Chapter 5 — The Shadow Awakens Lily and the dragon finally reached the heart of the Forgotten Kingdom. At the center of the ruins lay a massive chasm, sealed by ancient guardians centuries ago. As Lily stepped closer, strange symbols carved into the stone floor began to glow. Suddenly, the ground trembled. Cracks spread across the chamber. From the depths of the abyss, a dark shadow slowly emerged. The dragon immediately stepped back. For the first time, Lily saw fear in her companion's eyes. "This can't be..." the dragon whispered. "The Primordial Darkness was supposed to have vanished at the end of the Dragon War." But the shadow continued to grow. And from within the darkness came an ancient voice: I have waited for a very long time..." The Shadow has awakened. Follow the journey and stay tuned for every new chapter of Lily and the Dragon. 🐉✨