Lucrada Chronicles( Zara)(Ch. 1)

 

Long ago, when demons and gods roamed the earth along with the humans, A powerful demon dog fell in love with a human man and gave birth to twin girls. One of the girls radiated a powerful demonic aura, while the other was like a normal human. Upset about one of his children being a demon, their father plans to assassinate the demon dog and their daughter. Fearing that he would try something like this, the demon dog gathered her strength and grabbed her. weapons to save her children. However, she could not get to them in time. The man took them out to the forest behind their house and laid them on the ground. Taking out a knife, the man says a silent prayer of forgiveness as he raises the knife in the air. Shaking intensely, the man hesitates as he looks at his sleeping girls. Then, the girl radiated her demonic aura again, causing her sister to cry and squirm in pain. Reacting quickly, the man grabbed the crying baby and cradled her in his arms. Almost immediately, she stopped crying and smiled at him.

“I see that you chose your favorite child already,” the demon dog said as she landed beside her demon child. She, then, picked up her child. “Listen, Sai. I will raise this one, while you raise that one. And, hopefully, they’ll be the change the world needs.” She says.

“Wait! Ariana,” He yells out as she jumps high into the air. “What have I done?” he mumbled as he sees the woman he loves, and newborn daughter flies into the night sky.

Twenty years later, Ariana and the daughter she raised, Zara, met up with Sai and the daughter he raised, Luna, at their old home.

“Father, are you sure this is okay? I mean she did abandon us. Are you sure she’ll show?” Luna said as she entered the living room.

“Truthfully, Luna, I don’t know. She was furious at me that day. This might push her over the edge.” He replied.

“Father, we have to do this. I won’t be able to live peacefully, otherwise.” She whined to her father.

“Alright,” he said, sadly.

Minutes later, Ariana and Zara landed in front of the house in their dog forms. Then, they both transformed into their human forms. They both had abnormally silver hair despite looking so young. They both also wore armor, which covered their chest and right shoulder, and three small swords.

“Mother,”

“Yeah, I sense it too, but I think you should meet your sister and father at least once in your life, Zara. Besides, this number of soldiers wouldn’t be much of a threat to us.”

“But, still, to think they had the audacity to come up with this stupid plan. There won’t be any room for forgiveness.” Zara said as she placed a hand on one of her swords.

“Calm down, Zara. You cannot cut down your family, no matter what they done to wrong you.  I taught you better than that.” Ariana said.

“Tsk,” Zara clicked her tongue. “I know. You are right. You taught me better. I’ll just take my anger out on the poor souls they’ve gathered.”

“Ever the tomboy,” Ariana thought to herself, as she knocked on the door. Opening almost immediately, the door swung open to reveal a man in his mid-forties. “My, you’ve aged, Sai. Haven’t the god of time been good to you?” Ariana said jokingly.

“Well, unlike you and your personality, I age and grow over time.” He replied.

“Wow, is that the best you can do? And here I thought my father would have a sharper tongue.”

“Father?”

“Yes, you remember the daughter you tried to kill when she was only a baby.” Ariana said.

“You mean… little Sarah!”

“It’s Zara. And, as you can see, I am not as little as I was that night. So, please don’t try that again.” She said as she leered at him angrily.

“Right, please come in. And we’ll get to know each other better.” He said, nervously.

Ariana and Zara walked into the house. As they enter the living room, Ariana and Zara sees Luna and a man who looked the same age, if not younger.

“Hello, mother… sister, I’m glad you both made it. Please sit.” Luna said, politely.

“My, look how much you’ve grown. You look so much like your father.” Ariana said as she sat down.

“With all due respect, mother, I do not want to have small talk like father. I have a request for the both of you.” She said keeping the same polite tone.

“Well, straight to business, huh. She is my sister.” Zara said.

Ariana slightly laughed. Annoyed, Luna yelled “Listen,” and Ariana stopped laughing.

“Alright, you have my attention.”

“Thank you. As I was saying, I have a request for you and my sister. I want you and my sister to die.”

“What!” Zara said as she was about to draw one of her swords. However, Ariana stopped Zara and sat her back down.

“Luna, explain your ridiculous request.”

“Well, it all started a few days ago. I was getting ready to attend my fiancé’s family gathering when one of them, who was a priest of a powerful goddess, invited their goddess. She revealed I was a half-demon. Immediately, this made it difficult for me. They all started to treat me differently. Their kind smiles turned into strong hatred for me.”

“Sorry to interrupt, but this still doesn’t explain why you want us dead.” Zara said.

“Right, I’m sorry. The reason I’m asking your death’s is because that goddess asked for your pelts as a sign of faith and loyalty.”

“Tell me, who is this goddess?” Ariana said.

“The goddess of war, Athena. Why?”

“Okay, I should’ve known it was her. She always had it out for me.” Ariana said as she got up from the couch. “Zara, are you coming?” She said.

“Sure, it’s better than listening to Luna’s pathetic love story. The fact she had the audacity to ask something so selfish. If she wasn’t my sister, I would’ve killed and devoured her a thousand times over.” Zara said.

“You have no idea what father and I have been through since mother abandoned us. We’ve moved from place to place just because I was born from a demon that’s known all around the world for being a ruthless murderer.” Luna cried out.

“Then, why don’t you ask your father why mother left.” Zara said as she left behind Ariana.

“What? What are you talking about?” Luna yelled as she went behind her sister.

As she reached outside, she saw the house was surrounded by Athena and her soldiers with their weapons drawn.

“And, here thought we were going to have it out at your temple on Mt. Plymoth. Maybe next time.” Ariana said as she drew one of her swords that grew larger as it came out of its sheath.

“We can always do that later. She needs to humble herself.” Zara said as she drew a katana from the small sheath on her back.

“Well, seems like you need to teach that daughter some manners towards her superiors.” Athena said.

“Strange, all I see is an arrogant goddess who acts like her perverted father.”

“YOU BITCH!” Athena yelled angrily as she charged at Ariana and thrusted her spear at her head. After parrying her spear, Ariana slashed downward, causing a huge shockwave of energy directed at Athena. Sadly, Athena was able to dodge it at the last second. However, her soldiers behind her weren’t so lucky. Afraid, the soldiers ran away from the battlefield.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Zara said as she gathered demonic energy into her katana. Then, the energy radiated a dark purple dragon from its blade. Ariana noticed what Zara was doing and jumped as high as she could, leaving Athena there clueless. “Devour, Draco Crasher!” she yells as she slashes downward, causing a huge wave of energy, in the form of dragons, to spread out in front of her, swallowing Athena and her soldiers.

“Huh, that took a lot more energy than I thought it would.” She said as she fell to her knee.

“Now, what did I tell you about using that move?” Ariana said.

“Not to use it until I can control its output.” Zara answered, weakly, as she struggled to stay on her knee.

“Jeez,” Ariana said as she transformed into her giant dog form. She, then, grabbed and tossed Zara on her back. Leaping into the air, Ariana ran through the crater, caused by Zara’s attack.

“There she goes again. Leaving with her favorite daughter.” Luna mumbled to herself. She, then, remembered what Zara said to her. “What did she mean?”

“Luna, I have to tell you something important about your mother.” Sai said.

Days later, Zara wakes up in her bed with Ariana sleeping beside her.

“I see your awake.” A man said as he and a woman walked into her room.

“Uncle Hati? Aunt Houki? Why are you here?”  Zara asked.

“Why else? To see our abnormal niece after finding out she killed a goddess.” Houki said.

“Man, I still can’t believe you killed a goddess. You’re not like any other half-demon I know.” Hati said.

“Well, she is Ariana’s daughter. That alone should be enough of reason for her abnormal strength.”

“You speak like Ariana is the strongest of the Inukishin Clan. Everyone knows that title belongs to me, leader of the clan.”

“Hati, we both know father wanted to give the clan’s head to Ariana, but she turned it over to you because she didn’t want it.” Houki said as she walked towards Zara.

“Houki, that’s might the truth, but do you have to say that when I’m trying to look good in front of Zara.” Hati said, upsettingly.

“I’m sure she wont judge you based on your strength like the others. Besides, she’s already stronger than you by tenfold.”

“What! You really believe that! Alright, then, let’s go. I challenge you to a duel of strength, Zara Inukishin.” Hati said

“Sure, okay. I’ll take you on, uncle.” Zara said as she’d gotten up out of the bed.

“Wait, you literally just woke up. Shouldn’t you wait for few minutes to fight?” Houki said, worriedly.

“Don’t worry, I’m feeling a lot better now. Besides, as long as I don’t use the Draco Crasher, I should be fine.”

Houki sighed. “Alright, just don’t push yourself too much.”

“I won’t, Auntie.” She said as she held out her hands, summoning her swords.

“Okay, Zara, let’s go to the training field, so we won’t bother your mother.” Hati said.

“Good idea. Mother will kill me if she finds out that I’m not resting after using Draco Crasher.” She thought as she walked out the room.

As they walked out to the training field, they were intercepted by three kids. These were the young pups of Hati and his wife, Erica. Every one of them took after their father, except the eldest, Tosei, who took after Erica. And, like his mother, she doesn’t like half-demons such as Zara.

“Father, why have you come here?” Tosei asked.

“I could ask you all the same thing. Shouldn’t you be in school?”

“No, father, school was cancelled due to the fact that mother was looking for you.”

“What? Your mother is looking for me. Why?” Hati asked, nervously.

“I guess because you’re always around these pathetic excuses for demons. She fears you might get weak from being around them.” He answered. Suddenly, Zara punched Tosei to the ground.

“I don’t care what you say about me. But don’t you ever insult my mother, you brat.” Zara said, radiating demonic energy.

“Now, now, how about we get going and putting that energy to better use than punching your cousin.”  Hati said.

Zara scoffed, and said “right, but next time he say something about my mother I don’t like, I’ll make sure he learn his lesson about manners,” as she walked away toward the training field.

“Knowing Zara, that could mean big trouble and start a civil war amongst our clan. And possible end of the Inukishin Clan.” Hati thought to himself.  “Tosei, take your brother and sisters back home, and tell your mother I’m fine.”

“I’m sorry, father. I can’t leave until I teach that lowly half breed a much need lesson.”

“Shit! Why did you have to say that?” Hati thought to himself.

“Uncle, hurry up, I have a itch for a good fight. And I need a strong opponent to quell it.” Zara said.

“She dares order the Clan’s head.” Tosei said as he drew his sword and slashed at Zara. However, Zara parried his sword using her claws.

“Pathetic,” Zara said as she throws him back.

“Stop it! Don’t bully big brother.” His younger siblings said as they protected him.

She turned around and walked away.

“What with all the noise?” Ariana asked as she walked up behind them.

“Sister, you’re awake.”

“Hati, what did you do? Where’s Zara?”

“Why do assume it was me?” Hati asked, defensively.

Ariana looked at him, knowing he did something wrong. Hati sighed and explained to her what happened.

Zara, waiting for her uncle, drew one of her swords. This time, like her mother’s sword, it grew to an oversized katana blade. Then, she focused her demonic energy turning the blade pitch black.  “Extinguish, Abyssal Slash!” Zara yelled as she slashed her sword upwards, causing a pitch-black energy wave to fly high into the sky. However, it still caused damage to the surrounding area.

“What part of hold back don’t you understand? There won’t be anything left if you keep destroying it with your sword techniques.” Ariana said as she walked up behind Zara.

“Right, I’m sorry. I was just really irritated. Tosei said something about you, and I got so angry at him I wanted to kill him.”

“I know. Hati explained everything before I came here. He wanted me to make sure you wouldn’t do anything that would risk the Inukishin Clan.”

“Like what?” Zara said confused.

“He’s afraid that you’ll cause a civil war amongst the Inukishin Clan.”

“A civil war? Can that even happen? He is the leader of the clan. What can I do?”

“Oh, so you haven’t realized it yet. Then, this will be a perfect opportunity to teach you about yourself.” Ariana said as she grabbed her swords and placed them on the ground. This was hers and Zara’s way of challenging each other seriously.

“It’s been a while since we had one of these, mother. Finally, I have the perfect opponent.” Zara said as her lodge her sword into ground.

“When you say things like that, I questioned my parenting methods. To think I made a battle hungry daughter.”

“Battle hungry? Really… you of all people calling me that? Where do you think I learned it from?” Zara replied.

Ariana, suddenly, appeared in front of Zara, causing her to react by jumping back from her sword. Almost immediately, Ariana gathered some of her demon energy into her hand, turning her hand into a weapon  sharp enough to cut through solid stone with the slightest touch. Zara, paralyzed by the sight of her mother, couldn’t think straight enough to do anything. She, then, slashed horizontally, cutting through the air and grazing Zara’s chest.

“Inukishin Clan secret technique, Spacial sword… a special technique taught amongst our clan to fully utilize our demon energy.” Ariana said.

“Yeah, I know. You were the one who taught me.”

“However, when you were taught this technique, you did something unique. You opened a portal that lead to the other side of the house. And, none of us can replicate that skill, which should be unthinkable.”

“I think I get it know. Uncle is afraid of what I can do because I’m abnormally stronger than the Clan, and uncontrollable.”

“In some way… yes. That’s exactly right. But, that doesn’t I don’t love. If anything, it just prove that my love is completely genuine. Okay.”

“Yeah… I get it. If you excuse me, I’m starting to feel sleepy, and going to get rest in my room.”

“O-okay… have a good nap.” Ariana said. “Zara, I will be there for you no matter what.” She thought with a strong, motherly attitude.

“So, how did it go? Did you get through to her.” Hati asked Ariana.

“I believe I did. So, you don’t have to worry about a civil war. As long as you don’t agitate her, you won’t have to worry about us wrecking the Inukishin Clan.” She answered.

“Come on, Ari. Why are you joking like that? You know as much as I do how important our clan’s existence in the world’s order.” He whined.

“It’s still the same with you two. Hati begging older sister as she completely ignore his plea. It’s good to see you two together again.” Houki yells as she sits on the training field’s wall.

“I’m not begging her. I’m just trying to convince her not to go against us.”

“You mean you don’t want to se-

Hati, quickly, covered Houki’s mouth.

“What is she talking about?”

“Nothing! Absolute nonsense! Just forget about what she said?” Hati said, nervously.

Noticing how nervous Hati was reacting, Ariana decided to leave it alone, to avoid from being agitated. “Alright, I’ll leave the conversation alone. You know where the door is. Don’t let it hit you on the way out. I’m going to bed. I’m still tired from earlier.” She said, walking to the door.

Immediately, Hati and Houki left because they didn’t want to incur Ariana’s wrath.

Three years later, on a stormy night, Ariana is lying on the ground while her brother holds Zara by the neck.

“This all could’ve been avoided. If only Zara held her tongue, you wouldn’t be in this situation. Now, make your choice. Your life or hers.”

“Come now, little brother. What kind of mother would I be if I didn’t sacrifice for my child. Wait, I apologize. I didn’t mean to bring up your selfish wife just now. How is she without her eldest child?” Ariana replied.

Angry, Hati extended his hand, calling his sword which was stuck in Houki. He, then, plunged the sword in Zara’s back. “Shine your light and seal my enemies, Sarayu!” Hati yelled.  Instantly, the sword shined and streams of energy surrounded Zara, swallowing her.

“Zara!” Ariana yelled as she struggled to stand. Then, she grabbed the sword she kept in its sheath. Removing it from its sheath, the sword radiated a strong demonic energy.

“No, Ari, don’t!” Hati yelled.

“Devour my enemies, Abyss Twister,” Ariana yelled as she slashed at Hati, releasing a massive hurricane of Demonic energy.

“Reflect, Harubei!” Hati said as he drew another small sword  while in its sheath. This blade was able to redirect any demonic attack back at their opponent, tenfold. However, it can only withstand so much without breaking. Sadly, Ariana’s attacked surpassed its limits, causing it to break after sending the Abyss twister back at her.

“M…mom,” Zara said, struggling to free herself.

“Goodbye, Zara. Live well.” Ariana mouthed before the Abyss twister consumed her, leaving no trace of her.

Shedding a single tear, Zara was slowly dissolved into the sword, leaving her armor and swords behind.

“It’s done. The threat to Inukishin Clan has been eliminated.” Hati said.