The heroes made their way back to the council, their bodies weary and their spirits high. They had won, but they knew that the road to recovery would be long and hard.
The council members greeted them with open arms, their faces filled with relief and gratitude. "You have done the realm a great service," one of them said, his voice shaking with emotion.
The heroes smiled, their faces flushed with pride. They knew that they had accomplished something special, something that would be remembered for generations to come.
As they rested and recovered, the heroes couldn't shake the feeling that their journey was far from over. They had defeated the darkness, but there were still shadows lurking in the corners of the world.
Lyra looked around, her eyes filled with determination. "We'll face whatever comes next," she said. "Together."
The others nodded in agreement, their faces set with determination. They knew that they would always stand together, no matter what challenges lay ahead.