Room 23: Joseph's Chamber, Xavier's great triumph

Xavier and Madame Cleo finally made it back to the Foyer, however a Marble Brute came to stop their progress. With his experience the Marble Brute was taken out easily, yet the look on Xavier's face spoke of a serious tone...It was finally time to face Joseph in his chambers.

Going up the stairs the found the door with a shadow glowing gem, but Madame Cleo placed the bangle on the door to activate it. A slow moan came from the door as it vanished before their eyes, although it seemed safe they both had to be careful. Once inside the walls rose showing the words of darkness, however it also allowed the evil spirits to come and attack them. Luckily the rapid shots took care of them all, yet they both knew there was a bigger fish to fry.

Xavier saw the doorway a sighed a little bit, however this didn't escape the eye of Madame Cleo.

"Xavier, are you nervous dear?" Xavier looked at Madame Cleo softly.

"Yes, Madame Cleo. I'm scared of what he has in store for us." Madame Cleo chuckled softly.

"Don't be, Xavier! You've faced him many of times in the Manor, trust me you will do fine." Xavier smiled softly as they entered the room.

Joseph was busy cleaning his camera when a loud noise disturbed him, yet his face turned to disgust when he saw Xavier and Madame Cleo. Hissing under his breath he noticed he had all the Soul Gems he needed, but Xavier took them and hid them in his coat for safe keeping.

"How dare you disturb me during my peaceful time, hasn't anyone told you its rude to come in without knocking?" Madame Cleo's stare got serious as Xavier rolled his eyes.

"Stop with your surprised look Joseph its all over for you, but you going to pay for what you did to Julia and Alexander...I read everything from your diaries Joseph, they were innocent souls...How could you?!" Joseph chuckled softly at them.

"Madame Cleo you know full well that its not wise to cross me, besides they stopped me every step of the way...They had this fate coming to them. Now I do believe you have something that i-" he was cut short by an angry Xavier.

"How dare you say that about the dead! Joseph you care about no one but your greedy self, who gives you the right to decide who lives and dies? You're nothing more that a glorified coward in my eyes, yet you hide using your minions to do your dirty work." Joseph eyes started to glow a deep deep blue.

"Enough of the insults, Xavier! Give me the gems...now!" Xavier looked at him strongly.

"Never I will not give them to a monster like you, nor any other fiend." Xavier opened the door and threw the gems away...the other friendly ghost took them and hid in the Manor.

Joseph then transformed into the Sabertooth with large cat like eyes, Xavier finally was able to see Joseph's true demon form at last.

"Very well then Xavier, if you want give me the gems...I take your soul as a substitute." Xavier noticed Madame Cleo holding a green gem.

"Xavier this is the Green Soul Gem or the Essence Gem for short, so you can used this to defeat Joseph once and for all. He's weak to this gem and I kept it hidden for a long time, however once this battle is over it will disappear until its needed again...Remember your battles with him will guide you." Xavier nodded as he fought the Sabertooth.

For the moment Xavier was able to keep his distance from Joseph, even though he was bigger doesn't mean he wasn't east to deal with. As the battle went on Xavier was able to defeat him, however Madame Cleo warned him that Joseph isn't done just yet...And she was indeed right by that. Joseph brought Xavier down to the lower level of his chamber, but I will tell you that he will not accept defeat.

"I will not lose to a pathetic little rat like you, however since you have the green gem I'll make sure you never see the light of day again." Xavier didn't move an inch.

As time with on Xavier was getting the upper hand quickly, yet for Joseph he knew that this was the man his dreams were warning him about. Finally after a grueling thirty minutes Joseph was defeated at last, however even in death Joseph his at him.

"So this is my fate after all, I know my dreams were warning me about you Xavier. Although I'm gone you will never see Julia and Alexander again, but I will be back mark...my...words." Joseph's body turned into a giant skeletal cat.

Xavier was ecstatic to know the manor was free at last, suddenly he felt something wet on his hands. It was tears and they came from Madame Cleo, but he looked up to see what she was crying about...It was the spirits of Alexander and Julia.

"Madame Cleo, thank you for freeing the souls! Finally with Joseph gone they can go to the afterlife, yet we will also join them as well." Julia looked at her husband softly.

"Please don't cry for us, Cleo. I know that you tried to save us from Joseph, even though we are spirits we knew you would keep your word. Now that we are both free we can finally pass on to the other side at last, however we see you had help with this fellow." Alexander nodded in agreement with his wife.

"Xavier you are truly a hero in our ghostly eyes, yet in your heart you don't fell that way. Please take care of the Manor for us, so in that way I know friendly spirits will always come to visit this place...Farewell my friends." Xavier held Madame Cleo's portrait close as tears flowed from her eyes.

"Xavier...Thank you...Thank you for everything you did here, I've finally kept my promise to free them. Words can not express how happy I am...Thank you!" Xavier nodded slowly even he was shedding a tear.

((Xavier's Diary))

August 26, 1235

"With Joseph out of the way the Brotherhood of the Soul came to visit this Manor, although I prefer to help with spirit alone I decided to join them. I'm happy to know that Madame Cleo was finally able to free both Julia and Alexander souls, yet I can't help to think that they're watching over us in heaven...A place where I know they are safe.

Things never stop for a second for the Brotherhood of the Soul, even with Joseph gone someone can take his place anytime...So it's always good to keep a watchful eye out. With the blessing from Madame Cleo I know that things will get better...I know it will!

Xavier Manson"

((1874 600 years later))

There is an old abandoned manor where a sinister game is played, suddenly a photo landed on the ground...it was Joseph!

"Like I said, I'll be back again...Ahahahahaah!"