I couldn't sleep that night. Thinking about what Fulminor said, there is a possibility that what is written in our sacred books could be true. The pillar of light that Fulminor said is 'SHAKTI'. The same description is given in the books as well how the universe was nothing but a large void of emptiness. I will look into it more. The next day I woke up early or I could say I didn't sleep. But I wasn't tired but was more refreshed.
It isn't good for your body if you don't sleep. You are eager to know more, I can understand that but taking care of your body is as essential as training it.
"Are you worried about me?"
Don't push it, kid.
"I am kidding, I know what you mean and I am sorry for that but it's just that all the stories about gods, multiverse, and powers, I listened to as a child are true."
There were things, even we guardians didn't understand but you humans always seem to find a logical reason for those things.
" I can't believe that I can meet the gods. Do you know how freaked up I am now? I mean what did the pillar say to you and did it form or materialize itself?"
Calm down, kid. I think it's time for your classes.
" Shit, you are right. But don't think I will let you off so easily. I have so many questions and I need answers."
Our classes began and I paid attention to all the classes. But the back of my mind was still searching for those answers. I waited for the break and went straight to the library. Both Kairos and Caelum looked at each other like what is he up to now. " Hey, where are you going?" Kairos asked. " To the library" I replied.
As I wandered through the vast library, the sheer number of books left me in awe. Shelves stretched endlessly, filled with ancient tomes and scrolls. Despite the overwhelming selection, I knew exactly where I needed to go. I made my way to the section dedicated to Hinduism, seeking knowledge about the gods and their powers.
After hours of searching, my eyes fell upon a dusty, leather-bound book. The title, written in Sanskrit, translated to "The Pillar of Light - Shakti." My heart raced as I opened it, revealing intricate illustrations and detailed descriptions of the universe's origin.
The text spoke of Shakti, the divine feminine energy, as the pillar of light from which all creation sprang. It described how Shakti, in her primordial form, danced through the void, her movements giving birth to the cosmos. From her light emerged the multiverse, each universe a reflection of her boundless power and grace.
The story continued, explaining how Shakti's energy intertwined with Purusha, the cosmic spirit, to form Brahman, the supreme universal spirit. Together, they created the Brahmanda, the cosmic egg, from which all life and matter originated.
As I delved deeper into the book, the narrative shifted to a more personal tale. It spoke of a chosen few, blessed by Shakti herself, who were destined to protect the balance of the multiverse. These guardians, each bonded with a unique spirit, wielded powers beyond imagination.
The text describes the first guardian, Arin, who was chosen during a time of great turmoil. Arin's spirit, a majestic phoenix named Agni, embodied the essence of fire and rebirth. Together, they faced countless trials, their bond growing stronger with each challenge.
One passage caught my eye, detailing a ritual known as the "Rite of Awakening." This ceremony, performed under the light of a full moon, was the key to unlocking a guardian's true potential. It required the holder to confront their deepest fears and embrace their spirits powerfully.
As I read on, I felt a strange connection to the words. It was as if the book was speaking directly to me, urging me to prepare for my journey. The final pages hinted at a hidden temple, where the Rite of Awakening could be performed. This temple, located in the heart of an ancient forest, was said to be guarded by mystical creatures and protected by powerful enchantments.
I was searching for answers but I found more questions. " What is this 'rite of awakening'?"
It is a ritual, which every holder has to undergo, to unlock the full potential of our powers. The first guardian to give her full power was Phoenix. After taking the test, she trusted her holder with her power and fought many wraiths during the war.
" It says she was called 'AGNI'. I can guess why but why don't they do now?" I asked.
Your kind was the smartest of all. They were connected to or could say believed what we saw and also believed that we were those gods' creation.
But before he could say more, Caelum came to my seat. I was surprised as our next class had some time. " What is the matter, Caelum? You looked worried." He said, " Yumiko has called for a meeting and said all the holders should be in the monitor room in 5 minutes." Without thinking anything else, we dashed towards the monitor room where everyone was waiting for us. " Where were you?" Kairos asked. " I was looking for something." Lisa looked irritated as I said that. " Ok, we can start now," Yumiko said. " We know that wraiths have infiltrated this place and had attacked one of our holders. We failed to identify the wraith and brought it straight to our home. It was our mistake. But after that incident, we have been careful with our recruitment and their behavior. After analyzing the incident, we found a strange pattern or you could say that we have found a way to identify the wraiths. So we ran a quick scan in the nearby city and found 3 wraiths, living normally like humans and the best part is that their families also couldn't differentiate them. I will come to the point, it will be your first team mission and your goal is to eliminate these wraiths and find clues about how they get those disguises and what happened to those people. It's that clear. Kairos will lead this mission and I hope you will make a proper plan to deal with them. Rudra, since you have less combat experience, you will be observing them and quickly learn how to use your powers and the equipment."
So here it comes, my third encounter with a wraith.