In a vast cosmos of universe, the voids within, stars shining beyond the brightest light. Millions of supernova exploding, stars dying and being reborn again and again.
Kai, the true God of this cosmos. He was the God that existed before the beginning and after the end. He has seen countless stars being born and countless stars perish along with it but he remained there alone with the eternal void. He couldn't remember when it began nor he could remember the last end he witnessed all he knew was he was there, just existing in eternal solitude. He had experienced everything there was to his godhood.
Drifting along the eternal void he, one day stumbled upon a blue planet filled with lifeforms that resembled him. For the first time in his eternal solitude. For the first time he was curious. For the first time he wanted to know something. He travelled to this land of unknown origin and started his journey.
In his quest to find out what this world has to offer he observed them for thousands, millions of years. He observed them go from hunters and gatherer to stone agr to bronze age. As they accomplished more advancements, as they progressed more, Kai saw war amongst them. The more he observed them more he found it to be very weird. This species killed themselves. They made so many technological advancements only to fight wars and perish. He saw them all persih and their planet become a desolate wasteland.
In comparison to the years Kai has lived, this was nothing but a blink of an eye to him yet he felt somewhat empty. For once in his, he felt some kind of feeling inside of him. He didn't knew what he was feeling he just knew something was missing.
Suddenly light appeared on his body, as he glowed he could see the planet that was just destroyed in front of him being slowly put together like a puzzle. It was a fascinating as he had never seen anything like that. The flashes of light grew stronger and stronger until he himself became a flash of light. He felt as if hua body was now crumbling into the cosmos and as he was about to close his eyes a strange screen appeared in front of his eyes.
[Congratulations, you have completed your 'Path of True Voyage'.]
[Would you like to be promoted to 'God of Dice'?]
[Yes] [No]
As his body now completely crumbled, last remaining particles of his finger touched a button and with that his own mind slept forever.
***
On his death bed, the oldman coughed blood from his mouth as he attempt to gather some strength and get up just enough to reach the cup of water. His weak trembling hand could not even remain in air for more than a second. As he reached the cup, a hand took a cup and kept it right in front of him.
"Lisa... You know you should let me atleast strech a little" old man grumbled.
"No. Dad you are too weak now. Even mother said that you should rest, and if you want something I am here." Lisa declared.
"Yes yes my little doctor " old man chuckled before coughing again.
"I told you not to call me little, Dad. I am 32 years old now." Lisa sighed while supporting her dad.
Old man chuckled again and seeing his energy to make jokes, Lisa smiled too.
The doors opened and a nurse comes in with a report
"Mr. Josephine Baker, you look really healthy today. Seeing your reports, you will make a good recovery in no time"
"Of course miss, anyone who have a lovely daughter and wife like I have would make a fast recovery" Josephine again smiled while looking at Lisa.
"Oh Lisa, doctor called in before. I think it's something important" nurse told Lisa.
Lisa then picked her stuff back and packed all of the waste in a trash bag before saying bye to her father and leaving the room. Josephine looked outside the window as he gets lost in his thoughts.
It's been nearly 10 years now since he had a major heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital and given emergency treatment. When Lisa and Kiara, his wife, were informed about the incident, they rushed to the hospital only to be hit with another bad news.
"Josephine has a brain tumor, we do not know how much time he has left to live, I am sorry to inform you this but I think you should consider some other alternati..-"
"We'll try. We'll try our hardest. So please doctor, don't let us lose hope and save my Josephine." Kiara held her hand like she was begging in front of doctor as tears began falling from her eyes. Lisa consoling her mother had doctor proceed with the treatment. It took nearly 4 years of struggle and hardships but fortunately, Kiara's prayer were heard by heavens and Josheph had his tumor removed. But the damage done to his body was too much and he was left paralyzed down his body. But Joseph's will power made him survive the six years and he showed the growth that was unheard of. As time passed, josheph was getting better and better.
It was dark night. Kiara and Lisa were at home while Kiara was thinking about what she should cook for joseph Tommorow, there was a phone call. Kiara was surprised to recieve a phone call this late. She went to pick up her call, Lisa was also there doing work on her laptop when she heard a loud thud. She quickly rushed there and found her mother half collapsed on the floor. She panicked and quickly supposed her mother and listened to the phone. Her heart sank as she heard what was said behind the phone.
In the ER joseph was being put on ventilator as he was being carried into ICU. When Kiara and Lisa reached the hospital, he was being in middle of transporting to ICU, Kiara quickly sprinted to his strecher and gripped his hand, praying to God. All she wanted was for joseph to live. The doctors quickly pushed her hand away as josheph had entered ICU.
Kiara knelt on the floor as she cried praying for the love of her life. She wanted to get old and die with him. She couldn't have asked for a better partner. Memories flowed into her head. He was there when she was being bullied in high school. He was there for her when no one else wanted to be her partner for trip. He was there when her parents disowned her. He was there to celebrate when she finally got a job in her dream company. He was there when Lisa was born. He was with her everytime, everyday and always. He was always there. Kiara cried and cried outside ICU as visuals of Joseph slowly losing his grasp on life could be seen.
Kiara prayed to God that she devoted herself to. Jesus, Krishna, Shiv, Allah, budhha, she prayed to everyone just for the sake of her husband. Two hours later after an intense medical procedure, the doctor came outside. Kiara and Lisa rushed to him to ask about joseph.
The Doctor looking at Kiara, supported her and broke the news.
"Joseph... He has a strong will. He is safe for now but he will be in ICU for a while but most importantly, his body is now in a comatose state. So you can now see him but we are not sure about when he is waking up but don't worry we'll try our best." Doctor reassured Lisa and Kiara as they both held themselves and wept. The doctor called Lisa to give her some extra report and Kiara went inside ward.
There, her husband of 40 years lied with an oxygen mask on his face. She saw his face as she a year rolled down her eye and she sat besides him and tightly held onto his
"Everything will be fine. You will live. I will not let you die." She kept repeating similar words as she soundly fell asleep next to him.
***
I woke up in a strange place. It was a room which has several props or what I should say maybe artifacts? I don't know. Reminds me of some kind collection room. I remember being brought to ICU due to my sudden unstable heart condition. But now where I was I? As I surveyed my surroundings, i found a strange looking person wearing some funny clothes. A long hat with purple and red colour combined suit. It was a weird combination but the wierder thing was I couldn't see his face clearly even in this much amount of light. He looked at me and smiled in a weird way.
"Hey, nice to meet you. I am here to give you a dice to roll. Oh, right. I should introduce myself."
As he took out a strange walking stick seemingly out of nowhere, he walked right infront of me in an instant and in a low mysterious voice said
"I am, Kai. [A God That plays Dice]."
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