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SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 20• A New Beacon: iv
•••••I turned to my left and saw a little boy with an astronaut helmet on his head, holding a light saber in his right hand."Uhmm... Michael's friend" I replied."Michael's friend huh? What is his last name then?""Gadreel""Yeah, that was an easy one. Of course you would know his last name, everyone with a brain would. You know, since my dad is rich and all""Right... And you are..?""Hey! I'm the one asking the questions here!" He uttered, pointing his light saber at me."Okay...." I said, raising my hands up gently. "How old are you?" He asked."I'm 17""Okay. Do you know what I'm holding?""Yeah, a light saber""Uhm... Interesting. So you've watched starwars?""Yeah""Then name two characters""Luke Skywalker and Dark Vader""Okay. Those are famous names. So pick another""Yo..da?""Alright, you pass. You are not an intruder"I smiled then brought my hands down."So, you're Michael's brother?""Yeah, no shit!""What?!" I grinned. "Aren't you a little bit too small to cuss""Sma
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 21• A New Beacon: v
•••••I explained. "The world right now is out of balance. The reason is because of this other realm filled with evil deities we call Demons. These Demons want to rule over our realm completely, so they make breaches into this world. Breaches like doors that they come through. When they do, they go find suitable host that'll do their dirty works. By host, I mean humans who don't mind doing bad stuff. I continued. "And while these Demons move around in our realm, it disrupts the balance. Avatars like me and you come into existence to fight these Demons and restore balance. So, yeah. Avatars are part human, part Angel - The Reawakens. This is done so humans could fight back""Damn! So that beacon of hope speech I heard in my dream, was not all fantasy?" He asked."Yeah. That was your Angel speaking to you""Holy shit" he chuckled. "Wait! Why don't these Angels just go fight these Demons themselves?""Well, the way I understood it. There are boundaries in all three realms. The realm of
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 22• A New Beacon: vi
•••••"What?!"His face turn serious. "I saw two realities!""How?""Just now, I walked into the room, and right when I was about to tell Gabriel to come with me to my room, I felt something within me, like a surge of energy. Then immediately, I went into space with Gabriel. Like, I went into his mind and brought out what he wanted. He continued. "He couldn't see me, but I could see him moving around. He was in a starship with Aliens and Jedis. He was holding an actual light saber. How?! That's impossible!""Okay! Calm down. Michael, you just activated your ability""My ability?""Yeah, the powers Avatars manifest. You just activated yours""Well, holy shit!"I chuckled."Do you have one?" He asked."Well, one time, I saw my hands shaking really fast. Then my body followed. So the only thing I could think of was phasing. But later on I realized I could release waves from my body. So now I'm not sure. I don't know what I can do""Oh. Have you tried doing it again? To find out?""Yeah.
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 23• Meet A
••••••"North, are you there yet?" Mom asked, curious to know if I had reached the bank."Yes mom! I just arrived" I replied as I stood outside the Elven Stone Bank."Okay, be careful now""Alright, bye" I hung up.I walked into the bank to open an account. Elven Stone Bank let's people who are under 18 open accounts with them, but those accounts were given limits.While waiting in line, I noticed a girl in front of the line with a bracelet in her left arm. A bracelet I had seen before. She was also wearing slides with white socks.*Wait. Isn't that Ashyln?*"Ashlyn?!" I exclaimed as I tilt my body over to the left, to get a full glance of her."North?" She replied with a turn."Excuse me" I said, while exiting the line."Hey!" she uttered as we met outside the line."Hi, Ashlyn""Dude, what are you doing here?""Ah... I came.." I uttered as I gazed on her feet.*Damn! She looks good on those slides though.*"Huh?" She voiced."Yeah, I came to open one of those under 18 accounts. I n
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 24• Meet A: ii
•••••"Okay"Suddenly, the man brought out a knife, those type the military use. And threw it at a fast paste towards the guard.The guard crumpled to the ground, hands on his neck trying to stop the bleeding.Panic erupted in the bank. Customers screamed, and the remaining three guards rushed to respond. The man immediately threw three knifes, swiftly towards them, making it slice their throats.Now, four guards that were in the building laid dead on the ground. As everyone panicked, few customers tried running out the door but got stop by a lightning fast knife throw. Before they could exit through the doors, he quickly turned towards them, and threw a knife at the hard solid ground, leaving it to stick, and make a crake.They stopped, frightened by what he could do next. He brought out two more knifes, gave a dead stare and placed one hand with a knife on his mask at the position of his lips, indicating he wanted silence.While the other hand holding the second knife, he pointed
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 25• Meet A: iii
••••••Now***Red.The color of Ashlyn's blood was red. I could hear her heart beat slow down without even trying.It slowed down until it stopped beating. And I just watched, I watched as she took her last breath.*Red! My hands..... Ashlyn's.. Now all I see is...*"That man has a Demon Avatar's sign on his left wrist. He is one of them. A demon possessed host. The demon that killed Ashlyn" I mutter under my breath.She's gone, the ambulance took her with the rest of the cops that died today."Sir? Sir!" The female medic giving me a quick check up exclaims, snapping me back to the present. "You can go now" she adds."North! North! Oh my god!" Mom's voice pierces through the chaos, her tone laced with worry.I turn to see her rushing towards me, her eyes scanning me from head to toe as if searching for injuries."Mom" I say, my voice barely above a whisper.She reaches me and wraps me in a tight embrace. "Oh North. Are you okay? I rushed in as soon as I heard" she releases her embrace
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 26• Meet A: iv
•••••4 hours laterMy phone rings, it's an alarm reminding me tomorrow is graduation day.I set an alarm a while ago to remind me to check if I had iron my outfit, both for the ceremony and prom.I switch it off immediately. I exhale, getting out of the bed to stare out the window."I could not save Ashlyn. What...? Why...? How can I save the world, when I can't even save one person. I'm useless. I can't be an Avatar. I can't be a beacon of hope. I have no purpose. This was a mistake. Given a second chance was a mistake. Why....? Why am I still here? I should be dead. It should have been me, not her. Why her? Why not me! I have no purpose. An Avatar? I... I can't, I can't" I mutter and wipe."I need to... I'm just a burden. I can't save anyone. These responsibilities, I'm not worth them"I stare at the ceiling for a moment, and thought*Maybe.*••••••Now on my roof top, standing at the edge. I gaze at the night sky, a night delight. Filled with stars, stars so bright. The cool wind
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 27• Meet A: v
•••••"It's okay, it's okay""No, it's not. I watched you die. I let you die. I couldn't save you""It's not your fault. What happened today wasn't your fault. And I'm sure she'll say the same. You need to be strong, okay""How? How can I be? When I couldn't do anything. I just watched as a man killed today""North, strength isn't found in people who don't know fear. Strength is found in people who know fear, but decides to face it. To move forward no matter what it may be. That's true strength. So North, don't back down now, move forward, face it. Take brave but easy steps, and you'll see how much strength is within you" she voice softly.After saying those words, everywhere goes silent. I lay there in her embrace, letting her words sink in.After a while, I ask, "So, you're my Angel, huh?""Yes. I am""And is all this about fighting to restore balance real?""Yes. It's all real""Oh. Okay""Yeah. You're beacon. A beacon of hope. My Avatar""So what should I call you?""Any name you
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35• The Exams: vi
••••••I head towards the elevators. Michael waits outside, looking equally drained."Hey, how did it go?" I ask."Three targets, and I couldn't reach the yellow spot" he replies, shaking his head. "Didn't expect it to be that tough."I nod sympathetically. "Same here."We exchange weary smiles and head towards the main hall. The atmosphere is tense, filled with anxious chatter.Claire sits alone, her expression serene. I consider approaching her but decide to give her space.Mia's voice echoes through the intercom. "All examinees, please report to the main hall for the announcement of exam results."The room falls silent, anticipation hanging heavy.Mia stands at the front, a holographic screen behind her. "Welcome, everyone. The exam results will now be displayed."The screen flickers to life, listing names and ranks.My heart races as I scan the list.Gasps and little cheers erupt around me. Some faces fall, while others beam with pride.I search for the names:North Davison: Rank
34• The Exams: v
••••••Mark places his phone down, stares at Tengen for moment."Let me hurry and beat you so I can get back to work""What?! You don't stand a chance! You're already losing""Really?! Let's see what you got""Alright, let me show you what this blind dude can do. Check ball"Mark grins. "You're on!"•••••••30 minutes earlier"Time expired. Task incomplete. You hit 3 out of 6 targets" the AI announces."Not bad North, you almost got it. Your determination is admirable" Diana says with a smile.No.. that was bad. I sucked."Thanks" I reply with a low voice."So, you are given 5 minutes to rest. After that, we'll test your physical strength and endurance" she says, then hands me a water bottle.••••••A while ago."Task complete. You hit 6 out of 6 targets. Time elapsed: 10 minutes" the AI announces."Good job, Larson! You finished before time" Will, the guide says, handing Larson a water bottle."Well, it wasn't that hard. If I really wanted to, I could have finished sooner" Larson say
33• The Exams: iv
•••••"Alright, kindly step into the circle. The timer will start 5 seconds after you're in"I take a deep breath.*I got this.*I step into the circle, grab the floating staff. The suit makes it feel real, the gloves have some magnetic properties, so my hands does not close completely.I stand 5 feets away from the holographic trainer, and wait for it to begin. Suddenly, it flickers and takes my form, then a staff forms on his hand.*Oh.*A drop of sweat forms on my face as the clock goes down to 3 seconds before the session starts. I stare at Diana, then back at the trainer.It then begins.I hesitate, unsure to move. The trainer charges forward, its staff flashing in a blur of light. I flinch, raising my staff in defense. The impact shudders through my arms, and I stumble back.Breathing heavily, I know I have to fight with everything I have.••••••"Time elapsed: 5 minutes" the AI announces.I force myself to move, swinging my staff widely. The trainer parries each strick with eas
32• The Exams: iii
•••••We follow her to a separate building. A building still connected to the main building, but had more floors. Over 15 floors. She leads us to the lobby at the ground floor."Each floor has doors labeled with a number. Kindly locate your room door, a guide is already waiting for you. From number 1-25 on Floor 1From 26-50 on Floor 2From 51-75 on Floor 3From 76-100 on Floor 4From 101-125 on Floor 5From 126-150 on Floor 6From 151-175 on Floor 7From 176-200 on Floor 8From 201-225 on Floor 9From 226-250 on Floor 10From 251-275 on Floor 11From 276-300 on Floor 12.The elevators can carry a maximum of 25 people. There are currently 5 elevators. So you guys will go in sets" she exclaims.We begin moving, locating our doors. It takes a while, but Michael and I finally reach our doors."See you on the other side" I voice, a little bit anxious."Yeah!" Michael replies.I walk into my room and a see a lady. An Avatar just like Mia.She has white long hair with light blue eyes. She w
31• The Exams: ii
••••••"So, the exams are today, huh?" Tengen utters, then fill his mouth with a spoon of ice-cream."Yeah. Over 300 Avatars and 207 Kaleekis. Both from our Sector and Sector B" Mark replies, face down on his phone."That's nice. Hope they will come out well"" 'Nice'? No, that's barely enough numbers""It's better than none. Remember, it's quality over quantity. And I feel like this generation is special""Let's hope so"Tengen smiles. "Yeah" "Your sister is taking the exams, I'm sure she'll do well""Yeah... She'll be fine. So far the newbies I met all showed potential. So, I'm sure they'll all do well" Tengen says, then fills his mouth with a bigger chuck of ice-cream."Next time, let people responsible for the first interaction, do their job. If you decide to go again, I won't follow you" Mark says, his voice laced with annoyance.Tengen smirks. "Huh? Common, it was fun""No it wasn't. Maybe for you it was. But for me it was a drag""Ugh, you're no fun! And why haven't you touche
30• The Exams
••••••As we stepped into the building, we immediately get struck by its serene atmosphere. The interior is sleek and modern, with soft and calming colors.We get greeted by a friendly receptionist with a warm smile."Welcome, your name please" she voice softly.We reply."North Davison""Michael Gadreel" "Okay! North and Michael," she says, checking through her computer. "Welcome, please come this way"She lead to us a sleek, modern desk, where we dropped our phones. Then she hand us each a small black wristband. "Please wear these wristbands at all times during the exams. They will track your progress and monitor your vital signs"We take the wristbands and place them on, feeling a slight tingling sensation as they synced with our bodies."Thank you," she says. "Now, please proceed to the examination area"We follow her directions to a large circular room filled with other new Angel Avatars. Few looks nervous, others determined, while few showed no emotions.We recognize none of t
29• Graduation Day: ii
•••••"Now, that was a cannonball!" He exclaims with a laugh."Hey, guys!" I say as I reach the pool."North...! Finally" Gabriel exclaims. "Do a bigger splash than Michael's"I grin, "Okay"I take few steps back, stare at the spot I decide to land on, then run towards the pool's edge and jump.But instead of landing into the pool, I jump over it and land in the tall bushes close to it."WHAT?!" Gabriel yells with excitement. "That was cool!""Shit! North, are you okay?" Michael exclaims, exiting the pool.Ella just stares, speechless, shocked by what just occured."Yeah.. I'm fine. I'm okay" I say, trying to get up."You're sure? Cause you went over" Michael says, trying to help me up."Yeah, I'm good. The bush broke my fall""Ah... What was that?" Ella asks."I... Play basketball. Yeah, so I work on my legs. I have strong jumps. Yeah, high verticals!" I say, trying to sound convincing."Yeah! Basketball. We get our strong jumps from that" Michael exclaims, trying to back me up.Ella
28• Graduation Day
••••••Michael and I put on our caps and gowns, taking a deep breath as we prepared to face the crowd. As we walk onto the stage, I couldn't help but think of Ashlyn.She should have been here with us, smiling and laughing as we accepted our diplomas.Mom waves from the crowd, I wave back. She blows a kiss, I smile, then turn my gaze to the principal giving his speech.I sigh. But as the day goes, I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. We made it through high school, now a new chapter begins. Not as a high school graduate, but as an Avatar."Hey, mom" I wave as I approach her."Congrats to my boy. I'm so proud of you!" Mom says as she place a kiss on my forehead, then gives me a hug."Thanks mom"She smiles."So, are you still going to work?""Yeah. I told them I'll be there by 1""Oh. So you still have 40 minutes more""Yeah""Thanks for coming" I smile. "Also, I decided I don't want to go to prom""Oh. That's fine honey. If you don't want to go, you don't need to"I give a fain
27• Meet A: v
•••••"It's okay, it's okay""No, it's not. I watched you die. I let you die. I couldn't save you""It's not your fault. What happened today wasn't your fault. And I'm sure she'll say the same. You need to be strong, okay""How? How can I be? When I couldn't do anything. I just watched as a man killed today""North, strength isn't found in people who don't know fear. Strength is found in people who know fear, but decides to face it. To move forward no matter what it may be. That's true strength. So North, don't back down now, move forward, face it. Take brave but easy steps, and you'll see how much strength is within you" she voice softly.After saying those words, everywhere goes silent. I lay there in her embrace, letting her words sink in.After a while, I ask, "So, you're my Angel, huh?""Yes. I am""And is all this about fighting to restore balance real?""Yes. It's all real""Oh. Okay""Yeah. You're beacon. A beacon of hope. My Avatar""So what should I call you?""Any name you
