Sandra POV
The strange silence that followed… whatever it was that Percy did… was suddenly shattered. We, the royalty, still stunned by what had happened, hadn't yet recovered when a new and terrifying threat emerged. Above us, on the ruined tower at the far end of the field, a gigantic Dark Mage suddenly appeared. I could feel his raw power, his eyes blazing with malicious intent. And before we could even think, he hurled a massive ball of dark energy in our direction.
"Aira, watch out!" I heard Ice shout, but it was almost too late. The energy was coming, like a crashing wave of darkness.
Aira acted instantly. I saw her thrust her hands forward, and a swirling mix of light and darkness erupted from them. The light, pure and dazzling, slammed against the dark energy. BOOM! A powerful e
