Introduction

The battle with Shadowbane had ended, and peace had returned. Harold and Tria strolled through the park, enjoying the calm. The sky, once shrouded in darkness, had regained its fresh, clear blue, and the laughter of children filled the air.

As they walked, Harold and Tria shared memories of their childhood, cherishing the tranquility they had fought so hard to reclaim. Soon, the members of Team TRANSCENDA gathered, bringing bouquets and gifts to celebrate the couple's future. Surrounded by the warm congratulations of their friends, Harold and Tria prepared to take their first steps into a new life together.

1.A Peaceful Life

It was a soft, sunny afternoon in the park. Cherry blossoms danced in the breeze, and children's laughter filled the air as Harold and Tria strolled leisurely.

"Hey, Harold," Tria said, gazing up at the sky. "That day, the sky wasn't nearly this blue, was it?"

Harold looked up with her, remembering the day of the battle with ABYSS, when the sky was shrouded in darkness. But now, even that memory felt like a distant past.

"You're right," Harold replied with a gentle smile. "But seeing this blue sky now… it's because we fought together."

Sitting down on a park bench, they watched young children chasing each other in a game of tag. The innocent smiles on their faces brought tears to Tria's eyes.

"We used to play like that too, didn't we?" Tria said, reminiscing.

"Yeah," Harold chuckled warmly. "Every time you fell and scraped your knee, I'd carry you home on my back."

"Oh, come on! And every time you came back covered in soot from the workshop, I was the one who always brought you a change of clothes, remember?"

They both burst into laughter. Those childhood memories made their present happiness feel even brighter.

Harold gently took Tria's hand. "Back then, I thought of you like a little sister. But now…"

"Me too," Tria replied, her cheeks turning pink as she squeezed Harold's hand. "Back then, I thought of you like an older brother. But at some point…"

Their words trailed off, but the unspoken feelings between them said more than any words could.

Just then, lively voices called out. "Hey, you two!" Quincy's cheerful voice broke through. Turning around, they saw all of Team TRANSCENDA approaching, carrying bouquets and gifts.

"Harold, Tria," Roy said with a smile. "We have both of you to thank for bringing back these peaceful days."

"Absolutely," Quincy added, handing them a bouquet. "From here on, your mission is to be happy." Even Nicholas showed a rare, gentle expression, and Eugene bowed gracefully in greeting.

"Tria," Sylvester said quietly. "You've become a remarkable Celestia and, as a woman, have chosen your own path to happiness. I know Clara would be proud."

"Sylvester…" Tria's eyes brimmed with tears.

"Maximus and Cassidy sent a gift," Sylvester continued, presenting a small package. Inside was a pair of matching rings. "They wanted to bless you both on this new journey."

Surrounded by the warm wishes of their friends, Harold and Tria exchanged a tender smile. A gentle spring breeze ruffled their hair as cherry blossoms swirled around them.

"From now on, always," Harold said, drawing Tria close.

"Yes, always and forever," Tria replied, her voice full of happiness.

2.Toward Reconstruction

In the sunlit lab, Harold leaned over his latest blueprint. Surrounding him were various diagrams and prototypes for the reconstruction project. Amid the papers and sketches on his desk lay an old photograph: a picture of his parents smiling—a guiding light for his renewed purpose.

"Harold?" A soft voice interrupted him as Tria peeked through the door, holding a tray with warm tea and homemade sandwiches. Harold looked up with a gentle smile.

"Sorry, I got caught up in work again."

"It's all right," Tria replied, taking a seat beside him and glancing around the lab. "This is amazing. Are all these designs for the new city?"

"Yeah." Harold spread out one of the diagrams. "This is for a new water purification facility. It'll provide safe water to each district. And over here—we'll need a new power station for this area."

As he explained, Harold's eyes shone with a passion beyond mere engineering. His gaze carried a determination to help build a peaceful world.

"I'm sure your parents would be proud," Tria said, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. "You're using your skills to bring happiness to everyone."

Harold picked up the photo from his desk. "My parents lost their lives because of Shadowbane's crimes. I promised I'd make sure this city would never be a breeding ground for crime again. I want to build a place where everyone feels safe."

"Yes," Tria murmured, looking at the photo with him. "Let's build a world where no one ever has to lose someone they love again."

As they gazed at the photograph together, the door burst open.

"Hey!" Quincy called out, stepping in with his usual cheerful energy. "Working hard as always, I see."

"Harold," Roy added as he entered. "The council approved the new facility plan, thanks to recommendations from Sylvester and the others."

"Really?" Harold's face lit up.

"Indeed," Eugene nodded elegantly. "Consider it a lovely gift from me."

Harold looked around at his friends. Once battle-worn comrades, they were now builders of a new world, each with their unique role in shaping it.

"All right then," Tria said, standing and taking Harold's hand. "Let's take a break. I made lunch."

Everyone gathered around the table in the lab. Lighthearted conversation and laughter filled the room, and sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating their faces with warmth.

"Hey, Harold," Tria whispered softly. "Are you happy?"

Harold nodded. "I've never felt happier." He gently squeezed her hand. "When I'm with you, I feel like any dream is possible."

"Me too," she replied, her cheeks blushing. "Always, by your side."

In the warm light, their rings glimmered softly—symbols of a vow for the future.

Harold and Tria's journey together was just beginning. Yet, surrounded by irreplaceable friends and supported by their love for each other, the path ahead looked bright and full of hope.

Outside, the new city continued to rise, taking shape day by day. The scene reflected the brilliance of their shared future—radiant, strong, and full of promise.

- fin.