ZIONs POV...
"It's finally good to see that the Alpha King has returned home safely and with the other half of his soul in tow." The light oracle sings as we walk through the garden of wisdom. "It is a victorious day, a day that will be remembered for many eras to come."
I bite my tongue, unwilling to inform her that our mission's success came at a high cost. We lost at least two dozen warriors, and a grandiose burial does not do justice to the contributions and sacrifices they made for our people.
Nothing will ever be adequate.?
The war is over, but the heartache and sorrow will live on for eternity in those they have left behind.
"It does feel good to be back, to be able to return home with our promise to the people fulfilled," I reply with my hands behind my back. "I feel like I can breathe properly too. I also hope the females will find some peace on Mahji after everything they have been through with the Scourage."?