A scream tore through the garden and ripped me from sleep.
I sat up fast, heart hammering. Julian was already on his feet, pulling me with him. "Liam, that came from the new crystal patch," he said, voice sharp.
"Yeah, sounds hurt," I replied. We grabbed light robes and ran down the glowing paths. Cool air brushed my skin. Flowers lit up as we passed, showing the way.
We found Lirian kneeling among the blooms, holding his side. His glowing skin looked pale. "The song is breaking," he gasped. "Islands are falling."
Julian dropped beside him first. "Breathe easy. We are here now. Tell us what happened."
"Dark silence came," Lirian said. "It eats our music. I crossed the thread hoping for help. My partner Sera waits back home."
I put my hand on his shoulder. "You are safe. Julian, feel
