Once the mayhem and struggle are over, Sprite is tied to the chair, doing their best to get out of the restraints. But the rope is too tight and the scarf is preventing their speech. "That should keep them for the time being." "MOMMY!" Turning, Ikaris by her side, they see their children running to them. "Are you leaving again?" "No." "Do you love Daddy again? Are you two still going to fight later?"

Bending down, she caresses Constantine's head as Jaycen, Margo and Zuras stare at their parents. "Yes. It is bound to happen. Not like we have been doing lately. Every relationship has disagreements. And we are sorry you got stuck in the middle and had to see that. I shouldn't have left all of you, it was wrong of me. I was just really hurt by what your Daddy did, I needed time to myself, to figure things out…But I promise, I am not leaving again."


The camera spans as she stands still. As he walks her way, placing his arm by her side; leaning it against the wall as he looks down at her. Continuing to stare straight ahead and keeping her posture like she had been directed. The outside view the perfect backdrop to the serenity of this private and intimate moment they (seem) to be having.


Stepping into her second shoe, "are you ready for this? I know we were public in that world. But, still kept the status of our relationship private here." Taking his hand in hers, "I am. I always have been. But keeping each other and our children as safe as possible took precedence. Not that there was ever a guarantee given what has happened with Thena's children. We just kept coming back to the same issues again and again. It's time we left all that behind, and moved forward." Bringing her hand to his mouth, he kisses it before leading the way.

Ignoring the whispers, "why is he even with her? He could do so much better!" The two continue walking, though she does clutch his hand tighter as he squeezes it in return. Continuing to be greeted as they walk by, stopping at different times to answer questions and have their picture taken. "Oh no, here she comes again!" "It will be fine, Aikaterine." "I guess if we are going to admit the extent of our relationship, she would be the one to tell?! Though, I really wish it had been anyone but her. She is such an odious woman."

Clutching her tighter, he kisses the side of her head. "Kathleen Pryce, it is a pleasure." Faking a smile, "yes. It is good to see you again." "And you brought this marvelous man again. Tell me do any of your other boyfriends and this would be husband ever get jealous?!" Keeping her from moving forward again. "I know the promise my wife made last time. It seems some people just don't learn."

"Wi…wife?!" "Oh, yes. Isaac Harris and I have been married almost this entire time." "And those dates were just because I had be unable to make time. Besides, wanting to keep things as private as much as possible, with our professions usually having us in the limelight." "And what are these obligations?! Clearly, you could just be code for cheating on her as well?!"

Pressing his arm more, Kathleen is able to halt his movements. A smirk appearing on the woman's face at his reaction. Regaining his composure, "now see here, madam. Kathleen and I don't need to look elsewhere for companionship. Not that one as you will clearly understand, but we love each other. Any other doesn't matter. Even if there have been plenty from your eyes. I have no reason to worry she would leave me. Not for another person anyway. Now if you will excuse us, we have given and shown you more respect than you deserve."


He walks in as she is zipping up the suitcase. "Where are you going?" "Oh, it was a last-minute thing. I have to leave in the morning." "I wasn't told that, it is a surprise. Kingo knows how much I hate those (usually). Just told what to take with me, I could give you your own show if you like?!" He nods his head. "I'll miss you!" "I know. I miss you too! And you can show me how much after I show you some of what I am taking with me."


Placing the babes in her arms, she holds them close. As Ikaris, Jaycen, Margo, Constantine and Zuras and their friends are surrounding the bed. "What are you going to name them?" "Azura Olympia and Athena Robin Pryce." The twin girls calm at their mother's voice and embrace. Eros Starfox stands next to Ikaris as Kathleen lets each of the other Eternals have their turn holding the infants.


"Are you okay, Kat?!" "I'm fine, Sprite. I just can't seem to find Ikaris and the children. And I have searched everywhere. It is almost time for the twin's feeding time." "Oh yeah, I just came back from being with them." "And just what were you doing, Puck?!" Her hands on her hips, giving them "the look." "Nothing! I am not always up to mischief." "Uh huh and the sky isn't blue!" "They are in the coliseum." They tell her before quickly leaving before they are caught.

Walking in to see the body being slammed into the ground. As Jaycen, Constantine and Margo start cheering and clapping. While Zuras sits, staring as Azura and Athena continue to sleep, oblivious to the world and excitement around them. "Well, that would definitely do it. That was an excellent technique, Ikaris."

Stopping right in front of them, "this is a surprise, Beyonder. It is growing late. Dinner will be ready before long, you are welcome to join us." "I couldn't impose." "Nonsense, you wouldn't be." Looking to the newborns, "that is odd they are still asleep." "Yeah, well..."

Narrowing her eyes at picking up the rest of his thoughts. "I see. It's time to go, all of you need to wash up." Herding them away, "and don't think that you and our resident adolescent are off the hook, my love. Allowing a sleeping charm to be placed on our children to keep their needs staved off isn't acceptable."


Kissing her, he is about to take it further, when the door opens. As their children scramble onto the bed. "What are all of you doing here? You should be in your own beds." Ikaris says. "We're scared. Sprite told us that a monster will come and get us if we close our eyes (and go to sleep)." Zuras answers.

Sharing a look, before facing their children's fear filled faces. "No. They were mistaken. There are no monsters out to get you. And even if there were, you know your Dad and I wouldn't let them hurt you." Now nestled between them, "tell us a story!" "Yeah, a t'ry, Mommy, Daddy!" Azura says.

Picking Athena up she places her on her lap, "and what story do you want?" "How did you and Daddy meet? Was it love at first sight?" She laughs as Ikaris has a smile on his face. "Not quite. Though, it was very close. The story began long before we ever knew of the other's existence.

"The interstellar being had been born along with the universe." "What is interstellar?" "It has to do with space, Constantine." "Oh, okay." The entity was meant to govern over life and death. Exercising its responsibilities for countless years, not being aware of in the process of this time that a young prince and his kin were born.

They too were meant to be guardians of a specific race. Or thought they were supposed to be for a long time. Their lives slowly started coming closer to colliding when the entity came across the planet he and his people inhabited." Looking up at her, "Mommy, what is inhabited?" Athena asks. "It means where one lives."

And in that time, the prince had grown and fallen in love many times. Had a son who died due to a mistake he made. As the entity found vessels that it could inhabit. All stemming from two families that joined at one point when the elder son married the little girl of these houses. And through a union, a girl and boy had been produced. The elder son also had a younger sister that held the entity's fascination.

And it was through her, that the entity truly learned what it was to control human emotions. Becoming the best version of herself in the process. And being a true hero, the sister gave her life for the planet's inhabitants, her friends and family. The entity chose to honor the fallen hero.

But felt like they weren't accepted by the hero's friends and family; seeking shelter. The planet's guardians granted her a home. And in spending constant time in the prince's presence; the two fell in love. And eventually married and started a family. Despite others trying their best to come between the two."


"Where am I?" "Olympia, child." "And how did I get here?" "You died. And have been wandering for years now; and rather than being sent to the river Styx, you have been granted an opportunity that few ever get, Tobias Robson." "You are granted the title of a god. Plus, it hasn't hurt that you have friends in a high place to vouch for you."

"Can I see them?" "Mercury!" Escort the young man to them." Bowing the deity follows his father's command. Looking around as the two walk down several hallways. "Wow! Who would ever want to leave here?" Remaining silent the messenger continues walking.

Walking through a door, they see who they are looking for, staring at the floor in front of them. "Eternal Ikaris, I bring you a visitor and new member of your kind." Reaching out, he picks up the item in front of him. Turning he is holding ash and a squirming creature as he walks his way. "It is okay. I have you…I love you"

"He is talking to a bird!" Toby laughs. The stern look on Ikaris's face has Toby recoil. "This isn't a normal fowl. This is my wife." "You married a bird?!" The humor present again in Toby's voice. "Not exactly?! This is Kathleen. We never bothered to tell you what she really is." The bird quakes, still struggling (searching), squawking. "I was getting there. You have to be patient. I know it makes me a hypocrite. But unless you change your appearance this is how it will be. I will always be here waiting. "That is Kat?!"

Tell me, Toby, have you ever heard of The Phoenix? The last time they were together surfaces to the forethought of Ikaris's mind. "The children are grown. We can finally enjoy our marriage a little more freely" Turning to face him with a sad smile, "you knew that this would happen. The 500 years draw near. I am just glad I still got to be by your side all this time. And hope that you will be ready to continue our life upon my return?!" Holding her close before kissing her, "I will wait as long as it takes, Aikaterine." Flames shot through the sky in the distance as Ikaris keeps the bird close to his chest.