People scurried around the streets as they were walking to their destinations. People in cars were blowing their horns at others as they tried to pass. Oblivious to everything around them, they lived their lives as they have been. ...

" ... It is done, War." A voice said. The scenery suddenly changed as now a swirling portal showed what transpired on Earth.. after the endwar. Four shadows suddenly stepped forward, staring down into the portal.

" Yes, brother. " War, the youngest of the four horsemen said. Gripping his sword, Chaoseater, he placed it on his back as he turned towards the remaining horsemen. Death, the eldest of the horsemen stood beside him as Fury and Strife stood across from them.

" ...We turned back the hands of time.. Restored humanity.. and destroyed Samael.." Strife stated.

Fury crossed her arms over her chest and remained quiet. "..."

Death noticed this and glanced towards her. " Sister.. what is troubling you? "

Before she could even speak, the Charred Council suddenly appeared.

" Riders... you've brought back the Kingdom of Man to the Balance." They said in unison.

War growled under his breath. After everything the Council put him through, he didn't want to hear them speak. Honestly, he wanted to kill them where they stood but his brother, Death, convinced him not to go through with it.

" What do you want?" Fury said. Only one Council member stepped forward."

" We've came to a decision. To ensure that the balance is uphold and kept in check, the four of you will live on earth.. until we have need of you again. "

Strife, in shock, faced them. " What?! That's absurd?! We're not going to-"

" Strife!" Death called out. " Control yourself." He said, now looking at the Council.

Sighing angrily, Strife walked off towards War and Fury.

" Also.. You four will be each given the ability to turn into humans."

The horsemen all said nothing and nodded.

" We understand your wishes." Death started. " We shall depart to Earth. "

Nodding, the Charred Council disappeared.

" Brother... " War said. " ..How can you still be loyal to them.. After everything they've done. They conspired against me. Blamed the annilation of Man on me?"

Walking over to War, Death put a hand on his shoulder.

" Need not to worry, War. After today, our alliance with the council is severed." He said calmly. " Sending us to Earth.. something doesn't feel right about this."

Fury walked up to him. " What now, brother? " she asked.

Death summoned his Phantom Horse, Despair and the mounted him. "..We leave.."

War, Fury, and Strife nodded as they to summoned their own horses.

Together, they rode off into Serpents Way, a corridor between the nine realms.