The Light Within - Book 1

Chapter 19

I took a deep breath and spread my wings, feeling the air rush past me as I lifted off the ground. I looked over at Ryze and saw that he had taken flight as well. We soared through the sky, our scales glittering in the sun. It was a feeling of freedom unlike any other, and I knew that nothing could stop us now.

As we flew, I felt a surge of power within me. It was as if the transformation had unlocked something deep within my soul. I could feel my magic growing stronger, and I knew that I had the potential to do great things.

Ryze and I flew together, our wings beating in perfect sync. "You look so beautiful," I hear a voice inside my mind and I recognize it as Ryze. Surprised, I think back, "Can you hear me?"

"Yes, I can," Ryze responds telepathically. "Our bond has grown stronger since our transformation. We can now communicate through our thoughts."

"Is this normal," I ask Ryze replies, "It's not unheard of, but it's certainly rare. Our transformation has awakened a deeper connection between us, and our minds are now linked in a way that allows us to communicate without speaking." I take a moment to process this information, amazed at the new abilities that have been unlocked within me. "This is incredible," I think back to Ryze. "What else can we do now?"

Ryze responds, "We can share our knowledge and memories, and even work together to cast more powerful spells. We are no longer just individuals, but a united force that can accomplish great things together." I feel a surge of excitement and gratitude towards Ryze for being my partner in this transformation. "Thank you for sharing this with me," I think to him. "Let's see what we can do together."

I open my mouth and feel the power build up in my belly as I release a roar of light magic. Ryze joins in, casting a spell of his own, powerful lightning intertwining with my own magic.

As our magic intertwined, a brilliant display of light and electricity filled the sky. The power we created was greater than anything I had ever experienced before, and I could feel the energy pulsing through me.

As the magic subsided, Ryze and I landed on the ground, our wings folding against our backs. We looked at each other, both of us smiling in awe at what we had just accomplished. We were pretty far from the festivities and would need to return soon.

"That was incredible," Ryze said, his voice filled with wonder.

"I know," I replied, still feeling the rush of power from our combined spell. "I can't wait to see what else we can do."

Ryze nodded in agreement. "We will continue to grow stronger together, and there's no telling what kind of magic we can create."

Feeling satisfied with our display of power, I suggest to Ryze that we should shift back to our human forms. He agrees, and we both focus on returning to our human forms. As our bodies begin to shrink and our wings retract, I feel a sense of loss as we return to our human forms.

As I looked at Ryze in his human form, I noticed a white rune on his cheek. It was a simple, yet elegant design that seemed to glow slightly in the sunlight. I couldn't help but be curious about its meaning. "Ryze, what is that marking on your face?" I asked, gesturing towards the rune. He smiled at me and touched the white marking on his cheek. "It's a symbol of our bond," he explained. "It signifies that we are now united in both body and mind. You have a similar marking, except yours is gold." I reached up to touch the gold rune on my cheek, feeling a sense of pride at the symbol of our bond. "I had no idea," I said, feeling a newfound appreciation for the significance of the markings. "It's amazing how much power can come from a bond like ours." Ryze nodded in agreement. "Our bond is truly special, Kaida. With it, we can accomplish things that we never could alone."