Chereads / The Beyonders / Chapter 2 - Prologue 2: "Echoes of the Past"

Chapter 2 - Prologue 2: "Echoes of the Past"

Prologue 2: "Echoes of the Past"

Amidst the cosmic clash between Inarius and the supreme beings, one of the celestial arbiters posed a question to Inarius. "Why do you do this?" their voice echoed through the celestial expanse, curious yet accusing.

Inarius, his eyes brimming with determination, faced the arbiters. "You care only for balance," he responded with a voice that carried the weight of countless lifetimes. "But you cannot fathom the depths of my suffering, the trials I have endured. You seek my demise, yet you will never comprehend my true journey."

A charged exchange of words ensued, with cosmic ideologies clashing and debates about existence and sacrifice reverberating through the void. Inarius, his voice resonating with forgotten ages, challenged the arbiters' limited understanding of the universe, pushing them to contemplate beyond their pursuit of equilibrium.

And so, like all great stories, this one too had a beginning.

The scene shifted, transcending the cosmic turmoil and focusing on a backwater blue planet nestled in the Milky Way galaxy. The lens narrowed onto the vast continent of Africa, within an unnamed country. In a modest room, Gabriel, an ordinary African teenage boy, stirred from his sleep as his eyes flickered open.

His room, a sanctuary within the fabric of everyday life, revealed glimpses of his personality. Simple and unadorned, it carried the marks of personalization and familiarity. Posters on the walls showcased his favorite music artists and sports heroes, offering a glimpse into his dreams and aspirations.

A functional desk stood near the window, adorned with school books and papers waiting to be explored. Rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow on the surface, as if beckoning Gabriel to embark on a new day of discovery.

The bed, neatly made, provided a place of rest and contemplation. Its linens, humble and unpretentious, embraced Gabriel in moments of solitude and reflection, harboring dreams that would shape his destiny. In this unassuming room, Gabriel, Oblivious to the future that awaited him, he would soon embark on a journey that would intertwine his ordinary existence with extraordinary cosmic forces. This is how Gabriel Inarius's story begins, shrouded in the mystery of what lies ahead, his eyes flickering open to a world of possibilities that await him.