The Last Celestial Omega

Chapter 7: The Moon's Trial

The Shadow Wolf lunged.

Its crimson claws tore through the air, leaving trails of dark mist behind.

Kael pushed Lysander aside.

"Stay back!"

The beast's claws collided with Kael's sword.

A deafening explosion echoed through the Moon Garden.

Kael slid backward several feet, his boots carving deep grooves into the earth.

"This thing is stronger than the spirit beast..."

The Shadow Wolf growled, its glowing eyes locked on Lysander.

It wasn't interested in Kael.

It had only one target.

The Celestial Omega.

"Run!" Kael shouted.

Lysander shook his head.

"I'm not leaving you!"

The Shadow Wolf attacked again.

This time, Kael wasn't fast enough.

Its claws slashed across his chest, tearing through his armor.

Blood splattered onto the white flowers surrounding the Moon Temple.

"Kael!"

Lysander rushed to him, catching him before he fell.

The moment Kael's blood touched the silver flowers...

The entire Moon Garden began to glow.

One by one, thousands of moon lilies bloomed.

Ancient runes appeared across the stone paths.

The temple bells rang on their own.

Far above, the full moon shone brighter than ever.

A calm yet powerful voice echoed across the forest.

"Those chosen by fate..."

"Must first survive the Moon's Trial."

The ground trembled.

A massive silver gate rose from beneath the temple.

It was carved with wolves, stars, and celestial symbols that had not been seen for centuries.

The Crimson Assassins stepped back in fear.

"The Gate of Judgment..."

"It actually exists..."

The ancient gate slowly opened.

Instead of darkness...

A beautiful valley filled with glowing flowers and silver rivers appeared beyond it.

An invisible force pulled Kael and Lysander toward the entrance.

"What is happening?" Lysander cried.

High Priestess Elara stared in shock.

"The Moon Goddess has summoned them."

"No one can refuse the Trial."

Kael reached for Lysander's hand.

"This way!"

Without thinking, Lysander took it.

The moment their fingers intertwined, silver and blue light wrapped around them.

Together, they were drawn through the gate.

It slammed shut behind them.

Silence returned.

The assassins rushed forward.

"No!"

The leader struck the gate with his sword.

Nothing happened.

The silver doors didn't move.

"They're gone..."

Inside the mysterious realm...

Kael slowly opened his eyes.

They stood in a field beneath a sky filled with three glowing moons.

Silver butterflies drifted through the air.

Everything felt peaceful.

Almost too peaceful.

Lysander looked around in amazement.

"This place..."

"I've seen it before."

Kael frowned.

"In a dream?"

Lysander nodded.

Before either of them could say another word, a woman dressed in flowing white robes appeared before them.

She had long silver hair, eyes that shimmered like moonlight, and an aura so powerful that both men instinctively bowed.

She smiled gently.

"Welcome..."

"My children."

Lysander's breath caught.

"Who... are you?"

The woman placed a hand over her heart.

"I am Selene..."

"The first guardian of the Celestial Realm."

She looked at their joined hands and smiled knowingly.

"The Moon has chosen both of you."

"But before your destinies can become one..."

"You must prove that your hearts are stronger than fear."

As her words faded, the peaceful valley disappeared.

The ground beneath them cracked apart.

A dark abyss swallowed the horizon.

From the shadows emerged countless ghostly wolves with glowing crimson eyes.

Selene's voice echoed through the darkness.

"This is only the first trial."

"Only one of you can survive..."

Kael and Lysander looked at each other in shock.

The Moon's Trial had only just begun.