Muezzin: trembling We must... awaken the light within us… to face this ancient force.
The 5th century monk from the monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai appears Since I first laid eyes on you, I knew we were fated.
steps back, clutching a sacred text Fated? What do you mean, Idealefie? How can this be possible?
Do not be afraid. Your faith has brought you here, to this very moment.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I... I remember now. The visions, the dreams... They all led me here.
Visions? Dreams? Tell me more, my guide.
paces nervously I have been experiencing strange occurrences, like seeing fleeting images and hearing whispers. It felt like there was a higher power guiding me.
Well, our love was prophesied long ago.
stops pacing, his eyes wide with realization Prophesied? Are you saying that our meeting was foretold?
Yes, my love. We were destined to meet, to unite our souls.
voice quivering But... but how? How could we have been destined to meet without any prior knowledge or connection?
The monk raises his hands, and a blinding white light shines forth, illuminating the room. This is the will of Allah.
falls to his knees, overwhelmed by the light Oh my Lord, oh mighty One, grant me the strength to understand and embrace this divine plan.
A sudden gust of wind blows through the room, carrying with it fragments of a long-forgotten prayer. Stand up, my guide. Pray with me.
closes his eyes, focusing his energy I seek your guidance, oh mighty One. Help me understand this divine prophecy and give me the strength to fulfill my destiny.
As they pray, a rose petals descends from heaven, forming a circle around them. Look, my guide. The divine has given us a sign.
gasps, opening his eyes to the rose petals A sign... Yes, I see it. The divine is truly present among us.
A voice booms from the heavens, speaking in an ancient tongue. Prepare yourselves, servants of light. Your trial is upon you.
stands up, determined A trial? What kind of trial, oh mighty One? Show me the way, guide me through this darkness.
A great shadow materializes before them, its form shifting and changing, growing ever taller until it looms above them, its face unrecognizable. Face your fears, my guide. This is but the beginning.
takes a step forward, his voice filled with conviction I am not afraid. I will face this trial head-on, for the sake of our love and destiny.
The great shadow roars, shaking the very foundations of the earth. As its roar fades, a single tear falls from its eye, revealing a face that is both beautiful and terrifying. Fear not, my guide. I am your ally in this realm.
reaches out a trembling hand towards the great shadow Oh, powerful one. I may be just a mere mortal, but I will not let fear control me.