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Farewell

Author: Nathan Donald
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-24 03:48:09
Talia's POV

The night of celebration has barely ended when the morning sun brings a different kind of gathering. A gathering filled with bittersweet sorrow.

The town square is quiet than usual, the usual clatter and laughter replaced by a solemn hush. The Misfits stand in clusters, their expressions range from confusion to sadness as they await Axton's arrival.

They all know why we're here.

Today, we say goodbye to the man who built this town from nothing. The man who gave us all a home when no one else would.

The man who saved me.

I inhale, trying to steady my emotions as I sit on my throne, Luna, Lyric, Jasper, and Greta beside me. Even Bran is there, watching from the edge of the crowd. I can feel his eyes on me, but for once, my thoughts aren't on him.

They're on Axton.

A man who was more than just a leader.

He was the heart of this place.

And now, he's leaving.

Axton steps forward onto the raised platform, his dark cloak fluttering in the breeze. He looks over the town members fro
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