Nia's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in her familiar grand, opulent bed chamber. She was lying on a plush velvet bed, surrounded by intricately carved wooden panels and lavish tapestries. The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles illuminating the space. As she sat up, her head spun, and she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. She remembered the battle, her transformation, and the decay of her wings. Panic set in as she looked around, trying to remember how she got there. Khalil woke up from his slumber, sensing she was now awake, his eyes filled with concern. "Welcome back, Nia. You've been asleep for a while. We brought you back to the palace after you... collapsed." “What am I?’, Nia asked, wondering what Khalil knew. He looked at her grimly before handing her a