11 “Since when can you sense the gate?” I asked Royal as we walked quickly across the lawn. “Probably when you gave me the power to let people in.” “Makes sense.” We jogged towards the gate. In the distance, I could see the familiar archway. All visitors to my home had to pass through this gate. Usually, it required my permission, but during the battle with Sid’s people, I had granted Royal the power to let people in so he could get the good minions, the ones on our side, away from harm. The gate was good security, it had even tried to keep me out once; I had been covered in freezing dark water from the Void, and when I tried to get through the gate, it didn’t recognise me. The cleansing process was so intense it felt like it was burning me alive. I have since burned alive and can t