Once Upon an Anime

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Prologue

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A long time ago…

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An innocent face was tilted to look at the lined, weary face of the old king. “Grandpa, aren’t you coming with us?” She asked in her soft, sweet voice. She was a young child, not more than five years old.

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“Not this time, darling.” The king smiled sadly as he reached out to touch her rosy cheek.

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A young boy, twin to the little girl, climbed onto the king’s lap. “Why aren’t you coming?” He asked curiously.

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“I’ve got something to do.” He replied in a rumbling tone. He patted them fondly on the head and lifted the small boy off his lap.

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“Haruka, I’m entrusting them to you.” King Glen said in a lowered tone only meant for the silver-haired young man standing before him.

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“Yes, My Lord.” The young man answered quietly as he bowed respectfully.

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“Keep them safe…” He said softly as he watched them leave.

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The silver-haired young man nodded as he closed the door behind him, leaving the room enclosed in darkness. And King Glen waited for the fate that was to befall him.

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Twelve years later…

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In the darkness, a man waited patiently upon a regal throne, his hands resting lightly on both armrests. He seemed to be waiting for something to happen, excitedly so, although his demeanour did not betray his inner excitement. A sudden break in the dark clouds allowed the silver rays of the moonlight to reveal his features. It was a handsome face, yet it was marred in some way.

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Midnight black hair flowed down his back, gathered loosely into a high ponytail. Elegant brows slid downwards over a pair of magnificent scarlet eyes, a straight nose continued in an unbroken line from his brow. There was a small, seemingly amused smile on his face as he thought.

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Then his peculiarly coloured eyes riveted their gaze to the tall clock standing to his left. The hands of the clock were pointed in the same direction. His smile became more pronounced. His eyes glinted with anticipation, and a look that was almost one of savage hunger appeared on his face.

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“I’ve waited for this night for so long…” The Dark Emperor said softly, a smile curving his lips.