Alexander apologized to his coworkers and his boss for the absence.He also asked to go home, as he couldn't believe what was happening to him; moreover, he needed to talk to Morpheus alone and in a more relaxed space about the whole matter.
—So... Do I have your powers now? —Alexander asked while on his way home—.But...what powers?
—You can travel through the world of dreams, create nightmares or pleasant dreams for anyone in the world.Also, with some training and properly channeling your divine energy, you will be able to materialize some things from the dream world.For example, if in the dream world you create the sharpest sword in the world, you could materialize it in the real world.
Before Morpheus could continue speaking, Alexander interrupted him:
—So... Do I have to dream to enter other people's dreams or materialize things from that world?
Without saying another word, the shadow of Morpheus re-materialized next to Alexander, walking at the same pace as the boy.
—Don't worry, other humans can't see me, —said the god to reassure Alexander about his sudden manifestation.Only those humans who also possess the power of some god could see me.
—Regarding your question...—Morfeo spoke again—.You don't have to be asleep to control dreams or materialize them.Since you have all my power, you are the king of dreams.You don't need to sleep, from now on, now that I've given you permission to unlock my power, you will never sleep again.You will be able to travel between the two worlds as you please.But remember not to do it in front of other people, because if you decide to travel to the dream world, your body disappears from the real world during that period, and vice versa.
—Interesting...—Alexander was intrigued by everything he was hearing.
Without thinking twice, the boy simply imagined transporting himself to the world of dreams, as he thought it would be a good idea to try it.And so it was, in an instant, his body disappeared in the middle of the street, only to wake up later in an absolutely amazing world.
—Idiot, I told you not to do it in front of the crowd! —Morfeo fumed.
—Amazing!
Alexander couldn't stop looking around him.For the landscape displayed enormous mini-galaxies in the sky, creating a spectacular view.Right in front of him, there was only an infinite wooden bridge, as if it would never end in length.When he looked down, there were clouds that obscured whether there was actually land below or not.
—Did I do this just by thinking about it? —Alexander was confused.
—Exactly... —answered Morpheus—.Imagine that my power is like another muscle in your body or any thought you coordinate with your brain and body.This is called Divine Energy, and all bearers of divine power possess it.
The shadow of Morpheus approached the boy, and placing a hand on his shoulder, he said:
—Unfortunately, I can no longer advise or guide you from now on.Since the more time I spend in contact with a human, the more my existence wears away.You will only be able to call me once more to help you or talk to me, and I hope it will be after obtaining the Eye of Arbadan.
—Wait! Where do I find that thing? —Alexander said in vain, for Morpheus's manifestation had vanished before his eyes.
"The Eye of Ardaban..."Alexander thought, confused.
Although he wanted to explore more of the fascinating world he was in, Alexander used his power again to return to the real world, where he appeared in the same place he had been before.
Suddenly, a strange sensation flooded his body, like an extra instinct he had never felt before.
—Hello —he heard behind him, a quite attractive female voice.
When he turned his head back in confusion, he saw a young woman, blonde with green eyes, too beautiful for the neighborhood he lived in.
—Are you talking to me? —Alexander asked.
—Yes, it's for you.My name is Lucía Ramos.We've been following Morpheus and you for a long time.We were just waiting for him to take the step to grant you his power.
—Are we taking?, are there more of you? —the confused boy asked again.
The beautiful woman named Lucía looked at him with those penetrating green eyes and told him everything:
—That's right, I am part of an organization formed only by the chosen called White Sword.For a long time, we have been watching you, waiting for Morpheus to grant you his powers and ask you to join us.
—Why would I join?
—Because you need us, just as we need you —Lucía replied—.You join us and help us fight the evil chosen ones who want to obtain the Eye of Arbadan for their wicked intentions, and we teach you to fight and use your powers to survive.
—It would be easier not to get involved in any of this and just go on with my life —said Alexander.
—It's not that easy...The chosen ones can see and feel each other.That strange feeling you surely had before placing me behind you is the instinct that alerts us that there is another like us nearby.And if at any moment you encounter an evil chosen one, know what they could do to steal your divine energy and use it for their own benefit.
Just after the girl said this last thing, she extended her hand with a piece of paper where her phone number was written.
—Call me...This is a battle in which you won't be able to survive alone, despite how powerful you are now...King of the dream world, but... You won't be able to hide forever in that world.
Just before Lucía leaves, the boy was intrigued by one thing:
—Wait!,What's your god?I mean...You're a chosen one, right?
The girl turned to take the opposite path, but as she did, she smiled and replied:
—Athena...I am the bearer of Athena's power...Let's just say wisdom has always been my thing, but don't get it wrong...I'm extremely fierce on the battlefield.