The sound of clashing steel echoed through the forest as Kael and Julian fought for control . Avery was caught in the middle as her heart was about to jump out of her chest .
Ryker and Lyra took advantage of the distraction to launch a fierce counter attack against Julian is guards . As the battle ragged on .
Avery watched in horror as Kael and Julian exchanged blow after blow . Knowing that Kael was fighting to save her , but also knowing Julian would stop at nothing to claim her .
Just when it seemed like Kael was gaining the upper hand , Julian landed a lucky blow sending Kael stumbling backward . Avery is heart sank as Julian raised his sword and ready to deliver the final blow .
But Ryker and Lyra were there in an instant , fighting to protect Kael . The battle continued as the four of them fought against Julian and his guards .
Avery knew she had to do something. She could not just stand there and watch as her friends fought to save her while she was doing nothing . Then she looked around frantically searching for something , anything that could help turn the tide of the battle .
That is when she saw it - a small , glowing pool of water that to be reflected the light of the portal . Without hesitation , she reached out and touched the water .
As soon as she did , the pool began to glow with an intense , radiating light . The light enveloped Avery , filling her with a strange energy .
What was happening to her . And how would this newfound power affect the outcome of the battle ?
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