Darkness envelops, yet even in its embrace, lights flicker. These lights – billions, nearly identical, twinkling in the boundless cosmos – differ only by a small variance in size. They remind us that even in the most hopeless situations, there's always a spark of hope. Among them are exceptions: here's blue, yellow, crimson, purple. Each of them has its own story, its own character, its own energy. There are many lights, but there are also "leaders" that stand out the most. Three: blue, red, and green – they are the largest, their size impressive, reminiscent of colossal stars capable of swallowing others. Yet even these lights seem as if they might extinguish at any moment, their energy gradually fading. Time for them is not measured in years or months – only in hours. This serves as a reminder that there will always be someone bigger, more dreadful, more powerful, and this can go on for a long time, but time is precious.
Point of view from the red light: What is this pain that tears me apart? It's a sensation that engulfs my consciousness and makes me tremble. I feel my existence is under threat. HA HA HA. Perhaps it really can kill, but what is this feeling of danger that envelops me? I focused my eyes on the objects in front and saw two lights: blue and green. The blue one, calm, barely flickering, while the green... cheerful? Yes, it resembled those people who are always positive, but the blue was its complete opposite: it was rational and always relied on facts.
Why do they seem familiar to me? Don't tell me that even here they are my two best friends, brothers! It's Yarik and Vitaliy. After a moment of nostalgia came a moment of despair |||-_-|. But what the hell are they doing here? Oh, here comes Yarik waking up. The green light flared up, returning to its previous size, like a person awakening in the morning.
Point of view from the green light: Hmmmm, what is this pain that tears my head apart, as if it's caught between an anvil and a hammer? I focused my gaze on the billions of lights flickering around. Beautiful, indescribable in words. They say it's better to see something once than to hear about it a hundred times. This only shows that even amid danger, fear, and darkness, there are lights that shine. Here I frowned. But why do these lights appear and disappear?
Relaxing, I noticed a few more things: they, like life, appear for a moment and then fade away. And how similar they are to each other, as if each has its own path, yet each lives the same: being born, learning, working, and dying. Releasing an imaginary sigh, I continued to think.
Among these lights are unique ones that change this world, those who push science forward – like Einstein, Tesla, Mendeleev, and others. Eventually, noticing that I was being watched, I looked in that direction. But this red light is somehow special, familiar. It truly reminds me of my friend Vitaliy: feverish and unruly, yet always knew when to stop.
Here I noticed another light, blue if we think that the red light is Vitaliy, then I can always see the calm and balanced one, always led by logic and reason – that's Gustav.
Point of view from the blue light: Hmmmm, this pain is similar to what I felt when my dear friend Vitaliy wanted to try a century-old wine, arguing that we felt nothing after flying to Mars. Yarik supported him, and I joined in, but it all turned into absurdity. Why are we here, in this darkness? Looking at my body, if it can be called that, and by behavior, it's obvious that these two lights are clearly Yarik and Vitaliy, and why are we here alone?
Point of view from the reader: Suddenly, a fog began to appear, dreadful, full of pain and fear. Even the red light stopped swaying so much out of fear. Fear of death, of death itself. It was the very God of Death. And when a complete figure gathered, it began to speak.
- Hey, why are you so afraid of me? I'm just the one who opened your eyes and showed you what the world looks like. Aha, right, only Yarik can see this! Hm... - after a second of thought, he clapped his hands, and to the red light, just like to the green, a full picture of the cosmos appeared, but instead of stars, there were millions of lights. - Well, that's better, let Certainly!. Aren't you the ones who haven't felt adrenaline in the last few years? Aren't you the ones who always laughed in my face, coming up to me? But now, when you see me, you tremble with fear like a leaf in the wind. But I won't dwell on past grievances; let's get back to the topic. And yes, these lights – they represent life. – A fire appeared in his palm. – Hm, and this is normal life, without flights to Mars, climbing Everest, or diving into the Mariana Trench, – he added threateningly. – But look further! – The fire extinguished. – Well, it's always like this: they never last long. Through my aura, gloomy thoughts emerge in them, which you still call emo, but this is of utmost importance: either you die, or you can take advantage of my kindness and be reborn in another world. I'll be back soon; don't miss me! HAZAKHAH!
- Whaaaat? – the blue light shouted, momentarily losing its composure.
- Yessss. – the red light answered joyfully.
- Why are you so happy? We were just threatened here, and before us was the God of Death! – the blue light exclaimed indignantly. – And his rebirth doesn't seem to be coming together!
- Old bore! Isn't this the time for rebirth? Like in those many fables we read at the end of our lives: battles, blood, girls, adrenaline! – Vitaliy replied aggressively. – What's wrong with that? I know who was before us. It was the one we've faced so many times, it's hard to count; we can say we are old friends.
- And, to be honest, when such gates open… I say, never. But Gustav is right: free cheese is only in a mousetrap.
- And this is what I wanted to say: before us was the God of Death, whom we mocked all our lives, and 100%, if we are reborn somewhere, it won't be "One Punch Man" or some boring anime. I'd suggest "Demon Slayer": there, you can become strong, there are battles, all chances for a beautiful life.
- Are you kidding? What "Demon Slayer"? A boring anime, the enemy is one and weak. Better "One Piece": battles, girls, strong enemies, powers, damn it!
- I'll agree with the red one, but I'd like something calmer.
- Alright, "Naruto" isn't bad. – In the end, Gustav agreed. – But don't die too quickly. – He added with a smile.
- That's my phrase, may it haunt you. – Cursing but with a smile, Vitaliy agreed.
While the green one just smiled.
The appearance of the God of Death.
- So, what have you chosen? Although why talk if I'm here, God, and can hear everything? Any wishes? – Vitaliy, despite his long-standing line, seemed to raise a hand he didn't have, but even such a gesture the God of Death noticed. – What is it?
- Can we choose the time when we do this?
- Why not?
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- AAAAAAA! – he drawled with interest. – An interesting choice, I hope for an entertaining spectacle, as I will be watching you. Well then, good luck; you will need it.
Feeling a pull, the lights began to draw toward the hand of Death and disappeared without a trace.
- And still, I will be curious! HAZAKHAHHAHHAHHAHHAH
Translated by AI