The ocean stretched endlessly around Kael, a vast and shimmering expanse of blue. The sunlight filtered down in golden beams, dancing on his scales as he swam through the quiet waters. His powerful tail pushed him forward in smooth, measured strokes, but his mind was restless. He wasn’t just swimming for the sake of it—he was searching.
Pausing near a rocky outcrop, Kael glanced toward the open sea. The reef behind him was alive with the soft hum of fish and the occasional flash of color from darting creatures, but it all felt distant. His focus was on something beyond, something he couldn’t yet name but knew he needed to find.
He ran a hand through his dark hair, the water cool against his skin, and sighed. "Are you out there?" he murmured, his voice barely audible in the stillness of the deep. His golden eyes scanned the endless horizon, searching for a sign, a ripple, anything that might mean he wasn’t alone in his longing.
The currents whispered against him, nudging him forward as though urging him to keep going. With a flick of his tail, Kael pushed off, determined to follow the call in his heart, even if he didn’t know where it would lead.