The Sliver Key
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The Entire world shone brightly Around Raiden, he was confused and shocked at how bright this place was, everything was completely white except one Massive singular door, a door so big that it somewhat intimidated Raiden because it's size was so big, it looked like it was endless, but Raiden could see it's end
'This place…..It's like some mind fuck….I can't tell up from down, nor down from up….Yet for some reason I can easily walk. Or am I floating….'
As he looked at the door, Some sort of sense hit Raiden…It was a feeling he didn't know he could create, as he looked at the door, Raiden had one thought 'I'm afraid' It wasn't the first time Raiden was afraid of something, fear is a natural human instinct, in fact, Fear is our best survival method to a warrior, it helps him avoid danger and navigate the battlefield better
However, Raiden had never experienced this type of feat 'I don't want to open this door…..if I do...I'm afraid I will die' Raiden kept staring at the door, contemplating what to do 'I don't know how long they can handle him for, If I don't do this they might die' thought Raiden, but as he raised his head to look at the door, one thing came to mind 'if I do this….I might die....'
For the first time in his life, Raiden couldn't move, he kept willing himself to move forward and open the door, to save his friends….But nothing happened, his body was frozen, admiring the massive silver door
'I can't believe this…Me? I thought I'd be a King….I'd save the world, make it better…..What kind of a King fears death?' as Raiden kept thinking to himself, and looking at the door, one image came to his mind 'I should go back….Maybe I shouldn't do this…..'
Raiden never backed down, ever….'But perhaps it was time…..I can't do it' What was in his mind was an image that he couldn't handle, a fear, that he finally understood, it wasn't death that worried him 'I can't bear the thought of him dying….I need to be there for Zephyr'
The one thought still in his mind was his son, Raiden was only thinking about how if he were to die here, it would mean the death of his own family and son 'God damn it…..Perhaps I should go back….Transform into Gilgamesh and kill him, The damage from the Noble Phantasm was strong enough that he could defeat Nyarlathotep….If the other dies….I'll call it a noble sacrifice, for the sake of saving earth….' As this thought passed through his mind, Raiden placed his hand on his face as he felt disgusted with himself, his eyes were teary as he thought about having to sacrifice his own people, His two mentors and his own allies, people that fought to help him, can he sacrifice them all 'All for Zephyr…For my son
As he turned around, another thought Ran through his mind, Raiden sighed and turned back to face the Silver massive door 'I can't do this, I have to go through this door, I wouldn't want Zephyr to know his father as the man that sacrificed the life of all his allies and mentors to defeat one enemy…I won't have it, I'm sorry Zephyr, If something bad happens to you because of me, blame me all you want
Raiden took his first step, amidst the bright white light as he walked towards the door, he could feel some sort of shackles have been lifted, and in front of him, a silver key was floating, he took it in his hand and walked forward, reaching the door 'Such a massive door….Yet this tiny little Silver Key can open it
As he pushed the door open, it all changed, there was no longer a white space, no longer a door, instead in front of him….
A realm of unspeakable horror-the world beyond the door was not a place to be seen by mortal eyes. Gone was the bright white light, and in its stead was an oppressive darkness that seemed to swallow all hope. The ground beneath Raiden's feet was no longer solid but felt like some sickeningly pulsing mass alive with the twisted essence of whatever nightmare dwelled here.
This was the middle of this obscenity-filled landscape, the creature that made no sense, which one's sanity simply could not deal with. Its gruesome shape rose from the ground-an impossible amalgamation of flesh, sinew, and eyes staring at Raiden with cold, unyielding malice. All of these eyes glittered with some kind of dark and ominous light that seemed to peering into his very soul in search of weakness, probing for fear.
The entire body was a maze of writhing tentacles, each slick with some unholy ichor, twisting and curling through the air as though they had a mind of their own. These appendages moved with deliberate, horrible grace-as if beckoning Raiden closer, daring him to step forward into their grasp.
And then a beam of sickly green light shot from the heart of this monstrosity into the firmament, casting an eerie, ghastly glow upon the lightless landscape. The light was more than just an eerie luminescence; it pulsed with raw malevolent energy seeming to warp reality itself, bending the world about it in twisted unnatural shapes.
The air was heavy with the stench of rot and corruption, a noisome miasma of death and despair, which filled Raiden's lungs with every breath. The trees that surrounded it were twisted shadows, their branches clawing the sky in silent agony, as if to plead for mercy against the horror standing amongst them.
Raiden's hand tightened on the silver key, perhaps out of fear…Or merely for emotional support, He could feel the weight of the entity's gaze upon him, a presence that was ancient, powerful, and utterly malevolent. This wasn't some creature; this was a force of nature, something that had been around before time itself, born of the darkest corners in the universe.
While Raiden stared into the void, the creature seemed to balloon with dark energy, preparing to unleash its full power. The ground beneath him was trembling, the air crackling with the sound of reality itself tearing at the seams. But suddenly
The darkness seemed to close in around Raiden like a living thing, claustrophobic and relentless. The creature before him loomed larger with every ticking second, while its many eyes showed an unquenchable hunger. The tentacles that had writhed so ominously from a distance suddenly shot forward with terrifying speed, wrapping themselves around Raiden in a deathly embrace.
He could feel cold, slick appendages wrapping around his body, squeezing the air from his lungs, crushing him with a strength beyond anything he had ever known. His vision began to blur with the growing pressure, the darkness growing thicker, almost palpable. The ground beneath him heaved violently, and a deep guttural roar reverberated through the void, vibrating through his very bones.
And in that instant of unspeakable agony, Raiden's body was torn apart. Grasping tentacles ripped into flesh to pull him in all directions. Limbs stretched and snapped under the irresistible force, he could hear the sickening crack of breaking bones, the tearing of muscles, the ripping of skin. His blood spattered into the ground, and he could feel life oozing from him, leaving him cold, empty, and brutally broken.
Raiden screamed in agony….but it was a soundless cry that was swallowed by the dark. He saw his body, mangled and torn, lying lifeless upon the ground, some grotesque husk of what he used to be. The creature loomed over him, triumphant, eyes aglow with a malignant satisfaction as it feasted on his agony. His mind started to fracture and the last vestiges of hope slipped away as the darkness consumed him.
Then, when despair might have overwhelmed him a sound reverberated in his ears "ENOUGH!"
He felt something-something warm, something soft. A light, fragile hand grasped his own, pulling him back from the void. The darkness fell back, the world tending to shift around him once more, the dreadful agony feeding into a distant, fading memory, he was back outside, amidst the endless light, and the door was once again, Locked
Raiden's eyes opened, and he was face to face with a little girl, with bright, shining eyes like stars. Her face showed her concern; a furrow in her brow gave evidence of this. Out of this dark, torturous world, she was an aura of purity and light, home to so much hope.
"Are you okay? Master" she asked in soft, melodic tones that cut through the lingering terror like a soothing song. There was a kindness in her words which Raiden had not felt for what seemed like an eternity
He blinked, disoriented; his mind struggled to understand what had just occurred. He looked down at his body, expecting to see the terrible gashes, the blood, the bones broken at strange angles-but there was nothing. He was whole, untouched, the horror that he had just experienced no more real than a cruel illusion. His breathing came in ragged gasps and his heart was pounding in his chest, but the pain was gone.
'What the hell was that….I couldn't even form a thought….'
It had all been a lie, a trick of the mind-the creature, the darkness, the agony. This girl, this gentle soul who held his hand, was real. He could feel the warmth of her touch, the reassurance in her gaze.
"Who. Are you?" Raiden whispered slowly, his voice barely more than a breath. He was yet disoriented; his thoughts were scrambled with the memories of his supposed death against the reality before him
With a smile on her face and the excitement of a true child, the girl said "I'm Abigail...Abigail Williams! You summoned me! I am a For...Foreigner... And you're my Master!! You can call me Abby for short if you like, I'm sure we'll be good friends!"
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