The wise wizard

chapter 8

   "Betrayal and Deception"

Eli's eyes locked onto Aria's, his gaze burning with intensity. They stood within the Lost City's heart, surrounded by ancient artifacts and whispering shadows.

"Aria," Eli whispered, his voice trembling. "From the moment I met you, I knew you were different. Your light shines brighter than any star."

Aria's cheeks flushed, her heart racing.

"Eli, I..." Aria began, her voice barely audible.

Eli's hands cradled her face, his touch igniting a fire within. "I love you, Aria. My heart beats for you alone."

Aria's resolve crumbled. She forgot her mission, her sister's warnings, and her mother's legacy. All that mattered was Eli.

Their lips met, and the world around them melted away. The prophecy, the Shadowstone, and the darkness receded into the shadows.

In that moment, Aria was free.

Their love consumed them, and they laid together, lost in each other's arms.

But their bliss was short-lived.

Kael's patience had worn thin. She attacked Eli at his most vulnerable, catching him off guard.

Aria's eyes snapped open, her mind reeling. She saw Eli, lifeless and powerless, and her sister standing over him.

"No, Kael! Wait!" Aria cried, but it was too late.

Kael's eyes flashed with malevolence. "You've been blinded by love, Aria. It's time to fulfill our mother's wish."

Aria's heart sank. She had no choice but to support her sister.

Together, they rendered Eli lifeless, the Celestial Scepter's power fading into darkness.

As they stood victorious, Aria realized the prophecy's true meaning: she had sealed Eli's fate.

Their bond, once pure and true, had been a deception.

Unknown to them. Lyra, their mother, wasn't dead. She had manipulated them all along, using the two sisters to achieve her goals.

Lyra wasn't their biological mother but their foster mother, she killed their parents ,abducted the two sisters and has been training them for the worst ever since. A secret only she shared...

Aria and Kael departed the Lost City, ready to take over the world.

The darkness closed in, and the prophecy unfolded.

Eli, the Wise Wizard, had fallen.

The world trembled, unaware of the betrayal that had transpired.

Aria's heart remained heavy, her love for Eli still burning.

But duty and loyalty bound her to her sister and their mother's legacy.