The Beginning: Story 1

Sparda was staring down top of his horse at the group of Azarathians. He saw his wife that he loved, his children, and then Trigon. Sparda saw through his red eyes how fearful Trigon looked as the Demon Sparda. Sparda felt anger and jealousy run through his veins as he saw what scum was with Arella. His Demonic form was much like an armor beetles body, he even had a pair of wings that were more dragon-like. He had horns that extended from his head toward the sky. By his side a massive red, Demon sword with a dragon's eye impaled into it let out an eerie red glow. In a motion quicker then anyone could catch, he had gotten of his and was halfway toward the shocked group. As he made his way, he's body twisted and churned to form a more humanoid shape. When he reached the guards, his physical appearance was now fully like a human man's. He still had a massive build that only showed a little of his massive power. He had dreadlocks that were like his son's and a beard that was neatly groomed like his hair. Also he had a scar on his left eye that was inflicted on him during one of his battles against the Demons over two thousand years ago. He would have been easily mistaken for an Azarathian if it weren't for his glowing red eyes. The guards moved out of the way of the Demon as he headed toward the demi-children. Shaggy and Virgil couldn't believe that their father had shown after disappearing. Rensten on the other hand was somewhat disappointed since his father didn't emerge as well but felt a small amount of happiness. Sparda moved his head back and forth as he watched the children in a line. He stared at the shocked children and slowly shown a bright smile. He kneeled down on one knee and pulled three red emeralds necklaces covered by black diamonds. He placed one on each of their necks and got back to his feet.

Sparda: "Good luck. I know you'll make reasonably great servants to the Gods, I should know." (Sighing) "By the Gods, you two have grown more in two years then I have seen." (Turning towards Rensten) "And you. Your becoming to resemble your father in so many ways."

Rensten was left speechless but smiled at the complement. Sparda finally turned toward Arella and Trigon who had his hand on her shoulder. He had a emotional-less expiration on his face has he saw his wife taken over by a pathetic wrench like him. Arella lowered her eyes; just having him look at her gave sadness. Sparda then exhaled loudly through his nose and headed back for his horse. Fearing that he might leave, Vigil shouted toward him.

Virgil: "Father!"

Sparda wasn't planning on leaving, not yet. He pulled out two distinct swords from the horses settle. On was a blue sword that had the head of a lion for then handles, while the other one had a gold blade with a skeleton's arm wrapped around the handle. He then returned with the two swords and gave the gold one to Rensten.

Sparda: This was your father's personal sword. I knowledgeable hope you know how to use it.

Rensten: (Quietly) "Yes I do, I thank you."

Sparda: (Towards Shaggy and Virgil) "This is my sword I used in battle, I want my sons to have it."

Virgil slowly reached for the sword but was overtaken by an inpatient Shaggy. Shaggy looked at his father's sword in awe then gave it to Virgil.

Virgil: "Thank you."

Shaggy: "Thank you, father."

Sparda once again looked at Arella but decided to head over to her. Arella was breathing hard when she witnessed him. Trigon immediately stepped in front of Sparda as he was a few feet away from Arella. Sparda gave a bone-rattling look as his eyes began to glow red.

Sparda: "Move, before I stain my sword on the blood of a pathetic thing like you."

Trigon gulped and cowardly moved away as Sparda's eyes followed him. Sparda, inches away from Arella, began to gently stroke her hair. Arella knew if she let him back in her life, he would hurt he once more. Yet, she had now power left as she looked into his eyes. For some reason, all she wanted was to be with him that moment forever. Sparda then leaned his head and kissed her emotionally. Arella felt her body melt in that kiss. She hated him but loved him in the back of her mind. After the kiss, he looked into her eyes again. Before Sparda could say anything, he spotted a reflecting light heading toward them. Sparda throw Arella out of the way as an arrow impaled his chest. The guards came to Arella's aid only to spot a group of horsemen riding toward them. The group of horsemen drew their bows and fired more arrows hitting a few of the guards.

Taurgis: "What who are those men." (Spotting one of the leading men) "By the Gods, it's my brother, Azraman."

Azraman: (Shouting) "Arella, you stole my kingdom! This is where you and my traitorous brother shall fall!"

Taurgis: "Bastard, he dare attacks us in our most vulnerable time."

Priest Monick: "Quickly, inside the temple. Let the children first."

The entire party ran toward the temple, guards carried some of the wounded. As the people took refuge inside the holy temple, Shaggy noticed that his father was missing. Everyone looked back to spot Sparda and King William standing their ground.

Priest Monick: "My lord!"

Kain: (Impatient) "Zephon! Get me my sword!"

Zephon didn't move from his spot but another look from Kain made him run inside a chamber emerging with a sword that had a blade extending out but crooked on many sides. Kain ran out to join the other two men holding their spot.

Kain: "So, you shall you kill?"

Sparda pulled the arrow out of his chest. He aimed it and powerfully let the whisk arrow hit its mark with only throwing it with his hand. The blow from the arrow had enough strength to disconnect the horseman's head from his body. William and Kain looked at Sparda amused.

Sparda: "I choose him."

The king, Azraman now stopped in his tracks and let his men go forth as he watched. Taurgis and a few of his men now went to the side of the three men.

William: "Get ready, now!"

The men charged toward the horsemen with Sparda leading them. The horsemen fired a few arrows toward the small army. Sparda simply grabbed on in midair and returned it to its owner's chest. Kain had now caught up with Sparda with alarming speed and lounged with great height at one of the horsemen. Knocking him down, Kain cracked his neck in one swift motion of his arm. William gripped on of the men's arms and pulled him off. While he on the other hand dived his sword in the horsemen's stomach. Sparda was unlike them all. Every few seconds, someone fall to his blade as they where nothing. His acrobatic moves made most of the men stop their battle and stare at him slaughter his enemies. He's speed was inhuman as he cut and slashed at the men. Even with him concentrated on killing, he watched Kain carefully. Kain fought closely like Sparda but could see wasn't as expert as Sparda was. He fought almost in the most demonic way for a priest. As they fought four opposed men made it towards the temple. They draw their swords to attack the inhabitants that where hiding.

Taurgis: "With faith and valor!"

Taurgis swung his mighty sword without the men realizing he was behind them and instantly killed two of the men. One of the men quickly shot an arrow through Taurgis' arm.

Solider 1: "Die traitor!"

Shaggy could withhold it any longer. He grabbed the sword his father gave him recently and ran to aid Taurgis.

Sudama Kir: "Dear Gods, what is that boy doing!"

Arella: "Shaggalon!"

On of the guards was about to impale his sword into Taurgis when Shaggy swung his sword. He cut through both the solder's legs, causing him to fall with his legs still standing. Shaggy then trusted the sword into the last man and ripped it out of him. Taurgis and the others watched the 10 year old finish slaughter two powerful warriors. For some reason Virgil and Rensten weren't surprised as the others. They were only surprised that he actually killed two men, not how he killed them. Shaggy paid no attention to their disbelieving eyes and focused on his father. Sparda was now chasing the last few man on foot. The retreating man fell back towards their king who cowardly rode off. Sparda took his red, demonic sword and shaped it into an axe. The blade somehow rose to the tope to create the sword into a axe or scythe. He throw it towards the men with not as much might as the Halassar men thought. The sword flew through the air cutting apart the last retreating me. After the sword was done with the horsemen, it returned back to Sparda, still in midair, like a boomerang. He hasted a few seconds before turning around. Sparda now went back to his horse and mounted himself firmly. He looked back at the men that fought by him. He yelled at William as he pulled the horse to its' hind legs.

Sparda: "I must leave now, tell the children I express my blessings."

With those last words he rode of transforming into his Demon self. He was gone just as he had arrived, without warning. Shaggy watched in anger has his father rode away as he did the first time. Arella now ran toward Shaggy, embracing him closely.

Arella: "Don't dare to do that to me again Shaggalon!"

Virgil saw his father ride away again leaving them alone once more. He slowly drew a deep breath and returned inside the temple. By now the men that were fighting had returned. Kain had a satisfying look on his face as if he had been waiting to battle for sometime.

King William: "Get the wounded inside quickly! I'm sorry for you men's lose, your grace."

Heading towards the temple but stopping in his place. He turned once again toward the group trying to recover from what incident had happened.

King William: "Sparda gives his blessing toward our new priests."