[Third Person's POV]
[Ding! The host has transcended the boundaries of his mortal coils and stepped into the realm of the divine.]
Karna stood tall, his form radiating with newfound strength, the essence of Ashborn fully fused with his soul. His mortal shell had been reborn, not as the fragile vessel it once was, but as a conduit for divine energy, capable of wielding the full power of a god.
Boooom!!!
A heavy pressure exploded from the very being of Karna which forced the deities to kneel except Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, and Goddess Saraswati.
But even they were feeling the immense surge of divine power that Karna now emanated. The atmosphere in the celestial chamber grew tense, as the overwhelming force pressed down on all present, bending the fabric of reality itself.
"Karna..." Lord Vishnu murmured, eyes wide with astonishment. "His power has surpassed all expectations. The Ashborn's full strength now flows through him."
Lord Shiva observed in silence, his expression a mix of pride and caution. "The transformation is complete, but with such power comes great responsibility. Karna must now learn to control the Ashborn's essence, or it could consume him."
Goddess Parvati stood beside Karna, her heart swelling with maternal pride, but her face showed a trace of concern. "My son, you have transcended your mortal bounds, but do not lose yourself in the power. Remember who you are."
Karna looked around at the kneeling deities, the weight of his newfound power settling on his shoulders. His once-mortal eyes now glowed with a celestial light, and he could feel the Ashborn's essence pulsing through his veins, giving him strength beyond comprehension. Yet, despite the immense power, he felt an unfamiliar heaviness in his heart, a reminder of the thin line between divinity and destruction.
"I am no longer just Karna," he spoke, his voice reverberating through the chamber like thunder. "But I am still your son, Mother. I will not forget the lessons of mortality. I will use this power to protect, to balance, as Ashborn once did."
Lord Vishnu stepped forward, his divine gaze meeting Karna's glowing eyes. "You have been reborn as something far greater than we anticipated, Karna. But your journey does not end here. The cosmos will demand more from you, and with Ashborn's legacy comes a burden that only you can bear."
Lord Shiva nodded in agreement. "The Ashborn was the guardian of balance across realms. Now, that mantle falls upon you. You must learn to wield this power not for conquest, but to maintain the equilibrium of existence."
Karna clenched his fists, feeling the raw energy course through him. "I understand, Father. I will walk the path of balance. The cosmos will be my charge, and I will ensure that the peace Ashborn once fought for endures."
The deities, still awestruck, slowly rose to their feet as Karna's power settled, the oppressive force easing. Ganesha, who had been kneeling, approached his brother with a proud smile.
"You've truly become something else, Karna," Ganesha said, his voice filled with admiration. "But remember, we're still here for you. You don't have to bear this burden alone."
Kartikeya nodded in agreement, his hand resting on the hilt of his spear. "We'll fight by your side, brother. Ashborn or not, you're still our family."
Karna smiled, the glow in his eyes softening as he looked at his brothers. "Thank you, both of you. I will need your strength and guidance now more than ever."
The other deities, having witnessed Karna's transformation, began to disperse, their minds heavy with what had transpired. But there was a sense of hope in the air, a belief that the cosmos had found a new protector in Karna, the reincarnation of Ashborn.
As the celestial chamber began to return to its calm state, Lord Shiva placed a hand on Karna's shoulder, his gaze serious but full of affection.
"Remember, my son," Shiva said quietly, "Power is a tool, not a purpose. Wield it wisely, and you will not only protect the balance, but you will become a beacon for all who seek justice."
"DARLING!!!"
A scream echoed from the soul of Karna as A beautiful woman appeared beside Karna with fiery red hair with pointed ears, and emerald green eyes filled with tears.
"DARLING! I THOUGHT I LOST YOU!" The woman immediately hugged him rubbing her face against Karna's chest, her body trembling with emotion.
The fiery-haired woman clung to him as though she had been separated for an eternity, her tears staining his divine form. Her presence exuded an intense energy, one that felt ancient and bound to Karna in ways even the gods had not anticipated.
Karna instinctively wrapped his arms around her, his celestial aura momentarily flickering as he processed the sudden appearance of this ethereal being. Her embrace stirred something deep within him—a powerful connection, a memory of a life once lived, perhaps even before his mortal existence.
"Who...?" Karna began, his voice tinged with confusion, but before he could finish, Lord Vishnu stepped forward, his expression one of recognition.
"Divya," Vishnu spoke softly. "The first flame of Ashborn, and his eternal partner. She is bound to him by destiny, across lives and realms."
'She came from my soul? but isn't there an evil world tree... wait then the evil world tree is... Divya all along!' Karna thought as his mind was caught off-guard by such a revelation. The evil world tree, the ancient force of chaos that had threatened realms, had always been intertwined with Divya, his eternal partner, the embodiment of flame and power from a time long forgotten. His heart raced as the pieces of his past life began to fall into place.
Karna's expression softened as he gazed down at Divya, her presence both familiar and overwhelming. The realization struck him hard—she was not only the source of his power but also a key to his identity as Ashborn. She had lived within him, suppressed and hidden, misunderstood as a force of destruction when she was truly a manifestation of passion and creation.
"Divya..." Karna whispered, cupping her face gently, the celestial light in his eyes dimming with the weight of his emotions. "I remember now. You are a part of me, just as I am a part of you."
Divya's tears glistened, but her smile was radiant as she looked up at him. "You've always remembered me, in your heart, even when the world tried to tear us apart. I've waited for this moment, for you to awaken and for us to reunite. Together, we can restore the balance."
The deities watched in silence, the weight of this reunion palpable. Lord Shiva's eyes narrowed, his gaze shifting between Karna and Divya, recognizing the magnitude of this union. "The Ashborn and the Flame... the two halves of creation itself."
Goddess Parvati placed her hand over her heart, sensing the love and deep bond between the two. "Their union is not one of destruction, but of creation and balance. They were always meant to be together."
Karna's power flared briefly as Divya's energy melded with his own, her fiery aura blending seamlessly with his celestial light. The atmosphere crackled with intensity, the two energies balancing each other perfectly—light and flame, creation and destruction, intertwined in harmony.
"I am no longer just Karna," he declared, his voice filled with resolve. "And I am no longer just Ashborn. Together, Divya and I will protect this realm and all others. The chaos that has plagued the cosmos will be silenced, and the balance restored."
Divya stepped back slightly, her hands still resting on his chest, her eyes shining with determination. "And I will stand by your side, as I always have. Together, we are unstoppable."
Lord Vishnu nodded approvingly. "You are now more than just a protector. You are the beacon of hope for the cosmos. With Divya at your side, you will not only restore balance but ensure that it endures for all eternity."
Lord Shiva, his face calm but proud, spoke solemnly. "The journey ahead will not be easy, my son. There are forces in the universe that will resist this balance—darkness that seeks to consume. But with Divya, your flame of creation, you will have the strength to face it."
Karna met his father's gaze, his resolve solidifying. "I am ready, Father. Whatever comes, we will face it together."
With Divya by his side, Karna not only transcended mortality but also became something greater than even the gods had foreseen. He was a force of balance, a fusion of divine power and primordial flame, destined to bring order to the cosmos.
As the deities dispersed, leaving Karna and Divya in the vast celestial chamber, he took her hand, their connection now stronger than ever.
"Divya," he whispered, "Let us go forward. Together, we will change the fate of the universe."
And with that, the two ascended, ready to face whatever lay ahead. The universe trembled, for the Ashborn and his flame had risen once more.