Cyber Chronicles 2: Prime Voyage

Chapter 45: Obsune

The space titans gathered, their massive hands intertwining to create a celestial circle. Emese stood weakly in the middle with Lardian and Obsidian, the vast difference in size between the Earthbound leader and the Titans becoming more apparent.

In perfect harmony, Obsune, Celestia, and Seraphiel engaged in an age-old ritual, entwining their space titan abilities to forge a celestial bridge within the circle. Each coronation expedition required a minimum of three space titans for this purpose. Obsune, being a space titan himself, was accompanied by his trusted companions and former teammates, Seraphiel and Celestia. 

The space titans synchronized their cosmic powers, the air pulsating with ethereal energy. Cosmic hues consisting of blending shades of azure and silver surrounded the assembly. The symphony of their abilities resonated with the very fabric of the universe. The surroundings began to glow and an ethereal radiance bathed everything in its embrace. Details emerged within the luminescence creating a surreal panorama as shadows danced in the cosmic glow.

And then darkness enveloped them for the briefest moment.

In an instant, their vision returned, only to reveal a landscape that was profoundly altered.

Alvanian was a world less lush than Earth, almost as if it were on its knees trying to survive. Its terrain was warped by light greenery and artificial structures that were erected by the Titans. The scarcity of mountains was notable, replaced by expansive barren plains. Alvanian was hotter than Earth and showed ominous signs of a planet in distress.

The core overheating forecasted the imminent demise of Alvanian. The Titans anticipated the day when they would be challenged to elevate land into floating islands to escape the rising surface heat.

The group reached a town, with broad stone paths and huge houses on either side, causing the Earthbound leader to feel small. The town appeared prestigious and regal, only befitting the grand structure it housed.

At the path's end loomed the magnificent design itself, one that can only be described as a palace, an architectural marvel constructed from diverse materials. It surpassed all other buildings, a testament to the Titans' advanced civilization, gained from their travels to countless galaxies.

Obsune felt a sudden sensation coursing through his body, and as he looked down, he noticed his cosmic blue skin slowly transforming into a darker shade of the cosmos. This marked the final stage of the King's coronation.

"King," Obsidian called out, his eyes mirroring the astonishment of the onlookers. 

Obsune felt a surge of power as the cosmic metamorphosis reached its climax. The surroundings glowed with ethereal energy as the stars in the sky responded. It was as if the universe was announcing the same thing a spectator began to proclaim. "Obsune has become the King!"

Cheers echoed through the grandeur of the Royal Plaza. Obsune, amidst the celebration, bore a bittersweet smile as he realized that the glorification he now received would soon transform into disgust as he undertook the inevitable responsibility that awaited him.

Amid the lively cheers, Emese suddenly sank to her knees, feeling the effects of her weakened state. Obsune, swift as a cosmic wind, knelt beside her and held her close. "Emese, let's find you a sanctuary," he gently suggested, embracing her frail form in his arms.

He turned to Seraphiel, "Take our guest to a nice place to stay, and then some adequate rest would befit you," Seraphiel nodded and guided Obsidian away from the crowd. The rest of the group followed suit and left for their respective homes.

Emese's hair tousled like midnight constellations and her once vibrant blue eyes now dimmed with fatigue and tears, "This is all my fault..."

"No Emese, it is mine," Obsune replied with a solemn tone, guiding her through the lively crowd and leading her into the grand entrance of his majestic palace.