•~Epilogue~•
Neither of them spoke as Xemnas returned Aqua to the dark realm. When he left, she sobbed noisily and without control until she slept. She never forgot Xemnas, and waited patiently for his return.
Xigbar forgave Xemnas when he returned to the castle, but Xemnas had nothing to say as he shut himself away. With salty tears, he once again sealed his memories of the past, and of Aqua's visit, away.
A year later, Sora killed Xemnas. He never fulfilled his dream of true life, nor his promise to Aqua.
And still Aqua waits, but not for Terra. Now, she sheds tears of hope in wait of Sora, who can save them both.