The New Era

With the fall of an old cathedral that no longer mattered, we stood beneath the eclipse, watching the fading sun vanish behind the moon.

The sky darkened. Night arrived. And for the first time in a long time—it was calm.

"So what happens next?" Devran asked, still staring at the prison orb in his palm.

"Maybe a nap? Or a massage?" Lumera offered, stretching with a groan. "Or food?"

Her stomach growled on cue.

"Excellent priorities," Devran said with a smile. "I'd go with the same order too."

"Right?" Lumera beamed.

"You guys did amazingly well," Scarlette said warmly.

"Even me?" Lumera asked, eyes wide with hope.

"Especially you," Scarlette replied. "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach you."

Lumera pulled her into a hug.

"My teacher, my friend, my Queen. Thank you for helping me learn to embrace my chaos."

"We get it, Lums. You're the most improved," Devran muttered, rolling his eyes.