A World Deep in Disorder

Chapter Fifty-Six: Pursuit

It's been awhile, but I'm back! Well, I was back yesterday, but I had so many alerts and reviews to read, that I was backed up until the end of the day. Now, we continue the Ben saga…

DISCLAIMER: Refer to the previous chapter's disclaimer.

Last Chapter: Ben was sent to deliver a letter to Clan Wildfire. Though first deterred by Josh, Kevin then let him through. With his mission completed, Ben returned home to find it under attack by a mysterious dark figure. Arriving just in time to witness the deaths of his parents, Ben went berserk and attacked the figure in blind fury. Of course, this wasn't enough, and Ben was knocked unconscious. Before the figure could kill Ben, Kevin came forward and stopped him. The figure, whose name was Devron tried to fight his former master, but lost badly. He managed to escape, and Kevin saved Ben from the burning flames. Now, the only thing left for Ben is to avenge his family.

Ben Saga Chapter IV:

…Somewhere in the plains of the central region…

Devron hobbled along while clutching his gut in pain. A trail of dripping blood was left behind him. "Of all people… he had to get in the way of my… fun." Devron mumbled, coughing up blood. His human form was revealed, now. He stood at 5'10" and was pretty built-looking. His hair was short and black, and his eyes were green. He wore a black shirt, and had long brown pants on.

"Well… I guess that I'll just have a little fun in that little town right there." Devron smirked, gathering up the strength to transform into his Ganondorf form. The little quiet plains town had just settled down for a quiet night. The only sounds were that of the crickets and the gentle rotations of the windmills. The people were all sleeping soundly, getting the rest that they needed for the next day.

All of a sudden, one of the small houses exploded into purple flames. Devron began laughing. 'The feelings of death and destruction… they're so addicting…' He thought to himself, as he looked upon the burning remains of the small house that he just destroyed. The bodies of the family that was living inside it were turned to ashes.

Other families woke up at the sound of the explosion… two of the houses only to be crushed by a flaming, falling windmill. The other windmill was simply burning down on its own. A young child was watching in horror as all that he knew was being destroyed around him. He began to flee the village just as Devron threw a purple fireball at his house.

The entire once peaceful village was already up in flames… after but two minutes. "Wahahahahhaha… that was so satisfying… but my thirst for bloodshed isn't quenched, yet…" Devron laughed, noticing the six-year-old boy running away from what was once his village in nothing but sheer terror.

The boy ran and ran, as fast as he could. Suddenly, the world went black for him…

…Meanwhile…

Ben finally emerged from the dense forest and into the plains. He looked up at the starry sky, and listened for the quaint sounds of the night. However, what came was the smell of smoke and burning buildings. The sounds of screams came from the night. Ben looked to the ground, and saw a trail of blood. "Devron… what have you done now?" Ben whispered to himself. He began to follow the puddles of blood, up until the scene of devastation.

Ben was shocked. Purple flames lit up the horizon. The village was completely obliterated… and it didn't seem like any were spared from Devron's wrath… until Ben began to hear a hoarse coughing. "Who's there?" Ben asked.

Suddenly, the six-year-old boy crawled out of the wreckage. "What… happened?" Ben asked. The boy coughed up blood. "Some… strange man… came… and killed everyone… I'm… so scared…" The boy whispered lightly, as he began to cry. "It's ok… you're still alive, aren't you?" Ben asked, trying to comfort the boy. "I guess I am but-…" The boy whispered very faintly, but then closed his eyes… for the last time.

"Kid… are you ok? Kid? Kid!" Ben exclaimed, trying to get the boy to wake up, but to no use. A light rain began to fall, slowly putting out the flames. He checked for breathing, and there was none. The boy was dead. "…What kind of madman am I dealing with…?" Ben asked himself.

…Several hours later…

The sun began to rise in the east, in the direction of the great desert. The flames were now completely put out, but only ashes were left of the town. However, in the middle of where the town once was, Ben made a single grave for the child he found, and buried him there. On the gravestone, it said 'may you forever rest in peace.' Ben looked around, and saw more blood staining the grass traveling west. '…With that wound, it's becoming very easy to find Devron… and it looks like he's heading for the mountains…' Ben thought. "I need to get to him before he causes any more destruction…" He then muttered, heading off in the direction of the mountains.

End of Chapter

Well, I hoped that you liked it. There will only be one more chapter of this saga, but it'll be a good one. Sorry, but I'm gonna have to make the sagas shorter now. Plus, I won't be able to cover each and every character's saga. The ones after this, in order, will probably be: Kit, Yureidoru, Tamrin, Kevin (again), Kirth, and Kyle/Alyssa (final part). Anyways, please drop a review.

Until Next Chapter,

-Biggoron