Fentanyl E001: The Last Battle (Book 2)

Chapter 25: Unveiling Illusions

Nisha Point of View

As I stood in Ottawa, surrounded by a diverse array of scenery, I couldn't see Kimeniah and Daddy Truce beside me, nor could I discern the faces of any other people. I was so captivated by the monitor's display that I completely overlooked my surroundings. My focus was entirely consumed by what I saw, and I couldn't help but wonder what it all meant. Why was I unable to see the familiar faces of those who had been with me?

Memories of hazy scenes at Blyth Otwa Academy flashed through my mind, but I had no understanding of the reasons behind them.

On the monitor, I observed various activities taking place. I even recalled being in the laboratory with Shawn, but strangely, I didn't notice him there. What did it signify? Was it a manifestation of my desire to dismantle my entire system?

Confusion and questions swirled in my mind as I attempted to make sense of the puzzling display before me. The significance of these revelations remained elusive, leaving me with a sense of unease and uncertainty.

I sighed and gazed into the room filled with monitors and computers, all displaying the same thing. However, being the only person present, my face seemed inconsequential amidst the images. It felt surreal and almost insane to find myself in a situation where I was conversing with myself alone.

In that moment of perplexity, Zyan came unexpectedly, standing by my side. I knew he was the one who could provide answers to my questions. As I was about to reach out to him, he spoke, "The mirror the girl gave you isn't an ordinary mirror. It's a reflection of reality. Nisha, don't be so naive. What you see in front of you is the truth. Even if it's painful, you must embrace it."

"How is that possible, though? Until I got here, I used to be among them! I interacted and conversed with them, and now suddenly I'm alone? Is that why people in the street are looking at me like I'm crazy? I can't understand it! They are visible to my brother! They are visible to the FE-R100 and FE-R008! I've seen them-"

I came to a halt as I realized that the people I thought had become blurred in my vision were actually becoming difficult to touch, as if they were slipping away from my grasp. The notion was disheartening, and it weakened me. Deep down, I knew I couldn't keep denying the truth that someone had told me to face.

"Find him, and he'll help you," Zyan stated abruptly, catching me off guard. I looked at him in disbelief, unsure of who he was referring to.

"Who?" I asked, hoping for clarity.

"Him," he replied with a serious expression on his face, leaving me more puzzled than before.

"Is that my brother? But I can already see him! He even shared details from his childhood with me!" I protested, trying to make sense of Zyan's words.

However, Zyan slowly faded away from my side, leaving me with two cryptic sentences before disappearing entirely.

"Illusions and lies."

His words echoed in my mind as I tried to process their meaning. Were the people I thought I saw real, or were they merely illusions? Were the memories I shared with my brother genuine, or were they based on lies? It felt as if my reality was crumbling, and I was left standing on uncertain ground.