[Brinniel]

Endereth stood up slowly and approached Calentoliel. Calentoliel watched her every step, knowing what she was about to ask. She waited.
And then the expected question came. "How did you do that? It was magic, wasn't it?" Endereth stuttered.
"Yes," Calentoliel replied. "It is a gift, a gift that comes to me unknown. I am able to sing magic, whether it is to destroy, to heal, or to create images."
Endereth stared down at her, looking even more amazed than before. "So you can do anything then?"
Calentoliel smiled. "I wish I could. I try to avoid using my magic, for as you can see, it drains the energy from my body. I wouldn't have sung just now, as I probably would've been better off if I hadn't, but sometimes I am unable to control myself."
Endereth nodded in understanding. "I see. And you do not know how this magic came to you?"
"No. I know nothing of my past. I do not even know who I am. That is something I am trying to find out."
Calentoliel was beginning to feel uncomfortable speaking to a stranger of her personal life. She wished to change the subject. Looking back in the direction the black creature had disappeared, she asked,"What was that black creature? Was it the black beast you speak of?"
Endereth shook her head. "It couldn't have been. If it was, you wouldn't have been able to chase it off like you did, even with your song. I have seen the destruction of the black beast. It is too powerful for anyone."
Calentoliel was about to respond when she heard a noise come from behind the trees. Endereth heard it too, for she already had her sword out. Calentoliel stood up and joined her, ready to fight whatever it was that was heading towards them.