Trials of Pregnancy

The weight of pregnancy on Elysiel seemed to grow heavier with each passing day. As the months went by, she realized this was not an ordinary pregnancy. The forces of light and darkness residing within her were in constant search of balance, directly affecting her body and magic. Waves of energy would suddenly surge, like invisible currents shaking her, destabilizing her powers.

One afternoon, while she was walking through the gardens to feel the fresh air, a wave of energy suddenly erupted, and the ground around her began to glow in golden and dark circles. The guards and servants nearby watched with apprehension, and before she could control it, a burst of light shot toward the trees, making them shudder as if torn apart by a fierce wind. Elysiel tried to contain the explosion but realized she needed help to control it.