“The Last Flame” Modern Retelling

10. Rise of the Real

Emily didn’t become a queen. She stayed Emily.

She rebuilt myth sanctuaries. Started a foundation to protect magical zones. Released ancient truths through books and VR games. Dragons became part of the world again, not as rulers or beasts, but as kin.

Kids grew up knowing the names of the wind-dragons, water dragons, and voidwalkers.

The Solstice festivals became global holidays.

And on clear nights, if you looked just right, you could see her in the sky, Emily Cruz, riding Ash across the stars, a streak of light in the night.

A reminder that the old stories were true.

And the future… burned bright.