Chapter Six

LIA POV:

I couldn't believe my eyes. There she was, standing in the midst of the cosmos, emanating an aura of power and beauty that was simply mesmerizing. Her presence was captivating, and I felt an inexplicable pull towards her.

"Hey, you there! Girl in the center of the universe! Mind explaining what's going on here?" I called out, unable to resist my sarcastic nature even in such a surreal situation.

She turned to look at me, her eyes twinkling like stars. "Ah, so you finally made it here. Took you long enough," she replied, her voice carrying a hint of amusement.

I raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me? Made it here? Do I know you?"

She laughed, a sound that seemed to resonate with the entire cosmos. "Oh, dear traveler, we may not have met in the traditional sense, but our paths are intertwined."

I crossed my arms, feeling a mix of awe and irritation. "Okay, cryptic girl in the center of the universe. Care to explain what that means?"

She floated gracefully towards me, galaxies swirling around her as she moved. "You see, I am the embodiment of the universe's creative force. And right now, what you see is called 'Brahmaand.' I am the convergence of energy and matter, the essence of creation itself."

"Wow, you sure have a way with words. But what does that have to do with me?" I quipped, still trying to wrap my head around the whole situation.

She smiled, and for a moment, I felt like I was the center of her attention – the way all those galaxies revolved around her. "You, my dear traveler, possess a special gift. The power of creation lies within you."

I snorted. "Yeah, right. I'm just a regular person. Last time I checked, I couldn't create galaxies out of thin air."

Her laughter echoed across the cosmos. "Oh, but you can! Perhaps you haven't realized your full potential yet, but deep within you, the spark of creation burns bright."

I rolled my eyes. "If you say so. But what's the catch? There's always a catch in these cosmic encounters."

Her expression turned thoughtful. "The catch, as you put it, is that with great power comes great responsibility. The universe has chosen you as a conduit of creation, and your choices will shape worlds and destinies."

"Wait, wait, wait. You're saying I'm some kind of cosmic creator? Like, I can just snap my fingers and poof, a new galaxy appears?" I couldn't help but scoff at the idea.

She nodded, her eyes filled with wisdom. "Not exactly snapping fingers, but yes, your thoughts and intentions have the power to shape reality. Every creation starts with a seed of thought."

I blinked, feeling both overwhelmed and intrigued. "Okay, this is a lot to take in. Why me, though? There are billions of people on Earth. Why choose random ol' me for this cosmic gig?"

She reached out, and I felt a gentle touch on my forehead. It was as if a wave of energy surged through me, awakening something deep within.

"Because, my dear, you have the capacity for compassion, imagination, and the ability to see beauty in the simplest of things. You possess the qualities that can nurture and create, rather than destroy."

I felt a mix of humility and wonder at her words. "I don't know if I can live up to that. I mean, I'm just a regular person with flaws and doubts."

She smiled warmly. "That is what makes you perfect for this role. Embrace your imperfections, for they are the very essence of humanity. Embrace your doubts, for they will fuel your curiosity. Embrace your heart, for it will guide your creations."

I took a deep breath, trying to absorb everything she was saying. "Okay, I'll give it a shot. But can I just say, this whole cosmic creator thing is a lot of pressure."

Her laughter echoed again. "Oh, don't worry. You won't be alone on this journey. The universe itself will guide you, and you'll find allies and mentors along the way."

I nodded, feeling a mix of determination and excitement. "Alright, cosmic girl, bring it on. I'm ready to embrace my inner creator."

She smiled, and the galaxies around us seemed to brighten with her joy. "I knew you would be. Now go forth and create, dear traveler. The universe awaits your touch."

As I felt a strong gust of wind flowing her way, I hurriedly closed my eyes. When I opened them again, I found myself back in the heavenly world. The swirling galaxies and stars had disappeared, and there was no sign of the mysterious girl who claimed to be the embodiment of the universe's creative force.

"Master, are you okay?" Cloudy asked, concerned.

"Yeah, I think so," I replied, still trying to process what had just happened. "I don't know what that was, but it felt surreal."

"Master, tell me, do you feel the spiritual air? Master, which element can you feel?"

I see cloudy hopping up and down and inspecting my body.

"I don't know."

"Huh? What do you mean you don't know?"

"When I closed my eyes, I saw galaxies, stars, and the girl. She was spouting some nonsense that I couldn't understand."

"Hehe...only you have the guts to say something like that. Anyway, how does she look like?"

"Umm...how should I describe? A transparent human-made of white smoke?"

"Ohhh...Master, can you feel the spiritual air?"

"No."

"Are you serious? Please master, try to follow the same instruction one more time, please," Cloudy insisted, looking hopeful.

"Okay, just stop giving me that look," I replied, feeling a bit skeptical. As I closed my eyes again, I didn't hold much hope. After all, even though my soul might be born in the heavenly world, my physical body wasn't.

I took a deep breath and began concentrating. As I delved deeper into the darkness behind my closed eyes, I sensed something peculiar. It was as if my soul was mingling with the surrounding spiritual energy. Amidst the darkness, I saw a mesmerizing sight—a golden-colored ball floating in the air. But it wasn't alone. There were other balls too, colored in blue, red, green, black, and white, all floating around. However, the intensity of the golden ball was immense compared to the others.

Intriguingly, the golden ball, which was initially quite far away, started moving toward me. In a matter of seconds, it drew closer and closer until it was right near my heart. And then, something even more astonishing happened—the golden ball entered my body, disappearing inside me. The moment it did, I couldn't help but gasp, taking in a mouthful of air.

"Master, what happened? Did you feel something?" Cloudy asked eagerly.

"Oh, great, a golden ball floating around in my body," I said sarcastically. "Just what I always wanted."

Cloudy, not one to be deterred by sarcasm, replied with enthusiasm, "Master, you have no idea how incredible this is! You possess the power of creation itself!"

"Oh, wonderful," I retorted, rolling my eyes. "So, what am I supposed to do with this newfound power? Create a universe or something?"

"Well, technically, you could," Cloudy replied, seemingly unfazed by my sarcasm. "But let's start with something a bit more manageable, shall we?"

"Sure, why not," I said, my tone dripping with sarcasm. "Let's conquer the world one tiny cloud step at a time."

Cloudy seemed undeterred by my snarky remarks and continued to explain, "With this power, you can manipulate the elemental energies around you. You can create, shape, and control the very fabric of this world."

"Oh, joy," I replied, my voice laced with sarcasm. "I can't wait to impress everyone at the next magical creature party."

"You may be sarcastic, Master, but I believe in you," Cloudy said, sounding genuinely supportive.

"Well, someone has to," I muttered under my breath. "I still can't believe I'm standing here, talking to a cloud."

Cloudy let out a little huff, which I interpreted as annoyance. "You may not take this seriously now, but mark my words, Master, you have the potential to become a formidable force in this heavenly world."

"Sure, sure," I said dismissively, trying to brush off Cloudy's unwavering faith in me. "I'll just go around being the master of the universe, no big deal."

Cloudy floated closer to me, looking determined. "It may be overwhelming at first, but I know you'll get the hang of it. Just give it a try and see what you can do!"

I sighed, unable to resist Cloudy's enthusiasm. "Alright, alright. I'll give it a shot. But if I accidentally create a black hole or something, don't blame me."

Cloudy chuckled, seemingly amused by my remark. "I promise I won't hold it against you, Master. Now, let's see what you can do!"

As much as I wanted to maintain my sarcastic façade, I couldn't help but feel a flicker of excitement deep down. Perhaps Cloudy was right, and there was more to this power than I initially thought. With a mix of sarcasm and curiosity, I closed my eyes once again, ready to explore the depths of my newfound abilities in this extraordinary heavenly world.