Kyle stood in the thick darkness, Umbrax by his side.
The Abyss was as it had always been: oppressive, alive, and pulsing with danger in every corner.
But he was no longer the same.
His body awareness, his Morium Awareness, and Gravebound… everything had prepared him.
He watched the stronger creature, and the creature watched him in return, as if they were perfect allies.
Then something strange happened.
Umbrax moved slowly in front of him and placed its claws on a huge rock.
There was no attack.
But the air trembled, the ground shook, and the Abyss itself… seemed to pause for a moment.
Kyle felt a mysterious call from the creature:
"Follow me."
It was not a voice, but a direct feeling, a silent telepathy that no one else could hear.
He obeyed, moving lightly behind the creature.
With each step, he felt the darkness gradually lighten.
He could not see an exit… but Umbrax knew the way.
Then suddenly, as if the Abyss itself recognized him:
The air became lighter
The pressure on his chest disappeared
The living, frightening sounds faded
The darkness became less dense
And then the amazing transformation happened.
Beside Kyle, Umbrax changed from a massive creature into a sleek black cat.
The transformation was not just a trick; it was the result of its increased power after contracting with Kyle.
The black cat stood there with intelligent eyes, matching the strength and awareness of Umbrax, but now able to hide among humans without raising suspicion.
Kyle smiled lightly:
"Ah… so this is your plan, not to raise any suspicion."
The cat looked at him with its smart eyes, as if saying:
"Don't worry. I am here. My powers are under control, and we are united."
Kyle felt a sudden pull, strong, but it did not harm him.
He was carried through the void, accompanied by Umbrax, until he opened his eyes to find himself outside the Abyss.
A soft light filled the place, and the air was real, alive, and full of life.
He looked to his side.
The black cat was there, calm, intelligent, as if saying:
"You survived… but your new world has just begun."
Kyle gripped Gravebound tightly and smiled lightly.
He was no longer afraid.
He had a powerful ally, able to communicate silently with him, and a deeper Morium Awareness…
He was ready for everything that was to come.