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Chapter 8 - Episode 8 – The Song of the Lost

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Scene: Midnight – The Training Realm

Aeron lay under the stars, muscles aching after an intense day of training. The world was quiet—except for Azrakel, who never truly shuts up.

Azrakel (whispering sarcastically):

"Aeron, wake up! You're snoring like a royal pig. Oh wait, you are royal. Never mind, carry on."

Aeron (half-asleep):

*"If you were real, I'd punch you."

Azrakel:

"And miss. Probably."

Suddenly, everything fades into silence…

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Dream Realm Begins

A gentle breeze dances across a cliffside covered in soft golden grass. A woman stands there, holding a baby wrapped in red silk. Her eyes, though calm, hold a storm of sorrow and strength. She hums a melody—not words, but something deeper, almost ancient.

The wind carries whispers:

"My light… if fate separates us, may your flame never go out…"

The sky behind her ripples like water. Shadows move. She clutches the baby tighter and disappears in a blinding glow.

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Scene: Aeron wakes up, breathless

He looks around, hands trembling. A faint glow pulses from the tattoo on his back, spreading momentarily to his arm.

Azrakel (serious for once):

"That... wasn't just a dream. You touched something ancient. Something personal."

Aeron:

"Who was she? Why did it feel like… I knew her?"

Azrakel:

"Guess who's got mom issues and world-saving responsibilities? You, Flamebearer."

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Scene: Later that day – Training Ground

As Aeron begins meditating, the glow on his arm lingers. Suddenly, a small wisp of fire rises from the ground, humming the same lullaby from the dream.

Azrakel (softly):

"That song… was meant for you. You're starting to awaken not just power, Aeron, but memories the world buried."

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Final Scene: Far away – In the Secret Realms

A young warrior stares at a screen showing Aeron's training footage.

He freezes.

On Aeron's hand is a ring—a ring he personally gave to his long-lost sister as a child.

Hidden Clan Brother:

"I've seen that ring before. It belongs to… her."

He turns to his father and brothers.

> "I saw a boy wearing the ring I gave our lost sister. I couldn't go near him… A powerful man guarded him. His aura warned me—if I took another step, I'd never return."

They fall silent.

The clan leader closes his eyes.

"Then… she had a child. And he's alive."

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End of Episode 8

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