The moment they stepped through the gate of light…
Everything changed.
Kayra, Varghav, and Ana found themselves standing in a strange new world.
It was nothing like Earth…
The sky was purple,
two moons glowed together,
and the ground itself emitted a faint light.
Kayra spoke softly—
— "Where… are we?"
Varghav looked around carefully—
— "This planet is called Eralith… a world that was lost long ago…"
Suddenly, strange trees in the distance began to move…
They were alive!
Their branches shifted on their own, glowing faintly.
Ana whispered—
— "This place doesn't feel normal…"
Kayra tightened her grip on the Divine Astro in her hand.
Suddenly, it began to shine brighter!
A voice echoed—
— "You have finally arrived…"
All three of them froze.
A shadow slowly formed in front of them…
And from that shadow emerged—
A woman.
Kayra's breath stopped—
— "M… Mom?"
The woman stared at her…
There was deep sorrow in her eyes…
But she said nothing.
Varghav spoke slowly—
— "Is this… real?"
Kayra ran forward—
— "Why did you leave me?!"
Suddenly—
The woman's eyes turned dark!
She spoke in a cold voice—
— "I am not your mother…"
Everything fell silent.
Ana shouted—
— "No! It's a trap!"
Darkness spread all around…
The ground began to crack…
The woman let out a terrifying laugh—
— "Did you really think you'd find her so easily?"
Varghav stepped forward—
— "Who are you?!"
The shadow replied—
— "I am Mirage… I play with fear… and memories…"
Kayra trembled—
— "Then… where is my mother?!"
Mirage smiled—
— "If you want to find her… you must overcome your own fears…"
Suddenly, three separate paths appeared before them!
— "Each of you must choose one path…"
— "Make the wrong choice… and you will be lost forever…"
Kayra looked at Varghav and Ana…
Now, they wouldn't stay together…
They would be separated.
Kayra said softly—
— "No matter what… we have to move forward…"
Varghav held her hand—
— "I'll find you… no matter what…"
Ana smiled faintly—
— "We'll meet again…"
The three of them stepped onto different paths…
Darkness swallowed everything…
✨ To be continued…
