229. The Nexus

Dexter only rased a brow in confusion and soon the golden wings of fate emerged. He witnessed as the golden metallic wing turned black and he watched silently.

Very thin golden lines began to appear on the wing, forming a beautiful and alluring pattern. The wing was suddenly covered in flames and Dexter flapped it around.

'It feels... lighter than normal.' He thought.

[ have empowered ]

Seeing the words in front of him, Dexter smiled as he dismissed the screen and he looked back to the tree.

He walked on the large roots, making his way to the trunk. He frowned as he kept hearing a whispering voice from the tree.

*Take the fruit*

"What the hell is this?" Dexter said as he looked up at the tree.

He jumped up on the branches and then he saw the nest of the bird. There were three blue fruits in it and Dexter jumped in.

He held one and it seemed to be like a heart, beating in his hands.