The campus courtyard was quiet under the silver glow of the moon.
Nyra sat on a bench, her gaze fixed on the still waters of a nearby fountain. Aarav approached slowly, hands stuffed in his jacket pockets, eyes bright with a mixture of nervousness and resolve.
The Meeting
"Hey," Aarav said softly, sitting beside her.
Nyra glanced at him and smiled faintly.
"You've been quiet lately."
He shrugged.
"Trying to figure out how to not accidentally blow up the city."
Nyra laughed—a sound rare and pure.
"That's a start."
Shared Burdens
They talked quietly, sharing fragments of their experiences.
Aarav told her about the strange feeling of the stars' power, the way space seemed to fold around him.
Nyra spoke of her connection to the tides, the moon's whispers in the water.
They realized their powers were pieces of a larger puzzle—linked by forces beyond their understanding.
Growing Trust
For the first time, Nyra saw Aarav not just as a classmate or fellow vessel, but as a partner in this cosmic balance.
She reached out, her hand brushing his.
"We need to face this together."
Aarav nodded, feeling the weight of that truth.
Shadow on the Horizon
Unbeknownst to them, across the city, Kael's rage burned hotter than ever.
He watched their friendship from afar, a dark smile curling on his lips.
"So, the moon and the stars want to unite," he muttered.
"Let's see if they can survive the sun's wrath."