“Who are you?” A man asked as he paced in front of me.

I look up at him then back to the ground. He apparently doesn’t like my response. Walking behind me he tightens the chains around my wrist. After that, he hits me in the head hard enough that I lost consciousness for a couple of seconds.

“Who. Are. You.” The man asked once more, with a more serious tone. He repositions himself back in front of me when he asked.

“Zak Law...” I answered under my breath never taking my eyes off of the ground. He grabbed my head and forced it up so we were making eye contact. He then kneed me in the stomach so hard I coughed up saliva. I fell to the ground clutching my stomach.

“Wrong answer, now I’m done playing nice with you. If you don’t respond the proper way you’ll be locked in here for two more weeks.” He said as he put his shoe on my head, digging his heel down. As he talked he grew a sadistic smile. “Now, who are you?”

Looking at him all I could see was a demon. I don’t wanna do this anymore... I just don’t want to be here...

“I’m the Judge.” I said while silently crying, head hanging low. He then began to laugh like the manic he is.

Going to get up he stopped laughing, which sent shivers down my spine. Looking up at him his eyes were cold and his expression was unreadable. “I never said you could leave.”

“But y-“ was all I could get out before he kicks me in the stomach. And kicks. And kicks. The kicking goes on for what seems hours. When he’s done he spits on me and walks out the door, followed by a clicking noise.

It was that moment that broke me...

Waking up in an unfamiliar place is unsettling. But waking up in an unfamiliar place and having a nightmare is really spooky. Looking around I calmed down as I remember the events from yesterday. Laying back down in Luna’s old bed I let out an exasperated sigh.

When I got out of bed I went to the throne room expecting to find Simon, which I did not. It’s still early so I can’t blame him. So instead I sat in the middle of the room and checked out what my new power could be.

Entering my mindscape I could see that there were now four bars of color. The one that I couldn’t make out before was perfectly visible. It was lime green and burned like a fire. The one below it was also burning like a fire but it was black, with silver streaks in it.

Something about this power is... ominous..

I don’t know what Gar’s older brother gave to me but I can work with it.

Exiting my mindscape Simon is still not in the throne room. Welp time to go wake him up. Getting up I go to the only other bed that is left in the castle.

Opening the door to Celestia’s old room I found Simon sleeping spread out all across it. Thinking of the perfect idea I make a finger gun and move in front of him. Poking him in the cheek gets no reaction.

“If you don’t wake up I’ll shoot!” I whisper yell at him.

No response.

“I mean it!”

He rolls over. I chuckled under my breath so as not to alarm him. I correct my aim. Casting Create Water at him a small magic circle takes place on my finger. Then water comes out spraying him more violently than I thought it would, whatever.

“What the.. AHHHHHH! IT'S COLD! STOPPPP!” He screamed at me as soon as the water sprayed him. I erupted into laughter and canceled the spell. Clutching my sides didn’t help with how hard I was laughing.

“Was that really necessary,” he says with a small frown. “You just ruined my bed, I really liked it.” His frowned deepened as he spoke.

Walking over I pat him on the back. “Oh quit your
moping,” I said with a genuine smile. “I’ll get you an even bigger and better bed! But before that, we need to train.” I said seriously. He looked down at the ground when I said that last part. “Don’t feel bad. He was stronger than you and had more experience. But when we’re done you should be able to beat him into the ground. Gate.”

In front of us, a blackish-purple portal opened up. Gesturing to it, Simon got up and walked towards it. “Let’s do this.” He said as he entered the gate.

Walking into the gate I was greeted with white. Just pure white. You see the gate had no destination. I read somewhere that when you go into a gate with no destination you’ll go to space where time doesn’t pass.

While Simon was looking around I dashed at him and kicked him in the back, sending him flying. “Now this won’t be easy. I will break you over and over again. I will teach you as best as I can while also training myself.” I said in a booming voice so he could hear me. “Now come at me!”

Simon crouched down and dashed at me. Extending my hand I went to grab his head, but he extended his wings and stopped himself before I could grab him. Twisting in the air he went to kick at my head. Bring my arm up I blocked and threw him away.

He closed his eyes and brought his hands up. Curious, I waited for him. After a couple of seconds, pitch-black lightning danced around his body. ”Black lightning!” he yelled. I waited for it to hit. Nothing came. He had a bewildered expression on his face. I went to speak but was interrupted when a black lighting bolt hit me from above.

He ran towards me after that and tried to punch me in the smokescreen. What he didn’t know was that he was punching the air. I dodged out of the way of the lightning bolt and walked behind Simon. As the smoke cleared he looked around until he saw me in his old spot.

Giving me a disapproving stare he spoke. “I thought you said no holding back? How come I’m not dead! Fight me for real.” He screamed at me.

Sighing I disappeared from his sight and punched him in the gut. Gaining him no time to recover I kicked him in the side and launched him away from me. Simon, looking around saw me before I disappeared again. I got behind him with a fist raised and unleashed my intent to kill him, just enough to spook him.

He turned around and went pale when he saw me.

Stopping my punch I pat him on the shoulder. “Well, that’s enough of that. Now work on your magic, and I’ll be around to help when you need it.” I said as I walked past him.

“Oh before that,” I said, turning around. “Search my mind! Choose a worthy weapon for the one I behold! Memory-make magic: Sacred Treasure!” Just like before with Gar, both me and Simon were enveloped in a bright light. When the light went down we were greeted by a sword.

It was an old sight, Durandal from highschool dxd. The Durandal is a uniquely-shaped broadsword with a blue blade and a golden edge. The sword has a semicircular guard on the left side of the handle that extends to the bottom just above the pommel, with a small extension on the right side of the handle.

“Ah yes, Holy Sword Durandal. I’m sure you’ll have fun taming her.” I don’t think Simon heard me. As soon as he saw the sword he was entranced by it. Welp we have some serious work to do!

Training was indeed most fruitful...

Well you’ll find out what I learned later. Back to it.

Exiting the gate we appeared back in the old castle and it was just like we left it. We trained for about a year and half, I’m pretty sure. Simon already knew the plan, so we flew out. Flying to the front of the castle I stood back and Simon stepped forward.

“Triple Maximize Magic: Black Lightning!” Simon yelled, unlike before the lighting strike was immediate. Incorporating Yggdrasil techniques also increased his strength. Instead of one bolt, three came down. And because he widened it, he completely obliterated the castle.

Hovering up to him, I put my hand on his shoulder. “I wonder how Gar would react to getting hit with that.” Simon laughed weakly before floating down to the ground to gather more magic.

Flying down to the spot where the castle was, I stood in the middle. “Well this is uneven, can’t have that.” I said as I looked around. I started to run around the place. I kept running and picking up speed. Before I knew it I created a huge tornado. Stopping, the ground was now fully even. With a proud smirk on my face I made my way back to Simon.

Picking up Simon I flew over the little ravine and put him down. Walking over to the old bridge I stomped and it fell into the ravine. Taking a couple of steps back I steadied my breathing. Sticking an arm out I spoke. ”Create Fortress!” A white magic circle grew on the ground until it became huge. A beam of light shot into the air making me look away. When the light show was over I was astonished.

In front of us was an outpost that you could walk into. It had two paths, one that went to the tower's doors. And the other that replaced the old bridge was a path around the tower. Water filled the ravine, that was now a river. While a little waterfall was coming off from the side of the tower.

The rest I can’t describe... (I’m bad at describing things if you haven’t noticed)

“It’s beautiful...”

“It truly is. I replied back to Simon as he stared in awe. Flying to the castle I opened the doors. I was greeted with the throne room. Walking towards the throne I noticed that the room was decorated with art and little statues. They also had a picture of me and Simon, weird.

“And now we wait.” I muttered to myself as I sat on the throne.

Author's Notes:

Ok new chapter! I really just wanted to get Zeldris a place to stay, and it was a good trading chapter. Tell me if you liked that fight scene! I was half asleep while making it.

Because I already asked you guys which base he should have here’s one more thing for you! Click me!

Please tell me if you spot any mistakes! Thank you. Pretty soon I will make a story for Zeldris’ brothers!