Dawn Of Blood & The Seven Immortals |Mahabharat fiction|

Chap-3 The Time Realm

As Apsara, Maya, Jiayi, and Vasuda ascended the steep of Mount Kailash, their hearts pounded with anticipation and determination. They found themselves confronted with the daunting challenge of navigating the rugged terrain . The towering peak loomed above them, its imposing presence casting a shadow over the barren landscape below.
Their path was treacherous, winding its way through a maze of rocky outcrops and steep inclines. Loose scree and jagged boulders made each step a precarious endeavor, testing their agility and resolve with every foothold.
With each passing hour, they pressed onward, driven by an unyielding determination to reach their destination. The air grew thin and biting as they climbed higher, the icy winds whipping through the narrow ravines and chasms that dotted the mountainside.
As they ascended further into the heart of the mountain, the landscape grew increasingly rugged and inhospitable. Sheer cliffs and exposed ledges forced them to tread carefully, their progress hindered by the unforgiving terrain.
Yet despite the challenges they faced, they refused to be deterred, drawing upon their strength and resilience to overcome each obstacle in their path. With unwavering determination, they pressed forward, their goal tantalizingly close on the horizon.
And finally, after hours of arduous climbing, they reached the mouth of the cave, a gaping maw in the side of the mountain, shrouded in darkness and mystery. As Apsara, Maya, Jiayi, and Vasuda approached the mouth of the cave, a sense of trepidation mingled with excitement gripped them. A yawning black abyss in the side of the mountain, its depths shrouded in mystery. With each step closer, the air grew cooler, carrying with it the faint scent of earth and stone. The rugged terrain gave way to a rocky slope.
As Apsara, Maya, Jiayi, and Vasuda ventured deeper into the cave, the transition from the outside world to the subterranean depths was palpable. The air grew cooler and denser, carrying with it the faint scent of damp earth and ancient stone. With each step, the sound of their footfalls echoed softly against the cavern walls, reverberating through the darkness like a distant heartbeat.As they delved further into the depths of the cave, the sound of dripping water filled the air, a rhythmic melody that seemed to echo off the walls in a hypnotic cadence. Droplets fell from stalactites high above, plopping softly into shallow pools below, creating a symphony of sound that surrounded them on all sides.The dim light filtering in from the entrance cast long, twisting shadows that danced along the cavern walls, their movements seemingly alive with a life of their own.
Apsara felt a new found sensation chill on her feet as she noticed a blue fog around.
"Guys, look down."
The other three looked down to get equally confused.
They were enveloped by an eerie blue glow emanating from the cavern walls. The light danced and flickered, casting long shadows that seemed to shift and sway with each step they took.
Despite the darkness, they pressed on, their senses heightened by the mysterious atmosphere that surrounded them. Apsara, with her keen intuition, led the way, her steps sure and steady as she navigated the twisting passageways that wound deeper into the heart of the mountain.
As they ventured further into the cave, the blue glow intensified, bathing the cavern in an ethereal blue light.
Suddenly, the air grew thick with a swirling mist, the blue light engulfing them in its embrace.
"Guys, what's happening?" Maya's voice cut through the eerie silence, her tone laced with confusion and fear. Her words echoed off the cavern walls, reverberating through the chamber in a cacophony of sound. Apsara reached out a hand, trying to grasp hold of her companions in the swirling mist. "Stay together!" she called out, her voice strained with urgency. But the mist seemed to have a mind of its own, swirling and shifting in unpredictable patterns, separating them from one another in the dim light.
Jiayi's voice joined Maya's in a chorus of confusion. "Where are we?" she shouted, her words barely audible over the roar of the swirling mist. The cavern seemed to stretch out endlessly before them, its depths shrouded in mystery and uncertainty.
Vasuda's voice echoed from somewhere in the distance, his tone tinged with disbelief. "This can't be real,"
he muttered, his words barely audible above the din of the swirling mist. Yet despite his doubts, there was no denying the tangible sense of magic that permeated the air.
As they struggled to make sense of their surroundings, the mist seemed to grow thicker, enveloping them in its luminous embrace. With each passing moment, their sense of disorientation grew, leaving them feeling adrift in a sea of swirling blue light. And then, just as suddenly as it had begun.
Their hearts raced with a mix of fear and anxiousness that they had crossed a threshold into a realm beyond their wildest imaginings.
Opening their eyes, they found themselves standing in a realm unlike anything they had ever seen.
The world around them was bathed in a soft, blue glow, its beauty both mesmerizing and unsettling. Where they stood, cold water lapped at their feet, its icy touch sending shivers down their spines.
Confusion clouded their minds as they struggled to make sense of their surroundings. Apsara, ever the voice of reason, tried to piece together the puzzle, her mind racing with possibilities.
But before they could make sense of it all, a voice, gentle yet commanding ,echoed through the realm of mystic blue.

"Welcome, travelers, to the Time realm," it echoed, seeming to emanate from the very air itself.
Apsara, Maya, Jiayi, and Vasuda exchanged bewildered glances, their senses still reeling from the sudden transition.
"Who... who are you?" Apsara ventured, her voice barely above a whisper, filled with a mix of curiosity and apprehension.
"I am Samaya, the guardian of time," the voice replied, its tone soothing yet filled with an undeniable authority.
"What is this place?" Jiayi asked, her eyes wide with wonder.
"This is a realm beyond the confines of time and space, where the past, present, and future converge," Samaya explained in a matter-of-fact tone. "You have been brought here for a purpose, chosen by the gods to fulfill a vital quest."
Apsara frowned, her mind racing with questions. "What quest?"
"You must journey to a distant era, to a time when the world was very different from your own," Samaya continued, her voice clear and direct. "There, you will seek out the Avatar Lord Govind and retrieve the Sword of Lanka, a powerful artefact that holds the key to restoring balance to your world."
The companions exchanged uncertain glances, the weight of their mission settling heavily upon their shoulders.
"But why us?" Maya asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
"Because you have been chosen," Samaya replied simply, her words devoid of any poetic flourish.
"Chosen to play a crucial role in the unfolding of destiny, to shape the course of the future itself."
As Samaya's voice faded into the ether, the swirling mist surrounding them began to pulsate with a soft, rhythmic glow. Apsara, Maya, Jiayi, and Vasuda stood transfixed, their senses overwhelmed by the mystical energy that surrounded them.
Suddenly, a gentle hum filled the chamber, resonating deep within their souls. It was as if the very fabric of reality was vibrating with an otherworldly power, drawing them inexorably towards a shimmering object at the center of the mist.
With a sense of awe and wonder, they approached the object, their eyes widening in disbelief as they beheld the life-giving jade - an ancient artifact pulsating with a soft, iridescent light.
"This is the life-giving jade," Samaya's voice echoed in their minds once more, her words carrying the weight of centuries. "An artifact of great power, bestowed upon you by Chandra, the moon spirit himself. With it, you will have the strength and vitality to face the trials that lie ahead."
As if guided by an unseen force, Apsara reached out and grasped the jade, feeling its energy course through her veins like a river of life.
Once again the same type of blue fog surrounded them, engulfing them into a dark void, unconscious.

To be continued

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