Project A.E - Beginning of the apocalypse

The Entity

With everyone else having departed, only the village elder and the men tasked with transporting the vampire remained. They stood prepared to carry out their duty, escorting the vampire to the mountain cave where their savior resided. Together, they hoisted the vampire onto their shoulders, following the elder's lead towards the cave's entrance. As they approached, a gentle breeze swept through the air, accompanied by the warm glow of the sun illuminating their path.

Finally, they arrived at the mouth of the cave, ready to fulfill their solemn mission.

Standing sentinel at the entrance of the doorless cave were two guards clad in full-body armor, their imposing figures a testament to their vigilance. Each guard wielded a distinct model of firearm, as the transport party approached, the guards maintained their stoic demeanor.

The two guards stepped forward, their imposing presence commanding attention as they approached the transport party. With a hint of suspicion in their eyes, they inquired with a robotic sound the purpose of their visit. Village elder Bhagwad took charge of the conversation, his voice steady and unwavering as he explained their mission. He conveyed that they required no formal reason to visit and pay homage to their revered savior. Their solemn purpose was to offer the body of the vampire to its rightful resting place within the sanctity of the cave.

Upon scrutinizing the vampire, the guards wordlessly gestured for the elder and the accompanying men to follow them. As they entered the cave, its interior defied expectations. Instead of the typical darkness associated with caves, a clear illumination revealed a space that resembled a meticulously designed and secure facility. The atmosphere inside conveyed a sense of surveillance, as if every corner was meticulously monitored. The guards led the group through this unexpected environment, maintaining an air of silent authority.

The men accompanying the elder were struck with awe at the sight of the cave's extraordinary interior. As they navigated through the maze-like passages, they observed various directions leading to unknown destinations, yet they obediently followed the guards' lead. Along the way, they encountered more guards, each engaged in their assigned tasks with disciplined efficiency. Puzzled by the prolonged stay within the cave and the bustling activity around them, the transport party couldn't help but wonder about the nature of the guards' duties and the purpose of them staying there in the cave for this long without coming outside once in last 12 years.

After a brisk walk, the transport party arrived at the threshold of the entity's dwelling. The guards halted before a sturdy stone door, signaling for the village elder to step forward. With a solemn nod, the guards instructed the elder to open the door, where they would be greeted by their revered savior. Anticipation hung in the air as the village elder reached out to push open the door, the moment of encounter with their enigmatic benefactor drawing near.

As the others trembled in fear at their first encounter with the entity since the mountain's construction, their apprehension deepened with the uncertainty of how the entity would react to the vampire's demise. With a hesitant push, the village elder opened the door, its reluctant creaking echoing the rarity of its use. Stepping into the abyss beyond, darkness enveloped them, its weight pressing down on their already frazzled nerves. Their frantic gazes darted around the eerie silence, their hearts pounding in their chests as they struggled to make sense of their surroundings. Amidst the oppressive stillness, the village elder remained composed, leading the way with unwavering resolve. Advancing silently into the void, the elder led them onward until suddenly, he knelt and bowed, his voice reverent as he uttered, "My lord."

Startled by the sudden change in the elder's demeanor, the men hastily set the demon down, their movements jerky as they too knelt and bowed in deference. Tremors wracked their bodies, their senses overwhelmed by the darkness shrouding them. As the elder spoke, his words carried a mix of respect for the entity and sorrow for the fallen vampire. "Master," he began, his tone humble yet tinged with regret, "we encountered the vampire on the outskirts, but despite our efforts, we were unable to save her." The weight of their failure hung heavy in the air, the solemnity of the moment accentuated by the hushed reverence of their surroundings.

"Don't worry about her," a voice resonated from the depths of the darkness before Bhagwad, its cold weight sending shivers down the spines of the men accompanying him. With trepidation, they peered into the obscurity, gradually discerning the piercing gaze of the entity's eyes—a crimson hue reminiscent of a wild beast. A heavy atmosphere settled in the room, thick with the presence of their savior. The men could feel the aura emanating from the entity, a palpable sense of power and otherworldly presence that left them in awe and fear.

With a single snap of its fingers, the entire room burst into brilliant illumination, revealing the majestic presence of their savior. In the midst of the chamber, upon a grand throne, the entity sat, its towering form commanding respect and awe. Standing at a towering nine feet tall, the humanoid figure exuded a powerful masculinity, its fierce eyes gleaming with an intensity twice that of a normal human. The men gazed upon their enigmatic benefactor, their hearts filled with a mixture of reverence and apprehension in the presence of such a formidable being.

As the entity rose from its throne and approached the village elder, Bhagwad instinctively lowered his gaze in a display of deference. With each step, the entity's presence seemed to radiate a sense of tranquility and reassurance.

"Don't worry," it spoke, its voice carrying a soothing melody that resonated through the chamber. "She has faced such trials many times before. There is no cause for concern."

The elder looked up, meeting the entity's gaze with a mixture of gratitude and reverence.

"Please, stand," the entity continued, its tone gentle yet commanding. "There is no need for such formality." Reluctantly, the elder rose to his feet, though he maintained an air of respect in the presence of the divine being. Meanwhile, the other men remained on their knees, their awe-struck gazes fixed upon their benevolent savior.

The entity guided the village elder to where the vampire lay. Bhagwad's gaze shifted between the savior's face and the vampire's still form, the entity scrutinizing the wounds vampire had suffered and the blood she had lost. As the entity tenderly laid a hand upon the vampire's body and closed its eyes, a hushed anticipation filled the air. Then, with the entity next breath, the vampire's heart stirred to life once more, beating with renewed vigor. The elder stood in stunned disbelief as the once lifeless body now rose, restored to vitality. It was a sight that defied all logic—a miracle unfolding before their eyes, an act reserved for the divine. The men, overcome with shock and awe, regarded the entity with a newfound reverence and admiration, recognizing its divine power and benevolence. Their hearts swelled with gratitude and respect for the being who had bestowed upon them this miraculous gift of life.