(The song "Final Distance" by Utada Hikaru begins to play)

Anthony had returned home.  The house was completely empty.  Probably because his family out looking for him in the city after having seen the commotion on the news.

He opened the door to his room and walked over to his bed.  He sat down next to nightstand.  He had such a somber look upon his face.  He was tired.  Not just physically, mentally, and emotionally as well.  He looked over to his nightstand to see the stuffed animal that Rose had won at the mall.  He took it and looked at it very closely.  He began to remember all of the wonderful memories he had of all of his friends…

Anthony played a fighting game, while everyone but Haschel watched.  They all turned around suddenly when a yell was heard from behind them

Haschel was behind them playing another fighting game.  It read "Game Over" on the screen, indicating he lost.  He had a huge fit about losing in front of everyone.

The people inside the arcade stared, while sweat drops fell on Haschel's friend's heads in embarrassment.

Albert came out of the men's dressing room in a tuxedo.  He looked very handsome.

Anthony and Haschel applauded for him as well.

Dart was the last to come out dressed up.  He was also dressed in a tuxedo with a red sash wrapped around his waist and stomach. 

Everyone else was already outside and clapped for him.  He did look very handsome.

He didn't seem to happy though.  He gazed off into the distance and saw a beautiful white gown.  He could see his true love, Shana, dressed in it with a smile.

Anthony saw his pain and walked over to him.  He put his hand on Dart's shoulder in comfort, with a gentle smile.

Dart smiled back in thanks.

Kongol stepped out of the dressing room, surprisingly enough.  He made loud thumping noises that made the whole store tremble.  When he came out, he was also dressed in a tuxedo.  However, it was a few sizes too small for his gigantic Giganto size.  His arms and legs ripped straight through the sleeves and his chest broke straight through the shirt.

His friends could only stare at him in disbelief.

Kongol shrugged in embarrassment.

Rose coughed, trying to regain her composure, "Ahem…We all have our moments."  She reached into the hole where the teddy bear was and handed it to Anthony.

"For me?" he asked.

"So you don't forget us," she told him with a shy smile.

The one he thought about the most was his best friend Meru and all the moments they shared together:

"Enough about that," Meru said as she put out her hand, "My name's Meru!"

Anthony looked at her and saw her vibrant and cheerful smile.  "She doesn't seem so bad," he thought to himself.  He put out his hand as they greeted one another.  "I'm Anthony," he said.

"Oh, Anthony…" Meru sighed as she embraced him.

Anthony wiped his tears as they broke their hug.

"I guess…this is really why we're so close…" Meru said to herself.

"W-What do you mean?" Anthony asked, sniffling a bit.

"You and I relate to each other on so many different levels," Meru smiled, "We're so similar."

"…Because it makes them happy.  And if I hadn't continued with dancing, I would've never met Dart and Shana and everyone.  Dancing changed my life…maybe writing will change yours…" Meru finished.

Anthony couldn't hold back his emotions any longer.  He held the teddy bear close to his heart and began to sob profusely once again.  He couldn't help but cry.  It was the only thing his heart felt like doing. 

(Song ends)

Three Months Later…

"It's been three months since the incident with [The Moon That Never Sets]," Anthony said, narrating the story once more, "A lot has happened since then.  The first thing is my new 'fame'.  Because of what the people at the convention saw, the entire state found about me.  Then the entire nation, and then…the entire world.  Pretty cool, huh?  I was able to tell everyone about my adventures…and about the friends who faded away…"

The scene was now a large auditorium.  There were many spectators, mostly parents and family.  Anthony's family was also there. 

In the center, were the students of Anthony's high school dressed in burgundy colored caps and gowns.

It was Graduation Day.

Julie was one of the students sitting down.  There was an empty seat next to her.  She looked at it and then up at the stage.  "I know you can do it Anthony," she thought to herself.

Around the stage were camera crews and photographers from all around the world.  There were dozens of microphones upon the podium.  It seemed someone was going to be giving a speech.

"It's now Graduation Day," Anthony spoke, "I was asked by my principal to give a speech to all of my fellow students.  Once the news reporters heard, it got around fast.  Now, the speech is going to be broadcast around the world for everyone to see.  No pressure, huh?"

Anthony, also dressed in his cap and gown, stood behind the stage.  He held onto his gown nervously.  He looked across the stage to see all of the people; most of them were there to see him.  He was in fact the young boy who saved the world; according to the reporters.

A middle-aged, bald man dressed in a suit walked up to the podium.  He looked upon the crowd and began to speak, "And now, that we have reached the end of our ceremony…there is someone from this very class here to speak to all of you.  Not just to this class, and not just to the audience here today…but to all of our viewers around the world.  Graduating students, ladies and gentlemen…I give you, our hero…Anthony Reyes!"

Everyone in the auditorium lifted from their seats, cheering and applauding.

Anthony steadily walked out onto the stage.  He shook the principal's hand and stood in front of the podium.  He had no paper in front of him, nor did he rehearse what he was going to say.  He was going to tell them all what he really, truly felt.

"You all…call me a hero…" he began, "But, the truth is, everyone here today has been through struggles.  All of us here…have overcome them.  That makes us all heroes.  It takes a real hero to overcome the obstacles placed before them."

Julie watched on, smiling proudly, as did Anthony's family.

"I might have been put into a supernatural situation, one beyond belief.  It may seem so much bigger a struggle than all of yours…The truth is, that at the time, the struggle seems so much bigger than we ever thought possible." he continued, "And now, we're all about to set out to face a new struggle.  Adulthood.  It may seem impossible to overcome.  But, from all of what I have been through…I've learned…that if you have your friends with you…it is possible.  Look around you.  Look next to you.  Look to your important friends who have been with you through everything.  They will help you, and you will help them.  That's what friendship is all about…isn't it?  That's why…it's important to never forget them…for they will always be with you."  Anthony looked on to everyone.  He had such a warm and gentle expression upon his face.  "So, now I say…let's face this struggle head on," he said, "For the path to overcoming it is ahead of us.  Let's set out for it today!"

The entire crowd jumped up from their seats and cheered even more loudly than before.

Anthony looked down, remembering the smiling faces of the friends he had lost.  He looked back up towards the audience and spoke, "I just…want to ask you one favor!!"

The crowd quieted down to hear him speak.

"Never…let anyone decide your fate…You must find your own destiny…" he said to them all, "…I ask you…Please…sever the chains of fate that bind you…Pursue what makes you happy…"

Anthony walked into his room as his mother followed.  He took off his tie and sat down upon his computer seat.

"Let me make something special today!" his mother said excitedly.

Anthony giggled and smiled.

She walked towards the door and began to close it, until she stopped to say, "You know, I'm really proud of you."

Anthony smiled to her, as she closed the door.

For whatever reason, Anthony got this jolt of inspiration.  He turned to his computer and opened up his word processor.  He thought to himself for a moment and started to type something upon the screen:

Anthony stood in front of the Orange County Convention Center, staring out into the dark and eerie sky.  It was a large complex where international meetings and conventions were held.

The moon, that only shined at night, now glimmered the most blood-red color one could ever imagine.  It descended from space, returning itself to what its alternate form was called: [The Moon That Never Sets].  It is the place where the God of Destruction would be born.  The Virage Embryo.

Hundreds of people, all from the convention………….

He sat there, typing away for a while.  He was starting to write again.  After many minutes passed by, he reached a certain point:

"…there is more to this tale than meets the eye.  Why these people are where they are, why they're doing what they're doing, and why they're there with me…  This is my story."

He stopped typing and then thought about adding one more thing to it.  He typed the last few words.

"No, this is our story."

(The song "Ordinary Day" by Vanessa Carlton begins to play)

He smiled at the screen, proud of what he had written.

"Anthony, dinner!" his mother called from afar.

He stood up from his seat and hurried out of his room.

Upon his dresser was the White Silver Dragoon Spirit that had changed his entire life.  It began to shine as an angel feather descended out of thin air, landing right next to it.

It was the end to his story.

Anthony completed the story that he had started that day.  He called it, "Two Worlds".  And, because of his newly found connections due to his fame, many publishing companies read what he had written and enjoyed it very much.  It was then published months later and released to the public.  It became a New York Bestseller, was translated in every single language possible, and sold billions of copies worldwide. 

Anthony lived happily from there on.  He kept his promise to his dear friend and continued writing.  It was just like Meru had told him:

"Dancing changed my life…maybe writing will change yours…"

            There it is everyone!!  (sigh)  It's finished!!  It took me a while but I did it!  I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who reviewed!  Your words were so encouraging to me, you all have no idea.  I appreciate it so much!  I hope you all enjoyed the story as much as I did.  And, yes, the story is based upon me.  (Well, except for the whole Dragoon thing of course.)  I guess that's why this story is so close to my heart.  That's why it makes me so much more happy to know you all enjoyed it, just for that fact.  I have more stories in the works and some that are already posted.  I'll be working on my original anime series Summoner, that's already been posted.  Hope you'll check it out!  Bye!

Anthony Reyes