Rise of Time Chapter One: Titanic Destiny

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Flamesinger walked into the house, Lilith in his head. What she had made him do the night before…he couldn’t believe it. With a heavy heart, he opened the door. Their house was modest, consisting of only five rooms. It was two stories tall, and made of cobblestone. Every so often, glass windows tinted blue could be seen. The slanted roof was made of obsidian. Inside, hanging lanterns provided light. As he walked in, he heard Voltar squeal in delight. Curious, he went to her room, a pink carpeted room. “What is it, dear?” Voltar was swinging a child around. “Look at Violet! She managed to make her own food today!” Flamesinger smiled, then grimaced and doubled over. <NO! You can’t have her Lilith!> Lilith, currently occupying his head, laughed. <I can do what I want to, weak Ardoni!>

Flamesinger clutched at his head, fighting with all his might to keep the demon in. His willpower was strong, but not strong enough to stop her. Lilith slowly cut her way out of his mental shields. Faster than a blur, she traveled into the child’s head. Lilith laughed when she saw the simplicity of the child’s mind. <You are no threat to me. You’ll be mine next!> But as she tried to take over the mindspace, she felt a searing heat. Lilith screamed in pain. <WHAT IS THIS!!! I should be able to control you! You don’t have the power to stop me! Who is doing this?! Flamesinger!> Then, a new figure appeared in the mind space. He looked like an average human with brown hair and modest dress. But his eyes were glowing pure white, and he was surrounded by an aura of power. An aura more powerful than any Lilith had encountered.

The new figure studied the demon. <So you are the one who threatens the Flamesinger’s family? You don’t seem like much.> Lilith snarled at the intruder. <Get gone! You have no business here! And I am one of the most powerful beings in this universe, so I would run if I were you.> He chuckled. <I see you don’t know me. Let me enlighten you. I am Herobrine, Titan of Humanity, and the second most powerful being in this universe. To defeat me, you would have to destroy all of Humanity, a feat even you cannot hope to accomplish. I am truly immortal, and my power trumps yours. A minor demon is no match for me.> Lilith screamed in rage and sent a blast of mental power at Herobrine. It would have been enough to down a powerful angel, but Herobrine stood unharmed. He smirked. <Pathetic. Even the weakest Titan is more powerful than that.> She roared and blasted her with everything she had, but nothing affected him. He shook his head at her. <You cannot win this one, demon. Leave this child’s consciousness. I have given a sacred oath to protect her, and I will.>

Lilith shook her head, unable to believe what was happening. *There’s no way anyone but my master could be that strong!* Herobrine snarled at this. <Your master. That weakling. I assume he sent you?> Lilith nodded, earning a snort from Herobrine. <If he thinks this changes anything, then he is a fool. He cannot change his fate. For so long, he has stopped me from achieving my goal, knowing it would threaten him. She is the key…> Herobrine continued to muse to himself. <She will help me raise the most powerful being in the universe from the void, and then nothing can stop us. We will destroy him. It has been too long.> Herobrine pointed his blade at Lilith. <You go back, and you give your master this message. His days are numbered, and his doom is fast approaching. I will not stop until I have completed my mission…and destroyed him. He has stood in my way and hurt Humanity for too long.> Lilith retreated from the child’s mind, horror overcoming her. Without a second thought, she left Flamesinger, racing to tell her master of the unexpected obstacle.

Flamesinger and Voltar hugged each other, terrified of what was happening. But once he felt Lilith leave, Flamesinger let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you.” Herobrine immediately appeared beside them. <I made the oath, and I must abide by it.> Flamesinger studied his child. “Did your blessing stop her?” Herobrine shook his head. <The blessing gives her power, nothing more. But the Ancient Laws bind me, so when she was threatened, I knew immediately and had no choice but to stop it. Besides, I wouldn’t let a demon take over this child, oath or not.> Flamesinger nodded. “Well, for whatever it’s worth, we are grateful and in your debt.”

Herobrine laughed. <Think nothing of it. I will not let the demons interfere any longer. Their end is coming soon. But I worry about you, Flamesinger. If Lilith cannot use this child, she may decide to destroy it. And she would most likely use you to do it.> Flamesinger nodded, his expression pained. “As much as I hate to admit it, it is true. I wouldn’t be able to stop her.” Herobrine nodded. <It is no longer safe for her to be raised here. If Lilith was to use you in that way, I would be forced to fight you, and destroy you. It also puts Voltar at risk. If you cannot do the job, what is to stop Lilith from forcing Voltar to?> Voltar sobbed. “So she can’t be with us now?” Herobrine put a comforting hand on Voltar’s shoulder. <Unfortunately, yes. It is not safe for any of you here. The child must be moved, and soon. Lilith will be back anytime now. I know of a good place where she could be hidden.>

Flamesinger, with tears in his eyes, hugged his daughter. “I’m so sorry, but it’s not safe here. You must leave.” He turned to the Titan. “Where is it that you plan to take her to?” Herobrine shook his head. <I cannot tell you. It would be much too dangerous. If you knew, Lilith would find out and follow us. But it is safe, and under my protection. Lilith wouldn’t be able to get close without my permission.> Flamesinger slowly nodded, his chest shaking from the effort it took to hold back his sobs. “I’m sorry, child. But we can’t raise you. I never was a good father, or a good person. It’s for the best. Herobrine will be your father, child of humanity.” Herobrine held the Flamesinger, his eyes full of sorrow. <All must come to an end eventually. You are a good person, but life has dealt you a bad hand. We do what we must, and you tried your best. That’s what matters.> Flamesinger sniffled. “I still failed.” Herobrine shook his head. <I cannot convince you otherwise, but know this. If you don’t push on, this is all for nothing. For the sake of your wife and child, you must keep fighting. Can you do that?>

Flamesinger nodded, walking to a different room. Voltar hugged the child once more, her face a waterfall of tears. “Will I ever see her again?” Herobrine nodded. <You will.> Voltar rubbed the sadness from her eyes, though her face was still sorrowful. “I’ll miss you. You take care now.” She turned to Herobrine. “Don’t let anything happen to her, please!” Herobrine smiled faintly. <I won’t let anything happen. I would shatter before this child was hurt. She is the key to fixing everything…> Voltar sobbed, her body shaking. She turned away as a light began to develop the room. When he looked back, both the Titan and Violet were gone. At that moment, Flamesinger came in. “They’re gone?” She nodded, collapsing on the bed. Flamesinger sat beside her, stroking her hair to calm her down. “It’s for the best.”

Behind them, Lilith appeared, her voice sweet as honey. “Where is the child? I need to get rid of her, and who is more perfect than a cheater?” Flamesinger smiled. “You’re too late now, Lilith. She’s gone with her protector to a place you will never find.” Lilith shouted in anger. Seething with hatred, she growled. “Then I will find her and end this like I have told to. I will stop this!” Flamesinger merely smiled. *You’re out of your league here. You are messing with powers beyond you now!* Flamesinger looked out the bedroom window, his voice a whisper. “May Kronus be with you, Herobrine.”

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