The Queen of Energy

chapter 7: Reclaiming what was hers

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Sorry for the long wait. Being in college is stressful, but I am excited to finally be back to this book. Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Electra stood at the edge of the deck, her eyes scanning the horizon as she kept a vigilant watch for any sign of Dark Q. The task ahead was monumental—reclaiming the last fragment of her stolen energy wouldn't come easily. But with Aisha and Niobe by her side, she was confident they could succeed.

A soft step behind her broke the silence. Aisha emerged from the doorway, her posture relaxed but her gaze sharp. "Any signs yet?" she asked, her voice a mixture of concern and determination.

Electra shook her head, her dark skin shimmering in the sunlight like polished stone. "Nothing yet. But we can't let our guard down. She could strike at any moment."

Aisha gave a nod, crossing her arms over her chest. "At least we have our strategy."

Electra turned to face her cousin, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Right. But we can't afford to rush in. Charging into battle recklessly won't do us any favors. We need to wait for the perfect moment."

Aisha raised an eyebrow, her confidence unwavering. "How will we know when it's the right moment?"

Electra's grin grew wider, her eyes glinting with a newfound certainty. "That's the key, isn't it? When our strategy aligns with timing, that's when we strike. It's not about waiting passively. It's about knowing the right time, when everything falls into place. Seventy-five percent strategy, twenty-five percent timing, and zero percent patience."

Aisha's eyes softened as she remembered the lessons they'd shared. "I remember teaching you that."

Electra nodded, her expression growing more reflective. "You did. But I also had to learn it for myself. I used to be so caught up in the fear of losing, which kept me trapped in incomplete Enchantix for three years. It wasn't until I embraced a love of winning, a love of the challenge itself, that I broke free from that. I owe my complete powers to that shift, and to you for guiding me."

Aisha chuckled softly, her eyes bright with pride. "I only helped you find your path. You did the hard work, Electra."

Electra turned back to face the sea, her voice quieter but filled with determination. "And now, it's time for me to reclaim what's mine. Strategically."

Her words hung in the air, the weight of them settling into the quiet anticipation that surrounded them. She wasn't just preparing to face Dark Q. She was preparing to face her own past, to take back the power she had once lost and use it to its fullest potential.

With her team by her side, she felt ready. No more hesitation, no more fear. Only strategy, timing, and the confidence that this battle would be fought on her terms. This was her moment to truly reclaim everything that had been taken from her.