The only way we can distinguish between the three is by the projection of their most disgusting trait. Greed. Psychotic. Egocentric.


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    The stillness in the atmosphere speaks of a promise about to be fulfilled.


    Eben, alive and healthy, starts making his way towards us. In a narrow pathway, we see a boy approaching. He turns his crystal-like eyes to Eben. Eben interprets, "The native king will rule with justice and peace for centuries to come. Your courage today will be a part of this kingdom''s history forever. Thank you," We salute as a sign of respect and the boy turns to leave.


    We return to the east gate, exhausted and ready to head back to our world. I find myself limping when we reach the valley. There is a big gash on my knee that I didn''t notice before. Trinity makes me sit. I feel energy penetrating from her hand to my knee. In seconds the pain and scar disappear.


    "Victory!" I shout with both my hands in the air.


    "Victory!" they echo.


    "Let the fire that is within us continue to illuminate the lives around us, propel us to fight for the innocent, destitute, and the vulnerable. For the good of mankind, bringing hope into an evil world. Unashamed to be who we were born to be," I declare.


    Eben reaches for my hand, tenderly interlacing his slender fingers with mine. He whispers, "I love you too, Allyssa-Coco," I gently squeeze his hand, an intimate moment shared.


    As dawn breaks, symbolizing a new day, we lift our heads to the mountains. We, the trailblazers of our time, boldly face the rising sun with clarity that greater things are yet to come.


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