The entire world was silent-as if the apocalypse had already taken place. The crimson sun hung above, painting the world in it's usual crimson colour.
A man stood on a balcony wearing a long black coat and had a short afro underneath his brown hat. He smoked a cigar as his eyes were fixed on the strange sun.
Across from him, another man sat on a chair with a calm grace. His brown eyes were still visible under the white lens and he also had his slightly long hair slicked back. He wore a black jacket and had a white shirt underneath.
He lit a cigar of his own,inhaled and exhaled with the calm of an expert.
The man in coat,came close and sat on the couch next to the calm man,pouring drinks for them both, he then said in a low voice."It's been three years since the crimson sun appeared."
"The city has always been lively but today it feels kinda-how should I put it-'introvagant'."
He chuckled as he lifted his glass."hmm-introvagant-thats a word you know quite well-isnt that right Lumian?"
The calm man-lumian-mouth twitched until it formed a half smile."I wasn't that introverted,it's just that nobody wanted to talk to me."
He then walked slowly towards the balcony and kept his hands on the railing. While the hat wearing man behind him,simply leaned back on the couch,which gave him a somewhat ominous aura.
"I remember you once told me about a particular girl you liked." The hat wearing man teased.
Lumian still keeping his gaze on the sky said."Well after the first curse incident,I've not seen her for a long time."
The hat wearing man shook his head slowly, looking unimpressed. "And you didn't even bother looking? What a heartless boyfriend."
"And where do you expect me to start looking?"
"I don't know....your the boyfriend! And besides,do you think she might have become a sorcerer?"
Lumian shock his head left and right as if he had returned to his childhood days."I don't know as I said before,we have not been in contact."
Just then a smile appeared on his face again-as he looked at the shadowy monster rampaging around the city below.
"Speaking of sorcerers...do you think we should leave the 'situation' to them or we should have some fun?"
The hat wearing man set his glass down-on the table as he chuckled. "You really have a bad idea of fun."
Lumian then adjusted his glasses,straightened up his posture and raised both hands at the edge of the balcony,as he said in a low voice "it's time to hunt." Just as thunder cracked across the crimson sky.
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Elsewhere-where the monster was rampaging-rain poured heavily upon the land,and the wind blew as if 'it' and the earth were enemies.
The monster roared swinging it's massive shadowy tentacles upon the streets which made the civilians scream and run away in terror. Just then,it snatched a woman with it's tentacles and opened its shadowy mouth,which revealed rows and rows of sharp, spiky teeths. Just when all hope seemed lost.
Bang!
A bullet went through it's abdomen-but it didn't quite create any effect but rather made it turn towards the fellow. It then released the woman who instantly ran for her life.
And there stood Lumian blowing the smoke which was arising from the barrel of his gun,his expression was ever so calm.
The monster lunged at him-but Lumian quickly sidestepped and moved behind it. Bang! He took another shot. He then jumped up the creature back,moving with quite some impossible balance and aimed for the back it's head.
Bang! The bullet pierced the monster's head making it roar in pain. But instead of simply kicking the bucket-it used it's tentacles and flung Lumian away into a nearby boulder.
Lumian immediately dodged just in time to escape a tentacle which was about to slam him. He then caught the monster tentacle and wrapped it around the boulder-tightening it like a trap,but the monster immediately broke free,lunging at him again.Lumian then flipped backwards onto the monster's head.
Bang!
This time the bullet penetrated its eye cleanly-but more eyes opened on it's tentacles all staring with hatred at him. It then swung again,throwing Lumian through a building with a loud boom!
From a distance,the hat wearing man-hargreaves-stepped out from his car,calm as ever he recited a spell;
"O things good and bad,I render judgement unto you-recieve what you deserve."
The crimson sun seemed to glow brighter as red Vines emerged from the ground and wrapped tightly around the monster and dragged it downwards into nothingness.
When the dust settled, Hargreaves walked slowly towards the ruined building and saw Lumian who was slumped against a wall,breathing heavily but still smiling.
Hargreaves extended his hand and said with a smile. "For someone who's not even a sorcerer yet-you did damn well."
He then pulled him up from his slumped position and patted his shoulder as they started walking.
"You did quite well, Lumian. Damn-you really surprised me-your not even a sorcerer yet. Hargreaves said with a smirk.
"So...with my skill .... can I finally become a sorcerer. Lumian said with a chuckle.
Hargreaves gave him a questioning look,before smiling. "Lumian what are you saying? With your skills, you'll be one in no time."
He then rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "By next week, you'll take your first potion."
Lumian smiled as-'he'-ever so calm simply said,"thank you, captain."
They then approached a nearby stall. When the seller noticed thier presence he immediately raised his head up and said with a displeased tone,"what do you want to buy?"
Hargreaves pulled out a 20 pound note.
"I want to buy a carton of chocolate."
The man then turned to get it,but when his gaze landed on the crest on Hargreaves coat-his entire attitude changed. He rushed back and brought two cartons of chocolate and placed them on the counter with a big smile.
"Kind sirs! I didn't realize you were from the church of the Skywalker." he then pushed the cartons forward "it's free-on the house!"
"Well....if you say so.. bring another carton." Lumian said with a smile.
The man then hurried and quickly fetched it-placing it on the counter next to the other two. Hargreaves folded his arms and shock his head slowly. "You really have quite some appetite."
Lumian didn't really pay attention to him-instead he picked up two cartons while Hargreaves picked only one and they continued walking.
Lumian then raised his head up slightly as if trying to remember something.
"Captain,I actually forgot to tell you something."
"Ahh? Lumian what's it?"
Lumian then rubbed his chin and smiled."I just recently joined a secret organization."
"Which secret organization-they are many."
"Well-im not sure you might know it-its new."
Hargreaves then chuckled. "Interesting"
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Soon enough,they reached Lumian home, and it was time to depart. Hargreaves removed his hat and bowed politely. "Till next time lumain."
And with a soft 'puff' he disseapered-leaving only blue particles behind.
Lumian entered his home, setting his glasses on the black table which was in between two brown chairs. He then sat on the sofa and stretched his arms fully across the backrest.
Moments later,a little girl came running from her room and hugged him tightly.
She had shoulder length hair and wore a long night gown. She also looked about ten. Pulling away,she said in a sweet tone. "Big brother,I missed you so much!"
Lumian then ruffled her hair playfully. It was for this sister of his that Lumian became a monster hunter. When the crimson sun had first appeared most of the children where affected by the atmospheric change and hence couldn't go outside during daytime.
And to keep her safe and comfortable, Lumian took on the dangerous job of monster hunting to make enough money for her needs.
Laura pouted as she opened the carton Lumian brought,when she saw what was inside,she immediately frowned."Chocolates? You know I don't like chocolates!"
Lumian smiled and leaned close to her face.
"Guess what? I bought them just to make you angry."
She then folded her arms. "You fucking Winnie!"
Lumian immediately became shocked when he heard that word from his sister. "Who taught that word!?"
Laura stuck her tongue out and said."I heard you say it when you were talking to Mr tom-so technically, you are the one who taught me."
"Huh!" Lumian groaned,but still couldn't hold his laughter.
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Across the land,in the Lad river, Violet waves were crashing against a ship trying to stay afloat.
"Captain! I can't keep her steady." Shouted one of the crew.
The captain who was staying near the wheel,stroked his long black beard and shouted back,"try harder! We have to deliver this goods to betyl!"
Just then,dark tentacles emerged from the river, wrapping tightly around the ship.
"EVERYONE RUN AWAY!" The captain shouted. But where could they run? All which were around them were water.
The tentacles squeezed the ship tighter, dragging it slowly into the depth of the river.