Author: This prelude is for background information and character introduction. Thank you
Javier sat lazily in his office chair with a book on his face. He was right in front of the room window, so he occasionally stares outside. The castle they live in was exceptionally huge so the sight was always mesmerizing.
"I especially love the fact that I can look down on everything/everyone from here".
Young Javier who looks like a seventeen year old is twenty-seven. The same goes for literally everyone in HQ. (Reason will be explained in later chapters)
Outside the room, loud noises of people arguing could be heard.
Humanity was almost at its end before Royals descended. These Royals have abilities, and an array of natural hair and eye color ranging from Crimson Red, to Vibrant Purple, Obsidian Black, Radiant White, Golden Yellow, Emerald Green, and Midnight Blue.
Over the years, the colors of Royals hair and eyes either remain the same, become faint, or blend with other colors from Royals they marry.
Javier in particular was from the Kingdom of Royals with Obsidian Black hair. His hair and eyes were black, so black it glinted silver.
"Those six seem to be having fun". He said blandly while he had to sit down and work
Afterall, he was an Emperor. And he has over eleven Kingdoms he is ruling. Work kept on piling but what could he do?
"I have seven Vassals, and together we fight against the Invasion at the frontlines." Javier pauses,"Oh I guess I have six Vassals now" He picks up his pen and continues to work,
"One of them is dead"
Although that was one year ago.
HQ drived Into our heads that hanging over on someone else's death will be our downfall. "Lord Zephyr couldn't have been more right, it's weighing down on me"
"Alright, this work won't work itself. I need to finish this portion today-!"
"Javier!!" A very short kid with red hair and green eyes busted inside
His name is Nathaniel, an aggressive neglected child. He may look like fifteen years old, but he's actually twenty-five. He is one to insult a grown man and make him cry.
His abilities are Fire, Water, and Air
"What's the matter, Nathaniel?" Javier swiveled in his chair
"Permission to murder Felix". The redhead had fire in his eyes
"Why?" Javier sighs
"He called me his son". Nathan nearly spat
"Permission granted" Javier raised his hand and Nathan dashed outside
TL: In some countries, calling someone your 'son' implies you consider yourself superior to them.
'He may say that but they wouldn't actually kill each other would they?'
Javier was becoming unsure
"Would they?"
Nathan an aggressive brat, plus Felix an absolute madman.
Javier broke a sweat and rises from his chair.
"They just might"
He sits back down,
"But they just might not"
He stands back up
He sits down again and contemplates with his fingers intertwined and on the table. "Nah"
HQ is a world where the weak are a shot away from insanity,
And the strong are as twisted as they'll ever be.
In other words, those who reached this place;
Be they an Emperor, a Vassal, or an Agent.
"Are all psychos… "
Few show their face,
Some mask it with Grace,
And as for this select pace…
"We laugh at danger, with a steady gaze"
Javier chuckles, a crooked grin plastered on his face
"You could say I'm of that select pace"
A loud crashing boom erupted from the hallway.
Javier's eyes flew open
"Lord Javier, Nathan and Felix are fighting again". A very short girl with silver-blue hair peeked in through the slightly ajar door.
Kelvin is a girl with wind ability, she is a playful and cheerful little social butterfly who doesn't hesitate to snitch if it gets her out of trouble.
Javier smiles at the cute little girl who was also a little old for her appearance.
"Don't get in their way". He cautions
"Alright". The precious little sunshine sweetie shuts the door behind her and skips away.
Javier relaxes in his chair.
HQ mainly recruits Royals, since only they have abilities and for ten years we trained and studied day after day. The strongest and most knowledgeable coming out on top as Emperors, the second class as Vassals, and third class as Agents. Although there are a few exceptions
Boom!
An explosion occurred not too far from Javier's designated office.
Javier, "...". They'll probably come here to explain
A few seconds later..
Knock knock,
"Come in" Javier answered
A tall blonde strolled inside with a stern expression. He had obvious black patches on his face and hair
Sebastian, a '...got the face but don't need it..' type of person is the most physically built amongst them.
He has a '...talk to me, I won't respond..' personality. Healing ability, incredible strength and amazing speed.
"I probably blew up the kitchen". Sebastian said
"I'll probably send you to hell" Javier groaned
"I'll go call a construction expert". The blonde said before leaving
Javier sighs, "My Agents may be infuriating, but my Vassals are utterly incompetent". He rose from his seat and goes to check on what they were doing
It was total chaos. Nathan and Felix, the silver haired, were completely trashing it out and destroying the main lounge with fire and ice.
Felix is a complete narcissist, he chases unlimited skirts and has a crazy personality. His ability is ice
Javier's gaze shifted to Reo, who remained completely unconcerned and engrossed in his book.
He approached the purple haired and asked, "Where is Mathias? He should be the one picking fights with Felix". Javier said, looking around
"I think he's with Kelvin" Reo flipped a page
Reo is a very composed person. He also has a '..Don't talk to me..' type of aura around him which is very complimentary to his '...Not my business? Not my problem...' personality. His ability is being able to enter and exit shadows
Javier squints his eyes, "He's with Kelvin? "
"Yeah". Reo responded, still engrossed in his book
Javier only had to wait a few seconds for Reo to suddenly realize, his eyes flew open.
"You'll go get the girl now?". Javier asks and Reo nodded running off to look for the little girl
Now, it's only natural I would want to protect the only girl in our midst, Kelvin. But I can only leave her in the hands of Sebastian, Reo and Nathan. The rest are casanovas
Bang!
Javier turns around almost instantly
Reo had slammed the door open frantically, with Kelvin in his arm like a sack of potato and Mathias' hair clasped in his other hand
"Ow" Mathias blinked
Mathias is also a narcissist, skirt chaser and he picks fights for no reason. His ability is creating and controlling strings.
"He was planning on doing something funny with Kelvin" Reo grits his teeth
"No I wasn't, she wanted me to help her with something"
"What is that something". Reo was not trusting this bastard
Mathias had this crazy flush on his face. "She was acting really funny, so I-".
"The truth, Mathias" Javier didn't want to hear another load of his bullshit
"Alright, I was helping her bring down a box from her cabinet. It contained her ugly plush toys"
"They're not ugly". Kelvin retorted
"Yeah, sure kid"
"What did you see him doing, Reo". Javier asks
"He was about to flip her skirt". Rouge said, regaining his indifferent composure
"I'll murder you, Mathias". Javier looked him dead in the eyes
"Wait, how would you know I was about to do that!?"
"You're a womanizer, that's why"
"That doesn't mean-!"
A soft thunk came from the nearest window, facing the vast, barren land just behind the castle.
Everyone went silent, and all eyes landed on what had arrived, it was a Specter.
The misty entity was humanoid, and its eyes darted around the room in a frenzy.
"Humans". It said, taking bold steps towards them
"Welcome to our humble abode" Javier said, eyes curved up into crescents and a sly, sinister smile spread across his face as he watched the approaching Specter.
And his Vassals couldn't be more pleased,
Every one of them had crooked smiles on their faces as they witnessed the Specter's ominous advance.
"Oh, how it was in for one helluva surprise"
They laughed