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Scene 1: The Campfire's Truth
Aeron sits beside the fire, still thinking about his mother.
> Aeron:
"Az… all this flame, power, destiny… but she was just a normal woman. Kind, quiet, simple."
Azrakel leans back mid-air like he's lounging on an invisible couch.
> Azrakel:
"Maybe that's what she wanted you to believe. Or maybe someone made her forget who she truly was."
> Aeron:
"What if I don't want to be part of some ancient clan?"
> Azrakel:
"Tough luck. You're already deep in the story, buddy. Just remember—don't talk about this to anyone. Not until we reach the kingdom. Ask your father. He knows what's been buried."
Azrakel then suddenly looks at the viewers.
> Azrakel (to readers):
"And yes, dear viewers, if I had access to popcorn, I'd be stuffing my face right now. Drama, mystery, and a boy who may or may not be a chosen fire prince? Peak content."
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Scene 2: Elsewhere – The Arrival of the Girl
Far away from the fire, inside the enchanted forest surrounding the training grounds, a cloaked figure steps through glowing leaves.
She has amber eyes that flicker like fire and a mysterious symbol hidden beneath her glove—the Crest of Flameborne.
> Mysterious Girl (to herself):
"He doesn't know who he is yet… but I must be sure. If he really is her son, the Flame will respond."
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Scene 3: Early Morning – The Test Begins
Aeron walks through the forest trail, training his senses. Azrakel naps on his shoulder.
Suddenly, a flash—a fireball strikes the ground before him.
Aeron instantly rolls back and gets into a battle stance.
> Aeron:
"Who's there?!"
The girl steps out, hood down, a confident smile on her face.
> Girl:
"You've been playing with fire… but let's see if you're really its master."
She summons flame spears and launches them.
Aeron dodges, shaping fire around his arms, countering with spiraling whips of flame.
> Aeron:
"Why are you attacking me?!"
> Girl (smiling):
"I'm not attacking. I'm testing. Big difference."
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Scene 4: The Fight Heats Up
The battle is intense. Every move from the girl seems perfectly timed to trigger Aeron's instincts.
> Azrakel (waking up mid-battle):
"WHOA! We fighting pretty flame girls now? Count me in!"
> Aeron (annoyed):
"Do something useful!"
> Azrakel (to readers):
"Me? Help? Nah, let him cook! Besides… this might awaken something else."
Aeron's flames begin to glow with a bluish hue—the next level is close.
The girl suddenly stops.
> Girl (softly):
"That flame… It's real. It's pure. It is hers."
> Aeron (panting):
"Hers? Who are you talking about?"
She disappears in a flash of flame, leaving only a small stone behind.
On it is carved the same Crest Aeron saw in his dream.
> Aeron (whispering):
"It's her clan… isn't it?"
Azrakel floats beside him silently now.
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Scene 5: Hidden Clan – Watching from Afar
From a flame mirror, the girl bows to the elders.
> Girl:
"He passed. His instincts… his fire… it's undeniable. He is the Flameborne Child."
The elders nod.
> Elder:
"Soon… we will bring him home."
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End of Episode 13