On the every new challenge they faced, each alliance they forged, strengthened their resolve and broadened their horizons.
One day, as spring once again painted the academy's gardens with vibrant colors, Maya received a visit from a delegation of Elders from the Elemental Realms. These realms, each representing one of the primary elements—earth, air, fire, and water—had long maintained a delicate balance with the academy's help. The delegation, however, brought troubling news.
"Headmistress Maya," spoke Elder Terra of the Earth Realm, her voice grave, "a disturbance has been detected in the elemental planes. The Elemental Nexus, the source of harmony among our realms, is destabilizing. If we do not act swiftly, the elemental balance will collapse, causing catastrophic upheaval across all worlds."
