Chapter 20: The Convergence of Fate

Scene 1: A Gathering Storm

Eira stood on the edge of a cliff, her cloak being blown by the strong winds that swept over the forest below. The horizon was painted in shades of gray as storm clouds loomed, a fitting reflection of the turmoil in her heart. Kael came up to her silently, his steps careful and direct.

“They’re coming,” he said, his voice low.

Eira didn’t look at him, her eyes fixed on the distant mountain range where their enemies were rumored to be gathering. “I can feel it too,” she replied, her tone distant. The fire within her had been restless for days, its whispers more insistent than ever.

Kael placed a hand on her shoulder, grounding her. “We’ll face it together, Eira. You’re not alone in this.”

She turned to him, her eyes flickering with faint glow. “I’m afraid, Kael. Not of them, but of myself. What if I lose control?”

“You won’t,” Kael said firmly. “I won’t let you.”