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[i][h1]Nero Capital City[/h1][/i] 
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As Nero’s mightiest warriors began their assault on the massive beast, they would find that their attacks prompted no response from the monster, at least until Sleeth made his attack. The moment he made his swing, a massive torrent of searing flame and light ravaged the inside of the barrier, it’s sound so incredible, the breaking of the sound barrier was barely audible.  Nobu; stealthiest of the elites, had made a grave error that compromised his stealth, foolishly drawing the essence of the beast.  Now, a large, draconic hand shot toward the assassin’s back with incredible speed, reaching to claim Nobu’s soul.

"Oi oi.." Muttered the invisible warrior. "I've been caught so easy.." He said with disappointment in his tone. With a narrow avoidance he slipped by the strike coming from behind him. Pieces of his armor breaking and flying as invisible debris. Before they could even land he was already sliding into a ditch formed from all the chaos. Escaping into its shadows like a well of water. His voice echoing as it faded away. "Until next time!" Right before the Dragon lord could pursue and providing a bare distraction as the cocky black dragon knight soared in, his fists cackling with dark energy only known to the chaotic beings that conjure it from the infinite essence of cosmic magic. A warping of a simple theory, the absence of light, now a weapon of chaos. He plunged his two fists at the Dragon lord. "FIGHT ME!!!" He roared.

With a sigh, the Dragon Lord ducked under the knight's strike, plunging his fist into the fool's abdomen as he dodged to the side.   The hand itself seemed to phase through the knight's very being, tearing out a piece of his very life essence as it retracted from his body, the  black armor now sporting a sizable dent. With a grunt of agony the knight was knocked back several meters.  But as he was fading out a new shadow approached. The King himself. His scythe was as clear as the air it parted.

A twisted smile formed on the Dragon's face as a blinding explosion of fire and light concealed him from view.  In a flash, chaotic energy ripped and tore through the barrier beneath the feet of the Twilight Mage, creating a hole just large enough for a certain hand to fit through. In an instant, a vice grip crushed the Mage's ankle, as he was violently yanked through his own barrier, the poor seraphs life being drained with each passing moment of contact.

The mage was taken by surprise. Their feet being wiped from under. The barrier keeping all matters contained was now shattering like glass. However. Vanishing within a concealment of his own cloak Sleeth reemerged before the great arm that held his valuable ally. "Unhand." His scythe swung at the arm. [color=006666]”Of course little ant, in fact, I was just finished with him.”[/color] the Dragon responded as he released the man; who had already begun to look like a husk.  Shooting back, the scythe sliced off about half of the Dragon's hand , but the ancient lord wasn't done yet. [color=006666]"How disgraceful, I seem to have gotten slower over the years..... I'm going to grab a quick snack...”[/color] he coldly muttered as he looked at his hand in disappointment.

With a burst of flame, the Dragon raced for the upper district.

"Oh not so fast." A cut in reality. A warped gash of darkness formed by one of the knights. His master of the blade clearly being deep in dimensional darkness. The Dragon would be headed towards it. Around the dragon formed a barrier of burning light, taking the shape of a spearhead. Within the construct a pale, blue energy; seething with chaos, built within as the dragon's approach quickened. He flew into the dimension the gash closing fast behind him. He was now in a dimension of darkness. No longer in the city it would seem. The knight held his sheathe triumphantly as the darkness would attempt to rip the dragon apart.

Yet, as the dark dug away at the radiant barrier, the pale glow within only seemed to build as the construct jerked to a stop. With the sound of shattering glass, the barrier gave way; from it burst an explosion of a pale blue flame long forgotten by this world, driving back the darkness.  In it's center the dragon chuckled, would his foe come to face him?  Eagerly, he scanned the void with his myraid of senses-- souls such as these could do little to hide from the likes of him. The sound of footsteps echoed in the Dragons ears. It sounded far and close. Though he floated aimlessly here the king who stepped before him stood firm. "Who are you?" He asked. Grasping his helmet and lifting it off.  Revealing his face. He then dropped it into The void. It began to float. Gravity having no effect here.

With a twisted grin the dragon spoke, [color=006666]”Your strength is impressive little king..... Very well, you have earned the honor of knowing my identity..... I̶͇̻ ͖͖̠ĄM̲̝̝ ̖̗̫Z̵E͇͇̳T̙͎̞H̲̤̘EL̘̱͔O͕̮͟S̴̻̩,̰ ̯̜͘D̺͞E̴̫̻V͈̮̫O̡̜̟Ṷ̸̟R̺͎̳E̵̖̖R̳̲̝ ̼̫͘O̮̪̼F̵̞̲ ͕̣͖L҉̩͔̘E̘̟̣G̷I̦̬͔O̤̱͞NS̪͓͡,̳̖͍ ͉̭G̞O̭͓͓D͔̩͡ ̵̼̱O͔̲̦F̪̲̦ ͔̼̝S̝̩̤Ơ̖͇U̖̫͠L̶͈̜S͇̪̫,͍̪͟ ͓̫͉F҉O͚͙ͅU̸̟̖R͉̗T̩̺͙H̝̲͉ ͖͈̯BORN OF THE GOD-KING HIMSELF!”[/color] his words; steeped in chaos, seemed to twist the very fabric of reality.

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[h1]King Sleeth "Kaine" Mythue[/h1]
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Sleeths eyes were emitting a brilliance kin to the fire in ones soul. Though he resigned himself to the dark. He did not seem to be waned by his foes mass of aura. [color=#9B2370]"The God King? You mean that old Dragon defeated by the so called first seraphim?"[/color] He chuckled. [color=#9B2370]"Are you not a lapdog for Nuxta? One of the seraphim own children?"[/color]

[color=006666]"[b]Watch your tongue mortal.[/b]"[/color] Zethelos spat as  his eyes glowed with rage,  [color=006666]”Had I not been imprisoned by legions of Seraphim, that battle would have gone  [b]VERY[/b] differently...... Nuxta is still alive you say? And you think me to be his servant!?!?! How....... LAUGHABLE."[/color] the ancient dragon sighed as he began to calm down, even so much as to chuckle at the idea he would submit to anyone.

Within the ominously dead silent infinite void of dark. Where no being or material resides. Zethelos and Sleeth Kaine Mythue, the Monarch of darkness and blood. Having failed an attempt to bring the head of the leader of the Therosi left a sour taste in his mind. That is to say he was itching for a release. Stirred from his crimson bath by his foe he was prepared to destroy a few arrogant followers of Nuxta. But finding his foe to be a unique. Not aligned to any current powers. Within the embrace of the dark, where no others could witness them, he felt open enough to laugh at his fate. To him his foe was a beast, when compared to how the descended civilizations handles themselves today. A relic perfect for the taking. He believed it to be a dragon whose knowledge of who descended of today are and what they can do would be limited. Limited enough even to be... He let out a more recognizable laugh. [color=#9B2370]"Foolish enough to face me. The Pinnacle of my kind."[/color] He sighed with relief. Fully confident now he released his aura. A show for the beast to sense. His soul, a ripe juicy meal if it could have it. One that sang with a rivaled capacity of the seraphim of old. The ones responsible for this dragons current endangered status.

For a moment the ancient god froze, almost as if unsure of how to respond to such a brash display...... He could tell that the king was powerful from the first moment they met...... But this..... [b]THIS[/b]  caught his attention.   A deep bellow of a laugh welled up from inside him; not in arrogance, but as if met with a pleasant surprise.  [color=006666]"Pinnicle you say? Your aura is strong child, but I have faced many far stronger than you."[/color] Zethelos declared as his laugh died down; his attitude becoming much more serious as he went on, [color=006666]"However, that was centuries ago-- and I am far from what I once was.... Nonetheless, I cannot imagine a greater bout to debut my return to this world! COME THEN! IMPRESS ME, AND I MAY JUST LET YOU LIVE!!!"[/color] Zethelos roared with zeal; a grand smile across his face.

At this moment; heavily contrast to the aura of Sleeth, the dragon's oppressive energies began to recede, coalescing around the old god's body.  Very little of the dragon's might could now be felt by the king of Nero, yet the void surrounding him seemed to begin to warp and shift, as if reality itself was beginning to distort.

[color=#9B2370]"Kings Domain!"[/color] He shouted in reply. His spell being released and his aura being felt wash over the infinite void. The distortion of their realm began to hasten. A swirl of shadow spinning around them until it formed into thousands of giant spears, twenty feet long each. Sleeth's eyes glared at Zethelos. A feint glow came from them, a strange focused aura was summoned from them.

 Sleeth could make out the vibrations of Zethelos's draconic heartbeat. With his left hand he clasped his fist. Forming through the vibrations was an illusion spell from deep within the dragon. The world around them would be moving in to crush him, which in this darkness would be plausible. But it was a lie. Instead Sleeth prepared his scythe in his right hand while the spears began to be released in a constant barrage towards Zethelos whose blood is under the eyes of the king. His Mythue bloodline was known for their ability to freeze their foes blood in place by merely looking at them. It proved to be the highest of the eye traits for combat in the Nayu bloodlines. One that proved effective when this young king was forced to combat other trained royals and prospects for the title of king of Nero. Sleeth vanished while the barrage was unleashed. He covered himself in darkness, erased his sound, and began to assault Zethelos's hearing with sounds of laughter from all over. It would only be a second until he was on Zethelos to strike.

Though unaware that it was an illusion, the walls of darkness closing in upon him concerned the dragon lord little, the fact that his opponent could freeze his blood however, was quite interesting indeed.  However was quite troublesome when paired with the incoming onslaught of dark spears.  Slowly, the primal chaos that tightly wrapped Zethelos began to expand, forming a sphere of primal chaos around the ancient dragon.  Upon contact, spears would be torn apart by the chaotic energies, leaving the dragon unscathed.  Though his blood was frozen, Zethelos began to move, albeit  very slowly, not giving away that he was tracking Sleeth's every move.  Despite being the 'pinnicle' of his kind, the king of Nero had made a crucial error; he had neglected to conceal both his smell, and the aura of his soul.  The ancient god of souls was ready to strike the moment Sleeth came in to strike, it was merely a matter of time.

With sheer essence of power Zethelos fought back as a statue. With his immense chaotic power being thrown everywhere the descendant fighting him could only part it with his blade and with divine darkness. Continuous bombardments of light and destructive concoctions were dashed to pieces and cast aside by the King of shadow. It was the best the Dragon foe could do to escape his blade. Even returning the devoured souls to life to fight in his stead was hardly enough. Only by burning away the realm with a chaotic spell did the dragon realize how wicked the King's essence was. His darkness from within was blacker than what was outside and shielded him from the destruction. But futile was the King's efforts, the dragon's power was immense and attaining a clean blow was actively thwarted. This was a high stakes battle unlike any other. Surely Nuxta was not stronger than this?

Their battle continued until one moment. Blood was sent flying as the tail of the dragon was sent flying into the rendered dimensional void of darkness with ripples of chaotic realms opened and scattered around. Some with fire, some with lighting, all chaotic and created by the dragon. The death of the dragon's attempts to avoid the blade and soon the death of the dragon itself was marked by this success of the king. If not for his efforts in improving his speed as he gradually made more and more attempts he would never had caught the beast's most vulnerable body part. The tail was no more and the curse of the blade began to settle into the Dragon. The soul began to leave the body and in that moment the King relaxed his eyes. In a final desperate move the Dragon was freed and able to deliver a bite to the King's left arm. Ripping it off in one solid crunch. 

The King fell back into the darkness. His eyes merely widened at the result of this battle. But he kept his eyes on the Dragon up until it was completely dead. Observing as the soul of the beast began to leave its body, despite having feasted on some of the King's soul from that last bite. However the soul of the beast was full of chaotic aura and engulfed its body in an eternal flame keeping Sleeth from getting closer. He wrapped his wound with a solid shadow, though droplets of blood still floated around him from both him and the Dragon. Sleeth still gripped his scythe, prepared to cut even the dragons soul in two. But before he could two giant black wings covered the dragon's burning body. 

[i]Your place is not to die here. You've yet to see what beauty I will bring to this world.[/i]

The form of Nuxta lifted up from over the Dragon. Long black hair flowing infinitely in the void. He stood as a giant before Sleeth and the Dragon. But non threatening. As if he were only observing. 
[color=#9B2370]"Here I thought this had nothing to do with you. No matter."[/color] The King, though injured, prepared to cut down both Nuxta and the Dragon. 

[i]Your place is to serve the ones you descend from.[/i] 

With a lifted hand Sleeth was blown back. He was hurtled back to his Kingdom falling from first the abyss and then plummeting from the air above. 

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[h1]Anui & Lila[/h1][/center]
The shouting and screaming could be heard throughout Nero's capital center. It was loud enough to be heard throughout the city. Even close to the cities entrances and outer tunnels that led to the cryptic castle where high atop it highest peak stood two figures. Anui had beckoned Lila to fully clad herself in armor. He himself was [url=http://fantasyinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/zamboze-1.jpg]fully clad[/url] in fitted light armor. His coat still hanging from his shoulders and swaying in the high breeze. With Lila by his side he peered into the chaos below and made out the center of it all. [color=#744E74]"There."[/color] He said simply. The plan he detailed before they climbed this high was to position themselves someplace to be seen. [color=#744E74]"In that way we can be recognized together, saving lives, risking our lives, and our love, for the people."[/color] He held her hand. [color=#744E74]"Lets go, our people are waiting for us to save them."[/color]

The battle that waged between the king of Nero and the terrible dragon did not concern him more than solidifying Lila as a rightful member of the Nero royalty, of the elite upper class that was only given such a privilege through birth and blood. With her blood taken from her she was left no choice but to earn her position next to Anui. A challenge he felt she was destined to do. Their shadows leaping from the castle tops and soaring into the chaos. 

The shouting, screaming and the tremors, Lila could feel them all. But unlike before, she wasn't fighting merely because she was ordered. She was fighting because she wanted to. She was fighting not only for Nero and other Nayus just like her, she was fighting for Anui, her beloved. As he appeared in front of her, fully clad in light armor, Lila couldn't help but to look at him for a few seconds. Even though she couldn't see his face under his helmet, she couldn't help but to admire his figure. Standing next to him as he pointed towards where they would go while [url=https://i.postimg.cc/V6NnyRy5/Lila-Armor.jpg]wearing a beautiful armor with a crowned helmet[/url], she felt that she could maybe be more than just Anui's lover. Seeing herself standing besides her beloved, whom himself was clad in a mighty armor, hearing him saying that not [I]his[/I] people needed him, but [I]their[/I] people needed them, made Lila feel not like an outcast. They were Nayus, just like her. Those were [I]her[/I] people as well.

Blushing a bit, Lila shook her head, sending those thoughts away. Was she really worth of being a... queen? Could she, a person who knew only how to kill, be able to protect not only her beloved, but his kingdom as well? As she heard the cries coming from down below, Lila couldn't help but to think that if she simply let that continue, how many lovers would be separated, how many families destroyed, how many Nayu children would end up alone in the world... Just like Lila herself was before she met Anui...

[color=C6DEFF]"I... Is it ok for me to see them as [i]my[/i] people? Am I really fit to be a good queen not just for you, but for them as well?"[/color] Lila asked, looking to herself as she stood next to Anui. She still wasn't accustomed in seeing herself wearing such a... majestic and regal looking armor. 

But the second she looked at Anui after making those questions, hearing such determination in his voice made Lila stop doubting herself. She [i]couldn't[/i] doubt herself. After all, Anui didn't. She could feel in his voice, on his eyes that he trusted her with all his heart, he really believed that she could do it.

[color=C6DEFF]"You believe in me with all your heart. I promise I won't disappoint you."[/color] she said, looking to him, almost as if she was looking directly to his eyes through the helmet. For the first time, Lila didn't try to hide herself and pass by unannounced. For the first time in her life, Lila was proud of being herself, of being together with Anui. As she jumped from the castle tops, soaring into the chaos below together with her beloved, Lila didn't try to hide herself in the shadows, instead holding her head high to face others as she was. For the first time in her life, Lila didn't look like a monster, an assassin or a rejected outcast... Instead.... she was looking like a Queen. 

A woman collapsing with her child was unaware of the hurtling debris that headed her way. The large debris from the obliterated lower city block hailed over the capitals lower center. Where the masses were heaviest. The crash of these large pieces sprang up clouds of dust. Once it cleared Anui was visible holding the woman and her child. It was when they came into the fray he declared his plan of action to Lila. For them to split up and save whoever they could. All this while the massive dragon soared above. Fighting the army of Nero and absorbing their souls. It was a terrifying sight to see so many bodies dropping for simply getting near the creature. Anui let the woman down after conjuring with his own spell a armored knight made of a dark aura. It held the woman and her child tight and darted off to safety. Anui took the time to conjure two more of these knights and ran through the streets. Seeing buildings close to crumbling from being bombarded by stones and other materials. To stains of blood from the injured or the dead. 

Anui came to a stop when his foot stepped on the blood of an injured Nayu man. A shard of glass in his arm and a head injury. With his knights he began to help clear these people, and as quickly as possible. He ran up the buildings wall and leaped to a pole, vaulting to the window and climbing to the rooftop. He scanned the streets from above to see where Lila was. Debris still falling around them from the battle above. 

The second Anui and Lila reached the town they ran to do what they had planned: save everyone they could. One might complain that they would be more helpful fighting against the threat, but what they were doing should be the real priority. When weighting between killing an intruder and saving their people, the answer should be obvious. As Anui went to help a mother and it's child, Lila continued running, scanning for anyone who needed her help. After a brief second though, her eyes stopped in two small children, a boy and a girl, who were crying while trying to run away from the danger by themselves. The boy, even though was afraid and crying, refused to let go of the small girl's hand as they continued to run. 

Getting near them, Lila knelt down near the two children.
"It is too dangerous here. Follow me, I will protect you." she said, with a kind and calm voice, trying to calm down both of them.

[b]"Th-The others..."[/b] The boy said, trying the best he could to stop crying.
[b]"The Ophanage!"[/b] The girl said, still crying as she pointed towards a building about to collapse.

Alone Lila couldn't protect those two and save the rest of the children at the same time. Without much time to think, Lila quickly looked around to see where Anui was. She immediately saw him, on top of a pole looking to more people to help. The second she looked to him, their eyes met. It was already enough for Lila, she knew he would understand what she wanted.

[color=C6DEFF]"You two don't stop running. Go towards that man over there, he will keep you safe."[/color] Lila said, pointing to Anui, standing up and looking to Anui once more before she ran towards the crumbling building.

Dashing as fast as she could, Lila finally got inside the building. There she found five other kids, crying and paralyzed with fear. In front of them, there was an adult Nayu woman, probably someone who worked in the orphanage. Much to Lila's dismay, she was already dead. Crushed by a huge stone that came from a hole in the ceiling.

Two by Two, Lila took the children outside as delicately as she could without losing much time. When there was only one child left though, Lila heard a rumbling noise. The building was finally giving in. In just the blink of an eye, Lila dashed inside, grabbing the remaining child in her arms and dashing outside again. The second she stepped out of the building, everything came down after them. Kneeling down and embracing all of them, she used her own body and armor, albeit small, to protect them from the debris from the falling building behind them.

Anui was watching with an anxious heart. Watching his Lila dart inside the building kept him on edge. If it weren't for those standing around, uncaring or unable to move as she did, Anui wouldn't have risked this harm on her. But she needed to prove herself in front of their people. To them she would be a heroine. It was only when she ran out safely with two children did he leap into action. Lila unfortunately had to take a few strikes to the back from handful sized stones. But after she endured those a larger piece, an entire floor, threatened to fall on her. That was when he came. His blade swinging swiftly upward and back within his neutral stance, as if knowing their safety was assured. It split like an invisible barrier were around them. Debris blowing around them a ten foot high cloud of dust. Once it cleared Anui stood behind Lila as she held the two children. Onlookers sighed with audible relief. Anui turned to Lila, with the dust clearing he removed his helmet. He motioned for her to do the same. [color=#744E74]"Run, they will take you to safety."[/color] Anui told the children. But he let Lila have her moment with them before they would be off. He then turned to look up at the battle in the sky.

[color=#744E74]"It looks like hell is taking over this place. Lila. Steel you soul or you may lose it."[/color]
The Dragon above flying and taking souls changed form and clashed with more of those chosen to be under the King's command in battle. Anui looked to Lila with worry in his eyes. He was wary of his power, and her power, being far too weak to take part in such a grand scale battle. But he tightened his fist. [color=#744E74]"I do not believe our kingdom will fall here. Instead. This may be a wake up call we all needed. Feeding on Seraphim fed to us by the Therosi. A vile organization."[/color] He sighed. [color=#744E74]"I see now the power we may need to move this world..."[/color] 

The impact from the debris had a heavy impact on Lila's back, but she was able to endure them thanks to the armor given to her by Anui. When she thought the kids were safe though, an entire floor threatened to fall right on top of Lila. She didn't have enough time to react, especially since she was hugging the kids and her scythe was on her back. Closing her eyes, she could only hope to endure it, both for her and her own child's sake and for the kids she was protecting. Luckily, she wasn't alone. Not anymore. She had Anui by her side to protect her. Leaping forward, he slashed  upwards and back with a neutral stance, creating something almost like an invisible barrier around Lila, protecting her and the kids. 

The children were crying, hugging Lila. Even though Lila's own body was so delicate and small compared to someone like Anui, the kids still felt safe around her. It certainly wasn't something Lila was used to. Normally, no one would ever feel safe around her. It wasn't only the two children as well, but even the onlookers were holding her breath during all that and got visibly happy and relieved after it happened. Those new sensations felt... different to her. To be relied upon, to have other people feel safe around her and be happy with her presence. It was different, but good.

[color=C6DEFF]"Are you two unharmed? You should run, it's getting more and more dangerous."[/color] Lila said, with a very discreet smile to the two kids.

Looking to her, still with tears on their eyes, they silently nodded, while looking to her still in silence, almost as if asking if she was going to go with them.

[color=C6DEFF]"Go to safety... I need to stay..."[/color] she said, as she gently pushed the two children.

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After it was done, Anui spoke, drawing attention to the ongoing conflict. When Lila looked up, she realized that it was on a completely different scale. The dragon above them, just like Anui mentioned, seemed to be something that came straight out from tales. Fighting against the king and his chosen warriors, the beast still continue to consume souls and leave a path of destruction where it passed. Not only the dragon's power, but the king's power was almost as frightening as the dragon himself. 

[color=C6DEFF]"Many things need to change if we want a better place for us and our people."[/color] Lila said, after she heard Anui.

[color=C6DEFF]"But change has a price, just like everything in this world. We might need to spill blood and take cruel and ruthless actions."[/color] she continued, with a dark tone. As she looked to Anui though, it was clear on her eyes that she was more than prepared for that. 

[color=C6DEFF]"As long as you're by my side, I'll be your queen, your blade and your loved one."[/color] she said, with a smile towards Anui as she stood up, looking to his eyes.

[color=#744E74]"I'm not opposed to shedding blood for what is right for me and my people. But I want to steer this black half of the world into greater directions."[/color] He stared at the sky through the giant hole that let in what little outer world light came in from above. The sky was darkening and the stars were faintly visible. A shadow summon approached them while holding Anui's helmet. [color=#744E74]"I desire to make you a Queen. But for now what you say may come to pass. But I wish to avoid bloodshed among our own.."[/color] He sighed. Things were rather complicated and he knew it. Yet the simplest thing was Lila and her love for him. He smiled and grabbed her hand, watching her reaction as he leaned down to place a kiss to her lips. Their embrace surrounded by clearing rubble and corpses of fallen soldiers scattered about.  [color=#744E74]"I understand what we need to do. We mus-"[/color] A loud boom could be heard in the sky. 

Hurtling out of a bright dimension ripple that vanished as fast as it came was the King of Nero. Yet he was clearly injured and not entirely in control of his trajectory. Blood trailed behind him as he flew. Soon being surrounded by shadow soldiers who safely grabbed him and took him down. Anui looked with wide eyes at the shocking moment. The almighty King was injured.  [color=#744E74]"Come. We need to see this.. The King seems injured."[/color] He did not let go of her hand and stepped with her to go see the King. Many others were crowded around the King who landed in the higher up districts near the main castle. There Soldiers made a protective circle. Yet the blood on the ground he laid in was clearly his.  [color=#744E74]"What do you make of this.. Lila?"[/color] Anui asked as they stood on the top of a building watching from below with a perfect view. The king had lost his left arm and was stopping the bleeding. Also his mask was damaged, none knew his face except for close family.

She could see in his eyes and hear on his tone of voice that things from now on would just get more complicated. While her objective was the same as Anui's, she wasn't as naïve to think that she could attain them without some drastic measures. If it was necessary, she would use her scythe to cut away the rotting part of Nero...

[color=C6DEFF]"I... I've already killed many people... Including other Nayus..."[/color] Lila remembered, looking down.

[color=C6DEFF]"I don't want to see more innocent blood on my hands bu-"[/color] Lila began to say, but was interrupted as Anui leaned towards her, gently taking her hands and kissing her, immediately making her stop speaking. After all, how could she discuss with such a good argument? No matter how complicated things could get, there was one simple thing that would never change no matter what. Their love for each other.

The same wasn't true for the current situation though... When Lila thought things couldn't get worse and more chaotic, a loud boom interrupted their kiss. Out of a strange dimension ripple, the king of Nero came out, obviously wounded as he plummeted to the ground. What made things even worse was that it wasn't just any soldier... That one was the king. One of the most powerful beings in all Nero and he had lost against [I]something[/I]. Anui's expression was enough to make Lila understand how grave that was.

Immediately going to the top of another building to better see what was happening, it finally became clear how bad the king was wounded. Laying in a pool of his own blood, struggling to stop the bleeding, amongst all the other wounds, maybe the most striking one was that he had lost his entire arm.

[color=C6DEFF]"I can only hope that whatever it was that he was fighting against is in a worse state than he is rignt now..."[/color] Lila muttered, looking to Anui.

[color=C6DEFF]"If not... Nero might be in serious danger..."[/color] Lila said, with a dark tone on her voice as she she unconsciously tightened her grip around Anui's hand. She knew exactly how bad things could get and she didn't want to lose Anui again or the only place she could call home.

[color=#744E74]"I believe you are right about that."[/color] Anui said to Lila as they continued to watch what was happening. Soon the King and the other royals were back within the halls of the King's castle. It was late at night but there was still ongoing discussion on Lila's circumstance. Earlier Anui had declared his protection of Lila. Though he could have been subdued with enough effort with the current damage to the city and the loss of many soldiers there was no effort put to separating and conspiring against Lila. Anui's mother bit her nails in anger but knew she could only bide her time now to get back at Lila. For now Lila and Anui shared a room, they were declared married in the eyes of some of the other royals who were closer to Anui. This was enough for now for Lila to be near Anui and treated as a royal. 

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Within the room Anui stood in a cool breeze blew in. The higher districts were closer to the hole that gave the city it's moonlight. Being closer to said hole high above the city gave more wind. Anui enjoyed the cool air by the window he had open. He could look out and see the outside courtyards that led to different wings of the castle where many other royals lived. Candles were lit above and a fireplace was set. But Anui merely watched the moonlit courtyard thinking quietly. His armor long removed and put away. His coat hung on the wall and his sleek all black silk hugged his skin. Long sleeves and black leggings that covered his feet. He had a bottle of blood elixir on the table and tea cups. The bedroom was only a few steps away. 

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[color=#744E74]"Lila. Can I show you something."[/color] Anui turned to her. She was dressed in her own change of attire provided by the servants He walked opposite of their bedroom to another room. He opened the door. Inside was a bed, a toy chest and a few other things a child would enjoy. [color=#744E74]"I think the future of this kingdom is best left in the hands of the next generation. We will strive to give this future a better kingdom."[/color] He placed a hand on Lila's flat belly. Caressing it slowly as he hugged her.

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After such a chaotic event, things regarding Lila and Anui didn't seem to be a priority right now. Their efforts were focused on the damage the city had suffered and the wounded king. It looked like that Lila and Anui would have a brief moment to rest regarding that matter. Deep down inside though, Lila knew it wouldn't last long as Anui's mother didn't even try to hide her anger and dissatisfaction regarding the royal council's decision to postpone Lila's judgement. At least for now, Lila and Anui could be together and for the first time, Lila was being treated like a royal.

The lounge they encountered themselves was nothing short of spectacular. Indeed fitting of royalty, something which Lila still wasn't used. Just a few steps away there was their bedroom, which didn't fall short regarding luxury and decoration to the lounge itself. The atmosphere both on the lounge and the bedroom were cozy and comfortable... Not only due to the fireplace, the candles or anything, but mostly because Anui was there with her. 

Standing beside Anui in silence, Lila simply enjoyed the cold breeze together with her beloved. After such a chaotic day, they deserved some time for themselves. She knew that such tranquil and calm times like that would be even rarer from now on. She had to enjoy it as much as she could.

The armor they wore previously was not on their body anymore, giving place to comfortable and light clothes. Anui was wearing simple, yet beautiful clothes made of silk and black pants. The light fabric gently hugged his skin, revealing a beautiful body. Lila in the other hand, was wearing a beautiful midnight blue nightdress with long sleeves. Albeit it was a simple dress, being nowhere close to the dress she wore back when she first met Anui, it still had a certain charm to it. The silk gently hugged Lila's skin, coupled with a cut that was made to show her womanly figure and curves. It was certainly a thing that Lila wasn't used to wear. She couldn't say it was uncomfortable, on the contraire, it was indeed really comfortable, it just wasn't something she had used before. Still, if she was going to be Anui's wife and his queen, she would want to look pretty for him. It was just a small thing she could do for him.

After a few minutes of silence, Anui turned to Lila, saying he wanted to show something to her and asking her to follow him. As he headed towards a closed door, Lila quietly followed him with a curious expression, but she wasn't prepared for what she was going to see next. The moment he opened his door, showing a bed, a toy chest and other things a child would enjoy, Lila's only reaction was slowly covering her mouth with her hands as tears started to come out from her eyes.

Anui's voice was gentle as he caressed Lila's still flat belly, gently hugging her. Not knowing what to say, Lila could simply hug him back, tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks as she heard Anui talking about the future and their child.

After so many chaotic events, after passing through so many things she finally realized that she was going to be a mother. She had completely forgotten that given the situation both herself and Anui encountered themselves but upon seeing that room, neatly and carefully prepared for their child, she finally realized that she was indeed going to be a mother. A torrent of feelings were passing through Lila's mind right now. She was afraid and uncertain as she didn't know if she was going to be a good mother but she was also happy beyond words, knowing that it was both hers and Anui's child. A living proof of their love. The mix of emotions on Lila's face, especially the happiness she was feeling was clear as she tightly hugged Anui, still crying. 

[color=C6DEFF]"Thank you, Anui... For everything."[/color] Lila said, still with teary eyes and a shaky voice as she looked up to Anui, with a warm and kind smile towards him.

Anui smiled back to her, a rare sight to see for him and Lila. The breeze made the blinds dance and the fires on the candles go out. It was time for bed. They would figure out the fate of Nero in the morning.