EPISODE 23: THE LAST GUARDIAN

The icy wind cut through the air as Luiz Fernando and the Guardians advanced through the snow-covered mountains. The medallion on his chest glowed intensely, signaling that they were close to their final destination: the sacred cave of Boreal, the Guardian of Ice.

The prophecy was nearly complete. Five Guardians had been awakened, and with each one, the power of the Blue Guardian had grown. But for the Alliance of Harmony to be whole, the sixth and final Guardian needed to awaken.

As they reached the entrance of the cave, a wave of intense cold froze the air around them. The ice cracked beneath their feet, and crystals gleamed in bluish hues on the cave walls, as if the mountain itself were alive.

Lythar, the Guardian of Water, observed the surroundings and whispered:

— He is here. The time for his awakening has come.

Luiz Fernando stepped forward, feeling the medallion vibrate even stronger. He raised his hand, and a beam of bluish energy spread through the cave, penetrating the ice and reaching its core.

The silence was shattered by a deep rumble. The ground trembled, and at the center of the cave, a figure emerged from the ice.

Boreal, the Guardian of Ice, rose imposingly, his eyes shining like pure crystals. His body was covered in a translucent armor, gleaming under the cave's blue light. Waves of frost radiated from him, making the air nearly impossible to breathe.

He fixed his piercing gaze on Luiz Fernando and, after a long moment, spoke:

— You are the Blue Guardian. The chosen one. The bearer of the primordial energy.

Luiz nodded.

— The prophecy said that when the Blue Guardian awakened, all the other Guardians would be freed. It is time for you to join the Alliance of Harmony.

Boreal remained silent for a moment, analyzing Luiz and the other Guardians. Then, he raised his hand, forming a brilliant ice crystal that pulsed with immense power.

— If you seek my power, you must prove that you are worthy.

Before Luiz could respond, Boreal launched the crystal at him. The attack came as fast as lightning, and Luiz barely had time to react. But then, something inside him awakened.

Without thinking, he raised his hands, forming a barrier of air and water around himself, which instantly froze upon contact with the crystal. The ice shield shattered into thousands of fragments, scattering a dazzling light throughout the cave.

Boreal's eyes narrowed, impressed.

— You already carry the elements within you. The Core of the Universe is awakening inside you.

Lowering his hand, he stepped forward and extended the shining crystal to Luiz.

— I accept my destiny. As the Guardian of Ice, I join the Alliance of Harmony.

The moment Luiz touched the crystal, a surge of energy coursed through his body. The elements were now complete.

The six Guardians—Lythar, Zephyr, Lilia, Ranke, Rock, and Boreal—were now united.

The Alliance of Harmony was finally formed.

And with that, Luiz Fernando felt his power increase exponentially. Each Guardian was now a part of him. Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Forest, and Ice… all the forces of the universe flowed within him, fueling the Blue Guardian with limitless energy.

Beyond the cave, the sky began to glow with intense lights, and a distant rumble echoed across the horizon. Something was coming.

Lythar looked up at the sky and whispered:

— The final battle is approaching.

Luiz clenched his fists, feeling his power like never before.

The true challenge was only beginning.

TO BE CONTINUED IN EPISODE 24...