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SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 55• Adapt: iii
•••••Saint continues. "So, who is ready to break some bones?" "Break some bones?" I ask as the three of us get up."Yeah. Break some bones, they heal up, then we break them again" Saint replies with a smile."Oh, that doesn't make it sound less painful" I utter. "But yeah, let's do that"Saint smiles."How exactly are we gonna break some bones? And are we talking about our bones? Or did I miss something?" Michael asks, staring at me then back at Saint."Yeah, it's our bones. At least you guys bones. I don't need to break my bones, I've already done that. And it was painful" Saint says as he tries to push away a horrible memory. "Man, I don't want to experience breaking my bones. But if it's necessary, then yeah, let's break some bones" Michael says with nod."Yeah, if bone breaking is what we have to experience to get stronger, then yes, let's do it. Let's break some bones!" I utter with nod."Man, I wish I had this fire in you when I was a first year student. You know, determined
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 56• Adapt: iv
•••••••Moments later.I shut my eyes, feeling Mana surge through me. I imagine wings unfolding from my back, strong and majestic."Now, reach out with your mind," Saint guides. "Connect with your wings, feel their presence."As I focus, a searing pain erupts in my back, like bones splintering and reforming. I grit my teeth.Michael cries out, clutching his back. "Ah, god!"Claire's face contorts as she tries to focus.Saint's voice remains calm. "Let the pain fuel your growth. Trust your wings, trust yourselves."I force myself to breathe, focusing on my Mana and visualizing my wings.Saint's voice guides us. "Imagine the sensation of wings unfolding, the weight of feathers, the stretch of muscles."Michael grunts, his face contorted.Claire's eyes are clenched shut, her jaw set.Saint continues, "This process will take time, patience, and endurance. Your bodies must adapt, transform. It's not just about willing your wings to appear; it's about reshaping your very essence."The seari
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 1• Purpose, Something To Discover
Have you ever wondered what death feels like? Ever wondered if there is really an afterlife?Well I haven't, I just wanted to be done with school, get a job and earn a living so my mom wouldn't have to work so hard all the time. I didn't think I would die on the way! Especially not a virgin. ••••••"He is loosing too much blood! We might lose him!"Damn, why do I feel so cold, and why is it so loud! Where am I anyway? Last thing I remember is stopping Ashlyn from jumping. Oh yeah Ashlyn, that's right, I saved her, then I fell instead.Am I in an Ambulance? I think so, Am I alive? Well I can hear this lady's voice, so yeah I guess.But I'm cold, jeez, did they leave the windows open! And why is it so loud! My head hurts, I hope Ashlyn is fine. I feel tired, let me just close my eyes for a bit . I voiced in my head."Wake up North, you're losing time""Huh?" I responded to the voice that sounded like it was about to audition for a movie role. "Wake up!" Now louder and commanding. "Ok
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 2• Now It Begins
••••••"Hey North, how do you feel?" The Doctor asked.That question kept popping up. I didn't know how I felt.*Please stop asking me this.*"We didn't aspect you to wake up anytime soon, it must be a miracle" he said."Yeah, I'm fine, just a little bit hungry" I replied with an enfeebled voice. "The impact you had when you fell, broke few of your bones and split a little hole in your head, only through our experts were we able to stop the blood that was constantly flowing out, leaving in mind that you would be in a coma for Atleast 2 months" he said, forcing my mom to break down in tears again."It truly is a miracle. Maybe someone up there doesn't want you to go just yet" he chuckled.I gave him a faint smile and asked, "when will I be ready to leave?"He replied after going through the clipboard he held."Well honestly, you could leave by tomorrow, because you are already healed. Your body temperature seems fine and your vitals are alright. And you bones.... are looking okay, but
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 3• Now It Begins: Two
I stood before my classmates, violin tucked under my chin, bow poised. The lecture hall fell silent, anticipation building. My heart beat steady, focused.I closed my eyes, letting the music take over. The bow danced across the strings, coaxing out the melancholic notes of "Blue Bird." The melody flowed from my violin, weaving a sonic tapestry of longing and nostalgia.My fingers moved with precision, guided by the emotions pouring from my heart. The music swelled, filling the room with its poignant beauty. I was now lost in the sound, my soul resonating with every note.Time stood still as I played on, my eyes remaining shut. My classmates were entranced, their breathing synchronized with the rhythm. Some swayed gently, swept away by the haunting refrain.Before hitting the last string, I felt a surge of energy that resulted in me cutting all the strings and breaking the class windows. "My ears!" Everyone screamed. The broken glass shattered and pierced few students that were close
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 4• Now It Begins: Three
••••••The bell rang, signaling school was over. I go meet Ashlyn who was waiting for me at the school's football field."Hey, Ashyln!" I waved while approaching her."North! Hey" she smiled."Did I keep you waiting?""Oh, no. I just got here""Okay""So remember when you saved me, you dropped something" she said, her voice laced with excitement. "Uhmm..." I hummed, thinking of what she meant.She grinned. "Yeah, I'm sure you must be worried, so I have it!" *Is she talking about my violin? Please let it be my violin.*"I took it home with me after you got taken to the hospital" she said, then squat to take something from a bag I had just notice."It's your violin!" She smiled. "You dropped it on the roof when you saved me. So I figured I would be the one to keep it save for you. So here! It had a crack but I fixed it, hope you like it""Ashlyn! Thank you so much! This means alot!" I exclaimed as my heart eased up with relief to finally see it. To see the violin I got from my dad."
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 5• I Remember
••••••"Hey, dude, wake up. Hey wake up!" Someone yelled as my eyes gently opened."Tengen, he's waking up" someone exclaimed with a lax tone, now certain was a girl."Hey... Nice to meet you" a man said as my eyes adjusted to the surrounding."Who are you people, where am I?" I asked, sitting up straight."Well, I'm Tengen, and this is Claire. And you're in one of our safe house" he replied as he placed down a seat to the left side of the bed I was laying on. He stands tall atleast 6'3", his athletic physique exuding an aura of quiet confidence. His striking features are accentuated by an unruly mess of black hair, which falls across his forehead in soft, wispy strands. He is wearing shades, so I don't see his eyes.He wears a sleek, dark blue jacket with a simple, streamlined design. The jacket's left lapel bears a subtle, silver pin, while the right side features a crisp, buttoned closure.He pairs the jacket with tailored, dark blue trouser of same material. It looks like it's m
SoulBond: A Beacon Of Hope 6• I Remember: Two
•••••"If your Angel doesn't permit the usage of your abilities, then you can not access it" she replied.Tengen sneezed and explained, "Okay, let's say you can control gravity at a point you focus on, and you get pissed off by your mates or neighbors. So you want to use your powers on them, now that would be bad and selfish, so your Angel won't let you"He elaborated. "Your Angel is always with you, you just can't see it, in this realm that is. Even though we are good, we still get selfish sometimes. So if you want to use your powers with bad intent, you won't be able to access it cause your Angel won't let you""Unless if it is self-defense. Your powers just activates on it own" Claire added."Now, the whole purpose of the deal is to stop evil from filling this world. As you know, we have Good, Evil, and we have the Balanced. In the other realms I mentioned, there is just the Good and the Bad, there is no thing like a mix called Balance. Now this Evil want to make this world its own
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56• Adapt: iv
•••••••Moments later.I shut my eyes, feeling Mana surge through me. I imagine wings unfolding from my back, strong and majestic."Now, reach out with your mind," Saint guides. "Connect with your wings, feel their presence."As I focus, a searing pain erupts in my back, like bones splintering and reforming. I grit my teeth.Michael cries out, clutching his back. "Ah, god!"Claire's face contorts as she tries to focus.Saint's voice remains calm. "Let the pain fuel your growth. Trust your wings, trust yourselves."I force myself to breathe, focusing on my Mana and visualizing my wings.Saint's voice guides us. "Imagine the sensation of wings unfolding, the weight of feathers, the stretch of muscles."Michael grunts, his face contorted.Claire's eyes are clenched shut, her jaw set.Saint continues, "This process will take time, patience, and endurance. Your bodies must adapt, transform. It's not just about willing your wings to appear; it's about reshaping your very essence."The seari
55• Adapt: iii
•••••Saint continues. "So, who is ready to break some bones?" "Break some bones?" I ask as the three of us get up."Yeah. Break some bones, they heal up, then we break them again" Saint replies with a smile."Oh, that doesn't make it sound less painful" I utter. "But yeah, let's do that"Saint smiles."How exactly are we gonna break some bones? And are we talking about our bones? Or did I miss something?" Michael asks, staring at me then back at Saint."Yeah, it's our bones. At least you guys bones. I don't need to break my bones, I've already done that. And it was painful" Saint says as he tries to push away a horrible memory. "Man, I don't want to experience breaking my bones. But if it's necessary, then yeah, let's break some bones" Michael says with nod."Yeah, if bone breaking is what we have to experience to get stronger, then yes, let's do it. Let's break some bones!" I utter with nod."Man, I wish I had this fire in you when I was a first year student. You know, determined
54• Adapt: ii
•••••Now sitting on the floor, Michael and I focus on Diana's soothing voice, while Saint focus on training Claire on how to control her Mana at the other side of the training room."Imagine resonance, a harmony of thoughts," she guides. "Envision your minds as two tuning forks, vibrating at the same frequency."Michael's eyes meet mine, and I sense his concentration."Feel the resonance build," Diana continues. "Allow your thoughts to synchronize, like two rivers merging into one."I breathe deeply, focusing on the mental image. Michael's presence in my mind grows stronger."Resistance is natural," Diana says. "Your minds will rebel against the connection. But gently coax them, like a summer breeze rustling leaves."Michael's thoughts begin to trickle into my consciousness, fragmented and unclear."Patience," Diana says. "Let the resonance deepen. Trust the process."Suddenly, our mental doors swing open. Michael's thoughts flood my mind, and I sense his excitement."We did it!" Mic
53• Adapt
••••••Tengen POV••••••Monday 9 amI soar through the sky, my wings beating effortlessly as I gaze down at the city sprawled beneath me. The wind rushes past, whipping my hair into a frenzy, but I revel in the freedom. Section B comes into view, and I bank, diving toward the sleek high-rise housing Jane's office.My wings fold seamlessly against my back as I land smoothly on the pavement. I stride toward the entrance, as my wings begin to flow into my back.Two guards - an Avatar and a Kaleeki - step forward, blocking my path."Sorry, we're not expecting visitors today," the Avatar, Dickson says, his expression stern.I flash a disarming smile. "Come on, guys, this is important. Just let me in."The Kaleeki, Tara voice is firm. "We aren't expecting visitors today. Come back another day when you're actually invited."I chuckle, backing away to gaze up at the towering building. I look back down with mischief as I smile."Don't you dare!" Dickson warns, sensing something amiss.My hand
52• A Promise: ii
•••••Ken, the Uber driver, waits outside.We walk into the car and take our seats."Hey, where to?" Ken asks, oblivious of my presence, as he tries to reach his fallen air pod case."Two drops," I reply. "First, Michael's place, then mine."Ken nods."Sounds good," he says. "Wait, I know that voice" he grabs the air pod case and seats back straight."North! My man" he smiles.I smile. "Hey, Ken""It's been a while. Are you doing?" He asks."I'm good. So, I used my friend's account to book the ride, but she's not coming. Hope you don't mind" Ken smiles. "Yeah, of course not""Cool. This is my friend, Michael""Oh. Oh... Hey, nice to meet you. I'm Ken" Ken says, then stretch his hand to shake Michael."Same" Michael takes his hand.Ken nods then starts the car."Saint Estate first, right?" Ken asks as we begin to move."Yeah" I reply."Alright. Music?" Ken asks.I look at Michael, he nods."Yeah" I reply."Great!" Ken voice then turns on the music. "So, Michael?""Yeah?" Michael repli
51• A Promise
•••••••"What do you think happened to him?" Michael ask."I don't know, but whatever it is, it wasn't normal" Claire replies.Their voice echo in my head."Should we contact the school?" Michael asks."Not yet," Claire says. "We haven't found out what happened yet" I open my eyes and see a ceiling light. My head aches like it's going to split in two as I begin to sit up from the sofa.I groan to the pain, which Informs Michael and Claire who are sitting around the dinning table across the room that I'm awake."North!" Michael exclaims.Claire turns, Concern etched on her face.Michael walks to my side, his eyes scanning my face."North, man, thank God you're awake," he says, relief laced in his voice.I try to speak, but my throat feels parched. Michael hands me a glass of water from the table near by."Slowly, dude," he advises as I take a sip.Claire rises from her seat, her expression a mix of worry and curiosity as she walks towards the back of the couch to my right."What happe
50• Mastering Intent: iv
••••••SaturdayI push open the pharmacy door and greet Craig with a nod. "Hey, Craig."Craig smiles, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Hey, North! How's your mom doing?""Oh, she's doing well" I reply and wander down the aisles, searching for Mom's prescription medication. The fluorescent lights overhead cast a sterile glow, and the air is thick with the scent of antiseptic and perfume.While searching for the medication, a sudden presence prickled the hairs on the back of my neck. My senses tingled, alerting me of the sudden change in the air.I slowly turn my gaze towards my left, stare towards the glass window for a brief moment, but I see nothing out of the ordinary. So I get back to looking for mom's medications on the shelf.As I round a shelf, I feel the air become more dense. *Am I sick?*Someone push open the doors, then I hear a man walk in. His boots making an echo with each step he takes.But I ignore it. The man approaches the counter, his movements economical."The
49• Mastering Intent: iii
•••••We assemble before a large, open area. "I'll demonstrate each one, showcasing their unique capabilities."He gestures to a nearby rack, adorned with an array of weapons."First, the sword."Professor Nog unsheathed a gleaming katana, its blade shimmering in the sunlight. With a fluid motion, he assumed a battle stance."Watch closely" he says, eyes focused on the tennis ball in his hand With lightning speed, he tossed the ball forward. In a blur, he closed the distance, sword slicing through the air. Time seemed to slow as the blade intersected the ball, splitting it cleanly.The two halves fluttered to the ground, their trajectory revealing the sword's swift path. Professor Nog stood poised, several steps ahead of his initial position, his stance unwavering.I felt the air vibrate with the hum of his sword, the only sound in the stunned silence.Next, Professor Nog selects a pair of daggers."Dagger techniques require agility and stealth."He wields the daggers with deadly gr
48• Mastering Intent: ii
•••••*Did I imagine interacting with my Angel that night?*I wonder."Hey, North" Michael calls out, pulling me from my thoughts."You are not hungry?" He asks."What?" "You've barely touched your meal. What's going on?" He asks, leaving Claire who's next to me shift her gaze towards me."Oh. Ahhh..""Did that class make you loss your appetite?" Claire asks, then stares back at her meal."No. Nothing's wrong. I was just thinking about something. Nothing to worry about" I say then pick my fork.Michael nods.A moment later, a guy walks in, the room's atmosphere shifts. Conversations pause, eyes drawn to his striking figure. His charming smile spreads as he navigates through the crowd with ease.Someone whispers, "Isn't that Larson Ray?"Another whispers, "Hey, that's Larson."Larson's gaze scans the room, locking onto Claire. He smiles and makes his way towards her, his stride confident."Hey, Larson! Congrats on acing the exams!" A random guy calls out.Larson, attention still on Cl
