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[ The first memory fades and a new one appears. The city is burning now. Its proud spires are crumbling. Terrified citizens flee from unspeakable monstrosities which seem to materialise with no rhyme or reason. Their cries for help are especially loud in Hades' ears but the man himself is steadfast, directing the survivors towards the Capitol - one of few buildings which yet remains intact - even as his heart hammers hard in his chest. ]

"This way! Hurry now!"

[ Hades easily destroys one of the terminus beasts with a wave of his hand before it can devour someone. They stagger by him, stammering breathless thanks, to which he responds with a curt nod. His gaze turns further out, searching for something. Someone. ]

"Hythlodaeus!"

[ His friend is likewise doing his utmost to defend those who cannot defend themselves. An arrow of light streaks forth and buries itself in another beast; Hades' own magic finishes it off. In that brief moment of respite, they manage to speak. ]

"Come, the people are taking refuge in the Capitol--"
"Hades..."

[ Something in Hythlodaeus' voice gives him pause. The next words his friend utters send his heart leaping to his throat. ]

"No!"

[ He shouts it without thinking. Not you too; I cannot lose you as well. But Hythlodaeus simply smiles at him, calmly, resolutely. Nothing Hades says can sway his friend's mind. When he finally runs out of arguments and he falls silent, defeated, Hythlodaeus smiles again, lifts his hand in farewell, and begins the walk back to the Capitol...to join those who would give their lives to bring Zodiark into being. ]