Chapter 3: The Fall of the Light
The wolf was anxious to pounce.
However, it knew that openly opposing Chaos and Eyttioa had the height of their power was suicidal.
So it waited and waited.
Finally, when the long forgotten enemy started stirring in the shadows, the wolf knew that its moment of glory is approaching.
The enemy lurking in the shadows – that is the ally the wolf needed to take down Chaos and Eyttioa, and seize more power in the Ounttav.
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AD 1000
She laid on the rocky surface, face-down, panting heavily and exhausted. She did not even have any scraps of energy remaining to even lift her head when she felt a sudden surge of darkness that seemed to rob her of her breath. Then, the darkness entered her and gave her the energy to get up on her feet to find the one she had been seeking for ages.
"I have been waiting for you… Should I applaud you for your determination to find me? Or should I scorn you for being so absolutely foolish to hunt for me when Chaos and Eyttioa are keeping a close eye on you"
Her eyes widened in fear, fearing that she would not be welcomed by her long-sought for ally.
"They do not know that I'm here. I have made sure of that."
"Well, that's no surprise… After all, you have been hiding darkness from the Light and the Lord for so many centuries. I know why you are here. And what you require of me. I have only gained enough strength recently to oppose the Light and the Lady. Why should I risk my strength to collaborate with unworthy allies? Convince me, why should I help you?"
Her eyes started blazing with fiery anger.
"The Light and the Lord deserved to be punished. Punished for weakening the darkness in the Ounttav. For forcing I and my sons into making a promise that would oppress the darkness even further. I did not fulfil the promise. All these years, I have been training. Creating the perfect platform for darkness to rise to power again. I have crossed thousands of galaxies just to hunt for you when I finally detected your location. That alone should prove how much I want to rid the Ounttav of their presence. Don't you want your revenge against the Light and the Lord? The opportunity for you to do so is standing right in front of you. Together, we will rule the Ounttav."
"Your desire for punishing them is so overwhelming. It is almost as overwhelming as mine. And they have forgotten about my presence completely. It is time to remind them of who I am once again. Very well, rest assured that the Light and the Lord would be punished. And that you will get the opportunity for the wolf to finally taste its prey."
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"My lord, we need to start preparing. You can sense that trouble is approaching and threaten this paradise we have now." I glared at Chaos, determined to knock some sense into his thick skull. "If you think that there is nobody strong enough to endanger our rule, that kind of thinking will be the cause of our downfall."
"Alright! You have been telling me this for centuries. Yet, not a spot of trouble has happened. Everything is going well. I will remain the Lord of the Ounttav. I am strong enough to deal with those pesky little arrogant beings that dare to defy my position. Remember your place, Eyttioa, I am your lord." Then, Chaos' harsh expression soften. "Fine, I will start training the forces again so that you can be assured of their capability to defend at least Oeutepos. Will that appease you and hopefully stop your insistent requests?"
With a sigh of relief, and a slight smile on her face, I bowed and started heading towards Tpitos thinking that maybe Chaos' skull wasn't that thick after all.
"Wait, Eyttioa." I stopped in my tracks, sensing that Chaos wasn't quite finished yet.
"You have changed, Eyttioa. Why are you constantly suspecting that someone is trying to wreak havoc? You used to be so trusting, seeing the best in everyone around. It's not like you to be so suspicious. Have you ever suspected that your light …"
"Don't you ever. Ever think that my light is fading. Or that it is infected by darkness. For so many years, I have been serving you. I have been true to myself and my light. But dark times are coming. I can sense it. This time, the darkness will be more cunning. I am afraid. I am afraid I will not be able to drive out the darkness in the souls of others any longer. I fear for my light soul. Without it, there is little left strong enough to face the darkness. And there is certainly nothing left that have a slightest chance of defeating the darkness. That's why I'm so insistent on ensuring our forces can handle the darkness on their own. Why I am so 'suspicious' of darkness growing. My light is not weakening. Rather, the darkness is becoming stronger than me. We cannot ever allow this darkness to become stronger than us. I won't allow it."
Chaos seemed shocked after my outburst. I turned and ran to Tpitos, even more worried for the future and for the fate of the Ounttav.
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"My lady, I'm detecting sudden surges of darkness in the Ounttav. I'm afraid that the darkness is almost ready to strike."
Eru Ilúvatar's stone cold gaze was then directed at Eyttioa. If the harsh tone of his voice wasn't prove enough about the severity of the situation, his eyes did it for him.
"But who? Who is behind this? Gaia would not dare to do so when we are watching her every move. And she does not have the strength to bring back so much darkness in such a short period of time. Keep watching her. And make a trip to Ttowta again. Make sure she does not find out of your presence. Find out if she is collaborating with the one behind this darkness. I feared that Chaos would be in danger if we do not act soon."
"Any other instructions, my lady?"
"Stay safe. I cannot afford to lose one of my most trusted ally and friend during this crucial period. And I just can't help sense that your forces will need to fulfil their duties soon."
With a slight nod, the leader of the Dark Elves hurried away, not knowing the next time when he would be meeting Eyttioa, he would have failed in his mission.
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I hurried towards the main control centre in Oeutepos, worrying why Chaos had sent an urgent message to her. The moment I reached my destination, I felt overwhelming presences. Right next to Chaos, were 3 of the strangest creatures that I have never met before. All of them were donning grey robes, with equally grey bodies. They had no eyes, only eye sockets, and they sneered and smirked at Eyttioa, as if they knew and possessed control over her fate. Their aura reeked. It reeked of power.
"Eyttioa, meet my new advisors, the Moirai. They have the power to tell the future and control fate. They even know the past. They know about everything. You no longer have to worry about darkness taking over. We possess the power to control our future! And they have assured me that darkness will never have a chance of returning!"
But I wasn't paying attention to him. I was fixated with the eye in the hands of one of the 3. The one eye they shared possessed so much power. Possessed the power to change the fate of all that existed, to have control over our lives. Then it hit me. The overwhelming aura of darkness. They emanated darkness. My worst fear was indeed true. Darkness has returned. Stronger than ever. And they have already infiltrated into the mind of Chaos. Chaos has either trusted them enough to grant them the position of his advisor, or worse, blinded by the darkness and the prospect that he could control the future.
"My lord, you cannot trust them. Can't you feel it? They practically reek of darkness!"
"Eyttioa! I had enough of you. For so long I have listened to your advice, running the Ounttav as how you wished it to be. The Moirai freed me. Freed me from the prison you kept me in. They showed me what you did. You have the audacity to draw the darkness of out me, claiming to turn me into a better leader. You are a liar. You only wanted to claim power for yourself. When you have finished draining me of my dark energy, you will then convince me to give up my position to you."
"My lord, I swear that I have never harboured these intentions. All that I have done was to ensure peace in the Ounttav, for you to be a just leader for the Ounttav, not to be blinded by the darkness you possess…"
"You accuse of me being blinded by darkness. Have you forgotten? I was Darkness, until you came along and made me forget of who I truly am. I am Chaos, everyone should cower in fear at my feet. Because of you, no one respects me anymore. They only adore you. Their light. I am going to earn back their respect. I am going to destroy their light!"
My heart quickened, frightened at the prospect I have made a dangerous new enemy, an enemy I cared for greatly. "My lord, you know exactly how I feel about you. I will never do anything to hurt you." I made one final plea, hoping to break through the darkness clouding over his mind, trying desperately to draw out the darkness yet again.
For a moment, it seemed as though I have succeeded. Chaos' face softened, and he shut his eyes tightly, as though he was having an internal struggle.
"You are right, Eyttioa. I know how greatly you care for me." Then, his eyes started blazing and I knew, darkness has completely overwhelmed him. No matter how hard I try, the darkness would not be tempted by my light. It was the darkness I always feared will come. And this darkness was about to defeat me.
"But as long as you remain light, you will never true serve me, and carry out my will. You shall be turned into darkness." The Moirai started laughing. Laughing hysterically.
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I did not even have the time to scream. I was whisked away by a strong sudden gust of wind that robbed me of all my breath. Then, I was dumped mercilessly on a burning hot ground. I screamed. I have never experienced such extreme pain before. I felt something burning coursing through my body. It was as if my body was ripped into pieces, and my blood was replaced by hot fiery lava.
Then, something grabbed the back of my head and dumped me face first into what felt like a river.
Not just any normal river. A river of fire. A rough pair of hand grabbed hold of my neck and I couldn't breathe. In desperation for air, I opened my mouth. The molten fire gushed into my mouth so rapidly. It was as if the fire had a mind of its own to cause me even more pain. The pain grew so intense that I felt my mind ripping apart. I just wanted to give up, but the light in my soul kept me going. It would not allow me to surrender. As long as I possessed that light, I will continue to suffer. At that moment, I hated that light. For making me suffer. For not letting me stop the pain.
Then, I was dragged out of the river. I saw Eru Ilúvatar chained to the walls. His hands and legs were pierced by the sharp protruding sections of rocks on the walls. The rocks acted like knifes, piercing right through the muscle, bones and the skin. He was writhing with pain, and struggling to break free. I watched helplessly as his skin was slowly ripped apart by the accursed rocks on the wall. I tried to drag myself towards him, but my hands and legs had been rendered useless. The fire within my body had completely melted the muscles and the bones. I tried desperately to call out to him, but the fire had robbed me of my voice too.
I thought things could not get any worse. I had failed. Chaos had been taken over by darkness. And I could not do anything. My best ally was chained to the walls. And I could not do anything. My body was broken, and I could not do anything to stop my misery. Only my spirit and soul remained intact, the light refusing to bow to the darkness, even when everything else had. Then, I heard a voice. A voice I had long forgotten. A voice that sent chills throughout my body. Then, it finally dawned on me who I was facing with.
"Eyttioa. The Light. So great and powerful. Powerful enough to turn my own forces against me. Even when reduced to this pathetic state, you still refuse to surrender. You served Chaos for eons. And how does he repay you. He damned you to eternal suffering. You created a world that can be easily broken by darkness. But don't you get it. The Light will only cause you to suffer. In the end, darkness will always rule. Come, join me. The forces of the Darkness will welcome you."
Hope you enjoy this chapter Sable will be returning soon and you wont be seeing Eyttioa in quite a while :P
