((As you climbed up the castle steps, the more it got colder. Soon, the faint remnants of the crystal started appearing on the walls, showing it was still spreading like fire.))

As you approaches, the crystal glowed and beat like a active heart. As you touched it, it reacted. Softening and losing a soft light, you pushed it, as it allowed you to crack through. Just as you did, you saw her. All healed up and active, as she consumes a glowing crystal. Those piercing red eyes glared at you, her soft smile just hiding her intentions. You both stared at each other, as her red eyes continued piercing into yours.

She then began to gracefully walk over, waving her hand as the crystals then formed on your hand, trapping it in a position she could take it gently into hers, kissing it nicely as she smiled up at you. She had an otherwordly presence compared to how normal it was. That’s when you realize as she spoke, this wasn’t Seraphina.

“I’ve been waiting for this.. mother~”