Hey, everyone! So my Cross Country team got 4th place today! Woohoo! But you don't care about my personal endeavors so on to the shout outs:

Celeron96: Really? Update soon.

TWI1IGHTMAST3R: Thank you. I'm glad you think that about Jack.

Liam Farlow7: Thank you, and I know, right?

So I'm so happy cause I just beat Young Xehanort in BBS today! I beat him with Terra, and it took me 70 tries. I wish I could play DDD, but I can't afford the platform….

Anyway, on to the next part of Spira. I own nothing but Jack!

Chapter 26: The Zanarkand Ruins

Auron, Kimahri, Jack, and Sora climbed the treacherous Mt. Gagazet, fighting seemingly endless Heartless. Kimahri proved to be a valuable companion, not just for his battle prowess, but also for his knowledge of the mountain. It was only a couple of hours before they reached the summit.

Auron and Kimahri went on ahead as Sora stopped to talk to Jack. "Zanarkand's on the other side, you know." he said. Jack nodded.

"Don't worry. I won't let what happened to Zack happen to anyone else. I will find a way to save Terra. I'll think of something." he said determinedly. Sora nodded, and then gasped in horror. Jack quickly turned around. (Seymour's Theme, FFX)

Seymour stood there, staring at the Keybladers. "Ah, the old man's former apprentice." he said smiling. Jack turned to Sora, summoning his Keyblade.

"Run ahead and get Auron." he ordered. Sora shook his head.

"I'm not letting you fight him alone!" he replied. Jack grit his teeth.

"Just go!" he ordered fiercely. Sora hesitated, but turned around and ran to where Auron had went. Seymour raised his staff and smiled.

"Now is your time to die. Prepare yourself, petty wanderer." he said arrogantly.

"Save some for Kimahri!" bellowed Kimahri as they came running to Jack's side. Seymour smiled.

"Hello again, Sir Auron. I wish I could say it is great to see you. And Kimahri Ronso…I had no idea you survived, of all people." he laughed. Jack took a step toward Seymour, who stepped back.

"Yes…Come to me, wanderer! I will take the Keyblade's power, and we will take the x-blade for ourselves! Then we will blanket the worlds in Darkness, destroying them. All of the peoples will die, going into sleep eternal. I will destroy the worlds. I will save them! Just as I did for Spira long ago!" he said laughing maniacally. Sora ran forward. (end Seymour's Theme)

"You talk too much!" he exclaimed. Seymour smiled, and floated up into the air. He transformed again into a monstrous looking creature. (Challenge, FFX)

"Foolish mortals. Your hope ends here, and your meaningless existence with it!" he yelled as he attacked the group.

Kimahri rushed forward, dodging Seymour's lance. He jumped high into the air and came crashing down with a roar, bringing his spear across what would be Seymour's face. Seymour grunted, before sending Kimahri crashing into the mountain with a blast of wind. Auron jumped into the air, before thrusting his massive sword into the ground. A burst of energy hit Seymour from the ground a second later. Sora reached out to Jack, who closed his eyes.

'Do it.' Jack disappeared, and Sora felt a surge of power. After a flash of light, Sora appeared again. His clothes were colored an even darker shade of black, but he had an aura of Light around him. He held Jack's Keyblade backhand in his left hand.

'What is this?' asked Sora.

'My entire being's essence. I guess you can call it Redemption Form. Take him out, Sora.' said Jack from within Sora. Sora jumped up toward Seymour, sending a quick flurry at Seymour's face with the two Keyblades. He tapped into Jack's power, and felt an overwhelming surge of power. 'Don't take too much, or it will overcome you.' warned Jack. Sora charged up, and teleported. Seymour looked around for him, but Sora appeared above him and brought his Keyblade down on the vessel's head. He felt power leave him, and Jack reappeared at his side. "Now!" he shouted. Jack slid underneath Seymour while Sora jumped into the air. Seymour attempted to stop them.

"Death awaits you!" he yelled. He threw a punch at Sora and missed. Jack came flying up while Sora came down, and they met in the middle. Seymour closed in on himself before fading to his real form and disappearing. (End Challenge)

"Alright!" said Sora smiling. Auron walked up to him.

"It's not over yet. We still have Yunalesca to deal with." he said grimly. They joined Kimahri and began walking through the inside of the mountain. Sora didn't even realize where they were until they came out on the summit.

"Woah!" he said. Below them lay the ruins of a once great metropolis: Zanarkand. Auron walked past him.

"A city dead for a thousand years." he explained. "A city even I had to see with my own eyes. This was the end of my journey. This is the last chapter of my story." he said quietly.

Kimahri silently led the way. Sora stared at Zanarkand for a moment, and then followed Kimahri. Auron looked at Jack. "I sense you are worried, troubled about many things: your past errors, maybe? You remind me of myself. A word of advice: Don't let the past haunt you. If you want your story to be a good one, don't dwell on "what could have been." I wanted to change the world, too. But I changed nothing. That is my story." revealed Auron. Jack looked at the man, and nodded. Auron turned and began walking down to Zanarkand.

The group sat around a campfire outside of the old Dome. Sora looked around constantly. He leaned over toward Jack. "I can't shake the feeling that something's watching us." he whispered. Jack silently nodded, holding his Keyblade.

FAR OFF….

A barely clothed woman with ankle-length hair stood watching the group. Seymour walked up to her. "There they are, Yunalesca. As promised. All you have to do is convert one into Xehanort's final vessel, and the rest are yours." he explained smiling. The woman nodded, and the two walked back into the ruins.

THE NEXT MORNING….

The group walked through the ruins, keeping an eye out for any movement. They reached the Dome safely, and walked into a circular room with a door at the other end. As they stood, the door opened and Lady Yunalesca walked out toward them. "Welcome to Zanarkand. Now choose." she said pointing at Sora and Jack. "You must choose the one who will become Xehanort's last vessel." she said smiling. The group drew their weapons. Seymour walked out, dragging the three captive girls behind him. Auron and Kimahri looked on in shock.

"Yuna, Rikku, Lulu!" yelled Auron. Seymour smiled as he pulled Yuna up. She fought against him as he tried to force her lips to his.

"Auron!" she screamed. Auron jumped forward, but was blocked by Yunalesca. Lulu raised her arm and Seymour jumped back as Lightning struck him. Rikku jumped up with a yelp and the girls ran into the midst of the group. Yunalesca looked on in disgust.

"I see you have given up hope. Allow me to be your Liberator." she said calmly preparing for battle.

"Now, this is it! Now is the time to choose! Die and be free of Darkness, or live and fight for the Light!" exclaimed Auron. Kimahri twirled his spear as he readied for battle. Jack and Sora nodded and pointed their Keyblades at Yunalesca.

Yuna stepped forward. "Your time's over, Yunalesca!" she declared raising her staff. (Summoned Beast Battle, FFX)

She raised her staff up into the air and was engulfed in a circle of light. A second later, a large bird of some sort flew past them to scratch and claw at Yunalesca. Yuna raised her staff, and the creature reared back, charging up. "Valefor, release!" she yelled. Valefor spread its wings and shot energy balls at Yunalesca, hurting her. Valefore vanished, and a demonic fire dog appeared in its place. "Ifrit, show your flames!" yelled Yuna. Ifrit jumped into the air, shot huge fire balls at the woman, and then picked up a chunk of earth and threw it at her. Yunalesca was staggering back now, almost beaten. Yuna finished by twirling her staff in a circle and looking into the sky. To Jack and Sora's amazement, a great black dragon like the one they fought in Midgar landed next to them. "Bahamut, guide us with your light!" yelled Yuna the final time. Bahamut anchored itself into the ground and unleashed a ferocious laser attack from its mouth. Yunalesca kneeled down, defeated. She faded as the group lowered her weapons. (end Summoned Beast Battle)

Yuna dismissed Bahamut and made sure Rikku and Lulu were alright. The two Keybladers introduced themselves, and Auron insisted they leave. So the group went back through Auron's portal, heading for Radiant Garden.

RADIANT GARDEN…..

The group walked into the new meeting room, and was shocked to see everyone staring at another newcomer standing at the front of the room. Jack and Sora recognized the man.: It was the Lingering Will.

Well, there you go! Next chapter is where the sneak peek took place, so prepare yourselves! It will be as epic as I can make it. Also, thanks to the three who voted on my poll, but I added another choice and you can vote for up to 2, so everyone PLEASE VOTE ON MY POLL!