Narrator's POV:
Out of wonder, the young boy didn't move. As for the outside, the merchant is grappled by the demon. It choke the merchant and doesn't let him catch an air.
*gasping*
The demon growls as if it's enjoying the pleasure of seeing a human struggle for their lives.
"*cough!* *cough!* He... Hel- *cough!*"
- the merchant begged helplessly.
The growling of the demon gotten more louder than usual which is now hearable within the caravan where Alucard's in.
*horrified*
As the demon's grasps gotten more intense, the merchant can't no longer utter a word. He gasp as much air as he can, hoping to survive from the demon's grappling.
As the merchant struggled to get some air, it started to remember the flashback where a knight from the capital said.
- - - - - Flashback - - - - - -
( Back at the Capital's gate during inspection )
"By the way Sir, I hate to intrude but aren't you gonna hire some soldiers? You see, the conflict between the Moniyan and the Barren Lands are still in its peak. Travelling without any escort will leave your life at stake, especially you, yourself is heading down to the Lantis Mountain where demons have nested."
- Knight (2) said frankly.
. . .
"Then, why did you still continue knowing the perils along your path? It would cost you your life, Sir."
- Knight (3) said while Knight (1) keeps scribbling on his paper.
- - - - - Flashback Ends - - - - -
*drip* *drop*
*heavy panting*
. . .
*sobbing*
"D*mn it all!... Why am I so confident back then? I *pant*... I... *sniff*... Should've paid that knight's advice in the first place... And don't tell me, the battle of the Moniyan and the Abyss are still in peak??!."
- the merchant depressingly wondered.
*firm griping*
"I.... I... *pant*... I will surely die without fulfilling my duty as a... *cough* *cough*... As a...!"
- the merchant wonder as he struggle.
*demon growls*
. . .
*grit*
"MERCHANT!!!"
- the merchant yells in desperation.
After the merchant's valiant yell, the demon gotten hyped and it SLAM the struggling merchant down to the ground.
*impact noises*
. . .
The merchant died quickly as he git on the ground. His head started to ooze blood as it directly hit on the rock. The demon started to let out a sinistrous grin and howl.
*demon howling*
The demon's howling has been heard by its other allies who were feasting on the other corpses that lies over the distance hidden by the mist.
Some of the demons are starting to swarm in towards the origin of the howl. As for the young Alucard, he heard the impact earlier which made him shiver and chill.
He desperately covered his mouth in order not to cause any noise to alarm the demon.
"Wha... what is the mess I'm.... I'm... In??"
- Alucard wondered in despair.
Somehow, after hearing the grotesque events that flashes through him, Alucard regretted upon leaving the empire which made him shed tears as he tried to hold his quelled emotions within.
Outside, the demon lift the corpse of the merchant and start feasting on it. The frightened boy heard the chewing of the demon which made his despair gotten even worst.
*chomp* *chomp*
Fear is unconquerable and unavoidable as it is natural for humans like Alucard to possess such emotions.
*shiver*
Fear symbolizes the impending danger ahead, or in other words, fear acts as a warning for the worst to come.
*riiiiipp!!!*
. . . .
*scared Alucard*
. . .
*drip* *drip*
*covered heavy panting*
. . .
Alucard realized that, the situation is gotten worst which he, himself couldn't get a grip on it so.....
"I.... I need to get out of here, or else I... I..."
- Alucard wondered in a terrified tone.
Despite being frozen by fear, Alucard still tried his best to break through from his fear and start making his move.
*scrape*
*drip* *drop*
He tried what he can to leave the premises that he, accidentally stumbled on a crate and it fell right through the floor.
*BAM!*
. . .
*Alucard flinched*
*demon gasps*
The demon heard the noise of the falling crate towards the surface which made the creature set its eyes at Alucard's direction.
*thrown corpse of the merchant*
The demon's attention now locked at the caravan. It stopped feasting on the corpse and start approaching curiously towards the caravan slowly.
Alucard, who's now feeling the dread of the impending danger ahead of him, his mind could no longer think of possible solution as fear started to shroud his perceptions on the reality.
Tears started to swell in his eyes, sweat is dripping nonstop, and his pulse rate rises drastically at that moment.
*thud!* *thud!* *thud!* *thud!*
*sniff* *sniff*
The demon start sniffing around the vicinity of the caravan.
*stomp!* *stomp!*
And a bunch of demons from the distance is drawing near to the caravan at constant speed.
*drip* *drip*
Alucard's body shiver greatly than before, he could no longer talk nor make any sound.
*gnawing*
His mouth tremble, and his tears are falling quickly.
*scrape* *scraaappee*
The demon used his nails and ripped the cover covering the caravan.
*riiipppped*
Alucard's eyes widened in fear, all despaired, and feeling lost. He stayed behind the corner in order to hide himself and use the debris as his hiding spot but....
*growl* *growl*
*Alucard's surprised*
The demon....
*grins*
*swelling eyes of Alucard*
Appeared behind him which made him startled.
"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!???""
- Alucard screamed.
The demon wasted no time and tried to capture the boy but...
*evade*
It was all thanks to his adrenaline, he manage to get away from the demon and run in amok.
"PAPA!.... MAMA!!!!!!!"
- Alucard call for help in desperation.
Alucard run in amok, just for the sake of getting away from the demon that startled him.
*heavy panting*
*tears drifting*
But his efforts are meaningless...
*Alucard's shocked*
*demon's growl*
He has been surrounded by lots of demons... And there's no way for him to get away from their sight.
*trembling intensifies*
Alucard tried to get back where he used to go earlier but....
*demons growling*
He's already surrounded and he's in a tight encirclement. Alucard loses hope and fell on the ground. He look everywhere but all he ever seen are demons.
*demon's chuckle noises*
As Alucard has been intimidated by the demons, it seems someone from far away is spectating him from a magical, spherical-looking glowing jewel.
And it turns out that the one who's spectating the young boy is none other than a mysterious man who's wearing a black cloak.
The mysterious man touches the jewel and utter something as he watches the scene.
"Actions and decisions determines one's fate. Be it good or not, the wheel of time will continue moving towards its destination."
- the mysterious man said as he touches the jewel.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( Premises of Lantis Mountain )
"No.... No! Get away from me!.... F*ck!!! Get away!!!"
- Alucard cried.
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"No matter what will the person do, actions that has been performed will never be changed, and it will be carried throughout the flow of time."
- the mysterious man narrates.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From premises of Lantis Mountain )
*demons chuckled*
*frightened Alucard*
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"Miracles? It can be possible but..."
- the mysterious man narrates again.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Abyss )
"That's enough!"
- an erotic feminine voice yells from afar.
*demons halted*
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"Miracles rarely happens..."
- the mysterious man said as he look again to the jewel.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Lantis Mountain )
*Alucard flinched*
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"Miracles may considered as Hope as what have many used to tell... but they're not aware that...."
- the mysterious man said.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Lantis Mountain )
"That boy... will be mine... MINE!!! AHAHAHAH!!!"
- an erotic feminine voice echoed as sinistrous as possible. And laugh in a villainess way.
"No! .... No!!! Please no!.... NOOOOOO!!!!!"
- Alucard cries loudly as tears run down uncontrollably being dragged by a demon.
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"Miracles are primal entities which made the stream of time stronger..."
- the mysterious man raises his hand.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Lumina City )
"Bro-dah! Plushy so soft! Wanna hug tight!"
- Fanny called her troubled brother as she cheerfully move in her bed.
*fake smiling of Tigreal*
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"And through Miracles, it simply indicates that... The tenacity of fate is impossible to change... No matter what effort they tend to do...!"
- the mysterious man boldly said as he grasp his hand firmly.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Rantha Village )
"Benedetta, here's your salary for today's work."
- the shop owner cheerfully said as she lend the money to Benedetta.
*shaking coins noises*
"Thank you so much!"
- Benedetta said as she gratefully grabbed her hard-earned salary.
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"May it be: Altering Time, Fixing One's Failure, nor Fighting Tirelessly... Fate will surely find its way back to its original track...!"
- the mysterious man said, more boldly and confident.
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From the Monastery's Orphanage )
"Betty, let me introduce you to the orphans here in the orphanage."
- Claudius said.
"Well, thank you! And ooh? By the way, what's that boy's name over there? He seemed lonely and always wearing a red scarf...?"
- Betty curiously ask.
"Aah? Ooh! I see... Well, I wanted to tell you his name but... I leave the talking to you..."
- Claudius calmly said.
"Whaaatt???? C'mon Claudius! Just don't be such a girl and tell me already!"
- Betty pouts.
"Well, I don't care what bullying you'll throw at me, but it's best if you were the one who'll approach him... You see..."
- Claudius said cheerfully but soon changed into worry.
*Betty listened*
"He was still young that he lost his parents....."
- Claudius said.
*Betty's eyes widened*
"He doesn't have any idea who are his parents are... All he ever remembered were: he's fond of wearing red scarf and listening music... Because he said that, it is the only thing which made him remember about his parents."
- Claudius added with a saddened tone in his voice.
After hearing Claudius' words, Betty felt a little sad and decided to look at the boy who's leaning on the corner... All alone.
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"The tyrant will fall!... And The Injustice will prevail!..."
- mysterious man said as he opened his arms like in an adoringly way.
*the mysterious man close his face to the jewel*
. . .
~ Inserted Scene from Afar ~
( From Abyss )
*erotic grin of Alice where her location is unknown*
*sinistrous chuckle echoed*
~ End of Scene ~
. . .
"And with that said, You, my Lord... No... The one who's been dethroned by your own kin, will surely get what you deserve...."
- the mysterious man said as he look closely to the jewel, showing the image of Alucard being
The mysterious man swipe the jewel and the image where Alucard cries for help, vanished. The man left as his footsteps echoes throughout the building.
. . .