Chapter 10: The Moon That Touched the Sea

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

— Psalm 19:1

Scene 1: A Strange Prophecy

The words carved on the ancient stone still burned in Saral's mind:

> "The next will awaken when the moon touches the sea."

They didn't know what it meant—

Until the coastal town of Kezhara, 20 km away, suddenly sent a distress call.

The moon that night was full.

And from the sea, a mysterious pillar of silver light rose into the sky—visible even from their village.

Abraham stared at it.

"It's begun."

Saral placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Then let's go."

Scene 2: Journey to Kezhara

They rode a stolen supply jeep through jungle roads and misty hills, the sky ahead lit by the unnatural light over Kezhara's coast.

Saral asked, "Do you think the next flame… is ready?"

"No," Abraham said honestly. "But sometimes, God awakens us in the middle of fear so we learn how to walk in fire."

She nodded. "Then we walk together."

As they entered the outskirts of Kezhara, the townspeople were already evacuating.

Sea levels had mysteriously pulled back—revealing cracked seabeds and glowing coral patterns in the shape of wings.

Children whispered, "The sea is speaking."

Elders cried, "It's the return of the Guardian of the Water."

Scene 3: The Second Flame

Near the lighthouse ruins, they found her.

A girl no older than 14, standing on the edge of a cliff.

Drenched in rain, arms raised, she was speaking in a tongue no one understood.

Around her, the water rose… but never touched her.

Saral stepped forward. "What's your name?"

The girl turned slowly.

"Kezia," she said, eyes glowing blue.

Saral's eyes widened.

"You're the Second Flame."

Suddenly, her voice echoed in all their minds—

> "I was dreaming of a red-haired boy...

Until the sea woke me up with a scream."

Abraham stepped forward.

"She's unstable. Her awakening isn't complete."

Saral nodded. "She needs a guide. Just like I did."

Scene 4: M.E.S.H. Interference

Before they could reach Kezia, drones surrounded the cliffside.

From the clouds, a M.E.S.H. airship lowered — an elite unit of guardians in obsidian armor stepped out, led by an agent named Captain Vale, a former ExoSaint who turned rogue.

"Step away from the anomaly," Vale warned.

Saral stepped in front of Kezia.

"She's not an anomaly. She's chosen."

Vale smirked.

"And chosen ones make the best weapons."

Scene 5: The Battle of the Sea

The rain turned into a storm.

The sea rose higher.

Kezia cried out.

"I don't want to hurt anyone!"

But her powers exploded — waves rose and struck the cliff, threatening to pull everyone into the ocean.

Saral rushed to her.

"Focus on my voice!"

Kezia sobbed. "It's too loud in my head!"

Abraham unsheathed a blade forged with scripture — the Sword of Lightborn, hidden beneath his coat.

He stood between the agents and the girls.

"I don't want to kill. But I will defend."

Vale laughed. "Then let's test your faith."

Scene 6: Power of the Covenant

Saral placed her palm over Kezia's heart.

> "Peace, be still." — Mark 4:39

Instantly, the sea calmed.

The sky cleared.

The moon dimmed.

And Kezia collapsed, safe in Saral's arms.

The agents hesitated. But Abraham's blade gleamed.

Vale narrowed his eyes.

"Two Flames united... The Covenant Gate is closer than we thought."

He signaled retreat.

Scene 7: A New Team

Back in their safehouse, Kezia slept peacefully.

Saral asked, "How many more?"

Abraham pulled out a scroll with seven sealed circles. Two glowed now.

"Five remain. But one is in chains. One... is with the enemy."

Saral whispered, "Then we'll free them. All of them."

He looked at her —

"You've changed."

"No," she said with a smile, "I've just remembered who I was born to be."

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To Be Continued...