Wings Of Sacrifice

4|A Brief Respite

Aria's memories flooded back, but her angelic powers remained out of reach.

"I remember Elyra, the celestial realm, and our connection," Aria revealed it to Lyrien.

"Lyrien, I have something important to tell you." Aria said.

"What is it?" he asks "Now it's not the ti..."

Aria didn't finish his word. "I'm an angel!"

"What? Aria, what are you talking about?" Lyrien's confused.

"I'm an angel, sent into humanity as my punishment. Before that I've been watching over you and our friends." she's staring at him while his face puzzled.

"Aria, that's impossible. You're human, just like us." Lyrien's said.

"Appearance can be deceiving. My true form is... different." Aria exclaimed.

"But... how can this be? You eat, sleep, live like us." Lyrien's still confused but somehow he picked up the phase.

Aria replied "I've been given a mortal shell to blend in, to understand humanity."

"And your wings? Where are they?" Lyrien's still cannot ponder, so many questions need to ask.

She smiled "Hidden, but always with me."

Lyrien pausing, struggling to comprehend "I... don't know what to say."

"You don't have to say anything. Just know that I'm going to protect you to whatever is happening." Lyrien looks at Aria, searching for answers, as Aria's gentle smile offers reassurance.

Lyrien's eyes sparkled. "I guess, your true self is returning." But despite her memories, Aria's powers stayed dormant. She tried to summon her angelic essence, but it wouldn't respond.

"Why can't I access my powers?" Aria asked, frustrated. Azrael explained, "Kieran's curse still restricts your abilities."

Aria's determination grew. "I won't give up. I'll find a way to break the curse and reclaim my powers."

Lyrien offered support. "We'll find a way together."

Thomas, now a trusted ally, nodded in agreement. "We'll overcome this."

As they strategized, Elyra watched from afar, her eyes fixed on Aria.

Aria, determined to break the curse, sought Azrael's guidance. "How can I overcome Kieran's spell?" Aria asked.

Azrael's expression turned solemn. "You must understand the curse's origin and Kieran's motivations."

Elyra appeared, everyone sought her presence radiant. Thomas was in awe that a woman with an ethereal beauty stood in front of him.
"Hey, were saved by the goddess and not to mention...she's my type!" as he rejoiced.

"Not a word." stumbled to keep up on the pace.

Elyra then announced "I'll share what I know. Kieran's curse stems from a dark pact, fueled by his ambition."

Lyrien's eyes narrowed. "What does he hope to gain?"

Elyra's voice dropped to a whisper.
"Control over the celestial realm and Aria's powers."

Thomas frowned. "Why Aria's powers specifically?"

Elyra's gaze locked onto Aria. "Your abilities hold the key to balancing the realms. Kieran seeks to exploit this."

Aria's resolve strengthened. "I won't let him succeed." Azrael nodded.

"Together, we'll unravel the curse and restore your powers." The group's determination to break the curse brought a sense of unity and purpose.