**Scene 44 – "Heart of the Galaxy, Dark Clouds Planet" – "Outside the Walls of Nodia Kingdom" – "The Forbidden Land"**
*Nodpark and his young student, Ray Ra'd, are walking. Where are they heading? …In an impressive display, Nodpark formed wings of energy using his own power, hugged the young boy to his chest, and soared high with speed and skill.*
*They seem to be heading toward the Forbidden Land. After a while, Nodpark entered that dark and terrifying land, dangerous even for the strongest warriors.*
*He moved steadily, quickly, and skillfully through all the darkness, filth, monsters, storms, poisons, and deadly traps. His eyes were sharp, scanning every direction – up, down, right, and left.*
*Nodpark faced any danger he encountered with skill and caution, protecting Ray Ra'd. If he had let go or neglected him even for an instant, the boy would have perished, for he was still young and inexperienced.*
*Nodpark remained cautious while flying until they reached the center of the Forbidden Land, the center of the spiral, where the glowing crystal was located. He formed a shield of energy around himself and Ray Ra'd because the closer they got to the crystal, the more dangerous the place became. They were now directly in front of it. Let's see what Nodpark wanted with his pupil here.*
*Nodpark spoke:*
"Open your eyes now."
*Ray Ra'd:*
"Okay."
*Ray Ra'd opened his eyes after keeping them closed during the flight through the Forbidden Land under Nodpark's instruction. Upon opening them, he saw the large, beautiful crystal and was amazed.*
*Nodpark:*
"Look inside it… What do you see there?"
*Ray Ra'd looked and said:*
"I don't see anything at all."
*Nodpark:*
"Come on, try again… focus, look deeply."
*Ray Ra'd tried again, and this time he noticed something… He saw a boy who looked exactly like him. The only difference was that the boy's hair was completely black, while Ray Ra'd's hair was white with black tips. But there was another difference, which you will learn later.*
*Ray Ra'd:*
"He looks exactly like me, except for his hair color."
*Nodpark, speaking to himself:*
"And his heart is different too… his heart."
*Ray Ra'd:*
"Who is he??"
*Nodpark:*
"He is **Aghzeris Ra'd the Black**… He is your twin. Both of you remained as infants for many unknown years since the activation of the Gate of the Unknown, and only began growing a few years ago."
*Ray Ra'd:*
"Why is that, master?"
*Nodpark:*
"We are **Fighters of the Unknown**… We must go through numerous trials and tests. Each of us has a 'path', a 'principle', a 'mission', and a lesson to learn… Unlike ordinary Earthlings who are born, grow, and age… we do not change.
And if one day you encounter a warrior who seems very old, know that this is how he has always looked… he does not change at all. Some warriors may undergo transformations, and others may revert to infant form because their missions are different. This is one of the effects of the Gate of the Unknown. Time flows differently for some warriors…
You may one day meet a warrior who knows more than I do about what happened to you both and each one's mission.
All fighters feel the (spiritual pain of one another in their hearts), no matter the distance or the worlds they inhabit… But your twin, **Aghzeris**, feels the pain of all warriors and creatures of our world (not only spiritually but also physically). Not just as a sensation, but as if he himself is suffering. He surpasses all other warriors in this ability…
If his endurance is exceeded, and this crystal is filled with pain to its utmost limit… it will shatter."
*Ray Ra'd:*
"Can't you break it and free him, Master Nodpark?"
*Nodpark:*
"Impossible… this crystal cannot be broken. No warrior can do it… It pulses. It is like a pure heart protected by ribs and shields… But a heart like this, such a crystal, can only be broken by love."
*Ray Ra'd, surprised:*
"Love? …Isn't love the most beautiful feeling, the best of things?"
*Nodpark:*
"I mean the pain of betrayal and abandonment we feel when we are betrayed by those we love… These are the feelings contained in the heart of others… and they can destroy it harshly from within."
*Ray Ra'd:*
"He has a pendant like the one I have."
*Nodpark:*
"You both are two of the **Seven Pulse Fighters**… That is why each of you possesses a 'Pulse Pendant'. Don't ask now, you will understand later… Let's go."
*Nodpark carried his young student Ray Ra'd, formed wings once again, and flew back to his kingdom, leaving **Aghzeris Ra'd** with eyes closed, armored in black. Who is Aghzeris, and what is his mission?*