[The day after Brevon's defeat. Location: Jade Creek; Maria, Danny & Xander's house; Den]

Maria, up surprisingly early considering how tired she was when she got home the night before, is watching the morning news while crunching loudly through a bowl of cereal.

"…The wreckage then crashed into the Snowfields," the reporter continues. "Reports indicate that the spaceship was brought down by three young girls: 15‑year‑old Sash Lilac, 12‑year‑old Carol Tea, and 10‑year‑old Milla Basset, who miraculously survived the explosion. They also defeated the warlord that captained the spaceship, an alien named Lord Arktivus Brevon. In doing so, these three girls have, against all odds, saved Avalice and restored peace between the three kingdoms. Although they were unable to save the Kingdom Stone, it appears that it has not been destroyed. The latest information is that it has transformed into a swirling vortex in the sky. The full implications have yet to be understood, but first signs are promising. The city of Shuigang is already reporting an energy supply excess. We don't yet know how Shang Mu and Shang Tu have been affected, but both General Gong and Mayor Zao are confident."

"I'm glad Hanna's not here," Maria giggles. "I wouldn't want to be the one to break this news to her…"

[Location: Rage Ravine; Hanna & Rob's house; Master bedroom]

A soft light bathes the bedroom in a warm glow, birdsong filtering through the balcony window, left slightly ajar to allow air to circulate overnight. Rob and Hanna are awake but snoozing, Rob holding Hanna in a gentle cuddle.

"I could spend all day like this," Hanna sighs contentedly.

"Me too," Rob agrees. "At least, until I start getting hungry."

"Darn it," Hanna sighs a moment later, "you had to mention getting hungry."

"Sorry," Rob replies. "Tell you what: let's have breakfast in bed."

"Good idea." Hanna doesn't move.

"Guess I'm sorting it out then," Rob chuckles as he climbs out of bed.

Ten minutes later, Rob returns with breakfast and the morning paper. Handing one plate to Hanna, he places the other on his bedside table, then opens the weapon chest and takes out Hanna's wooden nunchaku.

"What are you getting those out for?" Hanna asked, confused.

"You know when we were watching Lilac and Carol in the Kingdom Stone chamber?"

"Yes…"

"And you said, if they ever saved the world, you'd eat your nunchaku?"

"Yes…"

"Well…"

Rob places the nunchaku beside Hanna, laying the newspaper on top of them. Hanna picks up the paper and begins to read the headline article, titled 'Heroic Trio Saves Avalice from Alien Monster'. After a few moments, she freezes in shock, dropping both the paper and her breakfast.

"Hanna?" Rob asks, concerned.

"Hm?"

"You OK?"

"Hm. I… excuse me a minute."

Hanna slides out of bed in an almost robotic fashion and makes her way to the balcony. Standing exactly in the centre, she takes a deep breath, holds it for a brief moment-

"ANCIENTS DAMN YOU LITTLE MISS GOODY-BLUE-BOOTS!"