Legends of Amacia The Awakening
Chapter 45 The Rebirth of the Beowulf

Five days later, Nemesis stood at the control panel in the Nano Chamber monitoring Hanna’s mutation reversal. Josephine remained in the control node continuing the work of restoring Hanna to her original male form. At this point, Hanna’s body had been transformed back into a man. “It’s a marvel to see,” Nemesis stated as he briefly stepped away from the control console to look at Hanna’s restored male body in the pod. “For a while there, I had my doubts, Josephine, but you did it.”

“I did too,” Josephine admitted. “This mutation reversal is the most complex program I’ve ever attempted. It was far more complicated than the original mutation I performed because of Hanna’s evolving genetic structure. At times, I despaired that I wouldn’t be able to finish the program. But thanks to everyone’s help in monitoring Hanna’s progress, I was able to do it. I’m so relieved that it’s almost finished.”

“I bet you are,” Nemesis stated. “You’ve done something here no one has ever done before. You actually reversed a full-scale genetic level mutation. You should be very proud of that accomplishment.”

“I’m not proud of what I did,” Josephine admitted. “But I am truly happy that I was able to restore Hanna to her true form. That mutation should have never happened.”

“I agree,” Nemesis stated. “She didn’t deserve what happened, but it happened nonetheless. Nevertheless, I must admit, she adapted to a female life exceptionally well when it happened. I wonder if she’ll be able to readapt to being a man.”

“I don’t think that’ll be a problem,” Selina called out from her wheelchair as Electra rolled her and Rachel into the Nano-chamber. “Hanna was more than ready for the switch back when she went into that machine.” Selina had on a halter-top sleeveless tan dress that reached just below her knees. Her hair was held back with a silver hairclip. Rachel sat in her lap wearing a sleeveless halter-top tan dress with tiger stripes and a belt around her waist. Her eyes sparkled with wonder as she saw Hanna with a male body. Electra wore a tan tank-top blouse, trousers, and sandals.

“Is that really Hanna, momma?” Rachel asked.

“Yes, it is,” Selina replied, smiling. “That’s the Hannibal I remember. But he looks different somehow. He seems to be a bit more muscular than before. Why is that, Jo?”

“It’s a product of his evolving genetics,” Josephine stated. “Because of how Hanna’s genetic structure evolved on its own after the mutation, I wasn’t able to restore him back to the way he was when the Emperor caught him. But never fear; he’s the same man you married, Mistress Selina, just a bit more like you now.”

“What does she mean, momma?” Rachel asked.

“Does that have to do with the reactivation of Hannibal’s Lynxian DNA?” Selina asked.

“Yes,” Josephine stated, “...among other things. You’ll see when he emerges from this machine. If you look closely at him, you’ll see he’s taken on more Lynxian characteristics. As I restored him to his true form, he was drawn to the form you see now. It’s as if he were dictating what form he wanted from deep in his stasis.”

“Is that even possible?” Nemesis asked.

“Theoretically, it is,” Josephine stated. “But I’ve never seen it happen before now. It’s really strange as I felt a peculiar influence on the machine other than mine pushing it in that direction. At first, it concerned me until I realized the influence was coming from within the machine...from Hanna herself, and not from the outside. Hanna has an extremely strong belief in the Ancient of Days. It may have been the Almighty Himself causing the strange influence on the machine, though I cannot say for sure. Whatever the influence was, it didn’t feel malevolent or evil in any way. I should know since I was immersed in the Darkness for ages.”

“Hmmm,” Selina murmured. “You may have something there. It wouldn’t be the first time the Almighty influenced you in this manner. After all, He did guide your actions when you first mutated Hanna. Maybe He did the same thing this time. Did this influence you felt lead to any other changes in Hanna?”

“I’m not sure,” Josephine admitted. “But you should be aware that while in the middle of the procedure, Hanna’s genetic structure shifted again without warning. I was forced to adapt to the change so it wouldn’t cause a problem. As a result, more dormant gene sequences have been activated. It would explain Hanna’s altered appearance now.”

“I didn’t know that,” Nemesis stated. “When did this happen?”

“Two days ago just before the procedure started to affect Hanna’s outward appearance,” Josephine stated. “The shift was unexpected, but not truly dangerous to her. It just forced me to make some changes, which led to the activation of more of her dormant genetic structure.”

“Were any of those genes Lynxian?” Selina asked with great interest.

“Yes,” Josephine stated. “Hanna now has approximately a third of her Lynxian DNA activated, along with several other unknown alien gene sequences I was never able to identify. I suspect the activation of these new gene sequences will enhance Hanna in ways we can’t comprehend. We must be ready to help him if he needs it.”

“We will,” Selina stated. “I’m glad you told me about this, Jo. Now, I won’t be blindsided if he does something weird.” Selina suddenly gasped, and her eyes shot to Hanna in the pod. “Hannibal...he’s trying to wake up,” she declared. “He wants out! Are you done with him?”

At the same moment Selina felt Hannibal twitch, Nemesis saw him twitch physically in the pod. “She’s right,” he agreed. “I just saw Hanna move in the pod.” He quickly returned to the control console, seeing it lit up with rising vitals and brainwave activity. “He’s definitely trying to wake up, Josephine. You saw it, didn’t you?”

“I did,” Josephine agreed. “It’s just like I figured. Just as a baby starts kicking and moving before being born, Hanna’s doing the same thing. But I can’t allow it yet. I’m still purging the nano-machines from his body. He needs to remain in the chamber for another ten minutes until I finish pulling out the nano-machines. Hanna...calm down. We’re almost done.”

“Call him Hannibal, Jo,” Selina corrected. “Hanna’s stepped aside and merged with Hannibal. You need to call him Hannibal. I can feel it.”

“Hannibal,” Josephine called to Hannibal as he twitched again in the pod. “Calm down, Hannibal...we’re almost done. I need to flush your system of the nano-machines.”

“Push us over to the pod, momma,” Selina ordered Electra, who watched silently with amazement at Hannibal stirring in the pod.

“Of course,” Electra replied, rolling Selina and Rachel over so Selina could touch the cover of the pod. “Has anyone ever come out of stasis like this before, Josephine?”

“This is a first on me,” Josephine admitted. “Never have I seen anyone come out of stasis on his or her own without it first being disengaged. I still have the stasis engaged on Hannibal and he’s now fighting against it. His mind and will must be even stronger now than it was before Hanna went into the machine. This is truly going to be a birth.”

“His vitals are getting stronger,” Nemesis reported, “...and his brainwave activity is rising exponentially. He needs to calm down or something bad will happen.”

“I know,” Josephine agreed. “Even though I’m not finished flushing his system, I’m going to slowly disengage the stasis field. He may think he’s under attack.”

“You’re right,” Selina called out as she touched the cover of the pod. “I can definitely sense it. He feels like he’s under attack and may think the machine is the enemy. Do what you need to do quickly because when Hannibal feels threatened, his Rage gets out of control and it may trigger those elemental powers he used before. That would be very bad.”

“Indeed,” Nemesis agreed. “We can’t have him unleashing that power in this confined space. Josephine, let him know he’s not in danger. His adrenaline levels are rising dramatically. You should do something now.”

“Hannibal,” Josephine called to Hannibal in the pod, “I know you can hear me, Hannibal. Calm down...you’re almost out of there. Let me finish the cleansing process and then I’ll let you out. Please calm down. No one’s hurting you.”

Hannibal’s eyes suddenly opened wide as he broke out of the stasis. A panicked look filled his eyes as he looked around wildly, finding himself restrained and completely immersed in the nano-machine fluid of the machine. In the next moment, he realized dozens of small mechanical tentacles were attached to his body. The tentacles come out of the wall of the pod. Fear and confusion filled his features as he struggled against the restraints.

Selina pounded on the door of the pod with her fist, getting Hannibal’s attention. When he looked down at Selina, she pointed at her eyes and then at his before placing the flat of her hand against the pod’s door. “Calm down,” Selina called out to him verbally and telepathically; sensing Hannibal fully awake and confused. “It’s okay, Hannibal,” she cooed to him. “Stop struggling. No one’s attacking you. You’re still in the machine and Josephine needs to finish purging the nano-machines from you before she can let you out. So calm down, my prince; you’re safe.”

A relieved smile crossed Hannibal’s lips as he nodded to Selina. “He’s going to be okay now,” Selina reported. “He was startled when he woke in an unfamiliar place.”

“You did it, Selina,” Nemesis crowed. “He’s calming down. His brainwave activity, even though it’s still extraordinarily high, is stabilizing, as are the rest of his vitals.”

“I agree,” Josephine declared. “Now just relax, Hannibal. It’s going to take a few more minutes to finish up. How are you feeling?”

“Like his old self,” Selina reported, acting as Hannibal’s voice, “but just a bit strange and disjointed.”

“That’s to be expected,” Josephine replied. “You’ve been in stasis for five days as I performed the reversal on your body. It’s natural to feel a bit confused, strange, and disjointed. You may even have some weakness. But it’ll pass shortly. I’m very happy that you’re recognizing everyone so quickly.”

“So is he,” Selina reported. “Why thank you, Hannibal. It’s good to see you too.”

Hannibal smiled warmly from inside the pod, seeing Rachel as she watched with amazement as he breathed the fluid around him. She could see his chest moving. “He’s really breathing that stuff, isn’t he?” she asked.

“Yes,” Selina answered, “He is, though it’s a bit more difficult to breathe it than air. He says that’s a very pretty dress you have on, Rachel. He likes it and thinks it’s so you.”

“He said that?” Rachel asked. “How can you tell?”

“Hannibal and I are fused telepathically,” Selina stated. “I can hear his thoughts in my mind, but he can’t speak normally because of the fluid. When he comes out, he’ll be able to talk.”

“Oh, I forgot,” Rachel apologized. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s quite all right,” Selina cooed. “He’s just happy to see you.”

“So I can call Hanna dad now?” Rachel asked.

“Yes,” Selina replied. “But his name is Hannibal now.”

“Hannibal,” Rachel repeated. “I like dad better.”

“So does he,” Selina reported, smiling as they saw Hannibal smiling broadly. “How much longer will he be in there, Jo?”

“A couple more minutes,” Josephine reported. “With his premature awakening, I’m able to flush his system much quicker. I’m stunned at how he broke free of the stasis field. His power must be phenomenal now.”

Hannibal sighed, letting a troubled look cross his face. “He knows,” Selina stated. “And he’s not too thrilled by it, but he’s accepted it. Hannibal knows he needs it to stop the Emperor.”

“Did he finish what he started,” Nemesis asked. “You know; the thing about completing his soul?”

Hannibal smiled knowingly at Nemesis’ question as Selina replied, “Yes, he did. He and Hanna are now one soul in one body, not two soul fragments in one body. He feels so much calmer and more centered than I’ve ever felt from him before. He wants you to know he appreciates the question.” She paused a moment, and then said, “Harry is busy right now helping at the pool with the swim therapy. Arabella, Elle, and Emma needed the help. But he promised to come see you the moment he got a chance, Hannibal.” Hannibal nodded knowingly.

“What did he ask?” Electra queried.

“He wanted to know where Harry was,” Selina stated. “He expected to see him when he woke, but understands why Harry’s not here. He admitted Harry helping with the swim therapies was more important than seeing him wake up.”

“Oh,” Electra purred. “I see; just curious.” Hannibal smiled warmly at Electra, nodding.

“Well, that’s it,” Josephine declared as Enoch, Kida, and Nathanael entered. “Are you ready to be born back into this world, Hannibal?”

“He is,” Selina reported. “Could you roll Rachel and me back from the pod, momma?”

“Sure,” Electra replied, pulling Selina and Rachel away from the pod.

“Looks like we’re just in time,” Enoch called out as he, Kida, and Nathanael approached. “When did Hanna wake up?”

“Hannibal, Enoch,” Selina corrected, “He’s Hannibal again and he’s fully integrated with Hanna.”

“I see,” Enoch replied, walking up to the pod and looking at Hannibal. “Interesting; you weren’t kidding at how much alike we’d look. I definitely see my reflection in him now. Welcome home, brother.” Hannibal nodded to Enoch.

“Step back,” Josephine ordered. “It’s time for Hannibal to be born back into our world. He’s more than ready to come out.”

“Then don’t let me interfere,” Enoch answered, moving back a few steps. “Go ahead...let the Beowulf be reborn.”

“Okay, Hannibal,” Josephine called out to Hannibal. “First, I’m going to disconnect you from the machine’s tentacles. It may pinch a bit when I do it. Then, I’m going to drain the nano-machine fluid out of the pod. You will feel some discomfort as you learn to breathe air again, but it will pass.”

“He knows,” Selina answered for him. “He’s used liquid breathing systems before and knows what it’s like. Go ahead.”

“I’m disconnecting you now,” Josephine declared. In seconds, the machine tentacles connecting Hannibal to the machine pulled away. He grimaced as he felt his first pain.

“He says that smarts,” Selina reported, cringing slightly as she felt his pain again. “I never thought I’d be happy to feel his pain again, but I am.”

“That’s very good,” Nathanael chimed, putting his hand on Selina’s shoulder. “It shows how deeply connected you two really are.”

“Indeed,” Nemesis agreed. “Everything is still stable, Josephine.”

“Okay, now to drain the pod,” Josephine stated. Everyone heard a hiss and gurgle as the fluid slowly drained out of the chamber. “Breathe, Hannibal,” she called out. “Expel the fluid and take in the air.”

Hannibal closed his eyes as the fluid dropped below his chest. For a moment, he didn’t move or breathe. “Breathe, Hannibal,” Selina called out. “Breathe. Don’t hold your breath.” Selina’s eyes grew wide and she shouted, “Everyone get away from the pod, now! Hannibal’s elemental power is spiking! Don’t do it, Hannibal! You don’t need to do that! It’s not needed!”

Electra quickly pulled Selina and Rachel out of the way as everyone quickly moved. Hannibal suddenly heaved, clearing his lungs of the fluid, inadvertently triggering a strong elemental concussion blast that opened up the pod like a can opener, sending pieces of the door flying across the room. It also trashed everything inside the pod except for the table and restraints holding Hannibal in place. “By the Elder Gods,” Enoch breathed. “What power he has!”

“Is everyone okay?” Josephine called out in concern. “I was afraid this was going to happen. He triggered his elemental power by reflex.”

“Everyone’s okay,” Nemesis called out. “But the pod he’s in is toast. Did the blast damage the rest of the machine, Josephine?”

“No,” Josephine replied, doing a quick diagnostic of the machine. “The pulse was directed to the front and only damaged the door and the inside of that pod. It didn’t affect the rest of the system or the other pods. We were fortunate with that.”

“Indeed,” Nemesis agreed as they watched Hannibal heave and gag, clearing his lungs of the fluid. “It could have been much worse.”

“Are you okay, Hannibal?” Josephine called to him.

After a few moments of wheezing and gurgling, Hannibal caught his wind and sighed. “I’d forgotten how painful that was,” he moaned, looking up seeing the damage to the pod. “Oh, man...did I do that? I didn’t hurt anyone, did I?”

“No, you didn’t hurt anyone,” Nathanael replied. “Are you okay, son?”

Hannibal focused, seeing everyone slowly gathering back around. “I think so,” he answered weakly. “Sorry for trashing the pod. I didn’t even realize I did it.”

“It’s okay,” Josephine replied. “Just as long as you’re all right, my friend, that’s all that matters. The machine can be repaired. Happy birthday, Hannibal; you’re now reborn into our world as the man you were meant to be. I’m going to release your restraints now.”

“Okay,” Hannibal murmured, feeling just a bit woozy, but supremely centered and confident in his identity. “Go ahead.”

In seconds, the restraints holding Hannibal in the pod released him. For a moment, he remained motionless and then he started toppling forward. Before anyone knew what happened, Nathanael pounced, catching Hannibal as he fell. “Are you all right, son?” he asked in a worried tone, scooping him up.

“I’m so weak,” Hannibal admitted. “What happened? I can barely move. I don’t understand.”

“You’re weak because you’ve just been born,” Josephine stated. “All infants are weak when they’re born.”

Hannibal looked to Josephine, seeing her still in the control node. A warm smile crossed his face. “You’re right, Jo,” he agreed. “I just didn’t listen. You tried to tell me how intimate this was going to be. I truly felt like I was being born. Thank you for being my mother. How long will this weakness last?”

“You’re most welcome,” Josephine replied warmly. “It warms my cold machine heart to have given you a second chance at life. Your weakness will only be temporary. If you spend some time in the Healer, you’ll be up walking around in a day or two. Unlike true infants, you don’t have to relearn everything. You just need to get your strength up and I know of no better person to help you do that than Selina. Now you can be her man again.”

“That I can,” Hannibal replied, looking over at Selina and Rachel, seeing broad smiles on their faces. “And more.” He paused a moment as a strange feeling swept him that Selina instantly noticed. A sober, knowing smile crossed his face as he confronted his destiny lying in the arms of Nathanael. “Much more, my friends; I know who and what I am now and what I need to do,” he stated categorically. “No more hesitation on my part; I am complete and know my place in the Lord’s plan.”

“Hannibal?” Selina asked, raising an eyebrow while sensing a phenomenal shift in Hannibal’s consciousness.

“We are one, my beloved Lynxian princess,” Hannibal stated. “I now truly understand what you’ve been trying to teach me since I rescued you from the Interceptor. We truly are one being, one soul. You are my soul, my salvation. Never again do I need to be alone. We are one, now and forever.”

“Hannibal?” Enoch queried. “What are you saying?”

“My beloved blood brother,” Hannibal chimed, looking to Enoch. “You always believed in me, even when I didn’t. Thank you for everything. Now I see what you have always seen. I know what I am now and don’t fear it.”

“And what is that?” Kida asked.

“I am the Last Caverias,” Hannibal declared, “...heir to the Caverias throne. I am the Beowulf and he has finally awakened. Together, brother, we shall avenge our fathers by defeating the Emperor and the Darkness that spawned him. We shall bring balance back to our reality.”

“I knew it,” Josephine breathed. “Mark this day, my friends, for the prophecies of my time have been fulfilled in this man. He is our deliverance. He is Beowulf reborn. Now justice can be served on the Emperor.”

“Yes,” Hannibal agreed. “The end of the Emperor’s evil is now set and justice will be served. But it will be the Almighty Ancient of Days who doles out His justice and vengeance on the Emperor, not me. I’m but a humble tool in His mighty hand. I’ll not fight against my Lord any longer. He had the mercy to restore me to my true form. I’ll not have Him chastise me like that again, though I did gain great insight into life and into our sisters with being mutated into one of them. I pray I’m able to help them as much as they helped me during my time as one of them. It changed my life forever.”

“Of course it did,” Nathanael purred. “Even I can see it. I’m glad to have you back, son.”

“So am I,” Hannibal replied. “It’s good to be back. And Enoch, thank you for your unwavering belief in who I am. I still don’t want to be king, but I’m not backing down from it either.”

“I’m pleased to hear you say that, brother,” Enoch chimed. “We all believe in you. Just believe in yourself and we will defeat the Emperor. The Ancient of Days is on our side.”

“That He is,” Hannibal stated categorically. “To be honest with you all, I’m still trying to comprehend what it means to be the Last Caverias...to be the Beowulf. But don’t you worry, I know that’s what I am now and will eventually figure it out. After all, the Almighty just opened my eyes to the truth. I know I’m not seeing everything yet, but I will. He will see to it that I discover and accept my destiny just as Ragnar and Beowulf did. They are my role models. I can only hope I measure up to their standards.”

“I wouldn’t worry too much about that,” Josephine said warmly. “You’re well on the way to measuring up. Besides, we’re here to help you discover your destiny. Now, I can clearly see you’re starting to fatigue, so you should go and rest. Nathanael, I have a job for you.” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

“You want me to give Hannibal a bath, don’t you?” Nathanael replied, surmising the job. “He’s very sticky from that goo you had him immersed in.”

“Yes; since you’re the closest thing he has to a father, it would be fitting for you to give him a bath since he’s no stronger than an infant right now,” Josephine stated. “When you do give him a bath, be sure to use plenty of hot water because, as you can see, the nano-machine fluid is very sticky. It will help to cut the residue.”

“I understand,” Nathanael answered. “When I’m done, should we take him to the Healer?”

“Absolutely,” Josephine stated. “And make sure he drinks some water and gets some food. The reversal process at the end tends to slightly dehydrate the patient.”

“Got it,” Nathanael replied. “Come on, son. Let’s get you washed up.” He promptly carried Hannibal away, heading for Hannibal and Selina’s quarters. Electra followed, pushing Selina and Rachel in the wheelchair.

“That was truly a privilege to witness,” Enoch stated. “And I congratulate you on a job very well done, Josephine. You steadfastly believed you could reverse the mutation and did. It’s going to take a while getting used to calling him Hannibal rather than Hanna.”

“That it will,” Kida agreed. “But I’m sure we’ll adjust. I had no idea he was that handsome. He’s like a miniature version of you, Enoch.”

“That he is,” Enoch agreed. “But there are subtle differences. I don’t know if any of you noticed, but he now has a distinctive silvery tint to his ice-blue eye color. Before, Hanna’s eyes were just like mine.”

“I noticed that,” Nemesis agreed as his fingers danced over the control panel. “Before and during Hanna’s mutation, her eyes were ice-blue, just like yours, Enoch, but with a very faint tint of silver. Only a cyborg like me, or a draken would have noticed it. Now, it’s as obvious as all the scars on him. You’d have to be blind not to see it.”

“It happened because of the reversal,” Josephine declared, “Several of the Caverias gene sequences connected to Ragnar spontaneously activated in the middle of the procedure. I had to adapt to the change in the middle of the reversal so Ragnar’s genetic code became enhanced, leading to Hannibal’s eyes getting that new silvery tint. You may not have noticed it, but his eyes have become much more like Selina’s eyes. They have a distinctive Lynxian look to them now. That too had to do with the activation of more of Hannibal’s dormant Lynxian code. I’m not sure he’s completely finished changing yet. We may see more physical changes before he discovers his true destined form.”

“Interesting,” Enoch murmured. “You think this reversal may act as a catalyst that will cause him to mutate further into the true form the Last Caverias, don’t you?”

“Very likely,” Josephine stated. “Both of us have seen the description of the Beowulf in the prophecy. Hannibal is getting very close to that description, but hasn’t reached it yet. His feline characteristics will slowly grow more obvious as he changes to his final form. We must reassure him that these changes are supposed to happen, and not something the Emperor has done.”

“I don’t think that’ll be a problem,” Nemesis stated. “Hannibal has always wanted to be a feline because of Selina, so he’ll welcome the change. He thinks it will further tie him to Selina. That cat really is his salvation.”

“We know,” Kida agreed. “Do you think this change you’re talking about will happen fast or slow?”

“Most likely slow,” Josephine stated as she slowly powered down the Nano Chamber machine. “It’ll be no faster than he experienced as Hanna. Fact is he didn’t even notice it until he saw his eyes change in the mirror. It actually puzzled him more than it scared him. But Nemesis is right. He’s always wanted to be a feline in some way.”

“No arguments there,” Enoch replied. “It’s definitely that Caverias blood in him. We’ve always had a thing for cats.” He stroked Kida’s cheek with his hand as he spoke.

“I can see that,” Nemesis rumbled. “Are you ready to come out of there and take a well-deserved break, Josephine?”

“Absolutely,” Josephine replied. “Once I get out of this thing, I’m going to get something to eat and then sleep for days. I’m exhausted.”

“Okay,” Nemesis stated, manipulating the controls. “The machine is shut down now and we can disconnect you from the control node. Give me a hand, Enoch.”

“Right,” Enoch answered, following Nemesis to the control node.

In seconds, they helped disconnect Josephine from the control node and gently pulling her out. She leaned heavily on the pair when she stepped out. “Oh, man, I’m beat,” she declared. “Thanks for all the help, Enoch...Nemesis. I couldn’t have done it without you guys.”

“No problem,” Enoch replied warmly, giving Josephine a brief hug. “Go get something to eat and kick up your heels for a while. Kida and I can clean up this mess.” Kida nodded.

“Come on, Josephine,” Nemesis stated, letting Josephine lean on him as he put his arm around her. “Let’s get you to the cafeteria.” She nodded with a grunt, allowing him to lead her away.

Once alone in the Nano chamber, Enoch looked at Kida and declared, “Now things are going to get very interesting.”

“You’re right,” Kida agreed. “The Emperor is in some serious shit now.” Enoch laughed and they started cleaning up the wreckage of Hanna’s pod.

Two hours later after his bath, Hannibal lay in the Healer wearing only a pair of sweat pants. Nathanael, Electra, Selina, and Rachel watched as the Healer slowly restored Hannibal’s strength as he slept. Unseen by those present, Hannibal’s guardian angels Caverias, Bannon, Gideon, and Jared stood assembled with the guardian angels of everyone present, watching and praying for him. Caverias gently touched Hannibal on the head, strengthening him. “Rest, my friend; recover your strength,” he declared, “Your destiny unfolds and you will need everything you can muster to overcome what lays before you. Your greatest challenges still lay ahead of you. Be ready and do not be afraid as the Lord shows you the truth of your existence in this next act. Embrace the Lord and your destiny and you will see His Wonders.”

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