After Elora returned to the dimension, Erik and Naeku reached the outside of the palace. Here, atop the steps leading to it, was their family. Ankhur, as well as his wives, parents, and sister Leila, were there, but so were Emily and Runa. Enkai was there as well, surprisingly accompanied by his son, Leki.
The only ones of Erik's family missing were Emma and Alice, both of whom had secluded themselves in his dimension, anticipating breakthroughs. Truthfully, the speed by which Alice was improving shocked her adoptive parents. Especially Elora, who had more knowledge of these things, knew this was unusual, even with the young girl's advantages and nearly singular focus.
But they had a different focus right now.
As soon Erik and Naeku arrived there, Erik waved his hand to pull Astrid out of the dimension and have her join them. After their night together was over and Erik went to find Naeku, Astrid had put her armour on. As soon as she appeared, she stretched and groaned.
