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Its many windows were awash with soft yellow lights that cut through the fog, casting a warm glow that seemed to push back the fog’s icy grasp.
The sight of the building, standing tall against the onslaught of the fog, sparked a glimmer of hope.
I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I’d been holding, the warmth of it visible against the cool, gray air.
With renewed vigor, I urged my Hiika forward.
The creature seemed to understand the urgency, its hooves striking the sandy soil with newfound energy.
The feel of its powerful muscles working beneath me was both reassuring and energizing.
The wind that had been a constant adversary now seemed to be working with us, funneling us toward the shelter.
It whipped past my face, carrying with it the scent of the building, a mix of warm lights and old stone, a beacon in the heart of the desert.
As we approached, the fog began to thin out, its monstrous shadows retreating before the warm glow of the building.
The sight was breathtaking, the structure standing resolute against the swirling grayness, its lights a beacon of hope in the enveloping fog.
We neared the building, the light growing brighter, its yellow hue painting the surroundings in a warm, comforting glow.
I could feel the grit and dust of the desert lessening, replaced by the smooth stone and alien flora surrounding the structure.
As we reached the front of the structure, I let out a sigh of relief.
The sound echoed around the open space, a testament to our successful journey through the unforgiving fog.
The sensation of safety was overwhelming, the feel of the solid ground beneath our feet, the yellow-lit windows, the scent of the stone walls, and the sight of our safe haven a balm to our strained senses.
With a final pat on the Hiika’s neck, I dismounted, my feet touching the ground with newfound respect.
The journey had been a trial, but we had reached our destination, our haven amidst the desert.
The fear of proving useless to the throne seemed distant now, overshadowed by the daunting reality of the task at hand.
Yet, as I gazed at the warm, glowing windows of the building, a sense of achievement washed over me.
Here in the heart of a desert, amidst monstrous shadows and terrifying fog, I had persevered.
And in that moment, I felt more royal, more worthy of my father’s throne, than I ever had within the opulent walls of the palace.
As I headed into the inn, I glanced back over my shoulder at the dense wall of fog and the disturbing shadows that moved around inside it.
Their eyes were glowing red now like rubies catching the light.
And my scales shivered.
I counted my blessings I was out of that nightmare and felt sorry for anyone still out in it.
4
MADISON
Being stranded alone on a moon was not quite how I’d envisioned my fresh start.
The thrill of forging a new path had given way to the stark reality of the situation, and the thick, swirling fog around me didn’t help matters.
I’d heard the stories.
