The Destiny of Nexus

Chapter-14

                       I was dizzy. David held me. Ronny brought a glass of water. After two minutes, I was normal again. Did you feel it guys while chanting? Feel what, Nyssa asked. It was something that is flowing through our body along with blood. Like magic, I said. Nothing, they shrugged. I sighed. Trust me guys, it is working, I could sense it. But we are missing something and I don't understand it. I was the odd one out here. Because only I could sense things that rest aren't. I was feeling low. Nyssa wanted to cheer me up. So she started saying a theory. Steve, you said that you feel the energy draining out. It could mean only one thing. The spell is using only your energy to open the portal. So only you can sense the magic that you were talking about. We feel nothing literally. Maybe only you can open the portal but you aren't that strong enough. I don't know if she meant what she said or was just trying to make me less weird. But she made sense. I'll give it another go. I'll chant alone this time. Are you out of your mind Steve? The mere chanting has got you fainted, opening a portal all by yourself is a whole other level. It could kill you, Nyssa shouted. She has a point.

                       Since we weren’t experts in occult studies, Nyssa changed the scenario. Let's see if we can work our way through it. So Steve, do you believe in God? Nyssa questioned. Yes, I do. Then answer me why do people build churches, temples or mosques when we can pray in our own houses. Well, they say that sacred places are built where the statues of God are found. Those locations are believed to have more power than our houses. So you are suggesting that it's the reason we go there and pray. I think so, yes. Therefore we have two options now. We should either make you strong enough to open and close portals by yourself or we should find a source or place that has enough energy that you could use to open the portal. Nyssa was always good at analysing. She compared the complex scenario with a very simple one, so we that we all could understand without making any effort. Ronny and David were silent but astonished. I pinched her cheeks and said, amazing Nyssa. She smiled as she was being praised.

                 Shall we give our quest a break and eat something? I suggested. Everyone agreed. We ordered some Chinese food on Menulog. I ordered Schezwan noodles. David and Ronny ordered Chow mein and Nyssa ordered dumplings. The delicious food carried away all our worries. We ate slowly, savouring every bite. We all shared and tasted the other dishes. After we completed half, we wanted to have some deserts. So we ordered two Pavlova's and two Lamingtoms (pastry). They were so delicious. After completing the pastries, we lied down on the sofas and watched television till our tummies felt lighter. After an hour we were all ready to play Sherlock again. I then started hearing whispers while I was still lying on the sofa. "You'll find answers in the things that you already know. Think deeper" it said. We decided to discuss on the sofas itself. I didn't tell them about the whispers cause I'm not in the mood to make them believe or hearing them saying it's not real kind of stuff.

              I said, guys if we think thoroughly about what we already know, it might just give us an answer. I continued saying, the first clues given by Uncle John are utilized. Our next clue is the note given by Ms. Walker that said "Bennu Godown." He could have simply said Phoenix Godown but why Bennu. Is it because he didn't want people to know about it or he just loves puzzles I said. Whatever your father left behind till now, everything has a reason. It may have some hidden meaning, I suspect, said Nyssa. He could have used any language but he used Egyptian. Why? Does that mean our location is in Egypt or is there a person who can help us out in Egypt? We searched on the internet to see if there is any location regarding portals. It showed five places. 

1.     ABU GHURAB – EGYPT

2.     SEDONA VORTEXES – ARIZONA, USA

3.     ANCIENT STONE ARRANGEMENT – MICHIGAN, USA

4.     STONEHENGE – WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND

5.     GATE OF THE GODS – HAYU MARCA, PERU

                     Only one of the five locations is in Egypt. This means we are going in the right direction. We started researching about the place. It is located in the south of Cairo, on the western bank of the longest river, Nile. It is also called "Crow's Nest" which comprises of the sun temples of the pharaohs Nyuserre Ini and Userkaf, both of which were built in the 25th century. Somewhere within Abu Ghurab, an ancient platform crafted from alabaster was uncovered. Alabaster is a gemstone made of calcite regarded by ancient Egyptians as the precious stone of the Sun Gods and was thought to be in sync with the vibrations of the Earth. It is believed that they are built to communicate with the sacred energies of the universe. This ancient Egyptian location is considered to be a possible portal to another world or dimension. We all looked at each other. Should we go to Egypt? I asked. Hell yeah, we are going, said Ronny after a pause. It was 7 p.m. We'll start early in the morning tomorrow. I made a call and informed my pilot and crew to be ready tomorrow. It was for the first time, my friends were getting on my private plane. They were all really excited. We all decided to take a nap.

                             Soon after I was asleep, I took control over my sub conscious. I heard the noises same as before. I walked towards it again. It was all exactly same. People in a white suit discussing round a white table. As Ms. Walker suggested I tried to focus on a single voice. As I tried all the fuzziness slowly turned into distinct features and finally, I could see everything clearly but they were afar. I walked towards them worrying that it would give me a headache. But when I entered their proximity everything seemed normal. After seeing them, I was flabbergasted. Because everyone in the white suit has my face, every single one of them. I was clueless. I stood there like an i***t. Then one of the guys in the suit looked at me said, there you are, come here, have a seat, he said. A seat appeared and I sat on it. Can someone explain what is going on? I asked. Sure, Boss. One of me, said. Boss? Me? For whom? I thought in my mind. Yes sir. You are the boss and we all are the mini versions of you. All of us together will form you. I started to think, how they read my mind. This is indeed your mind Steve, there is no thinking here. Whatever you think is like speaking to the rest. In simple, everyone can hear what you think.

                       One of my mini versions stood up and said, I'll explain to you everything. It might be a bit confusing as it's your first time. I'm the smart version of you. So Steve, you have many traits like anger, sadness, smartness, forgiveness, overthinking, etc., etc. If every trait is separated from your overall character then that would result in a mini version of the complete Steve. You may have questions about why does it exist. Many people talk to their conscience when they couldn't decide. It means talking to your inner self. There exists only one conscience in many cases. But we are special Steve and quite complex too. That's why you have many. I'll tell you about the advantages of having many consciences. Let me give you a demonstration. A blackboard and marker appeared out of thin air. So imagine when you are furious, you can't think properly. All the other feelings are suppressed except for anger. But here in this committee, every single trait is present separately. As a result, we can arrive at a better decision. How come I don't know about this union till today? Well, you know it, you just don't remember it. Now you started to gain control over yourself and that is why you remember this. So I have attended these meetings from my childhood? Yes, whenever you think of anything, we'll discuss it while you sleep. I don't know what to say, man. It's okay to feel confused. You'll get used to this. So this is only possible when I sleep? Yes, for now. When we completely gain control over ourselves. We can talk whenever we wish to. Ah! Great.  

Me: What are we discussing now?

Mr. Excitement: We got to pack bags dude, we are flying to Egyptttttt.                                        Hurrayyyy!!!

Mr. Paranoid: We don't know what threat awaits us there; we should carry guns, hire bouncers. So that we can remain unharmed.

Mr. Smart: Calm down both of you. It's better to be ready for everything. Also, we might need some mystical help.

Me: Okay, I heard everyone and I'll act accordingly. Thank you all for your counsel.

Mr. Funny: It's funny seeing you thanking yourself. Just like my name. Hahahahha.

Me: I disband the council now. See you soon.

                         I have to get up now to do some packing. So I got up, took a bag and packed the bag with the flash bangs given by Ronny. I packed some knives too. I also carried the mystical box created by Theophage. Carrying a gun is unnecessary, I felt. Now all I need is mystical help. I wanted to discuss it with my friends but they were in a deep sleep. I didn't want to disturb them as we also have to travel the next day. I was thinking about how and then I heard whispers. Whispers became occasional now. "Go to Godown," they said. I immediately took my car and drove to the warehouse. The guard didn't ask any questions. He gave me the keys at the gate itself. I went inside and opened the facility by myself. It was so dark. Now I got to find where the switches are. Before I walked to search for switches, I saw footsteps on the floor which appeared as radium. As radium can glow in dark, I followed them and they led me to a box. I could open it easily this time. There was a book inside. I put it inside my coat and returned to my mansion. 

                       They were all still sleeping. Not even one movement from anyone, just like dead people. My curiosity for the contents in the book prevented me from sleeping. So I sat on my bed and settled in a position along with the book. I opened to see what's inside. The first page was empty. From the next page onwards every page has a spell for something. There was truth spell, summoning spell, protection spell and many more. Every spell with the incantation is mentioned. I wanted to see if it works. I randomly opened a page and it has a levitating spell. The incantation is "Wingardium Leviosa." It makes objects float. Now I have to decide what to lift. My eye fell on the TV remote. Let's try then, I thought. I focussed my mind entirely on the remote and chanted "Wingardium Leviosa." Nothing happened. I was disappointed. What is the point of having this book if I can't perform anything, I thought. Then I remembered. My powers only worked when I was in extreme pain and excitement. So I bounced back from my failure and laid my eyes on the remote just as a hunter focuses on his prey and chanted "Wingardium Leviosa." Holy s**t! It levitated and is floating in the mid-air now.