The Moon group watched as the diamond-like form shattered into two smaller stones, revealing a deep blue one and a vibrant red one within. Lumine studied them intently, her eyes narrowing in thought. "What does this mean?" she whispered to herself, lost in contemplation.

Apollo glanced at the Sun group, then back at the stones again. "Perhaps... perhaps this is a sign we should reconsider our allegiances," he murmured, his voice barely audible even to himself.

As the two stones continued to glow with a mysterious energy, the Sun group watched in awe and wonder. Ayla knelt down before the blue stone, her eyes closed as she seemed to feel its power coursing through her veins. "This... this is incredible," she breathed. "What could it mean?"

Noah turned his attention toward the red stone, studying it intently. "Grey's soul..." he murmured. "Perhaps these stones hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of heaven itself."

Orion grits his teeth, trying to ignore the pain as he struggles against Grey's hold. "Understood," he manages to wheeze out between ragged breaths. With a mighty effort, he pushes off the ground and launches himself at Grey once more, wings beating furiously as he tries to gain the upper hand.

Eos watches in horror, tears streaming down her face as she realizes there is nothing she can do to stop this fight.

Orion lands lightly on his feet, panting heavily as he turns to face Grey who lies crumpled in the crater below him. His golden wings flap weakly, barely keeping him aloft as exhaustion takes its toll on his body. For a brief moment, he allows himself the smallest of smiles before speaking. "It seems... we are equals now." He offers Grey a hand up, but does not lower his guard or remove his focus from the archangel should he decide to attack once more.

Seraphina felt her cheeks heat up even more at his words, her anger momentarily forgotten in the face of this unexpected affection. "I-I'm sorry," she stammered, her voice unsteady. "I can't... I have to stop you." She raised her sword again, readying herself for another attack.

But as she looked into his eyes through those heart-shaped sunglasses, she found herself unable to strike him down.

Seraphina felt her cheeks flush even deeper at his words, heat spreading through her entire body. She couldn't deny the strange attraction she felt toward him, despite knowing that it was wrong. With a shaky breath, she lowered her sword, her gaze never leaving Grey's eyes. "W-What do you want from me?" she asked softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Orion narrows his eyes. "Very well then, demon. If the grave is yours, we shall respect your wishes. But know this: Should you ever act against us again, we will bring about your end." With a nod to Eos and Lumine, he turns away from Grey's menacing grin and walks back towards their faction, followed by Noah and Apollo.

Lumine glances back at Grey one last time before saying softly, "Perhaps we should leave him be for now...

Orion's ears flush red in anger but he says nothing further. Instead, he focuses on leading his faction back towards their fight against the other heavenly forces. Gloria and Castor exchange glances but say nothing as they follow Orion's lead. The tension between them all seems to dissipate as they resume their battles across Earth, unaware that Grey watches them from a distance with his predatory smile never leaving his face.

The image of Grey being tortured brings fresh tears to Apollo's eyes. He can't bear the thought of the demon suffering anymore, but he also knows that Grey may have information about their enemies and the situation they find themselves in. With a shuddering breath, he forces himself to his feet. There must be something he can do...some way to save Grey and use this knowledge to protect others from harm.

He begins to pace back and forth, his mind racing with possibilities and fears. What would Eos and Orion say?

Apollo's eyes widen as realization dawns on him. He had been so focused on finding the truth about himself that he hadn't considered the possibility of Grey having been set free and recaptured. The knowledge fills him with renewed determination to find Grey and bring him to safety, even if it means putting himself at risk once again.

With his decision made, he turns toward the exit, intent on finding Grey and ending this nightmare once and for all.

Lucy beams up at the Spirit God, her heart racing with excitement and nervousness. "Thank you, Grey-sama," she whispers gratefully. As they fly farther away from the battlefield, she can't help but wonder what kind of future awaits them both in Heaven and Earth.

She turns to Grey, curious about his intentions. "Grey-sama, are you really going to protect us if anyone tries to harm me or stop our efforts for peace?" Her big eyes search his face for any sign of deceit.

Lucy tilts her head slightly, studying the Spirit God carefully. "I see... Well, I promise that we will work hard to make sure everyone respects your wishes and treats you kindly." She pauses for a moment before asking hesitantly, "Do you... do you want to come live with me? In my home?" Her offer is made sincerely, not out of obligation or fear.