Arthur, Dumar, and Julian jump out and stand at the front of the gate. They have been ready for hours.
The crowd stirs. Reporters and media crews ready their cameras, all facing the gate.
The gate continues to rumble, sending lightning bolts into the sky. Beneath the arch, the mist begins to swirl — a sure sign the gate is opening.
A group of people is about to enter when someone shouts, "Look! Something's coming out!"
Arthur grips the hilt of his sword, ready to strike. He stands firmly at the front of the group.
A man supporting another appears through the swirling mist. As the pair step closer to the light, Linus. who is suddenly standing beside Arthur, no one quite sure when he moved there, exhales sharply.
"Liam!"
Liam hears his father's voice, looks up, and sees Linus's unreadable expression. He can only respond, "Hi, Dad."
