one hundred and twenty five

Michael POV

I shielded Ruth and Ava from the chaos, Elijah flanking the other side. Reality's fabric continued to unravel.

"Ava's return has shattered reality," Echo's voice whispered.

Ruth's grip on my arm tightened. "We have to find a way to restore balance."

Ava's eyes locked onto Ruth. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause this."

Ruth's heart swelled with compassion. "We'll fix it together."

Rebecca's laughter echoed through the chaos. "You'll never restore balance."

Kael's smile gleamed. "Reality's boundaries are limitless."

I growled, positioning myself between them and Ruth. "We won't let you exploit Ava."

Orion appeared, their presence calming. "Ava's return has revealed hidden truths."

Ruth's determination ignited. "What truths?"

Orion's eyes locked onto Ava. "Ava's fate is tied to the prophecy. But there's more."

Ava's smile twisted. "I'm not just a key. I'm a catalyst."

Elijah's eyes narrowed. "For what?"

Ava's voice dropped to a whisper. "A new reality."

Ruth's heart swelled