A cold shiver ran down Lucas's spine.
"Wait," Lucas said, "I don't feel well."
Luu turned around and saw that Lucas was pale and sweating. His eyes were wide open, and his face seemed to have turned blueish.
"Lucas!" Luu shouted.
He rushed over to Lucas, who was still conscious but was starting to lose strength.
"Can you hear me?" Luu asked.
Lucas managed to nod.
"You have to calm down, son," Luu said.
Lucas's breathing became rapid and shallow. Luu grabbed him by the shoulders and shook him to make him stand up straight again.
"That's right," Luu said, "you can't faint now! Your body is too weak."
Lucas took a deep breath and calmed himself down. Then he closed his eyes and concentrated on making the bird his avatar. He felt his strength returning to him, and was able to lift up his body. The energy inside his blood was flowing out of his pores and into his hands.
