The final chapter of my Demon Within Saga is now underway! Did the Protectors survive the explosion, or did they perish in the process? Read on, and find out! Also, this chapter is dedicated to my two most favorite reviewers: kilnorc and Super-nanny. (gives cookies and soda) Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story, my OC, and the Saga. Thank you.

The flames engulfed the city with burning hatred from the very evil that had plagued it not so long ago. It had all started with vampires, and now demons. A figure slowly stood up from a pile of rubble as the flames grew, rising up into the sky. It was a man with tri-colored, spiked hair, indigo eyes, wearing a navy blue cape along with ancient Egyptian attire back when he was pharaoh. The wind picked up, tossing the cape, flowing like water in the winds of hatred. He looked over, noticing movement from piles of destruction. Kairi, Brian, Yugi, and the other Protectors all climbed out, dust and soot covering their bodies. Chihiro clung to Haku as the flames tore through Domino, destroying it completely.

"Let's get out of here," Atem whispered, turning towards Domino Cliffs. "I'm afraid that we can't stay here anymore." Kairi was in shock as they all turned towards their temporary retreat.

"What about our stuff? Our band equipment?" she asked, but Atem chuckled lightly. She understood, and nodded. She whistled, and her jet black steed, Bandit, galloped towards her. Atem whistled as well, and a grey Arabian trotted up next to him. He hopped on, as did Kairi, and they and the other Protectors all raced towards the cliffs. When they reached it, all their things were already there, including a few sleeping bags. Thunder blasted across the sky, signaling that it was going to rain.

"Hopefully, it will put out the fire," Brian sighed. "For now, we'll just have to stay here until we find somewhere else." The others nodded, a small sob coming from Yugi. His eyes were fixed on Atem, who was leaping off his steed. Yugi embraced the pharaoh, sobbing into his clothing. Atem patted his hikari's shoulder, almost ready to cry himself. Chihiro buried her face into Haku's kimono, the boy smiling lightly. Inuyasha just stared at the destruction, wondering if Kagome and Shippo had made it.

"Inuyasha!" a voice called out. The half demon looked over, and saw Kagome and Shippo, already settled. He raced over to them, embracing his wife and son. "Thank goodness you're safe." Kairi looked out at the burning city, her eyes transforming from sapphire to crimson, as her hair transformed from golden blonde to ebony with crimson highlights. A black wing appeared on her back as she gripped her blade's hilt in anger.

"Sephiroth…" she muttered. "You lied to me. And for that, you will pay." Cloud walked over, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"You and I are in common, Kairi," he whispered, looking out at the city's destruction. "We both loathe the same person: Sephiroth. All just because he filled us with lies of our pasts, trying to toy with us. Well, that's not going to happen ever again." He hopped up onto his motorcycle, Kirsty following suit. "Perhaps we shall meet again." Atem nodded, and both Cloud Strife and Kirsty sped away, a bright light surrounding them. When they looked back, both Cloud and Kirsty were gone. Raindrops fell from the sky as the Protectors settled for bed. Edward and Alphonse stared out at the city, a smile forming on Ed's face. He was glad that his brother was back with him.

Atem looked over at his friends, closing his eyes. It's strange. Somehow, I get the feeling that we'll always be together. He lay down on the sleeping bag, his eyes closing again. Father, thank you.

That's the end of the Demon Within Saga. (prepares for hugging, glomping, and other things) Another saga will be on the way soon!

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