Fate's Emergence

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"Something wicked this way comes"

Now Mediterranean Sea
Approx 32,000 years ago
Lust:

     The sun was beginning to set across the semi-murky ocean as I race against the waves with my hand extended . Almost clasping The Star in hand while the sky began emitting pink and purple nodes .

     "Such a mournful setting ." I breathe in the air deeply , listening for the gulls that populated a nearby island . Their wings flapping strong against boulders as they perch on an array of bent trees .

     Shredding apart the remnant of whatever prey they managed to scrounge from the ocean . "How fortunate those trees are perfect for laying about . But what could bend them . . "

     I held my breath as the chilling salt water encumbered my body , whilst short red hair move freely beneath the water . "Dive ," instinctively I began to kick my feet hard against the current , "trouble is afoot ."

The murky water turned as clear as glass once I reached lower depths . Speeding past bleached coral reefs , their once adored vibrance were nothing but a memory now .

     "Who'd dare do such a thing ." I exhaled deeply and a plume of bubbles began scattering to the surface . "Marisol ! Quickly , this way ." My head spun to find the familiar voice .

     Suddenly the heat of an underwater volcano erupted behind me . Like a bullet , the pressurized water shot between the webs of my fingers .

     "It burns !" I choked upon the thought . I swam as fast as I could , but more of the mountains began to burst alive . Recalling the days I skipped hoops , it becomes swiftly easy to dodge each passing blow .

     Barreling through the barrier gates to my home , The Kingdom of Lanterns . I was greeted by the swift aid of the knights and the infamous healer Zetsoo .

     Simultaneously more of the gyzers began to crack open , accompanied by the booming sounds of their chaos . "Have you been injured ?" She observed , her voice cut through the tension of my people's ghastly expressions ; only to heighten it further .

     Examining the surroundings I'd found myself in only to be met with confusion . The courtyard tiles had been destroyed beneath rubble . Ocean stone pillars shaved down to the pedestal , yet those that stood cracked at half shaft .

     Nearly muffled , the ruptures were stopped short once they reached the gates .

"It seems the defenses are holding for now , let's get you to the Queen ." Knight Elbios commanded , not finding myself in the mood to protest .

"Why'd they all erupt at once ? What's going on ?" I was met with silence as we reached the central wing of the castle . The bright bursts stung my eyes as I strained to view the monstrosity before me . A voice rang amongst our crowd .

"Citizens of Lanterns , do not fret , for within these consecrated walls you are protected ." The gathering below grew even quieter , trails of light beamed outside of what seamed a dome . I rushed to her side , swimming up the side of the wall to the balcony she stood on . "We're safe ."

The irredecent scales upon her legs glistened green with purple hues , forming larger cuneiform that scanned the lower length of her appendages like armor .

I clutched her hands in my own , allowing her to ponder at them . "This won't take long to fix ." With a deep breath , naturally I was inclined to follow suit . Her hand maneuvered my right lifting it only centimeters from my left .