The Final Goodbye

The sun hung low over the horizon, its golden light spilling across the ocean, setting the sky ablaze with hues of gold and crimson. Waves crashed softly against the rocky shores of Komodo Island, a soothing rhythm that echoed the closing of a long and arduous chapter.

On the Cliffside Overlook, the team gathered in silence, their faces illuminated by the last light of day. Each stood lost in thought, hearts heavy with the weight of victory and the sacrifices it demanded.

Clarissa hugged herself, her shoulders trembling. Her eyes were fixed on the distant horizon, the tears she fought to contain finally escaping. Her voice was raw, broken. “We did it... but at what cost?”

Rhea’s presence was warm, solid. She stepped closer, her hand finding Clarissa’s, fingers entwining in quiet solidarity. Her voice was soft, filled with a gentle strength. “We saved the future... that’s what matters. Those we lost... they live on in us, in the world we’ve protected.”