Author's Note: This is another Hazbin Hotel fic that will have elements from my other fic, "Broken Soul". This Prologue will explain my new character and his fate, his world, and much more I hope. The rest will be learned as the story goes on. And if you're worried the slightly "sci-fi" elements in this prologue, don't worry; this is one of the scarce times it'll appear or even be mentioned. Now I hope you enjoy my newest fic:
CHAOS UPRISING - 00
The Fall of The Alestian Empire
The Alestians always believed in God. Not to the extent of normal humans and their Christianity and all that… but they truly believed.
Their kind was always blessed with fortune by the Almighty Creator, ever since they started their spread of peace and kindness throughout the galaxy.
They had an innate connection to the Heavens above, to the extent that they could harness some of the power God gave to Heaven. The Alestians used this to keep their families safe and their Empire of Peace thriving.
The royal bloodline, the Henderson family, had always had the strongest connection to God. It was rumored that the Hendersons were children or descendants of God. But that was just that, a rumor… right?
In a spaceship above the Alestian Homeworld, known simply as Alestia, a red and orange haired teenage male sat lazily on a throne. He looked out the ship's window, his eyes narrowing slightly. The Alestian Empire was increasing in size, power, and notoriety every single day. Regardless of his alliegance, regardless of how he was related to them, it was worrying.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It didn't matter if the Alestians had good intentions now, soon there will be someone who would use their power and reach for more insidious purposes. And Prince Blaze Henderson-Shock, the current Heir, didn't want that to happen anytime soon.
He discussed his worries with his parents, but they shrugged them off, saying nobility and honor was apart of them; that they wouldn't ever be corrupted. Blaze sighed, closing his eyes tiredly. "If they won't address my concerns, I'll have to deal with them soundly. I don't want to do this, but I'll have to." Blaze's eyes opened again, black eyes turning scorching red. "The Empire falls today, for their own good."
While the Heir was in the skies, the current rulers were on the ground, within their palace. The Queen, Emily Henderson-Shock, was in the nursery room; looking over her 1-and-a-half years old child. Her husband, Shinra Shock, had named him. "Oh, Ryutensei… my little dragon." The pale-violet haired Queen giggled softly.
They had agreed to name him after the legendary King of the past, who led the Alestians to a path of honor and victory. Emily stood up straight and smiled at her husband, who entered the room with a small smile on his face. Shinra was a tall man, a human that stumbled upon an Alestian colony 15 and a half years ago. Ever since then, they've been together. His hair was black with a green streak going through it, a single bang of hair hovering over his face. His eyes were a similar forest green, and overflowing with "tough love" constantly.
He was a man who didn't show his emotions too often, but if there was a soft spot he had, it was for his family. He walked over to Emily, pecking her on the cheek briefly, before looking at his youngest son. His smile wavered briefly, sorrow entering his eyes. "Emily… you've noticed Blaze, right? How he's changed."
Emily sighed as soon as her husband said that, her youthful look strained slightly and showing her age and stress for a moment. "Yes… I worry for him, he's saying things that he shouldn't be saying in public… he could cause an intergalactic crisis if things get too out of hand." She spoke softly.
Shinra stared at his son, who stood up from within his cradle, as he saw the striking similarities between his little Ryuuto and the original King Ryutensei. He took in a deep breath, before looking at Emily. "We need to-"
"Send him away from here? Most likely…" Emily interrupted Shinra, agreeing, albeit reluctantly. "But… who's to say we can't convince Blaze to stop whatever he's planning?"
"You know our son, he's too thickheaded and stubborn to listen. Only reason he's still Heir is because of those firstborn rules." Shinra shook his head. Ryuuto looked at his parents, confused. Why were they talking about big brother? He hasn't seen him in a while…
The young heir soon found himself walking side-by-side with his mother and father, holding their hands, as he looked up at a large contraption. "What's that?" Ryuuto childishly asked his mother, tugging at her graceful dress. Emily smiled sorrowfully at him and kneeled to get closer to his level.
"Well, sweetie, that's a Gateway to Heaven. We're going to finally let you meet the Angels!" Emily tried to sound cheerful for the sake of her son, but couldn't stop some tears from falling from her eyes.
"Really?" Ryuuto jumped up and down with excitement. "Yay! I get to see the Angels, and uh…"
"God, sweetie. That's what we call him." Emily laughed slightly, hugging her child for what she assumed to be the final time. "Now, God and the Angels are expecting you. They'll take care of you, alright?"
Shinra chose this time to interject. "We just need to check something, you mother and I. If we're wrong and everything is okay, we'll pick you up as soon as we can." Shinra hugged his son as well.
Ryuuto, though he was young, was extremely intelligent like any other Alestian. "Mommy, daddy… is something going on?" He asked.
"Just a few problems in the Kingdom, kiddo. Nothing to worry your little head about. Now, go on, into the Gateway you go." Shinra gently pushed his son towards the gate, who waved goodbye, and entered the white-gold portal that opened. The portal closed behind the child, as the one-way trip was completed.
Emily finally broke down crying, as Shinra tried supporting his wife as best he could. The King looked into the sky with grim determination in his eyes. Blaze better back down, after all they've sacrificed.
"Sir, are you sure you want to continue?" One of Blaze's closest advisors and confidants hesitantly asked the flame-haired Prince. "If you do this, then you're risking the death of-"
"I care not for the Kingdom, nor anyone in it. All I care for is my little innocent brother, and I know mother and father sent him away." Blaze said resolutely, standing up. "I'm going out, the job will be completed."
Blaze exited the ship, raising a hand and summoning all the magic he could, a blazing blue sphere of fire the size of a small star forming. He grinned viciously, and threw the flaming sphere at the Alestian Homeworld. He knew once Alestia was destroyed, the rest of the Empire would go with it.
What he didn't expect, was for his parents to appear in the skies, lightning and wind magic forming in their hands. They both roared in rage, putting their all into their attacks. They pushed back Blaze's "Nova Burst" for a second, before they were inevitably swallowed up by the attack. Blaze sighed sorrowfully, closing his eyes and giving his parents a moment of silence. He was sincerely hoping his parents went along with his brother to Heaven, but it seems they chose not to… and now their souls were obliterated like the rest of the Empire and their souls. He then opened his eyes, which were now instead of cold like the vast void of space, were now warm and sad. "Brother… live on for us. I'm counting on you to grow up kind and pure."
With that, Blaze left for his spaceship, and left behind the scorching and exploding Empire.
