Ch. 70

A week later, the sun is more vibrant than ever as Apollo's family gathers for a joyous occasion—the long-awaited wedding of Apollo and Jolene. The plateau, once a place of searing intensity, now glows with warmth and light that feels like a gentle embrace. As the family arrives, a sense of reunion fills the air, bringing laughter and tears of joy.

Vlad, Apollo's oldest son, steps onto the sun's surface with his wife and their young child. Its the first time that they've visited, and the sight of them together sends a ripple of emotion through the crowd. The child, a bundle of boundless energy, dashes toward his grandfather with outstretched arms, while Vlad and his wife follow, their faces lit with wide smiles.

Apollo crouches to greet his grandchild, lifting him into his arms with a burst of pride. The child giggles, his laughter ringing out like chimes, filling the space with innocent joy. It's a sound that makes everyone stop and smile, a reminder of the simple pleasures that come