It's night time at school and the once busy bustling streets were now empty with a handful of people. The sliver full moon hanging in the lonely sky bringing warmth to the cold night.
Sitting on the rooftops of one the school buildings was Kai, enjoying the night's breeze. His mood was ruined during his lunch with Rebecca, leaving a bitter taste lingering in his thoughts.
Using this moment of solitude, Kai decided to delve into his current status
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Name : Malakai Blackwell
Potential rank : Fallen
Current rank : Awakened
Strength : 12
Speed : 15
Stamina : 15
Intelligence : 11
Charm : 15
Curse energy level : 10,000
Curse : Dark Forge
Curse description :
[In a realm shrouded in eternal darkness, where light dares not intrude, the blacksmith forges weapons of war. This place takes the form of a majestic crown, a somber tribute to its former master, the Fallen King. It awaits the next Dark Forger to wield its powers.]
Dark forge armory :
*The shadow blade(Bane) :
[The Fallen King bestows upon you a nameless, ancient blade, a relic with the power to cut what cannot be cut. No matter the size or strength of your target, this blade will cut through it. However, it remains nameless until you choose a name for it, at which point it will become truly yours.]
Skills:
* Blackout
* Shadow blade(Bane) mastery :Blur 6%
Flaw:The haunting
[The soul of a legendary being has been wandering the earth for centuries refusing to pass on. He suddenly binds himself to you, but is this powerful entity friend or foe? ]
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"I'm still a long way from breaking through to Diabolic"
Kai mused
Achieving Diabolic rank for curse users required pushing all physical attributes to around 30, a daunting task. Without proper training and equipment, reaching such heights remained a formidable challenge, even for those with high potential ranks.
As Kai pondered the daunting challenge that lay ahead, a chuckle escaped his lips, and he clenched his fist with determination. "The harder it is, the more fun it's gonna be," he declared with a grin, embracing the challenge that awaited him.
However, his train of thought was abruptly interrupted by the sound of a male voice cutting through the night. "Looks like someone found my hiding spot," the voice declared from the shadows.
Turning to face the source of the interruption, Kai's gaze fell upon the familiar figure of Isaiah. "Oh God no" Kai muttered before turning his face in disappointment back to the night sky.
"Okay...... That was offensive " Isaiah Says jokingly before sitting next to Kai. Kai shot him a sideways glance, his expression clearly conveying his desire for solitude. Yet Isaiah's bright smile remained unfazed, indicating his intention to stay put.
With a resigned sigh, Kai silently conceded defeat, choosing to ignore Isaiah's playful banter as he shifted his focus elsewhere.
They both sat there in silence, lost in their thoughts until eventually Isaiah spoke up "You know, Damian wasn't behind those guys coming after you," Isaiah disclosed, his voice soft with sincerity.
Kai absorbed the statement before responding, "I'm aware. He's not that stupid ."
"Huh?, if you knew then why did you confront him? " Isaiah inquired, his curiosity evident
Kai was in no mood to explain to Isaiah his mental state at that time like he did with Michael "It's complicated, why are you defending him? "
Isaiah hesitated for a moment before answering " We are friends."
"Hah, with friends like that who needs enemies" Kai scoffed
"You're one to talk. Everyone either hates you or is scared of you," Isaiah retorted.
"Well, forgive me for not caring. Not everyone is a golden boy like you," Kai shot back.
"Golden boy? At least I don't call myself 'Absolutely nothing'," Isaiah countered, a smirk playing on his lips, , a reference that Kai couldn't help but recall, his palm meeting his face in remembrance of the moment.
"That was embarrassing, by the wa--"
"I'm well aware!!" Kai interrupted, not letting him dwell on the moment any longer, this little act made Isaiah burst into laughter, completely disregarding the death glare he was receiving.
"he is going to regret this," Kai thought to himself, observing Isaiah slowly regain his composure and once again silence reigned, each of them seemed to be lost in their own thoughts
However Breaking the silence was Kai's voice. "I meant what I said that day," he declared, his tone resolute. "When I get stronger, I AM coming after you... I want what you have."
Turning his gaze from the night sky to meet Isaiah's eyes, Kai's expression hardened. "I want to be number one."
"Oh?" Isaiah's eyes ignited, glowing with an intense blue light that surpassed any Gifted individual Kai had ever encountered. The brilliance of Isaiah's gaze sent a shiver down Kai's spine
With a wide bright smile Isaiah replied
" Can't wait"
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As Kai made his way back to the school dorms, all he wanted was to collapse into bed for a nap. Dealing with Rebecca and Isaiah had left him completely drained. Normally, Kai exudes confidence and a bit of arrogance, but who could blame him? With Azrael by his side and the potential to become a Fallen, he felt pretty powerful.
But whenever Isaiah was around, Kai couldn't shake the feeling of being slightly inferior. They'd never even fought, but Kai always had this unsettling sense that if they did, he might end up on the losing end, or even worse, dead.
Isaiah belonged to the Salvatore lineage, one of the esteemed five great families. However, over the years, the Salvatores had been gradually losing their standing. This decline stemmed from their consistent failure to produce a child capable of Awakening "God's Eyes," their innate and exceedingly rare gift. However all that changed when Isaiah was born, but this is a story for another day.
As Kai entered the room, Michael's voice cut through the air. "Where were you, Kai?"
"Huh? Since when did you become my mom?" Kai quipped, raising an eyebrow.
"Just... Answer," Michael replied, his expression serious.
Kai couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. "Michael is never this serious. What's going on?" he wondered.
"Well, I went for a walk around school, grabbed some lunch, wandered a bit more, and then I came back," Kai responded.
"Is that all?" Michael pressed.
"Okay, this is getting weird," Kai thought aloud. "Yes, that's all. What's with all the questions?"
"Well, I was just waiting for you to tell me that ..." Michael trailed off as he tapped his watch, revealing a image
The image that greeted kai sent a jolt of panic coursing through his veins. It was an image of Kai and an extremely beautiful silver-haired girl having lunch in a cafe, engaged in an intense conversation.
"YOU WENT ON A DATE WITH REBECCA FUCKING CHRONOA!!!" Michael expl oded, his voice filled with disbelief and a hint of outrage.
"What?" Kai horrified expression mirrored his shock