Phoenix||
As I stood there, my heart pounded in my chest. Marius's roars were muffled by the vines, and the hooded figures surrounded us with eerie silence.
I was terrified, but I couldn’t let fear paralyze me. I had to fight, and I had to survive.
My hands trembled as I summoned another fireball, but deep down, I knew my powers were limited. These figures were clearly skilled in ancient magic, and I felt like a novice in comparison.
One of the figures stepped forward, and with a flick of their wrist, my fireball extinguished in my hand. I stared in disbelief as they closed the distance between us, their face hidden in the shadow of their hood.
“Who are you?” I demanded, my voice wavering but determined. “What do you want with us?”
The figure finally spoke, their voice calm and measu
