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The story begins with the Celestials launching a major offensive against the Abyssians in a valley known as the Vale of Shadows. During a fierce skirmish, Lyra finds herself separated from her unit. In the chaos, she stumbles into a hidden glade, where she encounters Kaelith, who is equally lost amidst the battle.

Initially, the two women view each other as enemies, their instincts driving them to fight. However, as they clash, they realize they are equally matched. In a moment of unexpected vulnerability, they draw back, sensing the deep weariness that accompanies their endless war.

Embers of the heart

The battlefield erupted in chaos, the clash of steel ringing out like a symphony of war. Lyra moved with fluid grace, her sword dancing through the air as she struck down an opponent. Each swing felt like a release of pent-up rage and sorrow, but she couldn't shake the feeling that this was just another repetition of the same cycle.

"Lyra!" Captain Eldrin shouted, cutting through the din as he fought beside her. "We need to push forward! The Abyssians are regrouping!"

Nodding, Lyra followed his lead, cutting through the enemy lines. The sun was now hidden behind a shroud of dark clouds, casting a gloomy shadow over the battlefield. In the midst of the chaos, a flicker of movement caught her attention—a figure with flowing black hair and an aura of fierce determination.

Kaelith fought with a ferocity that was palpable, her every strike purposeful and precise. As their eyes met across the battlefield, time seemed to slow. For a brief moment, the noise faded away, leaving only the two of them—warriors on opposite sides, connected by an invisible thread.

But the moment was fleeting. A nearby explosion snapped Lyra back to reality, and she plunged back into the fray, a fire ignited in her heart.

Chapter 3: The Clash of Forces