Aria's pov
The room was pitch black again and I waited patiently. The aftermath of what I saw leaving me in a state of confusion.
I heard a sound and turned but all I could see was darkness so I gave up.
"Hello?" I said into it.
One by one, shadows started appearing out of the dark and settled Into the chairs that materialized out of nowhere.
"What is your name, child?"
"My name is Aria," I said in a shaky voice.
My heart pounded in my chest, but I kept my head high, my gaze steady.
"The council asks you, what is your purpose here?" The voice was deep and resonant, coming from the figure seated at the highest point of the wall.
"I am here to face you as part of my test," I replied, my voice echoing slightly in the vast chamber.
There was a pause before the room erupted in a chorus of chuckles. The sound was unsettling, I took a step back, feeling a flicker of doubt. Was I truly prepared for this?
