"What?!" Ingrid exclaimed.
"It has to be like this." I say, holding her hand.
"Why?!" Ingrid said.
"You haven't fully mastered your True Universal powers yet. I don't want to see you get hurt...or even killed." I say.
"Are you sure that you can handle it alone?" Ingrid said.
"Yes, I can." I said. I kiss her on the top of her forehead. "Until I come back, I bestow my leadership title onto you."
"Really?" Ingrid said, her eyes lighting up.
"Yes." I say.
"Oh, thank you! I won't let you down!" Ingrid said.
"I know you won't."
"Luke, the teleporter is ready." Gerald said. "Maxims said that you should get over here."
"All right, I'm on my way." I said.
"I heard that the Universe you're going to is crazy...you sure you can handle it?" Cecilia said as I walked past her.
"You know what I'm capable of. And now that I'm reborn, I really have nothing to worry about." I said, smirking. "Also, Ingrid is in charge of the team while I'm gone. Tell Gerald that."
"Sure can do." Cecilia said in a nonchalant tone.
"Luke, you be careful over there. I heard that this place is a little on the...intense side." Maxims said as I stood on the teleporter.
"Great. Just what the doctor ordered." I say, smiling.
Everyone came into the lab and said their goodbyes.
"Good luck, dude." Gerald said.
"See ya in a few, Luke." Cecilia said.
"Be careful, Luke...please." Ingrid said, slowly waving.
"Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it." I said as the teleporter activated with a bright white pillar of light.
"I really hope he doesn't screw up." Gerald said as he walked out of the room.
"He won't...I just know it." Ingrid said.