As the Interstellar Harley approached Universe 613, it descended upon the familiar grounds of the William family's main home in London.
Seeing them coming, Julie, Franklin, Stanley, Hawkins, and the rest of the family gathered around, their expressions a mix of curiosity and excitement.
Ben dismounted the Interstellar Harley, Ethan, stepping off the bike beside him, observed the gathered family members.
Amelia couldn't contain her joy. She rushed forward, throwing her arms around him, tears streaming down her face. "Ben! You're finally home," she exclaimed, holding him as if afraid he might vanish again.
Mariam William with a gentleness approached Ben more quietly. "Welcome home, love," she whispered, cupping his face in her hands.
Jean Grey and Elizabeth Braddock, elegant and poised, observed the reunion with a composed demeanor. Yet, the subtle quirk of their lips betrayed their emotions. "Ben, darling, welcome back."
Finally, Emma Frost approached him, "I missed you, my dear," she admitted, and locked her lip into a kiss.
In the embrace of his wives, Ben Tennyson found a homecoming filled with love, each woman expressing her unique connection with him.
The air in the room buzzed with familial excitement as Maria, with a burst of energy, leaped into his arms, a radiant smile lighting up her face. The sheer joy on Maria's features spoke volumes about the depth of her love for her long-awaited father.
Amidst the laughter and embraces, Maria, still wrapped in her father's arms, whispered, "Dad, I missed you so much. It felt like forever."
Ben smiled down at her, brushing a strand of hair from her face, "I missed you too, Maria. You've grown so much."
Emma Frost gracefully approached her son, Ethan. Her maternal instincts shone through as she enveloped him in a warm hug. "Ethan, my dear, you've been away for too long. It's like a piece of the family was missing."
Ethan, the lines of his face softening, chuckled in acknowledgment. "I know, Mom. I missed your comforting presence."
Stephen William, Ben's father-in-law, approached with Lily Tennyson in arms hip, greeted Ben warmly. "Good to have you back, Ben. Lily's been asking about her dad every day."
Lily, a spirited 2-year-and-10-month-old, couldn't contain her excitement. With unbridled enthusiasm, she leaped into her father's arms, her laughter echoing in the room. Ben ruffled Lily's hair playfully, "Well, Lily, did you miss me?"
Lily nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Yes dad, I missed you so much!"
Isabella William, with Olivia, joined the familial tableau. Isabella warmly hugged her son-in-law, and Olivia, the curious 3-year-old, looked up at Ben with wide, questioning eyes.
As Isabella hugged Ben, Olivia stared at him with wide eyes. "Daddy, where did you go?" she asked, her tiny hand gripping his shirt.
Ben crouched down, meeting Olivia at eye level. "I went on an adventure, sweetheart. But now I'm back, and I missed you a whole bunch."
With an adorable leap into her father's arms, Olivia's actions conveyed a mix of curiosity, innocence, and the pure delight of being reunited with the father she had missed. Hers face lit up with a bright smile, "Missed you too, Daddy! Can we play with my dolls later?"
"Absolutely, princess," Ben replied, planting a kiss on her forehead.
Evelyn glided into the room, her arms cradling Lucas, the three-year-old, who couldn't resist the excitement. With a gleeful shout, he leaped into Ben's arms, his laughter blending with the collective joy of the family reunion. "Dad, I mwissed you," He started giving peck to his father.
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Amidst the joyous reunions and laughter, the family gradually gathered in the living room, forming a circle of shared happiness.
Maria beaming with excitement, took a step back from her father, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Dad, you have to tell us everything! Where did you go? What did you see?"
"Maria, I need to check your mom powers, while you asked from your brother," Ben said, as he gave a naughty smile to his wife, while inviting them inside the bedroom.
The five give a knowing look, and go inside the bedroom with him. So Maria turned her focus towards Ethan with a curious look, as her questioning season started. Ethan was explaining everything that happened inside Universe 121 to Maria. While the rest of the William family also listen to his adventures.
In the dimly lit room, a sense of familiarity and warmth enveloped Ben as he shared intimate moments with each of his wives. The longing he felt during his multiverse travels seemed to dissipate in their presence.
Turning his attention to Mariam, Ben inquired about her progress with the William Family's training program. "So, how much have you learned, Mariam?"
"My King," Mariam began with a gentle smile, "I've attained Level 1 in healing. I can now easily mend someone's ailments, but not more than till now. Moreover, my lifespan has extended to a remarkable 1000 years since reaching this level."
With a nod of satisfaction, Ben shifted his focus to Evanthe, intrigued by her unique time-manipulating abilities. "And what about you, Evanthe? How have the William Family's teachings shaped your powers?"
As Ben absorbed the updates on his wives' progress, a thoughtful expression played on his face, pride emanating from his eyes at the strides they had made in their abilities. Amelia approached holding a delicate ring.
"What?" Ben asked, puzzled by her sudden appearance with a ring.
Noticing Ben's confusion, "Give me your fingers," she instructed with a mischievous glint in her eyes. Although Ben didn't entirely grasp her intent, he extended his hand, allowing Amelia to delicately slide the ring onto his finger.
"I've mastered the art of creating a pocket space, a limited one, just 1 cubic meter at Level 1. This ring represents my first successful creation, and I present it to you as a gift," Amelia explained, her eyes gleaming with a mix of accomplishment and affection.
"Wow, how does it work?" Ben inquired.
With a confident smile, Amelia elucidated, "Simply think about the objects you want inside, even if they're up to 10 meters away. They'll materialize inside the ring, whether it's a magical artifact or advanced technology. The ring responds to your thoughts, my King."
The notion that he could store the items inside the ring with just a thought, and even when the items were protected by magic and technology. Overwhelmed by the revelation, he pulled Amelia into a tight embrace. "You truly are amazing, Amelia. You've created something truly special."
Amelia, basking in her husband's praise, continued with a proud smile. "And that's not all—I can also transport anything or anyone anywhere."
"You're truly amazing," Ben repeated, showering her with admiration. As the family shared stories, Ben recounted his adventures from the multiverse.
Soon, the family gathered in the hall, the air was filled with the joyful laughter of their three toddler, Olivia, Lily and his son, Lucas. Their curious eyes followed Ben as they played around him.
Seated beside him was Maria, the eldest of his children, though she refrained from occupying her father's lap, given the delightful chaos of toddler daughters already vying for that coveted spot.
Meanwhile, Amelia and Mariam were engrossed in their training, honing their unique powers, while Emma, Elizabeth, and Jean took charge of the childcare duties.
Only Maria retained a connection to the outside world. Her habit of staying informed about Earth's events through Upgrade TV. She now sat with Ben and Ethan, recounting the events that unfolded during their two-year absence in the vastness of the multiverse.