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After what felt like hours, but was probably only minutes, Matilda stood up from the ledge, brushing her hands against her jeans. “Come on,” she said, offering Damien a hand as she hopped down to the solid rooftop. “Let’s get out of here.”He took her hand, her warmth lingering as they made their way back through the stairwell and down to the street. The city still buzzed with life as they walked side by side, the neon lights flashing, casting colorful reflections on the wet pavement from a recent drizzle.As they left the noise of the rooftop behind, the atmosphere shifted. It wasn’t tense, but something quieter lingered between them now, a silent understanding from the shared view they’d had. They didn’t speak much as they moved through the streets, their footsteps falling into an easy rhythm.Eventually, they reached Damien’s neighborhood—a quieter, more residential part of Riverdale, tucked away from the city’s chaos. His place was a modest, modern apartment complex, built with sl
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New playersDamien snuck out of the house to hang out with Matilda. He knew that if he told his parents or anybody there that he was going to meet a celestial, they would literally lock him up. No one even noticed that he was gone because they were too busy trying to discover what the arbiter could be planning.“He can’t really be trying to take over the world the way he did the last time can he?”“That’ll be too predictable.” Claud said. “He’ll want to do what we least expect.”“So what do you think he’s planning then?” Lupa asked. “His daughter must be the one running all the errands for him.”“Whatever plan they have, they need the eldershard crystal to carry it out. If not she wouldn’t have risked everything just to get it back.”“The capabilities of the eldershard crystal is endless. We can’t say for a fact that this is what he wants to do with it or that is what he wants to do with it because there are so many things that can be done.” Lycidas said.“If you were the arbiter and
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** ** **When Damien got back, his parents were on his neck because he just left the house without telling anyone. They even grounded him for a week because of that but he wasn’t even paying attention to them. His brain was still replaying the day he just had with Matilda, the long walks, the long talks, the games and of course, his first kiss. The truth was that, even if they went back in time, he wouldn’t change any of the things he did. The thing he did to warrant getting grounded for a week was definitely worth it.***Lupa’s phone buzzed, pulling her attention away from the window where she had been silently brooding over the evening’s events. Damien had been grounded, and the tension in the house was thick enough to cut with a knife. She sighed, picking up the phone and reading the message from Claud.Come outside.Curious, she stood up and made her way down the stairs, her brow furrowed. As she descended, she noticed something unusual on the dining table. A sleek, midnight-b
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The Birthday PartyIn about a few weeks’ time, it was Damien’s birth week, and his excitement was bubbling over. It was only Monday, and he had to wait two whole days before the big day, but the anticipation was nearly unbearable. His thoughts were consumed with turning eighteen—a milestone that meant leaving adolescence behind and stepping into adulthood. The idea thrilled him.School was back in session, which was another reason for his excitement. Every morning as he walked down the halls, his eyes would search for Matilda. Seeing her brought an extra burst of joy to his day, and now that they were spending more time together, it felt like everything was falling into place. He could talk to her whenever he wanted, joke about their classes, and make plans for after school. Just being around her made everything feel lighter, even the most tedious lessons.Damien tapped his pencil against his notebook, staring out the window during his math class. His mind wasn’t on equations, thou
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The warmth of her breath sent a shiver down his spine, and before he could respond, she grabbed his hand and pulled him into the middle of the living room, where everyone was dancing. They danced together, surrounded by their friends, the music pulsing around them, and for a while, Damien let himself forget everything else. It was just him, Matilda, and the rhythm of the night. At one point, Felix and Jackson tried to pull off ridiculous dance moves, earning them applause and laughter from the small crowd of people watching. Lydia and Amanda cheered them on, and Annie joined in, laughing so hard she could barely keep up with the music. Damien was having the time of his life, his heart light and carefree. But then, as they danced, Matilda leaned in again, her lips close to his ear. “Hey, let’s get out of here for a bit,” she whispered, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Damien blinked, caught off guard by the suggestion. But he didn’t hesitate. Nodding, he took her hand and le
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The beginning of the end. Matilda walked through the grand, ethereal hallway that stretched endlessly before her. The floor beneath her feet gleamed with an otherworldly light, shimmering with shades of gold and silver, as if the very ground was alive with celestial energy. The air felt cool, crisp, and unnaturally still, giving the space an eerie serenity. High above her, massive archways soared, their smooth surfaces carved with ancient symbols that glowed faintly, casting soft, flickering shadows along the walls. Columns of translucent crystal lined both sides of the hallway, each one pulsing softly with an inner glow. Behind them, the space beyond seemed like a hazy dream—fields of starlight and floating orbs of energy that shimmered and danced in slow motion, as if time itself moved differently here. It was a place where the laws of reality seemed to bend, a space suspended between realms. As Matilda continued, the vast openness of the hallway began to narrow, leading
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Matilda approached the altar, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel the immense power humming beneath the surface, waiting, anticipating its release. The Eldershard crystal seemed to vibrate against her skin, its light growing brighter with each step she took.She stood before the altar, the cold stone towering above her, and reached for the crystal. The amulet was warm in her hand, almost burning, as if eager to fulfill its purpose. She lifted it high, holding it above the altar, and with a deep breath, pressed the crystal against the ancient markings carved into the stone.The reaction was Immediate. The runes on the ground began to glow fiercely, the blue light spreading outward in waves, illuminating the entire clearing. The earth beneath her feet trembled, and the air became thick with power, crackling with energy. A deep rumble echoed from within the ground, growing louder, more intense, as if something massive was stirring from a long slumber.Matilda stepped back,
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Familiar FacesAs the air around them crackled with tension, Zakira, Asher, and Archer stood at a safe distance, their eyes locked on the monstrous form of Velakar, which loomed menacingly in the clearing. The ground beneath them trembled as the creature took heavy steps, edging ever closer to the city beyond the forest.“It’s worse than we thought,” Zakira murmured, her gaze never leaving the creature. Asher stood by her side, silent but tense, his fists clenched as he tried to process the immensity of the threat before them.Archer, who had brought them here in an instant, scanned their surroundings. His mind raced as he tried to formulate a strategy. “We can’t let that thing reach the city. It’ll tear through it like paper,” he muttered under his breath, already calculating their options.Just as the weight of the situation settled over them, a sudden brightness flared in the sky. It was so intense that for a moment, the group instinctively shielded their eyes. A radiant glow des
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