Hello dear readers! I hope this new year find you well! This is my first fanfiction, so any criticism is good. Take note English is not my main language, so for any grammar error, apologies in advance!
" Step forward Sage", spoke a figure bathed in light.
"Huh?Where am i?", uttered an young man with shoulder length, black hair tied in a low ponytail. His mean looking eyes trying to adjust to the powerful light.
" Step forward Sage, no need to be afraid, for you are in the presence of the one you call Od Laguna." The powerful voice spoke again, snapping the attention of the Sage towards it.
" What? How is this possible? Have I finally died?" muttered the Sage in confusion.
One moment he was standing with his allies in the the destroyed capital, enjoying their victory over the accursed Vainglory witch, Pandora, and then suddenly, he was in front of this worlds definition of God.
" I understand your confusion young man, and I truly regret to bring you here just after your grand victory. However, there are some urgent matters that made me act so suddenly. Natsuki Subaru, your presence here has been requested by someone else." The tone of Od Laguna's voice turn into one of annoyance, directed towards this third party.
" I don't really understand what's happening here..Who has enough power to make you summon me here? " Confusion and dread flooded his mind as he directed his questions at the god of this world. " I thought everything was over, but then again, i always have the worst luck possible.."
" Let me explain Sage. You have indeed completet your role in my world, and you are more than deserving to enjoy the fruits of your labour. If the decision lied solely on me, this meeting would have never happened. But another god wanted to speak with you. You see, there are many other worlds in the universe, and each world has a God, like me or the different god's of your old home." spoke Od Laguna in a calm tone.
"I don't like this.." muttered Subaru, sweating nervously.
" A God going by the name of Ankhseram, has taken quite the interes in you. He is known as the God of life and death, in a world known as Earth Land. It seems that your unique power has catched his attention, starting to observe your progress. He wish for you to be transported to Earth Land, and to take part in solving the problems occuring there. Although he is the one responsible for most of them.." informed the god but adding the last bit as an afterthought.
" Am I supposed to accept this proposal? This would mean leaving behind everyone and everything of this world, and I do not want this. I have promises that i intend to keep, and bonds that I want to cherish for the rest of my life. I am truly honored to be chosen by such a powerful deity but I'm afraid I have to refuse" said the young Natsuki with confidence and a little bit of anger .
"I am afraid that this is not your decision to make, Subaru Natsuki." spoke an unknown voice, in a powerful and commanding tone. " I do not wish for you to hate me, but you need to understand that you will be coming with me, back to my world." Continued the same voice.
Turning to see who made this announcement, he was met with an young man, with snow white hair, golden eyes and a black cross on his forehead. He was levitating, with his legs crossed under him, reminding the Sage of those old monks. His attire was a simple white robe with a black trimming.
" I am Ankhseram, the god who rules over life and death, as my dear friend over there said. Let me explain your role in my story." The god of life and death spoke in a calming manner.
" ..." Subaru was speechless. He didn't know what to say so he simply nodes with his head.
" Excellent! Let me start by saying that the problems my world is facing are slightly similar to the ones you and your allies encountered in your world. In Earth Land mages are quite common and to adapt to this, magic guilds have been created, to make use of one magic talents, and to offer wizards the opportunity to make money with their gift. But that's where the good things end. The countries are in constant fear of the dark guilds and the Dark Wizard Cult. Their existence is based solely on the purpose of resurrecting Zeref, the dark mage. Zeref is a man that has been playing with the principals of life and death in the hopes of bringing his little brother back to life. At one moment I stepped in and punished him for interfering in my domain, placing the Contradictory Curse on him. This has lead to creating various problems and tragedies around Earth Land, so I have been forced to look for help from my old friend over there." explained the young god, while pointing toward the figure that illuminated the space around them.
" The similarities are there, but I don't see where I fit in this whole situation. It sounds more complex and like a problem created by you." Subaru placed his questions with care, but couldn't help sneak in that last comment.
"* Sigh* Your ability makes you a vital part of this plan, making you able to prevent the tragedies and heartbreak that would befall those people otherwise. This is the course the plan will take, should you come with me. You will revert to an 8 year old boy, going to be trained in the art of slaying dragons by the Hellfire Dragon General, Atlas Flame. After training for 5 years, you will be transported to the future, along 5 other children, who have been taught different elemental dragon slaying magic. Your task is to protect them and be on the lookout for the Dragon of Apocalypse, Acnologia, your nemesis. I will not give you all the information on this individual, but do not take this matter lightly. He will be hunting you and the others, for he is seeking the total annihilation of dragons and dragonslayers. We will discuss this in greater detail once we are back in Earth Land, along with Atlas Flame. Subaru, are you ready to depart?" Asked Ankhseram, looking at Subaru.
" There is no way to refuse you, is there?" Asked the Sage, looking downcast at the prospect of leaving everyone behind.
" No, refusal is not an option" was the curtly reply.
" Then, I will come with you and aid those people that need me. But! At the end of that journey, I want to be able to choose if I want to remain there or if I want to come back here, in the exact moment I was taken away. Is that agreeable?" He knew he was going away for quite a while but he needed to at least put some conditions in place. At least, if he still wanted to come back to Lugnica, there would be a way to return. But who knows? Maybe he will like that world better than this one.
" Only one way to find out" muttered the young man.
" I am overjoyed that you accepted my request without much conflict. That one condition? Considered it done. Well then, let's make haste so you can meet your new teacher." Ankhseram was ready to transport them in an instant, but Od Laguna still had something to say.
" There is still something that I need to talk with the young Sage, Ankhseram." The bright figure stepped closer to the mean eyed man.
" I see. I shall wait for you to finish your talk with him." The white haired god said calmly.
" Sage, for your efforts in the trials of my world, I, Od Laguna, will grant you one wish. State your desire young man, for I shall do it." Declared the figure, coming in front of Subaru.
" A wish? Now that seems familiar.." muttered Subaru while thinking about what he could ask of the god. While he was the Sage who possess knowledge and abilities that few could match, there was always something that he longed for. The ability to wield a sword, to be a master of the blade. He was always envious of the knights, of Julius and Reinhardt, because they were masters of the sword.
" Od Laguna, my wish is to grant me an unique sword over which I will have unparalleled mastery. This is my one request!" This is all he wanted in this moment. It was selfish and disgusting, but he didn't care.
" But of course, Sage. Your wish shall be granted!" And as Od Laguna finish his sentence, a flash of light blinded the young man.
After the light died, in front of him was a floating, beautiful katana. It was black with it's handle being decorated with crimson engravings. The curved and slender, single-edged blade had a squared crimson guard, with black edges.
" You should give this sword a name, Sage." The word of Od Laguna snapped Subaru out of his daze.
" A name, huh?" He was at loss. What name could he give this beautiful sword? What would represent him and the katana? Something they have in common, something that will let everyone know it was his sword.
" Ahh, I got it! I shall name it Shino Kage. It will always be with me, like my shadow, the shadow of a man that represents death." Declared Subaru in joy , taking the black and crimson katana in his hands, smiling for finally having his own unique weapon.
" A fitting name, don't you agree, Ankhseram?"
" Indeed. It fit's perfectly, considering who he is" spoke the otherworldly god. " We have to go now, Subaru"
" So this is it, huh? Well, let's get going then. I presume the finer details of this plan will be discussed once we will reach this 'Earth Land'? Asked Subaru, curious of how will the plan come to fruition.
" I and Atlas Flame will make those details know to you over the time. Do not worry, you will not take a plunge in the dark and will not be forced to use your other ability, only in extreme cases. Shall we get going?" Ankhseram began concentrating on his power, as a magic circle appeared under him and Subaru.
" See ya later, Od Laguna! Thank you for everything!" Subaru waved his hand a little, and thanked the god for his kindness.
" Till we meet again, Sage." Spoke the god, sending them off.
The space has around the man and the god has been bathed in light and in the split of a second, they were gone.
" The trials of that world may seem grander than this one, but with the right allies with you, there will be nothing you cannot overcame, Sage. May the blessings of the spirits be with you, Natsuki Subaru." Od Laguna whispered.
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