We Are Our Avatars III (Ended!)

[HatchyHatch14]

OoC: @Outis, "But you bought Tao food! and I said I'd play after my nap Meow!"
Nah, It could be quite funny to be honest, If I turn out crap then I have away to switch her out anyways

 

[HatchyHatch14]

*Que tumbleweed*

 

[Drakmorg]

@Hatchy: Yo! I'm here. Typing up endings right now. Nearly done. You'll get something from me soon. Then I'll pick out my next character and move on to the next thread.

 

[HatchyHatch14]

@Drak, Oh hey there. good to know I'm not alone
Ive already picked my character (as you may of seen) But who you going to be next?

 

[Chungus]

OoC: Finally decided on a character. \o/
@Kirke: Is that Bobba Fett? :O

 

[Drakmorg]

@Hatchy: The die has yet to decide who my next character will be. That's why I haven't changed my avatar yet, I don't even know yet! Random chance is fun.
Anyway, I might give it a little time before I end up joining in Thread #4, just to give it some time for new guys to show up before trying to get into the swing of things.

 

[HatchyHatch14]

@Drak, Ha that's what I did
The Die part that is

@Nail, So I saw :3

 

[Outisakanobody]

OOC: You know...I had planned on waiting a day or two before starting my plot off, to let people come in and introduce their characters a bit, but maybe that won't be such a good idea...

 

[Chungus]

OoC @Outis: Nah. I'd say wait a bit before starting a plot.

 

[HatchyHatch14]

@Outis, just give the people a chance, you can always throw the plot into when you need to

 

[Drakmorg]

@Outis: I agree with Nailik.
Still writing by the way. Even more nearly done though.

 

[Outisakanobody]

OOC: Fair enough.

 

[Drakmorg]

OOC: Finally done. Lods'a Text right here!

Spoiler: Four Ending

Four woke up and found everyone gone. She shrugged off her sadness at not getting to say goodbye.
Then Rose came in, handed her a necklace, and said she was off to go explore some new world with Riou.
Four wished her luck and sent Rose on her way, not wanting to keep her when she was so excited.

Four remembered her promise she made to Sir Sable to take care of his estate and returned there, leaving the Tanner where it was. She thought of it as her vacation home. She took lessons in medieval mason-work so she wouldn't have to break her promise. Castle-wood was left in a pretty sorry state, so the restoration ended up taking decades, and was never truly finished as more problems sprang up just as soon as Four finished fixing one.

But it was something to do that didn't constantly threaten her life, so Four was more than happy to do it. She spent her free time, the time where she was too tired to work anymore, visiting with those close to her. She spent much more time with Asha...and eventually with her grandchildren, and even great grandchildren. Castle-wood's portal system even let her visit all her other friends on occasion, making her feel silly for ever even thinking about saying goodbye.

She constantly thought about making statements to herself about how she'd finally 'made it', but with her kind of luck she wasn't willing to jinx anything after she had come so far.

Spoiler: Asha Ending

Asha took the news of Jowy's death pretty hard. She sulked around Castle-wood for a few weeks before stumbling across the letter she had gotten from Geremiah instead of a goodbye. Reading it again made her feel determined to live her life once more. She started going on excursions to another world using the castle's portal, let's call it Earth-24.

She spent these excursions going to places she had heard others talk about, Italy, Japan, and France to name a few. She took in the sights in her own way, by sitting down with a sketchbook. After a while her room in the castle was practically wall-papered with the many drawings she did of interesting locales and people she met.

Eventually she started taking a few, admittedly cautious, attempts at romance with some of the interesting people she met. Most of them didn't go so well, but eventually she found someone to love and to love her back. Though the lifespan difference between humans and cat-people left her with another heart-break when she outlived her love, it didn't break her enough to not try again. Her second love gave her children, and in the later years of her life she learned how to keep up Castle-wood from Four, before she passed away.

After that, Asha taught the upkeep of Castle-wood to her own children, who in turn taught it to theirs, and so on and so forth. Thus it was cemented that Asha's blood-line was to become the caretakers of Castle-wood, ensuring that it remained for much time to come.

Spoiler: Rose Ending(With much input by @Salty)

After saying her goodbyes, Rose went with Riou as he returned to his world. The two of them did manage to finally go on that sailing trip on Lake Dunan. While on that boat, Rose tried to work up the courage to make a move, when Riou wound up beating her to the punch.

Rose and Riou then traveled the world. Their travels took them all across the world and had them meet all sorts of people. They met an order of knights that kept dragons as steeds, Dragon Knights, if you will. One of them was even nice enough to let Rose hitch a ride and fly through the clouds. They even met other bearers of True Runes as well, including Leknaat, bearer of the Back Gate Rune, who was able to send them to even more exotic locales.

And thus, their time was spent in a near constant vacation. They met interesting people, saw interesting sights, ate interesting food, sampled music and art, and took in whatever tourist attractions were available wherever they ended up. And Rose was happy for every single minute of it.

The two of them eventually settled down in an house somewhere, after years and years of travelling. Rose had her memories of a life well spent and Riou, still looking as young as ever, to keep her company in the twilight years of her life.

Spoiler: Villainous Epilogue

A single ghost flies back to the partly ruined city of Rio de Janeiro, which despite Kefka's efforts still stood...mostly.
"This planet is dead to us now."
"Is that really it?"
"Indeed. Most of the mortals died off when the jester made his play. The Wraiths have harvested everyone of value, and now the rest are losing their innocence. They are worthless, as is this planet."
"What about that stupid cat?"
"What about him?"
"His prey is gone. Not only that, he never even made a single attempt to fulfill his task. He is useless. We'll leave him to rot in this dead dimension."
Chanda chuckled a bit. "Told you he was worthless."
"Yes, perhaps I was a little too eager to replace Lorcan."
"Be silent. Now we move on."
With that, the tower in the center of Rio de Janeiro began to sink into the ground. With it now gone, the barrier curtain around the city dissipated, leaving the city to be destroyed by the shifted tides created by Kefka. With the tower gone, the city of Curitiba fared badly as well, eventually being destroyed by the postponed effects of Kefka's breaking of the world.

 

[Gearhead mk2]

OoC: @Drak I salute you sir. Four satifying endings are pretty damn hard to write.

 

[Drakmorg]

@Gear: Thank you sir. Took me a while to do them all, and I had to leave some space for Rosh and Salty to do their things, but overall I'm satisfied with how they turned out.

 

[Saltyk]

Spoiler: Epilogues

Spoiler: Riou

When Rose returned a portal seemed to open almost immediately, which took them back to Riou's homeworld. Here they met Leknaat, and Tir McDohl, bearer of the Soul Eater Rune, who had helped send Riou and Jowy to the strange world in the first place. They were saddened to learn of Jowy's passing, but happy to meet Rose, all the same.

After some time, Riou took Rose out sailing on the nearest lake he could find, Lake Toran. There, after struggling with his feelings for a while, he approached Rose and kissed her on the bow of the ship. This was the first step in the rest of their lives. After this, they happily traveled the world together. They traveled to the Grasslands, to the Dragon Knights, even to the Island Nations and the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. Always together. After some time, they approached Leknaat and asked to travel to other worlds, which was accepted.

Eventually they settled in Greenhill in the Dunan Republic, the nation that Riou had protected. Here, they rarely had need of money, but always tried to be gracious. Riou even took to teaching the local children martial arts and aided the local Orphanage. From time to time, the government officials would seek his help or advice in political matters, but he rarely assisted, preferring not to get involved in that as the people may become dependent on him.

Decades passed, and eventually Rose began to feel her age, but Riou always remained with her up until the day she died. Greatly saddened at the loss of the love of his life, he made the decision to have the Rune of Beginning sealed away, as the Bright Shield and Black Sword Runes, in a small temple. This was accomplished with the aide of Bishop Sasarai of Harmonia, bearer of the True Earth Rune. With this done, Riou's life quickly faded as he could not live long without a True Rune.

A month passed, and Riou died as well. Both he and Rose were buried in a special monument dedicated to them both and the President of the Dunan Republic officiated the official memorial. The area around the monument was declared a park and named Genkaku Park, named after Riou's adopted father, and was filled with many monuments to past, present, and eventually even future heroes.

Spoiler: Jowy

Jowy's spirit passed on to the afterlife. There he was welcomed by many familiar and welcoming faces. Including his mother, the perpetually grumpy Leon Silverberg, Culgan, Seed, and perhaps most importantly, Pilika and Jilia Blight.

After so many years fighting, he had finally found some rest. No longer did he have to fight or worry about conflicts. Finally, he could rest in peace.

Spoiler: Athena

Athena had continued traveling, despite losing track of those she sought. It was maddening, being denied the chance to bring justice to the world. Even after everything had finally calmed down, she continued traveling. This is how she came to meet other survivors trying to etch out a meager existence. They were being accosted by hoodlums and she quickly chased them off. It is here that she settled for a while, acting as protector and impartial mediator for many of the people's squabbles. And the people quickly learned not to lie to her. To fully admit everything you had done and not misrepresent the other party.

Eventually, others came seeking her for her strength and sense of justice. They sought her assistance in reforming some semblance of civilization. They asked her to lead, but she refused. She was no leader. She instead took up the job of judge and mediator, leaving leadership to others more suited for the position. In this capacity, she brought justice and equality to the people of the world. Some people may have found her abrasive, but they couldn't deny her judgement.

Athena had accomplished what she always wanted. To bring justice to the world.

Spoiler: Elsewhere in space

Shin drifted silently, and all but inert. Far from the reaches of prying eyes or curious minds. Jio and Jin and given their lives to protect the world and all other worlds from the terror of the Kabbalah. They would forever be heroes, that the cosmos never even knew existed.

 

[CmmdrRosh99]

And finally.....

Spoiler: Winter Madelynn Anderson's Ending

After everybody had gone, Winter sighed at the now empty ship named 'Tanner'

Its been so long that... Have I truly achieved peace? Winter thought, brushing her civilian clothes and entered the portal with Four back to Castle-Wood.
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Winter stayed with Four, aiding her whenever possible around the castle, helping with cooking, cleaning and maintenance. Thanks to her taint with Koltanium and the Void, her aging slowed, but she always had in the back of her mind that something was missing. She never showed it but it was there. She had long retired the Sneaking Suit and zankantou, storing away them both.

She would take random odd jobs on different Earths and even the destroyed Earth just to the hell of it, but still it never satisfied that urge in the back of her mind. Years later, Winter would stumble across her weapon again. This time, she knew what she needed to do.
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[HEADING=3]15 Years Later[/HEADING]​

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"Four, I'm going to take the portal. I'll be right back."

Four shrugged. "Alright, but hurry back, its your time to cook dinner remember?"

Winter chuckled. "Of course."
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[HEADING=3]Mother Base: Year: 2611[/HEADING]​

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Amy Xi sat in her office, as her vacuum sealed windows looked back into the empty void of space, space a few other spots, part of Mother Base. Suddenly her phone rang. An old ringtone that Amy thought she would never hear again.

"H-hello..? W-w-Winter is that..?"

"Its me Amy."

Amy gasped with joy as tears started flowing down her face. "Oh... My...God... Winter have you..?"

"No, I'm still standing with my decision."

"Oh. I see... But I respect that." The line stood silent for some time.

"Amy. Do you still have the message I sent back here?"

"Of course... I'll play it back."

History is defined by people of action. People that would rather stand than submit to some end. In the end, we are all soldiers, no, warriors. But who's to say that warriors are fighting in battlefields of death? Life itself is a battle, our lives easily extinguished by the flow of time, the diseases that life has, or the cruel nature of humanity. I choose the path of a warrior on the battlefield, hoping that I would find some peace... But that's not the case. Battles are always happening; sometimes internal, sometimes external. And in the end, its only up to us to find the victor in these things. Life is beyond wars, beyond death. There is good in everything... I just hope that what we do from now on is worth it. This is why I have decided to leave Company GreyFox. Call it deserting, but its my choice. This is Winter Madelynn Anderson, signing off...​

Amy let out a small smile. "We still play it even to this day."

"May I make one last amendment to it."

"Sure."

"... And I never regretted my choice in the smallest of ways."

Amy chuckled as she sniffled.
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Winter looked from one the pods away from Amy's office windows as she slowly stepped back into the portal back to Castle-Wood.

"Get some rest Amy, you look tired from your body stance."

Amy quickly turned around and saw that Winter had already disappeared.

"Hehehe... You still have it... The Joy."

 

[Outisakanobody]

OOC: Now all we need is for Silver to finish the thread officially...

 

[Silver Shadow]

The End
(Edit: ok i think thats all of the epilouges]

OOC: Finally done. Lods'a Text right here!

Spoiler: Four Ending

Four woke up and found everyone gone. She shrugged off her sadness at not getting to say goodbye.
Then Rose came in, handed her a necklace, and said she was off to go explore some new world with Riou.
Four wished her luck and sent Rose on her way, not wanting to keep her when she was so excited.

Four remembered her promise she made to Sir Sable to take care of his estate and returned there, leaving the Tanner where it was. She thought of it as her vacation home. She took lessons in medieval mason-work so she wouldn't have to break her promise. Castle-wood was left in a pretty sorry state, so the restoration ended up taking decades, and was never truly finished as more problems sprang up just as soon as Four finished fixing one.

But it was something to do that didn't constantly threaten her life, so Four was more than happy to do it. She spent her free time, the time where she was too tired to work anymore, visiting with those close to her. She spent much more time with Asha...and eventually with her grandchildren, and even great grandchildren. Castle-wood's portal system even let her visit all her other friends on occasion, making her feel silly for ever even thinking about saying goodbye.

She constantly thought about making statements to herself about how she'd finally 'made it', but with her kind of luck she wasn't willing to jinx anything after she had come so far.

Spoiler: Asha Ending

Asha took the news of Jowy's death pretty hard. She sulked around Castle-wood for a few weeks before stumbling across the letter she had gotten from Geremiah instead of a goodbye. Reading it again made her feel determined to live her life once more. She started going on excursions to another world using the castle's portal, let's call it Earth-24.

She spent these excursions going to places she had heard others talk about, Italy, Japan, and France to name a few. She took in the sights in her own way, by sitting down with a sketchbook. After a while her room in the castle was practically wall-papered with the many drawings she did of interesting locales and people she met.

Eventually she started taking a few, admittedly cautious, attempts at romance with some of the interesting people she met. Most of them didn't go so well, but eventually she found someone to love and to love her back. Though the lifespan difference between humans and cat-people left her with another heart-break when she outlived her love, it didn't break her enough to not try again. Her second love gave her children, and in the later years of her life she learned how to keep up Castle-wood from Four, before she passed away.

After that, Asha taught the upkeep of Castle-wood to her own children, who in turn taught it to theirs, and so on and so forth. Thus it was cemented that Asha's blood-line was to become the caretakers of Castle-wood, ensuring that it remained for much time to come.

Spoiler: Rose Ending(With much input by @Salty)

After saying her goodbyes, Rose went with Riou as he returned to his world. The two of them did manage to finally go on that sailing trip on Lake Dunan. While on that boat, Rose tried to work up the courage to make a move, when Riou wound up beating her to the punch.

Rose and Riou then traveled the world. Their travels took them all across the world and had them meet all sorts of people. They met an order of knights that kept dragons as steeds, Dragon Knights, if you will. One of them was even nice enough to let Rose hitch a ride and fly through the clouds. They even met other bearers of True Runes as well, including Leknaat, bearer of the Back Gate Rune, who was able to send them to even more exotic locales.

And thus, their time was spent in a near constant vacation. They met interesting people, saw interesting sights, ate interesting food, sampled music and art, and took in whatever tourist attractions were available wherever they ended up. And Rose was happy for every single minute of it.

The two of them eventually settled down in an house somewhere, after years and years of travelling. Rose had her memories of a life well spent and Riou, still looking as young as ever, to keep her company in the twilight years of her life.

Spoiler: Villainous Epilogue

A single ghost flies back to the partly ruined city of Rio de Janeiro, which despite Kefka's efforts still stood...mostly.
"This planet is dead to us now."
"Is that really it?"
"Indeed. Most of the mortals died off when the jester made his play. The Wraiths have harvested everyone of value, and now the rest are losing their innocence. They are worthless, as is this planet."
"What about that stupid cat?"
"What about him?"
"His prey is gone. Not only that, he never even made a single attempt to fulfill his task. He is useless. We'll leave him to rot in this dead dimension."
Chanda chuckled a bit. "Told you he was worthless."
"Yes, perhaps I was a little too eager to replace Lorcan."
"Be silent. Now we move on."
With that, the tower in the center of Rio de Janeiro began to sink into the ground. With it now gone, the barrier curtain around the city dissipated, leaving the city to be destroyed by the shifted tides created by Kefka. With the tower gone, the city of Curitiba fared badly as well, eventually being destroyed by the postponed effects of Kefka's breaking of the world.

Spoiler: Epilogue, from AEanna's point of view.

Days passed into weeks, and then months as Erica, Tophat and Valentine settled into their new lives at the college. With Auriel's bow gone and the ideas of unfinished business laid to rest, AEanna hung up her armour, mounted her weapons, and settled into a busy but tranquil life in command of the college, and made an unspoken promise to herself not to take up arms again except in defence of her charges. Though she had a great deal of work to do, she always did her best to make time to assist her students in their projects, and made sure to keep up her close bond with her friends. As the college's reputation among the inhabitants of Skyrim improved further, she had more renovations carried out on the castle, restoring it to the glory of ages past, and even added a few new features. Among these was a beautifully detailed, low relief carving on a small marble obelisk between the statues of Dromaeus and Laguna. The obelisk depicted a depthless man, etched with devoted care, a cheeky grin on his face and a shimmering sword in his hand. Mages and locals alike passed it and although they did not understand the significance, they wondered at the character who could have inspired such a masterpiece.

Spoiler: Heavy Epilogue

Spoiler: fitting music

Heavy just sat there, watching the sky, looking at the old ship in front of him. This time with the group... it was something new. Someone unique. Something genuine. Something strange. Something... unusual. No hat, badge, or weapon could match this. He would do anything to do it all again.
The soft sound of tires on dirt is heard as a truck drives to his location. He just stared at the ship, knowing full well who was there.
Miss Pauling just sat next to the truck as Heavy turned. Heavy had nothing else... He climbed back into the truck.
After hours of driving, the truck stopped. He climbed out, to see a familiar gravel pit. He sighed as he slowly got out of the car. He waved at Medic as he got to his standard battle-station to defend this pit once more. He continued to do this, again and again, for yet another year.
Then, an odd thing happened. He found an odd book. Nothing much, just a book, labeled WAOA. He sat down, and got to reading...
After a month, that book on him at all times, he finished reading up. After finishing, Erica's words stung into his heart...
He slowly rose, and quit. He left his only job to return to Russia, to help his famialy. He became an axeman, did what he wanted... it was something new... something good...

Spoiler: The Infinite Stratos Pilots' Ending

As their timeline fixed up again, the 6 greatest IS pilots sighed contently, surrounded with their fellow other pilots. Some laughed, some cried and most stood in silence in the L3 Space Colony orbiting Earth. Despite the groups disappearance from their time, they all knew that wherever they are... They are happy. Festive activities rang out from the behind them, most IS pilots and STARIS pilots finally relaxing. After a year and a half of war with the Crusaders, it was finally over. The IS fleet was ready for deep space exploration, just like what Miss Tabane Shinonono had planned right from the beginning.

"How is lil' Hilde doing?" Charlotte asked, approaching Laura.

"She's doing just fine..." Laura smirked as the two shared a kiss with the sound of party streamers and festive music played softly in the background...

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Spoiler: Amy Diao Xi's Ending

The Guppy made one last circle around the landing area. Amy silently piloted the ship into its proper place as she meet up with Admiral Baran Doban, arms crossed and face emotionless.

"So where are the other two?" he asked sternly. Amy looked the Admiral directly in the eye as she saluted.

"Sir! Winter Madelynn Anderson, The Joy, has resigned from her position in the Alopex Unit and the Company to live on in peace with her dearest beloved! Austin Kazuhira Connors, The Hope, has resigned as well, leaving for another dimension with his love, sir!"

The two continued to look at each other in the eye, as Amy started to shallow hard. Eventually Doban broke the silents with hardy laughter. Amy looked confused.

"So they finally did it huh?" he exclaimed, a big smile on his face. "They found the reason to live for themselves! Good for them."

"Uuuh, sir? What are you talking about?" Doban gave Amy a smile again.

"Throughout history, those that are completely selfless lose their hope, as they are constantly sacrificing themselves and their happiness for others. This... What they did... Its what makes them happy, despite it being slightly selfish. Humans are mysterious creatures, young one. Though we are completely destructive, we all have the power to create. And that, is what makes us hope for the better."

Amy nodded and smiled. "I still have much to learn, don't I?"

Doban lead Amy inside Mother Base. "OOh, so much more."

Spoiler: Mason Sister's epilogue

The sisters returned to Desolace. For a good three weeks they spent studying the planet and the biology of the Dark Being. During that time, Gwen had always kept the memory shard that Winter had given her. It always seemed that?. memories were the one thing the girls could take from their time at the Strange Earth. Everything else anyone would give them would be gone.

Winona, while never able to seek revenge against Conall, was glad that she never would. Even long ago on the Strange Earth, when Conall hadn't shown his face for quite some time, Winona almost forgot about killing him. The bass guitar that had Conall had given Winona was destroyed thanks to the timeline's reconstruction. However, out of being a good Samaritan, decided to buy her own bass guitar. It was bright green, just like the one Conall gave her.

From time to time they had practiced the fusion technique over and over again several times on Desolace, but to no avail. Finally, at the 42nd attempt at fusing, during the last week before the Dark Being would show its face, Una emerged. Her wings occluded her face and body like a shell or cocoon. They opened up, revealing what could be said to be an angel. Una had silvery light blue hair that shown of blue giant stars and pure white irises in her eyes.

The Dark Being came ever closer to Earth. When it finally emerged through the atmosphere, the sisters stood on the open ground where they grew up and summoned all their energy once again. This energy spawned from the mass of the elements being forged in the Sun.

Una emerged, her wings and arms outstretched towards the Dark Being, beckoning it to come closer to her.

For the first time, the Dark Being didn't fire its tentacles at the masses. Its one huge blood-red eye just stared at Una, wondering what she could be. What has she? She was unlike anything it had ever encountered.

Una's voice reverberated throughout the city scape. Thanks to the sister's studies on Desolace, they were able to easily converse with the Dark Being.
<color=lightblue>"Let us talk inside? Do not swing those tentacles I have seen slay countless times."

Walking and floating through the cordoors and hallways constructed of the black masses of people and life that it had consumed. A spectrum of emotions crossed through Una's mind as many of those life forms she remembered when the sisters visited their respective planets. After hours of traveling inside the being, she found the core of the Dark Being, a tiny little centipede sized gelatinous ball of blackness, sitting in the middle of several tendons, veins, and arteries that attached to it. She looked at it, and then stared at it with her eyes that shown of the early universe.

<color=lightblue>"Why do you do this?"
An almost mechanically sounding voice came from the Dark Being. It translated thusly:
"This?. is my?. mission. I have to complete the mission. All biology must become one. And I am that unit that will do so. It is my program. And I must not deviate from that."
<color=lightblue>"But if all biology become one in the same, then? the universe will no longer have a voice, a consciousness that can know itself. Life is there to allow the universe to know itself. Take away the life, and you have a dead universe."
"Impossible. That life that which you speak of has become a part of me. If I am the only living thing, then my mission will be complete. Knowing the universe is not one of my objectives. It is to collect all biology and bring together as one."
<color=lightblue>"But, in a sense, all biology was already as one."
"Clarify."
<color=lightblue>"Letting them live as they were, they are as one because they all originated from the same material as the stars and the energy from their light. We are all the stars' children. The same carbon, the same iron, the same electrons, the same photons exist throughout everything. All live as diverse as it is, have the same universe to call home, as well as their origin. The universe gave birth to the stars, and the stars so forth gave birth to life. All biology was one from the very beginning? as diverse as it is in its complexity and differences from planet to planet? they all came from the same thing. They are all as one. And knowing biology takes time, not collecting. You are a part of that oneness as well. Don't you see that?" Una fell silent as the Dark Being sat there, unmoving and mute.

For a good 10 minutes, silence happened. Just then:
"I concede. Beginning reverse protocol: 'Return'. However you must assist in returning the biologies into their condensed format. My original creators didn't leave me with the proper power to do so, even though I could theoretically do the reverse of what I did if I had enough power. However the power that is present within you is sufficient enough to restore them."

Una placed her hands onto the gelatinous dark ball and summoned all her energy. The Dark Being slowly reduced in size as glowing balls formed around the dark ball. Each was the size of a ping-pong ball. They floated around her like curious children in a school yard waiting to go home from their teacher's signal. Only these children were the children of the stars.

"Please return them. They were as one there. I will assist you as much as I can."

Una flashed a bright white and returned to the four sisters.
<color=brown>"Then let us go. Let us return to those planets, and return the life that was taken."

The sisters stored the glowing balls of light as well as the Dark Being in their pouch.

<color=blue>"Looks like we have one more round trip eh Sara?" EMily smiled.

<color=brown>"We never seem to catch a break can we?"

<color=darkgreen>"Ghehee? that's for sure." The sisters slowly walked towards the ship, out towards the planets with the Dark Being and onto another adventure?.

<color=purple>"The presence of death gives the promise of new life."

@Gear: Of course...

@All: Warning! Slightly cheezy...

Spoiler: The World of Blazblue....

Iron Tager and Professor Kokonoe eyed the newly created portal that had appeared as Makoto and Noel had just left the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Tager looked at Kokonoe with concern.
"This is definitely a scientific curiosity."

"Indeed."

Just as Kokonoe had slowly approached the portal, two familiar figures stumbled out of the portal and dog-piled on Kokonoe. She let out a string of curses.

Spoiler: The Appropriate Music

Makoto and Noel swiftly got off Kokonoe as she growled at the both of them, seeing that her favority lollipop was now on the ground, tarnished by the dirt. "What the hell just happened? A random portal to another dimension suddenly appears and you two are swept away in it? And Noel, what's up with the new outfit? Finally got over that A-Cup angst?" Noel blushed slightly and frowned.

Makoto scratched her head as her tail droops slightly. "Uuuhhh, yeah... It's a long story."

Spoiler: Just then, two more figures stumbled out of the portal as it slowly starts closing up...(Grace/Gerry's theme)

"We...uuhhhhh.... Brought some power of love as well." Makoto nervously laughed, helping Grace and Gerry up. The pair looked around at Kagutsuchi in the background and the forests ahead.

"And just how many of these people did you bring?" Tager grunted, not looking displeased but not looking happy either. Noel clapped her hands together as stared into the portal as it slowly closed. "[sub]Please Austin...[/sub]"

"Did you say something Noel?"

Spoiler: The portal opens up to full again as the last figure stumbles out, and looks around from his prone position. He looks at Noel and smiles (Austin's new theme)

Austin smirked at the red cyborg giant, the catgirl in a labcoat and his 4 other friends. "Well now, back in the saddle again, huh?"

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[HEADING=3]Undisclosed Location: Alucard Castle.[/HEADING]​

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Rachel had slowly set down her tea with a smirk as Valkenhayn looked puzzled at the Vampire Princess.
"Is there something the matter, Lady Rachel?" he asked in his usual cool stable tone.

"No, nothing at all. But fancy me this Valkenhayn... Let us say, that in the mere fraction of a fraction of a millisecond, something had occurred. And for the better it seems. Would you consider that a miracle?"

The Old Hero continued his puzzled look. "I'm afraid I'm not completely understanding what you mean."

Rachel sighed. "Despite Saya's best attempts to create the world as it was, a so called 'World of Death' she forgot one tiny speck that makes humanity what it is. The concept of 'miracles'."

Valkenhyne slowly approached Rachel. "By my estimates what you are saying is that..."

Rachel smirked and nodded. "Yes, a miracle has occurred. For young Noel and Makoto... but I fear that Terumi might know of this thanks to the Takamagahara..."

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[HEADING=3]Undisclosed location: NOL Building[/HEADING]​

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Hazama was pacing back and forth infront of a cauldron, much to Relius' impatience.
"What is it now Hazama? Surely with Phantom's magic, controlling Takamagahara would be a simple enough task." he said with a cold tone.

Hazama, despite his hat over his eyes, seemed to have lost his steps. As if something had gone wrong. "TA, TB, and TC... I have the urge that they have tricked me in something..."

Relius raised an eyebrow, the mask covering most of his expression. "A new possibility of the Continuum Shift?"

"Yes! Yes, oh god YES! But... Something... Not in our favor... A 'miracle' persay. I mean that Ragna and his Idea Engine is one thing, but this... This a troubling development."
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[HEADING=2]Now the stage is set for our heroes. The point of no return has come and gone. A new dawn has emerged with the end of the Continuum Shift. A future for the world of Blazblue has begun....[/HEADING]​

"Like I said... Back in the saddle once more..."

[HEADING=1]The Wheel of Fate is Turning!
[sub]...REBEL[/sub] ONE...
ACTION![/HEADING]​

Spoiler: Erica's epilogue

Erica's life at the College of Winterhold started off rather roughly, with her having trouble adjusting to her new home. She requested that she would become roommates with Valentine to make the transition easier for her, a request that was granted.

True to her word, she and Valentine went on a "booze cruise" in one of the mead halls to celebrate the fact that they at last would have peace. This, much to the amusement of the onlookers, resulted in Erica getting horribly drunk, as the ale in Skyrim was many times stronger then the wine she was used to.

Slowly but surely, Erica settled in as she made new friends, her cheerful, energetic nature often lighting up the room, so to speak. Through remedial teaching, Erica learned how to read, at last. Though she kept the reading device Thar gave her as a memento, putting it in a display case on a desk in her and Valentine's room.

She also enthusiastically followed some of the classes. Though she did this more to have fun with Alteration spells then because of some ambition to become a full-blown mage. Wanting to learn how to cook, Erica began helping with the cooks in the kitchen. Often making them laugh with tales of how she once thought a kitchen towel was edible, or the time Noel's cooking made her pass out.

Her Rune was the topic of much debate, and eventually, Erica was given the opportunity to give a lecture about it. Something she politely refused, not having much interest in such things. Although from time to time, in casual conversations, she did speak of what Riou and Jowy had told her.

Eventually, through lessons that involved growing herbs necessary for alchemy, Erica developed a interest in plants. Which, in turn, led to her developing a passion for gardening. Bringing this issue up with AEanna, Erica was granted a small patch of ground outside of the college where she could exercise her hobby. And although the cold climate meant she could never grow much, Erica was contend with what she had.

One day, Erica was looking at her miniature garden and smiled. So this is what it's like to know peace... It feels good.

Spoiler: Valentine's epilogue

After the battle with Regulus, Valentine woke up completely. She didn't not give up her life for anyone, but the cost was her abilities, she no longer posses dark magic.

She studied at the college to try and gain some of her fire magic back. It was an odd sort of experience for her, but threw trail and error, and with the help from Erica she managed to regain little of what she had lost.

One day. she was walking around the college, her legs were moving but her mind else where. thinking back on the day's with the group, she bumped into someone as she walked around. her books skidded across the floor, she quickly gathered them.
"So sorry...I wasn't looking where I was" She paused mid-sentence when she looked up at the hooded figure.
"still as clumsy as ever....Sister..." the girl said with a smirk.
"you...what are you doing here?" Valentine asked, slightly shocked.
"I could ask the same thing....last time we met....you were all alone in a castle......But Ive heard you've been quite busy recently?" The girl said smiling.
"and last time I heard of you....the village you were in was being destroyed....I though you had....died..." she said in a worried tone.
"Well no....although you never came to check if your little sister was okay?.....that's pretty cold if you ask me.....no I escaped in time....more then I can say for the others.....I fled across the world.....I heard a few stories of you.....one minute you were destroying the world.....next you saved it.......that is why I am here.....Ive learned a few spell myself....I guess you could call me....a witch.....hehe.." The girl said, chuckling a little at the end.
"but...why?" Valentine asked, confused by her sister's actions.
"well....I want to be like you Sis!....but it seems even I have over taken you..." the girl said, then started to walk away.
Valentine watched as she started to walk away. "and where are you going now?" She asks.
"chill....you've protected the people and are in no state to do so any more......let's just... the girl paused to lower her hood and let her blonde her fall down. "let's just say.....I can only hope....the world will be ready.....oh and Sis? take care of yourself? ok? Bye now! She said, as she taped her wand 3 times and vanished. Valentine tired to catch up but was too late. "Dam you.....Crystal...." She said as she disappeared.

And finally.....

Spoiler: Winter Madelynn Anderson's Ending

After everybody had gone, Winter sighed at the now empty ship named 'Tanner'

Its been so long that... Have I truly achieved peace? Winter thought, brushing her civilian clothes and entered the portal with Four back to Castle-Wood.
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Winter stayed with Four, aiding her whenever possible around the castle, helping with cooking, cleaning and maintenance. Thanks to her taint with Koltanium and the Void, her aging slowed, but she always had in the back of her mind that something was missing. She never showed it but it was there. She had long retired the Sneaking Suit and zankantou, storing away them both.

She would take random odd jobs on different Earths and even the destroyed Earth just to the hell of it, but still it never satisfied that urge in the back of her mind. Years later, Winter would stumble across her weapon again. This time, she knew what she needed to do.
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[HEADING=3]15 Years Later[/HEADING]​

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"Four, I'm going to take the portal. I'll be right back."

Four shrugged. "Alright, but hurry back, its your time to cook dinner remember?"

Winter chuckled. "Of course."
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[HEADING=3]Mother Base: Year: 2611[/HEADING]​

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Amy Xi sat in her office, as her vacuum sealed windows looked back into the empty void of space, space a few other spots, part of Mother Base. Suddenly her phone rang. An old ringtone that Amy thought she would never hear again.

"H-hello..? W-w-Winter is that..?"

"Its me Amy."

Amy gasped with joy as tears started flowing down her face. "Oh... My...God... Winter have you..?"

"No, I'm still standing with my decision."

"Oh. I see... But I respect that." The line stood silent for some time.

"Amy. Do you still have the message I sent back here?"

"Of course... I'll play it back."

History is defined by people of action. People that would rather stand than submit to some end. In the end, we are all soldiers, no, warriors. But who's to say that warriors are fighting in battlefields of death? Life itself is a battle, our lives easily extinguished by the flow of time, the diseases that life has, or the cruel nature of humanity. I choose the path of a warrior on the battlefield, hoping that I would find some peace... But that's not the case. Battles are always happening; sometimes internal, sometimes external. And in the end, its only up to us to find the victor in these things. Life is beyond wars, beyond death. There is good in everything... I just hope that what we do from now on is worth it. This is why I have decided to leave Company GreyFox. Call it deserting, but its my choice. This is Winter Madelynn Anderson, signing off...​

Amy let out a small smile. "We still play it even to this day."

"May I make one last amendment to it."

"Sure."

"... And I never regretted my choice in the smallest of ways."

Amy chuckled as she sniffled.
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Winter looked from one the pods away from Amy's office windows as she slowly stepped back into the portal back to Castle-Wood.

"Get some rest Amy, you look tired from your body stance."

Amy quickly turned around and saw that Winter had already disappeared.

"Hehehe... You still have it... The Joy."

Spoiler: Epilogues

Spoiler: Riou

When Rose returned a portal seemed to open almost immediately, which took them back to Riou's homeworld. Here they met Leknaat, and Tir McDohl, bearer of the Soul Eater Rune, who had helped send Riou and Jowy to the strange world in the first place. They were saddened to learn of Jowy's passing, but happy to meet Rose, all the same.

After some time, Riou took Rose out sailing on the nearest lake he could find, Lake Toran. There, after struggling with his feelings for a while, he approached Rose and kissed her on the bow of the ship. This was the first step in the rest of their lives. After this, they happily traveled the world together. They traveled to the Grasslands, to the Dragon Knights, even to the Island Nations and the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. Always together. After some time, they approached Leknaat and asked to travel to other worlds, which was accepted.

Eventually they settled in Greenhill in the Dunan Republic, the nation that Riou had protected. Here, they rarely had need of money, but always tried to be gracious. Riou even took to teaching the local children martial arts and aided the local Orphanage. From time to time, the government officials would seek his help or advice in political matters, but he rarely assisted, preferring not to get involved in that as the people may become dependent on him.

Decades passed, and eventually Rose began to feel her age, but Riou always remained with her up until the day she died. Greatly saddened at the loss of the love of his life, he made the decision to have the Rune of Beginning sealed away, as the Bright Shield and Black Sword Runes, in a small temple. This was accomplished with the aide of Bishop Sasarai of Harmonia, bearer of the True Earth Rune. With this done, Riou's life quickly faded as he could not live long without a True Rune.

A month passed, and Riou died as well. Both he and Rose were buried in a special monument dedicated to them both and the President of the Dunan Republic officiated the official memorial. The area around the monument was declared a park and named Genkaku Park, named after Riou's adopted father, and was filled with many monuments to past, present, and eventually even future heroes.

Spoiler: Jowy

Jowy's spirit passed on to the afterlife. There he was welcomed by many familiar and welcoming faces. Including his mother, the perpetually grumpy Leon Silverberg, Culgan, Seed, and perhaps most importantly, Pilika and Jilia Blight.

After so many years fighting, he had finally found some rest. No longer did he have to fight or worry about conflicts. Finally, he could rest in peace.

Spoiler: Athena

Athena had continued traveling, despite losing track of those she sought. It was maddening, being denied the chance to bring justice to the world. Even after everything had finally calmed down, she continued traveling. This is how she came to meet other survivors trying to etch out a meager existence. They were being accosted by hoodlums and she quickly chased them off. It is here that she settled for a while, acting as protector and impartial mediator for many of the people's squabbles. And the people quickly learned not to lie to her. To fully admit everything you had done and not misrepresent the other party.

Eventually, others came seeking her for her strength and sense of justice. They sought her assistance in reforming some semblance of civilization. They asked her to lead, but she refused. She was no leader. She instead took up the job of judge and mediator, leaving leadership to others more suited for the position. In this capacity, she brought justice and equality to the people of the world. Some people may have found her abrasive, but they couldn't deny her judgement.

Athena had accomplished what she always wanted. To bring justice to the world.

Spoiler: Elsewhere in space

Shin drifted silently, and all but inert. Far from the reaches of prying eyes or curious minds. Jio and Jin and given their lives to protect the world and all other worlds from the terror of the Kabbalah. They would forever be heroes, that the cosmos never even knew existed.