Chapter 35: A Crown of Memories

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Breathless and wide-eyed, Roger hurriedly approached Raven beneath the shadow of the Riddle Bridge. His words tumbled out in haste, "Raven! Someone left a gift for you under my bridge! Maybe it's a ghost, it left you this."

In his hands, Roger presented a crown adorned with an unbuttoned violet bloom—a regal and mystical token that seemed to shimmer in the moonlight. Raven's eyes widened as she recognized the intricate design of the crown.

"Wait a skull and crossbone minute," Raven exclaimed, her voice tinged with surprise. "This is the crown of Lady Violet, the former forest Guardian of Magic, from the anime 'Haru, King of the Forest.' She was the one who crowned Haru King, on the penultimate episode! On the day of Haru's coronation, when Haru knelt down at her feet, she said..."

Raven's voice echoed the words engraved in her memory, "I'll leave this forest with you. It's dear to me. Take good care of it!"

Roger, still catching his breath, looked at Raven with a mix of awe and realization. "So, it's a crown from the anime world? That's... kinda cool!"

Raven, cradling the crown in her hands, felt a surge of emotion. Lady Violet's words held a profound significance, and the unexpected gift beneath the Riddle Bridge seemed to bridge the realms of anime and reality.

As the moon cast its silvery glow over the Creek, Raven couldn't help but feel a connection to the mystical tales that unfolded within the anime. The shadows, dancing around her, seemed to whisper secrets of distant worlds and the intertwining of realities.

The Elders, their ancient eyes observing from the hidden corners of the Creek, exchanged knowing glances. The unexpected appearance of Lady Violet's crown added another layer to the magical tapestry woven within the heart of Herkleton Oaks.

Raven, holding the crown close to her heart, felt a sense of responsibility and connection to the mystical forest that Lady Violet had entrusted to Haru in the anime. The Creek, ever the silent storyteller, continued to unravel tales of anime magic and the harmonious dance of shadows that marked Raven's journey through the enchanted glades.

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