A bolt of golden lightning tore across the sky.
BOOM!
The sound echoed through the Forest of Echoes.
The ground trembled beneath everyone's feet.
Leaves fell from the ancient trees.
The glowing symbols carved into their bark pulsed brighter than ever.
The path ahead shone like a river of gold.
Waiting.
Calling.
Leading them deeper into the forest.
Toward the First Sanctuary.
Toward Aurelia's greatest secret.
And toward the mysterious Heart of Aurelia.
Emily couldn't take her eyes off the storm.
The dark clouds twisted overhead like a living creature.
Golden lightning flashed again.
The strange vortex above the forest continued growing larger.
More powerful.
More dangerous.
The sight made her uneasy.
It felt wrong.
Like something ancient was waking from a very long sleep.
Beside her, Alexander's expression had become grim.
"Tell us everything."
His voice was directed at Elyra.
The Watcher leader didn't hesitate.
"There isn't enough time."
"Make time."
