The Mixes

Chapter 13 — Selene: The Awakening

Selene felt the pulse before she ever caught sight of its source. It was faint, like a distant heartbeat carried on the wind, yet unmistakable—a thread of familiar magic reaching through the darkness. Someone was drawing near, someone whose power resonated perfectly with her own.

Her breath caught in her throat as hope surged through her.

Elyria... it has to be you.

The Coven's enchanted wards erupted into shrill, piercing cries, their ancient magic warning of an approaching intruder. Crimson runes flashed across the stone walls, and alarms echoed through the fortress like living creatures awakened from sleep. But Selene refused to let fear take hold. She ignored the chaos surrounding her and focused only on the magical bond connecting her to her sister.

Dark shadows gathered around her, twisting into razor-sharp blades, towering shields, and swirling ribbons of energy that eagerly awaited her command. Every heartbeat made her stronger as she pushed relentlessly against the chains of magic that bound her.

Stepping to the edge of her prison cell, Selene stared into the distance until a shimmering figure emerged through the haze. Though far away, she recognized the familiar silhouette instantly. Warmth flooded her soul as their shared magic pulsed between them.

A determined smile crossed her face.

"Hold on, Elyria," she whispered. "I'm coming."

The shadows erupted with anticipation as her power surged higher than ever before. Tonight, everything would change. Tonight, the Coven's reign would begin to crumble, and for the first time in years, Elyria and Selene would finally stand together as sisters once again.