BEFORE:
As Alex stood outside the village, watching the enemy group’s approaching shadows, the air vibrated with nervousness. His heart was squeezed with fear as he was overtaken by flashbacks of his past mistakes. Doubt filled his mind as he secured his hands, forcing himself to remember how to use his power.
AFTER:
Alex felt an emotion of resolve unlike anything he had felt in years as the threatening group drew in. He had to take responsibility for the village’s protection; he could no longer afford to allow fear to hold him back. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and concentrated on his sense of command and power as he saw the colorful scenes he had painted.
His hands moved with a newfound confidence, creating complex patterns in the air, and a shine aura surrounded him. As colors exploded, they formed barricades and guards to stand between the enemy and the village. His once-lost strength was now flowing through him, every stroke demonstrating his growth and determination.
The threatening group’s attitudes changed from arrogance to confusion as they were stopped. The way Alex stood upright, unburdened by fear and hesitation, demonstrated his change. Villagers watched in wonder and appreciation as he demonstrated his strength.
Alex realized at that very instant that he had changed. Something had awoken in him when his town was nearly destroyed and he realized that his strength was a responsibility rather than a curse. He had overcome his inner anxiety and found a new purpose in accepting his job as guardian.
The once-quiet artist had transformed into the light of optimism, and his changed appearance was a mirror of his inner transformation. A smile pulled at his lips as he saw the village, now under protection.