The Final Battle
The group rejoined in the End of Time. Back together after months apart.
"It is good to see all of us together again," Albert said with a smile.
"You could just say it's good to see everyone again," Nero suggested.
"True," Lucca said with a smile, "but he didn't."
"Indeed," Robo stated.
"We ready to destroy Lavos," Ayla said proudly.
"I agree," Magus said with a dark tone, "it is time to kill it."
"Yes," Marle said seriously, "and we all have to come home alive."
"So that we can enjoy our days," Frog said with a smile.
"To save the future," Crono said with a voice full of courage, "and to create a better one." They all cheered together.
"So you all have a plan," Gaspar stated.
"Yup," Crono said with a smile, "six of us will enter the portal to the year 1999 A.D. While Lucca, Nero, and Albert will in the Epoch. They fly to the same time as us. Then, we launch our attack on Lavos. Lucca will be able to attack it from the air, but will quickly drop off Albert so he can use his earth magic."
"Booya!" Albert screamed.
"What about after words?" Gaspar stated.
"We celebrate when we win," Crono said confidently. Gaspar smiled.
"Then you better get going." Crono nodded his head and walked towards the portal. However, he stopped when he felt someone grab his arm. He looked behind him and saw that it was Marle that stopped him.
"Marle?"
"I need to talk to you first before we go Crono," she said with tears in her eyes. Crono wasn't sure how to respond to this.
"Okay," he finally replied, "what about?"
"In private." Crono looked at the others and they sighed.
"Take the Epoch then," Lucca suggested, "go somewhere to have your privacy." Crono smiled and nodded. Marle and Crono got into the Epoch and left the End of Time.
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Crono and Marle returned to their own time at night. They landed in a secluded area where no one else was.
"Alright Marle," he said seriously, "what is it that you wanted to talk about?"
"We are about to go fight Lavos," she said with sadness in her voice, "we all could die."
"We won't," he said confidently, "we are stronger this time. Plus, your healing magic is incredible."
"That is kind of you to say Crono, but I'm still scared. If we do die, I don't want to have any regrets."
"That I can understand."
"I love you Crono." He didn't move. Didn't make a sound or change his expression on his face. However, a smile grew on his face. He walked over to her and hugged her gently.
"Well you know," he said softly, "I love you too." Marle's face blushed brightly.
"What?"
"Nero actually told me what you told him on the day you were about to jump off the cliff," he explained, "it was while we were training."
That jerk! Marle screamed in her head.
"That got me thinking about my feelings for you," he continued, "what were you to me? Lucca is a childhood friend, Albert and Nero became my friends, Frog became a friend as well as a mentor, Ayla is also a friend but one that belongs in the past, Robo is a friend from the future that we are trying to save, and Magus. . . .well I wouldn't call him a friend. That left you. Marle, a wonderful person that I've met at the fair. Marle, a princess with a spunky attitude."
"I'm not spunky."
"Marle," he said with a warm smile, "the one who I fell in love with." Marle's eyes widened with shock.
"What?"
"When I got blasted by Lavos, the last thought I remember having was you. I saw your smiling face at me. I closed my eyes and waited to die with you in my thoughts, but then you were right next to me on Death Peak. Crying and saying how happy you were to see me. Over our time together, I have grown to love you." Marle's eyes started to water. Tears of joy soon rolled down her face.
"You better not be lying to me," she said seriously.
"You know that I wouldn't lie to you," he said as he gently kissed her forehead. They stared into each other eyes. They leaned in towards each other and shared a kiss. The two stood there together, kissing, wanting the moment to last forever. For they knew it might be their last.
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No sooner did Marle and Crono leave did they return.
"Had your talk?" Magus asked with an impatient tone.
"Yes," Crono replied, "now then, let's get going." Lucca, Nero, and Albert got into the Epoch while everyone else stood by the portal. Crono, Marle, and Ayla went through the portal first. Magus, Frog, and Robo were right behind them. Lucca, Nero, and Albert soared into the past after them. Crono, Marle, and Ayla were the first to arrive on a green barren land. Crono took a quick look around.
Good, he thought when he didn't see Lavos, we are in time. Magus, Frog, and Robo appeared behind them.
"I see that we didn't arrive late," Frog said as he drew his sword. Above them, they heard the Epoch appear. Lucca quickly landed so that Albert could hop off. Once that was done, she took the Epoch back to the sky.
"So-what-now?" Robo asked.
"I'm not sure," Crono replied.
"We find Lavos," Ayla said cheerfully, "we kill Lavos."
"That is the plan," Albert stated, "but we don't know when he'll appear from the ground."
"It will be soon," Magus said in a dark tone. He had his scythe out and was on the look out. Soon, the ground started to shake. Even Lucca and Nero up in the air could feel it.
Here we go again, Nero thought nervously. Soon, the ground far ahead of them opened up, and it appeared. The creature of destruction, Lavos. Everyone took out their weapons and stood ready.
"For the future!" Crono shouted, "ATTACK!" They rushed towards the monstrosity. Lucca went right to the offensive and fired some lasers at Lavos. They landed directed hits and did some damage. Albert followed up with a Quake and did some more damage. Lavos screamed angrily and launched energy bolts into the sky. Soon, gravity was playing its part and they fell back down towards everyone.
"Taking evasive maneuvers!" Lucca shouted. She was swerving all over the place to avoid the energy bolts. Crono and the others on the ground were dodging them left and right.
"I don't think he liked that," Frog said with a smile.
"Then he definitely won't like this," Crono stated. They rushed at Lavos and performed an X-strike. It screamed in pain. Then, Magus and Marle threw two large ice boulders at it. They hit and did some damage. Ayla rushed over to Robo.
"Give Ayla high toss," she stated.
"Roger," Robo said as he grabbed her arms. He twirled her around and around until finally he threw her into the high into the air.
"What are you doing?" Marle asked in shock.
"She-wanted-me-to-do-that," Robo replied. Ayla reached the peak of the throw and aimed herself at Lavos. Gravity played its role again and she started to fall. When she felt it was the right time, she curled up into a ball and started doing flips. When she was about to hit Lavos' head, she extended her leg and slammed it into it's head. Lavos screamed in pain and was about to hit Ayla with a beam. Robo quickly extended his arm and grabbed Ayla. He barely pulled her to safety in time. The beam fired into the sky and almost hit Epoch.
"A little too close Lucca," Nero said nervously.
"Sorry about that," she apologized.
"Thanks for save Robo," Ayla thanked him.
"Of-course," Robo replied. Lavos then launched massive amounts of needles into the sky. They were falling towards everyone.
"SHIT!" Albert shouted. He slammed his battle rod into the ground and made a large boulder pop out. He slammed his battle into it and sent it flying towards the needles. It not only blocked the needles, but landed on Lavos and caused some serious damage.
"Nice shot," Crono stated.
"Thanks." Lavos then launched more energy bolts into the sky. However, one partly hit the Epoch.
"NOT GOOD!" Nero shouted. Lucca was checking the damage and it was big.
"Not good is right!" Lucca shouted, "I can't save the Epoch."
"THEN LET'S GET OUT OF HERE LUCCA!" Nero shouted.
"I agree!" she shouted back. Suddenly, she smiled. She took the controls and aimed Epoch at Lavos' head.
"WE NEED TO GET OUT NOW!" Nero shouted. He took out his spear and destroyed the canopy that was shielding them from the wind. Once it was open, Nero grabbed Lucca and jumped out. He used his Tornado spell, and was able to land safely with Lucca. As they landed, the Epoch slammed into Lavos' head and exploded. Everyone shielded their eyes from the light. Once the light died down, everyone looked at each other.
"Are you two okay?" Frog asked.
"Yeah," Nero replied.
"I am fine as well," Lucca said with a smile.
"I have to say," Albert stated, "that was a clever idea. Knowing that you couldn't save the Epoch, you slammed it into Lavos.
"Thank you Albert," Lucca thanked him.
"Say," Marle stated, "did anyone noticed that Lavos didn't scream in pain when the Epoch slammed into it and then exploded?" Everyone quickly turned towards Lavos and couldn't see much. There was a lot of smoke so they couldn't see anything. Soon, the smoke cleared and they saw that Lavos didn't have a head anymore. Nothing was shooting out at them any more either.
"Does this mean," Lucca said in shock.
"That we won," Albert finished Lucca's sentence also in shock.
"Ayla not know," Ayla stated.
"It-could-be-a-trap," Robo suggested. Crono slowly walked up to it with his katana at the ready just in case something happened. He approached Lavos and saw a tunnel where it's head was. His eyes widened when he heard a sound, the sound of something breathing.
"I don't think it's over," he said seriously. Everyone ran over to him and saw the tunnel as well.
"You mean that we have to go inside him?" Marle asked nervously.
"We must," Magus said seriously, "there is something alive in there."
"Then what are we waiting for?" Albert asked curiously. He was the first into the tunnel. Soon, the others followed him in a single file line. Soon, they came to a wide open area.
"To think that there is this much space inside Lavos," Nero said in shock.
"I agree," Marle said as she looked around, "I can't believe it. I thought Lavos was a living creature."
"Then what is at the core?" Magus asked seriously.
"I don't think any of us know," Crono replied, "that is why we are going to find out."
"He's right," Nero agreed, "we have to make sure that Lavos is dead."
"Well," Lucca stated, "I think he isn't. Mainly because of that breathing sound that we hear." Everyone turned towards the sound of the breathing. They all nodded their heads together and walked towards the sound. It continued to get louder and louder, until they arrived at the core. It look futuristic with panels everyone. In the center was a creature that was strapped into some of the panels on the ceiling. It had two arms like a human only three fingers and it's head was weird.
"WHAT THE FUCK!" Nero and Albert shouted together.
"This must be Lavos' core," Lucca said as she pointed her gun at it.
"Then we slay it," Frog said as he took a battle stance, "for the future."
"Yes," Crono agreed as he took a stance as well.
"We smash it good," Ayla said as she cracked her knuckles.
"This-is-to-change-the-horrible-future-that-I-live-in," Robo stated, "and-to-make-it-better."
"We will not lose!" Marle shouted and pointed her bow at Lavos' core.
"My revenge has finally arrived," Magus said with a dark glare in his eyes. Lavos pulled open its chest and fired some lasers at the group. In the narrow space, it was really difficult to dodge. While they didn't dodge it all completely, they did dodge most of it. Crono and Magus cast Bolt at the core. Both attacks hit and caused some damage. Robo went around behind it and used a move he learned during his training, Shock. It caused some damage as well. Lucca was running around and shooting the core. Ayla slammed her fists into the head of the core, but it didn't do much. Lavos reached for her with one of it's arms. She jumped out of the way, but was caught by the other arm.
"Oh no you don't!" Crono shouted, "Lucca, power up my sword with fire." Lucca did as she was asked, and his sword shined with the power of fire. He jumped into the air and slashed at the shoulder. To everyone's surprise, he slashed the are clean off. Ayla freed herself from the grip of the fallen limb and jumped back.
"Thanks," she thanked Crono. Lavos looked at Crono and fired a laser beam at him. He quickly dodged it, and Albert jumped up and slammed his battle rod into Lavos head. Nero then launched multiple wind thrusts at the shoulder of the other arm to weaken it.
"Frog!" he shouted, "slice the arm off!"
"With pleasure," Frog said as he crouched down. He leaped into the air at the arm, and sliced it off at the shoulder. Lavos stared at the arm on the floor.
"There," Crono said seriously, "now it can't used it's main weapon." Lucca cast Flare at Lavos. It took major damage from it, but then fired lasers everywhere. Everyone started to dodge left and right.
Now it isn't even giving us a chance to attack, Lucca thought.
"What are we going to do!" Albert shouted while dodging.
"Distract it," Crono said seriously, "I have a plan." Lavos stared at Crono and was about to fire a laser at him.
"OH NO YOU DON'T!" Nero shouted. He jumped at the head and stabbed it with his spear. Robo turned on his thrusters and launched himself at the head, and landed a solid hit. Ayla was kicking and punching it in various places. The laser that Lavos fired missed it's mark and Crono was glowing with magical energy.
"Crono!" Marle asked while shooting arrows at Lavos.
"Just a little longer!" Crono shouted.
"WELL HURRY YOU LAZY ASS UP!" Albert shouted. Nero jumped away from Lavos and launched a barrage of Wind Thrusts at him. They all hit.
"Everyone!" Crono shouted, "get back! LUMINAIRE!" Everyone jumped away from Lavos' core and a green dome encased it. Inside the dome was powerful lightning swirling around and causing major damage. Crono fell to one knee, and Marle rushed over to him.
"Are you okay?" she asked while casting Cura on him.
"Yeah," he replied, "it's just that spell takes a lot out of me."
"But that was powerful," Magus said in amazement. Everyone gathered together and looked at the damage that Crono's spell did. The core was badly damaged and wasn't moving anymore. There were holes all over the core and it was slumped over.
"Does mean we won?" Ayla asked.
"I-am-not-sure," Robo replied. For a few moments, there was nothing. Then, some pieces of the core fell apart and revealed a medium sized creature. It was mainly peach colored, two round objects on the sides of it's head, and it's mouth opened sideways.
"Is that. . .the REAL Lavos?" Nero asked with a disappointing tone.
"I hope not," Albert stated, "I mean, we had to face two large bad ass creatures, and now we have to face this skinny little twig?" Lucca looked around to see if there was some kind of trap, but she found something else. A list of every single species that ever lived on this planet.
"Guys!" she shouted with panic in her voice, "look!" Everyone looked at the screen that she was pointing to. Everyone was in shock, even Magus.
"What the hell?" Nero stated.
"It doesn't really matter," Albert said with a smile.
"What do you mean?" Lucca asked in shock.
"It doesn't matter why all that data is here," Albert explained, "it doesn't matter what he was doing with it, and it doesn't FUCKING matter where it goes. We are here to save the future. And that means we kill that thing." He points his battle rod at the creature.
"You know what," Crono said as he stepped next to Albert, "I agree. Sometimes you do have the qualities of a leader Albert."
"Really?" he asked happily.
"Not enough to make you leader though," Lucca said with a smile as she walked up to them.
"Stop teasing me!" Albert shouted.
"Well then," Nero said as he stepped in line, "shall we finish what we started?"
"Yes," Frog agreed as he stepped forward and took a battle stance.
"We fight," Ayla said strongly, "we win!"
"Indeed," Robo said as he stepped in line with the others, "to-change-a-horrible-future-into-a-better-one."
"And so that we can live the rest of our lives in peace," Marle said as she pointed her bow at the creature and stepped next to Crono. Magus simply stepped forward to be in line with everyone else in a battle stance. Our heroes stare at the creature, determined to win.
"Lavos!" Crono shouted, "you die today!" Lavos screamed and two cores appeared from his hands. The area around them began to warp and twist until they were inside a time warp.
"What the hell did he just do?" Nero asked in shock.
"We are inside a time warp," Magus explained, "this thing could take us anywhere!"
"Then let's kill it and those sphere things!" Albert shouted.
"Tornado!" Nero shouted as he launched his spell at the foes that they faced. Lavos and one of the cores were damaged; however, the other core didn't look hurt at all.
"What in the world?" Frog said in shock.
"I'm not sure," Lucca replied, "but maybe that core absorbs magical energy."
"Let's try and see," Crono suggested, "Lightning!" He cast a bolt at the core, and it made contact with the core and it didn't do anything.
"I think Lucca's right," Marle stated.
"Crono," Frog called out to him, "let's take it down."
"Right." They performed an X-strike on the core and did massive damage.
"Alright!" Lucca shouted. Robo slammed himself into Lavos and made it stumbled back.
"Robo!" Ayla shouted, "toss Ayla!" Robo rushed over to Ayla and threw her high into the air. Nero was launching Wind Thrusts at the core that could be damaged by magic. Ayla did her spinning attack on the other core and destroyed it.
"One down," Crono said as he readied a spell, "two to go. LUMINAIRE!" Lavos and the remaining core were hit by the green dome, and took a lot of damage.
"How much punishment can this monster take?" Frog shouted. Suddenly, Lavos raised it's hand and a massive gray rock appeared. It was so massive that it was going to hit all of them.
"FUCK!" Nero shouted.
"We won't be able to dodge that!" Lucca shouted in a panic. Lavos threw it at them. However, before it made contact, Albert jumped towards it.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Crono shouted.
"Attacking us with a rock was a bad idea!" Albert shouted, "NOW DIE!" He slammed his battle rod into the rock, and poured in some of his magic energy. The rock then flew backwards towards Lavos and the core. It hit both of them, and destroyed both of them at the same time.
"Wow," Nero said in shock.
"BOOYA!" Albert shouted. Everyone rushed towards him.
"How did you do that?" Lucca asked curiously.
"That was a rock," Albert explained, "and I have earth magic. I was able to command it to go backwards instead of forward."
"That was mighty impressive," Frog said with a smile.
"I have to admit," Magus stated, "your abilities with magic have grown greatly."
"Of course," Albert said as he did a pose. Suddenly, the area around them shook violently.
"What's happening?" Marle said as she grabbed Crono.
"I'm not sure," Lucca said as she and the others held onto each other, "but since we actually killed Lavos, and he was the one who brought us here, this could mean that the time warp is falling apart."
"You are correct," Magus replied, "who knows what time we will end up in."
"Everyone!" Crono shouted, "HOLD ON TIGHT!" They did so and watched as the time warp around them twist and warp around them. However, they soon passed out.
*Hours Later*
What hit me? Crono thought as he slowly opened his eyes. He looked around and saw something he needed to see. He was in the Guardia Forests surrounding the castle. He looked around some more and found that everyone was around him.
"We did it," he said happily, "WE FUCKING DID IT!" Everyone else woke up from his shout.
"What is the matter with you?" Nero asked with a groggy voice.
"Marle," Crono said happily, "Lucca, Nero, and Albert, look where we are!" They did what they were asked to do, and their mouths dropped open.
"Guaria Forest?" Marle said in confusion.
"We made it back home?" Albert asked in confusion.
"It appears that way," Nero said while rubbing his head.
"This-must-mean-that-our-mission-was-a-success," Robo said as he stood up.
"Ayla knew we win," Ayla said happily.
"To think," Frog said with a smile, "we saved the future." All of them, except for Magus, were screaming for joy. They had saved the future and returned home.
Epilogue
Marle went to Lucca's house with Lucca so that they could get some rest. Robo went with them because he wasn't sure how the people else where would react to him. Magus simply checked into a local inn and Frog went with him. He still didn't completely trust Magus. Albert, Nero, and Ayla camped out in the woods. Crono went back home, and all of them slept through the rest of the day, and into the morning.
"Crono," a unknown male voice called out to him, "it's time to get up." Crono opened his eyes slowly to find a soldier from a castle.
This can't be good, he thought.
"The king wishes to see you," the soldier said seriously.
Definitely not good, Crono thought. He got out of bed and followed the guard. He was still wearing the clothes that he wore during the final battle. They went through the forest and arrived at the castle. Crono saw the king sitting on the throne. He knelt down silently.
"Welcome," the king said with a neutral voice.
"Greetings your majesty," Crono said with his head down.
"Tell me," the king stated, "do you know why I called you here?"
"My guess it has to do with me running off with your daughter," Crono replied.
"Partly," the king stated. Suddenly, Marle rushed in and stood in front of Crono.
"Father don't!" she shouted.
"Marle?" Crono said in shock.
"Nadia," the king said calmly, "I figured you would show up."
"Listen," Marle pleaded, "there was a reason why I went with him."
"To save the future," the king said with a smile, "right?" Marle and Crono looked confused.
"Wait. . .what?" Marle and Crono asked at the same time. Then, the old man from Arris Dome walked in.
"You all worked hard to save the future from disaster," he said happily. Then, the king of Guardia from the past walked into the room.
"You fought against Magus and saved the kingdom," he stated. Then, Kino walked in from behind the past king.
"Crono help beat reptiles," he stated. Marle looked around in confusion, and Crono joined her.
"What is going on here?" Crono asked in shock. Lucca walked out from behind the throne and had the Gate Key in her hand.
"I brought them all here," she said with a smile.
"But why?" Marle asked curiously.
"So that our ancestors and descendants could share with me your epic tale," the king explained. Marle looked at their guests and her eyes widened.
"You mean these are our relatives?" she asked.
"Yes," the king replied, "I was worrying about the law. Trying to punish Crono here for what he had done. Running away with my daughter. However, I know now that wasn't the case." The king stood up and walked over to Crono. "Stand my friend." Crono did what the king asked him to.
And here I was thinking I was in trouble, Crono thought.
"Now then," the king said proudly, "you all should go and enjoy the last night of the fair. That includes you as well Nadia." Marle jumped for joy and wrapped her arm around Crono's left arm.
"Then let's go," she said impatiently and dragged Crono out of the room. The king smiled at the scene.
"So," he said as he turned to Lucca, "what you said was true."
"Of course," she replied, "why would I lie about them being in love?" The king laughed as he walked over to his throne and sat back down.
"You wouldn't."
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Marle and Crono arrived at the fair to see the whole village there applauding for them.
"This is for the heroes that saved the future!" they shouted, "Moonlight Parade!" Some dancers popped out of nowhere and started dancing. They moved around the race track still dancing. Marle and Crono joined in for a little bit. However, they soon saw Nero and Albert motioning them over. They stopped dancing and followed them. They lead them to Lucca's teleporter where the rest of their group was waiting: Ayla, Robo, Frog, Lucca, and Magus.
"Hey guys," Marle said happily, "what are you doing here?"
"Yeah," Crono stated, "why aren't you enjoying the party and parade?"
"I fear we cannot enjoy the festivities tonight," Frog said sadly. The old man from Arris Dome walked up to them with Kino and the past king.
"Why?" Marle asked with a concerned tone in her voice.
"That Gate's are weakening," Lucca explained, "so we have to send everyone home before they close for good."
"So," Crono said sadly, "this is good bye."
"Yeah," Nero said with a sigh, "we didn't like the news either."
"Indeed," Albert said seriously. Lucca opened the Gate and Ayla stepped up to it with Kino.
"We did good," she said with a smile. Marle hugged Ayla.
"I'm going to miss you," she said sadly.
"We see each other in thoughts," Ayla said proudly.
"Wow," Nero stated, "such wisdom from a cave woman."
"You got problem?" Ayla asked seriously.
"No," Nero replied, "but it seems that some of our personality rubbed off on you."
"Then part of you with me," Ayla said happily.
"Now you better have strong kids," Marle said happily, "or I'm going to be in trouble."
"No worry," Kino stated, "Ayla strong." Ayla blushed brightly and then grabbed Kino.
"You idiot," she said with an embarrassed tone, "we leave now." She forced Kino into the portal. She looked back at her friends one last time before going through herself. Frog approached the portal with the past king.
"We should be going," Frog said seriously, "Queen Leene is waiting."
"You are right," the king said with a smile, "I'll meet you there Frog." He entered the portal. Frog looked at his friends.
"It has been an honor to fight along side each and everyone of you," he said proudly.
"Does that include Magus?" Albert asked curiously. Frog and Magus looked at each other.
"Only a little," Frog replied. Everyone laughed except for Magus who quietly chuckled.
"Frog," Marle said seriously.
"I am not one for long good byes," he said seriously, "so I will be off." Marle smiled.
"I see," she said happily, "well, actions speak louder than words so here." She quickly gave him a kiss on the forehead. Frog quickly blushed and jumped backwards.
"Don't some fairy tales end with a princess kissing a frog?" Nero asked with a smile.
"You're right," Albert agreed with him. Frog simply coughed and leaped into the portal. Magus walked up to and stared into it.
"Are you going to search for her?" Crono asked, "Schala." Magus simply stepped into the portal and didn't say a word. Robo and the old man stepped up to it next.
"What are you going to do in the new future?" Nero asked curiously. Lucca turned away from Robo.
"Lucca," Albert said with concern in his voice, "what's wrong?" Robo walked over to her.
"I-am-aware-of-what-might-happen-Lucca," he stated.
"What does he mean?" Albert asked curiously.
"Robo was created in the future that was destroyed by Lavos," she explained, "now that we have changed the future, he might not exist."
"Really?" Crono asked in shock.
"You might not exist Robo?" Marle asked sadly.
"I-will-exist," Robo replied, "the-new-future-will-have-a-place-for-me." Lucca grew furious and started slamming her fist on Robo repeatedly.
"DAMMIT ROBO!" she shouted, "STOP PRETENDING THAT IT DOESN'T BOTHER YOU! IT ONLY MAKES IT HARDER!" She fell to her knees and tears fell from her eyes.
"Lucca," Robo said sadly, "you-have-taught-me-these-emotions. I-thank-you-and-your-friends-for-teaching-me." Nero, Marle, and Crono smiled. Albert was comforting Lucca. She finally stood up and took off her glasses. She wiped away the tears from her eyes and put her glasses on.
"Take care," she said happily.
"I-will," Robo stated, "good-bye." He walked towards the portal and hit part of the teleporter device that Lucca made. The old man went over to him.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Warning," Robo replied, "oil-washed-over-eye-senors-sight-has-diminished." Nero, Albert, Marle, Crono, and Lucca laughed. Then, the old man and Robo walked through the Gate. A few seconds later, it closed. Lucca then tried the Gate Key to see if it worked. However, no portal appeared. The Gates have closed permanently.
"I guess that is that," Crono said sadly.
"Yeah," Nero agreed, "however, we can see them any time. All we have to do is remember them."
"I agree," Albert agreed. Together they stood staring at the place where the Gate was until a soldier walked up to them.
"Excuse me," he said politely, "but the king would like to see Princess Nadia and Crono the Hero."
"Man," Nero said with a disappointing voice, "talk about a lame title. How about Crono the Lightning?"
"That's not any better," Albert protested. The two started to argue about what Crono's title should be, but Crono left with Marle and Lucca to the main square. There the king awaited them with a large silver bell with a massive amount of balloons attached to the top.
"Father," Marle said in amazement, "what is this?"
"A new bell," he explained, "for a new millennium, Nadia's Bell."
"It looks great," Crono said with a smile.
"Now then," the king said with a smile, "can you give me a hand with this Crono?"
"Sure," Crono said as he walked over to the bell.
"I want to help as well," Marle said as she followed Crono.
"I am not going to sit on the sidelines," Lucca said as she walked over to them. They then saw Nero and Albert running towards them.
"Don't leave us out on the fun," Albert said when he reached the bell.
"Same here," Nero stated. The six of them raised the bell off of the ground. Once it was in position, Marle quickly went up and set in place so that the bell wouldn't fall. She also took off the balloons.
"There we go," she said happily.
"Who would like to be the first to ring the bell?" the king asked. Suddenly, the bell started ringing and it was Albert that was pulling the rope to ring it.
"I took the chance when I could," he said with a smile. Suddenly, Marle started floating up into the air.
"What in the world?" Lucca asked in shock.
"Help!" Marle shouted. Crono jumped on top of the bell stand and jumped out towards her. He caught her and with their weight, they were gently floating to the ground. However, a up draft appeared and it lifted them high into the sky.
"Where did that up draft come from?" Lucca asked in shock.
"One like that can't appear so close to the ground," Albert stated.
"Unless," they said together as they turned towards Nero.
"What?" Nero asked in confusion.
"Did you do that?" Lucca asked curiously. Nero looked at the happy couple flying through the air and smiled.
"Maybe," he replied, "after all, wind is my element." Lucca and Albert smiled.
"Well," Albert said happily, "it's fine. Hey Lucca, want to get some food?"
"Sure," Lucca replied. Together they walked off towards a food stand. Nero just stared into the night sky. Soon fireworks were being launched into the sky.