Soma woke up, dazed and confused. He noticed two people, one who wore the exact same clothes that he has, except it was reversed in color. He wore an all-white outfit, while the other Soma wore an all-black one. The “Black Soma” also seemed a tad older than him, probably 3 to 4 years older. Then he also saw another Soma still unconscious on the ground, who seemed a year or two older than him. The “Light Soma” wore the exact same clothes as him. Black Soma’s figure emanated an Aura of Chaos, and he seemed like a Vampire to boot. Light Soma, on the other hand, seemed like a person full of finesse and gentleness.

Memories flashed back as Soma tried to remember what happened. The last thing he remembered was that he was making his way towards the Hakuba Shrine’s steps. He remembered that ascending the steps took forever, and that an Eclipse was happening. Afterwards, he lost consciousness and the next thing he knew he was already here, and there were three of them. They seemed to be trapped in a small room, and half of the room was pitch black while the other half was sparkling white. Oddly, he felt comfortable on either side.

“So, you have finally woken up, Vessel of Innocence.” [Black Soma]

“It seems that the Vessel of Power and Dominance is still in his slumber.” [Black Soma]

“I am you and you are me. We are both him, and he is also the both of us.” [Black Soma]

“I am the Vessel of Chaos, the Reincarnation of the Dark Lord Dracula, Prince of Darkness.” [Black Soma]

“Innocence Soma” looked at Black Soma and Light Soma respectively. He felt his head ache as he was confused. Out of nowhere, a shadow suddenly coalesced in his back, and the said shadow turned corporeal after a couple of breaths.

“Innocence Soma, Reincarnation of Hades, The God of the Underworld!” [Shadow]

“You possess the purest soul and heart of this era, next to Andromeda Shun.” [Shadow]

“You are the perfect vessel for Hades, God of the Underworld.” [Shadow]

“Do not be afraid. This is your destiny.” [Shadow]

Shadow then showed what he was carrying in his arms. It seemed like a child at first glance, but once Innocence Soma looked at the child’s face, he was startled. He saw a mini-universe and a black whole within. It seemed that his soul was sucked into the child’s, but what happened was the other way around. The child turned into countless specks of light which slowly fused with Innocence Soma’s body. After the time it takes for an incense to burn, Innocence Soma fainted. A God/Deity level cosmos emanated from his body during the time that he was unconscious.

He dreamt of numerous memories that didn’t seem to belong to him. He was able to see himself participating in the previous holy wars against Athena, as the Reincarnation of Hades, the God of the Underworld. He also found out the truth that only the most innocent and purest soul can become the vessel of Hades, like Andromeda Shun and Alone, both of which were his predecessors. He also felt his powers awakening, together with all of the memories.

Out of nowhere, the Twin Gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, appeared in the small room. The former was carrying a scarlet black Surplice, the Hades Surplice while the latter was carrying the Hakuba Blade, the replacement of the Hades Sword still stuck in the Heart of Seiya. After the time it takes for two incenses to burn, Innocence Soma woke up as the reincarnation of Hades. However, he felt something was amiss.

“It seems like my power is only half of what it should be.”

“That is why I was defeated in the Last Holy War against Saori Athena.”

“For such preparations, I have to thank you, Alone.”

“Everything was setup accordingly, the agreement between me and Athena will now take effect.”

“Let all of the preparations begin!”

“Thanatos!”

“Hypnos!”

Both of the Twin Gods kneeled and shouted in unison “Yes Hades-sama!”

“I must seek Alone with only my power.”

“This is the path that Lyra Orphee has used his Omega for, to pave the way for me to confront Alone and make my power whole.”

“After eons of preparations, I will awaken as the True Hades!”

“After our confrontation, only one of us will come out sane.”

“The other one will be consumed by the Powers of the Underworld and be made into a puppet.”

“Whoever the loser will be, you two must use his blood in order to seal the Lost Canvass.”

“Go now, and make preparations. Black Soma and Light Soma cannot leave this room.”

“Both of you must stop them from intervening, even if I lose the confrontation.”

Both Gods answered “We understand, your Majesty!”

Light Soma slowly stood up and said “There’s no need to guard me. I will not intervene.”

“Go and make your soul whole.” [Light Soma]

“Only then can we possess the power that we need.” [Light Soma]

“Go, Vessel of Hades, Reincarnation of the God of the Underworld!” [Light Soma]

The Twin Gods, Innocence Soma and Light Soma both turned to Black Soma.

“Do you think that the two of you can stop or seal me?” [Black Soma]

“I have the power of Chaos itself, as I am its vessel!” [Black Soma]

“I will act as I wish, and none of you can stop me.” [Black Soma]

“But for now there’s no need to be this tensed” [Black Soma]

“I love seeing others struggle, even if that person is a part of me” [Black Soma]

Black Soma looked devilishly evil as he let out a loud laugh.

“Tsk, annoying.” [Innocence Soma]

“Well, that’s you for you, ahahaha” [Light Soma]

“It’s time.” [Innocence Soma]

In the blink of an eye, Innocence Soma donned the Hades Surplice and equipped the Hakuba Blade. At the same time, Black Soma donned his Dracula Armor and equipped his Dracula Sword. Light Soma, meanwhile, equipped his God’s Garb and he wielded an the Dragon Slaying Sword Balmung. Without looking at his two other selves, Innocence Soma started to walk in one direction of the small room.

“I’ll see the both of you later, my other selves. Once we meet again, my soul will be complete and my powers will be whole!”

Innocence Soma then disappeared from the small room.