Inverted Sky

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This story idea was made possible by Bighead98, I hope you all enjoy.

Chapter 1: Dive into the Heart

Falling, forever falling into the dark and silent abyss. No bottom nor walls could be seen by the lone figure as they continued descending through the empty space. As their fall began to slow, the figure's body turned itself slightly, only for them to land their boot covered feet onto a dark surface that couldn't be seen. Though there was only complete darkness as the solitary person looked around themselves. However, the moment they took a single step forward, the strange floor beneath them suddenly blazed away in a large circle of black fire, revealing a large circular platform.

This revealing a stained-glass image of a young black-haired girl wearing a blue and yellow dress. Yet around the top half of this were seven circles that each held the picture of what looked like elder men with various different expressions. Though as the figure looked at all of this, the light coming off of this platform revealed them to be a young, blue-eyed teenage girl with shoulder-length, spiky brown hair.

She had on a black hoodie that was blue on the inside and had white sleeves, of which ended in grey edging. Under this however was a tight, zip-up, red shirt that had a small silver zipper. She also wore white gloves that had blue, black and yellow straps around them. For her lower half, she had a pair of blue bike shorts that reached a few inches above her knees, of which were under a shorter red skirt. There was a crown-chain seen on her left side and a loosely worn, blue belt around the skirt, plus a crown pendant around her neck. Her shoes were narrow and boot-like in shape, while their coloring consisted mainly of yellow and black with belt-straps holding them closed.

As this girl looked around, she noticed that aside from this platform, there was nothing but blackness all around. However, the moment she took another step forward, she immediately stopped when a voice was heard in both within her mind and through her ears.

"So much to do, so little time. Take your time and don't be afraid."

There was a short pause after these words, to which it soon continued as the girl kept looking around as if to find the source of this voice.

"The door is still shut. Now step forward."

Seconds after this was 'heard', the girl took a few steps forward. Yet this was quickly followed by the appearance of three different platforms around her, each one holding a different object. The one on her right held a strange staff, the one on her left brought forth a large gem shaped shield, while the last directly before her had a long, double edged sword. Just as the teen looked between each of the objects, she heard the voice once more, it being strangely non-threatening considering how mysterious it was.

"There is power sleeping within you, if you give it form...it will give you strength. Choose well."

Though the girl narrowed her eyes, she eventually walked forward and gripped at the staff. Her giving a small smile to it as she always enjoyed the thought of using magic like a real wizard. Yet she soon blinked many times as the staff suddenly disappeared in a burst of black fire. This causing her to quickly check her head over for any possible burns, yet found nothing and soon calmed down once more.

"You have chosen the power of the mystic. Inner strength. A staff of wonder and ruin."

"However...you must give something up in exchange."

But as she glanced between the other two objects, she let out a silent breath and walked toward the sword. Her knowing that she would always need a shield to protect herself and others, so she figured that she wouldn't really need a sword. Though she briefly hesitated due to her confusion of why she was doing this in the first place, she took the object into one of her gloved hands.

"You have given up the power of the warrior. Invincible courage. A weapon of terrible destruction. Your path has been set."

Just then, the remaining objects and the empty platforms suddenly vanished into darkness. Though this shocked the girl slightly, she remained silent and just blinked to all this in confusion.

"You have obtained the ability to protect yourself and others. Use this power any way you choose, but know that there will always be times that you must fight."

The teen looked around the area once more as the platform she stood on suddenly began to shatter till she was left falling once again. Though this time, rather than complete darkness, she could see another platform down below her. Of which she was drawn toward, as if by an invisible guiding force. This stained-glass depicting another young girl, but this one had long brown hair with a long blue and white dress.

As soon as the girl landed on her feet, she looked around once again as could feel the presence of someone, or something coming toward her. It was the very moment she looked to her right that she saw a small black creature with large yellow eyes and two long antennas on the top of its head. She stared in a confused manner at the creature as it didn't seem very intimidating from its size.

"Weaker dwellers of darkness such as these can be controlled. However, if you wish to control more powerful beings of darkness, you yourself must first become strong in both power and will. Otherwise they will not heed your order and may even attack you."

Not long after these words were heard, the creature disappeared, yet in its place, five more suddenly came up from shadows on the floor. This sparking for the girl to back up slightly, yet not long afterward, the same staff she had chosen moments ago appeared in her right hand. She blinked at this for a moment before gaining a small smirk and quickly rushing toward the creatures with her new weapon at the ready.

The girl came right up to the first being of darkness and slashed it with her blade, to which it suddenly disbursed into black smoke. She raised a brow briefly to this, yet she quickly turned and kicked another creature as it leapt toward her. This blow knocking it clear off the platform and into the abyss below. Though the teen soon gained a wider smirk on her features and quickly dispatched of the last three with the same number of swings from her staff.

"You have proven yourself to be strong, now those whom have witnessed it will be at your beckon call."

As soon as this was said, several other creatures appeared around the girl and immediately bowed their heads to her slightly. This making her look at them in confusion once more as she seemed more embarrassed than anything. Though before she could say or do anything further, the strange voice continued on once more.

"But know this, they will not obey a master who is weak. So keep up your strength and always stay alert."

To this, the girl simply nodded her head lightly in response as if she were being taught by a teacher or one of her parents. Though she soon blinked in shock as the creatures sunk into the floor and caused it to turn completely black. This darkness quickly beginning to swallow her, causing the girl to panic and quickly try to get free. But it was to no avail as she was soon completely consumed in the black hole. Though while she thrashed about, she closed her eyes to what might await, yet when she opened them, she found herself in another location.

She was on yet another stained-glass platform, yet it wasn't what was depicted on it that intrigued her. It was the large set of doors on the far end of the platform. The girl stared at it for a brief few seconds before walking toward it. Though when she came within a few feet of it, the doors began to open and reveal a swirl of darkness from the other side. But as she walked through, there seemed to be nothing but a dark void, yet she soon heard the voice once more.

"The door won't open just yet."

"First...tell me about yourself."

"What are you afraid of?"

As the girl looked up, she closed her eyes and spoke out in a silent voice; "I'm afraid of being indecisive."

"What's most important to you?"

"My friends." she responded as her voice began to sound more confident.

"What do you want out of life?"

"I want..." she began before looking down in thought for a moment; "...to see rare sites." she finished as she looked back up with a small smile.

"Your journey begins now, keep a steady heart and go forth."

Though as soon as this was heard, the darkness around the girl began to lift and reveal her on yet another stained-glass platform. This one having a blond girl in a purple dress, yet there were strange black thorns on either side of her. But moments later, another group of creatures appeared all around her, there being twice as many as last time.

Yet she didn't appear frightened as she kept her staff in hand and slashed them each down within moments. This leading for a set of stairs to appear on the far end of the platform, which lead up to yet another one out in the distance. The girl soon rushed to and up these stairs as she seemed rather interested and excited about what would come next. Though this was soon answered as the voice once again echoed in her ears and mind.

"But the further into darkness you sink, the greater the foes who will oppose you."

Immediately following this, the girl turned around to see her own shadow growing in length before it suddenly materialized out of the floor. Which made her completely miss the brown-haired girl with a yellow dress upon the glass, her sole focus being on this shadow creature as she slowly backed away.

It transforming into a massive, muscular, humanoid being with black skin. Its legs were rather short and its feet appeared very thin, yet they also curled upward. The arms however, were quite long, while two relatively small, twisted wings could barely be seen on its back. There was a large, heart-shaped hole in its abdominal area, which penetrated straight through from the front to the back. Its head looked as though it were covered in dozens of twisted, black tentacles with only its small, glowing yellow eyes being visible.

This bizarre creature had the girl quite frightened as she didn't believe this was something that could exist, much less be something she would be able to handle. Yet the voice once again returned as if to urge her on in her time of need.

"But do not be afraid."

Though this was short, the teen slowly closed her eyes as she stopped backing away. Her feeling a great amount of strength and courage rush up thought her as she snapped her eyes open to look at he approaching beast. The girl soon readied her weapon out in front of her with a new found confidence in herself. She then gained a small smirk once more and immediately charged at her opponent.

Though unlike her other foes, she was only able to attack the creature's hands since she was too small to hit much else. But her eyes had great determination in them as she used her staff to hit the monster and even the smaller creatures it summoned. Despite not knowing the reason why she felt like she could fight this beast, the girl continued on believing that she could win.

Her fight went on for many minutes, but she soon made one final slash at the creature, which caused it fall forward. Only to catch itself by slamming its fists into the floor. The girl soon jumped back as the creature brought up it's hands and hit them right where she had been standing a split second ago. But she soon fell over as the floor began to turn to darkness once more. This made her eyes widen, yet she soon started to calm herself, even as the darkness began to surround her once more.

"Yes...that's right. Don't be afraid."

"Darkness is also your weapon. Though you also have the mightiest weapon of all."

"So don't forget: You are the one who will open the door."

Was the last the girl heard from this voice as her eyes snapped open and a surge of darkness came forth from her body and disbursed everything like mere smoke in the wind. This caused everything to go black and for the girl to sink into darkness once more. Yet the next thing she knew, the sound of the ocean filled her ears.