"...Behold. Magnificent...isn't it? when a World...wakes from slumber. Only...this World is not waking. Rather...it is ending. By YOUR hand, no less." says χ-Super to Xander...of whom appears downtrodden. He replies naught a single word...unable to deny what the Dark entity was speaking only moments earlier. About...Worldlines and multiple Doppelgangers. "...Why. Why did you...show me all of that!? why!? you must know..." says Xander, taking a stand against χ-Super.
"...What? that I knew...about you yourself already knowing? indeed. There was simply no need...in YOUR case. However...HIS is another case, entirely." says χ-Super, alerting Xander towards Myst finally awakening! "!? Y-YOU'RE!?" shouts Xander, shocked; and amazed that Myst has already awoken. Considering the duel that the two of them had just fought...next. χ-Super states the following "...So, you have awoken at last; 7th vessel of Darkness. We meet again...to watch. As the World of Midlight...passes forwards into Darkness..." cruelly speaks χ-Super without a tone of either empathy or sympathy...
As Myst stands up...only to gaze both straight and true. At the sight...of his entire World ending...quite literally. Remembering his fondest Memories with family, friends and other acquaintances. Even with individuals he considered decent rivals...Myst. Now watches the sight of Midlight Town...exiting it's Dream state. Because the World is not only sleeping but also fictional...once Midlight Town awakens from it's slumber...there will be nothing left of it. For all fictional stories...must eventually reach their end, one way; or another.
KINGDOM HEARTS: Edge Before End.
Epilogue χ (Shift Pride): Mittellicht Täuschung Ende.
"...It is now time. I must...bid farewell." says Deus towards Iden and Verum, as he starts to vanish into thin air! "W-WAIT! MASTER!" shouts out Iden, followed by Verum shouting "LORD DEUS!" shouts out Verum. "...Before...I leave...please...Ide...young Verum. You...must...pass...on...a...message..." says Deus, shocking and horrifying the pair. Returning to the side of Myst, Xander and χ-Super...the Dark being marvels at the sight of the giant Sleeping Keyhole opening itself up. "Amazing...simply a work of grandeur. It astounds me to see a Keyhole opening at such a gargantuan size...truly. Keyblades are such wonderful objects that Humans have made...wouldn't you agree? Myst Arcane Secre." without warning, Myst rushes pass Xander by making a huge leap...striking at χ-Super!
This action shocks the black coated counterpart of Myst's, saying "O-OI!" shouts Xander, reaching out a hand; trying to stop Myst...even if the action of reaching out itself was futile. "SHUT UP! ONCE I DEAL WITH THIS THING...YOUR NEXT!" shouts out Myst, knowing Xander is still the one responsible for this inevitable destruction of his home. However...χ-Super has gone so far as to mock the town. A feat Myst deems punishable...by death!
"Take it back...take...THAT-BACK!" shouts out Myst...using all the remaining powers of Darkness at his disposal. "...Take what back? my comment upon this World's end? why. I didn't say anything particuarly derogative...furthermore. You do KNOW I am Darkness itself, don't you?" says χ-Super without a single care in the whole World...what's left remaining anyways. However...Myst rebukes the Dark being's nonchalant attitude.
Saying "Even if it's hopeless...even if everything ends...my Heart. My Heart...won't stop fighting! not until it saves my home-OUR HOME! that's why. Once I take the two of you out...things...will go back to how they used to be! no. In fact, they will be even better...because now. Knowing the truth...me, Ide; Verum and Diva. Us four...we are gonna change...our Destinies! we won't let some black mist like you dictate how we live! not...a CHANCE IN HECK!" shouts out Myst, finally acknowledging the truth behind Midlight Town...but even still. He will fight for it, all the same...
These words shock Xander into submission, merely standing...unable to interfere at this point-this Key moment. "...Sigh, the Heart maybe weak. Sometimes, it may even give in. But...deep down there is a Light...that never goes out, eh? honestly. Light...is such a fickle sibling of ours." says χ-Super, having used what looks like a claw to block Myst's Keyblade up towards this point whilst everyone was chattering away.
However, it then forces Myst back...before deciding to take action! "...You are a creation outside of samsara. But alas...you have been chosen as one of the XIII shards of Darkness. The 7th...therefore. I cannot simply eliminate you...it would go against what "he" told me." says χ-Super, confusing Myst. "What the heck are you talking about!?" says Myst, greatly angered and annoyed...
"...Let me clarify something. I am NOT the χ-Super you met at the Station of Awakening, nor am I the χ-Super that you confronted during the confrontation with your elder Doppelganger standing right there. All of us χ-Super are uniquely different...sharing one Dark shroud as our base form. I am a χ-Super from a bygone era...watching the new one starting to take it's proper shape. Once this town ends...my flame will flicker. The best thing about χ-Super...is we ALL share our Memories and experiences with one another. Passing them on, each time the flame dies out...tell me. If THAT is not the purpose of Connections then what is?" says "χ-Super"...asking Myst a curious question.
"...I don't know, to be honest; that's not what I'm thinking about. All I want...is to defeat you and end this! you want an answer? figure it out on your own! stop using the efforts of others...to carve out your answer!" says Myst, shocking Xander and especially χ-Super alike. "...I see. That...was all I needed to know. Your answer shows itself...even, if it is not direct. Finally...there is no more need to talk. We have at least 7 minutes until the end...I shall indulge you with the time that remains. Show me...how Darkness...can fight Darkness." says χ-Super...until suddenly. A strange sigil appears upon it's back...and then. It's eyes start to glow bright red, manifesting the same black coat that Xander is wearing!
(Music Cue-The Dread of Night MIDI Arrangement from YouTube.)
"!? I-Impossible! the Darkness...is a Nightmare!? but-how!? they should only be existing within the Realm of Light's side of the Sleeping Worlds!" says Xander. "I am χ-Super...the Darkness...the Nightmare that lives within all Realms and realities. No World is exempt...most especially. A fictional Sleeping World...now. Fight...and see how long you can still last for." says χ-Super...taking on a new appearance dubbed it's "Anti Black Coat" or "Kye" transformation...
"...I haven't got much left in the tank, I'm only standing...through sheer willpower alone. I've...got...to END this!" says Myst, struggling to maintain his stamina; not wanting to collapse atop his legs. "...Scissor Bite!" says χ-Super, teleporting towards one area nearby and then using X shaped projectiles to hit Myst with!
"ARGH!?" Myst is sent flying, feeling the effects of Darkness other then his own tampering with his Body. It was Darkness...true, deepest; blackest Darkness. "You still cling to hope...and continue towards refusing despair. Why go for only the option that suits the needs of the masses?" says χ-Super, readying it's next attack.
"Ugh...you wouldn't understand. Even if you got bitten on the-!?" before Myst could finish what he was about to say, χ-Super already begins it's follow up strike sequence! "Poison Arrow..." says the Dark entity, launching homing attacks that somehow contaminate Myst's Body! "U-UGGGGGHHHHHHH!" shouts out Myst in immense pain once more...
"...When Darkness collides with Darkness not of the same origin...it has...dampening effects. I do not understand...why bother? you see your home about to be destroyed...and yet. You fight for it...isn't there something in your Heart, telling you to give up?" says χ-Super, holding an energy blade of manifested Darkness within it's hand; still persisting to talk with Myst.
"...Of course there is. I know how bleak my situation looks...but. Like I told you minutes ago...something or someone like you wouldn't understand. You wouldn't know what it means...to fight with everything. To fight...with your very Heart on the line. Especially...when I have other Hearts to protect, no matter what. That's why...even if I told you a hundred times, maybe a thousand...you...STILL WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND!" shouts Myst, refusing to back down.
Elsewhere...both Iden and Verum are seen heading towards where the fighting is taking place! Verum trips over, unable to keep up with Ide. "I-Ide!" says Verum...before Iden takes hold of her hand. "Don't worry! I got you lil missy!" says Iden, trying to use his wit in order to remain calm and composed...with only 5 minutes left remaining for Midlight Town...
"Myst...we're coming! don't you DARE lose! not when...we're so close!" says Iden, looking in the direction of the unfolding fight. Seeing massive sparks enveloping inside the crackling whirlwinds spiralling out of control all over the town...back to Myst's perspective. "Wild Arcanum!" speaks χ-Super, unleashing six blows; one after another upon Myst!
Xander only watches in silence...seeing Myst endure harsh punishment at the hands of his enemy's attacks. "...The Human Heart breeds Darkness, it's only role in life is to serve Light and fight Darkness. That has been the system since the very beginning of Kingdom Hearts...the Heart of all Worlds. The first Light to ever exist...tell me. How do you think shadows were cast...to reflect the Light of Kingdom Hearts?" says χ-Super.
"Huff...huff. M-My...aren't we...sigh, chatty? sigh. I bet...you talked that guy's ears off...whilst I was sleeping. Sheesh...talk about monologuing." says Myst with χ-Super ignoring the former's remark. "...Not one to make banter? mince words? dang...you...really are different." says Myst, acknowledging just how different the new opponent is; in direct comparison towards his last one...Xander...
"...Hearts breeding Darkness...serving Light...and fighting Darkness. If our Hearts breed Darkness by fighting it...wouldn't that contradict your words, tough guy?" says Myst, finding fault with χ-Super's logic. "...That is what I wish to ask of you, not the other way around." says χ-Super, not falling for Myst's taunt. "Yeah...thought so. Just...a mere cog in the machine, is that it? question is. Who...is the cog here? me...or YOU?" says Myst, slightly surprising χ-Super.
"...I do not comprehend." says the Dark enigma, almost exactly like how a computeristic voice would reply. "...No, course ya don't. You're just...a multitude of shadows, all clinging together. If you actually had your very own opinions...one for each and every single one of you. You would understand...what it is I'm trying to say here. As...for your topic of discussion. Sorry...but. We don't SERVE Light...we fight, ultimately to cherish what it is we hold most sacred towards us. What this Kingdom Hearts thing truly is you're talking about...I don't give a hoot. If it helps to give aid towards my loved ones, then I'm grateful. Otherwise...if it tries to do them harm...I'LL...MAKE IT PAY." states Myst in a foreboding manner...his eyes glowing a brighter gold colour then ever before!
"...Kingdom Hearts is the samsara, the system of which all lives are bounded. Hearts, Worlds; Light and Darkness. Everything that has existed, that still exists or ever will exist...IT governs over all. Hearts...are mere specks, aiming to coalesce and next consolidate into one higher power. The Master of Masters had foreseen the inevitable outcomes with his Gazing Eye bestowed upon him...Darkness exists. To fight itself, under the pretence of being guided by Light. All elderly Keyblade Masters follow this mandatory act...as though it were their lifeblood. They ultimately know it is faulty to vanquish the Dark, hence why they act in a medium number of manners to keep it at bay. They fear Darkness...because it is never ending. Darkness...is the final edge before endings. It is merely a matter of when will the end arrive...even now. Dark seekers aim to bring about the World's end...through the convergence of the Worldlines. You are one of the XIII Keys...that will appease the will of Kingdom Hearts-the Dark of all Hearts...in the form of Light." says χ-Super, ranting...before making it's final move...
(Music Cue-Destati by Project Destati from YouTube.)
"...! THERE! there he is! MYST!" shouts out Iden, he and Verum having finally arrived! "Huff...huff. B-B-B...BIG BROTHER!" shouts out Verum, seeing Myst struggling; before she and Iden together alert Myst to their presence. "!? V-VERU! IDE!" shouts Myst in repliance...until χ-Super takes notice of the duo's arrival. "...Mere stragglers. Hearts without purpose...no Darkness. Accidental mutations on part of the town...trying to gain a will of it's own." says χ-Super, greatly shocking Myst. "W-WHAT DID...YOU JUST SAY?" speaks Myst in another foreboding manner, unable to ignore χ-Super's statement. "...If Darkness cannot fight itself...it cannot breed more Darkness. Darkness, in the form of Light cannot prosper...if it does not have true Darkness to command. You mutations are empty...you sicken us. Begone...and become part...of a REAL Darkness." says χ-Super.
It aims it's final move...changing targets from Myst towards both Iden and Verum! "!? N-NO! DON'T!" Myst fumbles on his right leg, beginning to lose his remaining stamina. "D-DANG IT! I WON'T MAKE IT IN TIME!" shouts out Myst, watching helplessly...as his loved ones are marked for losses of their Hearts!
"!? VERU! GET BEHIND-NOW!" shouts Iden, covering Verum with all his might. "...SHADOW STEAL." says χ-Super in a Dark manner...ready to steal the Hearts of Iden and Verum. "STOP! STOP IT! STOOOOOOOP!" Myst demands χ-Super to cease his assault against his best friend and sister...towards no avail. "...Would you fail them?" suddenly, a familiar voice whispers through Xander's ear. "Would you fail them...yet again? you should know by now. You are he...and he is you. However...you are NOT the same. Even Doppelgangers...have the right to exist. To live with their Hearts...full of free will. Books foretelling prophecies do not decide our Destinies...WE DO. Just like the blue eyed, spiky haired boy; whom defied Destiny...Myst aims to fight fate too. He is you...and you are he. Fight! Xander! no...Myst! Myst Arcane Secre!" says the voice, urging Xander...to take action!
"...! TCH!" Xander, without warning; intercepts the Shadow Steal attack and takes the place of it's intended targets! this shocks everyone in the process. Both Myst and especially χ-Super most of all, with the former saying "W-Why-" before Myst could finish, Xander then speaks. "USE IT! USE YOUR HEART! CALL UPON...THE LIGHT WITHIN YOUR HEART!" Xander, despite getting hit; urges Myst to strike now!
"...Why do such a thing? that was meaningless. The Book of Prophecies-" χ-Super was distracted by Xander's apparent sacrifice, long enough...for Myst to unlock his true power once again! "BOOK-THIS!" shouts out Myst, using his Mysterium Arcanum Secretum Drive. "What is...a Heart? someone once asked that question. A Heart...is the core of one's being. This thing...had no such Heart. It lacked one...at the very least. It lacked a Heart...full of emotion. Hearts are what allow people to think, feel; say and do the things that appear natural to them. For better or worse...Hearts are made up of both Light AND Darkness. An entity like this though...could only be described...as Heartless. The very opposite of being Human. Even if I could fell this enemy here...I doubt all of this would end. Of course it wouldn't...not until...I...WE...find our missing friend. Diva...I promise. This...is only...the beginning..."
Myst returns as a narrator, following a somewhat long hiatus. He narrates the prior words...just as the Myst in real time defeats χ-Super by catching it off guard, using...a three way Ars Arcanum pincer attack variation. Dubbed "Ars Corona"...the "Last Crown". With the aid of his two copies...the real Myst finally, truly defeats χ-Super. Lastly saying the following words:
"...You want to spend your heads in books? fine. Just leave the rest of us out of it...not ALL of us are cut out to be bookworms. I'm a dry, clear cut example. Sigh..." Myst takes in a long, deep breath...hopefully. This will mark the beginning...of a new hope. A new Light...to aspire by...this is. Myst's path...the Twilight Road...to Nightfall...