Lyra stared at the new world forming beyond the horizon.Millions of lights covered the surface.Cities rose from the earth.Rivers changed direction.Forests appeared.And everywhere she looked, there were people.They had created themselves.Lyra turned toward the Origin.What does this mean?The Origin looked equally confused.It means the new universe has evolved beyond its Creator.Atheron stepped forward.You mean they don't need her?The Origin shook his head.They still need her.But they are no longer controlled by her.Lyra looked toward the newborn world.For the first time, she felt something she hadn't experienced since awakening.Fear.Not fear of destruction.Fear of losing control.She had spent countless lifetimes believing creation meant responsibility.If she created something, she protected it.If it suffered, she fixed it.If it became dangerous, she stopped it.But this world had created itself.And she had no idea what it would become.Seren touched her arm.You
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