Chapter 02
CHAPTER 02
Claudita stands by, looking out over the celestial horizon.
Stella and Bella are behind her. Both stand side-by-side, their posture noticeably straighter and more respectful after yesterday’s lesson.
Claudita turns around slowly, her hands folded behind her back. "Your foundation training is complete. It's time for your first official assignment in the mortal realm…"
Stella twitches with a mix of excitement and nervousness. "Our first mission? Are we fighting low-level shadow demons, Master? Are we protecting a village?"
"No. Your task is far more delicate. You are going to practice the heart condition we spoke of yesterday. To do this, your spirits will descend into the mortal realm, and you will take the form of two newborn kittens," Claudita replies.
Bella blinks curious eyes. "Real kittens? Like, actual mortal cats on the street?"
"Yes. You will be born to a stray street cat in a crowded human city. For the first few weeks of your lives, you will live entirely as animals—feeling the hunger, the cold, and the vulnerability of the mortal world," answers Claudita.
Stella nods taking it seriously. "Okay. We can do that. We endure the cold, we stay together, and we protect our mother. Right?"
Claudita's voice softens. A heavy, somber tone creeping in... "No, Stella. You cannot protect her. This mission is an exercise in absolute, unyielding endurance. Shortly after you are born, your mother will be cruelly killed by humans. You will then be captured and taken to a local animal shelter."
Both twins freeze. The color drains from their faces.
Bella steps forward, horrified. "Wait... what? She’s gonna be killed? By the very humans we're supposed to love and protect? Master, if we know it’s going to happen, why can’t we use a fraction of our chi to save her?!"
Stella’s voice trembles slightly, as she looks up at Claudita. "Master Claudita, please... there has to be a tactical reason for this. Which city is it? Who are the humans? If we know the exact timeline, can we manipulate the environment to steer her away from them? Who runs the shelter?"
The twins stare at her, their minds racing, desperate for coordinates, names, or a hidden strategic loophole that can change the outcome.
Claudita looks down at the young angels. Her expression is deeply empathetic, understanding the painful weight of the trial she is handing them. She steps closer and gently places a warm, reassuring hand on each of their shoulders.
"That's all you need to know," whispers Claudita
Stella bites her lip, looking up at Claudita... "But Master?!?"
Claudita gently squeezes their shoulders, her eyes filled with absolute kindness. "Trust me, little ones. If I give you the details, you will try to fight the timeline. But this test is not about winning a battle. It is about experiencing the deepest depths of human cruelty firsthand, and finding the grace within your broken hearts to forgive them anyway. You must survive this without letting hatred into your souls…”
Bella looks down, a single tear slipping , but she slowly nods, understanding the profound truth of the trial. She takes Stella's hand. "We understand, Master."
Stella takes a shaky, determined breath. "We’re ready."
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