As we stumbled out of the cave, the sunlight momentarily blinded us. I blinked rapidly, trying to adjust my eyes while clutching the Crystal shard tightly to my chest. The familiar warmth of its power pulsed through my veins, a constant reminder of our success and the responsibility we now carried.
"Is everyone alright?" I asked, turning to check on Zara and Lukas.
Zara nodded, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Better than alright. I feel... incredible."
Lukas was staring at his shard in wonder. "It's like I can sense everything around us. The trees, the animals, even the wind."
I knew exactly what he meant. The Crystal's power had heightened our senses, connecting us not just to each other but to the very essence of the world around us. It was exhilarating and terrifying all at once
