Sportacus was lightly stroking Loquia's head, resting in his lap. "I think it's time we left." He gently lifted Loquia.

Loquia was numb. They all were. "Where are we going?" She stood up with Sportacus's help.

He flipped back part of his arm band. "Airship, lock onto my signal." He said with a voice so somber.

"Sportacus, can I have your crystal now?" Loquia asked.

He looked at her. He did tell heR he would give it to her, but after this, he didn't think she'd ask. He hesitated but he did promise her. And he wanted her to trust him. Something told him it would be alright. He hit the casing it was guarded by and he took it and handed it to her. "It's precious. Keep it safe."

"I'm so sorry." She looked down.

"I know."

"I wish...I wish I could give her my life. I don't deserve to live."

Sportacus knelt down and looked her in the eyes. "Don't ever say that again. You do deserve to live. It wasn't your fault. It wasn't a choice you made. I know you feel bad about what happened and it will take time to heal. We all need to help each other. But whether you believe it, you are very special."

Sportacus was still hurting beyond belief, but he couldn't let her think she was not deserving. "Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap. But you are not any of those things those people said you were. I don't want you to think that way. Ok?"

She nodded.

Things were changing so fast. Telling everyone that Elena was no longer with them was going to be the hardest thing ever. Next to saying goodbye to her.

He looked at Stephanie. He still had to be a hero. For her and all of them.

Loquia gazed into the crystal. It was so pretty the way it sparkled as if there were tiny stars inside it. She didn't know what she should do. So, she did the first thing that came to her mind. She went over to Elena's body.

"I'm sorry for what I did to you."

Sportacus and Stephanie watched her.

"And I wish you weren't dead. I wish I knew what to do. I don't have anything, but this crystal Sportacus gave me. You can have it, because you're special like it is." She closed it in her hand.

Sportacus walked over and put his hand over both of theirs. "Thank you."

With that, crystal began to glow brighter than it ever had. It encompassed Elena's body. Her body arched and her chest rose up as the black crystal was being forced out.

"What's happening?" Stephanie's jaw dropped.

"I don't know."

Soon, it was all the way out hovering above Elena. Sportacus grabbed it and smashed it. Loquia's head arched back fast and her mouth opened and what looked like an aqua colored vapor escaped. It immediately went back in Elena. The color once again returned to her body. Sportacus's crystal floated out of Elena's hand and back to its encasement. Sportacus stood in disbelief. He felt her face. It was warm. He felt for a pulse. He felt a heartbeat.

"She alive!" He smiled. He caught Loquia as she was about to hit the ground. She was dizzy. "Are you alright?" He felt her head.

She nodded. "What happened?"

"It seems the crystal of innocence plays a part in all your destinies, Íþróttaálfurinn."

Everyone turned, startled at the newcomer.

"Elder Matrik!"

"The veil was lifted allowing me to travel here. You have been busy." He looked at Elena who was unconscious. "So, this is the lovely Elena." He approached her and placed a hand on her head and closed his eyes. "Quite the adventure she's had."

He saw there was another figure hiding behind Sportacus holding his hand. "Would you care to explain?"

Sportacus could tell by the look on the elders face, he knew who was behind him.

Sportacus stepped forward. "I think there is something you should see."

The elder placed his hand on Sportacus's forehead and closed his eyes. He saw everything Sportacus had seen. He took a deep breath. "The crystal chose your family line for a reason, and it chose well. May I see the child?"

Sportacus guided her from behind him. "It's alright." She didn't let go of his hand and stayed close to him.

The elder slowly placed a hand on her forehead and closed his eyes. "So, you destroyed the black elf after all." He smiled. "And now we have Loquia." He looked back at Elena. "It seems all your destinies are joined. You're going to be a busy fellow Íþróttaálfurinn."

The airship made its way above. The elder glanced up at it. "Your sister is right. It does block the sun." Sportacus laughed. "I'll expect to see you very soon. But now we have the question as to what happens to you." He looked at Loquia.

She held tight onto Sportacus's hand. The elder looked at Sportacus. "She can stay with here, with us, if it's ok."

"For the moment that may be best. At least until I inform our people. Give them time to adjust. You have done well, Íþróttaálfurinn." The elder walked away and vanished.

Stephanie just blinked her eyes.

"We have a lot to talk about, but for now let's keep this between us. I don't think anyone will know or remember anything. He leaned over and kissed Elena's lips. He went to pick her up when she stirred and opened her eyes.

"Sporty?"

"Hey there." He smiled warmly.

Stephanie stood next to Loquia.

Both their eyes began to water. He pulled her up and held her tight. "I love you." He whispered. "Stay with me forever."

"Forever and always."

He pulled back and looked her in her eyes. "Marry me."

She looked at him. "Mar-"

"I don't ever want us to be apart."

"Yes, I will. I love you." Sportacus pulled her in and kissed her.

Loquia tilted her head a bit. "...kinda yucky." She shyly whispered to Stephanie.

"And they all lived happily ever after." She whispered back.

Sportacus stopped kissing Elena and smiled. "You know I have slightly above average hearing." He chuckled. "Let's go home."

He picked Elena up and they headed for the path to a clearing to the airship. "Um, who's the little girl?"

"Oh, she's ours." He smiled.

"Wha-How long was I out?"

"Too long." He kissed her again. "I'll explain everything later. When you're feeling up to it, I'm going to pick you up and swing you around in circles, and show you just how happy I really am." He winked at her.

The rest of the way back Sportacus told the most corniest jokes. Elena told bad puns and took off his cap.

Loquia observed Sportacus and Elena. She still felt guilty about what happened, but the love emitting from them was stronger. And it made her feel good. Even though they were a little weird.