Chapter 17 The Council's Warning

• Ava’s footsteps echoed through the stone halls of the Elemental Academy as she, Finn, and Lia made their way toward the Council chambers. The tension from the earlier meeting still hung heavily in the air, and Ava’s thoughts raced as she considered the implications of what they had learned. The Void’s attack on the outposts had shaken everyone, but there was a nagging feeling in Ava’s mind that the worst was still to come.
• As they neared the grand doors of the Council chamber, Ava caught sight of the intricate carvings etched into the wood—ancient symbols representing the four classical elements, with an unmarked space at the center, a reminder of the hidden Fifth Element. It felt oddly foreboding now, given the uncertainty swirling around her connection to that mysterious power.
• Finn placed a hand on her shoulder, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Ready?” he asked, his voice steady but edged with concern.