"The gods thought they ruled the stars. Then the five rose, and the stars learned fear."
— Eon Thalor, Witness of the Beginning
Scene 1: The Rift Opens
Somewhere in the fractured edges of the cosmos, a rift tears through reality.
Not one made by magic.
Not by war.
But by fate calling the five together.
The first to arrive:
Kaien Azaryth Vordrakar, Crown Prince of the Eternal Dominion, Voidflame-blooded and the descendant of shadows.
The second:
Olivia Seraphyne Vaeloria, Empress of Celestial Bloom, bearer of the Starwoven Voice.
She steps through the starlight beside Kaien.
Olivia: "This place wasn't made to be walked on."
Kaien: "We weren't made to be ruled."
Scene 2: The Arrival of the Five
One by one, the remaining three arrive.
Each entrance more breathtaking than the last.
The Orphan Ascendant
He lands barefoot, scarred, and humming with energy older than time itself.
He speaks softly — but the void around him listens.
"I wasn't chosen. I chose myself."
The Servant Born Royal
She walks from a veil of illusion, no longer hiding. Her aura radiates royalty hidden beneath chains.
"They bowed to my masters. They'll kneel to me."
The Unknown
Silent.
Masked.
Power unreadable.
Even Kaien can't fully sense this one.
But Eon Thalor watches from above — and smiles for the first time in ages.
"The five are gathered."
Scene 3: Eon Thalor Appears
The sky parts.
Eon Thalor, First of the 7 God-Tier Beings, descends.
White robes. Burning golden eyes. Aura like a cosmic melody.
He speaks not to command — but to witness.
"When Rahul stood alone, the stars bowed."
"But now… five stand where one once did."
He raises his hand.
A celestial arena forms — forged by the other six of the 7.
"Show us what your bond is worth."
Scene 4: The Battle Test — Unity Over Strength
A test unlike any before.
Not to overpower each other…
…but to fight in sync.
Kaien leads.
Olivia supports.
The orphan strikes through chaos.
The royal servant reshapes reality.
The unknown holds the front without words.
They don't win through sheer force.
They win because no one breaks.
The 7 watch in silence.
Then Eon says:
"Not one of you is stronger than the others."
"Together, you are stronger than all."
Scene 5: Alone With the Stars
After the trial, the five rest beneath the black cosmos.
Kaien sits beside Olivia, who's quietly looking at the stars.
Olivia: "Do you think we'll win?"
Kaien: "We're not here to win."
"We're here to change the rules."
The other three sit nearby — distant, silent, but no longer strangers.
The five aren't friends yet.
But something unspoken connects them now.
Final Scene: The Warning
As the chapter closes, a crack forms across the starfield.
A message glows above:
"They rise."
"So now we fall."
Somewhere far away, Rahn watches.
But even he looks uneasy.
Because this was never supposed to happen again.