"Where are we? Who are you?" Amaara blurted out.

Simon and Koji were in shock, unable to believe what they were witnessing. "What... What is this?" Koji asked, looking around and seeing his hometown and neighbourhood.

"The farm!" Simon called out.

However, in reality, the place was empty, except for the three people standing before them. One woman and two men, exhibiting traits of Rennayan origin, but dressed differently, not only because of their professions but also their eras.

One of the men seemed to be a royal guard, dressed less modern, than the ones that escorted Osei and his family. The other may have been a martial arts teacher, giving them a stern smile, while crossing his arms in a stoic position. He was dressed in a black and gold martial arts outfit.

The woman stepped forward, outfitted in a red and gold, space-fleet general, uniform and spoke with a voice, demanding authority. "Listen now and listen quick. There's no time for questions, your deaths in reality are imminent." The Novas fell silent, focusing all of their attention on her. "Don't worry, time flows at a rate of about one-thousandth of a second in here, but I will make this quick."

She placed her hands to her sides indicating the men beside her. "We are Rennayans. As you can surmise, this place exists in your subconscious, we call it the Ethereal Plane. A place only theorized, but has never truly been reached."

She gave them a moment, to swallow all of the info. "Sharing our abilities with you has allowed us to converse once more. Thank you for supporting the last of our kin. Each of you, because of your character and perseverance, we've had no choice, but to give you our respect and admiration."

The woman frowned, clenching her fists at her sides tightly. "I know how frustrating it is to face an enemy, you cannot defeat. No matter how hard you try. However, you guys are special."

She nodded at the martial artist, who promptly thrust his hand into the air, and grabbed it. Breaking open a small tear and revealing the world beyond the Ethereal. There was nothing, but swirling colours in darkness, flowing like a river.

She continued, as they peered in. "This is dark energy. A forbidden power, difficult to control, but is the most abundant in the universe."

Amaara looked longingly at it, almost in a trance. Simon & Koji kept wondering what this was leading to. However, they allowed, the general to continue with her explanation. "You humans have too much chaos in your hearts, so we will help you bear the pain of darkness. However in exchange... you will need to give up... at least 7-15 years of your life."

Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.

The Novas were stunned. Simon shook his head backing away, while Koji mulled it over.

Amaara broke the silence. "Sign me up." They both looked at her wondering if she had properly pondered it, but she shrugged. "This isn't a dream, we're goners when we go back."

The lady raised her voice, hurrying them up, as the world around them began to crumble apart. The Rennayans dipped their arms in pockets of darkness and reached out with the other. "We don't have much time, grab hold of our hands, if you wish to survive."

The Novas looked at each other once more. Knowing this was it, the only choice. They leaped forward, grabbing hold and braced themselves, as the darkness took over.

Back to Reality...

The sphere of destruction had gotten about an inch closer in the time they had been knocked out. However, the aura emanating from them was completely different, giving Drakarna the creepiest chills.

Black fire and lightning ripped the sphere apart, blasting right past her and nearly missing her. She focused in on them, trying to see what was going on.

The Novas, each had half-formed skulls, with different styled tribal markings. Their hair glowed brightl and full silver. Black lightning struck, erratically around them, as black & purple rings of fire, crushed the ground.

"This can't be possible!" the princess was stunned, although she had just been born, she was still able to recall the memories, from all of the siblings. "How can there be three Lost Souls at the same time? Is Fate playing tricks with me?"

She unleashed her rage, calling forth lightning to strike them down. "Azure Lightning."

A convoluted bolt of lightning, ripped through the sky, faster than the eye could blink. Drakarna began to smile, awaiting a massive explosion. However, to her dismay, they stood unfazed, protected by a black and blue, charged energy dome. Two of them gave her deadly glares, the other going mad.

"Simon! Get a hold of yourself!" Koji tried to stay calm,

hoping his voice could reach him.

With one hand on his sword hilt, ready to strike Simon down, if he lost himself to the darkness. Not to say he was having an easy time, having it under control himself.

He snuck a quick glance at Amaara, checking to see if she was okay. He regretted even doubting her.

She stood brimming with newfound confidence and energy, ready to give her second chance at life a go. The skull, which had half-formed on her face, around her hair and up to her nose, crumbled apart.

Her hair was completely silver, flowing majestically with the wind. Hues of purple, black and blue fire emanated from her, releasing intense heat.

"Koji, I'll hold her off. Can you bring Simon back to his senses, then join me?" She asked, without looking back.

Koji looked at her, as she shielded him from a burst of fire, coming from Simon. He nodded while preventing another lightning strike, from Drakarna. She smiled, and then with blurring speed, she rocketed into the sky and punched a massive dent into Drakarna's body. Allowing blue and violet flames mixing, to burst out of her fist.

Drakarna grunted recoiling back a few meters. "Don't get cocky! I have enough strength now, to challenge the top 100. No one can stop me now!" She yelled at the top of her lungs while releasing her limiters.

Amaara grinned. "Sorry, but I'm gonna ruin all of your dreams."