A/N: Dialogue chapter here. Everything will all make sense in the future.
Part 4: Signature
Burning. Something was burning. Was it him? Why was he burning? And what was being ripped out of him? Was that screaming him? No, it sounded happy…overjoyed even. Where was his staff? Why did he hurt so much?
His power…that was the only explanation. But it wasn't a sentient being so it couldn't…
Pain…and light…
"Wake up, dear. Please wake up!"
"Oh, ah…that dream…"
"Oh, it's all right now. We survived that day and we've grown from our pasts."
"No, it was…something else. It wasn't dissipating, but was ripping itself free. I'm not making any sense"
"I can ask the Tribunal to do a check-up on you. Maybe there's some residual energy left from the wave?"
"No, don't waste their time with that. Has there been any word yet from Rito?"
"Yes. My brother has made it into the M-51 for my father's passing. The wave weakened him considerably and he was aging rapidly since."
"Hm. I guess that's a good thing. Ah, no matter."
"Yes. He knew why I couldn't be there, but he was at peace. Oh yes, Dimitria called"
"Dimitria? Why?"
"Just something concerning the surge of evil the sensors detected near the Xanyu Galaxy. Apparently it matches your signature."
"What? I haven't had a signature since…"
"I know. She's asked that you take a shuttle to Inquiris and see. She thinks whatever it is, it's starting the Gagandro'Yed spell."
"Gagandro…dimensional travel? Oh this is bad. If they have the same signature as me then…"
"So? What will you do? I can't go because I'm still cleaning up the Grid disturbance made by Thrax and Alpha's meddling."
"'I'll pack a bag in the morning and be back in a week. Rumour has it the brainy one is there as well."
"Billy is there? After what happened on Aquitar, he's on the planet with Divatox?"
"Apparently. I'll fill you in after I get there. Hopefully he won't rip my throat out when he sees me."
"He won't. Get some rest dear. Everything will make sense once you're on Inquiris"
"I hope so, Rita. I hope so."
TBC…