Lost In Time (Druig)

Chapter 33: A Sort Of Homecoming

The Domo, Iraq, 2023

I feel myself seated on my knees on a cold floor with my hands on top of them, hearing a lot of whispers, different exclaims of emotions, and I really don't know what is happening right now.

The only thing I do know, is I'm not floating inside space anymore, which concludes the feeling like I am seated on a floor.

I know I don't have to be scared anymore of the terrifying feeling of seeing Arishem again, but still, I have been away for a reason.

A single sigh escapes my mouth, while I also feel one last tear on my cheeks. I slowly open my eyes, as different emotions are taking the toll on me.

My heart is beating faster because of this moment, but I am relieved seeing myself back in the Domo again with all the Eternals. However, it's probably not going to be such a pleasant moment.

I feel like I can't move, and in the corner of my eyes, I see Sersi beside me, also in the same position as me, and with the same emotions. I can't really describe them, but she's definitely hurt.

But what really struck me the most, is Druig sitting in front of us, with his hands spread, reaching for our heads, as he probably used his powers on us.

I immediately started to look confused towards him, while my body isn't calming down yet, and I haven't taken the time for myself to look at the Eternals. To see their faces properly. To see their emotions.

But after a while before even comprehending what Druig's doing, I see his powers slowly returning at an ease in his body, and that's when he's met with my blue eyes immediately, and likewise.

It's just a second we stared towards each other, but this gaze means a lot.

What also almost breaks my heart, are some tears on Druig's cheeks, looking confused and lost at me as I do the same.

And for the record, this is the first time I've ever seen him cry, which makes me realise he had witnessed something horrible, and I can already take a guess.

I know Sersi and I both were called upon Arishem, even tho I couldn't see her when I was in space with the Celestial, but we now know we both have something to communicate with.

When Phastos activated the Sphere, something must have happened with Sersi also, and because Druig can get inside of our minds, he probably saw it happen.

Hell, that's why the tears are streaming down his face, as he can't control his emotions because of what he has seen. The reveal of the truth.

We are seated in a kind of triangle in the middle of the room, as I have to compose my body from the experience with Arishem.

I still can't believe what he told me, as I can't even explain this to my fellow Eternals. It's hard to say right now, I'm certain they are really my fellow Eternals.

Where do I even start?

The others probably already know about everything, which is why I'm afraid to look them in their eyes. It also explains the different exclaims of emotions I heard when I woke up, because they've probably heard everything from Druig, so there's nothing really to explain anymore.

And besides that, we are moved from the other room back to Phastos' lab, because I can't see the statue of Arishem anymore. And as of right now, I really don't want to see him.

I don't know what happened between the time me and Sersi were out, but Phastos probably knew something was wrong, which made them call help immediately, even tho they never woke us up from this crazy experience.