*Author Note* Double Upload! As you may now this is indeed the final chapter before the timeskip however the story will CONTINUE just set in the year 1920

(Everyone's Future)

*October 22nd, 2020*

*2:00pm*

Kaede returned to her present timeline as she saw Doc who had been expecting her.

"It's been awhile Kaede! How's the past treating you? Is everything okay?!" Doc spoke to Kaede as he embraced in a warm hug with Kaede before both of them released each other from the hug.

"Pretty stressful but things are pretty decent but I will catch you up on everything once I'm done taking a shower and packing okay?" Kaede answered back with a smile as she ran upstairs to take a thirty minute shower.

"That's Kaede for you! Always keeping those spirits up even when the odds could be against her" Doc said to himself as he walked towards the kitchen area to sit down as he awaited for Kaede's return.

*2:55pm*

Thirty minutes had passed as Kaede stepped into the living room area with a new outfit in which was blue jeans and a black rock band shirt to go with it as she carried a large bag in her hand.

"That's a lot of stuff but I'm glad you are preparing for those two years Kaede but have a seat. We have much to discuss" Doc spoke to Kaede as he directed her to sit at a chair.

"You got that right!" Kaede replied back as she gently laid the bag on the floor and walked over to take a seat in front of Doc.

"So you do notice that history is changing as we speak right? This means that the Romanovs indeed survived the events of July 17, 1918 however it seems that John Claude vows to have them killed so if my calculations are correct than it seems that the Romanovs may die unless we change history once more do I make any sense?" Doc explained to Kaede as he placed his fingers on his chin in the process.

"I understand, To think that my friends are gonna live to 1920 alone just proves that history is on our side meaning that I won't allow John, Peter, or anyone to take that away from us" Kaede answered back in a more motivated tone of voice as this brought a smile on Doc's face.

"That's good to hear but speaking of Peter Ermakov, Why is John even using Ermakov for? Like it's quite odd since he should be in the Russian Civil War at this point in history but maybe this could be an effect on you and Anastasia going to the past or maybe John had this idea from the start? It's quite strange to me but all of that shouldn't be an issue so what matters most is that you get stronger and kick John's ass, you got it?" Doc spoke further to Kaede as he gave her a thumbs up.

"You're right and I will get stronger for my friends and they deserve to live as well!" Kaede spoke back to Doc with a smile on her face.

"That's the spirit! But I'm gonna let you go now since I don't want to waste anymore time however I wish you the best of luck and remember! You are fighting not just for yourself but also for a good future for Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, Alexei, Kazumi, Yelena, and Bartok's futures so always remember that during the next two years okay?!" Doc spoke to Kaede in hopes of further motivating her as he was met with a warm smile from her.

"Thank you so much and you don't know how much I'm willing to sacrifice as well for them and I know It's only been three months since I met everyone but I feel like they're family to me at this point like brothers and sisters who I never had during my life…" Kaede spoke back with a smile as she gave a thumbs up to Doc.

"And you better remember this talk that we had once you start your training but I wish you the best of luck and good luck!" Doc said to Kaede as he waved his hands to bid her farewell as he had a warm smile on his face.

"Thank you so much! It was amazing chatting with you once more!" Kaede replied back to Doc as she waved her hands to bid farewell as well as she stepped back into the time machine as a flash of light consumed her before disappearing alongside with her.

"Adidos, Kaede…" Doc thought to himself with a smile on his face.

*September 22nd, 1918*

*3:00pm*

Kaede had returned back to the past as she saw Igor resting on the side of a tree branch as a sudden realization hitted her.

"I forgot to catch Doc up on our adventure!" Kaede cried out to herself in a rather comedic tone of voice.

*Akito's Place*

Bartok and Kazumi were training furiously in hopes to further polish their skills while Anastasia was playing cards with Yelena and Alexei while Olga, Maria, and Tatiana were making Lunch in the kitchen of the house.

"They're sure going at it! It's pretty impressive how strong they are. I sure wanna be strong like them one day so that I can save people who are in trouble and just make the world a better place…" Alexei said to himself as he played with the cards as he felt a warm yet gentle hug from behind.

"You ARE strong my dear Alexei. You don't need brute muscles or any of that stuff! Just smiling at someone or asking that person how their day was always and truly makes a difference and that is what makes them a hero. Alexei, you ARE a hero" Anastasia spoke to Alexei in a comforting tone of voice while Alexei smiled back.

"Anastasia is right! Simply helping others with basic things such as picking something up or even opening the door for someone can truly make a difference" "Yelena wrote in her notebook as she showed the pair her response.

"Thank you my dear older sister and Yelena. Those words will forever be in my heart.." Alexei spoke to the pair as Anastasia released herself from him as she walked back towards her spot and pulled out a spoon.

"Let's play a game called SPOONS! I'm sure we've played The game before but If you get four of the same cards and get the spoon BEFORE the other person does then you win the game like If you managed to get for jacks, queens, kings and so forth then you must get the spoon am I making myself clear?" Anastasia explained to Yelena and Alexei as the pair nodded their heads in agreement.

"I think I got the game and It sounds like fun!" Alexei spoke to Anastasia in a joyful tone of voice as the trio was prepared to play their game as Maria watched from the kitchen window.

"It seems they're having some fun isn't that right Mashka?" Olga spoke to Maria with a smile on her face as she cutted some onions before putting them in a bowl.

"I'm sure they are also. It's quite fun learning how to cook as well so before we know it we could run our own shop one day, Won't that be wonderful?" Tatiana spoke to the duo as she was preparing some bread.

"That would be wonderful! We could call it the OTMA shop in which we create amazing foods for many people who are willing to try our stuff" Maria spoke back as she turned her direction back to the kitchen as she helped Tatiana with the bread.

"That doesn't sound like a bad idea doesn't it? If we have two years before we depart for Paris then we should use that time to really polish our cooking skills!" Olga spoke to the duo in a motivated tone of voice as she did a very proud pose in the process.

"You are right my dear Olya, We can show everyone just how much these grand duchess can really cook!" Tatiana spoke back as she did a rather playful noblewoman's laugh as this made Maria smile even more.

"That sounds like an amazing idea! That would be a great way to raise money before going our separate ways but I also want us to stick together as well" Maria spoke to her older sisters with a smile as this seemed to have made Tatiana gasp in shock but a playful one.

"Mashka! Are you married to Bartok? Is our sweet little Maria finally whisked away by Prince Charming himself?! You must tell me right this second!" Tatiana spoke to Maria in a very playful yet heartwarming tone of voice as she had taken a few steps back.

"U-Um I-It was meant to be a surprise but me and Bartok are married but not officially…." Maria answered back with a smile as her face turned red in sheer embarrassment but Maria was enjoying this wonderful moment with her sisters.

"I had a hunch! Bartok and you were pretty close together and besides! There is nothing wrong with you and his love for each other as well Mashka we just want you to be happy as well" Olga finally spoke with a smile as this seemed to make the trio laugh for a moment before catching their breath.

"You're right Olya! But as for us we will find our Prince Charming one day! We just have to search for him like that prince from Rapuzel!" Tatiana spoke to Olga as she was met with a warm hug from Olga.

"You're right my dear sister but I am just so glad to have this wonderful moment between us. I want to cherish this forever like I have faith that we will be happy! I just know it! In two years! Let's cheer Kaede and the others!" Olga spoke in a motivated tone of voice as Maria joined in the hug as well.

"You're right! Let's keep on cheering for them okay? HUZZAH!" Maria cried out in joy.

"You're right! Now let's all do one big huzzah okay?" Tatiana spoke as she and the others nodded their heads.

"HUZZAH!" the trio cried out as they had further hopes and motivations for the future.

"Alright! Let's resume our training!" Bartok cried out in joy as he saw Kazumi walking towards him.

"A fair warning is that I won't go easy on you so get ready!" Kazumi cried out as he picked up his sword and charged towards Bartok with great speed as he prepared his sword for combat.

"Understood! I won't hold anything back as well!" Bartok cried out.

As he ran towards Kazumi as the pair attempted to trade heavy blows towards each other's cheek areas however both dodged the attacks as the pair only chuckled at the sight.

"Impressive! It seems we both dodged it but this next attack won't be as nice!" Kazumi spoke to Bartok as he had a smile on his face."

"Understood!" Bartok answered back as the pair resumed their training.

*Bialowieza Forest*

Kaede was training heavily by using the phoenix sword as she was standing on top of a log that was located by a waterfall.

"You're doing good! Just don't fall okay?!" Igor cried out to Kaede as the young girl simply nodded her head.

"W-Whatever it takes! Just you wait John Claude! In two years time we will defeat you and achieve the good future for everyone!" Kaede vowed to herself as she had a look of sheer motivation in her eyes as she continued to train for the next two years.

*Akito's Place*

*5:00pm*

Anastasia, Alexei, and Yelena were watching Kazumi and Bartok train.

"It's gonna be a long two years isn't it?" Alexei asked Anastasia as he awaited his answer.

"Yup but you can't lose faith okay? In two years time we will show John who's boss!" Anastasia answered back with a smile as the trio shared a small laugh together as Anastasia smile and looked up towards the beautiful sunny sky.

The next two years eventually passed as a new era dawned upon everyone indicating that the final chapter of their journey had just began...