The Swelling Darkness

Atop this mountain I stand.
Looking out over this vast land.
Its demise soon to be in hand.

One last hope to salvation.
One last chance to reclaim this world.
The kingdom beneath my shadow.

My back to the sun, my shadow encompasses the land below.
Forever shall this moment be remembered.
For all who bear witness, a legend shall emerge.

I can see the darkness swelling below.
From the edges of the world it surrounds this lonely kingdom I oversee.
It draws closer; I reach into my pocket and remove a gem.

The gem glows brightly, a fair color blue.
It fuses with my chest and a blinding light emerges.
As the light resides, the sun dips below the mountain.

I stand in a brilliant armor, glistening across the shallow light.
The darkness nears the kingdom.
From atop the mountain I leap, landing back upon its slope.

Running full speed; I could be this world’s only hope.
Carrying in my hand a shining sword of infinite power.
Forever shall we live on! To vanquish this evil, this darkness!

As I near the kingdoms capital, I can hear the screams.
Am I too late I wonder?
Never! This world shall be saved!