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Beyond the All
The All, that's what we call this world, and outside of it, the Nothing. It has always been this way and always will be. Nok and Zil argued heatedly, as had become customary in recent weeks since Zil had taken to defending against every comment and questioning the Order. Their tentacles moved restlessly through the dark All, making Nok nervous, who was already tired of his invented philosophies.
The bioluminescence of the cave seemed dimmer than ever, and the All denser, almost solid.
"Something superior must exist, something beyond us," said Zil.
Nok could only roll four of his eyes while the others remained fixed on his friend.
"Stop speaking blasphemies against the Order, Zil. If they discover you, I won't do anything to protect you," Nok replied.
Since university, Nok had been a faithful believer in the Order, while Zil only criticized skepticism and sought any moment to discuss his theories. Over time, the only person who tolerated or dared to listen to him was Nok. But, of course, such a long friendship wouldn't be ruined by some philosophical disagreements.
"Look, Zil," Nok said, "understand this once and for all: this is the All, and beyond the surface is the Nothing. It's simple to understand: All and Nothing, and we have to follow the Order."
Zil lowered his head and only said, "I don't believe we're here just for this. There has to be something in the Nothing. Someone had to put us in the All. There's something we're missing, Nok."
Suddenly, the bioluminescence of the cave began to flicker. Nok knew his friend would never change his mind, and the idea of the plans running through his head terrified him.
"It's against the Order. The Nothing is a forbidden place, Zil. If you go there, you won't be able to return."
"At least accompany me to the limit, Nok," said Zil.
"You're my best friend. I don't want to lose you, but I also don't want you to be unhappy here. I'll accompany you and watch you disappear with all the pain and pride I can."
Both friends, Nok and Zil, began their announced journey, accompanied only by an absolute silence between them, until they reached the limit. Their tentacles intertwined in a farewell, and Zil began to advance. The limit, that perfectly straight line that divides All and Nothing, was closer than ever. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. Nok could only watch in terror as a large tentacle emerged from that line, ending in five more tentacles, grabbing his friend.
Three months have passed since Zil left. The bioluminescence of the cave is dimmer than ever. Nok can only look toward the Nothing. He is sure that Zil is out there with that creature and is determined to go find him.
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Más Allá del Todo
El Todo, asĂ llamamos a este mundo, y fuera de Ă©l, El Nada. Siempre ha sido asĂ y siempre lo será. Nok y Zil discutĂan acaloradamente, como ya era costumbre las Ăşltimas semanas desde que a Zil se le ocurriĂł ponerse a la defensiva con cada comentario y cuestionar El Orden. Sus tentáculos se movĂan inquietamente a travĂ©s del Todo oscuro, poniendo nervioso a Nok, que ya se estaba cansando de sus filosofĂas inventadas.
La bioluminiscencia de la cueva parecĂa más apagada que nunca y el Todo más espeso, casi sĂłlido.
—Tiene que existir algo superior, algo más allá de nosotros —dijo Zil.
Nok solo pudo girar en blanco cuatro de sus ojos mientras los otros se quedaron fijos en su amigo.
—Deja de hablar blasfemias contra El Orden, Zil. Si te descubren, no haré nada por protegerte —respondió Nok.
Desde la universidad, Nok era un fiel creyente de El Orden, mientras Zil solo criticaba el escepticismo y buscaba cualquier momento para discutir sus teorĂas. Con el tiempo, la Ăşnica persona que lo soportĂł o se atreviĂł a escucharlo fue Nok. Pero, por supuesto, una amistad tan larga no iba a ser arruinada por unas desavenencias filosĂłficas sin sentido.
—Mira, Zil —dijo Nok—, entiéndelo de una vez: este es El Todo y más allá de la superficie está El Nada. Es sencillo de comprender: Todo y Nada, y nosotros tenemos que seguir El Orden.
Zil bajĂł la cabeza y solo dijo:
—No creo que estemos aquà solo para esto. Tiene que haber algo en La Nada. Alguien nos tuvo que poner en El Todo. Hay algo que se nos escapa, Nok.
De repente, la bioluminiscencia de la cueva comenzĂł a parpadear. Nok sabĂa que su amigo nunca cambiarĂa de parecer, y la idea de los planes que pasaban por su cabeza le aterraban.
—Está en contra de El Orden. La Nada es un sitio prohibido, Zil. Si vas allá, no podrás regresar.
—Al menos acompáñame hasta el lĂmite, Nok —dijo Zil.
—Eres mi mejor amigo. No quiero perderte, pero tampoco quiero que seas infeliz aquĂ. Te acompañarĂ© y te verĂ© desaparecer con todo el dolor y orgullo que pueda.
Ambos amigos, Nok y Zil, comenzaron su viaje anunciado, solo acompañados por un silencio absoluto entre ellos, hasta llegar al lĂmite. Los tentáculos de ambos se entrelazaron en una despedida, y Zil comenzĂł a avanzar. El lĂmite, esa lĂnea totalmente recta que divide Todo y Nada, estaba más cerca que nunca. De repente, algo inesperado pasĂł. Nok solo pudo ver, aterrorizado, emerger de esa lĂnea un gran tentáculo que finalizaba en cinco tentáculos más, atrapando a su amigo.
Han pasado tres meses desde que Zil se fue. La bioluminiscencia de la cueva es más tenue que nunca. Nok solo puede mirar hacia La Nada. Está seguro de que Zil está ahà afuera junto a esa criatura y está seguro de que irá a buscarlo.
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STOPThe relationship between the two friends feels genuine and emotional, and I love how their differing beliefs create such a strong dynamic. The ending left me on edge, eager to find out what happens next.
Fantastic workâś…