Such foreign presences, and yet they felt familiar. Familiar in the sense of... family.
All seven were brave souls, not themselves to be daunted by the being. Such a strong presence but their aura was not allowed a colour, the frequency of their aura beyond that of white.
However amidst this, two Shadows were extremely powerful. So powerful that they didn't seem to be Shadows.
"Hello," voiced a being, tranquillity aided with confidence embedded in his tone. Mildred realised that it was directed towards her and was for the first time, uncertain.
Uncertain of the immense comfort she felt.
"We are seven Shadows from the future," began the leader of the 'other' Shadow-Trappers. "we shall now think our names and you will know who is who."
With the smallest wave of approval, those Shadows began.
Zeno. Ila. Umbra. Hedley. Clement. Pranetra. Jay.
The last name echoed endlessly throughout the dimension and yet it's silence remained, momentarily being the most powerful force. The zeal of quietude instilled thoughts in the Shadows, thoughts that had yet to be understood, that would perhaps aid them in future ordeals.
A powerful force in him... amplifying his powers and abilities.
"Jay. You are the leader, right?"
Mildred's tone was soft and respectful, accepting Jay's appreciation humbly. The seven from the 'future' realised who 'present's' leader was, her aura invisible but with a dutiful resonance.
Mildred sensed a distant connection between the Shadow and the Being, an overwhelming melancholy urging her to show her emotions. Yet she remained silent and calm as always, addressing all Shadows who were present.
"We must not lose our thoughts. I do not blame you for the confusion in your mind - I am bewildered, too - but we cannot risk letting anything control our minds. These thoughts and emotions are our nature and nature's build, and we must always be conscious of reality."
Truth and Time.
The mellow thought reverberated through the void, instilling a sense of duty and newfound confidence in every being, even if it was only little. It seemed to reach the Demons too, but the power was not enough to destroy the raging wall around their minds.
"Yes, Truth and Time."
The darkness resonated softly through the minds of the shadows, an oddly comforting aura with a subtle but hideous wave.
"Shadow Beings realise reality. They know how unity is maintained, they do not let emotions overcome thoughts and let those thoughts instil negativity. Of course, that is only true for your time. Not for those seven."
Suddenly Kasia's eyes widened, a sharp pain skinning her mind. The familiar force of Tenebris greeted her before turning to all Shadows, the calming and cool air dropping to a brutal cold.
There was a momentary flash, and then came the smoke forming figures. Figures of guilty and sad Shadows, harming horrendous creatures with small blades. They caused no pain, but they caused inevitable death. Destroying the creatures' personal energy to give it back to that universe.
"A 'glimpse of the future' from the caliginous chamber. Shadow-Trappers killing Demonic Creatures, and the other way around is true too.
"Do you know why this happens? I'm sure you all do. The Demonic Creatures cause your world so much energy. Their birth, their effect on humans, their effect on other living beings across the universe and other realities, their zeal of transformation... so much. And you kill them.
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The Shadows of Nature
Spiritualnature Perhaps it is the home Perhaps the destination Perhaps both. Can you push past the constraints you have inherited? Can you seek to understand that which scares you? That which you hate? That which angers you? Truth and Time, is this the prin...
