The day after the war was over, it started with the cries of the birds, singing in merriment. But my death brought a devastating truth. Like me, the avatars realized that their purpose was over. Having purged the earth of evil, having battled the greatest Asura, having saved the creation and changed the course of destiny, they had come to the conclusion that this was the end of their journey on earth.

In the last council meeting, each bowed to the King and Queen, asking their permission to depart after settling back in the holy city. With me and my mother gone, the rest of the children had no cause...