Celeste
“What’s the point of me being your shield if I can’t protect you at all?” She looked genuinely upset.
“You were important because drawing the sword this time was the most critical thing. You kept me safe until I was ready.” I squeezed her hand. “You did your job perfectly, Lyss.”
“Now what?”
“Now I need to see how to control my powers. I have no idea what I can do or how to do it.” I closed my eyes and reached for the warm current flowing inside me. I imagined a glow in my hands, pictured the shape of it, and when I opened my eyes, a small golden orb was floating between my palms. I pulled the energy back and it vanished.
“That was amazing!” Allissa exclaimed.
“Okay. Now with the sword.” I drew the Shadow Gladius. The shadow smoke curled gently off the blade. I lifted it and
