Marching Toward the Universe

Not a newcomer. The apocalyptic interstellar storyline won't show up until later.

"How could I not see through it? Can you save me?"

"Stop acting. No matter how convincing you are, you can't fool me."

"At last, you're out..."

"Father... I'm back..."

"Mother... you..."

"I'm sorry, I didn't..."

"It's all right. I know. I know everything."

"So he never truly let it go..."

"What a bunch of sinister, cunning people. All you ever do is play dirty!"

"How could she be... so strong..."

"Why... everyone..."

"You're all back? Then... the battle to defend our home begins!"

"Are you still alive?"

"Don't worry... I won't... die!"

There'll be a little romantic tension, but not much. Updates may be a bit slow. The Five Nations Alliance will still have an overall atmosphere of rivalry, but with plenty of unspoken understanding.