Balance

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Teresa watched as her Valentina's mind was lost to Ryan. She sighed and shook her head.
"I just want to be back," Teresa said quietly, sighing as she sat down.
Ambros sat beside her. "So, why don't you bring yourself back?"
"If I brought myself back, it'd make her look bad..." She paused and looked at him. And it's been a while Ambros."
Ambros chuckled. "Indeed it has, dear."
"So, you being here must mean you finally escaped the human?" Teresa asked.
Ambros sighed. "Indeed. That was the most protective, stubborn girl I've ever met... I have no further interest in messing with her or her precious Arcadia."
Teresa laughed. "Glad you learned your lesson. People make up for lack of physical strength with strength of heart and will. If you are determined, you can do anything. Nothing can stop you."
Ambros thought for a moment then glanced at her. "...Teresa?"
"Yes?" she asked.
"I... We... ...the universe needs you back. The hole that Rybrospo left in the universe will turn into a black hole powerful enough to suck up the entire solar system. And besides that, Rybrospo leaving the galaxy has hurt more than just the scattered remains of your people... Rybrospo is part of the delicate balance of reality. I think you need to give up on your little pet and do it yourself," Ambros said seriously, looking her in the eye.
Teresa bit her lip and looked down. "I want to, Ambros... But I'm...scared..."
"Why would you be scared? You're Teresa Rybrospo! Reality just isn't the same without you. If you don't do it by tomorrow, the universe will have to wait hundreds more years. And by then... The black hole will have ended the rest. The universe demands balance. It's up to you to restore it, dear."
Ambros stood and gave her a smile before leaving.
Teresa thought over what he said quietly, touching the ground.
"Maybe it's time to stop hiding..." Teresa whispered to herself. "For the greater good..."

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