Parker packed his clothes into a duffle bag. Two weeks passed since the Autumn Festival and already Parker's heart longed to see Eliza again. So far, nothing changed about Kyrria. The Forest of Pim was still there, as was Terrence's house, which was still fine.

That was good, but now it truly was time to leave Kyrria and find a new adventure, one he was sure he would take with pride and contempt.

Well, maybe not pride, but hopefulness. Yes, that sounded good!

"You've changed," Eliza said, dressed in her dark green dress, but no longer wearing a floral tiara. She was young and her hair was a brownish color. She smiled as he packed. "You know, you don't have to do that. Your clothes will follow you anywhere."

"I have to make a good impression," Parker said, caringly. He sighed, admitting freely, "Besides, I don't know what else to say to Terrence. I just got to know him, but I'm still learning about his wife. Now, now I might not get to know her. Their daughter Autumn will forget me."

"No Parker. Your deeds stretch throughout the worlds," Eliza said with candor. "Someday, Autumn will know who you are. Her memories of you will remain, deep inside her heart where she can always look for comfort, joy, and hope."

Parker nodded, smiling. "Thank you, Eliza. You're the best wife a dragonoid could hope to have."

"Don't thank me yet." Eliza vanished, but her words remained. "When you come to the Portal Realm, I'll be waiting for you in your heart and with you. Always."

"And I will remember it. Always," Parker said, making his statement known, as he went back to packing his purple duffle bag.

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Parker walked outside Terrence's house, as soon as he finished packing his clothes and food stuffs Marjorie made for him. He wouldn't forget Kyrria or the lessons he learned while staying in this realm.

He approached Marjorie, watching her brunette hair blow in the wind as they hugged. It was a brief hug, as Parker didn't want to squish Autumn. He smiled, playing with Autumn a little, before turning to Marjorie again.

"You sure you won't stay? I'm sure I can make you a plum pudding or a decadent green bean casserole or a pecan pie!" Marjorie said, thinking of all the food to give to Parker.

"You are kind, Marjorie," Parker said with a smile. "You'd eat me out of house and home if you're not too careful."

"I just want to make sure you're okay," Marjorie said, convinced that what she was doing was right. "You leaving so suddenly is a shock. I hadn't expected Aslan and the spirits to take you away." She sighed. "I guess Aslan knows what he's doing."

"Marjorie," Terrence smiled, wrapping an arm around her, "we must let Parker go. He has a task to do. His journey has begun, much like our journeys have begun." He kissed his wife's temple, before shaking Parker's hand. "I'll miss you." He said to Parker, "I'll never forget you."

"And I you," Parker said, welcoming Terrence's embrace. "You've been a good friend and a loyal great-grandson."

"Don't be a stranger. You're welcome to return to Kyrria any time you want," Terrence insisted, cheerily.

"Thank you," Parker said, releasing Terrence with a sigh. "I'll see you later." He looked at Terrence and his family, telling them, "Farewell."

Parker made his way to the nearest portal. The portal had a spinning blue rim, which floated above the ground. Parker sighed, facing Terrence and his family and waving to them. He was about ready to leave when Aslan showed up, smiling.

Aslan gestured to the riders making their way towards them. The riders stopped and dismounted, revealing King Charmont and Queen Ella. Ella rushed up to Parker, hugging him.

"You saved this kingdom. You helped us out," Ella said, releasing him. "Thank you."

"You're welcome here anytime," Char told Parker, kindly.

"We already said that!" Terrence announced, hugging his wife.

"Yes, well, I added to it," Char smiled.

Parker nodded. "Right. I'd better get going." He looked to the golden-brown Lion, nodding, "Aslan."

"Come on, Parker, it's time," Aslan said, nodding to the group as he and Parker walked through the portal, leaving Kyrria and all its people, including Parker's family, behind.

The Portal Realm awaited them.

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References:

Aslan is the Great Lion from C.S. Lewis' book series, The Chronicles of Narnia.