The Final Battle near the Shore…
Boiling rain scattered everywhere as it came down to Belos and Demona.
The Elk and the Spider were shielded by the rain, the spider from her own dome, while the rain never even touched him, being favored by the isles themselves. Hatred burned deeply within them both as their glares never left the other. All the quiet with only the rain to be sounded.
Soon… came the cries of war from the two!
They clashed with violence as they both sacrificed much for their separate dreams to come true!
The anguish, the pain, the loss…
They ripped each other apart, clawed each other, bite each other, and used every single magic trick in the book to kill each other! It was near the end when Belos got the upper hand and pierced her heart! But she only laughs at him.
"Bah, bah you cursed fool! Your efforts to conserve the sinful people of the isles have been fruitless, you deserted everything you once were, everything you could be… for them!" She sneered at him, "Stab me all you want, but my conviction will continue to resurrect me!"
"Not this time."
Belos then activated the spell as his Nine Lieutenants contributed with their power, causing the magic to rip Demona's Soul from her body and from the world they called home! Her howling lasted more than it should, even after being cast into the In-Between! She watched them craft the temple, which will imprison her body and cast it into the boiling seas!
Her anger knew no end.
"Woah, Philly is smart. I mean, really, really smart. He even fooled you after getting that cool stuff I gave you. You must feel like a real dummy." The Collector laughed.
"This is just a setback, Collector. Let Phillip have his victory, delusional old fool. Then once he softens and the time is right, I shall return. Once then will everything finally come to fruition?" Demona laughed slightly.
"Then you can free me?"
"Of course, I will. We pinky swore. But now that I am here… why not tell more about these abilities. How do I make contact with the other worlds."
"Oh, that's easy. You need a personal item that you had in life to make a strong enough connection. But you can only be there as a ghost with very few powers."
"I see… Then I will need to practice…"
…
Years passed as she continued her training, using the mirrors to make contact with her followers.
Time has weakened her army and Belos' might as a result of her absence. But times also gave her time to plan. You see, Belos surrendered a promise long ago and had his little daughter, Luz. Luz wants to go to the other realm, and she has the power in her blood.
So, she needs her. A mirror behind the rock of the cave was used…
"This world, this world is about to change." An emotionless voice uttered, startling Luz.
"Wh-who's there?" Luz gasped, turning around to see a woman in a red dress but a hood covering her entire head.
"This world will enter another transition, just as it did for the previous events in history. For whenever Witchcraft emerges, this world changes."
"You know about the worlds-. Are you a witch, too?" Luz asked her, causing her to darkly chuckle.
"Foolish child, enthralled by a place you do not belong or understand. This place will be tainted unless something is done. The other place is not for you." The hooded woman warned.
"Hey, who are you to stay where I belong! One day, I'm going to learn where my family came from! See the world my dad protects!"
"The emperor is a fool, and you a foolish daughter."
Then like a formless wraith, she phased through Luz and stole her book!
"Forget magic as beauty, see it as evil and you may survive." She warned as she was walking out of the cave.
"Hey, give that back!"
Luz then chased after the woman!
Everything that had happened since she watched. Everything worked as planned…
"Soon… I will be free, and the Day of Unity will come at last." She vowed from her mirror as the people on the other side cheered for her!
In the waters of the Boiling Isles…
With the final pillar collapsed from the constant attacks and explosions and died with a mournful sound.
That accursed pillar Belos and his men created sixty years ago was finally destroyed and with that the anchors were gone. The Blood Crusaders cheered because all their work, all their sacrifice, all their loyalty was going to be rewarded for their queen, their true savior, the priestess who has come to purify these lands would finally return. The excitement and anticipation were electrical as the people of the Blood Crusaders cheered. Finally, she would return and Belos would be the one would be the one sealed away, for the crimes of preventing their nun from cleansing the realm and summoning the great Day of Unity.
"Oh no," Raine whispered with fear in their voice.
"What's wrong?" Luz wondered.
"They took down the pillar… it will soon rise up." Darius gasped with horror as he and the others could feel the trembles of the earth.
"What will rise?" Willow questioned with fear.
"Her prison."
"We gotta do something!" Eda yelled, causing the attention of the cult.
Oops.
"Ah, the princess and her loyal subjects. Bring them here." The one-hand man ordered as the group was dragged and brought in front, "We would think it would be fitting for you to see the return of the true ruler of the realm."
"Oh, so you're gonna free my uncle?" Hunter mocked earning a punch!
"Hunter!" The group gasped as they glared at the man.
"Cute, but cute is something that we do not have time for. Watch and behold as the prison she once is kept, in is lifted from the boiling seas and we begin the ritual of her resurrection!" He proudly declared as the Scarlet Weaver stood right beside him.
"Resurrection brings Salvation!"
"Salvation brings truth!"
"Truth brings harmony!"
"Harmony marks the return!"
"Return oh Great Collector!"
"Salvation at hand!"
"Salvation brings truth!"
"Truth brings harmony!"
"Harmony marks the return!"
"Return oh Great Collector!"
"Salvation at hand!"
"Salvation brings truth!"
"Truth brings harmony!"
"Harmony marks the return!"
"Return oh Great Collector!"
"Salvation at hand!"
Everyone looked afraid as soon something was slowly rising from the sea!
"Behold! The Prison of the Spider!" The cult leader declared.
Meanwhile at the palace…
Belos gasped as he felt a sharp pain at the back of his skull!
"Emperor! Are you okay?" Steve gasped as he saw the dread on the face of their brave leader.
"They rose it. Those fools rose the prison. Hurry! Break the barrier! NOW!"
"At once, Emperor!" The Scouts saluted as they used all their energy in breaking the barrier, cracks becoming bigger and bigger.
He wasn't going to make it in time.
He knew it.
All he can do is hope that someone will slow them down so he could kill her again and send her deeper into the boiling sea.