Chapter 2 : A name for the unkown

I stared at the glowing presence in front of me, my hand still tingling from the warmth it had sent through me. My heart was racing faster than it had all day.

“Okay,” I whispered, my voice shaking, “I… I need to know. What’s your name?”

For a moment, there was only the soft shimmer of light. Then, a small flicker, almost like a nod, and a voice—gentle, curious, and ancient—answered in my mind.

“I… do not have one yet. Names are powerful, and I will reveal mine when the time is right. For now, you may call me… yours.”

I blinked. Mine? That sounded… strange, but comforting at the same time.

I wanted to tell someone—my mom, my dad, Leo even—but the thought made the glow pulse again, lightly, almost like a heartbeat.

Shivika… you can never tell anybody about me. Not your family. Not your friends. Not anyone.”

I froze. “Never? But… why? I mean… this is huge! You’re real! How can I just keep this a secret?”

“Because the world is not ready. Curiosity can bring danger. People may try to use me… or you. You must keep this secret safe, no matter what. Only when the time is right will anyone else know.”

I swallowed hard. My chest tightened, and fear crept in. “But… why me? Why now? Why do you need me?”

The glow pulsed warmly, like a reassuring heartbeat.

“Because you care, Shivika. You notice what others overlook. You feel deeply. That is why you were chosen. The one who can awaken what has been hidden, who can protect what must remain secret… that is you. And you are ready, even if you do not yet believe it.”

Because you care, Shivika. You notice what others overlook. You feel deeply. That is why you were chosen. The one who can awaken what has been hidden, who can protect what must remain secret… that is you. And you are ready, even if you do not yet believe it.”

I nodded slowly, trying to take it all in. My mind spun with questions, but one thing was clear: whatever this was, it was more than magic. It was a responsibility… and it was mine.

I glanced at the glow again, feeling a mix of awe and fear. “Okay… I’ll keep your secret. For now.”

“Good. Remember this, Shivika: our bond will grow stronger. Trust yourself, and trust me. Your journey is only beginning, and the world will need you sooner than you think.”

I nodded again, my fingers brushing the edge of the glowing presence. The warmth spread through me once more, a quiet promise that whatever was coming, I wouldn’t face it alone.

I stared at the glow again, my curiosity bubbling over. “Okay… if I can’t tell anyone, then I have to figure out what this… thing can do,” I whispered.

The warmth pulsed under my fingers, like it was alive, waiting for me to take a step.

“Very well,” the voice said, soft but firm. “We will begin small. Do not rush. Magic is not something to be forced—it must flow through you, not around you.”

I nodded, even though the kwami couldn’t see me. My hand trembled as I reached toward the glow again. This time, I didn’t just touch it. I focused.

A tiny spark jumped from the glow to my fingertips, like static electricity, and I gasped. A small flicker of light hovered in the air above my hand. It hovered, wobbled, then shot up in a tiny arc and disappeared.

“Whoa…” I whispered, my eyes wide. “Did I… do that?”

Yes,” the voice said, almost proud. “But that was only the beginning. Your heart must guide you, Shivika. Magic is tied to who you are. That is why you were chosen.”

I looked down at my hands, still tingling. “I… I can’t tell anyone about this. Not even my mom or dad. Not Leo… not anyone,” I muttered.

Exactly. That is why secrecy is crucial. The world is not ready for what we are about to do. And remember… danger often follows curiosity. Your trust in me—and in yourself—must be absolute.”

I swallowed hard. Part of me felt scared, but another part felt alive in a way I had never experienced before. I was special. I was chosen. And now… I had a secret that would change everything.

I focused again, and this time the flicker of light stayed in the air longer, hovering just above my palm. A tiny smile crept onto my face. Maybe this wasn’t just a dream. Maybe… I was really ready.

“Good, Shivika. You are learning. But remember—patience and control are as important as courage. Soon, you will need both in ways you cannot yet imagine.”

I nodded. My heart thudded in my chest. My life had changed forever, and the adventure was only beginning.

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