Ars Magick and Destruction

The group woke to find that there was an announcement for a world-wide debut of the newest invention that will advance the world. The announcement was set to be made at around noon so there was plenty of time to check on things and see if there's any missions to do. Shikom had started to make origami, which looked pretty well made for something done in a rush. "Can't believe we'll have to use a whole new power system soon. I wonder how we'll be able to use it though, because it doesn't seem like we'll be using the regular system anymore. You...remember how it's done right Merlin? You look like you have no idea what I'm talking about." he said. Merlin seemed to be in a daze, not paying attention to anything at the moment. He looked at his phone and saw that he was getting messages from Xiro, Manson, and Ollie to see what he was doing. However he couldn't bring himself to answer them, just looking at the messages with a worried look on his face. Morgan looked at his friend, sitting next to him to see what was wrong. He asked, but the answer shocked him. "I...I have a bad feeling. Feels like something is going to happen, and I can't bring myself to worry anyone else. I mean, magick is one thing. It'll always come back. Death is different. And I honestly don't know what to do now. I can't stop it, run from it, and I just feel like-" Merlin was cut off with a finger to the lips. Morgan had a warm smile on his face, and then hugged him. "I know what you mean. I'm scared too. But we'll find a way through this. Promise. Now lets just enjoy the day, have some fun, maybe get you laid today." he said jokingly. Merlin just rolled his eyes and flew outside. He saw his parents were on the news, in another dimension and fighting off a horde of violent fae.

He walked on and saw Xiro and Manson testing out what seemed to be prototype laser pistols on moving targets, and then he saw a sort of shadow that seemed to look just like him. He didn't understand if it was just his imagination, or seeing some sort of illusion, but the shadow looked at him and smiled before vanishing in the blink of an eye. "What's going on with me...?" Merlin asked himself before looking for something to eat, but ran into Gabriel. "Hey pup. Let's go, I'm starving." he said in a rough tone. Merlin wasn't sure why he needed to say that as he was already going inside, but he didn't feel like dealing with him so he went inside to get a burger and fries. All the while, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling that something was going to happen. "What's with that face pup? You look like you're going to flinch at something." Gabriel asked. Merlin didn't answer and just packed his lunch to go outside. He couldn't bring himself to speak. Gabriel just watched him walk outside, clearly intrigued. Merlin looked at the school, then the sky, then sat in an open field under a tree. "Why am I feeling like this? I can't speak to anyone...can't shake this feeling. Is it because magick is going to evolve for the population, the Dark Lord's message, what's wrong with me?" he silently asked himself, hoping for an answer. Just then, a being he didn't recognize spoke. "You sense the danger that's coming, you just don't want to burden anyone with it. You're scared, and fear is preventing you from speaking." it said. Merlin didn't move to see who it was. Or rather, he couldn't move. He saw the same figure he saw earlier, only it seemed to have wings this time.

"I am a Merlin Child, the first of the line. Shocking how I'm here, because of you. You are able to wield the power of Khaos, the primordial power of the universe into whatever you see fit. Do not fear this new Ars System, it shall be necessary for what's to come. Take my advice, keep your loved ones close to you, they will become your strength, motivation. Head to the square, the announcement starts now." it said before going into Merlin's head. Merlin blinked a few times before heading to the square to see the announcement. There they saw someone dressed in a sort of high tech suit with a dragon tail, and typing quickly on a hologram keyboard. "And everyone is online and watching. Perfect, now for the unveiling." Binarium said. He created a microphone and started the announcement. "Hello all my lovely viewers! It's Binarium here, and today we're about to change the whole game. The system is old, it's time to change the laws, and that means we gotta hit a massive update. So that means the laws of magick will be re-worked. Brace yaselves, cause this is about to be apocalyptic!" he said as he chanted in binary code rapidly. The world's layers began to shimmer with circuitry running all over the ground and into the oceans. Multiple layers of reality were beginning to be overwritten by the intense spell. The other Dark Lords were also effected as they also began chanting the same spell in unison. The entire world began to shimmer with circuits illuminating the globe, and everything on it.

Every living creature on the planet began to feel their souls alter slightly, a voice in their head connecting to something called, The Prima Plane. Merlin could feel the energy be absorbed into his cells, mixing with his power of chaos. He also felt Morgan's power become stronger, along with Rikusa, Shikom, G, Manson, Xiro, and even Ollie. They all felt connected to each other as they saw the sky fill with spiritual particles. Suddenly a portal opened in the sky, and multiple people flew down onto the stage. One of them was missing an eye and covered in golden armor, another had armor on their left arm and a large claymore blade. Merlin's parents, and Morgan's father stood on the stage as well, seemingly waiting for something.

Suddenly the sky went pitch black, and a massive red moon eclipsed the sun. Binarium suddenly looked serious as he looked to see a tall man dressed as a jester. He laughed a sinister laugh as he created a massive magician's hat in the sky. "Greetings one and all to our subjects. You've heard of us, feared us, hated us. But let me tell you, we love love love love love you. All of you! And so we've finally emerged to show you all just how we've evolved!" he yelled as the hat exploded, and 13 figures were floating in the sky. Binarium looked in shock, not expecting them at all. "But...my estimations were for at least three more years, how did you...?" he silently asked before he was stabbed through the back by one of the figures, and thrown aside with extreme force. "You're weak, your little spell to change the laws of all magick itself has left all of you as helpless as ants to a raging typhoon. And now you all shall perish." the man said. No one knew what to do, or if there was anything to do now. Chyribdys flew into the sky, his full form finally back, and he clapped his hands together.

"You fools! Did you really think this was unexpected? Especially by me? Merlin, Magna, Morgan, Rikusa, Shikom, G. My young wyverns, you shall be the key to winning this battle!" he roared as he began a massive spell. Two figures flew at him, trying to get him to stop, but Binarium and Vespa stopped them, and continued to fight them off. Everyone began to shine as multiple portals opened in the sky. "Now inhabitants, it is time to depart. But fear not, for we shall return stronger than before! Become strong, empower each other, and never forget that we shall prevail!" Chyribdys roared once more as everyone was beamed into the portals in a massive wave of light. Merlin looked at his friends once more, smiling with determination that he would return. The jester tried to stop it with a massive energy ball, but it was already finished as the Dark Lords went into different portals themselves, Chyribdys laughter echoing as they escaped, and the landscape was reduced to absolutely nothing but smoldering fire and burning rubble.

The Dark Traitors looked at the sky, a man in a suit stepped forward. "They will return. Let them come to their demise. We shall rule this universe, and soon, others shall fall as well." he said, looking towards the sky, seeing the smoke swirl towards the red moon.