Malrec’s broken banners vanish beyond the hills as Kael passes through Bliss’s open gates. Bells ring from every tower, sacred flowers rain across the avenue, and joyful voices rise around his star-flecked armor.
Gabriella walks at Kael’s side like a devoted shadow, her white wings folded and her silver sword peace-bound. Raye, Rose, Mila, Gretchen, the priestesses, Aurora, and Svetlana gather before the palace steps.
General Raye
Bliss welcomes its victorious ruler, and it welcomes Gabriella as one of his household. Let every banner carry her name beside ours.
Priest Elira
The sacred flowers bear Adorare’s blessing. The five newborn powers are honored with us, though they remain beneath their mother’s watchful garden.
Svetlana
Gabriella, stand without fear. You are not a guest beneath these stars. You are family, and our joy is yours.
Gabriella
Then I will serve this household faithfully, for as long as eternity grants me breath. I will remain at my lord’s side and protect what he loves.
The avenue answers with a thunder of celebration. As the palace doors open, Aurora turns toward Kael, her reflective form catching the seven stars, and quietly asks what he wishes to do first.