In a universe woven of mysteries and unfathomable laws, one particularly enigmatic rule stands out for its manifest invisibility. This law, similar to the oxygen we breathe without seeing it, governs the existence of what remains hidden from our eyes. Invisible, it nevertheless has an indelible influence on our reality, remaining elusive to those who do not possess the key to its perception.

 

It was against this backdrop that I awoke to a troubling dream, marked by an encounter with my double and followed by a searing pain, as if my eyes were shattering. The unbearable pain vanished as suddenly as it had appeared, leaving me stunned, my hands clutching my eyelids. When I ventured to open my eyes, the world around me had been transformed.

 

My cell, previously austere and confined, was now populated by elements hitherto invisible. The air was no longer empty, but shimmered with glittering particles, tracing luminous trajectories in the darkness. The walls, silent witnesses to my imprisonment, glowed softly, releasing the heat accumulated during the day.

 

The puddle on the floor was transformed into an enchanted microcosm, inhabited by strangely shaped creatures moving in a hypnotic dance. Some spun like miniature comets, while others, like jellyfish, floated peacefully, carried by invisible currents.

 

But it was the vision beyond the bars that captured my attention. A landscape of ineffable splendour lay before me, defying all logic and all knowledge. Before my astonished eyes unfolded a scene of supernatural beauty, a world where time seemed suspended, bathed in an ethereal light.

 

 

Colours of overwhelming intensity wove the décor in a ballet of celestial hues. At the heart of this tableau, a blinding light, the source of this visual magic, projected rays that refracted off a cosmic mirror. All around, clouds of divine texture danced, evoking the spirals of a distant nebula, under the benevolent gaze of twinkling stars.

 

Absorbed by this vision, a burning desire awoke in me: to join this world. As if moved by an inner force, a latent power was activated, breaking the chains of my captivity. In an instant, I found myself in the midst of this landscape, leaving behind me the empty cell and the bewildered guards.

 

"Where did he go?" their confusion sounded like the echo of a world I had left behind. Without understanding how, I had transported myself to this elsewhere, guided solely by the desire to escape.

 

The realisation of my new-found freedom hit me hard. I stood up and, without hesitation, set off along the path offered by this new world, far from captivity, to discover a horizon where everything seemed possible.

 

 

 

An hour after my spectacular escape, the journey through this supernatural landscape offered me revelations that profoundly changed my perception of the world and of myself. As I stopped to drink at a crystal-clear waterhole, the reflection I saw in the water was no longer the one I knew. My eyes, once a definite colour, had been transformed into two shattered mirrors, reflecting a kaleidoscope of realities. Strangely, this alteration seemed to have increased my visual capacity tenfold, opening the door to a hitherto unknown chromatic spectrum and enabling me to discern the infinitely small as well as the infinitely large with astonishing clarity.

 

As my exploration progressed, I discovered that this universe was not limited to a simple expansion of visual perceptions. It was dotted with zones that were strangely reminiscent of my world of origin, standing out from the fairytale setting like islands of reality in an ocean of fantasy. These apparitions, like living paintings suspended in space, fascinated me as much as they challenged me. When I tried to interact with them, my hands met with invisible resistance, as if an ethereal barrier separated me from these fragments of my former existence.

 

However, when the desire to cross this boundary became more pressing, a mysterious force seemed to activate in the depths of my being. It was then that the barrier dissipated, allowing me to cross over. This discovery, as exciting as it was disturbing, opened up a world of possibilities, but it also aroused a new caution in me. The fear of finding myself thrust into a perilous place or situation made me restrained.

 

So I decided to withdraw my hand, determined to continue my exploration of this world of endless wonders, while remaining vigilant.

 

Suddenly, a voice led by a breeze called out to me "How did you get here?" Turning towards the source of this question, my eyes met those of an unreal presence, a creature whose very essence seemed to be woven by the threads of the wind. Its humanoid appearance was deceptive, for it was clear that no human could claim such a manifestation of nature. His skin was a vibrant green, imbued with life, and his body seemed to be an extension of the very breath of the Earth.

 

Her figure was a moving masterpiece, composed not of flesh but of ever-changing air currents, painted in brilliant colours that defied any human palette. The strands of her hair, cascades of gold and turquoise, intertwined in a majestic veil, defying gravity and framing her face with a grace that defied all rationality. Her eyes, two sparkling emeralds that left no room for whiteness, shone with a brilliant light.

 

His hands stretched out like leaves in the wind, their contours blurring and redefining themselves with the air currents he effortlessly controlled. No heartbeat could be felt within him; instead, there was the soft, constant sound of the wind singing through a distant valley.

 

Around him, the air rippled and leaves carried by his essence danced in suspension, obeying the inaudible melody of his being.

 

Legless, he moved with unearthly ease, his body floating effortlessly a stride above the ground, as if levitation were his second nature.

 

The creature's benevolent essence shone through in its eyes, which were more marked by curiosity than hostility. Reassured, I replied without the slightest hesitation.

 

"I don't know, I just happened to be here," I admitted, my voice betraying an involuntary shyness.

 

To my surprise, a glint of astonishment crossed his sparkling eyes when he enquired, "Wait, you're able to see me?!" His wonder was palpable.

 

Nodding my head in affirmation, I was quickly gripped by another revelation from him. "So you're the famous boy whose rumours are stirring up our haven!" he exclaimed with a mixture of astonishment and amusement.

 

Bewildered, having no knowledge of the rumours about me, I pressed him with questions. Without missing a beat, he invited me to follow him, adding with increasing solemnity, "You're going to meet our king!"

 

Guided by the flying being, the path unfolded like a parade of supernatural wonders. First of all, I met other creatures similar to my guide, twirling with aerial grace. Then the spectacle broadened to include a variety of beings, each more astonishing than the last.

 

Among them, I was captivated by terrestrial beings, their skin textured like the nourishing soil, with limbs that seemed to be sculpted from the sand itself, gently undulating like shifting dunes. Creatures of fire also stood out, their glowing bodies emitting sparks and flames with every movement, their presence pulsing with heat and life.

 

My gaze lingered on an aquatic apparition, a being whose fluid body seemed to be made of water in perpetual motion, its form undulating with the fluidity of a stream. It reflected the ambient light, capturing the essence of running water in its translucent silhouette.

 

I also witnessed a creature of violet hue, its energy diffused around it like a veil of mystery, its aura vibrating with contained power. a creature of deep violet. Its aura, tinged with an impenetrable mystery, stretched around it like a diaphanous cloak, pulsing with an energy that seemed both dynamic and controlled.

 

And then there were the shapeshifting creatures, balancing the essence of human and animal with an innate grace. Each of them represented a perfect fusion between half a man and half a majestic beast - a wolf, a lion and a tiger.

 

The landscape around me was a tableau vivant of unimaginable splendour. Trees fashioned from pure crystal glistened in the rays of a sun like no other, floating majestically in the sky, a suspended star that defied the laws of gravity. The lakes, of absolute clarity, mirrored this dreamlike world with dazzling precision. And there stood the entrance to the royal palace, a gateway to a destined encounter.

 

It was at this threshold that my companion, the spirit of the wind, chose to introduce himself. "I realise I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Anemone, a Sylphid, and I welcome you to Aether Haven," she said with a lightness that carried with it the essence of the wind. Her voice, tinged with melodious respect, added a depth of welcome to this world.

 

She then advised me to walk alone along the path that lay before me, a passage that would lead to a meeting with their sovereign. With my heart beating in anticipation, I followed her advice, setting out on the path paved with wonder.

 

Outside the royal hall, I was greeted by the vision of a colossal throne, enthroned by a figure of absolute authority. This being, whose very existence was beyond comprehension, embodied a quiet strength, a power that transcends the ages. Even without knowing the details of his kingship, an instinctive admiration seized me. He was undeniably a emperor among emperor.

 

"At last our paths crossed," he proclaimed in a voice that seemed to resonate with the very soul of the palace. Facing him, I found myself speechless, overwhelmed by the majesty of the moment.

 

"Fear not, the time has come for us to meet, Zayn my friend," he continued, his voice full of royal benevolence.