Chapter 19 Echoes Of The Guardians

• Anya charged into the courtyard, the blade of light humming in her hand. The creature of shadow, its form contorted with rage, screeched in defiance. But a flicker of fear flickered in its red eyes – fear of the blinding light pulsing from the blade.
• "It's working!" Anya shouted back at Elara's aunt, who stood near the narrow archway, her expression a mix of awe and concern.
• "Be careful, Anya!" Elara's aunt's voice echoed across the ruins. "This newfound power is… unpredictable."