Chapter 12: Lunar Reckoning
(Kael's POV)
Morning sunlight danced across Ava's face.
"Forever with you," I whispered.
Ava's smile ignited my heart.
Our haven was fleeting.
Victor's darkness loomed.
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Morning After
Ava and I strolled along the island's shore.
Seagulls soared above.
Our love shone brighter.
No shadows.
No fears.
Just us.
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(Third person POV)
Ryker paced within Victor's stronghold.
Torn between loyalty and morality.
"Protect Ava," his conscience urged.
But Victor's grip held tight.
Victor's forces descended upon the island.
Lunar Guard stood firm.
Lyra led the charge.
Elijah unleashed elemental magic.
Kael and Ava joined the fray.
Their love-powered magic shone.
Victor's minions faltered.
But the battle raged on.
Kael's POV)
Ava's magic merged with mine.
Unstoppable.
Our love fueled the fight.
We clashed with Victor's minions.
Steel rang out.
Blood splattered.
Victor's forces faltered.
But the battle raged on.
(Lyra's POV)
I charged forward.
Sword slicing through shadows.
Victor's minions fell.
Elijah's magic scorched the darkness.
Zara fought with precision.
Kael and Ava's love-powered magic shone.
Suddenly, a dark blade struck.
Pain seared my side.
I stumbled.
Vision blurring.
(Elijah's POV)
"Lyra, no!" I screamed.
Rushing to her side.
Blood gushed from her wound.
Fatal.
(Zara's POV)
Elijah's despair fueled his magic.
Healing energy surged.
But Lyra's injury was grave.
(Ava's POV)
Kael's grip tightened.
"Lyra!" I cried.
Rushing to her side.
My hands touched her wound.
Energy stirred within me.
Unfamiliar.
Powerful.
Healing magic burst forth.
Lyra's wound began to mend.
Color returned to her cheeks.
Elijah's eyes widened.
"Ava, you have the gift," he whispered.
(Lyra's POV)
Pain receded and my vision cleared.
Ava's healing magic coursed through me.
Gratitude filled my heart.
"Ava...thank you," I whispered.
(Kael's POV)
Ava's powers grew.
Healing magic spread.
Victor's forces wavered.
Our chance to turn the tide.
But Victor remained.
Waiting to strike.
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