Lyra sat alone in the dark alleyway, her small frame huddled against the cold stone wall. She had been abandoned as a baby and left to fend for herself on the streets of Avendria. But despite her difficult upbringing, Lyra had always felt that she was meant for something more.
It wasn't until she discovered her ability to control shadows that Lyra realized her true potential. She had been practicing her powers in secret, afraid of what would happen if anyone found out. But tonight was different. Tonight, she had been seen.
Lyra heard footsteps approaching and braced herself for the worst. But instead of the usual group of thugs or guards, she saw a young man with a kind face and a determined look in his eyes.
"Lyra, right? " he said, his voice low and urgent. "My name is Marcus. I've been sent to find you. "
Lyra was skeptical, but something about the way he spoke made her believe him. "Who sent you? " she asked, eyeing him warily.
"I'm with the rebels, " Marcus replied, gesturing to the emblem on his cloak. "We've been watching you for a while now. We know what you can do, and we need your help. "
Lyra was taken aback. She had heard of the rebels – a group of people who were fighting against the Shadow King and his army of shadow creatures – but she had never imagined that she would be asked to join them.
"Why me? " she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Because you have a gift, " Marcus said, his eyes never leaving hers. "A gift that could help us win this war. "
Lyra considered his words for a moment before nodding slowly. She had always dreamed of making a difference in the world, and this could be her chance.
"Okay, " she said, standing up and brushing off her tattered clothes. "I'll help you. "
And with those words, Lyra's life changed forever. She had no idea what lay ahead, but she knew that she was ready to face it head-on.
As they walked towards the rebel base, Marcus told her more about the rebels and their cause. Lyra was struck by his passion and dedication, and she knew that she had made the right decision in joining them.
Little did she know, this was only the beginning of her journey.
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