The Nexus hummed with new energy, a renewed balance coursing through the realms. Nyra, now fully transformed into Infinity, stood at the heart of it all, her luminous armor reflecting the countless stars of the multiverse. Yet, despite the calm that had settled after the battle, she could feel it—a deep, underlying pull. Something beyond the known realms was stirring, sending ripples of power that resonated with her new form.
Kaelen and Zayden, now fully recovered from the intense fight, sensed her unease.
"You feel it, don't you?" Kaelen asked, stepping closer, his voice quiet.
Nyra's radiant eyes narrowed as she stared at the horizon of stars, her gaze drawn to a distant, invisible point in space. "I do. This is far from over."
Zayden leaned against one of the crystal pillars of the Nexus, his usual smirk gone. "Yeah, I knew peace was too good to last." He stood straight, his eyes meeting hers. "What are we up against now?"
Nyra didn't answer immediately. Her attention was on a fragment of reality, a whisper that had entered her mind the moment she had sealed the realms. The dimensional tear had healed, but it had left behind something. A mark.
She closed her eyes, reaching out with her new senses. Suddenly, the symbol appeared before her once again—a glowing circle with a bolt of lightning in the center, but this time, it wasn't just an image. A low hum echoed through the air, a vibration felt deep in her bones.
Kaelen's hand moved instinctively to his sword, his brow furrowing. "That symbol... it's back."
The air around them thickened, energy crackling as a voice—distant yet powerful—whispered in the stillness.
"The Age of Powers is coming. You are one of many, Infinity. The universe is vast, and the powers it holds are boundless. Be ready."
Nyra's breath caught in her throat as the words resonated in her mind. This wasn't just a message. It was a warning. Something immense, a force far greater than anything she had ever encountered, was waiting in the distance.
Zayden shifted uneasily, his bravado wavering. "Powers? What kind of powers are we talking about?"
Nyra opened her eyes, her voice steady but carrying the weight of what she had just realized. "There are others like me, like us. Those with powers we can't even begin to imagine. They're waking up... and they'll either unite or tear the universe apart."
Kaelen's eyes met hers, filled with understanding. "And we have to find them before the wrong ones do."
Nyra nodded, her mind racing with the implications. The Council's attempt to control the dimensions had been just a fraction of the greater cosmic scheme. The powers that existed beyond the realms were stirring, and soon, they would make their presence known. She, Kaelen, Zayden, and others like them were the key to either saving or dooming everything.
She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her transformation settle fully into her being. "We need to be ready for what's coming."
Zayden tilted his head, a glint of determination in his eyes. "Well, we've faced down interdimensional councils and collapsing realms. How hard could it be?"
Kaelen gave him a sidelong look, but there was a hint of a smile on his face. "Don't jinx us."
Nyra chuckled softly, but her eyes were distant, focused on what lay ahead. This was no longer just about protecting the realms—it was about understanding the greater forces at work and the powers that were about to rise.
As the three of them stood together, the Nexus quiet, the glowing symbol before them flickered one last time. It pulsed, then faded, but not before leaving a final message, etched into the fabric of the cosmos itself.
Secret Message:
"In a world beyond time, where the sky splits with lightning and the earth trembles with power, a new force will awaken. Seek them, the gifted ones, before the shadows rise. For in the Age of Powers, the true battle for the universe begins."
Nyra felt the truth of the message settle deep within her. This was just the beginning. The Age of Powers had already begun, and soon, the gifted ones would rise to face it.
But for now, she had to prepare. The real fight was yet to come.
End of The Gatekeeper of Dimension Realms.
To be continued in...
Age of Powers: The Rise of Infinity.
