The ground rumbled and cracked as the portal's energy dissipated. Leo and his team stumbled through the collapsing landscape, their escape urgent and perilous. The realm itself seemed to be disintegrating, the fabric of its reality unraveling with the closure of the portal.
As they reached safer ground, they regrouped and took stock of their situation. They were all battered and bruised, but the sense of triumph was palpable. They had stopped the Arbiter and closed the portal. However, the costs were high.
Sofia leaned against a rock, catching her breath. "We did it, but we're not out of the woods yet. The damage this realm sustained could have consequences in our world."
Owen was busy analyzing the readings on his tech devices. "We need to find a stable way back. The portal's collapse has disrupted the usual pathways. It's going to take time."
