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ACAMAR'S POV
When I arrived, someone was already waiting. It was not the First Light, but someone else entirely. He carried no signature at all, the same unsettling emptiness Kenos had.
He stood there shirtless, a dark tattoo running along one arm, his hair short and white like mine. A faint halo lingered behind his head, barely visible unless you looked for it.
I walked past him without a word, waiting for His Grace instead.
"Meet Algol, the second Twin Star."
The First Light's voice echoed through the hall before he appeared beside his throne.
I glance back taking in Algol's figure. His eyes were closed and there was an eye tattoo on his chest and forehead. He can't see, but I'm sure we're making eye contact now.
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"Kneel."
The word left my mouth before I could stop it. I couldn't tolerate an inferior Star standing in the presence of His Grace.
"Make me."
He answered without hesitation. My eyes widened at the audacity, a sharp jolt running through me as even the core of my existence resisted the urge to act.
"Pardon?"
"I said, make me."
This time, I moved. My body adjusted instantly, slipping forward without disturbing the flow of Yuánlì, and in the next moment I stood right in front of him, face to face.
The First Light let out a quiet sigh.
"This was inevitable. Perhaps I should punish you the same way you intended for Belenos."
I turned at once and lowered my head.
"This is different, Your Grace. I will not allow such insolence."
"As I said, I might have created you but your actions are yours. Introduce him to the others."
He disappeared and I did so by taking Algol aside myself.
The Omni were already present and I didn't waste time introducing him.
"H...he's cute!"
Lady Elara blushed, putting up a play.
"So, he's an Omni, yes?"
Belenos asked a question with an obvious answer.
"Yes."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Eternal Algol."
Eternal Azureon bowed with respect, but Algol did not acknowledge it. He walked straight past them and stopped in front of Kenos.
"Haha… the two lords of 'I can't see'."
Belenos let the joke slip, but the moment it left her lips, Algol moved. His arm shot forward without warning, his fist driving straight towards her head.
As if time had stopped, a snap was heard followed by the pressure backed by his punch as I grabbed his wrist. As if the world began moving again, the Omnis turned immediately, their eyes widened, getting a hold of the current situation.
"This is a sacred Land, I won't tolerate any disturbance."
Unlike earlier, I was calm, not letting a stupid emotion take control of me.
"I simply want to test him. But it seems out of us all, only you can satisfy my thrill."
Algol spoke for the first time before turning to leave. But wait,
'I didn't let go of his wrist. So how did he?'
I watched him leave, descend the Pond. I looked up at my palm and watched as it rapidly regenerated.
'Another void user. This is bad.'
"Well, do well not to get on his bad side, Belenos."
"E...excuse me."
Elara and Azureon left, Kenos already gone. Belenos got up and shook his head before disintegrating.
'It's just the two of them but the balance has been overwhelmingly disturbed. I need to keep them in check.'
I noted before turning to leave.
ALGOL POV
After a few years of my arrival, I decided to visit Kenos. I descend to the Abyss where he resides.
"You're here, finally?"
His voice echoed throughout the emptiness.
"Finally? You were expecting me?"
I asked.
"Long before your arrival."
He answered, appearing in front of me.
"Something important?"
"Very important. Walk with me."
We took off in the absence, walking in an environment devoid of distance, space, time and direction.
"We're very much alike."
"You mean the void?"
"And many more. You don't seem to be on good terms with Lord First."
"Acamar. The fool wanted me to bow to the First Light. I understand he's my creator, but I don't like being ordered around."
"I'd say the same. The rest are just behaving like a mindless puppet."
"I'm surprised. Have you been alone ever since? I can't identify any Star like us."
"We're unique. We're different. If I may ask, what are your plans, Algol? I'm sure you don't plan on serving."
"Never. You?"
"I'm simply keeping up the facade, but it's about time..."
"For?"
"Why do you think the First Light only created two of us?"
"Beats me. Maybe he favours the rest."
"Don't you think it's because he can wield the void?"
"Impossible. If I can harness the void after birth, then it won't be impossible for him."
"What if I tell you there is more to the void than what we have here?"
"If it does exist, I'd be interested to explore."
"If you have that power, what will be your new achievements?"
He asked again.
"I...I don't know..."
"Well, get some goals as you're about to taste that new power."
Kenos paused, staring deep into the emptiness. I turned to look, and the blackness distorted turning violet.
"What is this?"
"New path, new power. The long-awaited one has appeared, Void God."
"Void God?"
"Surprised, Algol?"
It spoke, its voice eerie.
"I am. Who are you?"
"As the Emperor said, I'm the Void God."
"Emperor?"
I murmured, glancing towards Kenos.
"Are you the one waiting for me? If yes, what business do you have with me?"
"Straight to the point, good."
From nowhere, violet mist appeared, sealing me off before I was able to make a move.
That's where I saw it, the Void God. Its past played in my mind as I watched. As the mist let go of me, I was left with fragments of its powers.
"Now, you understand? You're the only one who can take over such a role."
My eyes were widely opened for the first time, each burning with hatred and rage.
"I do. Leave the rest to me."
I assured, and its existence dispersed into the Abyss.
"Now that you're on board, what shall we do?"
"One ally is all we need."
(Fast pace, can't help.)
THIRD POV
From the Garden, the Watcher heard a ripple from the lowest level of the pond.
"Hell was let loose."
He said, sighing.
To be continued...