Countless stars filled the sky, bats flying high as the moon took charge, its rays blessing the ground.
Inside the male dormitory, Kai sat on the edge of his cot, the silver sword lying across his thighs. His hands rested on his knees; his fingers curled toward the blade of the sword.
Soft air exited from his lungs as his gaze remained locked on the sword. He moved his right hand slowly to the hilt, calming his heart.
In the darkness that had encapsulated the room, Kai saw Lena among the shadows. She extended her arm toward the blade of the sword.
The silver blade glittered slightly as she tilted her gaze toward him. "We are with you."
The words echoed loudly in Kai's head, and he felt the vibration from the walls doubling. In an instant, the memory of Lena handing the sword to him flashed into his head.
Lena's smile hovered for a minute, followed by the pool of blood that stretched beneath her body.
