[Archive] Harbinger of Darkness

“Anger and sadness…” The two emotions that affected the goddess in such a positive way, ironically. “They can drive you to do reckless things. You are certainly too forgiving, little priestess.” It was an aspect of Isanami that the goddess felt unnecessary, however she understood that this nature of the kind-hearted priestess was rather… straining, to say the least.

To express kindness to everyone, even the ones who had caused pain… Izanami couldn’t begin to imagine that. Pain had to be returned with pain… it was the only way she could make herself feel better.

Izanami chuckled lightly. “No need for thanks, dear. At first, I was a bit worried when you were growing up. I thought I had chosen the wrong vessel. However…” A hand ran along her arm as she spoke, humming softly all the way. “This is the second time you’ve allowed me to gain control, isn’t it? You’re too generous, priestess.”

Isanami knew that. She knew quite well what anger and sadness could lead to, but she normally managed alright. Sure there were a few decisions she regretted, but everything always seemed to turn out alright in the end.

"No, maybe I'm a little too forgiving, but that isn't always a bad thing." It had it's purpose and honestly, it was better to forgive and move on then to hold on to her anger and frustration with others. Holding a grudge just wasn't worth the pain and frustration it caused anyone involved in it.

Izanami was right though about one thing. She was far too generous she needed to stop allowing Izanami to get control. Especially since she wasn't certain how to gain control of her body back. At least she was talking to her now that was better then sitting in here regretting her life decisions. "Perhaps you are right . . ." she trailed off and sighed. 

The goddess laughed, finding the priestess’ response futile… yet amusing all the while. “Ah, I must have missed the option of simply leaving things as they are, allowing what I had created with my former husband to thrive.” A hand found its way to her hair, as Izanami twirled the celeste strands around her finger. “No answer? As I expected. But you and I know the bitter pain of being betrayed. Didn’t it make you angry? Didn’t you start to hate them? Didn’t you want to destroy…. everything they stood for? Even after all the warnings he had received… he still had to do that to me.”

She hummed. “We… are very alike, my little priestess. I’m very glad I chose you as my vessel.”

The more Isanami learned about Izanami she honestly couldn't help but feel sad. Honestly, it was sad that she had been wronged so badly that she had come to believe this was the only option for anything. It was sad and it was frustrating that Isanami to an extent could understand a little bit where the other one was coming from.

"No, I didn't . . . I was angry and sad yes, but I didn't hate them." No, she couldn't bring herself to hate them. 

“… why, you ask? It’s a simple concept.” The goddess sat up, hair ruffled by the wind as she did so. “I want everyone to bow to me. As I have vowed to kill one thousand men a day, to have the world in my grasp… I will create a place for my children of Yomi. All the ones who had been rejected. Tell me this, young one…” Though Izanami already knew the answer, as the being had always been awake within the priestess. “Have you ever been betrayed?”

“Everyone wishes to be right, do they not? You are a prime example of that, dear. Just as you wish to be right in the fact that your Light would stand a chance against me, I wish to be right in my ways of taking over the world.” Frankly, the world deserved it. If she could not take vengeance on her husband… the world he seemed to have an inclination towards to would have to do. “I believe that I am right, though. In both my methods and my words.”

{ poor unfortunate man; }

Cue migraine and eye twitching. With that, his eyes shift towards the two of them. “Alright, you wanna know what, fuck-faces?” If there was one thing people should avoid doing? It was making fun of his hobbies. Even in passing. “The way I see it? You can ether keep making fun of my commitments or you can fucking run before I cut each of you in half, and we have four portions of little bitch laying on the ground!!” And? It would be about that second that he would be pulling his weapon from its hoister.

He was going to do this the easy way. He was going to leave. But? I suppose the other option is making sure there aren’t two of them anymore… that worked too.

“Waah~ so scary!” Well, truth be told, she was aware of the fact that he could carry out that threat… on a mild level? Maybe. “You shouldn’t take it in a personal way, Kamanosuke. We’re just pointing out the fact that if you’re gonna turn tail and run away from Ueda just because we suddenly doubled… well. You know where we stand. Now you get to befriend two of us, right? Or chase two… whatever works for you.”

Now, she was just teasing him. “What do you think, twinny? If there are two of us, maybe we can pin him down so he won’t be able to escape… and then tickle him.” That sounded dangerous. It is not advised to do that.

Isanami's eyes widened, "No, that's okay. I prefer to stay whole." She backed away a little putting distance between her and Kamanosuke. She knew very well he could make good on that threat and she didn't want to see it happen. 

“What’s the matter? Are you upset, knowing that my words are true?” Leaning her head against the wall, Izanami hummed softly, watching as the tendrils of darkness seeped out, tearing at the environment. “Well, well. Even if I am in control, it appears your anger is able to affect some of my abilities. A simple matter that can easily be fixed…” But she wouldn’t call them back. It was to her delight, actually, that she witness the destruction. “But tell me, my trapped princess, how exactly… am I wrong? In fact, if Earth had also been stronger… I believe he would still be here, and you would be laughing happily with your ‘friends’…. or am I wrong again~?”

{ poor unfortunate man; }

ixanami

innocent-endbringer

“Now, just hold on for one- Fucking- Minute!” Did someone ask for Mr. Drama-Queen to throw a hissy? “I’m willing to put up with a lot of crap. I’m willing to put up with most things. But like hell am I staying as part of this fucking shit-ass team… if there are t w o of these little pampered priestess’ around!!!”

She knows the effect she has on him… so having double was sure to be quite fun for herself. And, well, the girl she had dubbed ‘twinny’. “Is your rematch with Saizou not worth two of us? Hmm, maybe your conviction isn’t as strong as I thought it was, Kamanosuke… what do you think?”

“Your blind faith in such a weak man is adorable. But his confidence will be his own downfall. It’s happened… countless times as well.” Riling up the priestess was amusing. Even if Izanami was somewhat annoyed by Isanami’s steadfast dedication to her Light, that was exactly what the goddess would use to tease her more. “He barely saved you from my son… ah? I also just remembered~ He also failed to save Earth, didn’t he? If your Light was just a little bit faster… maybe Earth would still be here right now, hm?”

“I’m afraid I can’t quite grant you that wish, my dear. They are the ones coming to me, after all. I’m merely giving them a welcome gift. Although…” She tilted her head forward, listening to the words of her dearest children… acting as spies. “It appears as if Ice, Wind, Metal and Lightning will not be coming to your rescue. That’s a shame. Looks as if Ice has sustained some damage, and the other three… are nowhere to be found. But even with their lack of manpower, they are still coming to rescue… you.” The goddess laughed in amusement. “Light cannot stop the darkness. As long as there is strife and hatred, I will always remain superior. After all…” she hummed. “Your Light failed to stop my precious son.”

The other’s sadness merely fueled the goddess’ power. It was quite the unfair advantage the being of darkness had, but she wasn’t going to complain. Izanami hummed, fingers lightly brushing a nearby flower. It had withered in a second, and the woman snickered at that. “It seems as if your… what do you call them? Your ‘friends’… they aim to bring you back. I think… that it would be fun to talk to them. Especially that little Light of yours? He’d be a nice addition to Yomi, wouldn’t he? What do you think?”

“Quite the sharp one, aren’t you?” The goddess laughed, fingers pressing delicately against her cheek. “It must have been all that training you’ve been doing. So desperate to try and become independent so you wouldn’t need my power… but a fruitless effort in the end.” Izanami tilted her head. “But… I suppose I shall tell you. My little darling spies have told me something quite interesting, you see. Are you curious to hear about it?”