strangers in fate

It was quiet in the immediate wake of his astral prodding. He felt a peace blossom from inside of him then, the kind that settled like a warm embrace. Even if she refused his summons, she could no longer hide her existence. Their connection was eternal and entirely unique as the powerful duo they became in their time.  Their names became synonymous with various meanings that transcended generation upon generation until they were less tangible being and more omnipotent entity. Long after their death, they were worshiped; feared and revered and eventually the kind of legend that mortals took for granted. They were forgotten, their lessons now unlearned. Their world became a reality of unwashed masses, and heinous corruption that begged to be corrected with absolutist finality. 

Theadas was ready to fall. 

It was ripe for a rapture and a firm hand to bend its will. This was their battlefield; a long suffering, long corrupted people deserving a true culling of ranks. It was all too easy to take what intrigued them the most, to level civilizations in the name of compromise or a simple disagreement. Their power was complete, truly ultimate capabilities with one glaring weakness. He was blind to failure and in that saw no hesitation in the interest of self preservation when facing his equal. 

Randomly he smiled. 

Having heart her response, he squinted into the sun. Just as he was the mere embodiment, so too did the sun represent another facet of his power. He closed his eyes and exhaled deeply, his face tipped directly into the sun. I think of your death constantly. It has warmed me these many nights I have awaited your return. His mind paced but his physical form remained perfectly still as if he was completely disconnected from his soul. The astral projection of his voice was far more vibrant in the conversation. Now that you've returned I can share with you my new visions by which to remember you fondly. Thank you for coming back to me. By which he meant an opportunity to kill her again and again and again.