Chapter 104:

-…Are you ready?-Sandonnel asked.

-I am.-Said Fallgetta.

-Are you sure, that you want to do it…?-Sandonnel asked.-It would be fine, if only one of us goes.

-It’s fine…-Said Fallgetta.-They may be gods, but they are our children.-She continued.-And they need our help.

-…Okay…-Said Sandonnel.-Let’s go.-Then, the both of them went out, under the open sky. They closed their eyes, turned into balls of energy, and flew away.

…I am sorry…

 

Around the same time…

-Are the other teachers with the kids…?-Asked Hotohori.

-They are.-Said Seravi.-And I have already found someone to replace me.

-Would the other teachers be able to handle our jobs…?-Asked Dorothy in concern.

-They should be, I chose some of them, after all.-Said Naruku.

-Chosen…-Fai snickered.

-And what about the kids…?-Wondered Dorothy.-Would they be okay…?

-They are strong.-Said Yona.-They should be fine, even if we won’t be, with them, anymore.

-…Let’s go.-Said Saber.-We don’t have much time.

-…Okay, let’s go.-Said Hotohori. Then, all of them went out, and closed their eyes.-…I hope that, everyone would be okay.-The others nodded. Then all of them turned into balls of energy and flew away.

…I am sorry…

 

Around the same time…

-…I am sorry, but this is what I have to do…-Said Kazune, in determination.

-…Kazune-kun…-Said Karin sadly, while she, Jin and Suzune, were frozen on spot, due to Kazune’s ring’s effect.  

-Goodbye.-Said Kazune, and started walking out of the building. Suddenly, Michiru appeared, and blocked the door.

-…Nishkiori…-Kazune was surprised.-What are you…?

-I won’t let you disappear!!!-Michiru yelled in determination. Then he took something from his pocket and used it on Kazune, who then started to feel really tired.

-…Where…did you get that…?-Kazune wondered, while trying not to lose consciousness.

-I knew that you would go, no matter how dangerous it is.-Michiru explained. �"Then I got a call from your scientists. They wanted to know how we are doing. I told them about your plan, and they decided to help me stop you.-He explained, while showing the strange ring in his hand. �"They said, that it should put you to sleep for a few hours.

-…Michiru-kun…-Kazune was a little surprised, still trying to not lose conscious.

-…I already said, I won’t let you disappear.-Said Michiru.-Now, sleep.-He said while the ring in his hand shone brighter, making Kazune finally fall asleep. Michiru caught him, and put him on Jin, who along with Karin and Suzune, became able to move again, though stiff.-Look over him for me, okay…?

-…Michi…-Karin said.-What are you going to do…?

-Yes, what are you thinking…???-Wondered Jin.

-Tell Kazune-kun that I am sorry.-Said Michiru, with his back to them. �"I don’t want everything to disappear, So, I will go.

-Michi…!-Karin yelled. Michiru exited the building and closed his eyes, before anyone could get to him. Then, he turned into a ball of energy and flew away.-No, Michi!!!

…I am sorry…

 

Around the same time…

 

-It’s time.-Japan said while walking under the sky.-I, can finally pay for my past sins. And help save the universe as well. This is something I have to do.-He continued, and sighed.-I just wish, that I could bring myself to apologize for everything I did, to my family and friends. Especially China-san, who raised me as his own little brother, whom I betrayed and hurt…-He closed his eyes.

-Japan! Stop it! Japan!!!-Suddenly a male voice was heard. It sounded pleading.

-…China-san…?-Japan was surprised to see China, as he opened his eyes.-Why are you here, China-san…?

-…Why, am I here, Aru…???-China was surprised.-What is this, Aru?! Tell me, Japan, What is this???!!!-He yelled, while showing Japan a letter.

-…You actually read my letter…-Japan said surprised.

-Of course I did, Aru.-China said, surprised.-Why wouldn’t I…?-Then he became sad.-Why…?

-“Why”…?-Japan was confused.

-Why did you write this…???!-China yelled.-Why did you apologize…???!-Then he started crying.-Why did you decide to do this…???!!!

-…Because, I have to, China-san.-Japan said while closing his eyes.-To pay for my sins, and to help save the universe.-He continued.-I have to do it.

-You don’t have to do it!!!-China yelled. �"And what sins??? It is in the past, Aru!!!

-…I am sorry for everything, china-san.-Japan said, while he started to shine and gradually become transparent.

-Stop it, Japan!!! Don’t do it, Aru!!! Don’t leave me!!!Japan!!!-China cried, while frantically shaking Japan. Then his arms went through him and, China saw that Japan has already turned into a ball of energy.-…Why, do you never listen to me…?-He said in agony, as the ball flew away. -…Japan, come back…-He started crying a lot.-…Japan, why…? Why…?-Then he stopped for a few seconds.-Take me too!!!-He yelled at the sky.-Take me too! Take me to where Japan is!!! Take me to where my little brother is!!!-Then he closed his eyes, turned into a ball of energy and flew away.

…I am sorry…

 

Around the same time…

-…I feel bad about doing it…-Said Lute, as he looked at Clari, who was tied to a big pole.-But I have already decided, I have to do it.-He continued determinately.-I don’t want everything to disappear.

-No! You don’t!!!-Clari yelled, with tears streaming his face. �"Prince lute, don’t do it, please!!!

-I also feel bad…-Said Eriol, as he looked on Yue, who was unconscious.-But, it won’t really be that different for me.-He explained.-I have already died before. And lied about going to reincarnate, as well. �"He gave a strange smile.-Dying one more time, is fine to me…What…?-He was surprised as he saw that the unconscious Yue, somehow griped his hand, without letting go.-…Yue…Why do you still, won’t let me go…?

-…When I see them, I feel envious…-Said Ken, as he watched everything.-…I want someone to be worried about me, as well.-Then he sighed.-Being envious at a time like this? Why am I being so childish…?-The he felt something strange. He took a small mirror from his pocket. It was shining. �"And to think, that I forgot about them…They actually managed to contact me…-Then he touched the mirror while saying some magic words, and it became bigger, right before him. There were people showing inside of it. �"Hello Shibuya, Shinou, Ulrike, Sir Von…-He started greeting.

-Murata, where are you…??? How are you…??? Can you go back…??? Do you know how worried we all were…???!!!-Said a male with black hair and eyes. He looked worried, just like the other people around him.

-…Shibuya, calm down.-Murata said.-I am in another world right now, and I am completely fine.

-Tell me, how, can we bring you back to our world.-Asked the blond haired and blue eyed ghost.

-…Shinou, you can’t.-Murata said.

-Murata…? What do you mean…? We could contact you, so there must be a way to bring you back, right…?

-…Shibuya…-Murata said.-I won’t be coming back, not now, not ever.-He continued.-There is something I must do, and for that…-He sighed.-…I have to die one final time…

-…What…???!!! Wait…!!!

-Goodbye, everyone.-Ken said, and broke the link. The mirror went to its normal size. Ken put it back to his pocket. �"I am ready to go.-He said, while walking to Lute and Eriol. Both nodded.

-Let’s go, then.-The three of them said in sync and went out. Then, they closed their eyes and turned into balls of light. In the whole time it was happening, Ken’s mirror was shining, Yue, still unconscious, tried to reach for something, and Clari was desperately pleading for Lute to stop. Then the three flew away. The mirror dropped on the earth, cracking into tiny pieces, Yue woke up, with tears streaming his face, and Clari, looked like he lost all hope.

…I am sorry…

 

Around the same time…

-It’s time.-Said Sasha, as she looked at the sky.-Are you all, ready…?

-Yes.-Said Shun.

-I suppose.-Said Julian.

-Of course.-Said Palutena.-I wonder, how Pit is doing without me.-She continued.-He is such a crybaby sometimes.

-…Brother must be sad…-Said Shun.

-I wonder how Sorrento is doing.-Said Julian.

-I hope, that everything is fine in the sanctuary.-Said Sasha.-And, if they are not too worried.

-Let’s just go, already.-Said Subaru.-Before I change my mind.-He continued.-Though, I also wonder how my heavenly kings are doing. And after I revived them...-He saw that everyone is looking at him.-What…? Let’s just go already. �"Then, all of them closed their eyes, turned into balls of light and flew away.

Then, the space and time link cracked, and desperate cries could be heard…

-Lady Palutena!!!

-Athena!!!

-Shun!!!

-Julian-sama!!!

-Saturn-sama!!!

-No!!!!!!

…I am sorry…

 

A few seconds later, of a lot more, similar, sad “events”…

…I am sorry…

…I am sorry…!

Lillianna cried, as the energy balls went to and disappeared inside of her.

-…I am so, so sorry…!!!