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WARNING: the story will contain LOTS of spoilers especially the ending so if you haven't finish the game DO NOT read. I will not be held responsible if you get spoiled.

Chapter 1 A Chance at Redemption

Darkness...that's all she saw. She knew she was in a deep slumber, one she will never wake up. To be honest this punishment was too merciful for her. After everything she did, all the sins, all the innocent lives she took. They called her a daemon, an inhumane, the Lord of Calamity that one suited her the most. Still she didn't regretted all of her choices, no matter all the pain, the agony and despair she went through to get to this point. Because it means that all those hardships lead her to save her little brother from himself.

A smile spread over her lips even in this darkness she wasn't alone. She was embracing the body of her brother Laphicet Crowe. The same boy that was reborn as the nameless Empyrean Innominat and was planning to rid of all of the world's malevolence, all the negativity by taking away free will of mankind. Tears fell from Velvet Crowe happy to be embracing him forever she loves him that much and she didn't minded holding him for all eternity.

This was the only way to save him without killing him because taking the Empyrean's life will result in her death as well as Laphicet the young malakhim that changed her heart and soul for the better. The same malakhim that taught her to love and cherish life once more. Honestly Velvet didn't care if she die she deserves death and more for all the horrible things she did, all for the point of revenge on the man that supposedly killed her brother Artorius Collbrande.

But it also meant Laphicet would die because they were part of the nameless Empyrean. She would never forgive herself if something happens to him. Finding out Laphi offered himself to be sacrificed on that red moon night in order to resurrect Innominat so they can save the world by purging the malevolence from the world. Laphi wished for such but he didn't understood the consequences of his actions and neither did Artorius. Stripping free will in exchange of a world free of sin was wrong.

Velvet was relief everything ended well. She managed to save her brother by using her daemon claw devouring his malevolence and likewise Laphicet was devouring her despair. Thus creating an infinite loop that neither would die or fade away, they will remain like this forever. All of this was possible because she has had help from her companions, which they were less likely happy bunch of people. The thought made her chuckled thinking about them.

Rokurou another daemon who's only purpose was to surpass and kill his older brother Shigure becoming the most skill swordsman. Eizen the earth malakhim who was a pirate and was curse with the reaper's curse bringing misfortune to him and everyone around him. Magilou the crafty witch with a lame sense of humor and a bit cynical at times and finally Eleanor the former exorcist of the Abbey and the person she least trusted of the group. Before her sacrifice she has come to respect and trust the young exorcist.

They did it, they took down the Abbey and because of them Velvet was able to killed Artorius and saved Laphicet and hopefully, the four elemental Empyreans have awaken from their long slumber. Not the best of journey remembering everything she went through but in the end it was worth it. The world was saved and she knew Laphicet will keep his word in living his life without her.

The rest of the gang will do the same and she never admitted in the end, she was going to miss them. They have become great friends and she would never replace them for anyone. The same goes to all the nice people she met during her journey, Tabatha, Benwick, Koamana, Medissa, Dyle, Zaveid, everyone. What was done is done, she made the right choice that's what matters. Now she will gladly accept this fate devouring her brother's malevolence in this eternal loop of pain.

"Velvet….?"

"…."

"Velvet child….?"

"Hm...wha…."

"You can hear my voice?"

"What? Who is this?"

"You might be slumbering in this infinite state. But your mind is still intact and very much conscious, you will obviously be able to hear me."

"So you can speak to me through my mind? Who are you?"

"I am Origin. I am the Empyrean of birth."

"Another Empyrean? That can't be aside from Innominat, there should only be four Empyreans. The elemental Empyreans."

"I'm afraid you're mistaken child. There's more than only myself. As the Empyrean of birth I was the one who brought creation to mankind and the malakhims. There's also Maxwell the Empyrean of creation. He was the one who created the world and the four elemental Empyreans and finally there's Chronos the Empyrean of time."

"How come I never heard of you? During my travels we never heard anything from those additional Empyreans."

"We have chosen to never interfere with man and his world however we have chosen to watch over them. It has been like that since Chronos created time. Its not a surprise there wouldn't be books or scriptures mentioning of our existence."

"…..."

"I'm certain you must have a lot of questions. Do not hesitate to ask child."

"What would the Empyrean of birth want with the Lord of Calamity?"

"Honestly I'm not fond of that title so I choose to call you by your name Velvet Crowe. As for what I want with you, let's just say I have a proposition for you. If you're willing to accept."

"I'm listening…."

"Do you wish to remain here? In this infinite state of pain where you devour Innominat and vice versa."

"What kind of question is that? Of course I want to stay here."

"Are you sure? I assure you this fate is far worse than death."

"Yes I deserve this. This is the punishment I have chosen for myself for everything I did. For all the innocent lives I took with this daemon arm…."

"Velvet...You don't deserve this. True you have made many mistakes but you have proven to have a heart and soul, you have proven to care for others, you have proven to defend those who are weak who are unable to defend themselves, you have proven to love those close to you the ones you consider your comrades and you have proven to acknowledged those mistakes and tried to fix them."

"I failed miserably in trying to fix them. A daemon like me doesn't deserve any redemption…."

"Then I believe its time to get straight to the point and reveal my reason for being here. What if I tell you I can give you a second chance?"

"What….?" even in her dormant state she gasped in shock.

"It is as I said I can give you a second chance at life. Another chance to start over, a new beginning."

"Can you really do that?"

"Yes. Usually I shouldn't interfere in these kinds of matters but I decided to make an exception, just this once. However though I can grant you a second chance I'm afraid I'm unable to send you back home to your companions."

"Who says I'm interested? As the Lord of Calamity my fate is here sleeping with my dear brother. It doesn't matter what you say I'm not interested in your offer."

"You truly are a stubborn one but then again, those are one of the many traits I like about mankind. Very well child perhaps I should tell you why I choose to intervene in offering you this proposal. This came to me as a request from someone close to you."

"…."

"More precise, its two people. Both know you very well and they care for you a lot."

"…."

"Velvet?"

"Celica…." she gasped hearing the voice of her older sister.

"Please accept Origin's offer."

"You deserve a second chance."

"Arthur…." her brother in law was here too.

"We want you and Laphicet to have another chance at life. To live a happy and normal life" replied the older Crowe.

"But I...I did too many horrible things, beyond forgiveness. There's no salvation for someone like me."

"Velvet your actions weren't wrong. Everything you did was out of vengeance for the right reasons. Though those mistakes were severe you tried to atone for them. We're human and its normal to make mistakes. Take it from me you deserve to live again, you and Laphicet both. You can take this second chance to finally make amends, don't you want to seek redemption?"

"Arthur…."

"Don't forget we love you very much. Nothing will make us happier than to see you living again. If you won't do this for yourself then, do it for us. Live for our sake my dear sister."

"..….."

"It's your choice Velvet we will not oblige you. Think about Laphicet, I just know he will want to live again and try to forget his mistakes."

"I...I don't know. I don't know what to do."

"Now child let me inform you of one important detail" Origin replied" should you accept my proposal you already know I can't send you and your brother back home to your world, my power has a limit. However, I can send you both to another world. This world has its similarities to your home but the rest will be up to you. New life, new world I suppose."

"…..."

"What will be your choice Velvet Crowe, a second chance for you and your brother or to remain here in an eternal slumber filled with pain?"

"I…." she paused but her thoughts were only of Laphicet he was the only thing that matters.

But at the same time this second chance has given her an opportunity. The chance to undo her wrongs and succeed this time, to atone for all of her mistakes. Like Arthur said to seek redemption for all her sins. This new life can finally set her right and live the kind of life she has always wished for. A peaceful one with her brother. Not to mention she had both her sister and brother in law supporting her to do this.

They were the ones who requested to the Empyrean of birth to offer her once in a lifetime chance. She could still feel the lightweight body of her younger brother who remained in the infinite slumber. If Velvet was wide awake she knew very well she would be crying this decision will be made because she only wants what's best for Laphicet. Finding her redemption was a bonus.

"If I say yes...What will become of the two of us? I hope you haven't forgotten that I'm still a therion daemon and Laphi is still reborn as Innominat."

"Do not worry child I am aware of both of your status. But you won't have to worry of such matter once I send you to your new home."

"What do you mean by that?" now she was curious.

"Let's just say its a surprise. Of course I still need your response. You haven't accepted my offer yet."

"Yes...I accept Origin…."

"Thank you Velvet" the younger Crowe didn't needed to see to know her big sister was in tears.

"You made the right choice" followed Arthur happy as well.

Velvet heard chuckling coming from the Empyrean of birth. In her opinion she thought he was quite the character. He sounded like a kind heart middle aged man it was strange considering the only Empyrean she was able to meet was Innominat reborn as her younger brother. Strange she never met the four elemental Empyreans but at least she was able to get along with Origin.

"So how long it will take for you to work on your magic?"

The therion never got a reply instead her eyes has snapped wide open. She couldn't believe she has actually awoken from her slumber. It was only minutes probably hours since she condemned herself in this loop but it felt longer. Velvet noticed that she was in some kind of forest okay, definitely not the last place she was in when she fought Artorius and Innominat. It was dark so it was obviously night.

Also she was unfamiliar with the area or the terrain so it was possible to say that she was no longer in her home world as crazy as it sounds. But she was in no position to doubt Origin's word or his power if its true that he's the one who created humans and malakhims. The nineteen year old got to her feet since she was laying on the ground. It felt like a dream, but a dream that was very real.

Her eyes widened in shock the realization was upon her. She was still wearing her regular attire but noticed one big detail that was different, her left arm. It wasn't bandaged and when she attempted to summon her daemon power the arm never transformed. Velvet was shocked she felt completely different this feeling, it was humane.

The shock was still evident in her features impossible to believe that not just Origin has saved her from that infinite slumber but he has changed her back to a human. Holding onto something in her right hand, an apple. She raised an eyebrow a partying gift from the Empyrean of birth, she smiled. There was only one way to prove if she was no longer a daemon. Velvet has taken a bite of the red fruit and her eyes widened.

"I...It's...delicious so good. It tastes so fresh and juicy…." it was too much of a shock that her taste buds have returned no longer tasting blood whenever she will eat any kind of food. She took a couple of bites loving the taste, enjoying the apple.

"Mmmm….I can finally eat, that explains I'm human again. Origin did it…." then she realized a very important detail" Laphi? Where…."

Velvet looked everywhere taking notice more of her surroundings. That's when she saw him Laphicet, her little brother. The boy was still unconscious but he was no longer wearing the attire when he was resurrected as the nameless Empyrean Innominat.

Instead he was wearing the same clothes he had three years ago when he was sacrificed on that cursed red moon by Artorius. His hair was also the same way from that day. The sight was enough to bring her to tears hoping the impossible. That just like her, he was also changed back to a human no longer an Empyrean. Velvet walked over to his body lifting him up gently touching his face which it was warm.

"Laphi?"

"Ugh…." the young boy has slowly opened his eyes meeting the face of his older sister" Velvet….?"

"Yes" the tears were falling" we're both awake and I'm human again, you must be too…."

Laphicet was shocked feeling his body was different it felt normal just like three years ago. It hit him he wasn't the Empyrean Innominat anymore but back to his original form, a human. He turned to his sister who was still in tears, they were tears of joy he could tell. Instead of giving his sister a big hug overjoyed that he was back to normal he started keeping hid distance from her.

"Laphi? What's wrong?"

"I'm human too Velvet but I…." tears have formed and soon they were falling.

The memories were still fresh in his mind. From the moment he was resurrected as Innominat by Artorius. His ideal for a future world that coincide with his brother in law and the Abbey to cleanse and purify the world's malevolence and cast away mankind's sins.

He remembered perfectly how he hurt Velvet, his own sister. How he tormented her using himself to stirred her emotions. The image of her in tears glaring at him haunted his mind. He has caused her so much pain and grief, he has caused so much harm to the world because of his own vision and he was the only one to blame. The young boy couldn't even looked at her face, much less make eye contact with her.

"Laphi?" the former therion stood worried for her brother's behavior.

"Don't get near me!" he sobbed" I did so many bad things Velvet, to you and your friends. All I wanted was a world where everyone can live happy without worrying of the malevolence and I...I didn't wanted to hurt you."

"It wasn't your fault!"

"Yes it was! I was aware of what I wanted to do just like Arthur, we both wanted this more than anything. I offered myself to him as a sacrifice to bring forth Innominat, I chose to become that monster."

"Enough!" Velvet walked to him trying to console him but again Laphi took another step back.

"I deserve to be hated by everyone, I deserve to be hated by you! I deserve to die!"

Glaring at him Velvet has slapped him shocking the boy. Then she pulled him to a tight embrace letting her tears fall caressing his shoulder length hair with her right hand. It wasn't long she felt so bad for slapping him. It was the first time in her life she has actually laid a hand on her brother. But she hated those words that came from his mouth, to be hated by everyone, to be hated by her and to wish for death. It angered her she would never hate him. By now Laphicet has buried his head on her chest, she could hear his muffled sobbing.

"Don't you ever say that again" she made him gaze at her with teary eyes" listen to me Laphi the Empyrean Origin, managed to get us out of that slumber prison and changed us back to being human. He has offered us a second chance to live, you and me. But with the catch to live in another world that isn't our home. It was Celica and Arthur that convinced him to go through with this, they wanted us to live again. I couldn't refuse their request" she smiled drying his tears" I know its a lot to take in but it's the truth."

Laphicet gave a nod as his older sister offered him the apple she has taken a couple of bites, he took a bite loving the taste.

"Now I don't want you hating yourself or wishing to die this is a chance we can't waste. We both made many mistakes but they don't matter anymore. Now that we were given a second chance we can start all over again, a new life with no mistakes…."

"A new life to redeem myself, to atone for all my crimes…."

Laphi processed everything Velvet has told him it was hard to believe. Another Empyrean with the power to changed them back and send them to another world. He kept on eating the apple realizing he was hungry. Maybe it had to do with his hunger for despair and malevolence when he was still Innominat. Hungry for real food was way better than his previous hunger any day.

"Are we really in another world?"

Velvet gazed above trying not to look shocked" we are…."

The younger Crowe looked in the same direction as his sister. The black sky filled with stars was beautiful but the sight of the moon shocked him. It was half way shattered completely missing a large chunk of it.

"What happened to the moon?"

"I don't know."

"Oh well, at least its not red."

Velvet turned to her brother his comment made her chuckled" you're right. I hope it stays that way and never changes color."

"If this is a new world then there wouldn't be such thing as a scarlet night."

Both siblings had unpleasant memories because of the red moon or rather the scarlet night. Hopefully this world would be better than their previous home world.

"Let's gather some wood and built a campfire. We're spending the night here."

Laphi nodded but blushed hearing his stomach growled. What remains of the apple his sister gave him wasn't going to be enough to satisfy his hunger.

"No despair this time?" Velvet smiled.

"Nope, just food" he smiled back.

"Once we gather the wood and make the campfire, I'll find us some food."

"I could really use some of your homemade quiche right about now."

"I doubt I will find the necessary ingredients in this forest. Hunting is our only option."

"I wonder if there are pickle boars in this world" Laphicet stood in thought.

"Only one way to find out."

Velvet lead the way with the young boy closed following her. Because it was dark it was necessary to stay a close proximity to his older sister who knows what kind of animals live in this world. It was strange that neither of them didn't even knew the name of this world. So pretty much they were clueless about it.

A sudden movement on the ground caught her attention and immediately signaled to Laphi to stay behind her. There was definitely something near the location, heading straight at them. The former therion's guess was a wild animal but you could never know. Without a clue of this new world it was hard to imagine what kind of creatures lurks in these parts.

"Stay behind me Laphi and stay still."

The young Crowe nodded as his older sister unsheathed the blade from her gauntlet. The footsteps were getting closer when suddenly it has revealed itself to the siblings. Velvet's eyes narrowed at the sight of the thing before her. It was colored black with a white skull mask and white chest resembling a chest place, it had the appearance of a wolf daemon. Its red eyes glowed as it stared at them so hungrily as it wanted to kill them on the spot. Whatever was this thing it had the same level of malevolence as those monsters from their world.

"A daemon!" Laphicet panicked he couldn't believe they existed in this world.

"It looks like one but something seems different about it" Velvet readied her gauntlet blade.

The daemon looking beast charged at her with its razor sharp claws but the long dark haired woman was quicker as she performed some quick slashes cutting the creature's skin. She followed with a couple of consecutive strong kicks. The thing was hurt a lot and it looked like it was ready to go down.

"Infernal torrent!"

Velvet's fire wave based arte hit the creature killing it. Her eyes never left its presence that was, until it vanished, it disintegrated to be more precise. The sight didn't surprised the former daemon and therion at all because it was the same thing with the daemons. When they were killed they will vanished though, it wasn't in the same matter as this creature but still it was similar. This troubled her quite a lot. It made her wonder if there were more things like this one roaming this new world. Looks like her suspicions were right after all, this world wasn't as perfect as she thought.

"Are you okay Laphi?"

"I'm fine but what was that thing? It looked very much like a daemon."

"Whatever it was we have to stay alert, there might be more around here. Come on, let's just find the firewood already."

After Velvet was done gathering the firewood she decided to do a quick patrol checking the area. She wanted to make sure there weren't any more monsters like the one she killed around. Obviously Laphicet accompanied, there was no way she was going to leave him alone on the spot where she chose for the campfire. After the place was safe she did some hunting and managed to take down a hare.

It was no pickle boar but it will have to do for tonight. Once the dead animal was well done to eat she gave a few pieces to her younger brother. Her face was in shock when Laphi ate the pieces of meat like his life depended on it, he was that hungry. Velvet smiled so happy to see him back alive and as a human. After he was done the young Crowe stared back at her with his mouth and face dirty.

"Slow down on your eating you might choke" she smiled giving him a piece of cloth so he can wipe his mouth.

"Sorry it seems like a really long time since I have eaten...I mean food not just-" Laphicet blushed knowing his mistake.

"It's okay I know what you mean" again another smile spread her lips" I am so glad you're back to normal Laphi, its strange it all feels like a dream. A dream I would never want to wake up."

"You're human too Velvet and I'm happy for you too" he smiled.

"Want more?"

"Please I'm still hungry."

Carefully the older Crowe cut more meat from the fried rabbit with her gauntlet blade. She blew on it to cool it down handing it to Laphi. This time he slowed down on his eating listening to her advice. Until they learn more from this world this is how it will be from now on. Camping in the woods and it was strange. When she was traveling with her companions on her journey they hardly camped in the open. They will always go to a near city or village and spend the night at an inn.

The feeling was quite nostalgic. Velvet shook her head not believing it. She's being in this world for a few hours and she already missed them. Then to make it worse she was starting to think about her companions, wondering what they were doing right now. Everyone, especially Laphicet the young malakhim that she eventually saw as a second little brother.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine Laphi" she smiled gazing at the worried expression of her brother.

"Are you sure? Your face say otherwise. You looked like you're sad."

"Just thinking about the others, that's all…."

"Oh…." Laphi's eyes softened remembering about her friends when he was fighting them, one person in particular was on his mind" you're thinking about that malakhim with my name."

"I gave him the name but it doesn't mean he replaced you Laphi. Laphicet...He gave me hope to live on, he reminded me not to give in to despair no matter how hard and dire the situation gets. It is because of him and everyone else who joined me on my quest that I learned to never give up. In a way, Laphicet showed me that the old me was still alive. The old Velvet Crowe I thought had died on that scarlet night three years ago was still there, she was buried deep inside."

"You will always be you Velvet" he finished eating the rabbit meat looking in thought" I just hope someday you can forgive me…."

The former therion sighed as she got closer getting seated next to him" there is nothing to forgive, I will never hate you no matter how much you change. Let's focus on the present, this new life."

"Yeah" he leaned his head on her waist smiling before giving a yawn" boy I'm sure full now."

The older Crowe didn't had to say another word. Looking a Laphi's expression he was going to fall asleep anytime soon, and she was right. The chestnut haired boy was already out like a light who wouldn't blame him, after eating so much. Velvet gave a warm smile pulling him closer to her until his head was resting on her waist. She caressed his hair she truly happy he was back again and that they were together.

Her eyes narrowed remembering the daemon looking creature she killed earlier. It didn't matter what monsters existed in this new world she was going to cherish this second chance. Because living in this world she was going to do whatever it takes to atone from all the horrible things she did back in her home world. Silently Velvet Crowe promised herself to turn a new leaf and do the right thing and she will begin, by helping those in need.

The long raven haired young lady gazed at the black sky, her eyes on the shattered moon. In order to help and offer her aid she needed to know about this world and what better way to travel an exploration was a most. There was a lot to do but she had plenty of time, her entire life along with Laphi. Turning back to the campfire Velvet went to keep an eye around the place, a close watch just in case if another monster shows up. She couldn't be happier to have accepted Origin's offer because now she could begin her new mission and this one wasn't about revenge.

Her journey of redemption has just begun.

To be continued

-New story and curse those freaking plot bunnies but it had to be done. I had to do it because I can't get rid of the ideas in my head.

-The main reason to write this story obviously I was inspired by the game and I fell in love with Tales of Berseria. The story, the characters, the drama, the emotion, the freaking FEELS and that FUCKING ending! I spend an hour crying manly tears.

-I'm pretty sure if Velvet gets a second chance she would try to redeem herself and atone for all of her mistakes. Oh no I'm thinking about the ending again damn it I must not cry….*sniff*.

-The pairing of the story was decided from the very start I thought of this story its going to be Velvet/Jaune. I think Velvet deserves a chance at love and whose better to fill the role of lover than our one and only clumsy blond knight. You can bet Jaune will be very important for the story since he has the male protagonist role and obviously Velvet is the female protagonist.

-In the coming chapters I will be focusing on Jaune and his progress as a character, training, development with Velvet all those things. Don't want to get into too many details. But I will immediately get to canon events a lot sooner than my other stories.

-There will be a couple of time skips before going to canon volume 1.

-I already have plans for Laphicet Crowe from the very start.

-I thought it was a good idea to include Origin, Maxwell and Chronos in the Berseria universe.

-I don't mind if someone decides to be my beta for this story I will appreciate it.

-I will also appreciate if you fav, follow and review either way I will be glad if you take your time to read the story.

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