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Chapter Four: Pride
The burning sensation ripped through Raven's body, causing her to scream in agony. She could feel herself getting stronger, even more powerful than before, her two pairs of eyes turned blazing red, she could also feel her hair growing from her shoulder to covering her entire back, her costume ripping apart and forming again, changing her appearance. It was horribly piercing, and then something entered her.
She couldn't tell what had entered her, but she could sense its presence. It was strong, dark and powerful, and her soul came face to face with it. A black creature, with four eyes, smiling maniacally.
"Who are you!" Raven yelled at it. "Why are you here?" Around her, Raven could see different things taking place, while glowing purple light flew all over the place, out of control.
The thing smiled even wider. "I...am...PRIDE!" With that, it lunged at her. Raven could feel her heart beating more rapidly than ever before, and the thing entered her. The pain was utmost indescribable, she wanted to purge out the creature, but it stayed inside her, implanting itself inside here, spreading.
On the outside, flames shrouded Raven, making her barely visible under the tendrils that grabbed at her and burnt her. Finally everything stopped. White smoke escaped her skin as she slowly got up from the floor. She was no longer the same Raven as before. She was mixed with something else instead: The sin of Pride.
Raven fell to her knees again. Although she was now stronger and possessed the power that she had wanted, the transformation and the transition of Pride had weakened her greatly. Her energy levels were slowly increasing. She needed some time rest and recover before starting her new life. Luckily, patience was never a problem for her. She glanced up. Her father's eyes had disappeared. Guessed he lost some energy too huh. Raven left the library, forgetting her book. It wasn't important now. As Raven stepped out into the open, a cold yet gentle breeze caressed her cheeks. And Raven realised how late it was. It was already 3am in the morning. And she needed some rest. But all she could do for now was to sit at the top of the building, looking down at the cars that drove past. As Pride and Rage slowly acclimated to their current form, Raven sat still and silently. The energy was beginning to reform and rise, slowly charging up.
Next day.
'Your term starts now you know. And don't ask me why am I here. Because issuing orders here is much convenient than that library.'
Raven couldn't argue with that. 'Where do I start?'
'Azarath.'
'Not a problem.'
(Three miles north of Azarath)
"I would really love to see their faces again." Raven sighed in mock happiness. 'HAH, let's pay a visit to Terry first,' Rage suggested. 'And then the temple of Azar.' Pride finished for her. 'Hey wait a minute. So now Pride and Rage are the same person, same demon?'
'We are one.'
'Then why do I hear two voices?'
'Wait till I'm in my complete form. Then you'll hear one voice at last. By the way, it's Rage's form that I have to assume.' Pride informed her. 'And then after your term I'll still be here, although I'll most probably be chilling out with Brave and Happy. Hee.'
Meanwhile in Azarath.
"Oh dear Azar. TERRY! Look at this!" The officer gestured wildly towards his screen. "A HUGE ARMY IS APPROACHING US!"
Terry looked at the screen, shocked. Sure enough, many orange spots marked the enormous army size. Whatever was approaching couldn't have come on a peace mission.
"Sir!" The messenger tugged Terry. "It's Trigon's army! They're coming for us!"
More shock registered on everyone's faces. Whipping around to grab the intercomm's microphone, he yelled at the HQ to sound the nationwide alarm and warn neighbouring dimensions. "Tell them to stay inside! It's not a joke, it's Trigon! YES, TRIGON! NOW GO!"
Arella was at her usual job, when the siren rang out. She was at home. Tidying what used to be Raven's room. Cries of terror and panic could be heard throughout the city, and it was obvious this wasn't any drill. This was for real. Arella hurriedly took out her communicator and tried to get to Terry. She did.
"Terry! What's going on?"
"Invaders," an exhausted Terry panted. "Trigon's army. I suspect...I suspect Raven."
Arella's eyes widened in fear. "No. It can't be!"
Terry sighed. "I'll meet you after this. If we survive. You know how to defend yourself, right?"
"With kitchen knives? Yeah. Nah, kidding," she assured her boyfriend. "I know."
"Good luck then, dear." With their last contact, the communicator went blank.
The ground was starting to shake. An earthquake? Arella wondered as she grabbed hold of the pillar. Now there were screams for help and screams of pain, plus sheer terror. The invading force had arrived, despite the aircraft and long distance attacks the military had tried to use against them.
All she could do now was just pray for the best.
Alright, short chapter! Sorry but the action is just starting! WHEE! :D stay tuned, and don't forget to review or favourite :P
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