The Inverse Apotheosis

by Kade Othala - AvianSharkArt

Where there is Light, there is Darkness. Where there is Lawfulness, there is Evil. Where one person resides, another is found elsewhere. The dualities described not only reflect this reality, but an equal yet opposite reality. This story follows an otherworldly oracle and his polar opposite - known as an "Inverse," the balance between their realities, and godhood.

3. Ch 1 - Pt 2

Chapter One - Part Two

The Warpmind, known in the Dark Cosmos as The Xol'og-Uth Malignance, howled out a cacophony of four to four hundred voices, summoning the Dark Inverse of Prophecy. "UL-QHUTOGG, COME TO ME!!!"

Ul-Qhutogg, having already been in close proximity of The Warpmind, trudged awkwardly into the flesh-walled chamber, nursing his broken, bloodied ears. "Argh... you knew where I was, Master, you need not yell so loud when you could sense me outside the chamber walls!! Before you say anything vocally, I must heal my eardrums..." as the Cosmic Mindflayer said this, he morphed the trails of blood pouring from his ear canals into strands of reddish sinew, which slowly inched their way back into his head. As soon as the fleshy strands were completely in his ears, he snapped his fingers back and forth both sides of his head.

"We've received word, or more appropriately, overveard from the Allmind that your Inverse has a special role to play. Have been successful in invading his mind, giving him visions that send him reeling in terror?" The Warpmind beckoned his mindflaying Champion for his answer, despite already having the knowledge. The answer they received was a demonic, fanged grin from Ul-Qhutogg.

"This is your greatest hour, Champion. He knows the danger you've put him in, and he fears that his death is unescapable. You must prepare, Champion," The Warpmind bellowed. "Now go! You must be fast, for your destiny will not wait for long!"

"Yes, Master! I shall be the one waiting - waiting for his arrival at The Bordered Ring! Ueahahahahaha-!" Black flames engulfed Ul-Qhutogg, and his maniacal laughter hung in the stagnant air, echoing, as if signing his farewell, and as the echoes died down, The Warpmind entered a stasis period. They were waiting. Waiting for their usurpation, accepting the fact that when their Champion wins the battle, they will become obselete, as a new reality will be born from the two before it.

The last thought The Warpmind created was that of a vision made specifically for The Allmind's High Priest. "To you, Inverse of the Light Prophecy, We give a vision of the battlefield, the opponent you face, and how you will die by his hand. As we succumb to stasis, knowing of our obsolescence, know that your gods will too. Die knowing that you will have no support, that you will be truly alone."

Little did any of them know, The Inverse Apotheosis Prophecy ends differently than what has been transcribed between the Duality. I know this, for I have written it, I have seen it, I have waited for it, for I am Creation, and I will award the victor with my role in the Multiverse.