The sound of clashing steel echoed through the forest as Kael and Julian fought for control . Avery was caught in the middle , her heart pounding in her chest .
Ryker and Lyra took advantage of the distraction to launch a fierce counter attack against Julian's guards . The battle raged on , the outcome hanging precariously in the balance .
Avery watched in horror as Kael and Julian exchanged blow after blow . She knew that Kael was fighting to save her , but she also knew that Julian would stop at nothing to claim her .
Just when it seemed like Kael was gaining the upper hand , Jualian landed a lucky blow , sending Kael stumbling backward . Avery's heart sank as Julian raised his sword , ready to deliver the final blow .
But Ryker and Lyra were there in an instant , fighting to protect Kael . The battle ragged on , the four of them fighting against Julian and his guards .
Avery knew she had to do something. She couldn't just stand there and watch as her friends fought to save her . She looked around frantically , searching for something , anything that could help turn the tide of the battle .
That's when she saw it - a small , shimmering pool of water that seemed to be reflecting the light of the portal . Without hesitation , Avery reached out and touched the water .
As soon as she did , the pool began to glow with an intense , pulsing light . The light enveloped Avery , filling her with a strange , tingling energy .
What was happening to her ? And how would this newfound power affect the outcome of the battle ?
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