Second wasn't sure what to expect when she decided she'd have a baby, or what peoples' reactions would be. When she told her siblings, First was the only one who seemed happy for her; Third and Dark seemed indifferent. And then there was Fourth who was practically enraged when she heard the news, though all of her anger was directed at Vector rather than Second.

"Just tell me what I need to do and I'll get rid of him for you," she said, holding Second's hand.

"There's no need for that. Besides, he's being very helpful," Second assured, trying to calm her sister down.

"But he made you do those things, and he knew it would happen if you weren't careful." She seethed.

"No, I told him to do it. And neither of us knew. Please, don't be too angry. You don't even have to accept it, just...don't tell Eliphas. Please Fourth."

Fourth only sighed and hugged her. "Of course I won't tell him. I don't want you to be hurt by either Vector or Eliphas." She patted her head. "But just — why, why are you going through with it?"

"Because, well, I don't really know. I just want to. Besides, we were told to act like humans, and this is something that happens to humans so it can't be too bad."

"I don't think he literally meant that, but if you really want this, then I'll accept it. Just be careful."

"I will be. Thanks."

That conversation happened months ago. And since then she had told no one else. Occasionally Third or Fourth would call her, to make sure she was okay, which she always was, yet Fourth always acted defensively.

"Just tell me if he's acting weird and I'll take care of him," she said over the phone. "I'll make him disappear and tell Eliphas we don't have have to worry about him any more."

"I know you would but please, it's unnecessary. He hasn't done anything wrong."

"I know, but it could happen, we just don't know when."

Second sighed into the receiver. "You scare me when you say stuff like that."

"Sorry."

"It's alright. I'll talk to you later. Bye, Fourth." She hung up.

Vector was sitting next to her and glanced over after the call ended. "She still doesn't like me I see."

"That's a nice way to put it, but yeah."

"Mhm, and that's why I hid after I came back."

She nodded. "I guess I can understand that now. At least if the other Barian Emperors were to react like she did."

"See? I always have my reasons."

"Of course you do." She got up from the couch and looked down at him with a smile. "I want to go for a walk."

"Well have fun with that." He said, leaning back.

"You should come with me." She insisted.

"But I'm tired."

"Yeah, but it would be nice if you came along. And it would be safer too, you never know what could happen," she said with a playful pout.

Vector groaned. "You just have to put on that act, don't you." She simply grinned and nodded.

"Fine fine, whatever." he said as he got up and went to put his shoes on.

Outside the sun was shining brightly and a few clouds were scattered across the sky. Second could only look up in awe, it looked so much more different than the sky in Astral World. Before she would see a sky full of galaxies and bright blue hues, but now her eyes were greeted by one so warm and welcoming. When she and Vector got to the main part of Heartland City, Second looked around and smiled.

"You know, I haven't actually been here myself before."

"Really?"

"Yeah, like, I have memories from Yuma but I've never seen it myself. It's beautiful."

Vector simply nodded.

While wandering around the city some more, Vector thought he heard someone say his name. He looked around with his brows furrowed.

"Something wrong?" Second asked, noticing his odd behavior.

"Um, it's nothing," he said while shaking his head.

Then they both heard it: "Hey Vector! Is that you?"

Vector instantly froze. He didn't want to see who said those words, and was seconds away from just running.

But before he could, Second forced him to turn to the direction of the voice and they both saw Yuma run out of a crowd. Although he looked much older and was much taller than before, he still waved to them with that same goofy grin on his face.

"Vector, is that really you?" he panted, out of breath.

"Yeah, it is," he muttered, not as concerned now but still tempted to run.

"I've been looking for you ever since we came back! I asked Shark but he just said you left somewhere, and all the others didn't know where you were either, and I was worried that it wasn't true and that you were left on Barian World, and — and —"

"Just, calm down for a moment." Vector said, holding a hand up in front of him. "Yes, I did come back. I just didn't want to be around the others, so I left. And before I say anything else, I want you to promise me that you won't tell the others you saw me, okay?"

Yuma was confused but nodded anyway. "Sure, whatever you want, I won't say a single word."

Vector sighed in relief. "Good. Well then, yes, I'm here. You happy now?"

Yuma's smile only grew wider. "Of course! So what have you been doing? I'm sure you've done a few things since coming back."

"Not really, at least not until a few months ago," he said as he glanced over to Second.

It was just then that Yuma noticed that someone was with Vector.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I was just so excited that I didn't see you." He laughed. It took a few moments before he finally seemed to realise who he was talking to. "Wait, Zexal? How are you here? Why are you here? Just — what?" He looked utterly lost.

Second saw Astral appear behind him and started to grow worried.

"Yuma, don't you remember? I told you that they were going to be living on Earth?" Astral informed him.

"Wait, they? Oh right, the Zexals aren't the same person." He laughed. "I forgot you said that. Well, it's nice to actually see you as, well, a person."

"It's nice to see you too, Father," she bowed respectfully.

"Wait, father? So you and the others are my kids?"

"Well, from what I understand, yes. You and Astral are our parents."

"Wow, I never knew. Cool."

She nodded. "I guess it is."

"Yeah." He paused for a moment. "You know, there's something different about you from the last time I was, well, you. What is it though…?" He thought out loud.

Astral leaned over him. "She looks like Kotori from a few months ago," he said.

"Oh yeah, you're right. That must be it." Then he seemed to realise what Astral meant. "Wait, are you going to have a baby?"

"Yeah," she said quietly.

"But with who?"

Vector coughed a little.

"Oh, wait-aren't you two like, rivals or something?"

"Not anymore. But please Father, don't say anything about this to anyone. You too, Astral," she pleaded. "I don't want to get in trouble with Eliphas."

"I won't say anything," Astral said. "I just hope this won't cause any problems."

"I won't say anything either," Yuma added, putting a finger over his lips. "But wait, won't that make me a grandpa then? I'm not that old!"

Second laughed a little. "If it makes you feel better, you can be like an uncle."

"That sounds better." He smiled. He then pulled her into a hug. "It was nice meeting you. I should try to see the others too now that I know you're all here."

Second hugged him back. "You should, I'm sure they'd be happy to see you too."

"Yeah. Alright, you two have fun. Tell me when you have the baby! I want to see it!" Yuma said as he turned and ran away.

Second waved goodbye to him and Vector just watched him go.

"He really hasn't changed much since I last saw him," he said.

"Very true, but it's not that bad. Sometimes his forgiving nature isn't too bad...especially if you want to be forgiven." She said, smiling at him.

"Yeah yeah, I'm aware, but, you never know where it could land him."

"Well now you have your answer." She started walking with him, swaying side to side. "Looks like it was a good decision to get you out today."