Chapter 2: Discovery
Carrot was still in a state of confusion when he and Rueben returned to the training hall. He finally had enough of the silence.
"Ok, we're here," he said. "What exactly did you want to show me?
"Just a moment," Rueben answered as he approached one of the nearby walls. Lightly, he tapped it, triggering a hidden switch, causing a doorway to appear. "Enter now, Carrot Glace. Now you will know the truth about yourself, all well as how you can save both this world and your beloved Chocolate." In compliance, but with a bit of reluctance, Carrot entered the doorway, into the unknown.
After walking down two sets of stairs, Carrot finally reached what seemed to be some sort of wooden alter. Upon it was a large book, bearing the picture of what looked like the God of Destruction, except that it was white in color compared to the visions he had seen during his previous encounter with Zaha Torte.
As he opened the book, a blinding light came from the pages. As he shielded he eyes, Carrot could see words taking form on the page. As if entranced by them he began to read:
'To the one who has inherited my power, Know that I am the God of Balance. For countless millennia I have watched over this world, ensuring that the powers of good and evil remain equal. There were times when I had to cleanse the world to maintain this balance of power. But during the first modern age of humanity, I felt a sense of guilt of having to destroy such complex beings with their own sense of free will. It was then I decided that it would be the last time I would commit such an act. The power and responsibility that I possessed would be placed in the hands of humans. After I caused the cataclysm that brought about the creation of the world that you know of, I split into two separate entities, the God of Destruction and the God of Creation. The two gods sealed themselves away shortly afterwards. That is, until you brought them back together. Yes, you are the only one who can stop the evil power that seeks to throw your world into utter chaos. To defeat your adversary, I shall leave you a weapon to use alongside your power. But in order to succeed, you must remember this most of all: Love is the power that will shatter the evil.'
As he finished reading, the book vanished. In its place was a narrow box, crafted of gold and gems. Understanding his new role, Carrot opened the box to see some sort of metallic cylinder. It resembled a sword hilt, except that there was no blade. And yet, as he held it in his hand, he understood completely. He knew what he had to do.
Two hours had passed since Carrot had left with Rueben, and Big Momma still didn't understand what her former Haz Knight was talking about. Just then, the church doors opened, and Carrot and Rueben entered. But Carrot seemed different; he looked more serious, and definitely more determined to go through with what he came here for.
"Big Momma, send me to Zaha Torte," Carrot requested calmly. There was something in his voice that told her that it was not as futile a cause as she thought.
"Very well, Carrot," she replied as she clasped her hands, lowering her head in prayer. As she spoke the incantation, a white aura surrounded Carrot. In a matter of moments, he was gone. She then turned to Rueben. "What was that power I sense within him?" she asked. "It certainly was not the God of Destruction."
"That was only half of his true destiny," he answered as looked up at her. "Now everything is all up to him. Our world's future lies within the hands of our Guardian of Balance, Carrot Glace."