Chapter 6: Echoes of the Past, Visions of the Future
Erebus's existence became a complex tapestry woven from the threads of primordial darkness, divine responsibility, and lingering human memories. He learned to accept the duality of his being, the god and the man coexisting within the same consciousness.
He began to see his memories of John Smith not as a burden, but as a gift. They gave him a unique perspective on the world, a sense of compassion and empathy that many of the other gods lacked.
He started to use his understanding of human nature to guide his actions, to make choices that would benefit both gods and mortals. He became a silent guardian, a watchful protector of the balance between light and darkness.
He also began to have visions of the future, fragmented glimpses of events yet to come. He saw the rise of new civilizations, the emergence of new technologies, and the eventual decline and fall of the gods.
These visions troubled him. They suggested that the world was not static, but constantly evolving, moving towards an unknown destiny. He realized that he, as a Primordial God, had a responsibility to guide this evolution, to shape the future of the cosmos.
He knew that the gods, with their flaws and their ambitions, were not equipped to handle the challenges that lay ahead. He needed to find a way to prepare them, to help them evolve, to ensure their survival in a world that was constantly changing.