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Chapter 11 - Candy?

(Omar, Hova, and wessam enter the portal)

wessam: Why are we here?

Omar: We are looking for Awara.

wessam: And who is he?

Omar: Morpheus told us he's someone who knows where we'll find the Potion of Return.

wessam: And why are we looking for the Potion of Return? Isn't it one of the potions that disappeared?

Omar: Come with me and you'll understand the whole story later. Did you bring a map with you?

Hova: Yes, but this is a map without locations.

wessam: So, where do we go?

Omar: The map seems to indicate more than three types of nature: a green land, a red land, and a snowy land. If we're talking about someone living, they would live in a green area.

Hova: Yes, but I don't think that's helpful. I can't believe I'm doing this.

(Hova takes out a paper and holds a bottle of saltwater, writing a symbol)

Hova: Omar, draw a drop of your blood.

Omar: I won't even ask why.

(Hova activates the paper with everything inside it, and a signal on the ground begins to move)

wessam: What is this? Why is there a tremor?

Omar: Tell me I'm wrong. Did you just send an identifying signal that we've entered this continent?

Hova: Yes.

Omar: And why is that?

Hova: We won't be able to just wander around on a continent like this.

(A portal opens out of nowhere. From behind Omar, a sword hurtles at high speed towards the back of his head. Omar dodges the blow, but finds that the mountain next to him has been moved from its original spot)

???: Why? Why didn't you save them?

wessam: I'm sorry about this, but I have to run. This is never going to be a normal fight.

Omar: I don't even know who you are to say this to me.

???: You didn't save them, so I won't let you save her. She seems dear to you.

(He activates the ring by pressing it, grabs Hova from a distance, and chokes her with his hand)

Omar: You wouldn't even dare!

(Omar draws blood from his hand and waves it to destroy everything in front of him.

The illusion that embodies his body dies, and he emerges from behind it)

???: You think this is going to do anything to me?

Hova: I'm ch...oking.

???: Alright, alright. I'm not like you, helping some people and letting others die.

(Omar rushes to grab him)

Omar: What do you mean? I don't even know your name.

(Omar holds him and pulls out his pistol, aiming it at his heart)

???: Why in hell do you think I'll die this easily? I've stayed up nights just to watch you suffer through me.

(He stomps on the ground, triggering a landmine that explodes on him, releasing Hova)

???: Ah, damn it! How did you do that? You don't know how to make magical papers or potions to rig the place, and this girl was dying a moment ago.

wessam: I may be a coward, but I have my tricks.

Hova: Will you explain to us now who you are and why you did this?

Rayn: My name is Rayn. I know you won't remember me, Omar, or Sato, or Max, but I know you. I know you didn't free anyone's prison but mine; you left the rest and went to the next gate. Therefore, I will destroy you until nothing is left of you but your heart and your head, so you die in pain and torment.

(He moves towards them, grabs Omar's sword, and plunges it into himself)

Rayn: Do you understand the difference between me and you now? Nothing. I am immortal like you. The difference is I'm stronger; I can endure a sword like this inside me.

Omar: I don't know how you're immortal, but you forgot one thing: the sword gets stronger when the user bleeds.

Hova: No, Omar, I understand now.

(Rayn pulls the sword out of his stomach, puts his hand on Omar, throws him to the ground, and places his sword in Omar's hand)

(Hova approaches Rayn)

Hova: You are an illusion, and you are the real one, but not real. You can't hurt us; we are the ones who hurt ourselves, right?

(She approaches him and takes out a paper from her hand)

Rayn: Do you think you can possibly kill me? I am immortal.

Hova: Yes, but you want to kill Omar, and you are afraid of your principles, so you want to make him kill you first, you prisoner 310.

Rayn: Well done, so you remember. And the one who saved me doesn't remember me.

Hova: Omar, get your own sword out of him.

(She approaches Rayn and thrusts her hand into his stomach, pushing him back. He moves the mountains with him to soften the impact by shifting them behind him)

(His stomach begins to regenerate and reform)

(Rayn starts to cough)

Rayn: I told you I'm immortal.

Hova: We had to try.

Rayn: Do you remember me now?

Omar: No.

Hova: It's normal for him not to remember, you idiot. A long time has passed since what you're talking about. Omar, do you remember when we entered a gate to face monsters and free humans? He thinks we didn't save them because we're despicable.

Rayn: Yes, you are despicable and deserve to be annihilated.

Hova: Let me finish. When we freed you, there was no time to free the rest. We used that time to face the remaining monsters.

Rayn: And why should I trust that what you're saying is the truth?

Omar: I never imagined I'd meet you. You have to trust us because you know each of our stories. If you know the name "Sato," that confirms you know the truth.

Rayn: ...

Hova: How did you know our location?

Rayn: When I was watching you from afar, I saw you taking this paper. I knew you were leaving. I brought the necessary equipment to track the signal from where it came.

When you left, I discovered you were on this hidden continent.

Omar: I have a question. Do you have a Door in front of you?

Rayn: You don't have this Door, because the potion, as I understand it, was meant for Hanami.

wessam: Who is Hanami?

Omar: So, how will bringing her back break the spell?

Rayn: Yes, because she will be in a relationship with you, this thing will stop. But the last love will remain, the drop of blood.

(He looks at Hova)

Rayn: It will depend on what your heart chooses.

Hova: Why are you looking at me like that? And why did you attack us if you knew?

Rayn: I always use confrontation to know the whole truth.

Hova: Do you know where we should head?

Rayn: I don't know, but what I do know is that the only land where you won't die is the forest land.

wessam: Aren't you coming with us?

Rayn: I have things to do.

Omar: One last question, and answer it however you want. What is it that you're going to do?

Rayn: My current goal is to explore the world until the end of the world. After the end of the world, I will leave.

Omar: Is there no one you're going to?

Rayn: I said that was the last question. And I have a question.

Omar: What is it?

Rayn: When I read your story, I didn't know why... seriously why, you don't think?

Omar: I tried to think of everyone.

Rayn: I don't believe that.

(Rayn enters through the portal)

wessam: So, he left.

(They start heading towards the green land)

wessam: Can I eat some of these berries? What do you think?

Omar: We have enough food, and it's unsafe to try it.

(wessam finds a small creature)

wessam: Look at this beautiful little one.

Hova: I read in a monster book, this looks like a Val animal. No, it is one. It is peaceful, shaped like a furball with small eyes.

wessam: I have an idea, let's feed it the berries. If it dies, it's poisonous.

Omar: Why are you so evil?

(wessam feeds it the berries, and the Val inflates)

wessam: It's very cute, but we now know the berries are poisonous.

Omar: Alright, I see a huge tree.

(They go to it)

wessam: So, do we climb it?

Omar: You climb up and tell us what you see.

(wessam begins to climb, and a hazelnut falls on his head)

wessam: What is this?

???: Why are you climbing my tree?

wessam: Sorry, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see the area, I didn't mean to.

Hova: We are looking for someone named Awara.

???: Awara? Ah, I know him. But wait, Hova! It's you! Where is Omar? Yes, you are Omar!

I loved your story.

Omar: Who are you?

Salsabil: I am Salsabil. In your terms, the forest girl.

....

Sword of Eternity: The Long Covenant's Journey

The Forest Girl: Salsabil

Hair: White

Age: ???

Eyes: Gray

Height: 171

....

Omar: How do you know my story?

Salsabil: I am a witch; I know the future and the past. You look really young and cute.

I wished I could kiss you, but your wife would refuse.

Omar: My wife?

Salsabil: It doesn't matter right now. You want to look for Awara? He's my brother. You will meet him at the house.

wessam: What about my future?

Salsabil: Don't worry. But right now, Omar, can I have the necklace you bought at the beginning of your journey?

Omar: You mean the one that brings back the soul?

Salsabil: Yes.

Omar: Here you go.

(She takes out a knife, grabs wessam's hand, and opens a cut to let a drop of blood fall)

Salsabil: Alright, here, wear it.

(They arrive at the house)

Salsabil: Hello, I'm back, Awara.

Awara: Hello, little one. Are these the ones you were talking about earlier?

Salsabil: Don't talk to me like that, the difference is just a few years. It doesn't matter.

Let me introduce you, these are the ones I told you about: Sato, Hova, and wessam.

Omar: I prefer you call me Omar.

Awara: What do you want?

Hova: Morpheus told us you know where the Potion of Return is.

Awara: Well, not literally.

Hova: What do you mean?

(He looks into Hova's eyes)

(A minute passes)

Hova: Seriously! Really? And how could you know that?

wessam: What are you talking about?

Salsabil: My brother can see the life tape of any person, bring you back to any moment you want, and trap you in it.

Omar: I didn't understand what happened in this moment, but what are you?

Awara: We are the shifting Marot beings. We do not reproduce and we do not sleep. Our mission is to provide the protection that must happen when it must happen.

Omar: What do you mean?

Awara: We are in a shifting world, but the laws are constant, yet the action is different. Today you are with me, tomorrow you end the world. We help those who will not change anything in the fate of the universe.

Hova: Thank you.

Awara: So, as you requested.

(He places a map of the continent)

....

Sword of Eternity: The Long Covenant's Journey

The Ruler, The All-Knowing: Awara

Hair: Black with red streaks

Age: ???

Eyes: Brown

Height: 180

....

Awara: In the middle of the continent, you will find the "Sphere of the Ocean's Heart."

wessam: So, it's easy.

Salsabil: On the contrary, it's impossible. But I will help you.

Awara: The "Sphere of the Ocean's Heart" has a guardian that won't allow you to enter. You must… gather 3 of the region's elements. The problem here is that all of them know who you are; even if you are stronger than them, you will suffer from what they can do to you, and it's not about strength.

Omar: So, what's the solution?

Awara: These are blueprints for each of them.

Omar: Thank you for helping us.

Awara: I am repaying the debt to your uncle for what he gave me. Otherwise, I would have killed him.

(He points to wessam)

wessam: Why? I didn't do anything!

Salsabil: He knows the past and the future, and you are a jerk.

wessam: I didn't say anything for you to tell me this.

Salsabil: But you were going to try to hit on me, and I am older than your grandmother.

Awara: Don't worry, your souls won't disappear tonight.

wessam: That's reassuring. Wait, why did you say "your souls" instead of "death"?

Hova: Let's go. Salsabil, come with us.

wessam: What do you mean? You didn't tell me.

Salsabil: Thanks, Mother Robin.

wessam: Robin who?

(Omar, Hova, and wessam head with Salsabil to the first person on the list)

إليك الجزء الثالث والأخير من الفصل الحادي عشر (Chapter 11 | Candy?)، مع الالتزام التام بقواعد التنسيق الخاصة بك (بدون خط عريض لأسماء المتحدثين، مسافة بين الأسطر، والأفعال بين أقواس):

(Omar, Hova, and wessam head with Salsabil to the first person on the list)

Salsabil: Moroa, Lord of the Land of Energy and Destruction. He has a bracelet with the power of 7 stones from users of all eras. There he is.

(He is sitting on top of his rock)

wessam: You're going to help us, right?

Salsabil: No, I just want to watch.

Omar: Alright, let's just take a small stone, we don't want anything else. Moroa!

Moroa: Listen here, little one, let's have a small fight. The three of you against me, and whoever among you manages to land even a small hit on me, I will give you what you want. Otherwise, I will fight you until you die. And just to be fair, I will only use 3 clones of myself.

Omar: And we agree.

wessam: I didn't agree to anything!

Moroa: When I count to three, the fight begins.

wessam: Wait, wait, wait!

Moroa: One... two... three.

(Moroa creates three clones with a snap of his finger)

(Omar begins defending with his sword to discover the power level of the clones)

wessam: A little help here!

Omar: Drink a potion that gives you some strength.

wessam: Okay, and what next?

Omar: Catch!

(Omar throws the pistol to wessam)

wessam: It's extremely heavy!

(He fires a shot at a clone, and it explodes, but it starts reforming from sand. Hova pierces the clone with her sword, melting the sand due to the sword's power)

Moroa: Well done, you've eliminated the first clone. Let's raise the difficulty.

(The power of the two remaining clones increases)

Omar: Give me the pistol.

wessam: Here you go.

Omar: Moroa, do you know Morpheus?

Moroa: Yes, he's a friend of mine.

Omar: Well, your friend gave me some of his sand.

(He fires a shot at Moroa's head using Morpheus's sand bullets)

(The bullet pierces the first clone, and its sand transfers to the second clone)

Moroa: Alright, one clone it is then.

(The sand clone creates a shield around Moroa. Omar starts aiming at it, but he can't penetrate it due to its density. It starts moving towards them, expanding to trap them)

Hova: This is bad.

Omar: I can't keep going without getting tired. I won't be able to continue if I use the sword.

(Hova grabs Omar's arm)

Hova: You can use your sword now.

(Omar uses the sharp parts of his sword to draw blood)

Omar: This looks really bad. wessam, go in and finish him off when I start breaking through the sand.

(Omar swings his sword, opening the portal. wessam enters the portal and runs, gets close, pulls out a knife, and presses it against Moroa to stop the sand from moving)

Moroa: That feels nice.

wessam: Don't mention it.

Moroa: No, you don't understand. Actually, I was just playing with you.

(He points his hand like a gun)

Salsabil: No! You can't, you know the rules!

Moroa: No, you know it has to be me.

Salsabil: But it definitely shouldn't be you! Don't mess with time, please.

Moroa: But I haven't gotten any new candy.

wessam: So, is it really over? This only lasted a few minutes, we should be dead by now. But I gave you some time, isn't that right?

(Omar grips his sword, his hand trembling, while Hova looks up at the sky)

Omar: Can you come help me carry her?

Moroa: You don't need to do that.

(He snaps his fingers again)

(A dwarf emerges from the ground)

Dwarf: Here you go, sir, as requested.

Moroa: Here you go, girl, drink it. And Omar, I know you can't hold it, but here.

(Moroa takes out a bag of gum and gives them one)

Moroa: Here, this is the item you're looking for. You have two left. Good luck.

Omar: Thank you. But how are you this strong?

Moroa: You won't believe it, but I haven't seen a human in a while, so I'll tell you my story. On a beautiful night in a nightclub, I was with a girl who had this bracelet. When I managed to steal it from her, I started receiving signals. This bracelet was looking for a chosen one. Through these signals, I traveled through worlds and universes until I came here to rest and chew gum.

Omar: So, you were being serious? That is one of the worst stories I've heard so far.

(Moroa looks at Hova)

Moroa: You know, I can tell just by someone's look and smell how exhausted they are. Boy, this girl has done things for you, I don't know if you've returned any of them, but she deserves a lot.

Omar: Yes…

Salsabil: Shall we go to Nemesis, the Lord of the Rings?

wessam: Who is that now?

Omar: Hova, let's go.

Hova: I don't want to.

Omar: We'll finish soon and then take a break.

(They head to the land of ice, to Nemesis)

wessam: The strangest thing I've seen, snow in the morning. Salsabil, did you see me taking down Moroa? I was awesome, right?

Hova: The weather is freezing.

Salsabil: Here, I forgot to give you these coats to keep warm. But wessam, you won't get one.

wessam: Why?

Salsabil: I don't think you'll need it.

wessam: What do you mean?

Salsabil: I was just joking, here you go.

(They arrive at a massive cave)

Hova: What is this! It's so beautiful! The place is full of glowing crystals.

(Omar smiles)

wessam: This place looks magnificent! How was it created?

Omar: Is this Nemesis?

(He is wearing an outfit shaped like a dragon, sitting and watching the sun)

Salsabil: Here is the friend in the flesh. Well, let me introduce you, he doesn't speak, but he can command all living creatures from animals to submit. A wizard who can destroy and extract souls, etc... etc... etc... Anyway, my dear friend, go ahead and talk to him, Omar.

Omar: Hello, I just came here to ask for your piece.

(He points at wessam)

wessam: What do you want? I know I'm handsome and everything, but just because I'm handsome doesn't mean you leave Omar and talk to me. That's rude of you, my friend.

(He places his hand on wessam's chest, points with his finger, and presses lightly)

(wessam's soul leaves his body, and because of the necklace, it goes inside it)

(wessam emerges from the stone as a spirit)

Omar: How did you get out?

wessam: There was a door in front of me.

Salsabil: This is funny. Finally, I see you as a soul bare of your body. Not literally, but you know what I mean. I was just waiting. I gave you hints and information, and I knew you would eventually leave your body.

(He gives Nemesis's item to Omar, which is candy shaped like a dragon scale)

Omar: Thank you. So, what now? Can you put him back in his body?

Salsabil: No, this is what must happen to him. All of this is in the sequence of time.

(Salsabil kisses wessam)

wessam: How? Wait! What? Are you kidding me?

Salsabil: I didn't want to tell you, but you are actually my husband. But from the past. I told you, I see the past, present, and future, my dear.

wessam: You must be kidding me! Impossible! I have a beautiful girl like you as my wife! Omar, look! Hova, I won't die alone! This is one of my life's wishes.

Salsabil: And just so you know, when you want to spend time with me, there is another door inside the stone, you come out to me and be with me.

Hova: I'm really happy for you, wessam. But you two beauties, are we going to the last area, or what? Are we going to stay here forever?

Salsabil: Well, the areas before were just a warm-up. Here, you must be prepared.

(She stands in front of the land separating the ice and the fire)

Salsabil: Drink these potions so you don't burn.

(They enter to find a man in a suit sitting on his throne)

Wheeler: Hello friends, I'm Wheeler. Since you're here, it means you want something. Now, what do you want?

Salsabil: They came to take the item.

Wheeler: Really, Salsabil! Why doesn't anyone come to challenge me on my throne, wanting to fight me? Why?

Salsabil: Because you are the only one among the three who does nothing but sit on your throne and sleep. And why do you have a throne? Why don't you sleep on a bed? Really, the throne seems to break the back.

Omar: Why did you warn us about him?

Wheeler: Because of this.

(Wheeler turns his eyes dark red, and Omar falls to the ground as if restrained)

Wheeler: You must stop this, Salsabil. They are just fools. Isn't this your husband? Oh, hello wessam.

wessam: Hello.

Wheeler: They won't be able to get the Potion of Return. Do you really think these boys could defeat someone like the Guardian? For God's sake, this is a joke!

Salsabil: They won't defeat the Guardian anyway, but you can make it so they can survive if they face him.

Wheeler: But I have a condition. Make this beautiful girl sit next to me.

(With a snap of his finger, he fills Omar and Hova's hearts with fear)

Wheeler: Oh my, I didn't mean to.

(With another snap, a dwarf appears)

Wheeler: Bring me drinks, two of my swords, an energy orb, and the ice fire flower.

(The dwarf brings the requested items)

Wheeler: Give each of them a sword. Take these two orbs, and you drink it too.

Omar: What is this?

Wheeler: It gives you enough energy for the fight. And the flower is the most powerful weapon, whoever wins gets it. One... two... three... begin!

(The sword is very hot for Omar. The fight begins. Hova moves back and attacks again in a way that exhausts her course. Omar starts raising his sword and charging at her, and she dodges all his attacks until he is right in her face. He knocks her down and throws his sword to the ground)

Omar: I surrender.

Wheeler: Beautiful. But this won't be enough for you to defeat someone like the Guardian. Therefore, you will fight my soldiers so I can see what you will do and what stage you reach.

(With a snap of his finger, bone soldiers form)

Wheeler: Go ahead, every group that appears to you, you will fight to the last one.

Hova: Can we use our swords for this?

Wheeler: Of course, all weapons are allowed.

(They each use their own sword and smash the skulls time after time after time, until they finish the fifth round)

Wheeler: Now is the time for fear.

(With a snap of his hand, he strikes fear into their hearts)

Wheeler: You must resist before the skeleton finishes you.

(And one... two... three...)

(Neither of them can move)

(Omar looks at Hova)

Omar: I'm sorry that I can't repay you for what you've done for me so far, but I promise I will.

(Hova manages to break free from the state of fear she was in and protects Omar)

Hova: Listen, this may seem difficult, but look around you, I'm here for you. Even though wessam is standing and watching, he's waiting for you, and I'm waiting for you now to fulfill your promise.

(Omar breaks out of the state of fear, and the fifth round ends)

Wheeler: Round six. This is a gift I don't give to anyone, but I know who you are, so take it. It's called the "Sweet Cake." It's a cake you eat that alerts you of the future, the next step, without even a slight miscalculation.

(Omar sees their steps very slowly, making it much easier and better for them. The round ends, and they begin the seventh round, which is endurance)

Wheeler: You cannot withstand your swords. These are the Vail potions, from creatures similar to the Val, they will give you vision and endurance. This fight will be your last against the skeletons. The skeletons' strength will be at a good level for competition.

(The fight begins. Omar and Hova see all movements, they can use the swords' power and move without any fatigue. Omar doesn't even need to draw blood to defeat them yet. The seventh round ends)

Omar: So, we're done, right?

Wheeler: Actually, no. This is the final round, against me. But you will drink these potions, they are angel potions. This is what will make me equal to your father and repay the debt I owed.

Omar: Why is it that whenever I meet someone they say "your father"? Why don't you ever do anything good without involving my father?

Wheeler: Because he is smart. He wanted to draw the best path for all of us through you. That's why we do what's required despite wanting to kill you for no reason.

Hova: So, what are these potions?

Wheeler: These will allow you to endure and keep up with the Guardian.

Omar: No, I didn't understand. What does my father have to do with this?

Wheeler: Your father, your uncle, and their friend were the ones who conquered the continents. They met Shadow, the Lord of the Planet.

Omar: Who?

Wheeler: Shadow is still the most powerful being on planet Earth. He possesses the power of the white and black stones, and most of the world-destroying potions and stones. Don't worry, if you meet him, he will make you explode into space, ending your immortality, your existence, and the planet if he wants.

Omar: Is he immortal like me?

Wheeler: No, he doesn't need immortality. But can we end this conversation and start the fight?

(One... two... three... Wheeler advances using his sword. Omar fires shots from the pistol. Hova charges behind him to finish him off, but he blocks the bullets with his sword. He passes by Hova in the blink of an eye. Omar draws his sword and begins to draw blood)

Wheeler: Finally, you used the power of a sword made from the white stone. Very funny!

(Omar plunges the sword into Wheeler. Wheeler phases through it and passes right through Omar. Omar turns to face him again and plunges the sword into Wheeler)

Wheeler: Well done.

(He begins to bleed)

(Hova steps in, throws a paper to enter through a portal, and plunges her sword into him. Wheeler turns into fire)

Wheeler: Well done! Well done!

(Wheeler sits on the throne)

Omar: Did we defeat you or did you not even reach 1% of your power?

Wheeler: How did you know?

Hova: At least tell me, will this be enough to defeat the Guardian?

Wheeler: Definitely. Why do you think I'm weaker than him? I own a continent, he owns a potion.

Omar: Do you know where he is?

Wheeler: No, don't worry, I only know his power. Here, this is the item you want.

Omar: Thank you. I hope to see you again.

Wheeler: Unfortunately, there won't be another meeting between us, because I fulfilled the promise I made to your parents. Actually, this is hell, Omar. My promise to your mother and your uncle was that the day I meet you is the day I will be set free. So, thank you for coming to me.

Omar: It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wheeler. Is my uncle dead or still alive?

Wheeler: Unfortunately, he died like your father when they gave up power for paradise and a wife. Their death was expected, just like you when your immortality ends.

Omar: Well, it's good that I know.

Wheeler: Beautiful girl, this rose, break it when you are sad, it will make you happy.

Hova: Thank you.

(Wheeler begins to crack until he turns into sand)

Salsabil: And there he goes. Let's go back home.

Omar: Salsabil, I know you don't lie to me. Are these people also waiting to be freed?

Salsabil: Of course. The point here is that the areas don't need protection, they are prisons for repentance and promises. And there are also mountains containing secrets and other regions. All humanity wants to die. Those who don't, still have a goal. And this applies to you, Father.

Omar: Wait, wait, what! You're my daughter?

Salsabil: Yes, I know it's a surprise to you, but what do you think of your daughter now?

Omar: So, I will bring Hanami back and you will be my daughter?

Salsabil: I will be your daughter in all cases.

(Salsabil smiles)

wessam: It's a good thing I'm a ghost, I can be free.

Omar: Who told you I would agree to wessam being a husband for you?

wessam: What do you mean? I am handsome and fit, why wouldn't you agree to me, Uncle?

Omar: Please, never say "Uncle."

Salsabil: Mother agreed.

Omar: Why would she agree to wessam?

Hova: I think if you told her his story with us, that even though he is weak, he helped us and never abandoned us, I would have agreed.

wessam: Thank you! See? People appreciate me, Uncle.

Omar: If you say "Uncle" one more time, I will just go learn how to put you back in your body and then burn you to death.

wessam: Why would you do such a thing?

Omar: I'm just kidding with you. Of course, if you were to be a husband for my daughter, you must be good enough for her to choose you.

(They return home)

Salsabil: Hello brother, I told our father everything.

Omar: Wait, does this mean you two know and can control the past, present, and future?

Salsabil: It's a long story, don't worry about it now.

Omar: Why didn't you two tell me from the beginning?

Awara: Everything in its own time.

Omar: I know, but you know what? Thank you for at least seeming to be doing well.

Awara: I didn't have any memory of great importance to you like Salsabil did, but thank you for taking care of me and my sister. And my mother always talked about you, even though there wasn't a huge relationship between you two in my view, but you were always meant for each other. It's hard to say this, but I love you both and thank you.

Salsabil: Sorry to interrupt, but wessam has turned into a ghost.

Awara: So, did you tell him he's your husband?

Salsabil: Yes.

Omar: Is he even a good husband?

Awara: Mother told me how I met him for the first time with you, but I can't tell you.

Omar: How did she tell you how we met him when she's not with us?

Awara: Everything in its own time, Omar.

Omar: It's good that you say Omar, because I don't like titles. And here, this is what you told me to bring for you.

(Awara eats the fiery item)

Hova: What are you doing?

Awara: Didn't I tell you? This is just chocolate.

Hova: Did you make us go around three regions in the continent just to get chocolate?

Awara: Absolutely. Here you go, you like the one shaped like a dragon.

Omar: You made us tour the continent just for training, right?

Awara: You could say that. But actually, I wanted to get them to give me one, but they refused until a stranger came to the area. Do you want one?

Omar: No, give it to Salsabil.

Awara: Good thing you said that, she loves it. Will you come with me?

Omar: Of course.

(He starts walking while talking)

Awara: When my sister and I were born, we were special because of our energy mix. As time passed, and with the death of you and my mother, and because of the lifespan we can live, we learned magic and took our journey with our powers, which, as I told you earlier, is correcting time and not letting it...

Omar: Why do you call yourselves Marot beings?

Awara: You gave us this title, because we were the result of taking the strongest of the predecessors, and we were from different races, because of this, it made us be a race of our own.

Omar: I don't think I would give you a name like that. So, why don't you reproduce? Has my power disappeared?

Awara: You can't say that in front of your son.

Omar: Well, excuse me then.

Awara: No, she just doesn't want us to alter the human lineage, but we can reproduce with other creatures.

Omar: Unfortunately, I had a girl for you.

Awara: Who?

Omar: Sophia.

Awara: We've arrived.

(Awara reaches the middle of the continent and enters the water with Omar)

Awara: We are now above the "Sphere of the Ocean's Heart."

(He creates a bubble in the blink of an eye to descend into the depths of the ocean with Omar, reaches his hand out, and takes the sphere)

Awara: Ask for the location of the Potion of Return, Father.

(He closes his eyes and opens them)

Awara: The location is the Mariana Trench, near the Mariana Islands.

Omar: I won't ask how you knew. So, the next step, let's go.

Awara: No, Sophia's daughter first.

Omar: Wait, wait! What? She gave birth?

Awara: Time passes differently here, Omar. Time here is faster than anywhere else. You must go. Take Hova with you.

Omar: Are you serious or are you kidding me?

Awara: There is no time, believe me. I enjoyed talking with you. For me, this is the last time we meet, but for you, there is still much more. So, thank you.

Omar: I also thank you for making me happy.

(They hug each other, then return to the house)

Omar: Hova, let's go, we're heading back.

Hova: This quickly? Why?

Omar: It seems time here passes very quickly.

Salsabil: Thank you both for everything.

Omar: And you too. I will see you both again someday.

Hova: I didn't know my future with you, but you are people Omar raised well.

Awara: It wasn't my father who raised us to be like this. And no, I'm not saying this out of hatred, it's just the truth. Even he told us he's really an idiot.

(Awara opens the portal and they transport to the apartment in Los Angeles)

Hova: It looks like it's night, I'm going to sleep.

Omar: Alright, good night.

(Omar goes down to get the letters from the mailbox)

Omar: There are at least more than twenty letters, all numbered.

(Omar takes the letters and goes to sleep)

Here ends the eleventh chapter of Sword of Eternity: The Long Covenant's Journey.

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