Shubhu cries and asks who are you and why are you here.
The nearest light spot that was in the humanoid form moved forward, its form became even brighter. It was hard to describe—its shape was constantly changing, as if it were made of water and light together. But there was something peaceful in it, something that eased the tightness in his chest.
"Every ending marks a new beginning." like you
"Shubhu frowned. "Like me?" he didn't understand. He was not a divine being, nor was he given power by any god. He was just a scientist—a man who had played with forces beyond his comprehension and paid the price."
But Shubhu knew in his heart, a part of his inner being, that it wasn't so simple. Her experiment had opened up something, something ancient and powerful. The merger of planets was not just an accident. It was in a way connected to him that he just couldn't comprehend.
Lights spots sensed her confusion, their lights flickering in response. They did not demand an answer from him, did not blame him for the act he had committed. They just... There were. Present with him, sharing the same broken world.
"You... Don't you hate me?" asked Shubhu, his voice delicate, as if he didn't even expect an answer.
They shimmered again, this time even softer, her light casting a warm glow on her face. Nope. We are with you.
At those words, something broke inside Shubhu, something that was still holding him up. His knees wobbled, and he sat on the ground, overwhelmed with the burden of everything—destruction, guilt, loneliness. Spirits were hovering around him, their presence a gentle solace in this cold, harsh world.
For the first time since the destruction, Shubhu felt a ray of hope. It was light, delicate, but it was. These spirits, these beings who were born from the same chaos that destroyed so much—they did not hate Him. They weren't afraid of him.
They were with him