Cosmic Fables: A Princess Odyssey

17. Last Plea and Zixon

Before Aashi's mother could utter another word, her gaze fell upon her daughter as she once again emitted a dark aura, mirroring the previous occurrence.

Aashi's eyes transformed from their usual brown hue to an abyssal black, and the room was instantly filled with her piercing screams of agony. It was as if something was tearing her apart from within.

Aashi had seen this torment before, she knew there was no hope for salvation. Yet, in that moment, she found solace in the fact that she had been given the opportunity to see her parents again.

Aashi's desperate gaze met Ira's eyes, which seemed to have relinquished every trace of hope.

With a plea in her voice, Aashi implored, "Please end my suffering. The pain is unbearable. It's hurting so much."

Suddenly, everyone's attention was drawn to Aashi as she was, levitating in the air. Her body bore even more scars than before, scars that seemed to manifest of their own accord. Blood, dark as night, seeped from her mouth and eyes, casting an eerie sight upon all who witnessed it.

A collective terror overcame everyone in the room. Aashi's parents, unable to comprehend the unfolding events, could do nothing but call out their daughter's name, their hearts shattering at the sight of her torment.

Sensing the gravity of the situation, Ira turned to Riaan, Aesha, Arin, Eir, and Raya, and commanded, "Protect them."

Radiating a powerful glow, Ira levitated towards Aashi, attempting to grasp her hands. However, Aashi released a surge of dark energy that struck Ira, causing her to stumble backward. Undeterred, Ira made another valiant effort, successfully seizing Aashi's trembling hands. Slowly, Aashi began to calm down, but it was evident to everyone present that Ira's luminosity was waning, and a pallor had befallen her complexion.

She struggled to maintain her grip, eventually collapsing to the ground. Summoning every ounce of strength she possessed, Ira rose once more and approached Aashi.

Amidst her screams of anguish, Aashi pleaded, "I won't be in control much longer, Ira. Please end my suffering before I harm anyone else. I won't be able to live with the guilt. The pain is unbearable. I feel as though my body is shattering into countless pieces. I'm bleeding from every pore."

She locked eyes with her parents, tears streaming down her face, and implored, "Please, let me go. The agony is too much to bear."

In response to her plea, Aashi's body contorted and twisted, as if it were being subjected to a brutal breaking. The sound of bones cracking filled the room, amplifying the torment that Aashi was enduring.

Avi, Arsh, Vani, and Advait stood in a corner, their concern filled eyes reflecting a mix of fear and deep concern for Aashi's well-being. Even if they wanted to do anything, they couldn't, they were helpless here.

Aesha, overcome with despair, shouted at Ira, "We cannot save her. End her suffering. She is in too much pain."

Even Riaan, Aesha, Arin, Eir, and Raya, with worry brimming in their eyes, could no longer bear witness to the excruciating pain endured by the girl they had protected over the past four years. Their hearts shattered, knowing that death would be a merciful release from the suffering she was forced to endure.

Ira could only watch helplessly as Aashi writhed in agony, her own tears flowing freely. She recalled this nightmarish scene all too vividly, fully aware that death was the only respite for Aashi, lest her suffering be prolonged. Overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness, Ira could do nothing to alleviate the pain. She knew she can't heal her, it was Saya, the deadliest curse.

Aashi's parents stood paralyzed, their hearts shattered into a million pieces as they witnessed their daughter's unimaginable suffering, her desperate pleas for release echoing in their ears. They listened as her screams filled the room.