The shimmering light of the Convergence faded, leaving Kael and Morgana standing alone on the obsidian platform. The Guardian had vanished, its duty complete for now, but its words still echoed in Kael's mind.
*Balance is not eternal. It must be maintained.*
Kael took a shaky breath, his body still trembling from the ordeal. The shard of the Heart embedded in his chest pulsed softly, its once chaotic energy now calm, yet ever-present—a constant reminder of the power he wielded and the responsibility he bore.
Morgana rested a hand on his shoulder, her eyes filled with concern. "You did it, Kael. You restored the balance."
"For now," Kael murmured, his gaze fixed on the endless void that surrounded them. "But the Guardian was right. This isn't the end. It's just the beginning."
Morgana frowned. "Do you regret your choice?"
Kael shook his head. "No. I made the only choice I could. But it wasn't without cost."
