Together

Yesterday, we saw Bonnie assume her rightful role as leader of the Onsiras. Rome and Rei were able to leave her behind knowing she would correct their errant path and bring them back into the human fold. There was nothing left to do but return Commander Ursay to his home in what used to be known as Portugal and then head back to Deucado along with the newly rescued Aason and Rome's Parents:

     Rei, Rome, Ursay and Rome’s parents boarded MINIMCOM to begin the voyage home. Their first stop was Amarante. Even in the six short hours it took them to get there, Rome found it amazing how quickly the white pills restored Binoda and Ursay back to their former state. Even her father was coming around. His eyes were already clearing up and returning to their natural brown color.
     MINIMCOM and Junior set down in the field by the farmhouse, near where the mesh netting lay. Rei and Rome and Aason accompanied Ursay to the cargo bay. MINIMCOM didn’t wait for Rei to press the blue stud. The starship lowered the cargo ramp and raised the cargo hatch before they even arrived at the back of the compartment. Ursay hugged each of them goodbye. He patted Aason on the head.
     “You are all heroes,” he said. “Many times over. All of humanity owes you a debt which can never be repaid.”
     Rome acknowledged his words by blushing slightly.
     “All in day’s work,” Rei said in a self-deprecating way. “You got the pills?”
     Ursay nodded and opened his palm, showing them the five white capsules he was carrying.
     “OK, then goodbye, sir. Thanks for everything.”
     Ursay shook his head. “I did not do as good of a job as I would have liked.”
     “It does not matter,” Rome said. “The fact is, you were the only one in the world, the whole universe that we trusted. You did your best.”
     Ursay sighed. “I cannot help but feel I failed you,” he said.
     “You didn’t, sir,” Rei said. “What you were up against… What we were all up against. We licked it, together. We only wish good luck for you.”
     “Thank you,” Ursay said then he turned and shuffled his way down the ramp. He got all the way to the ground then stopped. He turned around and started back up the ramp a short distance.
     “The Overmind has asked me to remind you that you need not leave,” he said. “Now that you have been granted a full and complete pardon, the Earth can be your home again.”
     “It is a kind offer but we decline,” Rome said without hesitation. “Deucado is our home now. We leave the Earth to you and your brethren. The Revolution has begun. You stay, we go.”

Was there ever any doubt? No. But before they leave, the Overmind of Earth has something to share with Rome. More on that tomorrow.