I felt a strong pat on my head and a quick hug. "Son! Father hugged me so tight. I thought I lost you!"
Father was hugging me so tightly. I felt his heart beating fast. He quickly scanned me for any major injuries. "Good, you're safe."
I was speechless. I actually thought I would die in there, or wherever I was, but now I was here, finally outside. I was so exhausted, but most importantly, I was free.
But I spoke too soon. Morgana and Zedd yelled out, "Everyone back now!"
The last shards of Bagu's collapsing domain rained down, dissolving before they touched the ground. The forest—returned in a violent flash of color and sound—and the sun was in the sky once more.
And then came the roar.
"RAHHHHHHHH!" For the first time, I felt pure, unbridled anger from Bagu. He had always been a cool, collected beast, but now his rage was palpable.
Commander Bratan stepped forward as he joined Morgana and Lord Zedd. Was he as strong as Lord Zedd?
