The God of Darkness's laughter was cut short as I felt the Dark God's power fade away from me. I was no longer a god, but a mortal once more.
The God of Darkness took advantage of my weakness, striking me with a bolt of dark energy. I felt myself being lifted off the ground, my body wracked with pain.
But then, something unexpected happened. The other gods, who had been fighting against the God of Darkness, suddenly stopped. They looked at me, and then at the God of Darkness, and they began to glow.
The God of Light spoke up, her voice filled with a newfound sense of purpose. We have been blind, she said. We have been fighting against each other, when we should have been working together.
The other gods nodded in agreement, and together they turned to face the God of Darkness. You have manipulated us for the last time, the God of Water said. It ends now.
The God of Darkness snarled, summoning all of his power for one final attack. But it was too late. The other gods combined their powers, creating a blast of energy that obliterated the God of Darkness.
I felt myself falling to the ground, my vision fading to black. I knew that I was dying, but I was at peace. I had saved the world, and I had found my true purpose.
As my eyes closed for the last time, I saw the hero standing over me, a look of sadness on his face. I tried to speak, but my voice was barely a whisper.
Thank you, I said. Thank you for giving me a second chance.
The hero nodded, a small smile on his face. You
