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Sting and Yukino are returning from a mission in a remote northern village when an unexpected storm forces them to seek shelter. Yukino notices an ancient celestial shrine nearby, while Sting senses unfamiliar Dragon Slayer Magic coming from inside it. They enter the ruined building and hear a baby crying. Destiny is lying in a silver cradle beneath a statue of a celestial maiden. Snow surrounds her, but none of it touches her skin. Her magic has created a protective barrier, although she is exhausted and frightened. Yukino lifts the baby, but Destiny’s power reacts to her fear, covering the shrine in ice. Sting uses the gentle light of his White Dragon Slayer Magic to calm her. Their powers combine, making the snowflakes glow like stars. A letter hidden inside the cradle reveals Destiny’s identity. She is an Ice and Snow Dragon Slayer whose magic is connected to an ancient dragon called Glaciera. Destiny’s mother says she did not survive long after giving birth and begs the person who finds her daughter to give her a safe home. Sting and Yukino refuse to turn Destiny over to strangers. Both know what it feels like to believe love and belonging can be taken away. They decide Destiny will never experience that pain. When they return to Sabertooth, Sting announces that Destiny is their daughter. Lector appoints himself her uncle, Rogue becomes her calm mentor, Frosch becomes her favorite playmate, and Minerva becomes an unexpectedly affectionate aunt. As Destiny grows, Sting teaches her Dragon Slayer techniques while Yukino teaches her celestial history and magic theory. Destiny inherits Sting’s confidence and Yukino’s compassion, quickly becoming one of Sabertooth’s most beloved young members. However, Destiny’s magic is tied to a celestial prophecy. When the Winter Dragon Constellation appears, a hidden enemy begins searching for her. Sting and Yukino must protect their daughter