Shadows of Destruction

Prologue

They stood around in the cavern, what was in the middle of the Egyptian desert. There was no civilisation around, meaning nobody would be accidentally coming across this piece of dangerous magic. This was for the best, there was nobody in this universe that could handle the power that emanated from this artefact. They had seen the future, someone would build amazing pyramids close by, that would help keep this safe. There would be thousands of people who would read the legends and keep this piece of destruction safe. Generations would protect it, because they would understand the chaos it would unleash if this happened to fall into the wrong hands.

Seven of them stood around the box that was now upon the sacred sandstone in the centre, they were chanting, after sealing themselves inside the cave, that was deep in the rocks. They knew there was always a possibility of someone stumbling across it before the next generation had the chance to protect it, and so, they had chosen to hide another piece of this artefact on the other side of the world.

The Celestial Nexus was one of the most dangerous objects to be created in this universe. They knew this, because one of their own had managed to get their hands upon it, almost collapsing the world into darkness, and wiping out their own civilisation that had been there. Leaving just the eight of them left.

Their brother, was currently locked inside the Nexus, as punishment for his crimes.

The object, once assembled, gave the beholder the power to create chaos, this would bring out everyone's negative thoughts and fears. It could create life, but it mostly took life away. And there was always a price, with these power-based creations. The person wielding this power would feel it all, they would become stronger, possibly unstoppable, and eventually the Nexus would take them over, and they would no longer be in control. Meaning that the Celestial that was contained inside, would be released, and would wipe out mankind, making the planet their own.

"We are complete" The leader then said, as he looked around at his six brothers.

They all sat down in a circle in unison, while they waited for death to come for them. They knew they would die together, with everyone gone, and one of their own turned traitor, they knew this sacrifice had to be done. Not only was it necessary, they knew it would secure the safety of the object more, this would create a magical protection circle around it, enhancing the protection spell they cast.

"We can do no more for the future of this world. We can only hope that they keep on protecting this chamber, and remain safe"

They sighed together, in unison.

"Are we ready for the ultimate sacrifice?" The leader questioned.

They all knew the answer, with them all being connected through their minds. Reading what the other thought, and feeling each others emotions. Everyone there was ready to do this.

For the greater good.