"I see no more threat from Gaius or him army: seeing as how he's dead, his army should dissolve with ease." Dust explained.
"I see..." Ginger paused as Dust adjusted himself on the bed. Fidget flew closer to Dust.
"I guess we should be glad that Gaius wasn't a Sen-Mithrarin as well. Who knows what kinda wrath he'd unleash." Fidget shivered.
"Dust, do you feel any better?" Ginger asked.
"Let me see..." Dust swung his legs over the edge of the bed and attempted to stand up. Surprisingly, he shot right up on his feet with out collapsing. He was fit as a fiddle. "Wow! I feel...better than ever, in fact! I feel like I could take on Gaius' army if I had to!" Dust smirked.
"*sigh*...please don't jinx us..." Fidget sighed.
"Dust, are you sure you're okay?" Ginger asked curiously.
"Yeah, I feel full of energy again." Dust smiled.
"Well...okay." Ginger replied. Suddenly the sound of faint cheering could be heard from outside. It grew louder and louder until it sounded like it was right outside the house. All three turned to the window and walked toward it to see what what was causing the commotion. It was all the residents of Falana that Dust has ever met: the citizens of Aurora Village, Mudpot, and even people scattered all over the land. They had gathered to thank and praise their hero.
"Wow, if the people of Mudpot are on the surface then they must REALLY be happy." Fidget spoke up. Dust turned to the two girls.
"Well? Shall we greet them?" Dust asked with a soft smile. The girls nodded. Dust grabbed Ahrah-which of course woke him up- and they all walked downstairs towards the front door. Dust held his breath and pushed the door open. The group in the house could have been blown back by the cheers they received. Everyone was simultaneously thanking Dust, even as far as to offer baskets of valuable gifts. A familiar figure then emerged from the back of the crowd to where Dust was. It was Mayor Bram. He raised his hand to silence the crowd, and everyone silenced. Mayor Bram turned back to Dust.
"Dust, words cannot describe how grateful we all are. The news of Gaius' defeat has swept through the land like a tidal wave. We were told it was at your hand, Dust. And for that, we are forever greatful." At that, the entire crowd roared with applause and cheering, in which Dust couldn't help but crack a smile. It was coming to realization now: he had really defeated Gaius. Of course, he couldn't have done it without his allies, like Ahrah and Fidget. Dust looked out at the crowd and the crowd silenced.
"Thank you everyone. This means a lot to me. When I came face-to-face with Gaius, I realized what I was fighting for: my friends, my life, and the safety of the people of Falana!" Dust raised Ahrah into the air and the crowd went into another uproar of cheers, reassuring the people of Falana that they would be safe so long as Dust stood.