(Roughly 12 hours later, Planet Yamuna)
Almost as soon as the door to the craft opened, Amanda rushed out.
Her boots barely touched the landing ramp before she broke into a run, her eyes scanning the landing bay until they locked onto Leo standing a short distance away.
For a moment she froze.
Then she ran again.
Leo barely had time to brace himself before Amanda collided into him, throwing her arms tightly around his neck as she buried her face into his shoulder.
"I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…"
She choked out between breaths, her fingers clutching his back as if afraid he might vanish.
"I shouldn't have argued with you… I shouldn't have tried to stop you."
Her voice trembled as she pulled back slightly, tears still running down her cheeks.
"I understand now… why you have to grow stronger."
She swallowed hard.
"If you need to train… then train. As long as you have to."
Amanda forced a faint smile.
"I'll raise the boys well while you're gone.
I won't complain.
