Sky: A Light is Born (I)

VI: Sanctuary of Wisdom

Unlike what happened to Skye, Eli had a beautiful dream that night. He felt like he was in the clouds, and he could even walk on them. He saw a light at the distance and decided to check it out. The closer he got, the stronger he would feel. It's like that light held a great power, but he wasn't afraid of it. When he eventually had it right in front of him, he saw a cape like no other. It shined with the strength of a crystal at sunlight, and the white color it had was just astonishing. He was a bit concerned, but he decided to grab it. When he did, he heard a voice he had heard before.

"Let me ask you a question, Eli. Do you feel worthy of claiming this cape?"

Eli recognized the voice and didn't hesitate on his answer.

"I guess I'm here for something, right? Now that I'm this far, I don't plan on going back!"

"Now, that's the type of attitude I want from you! You may keep it, and make sure to take good care of it. May the Light be with you, young Eli..."

It felt so real he thought it wasn't a dream at all, but he ignored the feeling. He got up and waited for Skye to wake up as well, for she was still a bit tired and hurt from all the things she went through. When she eventually woke up, she gasped as soon as she saw Eli.

"Oh my god... Eli! Your cape, it's different!"

"Wait, what!?"

He ran towards the vast sea in the island and saw himself in the reflection. The euphoria he had gone through before wasn't just an illusion. He had actually been called by that mysterious lady to claim that cape. He felt different, he even felt special.

"But, how did it happen?"

"If you don't know, how am I supposed to know, huh?"

"I guess you are right, haha! I hope we find the answers soon enough!"

He walked around the place with his new cape and he stopped from time to time to look at it. He felt brand new, so much that he was more than ready to face any challenge in front of him. But while he felt this big wave of power, he also remembered Skye. He looked at her, sitting right below the sunlight. She was the one that led her to this point, so after wandering around with this new cape of his, he went talk to her. He sat down besides her and took a deep breath.

"Skye, have I told you how grateful I am for meeting you lately?"

"You sure have, haha! What's the thing now?"

"I really think I haven't said it enough, honestly. Is there anything I can do for you?".

"Being there for me is more than I could have ever asked for, Eli." She said as she hugged him. "Now, how about you lead the way to this gate? It seems to be the final one!"

"If that's what you want, then I'll do it!"

He asked for Skye's hand which he politely grabbed, and he led the way to a new world both of them had never seen before. Ever since that race they had, Eli hadn't seen a thing. It was an unknown area for him, and even he was surprised he could find the right way so quick.

They suddenly stood in front of a giant hall. It was dark, but it gained color the more they walked through it. They felt like it was an endless path, but fate proved them wrong as soon as they thought about it. They reached the end of it, and so they found a clue to the beginning of their quest in this world. This was a crystal that Skye picked up. It seemed to be important, so she held on to it. They looked at the wall that marked the end of the path, thinking they were missing something. They might have forgotten to see something on their way through the hall, but they were too lazy to go back. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The wall slowly moved away and revealed a new room. They walked into it and saw a silhouette at the far away.