Into the spotlight: the half brothers

naking through dense forests and steep cliffs, with only the map from their father's journal to guide them. The sun filte

ed closely behind, his serene demeanor masking the weight of responsibility he felt. Reo brought u

silence, "how far are we f

e, we're about a day's hike from the first marker. But th

ve faith. Our father wouldn't have left us

'll keep that in mind the ne

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d, the underbrush clawing at their legs, and the sound of rushing water grew

n muttered, frowning as he tra

ping his bag with a huf

head. "No. There

his senses reach out. In his mind's eye, he saw a f

," he said, pointing. "Ab

eyebrow. "How d

d, already moving in the

eran. "Does he freak you out

ed. "Let's ju

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the spot Ayden had described. Sure enough, a narrow rope bridge s

began, but Ayden cut

" Ayden sa

creaked under his weight, but it held firm. "Well, this is r

he navigated the swaying structure. Ayden was

n turned to Ayden. "That was more than

it, but sometimes I get glimpses-like flashes of knowl

ot a psychic brother. What's next? Kiera

Let's hope it doe

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on deciphering more of the journal while Ayden prepared a modest meal from

rnal?" Ayden asked, hand

here about 'trial points.' It says something about unlocking potentia

ng at the fire with a stick. "Th

n said. "Our father believed that

, well, I'm not a fan of h

waited them. As he stared into the flames, he thought of the voice they had hear

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tcher

kura had followed them into the forest. Perched high in th

" the figure whispered into a device.

replied, "Good. Let them continue. Bu

r gaze never leaving th

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e, the sky above him a swirling mass of light and shadow. In the

ep and resonant. "You are not

his voice steady despite th

ike thunder. "You cannot comprehend what

y. "We won't turn back

ts presence like a weight pressing down on

had burned low, and his brothers were still asleep. He glanced a

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w Re

yden shared his drea

ession serious. "Whoever-or whatever-is

his bag. "Well, too bad for

ense of purpose. "Then let's keep

at they were being watched. But despite the challenges ahead, their resolve

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