1 Year Ago-Asura’s Diary

Day 1 - Part 1

Looking for a place to settle the survivors of Rivera I stumbled upon a grove. It was a large clearing in the forest that was like an oasis within an oasis. Thousands of flowers littered the field, and in the midst of it all was a lake. So pristine and beautiful was the scene that everybody stopped and marveled at its splendor. If paradise on earth existed, this was it. Some people in the crowd started to cry while others muttered something like “have we died and went to heaven?”

Even the trees which outcropped the grove were covered in vines that sprouted beautiful, radiant flowers of all shapes and colors. Dozens of small trees were scattered though out the grove that bore all types of fruit; even the countless flowers which riddled the floor hid a delicious secret. Beneath the flowers grew a vast array of hundreds of berries. While most of them remained under the flower’s canopy, there were some that grew past the canopy, revealing its delicious treats everyone to see.

Amidst all of this, a girl’s voice could be heard. She was singing. It was a voice of an angel. Like countless flowers and fruit, it was beautiful and sweet.

Following the voice, my eyes landed on a girl. She had hair that seemed burn in deep crimson. Her dress which was of sky blue was outlined with white frills that was accented with a pale pink. Because had her back towards us she failed to notice us. Hearing her voice play this beautiful melody, I stood there in silence and listened

It was a melody that seemed to melt the ice from my heart. After losing myself in her voice, she started to sing

“A clouded dream on an earthly night

Hangs upon the crescent moon

A voiceless song in an ageless light

Sings at the coming dawn

Birds in flight are calling there

Where the heart moves the stones

It's there that my heart is calling

All for the love of you

A painting hangs on an ivy wall

Nestled in the emerald moss

The eyes declare a truce of trust

And then it draws me far away

Where deep in the desert twilight

Sand melts in pools of the sky

When darkness lays her crimson cloak

Your lamps will call me home

And so it's there my homage's due

Clutched by the still of the night

And now I feel, feel you move

Every breath is full

So it's there my homage's due

Clutched by the still of the night

Even the distance feels so near

All for the love of you.”

After a long pause to confirm that she was done, I began to clap, and soon everyone followed. The girl, as if startled, hesitantly looked back to face us.

“You’re not..Who are you people?” The girl was a woman in her middle years. I almost instantly noticed her ears. She was obviously an elf. Judging from her face alone, I concluded that she must be quite ancient.

“Alright we shall settle here for now!” I shouted the command so that everyone could here.”

The lady just looked at me as if she’s confused about something…Oh, well.

“Unload!” I followed up with my command. “Pitch up tents and get the fire started to cook the meat we have gathered” Everyone began to do as they were instructed.

“Wait…WHAT!??”

As if snapping out of her confusion she suddenly started to protest.

“You people can’t be here, hurry, you must leave!” She frantically yelled while looking back and forth to see if anyone was paying attention with hopeful eyes. They were not

“I’ll see what she has to say later” I though.

I left them to their duties and went to scout nearby areas to see if there’s danger.

As I left the forest I noticed a dozen people riding my way in all sorts of beast like horses. The one in front was especially unique. It looked like a mix between a multi-tailed fox and a gallant horse. It had 3 fox like tails of pure white which were tipped in orange. As if to compliment this. The fluffy mane had a highlight of orange at its edges. It would be ashamed if such a creature died.

As they approached me they slowed down. Immediately, the guy riding the majestical beast opened his mouth and began yelling something awful.

“You there. Halt!”

“What is this?” I thought as I began to try to walk around them. I acted as if I hadn’t had a slightest clue.

The whole lot of them immediately pulled out their swords. That got escalated faster than I expected. Should I thank them for their own vanity? They just saved me a bunch of time acting like a buffoon to slowly anger him.

Even now the guy’s whole body shook with anger. Literally.

“Y-you dare…HOW DAre a lowly peasant like you try to ignore me! ME? DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I AM-

He instantly stopped dead in his tracks as I let out a bit of pressure. Though shocked, I could tell that he was not afraid.

“You…” God his voice was so annoying. Sounded way too nasally. Was it because he had a big nose? Probably..I concluded in my head

“Boy..” I voice rang forward that sounded too much like a heavy piece metal being scraped against rocks.

It belonged to a guy clad in black armor. What interested me more was his horse. It seemed to be made out of bone and shadows.

“You will pay for your ignorance with your life” He growled “To dare to insult- “What!?” My sudden yell interrupted him mid-sentence. He inhaled deeply to calm himself.

“For insult- “WHO!?” He was visibly holding in his anger. “Will you let me say his name?!” He blurted out in frustration

“I don’t care for such useless things..” Ok I obviously steered him to ask that question. Perfect set up. Law 31. Control the options----Get others to play the cards you deal.

“How dare y-you?!” I wasn’t sure if it was a question or something. It just sounding weird. Like he didn’t believe what he just heard and wanted to confirm it. But alas being in his position he couldn’t ask questions in a situation like this. It would have made him seem like an idiot. In his curious stupor, the only thing he could do is to challenge me. And the anger he was fighting back..Just one..more…push.

“Enough, just finish him. Let him suffer for his insolence. You will beg by the time he is done. You will know to fear the na- “No one asked you Lord Nasal Voice!” “Nasal Voice?” He couldn’t believe what he heard.

“YoU PeASanT” His voice sounded unevenly. So hoarse. Was he thaat mad?

“You mad??” I said with a stupid smile. and there’s that push. Yep he’s gone

“KiL HIM!!!” Not like he had to say anything. Mister heavy metal was already charging my way on his badass horse. He was clearly blinded by rage.

“Umm can you do something about that horse?” I asked toothless. Who kept himself invisible. “Why should I?” He asked with a resigned face as he crossed his little dragon paws. “Well it’s made out of your prime element…Isn’t it sad that you would let such people enslave one of your creatures…To think you would abban-

“I get it. Fine” And just like that, Mr. Heavymetal’s horse vanished.

With no horse supporting him, his body, which was leaning forward up to this point fell rapidly to the ground head first. At that speed he probably instantly broke his neck, but I figure Id create a spectacle. As his body cartwheeled forward I encased him in my gravity spell and began to exert pressure. By the time Mr. HeavyMetal reached my toes, He was nothing more than a pebble.

“Oopse” I said in a tone that was reminiscent of a halfhearted apology.

Everyone in front of me were now stunned

“W-who are you? No, You must be working for them..” “……” He fell into a brief silent.

“Keep those three alive” Even though I said it quite loudly, that guy didn’t seem to notice

“Hahaha” he suddenly erupted into laughter. “How much did your organization spend finding me here? It must have been crippling..” He said in a sinister tone. Meanwhile Ezra who showed up just before his rant began killing everyone behind him. Her deathly aura made sure that no sound entered or escaped from her space.

“No matter,-” he continued his ranting"But I will not die in vaine. My allies will hunt you down one by one until there is nothing left"

The whole time I was flabbergasted as I watched Ezra brutally murdering all of his companions in the background. I see some of them trying to beg and crawl away. But they were just dragged back and killed even more brutally than before. Is she constantly bringing them to life? I shuddered

“Yes, you should be scared. I have 3 others who are even stronger than Dark Soul who you just killed. Do you think you can beat all 3 of them?” He asked confidently. The 3 of them stepped forward. Show this fool what happens when he messes with-

Before he could finish all 3 of them charged forward at a terrifying speed. As if their lives were depending on it. Well I think they were.

Nasal Voice snickered. He probably though something like “Too scared to even act? Its only expected” Poor Fellow. He’s really out of the loop.

As they got within range, NV’s eyes widened in anticipation. And then they all slammed their heads into the mud and prostrated themselves on their bellies with their arms spread.

In unison they all cried “WE ARE SORRY MASTER, PLEASE FORGIVE OUR IGNORANCE AND SPARE OUR WORTHLESS LIVES” Clear desperation filled their eyes. “It ok, little doggies. As long as you boys behave yourself, you should stick around for a while to come. AV wasn’t believing what he was seeing, I am V- “I don’t care” I interrupted. Why does he want me to know his name so bad?

Holding in his frustration, he resigned himself. “To hire one such as yourself they must have spent nearly all of their wealth. At least I will die knowing that I crippled my long hated enemy”

"...Ok,.. I don’t know what you are talking about? I don’t even know who you are.”

As if on cue, and waiting for the chance to finally come, he stuck his chest out in pride said “I am-

“Oh, I forgot, I don’t care”

I instantly depressurize the area around him, and he exploded faster than you could say chunky salsa.

“Aww, I got his spleen on my shoes..” I said as I tried to shake of some something off my shoe.

After that I returned to our new settlement. Anyway. I need to find the culprit responsible for Rivia. Virmin? No, no, V-V. I’m sure I’ll think of it later.. For now, Let’s eat. I’m starving