In a certain region where time and space were in their infancy and there existed an endless darkness that extended beyond any conceivable distance, a massive pool of primordial chaos amassed.
The only light that could be witnessed was the odd flash that was released from the occasional clashes between various clusters of chaos. In a few hundred billion years after the primordial chaos had reached sufficient density, these small clashes could give birth to a brand new universe.
Ariel watched as the chaos rippled and swirled like a vast hurricane, her long platinum blonde hair floating like tentacles in the void.
This was the same location Lain had brought her to many years ago, her return could only mean one thing, she was ready to create her universe!
Beside Ariel were her four daughters, their grace and beauty were unparalleled.
Behind them, five more figures that were prostrating. Through various means, torturous and unique they came into being because of the woman in front of them, the very memory of this still filled them with fear. Brought here on her whim, they were still in the dark on what was happening and although they were curious, they dared not ask.
Grim gave a brief glance to the people beside him, the feeling they radiated felt similar to himself. [They must be the other chosen beings. What terrifying trials did they face?] He wondered in thought.
Turning his attention away from them he looked at the ring on his finger with gentle eyes. It was a ring he created himself and within it contained small space in which a piece of land identical to his past farm existed. His wife and son were currently spending their time together happily, catching up on lost time after being separated for so long.
Even though he was the god of death, that didn't limit his powers at all to the domain of just reaping lives. Creating a small livable space was child's play to him, the extents of his new abilities truly gave him a fright.
Grim's stomach rumbled. [I can't wait to go back home and eat Laura's delicious chicken dinner again.. ] He thought as a large smile appeared on his face.
Ariel took a deep breath and said. "It's time." Her headwings flapping in excitement.
Her daughters looked at her curiously. They hadn't seen their mother this enthusiastic for a while.
Ariel breathed in deeply as she closed her eyes, in her mind played a song her mother was most fond of.
Grim was observing Ariel with interest, ever since she had become still, the colossal mass of chaos in the distance had frozen in place.
As he was wondering what was happening, Ariel's lips moved and from them came loud legion of countless voices both male and female.
The haunting choir sung loudly reverberating throughout the void, their tones holy and divine.
Ariel began to wave her hands like a conductor guiding an orchestra as a huge swirling mass of chaos appeared in front of her. It surged violently as she weaved countless laws and concepts into the chaos making it thicker and more viscous. As it condensed into an infinitesimally small point as a result of both her voice and the movements of her hands, it flew into the palm of her hand.
Closing her hand into a fist, Ariel continued to sing louder and louder, the myriad of voices coming from her mouth directing their angelic powers upon the spec of chaos hidden within her palm.
Seconds pass and the choir of voices finally finished their song.
With a smile on her face, Ariel whispered. "It's ready.. my little universe.."
Opening her hand like a blooming flower, the spec of chaos exploded into a brilliant light that illuminated the surrounding cosmos.
The light was so bright that it caused grim and the four other chosen to cover their eyes.
A sea of lights left Ariel's hand like an unending river, her robes fluttered from the incredible energies sprouting forth.
"It's so pretty.. " Seris muttered with dazed eyes. Her other sisters were also entranced as they nodded their heads in agreement.
Ariel nodded with a satisfied smile as she observed the new universe in front of her which was a swirl of unfathomably hot and dense energy that had yet to cool.
Turning her head she looked at the frozen mass of chaos in the distance, the one Lain had shown her before.
"Now.. as for you." Ariel waved her hand causing the chaos to ripple as it too condensed, growing smaller and smaller as if billions of years were passing by in seconds.
Finally after what felt like minutes, it had become a small dot unable to be seen with the naked eye. It then burst with a blinding light. It was not as bright as the one before nor as beautiful but still, it was quite stunning.
In front of Ariel, there were now two infant universes. One that shimmered a myriad of colors, unique and peerless. The other was fairly ordinary both in it's color and aura. Comparing the two it was like the difference between a divine emperor that ruled over countless kings and a humble farmer.
"Two universes. The heaven and the earth, one above, one below and they shall be separated by a door.. " Ariel whispered with a twinkle in her eyes as she caressed the two universes absentmindedly. Although she was like a grain of sand in size compared to the universes, her hands seemed to break the fabric of reality making the impossible possible.
Ariel's daughters had set up a table and were drinking tea while watching their mother. Grim and the rest were watching with their mouths agape, the events they had seen thus far had tipped common sense on it's head and if they weren't powerful gods, they would have most likely had a heart attack.
The teacup in Nihilla's hand shattered to dust as she watched Ariel with extreme jealousy. The way her mother looked at those two universes had made her feel unwell.
"Uuuu.. Those little shits!" Nihilla glared at the two universes which had garnered her mothers full attention. If looks could kill, those budding wonders of creation would have been completely annihilated, unfortunately for Nihilla, her powers had been sealed until further notice after her little outburst on Telos.
Seris giggled with glee. "Aww poor baby." She went to pet Nihilla's silky white haired head.
*Snap*
Nihilla's cute pouty mouth attempted to bite Seris's fingers off.
Pulling back her hand in fright, Seris harrumphed as she sipped her tea in frustration.
"So not cute.. " She whispered under her breath as she gave Nihilla the side eye.
Looking at the two with her crescent moon eyes, Elowen laughed melodiously causing her grand bust to shake.
"Mother sure is happy today." Levathel remarked as she nibbled a crunchy biscuit.
Elowen nodded. "Mother has been wanting to do this for a while, since before we were born from what I heard."
"Who told you that?" Seris asked curiously.
"Papa." Elowen replied as she crossed her voluptuous legs.
"Papa? Why didn't she tell me anything?" Seris pouted.
Levathel smirked at Seris and replied. "Because you're always teasing her, of course she's not gonna tell you anything."
"Humph.. Papa.. I'll get you hehe." Seris's eyes glazed over as she licked her lips seductively.
Under Ariel's caress, a door was formed between the two newborn universes. It was sparkling crystal and had vivid engravings carved onto it's surface. An aura of power and ancientness was emitted from it that would startle any being that laid their eyes upon it.
As soon as it appeared, the two universes were forever separated by an impenetrable barrier.