Infinity| A Time After

|Insuing Battle|

Why hello there!!

The fact that I've been writing out chapters and not posting them is funny to me and I don't know why??

Anywhore, ONWARDS!!!

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|Arthur's POV|

The ground beneath me shook as the skies above clouded over in dark hues of grey. Thunder rumbled above like the sounds of drums, cueing the incoming calamities to start. Way down below me, miles away from the cliff I'd perched myself on, red portals ripple into existence, and with it came the horned beasts that call themselves the Vritra. The peace I'd felt only days ago seemed to wipe itself away, calling on the indescribable amount of rage and pure hatred I felt boiling beneath the surface of my skin. Beside me, Regis let loose a low growl that rumbled deep in the cavities of his chest. His ears pinned back, yet his mind calm despite the whispers of destruction plaguing him.

"They've finally come." Came Aldir's voice as he stepped out of the platform of golden light, along with a plethora of his pantheon brethren. More platforms of light fell from the sky as more and more Asura came to stand behind him, until I could no longer see the landscape behind us.

"They've come earlier than expected. We have yet to clear out everyone on the surface." I replied back with a hint of frustration leaking from my voice. Anxiety creeping into my being as I thought about Tessia, Caera and the others still spread throughout Dicathen to bring everyone down to the sanctuary.

"There is no need for such worries. I have my own generals helping to take those civilians to the sanctuary. You must clear your mind instead. This battle won't be an easy one to win." Aldir nods as he peers over at me with all three eyes open. Something in which he rarely did.

"How nice of you. I would've thought you and your clan of assassins would've turned." Regis flashes a smirk whilst Aldir raises a single eyebrow.

"We all made a deal. We are holding up our end of the bargain, now we are just waiting for you to up hold yours." He tuts just as a flash of lightning sparked to life above us, and the crackling thunder booming mere seconds after. Then, amongst the chaos in the sky above came a flash of white lightning, with ice cold wind following, a booming crashing that shook the ground further, while a high pitched ring seized the air.

Drifting to the ground came Bairon, Varay, Mica and Aya.

"Goddess of sound! How delightful it is for you to bless us with your presence!!" I mentally facepalmed as Regis' tail starts to wag like a puppy at a dog park. Aya rolls her eyes, though giggling at my companion's antics. Mica barks out a laugh as Bairon and Varay silently raise a brow, their eyes darting to look over at me. Some of the men behind Aldir give an incredulous look as their eyes shift amongst themselves.

"Regis, pull it together. We have very important things to do." With a sigh, I turned back around to look down beyond the cliff at the massing numbers of our enemies.

"Yes, effeminate one."

"Papa!" At hearing her voice, I looked above the cliff to see Sylvie gliding down in her draconic form, larger than life, riding the wind in a subtle glide.

"Sylvie! What's happened on your end?" I called out as she shifts into her more human form, landing in front of me softly. Before I could react, she darts forward and wraps her arms around my midsection.