The next day, Kalin and Kala woke up in the dark alley, only to find the elderly woman standing once again at its entrance. She smiled gently when she saw them.
"Good morning, children," she said warmly. "I wanted to help you today. I brought you some food and water."
Kalin looked at her in surprise. He had faced countless dangers and lived through long struggles, but he had never expected to find someone so kind offering them support.
"Thank you, ma'am," Kalin said, trying to hide how grateful he truly felt.
The old woman smiled. "There's no need to thank me. Just take care of yourselves—and of each other. The world is harsh, but never forget that there is always room for kindness."
She began preparing the food for them, then added, "I'll also try to find you a nearby shelter. Don't let the world break you."
Kalin felt deeply thankful, yet something strange stirred inside him—as if the old woman knew more about his life and his sister's than she let on.
Later that day, Kalin began his training with Luna at the designated place. He started to notice a clear improvement in his strength, but new challenges awaited him.
"Today, we begin something harder, Kalin," Luna said sharply. "True power isn't just about fighting. It's about enduring pain and controlling your energy."
Kalin knew this day would not be easy. He had learned that using power alone was not enough—he had to master it.
During the training, he felt a strange energy flowing through his body. The power inside him grew violently, making him feel as if he could destroy everything around him. But he refused to surrender to it and instead searched for balance.
Just as he was about to lose control, Luna's words echoed in his mind:
"Control your mind, as you control your power."
With immense effort, Kalin managed to restrain the energy—but the pressure inside him was overwhelming. This was the decisive moment: his first true test, proving that he could control himself.
As Kalin and Kala continued to strengthen themselves, the old woman appeared from time to time, bringing them food and water, and occasionally offering simple advice on how to survive in a cruel world.
"You must be strong together, my children," she said once, when Kalin was feeling discouraged. "You are each other's source of hope. When you stand united, your strength becomes unstoppable."
Kala felt great comfort in the old woman's presence, especially as Kalin grew more tense due to his rising power and the heavy burden it placed on him.
"I love you both," the old woman added gently. "And we must face the future together. I'm here to help you in every way I can."
As the days passed, Kalin began to realize that power was not just something to be controlled. The pain that came with it was immense. One night, he sat alone in the alley, thinking about everything he had endured.
"Can I really bear this?" he wondered. "Do I have to carry this responsibility?"
Doubt slowly filled his heart. The stronger he became, the greater the inner struggle grew.
"I don't want to be someone who destroys everything around him," Kalin whispered to himself, fighting the fear that his power might be more than he could handle.
While walking with the old woman toward a distant place, she finally revealed something about her connection to the past.
"I know where you come from, Kalin," she said calmly, smiling at him.
Kala felt warmth and comfort in the presence of the elderly woman, as if her presence lifted the relax. Every time he saw her gentle gaze and calm smile, all his fears and worries seemed to ease a little, making the surroundings feel lighter.
The elderly woman watched them with eyes full of care, giving them the feeling that they were never truly alone. This was especially important But Kalin felt safe and loved with her
"I love both of you," the elderly woman said softly, her voice warm and tender. "We must face the future together. I am here to help you in every way I can."
Days passed, and Kalin felt the weight of his growing power pressing more heavily at times. With every training session, the pressure and the inner pain increased. Yet, in the presence of the elderly woman, he found emotional support, as if her gentle words gave him the ability to breathe and calm himself amidst the weight.
One night, Kalin sat with Kala in the alley, leaning against a cold wall, thinking about everything he had endured. There was no fear this time—only a profound sense of comfort thanks to the woman's presence.
"Can I really handle all of this?" Kalin whispered to himself. But this time, fear did not dominate; instead, a feeling of calm and reassurance filled his heart.
Kala looked at him with a small smile and gently placed his hand on his brother's shoulder. "You are not alone, Kalin… I'm with you."
Kalin smiled, feeling a warmth he hadn't felt in a long time. Having Kala and the elderly woman by his side made the heavy burden of his power feel manageable—he realized he didn't have to face it alone.
As they walked together toward a distant place, the elderly woman's words were full of love and care:
"I know what you have been through, and I know what you are capable of. Do not worry; strength does not mean carrying everything alone. I am here to support you, step by step."
She looked at them with a warm smile, as if to tell them that everything would be alright. Slowly, a sense of security filled their hearts, melting away old fears and replacing them with calm reassurance.
As they continued walking, Kalin and Kala felt a sense of peace and tranquility, as if every step with the elderly woman restored a lost part of their childhood—a place where they could simply trust and feel safe.
In that moment, the world seemed less harsh, and the days ahead more bearable, simply because they were not alone. Warmth and comfort filled the space around them, and the elderly woman's smile was the final word of the day, leaving a deep mark in their hearts—a lasting sense of safety and calm they hadn't known in a long time