You Complete Me
As my Generals walked out of the meeting room, I sighed, exhausted mentally. Not that I could be exhausted physically- but perhaps a slight bit of downtime would be good for me and my focus. I then trudged back, to the one room where they were never to go- my strategy room. I opened the door, pushing through the huge piles of newspaper that had accumulated there like they weighed nothing. The past three days had been spent scouring the newspapers for information on Tirek's whereabouts, but there were other newspapers there as well- newspapers that would never be published in this universe.
News of my fellow humans. I'd been raiding their dimensions under various shapeshifted disguises, grabbing as many newspapers as I could in order to gain an accurate insight into my enemies' heads. When Phase Two rolled on, it was imperative that I could predict their behaviour. After all, the other humans had some interesting powers. If I wanted to take the entire Equestrian multiverse, then I would need some serious firepower.
The best way would be to simply absorb more alicorns, but I didn't have the power to freely jump between dimensions just yet. Pinpointing a dimension from the myriad billions would be impossible for a normal person. Luckily, I wasn't a normal person- I hadn't been ever since I'd put on my Kraahkan. The mask, while it had led me to do villainous things, had its own motivations. Plus, Prison had been a good place to spend looking at myself and spotting the flaws in me. I had used my four thousand year long sentence in order to psychoanalyse myself, and I realised one thing:
I had wanted this.
I wanted to conquer everything, to see my foes crushed and broken beneath my feet. That had been a simple burst of Understanding, one of significant personal insight. All of my actions, though led on by a mask that wouldn't just give me the free information that I wanted, were motivated while I was in full control of my faculties. And it was thus that my plans- and my ego- had grown in scale. At first, it had simply been 'retaliate at sisters,' but four thousand years in a cell had changed my thinking to one thing- total domination.
And I had to admit, my Understanding of matters helped out immensely. When I'd put on that Kraahkan, I'd intentionally omitted the detail of what I'd seen when putting it on. After all, Understanding isn't the kind of thing you can just inflict on somebody just by showing them a pretty picture. You have to make them feel the weight of understanding. And for all my knowledge, that piece of wisdom that had been hammered into me by this simple protosteel mask was the one piece that I treasured above all else.
I saw the multiverse. Each and every little detail, from the spin of an atom to the great shifting of an entire plane of existence, of the Void and the Things That Dwell Within, of the Big Bang and the Little Whimper... I'd seen it all, and the details of it had pounded through my brain and continuously drummed at my subconscious. I paused, then shrugged. So maybe I was a little out of it. That was alright. I turned, refocusing on the important aspect of this strategy room. Namely, that there was something out of place.
I'd taken one piece out of there- the Malideus piece. I don't really remember why I'd done so- I think it may have been to prove a point, or just simple absent-mindedness. Whatever the case, I was going to replace it on the board. I replaced it on its board, then looked around the dingy, paper-filled room. In this room, I predicted each and every little thing that was likely to happen, with regards to previous standards of behaviour that my fellow Displaced all had. Each and every part of the room was covered in newspaper, often obscuring the tine boards that my pieces were on. But there was another door- only really visible if you really focused on it close enough. I walked over, and opened it with my magnetic powers.
Through here was my sanctum. Normally, the room was where I'd gone to sleep, perchance to dream of bigger and greater things in the multiverse, a way to cope with Understanding everything. It was normally completely clean, nothing on the floor or the walls, just black protodermis blocks and a stolen bed. The bed had long since rotted away, and I had it replaced with a one ton block of protodermis. I was sad to see that my bed had rotted away- another small piece of familiarity had gone with the wind of time.
It was here that my equal's Piece was located. I didn't trust it anywhere else. The walls were dotted with pictures of him, and articles had content related to him obsessively circled with red. He... he was my equal. The only being I'd found across the multiverse who could Understand me. Me. The great plotter and schemer, who because he wanted to spite Celestia turned first their own warden, then her sister, and then her lover into works of evil. I was proud of that. I'd laughed heartily when I'd heard the news. Celestia's life being ruined brought me laughter.
I looked at the life-sized sculpture of Auric Fulcrum, masterfully done. It was only fitting that my only equal should have the best work I'd ever spent on a masterpiece- I know he'd do the same for me. I'd spent a lot of time observing every little detail about him I could, after all. Truthfully, this level of obsession creeped even me out slightly, but I persevered. Why shouldn't I admire my equal?
"Auric... Auric, Auric, Auric." I rolled the name on my voicebox, enjoying the feel of the name. It even sounded good to the ear. I leant in closer.
"Auric. You may never hear this, but... it has to be said."
I paused, trying to sort out my feelings and get a grip. Since truly becoming a Makuta, I'd lost all semblence of a sex drive. I didn't feel attracted to anybody. Well... almost everybody.
"Auric... I need you." I got up close to the statue. Maybe I didn't love him, but I still needed him. It was a physical need for this person, who I would likely never meet. How ironic- the one man I respect doesn't even know my name.
"I obsess over you. I can't stop thinking about you."
I examined the photos I'd taken of him, the photos that others had taken. "I feel a greater connection with you than with almost anybody else. You are almost more dear to me than my family, Auric."
I stroked my masterwork's face. "You are my equal. Both in your power and in your intellect. It's even in your sense of aesthetic, your love of art and things that are beautiful. You and I, Auric... we are truly greats. Kings among men."
I shapeshifted into a snake and wrapped myself around him. "Auric, Auric, Auric. You are the only one who could get me, the only one who would Understand. And I'm the only one who can ever understand you truly."
I shapeshifted back into my normal form, and I leant in. "You and I, Auric. We, and only we, can complete each other. Before I discovered you, Auric, I never felt complete. I thought I was complete, but I wasn't really. Now I know you exist... I am complete."
I paced away from him. "Auric, I've been searching for three days, and do you know how many humans I found in different Equestrias? Hundreds. Yet how many truly understand me? How many are my equal? Who would be the only ones allowed to defeat me?" I whirled around, staring at his statue with a snarl on my face.
"One. Just... one."
I continued pacing. "Darth Vulcan is a misanthrope who doesn't understand the true nature of power. Solaire is a possibly lobotomised moron! The ones known as Tobi and Yoshimitsu are definitely lobotomised! Malideus is but a puppet for several greater demons! Kat is a fool granted godlike power who obsesses over a dead comrade! And there are so many morons out there. So many! I feel my brains dribbling out of my ears when I spot them! And those who aren't evil are even worse! Vapid fools, chasing horses to screw! Trolls, messing with a populace who won't even get half their jokes! And until I found you, I was seriously contemplating just going on the warpath against those 'Conversion Bureau' universes! And you know what I hate about this?"
I leant in. "It's because I've seen how petty and small our race is. You know what the optimum population is modelled on? The iceberg. Ten percent above water, and the rest below. We are that ten percent, Auric. We are truly great. We're kings! The most important piece on the board of life. That's why no other piece on my boards has that designation. You are the only king, Auric. I am the only other one. And if you die before I meet you... I may never forgive you. I'd find your grave and resurrect you. So don't you dare... don't you dare die, okay? I know I have a kill on sight, but honestly, that's to reassure my Generals. That I think you're a threat. They won't kill you without me around."
I turned to him, and for some reason I shapeshifted back to human form. "But it's okay, Auric. It's okay. We have each other." I leant on him, staring up at the ceiling. Even if he was a statue, his presence comforted me. I paused, then smirked, turning back.
"But we must destroy the things we love, Auric. Understand that."
I placed a hand on Auric's chest. "You and me, Auric... we are but two sides of the same coin. I am you, if you let yourself appreciate your true power. Both of us... we have a greater Understanding than those fools who think they get me. But you, Auric... I say it again, but you, should we ever meet... you would get me."
I then turned back to human form. "Auric... I'm going to break you. I'll destroy everything and everyone you love."
I clutched the cold, stone visage. "Because it's chess, my friend. Kings have to destroy each other. You raise your army, I'll raise mine. That's how this game of ours works. To think differently is to deny the true nature of the world, the multiverse. Should we defy nature's course? No, we do not. We adhere to it rigorously."
I stared at a board, reverting to my more magnificent self. "The game's starting, Auric. And it will soon be your move..."
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Y'know, for once...
I actually want to go back to Auric.
God damn you. Now I have to think about that story again! And pick a point in his timeline and all that good stuff.
...Fine. You want this?
*Cracks knuckles* Bring it, Teridax. I'm drawing up a plot right now.
Doesn't that conflict with the statement that teridax is a COMPLETE psychopath who believes it is his right to rule with no emotional attachment to anything
~One, Two, Nightmare's coming for you~
This sounds as if a great war for the multiverse is growing. Count me in!
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Challenge accepted.
Here's a fact that may or may not cause you to be uncomfortable:
Teridax originally said 'I love you, Auric.'
I changed that because I thought he was creepy enough without it turning into full blown Yandere.
4628891 He's back! Woo! And many more will follow! I need to get back to work on mine so Kat can be ready!
4628891 I can already see it.... The War of Understanding....
DA FECK?!
I feel REEEAALLLYY creeped put by this chapter. I understand the 'know/respect thy enemy' part, but seriously? He was just downright obsessing over him.
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That speech was the single most sinister, evil, creepy, terrifying, downright ballsiest thing I've ever red.
Also, Teridax kinda reminds me of the Joker from Batman: The Dark Knight (in my opinion, he was the only Joker ever done right).
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I have awaited your return with baited breath, Oh Noble King of Understanding.
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That's the point.
He's not really asexual as I see him.
He's
Auricsexual.really into Auric.The anticipation and excitement I am feeling for these startling new story developments is making me wish I could time-travel to the future to read those future story chapters RIGHT NOW!!!!!
(Please?!?!)
Please make the future battle of the multiverse EPIC!!!
Let the LOHAV/H-verse become the greatest thing to happen since twinkies been invented.
That... Was just plain disturbing...
...don't insult Solaire.
He's my sunbro man.
I have to ask is that a bionicle as the cover i can't really tell...
Jesus that got creepy fast.
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I am 90% sure Teridax hase a gay hard-on for Auric.
-EDIT-
After reading Ssendam's first comment I KNOW Teridax has the hardest hard-on for that guy.
Teeidax now have a Nemesis!
That was quite possibly one of the creepiest chapters I have ever read in a LOHAV story, or any story in general on FIMFICTION
, but it at least gives a scope of how far Terridax will go and also how far his awareness of the multiverse is.
Also please Thadius and SSendam, use Umbra Shadow-Walker from the story So... That Happened by Jsyrin, because he is the only displaced in the Equestria-verse that is a known void-walker who happens to also be able to manipulate, create, destroy, and take control of other universes due to the use of Shadow-Programming software that his shadow powers allow him. So please consider doing a crossover with this awesome character please!!!!!!!!!!
It would be so awesome since he is quite possibly the only other known character in LOHAV who could possibly Understand how Terridax will affect the multiverse and his plans!
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Seeing it is different than knowing.
Seeing a crane in action does not mean you know the forces involved and how the machinery functions.
True, he meddles nigh constantly. Yes, he can actually look.
But Auric and Teridax have the full weight of the knowledge of how the multiverse, not just a universe, work, burned into their minds.
The difference between these two and him is simple.
If they ever had to program a Universe or move one or interact with one, like his story claims?
...They wouldn't make mistakes. Everything they did would be purposeful.
Let the games begin!
4629463 You make a good point
...... But it would be interesting to see them try to use Umbra as a pawn or a tool in manipulating reality by trying to convince him in whose ideals and side is better, while Umbra himself tries to assert his freedom and independence from the two higher powers in the "game".
The zerg might just join, if we are accepted.
4628891 If you get back into the game, I'll get into it. Only not costumed character, but a lottery character.
2 things,i'd worry alot more about pyramid head, because to me, tyridex is already a perfect target.
my next worry would be the ego
p.s can't wait for the new comer FK
This chapter makes me want to write a fanfiction of this fanfiction starring one of those rakshii generals.
Though I doubt I'd do it justice. The only actual story I've wrote was a comedy about cereal, and I thought it was just "ok."
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Also, (a bit of shameless promotion on my part) feel free to use any of my LOHAV/H characters; I have two out now, and three more in the work:
1. Cataclysm, OP God of Destruction (Chaotic Evil)
2. Alexander Anderson empowered my Helena's Nail (Chaotic Good)
Those to come:
3. Haseo, Tri-Edge, and Aurora from .//Hack series (Chaotic Evil)
4. Kratos from God Of War series (Chaotic Neutral/Good)
5. King Creep, Lord of Fear (AKA MrCreepyPasta) (Chaotic Evil)
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Sociopath, not psychopath. He's practically a recluse, only working on his plans, never pausing to breathe, and obsessive. "You know you're a very good liar. Most people subconsciously signal dishonesty. But you, there's nothing. No inner conflict. Usually that's the mark of what shrinks like to call a sociopath." - Patrick Jane
A psychopath would be more out and about with the center of attention on themselves. Granted writing MAKUTA on a wall at a crime scene isn't exactly subtle, the egos between the two disorders tend to share similarities.
He's probably the best villain I've seen in a long time. Good job!
Was this...a gay love confession?
Wait, did I just witness the rise of Ghirahim 2.0?
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There was going to be a scene where he straddled the statue naked, but I felt that would be too explicit.
Just joking.
I don't know much about Auric (I'll remedy that soon enough), but Teridax's obsession reminds me of the Joker's obsession with Batman, albeit taken in a slightly different direction.
Teridax is so utterly sane that he needs to do something crazy, and that something is going up against Auric.
For all his strength and confidence, Auric's an opponent that he's not entirely sure he can beat, and he relishes that uncertainty so much he defines his existence by it.
He wants to destroy him utterly, to have the most satisfying victory possible, and he wants it so badly he's willing to risk just about everything, his own life included, for it.
It's an emotion that blends together love, hate, respect and desire until they become something so utterly primal that cannot be properly put into words.
It's fucking poetic.
4630038 That's good.
Unless you were joking about joking.
But you wouldn't do that, would you?
Right?...
Heh, right?
...
This has the potential to reach the Legacy of Kain levels of Gambit Pileup. And I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
I tip my hat to you, sir. You have managed to creep out a gal who read The Shining and found it to be only a tad bit spooky.
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Goddamn that was creepy...
Auric x Makuta, shipping it.
Makuric?
Aurkuta?
....The amount of Nope in this chapter can only be compared to the amount of Nope contained within the movie Eight Legged Freaks, the movie that gave me goddamned arachnophobia. That is the size and scale of the Nope I currently feel.
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yissssss...
4632119 I second this opinion.
4630265 Ah TV tropes... the page I come back to every time I read a LoHAV or LoHAH story.
Dude...I've seen some strange ships on this site... but... none that make me immediately envision the ship as a true... OTP... as fast as your chapter has done.
Now, I'm a straight guy, but I've got nothing against same sex relationships... so... with how fast this made me think that somewhere out there, there's someone making the makuta x Auric fulcrum ship right now... I had to stop reading for a second and go... "What... The... Fuck... did I just read?"
Don't take this as criticism or hate because that's not what this is, your character has actually developed so naturally that I truly want to see his plans foiled by a truly good guy with as much depth as him, and this whole chapter, it flowed so much that I couldn't help but want to see those two together. This story is truly inspiring with so much detail squeezed into only 1,000-2,000 words a chapter. This story's detail is something that I aspire to have. Keep on keepin on my friend, and write that badass story
It's stories and authors like you, that restore my faith in humanity.
Awesome fic so far, dude. Though I should probably get out of bed....
4642722 (joking manner) wait, wait, wait, you have faith in humanity?
What would happen if Aurics Eureka is used on Teridax?
Either he becomes a vegetable, or the greatest schemer the multiverse has ever known... Only time will tell
Why mention he is not a psychopath when you've already mentioned he's a sociopath? Those are two distinct things which tend to cancel each other out, unless I am largely mistaken.
Dang, That's messed up.
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4642650 Ditto. Agreed. Lol!
The Eien No Yami draws closer. Prepare for The Eternal Darkness.
Rereading this story after a while, and I am now laughing at this. I would declare war on those 'Conversion Bureau' universes myself!
It seems my time writing about villains has given me a new insight for the Greatest of all Villains, Teridax.
This chapter... Oh shit. This was good and insanely crazy. A lot of insight on him and how he really thinks. This has gotten me hyped to say the least.