"So you're running out of time?" Nina asked softly, her voice filled with sympathy.Rowan nodded, a flicker of worry crossing his face. "Yes," he replied simply, his voice tinged with a hint of resignation."Then you have the solution with you," Nina suggested softly. "Return the artifact."Rowan's gaze met hers, his eyes contemplating her words. "Yes, I will do that," he affirmed. "But first, I'd like to understand what the artifact stands for, its significance." just a little."Rowan's interest was piqued by her suggestion. He sat up on the bed, his thoughts now focused on the possibility of gaining insight from Deminor. "Do you really think he could help?" he asked, unable to hide his curiosity.Nina nodded, her eyes shining with determination. "Yes, I believe he might be able to shed some light on the artifact," she said confidently. "He has a reputation for his vast knowledge and wisdom. If anyone can provide answers, it's likely him."A sense of cautious optimism washed over Ro
Rowan scratched his head, completely puzzled. Nina, with her curious nature, watched him closely. And then, BOOM! Rowan suddenly jumped up and angrily yeeted that artifact to the ground! He was like, "Take that, you weird thing!" Frantically, he started searching for a humongous hammer and went berserk, SMASHING the artifact like a maniac. Nina, on the other hand, just sat back and folded her hands, all calm and composed. Meanwhile, the poor artifact was getting shattered into a gazillion pieces, and Rowan was left panting for breath. But wait, hold your emojis, because guess what? The artifact freaking rearranged itself magically into its original form! Rowan and Nina were both like, "Whaaaat!?" Rowan, not giving up easily, gave the artifact another hammering, but it just kept reshaping over and over again. It was basically indestructible. So, Rowan gave up and plopped down, exhausted AF. Naturally, Nina approached him and patted his shoulder to give him some comfort. He shook h
A little boy was happily playing with his friends at school. They laughed, ran around, and enjoyed their time together. Everything seemed normal until the boy's instincts kicked in, urging him to look through the steel fence surrounding their school.And there, beyond the fence, he saw someone who looked strikingly similar to his father, the same father that everyone believed was no longer alive. "Dad?" the boy exclaimed, his heart racing with excitement and disbelief. He quickly stood up and started running towards the fence, hoping to confirm his suspicions.As he got closer, he heard his friends calling out to him, their voices filled with concern. "Tom!" they shouted, attempting to catch up to him. Sensing their presence, the boy paused and turned around to see his friends running towards him, their breaths heavy and their faces flushed.One of the boys asked him, slightly out of breath, "Where are you running off alone, leaving us behind?" Tom took a moment to catch his breath be
In the sitting room of Nina's apartment, Rowan stood at the center, his eyes glowing with a purple hue. With a deep breath, he channeled his inner power, activating his shadow abilities. As he extended his arms, tendrils of darkness emerged from his fingertips, spreading across the floor like a creeping mist.The demons, with their menacing presence, were caught off guard by the encroaching shadows. Their movements slowed as the darkness clung to their limbs, hindering their agility. These creatures, known for their ability to spew fire and their razor sharp claws, now found themselves at a disadvantage.Nina, ever the agile and resourceful fighter, swiftly drew her two little daggers. As she grasped them tightly, a surge of energy pulsed through the blades, amplifying their lethality tenfold. She glanced at Rowan, her eyes filled with curiosity and determination. "Where are these things from?" she asked, her voice laced with urgency."Leviathan sent them," Rowan replied, his voice st
Rowan, driven by strong determination and wielding the powerful Astorian axe, propelled himself forward with a fierce battle cry, prepared to confront the approaching demons. The weighty Astorian axe, previously thrown to him by the Astorians, felt substantial and commanding in his grasp. Rowan longed to cast his shadow over the entire rice field, but he lacked enough shadow to cover such a vast area. Instead, he focused his energy on enhancing his shadow slicer, making it three times more potent and razor-sharp.By his side, Nina, armed with her daggers, matched his speed, her gaze fixed and her movements agile. Together, they engaged in a serious battle against the Astorians. The sheer number of demons in the Astorian gang was overwhelming, and their weapons posed a grave threat. A single strike from their adversaries could prove fatal.Recognizing the dire circumstances, Rowan swiftly devised a strategy. He erected a shadow wall between himself, Nina, and the advancing demons. Whil
Rowan was currently zooming down the road in a stolen car, his heart pounding with urgency. With a mask concealing his face, he raced towards his house because of the warning he got from the Astorian gang leader that his wife and son were in danger. After a long drive, he finally arrived at his house. He screeched to a halt at the front, leaped out of the car, and dashed inside.Upon entering, the house fell silent for a while until a bone chilling scream pierced the air from upstairs. It was his wife's voice! Without hesitation, Rowan sprinted upstairs to find two demons, one male and one female, attempting to capture his loved ones.The demons immediately turned their attention to Rowan, revealing their formidable powers of ice and fire. But Rowan quickly sliced them into two. As the demons fell defeated, Rowan hurried to his wife and son's side.He found them huddled in a corner, trembling with fear. As Rowan cautiously approached, they looked at him with wide eyed terror. "Come wi
a lady was currently standing firmly opposite two strong men. The men held a bag filled to the brim with shimmering jewelry. The expression on the girl's face was serious, indicating she meant business. "Hand over the bag," she said firmly, "and I'll let you live." Her words hung in the air, charged with determination.The two men exchanged glances, unable to contain their laughter. "Who should be begging for their life here? You or us?" one of the men taunted, amusement evident in his voice. Their confidence seemed unshakable in the face of the girl's demand.The girl stood there in silence for a moment, contemplating her next move. Then, without warning, she sprang into action. With a sudden burst of energy, she lunged forward, brandishing two daggers that emitted an eerie glow. The men, taken aback, swiftly drew their pocket knives, preparing to defend themselves against this unexpected threat. But the girl's skill with the daggers was unmatched.With lightning-fast movements, she
Rowan quickened his pace, his heart pounding in his chest. The presence lurking in the shadows seemed to draw closer, its intentions unclear. Fear mingled with curiosity as he contemplated whether to confront or flee from the unknown entity tailing him.The city streets, once bustling with life, now felt desolate and foreboding. Every flickering streetlight cast elongated shadows, distorting reality and fueling Rowan's unease. He tried to shake off the growing sense of dread, but it clung to him like a persistent specter.With each passing moment, Rowan's imagination conjured up countless possibilities, each more menacing than the last. The unknown entity seemed to move with purpose, mirroring his every turn, heightening his anxiety. Doubt gnawed at his resolve, leaving him on edge.Rowan's footsteps echoed through the empty streets, his mind racing as he tried to devise an escape plan. The distant sounds of the city were muffled, drowned out by the cacophony of his racing thoughts. H
Rowan's heart pounded in his chest as he faced off against the towering figure of Leviathan. The dark figure seemed to radiate power and malice, but Rowan refused to back down. He knew he had to buy time for his shadow powers to charge up, and he relied on his speed and agility to keep him out of harm's way.Leviathan swung a massive fist towards Rowan, but with lightning-fast reflexes, Rowan dodged the attack, narrowly avoiding being crushed, thanks to his shadow lightning. The force of Leviathan's punch sent shockwaves through the ground, causing rocks to fly in all directions."You're just a runner, not a fighter," Leviathan taunted, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Once I'm done taking over this city, I'll move on to the next, until the whole world is mine."Rowan gritted his teeth, refusing to let Leviathan's words weaken his resolve. He continued to dodge and slice at Leviathan's feet, causing the giant figure to roar in pain. Leviathan noticed that he was slower in his giant
As Rowan, Ajatar, and Josh stepped outside with the military commander, they were hit with a sight they never thought they'd see. The transformed people were now overtaking the streets and multiplying like a swarm of zombies. The soldiers on the ground kept firing their guns at them, but they just kept rising, relentless in their pursuit. "Damn it," the military captain muttered, "we need to evacuate everyone right away."Rowan knew he had to act quickly. He created a shadow wall between the demons and civilians, trying to hold them back as much as possible. He knew he couldn't hold it for long, but it was the only option he had at that moment. "Captain, focus on evacuating everyone," Rowan said, his voice urgent, "I'll hold them off for as long as I can."The captain nodded and immediately turned to his team, barking out orders to evacuate everyone as quickly and safely as possible. Rowan focused on maintaining the shadow wall, but he knew it wouldn't last forever. He could already
Rowan was currently heading to Captain Reynold's office. In a fit of fury, Rowan stormed through the corridors of the building, his footsteps echoing loudly against the stone walls. His mind raced with anger and confusion as he approached Captain Reynold's office. Guards stationed outside the door instinctively moved to block his path, their hands gripping their guns tightly."Stand aside!" Rowan bellowed, his voice filled with venom. "I need to speak with Captain Reynold immediately!"The guards hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to handle Rowan's sudden aggression. But before they could react, Rowan raised his hands, summoning his shadow powers. The darkness around him seemed to come alive, swirling and shifting until it took the form of several sharp shadow spears."Move or suffer the consequences," Rowan threatened, his eyes glowing with a dangerous intensity.Realizing the gravity of the situation, the guards quickly stepped aside, fear etched across their faces. Rowan wasted
" That's one of your setbacks, Josh." Ajatar interrupted Josh. " You don't believe in yourself. You can hardly make up your mind. You feel like you are not good enough." She added." Am I?..." Josh asked.Ajatar never replied, she just leaned in and kissed Josh.Josh's eyes widened. " Woah!" He exclaimed. " I know it is not your first kiss, but I hope I did great." Ajatar asked." Yeah sure, that felt great." Josh commented, looking down, scared of making eye contact." I know you must miss her." Ajatar stated.Josh sighed, " yeah I do miss her, and am sure she misses me too." He lamented.The two parties were silent for a while before Josh broke the silence. " You know, I had always thought you hated me." He said.Ajatar sighed, " I must admit that at first, I hated you, but I didn't hate you in particular, I hated all holy beings. I saw them as beings full of pride. But after living with you all this while, I saw humility for the first time in a holy being." She explained." Can I
Rowan, Ajatar, Max and Josh, were currently enjoying their stay in Los Angeles. The authorities had looked for a foster mother for the orphan baby. As they all felt relaxed, a soldier suddenly showed up. He told Rowan that there was an emergency, stating that a group of transformed people had broken into the walls of the city. Rowan rushed out, the sword in his arm at the ready. The rest of the group followed behind.Upon arrival, Rowan saw five transformed people, attacking the city. The soldiers shot their bullets, but no weapon could kill those demons except the sword Rowan was carrying. Rowan quickly ran towards the commotion and quickly chopped off the body parts of the demons. The demons quickly fell down and died. However, the last one was proving difficult to kill as he had super speed abilities. Unfortunately, he couldn't fly and could only use his feet to be fast, so Rowan spreaded his shadow on the ground, making the demon's movement slower. The demon recognized the a
The group of guards stood on the watchtower, looking out for any sign of transformed people to gun them down before they spread the disease. Suddenly, they saw three pregnant women approaching. The guards looked at each other, thinking about how weird the situation was. As the women got closer, they grew uglier and uglier. When the three women got close enough to the gates, the guards asked them to halt and asked what was their mission. One of the youngest women stepped in front and replied that they needed a place to stay and safely give birth. The guard asked if they were infected and she refuted. The guard asked why the woman's voice sounded strange. And she said she had a cough. The guard asked them to wait. As they waited, a small part of the gate opened, and a guard came out with a cross, then he pointed it in front of each and everyone of them. He concluded that the women were not infected as they didn't react to the cross. He asked them to go in. As the woman walked toward
" What happened? Why were you there alone? Where are the rest of the survivors?" Ajatar asked, taking the baby from Max's hand, who seemed attracted to her.Max sighed." The demons attacked us and killed everyone including Mr Byrde. I managed to escape with this baby because somehow, I figured that these beings were scared of the cross." Max replied." Well, that is sad to hear. Who's baby is that?" Rowan asked." We met her mother on the way and she joined our group, only to get killed." Max replied with a tinge of sadness in his voice.He took a deep breath. " Look guys, about earlier, I am sorry for the way I treated you. We should have come with you guys. I mean.., I never thought you guys would still be alive, but here you are, meanwhile, the rest of the survivors are gone." He said, feeling guilty " You were just trying to do what was best for the group, and besides, the group made their choice to follow your words over Mr Byrde's." Ajatar said." Thanks," Max said, smiling at
"How did they get these abilities?" Ajatar asked as she kicked away one of the transformed people."I don't know, but we have to find a way out of here," Rowan replied as he swung his sword at another transformed person. " They will keep coming." He added.Josh looked at Rowan and said, "I agree. Let's get in the car and head to Las Vegas as planned." With that, they quickly got into the car and began their journey to Los Angeles?The Demons lunged at their vehicle, trying to stop it and break in, but they were knocked down and trampled upon."That was intense," Josh said as he drove through the deserted streets of New York City."Definitely," Rowan agreed. "But we need to stay alert. We don't know what's waiting for us in Las Vegas."Ajatar was silent and suddenly spoke. " Wait, are you the one who will drive us to LA?" She asked Josh." Yeah, why not? Are you suddenly scared? The great Ajatar is scared?" Josh teased, however he couldn't tease anymore when he felt a dagger behind hi
" Where are you from, out of space?" The man asked, leaving Rowan perplexed. " The first city that was affected by the virus was New York, and I am very sure that nothing lives there apart from the fully transformed.Rowan furrowed his brow, " the affected? what are we talking about?" Rowan asked." Huh? Do you mean you are unaware of what is going on in the world?" The old man asked.Rowan sighed, " actually, you were right when you said we were from another world or realm. Whatever is going on in the world now, is not a virus." Rowan said.This new found information left the old man confused even more. " Then how would you explain the transformation of normal people into blood sucking…. Is it vampires or demons?" The old man asked." All of that was caused by a very powerful Demon. He is gathering an army by transforming people into Demons." Rowan explained." Who is the Demon you are talking about and how can we stop him?" The old man asked, his curiosity piqued."That is why I ne