The Lost Ancient Relic [Private Training]

A lot of what Hanako said to him was flashing within his mind the demon was having a hard time to cop with his family being gone and still their was hope his son was still alive. All this time, Eric forgot how much important his son meant to him actually Yuu wasn't his real son but he treated him like one of his own making the demon his son regardless of whatever his past was. Another thing that was bothering him about his decision to leave Shadowfall was power still the mad demon wanted his original powers back. What he had now was good but not excellent the demonic berserker wanted someone ancient which was lost to him by the iramasha clan, Eric didn't wan to cause any conflict with the factions fighting for control. The weapon well the attack powers that he wanted was Judas Destroyer an ancient move designed for demons and vampires how to such power remained in the two demonic bibles. In the past, Kade managed to obtain one and lost it during a battle with an angel iramasha which had the knowledge however their was a final chance. After teleporting to Antartica, Eric had the stolen notes pointing him into the right direction the last demonic bible was somewhere here. The mad demon didn't want to get on Hanako's bad side so this would have to be quick and clean, Eric started walking the long journey took him to a camp site where nobody was around. He started checking the tents seeing everyone was gone this seemed a little off where the hell was everyone yet why should he care about it. The mad one started hearing a barking sound rushing over to the noise seeing some dogs begging for some food, Eric would care less about these dman dogs but they could prove useful. The demon started lighting a fire with his demonic magic started looking around the tents for some dog food or any kind of food for these mutts then after searching four tents seeing nothing but clothing, money and rare items. Eric runs over to the final tent seeing a cyber fridge and some cyber dog food which the demon took the dog food and started feeding the dogs. This seemed like a mystery like five tents all abandon but their stuff is here something bad must have happen or they froze to death and the demon might be blame for it. Normally, Eric would think freebies but maybe he should find out what happen here before moving with personal vendetta the dogs were being nourish that was the most important part for now.

The mad demon started getting a little warm after turning on the cyber heater while searching through some stuff still it felt a mystery here. Eric started looking through some book bags and then found a journal it belong to some scientist it was label by a doctor after reading the journalthe demon started to understand what happen. From what he was reading, Eric found out some doctors and some students were trying to find out what happen to the dark cathedral ancient place where vampires even demons had their rituals and sacrifice. Reading some more it talked about a demonic bible the very thing the mad demon was looking through but apparently some angel iramashas destroyed the foundation of the dark cathedral. Legends speak of an angel iramasha stopping the resurrection of the king of all vampires from coming which some stupid demon tried stopping the angel iramasha and failed doing so. Their was one possible outcome, Eric thought the place was somewhere underground the problem was could he teleport their get the book and then get out before losing oxygen. "Ok the place is undergound no problem hmmm the notes from that fucking human that I've stolen should lead me right to it....but if I'm defeated the rune necklace would dissapear shit.....NO I can't go back to Shadowfall this is my own path now and I do want my original powers back...if that damn demonic bible can help me do it so be it" He thought. Eric should start his journey tomorrow for now he should get rested why would anyone care that he was out here in the first place. For the first time, Eric Zarathos was on his own with a clean slate finally trying to pick up some pieces of Kade Hiroshima's life once again this was just a start. Hours later, Eric started resting with someone's cyber sleeping bag until some of the dogs started barking the mad demon was hoping they would shut up. However, Eric thought this might be trouble summoning his armor and taking out his sword wondering what the dogs were barking at some mad polar bear was growling. The mad demon was raising his sword getting ready to attack as the polar bear charged and then the mad demon thrust his sword into the bear chest and then the beat gave violent roar in pain. Eric started twisting the plunged sword in the polar bear until the damn thing started burning up the hell was wrong with this beast finally it was dead and started to dissolve. "A fucking polar bear.....piece of shit well this must a warning someone doesn't me here damn if those iramasha freaks found out.....No this place it too damn cold they wouldn't risk it" He thought.

Something wasn't right or perhaps he was on the right path and this was a message to back off but he should start fresh tomorrow. The thing the mad demon does know this dark cathedral meaning he'll have to dig up some stuff to get the spoils for himself still the iramasha cln believes he lost the first demonic bible but the mad demon needed to be sure that second demon bible was gone forever. If not he could manage to relearn his lost powers once again...

Eric was well rested getting up fully recovered and prepared to uncover wherever this dark cathedral was and dig it up to finad any riches and hopefully the thing he searching for is down there. However, He thought this shouldn't be a one person job and he had the great dragon on his side this would be the first time summoning Lucifer Sinn since the mad demon has all seven of the demon runes. After reading the stolen notes, Eric started the ritual and then managed to say the words necessary to summon the ancient dragon from his slumber the whole sky turned dark. Something was happening as red clouds started to form then the monsterous dragon emerge from the clouds of blood, Lucifer Sinn roared in joy of his rebirth it was a big dragon but the dragon's power was similiar to his. This must have something to do with the connection with the user of the rune necklace but the mad demon had a companion still the mad one would have to be defeated and then this dragon will dissapear. Yet the mad demon had a job for his new friend and all that time Demonica thought this was just a fucking hoax but now he isn't a part of Shadowfall this dragon along with Hanako were the only help he had now. Before he continues with finding this cathedral the mad demon needed to make an life altering decision the thought cross his mind last night. Eric was deciding to go back with his old name even thought that wizard did a good job in tarnishing it to the ground hopefully this new direction could help find new friends again. The thing inside him known as the dark kanji has been corrupting his mind making him forget a lot and blocking stuff from his mind turning him evil. Before even considering using this power, Eric might ask the Yuudeshi people for help and perhaps maybe answer for all his crimes for being a evil berserk demon. Hopefully he or someone else would get him the revenge on the person or people responsible for killing his family and all the mad demon wanted to know why it happen.

"Can't worry about that right now, I have something important to do right now in finding this damn cathedral which it stated the place is in ice underground...but my dragon can dig downward to see if the damn place still exist" He thought.

Eric and Lucifer flew to the location stated within the notes somewhere underground within the ice the dark cathedral might be there or this might be a bust. The mad demon's original powers might be gone forever but the mad demon ordered the dragon to start digging after some hours some ice was blocking the way. The ancient dragon used one of it fire attacks to burn through the ice some stones and big ones were in the way but the dragon continue it descent downward which seemed like a long time. Eric started moving back and forth using his magic to keep himself warm finally the dragon started roaring it might have meant that the dragon found something. Eric made his descent downward through the big hole finding some ice caverns maybe the dark cathedral was down here as the mad demon continued his search. The mad demon grabbed a stick and tore off some clothing wrapping around the big wooden stick using his fire magic to make a torch. After some traveling, Eric knew he was on the right path their were a lot books on the ground then the mad demon looked upon the dark cathedral was place was destroyed. This was a bust after all the iramasha clan maybe responsible for killing his wife and his daughter as much as the Soul society but now the iramasha clan actually destroyed the dark cathedral completely. The whole place was in ruins and it looked unstable the mad demon started cursing for a while until the mad demon started seeing something red glowing in the air it looked like a book. Eric started flying over to it one of the demonic bible still exist maybe their was a just to obtain his original powers after all but this was a second bible it isn't like the first one from long ago. The second bible was damaged but however through self training, bible instructions and magic spells training maybe the demon could get some powers from the demonic bible.

"Shit, I hope nobody looking for me before I begin this I know Shadowfall have orders to hunt me down so I better play it safe and start some training once again" He thought.

The ice caverns still stable enough but the dark cathedral was destroyed a place where demons and vampires could get their sacrifices done was gone. What a damn waste why would the iramasha clan destroy such a place associated for demons but then again it was kinda a bad place.

"I have work to do now.....Lucifer you rest here" He said.

Eric started reading through the demonic bible as his dragon was resting peacefully before the mad demon could start his research the mad demon needed to follow through the bible's instructions. Still everything necessary to get stronger was in here but really what Eric wanted was the final form of the mad demon hopefully this demonic bible will help him achieve such power. From what he has studied from this bible it going a be fucking lot of training and if successful within final stages, Eric might have to face himself and his former master. A fight with Kade Hiroshima and his former boss the last time he defeated Kade Hiroshima removing all traces of his goodhearted ness away from him this was bad the bible stated the mad demon would have to go through punishment spiritually. The mad demon was pacing back and forth thinking if this was going to be a good idea the mad demon didn't have any other option here the evil organization would come after him soon. Yet their was a chance of him joining the Yuudeshi clan but he would have to answer for his crimes all of them and still the mad one was fearing that death would be their choice for him after everything the mad one has done. Getting stronger and powerful was his only option to Shadowfall the mad demon was enemy now but after everything he's done for the group maybe they'll turn the other cheek. But how could have been so foolish they wouldn't have help him anyway into finding the person responsible in the deaths of his wife and daughter now thinking about it wasn't it their nature to play detective. The mad demon couldn't worry about that right now he needed to focus on the task at hand and continue with his great work the bible started he needed to create a circle. This didn't seem like a problem as he started burning a big circle on the snow with his fire magic this wasn't a problem at all and the mad demon finished the circle the first part was completed. Now it was time to move onto the second part which was stepping within the center of the circle and start with the ritual the mad demon started reciting the bible words as dark magics started flowing within him.

An ancient device started to form on his hand, Eric started looking at closer then started reading the bible some more for him to receive the powers and form that he wants he'll need to go through some challenges. Their were twelve roman numerals on the device meaning twelve challenges and then the final challenge, Eric took a deep breath as dark magics flow within his body. Eric activated the first challenge being teleported into some sort of dimension it was all cover in white nothing but endless white the demon was wondering what challenge awaits him. Then an wizard appears right in his face wondering why he's here in such a place was what purpose the demon had for coming to a place like this truthfully.

"Why are you here in such a place demon? What do you want?" Wizard said.

"I'm here to evolve and I do need help and I do believe I can accomplish this here and on my own.....I've committed many crimes and really hoping seek redemption soon but now is not the time...Yes I wan't no I need to evolve to a higher power through these challenges I'll take the risk....I Eric..hmmmm I Kade Hiroshima want to go through these hellborn challenges to obtain power.....I don't want to involve Hanako or her friends if she has any in the Yuudeshi clan AND I'M SURE AND FUCKING HELL NOT GOING TO ASK THE SOUL SOCIETY AND THE IRAMASHA CLAN FOR HELP FOR WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO ME....With that said I'm ready" Eric said.

"Then process....I will be your guide and I can't help you it your tasks here this is your choice not mine but I help you guide to this path...the final challenge you'll have to do alone" Wizard said.

Part 1: Demon Challenge I
Challenge One: Ancient Games of Mythical Human Nature

The first roman numeral started to form but in red and started making noise almost like a big buzz like sound the challenge was beginning. Eric started getting into a fighting stance but nothing seemed to happen the wizard started explaining the first challenge but the mad demon started feeling weird it was getting hot in here. The mad demon felt sick catching a high fever feeling something forming on his back a fever demon was forming on backside and some boils started formingon his arms wondering what was going on. The sicker the fever demon the sickiest the mad demon was gettig and then he started to fight it with his healing magic then the fever demon started fighting back. This fever demon was strong but the thing was coughing muckus in the form of small demons trying to enhance the sickness within the mad demon. Eric started focusing his healing magic on the virus and the fever demon as the sick demon was starting to dissapate off his body until the muckus demons started to form into a big muckus goth demon. Eric had a headache but he blasted it with a fireball killing the fucker as the demon started rubbing his head as the headache started to pass. What the hell was that the mad one was wondering. This must have been a challenge to see if he had the willpower necessary to continue on these challenges but this wasn't over if he was then perhaps he should have teleported somewhere else. Eric knew what happen it must have been a curse been placed on him and through willpower and magic, he was able to defeat the fever demon. The mad demon was thinking that was part one was over yet and their was more to it then the demon sees a glass of water on the ground. Where did this glass of water come from anyway? Anyway water is water, Eric picks up the glass of water and stops to think for a second this might be another trick but he'll have to see taking a sip seeing nothing was wrong. After taking another sip, Eric spits out the water and tries barfing out the rest of it because it tasted like......blood. The hell was that water the mad demon started thinking he landed himself into that but the blood started to make something the blood grew foring something like a creature. Then after the creature was formed it was someone the mad demon knew it was an old friend of his who died protecting him and his son from the Soul society long ago. It was Takae. Eric when to see if his friend was alright the demon girl was crying yet she had an angry look in her face but really what was she doing here she's suppose to be dead.

"Takae??? What's wrong???" Eric said.

"Did I die for nothing really Kade how fucking dare you.....you betray me better yet you betrayed our master for the road you took...I only wish he saw right there when you joined Shadowfall YOU SPAT IN ALL OUR FACES YOU MUTHAFUCKER WHEN YOU DID THAT...I WANT TO BEAT YOU TO DEATH SO BAD" Takae said.

"I'm sorry I didn't really see whole picture but I did it to keep the others safe...Mico, Davien, Sinn and the others are still alive....but your right I did betray you and I did betray the boss.....BUT I SUFFERED ENOUGH DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER YOU WERE KILLED....MY FAMILY DIED TOO....I'M ALREADY SUFFERING THEIR DEATHS AS WELL AS YOURS, I swear to you I'll will find you why did this was done to me, to you and my family & friends......You've save my son life as well as mine and yet I've betray you.....I'm truly sorry please forgive me" Eric said.

Takae punched Eric right in the face and she was getting ready for another punch and then she stops looking on the expression of fear on his face. Takae thought he was telling the truth after all and then she stops calming her nerves but she thinks he deserves a warning so he can finally get back to what was important.

"GRRRRRR......Yeah I see your suffering already and yeah I forgive you if but you ever join up with an enemy like Shadowfall again you won't be leaving alive do you understand me Kade Joshua Hiroshima...I'll make sure you join your brother you understand???" Takae said.

Eric started closing his eyes hoping not to forget the people he lost during his escape from the Soul society the demon might need to visit the cemetary once this was all over.

"I understand" Eric said.

Takae was gone the mad demon started kneeling down trying to get his thoughts straight that was intense right there his old friend coming back like that. She sacrifice her life to save him and her son that faithful day the demon was praying to his lucky stars that they would never meet again. For the most part, Eric two tests and this was first challenge still he was feeling a bit better then before after the fever demon lefted him actually the demon felt better then before. But he heard something of an ribbit sound but then it wasn't something to worry about until the mad demons heard thousands of them transforming into his Shadow beast getting ready to attack them. The thousands of demon frogs started attacking Eric but they all had the same strength like regular frogs making them easy to kill them with a whole mess of attacks from his claws. Many of them were getting in his face almost blinding him, Eric started with his fire magic burning most of them and more of them were coming at him then the shadow beast notice some of them were growing in strength. Eric started using his ice magic freezing the rest of them. Still Eric thought the worse was over but some of the frogs were growing larger into bigger ass bullfrogs and they look massive. They charged at Eric attacking with an attack tackle which felt like a super headbutt but the mad demon managed to kill all of them with his fire magic once again. He thought the worse was over oce again he was wrong one more was left it started to growing but the mad demon had enough with these fucking frogs and used body manipulation to make his make hand bigger. With enough force, Eric slap the frog hard killing it and that finally was the end of the frogs that was something else this all seemed too familiar something a normal human would experience. This wasn't over as the mad demon was wondering what else was awaiting him still this was first challenge still and who knows what will happen. Then his hair started itching turning back to normal something was wrong maybe he should have taken another bath before leaving the demon world. This was a bad itch on his scalp and the mad one started scratching feeling maggots and slugs on his forehead using a water magic spell he looked upward seeing a whole mess of slugs in his hair using the flame magic to get rid them. It was a fucking painful process but the mad demon started feeling relief once again but he was getting tired of these human pranks hoping whoever was responsible for all of this to move on with it. He started getting angry then he hears a familiar growling sound it was the sound of a wolf as he turned around millions of them pack looking at him forming some sort of group. Their leader got in the front as Eric transformed back into his shadow beast state getting ready for an attack.

The wolves started charging the mad demon was going to have one chance to kill them all using the black inferno blast with the affinity of hell killing most of the wolves. Attacking the rest of them with his claws, Eric was still feeling their bites at his body killing them using deathblow from his fists most of them were running scare none of them wanted to fight a shadow monster. The mad demon was bleeding a little from their attack if it wasn't for his armor then the demon would be feeling some bad pain right now, he was wondering what was next. Then something was wrong once again the demon was feeling sick again as he started looking upon him for another fever demon but nothing was upon him. Something was inside his stomach and then the mad demon open his mouth as hundreds of flies coming out the mad one was wondering why this was happening. However, Eric didn't feel any pain like with the frogs or the wolves as least that obstacle wasn't like what he thought would be maybe he could make it after all. But all this was tireding on him, Eric really didn't know how long he could last anymore pain like this felt like hell itself but really it wasn't the scenery was different. The mad one needed to swallow his pride and continue these challenges these felt like the lessons in pain but the mad one needed to finish to earn what he wants. Eric wanted to obtain his final form the final power of a mad demon these trials and challenges were the key of unlocking that power, he couldn't give despite the pain and abuse. He started feeling rain actually it calming site to him, Eric felt better for that moment until he felt a icecube hit him but it started getting completely dark and it was raining super hail. The shadow beast to defend himself from the hailstorm but he couldn't see a damn thing, Eric actually created a shadow shield above his forehead but it was raining hard. It felt like it wasn't going to end but he didn't know where the fuck it was coming from but it felt like a super hail shower it lasted for hours. Eric didn't felt right something was wrong it wasn't going to end meaning the mad demon needed to withstand it removing the shadow shield from his magic taking every hit then a hour later the storm stopped and still the demon was cover in darkness. He was afraid too because no one was going to bail him out this and really couldn't even think of putting his friends in danger like this, Eric wanted help really the demon was afraid. Eric was afraid of finding friendship again even though the mad demon had a lot demon friends but not any other races in darkness, he started thinking maybe this was where he belongs. He was the mad demon the true berserker but really he was a joke a fucking rag doll through his last battles, Eric hated it if it was Hanako's kindness he would still be a mindless puppet for Shadowfall.

Yes, Eric was breaking down within the darkness the complete blackness of it but the demon needed to make his path on his own. The berserker demon wanted one more thing his final power and final abilities to be unlocked first before making any rash decisions yet the demon wanted to heal the fatherly relationship with his stepson. He had a choice and for the first time the demon Kade Joshua Hiroshima thought someone was given him a second chance and it was being blown away badly with some wrong decisions. The demon wanted to believe in peace and kindness. The mad demon wanted that all back still the demon warrior would have to fight for it meaning he'll need to help Hanako's friends in this task.

"I don't believe how stupid I've become over these past years yes I do want to change please....I do want a lot of things which this mad demon will fight to get it..my true hopes and dreams TO GET IT ALL" He said silently.

The mad demon returned the white room things seemed normal again thinking that was a little bit too much but the demon understood the point into that.

The darkness was lifting then Eric started to see something as if some machine warrior was waiting for him and this was a surprise this felt like pain then trials. Maybe this was the final test and once this was done perhaps he could ask the wizard to speed this challenge and was their a faster way of doing these challenges which is what he wanted to know but dealing with this monster was the next thing on his agenda. The cyborg seemed to be resting quietly maybe it was in stand by mode charging up it systems meaning this was good time then any to attack this thing and finish this trial quickly as possible. In his shadow beast form, Eric started charging at the monster then the cyborg started to move attacking with full force which felt like 500 bricks at once. Whatever this thing was it wasn't to be taken lightly it knew how to fight the mad demon tried attacking the cyborg but the thing was countering ever attempt made. The mad demon transformed into Mantra Brute form hopefully this form could handle and knock the cyborg however the thing started mimicing the same transformed state. Eric couldn't believe this and the mad demon was getting angry and charged the cyborg and they started fighting again the cyborg was fighting with the same mind set as the mad demon. He was wondering what the fuck was going as the mad demon was attacking the cyborg was countering his blows this was getting ridiculous and the cyborg was using his powers to do it. This wasn't making any sense this cyborg was fighting with the same mind set as the demon their must be a way of defeating this thing and the mad demon needed to find it fast. "The fuck is going on this thing is copying my powers perhaps even my brain too, Whatever this thing is it knows a lot about me and it appeared out of nowhere" He thought. Then the cyborg went on the offensive attacking the demon with the cyber saw blades throwing them all fifty of them at the demon slashing him hard in the arms & legs, Eric felt to the ground. Then as the demon fell to one knee, Eric noticed something the cyborg stomach was fuming maybe that was it weak point the blasted thing was using it coolants. By using his shadow movement, He charged at the cyborg using a fire beam from his magic burning at the cyborg's stomach cuaing some heat damage. The thing started to power down and then it stops for a moment the mad demon thought the worse was over calming down a little bit hoping the thing was shut down. But the damn thing started rehealing itself which Eric couldn't allow as he started with his fire beam once again burning the cyborg's stomach. With one violent punch, Eric punched the thing ripping out some wires finally decativating the cyborg and then the damn thing started melting with the demon feeling better. But the monster was transforming into second form and then rushed at Eric and started choking the demon with it bare hands, Eric started punching the cyborg in the face causing the thing to throw the demon to the ground. This thing wasn't going to die easily meaning he needed to find it weak point like before and attack it and abuse the hell outta it before fighting the thing.

Eric wanted to win as he summoned his armor grabbing his sword and then started charging at the thing and started swinging cutting it down to size. The thing started to regenerate forming back into it cyborg state but something was wrong the final thing was the cyborg's heart and then the mad demon stabbed it with it sword and everything stopped. The cyborg died once again, Eric thought the worse was over until he started hearing a rumbling sound the damn thing was alive again this cyborg must have learned immortality or something. The cyborg was using it components and wires to trap the demon then the demon noticed it was trying to absorb him, Eric tried fighting it then the wires was trying to choke him. "Alright, I have enough your damn machines what part of dead don't you understand you fucking sonuvabitch...oh but don't worry you'll understand it" He yelled. The cyborg's heart was exposed again and the mad demon was going to have one shot at this for ending this freaky cyborg he aimed with one finger blasting the cyber heart with fire magic directly a complete hot fire beam. The damn thing exploded the explosion hurt Eric's arm but the damn thing was finally dead it systems were shutting down now the demon could rest. The wizard appeared as he told the mad demon he completed the first challenge and Eric thought this was a little too intense and their were 12 more to go, he thought he wanted to speed up things.

"Look Sir, I want my final powers and abilities of a mad demon right now so I can be doing these challenges one by one.......Is there anyway to speed them up or combine them all because I'm a desperate demon, I'm on the run and I do want to help Hanako.....Please Wizard is there a fast way to these challenges" Eric said.

"Hmmm perhaps but you would lose your powers......until you completed the task you'll be a mere human in a darker dimension and zombie infested one....don't worry you'll be able to use your rune power in that dimension....In the first challenge it was sort of a durability challnge to clean you up so to speak" Wizard said.

"Clean me up? Bull...." Eric said.

"Anyway these combined challenge will test your willpower, your focus, your mental deduction and finally the skill to use weapons but one thing though if your bitten in that dimension you'll be teleported back and you'll have to start all over again started with the first challenge.....In you can last for 7 seven days within that dimension of zombies then finally you can to final challenge" Wizard said.

"Hanako gave me another chance I'm not blowing this either I do want to help her but not all the time though...I do believe in peace but really I truly hope to seek redemption in this......I'm ready wizard let's begin" Eric said.

The mad demon was teleported into the next dimension of the combined challenges....