The Seven Stars

Chapter Thirty-Three | Who is Hope?

The Celestial Guardians didn't know who this mysterious figure was. She was tall and slender, with long flowing hair and piercing blue eyes. But she kept her face hidden.

"I am the seventh Celestial Guardian," the figure said. "And I have come to protect Earth."

The Celestial Guardians were skeptical. They had never heard of a seventh Celestial Guardian before except Sarah, the master of air, who was chosen to be one of them - she was the seventh guardians. But they also couldn't deny the figure's power. They had seen firsthand how easily the figure had defeated the dark being.

"How can we be sure that you are who you say you are?" the Celestial Mother asked.

The figure smiled. "I am the embodiment of love and hope," they said. "I am the one who will protect Earth from the darkness."

The Celestial Guardians looked at each other. They didn't know what to think. But they also knew that they couldn't ignore the figure's warning.

"We will trust you," the Celestial Mother said. "But if you betray us, we will destroy you."

The figure nodded. "I understand."

The Celestial Guardians welcomed the figure into their ranks. They knew that they would need all the help they could get to protect Earth from the coming darkness.

The figure, who called herself "Hope", quickly proved to be a valuable asset to the Celestial Guardians. She was a skilled fighter and a powerful healer. She also had a deep understanding of the dark forces that threatened Earth.

With Hope's help, the Celestial Guardians were able to defeat many of the threats that faced Earth. They stopped wars, prevented natural disasters, and defeated powerful villains.

But Hope never revealed her true identity to the Celestial Guardians. She remained a mystery, but the Celestial Guardians were grateful for her help.

*****
In a battle.

Hope had forgotten everything she did to help the Celestial Guardians.

Ethan stood there in shock, staring at Hope's sleeping face. It was Sarah. It had to be. They looked identical, from their long flowing hair and piercing blue eyes to the delicate curve of their lips.

But how was this possible? Sarah was dead. Ethan had seen her die with his own eyes.

Ethan carefully reached out and touched Hope's cheek. Her skin was warm and soft. She was breathing. She was alive.

Ethan didn't know what to think. He was confused and scared. He didn't understand how Sarah could be alive, or how she could be Hope.

Ethan decided to wake Hope up. He gently shook her shoulder.

"Hope," he whispered. "Wake up."

Hope's eyes fluttered open. She looked up at Ethan, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Ethan?" she said. "What happened?"

"I don't know," Ethan said. "But I'm glad to see you're alive."

Hope sat up and looked around. "Where are we?" she asked.

"We're in the Celestial Guardians' headquarters," Ethan said. "They brought you here after you saved us from the dark being."

Hope nodded. "I remember now," she said. "But why did they bring me here?"

"Because they think you're the seventh Celestial Guardian," Ethan said.

Hope frowned. "But that's impossible," she said. "I'm just an ordinary girl."

"You're not just an ordinary girl," Ethan said. "You're Sarah. And you're the most powerful Celestial Guardian I've ever met."

Hope shook her head. "I don't understand," she said. "I don't remember anything about being a Celestial Guardian."

"That's okay," Ethan said. "We'll figure it out together."

Ethan helped Hope to her feet. He put his arm around her waist and led her out of the room.

The Celestial Guardians were waiting for them in the hallway. The Celestial Mother stepped forward.

"Welcome back, Hope," she said. "We're so glad you're safe."

Hope looked at the Celestial Mother. "I'm not sure who I am," she said. "But I'm glad to be here."

The Celestial Mother smiled. "We'll help you figure that out," she said.

The Celestial Guardians led Hope to a private room. They gave her food and water and a place to rest.

Ethan stayed with Hope. He helped her to get comfortable and tucked her into bed.

"Thank you for saving us," Ethan said.

Hope smiled. "It was my pleasure," she said.

Ethan kissed Hope on the forehead. "I'll be back in the morning," he said. "We have a lot to talk about."

Ethan left the room and closed the door behind him. He leaned against the door and took a deep breath. He still couldn't believe that Sarah was alive. And he couldn't wait to find out what she remembered about her past.

Ethan woke up the next morning early. He couldn't wait to talk to Hope. He wanted to know everything about her past and how she had come to be the seventh Celestial Guardian.

Ethan went to Hope's room and knocked on the door.

"Hope?" he called. "Are you awake?"

"Yes, I'm awake," Hope replied. "Come in."

Ethan opened the door and stepped inside. Hope was sitting up in bed, looking bright and refreshed.

"How are you feeling?" Ethan asked.

"I'm feeling great," Hope said. "I'm glad to be alive."

Ethan smiled. "Me too," he said. "I have so many questions for you."

"Ask me anything," Hope said.

"Do you remember anything about your past?" Ethan asked. "How did you become the seventh Celestial Guardian?"

Hope shook her head. "I don't remember anything," she said. "All I remember is waking up in the Celestial Guardians' headquarters."

Ethan nodded. "That's okay," he said. "We'll figure it out together."

Ethan and Hope spent the rest of the day talking. They talked about everything that had happened to them, from the moment they met to the moment Hope saved them from the dark being.

Ethan was fascinated by Hope. She was kind, compassionate, and incredibly powerful. He could see why the Celestial Guardians thought she was the seventh Celestial Guardian.

But Ethan also knew that Hope was just a girl. She was scared and confused, and she needed his help.

Ethan promised Hope that he would help her figure out her past and her destiny. He vowed to protect her from the forces of darkness and to help her fulfill her role as the seventh Celestial Guardian.