Months have passed since the day Carol sacrificed herself to save the world. The Phoenix Force has been dormant, and Nova Academy has returned to its normal routine of teaching young heroes. But for Natasha and Scarlet, things have never truly gone back to the way they were.

Late one evening, as Scarlet is organizing her room, a small, golden locket falls from a shelf. She stares at it for a moment, recognizing it immediately—it was Carol's. With trembling hands, she opens it. Inside is a small, folded piece of paper. Slowly, she unfolds the paper, and her heart skips a beat when she reads the message:

"I am not gone. Look to the stars, and when the time is right, I'll return. The Phoenix never dies."

Scarlet's breath catches. She runs to find Natasha, her mind racing with the implications. If the message is true, Carol may still be out there—waiting.

Together, they stand outside, gazing up at the stars. The symbol of the Phoenix glimmers faintly in the night sky, almost as if it's watching them.

Natasha: "Do you think it's possible? Could she really come back?"

Scarlet: "If anyone can rise from the ashes, it's Carol. The Phoenix never dies."

They share a quiet, knowing look. The world may think their friend is gone, but deep down, they both know the truth.

Natasha: "The story isn't over, is it?"

Scarlet: "No. It's just the beginning."

And as the night deepens, a faint glow appears on the horizon. Far off in the universe, something stirs—a flame reigniting.

The End... for now.

Hidden in the last words, the message is clear: heroes never truly leave, and some stories continue even after the world believes they've ended. The flame of the Phoenix flickers once more, and with it, hope for the future.

End of Part One

The story concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving readers eager for what comes next. With Carol's transformation into the Phoenix's keeper, a new chapter of cosmic adventures and battles awaits. The girls' journey is far from over, and the stakes have never been higher. The universe is vast, and its secrets are just beginning to unfold.