Prologue

In the lands of Terra, in the beginning of the 22nd century, what was new became old and what's old became new. Government systems that was once herald to help protect and provide, began to crumble. No longer can the system equality keep the peace as unrest started to grow. Thus in order to bring peace, governments of old rise again. Empires conquer those of the Republics and Oligarchy were chosen over democracy. No longer did the people have power. Instead, the power were rest to those of the few to benefit the many.

Such actions didn’t sit well with many as revolution and riots sprang forth. Many politicians were attacked with houses burned and leaders killed. Many of the worlds, economy crashed in a single day. Even the military with all their mights couldn’t stopped the masses without having to fire their weapons. From all over the world Terra was in chaos that couldn’t be reversed with words. Thus it came with no choice from the higher ups to call upon powers beyond what modern technology could achieve. True power.

Soon many clans and Orders hidden in the dark came out. Powers who were once dominant in the past, resurface in order to bring stability to the situation. Magicians used their magic to sway people to their side through force or illusions. Worshipper protected by their gods crushed all those who defy their authority. Warriors with their blades cleave those who resist. The beginning of the 22nd century were marked by bloodshed never seen before since the world wars several centuries ago. The 22nd century was then called the Bloody Renaissance.

With powerful clans and orders taking power, much of the transitions happened faster that forced many to yield to the new order rather they like it or not. However on the world of Terra there was two continents. Distinguish by which was discovered first, the first continent was old Terra as it was the first one to be inhabited. New terra across the vast ocean was called New Terra. Old Terra having built long lineage and history had created many powerful families and organizations who had been dormant for so long. With the backing of the military and government many of those hidden powers quickly rose to power, solidifying the new rule.

Among those powers, two stood amongst the rest that were far stronger than the rest. Diviners who holds the power of light. They with the power of light could create any weapon they so desire and destroy all those who cross their path. Then there were the Shadow Dwellers, feared for being elite assassins at night, who could move through the shadows and summon weapons at will. No matter where you hide, Shadow dwellers will always find you. Two dominant powers that no one dare face head on.

Despite the two being the most elite amongst the rest, neither earned or were supported by any governments. This was because of both of their refusal to collaborate with any government. This is also due to the two also being the strongest but also being direct enemy to each other as sworn enemies. Both sides have strong desires to exterminate each other till not a single one of their bloodline exist. With both side pitting each other constantly was at a standpoint in their own cold war. That is until the Bloody Renaissance started and the birth of two little girls….who would define the century and the world. Helping the two was an anomaly of one unfortunate soul…or was it two…

In an anonymous time

Twiligh, the time when night and day come together. A moment where the light of dawn meets the shadows of dusk. Beginning for many as it signals the start of life yet brings the beginning of the end. Thus on the day of the Equinox it was how this baby would be born and live. A blessing or a curse? Living between Shadow and Light. Two sides that would never be one. Born a forbidden existence, a child would forever change the future as ancient stories of the past will shape the future.

In a remote countryside, there was a small villa. With not even water or tree to be seen it was a wonder who live in such impoverished land. Yet there were three anticipating new life to be the seed that would soon nourish these fields. This was the day a baby was born.

“Oh look at this wonderful child!!!” Cradling the baby, a maid was showing it to the bedridden mother who had given birth just a moment ago. Exhausted yet glad as she was proud to give birth to such a beautiful child. Happiness overwhelms the body more than fatigue.

“He is lovely isn’t he…”

“Yes he is…..take a rest now. You would have plenty of time to play with it later.” Looking at the baby together was a sight to behold to the two as they kept playing with the babies’ hand.

“Waaaahhhh.” The baby was moving as it didn’t look asleep. The maid then put the baby on the bed to be next to its mother.

“Oh look he's awake!!!” Playing with the baby, the two found it so cute that he was so active, till they finally noticed something. “What beautiful eyes he has, they…” The maid was looking just to notice something odd. His eyes were red. Both were surprised as they never seen such a baby with purple eyes. Yet the baby was full of surprises as nightmare was only getting worse.

“Thats…” Wanting to say what was going on with the baby, there was another shock that came after the sun had set. Soon as the darkness rose, the baby with its light soon faded as shadows started to arose as gold was lit in his eyes, the only thing that was light behind it was darkness.

“This….milady…he….” Both couldn’t believe the phenomenon that was happening before them. Speechless there wasn’t anyone that was thrilled to see what transpired. An enigma, concern was the only facial expression that was formed between the two. With no way to explain what transpired, they remained silent till the third person appeared through the door.

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“Did I miss anything?!!” Arriving with some medicine, the father came in excited to see the baby. Though he was in for a treat as the maid instantly showed the baby to him. Ignoring the shadows, it seem the maid didn’t fear touching the shadow.

“Milord he…!!” Urgently showing him the baby, the maid was distress in how to explain the abnormality. It was something to be excited about for the dad. To have the maid panicking, something was terribly wrong.

“What?” The father then grabbed the baby as he carefully looked at him. Touching the body, the father instantly changed his expression as anxiety spread through his face. Looking at his wife he showed a face that she never would have to imagine. It was a face that was seeing death. “He is ….dying….”

“What???!!!!” Collapsing on the bed, the wife couldn’t believe it. The baby they just had was…was…going….to die…?

“Honey what do we do?” Even she had not seen such an occurrence for much of her life. Forget bedridden and resting, there was no time to lose.

“Is he cursed??” Everyone was worried as the child also showed different expressions from before. The once active child showed drowsiness. As if there was another being that was also born at the same time. Immediately the maid closed the door and shut the room from the outside.

“We must leave here at once!!” Gathering their things, the father could no longer enjoy the day of his son’s birth. The sentiment were shared by everyone in the room.

“Yes…AH!!!!” Trying to get out of bed, the mother struggled as her body was already weakened from giving birth. Forcing herself out but she had no power in her legs to follow along. The maid tried to help but it seemed like she struggled to help the mom up. At her current state it seemed like the mom couldn’t leave with the rest of the family.

“Please, you have to stay! If you were to disappear with us it would cause more danger for the kid.”

“Yes we can travel without anyone's notice. Right now no one knows of this. So you will be safe.” The maid and father were in agreement. “We can take him to someplace safe. Far away from anyone's grasp. We have someone that can help him.”

“But…” The mom was not happy about it one bit as she knew if that was to happen, this would be its one and only time she could see him. From now to forever. The husband then brought the baby to her as they gave a final family hug.

“What matters is his life. We need to protect him.” Finally accepting that decision, the mom let the baby go. Before she did, she soon had a necklace she grabbed on her counter as she let the baby hold it. The father soon covered the baby as the two then planned to head out the door.

“Fausto.”

“What?” The two then turned around to the mom who shouted the name.

“Fausto is his name.” Resonating with the baby, he soon smiled which made the father and maid happy as well. Even the mom was delighted even though many didn’t know that they named not one but two at one time. Closing the lights the three vanished soon after, never to be seen by her again. She then prayed as she said these words. “May the light of thought be your sword and shield, let the light of heart be your guide and soul.”

In the great plains of the land of Terra Nova, the peaceful grass that was once brushed with the harmonious winds was now raze by fire and blood. In the year 2130, what used to be the United Republic of States finally rippled the country between two parties who could no longer let pen be mightier than the sword. It ignited guns and cannons as the sparks of war raged between two sides. Torn between ideologies and rights, what was left of a great country was now torn into the second civil war with no end in sight. For the soldiers, fighting was the only form of resolution. After years of battle, it seem like the war was finally reaching its end as this was the decisive battle.

“This is unit 5. We are getting overrun, we need reinforcements!!!!”

“Medic!! Medic!!!”

“We need help!!!” Several soldiers were crying in the battlefield as the terrors of war followed. Cartridges were being emptied, tanks abandoned while burning planes were raining from the skies. Chaos continue to rage as order was trying to be found.

“Sir, we need to fall back!!!”

“No, if we lose here, then we lost the war!!!!” With nothing behind them this was the last line. For both sides this was the last roll of the dice. And because of that, whatever both sides had was all that was left. Both sides were exhausted with neither side gaining an edge. Yet both were giving it their all in hopes fortune favored one over the other. Yet soon they will find fortune favored neither side.

“We need help to arriv…Who are they?!!!” A soldier in disbelief as they saw twelve figures in white hooded robes walk in the midst of the battlefield. In the crossfires of war, these twelve walk as though nothing could harm them. Stray bullets and artillery would land near them yet they will continue to walk as if the bullets were mere snowflakes. Walking to the top of a hill overlooking the battlefield, they brought the war to its climax. With the leader in front, he stretched his hand to the sky as though he was calling forth a god. Like a ritual, the other eleven bowed with one on the head and one hand on the heart. Glowing was blinding light the leader was illuminating the entire battlefield with his mere presence as the sounds of gunfire and explosion all stopped. Cracks soon ruptured through the clouds as the sun shined upon the war. From darkness, it was the light at the end of the tunnel. This light however was not for the soldiers as their life soon faded with the light.

“Who are they!!?’ All the soldiers could only ask the same question from both sides. Dropping everything, all could just stare as the sky wondering what would happen next. Questions continued to spiral as the suns’s ray continue to descend on the battlefield. It's as if the sun had move closer. Water was evaporating, plants were drying and souls were extinguishing. Flashing before their very eyes they couldn’t even breathe as the light envelope all ………..KaBooom!!!!! A large explosion obliterated everyone present on the battlefield. With a single flash, millions of soldiers were wipe off the map along what was left of the war torn land. All the soldiers had become ashes to the now desolate land. Nothing was left….except the twelve robe figures remaining on the hill. To be exact eleven as the one that raised his hands to the sky soon disappeared. Paying a price for power he was more than willing to take.

Rising, the now eleven figures looked at the war torn land. Yet there was no sadness as tears shed with joy. They have destroyed everything from its land to its people. A Country was still in tatters could now have a new beginning. New light has approached for much of New Terra and the entire world as it wasn’t the future that needed to be feared. As the true terror came from the dark past.