[center][h1]~ Chapter 2 ~[/h1]
[sub]Lystra's Patron, A Golden Ally[/sub][/center]

	Zelriane reached towards Lystra's shield without a second thought, without quickening his pace. He looked at Lystra, dead in the eyes, while Kalen kept his gaze averted. [color=007236]"Your courage is wasted, I assure you that much,"[/color] Zelriane hissed, suddenly latching on to Lystra's shield with his hand, and attempting to pull it from her grasp.

	[center][sub][color=fff200]'No!'[/color][/sub][/center]

	The shield was not having it, but it could not do anything on its own. The warmth in Lystra's body began to grow as the energy within her new possession continued to speak to her. [sub][color=fff200]'Run!'[/color][/sub] it urged, but there wasn't really any point in trying to escape, was there? Whatever she chose to do, Lystra now had a new companion by her side, and a bounty of energy along with them. But who knew how long it would last?