Zero Prologue: Wandering in the Pitch Black Darkness

In the dark corners of a city, monsters roam rampant. Within, a powerful conglomerate deals its shady dealings, preying on the populace.

“Here’re your targets, make sure you don’t fail.” A man in a suit with sunglasses told a pair. “Don’t worry, none will see us.” The pair told him. The pair came from an organization called Blood Gear, a crime syndicate which terrorizes the city. Among them all, are the monsters called Deviants, beings that dwell in the darkness.

In an alley, a masked teenager in black wanders aimlessly, stopping near a wall to rest.. “Huff.. huff.. not yet.. I can’t stop here..” he pants. The teen takes off his mask and looks at a broken mirror. There, a reflection of himself appears. Glowing red eyes reflect the image of himself. “I’m going to kill them.. until I find her..” he muttered. He then wore his mask again, ready to prowl in the darkness.

He then encountered the pair about to attack their next victim. “No!! Stay away!! Don’t come near me!” the woman screamed. “No hard feelings, but we need you to die.” the pair said as they soon transformed into monsters, both resembling lizards. As they’re about to attack, a red
bolt of lightning strikes down. “Who’s there?!” one of them exclaimed. “Ah? Who am I? Not that you’ll live long enough to say it again.” the masked teen said as he appeared from the dust cloud, revealing his glowing red eyes and a pitch black katana in his hand.

The other Deviant shuddered in fear as he took a step back after looking at their enemy.. “No way.. you’re.. the Grim Reaper!!” he shouted in fear. “Huh? This kid here is the Grim Reaper? I’ll kill him within a few seconds.” the previous Deviant scoffed. “Kill me in a few seconds? You Deviants are either too cock-sure or too stupid. Now let me ask you, where is she?” the teen said. “Go to hell!” the Lizard Deviant cried as he rushed to attack him. By the time he rushed at him, the masked teen soon unleashed a barrage of attacks so fast, it was death by a thousand cuts.. “Im..possi..ble..” the Deviant muttered as he soon disintegrated into black dust.

“No… NO!!”, the other Lizard Deviant soon tried to escape, but he was easily intercepted. The masked teen soon slashed him in the leg, pinning him to the ground. “I’m not asking again.. Where. Is. She?!” the teen threatened him. “I don’t know! I don't know where our boss is, I swear!” the Deviant answered in fear. “So, defending her to the end, hm..? I have no use for you. Now die!”, the teen then used his powers to kill him, and screams of fear can be heard in the air.

What was left is him standing on a pile of black dust, with his hand glowing with a red electric aura. “That wasn’t even much of a meal..” he said. He continued to wander in the shadows, searching for his target. The woman soon approached him to show her gratitude. “Wait! Um.. thanks for saving my life.” she said. He scoffed and started to walk away. “Before you go.. tell me your name.”

“My name is Raven.. Scarlet Raven.” the teen answered and then disappeared into the darkness..