The sweet melody of the flute floated in the air, making all the lush trees and plants sway to the rhythm, living in the feeling of the story felt by the person playing the flute.
Sitting under the shade of a tree, surrounded by the maids dancing to the tune, was Princess Aera in her royal blue gown with heavy gold embroidery. Her long, neatly braided hair was adorned with colorful flower-shaped sequins. She remembered the discussion she had had with her Master the day before.
" Master, what will be the result if there is no awakening of the guardians' consciousness?
The monk's facial expression tightened, "The blue moon eclipse is next year. This would be the greatest day when the fatal power of this universe will be at its epitome. Even before six months of the eclipse, the negative catastrophic power that's now suppressed by the Gods will begin to slowly gain its power, and when it happens, the source of all negative power, The Great Demon, will soon be cursed free.
" But Master... The Great Demon ...."
" Yes. He is trapped in the sacred cave with Eve's sacred river water chains, but everything has its counterattack."
As she delved deeper, the flute grew louder. The plants that were enjoying themselves began to stand still and slowly wilt.
" Master, then we must awaken the goddess. She is the only one who can fight him. Otherwise, the whole universe will be destroyed in his hands."
" But without the power, the Goddess is as normal as humans. For it is only by the Guardians that her power can be given back to her."
Closing his eyes, Monk Gayu assembled a leaf with four parts connected by stem. The monk used his two fingers to channel the energy into the leaves. The leaves transformed into four stars of four colors: blue, red, green, and white.
The monk closed his fist, and all the stars came to the princess. She held them respectfully in both of her hands, her curiosity at its highest point.
" These stars hold the power and memories of the Guardians. When you bring these stars near the Guardian, each star will choose its own Master. But make sure that this power will test its manifestors. Only if the Guardians will be able to pass the threshold of the test then only they will be the rightful owner of this power.Till then how much you try these power will reject them."
"As Master, when do I have to start my journey?"
" Soon, on the tenth of this month, the Lion's Gate will be revealed, connecting all the realms of the Universe; at that time, when the sun is at half-set, you will be able to enter the portal."
Aera opened her eyes. The maids had stopped dancing and looked at her warily. The swaying of the trees had long since been a thing of the past.
She commanded her maid as she closed her eyes again." I am in need of some space. All of you are dismissed."
With a bow, the maids left Aera in the garden.
She got up and walked toward the rows of trees planted on the ground. As the trees felt her energy, the leaves swayed in a good mood. Aera chuckled and caressed the few leaves of the plant. When she turned to return to her palace, her clothes were caught in the thorns of the rose plants.
Looking back, the grapevine had stretched its tendrils to offer large, black, juicy grapes. She did not throw away her love and happily accepted the fruits.
" Thank you, grapevine. Soon I will sing you all a new melody.
As if understanding her promise, all the branches of the trees swayed and sang a welcome song to her. She smiled and went back to her thoughts, still dazed as it was tomorrow that she would be leaving this planet for an unknown galaxy.
The Milky Way...
To the Earth.