Chapter 70 - The gifts (2)

The majestic bird stood tall, its size and features rivalling that of a fully-grown golden eagle. Yet, what caught Orion's attention was the small white horn at the centre of its head, giving it an otherworldly appearance. Suddenly, the boy's feathers began to rustle once more, a sure sign that he was transforming yet again. As he watched, he realized that this was no ordinary transformation - the feathers grew larger and more erratic, until it was clear that he was morphing back into a human. In under thirty seconds, the transformation was complete. Turning towards Fiona, he revealed, "I discovered that I can transform into three different peculiar creatures. However, I'm still getting the hang of it and will reveal them to you one by one. For now, I am a little tired and can't properly control my energy!"