The roar of Harmonfield’s victory still echoed through the DragonJet, even though the match was already over. The hologram dimmed into celebratory replays—slow motion shots of Simmons’ final save, of the players sprinting toward him, of the entire stadium exploding in fireworks and blue-gold flares. But inside the cabin, joy slowly settled into a warm, glowing silence.Sarah was still holding Jack, her forehead resting lightly against his shoulder. “I can’t believe we watched that… all the way from space…”Emily sat down heavily beside Matilda, who hadn’t stopped smiling. “We’re never going to forget this day,” she whispered, breathless. “Not in ten lifetimes.”Ryan flopped back into his seat with a dramatic groan. “My heart is finished. My soul is gone. I need medical attention.”Jackson pointed weakly at him. “Same. I think I aged 90 years during that shootout.”Jack finally exhaled deeply, letting the tension leave his shoulders. “Harmonfield fought bravely. Their victory reminds u

The fourth month stretched before them—one final chapter in space before reality welcomed them back.A soft hum vibrated through the cabin as the ship glided on its predetermined course, stars streaking like silver threads across the void. For a few minutes, silence settled again—comfortable, reflective.Then Jackson suddenly snapped his fingers.“Yo. Since we’re talking about returning to Harmonfield… can we talk about the fact that the planet has changed a LOT since we left?”Ryan raised an eyebrow. “Changed how?”Jackson grinned. “Bro. The underwater cities.”Emily’s eyes widened. “Oh—those!”Sarah turned to Jack slowly. “You mean… those underwater cities you were designing before the mission… they’re complete now?”Jack’s gaze remained fixed on the window for a moment. Then he turned toward them, his expression steady.“Not just complete. They’ve expanded.”Ryan’s jaw dropped. “Expanded? You already built three before we left!”Emily shifted Matilda on her lap. “Wait—how many exis

For a moment, the cabin was still. The stars outside shimmered, distant pinpricks against infinite black, and the weight of underwater secrets hung heavy in the air.Then Jack leaned back slightly, his eyes soft but alight with something almost mischievous.“But… that’s not all.”Emily blinked. “Not all?”Ryan groaned dramatically. “Jack. Bro. I’m still catching up on underwater cities, Abyss-Cores, Frosthaven… and now there’s more?”Jackson grinned. “I’m excited. Scared. Excited-scared. Hit me.”Jack tapped the interface again. The hologram shifted, rising from ocean depths and breaking upward, projecting a top-down view of the five main Draconia counties: Harmonfield, Richmond, Reidsville, Redmond, and Carlisle. Hovering above the landmass were structures unlike anything the crew had seen before—cities literally suspended in the air, anchored by enormous anti-gravity pylons, cables of translucent energy connecting buildings like veins of light.“These are the Hanging Cities,” Jack s

The hologram dimmed, leaving only the faint outline of the Hanging Cities against the night. The DragonJet floated silently through the void, stars drifting past as if paying witness. Jack finally allowed himself to stretch, a rare looseness in his shoulders, and glanced at the others.“Alright,” he said softly, “I think that’s enough city planning for one day.”Emily smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Agreed. My brain is still catching up.”Matilda clapped her small hands. “Can we watch something now? Please?”Jackson groaned dramatically. “Finally. Some normal downtime.”Ryan raised an eyebrow. “You mean sitting in zero gravity and watching a screen? Normal?”Sarah chuckled, “Let him have his moment, Ryan.”Jack tapped a panel on the console, and the DragonTech TV unfolded smoothly from the wall, its ultra-high-definition display casting soft ambient light across the cabin. Emily grinned. “Ah… movie time.”Jack scrolled through the interface and finally selected a tit

The cabin of the DragonJet remained bathed in soft light as the credits for the Harry Potter movie rolled to an end. Matilda yawned again, curling a little closer against Jack’s arm. Jack brushed a stray lock of hair from her face, smiling faintly as he felt the gentle rise and fall of her chest with each breath.Emily reached over, gently adjusting the blanket over Matilda’s shoulders. “She’s drifting off,” Emily whispered, her voice almost reverent.Jack nodded quietly. “Almost asleep… but almost awake enough to sneak in another story.” He gestured toward the sleek DragonTech TV built into the cabin wall. “What do you say we go for round two? Something a little… different.”Sarah tilted her head, curious. “Different how?”Jack’s smile deepened. “Different hero. Different world. But the same lessons.”Matilda stirred at the mention of another story, her eyes fluttering open. “Another one?” she mumbled sleepily.“Yes, kiddo,” Jack said softly. “Another adventure. This time, it’s a her