The evening news broadcast brought bad news across living rooms worldwide, as families gathered to witness the unfolding chaos. T
"Good evening," began the lead anchor, her voice wavering slightly. "We bring you updates on the unprecedented series of events occurring globally."
The first report focused on a massive earthquake that had struck an area with no previous seismic activity. Footage showed entire cities reduced to rubble, with rescue workers frantically searching for survivors.
The reporter on the scene appeared visibly shaken, his usual professional demeanor was gone as he described the inexplicable nature of the disaster.
Next came news of freak storms ravaging coastlines across multiple continents simultaneously.
The evening news was filled with grim reports. Stories of natural disasters, unexplained accidents, and bizarre occurrences dominated the headlines.
The world seemed to be plunged into chaos, plagued by unseen disasters that no one could understand. As the newscasters tried to explain the confusion, they found it hard to share what was happening.
while this was ongoing an ancient entity moved through the shadows, observing the turmoil. As it drifted silently around the globe, its presence unnoticed by the living, it reflected on the ongoing chaos.
"This world is falling apart," the entity thought, frustration simmering beneath its calm exterior. "My subordinates warned me about the fight in the spirit realm, but the damage it's caused here... it's worse than I anticipated."
The entity sighed inwardly, remembering the reports of the fierce battle between two high spirits. Their clash had not only wreaked havoc in the spiritual realm but had also opened a rift that spilled their conflicting energies into the physical world.
"Now I have to clean up this mess," the entity grumbled. "What a pain in the ass."
This entity, shrouded in darkness, drifted silently around the globe, its presence unnoticed by the living.
As it traversed the earth, it sensed a powerful concentration of energy in a particular location. The atmosphere there was filled with clashing forces, a volatile mix of good and evil, light and dark.
Intrigued, the entity approached the source of this anomaly. It discovered a tear between the spiritual and physical realms, created by a fierce battle between two high spirits. The collision of their energies had opened a rift, flooding the area with their potent, conflicting auras.
Within this chaotic zone, the entity found a soul trapped in limbo. This soul, belonging to Luke, had not followed the normal path of death. Instead, he was immersed in the warring energies of the high spirits, altering his very essence.
Luke's soul was in torment. The energies tore at him, causing excruciating pain as if thousands of needles pierced his being. He couldn't move, anchored to the spot by the overwhelming forces. Despite seeing people pass by, he felt isolated, as if on the brink of hell.
"Why is this happening?" Luke's thoughts were frantic, his mind trying to make sense of the pain he was feeling. "Is this what death is supposed to be?"
The entity watched Luke's suffering, studying him intently. It sensed that this altered soul had been able to fool the system.
Deciding to intervene, the entity revealed itself to Luke, appearing as a dark figure with an aura of power.
"Who...who are you?" Luke's thoughts were desperate, his voice unable to break through the pain.
"I am a Watcher," the entity was filled with power, Luke could feel that the being, or whatever this person was, the being something he did not want to offend in the slightest
While Luke was lost in his thoughts, the entity spoke again "I can help you escape this torment."
"Help me? How?" Luke's thoughts were laced with skepticism and desperation. "What do you want in return? "Luke's thoughts raced after all that his mother had instilled in and from what he had learned while still alive there's no such thing as a free lunch.
The entity laughed softly. "Wise words, mortal. but I do not think that should be a concern of yours do you plan to continue like this in constant pain? Just so you know when the time is right, I will collect my debt."
With a flick of its wrist, the entity presented Luke with three items: a gemstone that was half black and half white, an orb, and a scroll.
"These will aid you," the entity explained. "The gemstone embodies balance. The orb grants a random skill. The scroll... well, it's just taking up space in my collection."
luke was speechless at how dismissive the entity was of his concern, but decided to put that off for now.
"How am I supposed to leave this place?" Luke asked, clutching the items. But the entity had already vanished, leaving him alone in the void.
"What kind of help was this if you were going to help? At least finish what you started!" Luke's anguished thoughts echoed in the void around him. His voice, if it could be called that in this incorporeal state, was tinged with anger and disappointment.
The pain continued to assault him, feeling like countless needles piercing every inch of his being.
For months, Luke remained in limbo, his frustration growing as he watched the world pass by without him. The isolation weighed heavily on him.
People passing by unaware of his presence, going about their lives while he remained trapped in this hellish state.
Luke began to question everything. Had the entity been real, or just his imagination?
"If this is some kind of test, I'm failing miserably," Luke thought bitterly.
"But what good is that choice if I'm left here to suffer without guidance"
Just as he was about to lose all hope, a sudden force pulled him into a black hole.
Luke screamed as he was pulled through the void, his soul hurtling through darkness. When he awoke, he found himself in another world, drifting in the air. His soul was being pulled towards a distant location in the east.
"What's happening?" His voice echoed in the emptiness, panic rising. Before he could make sense of what was happening, his soul was thrust into a new body.
Luke gasped, feeling the solid ground beneath him. He looked around, disoriented. The world around him was strange, filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds. He was no longer in limbo; he was alive again.