The Accused Mate
The crystal flew from her hand, landing at The Mother's feet.
"Looking for this?" The Mother smiled, picking up the crystal. "My dear Celeste. Did you really think you could escape me?"
As The Mother crushed the crystal beneath her boot, Celeste felt its magic release—but not to save her. Instead, the power flowed into the whirling purple flames, feeding them.
The flames shot upward, making a pillar that reached toward the blood-red moon above. Within that tower, a black shape began to take form.
"What have I done?" Celeste whispered as the shape grew more solid.
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