As time went by, the living started to divide. They separated amongst themselves, refusing to socialize with those that were different. Animals began retreating into the wilderness then further divided amonst themselves. Without the help of these animals, times became hard for the humans. They did not have the strengh of oxan or the speed of a horse. Nor did they have the wool of a sheep to keep themselves warm in the winter. The angels and demons tried their best to help, but their efforts soon became detested and despised. The humans were jealous of the angels and demons' power. They could not fly like the angels could nor control the weather like the demons. This jealousy soon became hate and they turned to their own children, those with mixed blood to extract their vengence.
The sacret ones became enraged. Several of the Arc Angels decended and asked the humans why they must shed their own blood. Overcome with fear of the angels' wrath, the humans told a lie. They blamed the gentle demons, exclaiming that they loathed the holy ones and wanted to rid the earth of their existence. They claimed that the demons were evil and treachurous, and begged the angels to save them and have mercy on their souls. Many elders had their doubts and sent messengers to call a meeting. It was then that the humans realized their mistake. Angels and demons have lived in harmony far longer than they could imagine. Their almost eternal life resulted in deep relationships founded upon trust, faith, and love. It had been known to them for some time that angels and demons often bonded. Indeed, several lucky humans were once fortunate enough to witness the sacred bonding ritual. Again, the humans were overcome with fear. Should the angels learn of their deception.... Thus, the villege elders gathered and devised a plan. If the demons were also led to believe that the angels were out to destroy them, then mankind would be saved. The two most powerful beings would be too preoccupied with fighting each other to suspect that they were the culprits.
Seeing what turmoil that their kin was causing, the gods and the devils asked their respective children to have mercy on the world and end this conflict. Both sides tried to remind them of the friendship they once had, and of the happier times in the past. But the scars of detrayal had cut too deep and neither angel nor demon would reconcile. Thus, the only way to end this potentially eternal battle was by separation. Naturally, the angels with their majestic wings took to the air and claimed the clouds as their home. The demons again took to the earth, and in the deep recesses of its molten core, made fire and brimestone their domicile.
The demons during this time, had also made great advancements in their abilities and powers. Knowing that without wings they would be at a disadvantage, the elder demons devised a way to control the shadows. By concentrating them on a broad plane, then solidifying it with their energy, the demons were able to create giant wings similar to the bats in their caves. But this was not enough. Some angels used spears as their weapons and they would surely lose if they were to go barehanded. Being the rulers of the land, many remembered the farmer's fork used by humans to til the soil. Thus in the blazing heat of the earth, the demons created a weapon made of fire in the same shape of that fork.
Two hundred years passed and the earth had efficiently regenerated itself. The moutains peacefully slept with the forest at its feet. Lakes filled with fresh water crisp and clear. This was the time when the mystical creatures roamed. Unicorns lived happily with the wild horses. Dragons flew free in the sky. All was well, and no sacret being dared disturb this peace.
~2000 Years Ago~
The land was in a state of utmost excitement. Because angels and demons practically lived forever, young pure beings were scarcely created. It had been almost 5000 years since the last Bonding was performed. A length of time unimaginable by most living organisms. An Arc Angel and Royal Demon had announced their decision to bond and had agreed to allow others to witness this sacret ritual. And so, thousands of humans, animals, and several angels and demons gathered on the grassy meadow to share in this monumental event.
A curious rabbit wondered at the meaning of such a bond and hopped to a beautiful angel's feet to inquire of this.
rabbit: What does it mean to bond with someone?
angel: "It is a ceremony that can only be performed by pure angels and demons."
rabbit: Why only pure ones?
angel: "Because my curious furry friend, there are two very special ingrediants needed in the ritual. Inorder to bond, you must have angel blood, and demon tears."
rabbit: That sounds very strange.
angel: *laughs* "I suppose it is. But it is because these things are rare that they hold great power. An angel rarely gets hurt, and demons do not cry. During the ceremony, they will use their powers to combine these two ingrediants to form a crystal. After they swear their bond, the crystal will break into two, and then each must consume their half. The shard of crystal will then move to the middle of their hearts and there it will stay. Forever as a symbol of their commitment and devotion."
rabbit: *shudders* Wouldn't that hurt?
angel: *scratches rabbit's ear* "The crystal is their link to each other. It will not hurt unless they try to break that link."
A hush fell through the crowd as the angel and demon took their places in a magic circle. Both had on their best robes, the angel in white and the demon in black. The crowd marvaled at the perfect pair. They seemed to represent all that was life. The angel's wings were as soft and light as the clouds. The demon also had wings because it was pure and of the royal family. It's brilliant black canvas sparkelled like a star-filled evening sky. The angel had the calm of the mountains, hair like the bark of the trees, and eyes like the grass and leaves. His demon counterpart had the gentleness of a warm summer breeze, eyes like of the sky and oceans, and hair the colour of a rising sun. Even the other angels and demons stared in aw at how well they complemented each other.
The moment has come and the magic circle began to glow. A whirlwind twisted around the couple in the middle partially covering the two from view. Nonetheless, the crowd was able to see enough to know what was going on. The angel had just stabbed his finger with a small dagger to extract the blood. The demon, who seemed incredibly shocked by what the angel had just done, immediately shed tears of heartache. A simultaneous "awww" spread through the spectators when the angel smiled and reassured the fretting demon. With the two ingrediants in place, the winds picked up at the sudden surge of power. Pressing their hands together palm to plam, the spell began.
Angel: "Deeper than the darkest night...."
Demon: "Brighter than the afternoon sun....."
Angel/Demon: "Forever will our souls be united."
The whips of blood gathered in a sphere, then sparkeling tears surrounded it. In a brilliant flash, the two merged and formed a crystal reminiscent of a red saphire.
"Bonded by eternal love, sealed in and incased in our hearts forevermore, let this be the symbol of our devotion."
Angel: "In the name of Light, the Thirteenth Arc Angel Trowa, this I swear."
Demon: "By the name of Darkness, the Sixth Demon Prince Quatre, this I swear."
With that, the crystal shattered into two and flew into the bodies of the two beings. The crowd whooped and cheered as the winds died down signalling the end of the ceremony.
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Over two thousand years later, our story begins.
