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Chapter 42 - Chapter 42 – Farewells

🎒 "Every hero must depart. But the bonds they leave behind… go with them."

[Inavy – with Tiana, Ron, and Kyara][Inavy enters the room carrying a sealed box pulsing with crackling lightning.Tiana, Ron, and Kyara are waiting. The air feels heavy, as if time itself is holding its breath.]

[He breaks the seal with his hand. Inside, two gleaming daggers. Ray's daggers.]

Inavy(serious, eyes glistening):— "Ron... I've got a surprise for you, bro."(extends the daggers)— "These belonged to Dad.He entrusted them to me... until the time was right.That time is now."

[Ron takes the daggers, eyes wide. Silence.]

Inavy(placing a hand on Ron's shoulder):— "Protect Mom and Kyara with everything you've got.You're a Stormbreak.Our protector now."

Ron(holding back tears):— "I... I promise, bro.With everything I am."

[Rose – with Rudius][Rose meets her brother on a quiet rooftop, the city stretching behind them.]

Rose:— "Hey… I'm leaving.With Inavy, Diana, and Darius.To a distant kingdom.I don't know when I'll be back."

[Rudius stares at her, serious. Then smiles and pulls her into a tight hug.]

Rudius:— "Go, little sister.Mom and Dad would be proud of you."(kisses her forehead)— "AND INAVY!If anything happens to her…Not even your Chaos will save you from me!"

Inavy(shouting from below with a grin):— "You've got my word, boss!"

[Diana – with Lorien][Diana finds Lorien alone in one of the guild's halls.]

Diana:— "I'm leaving.Not sure when I'll return."

Lorien(faking annoyance, hiding his pain):— "...Great."

Diana(smirking):— "So… I guess this is goodbye."

[Just as she turns to leave, Lorien pulls her back and kisses her.]

[Silence. The world stops for a moment.]

Lorien(whispering):— "Come back soon.Please."

[Darius – with Lorien][Later that night, Darius meets Lorien on the guild's rooftop.]

Darius:— "Hey… I'm leaving too."

Lorien(already expecting it):— "I know."(hugs him tightly)— "Be safe, Darius.I already lost Kelvin.I can't lose you too.Promise me you'll come back... alive."

Darius(eyes misty):— "I promise, brother.With all my heart."

[Tiana – The Hidden Truth][Before departure, Tiana hands Inavy a linen bracelet with a mysterious metal charm.]

Inavy(curious):— "What is this, Mom?"

Tiana(smiling through tears):— "Something only those from Nionderland would recognize.It will show them... you're one of us."

Inavy(shocked):— "Wait… you…? You're from there too?"

Tiana(wiping his tears):— "Just go, my beloved son.Mom loves you.And don't stay up too late, got it?"

Inavy(crying, laughing):— "Yes, Mom…"

[Zack – The Guide to Nionderland][A tall man with graying beard and ceremonial garb marked with the lost kingdom's sigils approaches. It's Zack.]

Zack(voice firm, yet warm):— "So it's you…The boy of Ray."(he pauses, looks at all four)— "It's time.Nionderland awaits."

[Final Scene][Inavy, Rose, Diana, and Darius climb into a sleek, futuristic vehicle from Nionderland.Inavy glances at the bracelet on his wrist… then at the sealed sword by his side.]

Inavy(in a soft voice):— "Nionderland…What secrets do you hold?"

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