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Epilogue
In a flash of light, Luneth woke up inside the crater. It was the same place where his first adventure started before he was summoned by the Goddess of Harmony. The sun burst open from the dark clouds and it shined on the crater where he stood.
"Was the world in peril when I was called by Cosmos? Was it from the Cloud of Darkness...or Chaos...?" he wondered.
With a new determination he climbed out of it and headed to his hometown, Ur, which was a couple of miles away. During the journey he was so relieved that there were no monsters or manikins for him to fight.
As he looked at the village he thought to himself, "How long has it been since I left? Everyone must be worried about me." He put on a big grin. "Well, they should worry no more. Because I'm here. I'm home!" He ran as fast as his little legs could carry him.
Arc, a friend of Luneth, was once again picked on by the children and all they've done was fill his head with nonsense upon the Onion Knight not returning.
"That putrid punk is never coming back." one kid said.
Another spoke "Yeah. Where is your protector now, puny Arc?"
They laughed and his face blushed as red as a ripe tomato. He so long wished that his best friend would show up. Suddenly he heard footsteps walking close to them. He looked up and saw a shadow of a young man. He shielded his eyes until the glare faded. It was him! His best friend, Luneth!
"Is that him!?"
"No, it's a ghost of Luneth! Let's get out of here! Aaaahhh!"
They ran for their lives and slowly Arc rose to his feet. He spoke with complete astonishment. "Luneth...Is that truly you...?"
"Yeah, it's me. Gosh it's been so long, Arc." he giggled.
"You...you've changed!"
The Onion Knight looked at himself and showed his friend. "Yeah, I got this brand new outfit from Cosmos. Cool, huh?"
Arc scratched his chin in thought. "Who's Cosmos? Is she from space, or from the Void?"
Luneth became bashful as he scratched his neck. "Well, uh, she's actually a-"
"Luneth! Hey guys, Luneth's back!" It was Topapa, the village elder.
"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" a woman came trotting toward him and hugged him as she burst into tears. It was Nina, his adoptive mother. "Oh my boy! Where were you!?" her face grew stern. "Don't you ever wander off on me again! You're grounded!"
"But Mom..."
Topapa laid a hand on her shoulder. "Now, now, Nina. Luneth went on his adventure with Arc and they defeated the Cloud of Darkness and saved the world."
"Oh I did see the Cloud of Darkness when I was summoned by Cosmos!"
"You mean she returned!?" Nina said in horror.
"Yes, but you defeated him again, right, Luneth?" Arc asked.
"...Yeah...but..." Luneth's eyes drooped.
"What is it, young man?" Topapa queried.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"She died...Cosmos. She was a goddess who we were fighting for."
"'We?' You mean you weren't alone?"
"No! Because he had us!" Ingus waved to them and Refia chased after him.
"Luneth! Oh, thank the heavens you're alive!" she embraced and kissed him. He blushed and Ingus approached as he playfully slapped him on the shoulder.
"Hey, buddy! Glad you're here! My kingdom became so restless during your disappearance. And so has Sara, especially Sara! She just couldn't stop worrying 'bout you. And she kept having nightmares about you and the Cloud of Darkness." He skipped a breath. "You...didn't face her, did you?"
"He said he has." Arc explained.
"And what were you saying, about the goddess?" Nina wondered.
"Oh, yeah...Before she died, she taught me a valuable lesson. That I shouldn't always follow my head, even if it means to run. Instead I should follow my heart, and use my bravery and courage to protect others...including Terra."
"Who's Terra?" Refia asked.
"She's just a friend I used to know..."
"Why don't we talk about her during dinner. Ingus, Refia, you're welcome to attend." Nina said.
"Sure. Tell us, Luneth." he insisted.
"And about that goddess. I bet she was so beautiful." said Refia.
While supper was ready, everyone ate and they listened to Luneth's tales all through the night.
It was nighttime at the Blue Planet and Cecil and Kain emerged next to a Chocobo forest. They looked around and saw a castle up ahead, they assumed it was their hometown, Baron. They could almost see the towers above the trees amongst the darkness and the light of the full moon.
"We're here." Kain said aloud.
"Look! That castle, I think it's Baron! Let's go!" Cecil lead the way past the sleepy village to the place where they belonged.
But Kain stopped. "Cecil..."
He faced him with concern. "What is it?"
"I'm not sure if I can go through with this...I mean, should I stay at Mount Ordeals or..."
"Cecil! Is that you, m'lord!?" A guard squealed and hurried inside to carry the message that Baron's saviors have arrived.
"We're here, but where's Brother?" the Paladin wondered. Was he brought to the Blue Planet, too, or to the moon? The doors opened slowly, revealing a few torches and three bodies. They ran to them and welcomed them home. It was Prince Ceodore, Queen Rosa, and Cid! She almost burst into tears when she saw her beloved.
"Father! You're home! And you brought Kain!" Ceodore exclaimed. Kain was in his Holy Dragoon wardrobe by the time he returned.
"Wow! You guys are finally here! We've been worried sick!" Cid said.
"Cecil...I...I missed you..." Rosa hugged him tightly.
"Hey, where's Golbez?" Ceodore asked.
"There remains to be seen." Kain answered.
"We should discuss this tomorrow, there'll be a reunion party for all of you. I'll make the arrangements." the fleet master stated and walked in the castle with the Dragoon.
Rosa parted and looked into Cecil's sapphire eyes. "Don't ever leave me again..?"
"I promise." he nodded.
She laid a hand on her son's shoulder and he spoke. "It's good to have you back, Father!"
"Thank you, my son."
They left the king looking up at the moon, thank goodness there was no eclipse. Then he saw a yellow speck of light, soaring away from it. He realized it was the Lunar Whale.
"Brother...Wherever you are, I hope we'll meet again, someday." After he no longer saw the dot, he slowly walked back into the castle where he lived and reigned in for seventeen years, and in many years to come.
There were some ruffling in the tree leaves and suddenly Bartz fell out of it. But it wasn't just an ordinary tree, it was the same massive tree where Exdeath was born. He realized he was back in his home world, at the forest of Moore, which he at first thought it was consumed by the Void.
He looked at his hands. "I'm back."
Then he saw a shadow of a humongous creature fly over him. Startled he looked around and took out his Mimic Masamunes, thinking it was a monster. "Can't I just get some rest for a little while!?" he thought aloud.
It landed in front of him and he noticed it was a wind drake. It roared and a girl was riding it. She smiled and Bartz beamed with open arms. "Lenna!"
She slid off and embraced him. "Oh, Bartz! I was so worried! I thought I lost you after you vanished from the Void."
"I was...but-"
Bushes shook their leaves and three Chocobos emerged. Faris and Krile were riding them and Boko looked and squawked at his long lost friend.
"Hey, everybody! Bartz's here!" Lenna said with excitement. Faris and Krile climbed down and hugged him, Krile almost squeezed the life out of him.
"Where were you?" Faris said.
"Yeah, tell us! We've been searching for you for three months." Krile informed.
"That's how long it's been?" Bartz wondered. He apparently lost track of time since he was called by Cosmos. Boko crowed waiting for an answer. "I was summoned...by someone very special." A gentle breeze whizzed above the forest.
"Terra...Terra..!"
Voices were heard as she woke up from her slumber.
"She's awake!" A girl said and she rushed out of the room.
Terra looked around and she realized she was in Mobliz. She was in the same room she was in when she was recovering after Kefka's assault on the World of Balance. The kids gathered around and Terra spoke. "Where am I?"
The same girl answered. "You're in Mobliz."
"Ah, I see."
"We thought you were dead." A boy explained. "That's why we brought you here."
"I was dead..?"
"Well, your body was motionless and the last thing we heard was from Ramuh. That you would die and never return since you were an Esper."
"And now you've returned!" The kids cheered.
Terra thought, "Cecil was right. People did welcome me with open arms. They cared about me...after all I did..."
"Terra? Something the matter?" the boy asked.
She shook her head slowly. "No. It's fine."
"Oh, we brought someone." the girl said and in came Gau.
"Terra! Thank goodness you're here! Look I was tired of living like a street rat and I want to copy your magic. Could you let me, please!?"
She nodded and grinned. "Even if its a world without magic, I can still use it. It was a gift from Cosmos for saving my home. Thank you." She got up and the children followed her outside along with her new apprentice.
Tifa and Cloud parted as they found themselves inside the Core above the Lifestream. There was a minor quake but it was nothing for them to worry about. Suddenly they saw a beam of light shining in their eyes and a shrill voice was heard.
"Hey! There they are! I found them!" The girl holding the flashlight was Marlene.
"Look! It's Cloud and Tifa! I found them!" Denzel was right behind her, peeking through the clearing. He waved and all of their friends and the children were there, cheering for them. The two kids ran and embraced them. Red XIII with Cait on his back walked up to the group.
"At last we found you." the wolf-dog hybrid spoke.
"Yeah! We thought you two were gone forever." the robotic cat added.
"I knew you guys would be here, my helicopter could barely see you. And it was the last place we would look." Reno admired.
"Don't you scare us like that again, you hear?" Barrett exclaimed as he hugged Tifa. She nodded and her eyes started to fill up with tears.
"Hey, don't start crying on me." Vincent appeared.
"You guys are alright!" Yuffie said with glee.
"I told you we'd find them!" added Cid.
Marlene wondered, "Where have you been all this time?"
Denzel chimed. "Yeah! I want to know all about it."
Tifa smiled and looked at all of her perplexed friends. "Let's go home and I'll explain." The group walked away, leaving Cloud gazing at the Lifestream. Suddenly he heard voices from Zack and Aerith. He looked up at the stalactites and saw them.
"You should go, Cloud." Zack said.
"They're all waiting for you." Aerith added.
Cloud nodded. "Were you the ones who led them here?"
"Yes. We didn't want to give their hopes up." said Aerith.
"So when the time came, we guided them here. And Cosmos, whoo, she is hard to resist."
"Zack's just joking, Cloud. But she is with us now...and we'll always be with you...for eternity."
They vanished and Cloud hung his head in thought. "I will see you all again...someday. But until then, I'll have to keep moving forward...for all our sakes." He rose his head and slowly walked out of the Core without looking back.
When Laguna opened his eyes, he realized he wasn't with Squall anymore. In fact, he was in front of Raine's grave. Ellone walked over to him with something wrapped in a pink blanket.
"Father, Father!"
She snapped him out of his reverie and looked at his friend running toward him.
"Ellone! Is that really you?" He gently touched her face and she smiled.
"Yes, it's me. But I have someone who would like to meet you." She showed a baby with short black hair sleeping in her arms.
"Who is he...?"
"This is your son." She handed him over and Laguna cradled him. He opened his eyes and cooed. "What do you think we should call him?" Ellone asked.
Laguna thought for a couple seconds, breathed in, and said proudly, "We'll name him Squall. He'll be as strong as a gust of wind!"
"Squall...Where did you come up with that name?"
"It reminded me of...someone I used to know." For the first time, the baby smiled and Laguna immediately grinned right back.
When he returned, Zidane knew exactly where he was. Inside the tree in the dying world! He was trapped in the same place where Kuja was dying, only this time he wasn't there. Zidane tried frantically to find a place to escape, but to no avail. His Mage Mashers hardly did the trick. As soon as he gave up all hope there was a faint light. After each minute it grew stronger, until it burst open the tree. Debris flew and the Genome covered his eyes. When they cleared he could see Cosmos.
He spoke in awe, "Cosmos...You're still here?"
"You were right, Zidane...Of what you said."
"What?"
"I remember your words when you were trying to save Kuja, about life having its meaning regardless of who we are."
"Oh, yeah! I told him that what he did was wrong, he gave us one thing...hope. We were both created for the wrong reasons, as Angels of Death, but...you defied all that. I'll never forget this because you gave life a true meaning."
"Follow me!"
"To where?"
An old man at the tower of Alexandria prayed to the twin moons for his wish to be with his beloved.
"Are you sure this is the place? Will she still remember me?"
"Just have faith." a gentle voice sounded.
Then he said aloud, "I beseech thee, wondrous moonlight. Grant me one wish." He took off his cloak and only a thin silhouette appeared and declared, "Bring my beloved Garnet to me!" And a light showed him the way.
Upon the stranger's voice, Garnet raced down the steps to the main castle grounds. Outside was a glaring sunlight, but when she rubbed her eyes, she saw the one she cherished the most...it was Zidane! They embraced each other and the crowd cheered in glory. When they calmed, Zidane had some news.
"I'm so proud to be back where I truly belong!"
"Zidane! Where were you all this time? It's been a year since you left." she explained.
"Wow, it's been that long?"
"You've got some explaining to do." she said in a stern face.
He breathed in. "Okay. As you all know, I was trapped inside that tree where Kuja died. But...he wasn't actually dead. We were both summoned to an uncharted place by two gods. Harmony and Discord. It was an ongoing battle, until a kindred goddess perished and left us to fend for ourselves. I was one of those warriors. Together, with my newfound friends, we prevailed and conquered Chaos. We've been reunited with our fallen companions and we had to conquer evil in a dark castle. After that I was brought back in the tree and that same goddess lead me back to Alexandria, to find you...Princess Garnet."
They kissed and it was the end to a stunning performance!
Yuna woke up in her bedroom in the tropical island of Besaid. The sky and sand were glowing with pinks, oranges, and golds as the sun was setting. She was glad to be back home, but she was still sad. She realized that Tidus wasn't with her, to be by her side when she slept...
She was just about to break into tears until Rikku came screaming. "Cuz...! Cuz!" She shook her until she became wide-eyed.
"Wh...What is it, Rikku...?" she moaned as she tried to get rid of her drowsiness.
"It's Tidus! He's here!" She scrambled out of bed and ran after her, Paine was waiting for them at the coastline. They saw a young man emerge from the water.
Tidus took his first breath, his first breath back in Spira. He looked over the ocean and saw an island with huts and people running toward him. He realized it was Besaid, the home of the Aurochs and his best friend, Wakka. He scampered toward them and stopped abruptly. It was Yuna! They made it back to Spira, thank Yevon...er, Cosmos for that matter!
"How did she revive me from the Farplane? And why isn't my dad here?" He grinned and waited for Yuna to be reunited in his arms. They did in a tight, warm embrace and they stayed for a solid five minutes!
"I think we should go. They've got some things to do!" Paine said.
"Awww, come on." Rikku whined, always being the brat that she is. She yanked her ear and dragged the Al-Bhed away.
"I have a theory..."
"What?" Yuna asked.
"I thought at first it was the Fayth who remembered me, and it used and combined its thoughts together to bring me back. I did see some pyreflies before I was underwater, so...I guess that sounds right."
"It was Cosmos!"
"Huh?"
"It was Cosmos who persuaded the Fayth to bring you back. So we can be together."
"Are you sure?"
"Hey, at least you're not in the Farplane, otherwise it would've been a punishment from Chaos."
"Yeah about that, I'm really sorry. I remember a lot of anger and hatred toward my old man and Chaos just kept whispering in my head that I should kill him. I heard and saw you but I tried to keep you away so you won't get hurt, but, man! He just wouldn't shut up. Then, I remembered protecting you from the Emeperor and my dad was giving me his light so I could survive. And then I woke up in the Crystal World with Firion, Cecil, and Cloud. Then I defeated Chaos and I saw you."
She hugged him again. "Well, the war is over. Sin, Chaos, and the behemoth are gone. What do ya want to do?" She took a deep breath and a few minutes to think.
"Let's talk with everyone."
"Okay, sure." They walked hand in hand to the village.
Vaan ended up where the Strahl once stood. The airship reminded him of his dream on being a sky pirate and no longer living in the slums. As he climbed onto the helm to investigate it, an old friend was waiting for him.
"I'd thought I'd find you here." It was Penelo.
"Hey!"
They embraced each other. But something wasn't right, he was missing something...or someone.
"What is it, Vaan?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I was summoned by Cosmos and I met someone who was very important to me, Terra."
"And you miss her?"
"Yes...But, I'll visit her in Mobliz. At least that's where she told me she'd be...if I can be a sky pirate that is."
"Do you want to see her?"
"Of course."
Penelo smiled. "Well then...it's all yours."
"What!? The Strahl!?"
"Because of how you saved it from the Bahamut, Balthier wanted to give it to you, but...we thought you were..."
He put his assuring hand on her shoulder to stop her from shaking. "Hey, it's okay. I'm here."
She hugged him, it felt good when she was close to his body, so warm and comforting. "I really missed you."
"I missed you, too. Say want to go with me to Mobliz? There you'll meet Terra, and I'll appreciate the company."
Penelo gave a big smile. "Of course I will!"
"Well then, let's see what this baby can do!" He started up the engines and they traveled through the Ivalice, on their way to a new adventure.
Lightning was beginning to wake up after her crystallization next to her friends Snow, Hope, and Sazh. They were all standing below a crystalized Cocoon along with a trail descending to the surface of Pulse. Her friends ran to her as they gave her a surprise.
"Lightning, did you see that?" Snow asked in amazement.
"See what?"
Hope explained. "I saw the Ragnarok bursting out of the surface and be crystalized as he held Cocoon up, preventing it to crash down to Pulse. It's amazing!"
"Um, Lightning. There's someone who wants to see you." said Sazh.
Soon enough there was a girl who looked exactly like Lightning, but younger. It was her long, lost sister, Serah! They reunited as they embraced each other tightly for about three minutes. Hope moped as she recalled the loss of two companions. Lightning asked what the problem was.
She said, "Nothing...I was just remembering Vanille and Fang sacrificing themselves as they summoned Ragnarok...They were crystalized after that."
"But why have we awakened? And why is Serah here?" Snow asked.
"I'm not sure. But I think our l'Cie has disappeared and since the fal'Cie are gone, we can't turn to crystal again." Lightning chimed.
"Hey!" Dajih ran toward the startled group. "Now we can live our own lives!"
Everyone went, leaving Lightning gazing up at the sky. "Cosmos...wherever you are, and whatever you've done...Thank you!" She walked away to join with the others.
Back at the Abyssea a mysterious young man known as the Adventurer saw a ghostly image of the female Elvaan he once knew. In her astral form, Prishe grinned down at him. He always knew that Prishe was indeed his heroine, as he prayed she'll eventually evolve into the dragon of pure light, Shinryu; who'll vanquish all the unseen monsters the unforgiving terrain had to offer. The traveler also wished she would absorb everyone's spirits for that moment, since she was known as the sole survivor of Promathia.
Shantotto wound up in the village of Vana'diel. It was once her home of the most powerful Tarutaru Black Mages. She began to relax at her private quarters as she embraced her retirement. No matter what, she was always willing to carry on her lineage for her family's sake, though, she realized she was aging. She regretted leaving Cosmos impulsively out of boredom during the never-ending conflict. And she wished to find someone who would eventually carry on her teachings.
Thinking there was no one, she began to age quicker. Her face became wrinkled, her body was frail, and her clothes were more ashen. She succumbed to the conditions from the effects of the Bio spell she casted on herself. In a coarse, shrill voice she managed to summon the strength as she raised a glass of burgundy. "Let this...be a toast. To my lost family, my people, and to all of the troubled people of Vana'diel... Please do not plague me as a victim for your roast."
The shot glass fell from her grotesque hand and shattered into a gazillion pieces.
A few days ago Firion had reached the castle of Fynn, but he didn't look like himself: His silvery hair was a lot longer as it hanged down from his head. It was bare since he removed the orange-black bandanna. Even his cape was removed. He also had a long grey beard and mustache. Firion was resting in a bed deep inside the fortress. At the same time, Princess Hilda and her colleagues cut his hair short and tended for him.
She was constantly relieved as she used to think she would never see him again since that night when he left for Salamand. He wanted to visit his biological parents' graves and hasn't returned for a few months. Little did she know that he actually befriended a family of deer.
Eventually, the weapon master began to stir. He groggily looked at his new surroundings, realizing he was no longer in a distant, lush forest. No one was looking over him, and he slowly gathered all his bearings. As he marched down to the main hall, his memories came back to him. All the elaborate decorations reminded him he was at a fancy castle. He guessed it was the one either at Altair or Fynn. He walked up to the throne room and noticed a startled, young princess there.
"F-Firion..?"
"Yes..? Who're you?"
"Firion...I'd never thought I'd see you again." she said as she was walking forward. "You looked so frail when we found you. I thought you were never coming back here to Fynn."
"Fynn? I'm at Fynn?"
She nodded.
"Then, you must be Princess Hilda?"
"Yes! It's me!" she cried and embraced him tightly. "It's been far too long, Firion. I figured you had forgotten about us."
"Actually, I just remembered."
She hesitated. "What do you mean..?"
Firion explained he was in Salamand visiting his family like he promised, then succumbed into a deep depression. He soon found himself in Dissidia, and couldn't recall who he was anymore. He later met Cosmos and her warriors, then eventually Mateus and Chaos. Overtime, he began to put some of the pieces together little by little as he wanted to follow his dream on planting the world with wild roses.
"Huh...I'm surprised about this. It was kind of like your motivation after Maria gave you the flower itself." Which he still had during the endless conflict, even now.
He then recalled the fateful moment when Cosmos perished as she lost her strength while passing over a portion of it to her surviving warriors, including Firion. The remaining ten ventured through the world of discord, defeated Chaos, and realized they were missing some friends along the way. He and his allies were devastated they'd perished beforehand until they reunited at Stormhaven and had a final mission in Shadowgate. They were triumphant, Firion's memories returned as he was materialized in his home world. and finally ended up here.
Needless to say, Hilda was incredibly fascinated with his experiences during his absence. She couldn't wait to tell Maria and Guy whom have missed him immensely, thinking that he was dead. But just before she was able to walk out, someone was standing speechlessly in the doorway. It was Maria.
"Firion..." she whispered in a raspy voice.
The weapon master was just as shocked as she was. She also looked very white, and skinny. She never moved a single inch, as if she just became petrified by looking at him. Instead, he reluctantly walked to her and wrapped her in all his love he can give. The ice surrounding her heart just shattered, causing her to sob into his comforting embrace.
She choked on her tears. "Firion...I thought you were dead...I thought we'd lost you..."
"I know, Maria. But...it's all over now. You don't have to cry for me any longer. There was only one thing that kept me going, that helped me find you again."
She looked up and she saw the fresh rose that Firion took out from his side pocket. He actually retained it from a watered vase, still in its vitality. It began wilting before that.
"You've kept it. The rose." Maria said in amazement. "Oh, Firion..." They knew from that moment their love has remained alive and strong throughout all of Firion's adventures, and so would his dream. They hugged each other again, until a familiar face stormed in.
"Firion!!" It was their troll-like friend, Guy. The weapon expert immediately broke off and braced himself in a bear hug which nearly squeezed him to death.
"Ah, it's nice to see you, too, Guy."
He lowered him to the ground, and Firion never saw a smile as genuine and huge as that. He knew from the looks of it that he missed him for a good, long while, thinking he would never return.
Princess Hilda brushed a tear away as she saw him reunite with his family again. Firion realized now that his true family lies with him, wherever he may roam.
Soon, the sun was beginning to set. Firion was standing in an open field after several hours of catching up with his friends. They were all awed with his journeys, including those that involved Cosmos. He kept looking up at the scenery, reflecting on all of the comrades he'll miss, and how he can't thank her enough for leading him home. A home where it was now at peace since Emperor Mateus is no more, both in Dissidia and in the Castle Pandaemonium.
Maria walked up to him with a smile. "Firion. You're here. What're you doing?"
"Oh, Maria. I was just thinking..."
"About your friends?"
He sulked. "Yes...I can't tell you how much I will miss them. They were the ones who supported and followed my dream. Cecil, Tidus, Cloud, Lightning, Cosmos, everyone. I could never had made it this far without them; I know I'll miss them forever."
He turned to her, "However, it was you and the rose that kept me moving forward. I want to start this dream I came up with since I was revived in Dissidia. So that I can help people heal their deep and emotional wounds from war; even mine are still healing. I want to bring peace and happiness to the world...just as Cosmos nearly did."
Maria touched his hand. "We will make that dream come true, I promise. We already restored peace to the world when we defeated Mateus twice. And so did you thrice in Dissidia, and when you beat Chaos and the behemoth. If it wasn't for you and your friends, our world may have seized to exist."
Firion had always feared that. It never left his mind until he finally reached Fynn and saw that Hilda, Maria and Guy were all right. He held her close to him. "Oh, Maria. You and Cosmos were the lights through the darkness and the despair. I know you and Guy will help me fulfill it." He continued to caress her, until she broke away.
"Come. We're waiting for you inside. You should see the house the townspeople helped us build. It's almost like our family's homestead."
He smiled, and she walked away. He gazed at the fresh wild rose he had in his possession since Maria gave it to him for support, and when he found it again in Dissidia. It wasn't just the symbol for tranquility nor the emblem of the rebellion standing up against Palamecia. It was hope and love for him. His heart became warm and light as he saw it and looked up at the sky again.
"I will follow and fulfill my dream. For all of my friends, for my family, and for Cosmos. I cannot thank all of you enough, and this will be a display of my gratitude. May the light forever shine upon all of you. And may we see each other again. Someday." He walked inside not noticing a group of rose petals dancing in the air.
A/N: I hope you liked this crossover. It took A LOT of research to include their pasts, especially for the characters I wasn't familiar with. The final battle and the epilogue were extremely difficult and...I don't really like the idea of the remake for Dissidia, even though the characters are able to retain their memories this time.
Also, there are a few things I overlooked concerning the prologue of Shadowgate: Lakmir was the surviving member of the Hero-Kings, a group that was slewed by the Warlock Lord. They were able to seal away his body to prevent another war in the foreboding fortress of Shadowgate eons ago. Both Shadowgate and Stormhaven are located in a world named Tyragon. Talimar was once one of the Circle of Twelve, who're a group of powerful, benevolent wizards; however, his soul became corrupt and in an attempt for freedom, he manages to summon the Behemoth from the depths of Hell. Shadowgate was located at a land called Kal Zathynn at the top of Gatekeeper Mountain. Fortunately, Lakmir heard Cosmos' call and summoned the 17 warriors to prevent bloodshed and destruction to his world as well as theirs. So yeah, that was the setup I regretfully ignored here.
I figured it would be appropriate to end the crossover with the awesome vocal for Final Fantasy 2, "Love Will Grow." Much like the staff roll, it should highlight all the events from the Dissidia games to the fic itself. After all, Firion was the head character for the story replacing the Warrior anyway. I personally think he's a hell of a lot better than that lousy, overrated manikin!
For those Warrior of Light fans out there, I apologize for not putting him in. Here are a few reasons why:
1. He stays at the Cornelia Isles for a couple reasons, and I'll be as honest as possible. Even though he's the leader, he stays there because it is his home world and...
2. I'm not too crazy about him. He's hard to use and he was very questionable, though hateful, during Duodecim, but that's just my opinion.
Anyways, read, review, and tell me what you think; I've worked very hard to finally conclude this. I'm always open. Other than that, thanks for reading!