Content warning: violence
The combination of that voice with his name brought Singularity utter dread. The Giratina did not need to turn around to know it was his father speaking and, judging but the tone of voice, he knew the interaction was not going to be a positive one. Turning to face his father, Singularity put on his best smile and rested one of his hands on his cheek. Perhaps this would quell the old god's anger.
"Father, whatever has brought you here?" A hot fury could be seen behind those green and red eyes, masked by a cold calm. Singularity knew that if he did not play this right, the arceus would snap at any second. His father stepped closer towards him, eyes glaring daggers, piercing directly into him.
"Your brother has informed me that you decided to go on an outing with that retched woman."
Singularity knew as soon as Galaxis had appeared at his date that things would be over for him. That his father would be able to find out the truth. Singularity, trying to feign innocence, looked towards the ground (or what would be considered it in the higher realms which they resided) and rubbed the back of his head with one of his arms. He took a small breath before trying to speak with his usual confidence.
"Woman? Whatever are you-"
A tremble in the higher realms shook Singularity down to his very core and cut off what he was going to say. His father moved closer, forcing the giratina to inch backwards. He could feel his hands start to shake.
"You know exactly who I mean, Singularity. Don't play coy with me, boy." That cold, calm tone. It was one that Singularity feared the most. His father outbursts were terrifying. But, when he was at this point, it meant awful things were to come your way. This was beyond his usual anger. Last time his father had used this tone was for his banishment. How was Singularity ever going to get out of this one?
"Your actions have told me enough. I saw you send Destino off to that little sleepover as a method to distract me from what you were doing. It was only when your brother came crawling to me that I was able to uncover some more details about your whereabouts. What you and that vile woman were doing together." Singularity could see his father grimace when he mentioned Galadriel. Singularity wanted to speak up but his father's ever-dominating presence crushed what confidence he could muster up. "I forbid you from speaking to or seeing that rancid woman. You have broken my trust by not informing me of where you planned on going and I cannot allow for you to betray me any further. If I or any others catch the slightest glimpse of you two together, you will be banished never to return here again. This is your final chance. You're incredibly lucky that I'm giving this to you. Do I make myself clear, boy?"
A small, solemn nod came from Singularity. He desperately wanted to explain his reasoning for what he did. Though, it would have been a lost cause anyway. Not like his father would be able to understand in the first place. If only he had that confidence that he showed during his confrontation after the gala. Where had that gone to? Gone like a flame that had been snuffed out. Singularity want even fully certain of what he had done wrong. Was it the fact that he had sent Destino out again without his consent? No, it didn't seem like it. It felt more related to his engagement with Galadriel. Whatever it was, he had to be far more careful in the future.
Arceus gave a glance towards his embarrassment of a son. Seeing the giratina's submissive and rather pathetic state made him feel satisfied in the scolding he had given. He began walking away from the Giratina, leaving him to reflect on his actions. Hopefully this would make Singularity see how serious this situation was. Though, he had to take one final measure. As his son, Epoch, gradually appeared, Arceus gave him a small nod.
He knew the dialga would be able to give Singularity what he deserved.
Just as Singularity was about to take a small breather and think fondly of his evening with Galadriel, he noticed a blue blur rushing towards him. Before he even had the chance to react, it brought him down, smashing his face down into the hard, void-like ground (the higher realms could form a ground-like structure if one wished it to be). The cold, metallic claws that dug into Singularity's face told him just who it was. Epoch. What did he want? He tried to wrestle himself free from his brother's grip, but Sing knew that Epoch's strength was far too mighty to match. He struggled and struggled, trying desperately to break free, but Epoch kept slowly pushing his foot down, crushing Singularityâs face under his weight. He was not wriggling his way out. Maybe he could try and talk his way out. Convince his brother to stop this violence.
Pain flared in Singularity's cheek. Epoch did it again, slamming his foot hard onto the giratina's face.
Harder and harder each strike was. A relentless torrent of pain. He could feel his form starting to gradually dissolve from the force. Singularity tried to use his tendrils to remove his brother from him, but a quick flash cannon dealt with those before any movements could be made. Another slam from Epochâs foot came down upon him, this one more painful than the last. A small tear appeared in Singularity's eyes. His brother was cruel however he'd never been this bad.
Singularity could feel Epoch dragging him along the ground, causing great agony. His face falling apart at every movement. He screamed, unable to take anymore of this cruel torment. After Epoch brought the full force of his foot down upon his brother, he stopped. He stepped away from the mess he'd turned his brother into and looked upon him with disgust. Sing struggled to lift himself up. He felt the world spinning. Vision fading. Feeling lightheaded, the Giratina turned to face the blue, blurry shape that stood in front of him. He felt the side of his face. A goopy mess that stuck to his hand. This would take a bit of time to reform.
Singularity chose did not respond. He just wanted to get back up. It was difficult. His head felt numb. One final kick from Epoch to the side of his head brought him back down. His brother turned away, seeming to be finished with his torture.
"You don't deserve to fall in love with someone. If I can't, then you shouldn't be allowed to. We are here to do our fucking jobs, not to piss about elsewhere. What I did here was nothing compared to what I would do if I were in charge. Know your place, scum.â
Epoch left Singularity on the ground to fend for himself. Perhaps his waste of space of a brother would finally take his father's words to heart. Singularity eventually rose up and sat in place, troubled by what he was to do next. He couldnât leave this realm now. Not looking like this.
Singularity is available for questions.
