The beginning of the Bound By Blood Saga. This story focuses primarily from the perspective of Shadow Scythe as she, Zeloph, Moxxi and company venture to her home world to stop her enigmatic foe, Mortis. But he ain't the only thing to worry about.
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(1) So Sacratera I'm guessing would mean Holy Land? It's sad that everyone died many years ago, maybe hundreds judging by the forest taking over the cities. And now this planet might soon end up having another dead join the rest.
Also nice reference to the fact that in the Bible (or I guess this world's story?) humans were way taller. They were truly giants.
(2) So based on the wording, after Metatron's defeat, humanity went into war with itself and Zeloph ended up wiping everyone out?
It's a bit sad reading how Eclipsed finally ended up seeing why Cerise was so distant to Zeloph. He literally committed genocide, almost twice with if he had finished Cerise's world.
(3) Quicksilver sure did preach.
(4) Oh hey! Demi Trix is here! Too bad that Omen was effective with wiping her memory.
(5) Oh shoot! So basically the planet ended up becoming toxic against everyone?!
Wonder what ended up causing that to happen, and in such a dramatic fashion! Maybe a pure oxygen atmosphere? Maybe mix in a burning chemical as well? Radioactivity? Or maybe the planet still felt the effects of Metatron's piece of power?
I'm guessing even if Zeloph hadn't destroyed everything (assuming my interpretation of the wording is correct), the atmosphere would?
Honestly I initially thought Eclipsed was feeling the recoil of Cerise suffering, like how she got that vision of Zeloph raining fire on Cerise's world.
(6) Did… did Quicksilver one shot Viscera?!
Ah nevermind, but it would've been funny. XD
She got what she deserved at least for wishing everyone to die and for the demi humans to be reduced of their humanity.
(7) Now time for the two groups to finally be united!! Huzzah!
Unfortunately, Shadow is dying so it's not going to be a fully happy reunion. ._.
(8) within Midnight's description of Shadow to Lightning, did he mention how she indirectly turned him into a Hyper Stallion?
Just asking. doesn't matter since he views Shadow as an ally now, and I'm guessing thats why he's saddened by her current condition?
More things that he needs to think about.
(9) Ya know, I expected Viscera to ya know, be another villain that absolutely destroys everything? But I guess her destruction was against her past self (cause everyone be hating Varys XD) cause she's pretty much somewhat casual?
Yeah sure she enjoys seeing everyone suffer and has fought Zeloph's group in order to meet up with him, but she hasn't gone full power yet considering where her DNA comes from.
Can't wait for when she actually reveals her true power as she says she has. Mr. Perfect Cell!
(10) if you think about it, this entire group are filled with people who at least have a grudge towards one other member, or used to, to a certain degree.
Except Demi Trix.
Pretty interesting eh? (I'm probably wrong and there's a few others)
(11) If Midnight did go to jail, it'd practically be a life sentence (cause ya know, he's starting to get close to dying)
Yeah, it's sad to see that Moonlight now hates Midnight. He did say some pretty harsh words that he can't take back.
At least Lightning still is at his side, because while it was his own choice, Equinox definitely didn't help him.
Heck, it ain't hard to say that if Equinox hadn't made him hate fuck her, Midnight might've actually been able to have a chance to fight Penumbra and maybe even restrain him. And maybe his Onoma would've been more powerful!
(12) Viscera is a pretty interesting character to read. I very much like her character and the way others react to her lines.
(13) Ah, the demi humans and Layla finally meet each other!
Lol, Layla's flirt towards Seb made me laugh. Also Milfimus Prime? XD
Also pretty interesting to finally hear the name of Moxxi's mother and that they might end up encountering her in the future.
(14) Alright, time to read the Bible!
Or at least this universe's version of it.
Liked how Arcanum yelled Aliens. Made me smile.
Did anybody create the angels/aliens though? Maybe a true god? If we're talking about the Bible and the 'creation' of man, then obviously I want to hear about the origins of the angels!
(15) Ok, skipping ahead, Arcanum once again delivering another funny line that this world's truth made more sense than the actual Bible.
Like, I guess from their perspective the Bible truly does not make sense, especially since the multiverse exists. But here? Eh, depends who you ask.
On a side note, and forgive me for asking, but what is your opinion on the Bible? You seem to have done at least a bit of research, so I'm naturally curious. Just a story among many stories?
(16) So I'm trying to wonder, when did this battle between heaven and hell take place? Cause it would sound like Revelations but that actually occurs before humanity, and if we ignored that, it exists in a world of the Roman Empire, way too advanced in humanity's history.
Then you have the Ten Commandments, which was given in the era of Egypt, so that still doesn't fit.
My guess of the current timeline?
Metatron and his angels appear to humanity, abducts everyone, and then presents the Ten Commandments. Do not steal, do not say false testimony, do not kill, make sense in making a civilization. But the first four of no worshipping other gods other than me, Sabbath, do not insult my name, would be what actually makes this a religion to him.
Of course, stories of god are also made, which to humanity makes sense considering the angels would appear so divine. But the actual Bible doesn't exist yet.
There's a line in Genesis that strikes me peculiar in relation to Lightendark lore. God says "my spirit will no longer be with them, now humanity will live up to 120 years". It refers to the time humanity had before they were destroyed by the Flood. But it could also refer to humanity's actual lifespan.
So I'm guessing before the angels arrived, humanity had a short/normal lifespan, they were almost animals after all. But due to being close to angels their life span was drastically increased, not only by being close in proximity to divinity, but because angels probably helped them rapidly advance their civilization.
So during that time before the "flood", Layla becomes fully immortal, sires lots of children, and the flood is actually what represents the battle between heaven and hell, with humanity in between.
Cause uhm, basically only 8 people survive the Flood out of a population that I'm guessing would probably be in the hundreds of thousands of not millions. These people did live long lives. God did say that they should multiply.
Michael, who I'm guessing is definitely not Jesus in this world, dies against Lucifer, but would be portrayed as a hero in Revelation, the one who took down the dragon!
After the flood, Metatron and his angels take a more distant but still powerful approach to humanity. In a way this war helped his cause as in the end Noah and his family are once again a new generation.
Job probably does not exist, Lucifer probably would not sadistically torture him in this world. But it would still be a tale brought by Metatron. That probably would be the first book written to slander Lucifer's name.
Layla would also get slandered, specifically in Revelations where she would be painted as the prostitute. The one who fornicates with all the nations.
Eve probably never sins like in reality, but because Metatron probably does not want to bring up her name again she's painted as the one who disobeyed so that the whole good vs evil thing can still exist. Layla is effectively taken out of the picture until later where she's depicted as the prostitute in Revelation.
Since Genesis to Deuteronomy are written by Moses, I like to think that this part does happen, aka Egypt exists and is wrecked by all the plagues, another sign that you should follow the ten commandments and not be like Egypt! And all the other books would all exist. How Metatron chose how people, how they constantly disobeyed him, but that he still loves them and he will forgive everyone who believes in him. That he sent his only son (Jesus, who probably was just a fanatical angel in this lore) to die on a Roman cross (cause the Roman Empire would exist). Yes, he is the good guy. He planned everything out, and now they must be careful of Lucifer and Layla who will try and destroy the world again. But don't worry, he already knows we'll win (he technically did beat the two of them) and you'll all go to heaven.
He does in fact use people over many generations to write his word. Make it credible.
But eventually he decides to retire(?) ND make Zeloph and Moxxi who discover a new planet of humanity. He decides to destroy it, Zeloph and Moxxi beat him, Zeloph becomes corrupted, actually destroys humanity, gets sent into the Necronomicon, Moxxi accidentally yeets it into Beatrix's world, Shining Force happens, Bellatrix appears for Vampiric and the rest is history.
Ah, I wrote so long and it's 1AM! Huzzah! I'm sleepy!
(17) So Michael loved his brother Lucifer? Sounds kind of gay and incestuous for somebody who was supposedly loyal to Metatron XD
Cause the Bible does condemn everything but straight marriage so I imagine if Meyatron found out he would punish Michael? Then again Metatron did break his own rules by making Moxxi and Zeloph.
Angels aren't supposed to have sex XD
At least that's what New Testament says they're incapable of it. But I guess since humanity never sees the angels directly most of the time Metatron can do whatever he wants??
(18) Hmm, quite a powerful reaction from Beatrix at the idea of the Necronomicon being destroyed. I guess bad timing as she probably would accept it getting destroyed if it weren't for the fact that she requires her power?
Though Moonlight glancing at Midnight does make me think that he's truly Beatrix's half brother. Within their cores they both worry about death, power, losing themselves, and they both get called out and roasted by the others XD
Like how many times has Beatrix been criticized, and now Midnight is under that same fire for the same reasons.
(19) Oof, Zeloph sure got mad at Beatrix. I guess this indirectly helps make it clear why Moonlight is angry at Midnight, since as I said, Beatrix and Midnight are alike in many ways. Even if they don't want to hurt anyone.
Though let's not bash those only those two. Cause everyone has done horrible things, and they all had to go through their own struggles to make amends, like Zeloph or Shadow.
I'm sure they'll eventually be able to make things right. Though with Midnight it might be a bit harder since he's very close to death? I keep repeating that he will die soon cause that's what I see realistically happening in his next fight or two.
(20) I do like Layla helping Zeloph through.
Read next lines.
Wait Layla wants Zeloph to do what now? XD
Wait so if Exalted can be achieved highest through pleasure, then did Julianne also do that? Or did she try another method?
I guess Layla is going to upgrade Zeloph's healing abilities to make him be able to heal souls. Wait, could this help Midnight (with his soul) and now Beatrix (maybe keep her magic as strong as before)?
Zeloph is becoming a paladin!
(21) Ah, no clop (Zeloph makes me proud lol. Truly best character).
(22) Ah, so Mortis finally detected Omen? Hmmm, another unlikely alliance or third party battle to come?
Also interesting that Grogar is here.
that explains the simultaneous upload, very nice! though i was unsure what to read first
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1) Close. It means Sacred Land
3) He gets a lot of good dialogue!
4) It’s more a Chernobyl effect, where the planet’s radiation has increased to the point of toxicity to normal earth base lifeforms like ponies and humans.
And yes, it would have still become this way even if Zeloph didn’t go full on Judicator.
9) Viscera’s a tad different from the rest of our villainous cast. Almost all of them wish to rule over something or destroy that which they can’t have. Viscera however simply yearns to make everyone the absolute worse version of themselves, starting with Beatrix and Zeloph as demonstrated by her masterful handling of the Necronomicon.
10) It’s intentional. The more discordant our hero’s are with each other, the more of an advantage Omen has in succeeding.
11) Unlikely.
12) A lot of inspirations for her design and personality, admittedly. Most notably Ursula from the Little Mermaid
13) She won’t be the only parent of a Demi they’ll encounter.
14) As far as we know, they’ve just existed since the Big Bang and gradually evolved over time.
15) I used to go to a bible camp during the summers in my youth. And while I never became religious, I find it an interesting read nonetheless.
16) Exact dates were not important. This was essentially just a big info dump to elaborate the whole ‘angels are aliens’ idea.
17) You do realize love can be platonic, yes?
20) Julianne likely found an alternative to acquire Exhaltion as she’s still a virgin.
21) Ain’t nobody got time for that! (at least, in this chapter :p)
22) Mortis is neutral evil outside of his vendetta for Shadow Scythe. A multidimensional threat with the ability to defy his own death through time manipulation would be on his personal ‘to stop’ list.
Also, Grogar’s reintroduction is fitting as I only started writing pony fics because I was an avid fan of Sombra and felt he was wasted potential (before Season 5 and 9). And while I don’t really like using canon characters anymore, Grogar’s been on the same boat and, since these will likely be my last tales, I should do his character justice.
And oh boy, the shit I’ve got in store that revolve around him.
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(1) Ah, at least I was close.
(3) Indeed.
(4) Ah. So the oxygen itself is radioactive, hence why when Layla arrived they're able to breath again.
Oxygen-15?
Ah, so humanity was doomed regardless? Or maybe they might've has a chance through technology??
(9) Ah, very interesting! Kind of like that approach from Viscera!
(10) Yep. That is his entire plan. And now Viscera is here to make things more difficult in place of Equinox.
(11) unlikely that he would've been able to use his Onomas more effectively? Hm makes sense.
(12) Ursula?
(13) Very cool!
(14) I guess this feels familiar to the question of if God created humanity, who created God.
But here we can say that we the authors are technically their creators??
(15) Ah, I read the Bible when I was young as well. It does feel like a cool adventure. Though after doing research for Lightendark, I do get the feeling that the Bible can be real. It is rooted in our history.
I wouldn't mind reading an actual Lightendark Bible. As in both Metatron's version and the actual events. It isn't the same as ours right?
(16) Ah ok. Still I loved theorizing. Does it make sense or could it fit?
(17) Yes.
(20) Oh yeah, hence her bet with Moxxi right?
Wonder if Zeloph can also find that route?
(21) Lol
(22) Ah, so if Shadow hadn't betrayed Mortis, would he be more on the good side? Though Beatrix would still be an anomaly so probably not?
Ok, assume that nobody's on Beatrix's team was on his to do list, he would be at least an ally?
Yeah, Grogar and Sombra weren't used that much, so it's good you're writing them!
Last tales here or last tales in general though?
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22. Reapers are neutral, but since the natural order is threatened Mortis (as Danse Macabre) and the rest of his order would've helped, were they not all slain by Shadow Scythe.
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Ok.
Yeah this part of Shadow is now coming to bite her.
Who's Jack Jones?
"Clear" is missing from here.
So let me get this straight, Zeloph. You decided to become the very thing you wanted to escape from after deciding that the people didn't deserve to be saved after you couldn't save them??? What the actual hell made you think that was ever a good idea!?
Am I the only one who agrees with Seb on this, given the situation they're in?
Can we add "Cynical" to the list of things wrong with Viscera?😑
Dude, that was low. Even for you!😠
Thank you, Quicksilver! Also, the highlighted phrase is redundant. Try replacing it with "do".
I hope those aren't false memories Omen planted in her head.😰
What. The. Fuck!?😨😨😨
That's a good question. Why would the Vorpal Blade send them to a wasteland where anyone who's not Viscera will painfully mutate beyond recognition?Also, the highlighted question mark is misplaced. Zeloph yelled an order, not a question.
Wait. How did they know where they were, let alone that they were in danger?
Why use parentheses instead of quotation marks here?😕
The bigger question is: Can it regenerate?
No one asked you.😠
*Snort!* "Overcooked turkey" is being too generous. Also, isn't it "takes the cake"?
I'm surprised that he knows about Transformers in-universe to make that reference.😆
Wait a minute...excuse the blunt question, but has she practised prostitution before?🤔 Also, replace the highlighted full stop with a question mark.
So the Vorpal Blade is technically Archangel Michael???😲
Did you mean "struck"?
This section is in the present tense. Change it to past tense for consistency.
"Gods don't need to choose. We take."
So does Beatrix truly not need the Necronomicon? Was it just spinning lies to manipulate her into needing it?🤔
True. I'm sure she'll understand that Zeloph had limited time to save her.
Personally, while I'd love to get laid with a hot woman or 20, I'm a man with standards. I'd rather earn their love & trust before moving on to sex.😤
Not. Helping.😑
Isn't it "strips"? "Stripes" refers to a colour pattern.
But how long can the Glamorguis keep Viscera at bay?
Damnit. It's only getting worse by the second. You'd better make up your mind quickly, Zeloph!😓
OH, COME ON!!! HOW MANY BIGGER FISH MUST THERE BE IN THIS STORY!?!!??😡
Wrong show, idiot.
Now that we have another letter to the chapter acronym, I'll take a few guesses as to the full phrase the titles spell out: ETERNAL LOVE SHALL...
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1./2. It’s apart of Ana’s cockney slang rhyming, where sometimes she’s says one word to mean another. Example, she often says ‘Nickel and dime’ instead of ‘Time.’
3. Plenty of people do irrational things when they’re frustrated. Some break the computer their trying to fix, others speed up the downfall of humanity. Either way, Zeloph wasn’t going to prevent this, whether he was sound of mind or not.
4. He ain’t got time for teenage level drama when there’s money to make! Plus, Y’know, not dying on forsaken planet.
5. Oh trust me. There aren’t enough words to describe what’s wrong with Viscera.
6. Seb’s got good insults
9. Not all planets should be explored.
10./11. It’s been establish the sword has a mind of its own, and tends to do things unexplained to the cast. My guess is that it either knew Layla would be arriving to Sacratera or its testing Zeloph during a very critical state of mind.
13. It’s not an organic appendage, but it’s possible the scattered effects do reality might help Kitsune acquire some authentic tails!
16. When it comes to writing fun dialogue, I tend to favor the rule of comedy over logistics.
17. It’s likely she invented prostitution to better her chances of procreating more Lilium.
18. It’s not called Mikael’s Crucible for nothing!
22. That’s up to debate. I believe She’ll be fine after a while if they go through with destroying it, but she’ll be significantly weaker than before. Likely need a lot more training to make up for that loss of power.
24. Okay, but have you considered this argument: MILF
7./12./15./17./19./20./26. As always, Thank you for the grammar shout outs.
27. Not long enough. She’s a crafty bugger.
29. I wouldn’t say Grogar is another bigger fish to fry. More like he’s an additional part of the greater picture.
30. What can I say. Love me some Breaking Bad quotes :p
31. One of those is correct
32. It was kinda trick tbh. Just wanted a title that was meaningful to the chapter while also spelling out the hidden message.
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31. Hmmm...is it "PREVAIL"?😀