11 Years Ago – A Silent Night Beneath the Stars
The wind was still.The moon hung high above the old Stormbreak house, casting a cold light over the dew-covered roof.Ray sat on the porch, elbows resting on his knees, eyes lost on the horizon — until the air shifted.
A sudden chill tore through the quiet.
"Ray Stormbreak…"
The voice came from inside the house.Low — yet carrying the weight of something ancient.
Ray turned, his expression tense.At the doorway stood his young son — but his eyes… weren't his own.
"Who are you?" Ray's voice was steady. "And what are you doing inside my son?"
The boy smiled, and the air around him distorted. A colossal presence revealed itself, though trapped within a fragile body.
"Me?" the voice replied, soft yet menacing. "I am… Chaos."
Ray felt the ground tremble beneath his feet.
"I came to bring a warning," the entity continued. "Train the boy. Protect him. Until the time comes."
"The time? What time?" Ray took a step forward. "What are you talking about?"
Chaos lifted his gaze to the starry sky, as if seeing far beyond time itself."The moment the first pillar falls… I will awaken. But before that, prepare yourselves. My foolish brother is already moving. For him… and for the other boy. Kelvin."
The name made Ray freeze."Kelvin…?"
"A war is coming, Stormbreak," said Chaos — with a calm more terrifying than any scream. "Against Tyrus. He will not stop until everything Yon created is erased. Raise the boy. Train the child of Chaos… before it's too late."
And in the blink of an eye, the light vanished.Inavy's body collapsed into his father's arms — asleep, serene, as if nothing had happened.
Ray looked up at the sky. The stars seemed farther away.
— — —
Present Day – Stormbreak Residence
Eleven years had passed.And once again, Ray sat on the same porch, staring at the same sky.
"Damn it… I hope you're doing alright, Inavy."
The gate creaked."Hey! I'm home!" — a voice echoed through the yard.
Ray turned, a faint smile forming."Took you long enough. Did the Guild overwork you again?"
Inavy dropped his bag on the floor, stretching his arms. "A little. But… I missed home. And you, old man."
Ray raised an eyebrow. "You only say that when you want something."
Inavy laughed. "Maybe. How about a little training — like the old days?"
"The old days, huh?" Ray crossed his arms, pretending to think. "Alright. But bring Ron too."
From the kitchen, a 13-year-old voice yelled:"Huh?! Why me?!"
"Come on!" Inavy called out, smiling. "I promise it'll be worth it!"
Minutes later, the backyard exploded with energy.
Lightning cut through the air as Inavy lunged at his father. Ray dodged easily — the grin of a veteran who still carried fire in his eyes.Ron watched in awe, his messy hair whipped by the wind.
In the middle of the training, Inavy stopped.His gaze hardened.
"Dad… teach me Zeus Wrath."
Ray frowned. "That move isn't a toy. It's heavy. Divine."
"I want to learn it," Inavy said firmly. "Even if it takes time."
Ray took a deep breath."Then let's see if you're ready."
The air vibrated. Lightning began to dance between them — father and son, thunder and storm, clashing beneath Ron's watchful eyes.It was more than training. It was inheritance.
— — —
Meanwhile – Valtier Residence
Kelvin woke drenched in sweat.His breathing was short, his heart racing.The dream still burned in his mind — a world in ruins, skies torn by darkness, and a throne of bone and obsidian.
On that throne sat a colossal figure with crimson eyes and a jagged spear.
"You are not like them, my son…"The voice was deep and cold."You are Ruin."
Kelvin fell to his knees. The mirror beside his bed cracked, reflecting for an instant a twisted image — the face of Tyrus.
The door burst open.Lorien entered, followed by Darius.
"His aura… it's immense," said Darius, voice trembling. "The same one I felt in the forest."
"I see…" murmured Lorien, placing a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Where exactly did you feel it?"
"The Shattered Grove. Near the old temple."
— — —
Later – Shattered Grove
The forest was drowned in violet mist.No sound. No wind.
When Kelvin took his first step, the ground trembled.Shadows emerged — creatures of bone and smoke, hollow-eyed, starving.
Lorien and Kelvin advanced together. Light and darkness collided with every strike.But as he fought, Kelvin heard the voice again inside him:
"Give in… it's who you are…"
The shadows around him bent, responding. His aura wavered between control and collapse.
"Kelvin!" — Lorien shouted, casting a seal of light that enveloped him. — "You are not him! Fight it!"
Kelvin dropped to his knees.The battlefield went silent. The creatures faded — but the echo of the voice remained.
"Why me…?" Kelvin murmured, broken.
"Because the past never stayed buried," Lorien replied. "Nor the blood you carry."He gripped Kelvin's shoulders firmly."He's after you and Inavy. You're both Tyrus's targets."
Kelvin said nothing, his gaze lost.After a while, he just whispered: "Let's go."
On the way back, Lorien tried to lighten the mood."Hey… want to stop by Hero Burger?"
Kelvin looked at him — and for the first time in a long while, smiled. "Sure."
But on the other side of reality, Tyrus watched.Kelvin's reflection gleamed within his eyes.
— — —
A Day Later – Phoenix Guild HQ
The sun had barely risen when the training hall was already full.
Inavy Stormbreak stood with his arms crossed, face serious.Darius Valtier yawned, as usual.Rose Eldara sat with poise, already prepared.
Diana Flamesoul entered, clipboard in hand."Alright, team. Let's begin—"
"Hold up," interrupted Darius. "Why so early? I was having a beautiful dream…"
"You're always so lazy," said Inavy. "Hard to believe you're Lorien's brother."
"Huh?! What did you just say, walking thunderbolt?"
The two glared at each other, foreheads almost touching.Rose sighed and stood up, her red eyes flashing."Enough, both of you."
They froze immediately.
Diana chuckled. "You two remind me so much of my old squad…"
"Oh really?" asked Inavy, curious.
"Oh, yes. And believe me, Lorien — when he was Darius's age — was worse."
Darius turned to Inavy with a smug grin. "Hear that, lightning boy?"
Inavy crossed his arms. "Define 'worse.'"
"Lazy. Arrogant. Thought he was the center of the world," Diana said, laughing. "He hasn't changed much, but at least he's less lazy now."
The group laughed together — the sound light and genuine.But as the laughter filled the hall, an odd feeling lingered in the air.A distant chill. An invisible gaze.
And somewhere between dimensions, Tyrus watched — smiling.
The echo of his voice tore through the silence between worlds:
"Chaos… Ruin… the children of destiny are awakening.