This was the final chapter for the first volume of Rainbow Skies: Tales of Aeyalion. Thank you SO much for reading, you have no idea how much it means to me that I finished this project. I feel exhausted, yet calm and complete. It's a strange concept. I know, approximately 30 chapters isn't a lot, but I've spent the better part of the past decade writing these stories, and more like them.

I spent nearly TWO MONTHS trying to think of a fitting end to the first volume of Rainbow Skies. I couldn't really decide whether to continue on with a multi-chapter short story, finish on chapter 28, or what.

Ultimately I decided on creating an antithesis to my first chapter, Creation. It seemed only right to do so.

All of the early stories were written years and years ago, and I like to think I've grown since then.

It's strange to see it unfold, but Aeyalion continues to expand, and I continually write into World Anvil with world events, races, creatures, politics, kingdoms, religions, and far, far more.

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This project, while satisfying, has opened MANY old wounds that I had worked through, making me relive bitter memories. All of my short stories gather parts of my life. They govern thoughts I've had, events I've lived through, and things I've had to survive, mentally, emotionally and physically.

I'm hoping you come back to read my second volume, which I've already started. At the moment, I'm focusing on my own self-discovery and self-worth, but I want to start posting new stories soon. Many of them will be multi-chapter stories that are more fantastical and exciting than allegorical, but they'll still be the same old short story format you've come to know.

If you have questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]. Let me know how I've done, either here in the comments or by email! I check it every day and would love to hear people's thoughts! Even if you hated the stories, or have advice on where to improve.

Again, thank you so much to everyone who reads these stories, and keep on trotting along your path with determination, love, acceptance, and the knowledge that no matter your life, thoughts or beliefs, you're valid and deserve joy.