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The Flas of Olympus…
Records about this fla are incomplete. It was unknown whether it appeared during the era of the Founders or after that. What most people knew is that the Flas of Olympus is important to the sect and that it had been with it for a long ti.
It might be because of the peculiarity of the flas or it's quality; that it managed to form a collective consciousness. This consciousness is nad Elder Fla, as to whether he got this na from soone of it's sothing that the consciousness of the flas nad itself - that too is unknown…
According to the Records of 'Athena the 5th' - which is also the oldest text that has information about the Flas of Olympus, Elder Fla made his existence known to them. He said that he was the last and strongest wall that the Devil Emperor has to pass through if it wanted to be freed.
Athena the 5th said that Elder Fla's personality is a little eccentric. Not just anyone was allowed to him, he decided whether soone has the right to et him or not. He has no interest about the matters of the sect nor he cared about the disciples, it was as if he exists for the sole purpose of imprisoning the Devil Emperor and whipping it hard enough every ti it throws a tantrum.
The subsequent records about Elder Flas also supported this claim. Elder Fla remained a vital existence to sect and famous for his fickle mood swings. As for how vital he truly was for the sect, well…he is important, after all he's preventing the Devil Emperor from escaping but, how difficult is it truly? How long can he keep this up? Does he had a pre-destined lifespan? Does he get weaker? Stronger? These details remain unclear since Elder Fla never said anything.
If there's people who know more about Elder Fla, it should've been the 'Fire Keepers', but according to records left by the old Fire Keepers, Elder Fla doesn't share a lot with them.
Speaking of Fire Keepers, these people are the ones responsible for monitoring the Flas of Olympus but that's the fancy way of describing them. Old records said that the first demand that Elder Fla asked ever since making his presence known is to have so people near him since he was lonely.
'It feels boring without young'uns around. Give four and call uh…Fire Keepers or whatever. Who knows, maybe a day will co when my mood is good and I'll give them so pointers.' - Elder Fla on 7th Elysium Era.
Isn't he weird? He is right? Yeah, everyone who were in contact with him will definitely say so too. Sufficed to say, from the earlier eras up until now, nobody really understands Elder Fla's 'profundity'. Even Theo who had been a Fire Keeper for a long ti, can't say that he totally understood Elder Fla at all.
Well? How about Raven then? Will he be able to understand Elder Fla? Let's find out…
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"Why are you here?" A disembodied voice suddenly sounded right next to Raven's ears.
Raven clasped his fist and bowed, he then responded to the familiar voice and said: "Greetings Elder Fla, it's Raven."
"I didn't ask who you are, I know you already. You didn't answer my question."
Raven titled his head in confusion and asked: "Theo said you wanted to et ."
"That's right, but that was a week ago. I changed my mind." Elder Fla stated.
"Oh, is that so?" Raven shrugged, "A pity then. I shall excuse myself, Elder. Sorry for disturbing you."
"Wait."
Raven stopped on his tracks and asked: "What is it?"
"I didn't tell you to leave."
'Wow.' The corners of Raven's lips were twitching in annoyance.
He then felt a gaze landing on him and saw that Theo was nearby, sitting in a lotus position in front of large bonfire which contained different shades of fire. He could feel Theo's apology in his gaze and a slight encouragent, telling him to endure it.
Raven took a quick glance around and saw three more people who were giving him similar gazes. He sighed and said…
"It was my mistake, Elder Fla." Raven smiled and showed a polite expression. "If Elder doesn't want to leave, then what shall I do?"
"I don't know." Elder Fla's voice echoed once more.
Raven fought the urge to not explode in curses. He took a deep breath and said: "Shall I sit and wait for you to think then?"
"No."
"Can I lay down on the floor then?"
"You're weird, why would do that?"
"No, you're the one that's weird. What am I supposed to do here then? You called here, but you changed you mood. When I try to leave, you prevent from doing so. I asked if I can sit down, you told no. I asked if I could lie down, you call weird and puzzled why would I do that? I don't want to hear this from you, you know!"
"Y-you!"
Elder Fla was gobsmacked. It wasn't just him, even the Fire Keepers were similarly stunned. Of all people, they didn't expect Raven to be the one to lose patience and outright scold the Elder. Even Theo was looking at Raven as if he was a stranger.
"Y-you're rude!! How can you be this -"
"Make up your mind then! If you can do that, then I won't be rude! Seriously. What's up with you? You're just a piece of a Sun Rock that managed to form a little bit of intelligence and cultivate a hundred-colored fla, if it weren't for the fact that you're integrated with the Last Seal the Forefather Zeus created, you would've long be gone from here. Don't think that gives you the right to randomly give orders!"
*Gasps!!*
What an unexpected developnt this truly was. The faces of the Fire Keepers changed as they stared at the bonfire in front of them. From a single glance, they could tell that the this so-called Elder Fla was agitated, it was obvious since the flas were getting unstable.
"C-cease your slandering Junior!" Elder Fla tried to sound like a proper Elder this ti but his agitated flas and stuttering voice wasn't so convincing.
"Shut-it you free-loader!" Raven spat, "You should really thank your stupid luck that the Last Seal bound you and we can't extricate you from it without risk. If I could, then I would've thrown you into the Sun right away!"
"Heiik!" Elder Fla shrieked like he just heard sothing incredibly horrifying just now. The Fire Keepers were dumbfounded upon hearing that screech from the 'Eccentric Elder' they were worshipping for a long ti. A trace of disbelief and betrayal crept-up to their hearts.
*A-ahem!*
Realizing that he slipped-up just now, Elder Fla cleared his throat and said: "Anyways - "
"Anyways my ass!" Raven stomped his feet furiously, causing Elder Fla's fla to flicker like it was on the verge of extinguishing, they could even hear a small whimper afterwards. "Don't 'Ahem' ! You think I would just let that pass? You must be dreaming, bitch!"
"B-bitch! H-how vulgar…"
"Shut-up!!"
"Eek!"
The Fire Keepers couldn't keep-up. They could all just stare blankly at the scene unfolding right before their very eyes. Raven looked like a mad parent scolding his child while Elder Fla was acting like an innocent kid that's being bullied by a street thug.
They had all sorts of expectations of what's going to happen but this…was sothing that they never could've imagined happening. Theo pinched his arm in order to check if he was dreaming, sadly…he wasn't.
Raven berated Elder Fla so more until he was satisfied. After subduing him with his ferocious attitude, Raven asked: "So? What the hell did you want from ? Why did you call here? Try bullshitting and I'll make sure you suffer."
"Alright, alright…geez."
"What's that?" Raven glared at the flas, causing it to flicker.
"Sir!!" Elder Fla replied, "Sir, I wanted you assistance, Sir!!"
'S-Sir?' The Fire Keepers were dazed. They just couldn't comprehend what's happening. Why the hell is this Elder Fla of theirs, addressing Raven as 'Sir?' Shouldn't it be the opposite? Wasn't he supposed to be a lot older and wiser compared to Raven? Did Raven just scared the shit out of Elder Fla What's going on?
The Fire Keepers felt their hears shattering at this betrayal. If whatever Raven says turns out to be true, then didn't they just beca this thing's clowns for nothing? Just the thought of it causes their expressions to darken with rebellious thoughts. Unfortunately, now's not the ti for revenge…
"My assistance?" Raven frowned as his expression turned serious. "Tell more."
"Yes, Sir!" Elder Fla replied politely, "The Devil Emperor's tantrums are getting harder and harder for to suppress. I can also sense that it is getting stronger. I tried to interrupt it but it's rampage is getting stronger.. I am a bit…s-scared, Sir! What if it recovers enough strength to break the seal on it's own. I'm at a dilemma, Sir!"
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