Into The Catacombs

Sarah and Xerxes walked down into the catacombs, where the demon race was sealed. There were many twists and turns. It was designed to make any who enter do large patterns and end up back at the beginning. "Is this where the demon race is sealed?". Sarah wearing Xerxes' usual blank face. "It is. Once we make it inside we are going to destroy it and release them from that hell. Are you worried about it Sarah?". "No I am not worried, but why now? Why didn't you release them sooner if you knew where to go?". "You will see soon my reasons Sarah".

Sarah was somehow satisfied with his answer. She just walked by his side. Xerxes had believed that it would be Xura beside him for this momentous triumph, but her receiving the paladin title had ruined it. He did not blame her for the way things were at the moment. He knew it was her God trying to pull strings. However something felt right about Sarah being beside him as well. After all she is his apostle, and with her looks and devotion towards him, Xerxes felt that she was the one to be by his side. There was no doubting that with her new left eye and dark hair she would be recognized as the one to rule by him in the demons eyes.

"How much farther do we have to go?". "We are here". Sarah looked around, but there was nothing there just walls. "Are you sure Xerxes? It looks like a dead end to me". "Hit the wall in front of us with a meteor". Immediately Sarah raised her hand at the wall. "{Metoer Strike}". The spell crashed into the wall completely destroying it. The two walked forward into the smoke that the spell had left behind. To Sarah's surprise they were now in a room that was glowing purple. In the center of the room was a large gate, with what looked like dead screaming bodies lining the entire thing. Dark chains were stretched across it from the top to the bottom. "This is it Xerxes soon our people will be free". Sarah said smiling as she touched Xerxes chest with her palm. "Yes...very soon...Reaper show yourself to me. I know you are waiting for me". Out of the shadows the dark figure of the Reaper appeared. "Reaper I require your body to release the demons". "I know full well what is needed son, and I am ready for them to be freed, but I can't just give you the demon race boy. You have to prove that you can lead them. Prove that this fate will not befall them once more". "Say no more father. Is it a fight that you want?". "It is, but you won't be fighting me dear boy. You will be fighting her". The Reaper lifts his finger and points to the opposite side of the room. A familiar voice falls on Xerxes ears. "I'm sorry Xerxes, but I did tell you this would happen". "Xura!". "If I do not fight you here my God will kill me. He said that this is the true duty of the paladin. To guard this gate". "Very well Xura, it is your duty then by all means I will prove that if the God of Light wants me to die he will have to come himself". "I'm sorry about this Xerxes. {Summon God Sword}". Xerxes let out a laugh. "Let me show you why he will have to come himself. {Puppet Master}". Just as fast as the battle started Xura was now useless against him. Xerxes took control of her mind, and commanded her body to stay where it was. "Reaper are you ready to free the demon race?", Xerxes asked. Before the God of Death could answer a large pillar of light fell into the dark catacombs. "Sarah, Xura leave this place", Xerxes ordered. "Xerxes. Destroy this God and bring back our people", Sarah said as she obeyed his order. In front of Xerxes stood a massive man. Out of his eyes were beams of light. He wore white robes trimmed in gold his hair and beard were long and white. With a voice that shook the room the God said, "you are a foolish little God. I have far more influence over this world than you. I see your weak power level. Mine is four times higher than you". "Four times you say. {Dark Sacrifice}, {Overpower}, {Ability Boost}, {Iron Maiden}. How about now God of Light?". The Beams from the Gods eyes grew larger. "That is something. You've raised your level to surpass even mine. How is this possible?". "Well you see you are not a God that deals in killing or war. While your power is necessary for this world your power level never truly needs to exceed its current capacity. I however must be able to strengthen myself to outmatch armies, or entire nations". "I cannot allow this to continue. God of Destruction still yourself for death".