At this moment, he was so grateful that Alandia had not transformed into a God, for such power used without limit would bring fear, as the mortals were far from ready to enter the era she could lead.
He gasped for air and sat down beside the Knight again. "My goodness," Gongsun Ce muttered, "You... really... it's so good you didn't turn into that. I was scared."
He heard the Knight say softly, "I was scared too."
Gongsun Ce turned his head dazedly to meet her gray eyes. In her eyes was undisguised fear, a fear stemming from herself.
"I almost abandoned my identity and went far away. Alandia Helison would cease to exist, but you brought her back."
She opened her arms, encircling the boy's shoulders, bringing a gentle hug.
