Kali Ch. 07 - The Trimurti

Vishnu - the god of preservation

Shiva - the god of destruction

Brahma - the god of creation

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Lakshmi - consort of Vishnu - the goddess of wealth and purity.

Parvati - consort of Shiva - the archetypal mother goddess and fertility image

Saraswati - consort of Brahma - the goddess of education, creativity, and music

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Rama - discusses duties, rights and social responsibilities of an individual also an avatar of Visnu

Sita - consort of Rama - avatar of Lakshmi

Kali - goddess associated with time, change, creation, power, destruction and death consort of Shiva

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It was somewhat peaceful for a moment, then I remembered the pain. That, of course, brought extreme anger and the ultimate feeling of betrayal. As soon as I was conscious, I immediately started to lash out.

The first I saw was Kali, then Rama, who was apologizing to me. I told him I knew he couldn't hold between clenched teeth, because Shiva was standing next to him.

I didn't really give a shit that I was only back to my waist. Then I saw Vishnu, all my anger came out, I was blowing holes in both of them. Nor did I stop when the both of them fell over with not much left.

I could see that Kali was standing there shaking her head. "I told you that he was far more powerful than you thought. Maybe you'll listen to me more next time." She looked at what was left of Visnu, only shaking her head.

It took a while for me to calm down. I had hoped that the three of them could have stopped this. I knew that my piddling power wasn't much, but damn, I thought they could have stopped this.

Yeah, I was supremely pissed off as I started to walk again. Kali had tried to talk to me, though I refused to listen to a single thing she said.

I told her again through clenched teeth, that this time I was done. Shiva had betrayed me for the last damn time. I knew about an hour later that the both of them were up and around again.

It was probably why I felt all four of them approach me a hell of a lot slower than ever before. A few moments later, I felt both Visnu and Shiva appear in front of me.

I sent a bolt of energy that blew a fifty-foot hole in the ground before them. "I may not be able to kill you though, I can make you hurt more than you ever have. As a matter of fact," I stated, I let all the pain I had felt all four times go. I directed it all at the both of them, a wicked smile playing across my lips when they screamed.

That went on for quite a while, though I really didn't care as I moved away. A couple of hours later, I felt the both of them again, this time they kept their distance.

Then, I felt Kali as she appeared not far ahead of me. OK, I guess they were starting to think she wasn't really wanting to blast away. Her, I might stop and listen to. After all, she was sexy as hell.

I stopped when I came within sight of her. "You know I am not really interested in anything either one of them have to say," I told her. "I'm not sure either one of them noticed, but I am a hell of a lot more powerful."

"I noticed it, though, as you saw, neither of them did 'til it was too late. Even with what your father healed in Shiva's mind, I am afraid he is still somewhat addled," Kali told me.

This made me smile. I could see that she was very devoted to Shiva. I could also see that she was also frustrated with wanting her old husband back.

"I wish that I had the control that my father did. I'm afraid I'd blow more holes in him before I did any good. I am a hell of a lot more powerful than I was. I dare say I am on level with them, though I need control. For the moment, I really want nothing to do with Shiva or Vishnu," I told Kali.

Kali released a heavy sigh as she agreed with me. "We need you, unfortunately, to help free the rest of the gods. Like your father, you have powers that no other god has. I also know that it might take quite some time before your anger cools. May I travel with you during this time? I could give you relief if you need it."

I turned to stare at Kali, her sexy body was a definite enticement to reconsider. I made a chair, a table and a few drinks as I sat to think about it.

Kali sat across from me with another sexy smile, while I tried to relax. This whole damn week had to be the strangest I had ever had. I peeked over at Kali. I could see that she was tense. I knew that with just the four out, there was definite pressure on them.

Still upset, I made some shade from the sun, then a light meal that I offered her. Alight, I thought turning things over in my mind. With only four of them, things weren't going to improve at all. Even with the powerful Visnu back, it was going to be touch and go.

A few hours later, I was finally relaxed. I turned to Kali, "I know that you need me to move quickly, though I am afraid that the pain will happen again. Who needs to be released first?"

"I am not sure if you know, there are three prominent gods, two you are well acquainted with. Shiva and Visnu are two of them, the other is Brahma. With all three out, things should indeed calm. I am afraid though that he might also react like my husband and Vishnu. I am sorry that they may not have the power to protect you," Kali said.

"I know my power has increased since Vishnu was released, though if this Brahma is this powerful? Even all four of you might not be enough. Then again, he has been asleep longer than all of you. I might just luck out, you think?" I asked her.

I knew when I saw her face drop that no, my luck was still the same, bad. "I have gained in power now," Kali started. "I might be able to keep all the pain away, would that help?"

A small smile came to my lips, "I think that would do. I remember you tried the last time, someone reducing the pain, though it was still pretty bad." I sighed, "Alright, call them."

A moment later, three blue-skinned males appeared before me. I took a deep, calming breath, I was still pretty upset. "I am willing to go after Brahma but, I expect the four well, you three to help a hell of a lot more than you did. My power has stepped up quite a bit, though I will need all three of you. I expect the three of you to go 'til you have nothing else," I looked particularly hard at Shiva.

I also noticed that Vishnu, Kali and Rama were giving him the same look. I then reached out trying to find where Brahma was being held.

It only took a moment 'til a shocked look came into my eyes. I turned to stare at a nearby mountain, yeah, I could feel a significant amount of power from there. Damn, I thought, it was stronger than Visnu and Shiva alone, almost together.

I looked at the four of them as they smiled. I just shook my head, then rolled my eyes. I was starting to have grave misgivings about this. Shit, I thought, this was going to go bad, I just knew it.

I nodded my head as I blinked out, appearing near a small mountain alcove, set into the face of the mountain. I stood there for a few moments studying the rock face, I reached out, nodding my head. I was afraid of that; this was as hard as the previous ones.

I concentrated a moment making several pieces of equipment appear. Looking at them, I saw that, as hard as the rock was, the equipment would break in no time. I thought long and hard on a solution, would diamond tips help?

I knew that oil rigs used diamond-tipped drill bits to tunnel through bed rock. As fas as I knew, it was very hard rock, much like this. All right, I thought as I changed things up, then started to drill.

I was shocked as I made the first seven feet of distance with ease. Huh, I thought, I just needed harder, then stopped short as there was a screeching, grinding noise. Less than a minute later, there was a crushing crash and the whole machine collapsed. Well shit, I thought, I passed a hand over it, making it whole again.

I tried to start again though only made another two feet, the machine, collapsing again. Well, I was at nine feet a hell of a lot further in a lot less time than I had before. I went through all I knew of geology and metals, deciding on another type of drill bit.

This time I settled on a type of diamond/metal hybrid. I also slowed the bit down, attempting to go deeper and slower. This seemed to work as the bit started to go deeper. The problem was this was going to be very deep. I saw that I was at twelve feet when the bit once again ground to a halt.

I reached out, feeling the huge power that I had before. Like those that I had released, this power was indeed, far angrier than I had at first thought. I shook my head, this seemed twice as angry as all the others.

I stepped back, looking within. I had better strengthen myself more before I attempted anything else. I had no desire to go through all the pain of destruction again.

Satisfied I was twice as strong, I again replaced everything, then I started the drill again. Again, I slowed the bit, then slightly increased the pressure of the bit on the rock face. This seemed to work better though, the smell of melting and burning was starting to become prevalent.

This time I was at sixteen feet when the bit decided to crash. I could feel the angry power a lot closer, though I swear I could feel at least another four feet between me and it. Damn, I thought this was far deeper than any of the others.

I started again, amazed when an hour later I was at twenty feet, and I wasn't through yet. I sighed as I once again changed the bit and head of the drill. I then called the others.

"I am almost through, just make sure that you all keep it back as much as possible," I told all four of them. I really didn't expect Rama to do that much though, any help was help.

They all waited next to me as I started to eat through the last few feet. A few minutes later, there was an explosion as the drill equipment burst outward violently. A solid wave of nothing but extreme anger rushed toward us.

I have to hand it to Rama; he did last a lot longer than I thought he would. A minute later, though, he faded as I felt Kali's power engage it. She was almost twice as strong as Rama, though she faded after almost two minutes. Shit I thought, the power hadn't decreased at all.

I thought that Shiva and Vishnu were going to try singular to stop it. I was surprised when I felt the both of them band together to stop it. It was a full six minutes before I felt the power start to overcome the both of them.

The angry power was half as strong that at least was something, though I was unsure if I could stop it. I also felt that the anger that was there before was indeed a hell of a lot calmer. I then snapped my full attention to the power that made it pass the two of them.

I tensed up thinking that this was going to hurt like hell. I was surprised when it hit my shield, stopping short. I also felt mild surprise, then curiosity.

This surprised me taking a chance. I opened up my senses. If this is Brahma, I am not an enemy, it was I that freed you.

Again I felt surprise then the anger seemed to fade almost completely away, then I heard a voice. Who is this? I don't recognize you nor your energy.

I was told that I am a demi-god, the son of Ephus. I told him.

Ephus, I know of, you I do not, your power is far different from his. We will see if you are his offspring or not.

With that, everything got quiet, then I felt this new god power start to push extremely hard, then harder.

I was suddenly surprised when Shiva and Vishnu started to apply pressure again. I blinked, then tried to bring more power to the front, as neither of them lasted more than another minute.

Again, I felt the god power seemed to be shocked, then it started to pour more power against me. You will not defeat me, I heard the voice again.

I am not trying to defeat you like with the first four, I am trying not to be destroyed. I was amazed a moment later when almost all the power decreased.

The first four? Whom are you talking of? I heard the god voice ask.

Shiva, Visnu, Rama and Kali, all four of them dissolved me before I could say a thing, I said.

Almost immediately, all the god power stopped as a four-faced, eight-armed golden god appeared before me.

"Ah, now I can feel Ephus, quite recently, from the feeling of things. We have to be careful, when we first emerge we are far weaker than we appear," Brahma said.

I let out a big breath, for once something good had happened, though, would it continue?

"I'm just glad that you heard me. Wasn't really wanting to have to come together again," I told him.

"As am I, having to wait for an explanation can be a waste of time," he said as the other four appeared before both of us.

Visnu and Shiva clasp arms with Brahma, clearly glad he was back. I moved away to the tent that was nearby. I barely made the huge settee before I collapsed from the sheer exhaustion.

The last thing I saw was Kali as she entered the tent sitting on the settee with me.

"Did too much..." I started, then was out. The dream I had, if I could remember, was filled with a lot of sex. Strange, since I hadn't had any sex in over a year except for Kali.

I jerked awake, suddenly looking around. For a moment I was disoriented, then I saw that I was in a rather large tent.

A further look around revealed that Kali was still there. Then I settled on Brahma, nodding to him. Going further past him, I saw Vishnu, Rama 'til I settled on Shiva.

I started to growl as my hands started to glow, then I blew a hole in Shiva's chest. It always amazes me the look of surprise on people or, in this case, a god's face.

I had a look of satisfaction on my face as I watched Shiva fall to the floor.

"Payback," I hissed under my breath, looking down at him. "Next time you can actually try."

I sat up, then walked out of the tent. Vishnu and Rama had a small smile on their faces. Brahma, still with a look of shock on his face.

He turned toward us looking a little lost, "OK, I have obviously missed something." He then turned toward Kali, looking for an explanation.

Within a few minutes, Kali had explained everything. An explanation that had Brahma looking a little harsh and sympathetic face toward Shiva.

Brahma stared a moment later, then started to chuckle. I, of course, was still more than slightly pissed, not noticing that my power had increased greatly.

Another thing that I didn't notice, was that as soon as I was out of the tent I vanished. I appeared a few moments later before another mountain face. Just like before, I noticed that there were symbols on it.

The one thing I didn't notice, was that I couldn't feel the others near me nor following me. Huh, OK, that was a first.

The next thing that I noticed was, I could actually tell what the symbols were. This, of course, was another first; looking at them. I was shocked. I shook my head as I re-read what was carved there.

(Here intured 'til such time,)

(as a promised one can unbind,)

(set things as they should be,)

(free the consort Saraswati.)

I had to run through my head to figure out just who that was. Ah! I could see, then a new idea came to me as I balled up my fist.

I took a deep breath then smashed my fist as hard as I could into the rock face. I was amazed when almost all the rock face crumbled before me. I nodded my head ok, I could get used to this.

I did it again, feeling a rush of power as soon as the rock face gave way. This time I was more than ready. I put up a hand as the slight, dark-haired woman rushed at me.

"I take it you are Saraswati?" I asked her as she started to struggle, then was just as fast still.

A shocked look came over her face, "Yes, I am Saraswati? Who are you?"

I nodded as I waved a hand next to me, a moment later Brahma appeared.

"Who dares to..." a startled Brahma started. "Saraswati?" He stared at me then back to her, "Mera pyaar?!

He then stared at her, then at me, then back at her. Again, he turned to me as I nodded my head yes.

Both had their mouths hanging open as they rushed together. I smiled as I watched the scene. I felt several powers approaching first was Kali. Then Rama appeared, Vishnu, then Shiva. I kept my temper for once.

I nodded to the happy couple, then flashed out. I figured that they would follow me, though in this case they didn't. Huh, I thought, was I like my father? Hard to follow close? I shrugged guess I'd find out after a while.

I wasn't sure how they'd take me vanishing like that, as if I really cared at the moment. I wasn't really planning on where I was going, so I was shocked when I arrived at a mine.

I could feel power though it was very weak, had I not been right here I would have missed it. I looked at the ground, shit, I needed a plan to get through this. Then I decided it was a god or goddess, so they'd be safe.

I shrugged as I struck the outside of the mine, not surprised when the ground started to shake. Damn it! The power seemed to be farther away, pushing in, I got to two feet, meeting solid bedrock.

OK, now I was starting to get pissed off as I started to pound even harder at the rock that was in my way. I was also trying to throw as much of the rock out of the cave as I got deeper.

It was about that time that everything that I had done started to collapse back in on me. This, of course, had the effect of pissing me off even more.

I looked at what had been done so far, shit, the walls had come back in, resealing the cave. I took a deep breath as I tried to rethink everything I had done here. OK, so this was a type of test, hmmm.

So far, the first female goddess had been very easy, perhaps too easy. This time I thought of something else. I started to rub my hands together. I had them extremely hot, moving through the tunnel, I put them on the walls as I moved the rock.

I nodded as I saw the rock melt a little then solidify. This effectively created a brace that was holding everything back. I was almost there when I finally felt the godly power on the other side.

I made the end as firm as I could, then prepared as I pushed through the last bit. As I expected, there was a rush of power, then a four-armed goddess appeared.

Even with my speed, I was having a bit of trouble with her four arms.

"So, I take it that you are..." I started, then felt another power rushing toward me, great I thought. I was going to have a hard time of it if what I felt was true.

Again, I put my other hands out, stopping the other, this time a beautiful female. I shook my head this wasn't good, they had more hidden power than I thought.

I took a deep breath as I got the facts right in my mind. I knew I had to hurry as they both had me at a disadvantage.

"So," I said as I started again. "You," I indicated the first female, "must be Lakshmi." I then switched to the second goddess, "you must be Parvati? Though I have to ask how the both of you came to be together."

They both stopped staring at me hard. "Neither of us know you, how do you know us?" They asked.

I waved a hand, then my other hand, making not only Vishnu but also Shiva, who I growled at. Both did a double take as they stared at both females there.

Both couples moved together, Kali appearing shouting joy as she moved to Shiva and Parvati. Unfortunately, that was the last I saw, as I felt all my energy leave my body, as I crumpled to the ground.