Whispers of the Moonlit Grove

was dim, the morning light filtering through cracks in the boarded-up windows. Sable stood by the tabl

eyes sizing her up instantly. "She's awake," th

with a faint smirk. "You've got ten minutes

ttered, "A warm welcom

food on the table-a simple spread of bread, fruit, and te

ning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of dew and earth. In the centre of the space stood four

ddle of the pillars. The silver-haired wom

"It amplifies the connection between you and your affinity. Today, we focus on control.

laring to life as she entered. A warmth spread through he

flame within you. It's not just heat or light-i

d. At first, all she could feel was her heartbeat and the tension in

"Now, let it grow. But don't force it. Coa

bs. She raised her hand instinctively, and a smal

ure of awe and fear on her fa

s tone was not unkind. "That's

ept through the courtyard, threatening to extinguish the flame. Elara

"It thrives in adversity. You need to strengt

ore urgency this time. It burned brighter, but when Sable

" she said, her voic

is temperamental, like you. It reflects your emot

tion boiling over. "Maybe you should

ebrow, stepping cl

ind he conjured. "Do you see this? It's not about fighting the wind; it's about

lame and focusing on its core. This time, when the wind came, she didn't shield i

flame danced but didn't die, its

Sable said

ession unreadable. "She has potential," she said, her voice low. "Bu

hand, and water burst forth from one of the pil

response, evaporating the water before it could touch her. She stoo

ed for!" she sho

the faintest smile. "You surv

at her but he

The elements won't wait for you to be ready. You'll face fire, water, earth, and a

ve hardening. "Then keep them comin

nd both amused and approving. "S

ride crossing his face. "Le

eneath her feet. With each trial, her connection to the firestone grew stronger, her control more precise. By nig

nd, Sable offered her a hand. "Not bad f

nd pulling herself up. "Just wai

ghed softly as she walked a

rs emerged above them. For the first time, she believed s