Just one word. One name was more than enough to trigger her brain and memories, past, present, and upcoming future. And unknowingly, tears began to flow out from her eyes.
When Prithvi saw a great Warrior acting like this. A maniac. He felt like someone had stabbed his heart with billions of daggers.
And even he wanted to show his wrath to Hellers. He didn't know what to do, what not to do. And involuntarily, he hugged her tightly in his arms, trying to share some of his warmth with her.
Maybe it would console her a little.
Well, this Deity's reckless decision was the most effective one. As it's the most accurate yet normal way of consoling people.
What was more shocking is the fact that this creature was crying. Like literally crying. Damn, if it hadn't been for today, then he might have even forgotten that this creature could cry, too. That this fiery creature that contains the element of fire also possesses the element of water.
The water element which can cure all the diseases, all the wounds, all the injuries of the World. If her fire symbolizes heat, energy, light… her wrath, and death given by her without mercy. Then her water is the symbol of healing, revitalization, regeneration, rejuvenation, reincarnation…. Her weakness.
And when the phoenix's element of fire and water combined together, in centuries or millennia, then that particular phoenix gained nirvana, leading to the end of the cycle of life and death of this Goddess of rebirth.
But only very few phoenixes can attain that position in their life. As, either their fire element ruled out in their body or their water element. In some of the phoenixes, one of these two elements even gets extinct with time due to the lack of its usage.
As either the phoenix would be calm, serene, gentle as water. Or the phoenix would be fiery, strong, stubborn, raged as fire.
Only the particular phoenix, which could make both the elements, aka fire and water, to reside in their body in equal quantities, could attain the transcendental state of Nirvana.
This was actually the second time when he saw her crying. Aiye!!! First time. The first time was when she lost everything, her family, her society. Her everything.
The moment which made him realize his true feelings towards her. The feeling is called love. At that time, he wanted to help her, lend his shoulder to her, protect her, shield her completely with his body while becoming his sword. But he couldn't.
No matter how much he regretted it, he just can't. When he had to choose between her life and being with her to help her. He chose the former. He knows, just like her species, she would be killed by the authorities. And if he tried to be there for her, then he would only be adding more danger, more risks to her already suffering, unbearable life.
Thus, he, for the first time, begged in front of the person he hates the most. His father. To save her, her life, he actually let go of his pride, his self-ego, his righteousness, his everything, and begged him. The moment when both his and her life changes drastically.
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At that time, he was just 500 years old, while she was just 300 years old.
Her species was hunted, tortured, and killed by the demons.
Her species. Phoenix. The creatures associated with Surya dev [ God Sun]. The creatures carried the ability of rebirth, rejuvenation, nirvana, natural healing. The creatures which could control the 2 elements of Earth.
Agni dev [God Of Fire] and Varun Dev [ God of water] favored the creature the most.
The creature who can visit within Hell, Heaven, Land, and Water.
Yes, she is the one, and only Phoenix left in The Entire Universe. Goddess of nirvana, rebirth, recreation, rejuvenation, happiness.
But she never lived up to her name after the mass slaughter of her species. She became a rogue. She blamed The Three Worlds and the four realms for her condition. And that's why she became the sworn enemy of Hell, Heaven, and Earth.
When he saw her for the first time. She was just an innocent, cute, simple phoenix who wanted to measure the limits of the limitless sky with her fiery, full of vigor, fire, and energy wings.
She wanted to experience the depth of bottomless oceans with her silver mermaid tail, which transformed when she touched the water of oceans from her usual feet, which gave her access to water. While her fiery wings used to stick to her skin, becoming another layer of skin in her back, but due to the element fire in them, they used to create the vapors. But still, it didn't harm any organism.
Her favorite hobby was to stare at the starry sky from the forests of Earth. After all, there was hardly any place she hadn't visited or traveled freely to. She just wanted to spend her life out of competition. In love. In happiness.
But this World didn't allow her to. So, she decided to destroy the World.
That's the reason why all the residents of hell were leaving in fear.
It's not like they were innocent people. But still, all no-thanks to her. They were already on the verge of extinction, currently placing themselves on the endangered list of The entire Universe.
Well, she attacked Heaven too. But every time, The Great Dietiness stopped her. So, till now, Heaven's residents were still safe.
As for poor earthlings, well only, The Three Holy Divinities know how many times, This devil in angel's disguise had wiped Earth clean while fighting against all the immortals, who are the protectors of Earth.
In short, till now, except Prithviraj. No one had ever survived her. The so-called disaster. One. Girl. Disaster.
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Still, despite everything, he liked her. Or, to be precise, he loved her and only her.
After all, only he knew her pain, her sadness, her vulnerable side. And until and unless, these battles, these fights, these things could preoccupy her, satisfy her, make her happy, help her vent her anger, her resentment. He doesn't care about anything either.
And for him, if the thing was right for her, then it's right. If it's wrong according to her, then it's wrong, exclusively for her. As for the rest of The Universe, well, it works under the law.
Law of Union.
While he is no exception to the law.
It's just that she is his exception.
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After what seems like an eternity, the crying phoenix finally calmed down. Heavens. She was curled up like a ball, her arms clasping tightly to her knees and her head hidden in it. But that didn't change the fact that he was still hugging her, a little awkwardly.
Well, to be exact, she didn't know, why? Why did she always start crying whenever she met such types of situations? I mean, like, come on, that's unfair.
She should know how to take a stand for herself or how to act strong. But the problem is she doesn't know. She was completely clueless about taking a stand, avenging herself, and all those cool things.
Well, an 18 years old girl who never even saw the World clearly. What else could be expected from her? So, here she was crying after remembering her useless self. Since no one taught her and she definitely is a fool in this matter.
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"No. I don't know, you. But if you want, then we can get to know each other." He replied, still holding her in his embrace. While his voice, the gentlest version of itself.
She just blinked. After all, she was facing the room and his back. She felt speechless by his reply. What is she supposed to say in such a situation?
"Ummm… then how do you know my name?" She asked, a little worried. After all, she doesn't want to create a problem for her Kim Family. If she actually got kidnapped or something like that, then her family would be in great trouble.
"I just guessed. As only Kavya, Maria or Aelin suits the beauties. So, I took it randomly." Prithvi replied. In the same tone, this Phoenix had teased him once.
~~ Little flashback~~
One of the elder Phoenix has just given birth with the utmost difficulty and has almost lost her very own life in the process.
As for the newborn phoenix, she was burning with fire… As if given even a single chance, it would burn the entire world under it as an experiment.
[ Edited chapter
Credit goes to : Author Evil_Dragon ]