Legends say that somewhere, at the edge of creation, there exists a clearing. It is said to be a peaceful place, without conflict, where one’s problems cannot find them.
Many seek the clearing. Some for refuge, against monsters mythical and not. Some for an escape from their problems and thoughts.
Few find it when they seek it outright. Only when you most need it will it appear.
It appears to some as a simple clearing in the woods, surrounded by towering green trees. For others it takes on a more mythical appearance.
The clearing appears as what would best serve the finder.
Sol thought the idea of the clearing foolish.
He had existed outside of space for millennia. He had travelled through distant worlds and realities. With this experiences comes a clear and present fact: nothing in these many multiverses exists for peace.
They exist to try and test people. To shape them into their strongest self through hardship. A idyllic place of peace and serenity does not fit this rule and, therefore, should not exist.
Though, if that was the case, then Sol should not be looking out across a clearing of dark grasses and golden trees, not in this place.
Sol had found himself on a barren plane. His sister Chemia had bested him in combat with the help of a mortal, and allowed for the completion of the Archivists seal. With this, Sol was thrown out and away from that reality.
Though, he didn’t find himself in Kaos like he expected. No. Instead, he was placed on this barren world, with unforgiving winds and a dark sky.
So, why then was he staring out at this place of peace.
Sol stepped into the clearing and felt..content. Safe. Warm in a way he had never felt.
He sat on plush, black grass, watching the golden leaves drift carefully down from the trees and breathed.