Xcalibur -A NEW WORLD- Ch XXXII (Series Finale pt 3: Apotheosis)
This is Xcalibur -A NEW WORLD- Season 2: Years of War [Series Near finale]
AN: This is episode before the Finale. It will be released in either New Year's Eve (Dec 31) or Early January (1-4). Due to some hectic schedule from the holidays, the had been a slight delay. But I will finish this as promised and it will be held these weeks. 2021 is nearly upon us. Here's to surviving this tragic 2020. Hopefully this next year will be different from this plague-filled year. I don't want to jinx it but my opinion for 2021 is still 50-50. Part of me says "It's going to be a good year" while another part of me says "It will be bad (at the very least, not as bad as 2020)". But that is still to be determined. I hope I'll be able to manage in those times. God bless us all, stay safe and Shalom/Peace be with you!
Lincoln/Ludociel just witnessed the death of his real mother, Tarmiel. No words could describe his grief, ire and hurt. To be reunited with your real mother and found that closure and love from the one that birthed you, it's unfathomable. Surely, she wasn't the one that raised him but he forgave her and granted her a chance to spend time with him, to also be granted that same closure and longing for love. All he wanted is to thank her for placing him to Lynn Sr and Rita's care, a place where he remained safe until the war would cool down and one day reunite. Lincoln is in tears, mixed with groaning and gnashing of his jaws and downed his morale. He is indeed in a state of great wrath, with deep despair and immense misery. He wanted nothing more than revenge. Even knowing that she is fated to perish, it still stung the boy for being powerless against fate's choice. He only knows of one thing that must me done.
Michael: Ludociel, whatever you are thinking, it is not the time to compromise the mission. Honor her death by continuing the plan.
Lincoln/Ludociel: No! I'm sorry Michael Demiurge but I will disobey this order for once. You lead Tarmiel's remaining platoon. Samael will watch over the girls. I will advance and storm the base myself.
Lincoln left in a rush. His adrenaline refuses to let him be exhausted and unlocks all his bodily restraints. He will have the head and blood of Maderas on to his hands, whatever it takes. Samael followed Lincoln discreetly as Michael led the remains of Tarmiel's platoon. It was the only way for the coalition of Ouroboros and Angel Clan to continue their plans. The Loud foster sisters are nowhere at sight since they are busy in making sure their victory. Soon Lincoln was able to reach where Maderas is, a square near two castles. One belonged to Samael, the Maou (Demon King's Castle) and the other is the ENDERS HQ.
Lincoln/Ludociel: MADERAS! Come and face me!
Maderas: Hmph, I don't have time for you boy. Your blind rage and thirst for revenge will only get you to oblivion.
Ludociel/Lincoln strikes his swords towards Maderas but due to lacking strength, Maderas deflected and dodges them like child's play. Lincoln's anger is growing and growing and Maderas grew tired of the display.
Maderas: Maybe this will teach you! You will not halt my plans and all of the Universe will bow at my feet!
Maderas strikes a powerful blow of demonic energy at Ludociel/Lincoln. Because of Lincoln's anger, the Commandment of Love and his Nephilim powers are declining due to the lack of control. This attack blew Lincoln away to the far corners of the district. The Loud foster sisters witnesses this and grew weary of the attempt. They now rushes towards their adoptive brother.
-Location: Redgrave Village, Near both Gluttony and Orkos Circle District-
Ludociel/Lincoln is launched near this currently barren (or less populated) village, Redgrave. The location is near both Gula/Gluttony District and Orkos/Heretical Circle Districts. Somewhere from the nearly-abandoned village is the town hall, a mansion that belonged once to a great demon Duke/Nobleman that was once a feudal lord of the land. However, it is nearly covered in dust and webbing due to being abandoned. There Lincoln is laid on its front porch. A few minutes later he awoken.
Butler: You are awake, master Andrealphas! It's good to see you in shape.
Ludociel/Lincoln: What, how do you know me?
Butler: I know of you because you are my master. Has your long travels forgotten the most loyal servant of Credos Qlipost Andrealphas?
Ludociel/Lincoln: Credos… oh you know my father?
Butler: Father? Then you must be his son? I see the semblance. Forgive me if I am mistake you for your father then. But do tell, when will the master return home?
Ludociel/Lincoln: My father is gone. And so is his wife, my mother. It was a tragic death but I am here to avenge them and put an end to this miserable war. Along with the ENDERS plot.
Butler: Ah, those nasty fanatical worshipers of chaos and ruination. I loyally followed you father's steps to bring peace in this land, even if it means that we must make a treaty with the opposite clan.
Ludociel/Lincoln: And he died with honor and loyalty to peace. Along with Uncle Xenolith, they dreamed of peace and put a stop on those radical group.
Butler: Come and join me, sire. We have plenty of things to discuss and a lot to catch on. I shall bring some tea. Worry not, the tea will not be noxious. You may have angelic blood in you from your mother but I serve your father long enough to sense his power in you and his semblance. I will wholly accept you, master. Until my last breath. My only regret is I never get to join the master to his deathbed and in the Samsara Cycle of Reincarnation.
Ludociel/Lincoln: So you don't hate my mother?
Butler: If the master loved her, then I don't. But the same sentiment cannot be said to some members of the Angel Clan. Some of them threw away their grace and divinity for selfishness and bloodthirstiness. They still desired the war even against their superiors and Father's wishes.
Soon, the butler sent Lincoln in the dining area and the both of them dined there until the food is emptied. They made a short chat on what kind of a person is Credos. The butler gave nothing but positive remarks; honorable, valiant, powerful and very handsome. Despite being a demon, he is not without morals. And despite the many amount of courtiers and female suitors, he only laid eyes upon Tarmiel. Probably because those other ladies are only after his title, status or looks. But Tarmiel was the only one that isn't after any of those (considering that she is from the Angel clan, a natural enemy from their lineage). After his wedding approval, he left the village but still kept tabs to know if the place remained peaceful, under the watch of his butler. The place became desolate when the coup d'etat started banding into what will soon be the ENDERS, which caused many to runaway and hide in their relative's home at different districts. The Butler was the only one left tending the manor by crafting a camouflage spell. Ludociel/Lincoln then wanders around the manor and found a library filled with literature and martial art books, a weapon storeroom and soon the master's bedroom, with a large portrait of himself.
Ludociel/Lincoln: Mom spoke highly of you, and even your friend too. I wish I can speak with you. I want to know if you still cared.
Voice: Of course I cared. You are my son after all.
The voice then took form of a specter. A lingering will or spirit of what looks like a Demon General/Nobleman. It was… Qlipost Credos Andrealphas.
Ludociel/Lincoln: Dad!
Credos' spirit: Hello, my son. We have a lot to talk about but my time will be short. After this, I will return to the Vessel with your mother with me.
Ludociel/Lincoln: I… I wanted… to thank you. For protecting me, and mom and putting me to existence.
Credos' spirit: It was my pleasure as a father to do so. I did what I had to do to keep the world safe and mostly… our family. I can see that my death at the hands of those cultists and coup members aren't in vain. My death was from those who supported the ENDERS and their agenda. Cultist and mutineers from different clans, including the Humans. Luckily Samael and Michael dealt with them and made sure you don't have to live in fear. But enough of that, I'm sure your mother had tell you everything. What I'm here for is to let you know what your mother couldn't… The Bahamuth and your unlocking of your true powers as a Nephilim. With this, in conjunction with the Commandment, you'll be a terrifying force to be reckoned with.
Ludociel/Lincoln: How do I do it? How do I obtain this power? I want to end this war and go home with my current family. To spend one more day in peace. I know this is just pipe-dreaming and a fairytale living, but you desired this peace too. I want to continue that legacy!
Credos' spirit: And you will. It isn't foolish nor naive to dream that! That's why I'm going to help you. My brother Xenolith did the initiative and became the weapon you now know, in exchange that he will no longer be part of the Samsara. With Ascalon's help, both your Masamune and Soul Devourer will be given even more power. The method is simple yet may put you through a lot of pressure. Are you ready?
Ludociel/Lincoln: I am.
Butler: Masters… I…
Credos' spirit: My friend. Forgive me but I will go back after all this. Thank you for taking care of my son. Name what ever you wish to have.
Butler: My desire is for the success of the young master like you have. I want nothing but to offer my own self to his aid. But I also wished of peace, even in death. I've walked this land and know that this desolate village will soon be no more so this time…
Credos' spirit: As you wish.
The butler's body then became a SOUL or spirit. Then it joined in the Soul Devourer without resistance. Since the butler is willing to give his last ounce of power, then unlike the other victims of the Xenolith blade, this one gave tenfold of the strength that has been regularly poured into the blade. The Xenolith then morphed from being a one-sided blade, into a scythe.
Credos' spirit: He will not be part of the Samsara. And if ever his energy is released from the blade, it will be directly to the Vessel as an emotionless/insentient force or energy that can be used in giving life back to the lands. As for you, my son. Pour your power into the Ascalon blade. Awaken Bahamuth and make him submit to you. Use whatever you have, even the Commandment.
Ludociel/Lincoln did exactly what is instructed. The power surge made the blade fly out and the hand guard became dragonic wings. The sword the flew towards him and stabbed him to the chest. Deep within the sword is Bahamuth's will and wisdom. He is testing the boys resolve. After a few moments of pain, Bahamuth sensed the power and will of Ludociel/Lincoln. He deemed the Nephilim worth of merging with him. Bahamuth's wisdom and raw power then merged within the Commandment of Love within him. The burst of energy within him then completely fused.
Credos' spirit: I've done my task. It is up to you now. I shall return to whence I came, with your mother. Farewell and I love you, my son.
The spirit vanished and all that is left now is a tall figure. Ludociel transformed into his Nephilim form, with his 4 wings seen; both of angelic and demonic pairs. But his armor changed. His face had now three headgears; one of his horns, the halo floating above and a dragon's helmet. His body grew in proportions and the armor too are now of Bahamuth's scales. Some features may retained such as the angelic winged sandals, his demon claws but now he harbors the dragon's tail. His skins are a fusion of his Nephilim (Angelic/Demonic Halves) and Bahamuth's scales. His eyes are now featuring a reptilian look from the original look (The Left: Demonic Pentagram Pinwheel had a dragonic slit at the center. The Right: Angelic Halo now has 3 pairs of wings from the bird-like mark, similar to a phoenix, with the halo pattern now even more circular irises). After taking all in the power, Lincoln then flew off from the village and back to the ENDERS castle.
-Back to battlefield-
Lori: We need backup guys. We literally have to find Lincoln from all this!
Leni: These guys are like, so persistent.
Luna: What can we do dude!?
Lynn Jr: I can't always bait these guys!
Luan: Plus Lincoln's out there.
Lucy: He's still alive. I can feel it.
Lana: I can replenish you guys but not when they're around!
Lola: These annoying little creeps just won't give up.
Lisa: I'm running the numbers. These a slim chance that we get out of here in one piece. Unless by some miracle there is.
Lily: Wait guys. I'm getting a vision… He's back.
A powerful shockwave then blew from the air and pushed the ENDERS' forces back. The form of the fused Dragon/Nephilim then appeared in full splendour. And with the Commandment being empowered, the 10 foster sisters then felt power like never before.
Lori's Humility inflicted fear to her foes.
Leni's Purity amplified her plant-like powers and absorption of the enemy's life energy
Luna's Diligence and Repose increase it's freezing prowess and Lunatic Drive.
Luan's Temperance/Reticence now becomes a silencing barrier to shield any allies from arcane attacks.
Lynn Jr's Patience/Pacifism grants her invulnerability and a field of anti-malice. Any murderous intent from her foes are being drained of their time towards Lynn itself. None with ill-will would want to go near that.
Lucy's Faith granted her access to every arcane arts without the consequences for summoning the Ars Goetia of Solomon.
Lana's Charity quickly replenishes her mana and the others too without the worry of overload. She can also summon receivers to implant for the others so that she doesn't have to be near them for the transferal sequence.
Lola's Benevolence/Selflessness amplified her Druid powers of angelic light. She can also implant the Commandment's power to the beams of radiance to stun them into an infinite loop with no escape.
Lisa's Truth/Honesty now enables her to use the alchemist's power without the restrictions of the Law of Equivalent Exchange.
And Lily's Piety boosted her overall Esperkin powers. This also amplified the consciences of those who dreaded the suffering of the war, making them submit to her will even if they are considerably immune to the effects (aka. The Demon Clan).
Lincoln then also took action and summoned his new weapons.
Xenolith/Credos' Soul Devourer - The Demon Scythe of Carnage, Malebolgia (Evolved Soul Devourer)
Angelic Exorcism Katana, Masamune - Katana of the Sephirothic Seraph, Muramasa (Evolved Masamune)
With a slash of the Muramasa, the strike of the sword cracked the landform where the ENDERS stand and caused them to fall to their deaths or get caught and severed in half. The mighty blow torn the field while with swift spins of Maleblogia and mowed down the enemies like lawn-mowing the blades of grass. The power is so tremendous that even the newly demonized Morgana Le Faye and Mordred ended up fleeing for their lives.
Maderas: So even the two are useless against him. No matter, it's only natural that they fear death. But let us see who's going to win, boy! Me and my Cradle of Nonexistence or you, the fusion of the three mighty powers; Divine, Diabolic and Dragonic. You who can be called the Kamigoroshi, The Supreme Slayer! I'll be waiting at the Obelisk of Nothingness!
Lincoln/Ludociel is now well-equipped. The rest of the Sisters of the Commandment followed through. Samael and Micheal saw the sights, awestricken.
Samael: Ludociel, you son of a gun! I know you wouldn't die that easily.
Michael: Should we follow them?
Samael: No, I don't think they need us.
Michael: Well, we can still give them the backup they need if ever things went awry. Just don't let it become a habit.
Samael: Duly note, brother.
-To Be Concluded! Finale-
AN: I want to say an advanced Happy New Year to all of my readers out there. Now a tidbit, the Nephilim is now considered a Kamigoroshi: A Supreme Slayer. A power unparalleled flows through him now, that only the power of a True Creator and Artisan of the Cosmic Reality (aka. The Father of Michael and Samael) can equal to him. The next chapter is indeed the Final Chapter and it will be held in Early January 2021. This will contain a fight between Lincoln/Ludociel and two other Nephilims from a different dimension. Then lastly, it's Maderas' back on the corner. He will have nowhere to go. Like I promised, this will also have multiple endings but the alternatives are summary/synopsis of those alternatives. I will only make one Ending as canon.
Here's to 2021. Again, advanced Happy New Year, although I'm 50% hopeful of the year and 50% anxious.
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[PS: I also plan on making side chapters for Return of the Mavericks/Dawn of Injustice Universe but it is just a plan. Not yet set on stone. What will it have? Well, some poetic inclinations (such as William Blake, Dante Alighieri, John Milton, Shakespeare, etc.) so expect that this might involve Dark Slayer, Alastor and the Cicadas. Also I still want to know if you want Lincoln to be adopted in Bloody Roar Loud. That's all.]
