At its center, Glggles floated with effortless grace, her long, star-patterned gown trailing through the void. Tiny baby stars chirped and circled her like curious children, their warmth brushing against her fingertips as she smiled softly.

Then—

A crack split the air. A tear of violet and static ripped through the fabric of space just above the platform.

The baby stars scattered with panicked chirps.

From the rift, a massive shadow descended—silent, graceful, far too fast. CatNap landed on the floating platform with a heavy thud, his long, skeletal frame casting a jagged silhouette against the glow. Lavender-scented mist curled from his jaws.

A burst of brilliant star magic blasted him across the platform. He skidded, claws screeching against the crystal surface—but he did not fall. Slowly, he straightened, smiling.

Metal wires shot out like serpents, coiling around her arms before she could turn. Her light flickered. Gasped.

One final flash.

Silence.

The stars flickered, then steadied—but something was wrong. The galaxy's rhythm felt… off. A deep, distant hum of instability thrummed through the void, as if reality itself had bruised.