BREAKTHROUGH/IN SEARCH OF A BREAKTHROUGH.

***In the Imperial territory..

***Behind the main doors of Imperial Consort Tamara's Palace..

 Coming back from the last gathering between Continent 'Eclipse of the Oceans' and Continent Lòthorien, Tamara is currently seen walking up a wide set of stairs that splits into two branches as she makes her way to the top.

 With one hand resting on the stairs rails, Tamara walks slowly upwards with dignity in every step.

Although the inside of her Palace is visibly clear of other people, Tamara knows that reality it the exact opposite of this visual.

Because of this, even though Tamara is a Rank six sword maiden who can move at untouchable speeds, she still has to keep her Imperial bearings up until she's at her private areas where anything she does would be written off regardless of how many eyes are watching.

 About to reach the top end of the set of stairs, Tamara sees Counsel Lea(Her Counsel) patiently waiting for her at the top with both her hands tucked in front of her waist as she keeps an posture elegant.

 Tamara frowns a little seeing her Counsel. She isn't one bit surprised that her Counsel is waiting for her but what strongly freaks her out is that her stone-faced sculpture-like Counsel is currently wearing a light smile.

 Tamara is very rather uncomfortable with the sudden change. For the almost two decades since she have known her counsel, Tamara haven't seen her smile this lightly.

 "..Are you OK?.", Tamara asks with genuine concern as she stops just a few feet away from her slightly smiling Counsel.

 "Outstanding Your Elegance.. I feel amazing.", Counsel Lea responds with her smile becoming a bit brighter thus causing Tamara to hesitate in approaching further as she feels a bit freaked out.

 "What.. happened?.", Tamara asks with a raised brow as she studies Counsel Lea in an almost suspicious manner.

 "Princess Seflim happened your Elegance,.. she broke through!.", Counsel Lea says with a pitch of excitement in her tone but Tamara only furrows her brows in even more confusion.

 "..", Seeing her master's confusion, Counsel Lea approaches Tamara while switching mental modes from Consort to friend-mode as she says into Tamara's ears as if giving a playful whisper.

 "Your. Genius. Daughter. Broke. Through. To. Becoming. A. Rank. One. Tri. Pathways. Cultivator!. At. Just. Twelve. Years. Old.. Today!.", Counsel Lea says with an almost girlish squeak while Tamara's eyes shoots open in shock as she fully comprehends the full weight of her Counsel's words.

 "Where Is she?!!!.", Tamara asks with her voice shaking a bit both from both excitement and shock.

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***The Upper sector of the Outskirts of 'Eclipse of the Ocean', Chingford's Academy..

 Night has descended upon the lands but unlike most other nights, the moon seems a little shy as it covers up its crescent shape with pale clouds.

 The night winds carried a chill through the grounds from the west and grey clouds hangs below the even darker sky thus makes most observers lean towards the thoughts that the sky would soon begin to pour down heavily.

 Because of this, there is close to no students practicing under the moonlight unlike most other nights. Students who cannot afford enough lessons are usually allowed to practice in the open grounds and use the training equipment's at night though without the direction of any masters.

 It is not the best method to train but it's salvation to those who needs the privilege.

 Right now, Navi is currently sitting down on a set of stairs that surrounds a circular below ground-level training ground as he thinks about the response he had gotten today.

 At the cost of two two elite lessons, Navi has gotten a one-on-one consultation with one of the highest ranks that the Outskirts has to offer. He has done this in hopes of getting the answer to one question..

 'What truly is balance?.'.

 Navi can still remember the stare he had felt from the master when he asked this question.

Cold, surprised and curious.

 The master on the other side of the viel looks at him like this for over a minute before answering him with another question.

 "What kind of balance do you ask of?. Balance itself as a word doesn't truly exist as there is no such thing as an even point to all things. Balance has difference that can be temporal or spartial..

"The balance between fire and water is different from the balance between light and shadows..

 "The balance between work and gain of this person is different from the balance between that of another person.

"Balance at spring is different from balance at winter..

"Though there is balance between most things, not everything has a sense of balance. There is no true balance between the powerful and the weak and there is no true balance between wins and losses..

 "One can find temporal balance within but not outside while others find balance spartial outside but never within. Some people never even come in contact with the real concepts of balance through a lifetime..

 "Look around yourself for example, there lies the Outer parts of the Outskirts where people live less than animals in the wild but here we are atleast living in humane decency despite us all paying for the same crimes..

"Again there are other people outside the border walls who view us as evil criminals even though we can no longer even recall the names of our ancestors who had committed the crimes..

"Speaking genuinely, Balance is nothing but a lie immature souls believe in cause no true balance can or will ever exist. We can only try to differentiate between those we want."

 The words of the master rings in Navi's head over and over again as he tries to find a breakthrough,.. a answer.

Any answer.

 Maybe the powerful voice of madness in his dreams would stop its torment if he can answer that one question or Maybe, just maybe the dreams themselves would stop.

 *Groan*, A deep growl escapes Navi's throat as he angrily combs his fingers deeply through his black hair while pulling some out in the process.

 Nothing makese sense.. absolutely nothing makes sense.

 How can he get answers to something they say doesn't even exist?!.

 Or maybe that master just doesn't know it exists. Maybe true balance exists outside those tall border walls and maybe they have answers to both the question and his problems.

 With these thoughts in mind, Navi looks towards the mountain-like border walls that proudly displays its might even beneath the veil of darkness that the night holds.

 His fingers becomes slightly clenched but his face remains completely calm as he whispers to himself..

 'One day, just one day.. I would live up to all my names'.

 As soon as Navi's passion filled whisper is uttered, a flash of light streaks trough the distant sky with a terrifying intensity while followed by a low rumble of thunder.

*Drizzle¡*...*Drizzle¡*...*Drizzle¡*...

 *Pitter!*..*Patter¡*..*Pitter!*..*Patter¡*..

 Rain begins to pour on the grounds and on Navi's pale twelve-year-old body.

 The young boy shivers slightly as icy cold drops slaps against his clothes and skin with varying intensities. Picking himself up, he heads to his Dormitory's building quarters with a relaxed pace with his mind still resting on only one question..

 'What truly is balance?..'.

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