There was only darkness… and stars—millions of them scattered across a silent universe.I stood there, floating between galaxies, unsure of who I was or where I belonged.
Two figures appeared beside me. I wasn't alone.
Then, a soft voice echoed through the void.
Mother: "Hello, my sons. I created this world."
Darkness: "Are you… our mother?"
Light: "…?"
Mother: "Yes, my sons. I am the one who made all of this—the universes, the worlds, and even you. I am the creator of all things."
Darkness: "So… you must be really powerful. Are we powerful too?"
Light: "Yeah, are we like you?"
Mother: "You are indeed powerful—more powerful than any living thing. But I… am not immortal. I am dying of old age. I brought you both into existence so you could one day surpass me and become the new creators."
Sons (together): "But… we'll miss you. Won't we die of old age too?"
Mother(smiling gently): "My sons, you are not like others. You are omnipotent."
Darkness: "What does that mean?"
Mother: "It means you can do anything—go anywhere, create anything, bend reality to your will. But remember, use your power only for good."
Light: "But what about dying?"
Mother: "You won't. Not from age. Time does not touch your kind. For your race, time is limitless. Age is just a word."
Darkness: "So… we're immortal?"
Mother: "Yes, but your powers are not the same. Light… you represent love and beauty. And Darkness…"
Darkness: "So I'm… evil?"
Mother: "No. Darkness itself is not evil. You are free to choose your path, just like your brother. I only ask that you both seek to do what is right."
(She begins to cough.)
Sons: "Mother? Are you okay?"
Mother(weakly): "Yes… but I don't have much time left. Before I go, hear me: I want you both to grow stronger than I ever was. Be better. Walk the path of goodness. This world—no, these worlds—are now yours. Even if others arise who match your strength, remember: this creation began with you. You have the power to shape it. Be kind to it… and to each other."
Sons: "Yes, Mother…"
Mother: "I will vanish now. I do not want you to watch me die. Let me leave you with peace, not pain."
Light: "No…! Mom! 😞"
Mother(fading): "Do not weep, my sons. I love you both deeply… and I wish you only the best. Goodbye…"
And just like that, she was gone.
[End of Chapter 1: The birth of Light and Darkness]