Three months after peace returned, the Moon Kingdom celebrated a day its people believed they would never witness.The return of the lost heroes.From sunrise, the capital overflowed with life.Colorful banners bearing the silver crescent of the Moon Kingdom fluttered alongside a new banner—one carrying the restored Blackthorn crest. For the first time in a thousand years, the two emblems flew together.The streets were packed with merchants, musicians, and families. Children climbed onto their parents' shoulders, hoping to catch a glimpse of the heroes whose names had already become legend.Nova stood on the palace balcony, looking down at the crowds gathering in the royal square."It's strange," she admitted.Lyra joined her, smiling gently."What is?""They're cheering for us."Lyra rested a comforting hand on her daughter's shoulder."They're cheering because they finally have something they've been missing for generations."Nova glanced at her."Hope."Lyra nodded."Exactly."Ins
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