Gale was in pain, but that was simply a word in his mind. He was restless on the ground, as he found something ominous growing about him.
The storm hadn't ceased after he revoked his control over it, and now it was creating a swirling whirlpool of black clouds around the whole wild forest.
Before, Gale wasn't aware of what he was feeling wrong, but now he could glimpse a little of the shift occurring around there.
Somehow, the natural Qi density of the region rose, as if a volcano erupted after a millennia's long sleep. Gale wasn't sure if his involvement was the trigger, but he was pretty sure he would have to leave this as soon as possible if he wanted to live.
He was about to look out for Sumei when her full figure came into his sight. She appeared lonely, staring at the tallest peak of the mountain.
"An age gone," Sumei mumbled, "another yet to come. . ."