Chapter 32 The world within the mask 3 (1/2)

The scene before him once again blurred and twisted causing another bout of dizziness. It was not something within Aleks's control and in fact he felt that someone was intentionally showing him these images. When he could once more see again, there was another scene that he remembered vividly.

”Amazing! Finally…. Hahahaha, it's done. All those long years finally coming to fruition. Congratulations brother! It's finally done.”

Ishmael was ecstatic. The long years of hard work were finally going to see results. The core engine was ready to come online, this would provide an endless renewable energy source straight from the core of their world. The last major hurdle had been overcome and the tower could finally be activated. This was truly a momentous occasion that their entire world was celebrating. This would be the moment they finally and truly could begin their journey among the stars.

'But most of all… I hope my brother can finally find peace and live normally. Maybe even settle down and start a family.'

Ishmael couldn't help but hold these thoughts in his mind. In fact, if not for him, his brother would truly be alone. How many people were willing to put up with his friend's reclusiveness and inability to properly socialize with others? If not for his brother's amazing talent which naturally garnered respect and the efforts of Ishmael himself, An-Namrud would have no one.

Time seemed to stop for Aleks as he watched this scene, he was also even privy to the thoughts of Ishmael who was present in it with his original body. His vision blurred again and it felt as if time was being fast forwarded to the final moment when he turned the core engine on for the first time.

When time started to turn once more, the figure of Ishmael in his vision turned to his former body and said with a serious expression, ”you should be the one to turn it on.”

”Okay.” An-Namrud replied.

His former self pressed against the screen which was flickering before him launching the activation process. A loud thrumming sound began to reverberate and the tower successfully activated without a hitch. He had imagined that it would be something amazing, but in reality it was as simple as flipping a switch.

He held his breath, awaiting something, anything to happen. Everything went exactly as planned, it seemed so effortless.

Ishmael too was slightly nervous but when it seemed that everything was fine, he clapped his hands, ”Ha! See.. all systems are normal! Everything is working as intended! Hahahahaha.”

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He laughed cheerfully as if he was truly letting out all his nervousness and hesitation.

The many other scientists and engineers within the control tower who were watching erupted in applause and finally let loose. They were cheering ceaselessly and Ishmael too was ecstatically shouting. They began congratulating each other and many happily approached Ishmael to shake his hand and offer words of flattery and encouragement. Only An-Namrud still stood in the same spot staring out into space through the control room's window.

Only he noticed the strange phenomenon that was currently growing, creating a mysterious distortion. There was no sound, there was no warning, just an ever enlarging slit in space.

Ishmael had yet to notice the strange phenomenon and after cheerily conversing with some of the others present, he urgently approached An-Namrud happily. He gently slapped him on the back and said, ”Congratulations! We did it! I thought you would be happier.”

He soon realized something wrong in his friend's expression and turned to look at what he was staring at. He gasped in shock and someone else finally noticed the strange scene unfolding before them and shouted, ”What's that!?”

A blinding flash spread out from the distortion in space causing those present in the room to be instantly incinerated. They all died without warning, without even being able to utter a sound. Only Ishmael and An-Namrud remained within the control room. They were each covering their eyes and screaming in pain. When the pain finally subsided and they could open their eyes once more, they were completely stunned into silence by what they saw.

The distortion itself had grown extremely large, but what truly stunned them was that within the control room no one was left alive but them and a stunningly ethereal beauty the likes of which they had never seen. Their shock only grew from there, for she was clearly suspended above the floor with eight magnificent and glorious golden wings protruding from her back. They were large, much larger than her actual body and they flapped slightly, gently even though there was no wind.

Her clothing was of an unknown material and was of one entire piece which could not conceal the curve and shape of her body beneath which was extremely alluring and otherworldly. Golden silky hair stretched from her head down to her calves like a waterfall and despite the fluttering of her wings, her hair remained still. Her bright shining eyes exuded magnificence and her skin was supple with a perfect complexion. There wasn't even a slight deficiency in her appearance and in her form. It was as if she were sculpted to be perfect in every way down to the smallest dimension and detail.

The mysterious angelic woman exuded a holy aura that made one wish to kneel and worship her. Both Ishmael and An-Namrud struggled to remain on their feet as this aura washed over them but somehow through extreme effort they were able to remain standing.

”Ho.. you two didn't die? Oh, I see… that's why.”

The winged woman placed her hand over her mouth and spoke. Her voice could only be described as heavenly and beautiful beyond measure. Or at least, to the two men standing there it seemed so.

”Wh...who are you?” Ishmael struggled to speak barely able to work up the courage.

Time seemed to stop once more at that moment. Aleks's consciousness continued to observe this image which didn't seem to differ much from reality. Once again time fast forwarded and Aleks could now see the last moments he remembered.