The roar that echoed from beyond the ancient gate shook the mountains.
Malakar stood motionless as darkness poured from the opening.
The air itself seemed to become heavier.
Colder.
More dangerous.
For thousands of years, the Gate of Shadows had remained sealed.
Now it was opening.
And the world was about to change.
Malakar stared into the darkness.
A pair of glowing crimson eyes appeared beyond the gate.
Then another.
And another.
Hundreds of eyes.
Watching.
Waiting.
The creatures inside were awakening.
"The Moon Guardian lives," Malakar said quietly.
A deep voice answered from beyond the darkness.
"Then the war begins."
The gate trembled again.
Malakar slowly put his silver mask back on.
"Not yet."
The eyes disappeared.
For now.
But not for long.
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Back at Moo
