48. Everen: Left in the Dark

Summary

• The protagonist is held captive in a prison cave of a dragon, a small space where they are unable to achieve their full form.
• Cassia, a dragon, and others drop food and water regularly, indicating a regulated activity.
• The protagonist's sister provided them with a paper, quill, and ink, which they used to write down their thoughts and observations.
• The protagonist tried to climb the rough walls of the cavern but failed, injuring themselves and causing them to give up their escape efforts.
• Despite an unknown length of captivity, the protagonist stayed hopeful and tried to understand their situation through writing and introspection.
• The protagonist recalled guiding the dragons through a liminal space, a journey that resulted in the death of some dragons and injuries to others, including their mother.
• Upon landing, the protagonist didn't resist their fate and allowed themselves to be thrown into the prison cave.
• In prison, the protagonist dreamed of a friend or loved one. They watched them in their dream studying, pleading their case before a panel, manifesting magical abilities, and expressing a profound desire to understand and harness different forms of magic.
• The protagonist woke from the dream with a strong sense of longing and urgency to rectify their situation.
• The protagonist is left with a faint spark of hope evidenced by a golden fleck in their chest and the sound of a chime, suggesting the proximity of another being or entity.
• Despite the uncertainty and precariousness of their situation, the protagonist makes a promise to find a way back to their loved one, Arcady, and plead for forgiveness.