Aria walked fast—almost storming through the emerald corridors.
Her footsteps echoed sharply.
“Aria, wait—!” Lena called from behind, struggling to keep up. “Wait… please…”
Lena finally caught up, slightly bent, catching her breath.
Aria didn’t slow down.
“If we’re going to find her,” she said firmly, “we go now.”
They reached the open grounds where Pyrester usually stayed.
Aria stepped forward and called softly—
“Pyrester… come out, girl.”
For a second—nothing.
Then suddenly—
WHOOSH.
The air shimmered.
And right in front of them, Pyrester appeared out of camouflage.
Lena jumped back slightly.
“Woah—oh—oh! Do NOT do that again!”
Aria chuckled lightly and stepped closer. She gently placed her hand on Pyrester, petting her calmly.
“Easy, girl…”
Pyrester giggled softly, wagg
