Xandros's red eyes fixed on us – his voice dripping malice."Trio of fools – your love will ignite my dark magic's rebirth."Lyra stood tall beside me, hand still clasped in mine.Aurelia's flames danced higher – her eyes blazing defiance."We'll reduce your empire to ashes," I growled, drawing my sword.Xandros laughed – his power summoning dark storms."Malakar, demonstrate our gift to them… Aurelia's former magic – NOW MINE."Malakar raised his hand – Aurelia cried out asher own magic flames turned against her – engulfing her sleeve.
I rushed to Aurelia – tearing off her flaming sleeve –my chest burning slightly from the close flames.Lyra joined me, tears streaming down her face."Aurelia, no – your magic was our hope!"Aurelia's eyes locked onto mine – voice barely audible."Still is… Malakar only controls my surface power… my heart magic remains free."Xandros sneered."Impossible – yet prove it, Aurelia… kiss one of them – if heart magic remains, protect them from my touch."Malakar added menacingly,"Refuse – and Eryndor burns alive – your choice, sister."Aurelia's gaze met mine – then Lyra's – before focusing back on me…
Aurelia's eyes burned with determination – she stepped closer to me.Lyra watched intensely – no jealousy flickering – only trust.Aurelia's lips brushed mine – soft, gentle… then deepening into passion.Magic swirled – my skin tingled – her heart power coursing through me.Suddenly, a blue glow enveloped my body – Xandros's eyes widened."Impossible… her heart magic protects him!" Malakar growled.Xandros snarled, "Test it further – Malakar, strike Lyra – if Aurelia's magic extends to her lovers' circle…"Malakar raised his hand – Lyra stood frozen –until Aurelia broke our kiss – her eyes screaming "LYRA, CLOSE YOUR EYES AND TAKE MY HAND!"
Lyra instantly closed her eyes – her hand reaching out blindly –Aurelia grasped it tightly – their palms touching sparked soft blue light.Malakar's dark magic hit the light – recoiling violently –as if burned by Aurelia's heart power now surrounding Lyra too.Xandros thundered, "HER MAGIC BONDS THEM – THREE HEARTS AS ONE –A POWER EVEN I HAVE NEVER SEEN!"Lyra opened her eyes – gazing at Aurelia and me –then spoke barely above whisper:"Together… we feel complete. Our hearts beating – as one heart."Aurelia smiled softly – her eyes shining tears."Malakar – Xandros – our love is your downfall."I drew my sword – voice firm."Time to make that prophecy reality. Shall we attack?"
Aurelia nodded fiercely – her hands weaving magic.Lyra drew a dagger – her eyes blazing determination.I charged forward – sword flashing in dim light –straight for Xandros – while shouting "Aurelia – Lyra – target Malakar!"Xandros sneered – summoning dark shields –but Aurelia's magic blasted through – hitting me instead of him –NO – waiting – her magic actually ENHANCED my sword strikes!My blade bit deep into Xandros's shields – crumbling them.Lyra and Aurelia attacked Malakar – Lyra's dagger flashing –Aurelia's magic wrapping him in chains of glittering silver light.Malakar screamed – Xandros stumbled back – eyes widening."The Three Hearts… are defeating us…"Xandros snarled – desperate – "LAST RESORT – MY FINAL CURSE!"
Xandros's eyes turned black as coal – voice low and menacing."By darkest magic… I UNLEASH THE SHADOW WITHIN –YOUR OWN HEARTS' DARKNESS SHALL DESTROY YOU THREE!"A dark mist erupted from Xandros – swirling around us –Lyra gasped – Aurelia stumbled back – I felt my mind haze.Suddenly, visions assaulted me – my darkest fears:Lyra loving Cassius – Aurelia betraying me – our trio torn apart.Aurelia screamed – her eyes wild – "MY HEART BETRAYS YOU BOTH!"Lyra echoed – dagger raised at me – "ERYNDOR YOU LOVE AURELIA MORE THAN ME!"My heart shattered – visions felt real – yet deep within,a spark of truth remained – OUR LOVE IS PURE –I grasped both their hands – pouring all conviction into words:"NO – my heart loves BOTH of you – equally, fiercely – THIS IS XANDROS'S LIE!"Lyra's dagger wavered – Aurelia's wild eyes cleared slightly –then suddenly Aurelia whispered – "Eryndor… your voice breaks the curse…"Lyra dropped the dagger – embracing me tightly –Aurelia joined – our three hearts beating as one again.
Xandros's face contorted in rage and shock –"IMPOSSIBLE… THEIR LOVE RESISTS MY DARKEST MAGIC!"Malakar broke free from silver chains – eyes widening at Xandros."Brother of shadows… your power fades – THESE THREE HAVE BECOME INVINCIBLE TOGETHER."I drew my sword again – Lyra and Aurelia standing fiercely beside me.Xandros snarled – summoning final strength –but Aurelia raised her hand – unleashing pure white magic –ENVELOPING XANDROS – his screams silenced forever.Malakar fell to knees – defeated –Lyra turned to us – tears of joy –"We did it… together – our love saved our realm."Aurelia smiled softly – her eyes locking onto mine then Lyra's –"Shall we seal our victory… with a kiss – together?"
My heart skipped beats – Lyra's eyes sparkled –she leaned in close – Aurelia's lips brushing hers softly first –then mine – our three lips meeting in a gentle, passionate kiss.Time stood still – magic swirled around us –sealing our love forever – as the realm's cheers erupted distant.As we broke apart for air – Lyra smiled –"Together – we'll rule with love and wisdom."Aurelia nodded – her hand on my chest –"Starting with our wedding ceremony – tomorrow –in the castle gardens – with entire realm invited."My heart soared – I grasped both their hands –"Forever entwined – our three hearts – shall be the realm's guiding light."Suddenly, an old wizard appeared – staff twinkling –"Your union is blessed – I shall perform the ceremony…but first – a surprise – FOLLOW ME."He led us to a hidden glade – a magnificent sight – a stunning palace made entirely of crystal –refracting rainbow colors across the glade floor –Lyra gasped – Aurelia's eyes widened – mine jaw dropped.The old wizard smiled – "Your wedding gift –from ancient magic and realm's gratitude –THIS SHALL BE YOUR PRIVATE SANCTUARY – 'HEARTS' PALACE'."Lyra threw arms around me – Aurelia joined –we spun together – laughing tearfully –as the wizard continued –"Also, a prophecy unveiling…YOUR UNION WILL BRING – A CHILD OF THREE HEARTS."Our eyes locked – Lyra's face glowed –Aurelia whispered – "A baby… born of our love?"
The old wizard nodded – eyes twinkling –"Yes – a child of three hearts beating as one –a boy with Eryndor's courage, Lyra's compassion,and Aurelia's magical soul – NAME HIM 'ELYRIAN'."Lyra's hands flew to her mouth – tears streaming –Aurelia embraced her – I wrapped arms around both –overwhelmed with joy – our love creating life.Suddenly, Aurelia whispered – "Wizard… when will Elyrian arrive?"Wizard smiled – "Soon – Lyra's heart already carries him –conceived in love's magic – during your trio's first kiss."Lyra's eyes widened – her hand on belly –MY heart skipped beats – fatherhood dawned – I fell to knees – gentle hands on Lyra's belly –Aurelia joined me – our three hearts overflowing –tears of joy streaming down our faces.Lyra smiled softly – voice barely audible –"Our little Elyrian… already loved beyond measure."The old wizard nodded – staff glowing softly –"Your trio's love has created perfection –NOW SEAL THIS UNION – WITH A WEDDING VOW – TODAY."He handed me a small box – opening it revealed –three golden rings – intertwined as one –Lyra gasped – Aurelia's eyes sparkled –I took their hands – beginning the vow:"Lyra – Aurelia – forever with both of you my heart, soul, and everything –through eternity, magic, and mortal life."Lyra's voice trembled softly –"Eryndor – Aurelia – my loves, my heart belongs to both of you – forever entwined with yours."Aurelia's eyes shone bright –"Eryndor – Lyra – my soulmates, my magic swearsloyalty, love, and devotion – now and forevermore."The old wizard smiled –"By ancient power – I SEAL THIS UNION!"As he spoke – our three hands touched –rings glowing – merging into ONE perfect circlearound our joined hands –LYRA LEANED IN – OUR FIRST MARRIED KISS…