THE REBIRTH OF HOPE - VOLUME I

flict of

is feet, echoing the determination and ferocity that fueled his advance. Their armor gleamed in the sunlight, reflecting the desire for conquest that boiled in their hearts. The Commander, imposing

Jetiah is my pla

nging with it the promise of renewal and the hope of a better future. Accompanied by the tigers, guiding spirits of that sacr

ation. His legs struggled to run, but they seemed to sink into the very mud generated by his cruel acts. They could hear the Commander's screams, they could feel the whip of

, giving life to long-dormant seeds. In front of the obelisk, even though it was broken, Ali and Padiah, wielding the power granted by the Star, erected a new monument, shaping it only with the energy that flowed from their hands. Sarati and Alair, moved by the st

lence and addressed

May the king and queen come closer and, before the star, reaffirm their commitment to protecting our planet

ads. In a gesture of selflessness, they abdicated their thrones in favor of the two guardians, thus fulfilling the will of the star i

shadowy corner of his prison cell, shared with other men. His body shook convulsively, and a mixture of fear and despair dom

back!" Carliah shouted, her voice

tion. His eyes met Carliah's, and for an instant, Lucadelli saw beyond the facade of an implacable enemy.

f the battle, he recognized the humanity in Carliah and the pain that consumed him. For a brief moment, th

orders, fueled by her relentless determination to take back what she believed was hers. Lucade

nd its inhabitants was in the hands of those who carried the shining star and in t

ain, a memory that made him question whether there was a way to break

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, still a barren and inhospitable land, a star appeared, bringing life to this desolate realm. Through the light of life, infused with energy, plants

happened n

long tale filled with secrets, adventures, love, and destruction. You'll ne

o know everything about

ery detail is crucial. There are numerous adventures,

I'll pay

ies-he embarked on recounting tales inspired by the paintings and writings left by the great guardians of the star. It was a j

asing me? I'm gett

said, smiling at his beautiful

ilt a magnificent city, the one we inhabit today, but before he could transform this pla

those disco

I can tell you then," said the father, almost cl

gazed upon his daughter with unconditional love, the princess of his heart

chance,

won't say a

ber that pr

ong with other inhabitants. The weather was unusually rainy, given the arid nature of the land. The planet was characterized by dry, arid conditions and water scarcity. On this particular day, lightning

e mountain's name? I

it to them, so I mu

gns of abating. They remained inside the cave, keeping warm by a feeble fire fueled by the sticks

ights and heard strange voices emanating from outside. Curious, he approached his

ou going, re

omething compels

ng heavily. It co

Stay here, no mat

Luth

e lights and heard voice

und might be slippery from the r

hat seems to draw me in, and the voice I hear has a melodious

e with a feminine a

one for me. But I must f

s adventurous, always seeking discoveries.

food, and if you sense danger, ret

a feeling it will be with

ncertainty. As he ventured further, the light grew brighter, intensifying in silver and gold hues, nearly blinding him. With each step, the illumination strengthened, urging Luthiah to quicken his pace. In a matter of minutes, without running, he r

able to move. The star radiated at its maximum intensity, a blend of gold, silver, violet, and blue. Luthiah's legs seemed reluctant to move. After a few seconds, he felt

d with a special mission. He was instructed to take the star resting atop the obelisk to the city he was constructing, ensuring the planet's inhabitants lived in abundance, un

'm only human, flawed, and im

ss flaws. Yet, with proper guidance and the power of the

into a small ball emitting a flame of eternal fire, which did not burn or harm upon touch. Ready to return to Sarah, he passed through the entrance door,

if that time comes, it shall return through two children chosen by themselves, who will guide Jetiah back to the path of light. This shall occur only if the people of this vast planet fa

itself warned about it. Is th

ere is much

want to hear

ce of a talking star, let alone its transformation into a ball of fire. However, Luthiah showed her the small flame, whic

g in your han

ht here!" he insisted, ext

, one day, I will believe. For now, let us return home. If

at the still-under-construction city, he rushed to the square, now just a pile of dirt. Standing

prised, and some didn't belie

star himself said: we are human and full of flaws. I w

rformed the ritual that his heart commanded and directed. On his knees, in front of the small obelisk, he took the small star ou

emanating from the Star went beyond the city limits and rushed over the dry land. Trees sprouted from the ground and flowers, of varied specimens, colored the environment. Beautiful animals, including tigers, came to greet a new planet that w

saw that the people, inclu

We just have to always walk our lives, reme

was inaccessible. Separated from the rest of the planet by an oval-shaped cliff that surrounded it, and a dense forest. The sound o

is home in harmony. You will be the first king and the first guardian of the star, too. Others will appear to help you an

? How will I know who t

ho does not deviate from their mission, will have a companion who will also be a guardian, and Sarah will soon find her powers. Th

ildren also

given to them and, of course,

y hear the voice, b

Thuman, guide of t

isten to

ng as you follow the good. If evil takes over them, I will be erased from this world,

aw thick grass and flowers growing around him. Suddenly, a flaming, silver sword flashed amidst the

princess had already slept. He didn't even realize that he had be

ttle one sl

o much anxiety comes from for

morrow I will start telling her my story. Then we

I'm exh

rform other duties before bed. In addition to knowing that they would have a long day to face, a six-year-o

in your story?" A

hink with 'Once

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d to perform the light ritual. The guardians of the star awaited them, including Sarati's mother, Ali, Padiah, Magdali, and others who had joined the star in its great t

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that family lived. Sarati liked to see the stars outside, especially on a moonless day, when the biggest spectacle was just them. Since she was little, still

r father's clothes, who didn't have much patience in taking her to admire the luminaries, with an implicit request th

nt? I was born and raised in a cold, dry land, without water or any kind of life, but where the sky ma

went to a traditional party. Most of the animals had already become extinct. There was no access to small towns, except when their parents went to sell their small productions or when there was a typical celebration. As

d in the hut. The head of the house was called Ané, he was 38 years old, with light-brown skin, and short black hair curled in curls. He worked in subsistence farmin

reatest of adversities, was unable to leave her beautiful face, at least that was what Sarati saw. She had married Ané at age 21, out of love. Regarding how they met, Sarati only

ted herself to the second thing she liked most: discovering plants and the cures they could provide. The paternal grandparents, who could not be missing, especially in this story, under any circumstances, lived far away, hidden, and were called Liviá and Anatid. Cont

rker than Ané, curly hair, a mix of his mother and father. The family's child prodigy was Sarati herself, four years older than her brother. The girl completed the family. She

eferred to the seizure of power by kings by a tyrant. The guardians' past and the history of Thuman's Star, however, came to light abruptly and led to spectacu

great star went out and disappeared. It turns out that life can take turns, and before those turns happen, it can take very, terrible turns. Therefore, this story could never remain just in the pages