The place was breathtaking, a realm where time seemed to have no hold. The sky was painted in hues of gold and violet, as if the heavens themselves were perpetually at sunset. Clouds of ethereal light floated lazily, casting soft glows on the landscape below. Vast fields of shimmering, silver grass stretched as far as the eye could see, each blade reflecting the sky's iridescence.
Rivers of liquid light flowed gently through the valleys, their currents humming with a serene melody, as if the very essence of peace flowed through them.
In the distance, towering mountains carved from crystal reached into the heavens, their peaks disappearing into the endless horizon. Atop one of these mountains, a grand citadel hovered above the earth, its marble pillars gleaming in the radiant light. The entire structure seemed alive with divine energy, its walls pulsating like the steady heartbeat of the realm itself.
No wind blew, yet the air was filled with a gentle warmth, as if the place were cradled in the arms of an unseen force.
As peaceful as the landscape was, the overwhelming sense of power that permeated the air was undeniable. It was a place where even the mightiest beings would tread carefully, revering the sheer magnitude of the realm.
Suddenly, in a flash of blinding light, five figures appeared at the edge of a shimmering cliff overlooking the vast, luminous valley. Adams stood at the forefront, his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm yet unreadable as he took in the celestial surroundings.
His dark robes stood in stark contrast to the glowing land, his presence exuding authority, as if even in this divine place, he commanded respect.
Laden appeared beside him, his eyes narrowing as he gazed at the grandeur around them. His posture was relaxed, but his aura remained alert, like a lion surveying unfamiliar territory. He exchanged a glance with his son, a mixture of pride and curiosity flickering in his gaze.
Aria stood on Adams' other side, her long silver hair swaying slightly, though no wind stirred. Her eyes were sharp, taking in every detail of the heavenly realm. Yet, there was an unmistakable fire in her expression, a mother's protective energy masked beneath the awe.
Behind them, Lovigary and Lokk both stood wide-eyed. Lovigary's gaze darted from the sky to the floating citadel in the distance, a grin slowly spreading across his face. "So this is Heaven," he muttered, half to himself, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and wonder.
Lokk, the younger of the two, remained quiet, but his hand instinctively reached out, as if wanting to touch the intangible beauty around him. His breath caught as he tried to process the sheer scale and majesty of their surroundings.
Adams finally broke the silence, his voice steady, yet carrying an unspoken weight. "This is where it all begins." He didn't elaborate, but the gravity of his words seemed to resonate with the place itself, as if even the heavens trembled at his presence.
For a moment, no one spoke, the tension in the air thick, as if the heavens themselves were holding their breath in anticipation of what was to come.
Aria furrowed her brow, her confusion evident as she shook her head. "But how can a ruler of a lower plane have any sway in both the Heavens and the Ashura Plane? To orchestrate everything?" Her voice wavered with disbelief, her gaze searching her son's face for an answer.
She knew the Ethereal Sovereignty Plane was beneath theirs, so it made no sense that beings of far greater power would heed the whims of someone from a realm so inferior.
Adams let out a small, humorless laugh, his eyes gleaming with cold certainty. "Oh, he's not weak," he said, his voice steady but carrying a dangerous edge. "In fact, the bastard is one of the Overlords of the Heavens. The one you know in the Ethereal Sovereignty Plane? That's just a clone.
He's spread across many planes, manipulating from behind the scenes." His tone grew darker, and his aura intensified, thickening the air around him as the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly in response. His eyes, normally calm, now burned with fury as he continued. "But today, all of those planes he dwells in... they're all going to be destroyed."
The intensity in the room was palpable. Laden's gaze hardened, the gravity of his son's words settling in. Aria's expression turned from confusion to a grim understanding, the pieces slowly falling into place in her mind. Lokk, who had been silent until now, clenched his fists, unable to contain his frustration any longer. His voice was tight, filled with barely controlled rage.
"So what's the plan?" Lokk asked, stepping forward, his eyes flashing with impatience. "Do you want us to start tearing the Heavens apart little by little, or what?" His eagerness was plain—he had been separated from his sister for far too long, and he was ready to act.
Adams turned to his younger brother, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "I'd love to do that," he replied, his voice smooth yet carrying a dark promise. "But I've got something else in store." He glanced up at the sky, his eyes narrowing as if sensing something far beyond what the others could perceive. His smirk widened, and he added, "And it should begin... right about now."
As if on cue, a deafening explosion echoed through the Heavens, the very fabric of the celestial realm quaking in response. The sky above cracked like glass, and the radiant light of Heaven flickered. The ground beneath them vibrated with the shockwave, sending ripples through the once-immaculate landscape.
Adams stood still, unmoved by the chaos, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction as the sound of destruction filled the air.
Lokk's eyes widened in surprise, then quickly shifted to a fierce grin. "About time," he muttered, his body tensing, ready for action. Aria and Laden exchanged glances, both recognizing the extent of their son's power—power that now dwarfed even the might of the Heavens themselves.
Adams, however, remained calm, his posture relaxed as he watched the chaos unfold. "Let the real fun begin," he murmured, his voice barely audible over the rumbling destruction that now consumed the Heavens.