Pulling Zircon out of the throat of a Drakoshi, her favourite new snack, I suddenly realised I was surrounded by silence one more. Or close enough. In the surroundings, I could hear men and women crying out in agony. Asking for aid or, in other cases, death.
Coming down from my adrenaline, I realised my entire body was heaving up and down. I dropped Zircon to my side and dropped onto my knee.
"Apollo!" Gabrielle screamed as she ran over to me, but I raised my hand to quell her approach. I needed a moment to cool off.
I closed my eyes and just began breathing, drowning out the sound. I focused on my breathing. Taking in Psionic energy with every breast.
"You did so well today, my kindled. All this destruction. All the flames around you, you performed above my wildest expectations. I am proud of you and love you dearly." I heard Sol reach out to me, prompting me to smile after a few moments.
