The stone began to glow brighter.
Lyra had a choice.
She could complete her mission—and take Arin's destiny.
Or she could destroy the stone—and free him.
"If I choose you… I will disappear," she said.
Arin stepped closer.
"Then don't choose me."
"But I want to…" she whispered.
With trembling hands, Lyra made her decision.
She destroyed the stone.
A bright light filled the valley.
"Thank you… for giving me a real destiny," she said with a smile.
And then… she was gone.