Chapter 16 Shadows Of War
- Ava stood at the edge of the academy courtyard, gazing out at the darkened sky. Heavy clouds swirled above, casting long shadows over the Elemental Academy. Though the day was calm, an unsettling tension lingered in the air. It was as if the world itself was holding its breath, waiting for the storm that was sure to come.
- Since the battle at the Equinox, everything had changed. The Academy was no longer a place of youthful excitement and boundless learning. It had become a fortress, with students training relentlessly and the professors exchanging worried glances in the halls. Even the elemental creatures that roamed the grounds were restless, sensing the unease.
- Ava’s mind was still clouded by the events of the past few weeks—her encounter with the Void, the revelation of her connection to the Fifth Element, and the toll it had taken on her relationships. Finn, Lia, and the others had distanced themselves, unsure of how to handle the growing power within her. And now, the war she had feared was no longer just a distant possibility—it was on the horizon.