Beneath the silver light of the moon, the sacred Spirit Grove shimmered with ethereal beauty. Fireflies drifted lazily over the glowing stones, and spirit wisps danced in the wind like playful children. Jon stood near the edge of the sacred spring, his reflection rippling gently. Behind him, the weight of his decision pressed heavy on his chest—but so did the truth he was finally ready to speak.
He turned as footsteps approached. Asha arrived first, her white-furred ears perked up nervously. She wore a soft green dress that matched the forest, her crimson eyes wide with anticipation.
Moments later, Satsuki walked into the grove. Dressed in a violet kimono patterned with sakura blossoms, her bluish-purple hair shimmered like twilight.
Both girls stood side by side, silent, expectant.
Jon stepped forward.
Jon (gently):
"I've faced death. I've walked through blood and pain. But the hardest thing I've ever done… is keep my heart silent."
He turned to Asha.
Jon:
"You gave me peace when I knew only war. You trusted me when the world did not. You gave me daughters, and with them, you gave me a future."
Then to Satsuki.
Jon:
"You stood by my side even when you didn't have to. You fought beside me, cared for me, and became someone I couldn't imagine life without."
His voice trembled.
Jon:
"I love you both. And I want to marry you both—not because I'm greedy, but because my soul is bound to each of you in different, beautiful ways."