The battle at the fortress marked a turning point. As the sun rose on a new day, Kai stood before his guild, still reeling from the fight that had saved the kingdom. But even as his allies celebrated, a dark uncertainty lingered in his eyes.
Rohan broke the silence,
> "Kai, you fought well today. But I sense something... different in you. Something darker."
Kai shifted uncomfortably. "I felt a strange surge during the battle. It was as if… shadows came alive with me. I saw silhouettes forming behind me—soldiers of darkness ready to obey my command."
Kian's eyes widened,
> "Shadow soldiers? That's a new power even among us. What do you think it means?"
Kai looked away, voice low and troubled,
> "I'm not sure. It's like a part of me that has always been hidden, waiting for the right moment to rise. I feel both powerful and… burdened by it."
Lyra placed a gentle hand on his arm,
> "Whatever it is, we're with you. But remember: even in darkness, you must keep your heart in the light."
Kai's gaze hardened with determination. "I will learn to control it. And maybe these shadows can protect those who can't defend themselves," he promised. In that moment, a new, mysterious energy stirred within him—a hint that his destiny was far from over.