It was a strange day. Somehow, Validar had convinced me to go with him to the Dragon's Table. This was the place to be used for the Awakening Ritual, as it had been planned. Upon arriving at the gates, I could see several of the Grimleal surrounding a hooded figure. The stranger seemed to match my height.

A power seemed to emanate, from this person. One that felt so familiar. It felt like the same power I possessed. I began to feel a chill flow through my body. My instincts were telling me to run. I do not run. I am Grima, the Fell Dragon. The one destined to wipe out all the vile humans that resided upon this world.

As soon as this hooded figure removed their hood, I could not hide the surprise that must have shown upon my face. Validar himself was smiling. As I turned my head towards him, about to ask a question, he put a hand towards his face, a finger on his lips. This disrespect would not stand, and as soon as I had begun to open my mouth, I found I could not speak. A strange fog began to envelop my mind, and Validar's voice was telling me to remain silent.

I knew that much like my vessel, I could be controlled. The thought of one of these fanatics attempting to control me was something I could not fathom. I was not as powerful as I was in the future, since the connection with my other body had not yet been made. This mistake in putting trust into their fanaticism was quite ironic. I am destined to destroy all of humanity, and yet there remained a way for the father of my vessel to control me. I still needed Validar for the plans to come.

As I struggled to break free from his hold, I could see the Grimleal fall to the ground. They had offered themselves to this other Grima. As soon as their bodies fell to the floor, they began to shake. Fresh versions of the Risen had taken their place. There were seven in total. These began to stalk towards me as I continued to struggle against the magic Validar used to immobilize me.

As soon as the Risen had reached me, they dragged me towards this other me. Once I could see their face clearly, I realized it looked to be a male version of my Avatar. A Grima from another time.

As I struggled, this Grima smiled at me. It was not a smile that had been used for murder. This smile sent a chill down my spine. It was the look of lust, one that disturbed me greatly. As I struggled, I noticed myself starting to sweat.

One of the Risen had grabbed my right arm, holding it towards my male counterpart. This other version of myself was chuckling now. As he reached with his own right hand, I could feel my energy being drained.

As his hand touched mine, I could see a glow coming from both our hands. His began to brighten as mine dimmed. Extreme pain laced through my body. The pain allowed me to clear the fog in my mind, only to realize that the Risen were holding me tightly. Even if I could break free, the pain would have drained my stamina.

As soon as the other Grima finished sapping much of my energy, he smiled towards me. His stare disgusted me. The more I stared, the more I found myself detesting this other version of myself.

I hated my own existence and had welcomed the death of either myself or the humans. Yet this other version of myself was a being I began to truly hate. One that I felt deserved to die at my hands.

I spotted Validar approach the other Grima, smiling at one another. I felt a sense of betrayal, an emotion that I detested. I felt helpless as the Risen themselves began to lift me.

This other Grima placed his hand upon my cheek, stroking it. Were I not fatigued from the pain, I would have bitten his hand. I would have my revenge once I had fully gained my strength.

Only moments later as Validar stood by this other Grima's side did he begin to speak. "As you had ordained, we will destroy those that will oppose destiny."

The other Grima smiled, then turned towards me. As he spoke, I could feel myself begin to break into a cold sweat. My core had begun to go cold, as I waited for this other version of myself to tell me what it was that he would do with me. The betrayel itself had angered me; the feeling of helplessness reminded me much of the futility from those that opposed me in the future.

"I have come to make sure that there is at least on world where we would have won. Once our victory is achieved, we will rule this world together as the progenitors of our own species. A world controlled by Two Grimas." Once my maddening male counterpart finished his rambling, I tried to bite his hand.

My effort was in vain as I had found my body refused to do anything more than breathe. My body was already going into a deep slumber. My powers were weakened greatly, as if to prevent me from opposing the other me.

Soon I could feel the Risen place me into my other self's arms. Unable to resist, he placed his face close to mine. The hunger in his eyes did not leave. As I could not avert my gaze, I decided to allow my eyes to show my disgust. This only angered my other self.

Soon he spoke as he continued to hold me in his arms, face against mine. "I had believed that as we are the same, you would love me as much as I would love you. Truly, how can we be progenitors of our own world if we cannot come together? I shall have you fall for me soon enough. Once we are the only ones left, you will have no choice but to accept my love. Once you are in good health, we shall begin the creation off our first offspring."

I could feel myself scowl at this vile version of myself. One that could have become so deranged as to come up with such a plan was beyond me. It was clear that no matter what I attempted, this other version of myself would keep me from fleeing. The feeling of fear was something to detest.

As sleep began to take me, I could feel lips brush lightly against my own. I wished I could have retorted or fought back in some way. Is this how the humans felt when I had my army slay them? The feeling of helplessness would never leave me.

Finally, all I could see was darkness as my conscious had drifted off.

Authors Notes:

Hope you like the revamped version of the prologue. I tend to write better in first person than in third person, lol.

Anyways, thanks for reading, and I hope to continue this story. Expect the next chapter sometime this month. This au is gonna be quite fun.

Here is a little interesting tidbit. This story is going to be connected to several others I have planned.

Oh, and a oneshot based on the male grima is being made as we speak.

Thanks for reading.