Relief

The six months had flown by faster than Adeline anticipated. What once seemed like a daunting, distant goal had crept up on her, bringing with it a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation.

In that time, Adeline had poured herself into her training with single-minded determination. She felt the results of her efforts in the controlled crackle of lightning at her fingertips, in the way her strikes had become sharper and more precise.

Her connection to her element, though still unconventional compared to others, felt deeper and more natural.

She would love to say that coming to the academy was a waste of time, but that would not be true. She learnt a lot of things and she soon realised why everyone wanted to get in here. 

Studying the other elements had been a turning point. Adeline observed how fire wielders focused on raw energy and emotion, while water users drew upon fluidity and adaptability.