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Dynasties
By James
Chapter 51: Eternity
Many Years Ago
The kingdom looked a lot like ancient Rome. Everywhere she turned, she saw chiseled white buildings, tall round pillars, long green lawns, and sparkling fountains. The royal palace of Mongo loomed behind her, and an elegant courtyard lay before her gaze. This was a nice place to visit, but she didn't want to live here. The problem was that she basically had no choice. Ming had imprisoned her for several months.
She stood quietly while facing away from the palace, sporting brown sandals and a plain white toga. Blonde locks fluttered above her bold blue eyes, and a thick ponytail rested over her heart.
Someone from the building began approaching her from behind, steadily eyeing her back as they neared. "Dale," the onlooker murmured.
The woman by that name glanced over her shoulder, a curtain of sunlight glowing behind her calm expression.
Ming's wife, Zyna, was clad in a toga as well. "Dinner will be served in the east dining room this evening," she said.
Dale turned back toward the courtyard. "I'm not going to be here come dinnertime, Zyna. I'm making my escape. Now. Today."
"I believe you said the same thing a few months ago." Zyna folded her arms. "And I saw you at dinner later on that day."
"That little guy was still in my stomach then." Dale looked toward a playpen that had been brought outside, where an infant named Rick was playing with Zyna's newborn, Krotan. "I may have failed before, but I'm not failing again. As long as I'm here, my son is in danger...and so is my husband." She lifted her head toward the sky.
In Zyna's eyes, Dale appeared to be looking beyond the clouds, as though she could see someone flying through the depths of space.
"Flash will never stop coming to rescue us. Either he's going to succeed, or he's going to die trying. Obviously, I don't want the latter." She turned to Zyna, studying her for a second. "Before I was captured, before we actually met...I had a few personal opinions about you. I always figured that you were just as icy and merciless as Ming. But during my 'stay,' you've proven me wrong." She touched Zyna's wrist, letting out a nervous sigh. "So as your friend, I'm asking you to help me escape."
"And as your friend, I regret that I must deny that request. You know that I can't help you leave, because having you here may prove beneficial to me."
After a few seconds, Dale turned away with a scoff. "Perhaps you're not as cold as Ming, but I'm reminded time and time again that you're just as ambitious." She folded her arms, lifting her chin a tad. "I guess you're hoping that Flash kills your husband so that you can take over."
Zyna held quiet while looking forward, casting her stare upon the beautiful kingdom.
"But what if Flash doesn't manage to do that? What if I'm here for years, and our sons grow up together? How are they going to react when they learn about the conflict between their fathers?"
Zyna fidgeted while glancing over at the children.
"They're just going to continue this feud between our families, battling on and on until they kill each other," said Dale.
Suddenly, two green-skinned children raced across the courtyard, each taking a shortcut to their father's quarters. Both girls wanted Ming's opinion on who looked prettier in her new dress. A number of taunts and insults were exchanged as the sisters ran, and none of their words sounded the least bit playful.
Dale held a hand out, swinging her head back and forth. "The rivalry between Aura and Castra is bad enough. They're only children, and Ming's already brought hatred into their lives. Are we going to stand by and let him do that with Rick and Krotan as well?"
Zyna threw a hateful glance at the ground. She detested Ming for turning their daughters against each other.
Dale lowered her voice to just above a whisper. "Look at them, Zyna. Look at the next generation." Her hair fluttered with Zyna's as they stared over at the boys in the playpen, then moved their gazes toward the girls at the palace. "We both want the best possible future for these children — and that begins with me and Rick leaving this planet today. If there's anything we can agree on, it's that the Gordons and the royals need to stay away from each other." She placed a hand on the queen's shoulder. "Zyna," she pleaded firmly, "help...me...escape."
The Present
The room was dark, round, and fairly quiet. A faint spotlight was shining down on a table, where Flash and Ming sat across from each other.
A number of prison guards were stationed high above the meeting, many of whom looked a bit star-struck as they observed the two men. After all, the feud between Ming and Flash was older than some of the onlookers themselves.
Like most superstars, Flash and Ming showed casual reactions to the attention, looking as though they'd been through this together several times before.
"So I've heard the big news," Flash uttered, pausing to look Ming over. "You're finally going to be executed."
Ming merely smirked.
"I figure you didn't call me up here for a staring contest, Ming. This is probably the last conversation we'll ever have. Are you going to make it worthwhile, or am I wasting my time?"
Ming brought his hands together and glanced off for a second. "While we were on Earth, you happened to mention that you met Dale's clone on Kona. Lately, I've found myself wondering how much she told you."
"Told me about what?"
Ming nodded with a chuckle, feeling a rush of anticipation. "Ignorance is bliss, my dear Gordon — until someone comes along and enlightens you."
Flash squinted, eyeing him with suspicion.
"It seems your precious 'Dale' failed to mention the story of how she came to be."
"Oh, no. She mentioned that. Dale told me that you cloned her as part of some twisted experiment, putting a copy of her mind in that new body."
"And that's true," Ming replied. "However, it appears that she left out one little detail: I merely used that cloning technology. I didn't create it. Dale did."
Flash froze, his eyes going wide.
"You know me well enough by now to know when I'm lying and when I'm being truthful," said Ming.
Flash's mind began overflowing with distant memories. His first thoughts were of Dale's father, who had done research on clones at one point. His next thoughts were of Dale herself, who'd once researched something on her own. He'd never assumed that the two projects could be related. He'd always thought that Dale's interests had differed slightly from her dad's.
During Rick's childhood, Flash had always known that his wife was hiding something at times. She'd worked on it during his many absences — when he was flying around the galaxy, getting in fights with this clown. Dale had been very secretive on some occasions, equipping certain doors and computers with locks and passwords. However, Flash had ultimately chosen not to question her much; he knew his wife wasn't up to anything horrible.
"I'm going to answer the question you've been asking yourself ever since Dale died," Ming said. "I'm going to tell you why she even came to Mongo in the first place." He grinned. "And unlike Dale's clone, I'm going to answer that question honestly."
Several Years Ago
With a small pack held firmly at her side, Dale walked directly into the royal throne room of Mongo.
A number of guards flinched upon seeing her, then scrambled forward and secured her arms.
Dale shook them aside with an angry glare, holding her eyes on the distant throne.
"Stand down," Ming said while addressing his guards. "I've been expecting Mrs. Gordon." He set aside a goblet, then rose from his seat. "It's been a long time, my dear Dale."
After a few seconds, Dale chuckled and spoke under her breath. "Never long enough, 'mighty' Ming."
"I recall a time when you almost enjoyed living on Mongo."
"And I recall a time when Mongo was a beautiful planet. What happened? Did one of your weather devices get out of control?"
Ming glanced toward a window, eyeing the snowy horizon. "We know each other well, my sweetest Dale. And that's why I doubt that you've traveled to Mongo alone."
"I have," she insisted. "No one knows I'm here."
"Good," Ming said. "Because if anyone were planning a surprise attack, I can assure you that they wouldn't live to regret it — especially if their name happened to be Flash Gordon."
She opened up her pack and began pulling out a number of discs and papers. "Let's just get this over with so I can go home."
Dale was soon joined by a group of technicians and scientists. During their conversation, she outlined the cloning research that her father had completed, and explained several advancements that she herself had made. Once the discussion was done, Ming's men had learned how to make Dale's work compatible with Mongoian technology — and had confirmed that cloning was indeed possible.
"Excellent," Ming said, approaching Dale with a smirk. "You've just helped to facilitate my impending invasion of Earth. With this research, I can create an entire army of cloned soldiers."
Dale froze in shock. Seconds later, she dropped her pack and began marching toward the king. "This wasn't the deal, you bastard!" Dale swung a quick right hand that sent Ming tumbling backward. "You're supposed to use this technology to keep Mongo under your control so you can leave Earth alone. That was our agreement."
"Did you honestly believe I'd honor it?" Ming said, watching as his guards secured her. "Were you truly stupid enough to trust- -"
"No. Actually, I wasn't," Dale said. "That's why I've seen to it that the clones won't survive as long as a normal person would. Some of them will live a few years...others will live a few days. Either way, you're going to have a very unreliable army on your hands."
Ming glared, approaching Dale with a clenched fist. "You're going to tell me how to- -"
"Sire!" a man at the doorway yelled. "Our soldiers have just brought down a vehicle and apprehended the pilot. He's been confirmed as the son of Flash Gordon."
Dale shook in her captors' grasp, a blanket of fear sweeping over her face.
Ming nodded while eyeing her again. "I guess your departure didn't go unnoticed after all. It seems that little Rick was coming to rescue his mother." He stepped over in front of Dale. "I still recall the days when that brat was an infant. I allowed him to live in comfort then...but I think he's more than old enough to endure some pain now."
Dale scowled and began shaking her head. "Oh, you'd better kill me. Because if you think my husband is someone to fear..."
Ming waved a hand toward his guards. "Take her away."
The Present
Flash recalled the rest of the story. After learning that Dale and Rick had been captured, he'd also learned of Ming's plans to invade the Earth. An ensuing battle had brought him crashing down to Mandrake's yard.
Ming grinned while eyeing the shock on Flash's face. "You've always spoken of how corrupt and chaotic my family is." He chuckled. "And all the while, you never knew the truth about certain members of yours."
Flash's voice had dropped to a shaky murmur. "I refuse to believe...for one second...that Dale would ever make a deal such as that with you."
Ming ran a finger along his chin. "As I said, Flash, you can tell when I'm lying, and you can sense when I'm telling the truth." After pausing to look him over for a moment, Ming eyed him with an astute smile. "And right now...both of us know that I'm telling the truth."
Flash shot up from his chair and flung the table aside.
The guards flinched and began rushing downstairs, while Ming himself held perfectly still.
Flash leaned his face mere inches from Ming's, whispering as he gripped his foe's knees. "Listen to me, you miserable man. When they haul you up to that stage to chop off your head, make sure you take a glance out at the audience. I'll be sitting in the front row — eating popcorn and candy."
Just as the guards were rushing forward, Flash turned and exited the room.
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High above, Ming's wife Zyna stared down on the scene. One of her arms was tucked firmly in a sling, and she shook as she absorbed all that she'd heard.
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"Come on, Pop," LJ said. "All I want is for you to tell me what's going on with Mom."
Lothar sighed while walking away. "How many times must I say it, son? We'll discuss this when the time is right."
Rick held still as both men walked around him, staring down at a personal communication device. He'd just received a message from Mongo.
"All right. Then tell me why now isn't the right time."
"Stop trying to be clever, LJ." Annoyance had crept into Lothar's voice.
"Dad- -"
"I have to go." Lothar exited, shutting the door behind him.
LJ shook his head. "Can you believe how stubborn that guy is being?" Upon hearing no response, he turned around. His friend looked quite unsettled all of a sudden. "What's going on?"
Rick grabbed a trench coat and began stepping toward the door. "Sorry. I have to go too."
"Why?"
Rick paused, holding his eyes on the message. "I'm not sure...but I think it has something to do with my own mother's past."
Upon reaching the end of a quiet alley, Rick entered a wide round area with a smooth stone ground. Glancing upward, he saw that the sky had turned a deep shade of blue, casting the dark color over the grounds below.
"Thank you for coming."
Rick turned to his left, seeing Zyna standing patiently by another dark alley. He took a deep breath, then approached her slowly. "What was so important that I had to come all the way up to Mongo?"
She ran her eyes over him for a few seconds. "Your family and mine are forever entwined. Light and shadow. Yin and yang. For a long time now, the Gordons and the royals of Mongo have battled each other to decide the fate of the galaxy. For many years, I watched Ming struggle to gain absolute power, and I watched your parents stop him on every occasion. This conflict has been going on since before you were born. I should know, because I was there the day you were born."
"What are you talking about?"
"You were born here, Rick, on Mongo. Ming captured your mother while she was pregnant with you."
A wave of shock swept over Rick's face. "No..." he muttered. "I don't believe- - "
"I helped you and Dale escape. Unfortunately, after I'd departed myself, your mother returned and died here while you were a teenager. You spent years seeking revenge on Ming afterward. But as I'm sure you were told, again and again, killing Ming won't bring Dale back. This, however, will." Zyna extended a long vial of red liquid.
"What is this?" asked Rick, accepting what he'd been handed.
"I've recently learned about your mother's clone on Kona. I overheard Flash and Ming discussing the matter. I've since learned that her body is being held in a cryo chamber. Have you ever seen one of those?"
Rick nodded, his face coming alive in surprise.
"Travel to Kona. Inject this chemical into the chamber. Once you do, your mother's clone will awaken."
Rick fidgeted. "Wait a minute... What?" He glanced up and down, looking her over with a glare. "Listen, don't screw with me, all right?"
"No one's 'screwing' with you, boy. I assure you, I would never jest about something like this. Dale Gordon was my friend." She glanced away. "I grew up surrounded by opportunists like myself...and Dale moved me in ways that few people ever have. I found her to be the noblest woman I'd ever met."
Rick looked down at the vial. "But what are you talking about? She can't possibly be brought back."
"If she was human, no, probably not. But she isn't human. She's a clone. And, according to the research conducted by my servants, clones can be revived — on a temporary basis." Zyna figured that Ming had never discovered this, leading him to abandon the cloning project.
Rick took a deep breath, closing his eyes and running a hand over his face.
"I can't travel to Kona myself. I haven't fully recovered from my wound yet. It's up to you, which seems rather fitting, I must admit," she said. "If you don't at least try this, you'll spend the rest of your life wondering if it would have worked."
Rick shuddered, letting his gaze wander about. The thought of that was highly unsettling.
"Think of how happy Dale will be to see all that she's missed," said Zyna. "She'll see our families on the verge of peace. She'll meet my grandchildren, Vera and Lowe. And someday, she'll meet the next generation of Gordons as well."
Rick began glancing back and forth between Zyna and the vial. For many years, one of his biggest dreams had been to see his mother again. Now the opportunity was right in the palm of his hand. Before long, he began to wonder what exactly he was hesitating for. "You're right," he muttered, feeling a flutter of excitement within his heart. "Whether this works or not, I have to try it."
Zyna nodded, licking her lips. Though she hid her emotions well, she was excited by the prospect of seeing Dale again too. "I'm told that there may be a drawback, a 'side effect' if you will. I simply don't know what it will be. For the most part, however, she should be the same as she was before."
Rick stared, uncertain of what to make of Zyna's warning. "Thank you for giving me this," he quietly said. Then he turned and began walking away, pausing just before he could reach the alley. "You're right about something else too. Our families have been fighting for a very long time, and it does seem like all of that's coming to an end now," he said, quieting for a moment. "Sometimes I wonder how we reached that point."
"We reached it in the last way that I ever would have expected: a Walker came along and calmed things down. Through the years, you and Krotan have been so busy loving her that you've forgotten about hating each other."
Rick made an awkward frown. Then he sighed in frustration while talking to himself. "Why couldn't my family have just been 'normal?' Why did we have to be swept up in all of this?"
Zyna's cape fluttered as she lifted a hand to her hip. "All dynasties face adversity — whether they're part of a royal empire like mine, a heroic legacy like yours, or a simple household like those of the people we serve. As long as there are families, there will always be drama. It may be internal. It may be external. But whatever the cause, familial drama is something that will exist for eternity."
Rick held silent, recalling a time when he himself had said something similar. Then he clutched the vial and continued walking off.
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Shortly after Zyna had departed as well, another green-skinned woman emerged from the shadows. She was donned in an lovely dress and cape, and a tiara sat upon her long dark hair. Two guards stood quietly a few feet behind her.
"You and Castra have something in common, Mother dear." Princess Aura folded her arms. "You both show affection toward the last people who deserve it: Gordons."
Rachel was sitting on a sofa in a sunlit living room.
A kid with short black hair sat atop her lap, laughing as she rocked him from side to side.
As a familiar buzzing sound began filling the room, Rachel glanced over at her communication device. Seconds later, she leaned down toward the boy again. "Okay, kiddo. Go over there and play with the toys for a minute, all right?"
He hopped off her lap and ran across the carpet.
Rachel adjusted her sweater and reached for the device, opening up a newly received message:
'Empress Hadea wishes to speak with you.'
After arriving on planet Kona, Rick tracked down the same hospital that Flash had awakened in months ago. Upon entering, he requested to speak with the head of staff, and was eventually greeted by a short humanoid man in a long red coat. "My name is Rick Gordon. I'm here to see my mother."
The doctor squinted while looking him over, trying to recall where he'd seen the young man before. "You..." he mumbled. "You're the one in Dale's picture." His gaze softened. "I'm sorry to tell you, Rick, that Dale passed away not long ago."
Rick looked away before continuing. "I know..." he muttered. "I want to see where you're holding her body. I want to see the cryo chamber... Please."
Several minutes later, Rick was escorted down to a dark room with dim blue light. Within this area, the bodies of deceased patients were kept in a frozen state for research purposes. Their appearances were maintained as part of the process.
Inside a large globe filled with light blue liquid, the clone of a woman named Dale was floating in a fetal position.
Rick's eyes slowly filled with awe. His knees shook and his heart sped up. Before today, he'd never, ever expected to see his mother in person again.
A number of tubes were connected to the globe, several of which were made of a plastic-like material. Rick's hand trembled as he pulled out a syringe. Based on his research on cryo chambers, all he needed to do was puncture one of the tubes and inject the chemical, allowing it to be carried into the globe.
"What's that you've got there?" asked one of the scientists.
Rick pulled out a hand blaster, causing the other men to leap backward. "Stay there," he said calmly. "I'm not going to hurt anyone. But please, stay there."
"Son, what are you doing?"
"This chemical was developed by researchers on Mongo. It can restore a deceased clone to life." Rick took a deep breath. "I'm bringing my mother back."
A bright glow began to illuminate the room. Seconds later, Jedda appeared in a burst of white light, the Necklace of Oros glittering on her chest.
Rick lifted an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?"
Jedda glanced at the others, who immediately recognized her as the Queen of Mongo. "Give us a moment alone please." Once the scientists had exited the room, Jedda turned her attention back to Rick. "Why are you doing this?"
"How did you even know about- -"
"Zyna is being monitored by one of my men. Your conversation with her was recorded."
Rick sighed, glancing between the two figures before him. Dale floated quietly in the globe. Jedda stood calmly in the room. As usual, it didn't take long for him to realize what they had in common: both of them were women who he'd lost at some point.
"I've been learning about clones myself," said Jedda. "Even if you can awaken her, it's unlikely that she'll live for very long."
"Then I'll find a way to bring her back."
"How many times? Do you really think that you can revive her and lose her again and again? How long do you intend to keep that up? You're going to drive yourself crazy with all this."
"You don't understand," he mumbled.
"Why?" Jedda lifted her eyebrows. "Because I don't know what it's like to long for a mother?"
"What we've each been through isn't the same thing at all. Your pain is very different from mine."
"Fine. Believe whatever you want. But even if I can't relate, that doesn't mean I can't understand." She took a step forward. "I know that you've suffered a lot of loss. And for the most part, I think you've handled it well. You've done your best to try moving on...but there's a difference between moving on, and starting over."
He folded his arms. "And why don't you tell me what that difference is."
"What you've done with Monica is an example of moving on." Jedda glanced at Dale, then looked back at Rick with sympathetic eyes. "But what you're trying to do here is an example of starting over."
Rick looked off. "So what's wrong with that?"
"I'm not saying it's wrong for you to want this...I just don't know if it's going to be very healthy. Again, how often can you bear the pain of losing her? And how many more times must she suffer through the process of dying?"
Rick frowned while continuing to hide his stare. He hadn't even let himself think about that.
She stepped forth and took hold of his wrist. "I can't tell you what to do. The decision is yours. But there are a few things I want to remind you of first: Dale may not be with you anymore, but several people still are. You have your father, you have my mother...and you have your friends — including me." She smiled.
Rick finally looked down at Jedda's face. His eyes began overflowing with tears, and he reached out and pulled her in for a hug.
Jedda wrapped her arms around Rick, holding him close as he leaned on her shoulder.
A few hours after Rick and Jedda had left, two scientists were standing before Dale again.
One of the men held the chemical that Rick had left behind, crouching to insert it into a tube.
"Are you sure about this?" asked the other man.
"If there's a chance that this could really work, we have to try it. Think of the medical benefits. Think of how this could change things in the future."
"Scans show that there could be a side effect, and the clone may not survive for very long."
"Perhaps not, but we have to try it anyway." He inserted the syringe, watching as the chemical flowed down the tube and entered the dormant Dale's presence.
Around 30 minutes passed, and there was no sign of change.
The men turned and began heading up a staircase. "It was a nice thought anyway," said one of them.
The sound of a loud smash arrived down below. Both men froze, then began rushing back to the chamber. Their jaws dropped as they observed the sights before them.
The floor was a mess of shattered glass and
blue liquid. A large hole was now present in Dale's globe, and Dale
herself was nowhere to be found.
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Chapters
Volume I
Shorly after Jedda leaves the team, Queen Hadea begins a galactic conquest.
Jedda finds herself back on Mongo — and reunited with Prince Krotan.
Despite their affection, Jedda endeavors to counter Hadea's plans.
Seeking to resolve the matter with Hadea, the Defenders begin a climactic mission on Mongo.
Rick enjoys a meaningful reunion.
Volume II
Jedda and Krotan confront their feelings.
Against the wishes of his wife, Krotan grows tempted to pursue a vendetta.
Rick has a difficult time moving on.
In the wake of Krotan's actions, Jedda faces a difficult choice.
Hadea reunites with an old acquaintance.
The Royals of Mongo organize what's supposed to be a friendly feast.
A glimpse into the future on Mongo.
Volume III
Instead of spending a romantic evening together, as Jedda intended, Hadea and Phantom find themselves pursued.
Amid their exploits, Phantom and Hadea discuss personal matters.
Flash visits Ming's prison while thinking of Dale, and Rick learns that a new girl will be joining the team.
A vengeful woman targets Jedda.
The Defenders face an internal crisis.
Will she choose affection or ambition?
Needing to depart Mongo on business, Jedda and Krotan ask Hadea and Phantom to fill in for them temporarily.
Volume IV
As the enormity of his situation sinks in, an anxious Rick finds unexpected comfort.
Hadea continues to counsel Rick by reminding him that his actions have consequences.
Phantom and Hadea are advised to marry.
The acting rulers face a variety of issues on their big day.
The Defenders consider returning to solo work.
Volume V
Krotan and Jedda try to find time for their marriage while tending to duty.
Someone from Jedda's past returns.
Krotan and the guards attempt to defend the kingdom without Jedda.
Krotan and Ming have another confrontation under different circumstances.
Flash and Rick have a personal discussion.
As Rick prepares to leave the team, he and LJ receive a surprise visit.
Volume VI
The new trio embarks on a mission.
The Phantom is left startled by the recent development.
After spending a couple of days with Jedda, Rachel departs for the tme being.
In the future, Vera receives advice and comfort from her mother.
Jedda reflects on the recent years.
In the aftermath of an attack on her land, Hadea seeks help from a mercenary.
Flash is stunned by his discovery on a distant planet.
Volume VII
Hadea makes an announcement that leaves the Phantom unsettled.
The Phantom works to undo his mistakes.
In the future, the Royals of Mongo enjoy quality time together.
Rachel assists LJ and Hadea in very different ways.
Rachel adjusts to her new position awkwardly.
With Rachel and Jedda at her side, Hadea learns more about the history of her kingdom.
Volume VIII
The Phantom plans to propose.
Hadea and the Phantom attempt to work through their issues.
Rachel visits Hadea to discuss new intentions.
The Defenders confront a group of aliens who have descended on Earth, while Ming continues to scheme behind the scenes.
Flash, Rick, and Krotan engage Ming in battle.
Jade reunites briefly with her daughters.
A special occasion has finally arrived.
Volume IX
Rick has a meeting with Zyna that leaves him staggered.
Flash and Rick travel to another planet to investigate news.
Dale begins to set her agenda in motion.
The Royals of Mongo have a lengthy discussion about the past and future.
Dale takes bold steps forward.
Flash and Rick confront Dale to discuss her actions.
Empress Hadea appoints new queens.
Volume X
In the future, the royals have a discussion about politics on Mongo.
LJ and Lothar discuss family affairs.
Jedda views her official government profile to learn where she ranks among Mongoian queens.
Castra and Aura look to put their differences aside.
The Phantom learns more about Hadea's duties.
Volume XI
The Phantom, Hadea, and Rachel depart for a mission in the Bandar village.
Rachel heads off to find Kurt on her own.
Dale provides answers for Rachel.
Jade observes a significant discussion beween Phantom and Kurt.
Phantom learns that the village mission affected Hadea on a personal level.
Volume XII
Jedda and Krotan renew their commitment.
Krotan pampers Jedda as they discuss the future.
Nearly everyone joins the Phantom for a mission via boat.
The group arrives on Raven Island and learns the identity of the opposing team's leader.
Flash, Dale, and Rick spend time with Flash's sister, Commander Abigail Gordon, and her daughter Sara.
Rick and Kristina head off on a late-night mission.
Kristina, Rick, and Hadea confront their personal matters.
Once again, someone lands on Mandrake's yard during a storm.
Volume XIII
A woman arrives in the Netherworld, claiming to be the rightful ruler.
LJ, Rick, and Rachel investigate the Netherworld matter.
Flash and Dale's date is interrupted by news that Rick has been captured, and it's up to Kristina to save him.
While grouped together one night, several people must team up suddenly in order to defend the mansion.
Atascadero discusses her upbringing with Mandrake.
Volume XIV
Soldiers from Atascadero's kingdom come looking for her.
Ata heads to her kingdom to resolve the issues there.
Vera begins learning more about Jedda's past.
In response to the recent events, Hadea makes a controversial decision.
Rick attempts to resolve a certain personal issue.
Rick and his girlfriend decide to go their separate ways.
Flash, Dale, and Rick reunite with Dale's father, as well as Flash's.
Jonathan Gordon becomes overzealous, leading to repercussions.
Flash and Dale chase Ming down.
Kristina bonds with Rick in the aftermath of the events at the base.
Volume XV
In the future, Jedda and Krotan have to teach Vera the value of humility.
In the future, Vera is courted by several boys.
Rick and Kristina become stranded on an island.
Hadea is approached by an old suitor.
Kristina and Rick grow closer while stuck on the island.
Ata and Mandrake discuss their relationship.
Castra and her husband have a talk about their longtime commitment.
Krotan and Jedda discuss the past, and look to the future.
Flash and Dale reaffirm their feelings.
The series finale.
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