We thanked the Witnesses for their counsel and left them to their prayers. Libra and I left the detention cells by winding staircase, arriving in the Great Hall. Neither of us knew what to do next; the Winesses had told us much that was unbeilievable, but we believed them wholly.

The Hall bustled with the the movements of scores of elves and humans, but came to a complete halt at once. All voices were silent. I looked around and saw her: Dantalion. She had returned, followed by Gemini.

Libra must have seen them a moment before me, because she sprinted to embrace Gemini in the midst of the crowd. I couldn't take my eyes off Dantalion. As I came closer, I saw that she was beaming at me, positively radiating goodness and hope.

I embraced the small holy woman as waves of relief swept over me. "I was so worried," I murmured. "I was sure they had found you, or that you'd be gone. We've won. The war is over."

She drew back from me and placed her delicate hand on my face. "Oberon, you have done very, very well. I'm proud of you. And in the process, you have reunited me with my son." Dantalion put her hand on Gemini's arm and drew him forward.

"Your ... biological son? I never knew!" I exclaimed. Dantalion had been my spiritual mentor for years. She had visited me in a Sanglorian prison and I became her follower. "Gemini, you are full of surprises," I said to him. He grinned sheepishly.

"Oberon, I'm not Gemini anymore. Please call me Juan. I want you to become the new Gemini of the Guild. Take my place." He spoke calmly, with a new peace about him.

"I would be honored, my friend," I told him. "But does this mean you'll leave us? We have so much to tell you. A new age is dawning, and we need every possible friend with us."

Reassuringly, Juan said, "I will not leave. My role will now be that of an oracle and advisor. I should not battle or lead any longer, but your cause is righteous and I will help you however I can."