Emilia's POVMorning arrived quietly over Willowbrook.For the first time in what felt like forever, I woke without expecting an alarm, an invasion, or another ancient prophecy to threaten the academy.Sunlight streamed through my window.Birds sang outside.Students laughed in the courtyard.Everything felt ordinary.And somehow...That felt extraordinary.I dressed quickly and stepped outside.The ancient willow tree stood proudly at the center of the academy.Its silver leaves shimmered beneath the morning sun.For months, that tree had been connected to secrets, battles, Guardians, and prophecies.Now it was simply a tree.A place where students gathered.A place where people talked.A place where life continued."Morning, Moon Queen."I turned.Chloe stood behind me, carrying a stack of books."You don't have to call me that."She smiled."I know.""But it's fun."I laughed."How are your classes?""Terrible."She sighed dramatically."Professor Liam assigned three essays."I rai
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