Hey, guys. Back with another chapter.
So, this is honestly going to be a rather short story. Only 8 chapters. But, I honestly feel trying to make it any longer would just be dragging it out to unnecessary lengths. Still, I hope you like what I do with it. Honestly, it's main purpose is to introduce Daimon Hellstrom.
Also, I have made my decisions on Hellstrom and Satana. Hellstrom is portrayed by Michael Fassbender, and Satana is portrayed by Angelina Jolie. I got a suggestion for Keanu Reeves portraying Hellstrom, but I already have a specific role in mind for him in the future. So, keep that in mind when suggesting actor portrayals in future stories.
Let's get to the chapter.
Chapter 2- Daimon Hellstrom
Nora, Charlie, Mona, and Mick are waiting impatiently on the bridge of the Waverider for the rest of the team to return. Sooner than they expected, they hear doors opening and closing. Then, the door leading onto the bridge opens, and Nate, Ray, Zari, and Loki walk onto the bridge. However, to their surprise, another man with flaming hair and wielding a trident follows them onto the bridge.
"Who's this?" Nora asks.
"He helped us drive the witch away. But, it turns out the situation is worse than we thought," Nate explains.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Mick asks between bites of a donut.
Nate turns to face Hellstrom. "Well, we were hoping our new guest could explain that to us," he says.
The team that stayed behind looks at him, and Nora asks, "Who are you?"
"My name is Daimon Hellstrom. And the witch you were after, and that I helped drive away, is my sister, Satana. We discovered some years ago that we were the offspring of Satan and a mortal woman. It is from our father that our powers come from," Hellstrom explains.
"Wait. You're the son of the devil?" Ray asks.
"Yeah. And yes, it's as disturbing as it sounds," Hellstrom says.
"So, why are you not evil?" Zari asks, earning a couple of side glances from the team.
"My sister and I were separated at a young age. I was raised among fairly religious people. I learned of my heritage when I was in my teens, but unlike my sister, I clung to the human side of me rather than the demon side of me," Hellstrom explains.
"What powers do you have?" Ray asks curiously.
"I was instructed by my father himself in dark magic during my teenage years. Now, my skill at dark magic is able to be challenged by only a few. I was also gifted with this trident, made from a metal from my father's realm. The trident enhances my power, and allows me to summon soulfire, which is the fire you saw me and my sister using. My sister is more accomplished at sorcery than I am, and is able to summon soulfire completely on her own. She is more adept at sorcery, although my powers, when I have my trident, are individually stronger than hers," Hellstrom explains.
"So, why is your sister travelling through time and trying to take over Salem?" Nate asks him.
"That's not her real goal. She created that Aberration in order to draw the Legends out. You stand as the biggest threat to her goals, so she did something she knew would be drastic enough to get your attention and draw you out so she could kill you all," Hellstrom explains.
"Why are we a threat to her plans? And what are those plans?" Loki asks.
"There is an ancient demon. The archdemon Mephisto. He ruled over an extra dimensional realm of demons long ago. He was so powerful that my father himself was forced to join forces with ancient magic users in order to banish him and keep him locked in his own realm. However, his bonds have worn down over the years. He is now able to make his presence felt in various worlds throughout the multiverse. However, his power is limited. My sister plans to release what bonds are still on Mephisto and allow him to unleash all his power on this Earth and others, under the hope that Mephisto will reward her for her service and make her a ruler under him. I had tried to keep myself separate from the world of demons and magic until I learned of my sister's plan. Since then, I have pursued her across time, trying to stop her," Hellstrom explains.
The team is quiet for a few moments. Then, Ray says, "Well, she's insane."
"Insane doesn't begin to describe my sister," Hellstrom says.
The bridge is quiet for a brief moment. Then, Hellstrom says, "I thank you for your assistance so far. But I need to be going. This setback will not slow my sister down. I need to resume my hunt for her."
"Uh-uh. If you think we're gonna let you try and hunt your sister down all on your own, you're almost as crazy as she is," Zari says.
"Satana came to conquer Salem in order to draw us out for a fight. Well, she's gonna get what she asked for. We're in this fight too, so we're gonna help you whether you like it or not," Nate says.
Hellstrom is quiet for a few moments, then sighs. "Well. You all are some of the most stubborn individuals I've met," he says. He pauses, then says, "Alright. I'll let you help me, so long as you follow my lead."
"Alright. Legends, let's get to work. We have a half demon to find," Nate says.
And, I'll end there. I know, this was a short chapter, but it was mainly to introduce Hellstrom to the rest of the team and explain Satana's plan.
So, yes. Mephisto is coming to the MACU. I've altered his backstory a little bit, but he is going to be comic book accurate in his appearance and powers. Also, since Mephisto is coming, we may get an Earth-1 Ghost Rider at some point.
I'll end this chapter for now. Next chapter will hopefully be up tomorrow, as a Christmas present for all my loyal readers. Until then, please leave a review, and stay tuned!