The pain of the god who controls life and death

A war will rage on until rage stops the war

-Time has passed, years later and days before a historic battle-

"Boo!"
"ACHK WHAT THE H- oh....ha ha Aether. Good job, you scared me!" Nemai says semi sarcastically
"Yep! *chuckles* Hey I want your input on something, come with me." Aether says gesturing to outside of Nemai's tent
"Yes, of course" Nemai says following the now taller man through their encampment
"Here." Aether says opening the drapes to another tent
"I want talk to you about my plans for ending the war." He continues
"REALLY! YOU HAVE A PLAN!" Nemai says excitedly
"Yes, but I need your advice on it" Aether says sitting
"Ah... yes yes, that makes sense, please tell me your plan."
"Mhm, So in short I would like to end this war peacefully without giving anything to Theramun. My plan is to capture a good percentage of his army and convert them not necessarily to our side but at least to convince them to leave and return to their homes."
"Maybe we could-"Aether is cutt off
"Wait, Aether you understand how that plan is foolish right?!" Nemai says looking at his friends battle plans
"Nemai, I am sure that we can save them, they are just men they can be swayed to good!" Aether says
"These men are devoted soldiers! They only know war and sacrifice, we CANNOT save them!" Nemai retorts
"They have families, they are more then themselves, I am sure we can use that to end this bloody war peacefully!" Aether snaps
"HA! YES OF COURSE THE MEN WILL SUDDENLY THINK BEYOND THEMSELVES AND THEIR PRIDE! MEN ARE STUPID AETHER AND YOU ARE TOO FOR TRUSTING THEM!" Nemai shouts storming out of the tent they were in
"Nemai!" Aether shouts running after him
"Wait!" He says grabbing the angry mans arm
"WHAT! HAVE YOU REALIZED HOW THIS PLAN IS PUTTING ALL OF OUR LIVES IN THE HANDS OF THOSE EGOTISTICAL MORTALS!" Nemai shouts ripping his arm back
"Nemai.. please.. this war has gone on for too long... I can't stand to see another man die when he was not meant to.... If we can't do my plan.... at least have some mercy on them... for me.." Aether say meekly, visibly stressed
*Nemai stares at his friend, his anger dissipates and all that is left is sadness. He knows how this war has taken a toll on his friend*
"Yeah... for you.." He responds holding out his fist
"heh..." Aether says under his breath as he does the same

-Time passes and the time for blood to be shed has arrived-

|. Swords clash, blood stains the once beautiful field, 2 friends fight together to end a war that has raged on for decades, somehow it seems their dream will be made... but all things come at a cost .|

*Aether back to back with Nemai*
"Ok, Nemai wash them away with a wave, there are to many of them!"
"Yeah!" Nemai responds defending himself from a swordsman from the other side
*Aether lunges forward stabbing his opponent*
"I'm sorry.." He murmurs laying the dying man down
"Nemai we could really use that wave!" Aether shouts without looking
"NEMAI!"
"NEMAI?!"
*Aether turns to find his friend... a swords being taken from his bloody body by one of Theramuns soldiers*
"NEMAI!!!!!" Aether yells rushing to him
"NEMAI, OH GODS. MEDIC! MEDIC! HELP!" Aether cries as he holds his friend
"aether... it's not *cough* worth the trouble...i'm to far gone.." Nemai says weakly
"NO, DON'T SAY THAT!"
"aether...shhh you're too loud...heh"
"THIS IS NO TIME TO JOKE!"
*Nemai puts a finger to his wound taking some of the blood and drawing a symbol on Aethers forehead*
"WHAT..W-what are yo-"
"aether..... carry on my legacy will you?" Nemai says... smiling as a tear falls down his cheek
"........... I- I will.... for you.." Aether says as tears run down his cheeks
*Nemais eyes close*
[.....no...n-no...not again..... first father.... now you... who will I have.... who am I...... without you?.......why...why this stupid war... why these stupid mortals......why was I so trusting....why am I so.....foolish.....foolish Foolish FOOLISH! YOU COULDN'T SAVE YOUR FATHER OR EVEN YOUR BEST FRIEND! FOOLISH FOOLISH FOOLISH!]

|. The poor boy, racked with grief and anger didn't realize the energy building up within him it was only inevitable that... it would burst out.|

BWOOM

|. The wave of death washed over the field killing every man, plant, animal. The grass went brown and crunchy, everything changed, bodies everywhere, the scene was horrible. The gods that were left were astonished and terrified of the boy they only knew as kind and peaceful, distancing themselves from him. And then... he opened his eyes..... .|

"W-What happened!? Why are you all staring at me like I'm some monster!? Why is everything dead!?....no.....did I do this?"
*They other gods backed further away*
"N-NO COME BACK... I- I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID B-BUT IT W-WAS AN ACCIDENT! P-PLEASE DON'T LEAVE! I SWEAR I WIL NEVER DO IT AGAIN! I- I WILL CHANGE...Just don't leave me...." He pleads watching the other gods move further and further into the distance

*Aether looks at the damaged war zone and then back at his friend*

"what have I done.... I- I'll never live this down.... I'm a monster..."

*Aether carried the body of his friend to their favorite spot as children... burying him their and placing a grave stone*

|. Theramun in a meeting with this other gods formed a peace treaty apparently saying that it would be boring to keep going if the other side had a super weapon of death. Aether while being accepted back into "god society" couldn't bring himself to see anyone. He went home to his temple in that small sea side town but not for long... he had to make an announcement to the citizens before he went .|

*A bell is rung and the townspeople gather at the temple*
"Hello everyone! Today is a day I've been dreading for quite some time... for after this speech I will be departing from this town.*crowd gasp*. Yes yes, it is quite saddening. I must move on to a new home. I have discovered some things about myself that could put you all in danger. I cannot have that. You have been so welcoming and kind to me but it is time we part ways. Before I go I would like to bless you all. *Aether draws a symbol in the air* . May the citizens of this kind town be healthy and lively and prosperous! Now I must be off!"

*Aether walks off into the sea never to be seen from anyone in the town again.*

-End of story-

A/n
So like this and the next chapter are a bit lazily put together I know. It's mainly cus I just got back from some mega stressful stuff but wanted to finish the book anyways. It's a bit of a cliche ending but I'm happy with it. The next chapter is like sort of an epilogue. I really hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it 😊