World Location: A Mid-trunk Bough > Bashiri's Inner World > Continent of Creation > Cradle of Civilization
THE NEW WORLD
1513 IF 5600:00
Day I
Darkness envelops everything, a void of emptiness and uncertainty.
Then, something starts to surface, a long-faded memory lingering on the edge of consciousness.
Like a vague dream, it fades in and out, elusive and hard to grasp. There's water everywhere, an infinite expanse of blue stretching out into eternity.
I remember endless swimming, a feeling of weightlessness and freedom. But things come in and out of focus, others like me but not, their fluid forms fading quickly, as if being forgotten. We were playing?
And then, a sudden shift.
Fear overwhelms, oppressing, suffocating. Everything blurs and fades, until there was nothing left but darkness and darkness.
As a radiant gold light envelops me, I hear a divine voice resonating with the depths of my soul.
"What is it that you desire Aurora?"
The words echo through my being, resounding with power and authority. But confusion clouds my thoughts.
What's happening? Where am I? I feel trapped and afraid, uncertain of what to do, or even what I can do.
"Blessing granted."
And just like that, it's over. The darkness returns. Uncertainty and fear gripping me tight.
Absolutely! Here's a fluffed-up version while maintaining the first-person perspective:
Trapped in a world of darkness, floating in a void of emptiness and uncertainty, I couldn't help but wonder how I had ended up here. What was my purpose? Was I meant to be here, lost and alone? Fear gripped me as I realized I had no answers to these questions.
Suddenly, a blinding white light pierced through the darkness, illuminating my surroundings in a harsh, stark glow. My eyes couldn't help but squint, and I would have instinctively recoiled from it if I could. The light was overwhelming, and for a moment, I felt as though it would consume me.
But then, just as quickly as it had appeared, the light faded away, leaving me in the darkness once more.
As the darkness returned, I braced myself for the suffocating feeling that had accompanied it before. But to my surprise, it was different this time. There was a sense of warmth and comfort that permeated through the darkness, wrapping me in a gentle embrace. It was a feeling that I had never experienced before, and it filled me with a sense of wonder.
The warmth was like a soft blanket, soothing my nerves and easing my mind. It seemed to radiate from within me, spreading out to every inch of my body. It was as if the darkness itself had been transformed into something new, something kinder and more benevolent.
I was left bewildered, my mind racing with questions. What was that light? Was it a sign of something, or merely a momentary anomaly in this bleak world? The uncertainty only added to my growing sense of unease.
As I floated there, enveloped in darkness, I suddenly felt a soft green glow emanating from somewhere nearby. It was warm and inviting, like a mother's love, gentle and protective. I could feel its presence wrapping around me, soothing me with its reassuring embrace.
At first, I was hesitant, unsure of what this new sensation was. But as the gentle glow began to envelop me more fully, I could feel my anxiety melting away. It was as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders, and I was able to breathe more easily once again.
As I surrendered to the gentle embrace of the green glow, my fear began to dissipate, replaced by a growing sense of peace and contentment. The feeling was like nothing I had ever experienced before, and it filled me with a sense of wonder and gratitude.
As I squirmed around trying to get comfortable, the world around me suddenly began to crack and shift. It was as if the very fabric of my reality was breaking apart before my eyes. I could feel my horns puncturing two small holes in the shell that surrounded me, and I knew that I had to break free.
With all my might, I gave a powerful push from the inside, determined to escape this world of darkness and uncertainty. The shell around me began to crack and splinter, as I fought to break free from its confines.
With a final burst of strength, I broke free from the shell and slowly stepped out into the open air. The world around me was breathtakingly beautiful, filled with colours and sounds that I had never experienced before.
As the cracks grew wider, I could feel the shell around me beginning to give way. The world outside the shell called to me, and I knew that I had to reach it.
Finally, with a deafening crack, the egg around me split apart, revealing a world beyond my wildest dreams. Before me stood two magnificent beings, bathed in the warm glow of the sun, in a beautiful glade filled with vibrant flowers and surrounded by towering trees.
I took a few moments to take in my surroundings, marvelling at the beauty of the world that lay before me. The colours were brighter, the scents were sweeter, and the air itself seemed charged with aether.
As I gazed up at the sky, I could see clouds drifting lazily by, their fluffy white shapes moving in a slow and hypnotic dance. It was as if time itself had slowed down, giving me the chance to savour every moment of this incredible experience.
I looked back at the two beings before me, their presence filling me with a sense of awe and wonder. It was as if they were guardians of this world.
As my eyes landed on the beings in front of me I noticed that one was a massive white and gold dragon, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions - awe and respect for its power and ancientness, but also a primal anger deep in my gut at its presence. It was as if something deep within me recognized the dragon as a powerful and imposing figure, worthy of both admiration and fear. While simultaneously holding a strong grudge against it.
These conflicting feelings are confusing. So I move my vision on to the next one, the other being while much less imposing standing beside the massive dragon feels just as important.
Though much less imposing than the dragon, this being still radiated an undeniable aura of importance. It was a tall humanoid with long silver hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall of light. She had striking sapphire-like eyes that seemed to gaze right into my soul, and four majestic white wings that shimmered in the sunlight. As I looked at her, I felt a strong sense of kindness and compassion emanating from her, filling me with a sense of warmth and safety. It was as if she was a beacon of hope in the midst of uncertainty and confusion.
"aɪl liv ðə rɛst tu ju!"
With those sounds, the dragon's massive wings unfurled and it took off into the distance, I couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and fear at the power and majesty of the creature. With a powerful flap of its wings, it disappeared into the horizon, leaving me alone with the kind and compassionate female.
Many thoughts raced through my head.
Who am I? Where am I? What am I?
I take a deep breath and push aside my useless thoughts, trying to recall the voice that spoke to me earlier. "What do you desire... Aurora?" Somehow, I knew it was talking to me. Therefore, my name must be Aurora, 'the new dawn.' With this realization, a surge of excitement and anticipation washes over Aurora as she wonders about the world around her.
As Aurora took her first steps into the world, she felt the soft grass tickling her feet. She looked around in wonder, taking in the sights and sounds of this new place. But her attention was quickly drawn to the others emerging from their own eggs.
There were eleven of them in total, all different in their own way, but all like her in some fundamental sense. They each had their own unique hair and eye colours and the detailed patterns on their horns were all unique.
Aurora couldn't help but feel a sense of connection with these creatures. It was a slight bond that seem to span for more than just their shared birth. More than that they had all gone through the same experience, emerging from their eggs into this new and exciting world. However, this thought was quickly forgotten and filed somewhere deep inside her mind.
As Aurora looked over them, she could see the wonder and excitement in their eyes. They too were taking in the world around them, marvelling at the beauty of the sun shining down on them, and the soft grass beneath their feet. However, unlike her, a few of them had looks of confusion and fear on their faces.
Aurora felt the cool wind brush against her naked body, sending a shiver down her spine. Despite the initial discomfort, she found herself enjoying the sensation of the breeze as it played across her skin, ruffling her hair and bringing a renewed sense of clarity to her thoughts.
As she made her way across the glade towards the small stream, she could feel the soft grass beneath her feet, cool and moist from the morning dew. She paused for a moment, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, relishing in the fresh scent of the surrounding flowers and foliage.
As she approached the stream, she could see the water sparkling in the sunlight, the clear surface rippling gently as it flowed over the rocks and pebbles. Aurora stepped into the water, feeling the chill of the current against her skin as she made her way to the other side.
As she emerged on the opposite bank, she paused once more, taking in the beauty of the glade around her. The sun had just risen a little while ago, casting a warm golden glow across the landscape, and Aurora could feel the warmth of its rays on her skin.
Aurora closed her eyes and savoured the tranquillity of the glade, feeling a deep connection to the natural world around her. It was as if she was a part of it, and it was a part of her. The whispers of the wind, the gentle lapping of the water against the rocks, and the rustling of the leaves seemed to be chanting a mysterious and enchanting name, "Bashiri, Bashiri, Bashiri." The feeling was electric, and Aurora couldn't help but to ponder about the memories that the name Bashiri seem to make her recall, memories she was sure she never have made.
As she opened her eyes once again, she knew that this was where she belonged, in this place of natural beauty and harmony. With a renewed sense of purpose, she turn around and seeing that the four-winged lady was up to something she slowly made her way back.
