[Music recommendation: Aaryan Shah - Fusion (Acoustic)]
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Thunder crackled outside, illuminating the dark room, and another shock rippled through her broken form.
There on the floor lay the large, mangled remains of the faithful beast she knew better than anyone.
Paralysed by shock, she pushed herself up on shaky limbs and tumbled onto the floor. Though she possessed no strength, she dragged herself across the floor toward the severed piece lying apart from the rest of the body.
For a moment, she froze. Her lips parted and trembled as she hovered her hand hesitantly over the furry form.
"Ceri…" she whispered the name she had given him because of his cerulean eyes.
Her bloodshot, wide eyes fell on her beloved companion's open, lifeless gaze. Gone were the vibrant blue eyes that used to look at her with such deep affection. All that remained was his severed head, discarded far away from his majestic body.
