Chapter 183: A rare breed of wolf named Ellamaria
As Jaegar watched from his window, the howling resounded once more, and he saw a large, white figure darting through the woods and heading towards the dormitory. His heart raced as he recognized the familiar form of Ellamaria, the giant fur wolf that had visited him before.
She sprinted towards the summit of the hill, its silhouette mirroring the dorm window in which he currently found himself. Her path led her ever higher, up the incline, and Jaegar's eyes followed her ascent.
Upon reaching the peak of the hill, the full moon cast a haunting backdrop, its silvery glow painting the scene with an ethereal light. The moon held a silent vigil in the night sky, a radiant witness to what was about to transpire.
There, atop the hill, she unleashed a thunderous howl that reverberated through the still night, sending invisible ripples of sound coursing through the air. The eerie sound seemed to carry with it an elemental power, a primal force that echoed through the forest and beyond.
Even from his vantage point in the dorm, Jaegar could sense her presence. Her predatory gaze bore into him, a piercing and relentless stare. With his heightened senses, the sound of her snarl reached his ears, a stark reminder of her untamed, primal nature.
As the moon bathed the landscape in its silvery light, the connection between them transcended the physical distance. He could feel the intensity of her presence, the call of the wild, and the unspoken challenge that hung in the air.
He smirked, seeing her gaze and not wanting to back down.
Without hesitating, Jaegar left his dormitory and sprinted into the woods. He refrained from using his usual magical abilities, such as flight or portals, not wanting to attract unnecessary attention. Instead, he relied on his powers of purple mist and lightning to guide him.
Silently and swiftly, he made his way through the dense woods, moving towards the source of the howling and his encounter with Ellamaria.
The moon hung high in the midnight sky, casting a silvery glow over the dense, old forest surrounding the academy.
Jaegar, guided by the eerie howling, had ventured deep into the woods, searching for Ellamaria, the enigmatic and formidable creature he had encountered before. As he moved through the shadows, his pulse quickened, and a sense of anticipation hung heavily in the air.
Soon, the distinctive form of Ellamaria emerged from the darkness, a massive white-furred beast with fierce, azure eyes that shimmered like frozen sapphires.
"Ellamaria?" He called out to confirm once again. He knew it had to be her, her form, and her eyes, he couldn't be wrong about them. He called out to her, but she just snarled, glaring at Jaegar.
"Hey, what's wrong?" He inquired, but there was still no answer.
She suddenly hurtled towards him, trying to claw him down, which Jaegar escaped by hair's breath.
"What the hell are you doing?" His question was met with another growl.
"Fuck it! Fine." Jaegar's frustration grew as he realized that reasoning with her was futile. He braced himself.
Jaegar could feel the tension crackling in the air as he locked eyes with the majestic creature. They stood several paces apart, each waiting for the other to make the first move.
Jaegar knew that he was in no condition to rely on his usual magical abilities. His internal injuries from a previous conflict had not yet fully healed, leaving him with only his purple mist and lightning powers.
Ellamaria, seemingly aware of Jaegar's limitations, let out a deep, rumbling growl. Her muscles tensed as she prepared to strike, her claws digging into the ground below her. With a sudden burst of speed, she lunged forward, her massive form hurtling towards Jaegar with incredible force.
Jaegar's instincts kicked in, and he raised his hands, summoning a bolt of lightning to strike the ground between them. The brilliant flash momentarily blinded Ellamaria, causing her to veer to the side and narrowly miss her target.
The impact of her powerful paws created a shockwave, sending leaves and debris flying in all directions.
Jaegar, however, had only a moment to react. He summoned the purple mist, forming a swirling shield around himself as Ellamaria recovered and turned to face him once more.
The creature's azure eyes bore into him with an unwavering intensity, as if daring him to stand his ground.
"Damn girl, you are taunting me." He grinned as his fists crackled with lightning.
The forest was filled with the sound of confrontation, the howling winds, and the clash of elements.
Jaegar knew that he couldn't rely solely on his powers; this fight would require strategy and resourcefulness.
As Ellamaria lunged at him again, he waited until the last possible moment to dodge to the side, allowing her to pass him by.
With her colossal form now a few yards away, Jaegar called upon his lightning abilities.
A bolt of lightning crackled from his fingertips, arcing towards Ellamaria. The bolt struck her flank, eliciting a deafening roar of pain and anger. The creature's fur bristled with electricity as she recoiled from the attack.
Jaegar seized the opportunity and summoned the purple mist to form an ethereal whip-like construct.
He lashed out with it, striking Ellamaria's rear leg. The misty tendril coiled around the limb, and with a powerful yank, Jaegar sent the creature tumbling to the ground.
Ellamaria struggled to her feet, her fur still electrified and crackling with energy. She turned to face Jaegar with a fiery determination in her eyes, her resolve unbroken.
With a sudden burst of agility, she pounced at him, her enormous claws outstretched.
Jaegar barely had time to react. He summoned a protective barrier from the purple mist, but Ellamaria's sheer strength and momentum shattered it with ease. Her claws raked across his shoulder, leaving deep, searing gashes. Jaegar cried out in pain as blood oozed from the wounds, staining his shirt.
Determined to press the advantage, Ellamaria lunged again.
Jaegar could feel the weight of her impending attack. With a burst of adrenaline-fueled agility, he dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding her deadly claws.
As she passed him by, he used his lightning powers to send another bolt coursing through her fur, causing her to yelp in agony.
While she was recovering from the pain, Jaegar had already prepared his next move.
With a swift movement, he directed the purple mist to form a thick, smoky fog that enveloped the area.
Ellamaria, momentarily disoriented by the sudden mist, growled in frustration. Her piercing blue eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any sign of her elusive adversary.
Jaegar, hidden within the swirling mist, watched her closely, biding his time.
As the seconds passed, Ellamaria's growls of frustration grew louder, echoing through the forest.
Jaegar knew he couldn't maintain the smoky fog for long; his body's magical energies were draining rapidly.
He needed to act decisively. And moreover, he could feel a stinging pain in his wound as it throbbed from him, flexing too much.
With a burst of effort, Jaegar summoned the reserves of his purple mist, creating a dense, shadowy construct that took on the form of a massive, menacing creature. The illusionary beast emerged from the mist and lunged at Ellamaria with a fearsome, phantom roar.
Startled and overwhelmed by the unexpected apparition, Ellamaria let out a deafening howl and recoiled, her instinctual fear of the unknown momentarily overpowering her.
Jaegar seized the opportunity, his lightning powers crackling with intensity.
A bolt of lightning lanced through the misty fog, striking Ellamaria squarely in the chest. The impact sent her sprawling to the ground, her massive form twitching and convulsing as the lightning coursed through her.
As the fog dissipated, Jaegar stood there, he couldn't discern her form, which lay on the ground.
The moonlight continued to cast its silvery glow over the forest, and the night air was filled with the echoes of their fierce battle.
As the mist started to fade away, he could see her still lying on the ground.
The battle had taken a toll on both Jaegar and Ellamaria. The forest was more of a shambles than it was before their arrival.
Jaegar moved to a fallen tree trunk, leaning against it. He caught his stomach, feeling the pain still throbbing. He groaned when the blood started to appear on his white shirt.
"Shit!" he cursed, touching the blood near his wound, and there was also another wound. Her claw slashed him, revealing the inner muscle, the skin was torn quite a few inches, grinding his teeth he controlled his pain.
But an unexpected turn was about to transform the confrontation into something even more perilous.
As Jaegar leaned to the trunk, checking his wounds, the fallen creature started to twitch as her body glowed in ethereal blue light. The glow intensified, causing Jaegar to step back in alarm. Suddenly, the creature's wounds began to heal rapidly, the blood that came out of her was drawn back to her body, her wounds closing themselves.