Disclaimer: I don't own SO3. Of course, Albel isn't mine
Note: This story is about Albel in a different life and probably won't stop for a long time. I'm thinking of doing an Albel and Nel fanfic next so stay tuned for more stories!
Mystic Dragon Eyes
Chapter 1: Dark beginnings
In the year of Dragons, there was only one that could destroy a planet. The humans called this dragon Ultima, for it can destroy anything in its path just as the name tells. All dragons have a human form and a dragon form. In their human form they use to negotiate peace with people and creatures all alike, but most of the dragons use the form as a sign of deception. People used to believe that dragons in their human form are the purest form higher and fairer than a regular being, but they were deceived and killed for their foolishness. Dragons have a variety of appearances and are all immortal, but could be slain. Some are serpents of the sky while others are of the waters. Ultima is a dragon of all elements put together, making its form the most beautiful of all. The dragons call Ultima Sakurai. Sakurai's human form is called by both races, Lock. In the dragon form, Sakurai has a beautiful slender body with horns that are made of pure crystal. Sakurai's eyes are pure ruby red and have extremely sharp teeth. His trademark is the large diamond engraved at his forehead. Sakurai has large wings and could fly a great distance. Though he is considered small in dragon sizes, he is greatly respected by all dragon kind and human kind alike. In his human form, he has beautiful blond hair and wears a black bandana with it, though no one knows why he wears the bandana. He is tall in height by 5'8 with a slender body and beautiful baby blue eyes. Many women were known to fall in love with him, but were killed by their idiocy.
Every soldier has dreamed about slaying Ultima. Oh what honor would bestow to them if that was possible! Unlike many dragons, Sakurai/Lock does not enjoy slaughtering humans and other creatures. He wanders the earth exploring areas, but kills those who are in his way. In the great war of dragons and men, Sakurai/Lock had to participate. He was greatly annoyed by the men's foolishness, so with a great blast in his dragon form, he smothered half of the army in flames. Because of this, they surrendered and the king of the land negotiated a peace with Lock. Lock signed the contract saying that dragons would be able to do anything as they pleased, but he included that dragons would limit their kills. Though this angered many dragons, it also made them realize that if they killed all that they pleased, then there would be nothing left. Dragon kind realized how wise Sakurai was really and worshiped his beauty and wisdom. Humans lived in fear for the rest of their lives and mourned for their lost ones. Because of the contract, dragons didn't kill as much, but enjoyed torturing beings. They are known to carry off a human and gradually kill them with torture. They then claimed that it was not a kill, so it wouldn't count to the kill count.
Many years later, in the time of Japanese like eras, the villages are always burnt and the sky is always red, yet still, Sakurai/Lock refuses to put himself into life like other dragons, but the threat of dragon/demon slayers began to grow. Many people have studied art in dragon and demon slaying and many of the foolish dragons have perished. Demons come from evil dragons, those who choose to become that transforms into one. Every dragon has a human form and the alter ego of a human, a demon. No one knows what Lock's demon side is. Dragons have already given a name to the nonexistent side of Lock, Albel. War has once again raged between humans and dragons. Sakurai took part once again, but he was in his human form instead. The dragons were confused by their idol's decision not to fight. The two races stood face to face in battle, all jeering and roaring. Lock came up to the human race.
"Why are you raging war once again? Have you not learned that it is folly to fight against a race that matches the Gods?" Lock asked the emperor.
"Lord Lock, I will not let you pit against my people anymore. Many of my innocent people have been mercilessly slain even though you signed the contract." The emperor responded.
"Have you no fear? You know what happened to your ancestors. I have slain half of their army in one breath. Do not deny that our race is superior to yours. Save the shame that you will behold yourself after this strife." Lock said trying to persuade the emperor to give up.
"Lord Lock, do not let this foolish man speak to you. He is not worthy of your almighty presence." One of the dragons hissed.
"I know a magnificent presence when I see one Lord Dragon. Lord Lock why do you let my people suffer in the dark? In what I've known, you have no interest in slaying for they are nothing to you, so do you no shame in killing those who cannot defend themselves?" The emperor asked.
"Do not misjudge me! I am not the one who steals your sheep or kill your people. Nor is it the doings of my kind because a foolish king will not lift one finger to protect those who admire his power!" Lock roared. The dragons jeered.
"How dare you snap at the emperor? Your bones will be buried with your kind!" A general roared.
"Shut up human! You spoke your last word to Lord Lock!" The same dragon hissed as he killed the general with his mighty fire breath.
"Gah! Fall back right now!" The emperor ordered. Every soldier rushed back to their base, but the dragons pursued them. Lock stayed where he was and the dragons that did not pursue the emperor stayed with him, entranced by his choice. An enormous explosion covered the air and one dragon after the other was fleeing back to Lock. After the smoke cleared, a small team came forward. Their captain was a woman.
"Lord Lock I presume. I will not let you endanger these innocent people any longer and I will not deny that our emperor is a weakling deserved to be cast aside." The young woman said. The eyes were a dark blue and she stood about 5'6 in height and she looked no more than 17 or 18. Her hair was brown with flowing blond streaks. Her slender body told that she weighed little, but how she clenched her hand told how strong she was.
"Well, this is the first time I've ever seen a creature like you come up to me without your leader. I also admire the fact that your eyes are open and that you see a weak fool like the trash behind you." Lock smiled.
"My name is Takahashi, Aena and I've come to slay you and your kind. You see me and my team stand a chance against you because of our special art in slaying dragons." She explained.
"I've no time to play with children who do not know the full extent of a dragon's power. You can study us all you want, but you will always miss something." Lock smiled. She clenched her hands hard until they bled.
"Do not toy with me! I will not stand here and let you go any further!" She growled.
"Lord Lock, they are no threat to us. Let us fight them and rid them from your godly eyes." One of the dragons suggested.
"Though I hate to kill a woman, I distaste war. I will not fight, but those who want to shed blood will. He used his hand as a gesture to send his army. The dragons rushed in. Lock turned away and began to walk.
"I've no interest in killing, nor have I any interest in living in this world." Lock whispered. A loud sound echoed close to him and he turned around to see what has happened. He saw litters upon litters of dragons in their human form, trapped in crystals of ice.
"! What have you done?" Lock asked surprised.
"We are fully aware that we are not completely able to fight dragons, but we can trap them for all eternity and send them into the abyss, which is the underground known as Hadean." Aena explained with a smirk on her face.
"Hmph, so you're more than I expected. What a fool I am. As I said, I hate killing, but I cannot let my companions be locked away without revenge. I'm sure you understand Aena." Lock said with his eyes closed. Aena was surprised to hear her name called by the great Lord Lock, the Sakurai in dragon and Ultima in human. She heard that if he calls any human or dragon by their name, they are deemed worthy.
"Now, watch this." Lock said as he lifted his finger.
Thousands of energy blasts burst from his finger and killed all of Aena's surrounding companions.
"(Gasp) No! How could you!" She screamed as she saw their body's fall like rain.
"It's just you and me now. Are you able to lock me away like you did to my kind, or are you going to die like the rest of your companions?" Lock asked her. She looked at her companions.
"I won't let them die in vain. I will lock you away forever!" She shouted.
"So be it, come and get me. You saw how easily I defeated your companions. By the looks of it, you were all around the same level, am I correct?" Lock asked. He saw the shock and worries in her eyes. He could tell that she feared him. She gulped.
"I had enough! I will risk my life to protect those who are defenseless and I will avenge my companions who fought so hard for this sake, this very moment!" She cried angrily gathering her courage once more. Lock looked more shocked than she.
"You are willing to risk you life for these maggots that brought trouble among themselves? Even if you die, the emperor will still rule these lands with weak thoughts and actions. Your death will mean nothing to him and everything will remain the same. You know this, yet you are still willing to give up everything, why?" Lock asked. For once she relaxed and a smile lit on her face and her eyes glittered like sun beating on the water.
"That may be true, but there is still hope." She whispered loud enough for Lock to hear. His eyes baby blue eyes widened.
"It may seem idiotic and foolish, but I would rather try than not do anything for anybody. I lived in fear before and I hated it. My family and friends died one by one and I was alone because I did not do anything sooner. They were weak and I was strong. I had to use that strength or else I would die with them." She continued. Lock thoroughly admired her will and strength and was entranced by the beauty of it.
"The strength of your will is enough to topple the strongest of beings. For once I'm touched and realize that their maybe one or two treasures in this retched trash dump. I will not kill you, but rather revive your companions. I will still seek revenge, but not from you, but from your weak leader. You may choose to pursue me and fight, it's your choice, but then I will show no mercy." Lock smiled. He took off his bandana and a diamond shined the same diamond in his Sakurai/Ultima form. The stone flashed a beautiful light so pure that Aena sighed. Her companions rose from death and embraced the light. Part of the sky turned back to its beautiful normal blue while most of the sky remained blood-stained. Lock put his bandana back on. He smiled and Aena was immediately captivated by his it. Suddenly the sky turned pure black and a dark creature rose from the ground.
Ha ha! Chapter one complete! More are coming!