The fight was over. The huge waves Xyra had called crashed down, but now the ocean was calming down. The only sound was the gentle wash of water against the sand, over and over. High above, the moon lit the wet shore, making everything look silver and black.
Xyra stood near the water. She wasn't a swirling monster anymore, but she still flickered, like she was partly made of water and partly solid. You could feel the hidden power around her, like the quiet before another storm.
Adam's creations, the little glowing Aqueons, floated near him. Their blue light made soft circles on the water. They seemed calm, like proof that the fight had ended peacefully, at least for now.
Adam let out a long breath. His muscles felt tired, and his mind was racing. He had stood up to the ocean's power, and somehow, his Aqueons were okay. Next to him, Ani relaxed, the shield of light she had made disappearing. She looked relieved, but also amazed and a little scared.
