Chapter 10: The Gathering of the Stars
With the artifact in their possession, Lyra and Elara knew that they had to act quickly. The Shadowlords would be searching for it, and they would stop at nothing to get their hands on it.
Elara contacted the leaders of the other celestial races. She explained the threat posed by the Shadowlords and the importance of the artifact.
The leaders listened intently. They realized that the fate of the universe was at stake. They agreed to gather their forces and prepare for battle.
A massive celestial gathering was convened. Beings from across the cosmos descended upon the academy, their ships filling the starlit sky. There were tall, humanoid beings with glowing eyes, serpentine creatures that slithered through the void, and ethereal beings made of pure light.
Lyra stood before the assembled leaders, her heart pounding with excitement and trepidation. She held the artifact aloft, its power radiating through the chamber.
"This is our hope," she said. "With this artifact, we can defeat the Shadowlords and restore balance to the universe."
A cheer erupted from the crowd. The leaders of the celestial races pledged their loyalty to Lyra and Elara. They would fight alongside them, to the very end.
As the gathering drew to a close, Lyra felt a sense of peace. She knew that the battle ahead would be difficult, but she was confident that they would prevail.
With the artifact in hand, Lyra and Elara prepared to confront the Shadowlords. They knew that the fate of the universe rested on their shoulders.