Axel and Iris found an area sheltered by trees that would keep them hidden from wandering eyes. They sat down across from each other and grasped each other's forearms, same as last time.
Except this time, the feel of each other's touch had a new meaning. Ever since their adventures in Melidon City, they had forged a new more intimate connection. One that was opening a new door that neither of them had been through in a very long time.
Has her skin always been this soft? Axel thought, slightly embarrassed.
Wow, his forearm muscles are so developed...Iris thought. Her face had a slight blush to it but she quickly looked away.
The two released their energy and completed the Divine Connection ritual to send their combined consciousness off into the depths of their energy. When they reopened their eyes, they were met with a site they hadn't seen in prior trips.
