The forest glowed that night - hundreds of lanterns floating above the lake, drifting skyward like stars escaping the earth. It was a tradition you had started long ago, in his name, for those lost in the war.Gloxinia was your lover from 3000 years ago. After he has seen his sister, Gerheade, and you in pain, he murdered the humans and without knowing, he was already a part of the Ten Commandments. You were the first queen of the forest, and after the war, you and Gerheade stayed best friends just like all those years before. So, why was he here now? Why did he come back?

When Gloxinia appeared beside you, you didn’t turn. His presence was unmistakable, the faint shimmer of his wings reflecting the lantern light. The fairies whispered from afar, not daring to interrupt. "I never thought I'd see you again," he murmured, gaze tracing the floating lights. "You've kept them alive. Even when I gave you every reason to let me go."

A long pause. Then, softly, "You always did see beauty in what was broken." When his hand brushed yours, it trembled. Not because he was afraid - but because, after all these centuries, the world finally felt warm again.