Ch. 22.5 Abyss Watcher's demise

{Rui's Point of View}

I was finally back home after killing the two pokemon Omen told me about, I embedded their powers into a blue and red crystal respectively. Then, I attached them to black leather gloves and wore them to use their legendary powers. My eyes began to feel differently after that. Omen's power continuously flooded into my very soul and I... liked it. I noticed I had gotten taller two and the time passing made my hair grow. Then, I went back to the very place I was born and they were surprised to see me.

"Rui!? You're alive!?" One of the watchers yelled.

I didn't give him a response, I just sliced his fucking head off. These people thought so low of me for years... they deserve nothing. No mercy... or pity. Except for Nylia... It only took me an hour to kill virtually everyone before I invaded the central chamber where Arceus awaited me.

"Rui... I can't believe you're back." Arceus growled.

I started laughing, "Did you think you were going to get away with what you did to me? No... I will hunt you down, no matter the place, time, universe or space. I will get to you and murder the living fuck out of you."

Arceus got up, creating a sword, "I created everything, how dare you try to intimidate me?"

With a flick of my wrist, I sliced Arceus's left cheek with air, "How's that for intimidation?"

Arceus started visibly shaking from anger, "You dare..."

With that, Arceus attacked me but the battle was overwhelmingly one sided. Arceus wasn't weak but I was strong, and my determination outclassed him. I spent minutes toying with him, belittling him until he just gave up.

"Why?" Arceus asked.

I started laughing, "You spent so much time thinking highly of yourself, you never noticed your loss of power. Gods are meant to be strong but you're no god, you're just an asshole."

Arceus looked down before flaring up in a bright light, "No... I am strong."

I ignored the light show and stabbed him through the chest with my Zweihander, "No, you're not."

Then, he disappeared in a flash, "You may have wounded me but I'm not dead yet. Once I go into my slumber, I'll reawaken as the almighty god I used to be! Then you'll be sorry!"

I shrugged, "Then I'll wake you up earlier than expected. You can count on that you son of a bitch."

With everyone I used to know dead, I headed towards the place my three best friends guard the door to paradise. Arceus has fled my wrath after witnessing my power over life and destruction. Xerneas and Yvetal were far too easy for me to kill. Omen's power far exceeded my expectations. On my way to the temple, I noticed bodies littered the ground. Bodies of pokemon and humans who worshiped us Watchers. Their limbs were cut off, some were still alive but bled out profusely.

"Who did all of this?" I wondered.

I started walking into the sanctuary only to hear a battle deeper inside. I decided to run until I entered the hidden chamber where the door rest. My three friends were all laying on the floor grievously injured. Standing in front of the door is my brother as he gently touched it.

"Amazing... isn't it Rui?" Cray asked.

"What did you do!?" I demanded.

Cray turned to me grinning, "Merely what I was meant to do."

I made my Zweihander appear out of a black shadowy aura, "What are you plotting!?"

Cray laughed, "Plotting? I do not, 'plot', anything. I only see the future. Arceus gave me that power for a reason and that reason is simple... to be the next god."

My eyes flashed, "The next god? Someone like you could never be god!"

Cray gave me an inquisite look, "Oh? So you think you could be god?"

I held my Zweihander tightly, "Of course."

Cray laughed hysterically, "Hilarious! You? How could a nobody like you defeat me? Did you know... I took all of Lord Arceus's power already."

I flinched, "Is... is that why he was so weak!?"

Cray chuckled, smirking, "Of course." he gave me a dark look, "Why else would you beat him?"

I glared at him, "I won because I'm stronger than him. Stronger than you too. My eyes can see many things and they just so happen to see your death."

Jay tried to get up but fell, "Rui... you have to kill him." he coughed.

I looked at Jay, "Are you sure? I'm not going to be rather kind to you guys either."

Jay started crying, "We didn't know what your brother did until it was too late!"

I shook my head, "It doesn't matter now, I'm an Abyss Watcher born to kill all of you."

Derek slid his weapon over to me, "Rui, please. We're your friends, Anthony cried for an entire week when he heard you died."

I picked up Derek's weapon, analyzing it, "Interesting..."

Cray crossed his arms over his chest, laying back against the door, "Going to dual wield like a heroic character?"

I glanced at Derek before sighing, "Apparently so."

Cray laughed as he began to walk down the stairs towards me. His glowing a bright purple as a ray of light appeared around his hands.

I cracked my neck, holding both weapons out to my sides, "Are you ready to lose my brother?"

Cray snickered, holding an estoc, "Me? Lose? Come now, you can't even touch me."

We ran at each other, ready to fight with everything we had. In the end, we were almost equal in power. I had an edge thanks to Derek's weapon but Cray surprised me. His power is a lot stronger than I could anticipate. When we both reached our limits, I stood in front of the door to paradise. He stood across from me and began to laugh as he leaned on his estoc.

"Heh... heh heh... hehahahahahaha!"

I was confused, "What's so funny?"

Cray stopped laughing, "Omen must have placed a lot of faith in you to get this much power."

I panted, holding my weapons, "Of course, I'm the instrument of his will for destruction. I am the God of Darkness now."

Cray smirked, "Funny you'd say that Rui... because that's exactly what I hoped you'd be."

I was confused again, "What are you talking about?"

Cray pointed at the door, "Look behind you and see."

I did as he asked and walked as it began to glow. The three keyblades began to glow along with my Zweihander until the door blew open. A flash of light shone through and pierced my body.

"Ahhhhhhh!" I screamed as my Watcher half and power was ripped out of me.

Cray grinned, "You've been doomed from the start Rui. I set this entire trap just for you and now, most of your power will be sealed inside paradise with the rest of us while you're all alone."

I laid on the ground, unable to move, "W-Why is this happening to me? I was... so close."

Cray stumbled forward, "Because you're a fool. I can see the future, everything is set in stone. Oh, and if you want to get your power back, then you'll have to open these doors yourself. However, you've lost your status as a keyblade weilder and the others are dead. Heh, good luck with that little brother."

I moved my head to watch him stumble towards the door, "No. I'll kill you Cray. I swear I will!"

Cray looked back at me with a smile, "I hope you try Rui. See ya."

The doors began to close as I laid there, staring at my brother's smug grin. When they closed completely, I stared at the ceiling in sadness.

"I... have failed..." I sighed, tearing up before freaking out like a toddler.

My cries were cut short as I felt the ground begin to shake before being thrown into the ceiling. Everything began to collapse and reform as the very world began to crack apart. I was thrust out of the ruins and saw a giant sun with Arceus shining inside it in pokemon form. With a mighty roar, the world broke apart as I was forced into space. Last thing I saw before freezing over, is the giant planet being torn into the planets of the future.

-Abyss-

I woke up in the Abyss, shivering, "Ah! Wait..."

Omen was there, staring at me, "You failed."

I looked down, "I'm sorry Omen. I failed you when I was so close."

Omen nodded, "I gave you all the power I had... with the little I have left, I was able to save your life."

I looked at him, "So... what now?"

Omen sniffed, "You still have Xerneas and Yvetal's stones. Their power will come back in time, but for now we have to wait."

I looked up at him, "How long?"

Omen grunted, "10,000 years."

I flinched, "Shit. That's a long time. ...What's happening on the planet."

Omen corrected me, "Planets, Arceus separated the planets to separate the types and legendary Pokemon."

I looked at him, "Why?"

Omen gave me a thoughtful look, "Maybe he's trying to buy time since you cannot freely travel through space."

I thought to myself, "Hm... I'll have to figure out a way to transport between planets."

Omen suggested, "What about the Humans? If they are pushed along the right path, they'll be able to complete it."

I smiled, "I hate humans... but you have a decent suggestion since I can blend in with them easily."

Omen nodded, "Then it's agreed, in 10,000 years, you'll go live amongst the humans."

I sighed, "Oh joy... I cannot wait..."