Aftermath and Beginings.
Katima had opted not to return to Earth.  Something about the battle had made it clear to her that, while she loved the boys, that was not where she was meant to be.  She was linked to Alerron; something in her heart told her that and so she sent away her friends and she herself stayed behind.  The wounds she had sustained were painful, but not dire.  She would be fine and the bruises would heal.  Physical things were minor, compared to the feelings she was reading from people on New Tameran. 

She sought out Alerron.  She could tell he was suffering.  She could tell he was worrying about his sister.