Hello and welcome back for chapter 5 of The Life of Atlas Storm.
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Chapter 5: Myth of the Four Ancients
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or High school DxD. The former is owned by Hiro Mashima and the latter is owned by Ichiei Ishibumi.
"ATTACKS"
"Thoughts"
"Language of the Ancients"
*Sound*
~Previously on TLOAS~
"So, have you all heard the legends of the four ancients and their lieutenants?" asked Atlas.
"Yea, the ones with the Titans Hyperion, Prometheus, Zeref, and Storm. But they are all fake." Gray said as Wendy and Erza nodded their heads.
"Oh, but what if I told you they were real." Atlas grinned.
~Chapter 5~
"HA HA, real funny you two, you can stop your pranks now." Gray said. He was looking a little annoyed.
"We are telling the truth. Everything that will be said from here on will be nothing but the truth. Please continue Atlas." Makarov stated.
"Certainly uncle. Alright so all the so called "Myths" are sort of true but not quite. Information passed down by word of mouth tends to be inaccurate after a few generations. For example, if you look at the legends of the four ancients, it says that there are four lieutenants when there is only two that ever existed. They are all still very much alive. Still confused? I'll start at the beginning." Atlas said.
Erza requiped the book about the four ancients and opened it to follow along with Atlas retelling of events.
"There were four ancients or Titans as they are more commonly referred to today. They ruled over one land. Their names were Prometheus, Hyperion, Zeref and Storm. Prometheus was the Titan that controlled flames, Hyperion controlled light, Zeref controlled darkness and Storm controlled earth. Flames stood for power, passion, will, and war. Light stood for life, knowledge, magic and prosperity. Darkness stood for death, diseases and sickness. Earth stood for creation, earth and metals. Prometheus was the most powerful Titan and was closely followed in strength by the remaining three. Hyperion saw the need for lieutenant to manage his realm and he working together with Storm created a God. He is basically the second generation of Titans. Prometheus also saw the need for a lieutenant, but he decided to wait until someone from the humans caught his eye. About 11,000 years ago, the Titans started a catastrophic war that lasted 1000 years and split the single world into three separate dimensions. Hyperion gained control over Earthland, Storm gained control over Edolas, Zeref gained control over Earth but later lost it to Hyperion's lieutenant named God, and Prometheus wandered the three realms as he pleased. Half way through the war, God defeated Zeref. A few years after God won, Prometheus came across a human named Atlas. Atlas had been fighting for over 15 years on the front lines for Prometheus. He had never lost a battle and was one of the most feared humans in existence. Atlas was chosen as Prometheus's lieutenant thus granting him the powers of Prometheus. During the last year of the war, the Titan Storm was killed. It happened during the last battle. Zeref had already been defeated by God. Prometheus and Hyperion were always close friends and had joined forces along with Atlas to end the war. Atlas stormed the castle alone fought the Titan. The fight lasted for months, neither side giving quarter until at last Atlas struck the killing blow by running the blade through Storm's heart. Atlas decided he wanted the Titan's power for himself so he bound the Titans soul to his own. Thus Atlas then obtained the fallen Titans powers but at a cost. The war ended and peace has resided between the Titans and the lieutenant for thousands of years. That about sums it up for you. Any questions?" Atlas asked.
"That is what the story tells us with a few extra details but what was the cost?" Gray asked.
"It made Atlas a much kinder person. The negatives cost was that the amount of power that Atlas now contained was too much for his human body to handle and it started to break down from the inside out. The method that was used a three overlapping seals that formed a triangle that was created for the purpose of containing the Storm's soul's energy but grant the knowledge and ability. He was trying to create a three tiered seal system that actually allowed access to the Titan's power and prevent the breakdown of his body. But unfortunately he didn't have enough time to finish it and he died about 100 years ago." Atlas replied.
He looked like he was going to continue explaining but was interrupted by the red haired requip user.
"So Hyperion gained control over Earthland. Where is he now?" Erza asked.
Makarov starts laughing while Atlas face palms.
"Hmmm. I don't know. Do you know any people that can transform into a titan and wields light magic?" Atlas asked.
Erza and Gray suddenly turned their heads towards Makarov and looked shocked.
"You... you.. are Hyperion?" Gray said while his brain tried to comprehend that Makarov was the Titan from legend.
"At your service. But I prefer anyone that is younger than 1000 years old to call me Makarov." Hyperion said while revealed his true form. (He looked about 30 years old and stood about around 5 foot 10 and had light flickering all around him. He still looked like Makarov when he was younger but he is taller that the original Makarov.)
"He normally would be about 500 feet tall but he has decided to not destroy the guild hall. (He would be about as big as the transformed Phantom Lord Guild hall.)" Atlas stated.
Erza and Gray sat there stunned. Wendy didn't seem too shocked at all. Wendy walked up to Atlas who was now standing next to Hyperion and tugged on his sleeve.
"What happened after that?" she asked as Makarov changed back and both Atlas and Makarov retook their seats.
Wendy then crawled into Atlas's lap and waited for him to respond.
"Our master is a mythical being." Erza said while look dazed and laughed nervously.
"I haven't changed just because you know that I am one of the remaining three, you brats." Makarov said.
This snapped the two on the couch out of their daze.
"It still is a lot to take in. How do you know all this Atlas?" Gray asked.
"You will understand once I finish. I wasn't quite done when Erza asked her question." he responded while stroking Wendy's hair.
"As I was saying. Atlas himself ceased to exist but being as his soul was merged with a Titan's his soul survived. As he died, his souls was captured by Prometheus and was stored in a lacrima. This lacrima was broken and the soul of the lieutenant of Flame entered a child's body. That child is 16 years old now. Atlas, son of Prometheus, slayer of Storm, and the lieutenant of Flame is alive." Atlas said with another grin.
Erza seemed to have a sneaking suspicion about who Atlas truly was but she wasn't quite sure if she was correct yet, while Gray hadn't caught on at all.
"Where is he? I want to meet him." Gray said enthusiastically.
This time Makarov face palmed and Atlas laughed. Atlas closed his eyes for a moment and concentrated. Three circular seals that formed a triangle appeared in the air above Atlas. Erza caught on, but Gray didn't. As for Wendy, she didn't really care what was going on.
"It was there the whole time. His name is Atlas Storm meaning that he is both of them." Erza thought.
"The Atlas in the myth had white hair and neon green eyes. He also had a flame marking covering his forearm. So, where is he? I want to meet him." Gray said rather stupidly.
"Gray." Erza said while pointing at Atlas "He is..."
She was cut off by a wave of Atlas's hand. He turned to Makarov.
"It's time to remove the all the seals." Atlas said.
"Are you sure? I assume you know how." Makarov asked.
"Yes. It is well passed time I returned." Atlas responded.
"You wanted to meet him? In two hours he will be here." Atlas said as he stood up and set Wendy on the floor.
"The guild is going to be in for quite a show. What are we going to tell them?" Atlas asked Makarov.
"We will tell them the truth." Makarov responded.
The group left Makarov's office and reconvened in the guild hall.
"I have some preparations to complete if we want to keep the destruction to a minimum. Is there any place that you wouldn't mind temporarily getting destroyed?" Atlas asked Makarov.
"You can use the practice field. How long till you will be ready?" Makarov questioned.
"It will take me about two hours to complete." Atlas stated after pondering for a moment.
"Alright, we shall meet up here in two hours and I'll make the announcement." Makarov stated.
"LISTEN UP YOU BRATS!" Makarov shouted. Once he gained everyone's attention he continued "IN TWO HOURS FROM NOW, THERE WILL BE AN EVENT THAT WILL CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY ITSELF. ALL THE LEGENDS OF THE FOUR ANCIENTS WILL BE PROVEN TODAY. ATLAS WILL BE RETURNING TO THE THREE REALMS."
"Yea right! Those are just old tales made up to explain the elements and creation. I bet I could beat Atlas with a squirt gun." Laxus retorted.
Makarov gained a predatory grin "Be prepared to back up your words then."
Atlas looked around for a place to sit down with at least two empty seats. He spotted a table in the corner of the guild hall that had only one blue haired occupant. As Wendy and Atlas approached the table she glanced up from her book.
"Would you mind if we sat here?" Atlas courteously asked.
"Not at all. You're that person that almost beat Erza right?" the blue haired girl asked.
"Yep, I'm Atlas Storm by the way. Very nice to make your acquaintance." Atlas responded while holding out his hand.
"Likewise, I'm Levy Mcgarden. I am a solid script mage." Levy said as she shook his hand.
Levy was wearing an orange dress that reached the middle of her thighs and also wore black leggings. She also wore brown boots. Her blue hair was tied back with a yellow ribbon.
"Oh! Hi Wendy. How are you doing today?" Levy asked as Atlas sat down.
"Good." Wendy responded shyly while holding onto the fabric of Atlas jacket.
Atlas looked at the book she was reading. It was the legend of the four ancients.
"Why are you reading about the four ancients?" Atlas asked as he reached into an inner pocket of the jacket and pulled out seven square, black pieces of paper that were about six inches by six inches. He also pulled out a golden pen.
"I have always loved the tale of the four ancients and ancient history in general. Its a hobby of mine." Levy said.
"If you could meet one, who would it be?" Atlas asked.
"I think it would have to be Atlas. Even though he was a brutal warrior, he seems like someone who knows so much. He fought for about 1000 years. He has to have been all over the 3 realms and seen so many amazing things. I really like stories about battles too. I also would like to meet Hyperion. He sounds like a very wise and kind individual. Since he rules over this realm, I have the best chance of meeting him. It is said that Atlas is always roaming the realms, so I highly doubt I would get the chance to meet him." Levy said enthusiastically.
"So you believe that the legends are true?" Atlas asked.
"Yes. I highly doubt that this world was formed by evolution. How would this world even exist before the Titans came and created it. No one seems to share in my view point though." Levy stated while her head drooped.
"I've met Atlas before. He definitely is an interesting character." Atlas asked.
"Even you are teasing me." Levy said sadly.
"I know you haven't known me for more than a few minutes, but trust me. You and the rest of your guild will see him in a little over two hours from now." Atlas said.
"Alright, you better not be messing with me or I'll enchant everything you eat to taste so terrible that you won't be able to eat ever again." Levy threatened.
Despite only having known Atlas for a short time, she had witnessed Wendy and Atlas playing at the park while she walked to the guild. She was an excellent judge of character and Atlas just seemed to give off a kind and caring aura. It was like he cared for everyone even without knowing them. He reminded her a lot of a certain pink haired ball of flaming energy that was currently fighting with Gray over the color of his hair. Atlas picked up one of the sheets of black paper and set the rest aside. He set it in front of him and grabbed the pen. He began to draw on the paper. After about 15 minutes of drawing, Levy had grown very curious as to what the swordsman was doing.
"Hey daddy?" Wendy asked.
Levy jaw almost hit the floor.
"Did she just call him daddy?"
"I'll explain that later Levy." Atlas said "Yes little one?"
"What is that?" Wendy asked.
"It is a one of three element seals that will help with the event that is happening in about an hour and a half. I will also be drawing four perimeter protection seals to protect everything due to the fact that the event will be very destructive." Atlas said.
"How is that possible? I have never heard of magic that allowed you to draw a seal to gain access to its magic." Levy asked.
"You probably wouldn't have because I created this magic. You can see why it would be incredibly dangerous if this magic were to be use for evil purposes. The only flaw with this magic is that it requip magic requires a ridiculous amount of magic energy. I don't have a name for it because I haven't deemed anyone else to be responsible enough to use it." Atlas asked the solid script mage.
"Is that why you used a lot of magic energy to get that gauntlet?" Levy asked.
"Yep." Atlas said as he finished the second of three element seals. "You said you were a solid script mage. How good are you at it?" Atlas questioned the blue haired wizard.
"I am really weak because I'm not very good at combat, but I am really good at runes, seals and single word enchants." Levy replied while looking down sadly.
"Do you really think that only combat determines strength? I believe that strength is determined by the person's individual skills. You are very strong in your own way so don't look down on yourself or I'll enchant your food to taste terrible until you think better of yourself." Atlas said with a grin as Levy's face broke out into a smile.
"It just so happens that once knew a solid script mage that was very, very good in combat. He taught me quite a bit about his magic so I could train you if you want." Atlas offered.
"Really! You would do that for me!" Levy shouted happily.
"Of course" Atlas responded with a laugh.
Atlas had finished the three elemental seals and began to work on the four seals of ultimate defense.
"What spell are you using for the perimeter seals?" Levy asked.
"It's a very high level defense spell called Maximum Defense: Three Pillar Gods." Atlas said while drawing.
Wendy just seemed content to lean against her father and watch him draw.
"That is the strongest defensive seal that exists! What is so powerful that you need to have four of them? Just one of those could shrug off an Abyss Break with no problem." Levy said shocked.
"There is only one stronger spell than Three Pillar Gods and that is called the Shield of Storm. Only Storm can use that spell. The Shield of Storm can only be applied to an object and won't link together like the other spell. This event may actually be more powerful than these four seals are able to withstand. I'm going to need to buff up Erza's adamantine armors defenses quite a bit. When you are trying to contain one of the most powerful beings ever to exist you need a lot of defense power. And that's only when he is releasing seals. If he were to go full out, not even a Shield of Storm could stop him." Atlas said while he finished the last of the four defensive seals.
"Little one, would you go get Erza for me?" Atlas asked.
"Sure!" She responded cheerily.
Wendy ran over to Erza, who was at the bar eating her regular strawberry cheesecake and chatting with Mira. She said something to Erza. The scarlet haired knight nodded and followed the little sky maiden to where Atlas sat.
"You needed me for something?" Erza questioned Atlas.
"Indeed I do, I need to increase the defensive power of your adamantine armor. I'll just need the shield for this one."
"Alright." She responded.
Due to the large size of the shield halves Erza had to requip her adamantine shield onto floor in front of the table. As she did this, Atlas had stood up and removed his jacket. He walked around the table and picked up the shield halves and put them together. He then set it on the table which it took up the entire table. He tapped the shield and a seal appeared floating in the air a foot above the shield. Atlas then placed his hands on the seal and it shattered leaving only a empty golden circle. As it shattered a black flame marking that wrapped around his entire right forearm appeared briefly before dispersing. Atlas sagged a little after the marking dissipated.
"Are you alright?" Erza asked with some worry in her voice.
"It takes a lot of energy to temporarily force open a seal. Just give me a sec." Atlas responded.
"What did you just do?" Levy asked as she got up and walked around the table to get a better look.
"I destroyed the adamantine protection seal."
"Doesn't that defeat the purpose of increasing the power?"
"I'm about to add a different seal that doesn't stack with others."
As he began to draw in the circle said to Erza "Sorry about this, but this armor isn't capable of withstanding this spell more than once so I'll have to replace this set as well."
"That's not a problem as long as this will help you." Erza responded.
Levy watched carefully because she was very curious about Atlas's new magic.
"What seal is that?" Levy asked.
"It's the Shield of Storm." Atlas responded with a grin.
Levy stumbled backwards with her hand over her mouth. "Which one are you? Atlas or Storm."
"Whenever I prove that we exist no one has ever put two and two together to who I am. The clues are all there." Atlas said while he face palmed.
Levy frowned with concentration. She was recalling everything they talked about.
"You can't be Atlas because he is dead. But Storm was killed by Atlas. So you can't be either. But master said that Atlas is returning to the three realms. So you have to be Atlas." Levy said confused.
"Hahaha! You're getting closer, but if I am Atlas than how can I use a spell that only Storm knows? But Atlas did indeed kill Storm. Still haven't gotten it? Alright I'll help you." Atlas chuckled. "What is my name Levy?"
"Atlas Storm. How does that help me?" She asked confused.
"Give it a sec, she is a pretty smart girl. She'll get it soon." Atlas said.
As Atlas finished speaking her eyes widened.
"You're Atlas ... and Storm" She gasped.
"Correct. The only other person to figure it out was Miss Scarlet." Atlas said. "I would appreciate it if you didn't treat me any differently than you were just a few minutes ago."
Levy nodded and then immediately passed out. She was caught by Atlas before she hit the floor. He placed her on the bench that she was sitting on previously. He took his coat and place it under her head as a pillow.
"Well, that was unexpected." Atlas said to Erza. "I'm finished with the upgrade you can use it just like you would have used it before."
Erza nodded.
~Time skip: 10 mins before the event~
The entire guild was gathered outside at the practice field. Atlas was setting up the defensive perimeter. He created a 50 yard by 50 yard square with a Maximum Defense seal on each corner. He had positioned Erza in front of the group to server as the second line of defense. Once everything was set up he approached the guild. He nodded at Makarov showing that he was ready to begin talking to the group.
"SILENCE!" Makarov roared.
"Thank you uncle. As Makarov said during his little announcement, Atlas will indeed be returning to the three realms. If you haven't figured it out yet, I happen to be that Atlas he was speaking of. Now before you all say I don't look like how Atlas was described. My father implanted me in this body about 16 years ago. My power is sealed by this seal." Atlas said.
He pointed above his head as the three overlapping circles above his head.
"By destroying the seal I will take on the appearance of the previous me. But there will be some significant changes to who I will become. The Atlas Storm you know now will cease to exist. I will regain my titanic amounts of powers. I will also regain all of my memories. There are only two major risks with doing this. Suddenly remembering 11,000 years of memories will probably break my mind. The second risk is caused by the first problem. With a broken mind, I will likely revert to Atlas's personality. Atlas is a very insane individual. Before I bound Storm's soul to mine, I was the most brutal warrior to have ever walked the three realms. I excelled at killing people. I did many terrible things. I have the blood of millions on my hands. During the 1000 years of the Titan war, I was often sent to destroy entire armies by myself. I massacred them. I was feared by everyone, even my father's army. No one liked me because death and war followed me everywhere. I did try to make up for all destruction and death I caused that was the reason I wandered the three realms after the Titan war. I helped rebuild entire countries and an entire realm. That's when I met Hyperion. He became my only friend and I saw him as an uncle. He saw the new Atlas now named Atlas Storm and he helped me create this jacket called the God's cloak. But I will completely understand if you want me to leave because of the things that I have done." He took off the jacket and Wendy put it around Wendy.
As he continued his narration his eyes were expressing his feelings that he felt both now and what he felt after the war ended. The guild saw the guilt, sorrow, and loneliness that were very apparent in his eyes. After hearing that Atlas might leave, Wendy immediately started to cry while grabbing Atlas's leg.
"I don't want you to leave!" Wendy sobbed.
"That's not for me to decide." Atlas said sadly while patting her head.
After seeing how attached the normally shy girl was to Atlas and how attached he seemed to her the guild all jumped on the pair in a giant guild hug with the exception of Laxus.
"I think I speak for everyone when I say that we see you feel regret your actions. Everyone has inner darkness. Yours might be a little intense but Fairy Tail embraces everyone no matter what has happened in their past. Welcome to the family." Mira said after the hug ended.
Tears formed in Atlas's eyes as he smiled softly "This is the first family that didn't reject me for what I have done. Thank you everyone."
"I still don't believe you. You can't be Atlas if you lost to the weaklings in this guild." Laxus stated.
"You are entitled to your own opinions of the guild. I find them to be quite strong. You are the weak one and are driving yourself onto a path of loneliness. You need to stop being such an asshole. I think I have something that will prove it to you but you will have to wait." Atlas said.
"If you prove to me that your Atlas and beat me in a battle I will listen to what you are trying." Laxus said arrogant.
"I hope you brought your squirt gun." Atlas said with a laugh.
"Is there any way to fix your problem with the whole insanity thing?" Gray asked.
"Nope. But I think this one might help me with the problem." He said while patting Wendy's head.
"Now let's get this thing under way. So let me explain what is going to happen. I have set up a protective perimeter..."
*Snap* Atlas snapped his fingers and the defensive seals activated. On each corner three pillars rose up from the ground. A golden barrier formed between each of the pillars. It spread to the perimeter and formed a square.
"... to contain some of the damage that I will cause. Erza will be the second line of defense. Under no circumstances should any of you step past Erza at any time. If you do you could be fatally injured. Makarov will let you know when it is safe to approach. Make sure to send Wendy in first. In an insane state, I might any one of you. There are only two people I wouldn't attack. Wendy and Makarov. The unsealing will cause an intense amount of pain to spike through my body. The sooner I get this over the better." Atlas stated.
Atlas walked back and entered the perimeter. He walked over to the exact center of the square and turned to face the guild.
"Deploy" Atlas said.
Erza took up a strong stance and braced herself as she activated her shield. As she slammed her shield halves together, a giant golden shield formed in front of her. Atlas paused to ensure that the shield was holding strong. He then closed his eyes and focused his mind of the seal. It appeared about a foot in front of him. He unsheathed his sword and aimed it at the seal. He then thrust forward with his sword and stabbed the seal where they all overlapped in the center. Cracks started to form as Atlas poured a large amount of magic into his sword. After a minute of doing this, the seal shattered. Atlas dropped the sword and whipped his head back. He then started to howl in pain. The sound was ripped from his throat as a 360 degree shock wave of black flames shot out destroying everything in its path until it reached the perimeter. It crashed into the protective barrier with such force that it shattered it but lost momentum. Atlas suddenly stopped howling as magic pressure started to build up around him. It built up so much that suddenly the ground shattered in a 25 yard radius from where he stood. The magic pressure continued to build so much that everyone except Erza, Wendy, Laxus and Makarov were having trouble breathing. A few more moments passed and everyone save the four fell to their knees. Another shock wave exploded out from Atlas. When it met Erza's barrier it pushed her back a dozen feet and cracked the shield. The pressure continued to rise to such levels that the guild almost the entire guild blacked out. Atlas had yet to take a step. Suddenly the pressure started to decrease as Atlas gained control over his previously suppressed abilities. As the pressure disappeared, an aura burst shot out from Atlas. It hit the shield and completely destroyed it. It sent Erza flying, but she was caught by a Makarov who enlarged his hand to catch her. As the four watched Atlas closely, he started to laugh maniacally.
"Shit..." Makarov muttered.
~End of chapter 5~
I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
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See you in the next chapter,
Atlas Storm
~Review Responses~
To LightningWolf19:
-Thanks! I hope you enjoy the next installments of TLOAS. "Hey look a window!".
~Atlas's Question for the readers~
Question 1: Who should I pair Atlas with?
I haven't decided on the pairing for Atlas yet, the choices are:
-OC x Xenovia (I will be going with this one unless someone convinces me to choose a different one.)
-OC x Rias
-OC x Ur
-or if you want a different one let me know via PM or leave a review.