With cautious anticipation, he opened the book, and a radiant light burst forth, filling the surroundings with its brilliance. The surrounding air was alive with the sweet sound of music, as Sero's fingers danced over the glowing letters, transforming them into stone, etching bitter words of pain, sorrow, and loss. A palpable tension hung in the air, suffocating the atmosphere with a sense of unease. As he stood there, a dark defiance coursed through his veins. The air was dense and foul, filled with the sickening smell of decomposing flesh and waste, and a subtle, unsettling aura of danger. As his fingers gently brushed against the pages, he sensed a profound shift in the air, as if the very fabric of the universe was being rearranged. The room felt different tonight in the library, as the floor-to-ceiling windows failed to emit their usual golden glow, leaving the space engulfed in darkness and an unsettling feeling hanging in the air. Innocent torchlight flickered on the polished wooden floors, painting intricate patterns on the walls reminiscent of children playing in a schoolyard, blissfully unaware of the impending danger. The scent of aged books permeated the air, a rich aroma of ink, paper, and the stories they contained, now infused with the haunting presence of sorrow and torment as Sero reshaped the destiny of the children of men. The hushed whispers of unsuspecting readers and the occasional rustle of turning pages created a chaotic atmosphere.
As Sero stood there with a sense of determination and anticipation, as the room filled with unease. The book reacted to Sero's touch, turning deep black where his fingers touched the cover of the book but remained bright green where his dark heart did not corrupt. Sero's guilty expression was so familiar to his twin brother Shani, who recognized the gleam of pleasure in his eyes as he caught him breaking the rules once more. This time, Shani knew that there was no going back.
Shani exclaimed, "It's not worth it."
He smirked, "I need that power, I will be like Eloh, I will change the way things are done. Gone are the days of the reign of the Yah, gone are the days of life, Now the power is now mine!"
Tears flowed down the celestial's face, "Brother, you know that the power cannot be wielded by one of our kind, it is not our place."
"NOT OUR PLACE?!?" Sero's voice full of venom and hate, "Our place was to watch over the sons of man, their place was to be like Eloh, and our place was to serve and teach? Where is Eloh's wisdom in that?"
"I won't let you do this." Determination shooting through Shani's eyes.
"Then you'll have to fight me." Sero's eyes glowed bright blue as he changed into his war form.
"Don't think I won't protect them," Shani said, power coursing through his veins as he assumed his battle form, "My duty is to protect the sons of man."
The collision between the two creatures created an extraordinary implosion of light. Shani's radiance intensified, transforming into a brilliant, shimmering blue, while Sero's glow dimmed, taking on a deep, fiery red. The tone of Sero's eyes shifted, with the inner part becoming darker and the area around the iris taking on a deeper shade. Shani's heart shattered into a million pieces, as Sero gracefully transformed before his eyes. The vibrant colors of his celestial feathers slowly morphed into scales, glistening under the sunlight. The scent of magic hung heavily in the air as the powerful energy of the transformation permeated the atmosphere. Overwhelmed with a mix of awe and sadness, Shani could feel the weight of the moment settle heavily on his chest.
"There is no going back now, brother," Sero said, "We shall be rivals forever, Yah will not stop me."
With a surge of energy, Shani sent The Great Dragon hurtling into the wall, the sound of crackling wood echoing throughout the room.
As the piercing sound reverberated through the vast kingdom, the Melikah swiftly shifted into their formidable battle form, their muscles tensing with anticipation. With keen eyes, they surveyed their surroundings, determined to locate the source of the impending attack. As their eyes scanned the scene, they witnessed the intense clash between the two brothers, Sero and Shani. The air was filled with the sound of clashing claws and wings and the thunderous echo of their footsteps. The metallic scent of blood lingered in the air, intertwining with the smell of sweat and determination. The intensity of the energy was undeniable, causing a chill to run down their spines as they witnessed the unfolding of the magnificent battle. Sero, catching sight of the new spectators, bellowed at the top of his lungs, "Follow me, my brothers and sisters! I shall guide you into a new era, not one dominated by the sons of men, but the era of The Dragon. I will elevate you to the level of ElohYahRuosh, transforming you into gods, and together, we shall break free from the chains of oppression that have bound us. I will make my throne above the throne of Eloh, I will become Eloh.”
Shani's eyes shot daggers at his brother, righteous indignation flooded his soul as he attacked Sero, beak biting down on his brother's wing, Light igniting his dragon form, "I will not let you blaspheme Eloh's name!"
Just then the other Melikah came to the rescue, Sero's rescue. They tackled Shani to the ground, holding him down as Sero stood on his feet, Shani's eyes welled up in tears, "SERO!!!!!!"
Then a Light shot down through the roof, Mikiel, the head celestial, swung his mighty sword, knocking down the Melikah who betrayed the Yah. He looked at Sero, "Luc'Sero you have betrayed the Light in your lust for power, you say that your throne will be higher than the All sufficient one? When your prison will be lower than the rot of the earth. You say that you will become Eloh, but you have been most removed from his presence, you have changed from a Melikah into a Draco'Asmo..."
Sero shouted like a man-child interrupting the High celestial, "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, I have made myself better than Eloh, because I rely on no one, I am All Sufficient, join me and we shall be Gods, we will rule the hearts of men and make them bow before us, we will all be equal."
"You only desire to have the power for yourself, Luc'Sero, you are not a God, and no celestial any longer, you are a dragon who breathes icy fire, you have lost the flame within and become cold." Mikiel continued to chastise, "You are now forever banished from this brotherhood. Never to be seen again."
A Melikah lunged forward attacking Mikiel, "ELOH WILL NOT WIN!!!"
Mikiel slashed with one motion, cutting the being in half. "So, you want a war Luc'Sero, you got one."
Mikiel slammed his sword in the ground and transformed in to a mighty War Griffen, light shooting off his body as he did so, the sword transforming into him as well, "But you will lose this war, and that's a promise."
Mikiel's mighty talons and claws gripped Sero tightly as he let out a fierce battle cry. A multitude of Melikah celestials soared into the library, their wings beating in perfect harmony, doubling the size of the already impressive army within the building. As they vanished from the realms of man, they were swiftly carried away into the dark abyss of the underworld.