Five days later.Nova Airport, Sector E Landing Field.Countless teenagers filled the massive landing field, each carrying luggage and wearing the excitement and nervousness of someone about to begin a completely different life.Today was departure day.Across the airport, families gathered around their children, offering final advice, hugs, and words of encouragement before they left for their respective academies.Some parents struggled to hold back their tears. Younger siblings clung tightly to their older brothers and sisters, refusing to let go.For many of these teenagers, this was the first time they would be leaving home for an extended period.It was the beginning of their lives as Awakeners.And for some of them, it was the beginning of something far greater than they could imagine."It hurts watching you go."Elisa sniffled as she wrapped both arms tightly around Kael's waist."I'm not leaving forever. We'll still see each other," Kael said, gently patting her head."But th