"You are selfless," she murmured. "Even in death, your thoughts are not for yourself, but for another."

Thal'var's gaze hardened slightly. "The reincarnation of another soul is no simple matter. It violates the laws of cosmic balance."

"But not impossible," Elyra interjected, her eyes locking with Thal'var's. "If his sister's soul remains intact, we can grant this request. Her fate, however, will be tied to his. They will rise or fall together."

Kaelion growled, "This sets a dangerous precedent, but… the boy's determination intrigues me. Let us see what fate has in store."

Thomas's heart, even in his spectral form, pounded with hope. "Thank you. I will not fail."

Elyra stepped forward, extending her hands. Her golden energy surrounded Thomas, wrapping him in a cocoon of celestial light. "We will place you both in new vessels. However, your bond with Jessie will manifest in ways you cannot yet understand. Together, you will hold the fate of the cosmos in your hands."

The light around Thomas intensified, blending with the energy of the council. The essence of the Astral Stellar Apex poured into him, transforming his mortal soul into something greater. Stars swirled in his veins, galaxies trembled at his awakening.

"And your sister?" Thal'var said. "Her soul will follow soon after. Be ready, for this is only the beginning."

As the celestial energy reached its peak, Thomas felt the weight of the universe settle upon him. Yet, within that weight, there was also strength.

He would rise again. Stronger. For Jessie. For Jordi. For all who had been lost.

And when the time came, those who had taken everything from him would face the wrath of a star reborn.