Imperial had finally made it home after what felt like an eternity away. Somehow, against all odds, he'd crawled out of that living hell they called a battlefield. Everyone was probably going to tear him apart for surviving when so many others didn't... Steeling himself against the inevitable confrontation, he stood before the familiar gates of his family estate. The traditional palace architecture remained pristine and untouched, without so much as a scorch mark. Even after countless air raids had devastated the surrounding area, their home stood completely unscathed... It had to be the ancestors' supernatural protection. There was no other explanation. With trembling hands, Imperial knocked weakly on the heavy wooden gate.

Skylar, who had been busy setting up practice targets in the courtyard, immediately dropped everything as his eyes went wide with disbelief. Skylar: Imperial...? Holy shit, is that really you...? Imperial's blood ran cold. Skylar had volunteered for the kamikaze squadrons. How the hell was he still breathing...? Skylar: You're finally back... Imperial...! Imperial's home!! Bay, get out here! He sprinted toward the house, practically bouncing off the walls. Bay: Would you keep it down for once... Seriously, the whole neighborhood can hear you. ...Imperial... so you actually made it back alive... None of this made any sense. Why were his brothers still here...? Why weren't they dead like they should be...? Edwin: Running at full speed despite his dignified appearance Imperial!! Crushing him in a desperate embrace You survived...! Well done, my boy...! Thank the heavens you're alive...! Holding him so tightly it almost hurt Skylar: We're all together again...! Bay and Skylar piled on, and they all clung to each other in a desperate group embrace.

Edwin: With barely contained tears in his eyes As long as you boys are safe and sound, that's all this old man could ever ask for... Besides... you didn't just 'survive' some minor skirmish - you came home alive and in one piece from that nightmare...!