[quote][b]And then something changed, as if he had woken up from an eternal slumber[/b] "Then let the world burn." [b]He stood, and clenched his fist. The resounding wave burned and destroyed all of the apparitions. He was different. He was free[/b] [spoiler]The real version of him has arrived[/spoiler][/quote] The apparitions evaporated. For a moment, the figure could see the trees in the distance. The cool breeze. The gentle pull of gravity. The rustling on leaves. Then suddenly, the same apparitions rematerialized. Only this time, they were accompanied by millions. The silence shattered with screams of helpless women and females. They approached the figure. The "lights" from so many were almost blinding. The sound of cries, cacophonous. After no immediate answer, the Balrog glanced back at the figure. After growing more aware of his own guilt and shame, he turned back to the gate and called out to anyone who would hear. [spoiler]This subthread will run sort of parallel to another, fyi.[/spoiler]