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The Gift of the Universe

May not be what you think it is...

By Thaman VenigallaPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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A lone spaceship sped through the universe. In it was none other than the famed Intergalactic Traveler. They wrote about their trip in their journal.

"Day 362:

I have finally deciphered the clue! The Gift of the Universe lies in the at the heart of the Narao Galaxy, in a planet called Guniv, translating to 'The Gift'. I wonder what lies there. Knowledge or maybe power? Who knows except for the travelers who went there?"

The Gift of the Universe was a gift that was given to the people who had made it to Guniv and found the location marked on a map that was provided to the people who had solved the clue.

The Intergalactic Traveler touched their ship down onto a landing pad and walked out. From there they booked an airplane to the Vindas Region, close to the location marked on the map.

"Day 363:

I am on a airplane to the Vindas Region. From there, I must walk a mere kilometer to the location of the Giftgiver. Finally, after almost a year, I'm close to uncovering the secrets of the Gift of the Universe!"

The plane took them over breathtaking mountains, crystal formations, and other beautiful formations, but the Intergalactic Traveler took no notice. They were too focused upon the gift to think about anything else.

The airplane touched down at dawn on the airstrip of the Vindas Region. The Intergalactic Traveler walked into a nearby restraunt, ordered some food and began writing once more.

"Day 364:

I have arrived at the Vindas Region! The scenery of this valley that I am in right now is picturesque, but I have no time to enjoy it. Everything else must wait. The gift is the top priority right now!"

They closed their journal and began the trek to the Giftgiver. Even though the distance from the airstrip was only a mile, the trek took them onto a mountain, proving this to be hike to be arduous.

Soon, they finally arrived at the location, panting as beads of sweat trickled down their brow. An old hut stood before them. They walked up and ringed the bell. "Hello? Anyone in there? I need to see the Giftgiver!" they yelled. No one opened the door. Since, they had come so far, The Intergalactic Traveler decided to wait until the night.

"Day 364.5:

I have officially reached the Giftgiver's hut. I have been waiting for hours and hours. I have arrived at noon, but it is almost night. Maybe I should give up..."

Suddenly, the door swung open and a tall woman stood in front of the Intergalactic Traveler. "The gift is ready, come to the back," she said mysteriously.

"Finally!" the Intergalactic Traveler thought as they walked into the hut. The hut was just looked like any average house. White walls, pictures on them, a holographic projector screen, and so on. The Intergalactic Traveler walked toward the glass sliding doors. They saw the Giftgiver outside, waiting for them.

They took a deep breath and opened the screen doors. "Where is the gift?" they asked.

"It's in front of you," the woman answered.

"I get this plant?" the Intergalactic Traveler questioned.

"No it's right in front of you!"

"I get the land?"

"Open your eyes and look!"

That's when they realized two colliding spiral galaxies in the sky. Blue, green, purple, and many other colors clashed to make a scene that words only could not describe. The Intergalactic Traveler's breath was taken away. "I-I, w-wow!" they stuttered. The woman winked at him.

Enlightened and amazed, they looked at it for the rest of the night, still processing the beauty of the universe. They picked up their journal and added one last entry.

"Day 365:

The gift is more than what you could ever expect. Even words cannot describe it! If you don't understand what the gift is, open your eyes."

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Thaman Venigalla

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  • Rigved Vangaabout a year ago

    BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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