Unwilling Allies (Part 1)

"Then you produce light too but that's your mana while the fire is world energy. They pulse each at their own rhythm so you breathe, make them match, and bang! You Awaken." Aran said, almost feeling the power of the mana flowing through him again.

"It's amazing." Onyx said.

"I know, right? It's so simple once you know the trick." He puffed his chest out with pride.

"No, I meant, it's amazing you Awakened without having a clue what you were doing." Onyx replied. "I'm Awakened too yet I didn't understand a thing you said. If I didn't know better, I'd think you're pulling my leg."

"You mean it's not a clear explanation?" Aran was flabbergasted.

"For you, maybe. For anyone else, it's a jumbled mess." She shrugged.

"You win." Aran took down the Hush Zone, grumbling. "You can have my dessert at lunch."