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To think, of all the downfalls I've predicted and witnessed, my own is the one I was too arrogant to acknowledge. And for that I am sorry, brother.

Born under a golden sun, crafted by the hands of the Creator herself. A babe birthed with a black egg, that was riddled with golden cracks. Created to be the epitome of defense, honour, and brutality. Named and assigned as the head-guard to the royals. He never went back on his duty and trained to be the biggest threat the world had ever seen. Winning battles and wars that were deemed impossible, slaying foes on land, and in the skies. He hunted down every opponent, up until they were all felled from the skies, rivers, and plains. He never ran or flew from a fight, using the blinding sun to guide his way. He brought fame and honour to not only himself, his brother, or the royals. But also to the country. Songs and plays were created in Ronah's and his brother's honour.

Things for Ronah quickly changed, however. The ghastly forces that threatened to overthrow the royals had their own ace. With the help from the Wicked Deity, a new slayer was born. Under a moon of bloodshed, the sky stained the same colour as the fallen warriors. Birthed was the epitome of madness, mass-destruction, and total annihilation. He lacked any and all rationale, the only thing his mind could focus on, was eliminating the royals and anyone who stood in his way. This monster was named, Ryuji, and was given a beast of his own. His first mission? Eliminate all survivors.

So that's what he did.

In response, Ronah was dispatched to handle Ryuji. The two clashed on several occasions, and they seemed to be evenly matched. Ronah's discipline was a direct counter to Ryuji's madness, and vice-versa. One could never seem to get one over on the other, their beasts being evenly matched as well. It was until Ronah was defending a direct strike on the royals, that they remained equals. Ronah and Ryuji engaged in a particularly aggressive and vicious aerial battle. Their beasts ripping each other apart as each rider struggled to hang on. Ryuji took to the sun, and Ronah struggled to keep up with the faster beast. Urging him on, Verrückt flew higher and higher and higher, only faltering when the sun blinded them.

And that's exactly when Ryuji struck.

Unaware and blind, Ronah never saw Ryuji coming. All that was heard was a sharp whistle as Ryuji's beast divebombed right into Verrückt. The dagger-like teeth from Ryuji's beast sunk into Verrückt's neck with a sickening sound. Verrückt released a guttural snarl of pain as blood started to drip from his maw. But, the duo, and especially Verrückt, would not be taken down so quickly and easily. Verrückt tore up the underside of Ryuji's beast, causing the lava-like blood to shower all over Verrückt and Ronah. The blood tore through Ronah's wings, destroying them. But the scales of Verrückt that covered his armour protected the rest of his body. Screaming out in pain, Ryuji's beast tried to pull away, releasing its grip on Verrückt's neck.

But Verrückt would be bringing the beast down with him.

With the strength he had left, Verrückt snapped onto the other beast's neck and sunk his teeth down deep. Dragon scales shattered under the force of his jaw and blood exploded in his mouth. Verrückt hissed out in pain as the blood burned away the soft tissues of his mouth, but he held on. Tightening his grip even further, Verrückt heard bones snapping under his pressure. The other beast's wings began to slow and his legs began to fall limp. At the same time, Verrückt's own wings began to falter. He had taken far more damage than he had thought. Blood poured from his neck and from various other slashes and bites along his body. A shrill scream escaped from the beast in Verrückt's maw, and before Verrückt or Ronah could react, the beast viciously clawed at Verrückt, tearing his side apart almost entirely.

Unwillingly, Verrückt had to release his grip on the beast and pull away. From the attack, Ronah had been dismounted and was free-falling through the golden sky. The same sky he was born under. Verrückt maneuvered faster than he had before and fell after Ronah. Extending a claw out, he managed to scoop Ronah up and tuck him into his body right before crashing into the earth below. Before they crashed, Ronah watched Ryuji and his beast plummet to the ground several miles away.

That day, both sides suffered massive losses, however, Ronah's was worse. Ryuji quickly took on another beast and began terrorizing the skies again. The only being able to rival him now, were the royals. Ronah refused to take on another beast, despite being the only being to ever survive without their beast. The bonds are so deep, so pure, ingrained into eachother's DNA, where if one dies, the other usually quickly follows. But not Ronah. His job here isn't done yet, and whilst he may refuse to touch the clouds, the Earth has never seen such a vengeful spirit.

It was obvious to see that something snapped inside of Ronah. He was no longer a man, no, he resembled a demon. The way he now kills, his coldness and the way he doesn't flinch at death. Whatever shred of humanity was left in Ronah, was ripped out with Verrückt's death. Whatever fear he had, was replaced with malice. He only wishes to see Ryuji's head on a stake. Battling with his inner desires and his duties, he constantly hears Ryuji's mocking whispers and laughter in his ears. The war in his mind is slowly driving him mad, constantly having him engaging opponent after opponent.

And he refuses to stop until Ryuji is dead.

I know it's a lot to ask, but can you just stay for a short while? I do not wish to be alone.

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𝐵𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑖𝑒.

Trivia

• His wings were permanently damaged in his accident. They can no longer support his weight.
• Only Ronah knows the truth of what happened on that wretched day.
• He is slow to anger, but mentioning the name of his beast will always elicit a response.
• Despite being able to form another bond, or at least attempt to, he refuses any mention of another beast. He only wants his beast back, unfortunately Lady Death isn't so kind.
• He can speak a variety of languages, including draconic. He is one of two who currently have this ability.
• His horns are made out of gold, and therefore can be cracked, chipped, marked up, etc. Additionally, he sheds his horns every other month.
• Whenever his horns shed or break off, he widdles them into various trinkets to gift to Jinying every time he visits the Creature Cafe. These gifts are in addition to the coins and other various gems and jewels he brings her as well.

Come back. Even as a shadow, even as a dream.