Orange hue spread across the sky. It was cloudless, and the sun began to dip below the horizon.
Ding, ding, ding.
The bells of the cathedral rang with a hollow sound. It didn't sound as bright and cheerful as before, but rather somber and melancholic.
The streets turned empty, turning the city into a ghost town.
Alone, walking down the empty streets, Zephyr embraced the feeling of loneliness and allowed himself to get lost in the melancholy of the moment.
He looked serious and contemplative, his mind consumed by memories of happier times. It was a stark reminder of how quickly things can change.
Today was the day when the New World would change forever.
When he walked across streets that used to be busy all day, every day, he caught a glimpse of the Originals peeking through the windows.
They didn't dare to go outside as they felt the hanging pressure looming over the city. They all knew what was going to happen today.
