Lenny was momentarily stunned, not because of the news that the Fallen Realm was calling to him.
But he was shocked at the fact that today was his 18th birthday.
He could remember it like it was yesterday, he was thirteen years old when he watched his parents die.
His siblings also perished that night, and he was bathed in blood. That was a night that changed his life.
Each night he dreamt of that scene over and over again, hallucinating and communicating with his imaginary family every single day.
Creating imaginary scenes of him repeatedly hunting and killing that who was responsible.
Five hundred years ago, Apocalypse descended upon humanity, and Earth was plunged into chaos.
With thousands of rifts spawning right and left, releasing hundreds of thousands of Apocalypse creatures into their world.
Humanity was driven into a state of near extinction until a group of soldiers was cursed by the Fallen Realm.
With radiation from the mana rifts exposed to humanity, human genetics were slowly mutating.
And awakening drew humanity closer to the supernatural, appearance of the Fallen Realm brought balance to the equation.
Giving humanity a chance to escape its extinction.
The First Generation, who were called to the Fallen Realm and returned, brought back great gifts that propelled humanity to its next evolution.
With the existence of Fallen Runes known to man.
A mark once awakened, introduced its carrier to a specific supernatural class.
Granting them special abilities.
Carriers of the Fallen Rune was the term given by the Fallen System to those who were cursed with its mark.
With each Fallen mark acting as a gateway to the Fallen Realm, and only those who accept the call and conquer their First Apocalypse return as Fallen Regulators.
Cursed with superhuman bodies and blessed with the Fallen Runes.
Champions of humanity.
Humanity finally gained the advantage, destroying the Apocalypse creatures that had invaded their land and recovering their precious realm.
The First Generation who had returned from the Fallen Realm became the first Fallen Regulators.
Taking over the Government for centuries and building their very own families within the Regulator's society.
These Families were known as the Great Houses and House Night was one of them.
But now it was no more, with its bloodline wiped out in a single night.
Leaving only a young boy who was diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
Since Lenny became a carrier of the Fallen Rune at the age of 13, the government couldn't afford to abduct him.
Sealing him away from the world.
And now they were back for him, after all…. In a few hours, the Fallen Realm will call him.
**
Lenny was escorted out of the cell by Lieutenant Colonel Russel and his men and led to an apartment outside the military base.
A three-storey building within the Amsterdale City. He was locked on the third floor, with no one else on that floor.
Lieutenant Colonel Russel had Doctor Eve cautiously observe Lenny. Lenny was ordered to take his bath and dress up.
They brought him both a freshly cooked meal and some neat clothes to wear.
His entire apartment was completely surrounded by military officers. And just like that, three hours went by.
It was finally time to accept the call of the Fallen Realm.
**
Lenny was putting on a plain black T-shirt and blue pants. He stood beside the window, and he saw the city's landscape stretched out to the horizon.
With the sky darkening, he could see the flashing streetlights spread across the beautiful city.
A bright smile appeared on his face, "It seems you're enjoying the view," Lieutenant Colonel Russel interrupted him.
His voice caused Lenny to frown as he slightly tilted his head, "Ah, yes, I am. There was no need for you to interrupt me." Lenny scoffed.
Lieutenant Colonel Russel smiled, "Well, I apologise, but I had no other choice, it's time…."
Lenny's eyes narrowed as he heard those words. He breathed in deeply, "I know, I can feel it already…"
Lenny gently closed the window's blind, Lieutenant colonel nodded, "I'm glad you know, it's unfortunate you couldn't take the Awakening Ceremony like every other carrier of the Fallen Rune"
"You might have become a bearer of a Fallen Rune but you weren't awakened so you are yet to know what class you actually possess"
Lieutenant colonel Russel sighed, "I should explain what classes and…." Before he could complete his statement, Lenny interrupted him with a wave.
Lenny folded his arms, "Do you actually think a member of House Night is unaware of the existence of Classes?" He grinned.
"The Clan taught me the nature of the Regulator's world even before I turned 10" He softly exhaled, "I know what Classes are and the fact that I can only return back to Earth after completing my First Apocalypse"
"Since I didn't participate in any Awakening Ceremony, I should figure out what my Fallen Rune is when I accept the call right?" He asked.
Lieutenant Colonel Russel nodded with a smile, "Indeed, the descendants of the Great Houses are not ordinary…."
"You are more aware of the Regulator's world than I thought you would be, Mr. Lenny," Lieutenant Colonel Russel stated when an alarm suddenly rang.
His eyebrows furrowed, "It's time…..I wish you good luck in your First Apocalypse, Mr. Lenny," Lieutenant Colonel Russel stated.
Lenny nodded with a smirk.
Just as Lieutenant Colonel Russel left the apartment building, a melodious, systematic voice whispered in his ears.
[You have been called to the Fallen Realm]
[Will you accept the Call?]
[Yes] [No]
Lenny breathed deeply, "Yes" He whispered.
[Approval Verified]
[O Carrier who has embraced the Curse of the Fallen Realm]
[Brace yourself…..you will descend in 5…..]
[4....]
[3....2....1….]
[0]
Lenny gritted his teeth, his entire body shuddered as he collapsed on his knees, "This fucking HURTS" He screamed out loud.
Embracing the pain of his descent.