The next day, Mark told his mother he was ready to return to his normal life. Having prepared himself for school, he embraced Tetra, who could sense a lingering worry in him. Mark tried to lighten the mood with a cheerful demeanor. As he stepped outside, he took a deep breath, and moments later, the school bus pulled up.
Mark Junior and Amanda greeted him warmly as he boarded. They were glad to have him back by their side. As the bus arrived at school, students began to disembark. Unbeknownst to Mark, his every move was being tracked from a distance by those from the future.
His actions were meticulously observed, as his unseen watchers awaited the perfect moment to strike. Lydia, observing from afar, could not tear her gaze away from Mark Junior and Amanda, her heart filled with pity for the two unsuspecting friends. Meanwhile, Tetra’s presence was increasingly demanded at the Guardians of Earth headquarters as they strategized their next move.