Chapter 98: Returning to the Beginning

After countless adventures, challenges, and transformations, Alex and Kai had become guardians of the multiverse, their love evolving into a cosmic force. However, on a quiet day, they suddenly felt a peculiar urge to return to where it all began — the 13th floor of the Lunar Apartment.

"Do you feel it too?" Alex asked, his voice tinged with nostalgia.

Kai nodded, "Yes, as if the 13th floor is calling us."

They exchanged a smile and headed towards the core of the Lunar Apartment. Although they could now instantly teleport anywhere, they chose to walk, wanting to relive each step of their initial journey.

When they reached the elevator, they found that the ordinary elevator doors had transformed into an ancient gate inlaid with complex runes.

"Seems like the Lunar Apartment remembers our first encounter too," Kai smiled.

Alex gently pushed open the door, and they stepped into a space both familiar and strange. The 13th floor looked exactly as it did when they first met, but it was imbued with a mystical sense that transcended time and space.

"Such nostalgia," Alex said softly, his fingertips lightly brushing the wall. "It was right here where we first met."

Kai nodded, his eyes sparkling with memories. "Back then, I didn't know how to trust, but you unhesitatingly extended your hand in friendship."

They slowly walked down the corridor, each step evoking precious memories. They arrived at Kai's former room and pushed open the door to find everything preserved as it was.

"Remember?" Kai laughed, "The first time you came here, you were startled by my shadow abilities."

Alex laughed too, "Yeah, I thought you were some supernatural being. Who could have imagined we'd both become beings beyond nature?"

Just then, the mirror in the room began to emit a soft glow. Alex and Kai approached and found that instead of their reflection, the mirror showed scenes from their past.

They saw the nervousness and curiosity of their first meeting, the panic and courage when facing their first crisis together, the shyness and sweetness as their feelings for each other began to grow. Each scene allowed them to re-experience those emotions.

"We've been through so much," Alex mused, "Each step bringing us closer to each other."

Kai held Alex's hand, "Yes, it's these experiences that shaped us, making our love so unbreakable."

They continued their stroll on the 13th floor, coming to Alex's former room. Opening the door, they saw that the room not only preserved Alex's belongings but also included many of Kai's things, as if the space had witnessed the development of their relationship.

"Look," Alex pointed at the desk, "This is the notebook we used when we first started investigating the secrets of the Lunar Apartment together."

Kai picked up the notebook and gently opened it, "We were so naive then, thinking we were just exploring a magical building. We had no idea it would involve the fate of the entire multiverse."

Alex leaned on Kai's shoulder, "But I don't regret it one bit. It's because you were by my side that I had the courage to face all the challenges."

Just then, the room's lighting suddenly softened, and music began to play from somewhere. It was the song from their first dance.

Alex extended his hand to Kai, "May I have this dance?"

Kai smiled and placed his hand in Alex's, "Of course, it would be my pleasure."

They danced slowly in the center of the room, as if returning to that night full of hope and possibilities. Although they now controlled the powers of the universe, at this moment, they were just two souls in love, immersed in each other's warmth.

After the dance, they came to the central hall of the 13th floor. This was where they had countless discussions and made numerous plans. Now, the walls of the hall displayed scenes from their adventures, from confronting the Shadow Guardians to exploring the Mirror Universe, and finally saving the multiverse.

"Look at the path we've walked," Kai said softly, "Each step so incredible."

Alex nodded, "Yeah, who would have thought that we initially just wanted to unravel the secrets of the Lunar Apartment, but ended up becoming beings who guard the entire multiverse."

At that moment, the entire 13th floor began to vibrate slightly, and the surrounding space seemed to become fluid. Alex and Kai looked around alertly, but soon realized this wasn't danger, but the 13th floor showing them something.

The space twisted and morphed, finally forming a giant sphere containing countless small worlds. Alex and Kai were surprised to find that these were all the places they had been to, adventures they had experienced.

"Is this... our life?" Alex marveled.

Kai observed carefully, "No, not just our life. Look, there are worlds we haven't experienced. This is... a collection of all possibilities?"

They realized that the 13th floor not only preserved their memories but also showed all possible futures. They saw countless versions of themselves, living different lives, making different choices.

But in all these possibilities, one thing remained constant: no matter which world, Alex and Kai always found each other, always fell in love.

"Seems like we're destined to be together," Alex smiled, "In every possible reality."

Kai nodded, his eyes full of love, "Yes, our love transcends all time and space."

When the sphere disappeared, Alex and Kai felt an unprecedented sense of peace and satisfaction. They understood that although they had become cosmic beings, it was these initial moments, these human experiences, that shaped them and made them who they are now.

"Thank you, 13th floor," Alex said softly, "Thank you for witnessing our beginning, for preserving these precious memories."

Kai added, "Yes, no matter how powerful we become, this will always be our starting point, our home."

As they prepared to leave, the 13th floor began to emit a soft glow, as if bidding them farewell. Alex and Kai took one last look around, imprinting every detail in their hearts.

As they took that step, they found themselves back on the top floor of the Lunar Apartment. But this experience left them feeling renewed, as if they had reconnected with their original essence.

"We should come back often," Alex said, "To remind ourselves of our initial dreams and feelings."

Kai nodded in agreement, "Yes, no matter what awaits us in the future, we must never forget what brought us together, what made us who we are now."

As another day in the multiverse came to an end, Alex and Kai stood embracing each other, their hearts full of gratitude for the past and anticipation for the future. They knew that no matter what challenges they faced, as long as they remembered their initial intentions and maintained that purest form of love, there was nothing they couldn't overcome.

Because in this infinite multiverse, the most precious things are always those simplest, most sincere moments. And for Alex and Kai, the 13th floor would always be that eternal starting point, the cradle of their love, their forever home.