Sebastian stood on the X-Mansion's lawn, the cool grass soft under his boots, the morning air carrying the scent of dew.
Charles Xavier's voice, warm but tinged with regret, broke the quiet. "Sebastian, are you leaving so soon?"
Sebastian turned, his Space Authority ring glinting faintly on his finger. "Charles, the Space Gem doesn't bend time," he said, his tone steady but heavy. "The year I've spent here likely matches the time in my world. I've been gone too long—I can't delay anymore."
Charles nodded, his eyes kind. "I wish you all the best. You're always welcome back, you know."
A faint smile tugged at Sebastian's lips. "If I get the chance, I'll take it."
He inclined his head to Charles, then turned to the gathered X-Men—Hank, Raven, and the others—offering a silent farewell.
His gaze settled on Wanda, standing apart, her scarlet hair catching the sunlight. No words passed between them, but her eyes held a storm of emotions—ache, resolve, and something deeper.
Sebastian gave her a single nod, his heart tightening, and raised his left hand to summon the Space Authority's power.
Azure light pulsed from the Space Gem, nine shimmering tendrils weaving around him like liquid starlight.
They coiled, forming a vortex that hummed with cosmic energy, the air around Sebastian darkening as the portal took shape. He focused, feeling the faint tether to his original world, guiding the Gem to lock onto its coordinates.
The passage was nearly stable—just moments from opening.
Wanda's hands tightened around the Frost Ring, its icy surface cool against her skin.
Sebastian had given it to her last night, a parting gift wrapped in quiet words about its protective power.
For him, the ring had become outgrown, its ice magic clashing with the hellfire he wielded and the magical path he pursued.
But for Wanda, it was more—a piece of him, a promise of safety, a farewell etched in silver.
She watched the vortex swirl, Sebastian's form blurring within its glow.
Hesitation melted from her face, replaced by a fierce certainty. She wouldn't let him slip away, not after everything. Clutching the Frost Ring, she surged forward, breaking through the Space Gem's radiant energy.
Her arms wrapped around him, her embrace fierce and wordless. She tilted her head, meeting his gaze, her eyes burning with unspoken conviction.
Sebastian looked down at her, the vortex's hum fading to a distant pulse.
Her resolve mirrored his own, and in that moment, he understood—she was coming with him, consequences be damned. His fears flared briefly—visions of dimensional rifts, chaos magic sparking cosmic backlash—but they crumbled against the weight of her trust.
He leaned down, their lips meeting in a kiss that sealed their choice, tender yet defiant.
A silver blur cut through the energy, and Pietro appeared beside them, his expression a mix of mischief and teasing. "Wanda and I have never been apart," he said, his voice light but firm. "If she's off to another world, you think I'd stay behind? Though… I'm not kissing you, right?"
Sebastian chuckled, the tension breaking. He glanced at Charles, whose surprise softened into a knowing smile, and Raven, whose relief was clear in her relaxed stance.
With a final nod to them, Sebastian unleashed the Space Authority's full power. The blue tendrils tightened, enveloping him, Wanda, and Pietro in a radiant halo.
They became a single point of starlight, blazing upward, tearing through the sky in a streak of azure that vanished into the cosmos, leaving only silence on the lawn below.
Charles Xavier gazed at the sky where Sebastian, Wanda, and Pietro had vanished, a streak of azure starlight now faded. A wry smile touched his lips, his voice soft with wonder. "I never imagined it would end like this
Raven, standing beside him on the X-Mansion's lawn, snorted lightly, her blue skin catching the morning sun. "You've missed plenty, Charles. Alright, they're gone. Time for me to move on, too."
Charles's brow furrowed, his wheelchair shifting slightly. "Raven, where to now?"
"I'm tracking Erik," she said, her tone sharp with concern. "He's in a bad place—word is he's rebuilding his Brotherhood of Mutants. I can feel it, Charles. If he keeps down this path, he'll become more dangerous than ever. I can't just stand by and watch him spiral in evil." She paused, her yellow eyes narrowing. "And you should keep an eye on the military. My sources say they're scheming—something big, aimed at mutants. Our fights, Apocalypse's chaos—it's got them spooked. We need to be ready."
Charles nodded, his expression grave. "Understood. I'll dig into it, see what I can uncover."
As Charles and Raven braced for looming threats, Sebastian faced a crisis of his own. Inter-universal teleportation was no simple feat, even with the Space Authority ring.
The Space Gem's power was vast, but Sebastian, wielding it for the first time, struggled to tame its cosmic force. Bringing Wanda and Pietro—two additional souls through the dimensional divide—only amplified the strain.
The wormhole was a chaotic maelstrom, blue and white light swirling in a disorienting storm. Sebastian gritted his teeth, his wand raised, channeling Protego- magic to shield himself and his companions.
His magical reserves, honed over years, drained at a terrifying rate, the Space Gem's energy pulling at his core. "Wanda, Pietro, hold on to me!" he shouted, his voice nearly lost in the wormhole's roar. "Don't let go!"
Wanda's hands gripped his arm, her voice strained but resolute. "I won't, Sebastian. I—"
A sudden surge of spatial turbulence tore through him, a jagged wave of energy that ripped Wanda and Pietro from his grasp. Their forms blurred, swept into the wormhole's edge, vanishing in an instant. Sebastian's heart lurched, panic seizing him.
"No!" He thrust his hand forward, the Space Authority flaring, but the Gem's power rebelled, accelerating him through the wormhole's currents. The passage collapsed behind him, spitting him out in a violent burst.
He tore through the sky of his original world, a blue meteor crashing to earth. The impact carved a smoking crater, dust choking the air. Coughing, Sebastian clambered to his feet, his body aching, the Space Authority dim on his finger.
Around the crater, onlookers gaped, their faces a mix of fear and curiosity. He stumbled out, ignoring their stares, his mind racing—Wanda, Pietro, where are you?
A low hum drew his gaze skyward. In the distance, a massive T-shaped spaceship descended, its sleek form glinting ominously. A storm of red particles swirled beneath it, crackling with raw energy.
The Space Gem on his ring vibrated, resonating with the storm's power, sending a shiver through him. Sebastian's breath caught, his heart pounding.
He was home—but alone, and something vast and unknown loomed before him.
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Author's Note:If anyone needs a refresher, feel free to revisit the Chapter 79 — it covers exactly what happened after Wanda and Pietro separated from Sebastian.