Semua Bab Beyond Fate: Bab 81 - Bab 90

It was dark outside. The three orbs glowed softly in the sky, casting pale hues across the Realm. Charlene and ReNew stood on the balcony of the Victorian-style house, pajama-clad and barefoot, their ears pressed to the glass pane of the upstairs door.Inside, the voices of Seth and Tamera echoed gently. The words weren’t clear, but the tone said everything.Tears welled in Charlene’s eyes and slid silently down her cheeks. She didn’t dare move or speak. This moment wasn’t hers to interrupt.“I wanna hug her so bad,” Charlene whispered, voice trembling. “But I know… they need this time.”“I know,” ReNew said, her own eyes glistening. “I’m just gonna pretend I’m accidentally eavesdropping.”Suddenly, a low whisper came from above. “What are you two doing up here?” Odo hovered down, his robe fluttering as he descended toward the balcony rail.“Shhh! We’re busy not being nosy,” Charlene said.“Can’t hear a thing if you’re yapping!” ReNew added, ear pressed tightly to the glass.Beth’s vo

Torrock heard footsteps coming from outside the office door."Hello? Who's out there?" He peeked out. Nobody was in the room next door.He pulled open the drawers in the desk, looking for something—anything—that would help him figure out where he was. Instead, he found a bottle of Jack Daniel’s and a cup. He didn’t bother with the cup.“This should calm my nerves until I figure out how in the realm I got here. One minute, I was asleep... the next, I was here?” he muttered to himself.With his back to the door, he stared out the window at the camp-goers. The place didn’t seem too bad. Kids were swimming, laughing, running around. He looked down at his shirt. A badge read: Camp Director, Torrock.He took several sips from the bottle, then a few more. He could feel the effects creeping in."So I am the camp director! What is a camp director? When did I apply for this job? Well, at least it's in a beautiful place!" he laughed, dazed.The lake sparkled. Fish broke the surface in shimmering

"Awesome." ReNew rubbed her stomach."I need to burn off some of this food."Issa heard Charlene's words. The next thing she knew, he was offering his hand to help her up from the lawn and escorting her to the deck to dance.Issa spun her around, holding her hands. Charlene looked up at the fireworks as she went round and round.Idris picked up ReNew off the lawn in one swoop. "Come on, stuff, turkey! I need a dance partner!"ReNew tried her best to keep up with Idris. He was dancing off-beat and wildly throwing up his arms like a cowboy on a horse. ReNew could barely hold back her laughter.Professor E and Tabitha danced at their own slow speed. The twins were in the middle of eating ice cream on a chair, swinging their feet and watching the fireworks.Seth and Tamera danced the night away. Charlene and ReNew lay on the grass, watching the fireworks. The two of them were so stuffed with all the food their grandma made.A bright, glowing ball shot rapidly into the dark night sky like

But his cheeks never got bigger."Hey! What gives?" Asbeel gave them a devilish grin."Good way to get marshmallows fed to you!" Seth laughed hard, nearly snorting his drink.Asbeel opened his mouth wide. Melted marshmallows were stuck in every crevice of his teeth like sugary glue traps. Everyone burst out laughing, clutching their bellies and wiping tears.Armaros looked at the girls and said, "My turn." He opened his mouth dramatically, as if accepting a royal decree.---Later that evening, the laughter quieted. The warmth of the fire faded into glowing embers. Gigi got up, stretching her arms with a soft groan. The weight of age and grief pulled at her bones, but she pressed on. She walked a little way down the path, inhaling the peaceful night air. It wasn’t until she reached the bench that she remembered Charlene was with her.There she was—curled up with her head awkwardly propped against the armrest. Fast asleep.Gigi smiled warmly. “Well, that’s no way to sleep,” she thought

While Tamera was teaching her class on skating, Seth chuckled, "Better her than me doing it," he thought as he waited for everyone to arrive. The faint sound of blades gliding on polished floors echoed in his mind, oddly calming, a contrast to the storm he knew was brewing.Around the council chamber sat Idris, Jasper, and Amiee. Bryon and Torrock’s seats stood eerily empty, draped in ceremonial kingdom banners—somber reminders of the ones lost. The air was heavy, thick with anticipation and whispers. Then the portal shimmered open. Odo and Beth entered first, their presence a ripple of memory and regret. Odo moved with silent fury, taking his place behind Torrock’s chair, eyes fixed on the empty seat as if willing his brother back.Whispers stirred again. A second portal cracked open, spilling light and silence. Queen Destiny entered, flanked by Argun and two of her great hounds. She wore a long white robe layered over a floor-length blue dress that shimmered like the sea at midnight