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Celestial Vengeance: full story

Michael had always been different. In school, he was bullied relentlessly for being gay. His classmates taunted him, and the humiliation he endured for years was unbearable. The constant ridicule from peers and the cold indifference of his parents led to a deepening sense of isolation.

When even the last remnants of support vanished, Michael ran away and found a new home in a secluded cave, far from the cruelty of society. In this desolate place, Michael met others who had also been cast out. They bonded over shared pain and resentment, and together they formed a new family. Over time, their shared suffering transformed into shared ideology, a dark vision of vengeance against those who had tormented them.

One fateful night, a dark entity materialized before Michael. It revealed a shocking truth: Michael was the last in a bloodline of warlocks. This entity, a messenger of ancient powers, foretold that on his 24th birthday, when the planets aligned, Michael would be granted immense powers. These powers would allow him to exact mass vengeance and manipulate reality itself, bringing him unparalleled control over the world.

Filled with a sense of destiny and rage, Michael embraced his new identity as Eradisis. Alongside his chosen family, he meticulously planned a campaign of terror. They began by befriending certain heterosexual individuals, gaining their trust before brutally murdering them. Each kill was a ritual, a step closer to the ultimate power that awaited Eradisis to eliminate every non queer heterosexual on earth.

However, not everyone was blind to the rising tide of darkness. Proteus, a local hero who was also queer but believed in coexistence and justice, noticed the pattern of heinous crimes. Proteus, driven by a deep sense of righteousness, began to track Eradisis, intervening whenever possible to prevent more deaths. As Eradisis 24th birthday approached, rumors spread throughout the city. Whispers of the impending planetary alignment and the cataclysmic power it would grant Eradisis created an atmosphere of fear and tension.

Desperate to prevent this disaster, Proteus sought knowledge and discovered a way to counter Eradisis power: the Eye of Nacer, a mystical artifact hidden on the forbidden mountain. This artifact was said to nullify any reality-altering powers. Proteus set out on a perilous journey to retrieve the Eye of Nacer. The path was fraught with dangers—treacherous terrain, ancient guardians, and magical traps designed to protect the powerful artifact. Along the way, Proteus encountered allies who had also suffered at the hands of Those who sought power and domination.

These newfound friends bolstered Proteus’s resolve and aided him in overcoming the trials. Back in the cave, Eradisis learned of Proteus’s quest. Enraged and determined to maintain his advantage, he sent his most loyal followers to stop Proteus. These followers, empowered by dark magic and their own hatred, launched a series of ambushes and attacks, attempting to cease Proteus’s progress. Despite the overwhelming odds, Proteus’s determination and the support of his allies allowed him to persevere.

After an epic struggle, he finally reached the summit of the forbidden mountain and obtained the Eye of Nacer. On the night of the planetary alignment, Eradisis prepared for the ritual that would grant him his powers. However, just as the planets aligned and Eradisis began to draw in the cosmic energy, Proteus arrived, wielding the Eye of Nacer. The two engaged in a climactic battle, a clash of ideologies as much as of physical and magical prowess. With the power of the Eye of Nacer, Proteus was able to counteract Eradisis reality manipulation.

The artifact's light shattered the dark energy surrounding Eradisis, rendering him powerless. In a final act of desperation, Eradisis attempted to kill Proteus, but Proteus, driven by compassion rather than vengeance, subdued him without taking his life. In the aftermath, Proteus offered Eradisis a chance at redemption, urging him to use his pain to build a better world rather than destroy it. Though filled with rage and bitterness, Eradisis saw the sincerity in Proteus’s eyes and, for the first time, felt the possibility of a different path.

The city began to heal from the fear and chaos that had gripped it. Proteus, now recognized as a true hero, continued to advocate for understanding and unity and era. Eradisis, now with a newfound perspective on life, accompanied and assisted Proteus on their path towards a brighter future, with him pledging loyalty to their cause... or so he claimed...

To be continued…