"I'm a Shadow of Now, hmm."
The being was now calm, able to experience little happiness.
"Being okay. That is comforting."
The happiness vanished but the peace elated, Rage not feeling angry for the first time. But the moment was just that - a moment.
"You are right. Without Sousconic I am destructive but with Menod I remain as Rage. Then why did you remove me from Sousconic's protection? Now a few of your dear Shadows may go insane."
The silence was now frightening and the members of the councils of 'present' and 'future' wished to feel the presence of the Shadow-Trappers for their own comfort. Jay and Pranetra filled the void with a comforting aura, the former remaining silent as Genal finally spoke.
"You understand bitter truths well because of Menod. They are strong and no sight will make them go insane. Rage was released for a mere second and while the power was great, a thought of sweet and true belief helped them brace the impact of fury. A thought stemming from their deepest faiths, like God for many humans."
"God. We know that no such 'creator' is there."
The snicker was menacing, but Genal was quick to pick on the uncertainty.
"No creator, yes. But no God? Perhaps God isn't physical, descending on a planet in the form of a being. But somewhere there could be something from which the concept of God stems from. You very well know what that is for the Shadow Beings."
Truth.
Horrors and comfort withdrew, with a sense of the One filling the void. Silence was absolute, Existence's presence was far and absolute. Oblivion and Chaos were one, the light of the valleys and the Tenebris coinciding. It was the welcome of gracing peace and an aura of home, conscious of the true reality without all dimensions.
Silence was absolute.
Rage returned.
"You are right. As of now, I am a Shadow Being. More specifically, I am the Demon Lord, and I will fulfil my duty."
Power burst through the void, demanding absolute attention of the Shadows, shredding their emotions.
"I no more care about you Shadow-Trappers, if you will not understand the degree of entropy in emotions. You don't sense the waves of despair, utter noise that could dissipate your conscience, perhaps even subconsciousness. If this isn't stopped now, this universe may just collapse.
"The net energy of the universe is zero. Energy can neither be created, nor destroyed. However, emotions are a little beyond the general reach of physics and they can tip the energy to go negative. Even if the difference between zero and that number is minimal, it will destroy the universe.
"Infinite energy lays about the universe but when all is cancelled, the energy is zero. Zero times infinity is undefined. It must always remain undefined and the reason is simple; Shadow Beings are undefined. Universes will die and will take birth again, but if the energy is not in equilibrium for the briefest moment of time in existence, Shadow Beings will disappear. Thoughts and emotions will become disarrayed, souls will be with no zeal.
"Understand it this way if you must; The Shadow dimension contains infinite energy but is a one dimensional point and is beyond existence. By giving it a value you are establishing it, perhaps making it a part of existence even though it holds existence, being the infinite boundary. You will create the worst paradox and it is next to impossible to predict what will happen.
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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...
