Chapter 12: Return to Civilization

The team barely escaped the collapsing city, emerging from the jungle battered but alive. With Jackson's sacrifice weighing heavily on their hearts, they made their way back to civilization. They carried with them the knowledge and artifacts of Zilar, determined to honor Jackson's memory by sharing their discoveries with the world. As they boarded the plane back to New York, Elena looked out over the jungle, vowing that Zilar's legacy would never be forgotten.