Kael and Zara found themselves in a world they had never experienced before as the Nexus engulfed them. Their souls resonated with the almost sentient rhythm of the swirling colours and patterns all around them. They appeared to have entered a location where time and space met, the very pulse of life itself.
The air seemed heavy with invisible energy, and every step forward was like wading through molasses. Kael anchored them both by maintaining a firm hold on Zara's hand. In spite of the confusing environment, he muttered, "Remain near. This location is attempting to tear us apart.
Zara's lips formed a narrow line as she nodded. She sensed it, too—a faint pull, like if invisible hands were attempting to pull her away from Kael. However, it was an emotional experience as well as a physical one. Unbidden memories came to mind: times of uncertainty, pain, and dread, all of which threatened to weaken her resolve.
The fluctuating patterns around them started to come together into shapes a
