As they reached the threshold of their dormitory, Ego paused, his gaze lingering on the stars twinkling in the night sky. "This is just the beginning," he murmured, a steely resolve settling in his heart. "Whatever challenges lie ahead, we'll face them together, as friends and allies."
Maya and Ray exchanged glances, a silent understanding passing between them. They may have emerged victorious from the duel, but the real journey was only just beginning. With each step forward, they would uncover new truths about themselves and the world around them, forging bonds that would withstand even the darkest of trials.