The melody drifted softly through the forest.
Aria had not sung that lullaby since she was a child.
In truth, she had forgotten she even knew it.
Yet the words came naturally, flowing from somewhere deep within her soul.
The tune was gentle.
Warm.
Filled with a mother's love.
As the final note echoed among the towering trees, something incredible happened.
The forest responded.
Leaves shimmered with silver light.
Flowers that had remained closed for decades suddenly bloomed.
Ancient vines crawled over broken stones, revealing forgotten carvings hidden beneath centuries of moss.
The earth itself seemed to awaken.
Every living creature fell silent.
Even the wind stopped blowing.
The colossal silver beast closed its glowing blue eyes.
For the first time in thousands of years..
