Say goodbye to Althudiyu.

The sun has set, and you stand outside of Niki's family home along with her. Bek, Tom, Hedi, and both her mother and father are there as well. The intense heat of the desert sun slowly fades, and you start to feel the cool breeze of night. Your body is tired from a day of both fighting and celebrating, so you can't wait to lay down in a bed, no matter where it is. Though, it would be best to get to Tolis as soon as possible. With Niki's prize received, there is little reason to linger any longer. The rest of the girls could be in danger, and you still don't know who sent you that message, or why.

"We'll miss you, honey." Her mother wipes away her tears with a tissue as she speaks. "I know you've already been gone for so long, but seeing you again made it hurt even more. But I'm so happy you came. Thank you for coming home, even if only for a couple days."

"But now we know you're doing well," says her father. "And that's the best thing you could have given us."

"And now I know what I need to work towards. If I'm going to beat both of you next time," Hedi says.

"Bek and I are heading back on a caravan," Tom says with a swing of his thumb backwards. "It'll take awhile, but feel free to come."

"We're got another way back, and something important to do," you say.

"I'll miss you all!" Niki says. She throws herself at her family, and wraps her arms around all three of them in a tight embrace. "I'll miss you like I always have. I'm so happy I came here too. And don't worry. I'll be back for the Golden Sword again, and hey... we live at Dragonhide Manor in Avana if you ever want to visit us instead!"

"That sounds great!" Hedi says with a grin. "I'd love to see your other friends. But I have one more gift to give you, sister. Something else you lost."

"What's that?"

He hustles inside. Quickly, he comes back out and offers her a brand new backpack. She smiles wide, removes yours from her back, and swings the new one over her shoulders, and by the sound, it's already filled with items. She removes the shield from her arm, and finds a place to hang it on the side of her pack. Niki is once again complete. She wraps her arms around her brother for a second hug.

"Thanks. It's perfect," she says.

"We packed you some food," her mother says. "I hope you're eating well."

"Oh I eat well all right," Niki says with a snicker.

What else is there to be said? It's a strange reunion, but a good one. Niki was able to return home and find closure with her family. The uncertainly of how they felt, and how they were after all this time, has been eliminated. She's finally satisfied. And with the confidence granted to her by her victory at the tournament, she's ready to go as well.

The two of you say your goodbyes once more, and make your way to Lady Sulta's abode.

It's finally time to see the others.

Meanwhile, now you're stuck with the heavy, slime-filled pack. Niki grabs it and peeks inside.

"Hey, Jelly. Why don't you ride with me?" she asks.

The slime crawls out the top of your pack, down onto the ground, up Niki's legs, and then into her pack instead. "It's comfy in here too," she mutters.

"Just don't eat my stuff," Niki says.

The door creeps open, and Lady Sulta stands on the other side. "I thought I heard you two out here. Are you ready to leave?" she asks.

You nod. "Yeah. We're ready."

"Let's go find the girls!" Niki shouts.