The summoning circle didn't just glow; it erupted, burning a blinding ring of gold and silver light directly into the concrete of the roof.
Nathan stood firmly at its center, letting the heavy, warm waves of magic wash over him. Elise took a fast step back, shielding her eyes with one hand while her other instinctively dropped to Aurora's Heart. They had been peacefully watching the stars just ten seconds ago. Now, the roof felt like a play of fireworks.
"Nathan? What is happening?" Elise yelled over the hum of the magic.
"Stay back," Nathan said, keeping his voice calm and steady. "It's not an attack. It's... it's a summon."
The blinding light spiked one last time, shrinking inward until it formed a tight, bright pillar. The circle gave a final pulse, and a tiny figure took shape within the fading glow.
Sitting perfectly still in the center of the scorch marks was a small bunny.
