Ascension of the Nephilim

​ Angelian was surprised at the words of the vampire.

"...Look. You're a dragon. Once you kill me, eat me. Maybe then you'd have the strength to fight. My blood will greatly nourish you. It will help you flee and there is a great future for you. But be warned, the higher the heights you can ascend, the steeper the fall you'll face. That is the curse that you live with."

Angelian was confused.

"Why?"

"...Call it a sense of realization. I must have been a very angry person before I was sealed in here. But because whatever memories I had of revenge and desire had vanished... I just feel free. We are who we are, and we do what we do because of our memories. But now that I don't have these, I feel... so tired. I feel an unbearable weight on me. It's like I know I have to do something. But devoid of all memories, and having forgotten what sin was caused on me, or who suffered because I failed, I just feel free and I don't want the burden again. You should understand this the most. You've been wanting to die, right? You're tired of all the curses and misfortunes that follow you."

"You speak that I have cursed. What do you mean?"

"Yours is a strange one. Fate hates you. I don't know why, but I can see it. Destiny wants you but right now, it's still trying to kill you. Two forces of mysterious power are struggling to have their will done to you. Both are trying to kill you. But I feel that Destiny's purpose is different. It's as if, it wants you to change sides."

"Fate and Destiny? Why? Why are they after me?!" Angelian despaired.

"How should I know? I'm guessing I did all these memories wipe out to keep myself hidden from Fate and Destiny's battle. I see a few curses in you.

"Je It's not as strong as mine... but looking at it... Terrifying curses. I think I had those, but I'm not sure." Nightwing laughed.

"What curses?"

"A few. Success Limiter. This is a curse of Fate that sets you to have a cap on the successes you will receive in life. If ever you succeed and become powerful or strong, Fate will work to give you such troubles and losses that limit your power. Hated of Fate. This means that you are Fate will always attack you and bind you. Dragon Bound. This one feels like it's from Destiny. It will be released if you side with him. And then there are those perma-spell casts. De-Joker which robs you of your joy. De-Magic limits the bloodline magic, but I feel this one is intended for all descendants of the Defender Dragon. Surprisingly you also have a strange one. De-Bloodline. This one should be of Destiny."

"Let's not forget the other one." The slime was added.

"Right. There's that terrifying one." Nightwing actually frowned.

"De-"

"-Bluetooth device is connected successfully." The Slime interrupted.

"..." Nightwing glared at the Slime.

"We're dying here. Keep your puns to yourself!"

"S-Sorry. I just couldn't resist."

"De-Heart." Nightwing turned back to Angelian.

"Quite a terrifying curse. You are bound to have apprehensions about everything. This is the most terrifying curse because you will always feel apprehension and suspicious of everyone's intentions. You always look at the bad things. Your heart is cursed that it cannot believe in others loving you."

"Why is that bad?" The Hydra asked.

Angelian was stunned that the Hydra could speak.

"The curses that she has is something that she alone cannot surpass. I mean, look at me! The Fanged Fallen! But here I am defeated. If my idiotic self did not impose those crazy rules on Luigi and the Hydra, I could have easily won. Allies to rely on and help you are necessary if you wish to battle this curse. But you can't. It's in your heart. Even if you try, you won't trust others. You don't even trust your father, do you?" Nightwing explained.

"My father?! You saw those memories! You saw what I heard!"

"You're crazy to believe those? See how terrifying those curses are? Angelian, you were bestowed by your father, the secrets of your bloodline itself! The fact that he gave you that, despite it being illegal proves that he loves you! Your crazy to even think that his glances and gazes at you were of lust? He was dotting father! I saw your memories, and I can tell you quite clearly, that your father loves you but this curse twists the perception of things. You still listen to odd rumors and chose to believe that he is only doing this because of politics or other selfish reasons and that you are a tool!" Nightwing explained.

"What? She thinks her father lusts after her. Wow. That De-Heart is really terrifying."

"Yes. I have more curses in me, but I pity you that much. Anyway, I'm dying. Eat me. You are a dragon. You can eat me and use my blood to nourish yours. I'll even throw in a freebie by using that same magic of Menks. Sacrifice. You can kill me first since you don't trust me. You live on and struggle in your life. You will gain great power and could even become a Heretic if you live long enough. Of course, Fate and Destiny will try to kill you. But honestly, it's no different than your current plight. At least, this way, you'll have more power to fight back."

"Master. You're weird. Why do you want to die?" The slime tilted its head and wondered.

"... If it's hopeless... Why should I live on?" Angelian suddenly spoke.

The Slime and the Hydra turned to Angelian.

"Vampire... What if you live... What if you... drink my blood?"

"Eh? Do you want me to win? Pass. Just let me die."

"But... if you're the one that lives... you'd have more chances in surviving, right? You are very smart! You can fight through this and defeat everyone."

"Why would you want me to win?"

"Because... I'm also tired... I hate it. I know my mistakes and my foolishness. People have died showing their love for me... but even to the last moment, I doubted them! I hate it! I'm tired as well!"

"Please... Tired? Try having those curses for millennia!"

"All the more reason that you should bear this curse! Even if I eat you, Fate will just send more powerful enemies! So what if I eat you?! What next?! Will I be facing Conquerors next? Cherubims?"

"Hmm... If you ate a Fallen, you'd probably be hunted down by Greater Gods and Fallen." Luigi added.

"Fallen and Greater Gods?! I'd face people like you?!" Angelian cursed as she turned to Nightwing. She stumbled down and lost all her strength.

"Please... Take this burden from me! You live! You fulfill the wishes of my father! You defeat the enemies that are wrestling to kill the king of the Highlands! Take it all!"

"What? Do you really want me to win? Are you crazy? And you are even asking me to fulfill your wishes?"

"Please...! I don't want to suffer anymore! If I am to bear these curses, then this bloodline will fall on the Eldrich! I can't have that! At the very least... you can have it!"

"... Fine. I guess I can continue to live on. I'm curious as to who I am and what happened to me, anyway... What a bother."

Angelian smiled.

"Thank you..." Angelian smiled as she glanced at Nightwing as her vision slowly faded. The mental breakdown gave her exhaustion unlike any other. But little did she know that strange magic was at work and her De-Heart was being destroyed which was causing her to feel the weariness.

She couldn't see clearly but she could feel the Fallen approach her.

"Hmm? Sacrifice? You're that willing to give yourself to me, huh? But I understand. You've suffered for too long. Do you have any other request, before I kill you?" Nightwing asked.

"...You... look kind of cute... I've never had the joy of having someone... But now, I long for it. You have that power of an Incubus... So I guess with my defenses down, I... have these feelings of desire in me. Could you... kiss me?" Angelian smiled. She wished she could see the handsome appearance of the Fallen.

"Oh... My. I probably have kissed a lot... but in this incarnation, you ought to be my first. Fine. I'll draw out your blood through your lips." Nightwing drew closer and brushed the cheeks of Angelian. The defenses of the dragon were gone and her pinkish cheeks were blushing with anticipation.

"This is... not a bad way to die." Angelian chuckled.

"No. I'll take you to heaven before your journey to hell." Nightwing dove in and gave Angelian a deep kiss.

The surging energy that began to draw out blood of Angelian appeared and Angelian felt a rushing warmth on her lips and savored it.

The power of Sacrifice emerged.