The palace garden of the kingdom was covered in a blanket of stars at night.
Zero and Lyria sat down by an old fountain after a long walk.
The surroundings were quiet; only the soft chirping of night birds and the calm sound of water could be heard.
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Shared Loneliness
Zero was lost in thought in the silence.
Lyria watched him carefully.
He suddenly began to pour out his heart:
— "Sometimes… I crumble under the weight of this power.
Wars, responsibilities… The things that make me who I am sometimes the ones that hurt the most."
Lyria took her hands in Zero's:
— "But you are not alone. We are always together.
When I walk with you, I feel stronger."
Zero nodded slightly.
— "Your presence gives me light even in the darkest moments."
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A Heartfelt Touch
Lyria gently touched Zero's face.
— "Sometimes words are not needed, it is enough to show what we feel."
Zero closed his eyes, engraving the warmth of that moment into his heart.
Moments like this, amidst the wars and pain, gave him a reason to live.
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Words of the Night
They were silent for a while.
Then Lyria whispered:
— "No matter what, we are together."
Zero replied:
— "Yes, and that gives me strength."
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END OF CHAPTER