Greeting to all my LukaGami followers! And now-something different: An Alternate universe centered around Luka and Kagami! This story will be geared more towards more mature readers…expect plenty of action, romance, and more!

I will also place warnings before the chapters if I feel the content will be too intense-and I'm going to have our main characters going through a lot-but it will make their happy ending all the sweeter!

Alright, then! Into the breach!

Chapter I: Those Who Battle the Darkness

In a distant time, and a far-away land…our story begins…from the darkness was born the entity Saiki. Saiki descended upon mankind, unleashing a wave of darkness. And Saiki demanded complete loyalty-and those who did not declare their loyalty to him were exterminated- entire villages were razed, with all able-bodied men conscripted into his legions. Women and children became slaves-some served in the fields…and others served his soldiers…

But within the darkness-there can always be found light…and this light was born by the union of two factions-the Snake and Dragon Families. They would meet to determine how to defeat Saiki. Best of all-these families lived on the fringes of Saiki's realm-too far for him to concern himself with subjugating them, and in his mind, too far for them to launch a campaign. So they remained beneath his suspicion.

The families developed two specific weapons two defeat Saiki-the Snake Family created a lyre-something that seemed so powerless, but when utilized with their special skill-the ability to manipulate time itself-could alter any battle. And the Dragon Family created a powerful sword-one that could harness the very elements of nature-lightning, wind, and water.

The families selected two of their best members to train them in using the weapons…it was unknown if Saiki could be killed, but the families had to act. The longer Saiki ruled, the harder it would be to defeat him. So after training their chosen champions, the families sent them into battle. Saiki regarded the mortals who faced him as fools-but when the battle began, he soon realized that the families he disregarded had become such a potent threat.

And Saiki discovered just how powerful his foes were- no matter what damage he did, the Snake Warrior could reverse it. Even a fatal strike could be turned back. And the Dragon Warrior's sword was able to match power for power. But Saiki's power made him a formidable enemy. The leaders of the families decided to seal Saiki into the darkness from where he came-but to do so, it would also require the power of the families' weapons.

In a final attack, the Snake and Dragon Champions restrained Saiki-sacrificing themselves to seal the ultimate threat to the darkness. The land would rejoice at their freedom; yet mourn the sacrifice of the two valiant champions. But Saiki would not remain dormant-before passing into the Dimension of Darkness, he swore an oath to return and cast the world once again into darkness. He also cursed the families that sealed him-that soon, they would turn on each other and become bitter enemies…and as such, the power that sealed him would also weaken…and hasten his return.

Time passed…the original families would pass into history…and be replaced by those who would forget the warnings of Saiki…and soon enough, the bond of the families would turn into a bitter hatred…no one knows the birth of this hatred, but soon the Snake and Dragon Families were engaged in a bitter feud. And watching from the darkness was Saiki, who bade his time until his return. He used his influence to create a cult devoted to his return. With the two families who banished him feuding, and his own power growing, there was nothing that would stop Saiki's return…

However, there were some who were aware of Saiki's return…the seers of the Snake and Dragon Families would see visions of the creeping darkness returning…the seers would secretly communicate with each other, aware that open communication with each other was forbidden. It was then decided that the leaders would be made aware of Saiki's return. They could only hope they leaders would listen.

Other actions began to unfold-a seer also foretold a new prophesy…each family would sire a new champion to face the threat. The child would bear their Families 'Spirit-Mark'-which would show them to be the Chosen Champion. However, after nearly a century, the Chosen Champions had yet to be born. And Saiki's return loomed closer and closer…

And one night…there was an unusual convergence-the Snake Family bore their champion…and so did the Dragon family-for the Snake, there was a little boy with blue-green hair who bore a snake mark on his arm. And the Dragon champion bore the mark on her back. But in this joyous moment, Saiki returned, summoned by his cult. And he was aware of the prophecy as well-for even within the darkness, there was nothing he did not see. And he sent his cult to find and eliminate the child.

But the forces of good also had precautions-the marks would not show until the children were ready to take on their destiny. So after searching the Snake and Dragon Families, the cult came up empty. And the children began their training. The boy was named Luka. The girl was called Kagami. Luka was trained in the use of the Snake Family's magical lyre. Kagami was drilled and trained in the art of swordsmanship, to ready her to wield the Dragon Family's elemental sword.

Now-all the players have entered the stage-the Snake Champion…the Dragon Champion…and the Ultimate Evil…yet, the families were still engaged in their feud, despite the threat that Saiki posed…

…within his dark fortress, Saiki met with his most loyal followers. He said, "I know that during my absence the bond of the families that sealed me weakened…and they are engaged in a bitter feud."

One of his advisors said, "This is truth. Their feud allowed the seal that held you in darkness to weaken, allowing your return."

At this, one of seers stepped forward, and addressed Saiki. He said, "My lord…we have failed to find the Chosen Champions. And I had a vision…despite their families' bad blood, they have the power to end their feud. If that happens, their combined power wouldn't be enough to simply seal you…it could destroy you."

Saiki reclined in his throne, silent. He then said, "For now, we will not act. Let us see what unfolds…see what the actors of this play do…that is all." The advisors and seers then left Saiki to the darkness…

And with that, this chapter comes to a close….this chapter is mostly an introduction to the world, the principal characters, and the conflict within!

And as I mentioned before, I intend to take this into some dark parts later…I'm not going to apologize for making this intense!

So, if you wanna come along for the ride, you know what to do! Review, comment, follow, and fave!