Inside the grand Solunar Castle, the castle that had risen from their combined Celestic Resonance, Rei lay on a luxurious, celestial silk-covered bed, exhausted yet glowing with joy.
She had just given birth to their first child.
The Solar Sun and Lunar Moon shined together in the sky, as if blessing the birth of the next generation of Soluna.
The moment Tim received the news, he sprinted through the castle halls like a madman.
His armor dusty, fresh from a mission, he barely registered the servants and warriors bowing to him as he rushed toward the room where Rei was.
But in his panicâ
He tripped.
Tim: "GAHHâ"
With an ungodly crash, the Solar Warrior landed face-first on the floor, skidding right into the room.
The entire room fell silent.
Thenâ
Rei burst into laughter.
It was the first time in a long while that she had laughed so freely.
Rei (teasing, breathless): "Smooth entrance, Solar Warrior."
Tim, dusting himself off, his face red, groaned.
Tim: "Iâ I was in a rush, okay?!"
Jim, standing at the doorway, shook his head in disbelief.
Jim: "This guy once saved an entire planet, and he still can't walk straight."
Everyone chuckled.
But thenâ
Tim's eyes finally landed on the tiny figure cradled in Rei's arms.
His breath caught in his throat.
There, wrapped in Solar-Lunar silk, was their newborn son.
His tiny hands twitched, him beingâ
A symbol of perfect balance.
Tim slowly walked forward, his heart pounding.
Tim (softly): "...He's beautiful."
Rei, her eyes glowing with warmth, gently held out their son.
Rei: "Come meet him."
Tim carefully cradled the baby in his arms.
The baby let out a tiny yawn, his small fingers reaching for Tim's face.
Tim felt a warmth deeper than anything he had ever known.
Jim stepped forward, his eyes filled with unspoken emotions.
He looked at the baby, then at Tim and Rei.
Jim clenched his fist, then placed it over his heart.
Jim (softly, but with resolve): "I will train him. I will make him strong. He will carry on the legacy of Soluna."
Silence.
Then, one by one, everyone in the room smiled.
Heatsun and Moonsalt stood proudly.
Sheila and Aron arrived soon after, bringing their kids, Darren and Maria, who ran excitedly toward the bed.
Maria (whispering): "He's so tiny..."
Darren (grinning): "I bet he's gonna be super strong one day!"
Tim and Rei exchanged glances, then looked back down at their child.
Finally, they decided to settle on a name.
Tim (smiling at Jim): "...Edward."
Jim's eyes widened.
Tim: "Our child will be named after Edward, for the sacrifice he made for all of us."
Jim felt his chest tighten, emotions welling up.
Jim (softly): "...Thank you."
As the celebration continued, Heatsun and Moonsalt stepped forward.
Heatsun (grinning): "We heard everything from the Solunar people."
Moonsalt (smiling warmly): "Congratulations, you two. It's ironic, isn't it?"
Rei raised an eyebrow.
Rei: "Ironic?"
Heatsun smirked.
Heatsun: "That my student and Moonsalt's student ended up together and now are having a baby too."
Rei blushed.
Jim laughed.
Jim: "You should've seen it coming!"
As they all laughed, Sheila and Aron stepped forward.
Sheila: "We came all the way from the medical center to meet this little one."
Aron (smiling): "We couldn't miss this moment."
Darren and Maria rushed in too having a look at the baby and trying to make him laugh.
Tim nodded, then sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.
Tim: "Honestly... I just got back from a mission myself."
Rei stiffened.
Rei: "Another mission?"
Tim: "There was another remnant general of Dark Void stirring trouble on another planet. Even though Dark Void is gone... his influence lingers."
Rei frowned but nodded.
Rei: "Give me a few days of rest, and I'll join you, next time."
A deep chuckle rumbled from the side.
Gravik: "You know... I was one of Dark Void's toughest generals too."
Jim turned to him with a mischievous glint in his eye.
Jim: "Wanna spar?"
Gravik tensed.
Gravik: "Iâ uhâ maybe later."
Suddenlyâ
A tiny hand reached out toward Gravik.
The baby.
Edward was trying to go to Gravik.
Everyone stared.
Gravik, awkward, hesitated, then carefully picked up the newborn.
To everyone's shock, the baby snuggled into Gravik's chest, completely comfortable.
Tim, grinning: "Looks like we just found our babysitter."
The room erupted in laughter.
Gravik, holding the tiny future warrior in his arms, sighed deeply.
Gravik: "...How did I end up in this position?"
Jim (smirking): "Welcome to the family, buddy."
As they all laughed together, peace truly settled upon Soluna.
This was a new era.
A new beginning.
And as Tim and Rei looked at their newborn sonâ
They knew.
The future of Soluna was brighter than ever.
After a few moments...
Tim and Rei stepped outside the grand Solunar Castle, carrying their newborn son in their arms.
The moment their feet touched the sacred Solunar Grounds, the vast crowd of Solar and Lunar people, who had gathered in anticipation, fell silent.
They stood fully united, their differences cast aside, as they awaited the words of their rulers.
Tim and Rei lifted their child together, holding him toward the sky.
Tim (proudly): "Soluna has a new successor!"
Rei (smiling softly): "A new era begins today!"
At that momentâ
The Solunar people erupted into cheers.
Drums roared, trumpets blared, banners waved in the wind.
A powerful Solunar energy rippled through the land, symbolizing the beginning of a peaceful future.
Tim and Rei looked at each other, then back at their people with a proud smile.
As for the others...
After the fall of Dark Void, the Resistance Organization, which had fought for fifteen long years, finally disbanded.
Its soldiers, once scattered across the galaxy, were now free to live normal lives.
Jeromy, the founder and strategist of the Resistance, had taken a new role.
He was now the leader of Celestic Justice, stepping into the place once held by Commander Edward.
Jeromy: "Edward would have wanted this. I'll carry on his legacy."
But he had another goal as wellâ
Jeromy was now searching for the lost Blue and Yellow Orbs by tracking there energy signatures that were recorded by some Celestic Justice soldiers, which had vanished after Solarae had split them from Dark Void's body.
Tim and Rei also had been passed on with that news along with the energy signatures. Its up to them what decision they would take.
Where had they gone?
Who would find them?
And what fate awaited those who touched them?
With the Resistance disbanded, Sheilaâonce a fierce warrior bound by dutyâcould now finally dedicate more time to her family.
She supported her husband, Dr. Aron, in rebuilding the medical center, ensuring patients all around the Universe had proper care.
She also looked after her children, Darren and Maria, who were overjoyed to have their mother home more often.
Butâ
Sheila was still Sheila.
She couldn't stay still for too long.
Whenever Celestic Justice found themselves in trouble, needing raw fighting power, she didn't hesitate to jump back into battle.
Sheila (grinning): "Well, at least I'm not as busy as before."
As for Jim, after years of being a wanderer, he had finally found a place to call home.
He had been given his own house in Soluna, a place where he could finally rest, train, and live without fear.
Jim (smirking): "Hah. A home, huh? Never thought I'd have one of those."
But despite his newfound peace, he never let his guard down.
He knew that evil would rise againâand when it did, he would be ready.
Somewhere on two distant planets...
In a town shrouded in mystery, a lone figure wandered the streets.
A young man, 20 years old, dressed in a long black coat and a wide-brimmed black hat, moved through the alleys like a shadow.
His piercing eyes glowed beneath the hat's brim, analyzing every corner of his surroundings.
He was a magician, a seeker of hidden knowledge, always searching for forbidden spells and lost artifacts.
One night, while exploring an ancient library, he felt something call to him.
Something powerful.
Drawn by an unseen force, he followed it through the abandoned hallsâ
And there, hidden among forgotten tomes and dust-covered relics, he found it.
The Blue Orb.
It hummed softly, pulsing with an eerie energy.
The moment his fingers brushed against its surfaceâ
A surge of energy exploded through his body.
His destiny changed forever.
Meanwhile, on another planet...
In a bustling marketplace, a young girl, only 18 years old, hummed happily as she searched for ingredients.
She wore a simple dress with a white apron, her yellow hair tied back as she moved between the merchant stalls.
She was not a warrior.
She had no special abilities.
She was just a cookâ
A girl who loved to create.
But fate had other plans for her.
As she reached down to grab a rare spice from a basket, her fingers brushed againstâ
The Yellow Orb.
A powerful warmth surged through her body, unlike anything she had ever felt before.
Her eyes widened, her breath caught in her throat.
She knew.
This was no ordinary object.
She had just stepped into a destiny far greater than she could imagine.
Though Tim and Rei's battle had ended...
A new story was about to begin.
A new generation of Celestic Warriors was being born.
And across the vast galaxyâ
Destinies were awakening.
To be Continued...
In the Next Celestic Warrior Series...
Celestic Warriors: Orb Warriors