CHAPTER 35.
The next day.
Leandra and the Sorceress met a kilometer away from the mountain of the serpent, because in a very isolated area the nearest city was about two kilometers from their current location. They made sure that space would not be a problem either for those inside or for those outside.
'' Ready? '' Leandra asked.
'' More than ready. Enough of that. '' The Sorceress replied.
'' You know this is not a permanent solution. '' Leandra looked at the horizon.
'' We literally have nothing to do with them, that's the only option. ''
The Queen Mother nodded and took a deep breath. Roboto had installed hundreds of thousands of technological barriers the night before, now it was their turn to do their part. Leandra raised her hands and pointed towards the mountain, Teelana did the same. Gradually the wall was erected and at the same time deepened in the earth, each time they finished creating a protection on the newly created wall, they created another one, followed by another one and so on. Hours later they were both on their knees, weakened. Leandra sat down and looked at what she had created. For anyone looking, they would not be able to see the barrier unless they touch it. But for any of the masters or heroes on the planet, the barrier glowed a constant light blue.
The Queen and the Sorceress looked at each other to confirm that they were fine, before Teelana transformed into a falcon and Leandra climbed on the skyled and returned to Eternos.
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Miro had woken up moments after Leandra left and was under observation all day, of course, with his family close by.
'' She will only return when she and the Sorceress finish the wall. '' Miranda replied her father again.
'' Didn't really have any other option? '' Miro asked no one specifically.
'' That was it, or risk them meeting Hordak and starting a rebellion on the prison planet, escaping to some planet and disappearing forever. '' Adam replied.
Miro nodded, his gaze still on the door, waiting for his wife to pass as he continued to talk to the family.
They talked about everything that had happened in the last few days, the plans and what had already been done. The part that involved Keldor was the most difficult to count and it took almost an hour to get back to talking normally about something else because Miro kept crying. The former king knew very well what Keldor had been, but he conceded something to his son that few would grant, forgiveness for everything he did.
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Leandra did not enter her husband's room until late afternoon, after eating and recovering his energy.
He and Randor were talking, the rest of the family was going to have dinner in the normal dining room that night, when they heard sounds of footsteps entering the room, in the blink of an eye, Leandra was in her husband's arms, crying beside him as he hugged her with force.
Miro didn't know what he was doing, whether he kissed her, hugged her or cried. So much so that they did all three. Years ago, when Evil-Lyn pretended to be Leandra, she wouldn't let him kiss her, and he didn't force it because he thought she had been held hostage by Skeletor for a long time. Thanks to the ancients they discovered the truth behind that spell.
But it didn't matter to the former king at the time. Leandra, his Leandra, was back.
'' How? '' He asked after a while.
She smiled and wiped the tears from her face. '' A place beyond time and space. Time did not pass there. It seems to me that I simply traveled to the future and not that time really passed. ''
Randor got up and silently left the room, closing the door behind him. His parents had a lot to talk about.
Leandra looked at the door as soon as her son left. She was still getting used to the fact that he was an adult man, king and father.
'' He has matured. '' Miro exclaimed and sat down with a small groan of pain. Leandra helped him to sit up. '' He is a great king. ''
'' I know. '' Leandra whispered and swallowed. '' But I didn't see it happen ... ''
Miro took his wife's hand. Feeling strange to have her hand so young in his, aged. '' Enchantress got me. ''
Leandra looked scared at Miro. ''Enchantress? Like the Enchantress? ''
'' It happened years after you disappeared. Randor took the throne right after she got me. Remember the legends of the floating islands? '' She nodded. '' I stayed in one of them for almost twenty years. But she made a point of showing me what I was missing down here. We should not blame ourselves for something that was beyond our reach at the time Lea. ''
She came over and kissed him. When they left, he asked. '' Doesn't that bother you? '' With her eyebrow raised, he explained. '' The age difference ... ''
Leandra laughed. '' Miro. If I hadn't disappeared I would have been the same age as you, of course it doesn't bother me. ''
He stroked her cheek as he told her what had happened in the past thirty-two years, what he had seen from a distance, what he had experienced and what his children had told him.
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After dinner that night, Randor and Marlena did what they hadn't done in years, took a walk through their kingdom, everything was calm and for a moment it was as if they were back in the past, engaged and without much worry. No crown was on their heads and their clothes were simple. The people knew the royal family very well, but that night people just bowed their heads when kings passed by. That night they were just husband and wife and the people respected that.
The kings entered a restaurant open in the middle of the Eternos market, lights, music, smells of various types of food appeared. After they ordered the food and it was served with a big smile from the waiter, Marlena asked.
'' This is wonderful Randor, but what's all this for? ''
'' We have to celebrate the return to normality in a way. '' He poured wine for both.
'' This is not very normal for us ... ''
''Should. We're so busy running the kingdom and making the planet run right that we don't have time for ourselves Marly. '' He looked her in the eye. '' We can change some things since everything is changing and Eternia is in times of peace. ''
Marlena gave a playful smile. '' Doesn't the fact that our wedding anniversary is tomorrow have anything to do with it? ''
'' Maybe. '' He took her hand. '' I watched my parents today, and ... '' Randor sighed. 'I want to be as close to the family as possible starting today. And now we can. After years, we can do this without interruptions and attacks. ''
After eating, they walked back to the palace, watching everything around them. Even after years, Randor was grateful that Marlena had fallen for Eternia. He wouldn't have been able to get where he was without her.
His wife rested her head on his shoulder as they walked, as if she could read his mind and he hugged her. There was still much to be done, but this would be a great start for the planet after years of battles against evil.
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The next day the twins were called to Grayskull.
'' It's good to see you sitting on the throne again. '' Adam greeted her.
'' It's good to see them on the same side again. ''
''What happened? There must have been a reason to call us here. '' Adora asked.
'' There is. Eternia will remain in times of peace for a while, but you already know that. '' Both nodded in agreement. '' I called them because times of peace mean no battles, that is, He-man and She-ra will not be needed for long. '' She rose from the throne.
Adam looked at her with fear. '' That doesn't mean that Grayskull will have to disappear again. Means?''
'' No Adam, I need to keep the wall. Grayskull is not going anywhere, but it is past time for you to have a rest. ''
They both looked at each other and took out their swords at the same time, before slowly handing it over to the witch. As soon as she picked them up, they both felt like something was missing.
'' It will take time to get used to the lack of Grayskull's power, it's only a matter of time now. ''
'' It was an honor to defend this place. '' Adam spoke and Adora agreed.
''No. It was an honor to fight alongside you. '' The Sorceress hugged you.
'' And what do we do now? We are no longer the heroes of the planet. '' Adam asked playfully seconds later and his mother-in-law returns the smile.
'' Be the heroes of your children. ''
A/N: Okay, I know, it's been a long time since the last update and again I'm sorry! I don't have much time lately to translate and post the chapters. This fanfic is actually ready, but the final chapter will be posted tomorrow.