We flew through the sky, the wind brushing past as I sat on Silver's back, enjoying the open air and the calm view above.
Before we reached the pool, I stopped him and stretched my perception outward. Once I was sure no one was nearby, we flew down and landed a short distance from it.
Silver touched down gently, and I jumped off his back.
I stepped forward, placed a hand on his side, and whispered, "You can rest now."
The crimson mist around Silver stirred, then his body slowly broke apart into mist and flowed back into me.
The chain linking the null core and Silver's red core inside the generator core shook once, then stilled. The red core continued circling the null core quietly.
I dismissed my staff, hoisted Marcus onto my shoulder, and sprinted toward the pool. Without slowing, I dove straight into the water.
Just like before, the crab stood guard near the tunnel entrance.
I waved my hand, parting the water as I walked up to it.
"Yo, how's it going?"
