Arjun stood before the massive gates of the Temple of Agni, his heart racing with anticipation. The fire trial had shaken him to his core, but it had also opened his eyes. His past, his fears, his doubts—all of it had to be confronted before he could take the next step. He wasn't sure what awaited inside the temple, but he felt ready.
Meera stood beside him, her hand lightly brushing his arm. She didn't need to say anything; the bond between them was clear. They had been through so much together, and whatever lay ahead, they would face it together.
As they stepped through the gates, a wave of heat hit them. The air was thick with the scent of incense and the faint hum of ancient power. The temple's walls were adorned with intricate carvings of gods and goddesses, their eyes seeming to follow them as they moved deeper into the heart of the sacred space.
In the center of the temple, a great brazier blazed with a fire unlike any they had seen before—its flames danced with the colors of the universe, shifting from deep crimson to gold to violet. Arjun felt a pull in his chest, as though the fire was calling to him.
Meera's voice broke the silence. "This is it, isn't it? The Eternal Flame?"
Arjun nodded, stepping closer to the brazier. "This is where the journey truly begins."