Fall of the Wicked Throne: Prologue

In an age once passed, Within the depths of the Wicked Throne were the remnants of something terrible, something which could have brought about its downfall only for Fate to say otherwise.

Remnants of Abomination rampages were left behind for no one to see. Miles upon miles of carnage. No one dared to cross into the Fields of Thought and Ascension in fear of them.

Besides one.

The forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos approached the Wicked Throne, looking at the old large Victorian castle. Her face was stricken with annoyance. Cosmos approached the Wicked Thrones opening doors, as she did so she recreated her entire outfit. She now wore a dark purple royal kimono that had shining dots that were like stars.

Her hair was that of the Cosmic Essence itself, filled with its bright cosmos.

She entered the confines of the Wicked Throne, stepping into what would seem to be a large courtyard. She walked down the courtyard, her royal kimono dragging behind her.

“Eden…I’ll show you! You think you’re the mightiest kingdom? Well I’ll prove it to you.” Cosmos said as she walked through the doors of the Wicked Throne. She continued and as she did she made her way up to the balcony where she could overlook everything.

She turned, looking back at the room. She stared at it for a moment only for a new being to form within, from a singular thought came her new husband, the newfound King of the Cosmos.

“You.” Cosmos said as the King of the Cosmos looked at her. “You will devote yourself to me, my dear, and together we will raise this kingdom up. We will surpass all the others and conquer them under the cosmos.” She continued.

“Together we will bring about the downfall of those who dare oppose us.” The King of the Cosmos said as he took the Forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos’s hand.

“But what is it that we will start with?” He continued. The Queen of the Cosmos thought for a moment before she looked to the side and there she created more people, for the priority of helping with decisions. Her court, the cosmic court to be exact.

“I believe we require more input.” Said the Forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos.

She looked at them. Every bit and piece of knowledge then entered their minds. From their names and where they came from, to those around them.

“So, my court, what should be our next moves?” The forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos asked as she and the king looked at them.

“Might I suggest we expand our land? For a kingdom to grow we must take over others. Add to our own. By any means necessary.” Said one of the court members, a female with glittering eyes and hair made of stars, named Morgan.

“That is a good suggestion. We’ll take it into consideration.” Said another court member, a male named Reeds.

“What’s there to take into consideration? All kingdoms grow that way, ours should be no different. We might as well grow before we fall at the start.” Argued Morgan.

“While that is a fair point, we have nothing to worry about as our Queen can easily handle any affairs that may transpire.

Not to mention that there is nothing else here within the fields of thought and ascension. Nothing besides this castle. We’d have to search outwards.” Reeds said. Cosmos smiled at the two who debated with one another back and forth until She put a stop to it.

“Morgan makes a fair point. The expansion of land is a very important and necessary part of raising a kingdom. So let’s do that. While me and my husband stay here for the time being, you, seven, can debate and squabble about which of the nearby towns to take over.” Cosmos said as she turned with her husband and made their way back inside of the Wicked Throne.

“Do you really believe that to be a good idea? Creating those few to deal with our decisions?” The king of the Cosmos asked

“They know their place, unlike the filth around there. And though they’re given conscious thought, they still come from me. If they dared to do anything they’d be erased. Trust in me, dear.” Cosmos said as she wrapped her arms around his.

Hours later, the seven of the Cosmic Court came to the King and Queen who sat upon thrones made of Cosmic Essence. The two royals looked down at the court. “What is it?” The Cosmic Queen asked.

“We have come to a conclusion in our debate, my lady. We all agreed that expansion is the first priority. Fortunately, we have already decided on a location.” Said Thomas. The Queen raised an eyebrow.

“And what is this location?” She asked.

“A small village in the northern region of the Twisted Lands. Small population, only about hundred-fifty to hundred-eighty residents living there.” Said Constantine.

“The only problems we could foresee is Amberlen not accepting us taking over a part of her land and the Conduits that reside there intervening.” Klare said to which the Queen thought.

“I see…well then, I’ll handle this one myself. Though I could handle Amberlen easily, those Conduits could be quite tricky…While I’m gone you eight can plan our next objective.” The Queen said as she snapped her fingers, to which she created a whole army of cosmic warriors and within the instant, her and the warriors disappeared.

Within the underworld of Eden, the Twisted Lands, the town of Peuila was thriving. It was a newly founded town, hoping to make something big for themselves. There were townsfolk about, some tending to crops, others to animals, and though this town had no royalty, they made do. Until now, that is.

Suddenly, when no one expected it, a massive storm of cosmic energy and essence bursted from seemingly nowhere. Many of the Townsfolk fled in terror, some who were more brave and dedicated themselves to protecting the small village grabbed weapons and stood their ground.

“STAY BACK!” A guard shouted, his tone ever so protective.

That's when they saw the Forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos backed up with a whole army. “Not a good idea, though you people never seem to have anything worthwhile.” The Queen of the Cosmos said as the cosmos parted ways.

“Cosmos…” Muttered one of the guards in shock.

“Good, I don’t need to introduce myself.” Cosmos said as she stepped down. The guards muttered to each other as she stepped forward.

“So, who's the thing you have incharge here?” Cosmos asked as she approached the few guardsmen.

“U-uh… No one Ma’am…” Said one of the guards with a shaky tone. The Queen smirked as she heard the news.

“Good, that means I won’t have to do it by force.” Cosmos said as she stomped her foot into the ground, releasing Cosmic Essence like a geyser. It spread everywhere. As it did, the Edenfolk that were in the town were suddenly exposed to a large amount of Cosmic Essence.

Everyone looked up at the Queen of the Cosmos who simply smiled with a narrowed stare. “W-What did y-ou just do…” said one of the Townsfolk as they suddenly collapsed onto the ground.

“I’m simply separating the weak from the strong. A great kingdom needs strong people.” Cosmos said as she walked further into the town. She saw many people on the ground.

“There are many consequences when you intake Cosmic Essence. It can range from a wide spectrum of possibilities. If you’re lucky and have the right build, You’ll be able to do whatever it is you dream of.

If not, then turning into a grotesque beast would be the least of your worries.” Cosmos said as she watched some of the townsfolk grow multiple eyes and cysts. Their body puffing out and expanding as a pus-like substance oozed down their rapidly expanding mass.

That’s when she saw it, some of the townsfolk began disappearing, their very existence depleting from the world as they knew it. Children suddenly became paradoxes as one of or both of the parents succumbed to Cosmic Deflection.

“This little spectacle is known as **Cosmic Deflection**. This is what happens when your body can’t handle the massive amount of Cosmic Essence intake. One of the few biggest consequences.

Those who cannot handle it will succumb to this, having their entire existence crushed and multiplied infinitely only for them to shrink down into a singular point, like a singularity, and will never have existed.

To those who aren’t affected, say goodbye to your wives, husbands, and children because you won't be remembering them, but I will.” The Cosmic Queen said

There were few that weren’t vastly affected by the absorption of Cosmic Essence, transcending to a height they never thought possible before. They looked in shock at their fellow folk who rolled in pain.

There were very few children, however, that survived and fewer that didn’t turn into an unidentifiable beast. In total, half of the population were erased from existence, a quarter of said population was turned into a grotesque cosmic beast, and another quarter had fully survived.

The Parents, who survived fully, cried in tears as they ran to their children who were turning into these cosmic monstrosities. “M-Moɱɱʎ̘̙̙̙̘̖̈..ˤ” one of the Children called out only for the next noises to be that of grunting and screaming. The parents gasped as they clung to their children, their bones snapping and reforming anew.

One of the Townsfolk who survived turned to the Cosmic Queen, their face as red as blood from the mix of anger and sadness. “HOW COULD YOU DO THIS?! WE DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO YOU!” He shouted as he ran up to the Cosmic Queen, the grief was clear upon his face as he rushed at her, attempting to strike her only for him to freeze on the spot.

“I did you a favor. I separated the weak from the strong. I made your village better and this is how you act? Like children?” The Queen said as she raised an eyebrow.

“YOU KILLED THEM! OUR CHILDREN! OUR LOVES! OUR LIVES! AND YOU EXPECT US TO SIT HERE LIKE YOUR OUR SAINT?!? YOU’RE A MONSTER!” Shouted the man. Slowly, though, the man began to crack from grief.

“I am your Queen and I expect you to treat me as such, filth. You call me a monster yet look at you all, rejecting what I gave. Fools, all of you!” The Cosmic Queen exclaimed.

“You’re no Queen! You’re a tyrant! Now give us everything you’ve taken! NOW!” Said the man as he suddenly broke free from Cosmos’s grasp, shocking her for a moment. He sprinted to her, punching her right in the gut only for it to do nothing. He continued to do so.

“Give them back! GIVE THEM BACK!” He shouted but Cosmos didn’t budge.

“No.” Cosmos said. “I did you all a favor. You will accept that, in due time.” Cosmos said as the man dropped to his knees, clinging onto her kimono with tears flowing down his face. She swiped his hands off.

The Queen smirked at him. “What is your name?” She asked. The man raised his head up at her, his eyes puffy and bloodshot.

“Fuck. You.” the man said. Cosmos smiled as she stared at the man who suddenly stood up.

“You forget. I am the Conduit of the Cosmos. The Cosmos bend their will to me, you are no different. Now, your name.” Cosmos demanded

“John.” The man suddenly blurted out, as if he had no control over his actions and what he did. He was shocked to say the least.

“Your pathetic attempts to sway my decision are humorous to say the least, John. You’ll be spared but dare make a move towards me and I'll save you a spot in hell. Now to clean up the rest of these filthy monsters.” Cosmos said as she raised her hand up, signaling to the cosmic warriors at the entrance to the village.

The warriors readied their weapons as Cosmos put two fingers up, signaling to kill the cosmic monsters that didn’t have their existences erased. The warriors rushed them, stabbing into their bodies and draining the many affected women, men, and children of the Cosmic Essence they had absorbed and the Cosmic Essence they had, killing each and every one of them.

All of the Mothers, Fathers, Children, that had become monstrosities were slain. In front of their loved ones. Parents clinged to their dead children, atleast, what they once were, in their minds. Children hid in fear, though their crying was not unheard.

“This is a kingdom, MY kingdom.

**One where only the strong prosper and the weak perish**.” The Cosmic Queen said as the warriors all blitzed past her stopping in unison. They lined up, sending the excess Cosmic Essence to the Queen, who used it to create large walls around the town

Everyone stared at the walls, they were scared, confused. ‘Why was she doing this? What was her reason?’ They thought, though most were drowned out by the sobs of the children. Cosmos stepped forward, tapping her heel on the ground which created a loud noise which caught everyone's attention.

“Attention, my new subjects. I must be taking my leave now, I must expand my new empire. I’ll be creating a link between this village and my Kingdom that way I have my eyes on you.

Oh, and if any of you decide to break the rules of my newfound Kingdom…

**Cosmic Deflection will be the LEAST of your worries**.” Cosmos said. Everyone dared not to say a word, saying they were frightened would be an understatement. However, with that, Cosmos had left, disappearing into thin air.

Everyone who was left scrambled around to each other, checking to see if anyone had somehow survived but it was all pointless

Back within the Fields of Thought and Ascension, The Queen of the Cosmos arrived back at the Wicked Throne where her king awaited her. He stood from a throne, greeting her with a warm smile.

“Ah, my dear, I was wondering when you’d return.” King of the Cosmos said as the two embraced.

“I could feel the tether between ours and theirs, things went well I take it?” he asked

“It went great, though they were resilient at first, I simply had to show them their place.” The Queen of the Cosmos smiled as the two sat upon their thrones.

“What of the Court?” Cosmos asked

“Debating, They’ve been at it ever since you left. I’ve checked up on them countless times. They blabbered on and on.” King of the Cosmos said. The Queen thought for a moment before getting back up, despite sitting down a moment ago.

“It may be best to check in on them. After all, it would suit my interests to be present there.” The Queen said. The King stood up, following her as they both walked to a meeting room of sorts, not far from the throne.

The Queen opened the door with a creak, getting each of the Cosmic Court member’s attention. They all looked at her, some were frustrated by the debate, others were indifferent. “My Queen, you’ve returned! Come, sit.” suggested Shannon. The King and Queen sat down in chairs that laid around this circular table.

“We felt the connection from here, everything went well.” Aviear Said as she rested her head on her hands.

“Indeed it did, now to the discussion at hand?” The Queen of the Cosmos said.

“Of course. We’ve been discussing other towns within the Twisted Lands to take over. The first one you took over only had a small number of survivors, about twenty-two residents.” Klare said. Some of the court members looked towards the King and Queen.

“I suggested we take down the biggest kingdom, with that we’d have plenty of folk.” Reeds said.

“Yeah, but you meant the Kingdom of Eden! You sounded retarded when those words left your mouth.” Constance said as Reeds looked at her annoyed.

“Constance is right, Reeds. That idea isn’t good. Let us at least build up this kingdom first.” Said Thomas. Reeds rolled his eyes.

“Well I’m not hearing any suggestions from you, Thomas. Why don’t you speak up?” Reeds said as he laid back in his chair, folding his arms

“Well it just so happens that I thought of a brilliant idea.” Thomas said with a smug expression. Reeds groaned in response. Everyone awaited to hear what he had to say.

“The village that we conquered laid in the northern region, the idea is that we conquer land from all across the Twisted Lands, not just in the same region once. Then when we have enough, we strike for the middle with all of our forces.” Thomas explained. Reeds just raised an eyebrow as he tapped his finger on his arm.

“Isn’t that the main plan already? That idea was nothing but a waste of time. We might as well send the warriors we have there out to gather more villages!” Reeds exclaimed.

“It’s not a dumb idea, it’s strategic. Most of the landmarks outside of the center region are villages, towns, maybe a kingdom here and there, but the center is where it’s all at.

Villages as far as the eye can see. The center is where the most people are gathered, it’s the best place to end it all off. We’d have the entirety of the Twisted Lands under our heel.” Thomas explained.

“Let us acquire more land. As Klare said only twenty-two residents had survived in the first town. To expand we must take over and create more. So, let’s get on with that. Afterwards, you can squabble as much as you’d like.” Said the Cosmic Queen as she stood from her seat. The king followed, standing up as the two then exited the room.

They made their way to a room, which was empty. It had nothing in it, until it did. The Queen of the Cosmos created a large table with a map depicting the Twisted Lands. Each settlement was there, from the lowly villages to the towns to the small kingdoms that were there.

The Queen of the Cosmos stared at the map only for the Cosmic Court to then walk in.

They all gathered around the table, looking at it.

“So, I’d say the best plan would be taking over the north first.” Constance suggested as she pointed to a few settlements. “These ones have the largest population out of the north, so it would be better to take them on first.”

“I agree, then we can spread our troops to the west and east and work our way down to the south.” Morgan nodded.

“That’s something we can finally agree on.” Reeds said

Shannon rolled her eyes only to look back towards the Queen. “Well, what do you say?” She asked.

“That is a great start. Let us commence this.” The Cosmic Queen said as suddenly tesseracts of pure cosmic essence came into existence. The tesseracts floated above four settlements in the north region on the map, falling right onto each one which made them disappear.

Elsewhere in the Twisted Lands, a rather large town, Hallows Balance, which was named after the Conduit of Balance, was living an average life. The Townsfolk were about farming away, making trades with one another, it was just another average day.

“Hey Jeremy bring me a bucket of water will ya’?” Shouted one of the folk.

“Sure Pa’!” The boy said as he then did as his father told him.

Though everything would change mere moments after. A large vortex of cosmic energy and essence formed above the town, as did four other large vortex’s across the north. They could see all of them from afar.

Fear overtook them.

Everyone looked up at the sky, terrified. “What’s going on?!?” Shouted the blacksmith as he looked up.

“Get in the house now Jeremy!” The father shouted as his son clinged to him.

“Bu-“

“No buts! Get your ass inside now!” The father exclaimed. The boy ran inside his house, looking outside the window at his father

“Daddy…I’m scared…” said one girl to her father.

“It’ll be okay sweetie…” the girls father said as he moved a strand of her hair out of her face.

Though, that’s when something came out of the vortex, it was small, barely visible from where everyone was.

“What is that?!” Exclaimed a woman in confusion.

The object then fell, revealing itself to be a tesseract. As it fell, the townsfolk began to run into their homes, though unbeknownst to them it wouldn’t save them. As the cosmic tesseract hit the ground it exploded into a large burst of Cosmic Essence that spanned for miles.

The same thing happened to the other towns.

From the explosion came a residue of Cosmic Essence that then formed itself to be more cosmic warriors, and soon, the consequences began. The screams could be heard for miles.

“This town is now under the command of the Cosmic Queen!” Shouted one of the Cosmic Warriors

Everyone was confused, who was this? Though, most of them couldn’t even think through the pain. And the cycle from the first town had restarted. By the time it was over, the cosmic walls were up and everyone was trapped, though connected to the other settlements.

Within the lands above, the land of Eden, The queen of the Cosmos had to make a simple stop to the royal palace, she wanted to see how the royal family would act now that she is a queen like them.

She stood at the gates to the palace, though the guards blocked her path. With a simple stare the Guards moved and opened the gate, shocked at what had just happened.

The Cosmic Queen slammed open the doors to the palace, walking through the hallways, approaching the throne room doors. She opened them and as she did, her eyes crossed with the Royal Family, The King and Queen of Eden.

“Cosmos, we’ve been expecting you.” said the King of Eden who had a sly smile upon his face. The Cosmic Queen stared them down with a scowling expression.

“Oh, I forgot, it’s the ‘Queen of the Cosmos’ now isn’t it? Quite the ridiculous name.” The King said.

“The ‘King of Eden’ isn’t a better name either, yet you mock me of mine.” The Cosmic Queen growled. The King and Queen laughed at her remark, as if everything about her was just a joke.

“You know why I’m here, as we speak my territory is expanding.” Cosmos said.

“I mock you for your title because forbidden filth like you shouldn’t have the throne, quite simple don’t you think?

You came here to prove that you’re better than Eden, correct? Yet look at you, failing to take over the Twisted Lands, which I may add have the lowest of people. Those are nothing but peasants down there and yet you bestow them gifts as if you were their savior.

Though It’s a work in progress I assume?” The King of Eden said. The Cosmic Queen's eyes filled with rage, her face was as bright as a star, as if she were going to burst at that second.

“You will NEVER be a kingdom, you and your so-called ‘Cosmic Court’ will never be one of us! Those villages you corrupted could be blown away with some of our best. You think that a few little villages added to your collection makes you royalty? No. It doesn’t.” The King continued, only it was then that everyone began to laugh at the Cosmic Queen. They surrounded her, their voices dancing and echoing as they laughed and laughed.

The Queen of the Cosmos was ready to blow the place to ruin but as she charged up the King raised his hand to her, catching Cosmos’s attention. “Not a good idea, but then again you never had any. One touch of you to us, and say goodbye to life through this cycle and the next and the next.” The King said.

Cosmos gritted her teeth in anger. She stormed out of the palace, flying above Eden, way, way above. She looked down upon Eden, the same way Eden looked down upon her. Her power began to rise exponentially…though that then began to attract unwanted attention.

“I’LL SHOW YOU!! I’LL ASSERT MY RULE OVER YOU, THAT I AM BETTER!!” Cosmos shouted, however, before she fired down she was suddenly hit by a large red blast.

Cosmos regained her footing in the air only to see…

“Sol! STAY OUT OF THIS!” Cosmos shouted

“And miss the opportunity to squash a Conduit for myself? No thanks.” Sol said as he suddenly was barraged by hundreds of tiny Avalons that she had created, each one blowing up right in his face, sending him flying back. Sol got up-right, staring right at Cosmos with an annoyed expression.

“You wench!” Sol Growled as he charged his **Devils Beam**, a powerful, red beam, created by all of the eyes and mouths of Sol. Sol continued to charge the beam, as the mere energy began to grow and grow, shaking the Eden Tree itself as all of the Eden Orbs began to jingle around.

“TASTE THIS!” Sol shouted as he then fired the beam only for Cosmos to stare at him, no remorse in her eyes. Suddenly the two swapped places, and without any warning Sol was hit by his own attack.

“Hm, I thought you’d be way tougher.” The Queen of the Cosmos said, though Sol got up, much to her surprise.

“As if I’d be taken down by you. I’ve had much tougher opponents.” Sol said with a smirk.

“You’ve never had an opponent like **me**.” Cosmos said as she then stared at Sol as the two began to battle within their minds.

Within Cosmos and Sol battled, though it looked seemingly one sided as Cosmos began overpowering Sol. Though his expression was unwavering. Moments after Sol was suddenly shot out and blasted back as it came to a close.

“Dammit…” Sol muttered to himself as he stared death towards Cosmos’s direction. Feeling his gaze, Cosmos turned around but before she could have done anything to Sol she felt a presence. A large one at that.

“Cease.” Boomed a loud voice from what seemingly came from inside her own head. Cosmos looked around only to find nothing.

“Who are you?!? Show yourself!” Cosmos exclaimed

“I have.” Said the being. Cosmos continued to look around but again, nothing.

“…Oden.” Sol muttered. Cosmos looked back at Sol then back around.

“So it’s the miracle maker is it?! Please, I'll deal with you too! Then they’ll see!” Cosmos exclaimed as Sol then disappeared, getting out of the way.

“You will leave this place, Cosmos. You will never return until your end.” Oden spoke. Cosmos rolled her eyes.

“Yeah, why don’t I just take your ass down instead.” Cosmos snarled as the two began to fight. Though without the physical body of Oden, it was yet another battle of the minds.

Though a battle was something Cosmos wouldn’t call this. It was as if a wave of power had washed over her, throwing her off her balance. She was completely and utterly out of her league, but that wouldn’t stop her.

The battle of the minds carried on, the two battled fiercely within the Mental Space, however it was all too much for Cosmos. With one last blast from her thoughts Oden had completely overwhelmed her, casting her out of the Mental Space.

Cosmos fell back as a result, falling through a portal back into the Wicked Throne. Cosmos looked to the portal but before she could jump and reach it, it disappeared.

“DAMMIT!” Cosmos shouted in a huff of anger.

“Forbidden Conduit of the Cosmos, for your attempt on Eden, I curse you. You will be stuck, trapped, here in the Wicked Throne, the confines of the kingdom you created.

You will never be able to leave. For as long as the cycle continues, you will too.” Oden spoke. Cosmos gritted her teeth as she tried to fly out of her kingdom, only for a protective barrier to stop her.

She tried teleporting out, but nothing happened.

She tried walking through portals made by her husband, but she was pushed out. It was what felt like hours of trying. Truly she was stuck there. “…damn you…” cursed Cosmos as she stomped around in anger.

“We will find a way around this, do not worry my dear.” The King of the Cosmos said as he sat upon his throne. He could tell that she was irritated.

“Remember, our kingdom can grow from here. Do not worry.” The king reassured. Cosmos looked at him, breathing in then out. Cosmos walked to the throne, sitting beside her husband. King of the cosmos moved his hand to hers, holding it.

Soon though, the Cosmic court entered the room. Constance approached the King and Queen. “My Queen, we may have found a solution to your problem.” She said as another member approached.

“Oh? And what is this solution?” The Queen of the Cosmos asked.

“An heir.” Said Thomas.

“An heir?” Cosmos questioned with a confused yet intrigued expression.

“Yes, an heir to the throne. You two can make children, as many as you wish, that will overlook the kingdom from the outside and inside.” Shannon answered. Cosmos looked at her husband then back to the court with a large smile.

“…hmm, yes, that is a brilliant idea.” Cosmos said, standing up from her throne. “Good work my court. But, if you’ll excuse me, me and my husband will be in our room. Do not disturb us.” Cosmos said as she grabbed the King of the Cosmos, standing him up and dragging him away with her.

“Poor soul is going to be sapped dry.” Reeds said with a smug smile. The rest of the court rolled their eyes and began to walk away as they heard the moans and groans of the King and Queen echo throughout the halls

“Loud aren’t they.” Thomas said as he covered his ears.