The battle had ended, but the scars of war remained.
The ruins of Blackspire stood as a silent witness to the fight that had nearly consumed the world. Smoke no longer rose from its walls, and the cries of war had long faded into the wind. Now, only the whispers of rebuilding filled the air.
Selene walked along the fortress's cracked stone path, running her fingers over the weathered walls. This place had once been a symbol of Saren's power—a fortress of fear. Now, it belonged to the people.
The Moonborn and the Shadowborn had chosen to stay, working together to repair what had been destroyed. For the first time in centuries, there were no sides. No war. Only the slow, steady work of healing.
Selene exhaled, lifting her gaze to the sky. The moon was only a sliver now—a new phase, a new beginning.
Rebuilding and Reflection
Orion stood by the main gates, overseeing the reconstruction. He was quieter than usual, his usual sharp presence subdued.
Selene joined him. "You don't have to stay," she said gently.
Orion glanced at her. "And leave you alone to run this place?" A rare smile tugged at his lips. "I think not."
She smirked, nudging him lightly. "You just don't trust me to handle politics."
He didn't deny it.
Cassius was already back in the training grounds, drilling the next generation of warriors. He had always been restless—he didn't know how to sit still.
When Selene passed, he called out, "Thinking of making me commander?"
She laughed. "Absolutely not."
Cassius feigned a wounded expression. "I'm offended."
She rolled her eyes, but deep down, she was grateful. Cassius had always been a fighter, but now he was helping people grow stronger—not for war, but for protection.
Riven, meanwhile, had disappeared—just as they always did. No one knew if they would stay, but Selene wasn't worried. Riven moved like the wind, drifting where they were needed.
They would return. They always did.
Hope for the Future
One evening, Selene climbed to the highest tower of Blackspire.
The view was breathtaking. The land stretched far beyond what she could see, bathed in silver light. The world was vast. Full of possibilities.
For so long, she had fought for survival. For revenge.
Now, she had something more.
A future.
She closed her eyes, letting the night breeze wash over her.
A voice interrupted her thoughts.
"You're thinking too much again."
Selene turned to find Orion leaning against the doorway, arms crossed.
She smirked. "And you're lurking again."
He stepped closer, his gaze serious. "What now?"
She looked back at the horizon, the weight of leadership settling on her shoulders. "Now?" She inhaled deeply. "We build something better."
Orion studied her for a moment, then nodded.
For the first time in a long time, the future was uncertain.
But for once, that didn't feel like a curse.
It felt like freedom.
And under the watchful glow of the moon, they stepped forward into a new beginning.