Beacon

At Chemora- present day

" Sitara, it's time. Help me with the submersion. "

Kilian was standing inside what looked like a very big and deep bath tub. It was gradually filling up from the bottom. But the liquid was not water. It was red. Red like blood.

" Are you sure? I mean can we completely trust the source? "

She looked hesitant.

" There has never been a hundred percent when it comes to 'First-times'. We have to take the risk. "

He said as she helped him get his clothes off.

" But your health... " She tried to protest but Kilian put a hand on her lips.

" If they have gathered indeed and are all close to the source, my absence could mean someone else taking this golden opportunity. I can risk my life but I cannot risk that. I have a promise to keep Sitara. "

The liquid had almost filled up to the brim.

And he slowly lowered himself, completely naked in the tub.

" I might need your assistance. Try to keep in touch. "

He smiled at Sitara as she watched him go down under the surf