CHAPTER 17

The hustle of preparing for battle was all around me, but I realized I needed to stay calm if I wanted to be useful in the upcoming battle. I went to a Xander's Bedroom, I sat down with my legs crossed on the ground, and closed my eyes. I focused on my breathing, trying to calm the restless energy within me.

As I relaxed, I noticed a peculiar change. The noises from the living area disappeared, leaving a strange quietness. I opened my eyes and saw myself in a clearing surrounded by woods. It was misty, and the full moon was out, shining bright. It lit everything up. The air felt special, like magic. It made my skin tingle. It was as if I were in a fairy tale place.

Something moving at the edge of the opening caught my eye. A wolf emerged from the mist, larger and more striking than any I had ever encountered. Its coat was a flawless white that shined under the moonlight, and its eyes… its eyes conveyed a profound understanding that rendered me speechless.

As the wolf came closer, I he