know what I have in mind…
There is an ancient legend in the land of Archaea, one that tells of a magical sword, the bane of all evil. This sword goes by the name of Ragnarok, and only appears in our world in times of great need. When it appears, it is to be wielded by the Arbiter, or Chosen One, who will then go on to defeat the evil, but not without great sacrifice. The life of the Arbiter is said to be filled with peril, that only they can survive. Because of this it is also a life of solitude. There are many who wish to be chosen by the great sword, but those who were soon regretted it. No one knows how the sword chooses its owner; some even say that it is the will of the Gods. Once the evil is defeated, and the Arbiter subsequently dead, Ragnarok disappears, to return again when needed.
It has been more than 300 years since Ragnarok last blessed our land, 300 years of peace. But now, an evil tyrant has taken the throne, and is destroying everything we hold dear. Some have taken up sword to fight him, but they will not last long, without the help of the Arbiter…
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It was at this time that seven girls were enjoying themselves in the park not far from their school. Also in the park were two of their teachers, on their way home from a night of drinking. Neither party knew of the other, yet both stopped to watch the sun set in the distance. All of a sudden, there was a great flash of light, so bright that all of them were forced to cover their eyes. No matter where they looked, the light was there. It seemed to have no visible source. Then, all at once it vanished, as quickly as it had appeared, leave behind one thing. A sword, sticking into the ground in a clearing not far from either group. A sword of immaculate design, with a soft aura of light surrounding it…
Author's notes: Hey, I never said it'd be long! Anyway, this one probably won't be updated much till I finish off the others, which aren't even half done yet. Well the one, Behind the Wheel, probably is, but it may get longer depending on how it goes…
Anyway, I'll be gone for the weekend, so I won't be updating my other two fics like I had planned. Sorry to those reading Behind the Wheel, I just couldn't finish off the chapter to my liking, so you'll have to wait another few days!
Oh, and to those who ask, I did get the Arbiter idea from Halo 2. I had an idea similar, but couldn't think of a name, and just said "The hell with it…"
Also, the title is subject to change. I don't like it very much at the moment.
Till next time…