This story's set 4 years after AC/ACC; the events of DoC have no bearing on it.
Please note: it's a dark fic and rated M for a reason. Brace yourself for graphic violence. You have been warned.
The story's already finished so I can promise weekly updates.
Many special thanks to my wonderful beta Moon Calf for her extraordinary commitment to put the finishing touches to my work. Fantastic job, my dear.
Disclaimer: This story is for entertainment purposes only. I don't own any of the characters. Would anybody believe me if I said I did? I thought so ;)
Enjoy!
Prologue
An eerie stillness permeated the air. Silence reigned where words had been spoken just moments before.
Their lips a mere breath apart, ruby-red eyes locked onto emerald-green.
Then he was gone – soaring into the air, his majestic wing gleaming in the sunlight.
It was time to set the world on fire.
The young woman remained unmoving, staring at the place he had stood whilst midnight-black feathers gracefully floated around her.
His voice in her head, whispering, enticing, spoke to her of what he wanted…what she wanted…
'Follow me…'
She placed a slender hand on her heart, feeling its rapid beat and the blood racing in her veins.
'Come to me…'
An all consuming fire ignited in her chest and spread throughout her body. Burning brighter than the purgatory that would be Gaia's fate, its flames wouldn't be quenched until the day they met again.
Lost in the memories of events past, she took the first step with only one thought in mind.
She would follow him…
to the ends of this world…
and beyond…
…to keep her promise…
Her promise…
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Her promise