AN: Welcome to the first chapter of "Elsword: Shadows Of Destruction". In this story a Elsword from a parallel world is thrown in another world where he meets the El search party. His name is no longer Elsword but Kain as he once served under Ran who gave him his name. Ran saved him from the doorstep of death and titled him the Dark Overlord, with his humanity gone he became Ran's best general. He now is trapped in this world with no way home and he is in search of one man, Ran. This search will lead him to working with the El Search party once more, but they will not be as he remembered. Well without further ado let us begin.

Kain - Dark Overlord

Elsword - Infinity Sword

Elesis - Grand Master

Aisha - Dimensional Witch

Eve - Battle Seraph

Rena - Night Watcher

Raven - Veteran Commander

Chung - Tactical Trooper

Ara - Sakra Devanam

TEXT-Character Thought


Chapter 1: The Knight of Darkness

It started as a normal day for the El search party, but even the normal of days to them can turn into the weirdest days of their lives. A pillar of darkness extending towards the sky had appeared in Hamel and tremors had resounded throughout Elrios. A question had arisen in the minds of those who resided in Elrios, was this the doing of the demons or had something else caused this. The curious El Search party has started moving towards the location; there they would meet the person who would change their lives forever.


"Are we there yet?" asked Aisha as she poked her head out the carriage.

"We'll be there in a few minutes, for now find something to distract yourself" said Raven with a sigh.

"Do you think that was the demon's doing?" Rena who looked towards Raven who was focused on driving the carriage. Her green hair was being softly lifted by the wind, and she stared intently at Raven awaiting the answer.

"I don't know but there are some of us who would care less if it was" said Raven as his thoughts reverted to Elsword who was sleeping in this situation. He gave a deep sigh as he tried to figure out how anyone would sleep after an event such as this. He then looked ahead and started speaking, "I don't know what is happened but after we're about to know". The location where they were heading was coming into sight and Raven stopped their carriage.

"Elsword, Elsword get up" said Elesis as he called out to her brother.

"Is he alright?" asked Chung. "This is the first time I've seen elsword like this. Usually he would be jumping around or picking fights" said Chung as he looked at the sleeping boy.

"Chung is correct, picking fights is the only thing that primitive boy is able to do" said Eve as she closed her eyes.

"I DARE YOU TO SAY THAT AGAIN!" said Elsword as he suddenly jumped up.

"Seems you're awake" said Elesis

"Elsword are you really alright? You don't look so good" said a worried Ara as she moved closer to him.

"Yeah I'm fine, just feeling really exhausted for some reason" said Elsword as he yawned.

"There was a shift in dimensions when that light appeared, maybe it's related to Elsword somehow" said Aisha.

"You're the one who can shift dimensions not me grape lady"

"Why you little!", the el gang could not help but laugh at this situation. Raven then came in rushing with a serious look on his face, but thanks to his usual personality it was hard to tell if something was wrong or if that was what he looked like.

"We got trouble" said Raven as he stood outside the carriage.

"What's wrong?" asked Ara.

"Demons and plenty of them" said Raven as he looked at her.

"So it was their doing after all" said Chung with a sigh. "We should've known, I guess we should prepare for battle" the prince said as he picked up his cannon "The Destroyer".

"No it doesn't seem that way" said Raven as he drifted into thought. "They seem to be surrounding something, something which seems to be valuable. Problem is it seems they also can't approach this something."

"What do you think it is?" asked Rena.

"I don't know but there are plenty of big shots there" said Raven as his looks intensified.

"You don't mean the demon commanders are there too?!" asked Aisha.

"Hate to say it but yeah. When I did recon I saw Victor and Cloe" said Raven with a sigh.

"So she's here too then?" asked Rena.

"This means we have to get this something before they do" said Elesis as she stood up.

"Alright then let's do this" said Elsword with a smirk.

"You're not going anywhere, we do not need someone in a condition such as yours to be holding us back" said Eve with a sigh.

"What are you talking about? I can still fight" said Elsword with a scowl on his face.

"That's enough you two knock it off" said Rena as a dark aura surrounded her. Remembering Rena's rage when they first met Elsword shut his mouth and let the words Eve had said pass. But he was still quite angry to be considered a burden.

"Alright then let's get ready to attack" said Raven as he drew his blade. The other nodded as a response and they all got ready. They all left the carriage and started heading towards the location. The group moved slowly in the shadows trying to avoid contact with the demons. They were all over the place, their number in the thousands. Only one thought passed through the member of the party "What could be so important that they would send such a larger attack force?". They continued walking and getting closer to their goal, what they would see would change their world forever.


"ugh..." said the black haired figure as his body twitched. His body hurt all over and he felt he would die, well he did wish he was dead but dying wouldn't be an option to him at this point. The figured slowly rose up to scavenge his location. Not that it came much as a surprise to him, he was surrounded by demons from all sides. "Where am I?" asked the figure as he sat up and composed himself.

"We're in a different world", a feminine like voice came from the blade which layed next to him.

"Are you alright?" he asked as he looked at the blade.

"I'm fine general don't worry about me"

"I'm no longer a general so don't call me that" he said with a sad smiled on his face. The memory of all the blood he has spilled poured into his mind, he couldn't help but despair but he had to stay strong until he knew where he was. He stared at his hands which had been soaked in the blood of many even those that belonged to those whom he held dear.

"Master..." spoke the blade.

"It's alright I'm fine, don't worry. Also there is no need to call me master, Kain is fine" said the figure as he sighed. He no longer could take back the name which was given to him by his loving parents. The name he had been called by, by his sister and friends.

"Oh I see you're awake" said a dark elf that stood outside the barrier. Behind her a horde of demon ready to attack as soon as commanded.

"Some things really don't change no matter where you go" said the Kain as he stood up. "Like always you have plenty of lap dogs with you".

"Is that so? I take that as a complement. Master Ran told us to investigate this place, never expected to meet the el brat out here. And what is up with that getup? You turn to darkness or something?" asked Cloe with a grin on her face.

"You can say that, but are you sure you're not mistaking me with someone else?" asked Kain with a grin.

"Well whatever, we were given orders to investigate and if we were to find what contained that much power to bring it back with us."

"Sorry, but I have no plans to do as I'm told" said Kain as he picked up the blade. It's shape resembled that of a broad sword but at it's hilt it seemed to have a trigger. It was black all over and at it's blade there was ancient writing all over it. " I'm sorry Chrono, I know you're exhausted but hang in there for one more fight" he said as he smiled at the blade.

"It's quite alright Master, I will fight by your side till the bitter end", suddenly an explosion was heard and a group of people rushed towards where Kain was located.

-Giga Prominence!

-Call Of Ruin!

-Giga Stream!

-Sword Fall!

-Dread Chase!

"Dammit it's the El search party!" said Cloe with a disgusted look on her face. "Demons stop them in their tracks!" she commanded and the battalion of demons charged towards the el gang's location.

"Here they come" said Elsword and he pulled out Conwell.

"There so many of them" said Rena.

"Hmph let's blow them away" said Raven.

-Ignition Crow!

A field of flame rushed towards the enemy battalion and many were burned into oblivion by the fire. The enemy did not stop and the force with the it's numbers kept charging towards them. Suddenly, Victor joined them from behind charging towards the el gang.

"Dammit Victor decided to join them" said Elsword as he halted his charge.

"What now?!" asked Aisha.

"Need help?" a voice asked. His hair was spiky like always and it was black as the night sky, and he had a ponytail that resembled that of Chung. His clothes were black and he wore a jacket, he had his blade over his shoulder. It was Kain, he had vanished from where he was located and had appeared behind them. The others stood dumbfounded by the person who resembled Elsword.

"T-two Elswords?!" asked Chung in surprised.

"What's going on?" asked Raven who then looked at Elsword who looked completely shocked at seeing himself.

"It's a long story, I'm sure it will take a bit for me to explain what's going on but we need to leave now"

"This power I'm feeling, it's demonic..." thought Ara as she stared at Kain.

"N-not under my watch you bastard!" said a very wounded Cloe as she joined the other demons.

"Hey you should be thankful I even let you live" said Kain who then let out a sigh.

"You bastard! Are you mocking me?!" Yelled Cloe.

"Well not exactly mocking you, I'm just saying the truth"

"Who exactly are you?" asked Ara at last as she approached Kain.

"My name is Kain, that is all I can tell you for now. We need to leave here before more demo-" before Kain could even finish his sentence a terrifying roar was hear from above, and down descended a enormous dragon.

"We meet again general" spoke the enourmous beast as it stared straight at Kain.

"Zeron…..So you're alive after all" said Kain as he gripped the hilt of his sword.

"Who are you?" asked Cloe as she approached the giant black dragon.

"My name is Zeron, all of you retreat this is orders from master Ran" said the beast as it looked at Cloe and the other demons.

"If that's what he desires than so be it. All demons pull back". Slowly the battalion of demons began to fall back and soon nothing but the giant dragon stood before Kain and the El Search party.

"It's that a dragon?!" asked Aisha.

"I-it's huge" said Chung in complete surprise.

"How exactly are we suppose to beat this thing" asked Raven with a nervous look on his face.

"You lot are not my opponent" said the dragon as it looked towards the search party. "My only opponent Is the general" said the dragon as it then let a mighty roar.

"I knew sooner or later it would come to this" said Kain as he stepped forward. "You were one of my best friends when I led the demons to battle. Seems we need to spill needless blood for such a pitiful cause" said Kain as he closed his eyes forward.

"The time I spent under your command was one of the best I've spent in the past millennium which I've lived. If I shall die, I rather die by your blade".

"This loyalty of yours always kind of pissed me off" said Kain with a smile.

"Come at me!" yelled the dragon. Kain charged straight towards it and they engaged in battle.

"Darkness requiem!", a Black shockwave rushed straight towards the dragon who just flew up to dodge the attack. The dragon the started spitting fire and the el search party took a cover behind a giant rock.

"S-such power!" said Elesis as she peaked at the intense battle which was taking blade beyond the rock.

"Those two are monstrosities" said Eve as she looked along side Elesis.

"Why does he resemble you so much" asked Chung as he looked at Elsword.

"Hell if I know!" yelled Elsword trying to figure out what exactly was going on.

"If we want some answers let's hope the boy wins" said Raven who sighed.

"I-is that all you've got" said Kain as he fell on his knees. His body was still worn out from the battle he had experienced before falling into this place. "Dammit, I have enough power for only one strike. I better make it count" thought Kain as he gripped his sword and stood up again.

"Let's end this with one final strike" said the dragon. They both charged at each other and with one mighty yell Kain said "Chrono Distortion!" Kain appeared at multiple places striking the dragon over and over. The beast then fell on the floor with cuts all over it's body.

"Fascinating" said the dragon as it managed to open one eyes. "As expected of the general, you indeed contain 'True' power".

"Y-you flatter me" said Kain as he fell on his knee panting.

"I fall here, but you live on. Kain, stop Ran before he repeats the same mistake he did in our world. This is my dying wish" said the beast as it's body began to glow.

"Don't have to tell me, just rest now old buddy" the black haired boy then touched the dragon who then dissolved into many particles. "Guess that's over and done"

"Where did you get that type of demonic power and how do you know Ran" asked Ara who approached Kain from behind. Suddenly a holographic figure of Ran appeared out of nowhere.

"Such a touching battle don't you think Kain? Oh I mean Elsword" said the holograph as a smirk grew on his face.

"RAN YOU BASTARD" screamed Kain.

"Now, now I just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done. I will be waiting for you old pal so come and meet me. In the place where it all began" said Ran as a smile grew on his face.

"You don't have to tell me, I will hunt you down and I will kill you" said Kain with a grin on his face. "I will drag you to the depths of hell along with me"

"Is that so, I look forward to it then. Until then I hope you enjoy the surprises I laid in wait for you", the holograph then disappeared and Kain stared towards the sky as the moon rose higher and higher.

"I can't repent for my sins, but I can destroy them along side myself and the cause of all this" thought Kain as he clenched his fist. He then felt himself dizzy and fell on the floor unconscious. The El search party raced towards where he had fallen and they tried to see if he was alright. This was the beginning of a new adventure, one that would change Elsword and the search party forever.


AN: well there goes the first chapter, I hope you enjoyed it. Next time I will tell you more information on Kain's world. Until next time :).