The Reunion

When I got back to Victoria Island, I made sure the refugees were safe... Then I went back to the village, but the path was sealed...

We had to keep the curse from spreading. I'm sorry I never had a chance to warn you...

I came back so many times, I lost count...and the seal was always there, every time... I couldn't get through! No matter how many arrows I fired... No matter how many times I threw myself against it... I didn't know...

I'm sorry. I wish I could tell you things were going to be okay...

Y-your Highness... I thought! I thought I'd never get to see you...again...

(You comfort Athena Pierce as she cries.)

I'm okay. Your Highness... You haven't changed at all since I last saw you.

And you grew up... Are you older than me now?

You're right! Oh, how strange... I'm older than the ruler of the Elves.

You'll have to excuse me. It's going to take me some time to get used to... Athena Pierce, all grown up.

All that matters is that we're both alive. I never thought I could be this happy again...

But how did you find me? Was the seal lifted from the village? I want to hear everything!