Violet then slowly opened her eyes and the minute she saw Starfania awake, she wrapped her arms around her. She noticed the shimmer of tears welling in her eyes, slowly gathering until they spilled down her cheeks. Violet shoulders quivered with quiet sobs, her body trembling beneath the weight of emotions she could no longer contain. Without hesitation, Starfania wrapped her arms around her in a steady, protective embrace.
"It's okay," Starfania whispered softly, the warmth of her presence providing a haven from the storm within Violet. She gently stroked Violet's hair, a grounding gesture meant to soothe. Violet clung to her, as if afraid to let go, drawing strength from the connection they shared. The world around them faded into silence, the chaos and noise falling away as they held onto each other tightly.
"I didn't know if you would wake up," Violet finally managed to say, her voice shaky. Each word felt heavy with all the things left unsaid. Starfania pulled back slightly to meet Violet's gaze, her eyes reflecting a mixture of concern and warmth.
"I'm here now. We'll get through this together," she replied firmly, ensuring Violet felt the truth of her words. Violet nodded, swallowing hard, allowing herself to believe in Starfania's promise. The bond between them felt stronger than the fears that had haunted her. Together, they could face whatever lay ahead, step by step, heart by heart.
After shedding a few tears, Violet gradually calmed, her breathing softening as she nestled into Starfania's embrace. Starfania held her close, cherishing the quiet that followed. In that moment, her heart overflowed with immense love and admiration for her strength. Turning her gaze toward Aeron and Lyam, she whispered, her voice soft and steady, " What happened after we destroyed the rocket? "
Aeron exchanged a glance with Lyam, who came back with tea as he handed a cup to each of them. Before he said. " If I'm being honest, I was completely worried. When you collapsed on Atlas back. But he was gentle and made sure you stayed on his back. Then, when me and Lyam arrived, he knew we were there to help. "
Lyam placed a hand on his shoulder steady. " Aeron held you when he was flying Drogo, but Atlas was always following close behind. "
Starfania pictured it–her unconscious form carried through the skies, winds brushing against her skin, wrapped in the wings of care and loyalty.
" As soon as we landed, " Lyam continued, " I called for the healers nearby. They examined you thoroughly and reassured us that you'd pull through. But then… "
Aeron picked up the thread. " You started whispering… strange words. A language we couldn't understand. "
Starfania frowned as she tried to recall those moments. Shadows danced at the edge of her memory, but they slipped away like smoke.
"What did I say?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Lyam exchanged a look with Aeron, a mix of concern and curiosity.
"We couldn't make sense of it," he admitted, scratching the back of his neck. "But it sounded… urgent, like you were trying to convey something important."
Aeron leaned closer, curiosity etched on his face. "We were worried, honestly. You were in this state for longer than we expected. It was as if you were reaching for something just beyond your grasp."
Starfania's heart raced at the thought. What was she trying to communicate?
"Did anyone else hear me?" she asked, her mind racing. Lyam hesitated, then said, "Only the healers. They didn't know what to make of it, either. They suggested it could be a sign, perhaps from a past life or a dream yet to unfold."
Aeron interjected, "But that's not all. After you stopped whispering, your sword started to glow. "