"Father, Lord Erebus has requested your presence," one of Helios sons announced hesitantly.
"Let him in," Helios said , Erebus walked in, his dark eyes scanning the chamber, where light and shadow danced in perfect harmony.
"You came from above,the Celestial Sphere," Erebus began, his tone laced with frustration.
"What did Father say? When will I be able to see him? I need an audience with Father ! Why should you be the only one allowed transcending space"
Helios, standing tall with an aura of golden light, responded with practiced patience. "Erebus, I never made that decision. I never stopped you from entering the Celestial Sphere. Father did—for reasons unknown to me."
"What's so special about you, Helios?!" Erebus's voice rose, his anger unrestrained. "You're Father's favorite. From the very moment we were given a purpose, it's always been you. I deserve to stand by his side, and not you!"
Helios's calm demeanor faltered. "Brother, you know that's not true. Father doesn't have favorites. You're—"
"Silent!" Erebus snapped, cutting him off. His jealousy burned hotter with each word. Helios tried to reason with him, but it was in vain. The rift between them had grown too wide.
Suddenly, the Creator's voice reverberated through the chamber, commanding and omnipresent. "Son, I see the fire burning within you, and I'm proud. But I also see a flicker of jealousy toward your brother. Listen, my child—jealousy is a poison that consumes the heart. It blinds you to the love around you.
"Your brother's success does not diminish yours. His achievements do not lessen your worth. You are unique, with your own path and purpose. Do not compare yourself to him. Focus on your role becoming the best version of yourself,be the other side of the word coin, as I have brought out my other side"
"I love you both equally, Just as the sun and moon shine in their own time, so do my affections for each of you."
Erebus raised his trembling hands toward the unseen creator.
"Father… if light and darkness were born as one, why does only Helios ascend to the Celestial Sphere?
Why must I be bound by the shadows"
"You ask for my reason?" the Creator replied, his tone unwavering. "What I do is not for you to know, My decision will never change. I have loved both you and your brother equally, and nothing will alter that."
Erebus turned away, his heart consumed with rage. He could no longer stand the Creator's words or Helios's presence. Hatred clouded his mind, and he made a rash decision. "A duel!" he declared, his voice ringing with determination. "I propose a duel. Whoever loses will be banished forever, to the realms of mortal men ,Whoever wins gains possession of all Twelve Dimensions!"
Helios, taken by his brother's outburst, responded firmly. "I have no desire for the Twelve Dimensions, Erebus. This is madness. Why would you choose such a path?"
But the Creator intervened. "Helios, if your brother wishes to challenge you, so be it. The duel will commence within the Celestial Sphere."
ELYRIA ONE OF THE PLANETS WITHIN THE EIGHTH DIMENSION
Aurora informed Aion of the impending duel.
"Your father has challenged my father to a battle within the Celestial Sphere."
"I know," Aion replied calmly. "Whatever the outcome , I have no interest in it. I am content here, watching over what I've built."
"You spend too much time observing your creations," Aurora teased.
"Have you been watching me?" Aion asked with a raised brow.
"I did no such thing," she said with a warm smile.
" As I gaze upon the tapestry of all that I've created , I am filled with boundless joy, my creation, crafted by my hands now thrives in splendor, world's within world's, dimension intertwined, and life bursting forth in every corner.
I delight in watching civilization rise and fall the harmony of chaos and the beauty of impermanence. Bearing children.
Giving life through birth, that was never meant for us"
New stars are born, galaxies collides, the first breath of a new born soul,the whispering promise of eternal love unfolds.
Yet your beauty is unlike no other, with your warm smile that light up the Cosmo, each time I fell your presence you lead me astray from my work.
Each time I watch you show kindness to humans and other species,from multiple endless dimensions, it's moves me to bear live of my own.
Aion stood up as he held her hand, aurora could no longer keep her feelings for aion a secret .
As they held hands walked outside the boundary of the eight dimension.
Something lurking in the shadows unknown to them had been waiting,watching, like it was all scripted in it's very palm
" JUST AS I EXPECTED" HAHAHA.
The dimension trembled, foretelling a conflict that would change everything forever.