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And as we sat there, high above the danger, I felt a surge of hope.
We’d faced numerous challenges, but we always found a way through.
Together.
But it had come at the cost of my closest and best friend.
Aznai.
I muttered the Chi prayer to him, to aid his soul in ascending to the Higher Plane where he would live an eternity in peaceful rest.
Holding Madison close, I felt her heartbeat sync with mine.
Our shared warmth was a beacon against the chill of the evening.
The fog below raged on, but up in our treetop haven, it felt like a world away.
We had each other, and for now, that was enough.
The sky darkened, and stars began to appear one by one.
The universe stretched out infinitely, a vast expanse of mystery and wonder.
Madison snuggled closer, and I wrapped an arm around her.
The tendrilsof the first light of dawn broke through the blanket of leaves above, its golden fingers gently ruffling Madison’s hair.
I blinked away the sleep, the memories of last night’s ordeal echoing loudly in the quiet of the morning.
My body still felt the shivers from the memory of the cold tendrils of the fog and the horrifying eyes that lurked within.
Shifting carefully so as not to wake Madison, I began my descent, the texture of the rough bark pressing against my palms with each step.
I felt the firmness of the ground as my feet touched down.
The cool morning breeze held a sweet scent reminiscent of fresh blooms and damp earth, signaling the approach of a new day.
All around, nature seemed to sing a harmonious song, filling the air with the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves.
But it was the scattered lumps on the forest floor that caught my attention.
Bodies.
The aftermath of the fog’s chaos.
I recognized Silverback’s distinct form.
Approaching him, my hand hesitated before resting on his massive chest.
There was no heartbeat, no sign of life.
The once-formidable antagonist was now still, lifeless.
Nearby lay the treacherous farmer, his face twisted in an eternal grimace of fear and surprise.
His betrayal still stung, but no one deserved to end like this.
I scanned the area, looking for any signs of Aznai.
