Azarath. A realm of inter-dimensional beauty, be it the golden sky or the spectacular architecture. Even after Trigon's release, the realm had made a full return to its original beauty. As such, one Azarathian was on top of the tallest structure, gazing down on the city before him.
He was a teenager, his young, boyish looks appealing to many Azarathian girls. His hair was a deep violet with dark blue tips, some of it forming a spiked ring on the back of his head. His eyes were a deep purple with a dark blue swirl pattern around his pupil. He wore a dark blue outfit under a purple cloak. He wore a gold belt with purple and blue orbs in it. The chakra jewel on his forehead was a deep purple. On his feet were dark blue boots with golden buckles.
"Why is it that I always find you up here?" a feminine voice inquired. Turning, the boy found Arella standing behind him, a white dove resting on her shoulder.
"I love the view. The feeling of being so high up, with such beauty spread before you is one that I enjoy every day," the boy replied, a smile on his face as he returned his attention to the city below him.
"You remind me very much of my daughter when she was younger. She would enjoy looking over the city while I tended to the doves. You and her and as different as most would believe Void," Arella sighed, seed in hand as doves gathered around her, their feathers as white as the purist snow.
"True. I would love to have met her on her last visit to Azarath. Maybe have gotten to know her a little," Void mumbled as Arella joined him near the edge, just watching over the city. After several minutes of watching, something appeared in the sky.
It looked like a swirling black and purple vortex, constantly growing and growing until it was the size of a building. It continued swirling for a few seconds before it exploded, damaging any buildings that were nearby.
"What is that?" Arella asked herself, watching as something hovered where the vortex once was. It was then that everything went horribly wrong.
The being that had been at the heart of the vortex raised his arms as two walls of rock rose before spreading apart, levelling anything that was in front of them. Buildings collapsed, people were sent flying while black flames started to burn in the buildings. Dark red lightning began tearing up the streets while strong winds blew, throwing people like ragdolls.
"That thing's destroying everything we worked hard to rebuild. I'm not letting him go on like that," Void growled, jumping onto the wall that stood between the balcony and open air.
"Don't be foolish! If that thing can use the elements, what hope do you have alone?" Arella yelled, trying to be heard over the roar of the winds.
"The monks can't do anything against it. I have to try," Void shouted back, jumping from the wall. As he fell, dark blue energy swirled in his hands before he shot forward like a rocket, thundering over Azarathians as they ran towards the tall building for refuge. He stopped right in front of the being in front of him, floating in place.
The monster before him looked human, with long black hair and black eyes. He wore a black jacket over a black shirt, black trousers and boots. What differed him from a human were the massive black dragon wings on his back and the fact that, where a mouth should be, there was nothing.
"You think you can just come here tear our home apart? We didn't rebuild Azarath just so monsters like you could destroy it again!" Void yelled, further angered by the being's lack of emotion. "I'll rip you apart!" Void roared, bringing his fist back for a punch. The monster just hovered there, a hint of mocking in his eyes.
As Void launched his fist forward, a small purple and blue vortex appeared in front of it, his fist disappearing inside. A split second later, a second vortex appeared in front of the black winged being, the Azarathian's fist punching the being's face with enough force to knock him back, breaking its nose.
In the time it took for the winged being to recover, Void appeared behind him, landing a kick to its head before a rocket shaped concentration of energy formed in the Azarathian's hand, exploding in the beast's face into a black hole, pulling the monster towards it.
"Farewell demon," Void seethed, a ball of similar energy forming in his hand. With practiced aim, he threw it at the beast, the ball sticking to it just as it was pulled into the black hole before detonating, creating a second vortex. Within seconds, both vortexes collapsed, the beast now gone.
Looking around, Void could only take in the amount of destruction that had been done, several buildings reduced to ruins, bodies lying in the streets, some burned beyond recognition. He looked towards the tallest building, the Temple of Azar, where survivors were taking refuge. He was about to fly back to the temple when he froze, red mist surrounding him while fear built up inside him.
"I am not so easy to destroy," a voice whispered inside his head. Void could only watch in horror as the beast appeared before him, no doubt smiling in sick pleasure if he had a mouth. "I may not be able to destroy the temple, but I can decimate this entire city. And there's nothing you, or any Azarathian can do stop me. I am the last true remnant of Trigon's power, and I will lay waste to this pitiful place that tried to oppose him."
With that said, the beast grabbed Void by the throat, slowly squeezing the life out of him, enjoying the way the Azarathian gasped for air, until something white struck him, forcing him to let go. He turned to find a dove flying behind him before it rested on Void's shoulder, white energy surrounding him.
"I may not be able to defeat you. I accept that. But I will live to fight you another day," Void stated, the energy building in his hands as a vortex formed behind him. "Blinding Justice!" he yelled, bursting forward like a rocket into the beast, knocking him flying, while continuing on towards the temple, the dove close behind him.
"By the will of Azar, grant me passage!" he yelled as he flew towards the temple, taking down the defensive barrier around it. Glancing back, he saw the beast charge up energy in his hands before unleashing it, firing a combined burst of all ten elements.
"Oh no you don't," Void muttered to himself, skidding to a halt as he landed while throwing his arms up a black hole forming just as the burst thundered towards him, flying into the swirling hole just as the mystical barrier reappeared, protecting all who hid within the walls. Even as people watched him, Void made his way to the top of the temple's tower, finding Arella there, watching as the black and white beast went about its rampage.
"That thing was born of Trigon's power. I….I tried to stop him, but…"
"No-one blames you for trying. I am just glad that you held it back long enough for everyone to get inside the temple. All we can do now is wait, and hope that my daughter can help us," Arella sighed, looking away as their home was burned and turned to ruins, all caused by the one beast. One who's soul seemed as dark as the black flames around it.