The Stories of the Pictures
I noticed that some amazing, inspiring songs on Youtube are accompanied with a lone picture. The picture depicts a scene that begs the mind to imagine. Sadly, a picture and the music are all that exist. There exists no tale behind these. So, I have taken it upon myself to write stories to accompany these. The title of the song will be the link to the video. My story will follow that. And with that, allow me to present the Stories of the Pictures.
Dragon Rider
Their primitive weapons of gunpowder and steel were no match for his titanium armor and his Celestrial Battleaxe. He rose above the mountain, victorious, his blood-red cape billowing in the wind. The enemies ahead trembled in fear as he approached them, unstoppable. They fled before his grasp. He was victorious. If he could feel any emotion, he was sure it would be joy.
Immortal
The goliath stood above the broken world full of the dead and the living. It stared down with its unfeeling eyes, for it was only a steel machine - incapable of feeling. The broken Earth around it was swarming with Heathens. It mobilized as its autodefense systems came online. The primatives could not penetrate his armor. In the distance, another Collosus fell from the sky. This world was full of the unworthy and deserved to be destroyed. The Heathens launched missiles and bullets into the Collosus, but they hurt it not. it stood, miles in the sky, awaiting command. The Heathens commander stood, watching it. This was the end of this world if this beast could not be stopped. He realized the only way to destroy it was to risk using a weapon that vapoized everything within miles. It would work, but at the cost of himself and his men. He knew there was no time to waste. He had it prepared and had his men flee. A few stayed and assisted the commander. The heroes and heroines, the vanquishers, the sacrifices. Within the next hour, the Collosus began to move. The commander told his men to gather near him. They stood and gazed upon the beast as it moved towards them. In the distance, flashes of light flew as other devices were launched. The commander pressed the button and a tear escaped his eyes. The giant was vaporized. The world of Heathens were protected from the Inquisitors.
Protectors of the Earth
The armies gathered, one of men, the other of demons. The demons outnumbered the men by many, but the men were determined. They were armed with Holy Weapons, sure to pierce the enemies hides. They were guarded by Sacred Armor. They stood, the last defense against the tide of doom. A demon stepped forward and issued an inhuman scream. The demonic army rushed foward. The army of man ran to greet them, charging for the lives of thier children, wives, and the fate of the world. Man and demon fell, one after another. Both were cleaved down by weapons. The last demon took its unholy breath as the human that slayed it stood. He looked and saw his comrades stand, few, but victorious. The wave of Death was staved. Earth was cleansed and free.
With Great Power
OR this video
The Harbinger of Doom, the Eater of Worlds, the Bane of Mankind rose into the air. A lone man stood in defense of the kingdom. A storm that would end Life loomed behind the Dragon. Black as night, the creature rose into the air with only one purpose, to destroy mankind. He was an ancient evil hinted to in the Lore of Old. An ancient doom once imprisoned, now escaped to once again resume his work. A brief pause time froze the moment in the memory of the world. A ray on sunlight fell upon the man and strengthened him. He rose from his knees and pulled out his sword. The dragon thundered above him. The man leaped into the air towards the dragon and thrust his sword into the neck of the beast. It cried, for the sword was of Ancient Metal, the only thing that could kill the Dragon. It fell down into the valley, where it turned into ashes. The man rose up and looked into the sky, still darkened. More would come, but he was ready.
Pandora
The ancient world rose above the horizon of the small, frozen moon. It rose, along with several other moons, into the massive expanse of space, covering the entire horizon of the moon. The stars behind it were covered as it rose into the sky. The world was wild, untamed, and dangerous. It had no itelligent life and was waiting for something to come. The human expedition rested on the moon before plunging into the world. They readied their equipment before launching to the massive planet. This was the point of no return. Their doomed home planey behind them, they looked to the unknown. The planet was like to their old planet, but was rich and alive. It laid in the sky, a message to them once again that home no longer existed. They had no choice but to go forward. This planet would either save them, doom them, or both. The spacecraft launched off to the planet. As they apporached near, the lush, green vegetation rose above the clouds. The clouds parted and revealed an untame world, full of beast and plant, fauna and flora. Anything on there could and will kill them if the chance arises. One of the astronauts glances back in the direction of his old home, then onto his new home.
Rising Empire
Was the new empire rising in the ashes of the old, or dooming itself? Was the destruction of the old empire needed enough that millions would be killed in the name of liberty? Was it nessesary to topple humanity to revive humanity? The burning buildings in the distance echoed no, but the revolutionary leaders ignored their cries. They continued, burning and pillaging the old empire in their wake. The ruind city behind them begged for mercy and help, but they continued on. Then, the homeless, the invaded, the destroyed walked out of the ruins and saw their offenders walk into the countryside. They gathered supplies, and, like the doomed, they gave chase to the rebels and avenged the burning ruins behind them. They were mad with rage and grief. Man, woman, and child alike killed the rebels. Their lives were forfiet if the offenders carried on. They killed and slaughtered the barbarians that destroyed their city. The city continued burning. The revolutionary leaders had got their wish. Humanity reformed itself. The only question is, was it for the better, or worse?
1000 Ships of the Underworld
The ships rose from the depth of the ocean and rode towards the port city of Port Royal. The armies of the undead were thirtsy for the blood of the living. The small port saw the fleet of 1000 ships sail towards them. It readied its defenses in vain. It had decided that if it were to die, it would be taking as many as possible with it. Cannons boomed and smoke filled the air. The city and ships burned and let loose acrid smoke into the atmosphere. The port's sea defenses were destroyed, and the ships began to land. The undead walked off thier ships and towards every living thing. The blades cut deep into human flesh. The dead had killed every human and destroyed their monuments. The eerie sound of Death filled the city. The dead and their ships disappeared with the wind and the fog. Silence sat upon the city as Death smiled. A lone church bell pealed in the distance, and no reply was given.
Invincible
The giant ship, the Invincible, had just finished its construction. It was now ready to be entered. This ship was the ship that would rule them all. No, it was not a ship of the ocean, it was a ship pf space! Its giant hull loomed over the smaller water ship. One plank connected these two as millions of crew members entered the spaceship. Soon, the ship was full. They prepared to lift off into space. Deemed indestructable, they could not imagaine what would happen next. It launched off into the full heat of battle. Left and right, allied ships were destroyed. Ahead, the massive enemy's spacestation began firing all weapons on the ship, the Invincible. It charged towards the space staion at full capacity. The captain realized that the only way to stop the ship was to ram it head on knock it away, utterly foiling the attack. The captain sent his crew off on space shuttles, leaving none for him. He called to the few loyal crew members left with him, telling them to brace for impact. They all looked out the front, watching the space station grow closer. The captain shut his eyes as a tear was released. This was the end.
The Latin word lacrimosa means "weeping". Lacrimosa Dominae roughly means "Our Lady of Sorrows".
Lacrimosa Dominae
Tonight was the beginning of the end.There was no hope left for them. Their last defenses were breached. They only had one hope. The Lady in the Tower. She could do it. They just needed more time. The last defenders marched against the enemy. The one enemy none could stop. They charged valiantly against the horde. Then, the slaughter began. One by one, the last defenders were cut down mercilessly. The opposing army marched towards the tower. They went straight though the gate, killing anyone in their way, civilain or not. Few tried to oppose them, but proved no more than a nusiance. Mere seconds were wasted defeating the hopeless defenders. The Lady appeared above in the window of the tower. She looked down at the wasteland that used to be her kingdom. First, she was saddened, but hatred and anger soon replaced that. She gazed down at the incoming army as her eyes turned red from hate. They will die!
He Who Brings The Night
Midnight had arrived. Even with the full moon, a strange darkness settled on the land. From the darkness a single rider appeared. Draped in a torn cloak on a horse, he ran towards the settlement. A lone man stood up to defend the village from the darkness. One man opposed the horserider. The horserider stopped in front of the man. The horse breathed fire and reared as the rider pointed a skeleton hand at the man. The eyes from under the cloak gazed into the soul of the man. The darkness behind the rider grew darker as several more riders appeard. The man raised his sword and uttered a few words. A blinding light shone on the riders of darkness, and for a moment they reared back. But then, they fought back. Even as the man swung his sword against theirs, light was fighting darkness. They fought back and forth, dozens of the foul creatures versus on man. He fought valinatly, never misplacing a step or a swing. Slowly, he began to gain ground. He stabbed a creature staight in the heart and moved the sword up, slicing the rider. The rider sealing himself together. Then, a flash of light appeared inside and an unearthly howl sounded. The rider disappeared in a puff of smoke and a flash of light. The other riders suddenly had a light appearing inside their bodies. They tried to run, but failed, all dying with an unearthly howl. The man walked away from the riders and the village, never to be seen again.
Feel free to suggest videos. Ones I plan to do in the future:
~***Elysium Dreams:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpyYOuO7qag&feature=related***~ (LOVE this one!)
Armageddon:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axOtYlBEbug&feature=related
Wrath of the Sea:http://www.youtube.com/watch?vmzOiHg&feature=related
The Tempest:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FM3mt_liBE&feature=related
Crusade:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dk8-F=EHrE281_SS8&feature=related
Atlantis:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAOANGNyvc&feature=related
Where Mighty Rivers Run:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKuhDeOZR-k&feature=related
Epicon:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE3fSKJYu-A&feature=related
Barbarians at the Gate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfgqV9eEtkw&feature=related
Arcana:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQX6SjX-TZc&feature=related
Ships in the Night:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amUPQOUgTe8&feature=related
Judgement Day:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuLpWlhVZdo&feature=related
Seraphim:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v?=f3qKuB1KzBU&feature=related
Ashes:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FXd_zigt3s&feature=related
The Arrival:http://www.youtube.com/watchv=kCGM6s968Do&feature=related
Deliverance:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FipMqWsT6eY&feature=related
Fall of the Rebellion:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkq1Knb0aPs&feature=related
Victory of Life:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6UVGQJOTQY
Final Judgment:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDw5n82afAw
The Truth:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Ug0kEn2g8
New Beginnins:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU203TWhrTE
Dream Chasers:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysusZfArPoI
Flight of the Imagination:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7L9jX8JrM0
Anthem of the World:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hrLtr3QLYs
Journey to Pandora:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnp_lhzpgPc
Voyage to Atlantis:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AJYdOjgxk8
World of Dreams:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r--EJFEp6E
Spiritual Awakening:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Li96Z8wVgw
Leap of Faith:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xl8lGqXjMA
Eye of the Beholder:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDFrxvEuqx4
Started 6/25/12