Alright, look. I've been debating with myself over whether I should upload this or not, because looking back, this chapter in and of itself isn't really anything special. And if the quality of a story can be gleamed from its prologue, then I don't think there would be much point in showing anyone this. But eventually, I decided to put it out there for the world to see; if not for my own betterment as a writer, than at least for the sake of hopefully entertaining some of you. So here you go, the prologue of my story, The Apocalypse Key.
Are you sure about that? I've known him longer than almost anyone. Even you.
Is that so? Then tell me why you don't understand him enough to control him.
There have been...Complications.
Such as?
His heart started off weak enough. He was easy to control at first.
And then these so-called, "Complications" came into play, correct?
Yeah. His heart just kept getting stronger and stronger. His bond with the others is what let him break free of my influence.
And so, you've decided to sever the chains connecting his heart with the others?
That was the first part of the plan, yes.
And then what?
You tell me.
Very well. I need his power. More specifically, I need the power he can give you. It is imperative to our plan.
I can see what you mean. The boy’s heart is strong in the light.
But weak in the darkness.
Indeed. We must first awaken the shadow within his soul.
But his is such a simple and innocent heart. Finding any darkness in it will be quite the chore.
Do we really even need him? Surely your plan is foolproof.
Perhaps, but he will become quite troublesome if he ever masters the darkness within himself.
Impossible. I would not allow that.
Your power over him is limited. Like I said before, even you cannot control him yet.
Only because his light is too strong.
And that is why I need him.
...Alright then, tell me, what exactly did you have in mind? What were you planning onusing against him?
You cannot see it. Something as complicated as emotion is beyond you.
I don't need emotion.
Regardless, he does have a weakness, and he knows it. That is why all this time he has kepthis distance from her.
Her? Come on; you’re not suggesting love are you?
It does not matter what he feels for the girl. What matters is her connection to his inner darkness.
Even so, why not just destroy his heart now? At this point, it would be so simple to-
No. His heart must remain undamaged. If our plan somehow fails, he will have to be the next road I will choose to take.
…It will be incomplete, you know that, right? In that form, it won’t be of much use to you.
It will only be temporary. Until I find a more suitable host.
Alright then. Where do I start?
No.12 has spotted him in Traverse Town. He is alone, so now is your perfect chance.
It will be difficult. Namine is still a glaring issue.
Do not worry. We will find the wench and her master soon. No. 9 is already working on that.
Tch. I still don’t know why you let that guy back into the Organization.
You know as well as I that-
Yeah yeah, I got it already. I just don’t like him.
Then stop complaining. Is your objective clear?
Yes.
Then it is time.
...And that's all I got so far. Again, I'm not really the best writer when it comes to these things, so I'd like to ask you what you think. Any thoughts about how I can improve? Or is it flawless in every possible way...? Actually, no, don't say that.
One last thing. If this really is something I'm going to be continuing, I figure that I should at least tell you one thing that will NOT be included for any of the upcoming chapters.
NO OCs Or at least, no major ones.
Later.
P.S Don't take what I've said the wrong way. This isn't something that I have written out already. Nah, I'm a lazy guy. This is all I got.
YO.
Alright, look. I've been debating with myself over whether I should upload this or not, because looking back, this chapter in and of itself isn't really anything special. And if the quality of a story can be gleamed from its prologue, then I don't think there would be much point in showing anyone this. But eventually, I decided to put it out there for the world to see; if not for my own betterment as a writer, than at least for the sake of hopefully entertaining some of you. So here you go, the prologue of my story, The Apocalypse Key.
Chapters:
Chapter 1: A Meeting of The lost
Chapter 2: Homecoming
Chapter 3: An Ally in the Shadows
Chapter 4: Arrival
Chapter 5: Of a Silent Breed
-Interlude I: Initiation
Chapter 6: Reflections
Chapter 7: The Setting Sun
~Prologue~
You know nothing of that boy.
Are you sure about that? I've known him longer than almost anyone. Even you.
Is that so? Then tell me why you don't understand him enough to control him.
There have been...Complications.
Such as?
His heart started off weak enough. He was easy to control at first.
And then these so-called, "Complications" came into play, correct?
Yeah. His heart just kept getting stronger and stronger. His bond with the others is what let him break free of my influence.
And so, you've decided to sever the chains connecting his heart with the others?
That was the first part of the plan, yes.
And then what?
You tell me.
Very well. I need his power. More specifically, I need the power he can give you. It is imperative to our plan.
I can see what you mean. The boy’s heart is strong in the light.
But weak in the darkness.
Indeed. We must first awaken the shadow within his soul.
But his is such a simple and innocent heart. Finding any darkness in it will be quite the chore.
Do we really even need him? Surely your plan is foolproof.
Perhaps, but he will become quite troublesome if he ever masters the darkness within himself.
Impossible. I would not allow that.
Your power over him is limited. Like I said before, even you cannot control him yet.
Only because his light is too strong.
And that is why I need him.
...Alright then, tell me, what exactly did you have in mind? What were you planning on using against him?
You cannot see it. Something as complicated as emotion is beyond you.
I don't need emotion.
Regardless, he does have a weakness, and he knows it. That is why all this time he has kept his distance from her.
Her? Come on; you’re not suggesting love are you?
It does not matter what he feels for the girl. What matters is her connection to his inner darkness.
Even so, why not just destroy his heart now? At this point, it would be so simple to-
No. His heart must remain undamaged. If our plan somehow fails, he will have to be the next road I will choose to take.
…It will be incomplete, you know that, right? In that form, it won’t be of much use to you.
It will only be temporary. Until I find a more suitable host.
Alright then. Where do I start?
No.12 has spotted him in Traverse Town. He is alone, so now is your perfect chance.
It will be difficult. Namine is still a glaring issue.
Do not worry. We will find the wench and her master soon. No. 9 is already working on that.
Tch. I still don’t know why you let that guy back into the Organization.
You know as well as I that-
Yeah yeah, I got it already. I just don’t like him.
Then stop complaining. Is your objective clear?
Yes.
Then it is time.
...And that's all I got so far. Again, I'm not really the best writer when it comes to these things, so I'd like to ask you what you think. Any thoughts about how I can improve? Or is it flawless in every possible way...? Actually, no, don't say that.
One last thing. If this really is something I'm going to be continuing, I figure that I should at least tell you one thing that will NOT be included for any of the upcoming chapters.
NO OCs
Or at least, no major ones.
Later.
P.S Don't take what I've said the wrong way. This isn't something that I have written out already. Nah, I'm a lazy guy. This is all I got.
Edited by Arcmin