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Chapter 30 - Should I stay or leave

"The Absolute manifesting the essence of Prime gave form and life to the entire fabric broking apart into reality also known as the Quintessence, giving forms to worlds and gods —The Godheads. The Pure Ones in its purest state found themselves in a state of Unity within Prime, where the truth beyond reason and mind becomes one with", budhha's voice did not fluctuate as he divulged the ultimate truth to Wanda. 

Budhha continued with a tranquil voice " We are the manifestation of the absolutes will

Jehovah, the Lord God.

Gaia, The Earth Mother.

The Wyld, the Creator.

Buddha, The Enlightened.

The August Personage of Jade.

Luna, The Distant Moon."

"We are entropy, life, death, time, space, the mind we maintain the material and the dream realms"

"We need the pure faith of believers to bind ourselves to rational world since our existence transcend any and all logic i.e when one with the absolute we can create a round square, or a four-sided triangle, a married bachelor"

"In order to manifest our wills and have rational mind capable of thinking we have to shed our absurdities and weaken ourselves", Buddha's words set a storm in Wanda's heart. 

If first she was flailing blindly in search of a path now hearing budhha's words she had a clear understanding of the path she should take. 

Wanda came out of her thoughts, "Thank you for your guidance senior, now if you allow I will take my leave"

Budhha simply nodded. 

After budhha's confirmation Wanda turned around and walked before a red chasm. 

Her form sinking in as she slowly stepped forward before finally vanishing. 

After Wanda left Buddha's incarnation also vanished into motes of golden lights. 

Other side of the portal, Pietro was waiting anxiously for Wanda's return. 

Just as he was waiting he saw wanda walk out of a portal. 

"Wanda! what happened to your arm"?. He asked warily when he saw wanda was missing one of her arms. 

" This? No need to worry ", Wanda's missing arm instantly regenerated. The blood stained white robe disappeared in a puff of smoke,she was back in a red dress again.

" By the way do you want me to fix your arm"?, Wanda asked as she looked at Pietro's left sleeve that was empty. 

Pietro was surprised hearing this, "thanks for asking but I prefer it stays this way", this scar was like a reminder of the past to him. 

Wanda nodded, she understood that somethings were better left the way they were. 

They walked back in the tower. They needed rest after a long journey. 

The next morning, somewhere on a green field, Wanda and Pietro were basking in the sun, the golden lights washing away their fatigue. 

The two were lost in their thoughts. 

Pietro was first to break the silence, "Wanda i want to be stronger" He said "I also want to roam free, walk on the endless multiverse".

After meeting Wanda and knowing about countless worlds, he wanted to visit them and see their wonders. He yearned for adventure. And for this he needed absolute strength. 

Wanda felt his desire for venture and strength from Pietro's words. 

She sat up and tucked her legs under her. 

"Pietro, put your head on my lap", Pietro was bewildered and his cheeks turned little red but he complied nonetheless. 

Wanda placed her fingers on the sides of his tample. Her hands glowed slightly red as she transferred all the knowledge about laws of time, after all time and speed are in a way are coequal. 

A few incense time later Pietro opened his eyes, he lifted his head up from Wanda's soft thighs. He shook his head, his head felt a little crowded. 

When the pain dulled he stared at Wanda, "thanks"

Wanda smiled, "your welcome".

After that they both fell into silence. 

" Well I'll go and practice", Pietro broke the silence and slowly jogged towards the field. 

First he jogged then ran then slowly his speed increased then until finally his image disappeared. 

'His speed has increased to my brother's level', Wanda thought as she watched Pietro run. The law of time boosted his level instantly. 

While Pietro was practicing Wanda stood up and conjured a portal. She stepped through the portal and came to the other side. 

Before her a pristine gate came to view. She pushed the gate and walked in. At the moment the school field was completely empty, the students were probably in class right now. Soon she walked into the academy building. 

At the moment Pietro was with colossus, shadowcat, rogue, Kurt and others in the danger room. 

"Hey, Pietro where did Wanda go, I haven't seen her since a month", shadowcat asked "I'm quite worried about her"

"She didn't tell me but I'm sure wherever she is fine", Pietro was also little worried but he was sure she will be fine. 

Just as Pietro was talking he saw Wanda enter through the door. 

" Wanda"!!! Pietro excitedly ran towards Wanda and hugged her. 

Wanda also wrapped her hand around her brother. 

"I missed you brother", Wanda's voice was low as she embraced her brother. 

"I missed you too", he said, " Where have you been all this time, we were worried about you"

"I will tell you but first let me aske you something" Wanda pushed Pietro and stepped back. 

"Brother will you come with me", there was slight quiver in her voice. 

" Where"? Pietro asked in puzzlement.

"A place where you might never see them again", wanda looked at Anna and others. Even though her time with them was brief it will always be in her memories.

Wanda's words put Pietro in a dilemma. Should he choose his friends or his family.

After some contemplating he made his decision firmly.

"Wanda, I will stay", Pietro said, " Besides I don't think you will feel comfortable enacting your evil plans when I'm with you ".he smiled.

Wanda's eyes dimmed after hearing Pietro's words.

'kinship', 'friendship', 'love' and 'hate'. Will eventually separate, walking towards the path of destruction no matter how hard you try to hold on.

" I will remember you till the end of time brother ", wanda turned into clumps of red light and disappeared.

A single tear drop rolled down on his face. Memories of last 18 years spent together came flooding in his mind.

"Pietro, why did wanda runaway again", Anna inquired seeing wanda disappear just after returning.

" We will probably never see her again in this life"

"What! Why"?

"She didn't tell me" Pietro sighed and shook his head.

On the other side when wanda returned to the other side it was already noon. Pietro was still practicing on the field making afterimages.

"Pietro"!!

" Your back ", he stood before wanda after hearing her call out. That's when he saw that corners of her eyes were red.

" Did something happen "?

" I just met my brother ".

" Did you guys fight "?

" No, we just said our farewells"

Pietro didn't ask anything further about Wanda's reunion, "any plans"

Wanda nodded, "we need a scientist, after all doing everything on my own is exhausting".

Wanda waved her hand and a portal materialized before them.

They stepped through the portal and came to a bustling city street.

Pietro sighed in relief, 'thank god this time it's a normal world "

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