The End...

[strangerpeople]

THE END...

[When the Titled wake up next, it's to void darkness.

There is nearly nothing left after what has happened, save for the blackness. Save for themselves, the Dragonborn and Serana as they hold each other, the Thalmor prisoner (who is clearly in shock), the body of the dragon they had attacked in the distance, the tower in the even further distance...

and an old man, sitting on nothing, clapping wildly.]

Bravo! Bravo!! Encore!! That was just amazing.

[Confetti starts to fill the air. It catches fire mid-way to the..ground. Whatever counts as ground now.]

Nothing like a good old world-ending riot, I always say! You all deserve an award for ending the universe as I knew it. Have some bread!

[Bread that looks like Papyrus' pops into their hands. It smells like chicken and god only knows what it tastes like.]

Go on, have a bite!

[This was probably not what anyone was expecting when the world ended.]

Comments

[almightyconflagration]

[And it was probably obvious enough that McBurn wasn't really trying that hard.]

My actual powers manifested quite early and I'm older than I look. Just a shame those were taken away.

[But he'll actually make a better attempt at punching this time.]

[carries_war]

You missed a slime fight, too. The stuff still didn't stick, so me and Killua used it like snowballs.

[strangerpeople]

[It does not, it will taste legitimately delicious.]

[carries_war]

[This time it clips Jr. on the shoulder, but he doesn't seem to care. He just aims a playful kick back.]

Heh, that makes two of us. We could probably use the Tower to get our powers back, but I'm not sure that's a good idea until we're done here. I dunno if we'll still be able to use it if we undo the Mantling somehow.

[carries_war]

[They will never have to worry about calories again. But, you know. He should probably add some actual fruit trees and vegetables. ....Also pie trees. Because he reads too many dumb books.]

[almightyconflagration]

Probably for the best that I missed that. Since I'd obviously win.

[bythewaves]

Welcome back, Yusuke.

[ A hand on his shoulder, Maglor smiling gently ]

You have been missed.

[carries_war]

Yeah right. You would've been the biggest target!

[strangerpeople]

[At the Throat of the World, near a cave half there which no longer holds a Stone with power and a wall where a dragon once sat for countless years, a grove of flowers blooms in unmeltable ice. Yet, the flowers bloom as if it were the first day of spring.

Further down the mountain, near the ruins of a monastery where men learned the Way of the Voice, a portal to Second Milita opens at the gate.]

[almightyconflagration]

Oh, that woman mentioned that. Said it was something like we were possessing some Princes. Also told us to tell someone named Alexis the Evergloam awaits them, whatever that meant.

[And he's going to dodge that kick and instead attempt his own.]

Hmm, would be nice if I could get my sword somehow. Haven't been able to summon it since arriving and that would be tolerable if I can't have my fire.

[almightyconflagration]

My preferred means of fighting is by throwing fire. A bit of sludge is nothing compared to that.

[pursuitofbeauty]

"... why am I not surprised?"

Of course they destroyed the world. This group is completely, absolutely insane. And Yusuke wouldn't have them any other way. (Though he does wish Eric could find some chill.)

[carries_war]

You've never seen me with my powers. I'm pretty good with Ether attacks in general, but slinging fireballs is what I'm best at.

[carries_war]

That woman...was her name 'Elenwen'?

[He's going to block that kick and push forward in an attempt to knock McBurn off balance.]

[strangerpeople]

[His song enhances Nirn, mingling with the reality as it begins to shape.

The holes into Aetherius shine brightly.

The oceans become crystal blue, and the lakes and rivers begin to fill.

Weather becomes, and wind becomes.

In Valenwood, the trees revive, and Falinesti itself becomes golden and brilliant.

The mountains, save for those already made, stand tall and strong.

The plains form, and save for McBurn's already formed, becomes bright and green.

In a port known as Raven Rock, a silver ship unlike any other appears in the dock, and slowly begins to sail to Windhelm, in the north of Skyrim.

And in the sky, the Simaril sparkles, hovering just beneath the sun, where the magic of the world flows from Aetherius and the et'Ada who left Mundus and creation. Now, through the Simaril the magic filters into even more brilliant sunlight - and within the Simaril is, itself, a second sun and third moon. Not a pinprick into another realm, but a light for this realm.

Never again will the existence Bloodcursed Elven Arrows signal the beginning of the doom of Nirn, should the portal of Aetherius ever be blocked. The Simaril will still shine its light and guide the world in those darkest moments, even if magic should disappear from creation entirely.

[carries_war]

[And this one is more experimental, since he's never seen it in person, but...can he create one to his world's Earth?]

[strangerpeople]

[This one is more theoretical, more unstable. It thus appears near a place of instability - near the door to the Shivering Isles. A place that never stays in once place, nor indefinitely. Of course, Jr. will always know where it went, and be able to find it, even if it is no longer on Mundus.

Nearby, Sheogorath looks pleased, at least.]

[strangerpeople]

[The pie trees of Tenmar Forest will become almost as legendary as the moon sugar which also comes from it.

Almost.]

[pursuitofbeauty]

Hugging the tiny girl like this, comforting her... is this what it must be like to have a younger sibling? Yusuke will never know for certain, but this is as close as he can get to it. It's a good feeling.

"I'm certain Akira and the others will accept them readily." Yusuke's smile fades ever so slightly. "Although... Futaba, how much do you remember from our world? Everything came rushing back when I awoke in a dark realm parallel to this one." I have a feeling my memories might extend further than yours now."

[pursuitofbeauty]

"Maglor...!"

Yusuke reaches up and settles his hand over the elf's, offering a gentle smile. He hasn't smiled this much in ages, and honestly he never wants to stop.

"I missed you as well. Your singing lived in my thoughts every day I spent on the other side."

[bythewaves]

There let it shine, beyond reach and taint of all.

[ He murmurs and sighs softly ]

The Oath is fulfiled, at the last, for it is once again beyond my reach. Let it remain there as a sign of Hope to all as it was to us, in those days.

[ A shy wistful melody creeps out, of a deep walled valley at the foot of the mountains, where pines give way to oak and ash and the air grows warm and sweet, and the water laughs and falls over thousands of cataracts and waterfalls. Across a narrow stone bridge to a House which sprawls comfortably with windows warm and welcoming and doors flung open wide. A Last Homely House, perfect for resting or singing or anything you enjoy. ]

[pursuitofbeauty]

"They do say living well is the best revenge." Yusuke rests his hands on Junior's shoulders. "But I've learned that being happy for your own sake is the most important facet of a good life. That is what I wish for you."

[carries_war]

Well, my life wasn't exactly happy last I remember. Some ghosts decided to creep back from my past and stir up trouble...but before that, I think I was doing pretty well for myself. I bet you'd love the Foundation.

[pursuitofbeauty]

"If only I could see it. My world is safe now, I remembered what the Phantom Thieves accomplished. Still, I don't think I could leave my friends behind for good to travel to other worlds. If there was only a way for us to move freely between each others' worlds...."

[bythewaves]

"I am glad that it was some comfort to you, then. But you were badly missed here, also."