Aria's pov

　　Night came soon enough and by the time it reached us, we were ready for it.

　　The moon hung heavy in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the palace grounds. The night air was cool and crisp, carrying the faint scent of blooming jasmine.

　　I could feel the anticipation buzzing around me as I stood among the seven Moon Maidens, each of us adorned in our ceremonial robes. The fabric, woven with threads of moonlight, shimmered ethereally. It was ...