Fire Series: 5 - A Forbidden Form
The burst of light spread through the entire land and even made me delude myself of having gone blind. I looked up after recovering my eyesight and noticed that the sky was actually clearing – not summer-clear but calm enough based on this place’s standards. One final fist of ice dropped to the ground before the dark clouds ultimately pushed forward, leaving everything in a wet and muddy bedlam.
There I was, attacked by an elemental occurrence which I have always considered as my own psychosomatic power. I was left stunned and without an idea of what to feel. Despite the devastating atmosphere, however, I took a minute to relax. The gem shone again and my wounds slowly healed.
I resumed my travel after some sufficient rest. Needless to say it was no longer a cakewalk. I had to make my way around the rocks and jump the cracks that the lightning storm and the earthquakes have created.
If there is something I know about my life, it is that a single unfortunate event always turns into a series. Fate never seemed to have “respite” in its vocabulary when it comes to me. So while everything seemed relatively peaceful, my gut instinct told me that the worst has yet to manifest itself. I knew that something much bigger was going to happen.
No sooner than finishing such thoughts that another thunder barked from afar. It made me look ahead, towards the direction of the mountains, where I realized that the fast-approaching horizon was a glowing crimson.
My entire body went numb.
This conundrum, as I was just thinking, has dished out its finishing touch on the whole story. I instantly felt a sense of surrender. Earlier, I was assaulted by my psychological force, and now, I had to prepare to engage in a conflict with my spiritual element of raw power. My innermost source of strength was about to collide with me. It didn’t take long for the whole place to turn dark… and red.
The first ball of flame eagerly crashed onto the ground. It began raining fire. I was given no time at all to adjust between being mesmerized and being fearful. I did not need to bet on the determination of each scorching boulder to destroy.
I smiled a bittersweet smile. At the very least, Armageddon has finally arrived. This will all be over soon.
If there is something I know about my life, it is that a single unfortunate event always turns into a series. Fate never seemed to have “respite” in its vocabulary when it comes to me.
But fate also seemed to be missing something in this dimension. Back in the real world, I have recently re-learned how to fight back.
I stood still and closed my eyes. I didn’t know that I can do it, but I had to at least try. It has been a recurring feature on many of my dreams and if I was indeed dreaming, it was my only chance to survive. What I was suddenly planning to do was dangerous; it could end this endeavor right away. Worse, I knew in my heart of hearts that it was very ambitious to attempt leveraging such uncontrollable power once it was unleashed.
I struggled to ignore the anxiety of getting hit and focused deeply on myself. I needed to reach my core to awaken and summon my forbidden form.
Several unfruitful seconds passed. Just when I was about to give up hope, my body more than gradually felt warm. I momentarily pulled away from everything. The rampage around me sounded more and more distant.
A thin scarlet barrier encircled me in perfect timing before a blistering rock headed in my direction. It shattered upon impact on my new means of defense. The transformation has been initiated.
The process was severe. Extreme pain jolted from my every muscle and I began feeling even more drained. My skin opened up from the immense pressure and blood spurted out of the cuts. I was in unimaginable agony. It was taking everything from me – my life force, my will, and all of my strength – but I tried my best to stay focused.
I finally lifted a few feet from the ground. With a piercing cry, I stretched my arms and legs in the air and shone an explosive yellow. I felt every detail of the transformation happen on my body; my armor and clothes dissolved immediately from the searing energy. The switch was complete.
I realized crystal-clear what was happening and where I was before taking flight. The greatest battle between one’s consciousness and its subconscious was about to commence.
I was in my own mind.
December 4th, 2007 at 3:09 am
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