STRANDS OF ETER: The Eternidad Cup

INTERLUDE: Coronation

Verse 1:
Life's a journey, we're meant to share
With you by my side, I fear nothing, I dare
The road ahead may be long and rough
But with you holding my hand, I am enough

Chorus:
Let's reach for the stars, let's aim for the sky
To the stars, we'll go
We'll make it together, our love ascends high
To the stars, we'll go

Verse 2:
I've climbed mountains, I've sailed the seas
But without you, it's all incomplete
I've tasted success, I've known defeat
But with you, every experience is sweet

Chorus:
Let's reach for the stars, let's aim for the sky
To the stars, we'll go
We'll make it together, our love ascends high
To the stars, we'll go

Bridge:
Fame and lihr holds no value
Apart from you, the stars unglue
In you alone I keep my shine
When I'm with you, the stars align

Chorus:
Let's reach for the stars, let's aim for the sky
To the stars, we'll go
We'll make it together, our love ascends high
To the stars, we'll go

Outro:
To the stars, we'll go
To the stars, we'll go
Together, we'll go.

"To the Stars"
("To the Stars" is a powerful ballad by the Parnish boy group Traverse, characterized by its sweeping orchestration, soaring vocals, and emotionally charged lyrics written by one of its members, Lucas Ritter. The song was re-released as Lucas RItter's number in The Eternidad Cup's Finalists Night)

INTERLUDE
THE EMPEROR'S COLISEUM, GRAND RIVARCH
GREATER EMPIRE OF PARNON

"We have here, the runner up of the recently concluded 50th Eternidad Cup, the Amazing Pop Star, member of Traverse, the gorgeous and fabulous, Lucas Ritter." asked the entertainment reporter covering the red carpet event for the coronation. "So Lucas, how have you been since the Cup?"

"Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all." Lucas answered enthusiastically as the crowd cheered on and as celebrities, politicians and former contestants of the different realms would pass by behind him.

"It's been just a week since the finals and I already have some upcoming projects, both personal and with my band." the ginger-haired Parnish continued. "And I already received my hefty lihr prize, so like I said, not too shabby." Lucas' Styrden accent added to his charm.

"Have you been able to talk to the Prince since the finals?" asked the reporter.

"Oh not yet, been meaning to actually, but we remain to be good friends. I actually can't wait for everything to simmer down after the coronation and have a catch-up with him." remarked Lucas.

"Everyone is so excited to see you open tonight's coronation event.  Is there anything you can share about the opening number?" continued the reporter. 

"Well it's another rendition of the song I did for the Finalists Night" Lucas answered, "But with some friends joining in." the pop-star ended with a wink to the camera.

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The colossal Stadium was packed with 400,000 people, representing the different races of the major realms. Highlights from the Cup were displayed on giant holoscreens, and those watching from the comfort of their homes could see the same thing.

As a 10-minute countdown appeared on the screens, the cheers grew louder, and fog began to envelop the arena of the coliseum. Highlight reels showcased some of the most exciting battles, including the showdown between Team Rounia and Team Galren, two of the most elegant races in Eter. The seductive and hypnotic pallored-skin shadowdancers faced off against the regal and radiant pastel-haired light-weavers, and the citizens watched in amazement as they battled it out in the 3-lane arena to qualify for the Finals.