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Lena, her arms crossed, frowned. “I agree their timing is suspect. And this explosion of energy from Léonie... We have no idea what they can really do. »

Éléa huddled behind a tree, her heart beating. She had always felt a certain reserve on Lena's part, but hearing these words upset her.

“We need to talk to Adrien about this,” Gabriel continued. “He should know that not everyone has confidence in them. »

Lena nodded. “I’ll do it. But we must remain vigilant. »

Éléa waited until they left before continuing on her way, with a heavy heart. She had to talk to Léonie about it, but above all she had to be careful. Distrust was spreading, and she couldn't afford to split the pack further.

Back at camp, she found Léonie talking with Thalia. The two women stopped when they saw Éléa’s troubled expression..

“What’s wrong? » asked Léonie.

Éléa took a deep breath. “I just heard Lena and Gabriel talking. They are suspicious of us. They think that our arrival is linked to the growing aggressiveness of the corrupt. »

Léonie clenched her fists. “How can they think that? We risked our lives for them! »

Thalia placed a soothing hand on Léonie's shoulder. “Fear can make people say and do irrational things. We need to show them that you are on their side, that you are there to protect them. »

Éléa nodded, determined. “We must prove our loyalty. But we must also discover the truth about this prophecy. She could be the key to gaining their trust. »

#### 4. A Deeper Exploration of Prophecy

The next day, the twins decided to spend more time in the library, looking for additional clues to the Lycans twins' prophecy. Thalia accompanied them, sharing her knowledge and intuitions.

“Prophecies are often written cryptically,” Thalia explained, unrolling another ancient scroll. “They don’t always reveal their meaning immediately. But every detail counts. »

After hours of searching, Léonie found another fragment of text mentioning the twins. “Look at this,” she said excitedly. “It speaks of an ancient artifact, a moon crystal, that could amplify the twins’ powers and help them fulfill their destiny. »

Éléa frowned. “A moon crystal? Where can we find it? »

Thalia thought for a moment. “There is a legend about a crystal hidden in a secret cave, protected by ancient guardians. This cave is supposed to be somewhere in the mountains to the east of our territory. »

The twins looked at each other, a sense of determination and shared destiny evident in their eyes. “We need to find this crystal,” Leonie said.

Thalia nodded. “But it won’t be safe. The corrupt could be on the same track. You must be ready for anything. »

#### 5. Preparations for a new quest

With Adrien's approval and after informing the pack of their plan, the twins prepared for their new quest. Nathan and Thalia would accompany them, forming a small team capable of moving quickly and discreetly.

“Lena and Gabriel will watch over us,” Éléa said to Léonie as they packed up supplies. “We have to be careful. »

Leonie nodded. “We need to prove that we are trustworthy. Finding this crystal could be the key. »

The group left camp in the early morning, the light of dawn guiding them towards the mountains to the east. The road would be long and strewn with pitfalls, but the twins were ready. They knew that this quest was much more than just a search for an ancient artifact. It was a quest for their identity, their destiny, and the survival of the their pack.

The forest thinned out as they approached the mountains. The trees gave way to steep, rocky paths, and the silence of nature grew deeper, almost solemn. Each step brought them closer to the truth, and each moment spent together strengthened their resolve.

"We're almost there," Thalia said, pointing to a distant peak. “The cave is supposed to be somewhere around there. »

Their journey had only just begun, and the trials ahead would test not only their abilities, but also their bond as sisters and pack members. The prophecy was in motion, and the twins were ready to embrace their destiny.

The sun was just rising, casting orange hues on the pack's camp. Today marked the start of the real training events for Éléa and Léonie. Marcus, their mentor, had warned them that the training the day before was only a prelude. Today, they would be tested on their endurance, intelligence, and ability to work as a team.

The twins prepared themselves in silence, their thoughts focused on the challenges ahead. They knew that each trial was crucial to prove their worth to the pack and to strengthen their own abilities.

“We must succeed,” Éléa whispered, squeezing her sister's hand.

“We will succeed,” Leonie replied determinedly.

The twins found Marcus and a few other members of the pack in a clearing surrounded by tall trees. Marcus explained the rules of the test to them. They should travel through the forest, find an ancient hidden altar, and bring back a sacred artifact before nightfall.

“Be careful,” Marcus warned. “The forest is full of traps, and you never know what might await you. »

The twins nodded, ready to leave. They walked deeper into the forest, their senses alert, each step calculated and careful.

After an hour of walking, they came upon their first obstacle: a wide and deep ditch. Léonie noticed a series of hanging vines, offering a potential passage.

“We’ll have to use them,” Leonie said. “You think you can do it? »

Éléa nodded. “I’m following you. »

Leonie took a deep breath and lunged forward, grabbing a vine and swinging skillfully to the other side.Éléa followed, her heart beating wildly. They repeated this action several times until they were finally on the other side of the ditch, relieved but aware that this was only the beginning.

Further on, they came across a series of traps on the ground. Léonie, more agile, took the lead, carefully identifying and deactivating each trap.Éléa , more thoughtful, analyzed the surroundings, looking for signs of additional danger.

“This is where it gets complicated,” Leonie whispered, defusing a complex trap.

“We need to stay focused,” added Éléa.

Their progress was slow but sure. They avoided traps and navigated around obstacles with perfect coordination, demonstrating their ability to work as a team.

As they neared their destination, Éléa felt a familiar presence. Adrien had followed them, keeping a respectful distance but ready to intervene in case of danger. She knew he was there not only to protect them, but also to evaluate their skills.

In the evening, after finding the altar and recovering the artifact, the twins took a well-deserved break. They sat down on a tree trunk, exhausted but triumphant. It was at that moment that Adrien appeared, emerging from the shadows with an approving smile.

“You did a good job,” he said, approaching.

Éléa , despite her fatigue, felt her heart racing. There was something in Adrien's gaze that disturbed her, a connection she couldn't deny.

“Thank you,” she replied, trying to sound detached.