Unusual Start

In an unknown part of the cosmos, a celestial-like being was floating appearing as if in a distracted manner with no destination, ideas, and desires. The outline of his body appeared distorted and demented as if it was just an illusion. He wore rudimentary white clothes which were despite being tattered and worn out still flaunting signs of a proud history. He seemed to be carrying something beside his body which was not clearly visible but had a strong presence but he appeared completely oblivious to this thing. Then, he sensed something that seemed to be floating a bit far from him in this uninhabited part of the cosmos where not even a bit of cosmic dust was present.

His eyes showed some life as he slowly murmured, ''How come a tiny soul that is not even a sentient being is passing near me in such a place?''

"Ah, it has some sentient quality", he looked amused.

"But how did you survive in this stranded place."

His utterance brought a noticeable change in this part of the cosmos which settled as quickly as it came then he became silent again. He beckoned for the budding life who then involuntarily floated towards him.

He observed it for some time like appreciating a sparking gem or a colorful sunset wondering about the mysteriousness of the creation but the things this being had not heard or observed were few and far between. Something seems to be rippling in the heart of this old man who had been silent for eons after speaking. As if some sanity sprang into his life, he thought as if reminiscing something, "It seems you took on many unique non-sentient forms with varying attributes struggling to capture as much life as you can get to become an evolved sentient being."

If normal people were to hear such words, they would think it's the raving of a madman as it was generally understood that only sentient beings are conscious and non-living things in this world do not have a shred of consciousness. His words implied that even non-living beings have a bit of consciousness.

The term 'consciousness' was perhaps one of the most frequently misused words. People from all walks of life have tried to define it, often with their own unique interpretations and definitions shaped by personal experiences. Curiously, despite its ubiquity, no definitive explanation exists. Whether it's an ordinary person going about their daily routine—earning a living, creating another life, and eventually passing away—or a being who has evolved to a miraculous state with great capabilities or an adventurer exploring the world's wonders and dangers, consciousness remains elusive to precise definition. Yet, it is undeniably fundamental—a gift that allows us to perceive life's subtle nuances. Within us, it enables the contrasting dance of light and darkness, pleasure and pain, joy and misery, ecstasy and agony. Whether it is a tree, a bird, an insect, a worm, an elephant, or a human being – everything is made up of the same simple material of Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether also known as Akash. We call this intelligence that makes life happen from these simple materials "consciousness." If you are unconscious, you do not even know whether you are alive or dead. If you are in deep sleep, you are alive, but you do not know it. The only reason why you experience life and aliveness is because you are conscious.

'Such being bubbling with life can maybe brighten up the lives of many people around it.

You may not be the most brilliant or the rarest of life in this cosmos. But, how many of such pure beings can retain their disposition without being corrupted by the world and the principle of "conquer everything or be conquered by all" ' thought the man with his dilapidated eyes showing two conflicting emotions as if anticipating the situation but still showing reluctance as if such things are just wishful thinking which will not come into fruition.

He spoke in a hushed tone unknown if he was mocking himself or this soul, "But there is no hint of any life in this place hindering you from evolving further."

Noticing the tendency of this soul aspiring to evolve further in a subtle manner, the willingness to help this poor creature started budding within him. Then, suddenly his face distorted as if he was experiencing deep agony but he slowly recovered to a normal state.

'It seems the end of my days is near. Let this be the final spark of my existence, sowing karma with a soul almost untainted by karma.

'Let me help you speed up the process so that you can directly take on a more evolved form.'

I don't know if it's your greatest blessing to have encountered me in your quest for evolution…..

Suddenly, his face distorted showing a wide grin as if something evil was going to burst out from within him.

Or the direst curse that will plunge everyone and everything around you into turmoil.

Haha haha

He laughed unknown if he was rejoicing for the newborn or lamenting for himself.

'Now, what body should I give you? I can even gift the most powerful of the physiques.

What a pity, that you have still not evolved to reach the stage to be able to take on such powerful bodies even if I use all of my capabilities.

Where should I send you?

Also, Should I make you a handsome male loved by all or a pretty female able to bring disaster just with her presence?

Something else? Or perhaps, both…. haha ha ha ha (snickering sinisterly)'

The old man then closed his eyes and fell into silence but he was observing various parts of the cosmos, including most of the mysterious and the unknown places.

'What a coincidence, the last of the ancient vestiges are about to dissolve at this time.

Should I send you there?

The ones with the greatest potential and capabilities throughout the cosmos will be sent there.

How can a newbie face such giants chosen by those old fogeys?

But, the addition of the being who knows nothing does make it more lively and interesting. (Grinning)

What if he burns brightly like a firework burning brightly shocking everyone?.... And ultimately end himself in the process. (Cackling sinisterly)

Let me give you that body. Normally, there is nothing special about this physique. Old fogeys would not even look at it but considering the place I'm going to send you, you may get something out of it as this physique can evolve by itself and is a rare one that can even carry along in reincarnation..…like a curse(sniggering).

I am not giving you anything that can be taken by others. Let this be the assurance for your safety but regarding how you will return….

Let fate decide it or yourself…. If you somehow survive first. (Grin)

A badly damaged body with two contrasting black and white auras then appeared out of nowhere in front of him. The old man waved his hand and the body turned into motes of light which started to disperse naturally. But, strangely, it slowly started spinning and gathering before the tiny soul, and showed signs of forming a vague outline with both black and white auras.

'I've never had a child in my life. I remember those strange old fogeys describing all their descendants with such.. and …such capabilities to the point of growing calluses in my ear. Anyways, this might be the most boring way of making a new life(heh heh!).

Seeing those old fogeys outliving their descendants, I can feel them hiding their pain watching them die in front of their life but having to still carry on in life. I'm much better off. Anyway, I lived off the principle of "if you want to travel far better have as little luggage as you can." ', shakes his head reminiscing about something.

After the body just started forming an embryo, he stopped developing the body and waited for something. Sensing the appropriate time, he created a few concentric circles of energy around the embryo and added something ethereal to it like performing a music orchestra.

Then, he waved his hand and the embryo started flying with great speed that it was impossible to catch with the naked eye. Along with it, something else that was with the old man then disappeared as if it teleported to an unknown destination but the old man didn't seem to notice or maybe he simply chose to ignore it.

"May you attain to your ultimate well-being and dissolve into it."

After saying this, the old man felt as if something clicked into his mind as if something that had been blocking him forever seemed to come loose and he fell into a daze.

In various parts of the cosmos, unusual situations were taking place.

An ancestor-level figure appeared before a pregnant woman.

"Ancestor", both husband and wife bowed to him.

Suddenly, the ancestor touched the woman's belly and light came of it forming an embryonic figure.

The man and woman both became shocked and fearful.

The woman screamed, "Ancestor, why are you taking my child away?"

She instinctively tried holding the embryo but how can she be faster than her ancestor.

Both of them cried, "Ancestor!"

"Ancestor!"

"Why? My child!!"

The ancestor did not reply but ran off with the greatest speed with the embryo as if his feet were on fire.

She screamed, "You said the child might be the reincarnation of some powerful being who will bring prosperity to the clan. Why are you not allowing it to grow? Why?"

The man and woman both tried running behind him but they could not even catch a glimpse of the ancestor.

A devil master suddenly appeared before a pregnant woman.

Before the woman could bow, he took the embryo out of her belly.

"I want this child."

The woman felt despair and had tears in her eyes but she knew the ways of the devil could be far worse.

The devil master turned and left leaving the last words, "This might be a great opportunity if the child survives."

The women felt bitter within. After some settling, she realized the child must be extraordinary for the devil master to especially care about it and could only hope that the child survives.

In a certain private forbidden ground, a white-colored coffin can be seen in a sealed state. The cover of the coffin was then opened by a powerful being revealing the body of a beautiful female body in white cloth with a pretty face as if sculpted by a talented artisan. Beside the body was a book-shaped object which seemed to have disintegrated due to the passage of a long time. The powerful figure then did some sort of action as if unsealing the body. The figure then waved her hand after which a light floated out of the body and the body started slowly decomposing as if all the sealed time suddenly passed in that brief moment. The figure then disappeared from the place going far with the light-shaped object in her hand.

Similarly, in two other forbidden grounds in two different parts of the world, a black-coloured and five-coloured coffin was opened from their sealed state both of which contained the body of a devastatingly beautiful lady on each of them where one was wearing black-coloured cloth whereas another wore a five-coloured cloth. The other difference in them was one had a dark-colored dagger with chilling vibes while the other had a wand inlaid with crystals with spiral-shaped protrusions both of which slowly disintegrated along with the beautiful bodies leaving behind a ball of light each which was carried by the respective powerful figure who opened the coffin.

Many such situations were happening in various parts of the cosmos where powerful figures were snatching embryos with unique characteristics some with consent, some forceful, some even robing embryo without the knowledge of the mother employing various unique or cruel methods all of which seemed to have the same destination in their mind.