Act like a Fool, Shine like a Star! Act Two!

Chapter 43: The Call of the Ancient One.

Lavi stood on the precipice of the unknown void, his senses reeling from the ethereal energies that engulfed him. He had been summoned here, to this far-off corner of the cosmos, by a force beyond his comprehension. His thoughts raced, questions swirled in his mind like a tempest. Who had called him? Why had he been brought to this enigmatic realm? And what purpose awaited him in this place untouched by time and space?

As he gazed into the cosmic abyss, a presence materialized before him—a shifting mass of colors and shapes, an entity that defied definition. Lavi's breath caught in his throat as he recognized the being that had summoned him.

"The Ancient One," he whispered, the words barely escaping his lips. He had heard whispers of this entity in the distant echoes of his memory, a deity of unimaginable power and age, the God of the End.

The Ancient One's form shifted, its ever-changing visage momentarily stilling to reveal a glimpse of familiarity—a connection that stirred Lavi's ancient memories. The memories of a time when he and Althea were created, a time when they were bound to a purpose they had long forgotten.

"Lavi," the Ancient One's voice resonated through the void, a reverberating echo that seemed to emanate from the very fabric of the cosmos. "It has been eons since we last communed. Do you remember your purpose?"

Lavi's mind struggled to grasp the fragments of memory that flickered before him. "I... I remember... a purpose," he replied, his voice quivering with uncertainty. "But it has been shrouded in obscurity for so long."

The Ancient One's form rippled with cosmic energy as if to shake Lavi's memories loose. "You and Althea were created to serve as guardians, custodians of the cosmic balance," it explained. "You were meant to watch over the universe, to ensure that the forces of creation and destruction remained in harmony."

Lavi's eyes widened as flashes of ancient battles, celestial wonders, and cosmic cataclysms flooded his mind. "Yes, I remember now," he murmured, his sense of purpose rekindled.

The Ancient One's presence seemed to grow more focused, as if it had a profound revelation to share. "Lavi, the time has come for the cosmic balance to be restored. We, the ancient beings of the cosmos, are advancing to initiate the great Universe Reset."

Lavi's heart raced at the implications of the Ancient One's words. The Universe Reset was a cataclysmic event, a measure of last resort that would erase all existence and start the cosmos anew. It was a power that the Ancient One wielded with caution and desperation.

"Why?" Lavi's voice trembled with a mixture of awe and trepidation. "Why is the Universe Reset necessary?"

The Ancient One's colors swirled, a reflection of its somber mood. "The fabric of reality has been stretched and torn by the actions of Theo," it explained. "His mastery over time and his insatiable hunger for power threaten to unravel the very foundation of existence. The Universe Reset is the only way to cleanse the cosmic slate and begin anew."

Lavi nodded in understanding but couldn't shake the sense of urgency that gnawed at him. "What can I do?" he asked, a determination rising within him.

The Ancient One's form shifted once more, a subtle gesture that conveyed both hope and solemnity. "Lavi, you have three months. In that time, you must confront Theo, stop his destructive path, and prepare to defend against the advance of the cosmic ancient beings. You must show us that the universe is still in capable hands and that we need not resort to the Universe Reset."

Lavi felt the weight of the cosmos upon his shoulders, a responsibility that transcended time and space. "I will not fail," he vowed, his resolve unwavering.

The Ancient One's presence seemed to soften, a hint of gratitude in its cosmic visage. "You and Althea were created to be the hope of the cosmos, the guardians of balance. Now, it is time to fulfill that destiny."

With those words, the Ancient One began to recede into the cosmic void, its form dissipating like a dissipating starburst. Lavi was left alone, his mind ablaze with newfound purpose.

He knew that the path ahead would be fraught with challenges and uncertainties, but he also knew that he couldn't falter. The fate of the universe, the cosmic balance, and the very existence of all things rested in his hands.

As Lavi stood at the precipice of the unknown void, he gazed out into the cosmic expanse, determined to face whatever trials awaited him. The countdown had begun, and the destiny of the cosmos hung in the balance.

Lavi woke up from that sudden call of the Ancient One, still sitting in the sofa of the vacation home where everyone is still enjoying their time...

He quickly turned toward the clock to figure out how much time has passed since he talk with the Ancient One, but to his surprise, not even a minute has passed in the real world compared to that long talk he had with his creator.

Having his ancient memory brought back, Lavi know that the Ancient One is not messing around. Lavi states that he's going to be able to handle it but in reality...

"How the hell am I going to kill Theo in 3 months? I don't even know whether that amount of time is possible with Rex's plan..." Lavi is thinking hard with fear deep within his heart that no one can see...

At first, he was confident that he can kill Theo, because he and Rex had created a plan. But that plan requires Qyblith Army to adapt to his method... Now that Lavi has heard it from the Ancient One itself, time is not something that is available to him...

Realizing that the situation has gotten more and more desperate, he decided to use a more desperate action too... He immediately went toward Althea, Lavtura, and Sharion's Energy that seemingly appear out of nowhere just now and prepare himself to have a very long discussion with those three regarding the fate of the universe that is somehow in his shoulder with the time limit of 3 months.