144 Creation of First Dark (1/2)

A great magician, whose name was lost in the pages of history…split the world into nine realms, before he was sealed.

It was common for people to think that, only nine realms existed…unknown to anyone, there existed a parallel world, a world where tragic is much more fortune.

The normal and the parallel world were separated with the help of the 'Dimensional Gap'.

Unlike the normal world, the parallel one had seven realms, with no names, and no specific religion, gods, or demons existed.

Those who resided in the first three realms where the Gods and the ones who resided in the last three realms were the Demons and the Fallen Angels, only the middle realms belonged to humans, which was usually plunged into war.

It was not as if humans didn't have any power, they did, but they failed in numbers that's why either they were killed or, enslaved.

Longinus did not exist, mythical beast were as rare as a red leaf in a rainforest.

Among the humans, the one who cursed it the most was Issei Mitsuya, his parents already sold him to slavery, but he ran away…demons where trying to search for him.

His childhood was not what you would call normal, his parents since his childhood were at a lot of pressure since Gods, Demons would always fight, and humans were the one who suffered the consequences.

Since it was hard earning and all, in order to take out each of their frustrations, little Issei was always beaten, to a pulp.

His father without any mercy, would abuse his very own son and his mother would enjoy the show.

This went on until the age of fifteen when he was finally sold to demons, for some bits of money.

In the world of imprisonment, he met his cellmate and for the first time he could call someone his friend.

The name of the other pink haired boy was Kanzaki, he was sold to the demons by his older sister, who happens to kill his parents as well.

They were given quiet less food in the prison, but Kanzaki would always give some of his extra food to Issei, and always told him one thing, ”You will look good you know, if you just could smile”

Issei could never reply, but he grew fond of Kanzaki.

Days passed, and their relation became stronger, even though Issei did not speak much…but his actions were enough for Kanzaki to think that his friend is enjoying.

However, good things never last long…do they?

A pair of demons thought it would be funny to hear a human scream, so they picked Issei, and started to punch and kick him, what was much worse…one of them brought acid and just below his left eye, the poured the acid.

It was hurting him, the burning sensation…he felt the pain, growing each minuet, they next thing the demons were about to do was…have him drink the entire bottle of acid…but then, it was that moment Kanzaki stepped him and held tightly to both of the demons.

”Run! Run as far as you can Issei, no matter what do not turn back, run Issei! Live!”

The demons were cursing Kanzaki, hitting him brutally…Issei wanted to interfere but Kanzaki's eyes said something different, he mustered up his courage and finally ran away, he kept running.

He heard his first and only friend's voice cracking, the pain and his screaming…the only thing he could do was cry, and run.

He hated humans, he hated gods, he hated demons…he hated everything.

He ran through the dark forest, he ran the only thing he could do…and finally he rushed inside a dark cave.

He did not know what to do, he took a few steps in and then, he falls down into a deep pit of darkness, unkown to him…he just kept falling and falling.

Issei thought, this was the end…he never had any friend, he never talked to anyone, he only had basic education…but soon, that privilege was taken away as well…perhaps death was all he wanted or so he thought.

He fell on the ground, with darkness surrounding him, he lifts his head only to find himself surrounded by a skeleton of a huge dragon, and he was at the center of it.

<Who are you?>

Issei hears this and looks around, but is unable to find the source of the voice.

<Are you another one of those filthy humans, seeking for power?>

Issei kept quiet, he did not answer, but he then counter questions,

”Who are you?”

<You do not answer my question, yet expect me to answer yours, eh>

”I am…Issei Mitsuya, I ran…away, was a slave to demons, hate them and all, and humans too, had once and only friend…died” his speech was not good, but still managed to speak.

<Your heart, is filled with darkness, indeed that's what I desire as well, I was slayed long time ago, and the remains of my body became the foundation of this realm, all the gods and the demons had to combine their power to slay me…my name is Dderga, the Black Dragon Emperor>

”Black dragon…?”

Issei did not understood, he had heard about dragons, but he thought they were extinct or mythical creatures who were killed long ago.

<I once had a dream, do you know kid, outside our realm, there is another parallel realm, I heard the people there are much stronger and dragons exist as well…I always wanted to destroy that place>

Issei was surprised to hear such thing he managed to utter, ”Why?”

<I love destruction, and for no reason whatsoever…that is why>

Listening to that kind of answer, the only thing that Issei could do is to keep quiet.

<Kid, how would you feel, when your home and place is under destruction while, the parallel world is peaceful, huh? While your friend is probably dead by now, and the demons are enjoying it>

The moment, Issei heard those words, he looks up…still unable to find the source of the voice, but keeps quiet.

<You home is being wrecked and destroyed, you are in a miserable state and the God Realms and the Demon realms are in fun, they live happily, just like the other world, can you accept that>

Issei still kept quiet but suddenly…he was getting angry, yes…his normal and peaceful life was taken, why must other live in peace.

Issei did not know how much time had passed since he fell into the pit, but the past event left a grave impression on him…

Now, more than ever, he was the one who wanted peace and in order to do so, he thought of one thing…destroying other people's peace.

”Dragon-san, need power to kill…please”