Laughter echoed across the stars.The tension of the Final Storm slowly faded, carried away by the silver winds of the newborn universe.Astra stood proudly with her hands on her hips.As if she alone had saved reality.Which, in her opinion, was probably true.The Keeper chuckled."You didn't do anything."Astra gasped dramatically."I provided emotional support."The former End actually laughed.A genuine laugh.The sight was still strange enough to make everyone stare.The Keeper immediately cleared its throat."I don't know what you're talking about."The gathering laughed even harder.For the first time in countless ages, the universe wasn't defined by survival.It was defined by life.By moments.By people.By family.Lyra stood beside Kael, watching everyone interact.The stars above shone steadily now.No cracks.No chaos.No danger.The new dream had survived its first true test.And it had done so not through power.But through understanding.Through choice.Through unity.T
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