Story: Rise of the Apocalypse pt 3 - I do not think I cooked...

Collector was walking about in some city on Earth, checking the situation and making sure everything was alright.
He saw pass beside him a familiar 10 foot tall figure…

Collector turned around immediately and looked confused at Heipokalypsis.
Heipokalypsis turned around to look at him as well.
“What”

Collector: Weren't you dead?! And what are you doing here?!
*He got in a fighting stance, readying his sword*

Heipokalypsis: No need to get dirty. I am simply passing some time relaxing. I'm different from when you knew me.

Collector: *Steps back*How can I trust you?

Heipokalypsis: You can't, and I don't need you to. Just stay out of my way.
*He turns to face away from him
Heipokalypsis: Great… ruined my vacation… I'll get back to work… *he sigh*

He closed his eyes. His vision was travelling the universe, searching for gods, the search wasn't long at all.
Once he had gotten his eyes on his next prey, he opened his eyes, them being yellow and black, reverting to normal.

Heipokalypsis: See you around.
*He flew off into the distant space at incredible speeds, what most spacecrafts dream to achieve*

He flew by planets, stars, asteroid belts and moons, he barely dodged a planet and flew through it's atmosphere, but unfortunately, because of his speeds, the atmosphere was set on fire and the fire spread on the planet.

Heipokalypsis, not wanting to harm innocents, flew back slower and levitated in the air.
The flames had engulfed a quarter of the planet.

He stuck his hand out and all the flames were sucked into the palm of his hand, which then compressed into a tiny ball and became a small red crystal ball.

Heipokalypsis: someone worthy will eventually find it. *He let it drop to the ground and flew away, slower*

Once out of the atmosphere he sped up to his previous speeds, flying across galaxies.

On a lush planet, there lived a god, preparing food for his family outdoors, when suddenly a powerful wind blew everything away.
He turned to find Heipokalypsis towering over him.

This god's name was Magus, supposed “god” of sorcerers.

Magus: who are you and what do you want *he looked at him carefully before throwing a punch to Heipokalypsis’ stomach*

Heipokalypsis blocked the punch and flew back, walking to the side. Magus followed and both walked in a circle looking at each other.

Heipokalypsis: You should know very well who I am.

Magus: Heipokalypsis, the God Killer
Heipokalypsis: Wrong, kind of, God killer was my cousin.

Magus: You still kill gods. So I assume you've come to kill me…
Why are you killing gods? *His hands flicker with a weird energy*

Heipokalypsis: *opening his arms wide* I kill gods because they no longer serve a purpose. Heh, what god even are you? At this point you all are just people with extraordinary powers.
*A blast of energy was shot at him which he dodged*

Heipokalypsis: Ah the “god” of Sorcerers.
As I said, just people with extraordinary powers. You no longer stay faithful to your role as gods.
*Magus continued to walk around but slower, matching his confusion*

Heipokalypsis: Gods used to have a duty, protecting and punishing mortals. The God of Lightning illuminated the skies, the God of Rain answered people's prayers.
Gods had a duty. But they don't fulfill their duties anymore.

Magus: Why do you? You wanted to kill everything!

Heipokalypsis: In my stay in hell, I was enlightened.
And me?*raises his voice* I am the God of Apocalypse, of Revelation, Prophecies, of Judgement and Punishment. I am fulfilling my duty, staying faithful to my name.
The era of gods is over. And I am the Apocalypse.

Magus: All bullshit

Heipokalypsis closed his eyes, holding his laughter. But when he reopened them, a massive blast of energy was right in front of his face.
In the split second he had, he slapped it away.

Magus: You shouldn't break sight with your enemy in battle.
Heipokalypsis: And you shouldn't attack so disrespectfully.
*He lifted his hand and shot apocalyptic energy at Magus. Magus caught it, absorbed it and transformed into a ball of energy, ready to explode*

He lifted his fist toward Heipokalypsis and flicked his fingers, the energy ball flew at Heipokalypsis. But it being slow, gave him time to dodge it, and he charged at Magus throwing a punch at him.

His punch was caught and slowed down by an invisible magic force that stopped it before hitting Magus, and he counterattacked Heipokalypsis with a strike of energy, knocking Heipokalypsis back.

Heipokalypsis: Interesting.-
*In a split second Magus closed the gap preparing another strike*
Heipokalypsis’ body emitted a reddish glow, and at contact of Magus’ attack, Heipokalypsis appeared behind him.

He lifted his hand, his fingers covered by a crimson blade.
A line of golden blood stained Magus’ torso, his clothes cut.
As his top half slid off his body, Heipokalypsis appeared above him, energy in his hand, and slammed Magus’ head into the ground, projecting a beam of crimson light into the sky.

Heipokalypsis stood up, looking at the ashes below him, then at the torso-less legs behind him, and kicked them.
Heipokalypsis: One down.

He dashed to whatever family that god had, slaughtering one by one.
The last son, the oldest, tried to fight, but was put on the ground easily.

Heipokalypsis: Lets see.
*He struck him with apocalyptic energy*
What curse should I give you… lets see what you wouldn't like…
Oooh. That's brutal

*A small dark cloud conjuered above the young man, a beam of lightning struck him constantly*

Heipokalypsis increased the effect, making it stronger and stronger but not enough to kill him.
In his eyes, the blood vessels started to become gold.
“... Too brutal.”
He stopped and flicked his hand, the young man exploding into a bloody trail. His eyes reverted back to normal.

Heipokalypsis levitated into the air and flew away, but sensed a strong presence of immortal beings on a planet not too far.
He reached said planet, looking at it with his vision.
Heipokalypsis: … disgusting… gods using mortals as slaves. Truly the pinnacle of selfishness and greed.

Black energy swirled around his hand as he clenched his fist.
In a instant, he appeared on the other side of the planet holding his hand out, in his hand a dark scale.
Heipokalypsis: … Judgement.

On the planet, a slave was washing the floor overlooked by a god when suddenly he found himself in a dark and dimly lit area, which seemed to be a temple.
His eyes darted around scared until he saw a hooded figure infront of him with a scale.

Slave: W-where am i?? *He said, closing his body up*

???: You are being judged. *Responded a dark yet reassuring voice*
By all your sins and deeds.
Share with me your burdens.

The slave hesitated, but started speaking about what he had done in life, his sins but also how he never gave up hope and always helped others when he could.
He begged not to be punished for the previously mentioned.

???: You did a good deed. Why should you be punished?
Slave: The gods-
???: The gods are nothing in the face of judgement.
Slave: …
I-I did my best…
???: And your best is good.

The scale tipped to one direction and the slave woke up back where he was before, the god overlooking him on the ground, dead.
In that instant slaves were given a peaceful and just judgement, those who did well were spared, those who did evil were killed.
The gods instead were forced to fight their sins, and did not win.

The slave saw a hand reaching out for him and ducked in fear. But he looked back at the person and it was god that didn't want to hurt him.
Heipokalypsis helped the slave up.
Slave: Y-You killed him?

Heipokalypsis: I killed all of them. You are now free.
*He places two fingers on the forehead of the slave. A blinding light coming from it*

At that moment all slaves on the planet received a message in their head.
A beautiful blue sky surrounded by white clouds and light, with a distant person in the middle of all.

A voice proclaimed: “You all have been judged. Those who have done good were spared. Those who have done evil were punished. You are now free, this world is all yours.” As the figure opened their arms and a blinding yet not hurting light engulfed it.

The slave opened his eyes and Heipokalypsis was gone.
Around them and all around the world supplies appeared for the slaves, food, medicine and water or tools, all they needed.

Heipokalypsis appeared at the edge of the atmosphere of the planet with a white energy twirling around his hands and disappearing.

Satisfied, he flew away to another planet having sensed another god.
When he arrived, he was met with a peaceful village, sort of reminiscent of ancient asian earthling villages, and in a corner of it, a big yet humble temple stood. Heipokalypsis entered.

He walked through the small halls, decorations hanging by the windows.
He found a courtyard where children were playing, and a tall lady overlooked them.
Heipokalypsis approached the lady, which appeared to be a goddess due to her stature.
She wore a white and cyan dress that resembled a kimono, her hair grouped up in a tie.

Heipokalypsis: Goddess.

The lady turned around, and smiled happily.
???: oh hello there!
Heipokalypsis: Do you not know who I am?

???: *she looked confused* Should I know?
Heipokalypsis looked at her straight in the eyes, looking at her soul.

???: … you've come to kill me, isn't that right?

Heipokalypsis: …
???: Well then, but inside, I do want to scare the children.
*She walked inside the temple, seemingly ignoring the fact that her life is in danger*

Heipokalypsis followed
“How can you be so calm?”
???: Because whatever the reason you have to end my life, it must be something important. *She smiled softly*
???: But please protect my people for me. I donate water to them, I clean their rivers and lakes. I answer their prayers… Can you do that for me?

Heipokalypsis was taken back from her calm voice and her request.
It was as if he knew she didn't deserve to die.
Heipokalypsis: … No… you will not be dying. Continue to protect your people.

The goddess was surprised by his sudden change of plans and as Heipokalypsis started to walk away she grabbed his arm.
???: Stay here for a cup of tea! It's getting dark and today will be particularly cold!
*The children in the little courtyard ran inside the temple*

Heipokalypsis looked at the children run by them and then back at her.
He sighed. “It would be an honor”

Her eyes brightened up with happiness as she dragged him inside.
They had tea and talked a lot.
Information to note: The goddess is a 4th generation god.

When the time came, the lady accompanied Heipokalypsis out.
Heipokalypsis, on the brink of flying away: Shall I know your name?

???: m-my name? I don't really have one… the people just praise me… I told you… I never met my parents…

Heipokalypsis took a deep breath, almost as if he tried to group up all his courage.
Heipokalypsis: We shall meet again, Flumen, Goddess of the Waters, Rivers and Lakes.

Her eyes lit up with some sort of determination, and maybe hope and smiled.
As Heipokalypsis turned to fly away, she interrupted him.
Flumen: And may I know your name? So that we shall call each other when we meet again?

Heipokalypsis: *he chuckled* My name is Heipokalypsis, God of Apocalypse.

He started to rise up into the sky.
Flumen: We shall meet again! Heipokalypsis!
And he flew away, at the speed of sound, blowing wind on the temple.

Heipokalypsis travelled to his son’s house, all the way back on Earth. He landed on his porch and was about to knock when James appeared right in front of him.

James: What do you want… *he said annoyed*

Heipokalypsis: Just a little dinner with my family no?

Catherine opened the door.
Catherine: Oh you must be James' father! Nice to meet you I'm his wife, Catherine.
*She offered her hand for a handshake but James' stopped her*
Heipokalypsis: Come on, a little family reunion won't hurt.

A car stopped infront of the house and a common nobody stepped out and walked over.
Jonathan: Hello James! I got your message and here i-

Heipokalypsis: Seems like the family is reunited, come on I want to see my grandchild!
*Jonathan, descendant of the human mother of James stopped next to Heipokalypsis holding a package with food inside*

Catherine: Give that to me *she grabbed the package* Come on both of you, inside!

Heipokalypsis looked at James and shrugged, and walked inside. Jonathan came inside as well.

After some preparatives and some grandfather-grandson time. They ate dinner in which Heipokalypsis confessed to his son something important.
With Jonathan and Nicolas talking as a background.

Heipokalypsis: This beef is really exquisite, Mrs Podrozny. *He looked at James*
Hey son. I have something to tell you…
Have you ever dreamt of a bigger family?

James: What question is that? And from what I know I had a brother but he died before you had me.

Heipokalypsis: Yeah but… You may be expecting surprises
*Eats a piece of beef*

James: *he sighed* Did you have a one night stand with some lady and forgot t-

Catherine: Ahem!
James: And you know what…

Heipokalypsis: Not at all! I do not indulge in s-
Catherine: AHEM!
*He looked at Catherine with a “Sorry” look then continued to talk with James*

Heipokalypsis: Just saying
*He looked at the distance, his vision seeing a bright light*
There may be surprises…

After dinner and some more talks Heipokalypsis flew off into deep space when he was met with a familiar voice.

Oracle: Mmm so my master has finally sparked a new flame huh?~
Heipokalypsis: Shut up Oracle. You don't know what you're saying.

Oracle: I can read mind silly! Mmm what was her name…. Oh yeah~ you're in love with a certain Flumen no?~ you gave her a name how cute~

Heipokalypsis: It is not love! I simply appreciate her as he is a pure and true Goddess! Unlike other gods!
…
I hate that you can know future things that no one else can know.

Oracle: it's the price an oracle has to pay~ But you saw a prophecy too didn't you? Even if just a light, you sensed love from it~
Oh look we passed her planet~ come on~
*They grabbed Heipokalypsis ear*
Oracle: I have to do anything to keep my master happy, no?~

*They suddenly appeared on the planet and they threw Heipokalypsis on the ground*
Oracle: see ya!~

Heipokalypsis: I hate her…