Epic of Caterpillar

Chapter 1972 {Spirit Hearts}

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"Spirit Hearts? Is that those colorful crystals in your chests?" Wondered Celica. "I've seen them in the Spirit Beasts we hunted, I've stored their bodies just in case they might come in handy."

"And you did well, Lady Celica. Now follow me, let us go back to the Lake. It is possible for anybody strong enough to develop one even if you're not Spiritians." Amethyst said. "And this might be the only chance you've got to perhaps revive your fallen Spirits, sir Meiji."

"Let's go then." Meiji was decided to do whatever it takes to revive his spirits.

They walked across the beautiful, green landscape, gaining a few glances from the Spiritian Villagers as they made their way in front of the Lake once more.

"I've heard that in your worlds, water is different than this world, isn't it?" Amethyst smiled, gently touching the lake's water with his hands. "That is because all the liquids in our world come from the blood of the Holy Spirit Pillars."

"Holy Spirit Pillars?!" Everyone asked in surprise.

"Our world does not possess liquids naturally. We're all crystals… or well, ethereal energy crystalized." Explained Amethyst. "This Rainbow Spirit Water is the blood of our Ancient Makers, the Holy Spirit Pillars, powerful beings that once existed ages ago. They were the first living beings, the divine embodiments of every spiritual element. They created the Endless Sea of Clouds, the Spirit Floating Islands, and the many living beings. They were benevolent, using their own blood to flood the many islands with water necessary to sustain life."

"Did something happened to them?" Asked Meiji.

"Indeed." Amethyst sighed. "Their own creations betrayed them. Once us Spiritians learned to cultivate our Spirit Hearts, we were able to reach higher and higher heights of power. We were grateful for them, but many were selfish and greedy, the Ancient Supreme Spirit Kings and Queens hunted down the pillars, one by one, they fell, they extracted their powers and used them for their own selfish motives… Now, our world is finally paying for such a terrific sin, to kill such benevolent beings that made us… Our world is slowly dying."

Amethyst seemed so saddened as he spoke those words that many thought he would cry, yet there were no tears coming from his crystalline eyes, Spiritians could not cry.

"So they're attacking other worlds to drain their energy, I assume." Celica said. "I see… It is a pity."

"Ah, sorry for this. I shouldn't had go into so many details." Amethyst laughed. "I just thought that it might be good for you to learn more about this world, even if a little bit."

"No, it's fine." Meiji nodded. "I do wonder, what happened to those that slay the pillars? Are they dead too?"

"Their bodies corroded after absorbing so much energy, and then merged with our world. It took time, but most of the energy they stole went back to where it came from. However, without the pillars being alive, their dispersed energy could not be administrated correctly, bringing forth the slow death of our world." Amethyst explained.

"So the Pillars were like the same pillars back in Genesis, the elements, the supreme gods holding it all on their shoulders." Truhan sighed.

"More importantly, all of you must bathe in this water. And while doing so, I will prepare the Spiritual Magic Circle. Any materials you possess, use them once the magic circle starts, they will fuse into your bodies." Said Amethyst.

"Alright…" Everyone slowly walked into the lake.

Bathing in the water felt strangely relaxing. It felt as if their bodies, minds, and souls were slowly synching together, and once Amethyst finished his magic circle, he activated above everyone.

"[Spiritual Heart Creation]!"

FLAAAAASH!

The materials they had placed over the water quickly turned into countless particles of spiritual crystals, flying into everybody's chests. They felt their souls transcend their divine bodies, reaching an even higher form of power.

They felt their souls and minds resonate with the spiritual energy around them, which was once toxic, it now became comfortable, it made them feel even better than before.

"Our divine power… It has grown even stronger?!" Kizuato wondered. "This is Spiritual Energy? It is strengthening my body as well!"

"This bright light…" Goruden admired the energy exuding from his body.

"It feels so good I could take a nap." Yawned Yukan.

"Don't lose your concentration, guys." Jinsoku smiled.

"It feels as if my Divine Power has suddenly doubled!" Celica was amazed.

"My flames… They're so potent now!" Truhan laughed.

"So this is… the power of Spiritual Energy of this world…" Raito glanced at his own hands as they produced bright, divine spiritual lightning.

"It feels completely different, the quality is in another level compared to the divine energy that exists within Genesis." Palami analyzed.

"Woooah! My muscles are tingling!" Asure felt slightly surprised.

"Everyone… please…" Meiji remained calm, while thinking about his beloved spirits, and all the adventures he had gone through with them.

As his Spirit Heart crystalized inside of his chest, he felt something, several colorful sparks, embers of spiritual energy, elements synching and growing stronger.

The connections to his spirits, which were empty before, were once more lighted by their life force. Meiji's eyes opened wide, beginning to cry tears of joy, as he saw several tiny figures made of colorful crystals materialize around him.

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

"A-Ah…! Is it really all of you?!" Meiji's eyes opened wide.

They didn't looked as powerful and evolved as before, it felt as if they had regressed to being mere pups, but their bodies were different, having evolved to adapt to this new world.

They had grown to resemble crystals.

The Water Spirit Nymph because a beautiful sapphire in the shape of a little mermaid.

The Wind Spirit, Sylph, materialized into beautiful emerald, resembling a tiny green fairy.

The Earth Spirit, Pygmy, was made out of brown crystals, looking like a small little flightless dragon.

The Fire Spirit, Vulcanus, became a ruby-made salamander covered on flames.

The Nature Spirit, Artio, turned into a little bear cub made of emerald and brown crystals.

The Ice Spirit, Boreas, turned into ice-like crystals, looking like a tiny songbird.

The Light Spirit, Aether, materialized into a golden diamond with two angelic-like wings.

And lastly, the Dark Spirit Hypnos transformed into a small sphere of black diamond, with a single red eye on its center.

All of them were fist-sized, but they were still them!

"Everyone!"

Meiji hugged his spirits, now resembling floating dolls made of colorful crystals, his tears fell over his spirits, who seemed confused.

"Wha…?"

"Huh?"

"Grawr!"

They weren't even talking like before… All of them could barely say a few words. It felt as if they had been reborn as babies.

"I-It seems that they can't remember who they were…" Meiji sighed. "Well, I'm sure that as long as you guys grow stronger, your memories might come back… Or even then, just having you back is enough for me. I'll make sure you all experience new memories with all of us."

Amethyst smiled at the scene as he saw all the elemental spirits be reborn, however, his eyes opened wide when he realized the powerful energies they emanated.

"Those are Spirits from another world, yet… It feels like they have adapted to our world very fast." He analyzed. "And that divine energy they hold… Could it be?"

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