Eric's eyes glowed unnaturally, it was something abnormal something not seen before. Leopold shook in fear, even though he harmed Eric and Arthur he was still 2 years younger. Tears rolled down his eyes as Eric grip tightened-sorry! I'm sorry please! Don't hurt( neck tightens) ArrrccK!.. My neck please don't!, I beg you!''
But no word would save him that moment, Eric stared with a dead gaze, almost as he was mind controlled, in some form of trance.[Raelion, Ingra, Thalos, Sakura!].
His grip tightened. Then slowly the voices faded. He blinked, reality snapping back in. Seeing Leopold chocking in his grasp he let go quickly. Leopold stared up to see Eric towering over him with a vengeful gaze. '' Run,'' he muttered coldly.
(say no more)
Leopold didn't wait- he bolted down the hall, stumbling as he fled. Eric stood there, breathing heavily then turned away. He continued down the hallway until he reached The study.[Raelion, Ingra, Thalos, Sakura!!]
''Ahhhhh, leave me Alone!!.'' he screamed, Eric knew what ever was calling him Is in the Study, It grew louder as he resisted, the voices left him, Eric sighed and opened the door.
Eric walked towards the shelf. Climbed the ladder leaned against the wall. It was like he was being called by something, but what was it, He reached his hand for a book, with the Writing Origin carved deep on the spine, it glowed faintly.
He took a deep breath, his chest heavy, while the whisper grew uneasy. Eric held the book The voice Grew louder, but clearer this time, t spoke like a chant sung by unseen forces.
Raelion song of storms and skies, a thunderous chord where music lies. Ingra the flame of crown and Kin, Royal blaze that burns within. Thalos rider of dusk's black sea, his shadow's bound in loyalty. Sakura breath of bloom and tree, The Sakura that sleeps eternally.''
Eric eyes glowed gold. From the carpet beneath his feet, light liquid- molten and luminous seeped upward, floating in the room like chandeliers glowing golden light. A low hum rose from the ground and a golden shimmer rippled through the air. Then a final whisper came, soft echoing through the room. The four kings await your answer, We call to thee, O vessel of we.''
+++Back In the city.
The city of I.O.A was a large city, surrounded by a 2 walls stone wall and the new modern Iron wall which was further ahead in radius from the city. The Iron wall stretched for miles, wrapping the city like a shield. On it where defense towers, each stationed at defensive parts, the north south West and Eastern coast where two lighthouse towers watched over the sea.
On every tower guards in their number patrolled the walls, keeping an eye out for any sign of trouble.
At the east tower the night was quiet. One guard walked in rubbing his eyes.
Guard 2, was already at the control desk, glanced up.'' Evening?, you're late again.''
Guard 1(chuckled): yeah, had a talk with my wife before. I'm trying to...no were trying to fix things, you know? after the whole divorce mess, were trying to see if we can patch things up.''
Guard 2(smiled): oh? that's good to hear, Maybe things will work out this time.
Guard 1: thank you.
Just then the door opened and a female guard stepped in
female Guard 3: Hey boys,(greeting)
Guard 1: haven't seen you in a bit. We heard you were sick.
She nodded.
female Guard 3: yeah, caught a serious cold and fever. But I'm feeling better now though.
The three of them sat for a while, talking about in particular. The soft hum of machines filled the room. Everything felt calm-until one of monitors blinked red. ''HUh?'' Guard 2 leaned forward. '' Camera one just went out.''
Guard 1 shrugged. '' Don't mind probably a glitch. Happens all the time when the wind hits the forest.''
Then another light blinked red. ''Camera two's gone...Wait-Three, four what the heck?'' Guard 2 frowned, tapping the screen. ''That's not normal.'' he thought. Everything was happening so fast, A faint shhhhh came from the speakers. One by one, the screens turned black.
'' Five's down. Six...Seven- damn, they're all shutting off!''
Quickly female Guard three rushed to her console. ''Checking my side-fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen... all gone!'' she paused. '' Camera Twenty's still up. Image is fuzzy, but guys i think there's something in the woods.''
She zoomed in. The feed flickered with static- then shapes began to move in the trees. Dark figures, fast and low, darting through the forest like a pack. Her voice trembling slightly. ''What is that...?'' she murmured. Then as she looked, as they all looked, one creature stopped running with the pack stared at the camera, and pounced at it destroying it, Then she yelled ''SOUND THE ALARMS!!!, Calamity: Level HORDE INCOMING!!.''
''Ok!!'' Guard 1 yelled.
Guard one rushed to his console, but he had to hurry the horde was fast approaching. Guard one slammed the switch. instantly, red lights flashed across the entire eastern towers along the wall.
''Eastern sector, swarm detected, Troops are being dispatched immediately!, This is eastern command requesting immediate support from neighboring sectors. level Horde!!''
Across the eastern Iron wall, guards rushed to their stations, loading rifles and activating defense turrets, those with powers were asked to attack from the Iron wall.
+++Back at the Ranvier Estate.
Erics eyes snapped open. This wasn't his room, this place wasn't familiar, The ground was solid ground. He staggered a little. Beneath him stretched a vast floor of golden marble, polished so bright and pages floated through the room. ''This cant be real, what is this, it doesn't look like morale. Could it be system....hmm no, i cant. Well it certainly isn't M-mana. what is happening?''
''Welcome vessel of We.'' A Voice cried out loud.
Immediately , Eric spun around. Before him were four men-no four kings- each seated upon massive thrones, their gazes filled with curiosity and disbelief locked on him. Eric blinked. ''uh...hi?''
feeling like this wasn't a good time he took two steps back, because, honesty why not, I mean what would you do if four glowing kings stare at you like you've just broken into their living room?
Among the kings, A man , beautiful blond reddish orange hair called out to Eric. ''Young man,'' he said, voice deep and commanding. ''What is your name?''
''Eric, Eric Carther he replied.
The handsome blond nodded slightly '' Eric Carther of which house? ''
Eric paused, Scratched his head '' Uhm..House of the streets'' he replied with an award smile.
The King expressions did not budge, not even a smile. The King turned his head slowly towards his brothers, a look of confusion clearly drawn on his face. Then ,Another King spoke- He wore a heavy black armor, a flowing cloak made of what looked like smoke, curling and shifting around his frame, and a black knightly helmet hiding his identity.
''Are you of royalty young one? he asked
''No I'm not. not even close'' Eric answered.
The kings exchanged glances.
''Impossible,'' murmured the one in black. No commoner should be able to call us.''
''Then how has he done it?'' the fiery one replied.
Then just like that the rooms atmosphere changed, It felt heavy, with a hint of bloodlust. Everyone instantly stopped, then it faded away. ''What was that?'' Eric thought, as his legs shook during that moment. The kings looked at each other, Just then one of the kings spoke, He looked Eric's age. Cyan hair with yellow at each tip,
'' That was a calamity, I thought we killed them all.'' he said.
Blond king: Apparently not..and judging by the aura is no low level calamity.
Black king: We have to do something, it could kill so many.
Cyan king: then we cant just stand here, we need to find..
Immediately Eric spoke out, ''Hey!'' he yelled. The three Kings attention drawn to his call. '' You guys can fight the calamity right?
Blond King: No we cant, we are merely Spirits now we cant do much without a vessel
''Why not make me a vessel.'' he asked
Blond King: A vessel needs to be of royalty
Cyan King: But he summoned us
Blond King: that doesn't matter.
As the two along with the black king argued, The images all came back, from the very first incident, there was no was he was going to let a calamity take away another life, nor was he going to have someone lose their life for his.
''Yo'' he called '' Make me your vessel.''
Blond hair: No i cant be you it has to be royalty
Eric: TO helll with your royalty!!, People are about to die out there, and all you're worried about is how I'm not worthy?, New flash, this world isn't perfect, so you wont get anyone perfect as your vessel, you guys have the power to stop what ever is coming and you're mainly worried about my lineage, What is wrong you.
Blond King: watch your mouth!!
''No you watch yours, to determine a man unfit for something great just because of who they are.'' at that moment the room fell silent. '' Make me your vessel if you have the power to change this unfair, cruel world, so i can fight for those without a hero.''
Eric walked closer to them, his gaze confusing the kings, It was he was sorrow at the same angry and shocked, revengeful , he had the stare of dead man who had seen too much. All four kings looked at each other. Then Eric continued.
'' You don't choose me, and you wait, and i wake up and hear that many people including the good for nothing heroes, had died to a calamity,...I SWEAR TO YOU..., ILL BURN THIS BOOK, AND END YOUR REIGN.''