Days passed since the battle, and the ocean had returned to its peaceful rhythm. The threat from the Abyss had been neutralized, and the creatures that had once plagued the waters had disappeared.
Nereus and Victor stood at the shoreline once more, the sun setting on the horizon.
The soft glow of the evening light reflected off the waves, casting the world in a warm, golden hue.Victor, still recovering from his injuries, leaned against Nereus, their hands intertwined as they watched the sun dip lower in the sky.
"Do you ever wonder what's next?" Victor asked, his voice soft.Nereus smiled, his heart light for the first time in what felt like years.
"I think whatever comes next, we'll face it together. That's all that matters."Victor turned to him, a playful smile tugging at his lips.
"You're stuck with me, you know."Nereus laughed, pressing a kiss to Victor's cheek.
"I wouldn't have it any other way."
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, the two of them stood together, united by love and the bond they had forged through every trial and challenge.
And in that moment, with the ocean at their feet and the future stretching out before them, they knew that whatever came next, they would face it side by side—together, always.
Their story was just beginning.