Remain or DISAPPEAR!! Which button will Professor Cyrus press for Elisa?
'NO SIP OF OXYGEN LEFT!!' - Now what?
It's a game of choice, a choice of survival, but survives from whom??
Let's go on the journey of the fantasy of Elysium!
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[Gradually the light faded up and Elisa's vision became clear.]
[Within a second, she saw something and her blood was frozen by fear and she gave a tremendous shout.]
Elisa: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. Wh... What is that?
[There was a massive dragon with scales the color of greenish vines. His wings, spanning wide, shimmered with a silvery sheen and caught the sunlight. Amber eyes and sharp surveyed the land below with a mix of curiosity and ancient wisdom. Each step of his clawed feet caused the earth to tremble softly. Smoke occasionally puffed from his nostrils, hinting at the fiery breath he could unleash if provoked. Despite his imposing presence, there was a certain grace in the way it moved, like a king surveying his kingdom with a quiet majesty that demanded respect.]
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The Dragon: Watch your step, in shadows they creep, Twists and turns where secrets sleep.
[The Dragon rhymed it like a folklore. On the other side Elisa became a statue.]
The Dragon: Who are you girl? Do you know who's reign is this?
Elisa: I.. I.. I'm Elisa. No. I... I.... don't know whose region is this.
The Dragon: (very loudly) It's ZYTHORAX's Kingdom!
Elisa: Who's Zythorax? (Very calmly)
The Dragon: Just dare for you girl (screamed in anger) Zythorax is in front of you.
[Elisa jumped back in fear.]
Elisa: (in mind) How can a Dragon speak!
Zythorax: Yes I can speak. What's a wrong in this girl?
[She was shocked as that Dragon can read her mind also.]
Elisa: No. I didn't meant it. I was just.....
[Before she ended her sentence.]
Zythorax: Yet you didn't tell me what is your reason to come here. As there's no one has ever dared to opened the door.
[She told Zythorax everything about Cyrus but hid her feelings for him.]
Zythorax: But I don't permit you to go further.
Elisa: But why?
Zythorax: Unless you don't prove your determination to your Professor, I don't let you go.
[After listening to this, she became a little nervous but after all it was just a step and she can't leave it in the middle.]
Elisa: What should I do?
Zythorax: You have to solve a 'Paradox', and then you can go further.
[As a student of Philology, she knew that in ancient literature 'Paradox' meant an unsolved riddle.]
Elisa: (nodding her head) Okay. I'm ready.
[Zythorax uttered in a very deep voice.]
Zythorax: 'Deep in the forest where shadows entwine, A hidden grove of trees tells of a divine. Mystery bound in whispers of old, A riddle untold, in runes of gold. I am taken by thieves, but I cannot be stolen, I am known by all, but I am often hidden. I can bring great joy or deep despair, What am I, dwelling in this enchanted lair?'
[She listened to each and every word of Zythorax very carefully, but she became totally confused. That's why she started uttering the lines in her mind. After he finished his words he dissolved in the air. She was very shocked to see this.]
[1.5 hours have passed and she got no answer.]
[Suddenly something struck in her mind.]
Elisa: (in mind) 'Grove of trees tells of a divine Mystery' and 'A riddle untold', it means something significant is concealed. 'I cannot be stolen', it may be something that can be understood but not physically owned. ''I am known by all, but I am often hidden.' I think it means.... What does it mean? (Scratches her hair)
[She sat down on the damp soil and frustration started to engulf her.]
Elisa: (murmuring) 'I am known by all, but I am often hidden.'
[She repeated this line again and again with her eyes closed. She was about to give up but at that time she felt something in her palm.]
[It was a familiar touch for her. She felt Cyrus's palm but it was frozen. Within a second she opened her eyes and pursed her lips.]
Elisa: (murmured very slowly) The Truth!!! (After a pause) I love him, and it is known by me, but it is hidden from him.
[She started calling with the name of the Dragon.]
Elisa: I got the answer (smiling) Zythoraxxxx.... Zytho.....
[The dragon appeared in front of her. She closed her eyes once again and uttered.]
Zythorax: You got answer! Fine. Tell me.
Elisa: The Truth.
Zythorax: How is that applicable? Explain girl.
Elisa: A truth can be told by divine trees to keep away shadows. If the truth is untold then it becomes a mystery. It can be taken by anyone, but cannot be stolen. Truth can bring happiness or betrayal and it belongs to each and every corner of this mysterious 'Moonlit Glen'.
[Within a second there was a big flash and she was about to blind again. As she can't see the dragon she called him again.]
Elisa: Zythoraxxxxxx..... Zythoraxxx......
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What is the reason of that flash? Stay tuned it'll be more interesting. Thank You for reading till now.....
