* The change in attitudes that the Shards have towards Dillon over the series. In the first book, they are prepared to kill him on site. In the [[FinalBattle grand finale]] they are working with him to protect existence.
* The interaction between Michael and Tory the night before the final battle.
* Lourdes making a {{Heel Face Turn}} during the final battle because she realized (with Dillon's help) that [[ThePowerOfLove she needed the Shards as much as they needed her]].