An Extra’s POV

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, the once magnificent capital city lay in ruins.

The towering spires that once touched the clouds now crumbled, their jagged edges silhouetted against the fading light. Smoke still billowed from the wreckage, carrying the acrid scent of destruction through the air.

Amidst the devastation, a figure descended from the sky with a grace that belied the exhaustion evident in every movement.

Rey, his naked figure cloaked in nothing but remnants of his energy, descended slowly, almost as if defying gravity itself.

His breath came in ragged gasps, each step a struggle against the weight of fatigue and desperation.

He tried to cling onto consciousness, all to no avail.

However, as he neared the earth, his eyes about to close shut forever, he felt a presence suddenly envelope him, and two warm hands suddenly grabbed a hold of him.

As the hands held him, the rest of his descent was smooth. He felt no pressure, no weight, and no pain. It was a sweet flow that caused him to smile a little.

After all, he knew who had just showed up.

"Good job, Master." The voice echoed in his ears, and as Rey managed to pry his eyes open, he caught a blurry glimpse of the red-haired man in the suit.

"Ater…" He murmured, unable to finish the rest of his words.

Thankfully, thanks to their bond, there was no need for unnecessary conversation between the two of them.

"I understand, Master." The fleeting voice sounded gentle and understanding.

Rey's smile deepened as he finally shut his eyes, feeling himself slip into the inevitable darkness that awaited him.

"... Leave the rest to me."

After that, everything went blank for Rey.

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"..."

Ater gracefully held Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on the ground, his black shoes clacking against the hard, damaged

ebony skin gleamed under the darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept

I should have arrived much sooner." He whispered, though

a smile, with

though. I didn't think you

Master against ever summoning them, but who would have thought he would have to face

I suppose the results speak for

friends even perished in the whole conflict. The

I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about little

a deep sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips as he once again

I'm glad

was done engaging in his sentiment, he cast his gaze on the humans who were a distance from his position and were approaching him at a cautious

disappointing bunch. Hm…?' As he observed them, he noticed the sleeping

while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march as

She's been

could say any more, Ater raised his hand and stopped any further words from

charge of you all, so you'll listen to all my commands and act

face didn't display any form of emotion.

simply acting according to what he

you are, talking to us like that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing right out of the

him and yelled once again. "Let Rey go!

forgotten

said this, Belle

his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far, but

his gaze on everyone,

out a

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

Rey on one hand. "Now that you know that much, there are more important

I don't understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he

that are in danger as we speak. Some

said this, everyone straightened

could disregard him or ask any further questions as to his identity. His confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told of

lot from you all, so I will