“Journey to Immortality” by R. S. Chintalapati

The kingdom of Glewn was perhaps the only kingdom in the world ruled by twins. Unable to decide whom to give his kingdom to rule King Argus gave his kingdom to both his sons named Arian and Anthony.

​Anthony was ambitious and wanted to conquer the whole world but he well knew that he would not be able to conquer the whole with the life span he had. So he sought for a solution in scriptures and got to know that there was an island named Elrix in the Center world and in it there is a lake called Immortal. One drop from the lake could make anyone immortal until they killed themselves and the water was blue in colour and tasted as sweet as honey.

Anthony with the help of scholars in his kingdom got a map to reach the place. Arian was given the complete rule and Anthony along with hundred men stared sailing. Arian and the priests requested to stop the pursuit as it is against the laws of nature for anyone to be immortal. They also pointed out the fact that previously two kings never returned after travelling but the more they pushed away the more Anthony thought he was getting near to his dream.

Anthony and his men sailed in the Sea of Nightmares. All along with their sailing, no one could sleep as if they would sleep they would dream of their worst fear killing them. For about fourteen days sailing continued and on the fifteen-day all the men in the ship started sleeping. For some reason, they could not control their sleep.

That night a big octopus called The Guardrail broke both the ships. While men woke up falling into the sea. Sharks feasted on them. Next morning Anthony woke up seeing the sunrise and he was lying at the coast of Elrix. He could see that only fifteen men were along with him.

Long before Anthony started his journey priests said to him that to reach the lake there would be different quest’s. The first one being the Guardrail and the sharks only kill the people who aren’t blessed by God Vuio to set forth on the island of Elrix. 

Anthony thanked God Vuio for blessing him and he looked forward to seeing the Golden Gate of Sky which was built by twenty Goblin’s on the request from God Vuio and it is so high that it touched the Sky. Anthony and the others walked near to the gate and saw text written on it saying that Sing or make anything sing a song that shall impress God Vuio and I shall open myself.

Anthony and his crew were in no position to sing and even if they did they knew for sure that the gate would never open. Anthony could see parrots on the nearby tree. Anthony requested them to sing while they asked what is in for then in return? Anthony promised that when he returns back he shall take the parrot to his kingdom and give it the comfort that it has never seen in its lifetime.

Convinced with the offer the parrot sang “Once there lived a king who was young and charming. Blessed was he with fortune and kingdom but the desire did not stop him. He wanted more and more until there was nothing. One day he knew about an immortal lake and when he tasted it he never returned as darkness was lured in the trap of rightfulness” on completing the gates opened. Anthony thanked the parrot and walked in. As soon as they entered poisonous got hold of all those soldiers legs who had the negative desire of using the immorality. Anthony knowing the fact never thought anything about the wars he wanted to fight with his blessing which was just two steps away.

After passing the creepers Anthony was left with last five members. They were all near the lake and beside the lake, it was written people who want to drink the water should use a bone glass to carry the water. Now Antony took off his armour bent it in the form of the bowl and dipped it and as soon as it was in the water it melted.

Antony within no time saw his soldiers pulling out their swords. They started attacking one another and Anthony being the best amongst all killed every last man and pulled out a skull and dipped it in.

When he tasted the water it was both cold and sweet as described. Nothing tasted more wonderful and Antony regained the energy that he lost since the last fortnight and felt very strong. He shouted I will conquer the whole world and when he turned back to walk out the golden gates closed.

He heard the parrot say “My King you are finally immortal but I am afraid you have to stay inside all lifetime.”

Anthony turned back and there was no lake nor creepers all he could see is a sword and two dead kings who travelled like him a long time before.

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Team:​​

1. Contributor:
   R. S. Chintalapati​

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