INICIAR SESIÓNAll night long, the storm raged without rest. I listened as wind howled like hundreds of angry voices, shaking every branch and pole we had tied together. Rain beat hard and cold, drumming endlessly above our heads. Thunder rolled deep inside the earth, and whenever lightning flashed, I saw grey water everywhere turning paths into streams and ground into soft, slippery mud.We sat shoulder‑to‑shoulder inside our shelter, close and quiet. The small fire burned steady in its ring of stones, giving just enough warmth and faint golden light. Selena sat near me now, no longer pulling away. She leaned closer and spoke softly above the noise.“I used to watch storms only from tall windows,” she said. “I thought they looked grand and beautiful… never knowing they could breathe so wild and strong.”Lea nodded beside her. Her hands were rough and stained from work, but her face looked calm and clear.“This storm does not just wash dirt away… it seems to wake everything hidden deep.”Kael stood
We left our safe shelter and climbed higher up the slope. Trees grew taller, darker and twisted like thick old ropes. Their huge roots spread above ground, lying across the path like long arms. Mist hung thicker now pale blue and silver, shifting constantly as if watching every step we took. Our group numbered ten: Alexus, Kael, Maya, Marco, Liam, Lila and Elena; plus Selena, Lea, Dante, Rico and Finn. They had learned hard lessons already no proud speeches, no boasting about being better than others. Yet something still lingered quietly, especially between Selena, Lea and me. Outwardly we worked and helped as one. But I felt it clearly like a small sharp stone inside a shoe: harmless at first, but painful after walking far. Selena was beautiful and used to everyone stepping aside for her. Back home, men always gave her attention and the best of everything. Now she noticed changes: Kael walked closest beside me, taught me first, watched over me with care and stood between me and
We walked far that day. Now our group was bigger ten people strong. Old friends and new ones together: Maya, Marco, Liam, Lila, Elena, Alexus, Kael, and also Selena, Lea, Dante, Rico and Finn. New ones had changed much. No more proud talk like before. They worked now, watched now, listened now. The forest grew very thick and very green. Trees stood tall like pillars. Leaves were big and wide. Soft mist moved slow between trunks. Air felt warm and wet. “We must stop soon,” Kael said loud enough for all. “Night comes fast. And rain often falls heavy here.” He looked around carefully at ground, at slope, at wind direction. “See that rise?” he pointed ahead. “High enough so rain does not stay in mud. Strong trees stand close like natural wall. Water flows clear nearby. Sun shines here in morning.” Alexus nodded. “Good place. Easy to defend too.” We stopped there. Everyone felt glad. Legs were tired and feet sore. “Our work now,” Kael told us clearly, “is build shelter, find food
We walked slowly upward, still tired after fighting the big Stone‑Warden monster. The forest was thick and green. Soft mist moved between trees. The air felt heavy like something new was coming. Kael walked close beside me. Alexus stayed on my other side. Behind us came Maya, Marco, Liam, Lila and Elena. We were united now. No more bad whispers or hidden envy between us. Suddenly we heard loud noise far below cracking wood and splashing water. We stopped at once. “Another ship,” Kael said low. His face turned serious. “Storm still blows strong near coast.” We hurried toward open ground where we could see far. Down near the rocky shore, broken pieces of wood floated in waves. A big boat had crashed against sharp rocks. Soon five people climbed out from broken parts and mud: Three young men well‑dressed, proud and strong‑looking. Two young women clothes fine and bright, hair neatly done even after falling into sea. They walked slowly, holding heads very high. They looke
We moved slowly toward higher ground, stopping to gather food along the way. The forest grew wilder here thick tangled vines, huge ferns, trees packed close together. Sunlight only broke through in thin pale streaks. Alexus told everyone clearly: “Stay close. Do not wander far.” But while bending to pick soft edible palm shoots and bright safe berries, I stepped a little further aside. Kael saw me drift away and followed quietly always watching over me. “Careful,” he said softly. “The land hides many openings.” We moved deeper between large rocks and twisted roots, searching for more fruit and clear water. We thought we were still within calling distance… until the path behind simply vanished. Trees looked all the same; every way seemed alike. Voices from the rest grew fainter and fainter until silence swallowed them completely. “We lost track,” Kael admitted gently. “And now mist rolls in fast.” Grey cold mist rose suddenly, thick and heavy much colder than before. It blur
We set off early again. Green forest stretched endlessly ahead, thick and glowing under soft sunlight. Mist hung low and sweet, but today it felt different like holding its breath. We were closer now to the true centre of the island. Everything felt stronger: plants taller, sounds louder, magic humming deep in earth and air. Alexus and Kael still walked side‑by‑side at first. But slowly I noticed change. Kael stayed near me as always guiding steps, pointing safe paths, speaking softly. He looked at me openly, warmly, like someone who knew every part of my story now. Alexus watched it happen. At first he only glanced sideways. Then he fell slightly behind. His face grew tighter, quieter. He gave fewer answers, smiled less. Lila and Elena walked further back, watching too careful not to speak loud, but their eyes were sharp. By mid‑morning, the gap grew clear. “You walk only beside her now,” Alexus said suddenly voice calm but sharp, cutting through leaf‑rustle. “Is every







