Epilogue
Moments after America closed the portal the Sentry appeared in the Sleepers Well, it began gathering other mannequins in an effort to repair them. Wong and Stephen carried out Weasels remains while Ned and America helped wounded Rintrah up the stairs.
Hours later Wong stood on the rampart of Kamar-Taj and was thinking about what happened, it was here that Stephen had approached him.
What now? – asked Wong.
We prepare for Weasel’s funeral and then we prepare for whatever comes– replied Stephen.
What we did today will have grave consequences, to this world and the others, we allowed that creature to pollute the Dream Field and we allowed ourselves to do the same – said Wong in an disapproving tone.
If I could turn back time I would, but you said it yourself the Dream Field will not be affected – said Stephen as he gazed out into the distance.
What of the boy? – asked Wong.
I said he could go back, but he feels responsible. He might choose to stay, I would welcome it – said Stephen.
This was handled abysmally; you and him could not have introduced a more dangerous situation? - finally said Wong.
I could, I could have brought a Warhammer 40K nut. – said Stephen dryly.
Wong turned around finally looked his friend in the eyes and smiled.
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It was neither of your fault, we took every precaution until it didn’t all go off the rails in the end. What do I do now? - asked Wong, who knew Sorcerer Supreme or not he needed guidance.
Stephen took something out of his pocket and placed it in his.
We go pay our respects and we carry on protecting this realm – said Stepehen and walked away.
Wong looked down to see that Stephen had procured for him the new Spice Girls cassette, grateful he put it in his breast pocket and went on to tend to his duties.
Meanwhile along time ago in a galaxy far, far away….
The imperial palace is blaring with alarms, sentries and guards running up and down the corridors while in a throne room next to the shattered window, two figures in burgundy armor stand gazing out into the distance. Something suddenly catches their attention; they look as something flies into the room and falls onto the ground next to the throne. They rush to it with weapons in hand, but as they reach it they hear a familiar cackling from the creature on the floor.
Emperor are you all right - the guards rush to it, but it does not reply as it continues to laugh while they help him to his feet.
Moments later, the throne room doors open and an imposing figure in dark robes and armor walks in, he sees the situation and address the guards.
Leave us- The low modulated baritone voice echoes through the chamber and the guards scurry away.
As they leave, the man approaches the wriggling shadow on the throne.
Are you all right, my Master? – asks the man inquisitively but firmly.
Haaahahaa, yes I am quite all right Lord “Vader” – says the shadow as looks at its disciple and bursts out laughing once more.
Vader? – asks the towering warrior.
Oh yes, I have much to tell you my friend and we have much to discuss for a new enemy and new secrets have been revealed to us - says the shadow as it stands and walks over to the window slowly suppressing his jovial mood.
But first my apprentice, we will deal with the rebels once and for all, just you and me – the shadow says as it puts something on its fingers and with a circular hand motion sparks start flying in front of him and slowly grow to a passage size circle which opens to a snow filled plain.
End of Chapter 1