A deafening roar of pain erupted from The Reaper as its massive form recoiled, writhing in agony.
Von, still clutching his wounded arm, could only stare, speechless. "How much power… does he have?" he whispered, half in awe, half in disbelief. Never had he seen anyone with this amount of power, not even the beast tamers the empire wanted so badly could do this.
The only one he knew capable of evolving beasts was his brother. But Ren couldn't be his brother, could he?
Ren, though battered and weak, managed to stand, his eyes fixed on Luna. For the first time, Ren allowed himself a small, weary smile, his steps slowed and unsteady, towards her. When he reached her, he dropped to his knees, she was even taller than him now. Excitement laced his blood as he reached out to pet her.
"Luna, you evolved…"