The sky turned crimson at dawn.
A massive rift opened above the Valley of Whispers—an ancient wound between worlds. From its heart emerged two figures, contrasting as day and night, yet eerily in sync.
The first landed softly, her body cloaked in shimmering cosmic silk. Her silver-white hair floated weightlessly, and her gaze held galaxies. She radiated serenity… and power.
"I am Lyra, Starborn Emissary of the Astral Court," she said calmly. "The stars sent me to aid the man destined to decide the fate of realms."
The second landed with a crash, cracking the earth. Her obsidian armor pulsed with dark energy. A blood-red mask covered half her face. Her black hair danced like smoke, and her voice dripped with mischief.
"And I'm Nyx, heir of the Shadow Syndicate. I came to kill the Void Queen. And maybe… claim the man who haunts my dreams."
Both turned toward Arin.
He stared, stunned. "You both… came for me?"
Lyra stepped forward, gently placing her fingers on his chest. "The stars spoke your name. You are the Axis."
Nyx grinned, wrapping her arm around him from the other side. "And you're hot. Let's not pretend that didn't help."
From behind, Evelyn groaned. "Seriously? Two more?!"
Celestia narrowed her eyes. "This is getting ridiculous."
Freya, arms crossed, just smirked. "Let's see if they survive one dinner with the rest of us."
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Later that night, the castle halls were ablaze with tension… and longing.
Nyx, bold and teasing, cornered Arin in the training yard.
"I don't play soft," she whispered, dragging her dagger along his armor's edge. "But I can be loyal… if you earn me."
Moments later, Lyra found him in the observatory.
"The cosmos does not lie," she said, taking his hand. "I've seen visions—of you and I, entwined beneath stars long dead."
As Lyra kissed him, soft and cosmic, a growl echoed behind them.
Nyx: "You kissed him first?!"
Lyra: "He allowed it. Stars don't lie."
Evelyn stormed in. "NO MORE WIVES THIS WEEK!"
Arin, caught between two new flames, exhaled.
"This… is going to be complicated."
But deep down, he knew—they were here for a reason. Each new bond was shaping him, strengthening him for what lay ahead:
The final war… and the fate of all realms.
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[TO BE CONTINUED…]