[Third Person's POV]
Lord Shiva looked at the barrier previously casted by his wife to contain this 'brotherly' battle barely held in front of their divine forms.
With a swipe of his hand, the barrier undid itself, and the terrifying aura of the trio swept across the three realms, causing a ripple in the very fabric of existence.
The cosmic energies reverberated through the Svarga, the earth, and the Patala-Lok as if the entire universe was bearing witness to the monumental clash of divinity.
The celestial beings from all corners of the universe, from the smallest demigod to the mightiest of devas, felt the surge of power and turned their gazes toward the celestial chamber.
Even the great sages meditating in the highest realms opened their eyes, acknowledging the significance of the moment.
Some even recognised the aura of the long-lost hero of the cosmos—Ashborn.
"Hahahahaha~ I knew it! I knew it! He is back! Hahahaha! Chitragupta! do you sense it? he is back, the Ashborn has returned! The balance has been restored!" Lord Yama, the god of death, bellowed with excitement, his booming laughter echoing across the underworld. Chitragupta, his faithful scribe, stood nearby, nodding solemnly, his gaze fixed toward the distant surge of energy rippling through the cosmos.
"Indeed, my lord. The Ashborn's essence resonates once more," Chitragupta responded, his calm voice underscored with reverence. "The cycle has come full circle."
"We must go and welcome him, He is after all... savior of the cosmos..."
The excitement in Lord Yama's voice spread through the underworld like wildfire, sending ripples of anticipation throughout the realms.
As the celestial battle between Ganesha, Kartikeya, and Karna reached its peak, it wasn't just the gods who felt the shift—every corner of existence trembled with the weight of the divine power being unleashed.
In the celestial chamber, the clash between the forces of light and shadow intensified, the swirling energies of Ganesha and Kartikeya's combined divinity pressing against Karna's manifestation of cosmic balance. The sheer magnitude of the collision was staggering, causing cracks to form in the fabric of reality itself.
But before the divinities in Karna could reach their zenith, his divine form staggered and disappeared leaving only the bloodied body of Karna who lost his consciousness rushing towards the ground with force.
"SON!" Goddess Parvati moved before anyone could react, catching Karna just before his body hit the ground. Her arms cradled him gently, and for a moment, the cosmic clash of energies seemed to come to a standstill.
The radiant divine light that had once enveloped the chamber dimmed as the urgency of the moment shifted to Karna's fallen form.
Goddess Parvati knelt down, holding Karna close, her tears flowing freely now. Despite the immense power that had been unleashed, it was clear that Karna's body had endured beyond its limits.
"SWAMI! SWAMI! DO SOMETHING KARNA IS NOT RESPONDING! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR SON?!"
Lord Shiva's expression hardened, the weight of divine responsibility settling heavily upon him. He knelt beside Parvati, his eyes reflecting the deep concern that mirrored hers. The cosmic energies still swirled around them, a tempest of potentiality, but their focus was solely on Karna.
"Parvati," he spoke softly, his voice steady yet urgent, "Karna has the divine soul on much more but the vessel... it is still a mortal. And no mortal can withstand divine form much less the divine form of Ashborn."
"T-Then... Let's grant him immortality! Yes, then my son will be able to withstand the power! We can make him one with the Ashborn!" Parvati exclaimed, her voice filled with desperate hope, her hands gently caressing Karna's face as she looked into his still features.
"The only thing standing between death and Karna is the black heart, but it won't be long before even the black heart exhausts itself and drains his life force completely. We must act swiftly," Lord Shiva urged, his tone grave yet resolute.
Parvati's eyes widened, and she shook her head, a mix of determination and anguish etched upon her face. "Then we must use the powers of creation! We can weave the threads of destiny together and elevate his essence beyond mortal limitations. He must become one with the Ashborn!"
Shiva contemplated her words, aware of the immense risk they entailed. Granting immortality was no simple task; it required a delicate balance of cosmic energies, not only from them but from the very fabric of existence itself. Yet, the urgency of the situation compelled him to agree.
"Very well," he said, extending his hand to summon the energies of creation. The air crackled with potential as the celestial chamber illuminated with hues of gold and silver, swirling together in a magnificent display.
"Mahadev! Sister! What is happening? I sensed Ashborn for a moment." With divine brilliance, Lord Vishnu appeared with Goddess Laxmi.
But this was not the end, One by one the other deities began to emerge from the swirling energies, their auras mixing with the radiance of the celestial chamber, each feeling the profound shift that had taken place.
Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, stepped forward, her face etched with concern. "What transpires here? Why do the heavens tremble?" Her voice was melodic yet heavy with the weight of divine gravity.
"My son, He is... he is back but..." Parvati murmured, her voice breaking as she clutched Karna closer, her heart aching. "He has returned to us in spirit, but his mortal vessel is crumbling beneath the weight of his own divinity. We need to save him, or we will lose him forever!"
The other deities gathered closer, their expressions shifting from confusion to urgency as they took in the scene. Lord Vishnu's eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward, feeling the pulsing energies surrounding Karna.
"We must act together," he declared, his voice steady yet filled with purpose. "If we unite our powers, we may be able to grant him the form necessary to bear the Ashborn's essence."
"Then let us weave the tapestry of his fate!" shouted Ganesha, his tusks gleaming with determination. He raised his hands, calling forth his own divine energies. "With the wisdom of Saraswati, the strength of Kartikeya, and the benevolence of Lakshmi, we shall forge a new destiny for him!"
"Count me in!" Kartikeya said, stepping beside Ganesha. His spear glimmered as he infused his resolve into the growing energy, a bright flame igniting within him. "Karna will not face this alone. We are his brothers in arms!"
Saraswati, with her veena in hand, began to weave her music through the gathering energies, her melodies intertwining with the cosmic threads, infusing the atmosphere with wisdom and harmony. "We shall channel our collective essence, creating a bridge between realms, a pathway to transcendence."
Goddess Laxmi placed her hands on Parvati's shoulders, her eyes radiant with compassion. "Hold onto hope, dear sister. Together, we shall elevate Karna beyond his mortal limitations. His heart bears the legacy of Ashborn; it must not fade in vain."
As the divine beings united their powers, a kaleidoscope of colors erupted within the chamber, spiraling around Karna's still form. The energies clashed and fused, creating a luminous cocoon that enveloped him, pulsating with the heartbeat of the universe itself.
"Feel the balance," Lord Shiva instructed, his voice echoing with authority. "Guide the energies of creation! Channel the strength of Ashborn into him!"
The chamber shimmered, the fabric of reality stretching and reshaping as the divine entities poured their essence into the cocoon surrounding Karna.
"Do not lose faith!" Ganesha bellowed, feeling the vibrations of the cosmic struggle. "Karna's spirit must awaken! Ashborn, lend him your light!"
In response to their call, an ethereal light flickered within the cocoon, the very essence of Ashborn stirring, blending with Karna's soul. The brightness began to pulse stronger, filling the chamber with an intense warmth that reverberated through all realms.
Karna's body, despite its mortal limitations, began to react. His heart, once still, thumped rhythmically, resonating with the divine energies coursing through him. The cocoon shimmered with the light of a thousand stars, and from within, a figure began to emerge, radiant and powerful.
"Remember your legacy, Karna," Lord Shiva intoned, his voice a commanding whisper through the cacophony of energies. "You are destined for greatness, forged from the hearts of gods!"
As Karna's essence began to intertwine with the divine light, a fierce energy surged, and he awoke in a violent burst of power, his eyes snapping open to reveal an ethereal glow.
"Mother! Father!" he cried, the voice resonating with the strength of a thousand warriors. "I live! I rise!"
The cocoon exploded outward, scattering celestial energies in all directions, cascading like stardust across the celestial chamber.
The gods watched in awe as Karna stood before them, transformed, his aura now reflecting the colors of both mortal and divine.
The gathered deities erupted in applause, their voices a thunderous harmony resonating through the heavens.
"We did it!" Parvati exclaimed, her tears of joy mingling with laughter. "He is reborn!"