As they approached the portal , Avery could feel it's energy coursing through her veins . She was both excited and terrified at the prospect of stepping through the shimmering light .
Ryker , Lyra and Kael stood beside her their faces set with determination . They had risked everything to help her , and Avery was grateful .
" Are you ready ?" Ryker asked his eyes locked on the portal .
Avery nodded , taking a deep breath . " I'm ready ."
Together , the four of them stepped forward , and the portal's energy enveloped them . Avery felt a strange , tingling sensation , as if her molecules were being rearranged .
As they emerged on the other side , Avery stumbled , her vision blurring . But as she looked around , she saw that they were back in her own world .
The four of them stood in the middle of a bustling street , surrounded by towering skyscrapers and honking cars . Avery felt a wave of relief wash over her , followed by a sense of wonder .
" How did we get here ?" She asked , turning to Ryker and the others .
Ryker smiled , his eyes shining with amusement . " The portal's secret ," he said . "It can take you anywhere , but only if you have the right key ."
Avery's eyes narrowed , her mind racing with questions . What did Ryker mean by the "right key ?" And what other secrets lay hidden in the portal's mysterious energy ?
As she looked at Ryker , Lyra , and Kael , Avery knew that she had only scratched the surface of their story . There was more to them , more to this magical world , than she could have ever imagined .
And as they stood there , surrounded by the sights and sounds of her own world , Avery knew that she would never forget this journey , this adventure through the portal .
But as they turned to leave , Avery noticed something strange . A figure watching them from across the street , a figure with piercing eyes and a familiar smile .
Avery's heart skipped a beat as she realized that Julian had followed them through the portal . What did he want ? And how would Avery stop him ?
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