Chapter 2: The Party Before the Storm
Chapter 2: Scene 1
Chapter 2 The Party Before the Storm
Earth 2101 The news spread like wildfire across the planet, igniting a sense of wonder and excitement that had not been felt for generations.
It was the dawn of a new era, the beginning of a revolution in space travel that would redefine what was possible for humanity. In the year 2101, people rejoiced as they heard of the first tunnel created by the coordinated conscious will of a highly trained group of Mindfolding navigators.
The feat was nothing short of miraculous, a testament to the incredible potential of the human mind. With a collective focus and determination that had never been seen before, these pioneers had transcended the limits of conventional space travel, tapping into the power of their own consciousness to create a portal between two points in near Earth space.
As the news spread, people everywhere marvelled at the possibilities that this breakthrough represented. No longer would space travel be constrained by the limitations of physical technology; with the power of the human mind unleashed, the cosmos itself became a canvas upon which humanity could paint its dreams.
Across the globe, people gathered in celebration, their faces illuminated by the glow of countless digital screens. From the glittering towers of the world's great cities to the humblest villages on the outskirts of civilization, everyone shared in the euphoria of this momentous occasion. And yet, even as the world basked in the glow of this historic achievement, there were those who wondered what else might be possible.
What other powers might be unlocked by the mystery of the human mind? For those who dared to dream, the possibilities were endless, and the future held boundless promise. The training of Mindfolders was a gruelling and intense process, taking years of discipline and dedication. They began by honing their focus and expanding their consciousness through various meditation and visualisation techniques.
They learned to detach from their physical bodies and navigate through the Mindfolding plane with fluidity and control. As they progressed, they were tasked with increasingly challenging missions, such as remote viewing and Mindfolding reconnaissance. They were trained in the art of energy manipulation, learning to harness the power of the universe and use it to their advantage.
Their training included the study of ancient esoteric texts and spiritual practices, as well as modern science and technology. They learned to integrate their knowledge and skills to become masters of the Mindfolding realm.
Only a select few were chosen for this path, for it demanded not only great skill but also unwavering integrity and selflessness. For these Mindfolding navigators, their mission was not just about personal growth and enlightenment, but also about serving the greater good of humanity and beyond.
The technique of tunnelling was a coveted and closely guarded secret, known only to a select few who had undergone the rigorous training required to master it. At its core, it demanded an intense focus of the collective consciousness on a thin slice of space, bending and distorting it to create a tunnel through which the Mindfolders could travel to reach their destination, another part of space in an instant of time.
The process of tunnelling was not without its consequences. The space that was psychically carved out did not simply vanish into the void. Instead, it was discarded into an older portion of space-time, where it merged with the existing matter and energy.
This was a delicate operation, demanding precise calculations and control to ensure that the dumped space did not disrupt the balance of the older space-time or cause any unintended temporal side effects.
This was where AI made the significant breakthrough, allowing the complex calculations to be done in an instant and guiding the collective subconsciously on precisely where and when the tunnelled space was to be dumped.
Amongst the Mindfolders, these barren corners of space-time would simply come to be known as the "junkyard". As the group concentrated on their chosen sliver of space, their minds were connected in synchronized harmony.
A powerful collective that could bend the fabric of space itself. With each successive moment, the tunnel they were creating grew stronger and more stable, as if the very laws of the universe were bending to their will.
As they moved through the tunnel, they could feel the distance between their starting point and their destination shrinking at an incredible rate, compressing space itself. It was a disorienting experience, the very fabric of reality warping around them as they hurtled through the tunnel at breakneck speed.
Elias, one of the youngest recruits, watched in awe as the tunnel they had created grew larger and more vibrant before his very eyes. "This is incredible," he whispered. "I never thought I'd see something like this in my life." It was a remarkable feat of Mindfolding manipulation, a testament to the incredible potential of networked human minds.
