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Chapter 8 - Dream Eater

("I thought Weaver as no feelings if another one Die" Nyx said calmly)

The echoes of Nyx's frantic shouts, "Azrael wake up!!" still reverberated in the Weaver's Camp, The air crackled with a potent blend of healing energy and the lingering essence of Yumi's Stardust of Veil, a testament to the desperate measures taken to save Azrael.

"But at what Cost" Nyx whispering 

Azrael, trapped within the labyrinth of his own mind, wrestled with the remnants of the illusion. The idyllic image of a rose filled land, a comforting memory of his childhood, was now tainted by the encroaching shadows of the beast, a manifestation of his deepest fears. Tears streamed down his face, a visible sign of the internal struggle.

"He is facing the Beast inside him" Nyx told

Nyx, his usually stoic features etched with worry, paced anxiously. He understood the danger; the Stardust of Veil, while effective in containing the beast, also had the potential to trap Azrael indefinitely. The illusion, fuelled by his memories and desires, was a powerful force, and escape would require more than just brute strength.

"YOU KNEW THAT IS A DANGEROUS SPELL WHYY!!!" Shouting loud to Yumi

Yumi, her face pale but resolute, watched over Azrael. The weight of her actions pressed heavily upon her. She had been forced to use a forbidden spell, one that carried its own risks. The Stardust of Veil was a double-edged sword, capable of both protecting and imprisoning.

"How long?" Nyx finally asked, his voice barely a whisper. While trying to calm down.

"It's impossible to say," Yumi replied, her gaze fixed on Azrael.

"It depends on the strength of the illusion and his own will to break free. It could be hours, days, even weeks."

Nyx clenched his fists, the frustration evident in his eyes. He turned to Yumi, with a mixture of anger and desperation in His Eyes. 

Yumi met his gaze, her expression unwavering.

"I had no choice. The beast Is A worldwide Danger . If I hadn't acted, it would have consumed him completely."

"But at what cost?" Nyx retorted. "You've trapped him in his own mind!"

"He's not alone in there," Yumi countered. "He has the memories, the love, the strength he needs to fight. He just needs to find it. If he ever Had one"

The other Weavers, sensing the tension, gathered around, their faces a mixture of concern and hope. They knew that Azrael was a key figure in their fight against the Shadeborn, and his well-being was crucial to their cause.

"We need to do something," one of the Weavers said, 

breaking the silence.

"We can't just stand here and watch."

"And what can we do, aren't we useless" One of the Weaver Saying it while He thought of something

A plan began to form, a desperate attempt to reach Azrael within the illusion. They would use their collective power, focusing their energy to create a beacon That would completely let the Enemy discover The Training Camp, risky endeavour, but they had no other choice.

"We won't leave Azrael Behind"

As the Weavers began to channel their energy, the air around Azrael shimmered with a soft, ethereal glow. The image of the rose filled land began to waver, the shadows of the beast receding slightly waiting to attack to the right moment.

Azrael, lost within the dream, felt a flicker of hope. He saw the faces of his friends, their expressions a mixture of worry and determination. He heard their voices, Stay Determinated You can do it

"Wait how did they come in here?" Azrael told himself 

He knew he had to fight, not just for himself, but for them. He had to find the strength within himself to overcome the darkness and return to the world of the living.

With a surge of determination, Azrael closed his eyes and focused on the memories of his mother's words, the feeling of comfort and security. He clung to the image of the rose filled land, transforming it from a place of idyllic peace into a battlefield.[1]

He raised his hand, and a beam of light erupted from his palm, striking the beast, which began to crumble, While the beast Said the last word to Azrael 

"You How did you do it, you should know the danger for this but WHY are you still fighting"

"I Don't know" with a slight whisper voice

the illusion began to fade, and he started to wake up.

As Azrael's eyes fluttered open, the Weaver's Camp erupted in cheers. He was back, and the fight for Aethel could continue . 

But the experience had changed him. 

"I.... I..." Azrael Terrified without words 

he saw something strange from his left Eye,

"Despite everything is still you" A strange Phrase that come from his Dream realm while the Shadow beast was deing 

He tried to remember who tell him that, why his he seeing this words now 

[1] OHO OHO The battlefield it seems he found Someone He truly think is family

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