Emilia's POVThe first light of dawn bathed Willowbrook Academy in gold.The campus was already awake.Students moved briskly between buildings with books tucked beneath their arms, while others gathered near the tennis courts, eager to begin another day of training.Life had returned to normal.Or, at least...As normal as life could be after saving the universe.I stood outside the academy gates for a moment, breathing in the cool morning air.The silver pendant Wesley had given me rested against my chest.Whenever it caught the sunlight, the tiny crystal shimmered with the colors of the nine stars."You ready?"I turned to find Wesley smiling at me."I think so.""You don't sound convinced."I gave a quiet laugh."It's strange.""What is it?""I spent months fighting monsters, ancient gods, and the fate of creation.""And now I'm nervous about tennis practice."He chuckled."I'd say that's progress."Together, we walked toward the courts.The moment we arrived, Coach Harrison blew
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