The darkness gave way to a boundless sea of stars. Jonathan floated weightlessly in an endless expanse of galaxies, their soft, pulsing glow stretching infinitely in every direction. A figure emerged from the fabric of the cosmos, its form beautiful and terrifying, woven from stardust and energy pulses.

“Jonathan Kane,” the figure spoke, its voice resonating like distant bells through the void. “You have been brought to the Eternal Prism—a sanctuary beyond time and space, where the truths of the cosmos are revealed. Here, your journey as a guardian begins.”

Jonathan’s voice trembled as he asked, “Who are you?”

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“I am Auriel, Warden of Life and Harmony,” the being replied, its star-like eyes radiating wisdom. “Aetheris has chosen you to wield its power, not for conquest, but for protection. You carry a spark capable of breaking the cycle of chaos.”

Auriel stepped forward, his presence both overwhelming and calming. “To master the storm, you must let it flow through you, but never lose sight of who you are. The storm is a mirror—it will amplify your resolve, or your doubt.”

As Auriel’s words sank in, the storm within Jonathan pulsed, its energy alive and untamed. The realisation hit him like a tidal wave: this power wasn’t a burden—it was his purpose. For the first time, Jonathan didn’t fear the storm. He embraced it.