Aria's voice hung in the air, as a challenge. The room seemed to hold its breath. Then, the shadows around her began to twist and writhe, like living things. Aria's eyes narrowed, her senses on high alert.
A figure stepped out of the darkness, its eyes glowing like embers. Aria's grip on her emotions tightened. It was a Tsumiki, a female one its presence sending a shiver down her spine.
"You're a feisty one," the Tsumiki said, its voice like a cold wind. "But you're no match for me." I don't know why lord pack likes you.
Cuz I hate you from the buttom of my heart she sneered.
Aria's eyes flashed. "We'll see about that."
The Tsumiki laughed, a low, menacing sound. "You don't know what you're up against, little tragajah. But you'll learn."
The air around Aria began to distort, as if the Tsumiki was manipulating the very fabric of reality. Aria raised her hands, a spark of power igniting in her fingertips.
"Bring it on," she said, her voice steady.
The Tsumiki sneered, its eyes flashing with anger. "As you wish."
And with that, the shadows erupted into chaos.
The Tsumiki lunged at Aria, its movements like a ghostly whisper. She dodged, her instincts sharp, and countered with a burst of energy. The Tsumiki laughed, unfazed, and sent a wave of darkness surging towards her.
Aria raised her hands, and a shield of light flared into existence. The darkness crashed against it, like a wave on a rocky shore. She pushed back, feeling the weight of the Tsumiki's power.
The air crackled with magic as they clashed, their powers locked in a silent battle. Aria's breath came short, her arms trembling with strain. The Tsumiki was strong, stronger than she'd anticipated.
Just as she thought she'd be overwhelmed, the door burst open. The wizards spilled in, their eyes blazing with power.
"Aria, fall back!" Lord Kaelos shouted.
The Tsumiki snarled, its eyes flashing with anger. "This isn't over," it hissed, and vanished into the darkness.
The wizards surrounded Aria, their eyes scanning the room. "Are you okay?" Lady Nyra asked, her voice tight with concern.
Aria nodded, still catching her breath. "Yeah...I think so."
Master Thane's eyes narrowed. "They're getting bolder.
Aria's jaw set. How did you get here?
The wizards exchanged a look, a mix of determination and worry on their faces.
You are a halfling, we see through your heart. let get you trained, Aria. Lady Nyra said. She was still doubting, when he shouted Now." " let's get started," Lord Kaelos said, his eyes gleaming with intensity.
Darius grab her by the hand, let's go he shrieked. They led Aria to the heart of the village, on getting there she saw a hidden glade filled with ancient stones. The air thrummed with magic.
"Your training begins tonight," Master Thane said, his voice like a challenge. "Are you ready to unlock your power?"
Aria nodded, her heart pounding in her chest.
The wizards began to chant, their voices weaving a spell of awakening. Aria felt a surge of energy, like a spark igniting within her. Her eyes widened as she felt her power unfurl...