Note: This is a rewrite of the first chapter.
Yet another crossover story I made in this site. it's a crossover between God of War and The Bible. Note that i don't own God of War. enjoy the story!
WARNING: This story may be a lil bit innacurate to the Gospel, so if you're looking for a gospel accurate story, this is not the story for you. Enjoy!
"My vengeance...ends now." said Kratos, unsheathing the blade of olympus. "Kratos! No!" Athena yelled, begging for Kratos to not use the blade to kill her, again..
Kratos purposely missed Athena, adjusting the edge of the blade pointing at his own self. He then impaled himself with the blade of Olympus. He saw no purpose living in this world no more. He has killed every gods...no...destroyed the entire world out of his need for vengeance.
Athena, shocked at what she saw, yelled, "You fool! What have you done?!" as Kratos released the power of hope into whatever is left of this world.
"That was meant for me! They will not know what to do with it!" Athena yelled, enraged that Kratos has betrayed her in the end.
Kratos was in a great pain. As life drains out of his very being, Athena approached the Spartan, "You disappoint me, Spartan." as she took the blade of Olympus out of his body, revealing a large hole inside of his abdomen. but Kratos...only laughed lightly at Athena.
Athena, frustrated, threw the blade of Olympus into the ground, leaving the dying Spartan...
as the world went black...he entered a vision. He saw a great throne before him, with winged...creatures surrounding it.
"Kratos, Ghost of Sparta." a voice was heard out of the throne. Kratos tried to unsheathe his blades, but was stopped by the voice, "I do not mean you any harm, Ghost of Sparta."
"Then tell me, who are you? What do you want? If you are a god, then I am not interested. I am done doing the bidding of the gods." Kratos spat out in anger. "I do not wish to make you into My servant, Kratos. I only seek to bring you the redemption you wanted." The Voice replied again.
"and how can I trust you? how can I know that you will not use me to do your biddings? how can I know that you will not betray me, like my father did?!" Kratos asked back, still not trusting this supposed 'god'.
"I am the LORD, the God of the Universe. I live outside of time and space itself. I am perfect, and holy. and I...never break My promises." the voice replied again. "All I require from you...is to assist My Son in His quest to redeem-"
Kratos, hearing the request, walked away from the Throne, "I have no interest in assisting Your petty Son."
but as Kratos walked even further, the voice said again, "My Son is the key to your redemption."
Kratos stopped when he heard that. "the...key...?" he muttered.
He then remembered the words of Atlas...
"But my path is now clear to me...I WILL SERVE THEM, AND THEY WILL KEEP THEIR PROMISE TO FREE ME FROM MY PAST!" Kratos declared to the titan.
"I ask you, Spartan, what good is the promise of an Olympian?" Atlas asked, to which Kratos replied in a pained voice, "It is all I have, Atlas!!!"
Kratos stopped remembering. he knew what the gods did before...promised him redemption, to be free of his past...but they broke the promise and made him into what he is today.
"Nothing good has ever come when I serve the gods...you will be no exception, universe god." Kratos spat out.
The Throne was engulfed in a blinding light, showing that the LORD is angered, "Do not compare Me, ME, to the petty gods of your land, Spartan. I am, nothing, like them..I never break My promise, I keep them..."
Kratos, however, did not move an inch. He wasn't scared. "If you insist, Universe God, then I shall assist Your Son, but understand this..." Kratos took a deep breath before continuing, "If You betray me, If you ever think of breaking Your promise...You will meet the same fate as my father...even if You are stronger than him." he threatened
God, however, only smirked at the threat. He knows that He will never break His promise...
"What will you have me do then, Universe God?" Kratos asked, breaking the silence. "You are to be transported to the village of Nazareth, where My Son lives." The LORD said, and continued again, "Meet Him, and He will show you...the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
"What is His name, Universe God?" Kratos asked again. "He is Jesus of Nazareth, ask His name, and people will know immediately." The LORD answered.
in an instant, Kratos was transported away from the presence of God.
Nazareth...
the village was crowded as usual, people minding their own business, and the priests also walking around.
Kratos appeared in a filth house, where he see men and women having sex with each other. as the both of them saw Kratos, they jumped out of their bed, "W- who are you?! Thief!!!"
"Calm yourself, I am not here to cause a trouble." Kratos trying to assure them. Kratos then realized that he needed some clothes to blend in.. the husband then yelled, "Thief! someone, help!"
Kratos yelled back as a response, "Hold your tongue, fiend! I only need some clothes."
"No! stay back! stay away from my wife!" the man yelled, who puts his arms around his wife in a protective manner. "I do not want your wife, fool! NOW GIVE ME SOME CLOTHES!" Kratos said, while unsheathing the blades of exiles
The men pulled out a linen clothes and threw it at the Ghost of Sparta, "Here! t- take this! j- just leave us! please!" Kratos took the clothe and left the house immediately. as he walks the street, he saw people talking, and the priests teaching the people about the word of God and His Laws.
"This...reminds me of Sparta.." said Kratos. as he walks, he saw the Roman Soldiers patrolling the streets. He noticed that the Romans have similiar armour and helmet to the Spartans.
Kratos remembered his original purpose here, and continued to search for this 'Jesus of Nazareth'. He stopped at a synagogue to ask someone. He saw two priests in front of the Synagogue, and approached them to ask them, "You two! do you know of the man named 'Jesus of Nazareth'?
"Okay, first off, treat us with respect. we are the priests of the LORD, refer us res-" The Priest were cut off, "I DO NOT NEED TO RESPECT YOU! NOW TELL ME, DO YOU KNOW OF THE MAN CALLED 'JESUS OF NAZARETH?!" Kratos yelled again.
"You have the nerve to-" The Priest, again, was interrupted when Kratos unsheathed one of his blades, "Enough of this charade, hood-man! TELL ME NOW!"
Both of the priests were scared when they saw the fiery blades that Kratos has in his hands. they immediately told him, "H- He is inside the synagogue! H- He's teaching!"
That is a coincidence, I suppose. Kratos said in his mind, before entering the synagogue without thanking the priests properly.. "W- who is that pale skinned man?! He seems like a demon!" the priest said to one another.
"We must report this to The High Priest! He must be some kind of demon that comes here to destroy us!" the other priest replied.
Inside...
Jesus opened the scroll, and preached to the Jewish people, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed meto proclaim good newsto the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisonersand recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Jesus finished, before rolling the scroll.
"My friends, today the prophecy you hear is fulfilled." Jesus said, causing an outrage within the Jewish people. "Blasphemy!" one man said. "ain't he a carpenter or somethin'? There is just no way for this bum to be someone special like a Messiah!" a Jewish added.
"Kill Him! stone Him! He brings blasphemy and sacrilege into the name of our religion!" one Jewish man said. as the crowds of people gathered around Him, a voice erupted, "What had caused this outrage?! Leave the man alone."
the Jewish people turned to see Kratos, who unsheathed the blades of exile, "Leave that man alone, or I will make sure none of you fools will live to see the end of this day!"
"W- who is that man?!" a man said, confused. "Kratos..." Jesus muttered, smiling.
"You said somethin', charlatan?" a Jewish said, overhearing what Jesus said. Jesus, however, ignored him. "Do not touch Jesus of Nazareth! or I will kill all of you!" Kratos said in an outburst of rage.
"I knew it! This charlatan was sent by a demon like em to destroy us! Stone that demon! BURN HIM!" A Jewish man said, earning a nod from the crowd.
"If you want to die so much THEN SO BE IT, FIENDS!" Kratos said, preparing to strike them. "Enough! Go to sleep, all of you!" Jesus commanded. only with His words alone, the crowds went to sleep.
Jesus approached Kratos, who was angered, "Why...why did you not do that earlier, Son of God?"
"It is good that you already know who I am, Kratos...I expected your visit." Jesus replied. "Answer this first, Son of God, why did you not put these fools into sleep when I was not here?" Kratos asked again.
"No innocent bloods will be spilled here while I still draw breath, Kratos. You were going to massacre them." Jesus replied. "Innocent? having the intention to stone you and drive you out of the city to throw you, you call that as an act of an 'Innocent' human?" Kratos said, still angered.
"My love for them is greater than you know, Kratos. I will not forfeit their lives, they still have a chance to repent from their sins." said Jesus.
"You? a god? caring about the very lives of these men? I have not heard that kind of god ever since I first served the gods of Olympus. I only saw them as a selfish, cruel pathetic gods that cares very little for the lives of men." Kratos replied, anger can be heard in his voice.
Jesus gave Kratos a pat in the back, "You must find the power to forgive them, Kratos. forgiving is everything. It is the key to bring peace to yourself and others too."
Kratos only shrugged and went out of the Synagogue, with Jesus following him, "Forgiving is for the weak, Son of God. I show my enemies no mercy." Kratos replied.
"Love your enemies, Kratos, you must learn to love those who you despise." Jesus said with a smile. "and what do i get in return then, Son of God? it is how the world works, loving your enemies is both a foolish and suicidal move." Kratos spat back.
"Yes, you are right, this is how the world works. But do you know how My Father works?" Jesus said again. Kratos didn't answer and continued to walk.
"You will always be, a monster." a voice was heard in Kratos's mind. Athena... Kratos said in his mind. Get out of my head, now.
"You are pathetic, Spartan. Do you seriously believe that a carpenter such as that fool will bring you the redemption you wanted so much?" Athena said in his mind. Do not push me, Athena. Leave me be. Kratos said in his mind, his face slowly turning to anger.
But suddenly, Kratos's forehead was touched by Jesus, as He said, "Peace." seconds passes by, and the voice can no longer be heard.
"What was that, Son of God?!" Kratos asked in rage. "This 'Athena' is troubling you. You must not listen to her deceit. You are not a monster." Jesus replied, and continued, "No one is a monster. all of you are just the same: 'humans'."
"You do not know what I have done in the past, Son of God. You clearly do not know who or what I am." Kratos said, before continuing to walk.
Jesus then spotted a large rock, and pointed at it, "Sit here with me for a while, Kratos." Kratos then sat with Jesus on the rock. "I know who you are. I know everything about you, everything. from when you were born, and when you were trained as a Spartan, when you saved your brother, Deimos, from being killed by the Spartans for being so weak...even when you begged Ares to save you in exchange for your soul..I know, Kratos, I know how you killed your wife and child..but I still say that you are no monster...you are just misguided." Jesus finished.
Kratos gasped at this, How does this carpenter, this simple carpenter, knows everything about my life even to its details?!"My Father knows about you, why should not I too? I and the Father are one." Jesus replied, knowing what Kratos was thinking in his mind. "Whatever magic You are practicing here, Son of God, it's impressive."
"It is no magic, Kratos." Jesus reassured.
"So, Son of God, I wanted to ask you this..." Kratos said again. Jesus nodded, and Kratos continued, "Why do you care so much about me?"
Jesus was silent for a second, until He finally opened His mouth, "Because...Because I care for all humans. I came to this world not to destroy it, but to restore it to it's former glory."
"Tell me...do you know of the gods of Olympus?" Kratos asked again. "I do, Kratos...but we have not met each other physically." Jesus replied.
"This makes no sense...if you are a god, much like your father, you should know or at least have met Zeus or the other olympians!"
"I am no olympian god, Kratos, I and the Father are beyond that. We exist outside of the boundary of time and space. We brought the Universe into life, and created the earth as a special place for all living things. and..." Jesus stopped
"And what, Son of God?" Kratos asked, curuous. Jesus continued, "We don't live in the same universe."
Kratos was beyond confused, "What?! Why did you have all that trouble to pull me out of my universe? For what purpose?!"
"I only seek to save you... there's so much...so much rage in you, so much guilt, so much...grief." Jesus replied, visible tears are slowly coming out of His eyes.
Kratos, once again, was silent. What mess has he gotten to? He's now sitting next to a God he doesn't even know about yet.
"Why? You don't even know me, let alone LOVE me like You love Your creations." Kratos asked again, raising his eyebrows. "You have a destiny far greater than just being a god slayer, Kratos, that is all I can say."
The Former God of War was silent once again, before Jesus asked Kratos to go with Him,
"Come with Me, Kratos, I have much work to do." Jesus said, while standing up. "What will you have me do, Son of God?" Kratos asked. "Bring the Kingdom of God to the weak and the oppressed." Jesus replied.
"Are you asking me to preach then, Son of God?" Kratos asked again, grunting that he has to do all of this boring crap. "We will see." Jesus replied with a light smile.
"and remember Kratos, do not spill the blood of an innocent." Jesus said again, warning the Ghost of Sparta.
"I will do what's necessary, Son of God." Kratos replied.
Kratos sighed. will the same thing happen again? will Jesus betray him and leave him to die, just like Zeus did? will the "Universe God" kill him when He finds him of no use? Kratos knew that serving a god will have a consequence...but he needed peace, he needed the normal life that he used to have back before he was the servant of Ares..he needed...Redemption.
TO BE CONTINUED. yeah, chapter's over. btw, this story will be based on the book of Luke