After Life: Sara & Padma's Journey After Departure

I promise you, I will get you to a better place

As I approached the white town, I saw the animated bodies – a sea of them. 

"Hold me tight, Meera!" I shouted. 

She clung to me tightly. I wasn't going to stop; I was going to plow through. I used my energy to form a protective layer around us, creating a dark smoke. I heard Meera saying something.

 "Don't worry, it's my energy," I reassured her.

 I increased the speed and collided with the bodies that blocked our way. I tried to avoid them as much as I could, but the further we went, the more crowded it became. Soon, the crowd was overwhelming, threatening to stop us. 

I needed to come up with a plan. Harnessing the depths of my unique power, I summoned the essence of my energy to manifest a magnificent serpent. Inhaling deeply, I exhaled a swirling dark smoke that enveloped our surroundings, a prelude to the ethereal transformation unfolding. From the shadows emerged an awe-inspiring, colossal snake. 

"Fear not," I reassured the girl over the gusting wind, emphasizing that this serpentine entity posed no threat. "Meet my pet snake." 

As the wisps of smoke dissipated, a majestic, darkened snake materialized before us, prompting me to skillfully halt the scooter before our trajectory intersected with its ephemeral form. The animated bodies, drawn to our presence, sought to surround us, yet my protective energy repelled them, establishing a barrier that kept their encroachment at bay.

 "Guide us," I commanded the serpent, its towering head towering above. The creature's demeanor exuded an otherworldly grace and power, leaving me momentarily breathless. Its gaze, directed downward, met our eyes, and with a graceful motion, the serpent began its ascent, its serpentine body weaving through the air with a regality that transcended mortal comprehension.

 The spectacle was nothing short of majestic, captivating even the very essence of my being. The snake's head turned, surveying the path ahead, and as its body undulated, I initiated the scooter's movement. The serpent, a guardian of shadows and protector of our journey, led the way with a presence that echoed the mystical realms from which my unique power emanated.

 The colossal snake, an extension of my mystical energy, surged forward, effortlessly parting the ranks of animated bodies that sought to impede our progress. Entranced by the unfolding spectacle, I shadowed its path, marveling at the unprecedented scale of the manifestation. Adrenaline coursed through my veins as the snake expertly navigated the terrain, smashing obstacles in its ethereal wake.

 My scooter sped alongside, a harmonious dance between the corporeal and the spectral. The journey to the new port, a testament to the synergy between the physical and the supernatural, reached its zenith as the destination came into view. 

 However, the port's entrance was teeming with animated bodies, an unsettling obstacle that necessitated a shift in our mode of transportation. The sand, unsuitable for the scooter, and the relentless throng of the undead prompted a strategic maneuver. 

I summoned the snake to envelop us, creating a protective barrier against the encroaching hordes. Bringing the scooter to a halt, I instructed the girl to dismount. As she gazed in awe at the enigmatic serpent, curiosity etched across her face, she extended her hand tentatively toward its form.

 I clarified, "You can't feel it; it's just a smoke, not a tangible body. But it possesses a force that allows it to interact with the physical world."

 To my surprise, her hand did not pass through the smoke as anticipated. "I can feel it," she declared, a connection forming between her and the otherworldly guardian. 

I furrowed my brows and tentatively extended my hand towards the enigmatic smoke. To my amazement, the ethereal cloud, which initially seemed insubstantial, concealed a distinct snake-shaped form beneath its ephemeral exterior. The revelation sent shivers down my spine, triggering an involuntary reaction fueled by my latent fear of slithering creatures—snakes and worms, in particular. The juxtaposition of the supernatural and my instinctual phobia created an uneasy sensation.