David sat on the edge of a marble fountain, watching the stars shimmer above like scattered fragments of a forgotten dream. The garden around him was tranquil, its air filled with the gentle rustling of leaves and the faint scent of night-blooming flowers.
The water beside him glistened under the starlight, casting shimmering reflections that danced in rhythm with his own thoughts. In the cool evening silence, memories flooded his mind—visions of another world, another life filled with struggle, bloodshed, and a relentless pursuit to rid the darkness that once plagued his world.
Back on Earth, he had known hardship like no other, fighting battles he hadn't always won and paying prices he hadn't always been willing to pay. The memories were raw, edged with bitterness and loss, yet here he was in a new world, with powers he could scarcely comprehend and endless potential within his grasp.
Power… real, undeniable power.
