Blaine led them around, showing them a quiet street where Tyra had her training dojoâbuilt for young warriors wanting to defend the planet. Vera ran a small herbal clinic, Fuga, who maintained communication towers. Darry had opened a mechanic's shop, while Rojo ran a public library filled with battle records and stories of their past war.
Clara and Waker had even opened a tiny theatre space for local kidsâturning their past traumas into creative inspiration.
Every home had a personal touchâplants, painted signs, and community gardens. It wasn't just a settlement; it was a home. And it was clear these former prisoners had built a life with purpose and unity.
The twins, wide-eyed, whispered to each other about how cool "all the uncles and aunts" were.
Angeleva leaned toward Safari and whispered with a gentle smile, "All of them... they found peace."
Safari nodded. "We all did... in our own way."
Safari and Angeleva, walking beside Blaine while the twins skipped ahead playfully, looked around at the beautiful, lively streets of Planet Satan.
The breeze was cool, the air fresh, and the sounds of laughter and conversation filled the air. Everything felt... peaceful. It was a far cry from the battlefield this place used to be.
As they passed a large communal garden where a few familiar faces from the old days waved at them, Safari turned to Blaine and asked curiously, "Hey, what about Patrick and Grace? We haven't seen them yet."
Blaine smirked, rubbing the back of his neck. "Ah, those two? They're off-planet. Adventuring together."
Angeleva blinked. "Adventuring?"
"Yeah," Blaine chuckled. "After the war, they stayed for a few yearsâPatrick ran a food stall at first, Grace taught some of the younger kids magic. But eventually, they said they wanted to explore the universe together. So, they made a bold request to God Legend himselfâasked for a spaceship."
Safari raised an eyebrow. "And he actually gave them one?"
"Not directly," Blaine said with a grin. "God Legend said if they could gather the materials and prove their teamwork, he'd help them. So all of usâthe prisoners, Ian, Jen, Olive, even Zackâwe all pitched in. They somehow managed to collect everything, and, by some miracle, God Legend crafted the ship for them. Custom-built, sleek, powered by both magic and kitchen tech."
Angeleva smiled. "That sounds just like them. Always chasing something wild."
Blaine laughed. "Yup. They left about five years ago. Said they wanted to visit uncharted systems, help where they could, learn new cuisines, and... maybe find a place of their own."
Safari nodded with a small smirk. "They were always an unusual pair... but it makes sense now."
"Yeah," Blaine agreed.
Angeleva giggled. "I can imagine the mess."
Then Blaine's eyes lit up mischievously. "Oh, right. Before I forget, there's a riddle floating around among us former prisoners."
"A riddle?" Safari asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah," Blaine grinned. "Out of all the prisoners that were freed from Raven's dungeon... two of them ended up getting married. And now, they have two kids of their own."
Angeleva and Safari exchanged glances.
"You're saying two of them...?" Angeleva asked.
"Yup," Blaine smirked, arms crossed. "Settled down. Built a house here. Peaceful life. But the fun part isânobody directly told anyone who. We just found out eventually. Now it's kind of a guessing game for those who return."
Safari narrowed his eyes with playful suspicion. "And you're not gonna tell us?"
"Nope," Blaine grinned. "You've gotta guess. It's tradition now."
The twins, catching wind of the conversation, ran up excitedly. "What riddle? What riddle?!"
Angeleva laughed softly, ruffling their hair. "We've gotta guess which two of our old friends ended up married."
The twins gasped, looking around. "Oooh! Let us try too!"
Blaine laughed. "Well then, you've got the whole day to explore and investigate. Let's see how fast you figure it out."
And with that, Safari, Angeleva, and their twins set off down the sunny streets of Planet Satan once againâthis time with a new mystery to solve among the faces of the past.
They spent the entire day exploring the peaceful neighborhoods of Planet Satan, visiting every former prisoner they once fought beside. One by one, Safari, Angeleva, and their curious twins dropped by familiar homesâeach filled with memories, laughter, and stories from the past.
At each stop, they gently probed, asking subtle questions.
"Any big changes in your life?" Safari would ask with a sly grin.
"Settled down with anyone?" Angeleva would throw in with a wink.
Some just laughed it off. Others played along, teasing them with fake answers or redirecting the questions. They tried pairing Rojo and Claraânope. Then Tyra and Wakerâstill wrong. Even Kellan and Blaineâabsolutely no chance.
The twins started growing frustrated, dragging their parents to random houses and making wild guesses.
At one point, the twins stopped outside a cozy, flower-adorned home near the center of the district. It had a quiet charm to it. Outside, Darry was helping move some furniture while Vera tended to a small garden nearby.
The twins, giggling to themselves, ran upâone grabbed Darry's hand, the other grabbed Vera's. Without saying a word, they yanked both adults together and pressed their hands into each other with innocent force.
"Tag! You're it!" the boy twin giggled.
"Mom and Dad are trying to guess who's married," the girl twin added. "We think it's you two!"
Darry blinked in surprise, his cheeks slightly red. Vera raised a brow, glancing at Darryâand then suddenly laughed softly, shaking her head.
Behind them, Blaine, who had been watching from the street with arms crossed and a proud smirk, chuckled. "Well, I'll be... They actually got it."
Safari and Angeleva, who had caught up just in time to see the moment, blinked in disbelief.
Blaine nodded toward the twins. "Your kids just solved the riddle. That's rightâit's Darry and Vera."
Darry scratched his head sheepishly. "Well, guess the secret's out."
Vera smiled warmly. "It's not really a secret anymore... but we did enjoy the quiet."
Angeleva smiled brightly. "I never would've guessed."
Safari laughed. "Leave it to these two to stumble into the answer through pure instinct."
The twins beamed with pride, hands on their hips.
"We're the best detectives!" the boy declared.
"Better than Daddy even!" the girl teased.
Everyone laughed as the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a warm glow over the vibrant town. It had been a day of joy, mystery, and reconnectionâand now, another piece of their shared legacy had come full circle.