176.) The Birth of the Most Powerful Light.

Dannadise: "T-The…First Shadow of STRIFE?"

Xeno: "Woah, not really hard to understand what we'll be doing as a group with a name like that. And I see that it's an all female group as well." 

Dannadise: "Wow, it is. So uh… will it just be the seven of us or…"

Clarissa: "Oh no, no no… noo. We will actually have twenty members in total.".

Zeramera: "Heh! Ten Goddesses from our generation and ten Gods. And remember what Clarissa said in its title." 

Power Scale Level: 125(Seal)

Origin Concepts: Beast/Slash

Elemental Concepts: White/Black

Study: Color Scheme Queen

Age: 2,558,109

Dannadise & Xeno: "Hm?" 

Shiitania: "We are merely the 'First' group." 

Dannadise: "Oh, I get it now." 

Clarissa: "Yes indeed. We'll continue to collect more members as the years go by. Though, it will only be deities born in our generation. Meaning our younger siblings born in the Era of Peace are not to be recruited. My sister Gaia was born with a Life Element even more potent than my own, making her the second Life Goddess and me her substitute. I should've taken the damn position when my mother offered it, but that's alright. All I know is… my sweet Gaia and her younger siblings are all gonna have their hands full with their destinies. Gaia will create her own STRIFE after all."

Dannadise: "Wait… who is Gaia's Death God?" 

Xeno: "Oh yeah, who is that and who's the second Generation Strife rep?" 

Shiitania: "Tch, that one there pisses me off actually."

Dannadise: "She told you?" 

Xenoshaa: "All of us here and the boys who have been recruited know. You're the only ones who don't. Oh and Xeno… you're not going to focking believe who the third generation Strife rep is." 

Xeno: "Huh?" 

Clarissa: "Your youngest sister's daughter will be the rep. As far as the Death gods go. Two of MorZick's future children will have come to be born as the second Generation Death God whilst the other and Zenki's own child will become a Death God as well. Even Shiitania here will give birth to a God whose Death element goes beyond her own! As for the second Strife rep… that will be MorZick's youngest child." 

Dannadise: "Woah… just wow. You're actually going to have a niece who is the future Strife rep." 

Xeno: "I know, it's crazy honestly!" 

Zeramera: "Wait a second…" 

Shiitania: "Yes… I know what it is you're going to ask. But we CANNOT tell any of you who the third Generation Life and Substitute Life deities will be. Just wait and see." 

Clarissa: "Hmph, good on ya Shiitania. Though, it's a secret I can't hide from fellow life Goddesses as we're all connected. They can see who's next even if they haven't been born yet. Same for the Death Gods and Strife Gods. But I'll say this, we have about maybeee… a little over half a million years before the awakening. Almost two thousand years before that, they'll be born to this Omniverse. That's all." 

Dannadise: "Alright, all good information to have, and we already said yes, so I guess we're done here, huh?" 

Clarissa: "Indeed we are, baby girl. We will be a force that lights this Omniverse up when a darkness like no other dons itself to us. Be ready everyone." 

Shiitania: "Right, now everyone please scatter!" *Blink* 

Everyone: "RIGHT!" *BLINK* 

Everyone went about their lives after the meeting was adjourned. Xeno and I returned to our daily lives in Luminaria, watching our families and the clan steadily grow at a rapid pace. As said before, the time where Elizabeth was born has already donned itself on our clan. We now arrive nearly one-hundred thousand years into the future where the young lady and her family now sat with my own family on a day out. The Azrufals and Beels regularly go out with one another to enjoy these little "outings" as much as we possibly could. It was one of the few millinea that would go by where I allowed myself to go against my own grain. To actually enjoy the company of othahs now that this Era had influenced me in all the best of ways. My own mum, dah, and siblings all were highly surprised with my current approach on life. Even though they knew it'd only be temporary at best. 

Even still, we enjoyed watching our home thrive as generations continue to pass by. It wasn't long before Xenophia and Santa somehow stumbled upon two mysterious, twin, infant Gods. Gods that would later be adopted and infused with the DNA and essence of both Santa and Xenophia. Making them both nearly their legitimate children through genetics. These two young Gods would be split up after being raised together just like any of the other Senkozen-Beel children delivered by Xenophia and Santa. The one that would be left in our care would go on to become the most powerful membah of the current Light. Though he isn't the current White Knight, he acts as his shield and sword in battle. Whilst awaiting the day the gap closes between them. He would latah go on to even become a Huntah with Freelance Privilege. These kind of privileges are given to the most capable Huntahs allowing them to take down beings from beyond without needing permission. They even have the permission to form teams needed to execute a target. This God is known as… Lancelot Senkozen-Beel I. 

He brought about quite the era for Luminaria before falling head over heels for none othah than Nagita Murdicc herself. As you already know, they would go on to get married during these peaceful times. So did Elizabeth actually, she herself was able to woo the leadah of the Lumiairess House at the time. My youngest Sistah, Illektra II was no different in this matter. They all made sure to bring about a new generation without waiting eons to do so. They were just like Xeno and I at that age, Heh. 

Now knowing this, Elizabeth and my Sistah were amongst the first of their generation to bear children. Elizabeth would bring about a young star named, Diane. While my Sistah would give birth to a ruffian God named, Goarahd(Gore•rod). These two prodigies would go onto to compete for the respective spot of 'Strongest' amongst their generation. Though, not one deity born amongst them and well before, even within my generation and the many before it. Not one of us could've been prepared for the manifestation of Light that would be given to us by Nagita and Lancelot. They delivered to the clan, a child with potential equal to someone born in the times of Chaos. His Light dwarfed all who came before it in its refined state. Though he never tried to be the most powerful, he was easily the most skilled with usage of light we had never witnessed before. This raw, new Light was none othah than our seasoned knight, Maliik Widwick D'Archibald Murdicc. 

Around the time the young Godling had turned thirteen. He had begun training under Sir Gawayans and I. Learning to hone his skills and control his overwhelming level of Light concept. It was highly potent and gave Sir Gawayans a sense that reminded him of himself. As one should know, nowadays… Sir Gawayans is the most pristine user of light. There isn't a person in the clan who can utilize light bettah than Gawayans. Not even my mum, dah, nor myself. He was truly in a class of his own. 

Gawayans: "Good, good. You've been growing quite nicely throughout these last few months." 

Dannadise: "Indeed he has, but the lit~tle scamp is still quite rough around the edges. I'll have to fix that now that it's my portion of your training regimen for this month. I require the best from you, Maliik." 

Maliik: *Huff* … *huff* … *HUFF* "GAAAH… Woo!! I can do that, Lady Dannadise!" 

Power Scale Level: 35

Birthright: Reality

Elements: Absolute Light/ Dark Matter

Age: 13.5 

Maliik stood up straight and stretched his arms up to the cosmos. Stretching his muscles and body so that he may listen up before entering a match with myself. Iwas in charge of his combat training and making sure his close quarters and long range ability could reach a certain peak. I taught him knowledge of the body and the many different anatomy structures he could come to face. Of course I would drill within his mind their very make up and weaknesses at a constant. He was to learn constant techniques and practice around the clock. Even his mothah and fathah would drill it into his mind. Making sure he would constantly be on top of his game. Mind you we do not force this on him, he wishes to reach his own peak and asks for all of our help to do so. A child born in peace who still wishes to remain powerful and ready. 

Gawayans himself was actually in charge of honing Maliik's essence, control of essence, his Elemental control, and his Birthright control. Making his training very beneficial to becoming a complete warrior on the battlefield. 

Maliik was currently finding himself running at me in my suppressed state. I like to reduce my power to wherever his level may be at the time. He leapt into the air and launched a roundhouse at me head. I dodged the strike, which only allowed him to launch three more kicks as he floated to the ground. Each strike was dodged, one after the othah. I swayed to the right, leaning my head and shoulder as I forced him to miss. His next one came and I simply leaned back to avoid this one, jerking my body inwards before the next one could come. I then leapt ovah his final strike, dashing out of the sky to smash me leg into the floor as Maliik leapt out of the way. 

"Woah, that was a close one!" He thought to himself as he rolled on the floor.

He rebounded with a vault from his hands. Dashing back in immediately with another series of kicks. I used my legs to counter and check each kick coming my way. His series of rapid kicks from his left leg kept me in place for a bit. I was able to use my superior skill to force our constant clashing to a higher level. Ending with two high kicks clashing as we finally came to a stop. We separated for a brief moment before entering another series of rapid clashing using all of our limbs. It took no time for him to allow me an opening when using a sloppy left jab to try and strike my face. I dodged and countered with a right cross that threw him off balance. But Maliik isn't one to take a strike without countering in the process. He took his right hand and struck my guard, knocking me back a few feet. My guard was slightly broken which gave him the perfect opening. He turned his leg into a whip and struck my stomach head on. I was knocked away as a result, but not before hitting three of his pressure points. It was my attempt at stopping him since he had broken my guard beforehand. 

Maliik: "It sure did take a lot outta of me to land such a simple strike!" 

Dannadise: "It most certainly did, Maliik. But the growth you've shown is exceptional indeed. You couldn't land a hit when we were even before, but take a long look at yourself now!" 

Gawayans: (He's developing just as fast as… Hmm…) "Well, does this mean we're done for today?" 

Dannadise: "Yes, I just simply need Maliik here to continue working on his stamina with the essence usage techniques I've taught him. I'd have to say that his innate nature for close combat is even higher than his talent with essence and techniques." 

Gawayans: "Indeed it is, seems as though he'll be with me more for the next few months." 

Maliik: "That's fine by me, just happy I could finally show how much I've come along thus far!" 

Gawayans: "That's a great attitude to have, my boy. As for today, just go home… rest, and make sure to work on what Dannadise instructed for the next five days before coming back. It'll be then that you and I can slowly make our way up the ladder, yes? Yeeeess!!" 

Maliik: "Yes sir! I'll be seeing the two of you real soon!" *step* *STEP* … *WOOSH* 

He flies off in the direction of his home, the House of Murdicc. Which was now currently the 2nd House of the three Leadahs. 

In due time, months would go by where Maliik bean training until he dropped by the end of the day. Gawayans and I spent a lot of time having to look after the little brat. We just couldn't help but admire his valor and stance. In most of his free time, he spent his days training and hanging out with Lady Diane, Elizabeth's daughtah. The two seemed to have quite the interest in one another, though she would go on to let him know he'd have to wait for something serious. Even then, he was still happy to have someone who understood him. They were the best of friends and rivals all the same. 

Diane: "Don't you just love our home, Maliik?" 

Power Scale Level: 50

Birthright: Stardust 

Element: Absolute Gas

Study: None

Age: 99,057

Maliik: "I do, Diane… I do. It's a marvelous place that allows me to realize why having such strong light is wonderful." 

He stretched out his arms and took a deep breath. 

Diane: "Oh yeah, speaking of that… how has your secret training been going?" 

She whistles and kicks her feet whilst sitting a top a pillar in Luminaria's main courtyard. 

Maliik: "It's going almost too well… if I'm being honest, Diane. My power has become unstable in some ways and I need to spark an evolution to change that." 

Diane: "An evolution? Do you mean like unlocking your inner Drive form?"

Maliik: "No… that won't be needed here. I mean allowing my body's fortitude to evolve through real combat. I need it to be stronger so that my power stabilizes again. I mean… c'mon Diane… we've both got Senkozen blood running through our veins. Potent levels of Senkozen blood I might add." 

Diane: "That's true, very true. I'm just happy your fathah is adopted with genes of my grandma and grandpa woven within. If we were cousins, dating after about one-hundred thousand years would be a no go!" 

Maliik: "Huh… I guess that is true! Hahahaha!" 

Diane: "Hm… (What a charming young God he is. I admire him and truly wouldn't mind dating him after those required years go by. I can't view him as anything more than a brother until then. Heh!)" 

She glared at Maliik with a glimmer in her eye. 

The two sat within the massive courtyard with countless other deities. Everyone enjoying the company of their fellow Luminarians as the time goes by. Nearly a year would go by before Maliik had reached a point of frustration that would know no bounds. He could no longer sit and wait for the days where he would graduate from the Luminarian Academy of Iyopt-Azrufal. He needed a life or death moment that would push his body to the edge and beyond. Stabilizing his Light and hopefully something more in the grand scheme of things. And he wanted this done well before he would graduate in the coming years. And in order to achieve this goal, he would go on to ask Gawayans and I a ridiculous question. One that was more directed towards Gawayans if anything. 

Gawayans: "You want me to WHAT!?" 

Dannadise: "That's insane, Maliik. We cannot permit such a thing!" 

Maliik: "But you will!" I am already fifteen years of age. And my body is no stronger than it was a year ago. It has only grown so much, so I need a true bout that will force it to grow. But in this case, I want to go beyond THAT!!!" 

Gawayans: "Tch! Dannadise, stop this youth. I cannot allow myself to do such a thing-

Dannadise: "Do it." 

Maliik & Gawayans: "WHAT!?" 

Dannadise: "I will stop him from entering Death's grasp just in case something happens." 

Gawayans: "Tch!" 

He looked down in frustration as he coped with what he was being asked. 

Dannadise: "I said focking do it Gawayans, that's a damn order!" 

I shouted with anger that left both Gawayans and Maliik in shock!

Maliik: "Th-Thank you, Dannadise." *Bow*

Dannadise: "Shut it brat, this had bettah work. Because the training I have planned for asking us such a request will require a strongah body. Or I'll be reviving you ovah n ovah!" 

Maliik: *Gulp* "O-Okay!" 

Gawayans: "Hmph, now that I know that, I'll do the same. You'd best evolve with those Senkozen genes, BOY!!! *Bwmp* … *PEEEEEWWF* I summon thine Almighty Light from the depths of the Heavens…" 

Maliik: (He's raised his hand and created a dense ball of Light. it has so much power behind it even though Lord Gawayans is matching my level!) 

Dannadise: "He's sweating now, eh? How hilarious, you had bettah be ready, Maliik!" 

Maliik: "I will!" 

Gawayans: "Absolute Light Concept: Eradicating Flare!" 

He sent the blast down towards Maliik at full throttle. Smashing the dense attack into the young God's body! 

Far off towards the entrance of the clan. We can find Diane returning from a mission within Gahwardia. Upon her entering the clan, she locked eyes with an explosion going off in the distance. She could easily sense whose power it was and could sense another strength plummeting as if the deity was dying. 

Diane: "Maliik is… Tch!" *PEW* 

She blasted off into the direction of Maliik and the others. 

On those grounds, Maliik was busy fighting for his very life as he charged his Light to its maximum. Trying his best to withstand such a potent pillar of light. It connected itself to the heavens through tethering. Allowing it to endlessly power itself as it pummels Maliik into the ground. He could feel his body going limp from the pressure. His vision has become blurry and he could see his life flashing before his very eyes. Moments of bliss and freedom. The kind of freedom that allowed him to truly be himself. Endless fun times with his parents and we mastahs. But even so… 

Dannadise: "Hmph, guess it was too good to be true, after all." 

Gawayans: "It would seem so-

"No." 

Dannadise & Gawayans: "Hm?" 

We could see Maliik's silhouette rise to its feet. Within his mind, he could see images of his discomfort. His discontent with having such immense strength he couldn't control. His dissatisfaction with his own capabilities even whilst living such a wholesome lifestyle. It infuriated him once more and formed a catalyst within him using his Origin Concept itself. His body was wrapped in this essence and his Light rose well beyond its current strength threshold. The levels that would become unstable remained stable and his body reinforced itself. This allowed him to explode with power once more before his body was to give way. His light rose from his body and cut through the attack sent down by Gawayans. His light's potency surpassed Gawayans own and severed its connection to the heavens. Allowing Maliik to completely destroy the attack in its entirety. 

Gawayans: "Woah, he actually did it…" 

Dannadise: "Indeed he did, just look at that form and physique! His hair has gotten longah and his body has gotten largah and more condensed. That's not the form of a mere fifteen year old, now is it?" 

Gawayans: "Not at all, I bet Diane thinks so too!" 

He looked up to witness Diane observing from above the training grounds, the prairie in which Xeno and I had fought once before. 

Diane: "I-incredible!" 

Maliik stood there shirtless and motionless. The burns and blood on his body turned to light as his wounds healed themselves. His eyes had now become completely white while his irises had become red in color. His hair had become white with red streaks within it. Whilst his skin would show off a darker tinge, making it bronze instead of a milky brown. A subform to his Drive he would latah unlock. This is something he would latah come to learn to deactivate and activate at will. Maliik had successfully evolved in the way he had wished. 

Dannadise: "Gawayans." 

Gawayans: "Yes, Lady Dannadise?" 

Dannadise: "Let me introduce you to… 

The Birth of a New Light, the most Powerful LIGHT!!" 

Next Chapter: The Looming Shadow