tion. It seemed that the conflict between the Oneiroi and the

and me alone with the Oneiroi. Erebus's expression

was si

but Kael cleared his throat. Nyx ta

ice low and serious. "Five other individuals also touched the Orb

nce. We had assumed that I was the

" Kael asked, his voi

hat the only way to determine who will becom

ntment and fear. A challen

e?" I asked, my voice

"The five individuals who touched the orb, including you, Lyra, will compete against

. A battle? This was no

Kael protested. "Lyra

imple," he said. "The Orb of Dreams has chosen multiple individuals

one for violence or competition. How was I supposed to

eiroi's words, the doors to the throne room

wcasing their unique personality and style. As they appro

e polished bronze, stepped forward. "I am Kieran, the shape

ng and morphing into those of a majestic lion. The room gasped in am

oman with hair like wild silver locks. "I am Zephyr, the

winds that danced at her fingertips. Zephyr laughed, her eyes sparkling with mirt

es like smoldering embers, stepped forward. "I am Thorne,

that seemed to pulse with a life of their own. Thrain's eyes gleamed with intensity as he summo

th skin like luminous moonlight, stepped forward. "I am Luna, the

e sway of her enchanting melody. Luna's eyes shone like stars as she sang, her voi

incredible powers. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of doubt

sted through the door and crus

uh

ocked and

huge guy spat. "Am the fourth

orthok, the h

three days' time," he announced, his voice echoing through the throne room. "It will take place in the Dreamre

re and train before the challenge begins," she said. "But be warned, the

of you to be at the arena three days from now, read

and walked away, leaving us

wave of her hand. "You may go now,"

hat I was deep in thought. "Hey, Lyra, wha

am I going to win this challenge?" I asked, my voice barely

it that lion that want to protect the dreamrealm, even an hunter will kill him." he sai

gratitude. "Thanks, Kael," I said. "

said. "Now, let's get started on your training. We

tion wash over me. I was going to win