4: a) Elara's Fate

Aric knew that Elara's compassion was both her greatest strength and her greatest weakness. He sent a message to her, claiming that he had been gravely injured and needed her healing skills urgently. The message was delivered by a trusted villager, ensuring that Elara would believe it was genuine.

Villager: "Miss Elara, it's Aric. He's hurt badly and needs your help. He's at the old cabin in the woods."

Elara: "Aric? I thought... I thought he was gone. I must go to him."

Elara's heart raced as she made her way to the secluded cabin. Memories of their time together flooded her mind, and she couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that had haunted her since the betrayal. She hoped that by helping him, she could find some semblance of redemption.

When Elara arrived at the cabin, she found Aric lying on a makeshift bed, his face pale and his breathing labored. She rushed to his side, her healing magic already at work.

Elara: "Aric, I'm here. I'll heal you. Just hold on."

As she channeled her magic, Aric's eyes opened, and he grabbed her wrist with surprising strength.

Aric: "Elara, do you really think you can heal the wounds you've caused?"

Elara's heart sank as she realized the truth. This was no accident. Aric had lured her here for a reason.

Elara: "Aric, please. I never wanted this. I was weak, and I made a terrible mistake."

Aric: "A mistake? You betrayed me, Elara. You chose fame and glory over love and loyalty."

Aric's eyes glowed with a dark energy as he used his psychological abilities to torment Elara. He made her relive the moments of their betrayal, the pain and anguish she had caused him. He showed her visions of their future together, the life they could have had if she had stayed true.

Aric: "Do you see, Elara? This is what you threw away. Our love, our dreams... all for a fleeting promise of glory."

Elara's mind was assaulted by the visions, and she fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.

Elara: "Aric, I'm so sorry. I was blinded by ambition. I never meant to hurt you."

Aric: "Sorry won't bring back what we've lost. But maybe, just maybe, you can find peace in the end."

Aric's heart ached as he looked at Elara, the woman he had once loved more than anything. He knew that ending her life was the only way to bring closure to his own torment. With a swift, merciful strike, he ended her suffering.

Elara: "Aric... I... love..."

Her final words were a whisper, carried away by the wind. Aric stood over her lifeless body, his heart heavy with sorrow and regret. He knew that this was only the beginning of his journey for revenge, but it was a necessary step.

Aric: "Goodbye, Elara. May you find the peace you never gave me."

He left her body to be found by the villagers, ensuring that her death would be seen as a tragic consequence of her own choices. As he walked away from the cabin, he felt a cold emptiness settle in his heart. The path of revenge was a lonely one, but he was determined to see it through to the end.

To Be Continued...