The Revelations Saga

Arc I: Genesis

Chapter 1: Prelude to Pandemonium


Suggested Music: "Here we stand" by Hidden Citizens (feat. Svrcina)

Around 1500 years ago

Bernhard's Castle (somewhere in the present day Europe)…

The very history of the mankind is the witness that in the race of overthrowing each other, it's been several times that humans have made pacts with the otherworldly creatures, especially the evil ones which dwell in the dark realms of this universe.

Walter Bernhard was one such man who researched on the powerful entities of the Hell in order to become the most powerful person in entire Europe and save his family from the utter financial crisis. It was a great misfortune of the entire mankind that he ended up finding out an entity which was beyond the concepts such as dangerous and powerful. He was sealed by the primordial entities in the unknown depths of Hell almost at the beginning of time. Even his very name was erased from the history of not only of the humans but even of the ancient beings such as Gods and the Angels. Hence, the only term from which he was mentioned in the ancient books was the Forgotten One.

Time passed and soon the entire Bernhard Family got involved in the process, all of them worked day and night and finally discovered a dangerous and sinful path to contact the Forgotten One.

It was the long-awaited new moon night on which the Bernhard Family was meant to contact that sealed entity. Hence, all of them gathered in the room and began to prepare for the ritual, "the so-called Hell contains three major sections… Netherworld, it is the place where normally the spirits of dead dwell… Tartarus, the ancient fiery depths of Hell where souls are tortured endlessly until nothing is left in them in order to get them ready for the reincarnation… Naraka, the deepest and endless darkness of Hell which can dissolve absolutely anything except the light of the soul which then reincarnates," Walter Bernhard explained to his family in an extremely serious tone. "But Father, I remember you were talking about a realm known as Underworld which is under the dominion of Lord Hades, what about it?" Walter's son asked curiously on which he replied, "Huh! It is actually the intermediate dimension between Netherworld and Tartarus and don't worry about Lord Hades, I have already decided how we are going to get past the Underworld." Soon enough his wife shot the next question, "And my dear, this entity… umm… Forgotten One, it is beyond Tartarus, right?" Walter answered, "yes, he is sealed inside a rift in the space between the Tartarus and Naraka."

Now Walter's wife brought the container of the blood of the 100 people whom her husband killed in the recent weeks and poured all of it on the ground, making a huge circle. Walter lied down in the circle along with his wife, son and the daughter and then all of them stabbed themselves with a special ancient crystal which immediately separated their spirits from their bodies while the dead spirits of those 100 victims accompanied them.

Soon enough the path to Hell opened for them in the form of the circular portal on the ground due which their spirits immediately fell into the Netherworld but it didn't distract them from continuing the ritual. Some of the dead spirits accompanying them were attacked by the creatures and other souls of Netherworld but they still left with enough dead spirits for their protection. When they reached the Underworld, Hades' guards took 50 dead spirits as an offering to let them pass while the powerful and horrible creatures of the Tartarus captured all the spirits and began to torture them. In the end, only one spirit reached the bottom of Tartarus and the gates of Forbidden One's seal and it was none other but Walter Bernhard himself.

Walter Bernhard tried to open the seal of Forgotten One but failed to open it completely since the environment of Tartarus had significantly weakened his spirit. However, even the small opening of the seal was enough to give Forgotten One the chance which he needed. He used that small opening in the seal to transfer a large proportion of his power into Walter's spirit. Now he used the connection of life between Walter's spirit and his body as a bridge to transport his power in the World of the Living.

Within a few decades, Bernhard Castle became the center of the evil which at first began to spread in the surroundings and slowly reached to the far ends while infecting everyone in its path, be it a human, beast, or even a wandering spirit. After several years of people's suffering an order of holy warriors came into existence, the Brotherhood of Light, they were committed to Supreme Almighty and pledged to destroy all the evil which was swarming the World of the Living.


Around 1400 years ago

Heavens…

Archangel Michael was lost in deep thoughts upon witnessing the chaotic situation of Europe while suddenly Archangel Uriel approached him. "What are you thinking, Archangel Michael?" She asked him in a serious tone. "You might already be aware of the present scenario of Europe, the foolish acts of Walter Bernhard have brought havoc in the lives of millions of humans." Archangel Michael replied with concern for the people. Archangel Uriel also felt somewhat saddened for the people and spoke further "Yes, I know… should we intervene?" she asked in a serious tone.

"Aren't the Jades already trying to help the humans? Moreover, if the threat is so huge then why wouldn't the Patron Deity of Humans intervene yet?" Archangel Raphael asked before Archangel Michael could have answered her.

"We can't leave humans on the mercy of Jades or the Mystics because it is not their duty to protect them while we don't know when the Patron Deity is going to consider this evil a threat for the mankind perhaps after it wipes out half of the human population." Archangel Michael spoke in a strict tone. "Then it's decided!" Archangel Raphael muttered. While Archangel Uriel nodded as she spoke, "we will intervene, eventually."

Now Archangel Michael looked towards Archangel Gabriel who was also pondering over the same cause but all alone. "What do you think, Archangel Gabriel?" He asked him. "Archangel Michael, you are the chief amongst us, so consider my agreement with whatever decision you are about to make." Archangel Gabriel replied to him.

"Every being in this universe possess 6 levels of life… Body, the form… Spirit, the collection of all the thoughts, emotions, and memories, it is the identity… Power, the energy, half of which dwells within our spirit… Essence, it is the individuality, it consists of half portion of our soul… Soul, the base of our existence which holds the eternal divine light within all of us… Core, the divine thread which binds all the other 5 things into one… all of you know this well." Archangel Michael spoke while addressing all the three Archangels.

"Indeed we do." Archangel Raphael replied. "Hmm… yes." Archangel Gabriel responded as well.

"Lately, I have noticed that three ancient souls are about to take birth in the World of the Living among humans and that too in Europe... in their previous lives they were well versed in the use of magical and spiritual energy for the purpose of battle." Archangel Michael spoke further which all the three of them listened carefully and then Archangel Uriel asked, "what about them?"

"When they will take birth in the World of the Living then we will transfer half portions of our souls into their bodies. We will join Brotherhood of Light, bless those mighty holy warriors, fight alongside them and reclaim that half portion of our souls after defeating the evil." Archangel Michael explained to them.

"As you say, Archangel Michael." Archangel Gabriel muttered.

"Archangel Gabriel, when I, Archangel Uriel and Archangel Raphael will fall asleep after losing half portion of our respective souls… you will keep an eye on the world in our absence." The chief of the Archangels said to him.

"Very well, Archangel Michael." He replied with an agreement.

"I have great faith in your devotion and dedication towards Supreme Almighty and his will, Archangel Gabriel, I know I am leaving this task in the most capable hands of this universe." Archangel Michael murmured in a soft voice.

"I am honored by your words, Archangel Michael." Archangel Gabriel replied gracefully.

Now half portion of the souls of Archangel Michael, Archangel Uriel, and Archangel Gabriel got separated from their bodies and rushed towards the World of the Living in order to incarnate as the Essence of those three children who were going to be the future of the Brotherhood of Light and the ultimate revivers of the mankind from the evil of Forbidden One's energy. However, even the Archangels themselves didn't know what the future was holding for the people of Europe.


To be continued…


Author's Note:

Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel, Archangel Uriel, and Archangel Raphael are OCs of my fanfiction, their names and plot is inspired by the Biblical Mythology while their appearances are inspired by the following characters:

Archangel Michael (Thunder God – Final Fantasy XIV)

Archangel Gabriel (Sidurgu Orl – Final Fantasy XIV)

Archangel Uriel (Agrias Oaks – Final Fantasy XIV)

Archangel Rapahel (Nemea – Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate)

Besides I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of my story, please let me know through your valuable comments/reviews that what you guys think about it.

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