Well...6 months of work, and it's all come down to this moment. I said last chapter it would be two chapters left, but when I started writing it, I realized it would only be one. So, this is officially the final chapter in Destiny's Call. So, before it begins, the final replies!

Iron Reaver: You shall die. Horrifically. With much bloody cutting and slashinationnessness.

Daniel Wesley Rydell: This is our world now.

unknown: I do plan on making a sequel. There will be a sort of teaser trailer, which you will be able to find as a chapter, after this one.

SS5Matt: Yep, the sequel will have its first chapter posted either later today or tomorrow.

MysticSuperSaiyanGohan: Just read to find out. Rikku is 15 in FFX, and Auron, I believe, is 35. Not completely sure, though. That is a little odd.

XxCougarxX: (raises hand) I uttered a few choice words, too, but I won't go into that. (grin)

Harry4: Well, here it is. Enjoy.

Bracey Face Anime Gurl: I'm kind of liking Seymour. As a villain that is. He made a good one, if not a bit annoying.

desert-tiger: Yeah, Seymour had far too many lives. Anyway, enjoy the final chapter!

Now, without further ado, the finale!


Chapter 42—Ending The Story

"You're late, Auron," the man says, standing with his arms crossed, his back also turned to us. Auron just nods slowly, looking in the man's direction.

"I know."

As the man turns around, I simply watch as it's revealed to be Jecht, Tidus' father. He stands there for a moment, before nodding slightly to Tidus.

"Hey."

"Hi," Tidus says, flatly.

"Hah! You got tall, but you're all bones!" Jecht says, sounding amused. "You eating right, boy?" Tidus doesn't have a response, and Jecht continues to stare at Tidus for a moment, before speaking. "You've really grown."

"Yeah, but you're still bigger," Tidus replies, a trace of amusement in his words for a moment.

"Well, I am Sin, you know," Jecht says, rubbing the back of his neck.

"That's not funny," Tidus tells him, still continuing to stare. Jecht just laughs for a moment, shaking his head slightly.

"Well, then...I mean...you know. Let's end this," Jecht tells his son, waving his hand slightly as if to get the point across through motions, instead of words.

"Dad?" Tidus says, hesitantly.

"Yeah?"

"I hate you," he says, simply, his voice slightly choked by the tears I can tell that he's holding back.

"I know, I know," Jecht says, sighing. "You know what you have to do."

"Yeah."

"I can't hear the Hymn so well anymore. Pretty soon, I'm gonna be Sin. Completely. I'm glad you're here now," Jecht says, looking from Tidus to all of us. "One thing, though...when it starts, I won't be myself anymore. I won't be able to hold myself back. I'm sorry."

"That's enough. Let's finish this, okay?" Tidus says, half-yelling. I can tell he's still trying to hold back tears, and I take a deep breath, preparing for what I know is coming.

"You're right," Jecht replies, walking to the edge of the platform, before turning back to us. "Well, then...let's go!" he yells, crossing his arms in front of his chest. An energy ball begins to form on the crossed part, and he spreads his arms wide. The energy ball moves to his chest, energy lacing on his body, as he steps backwards. Tidus yells, and runs towards Jecht, but he's just a moment too late. Jecht falls backwards off the platform, and spiraling lights dive down after him.

After a moment of staring in disbelief, Tidus is forced to jump backwards. A massive, flaming hand smashes onto the platform, followed by another, as a creature pulls itself up from the depths. It's revealed to be Jecht, transformed into what I can only guess is the Final Aeon, used to defeat Sin on Braska's pilgrimage.

(Play FFX theme Otherworld)

"I promise this will be quick! Hit me with all you got, Dad!" Tidus yells, drawing Caladbolg and pointing it at Jecht. Drawing my katana, I steel myself for an intense fight. Jecht looks us over for a moment, before thrusting a palm out at Rikku. The hit makes her crumple to the ground, instantly unconscious, and I glare at Jecht.

"You'll pay! Thundaga!" I yell, a bolt of lightning striking Jecht in the chest. Before Yuna can use Life on Rikku, however, Jecht shoots a beam out of his eye, striking Yuna. Before Yuna can even scream, she's petrified. Auron and Tidus run to attack, and slash down onto Jecht. The hits make him wince, and he hits Tidus, the younger boy flying back to land on the platform, dazed, but not unconscious.

"Tidus!" Wakka yells, throwing his blitzball at Jecht to distract him. Rapidly digging in his pockets, Wakka manages to throw a potion to Tidus, before Jecht crumples him to the ground with a strike as well.

'This isn't going well for us...' I think, pulling a Remedy out of my pocket and using it on Yuna. Yuna quickly comes out of the Petrify, and casts a Life spell on Rikku, enabling her to stand once again. Jecht raises his head, and fires another beam of energy, this time striking Kimahri. The Ronso is petrified now, and I growl, my rage getting more intense by the moment. Charging Jecht, I land a slash on his lower body, before he swats me back to the others. Landing on my back, I skid for a moment, before standing up weakly.

"Enough!" Auron yells, jumping into the air and bringing his sword down hard. An explosion of orange energy overtakes Jecht from the Dragon Fang, and Wakka spins his blitzball on his finger, his Element Reels Overdrive taking the fire form this time. The blitzball flies in and hits Jecht in the face, causing him to growl in pain. Landing a smashing hit to Kimahri, who had just charged after having an Esuna spell used on him by Yuna, Jecht aims a beam at me, and I cry out as the beam contacts, petrifying me quickly.


As I come back to my senses, I notice Auron standing up slowly, Yuna kneeling on the ground, Lulu unconscious on the ground nearby, and the rest of our group attacking Jecht. Tidus lands a series of hits on Jecht, before bouncing off his sword and kicking Wakka's World Champion down. As an explosion engulfs Jecht, Yuna uses a Phoenix Down on Lulu, the woman standing back up and pointing a hand at Jecht.

"Ultima!" Lulu yells, not wasting any time with weak spells. A large explosion of dark energy engulfs Jecht, and he roars in pain. Suddenly, he stops, hunching over as if in pain. As we watch, several wing-like appendages extend from his back, and a sword handle thrusts itself out of his chest. Grunting, he grabs the sword and rips it out, as the Zanarkand Abes symbol in the background bursts into flames. With another mighty grunt, Jecht swings the sword, connecting with all of us and throwing us back.

Looking around, I notice Auron and Tidus kneeling on the ground, Lulu, Rikku, and Yuna unconscious on the ground, and Wakka and Kimahri slowly getting up. Growling, I get up as well, and drink a Hi-Potion to recover some strength. Bringing my katana beside me, I charge at Jecht, activating my Overdrive.

"Renzokuken!"

Jumping up to Jecht's level, I plant my feet into his chest to keep my balance, and slash twice at his face. Growling, he tries to swipe me away, but I duck and slash his hands. As he jerks back from those slashes, I bring my sword across his chest twice, before kicking off and landing on the ground. As I prepare to activate my Lion Heart finishing move, I suddenly stop. I seem to have another finishing move, another that I don't know.

'Could this be more powerful than Lion Heart?' I think to myself, shrugging and drawing my wakizashi. Only one way to find out.

"Darkside...Assault!"

As I bring both swords beside me, I start to glow with a red aura. Slashing the swords out once, I rush Jecht again, jumping back up to his chest. Instead of landing there, I hang in the air like with my Lion Heart attack, and slash several times at his chest. After the sixth slash, my hands and feet begin to glow with the same energy, and I sheathe both my swords. Clenching a fist, I plant a jab into Jecht's face, a left hook following a moment after. Spinning in the air, I land a heel kick to his face, followed by a high kick and then a straight kick, before falling back to the ground. Cupping my hands together, I bring them beside me, before firing a ball of dark energy, the Ultima spell topping the Overdrive off with a mighty explosion.

Gasping, I sink to my knees, as Auron and Wakka attack again, World Champion and Masamune biting deep into Jecht's body. Jecht gives a howl of pain, before a Holy spell smashes into him, courtesy of a newly-revived Yuna. Rikku and Lulu are also revived, and Lulu launches a second Ultima spell, Jecht's upper body rocking with the attack.

"Coming through!" Rikku yells, and a bright flash of light engulfs Jecht, before he growls in pain again, seemingly weakened quite a bit. Jecht raises a hand then, and grabs Lulu, raising her into the sky. Gripping her tightly, energy gathers around his fist, then explodes, Lulu crying in pain as she's burned by the energy. Letting his grip go slack, he tosses her at the ground, his Triumphant Grasp Overdrive nearly killing the black mage. As I run over to heal her, Yuna gives a glare at Jecht, and takes a summoning stance. Her staff is glowing brightly, and Bahamut descends from the sky a moment later, fangs bared at Jecht.

"Mega Flare!" Yuna cries, and Bahamut complies, leaping back onto all four feet and charging a beam of energy in his mouth, releasing it with a mighty blast. The energy beam catches Jecht full force in the chest, and he cries out in extreme pain.

(End FFX theme Otherworld)

Staggering, Jecht drops his sword, the blade sinking into the platform. The blade stands straight up in the air, as Jecht slumps to the platform, defeated. A bright flash of light suddenly engulfs us all, and when it clears, Jecht is standing on the platform, back to normal. Jecht wobbles once and starts to fall, Tidus running quickly to catch him before lying him down on the platform. As all this happens, no one pays any attention to the small, black blob that flew into the air when Jecht was defeated.

(Play FFX theme Someday The Dream Will End)

"You'll cry. You're gonna cry. You always cry, see? You're crying," Jecht says, a smile on his face as he looks up at Tidus.

"I hate you, Dad," Tidus says, the tears that wouldn't fall earlier now flowing freely down his face.

"Save it for later," Jecht says, Tidus nodding and standing up.

"Right...we've got a job to do, don't we?"

"Good. That's right. You are my son, after all," Jecht replies.

"You know...for the first time, I'm glad...to have you as my father," Tidus tells Jecht, finally admitting what he couldn't bring himself to say.

"Sir Jecht...I should..." Yuna begins, but Jecht cuts her off with a sharp wave of his hand.

"No, Yuna, there's no time!" Jecht yells, and all of us suddenly look up at the black ball, which is still flying around in the air, circling the platform.

"You stay away!" Tidus yells, waving his fist at the blob.

"Yuna, you know what to do...the aeons!" Jecht yells, and the image of the fayth appears on the platform before us as Jecht finishes speaking.

"We aeons..."

"Call them!"

"Call us!"

Jecht then falls, his strength finally leaving him as he bursts into a cloud of pyreflies, which float into the sky and evaporate. Drawing my sword, I prepare for the final fight with Yu Yevon. The ball continues to fly around, as Yuna speaks.

"Yes," she says, nodding slightly and gripping her staff.

"Here it comes!" Lulu yells, pointing to the ball that is Yu Yevon. It flies down, and hovers over the sword, before flying straight down into it, a bright flash of red energy engulfing us all. The last thing I see is the energy wave before I fall into darkness.


Waking up, I take a moment to examine my surroundings. Everyone except Yuna is lying on the platform, which is actually the sword Jecht was using. Yuna is standing up, staff in hand. As we all stand up, I notice something that makes me smile. All of us have halos over our heads, signifying the Auto-Life spell.

"Yuna!" Tidus yells, getting up and standing by her side, as she faces down Yu Yevon. Yuna just nods, as Yu Yevon flies around in the distance. With a sad look on her face, Yuna takes the summoning stance, four rays of light ascending into the sky as she summons Valefor. The aeon descends from the sky, and Yu Yevon flies over to it, merging with the aeon quickly. The aeon's colors darken, as Yu Yevon possesses the aeon and turns to fight us.

(End FFX theme Someday The Dream Will End; play FFX theme Summoned Beast Battle)

"I'm sorry..." I mutter, nodding to Lulu as I bring a palm in front of myself. "Flare!"

"Flare!"

The duo of Flare spells slam into Valefor, the aeon screeching in pain before slumping to the platform, easily defeated by the two non-elemental spells. Yu Yevon leaves the aeon as it fades away, and Yuna lowers her head slightly, before summoning Ifrit next. The aeon leaps down to the platform from its column of rock, and Yu Yevon possesses it as well, the aeon quickly using its Meteor Strike attack on us. The energy ball connects with our group, pushing us back a bit, and Lulu and I point a hand at Ifrit once again.

"Blizzaga!" we cry, the two spells from the both of us smashing into Ifrit, defeating it much the same as Valefor. Yu Yevon once again leaves the aeon, awaiting the next to be summoned.

"Wait," I say to Yuna, as she prepares to summon Ixion. "I'll do this." Taking the summoning stance, I summon Ixion, the aeon leaping from the portal. Yu Yevon possesses the lightning horse, and quickly uses the Aerospark attack, the energy disc cutting into Yuna and I, forcing us to stumble back.

"Waterga!" Lulu and I yell again, the dual water spells connecting with Ixion, forcing the aeon to the ground. It fades away quickly, and I take the summoning stance again as Yu Yevon floats nearby. Ice crystals drop behind me as I crouch, the aeon Shiva floating down and emerging from the crystals. Yu Yevon possesses Shiva as well, and the aeon uses her Heavenly Strike attack, an ice crystal slamming into Yuna from above. Yuna casts Cura on herself, as Lulu casts another spell on Shiva.

"Firaga!" she cries, the great ball of flame burning away at the aeon. It's not quite defeated yet, so I cast a Fira spell to finish it, the aeon falling and fading away. Giving a nod to Yuna, I step back, as she takes the final summoning stance. The mighty dragon Bahamut flies down from the sky and lands on the platform with a crash, Yu Yevon quickly flying over to possess the powerful aeon. As Bahamut roars, it creates four energy balls on its claws and wings, the Impulse attack flying out and hitting Yuna, myself, and Lulu, knocking us to the ground. As we stand back up, I cast a quick Cura on myself and Lulu, Yuna casting it again on herself, before pointing a palm at Bahamut.

"Ultima!" I cry, the dark energy ball engulfing the aeon, and causing it to stumble back. A second Ultima spell quickly follows from Lulu, and the aeon drops to a knee. Yuna sighs deeply, regret filling her voice as she casts a spell.

"Holy!"

The energy balls fly down from the sky, smashing into Bahamut, the aeon roaring in pain and slumping down to the platform, fading away in a burst of pyreflies like the others. Shaking her head, Yuna grips her staff tightly, as Yu Yevon flies down to face us. After a moment, Yu Yevon takes its true form, a spider-looking creature, hovering in the air in front of us. The symbol of Yevon is also branded on its chest.

(End FFX theme Summoned Beast Battle; play FFX theme Decisive Battle)

"Everyone!" Tidus yells, stepping in front of us and facing us. "This is the last time we fight together, okay?" Everyone stares at Tidus, but Wakka finally breaks the silence.

"Huh?" he says, Tidus turning to face Yuna.

"What I'm trying to say is...after we beat Yu Yevon, I'll disappear!" he replies, and I hear everyone gasp a little, confused at the sudden revelation.

"What are you talking about?" Lulu asks, and Tidus just stares at Yuna. Yuna looks sad, more than I think I've ever seen her, and I sigh as well, looking on.

"I'm saying goodbye!" Tidus yells, drawing Caladbolg and taking a battle stance in front of Yu Yevon.

"Not now!" Rikku says, not wanting Tidus to leave.

"I know it's selfish...but this is my story!" he yells, and I nod, bringing my sword in front of me one final time.

"Auron, make it a zombie. Trust me," I say, looking at the warrior monk. Auron simply nods, using his Zombie Attack on Yu Yevon. The thing hisses in pain, and casts Curaga on itself. That causes it to screech in pain, the curing magic damaging its body due to the Zombie status.

"Everyone, attack!" I yell, racing up to Yu Yevon and cutting a line across its body. It casts Curaga again, damaging itself even more, as Auron, Kimahri, and Tidus attack. The two swords and Kimahri's halberd slice Yu Yevon, and it casts Curaga a third time, the healing energy searing its undead body. Hissing, it suddenly casts another spell, a ball of dark energy appearing in front of us and then exploding, the Ultima attack knocking us all to the ground, severely weakened. Wincing heavily, I stand up, casting Curaga on first myself, then Tidus, Yuna, and Auron. Yuna casts Curaga on everyone else, and we all continue to attack.

"Holy!" Yuna cries, the beams of light energy hitting Yu Yevon from the sky. The thing screeches in pain again, and casts Curaga on itself, the Zombie status finally wearing off. Auron promptly uses Zombie Attack again, and Yu Yevon howls in pain again as its Curaga attack burns its skin. I can tell we're near the end now, and I nod to Lulu.

"Let's finish it!" I yell, quickly drinking a potion, before pointing a hand at the fiend. "Flare!"

"Ultima!"

The beam of non-elemental magic slams into Yu Yevon with devastating force, followed by an explosion of dark energy. Yu Yevon stops for a moment, then begins to rise up into the air, rings of blue energy circling its body.

(End FFX theme Decisive Battle)

Yu Yevon gives a final screech, and then explodes, bursting into a shower of pyreflies. Suddenly, the area we're in ripples, and then fades out, being replaced by the familiar Zanarkand area we were just in. Yuna gives a solemn look at the area around, before walking to the middle of the platform, and beginning to perform the sending. Nodding slowly, I walk beside her on the platform, and begin to do the same. As Yuna turns, she suddenly gasps, seeing pyreflies floating from Auron's body.

"Don't stop," he says, nodding to Yuna.

"But, I..."

"It's all right."

With those final words from Auron, we continue to perform the sending. Auron looks at Wakka, then Kimahri. Giving the Ronso a friendly hit on the chest, he looks over Lulu, Rikku, and finally Tidus, before walking towards us on the platform. Walking past us, he shoulders his sword and stands at the edge.

"This is your world now," he says, simply, before bursting into a cloud of pyreflies, which rise up into the air and disappear.

"Let's get out of here. We're finished here," I say, and everyone nods, as the void ripples once again, being replaced with the inside of Sin. Standing outside the Tower of the Dead, which is vanishing from the top down, I give a final look back at it, before running towards where we left the airship.


As we re-enter the airship, Cid gives us a smile, and I give him a thumbs-up, causing him to turn to Brother. The airship lifts off, and turns, flying back to the outside of Sin. Yuna exits the bridge, everyone else behind her, and I follow, following the group up to the deck. Yuna stands silently there for a moment, before resuming the sending. I can see images of the aeons in the sky, and one by one, they burst into pyreflies and vanish. Sin's body then explodes in a massive shower of yellow energy and pyreflies, the fins we cut off exploding along with it. I can hear cheers down below at Bevelle, and I smile.

Turning, I notice Tidus look at himself, his arms beginning to fade away. Yuna stops, and follows my gaze, gasping softly.

"No," she says softly, Tidus walking up to her.

"Yuna, I have to go," Tidus says, beginning to walk past her to the edge of the ship. "I'm sorry I couldn't show you Zanarkand. Goodbye!"

"Hey!" Wakka shouts, causing Tidus to stop.

"We're gonna see you again...?" Rikku asks, and Kimahri suddenly steps forward.

"Yuna!" he cries, as Yuna runs towards Tidus, aiming to hold him in her arms. She passes right through him, though, and lands on the deck of the airship. Everyone gasps, as Yuna stands up, their backs now facing each other as she says the three words she's wanted to say since she met him.

"I love you."

Tidus turns around and looks at Yuna, her back still to him. Walking over to her, he wraps his arms around her neck, in an attempt to hug her one final time. After a moment, he walks completely through Yuna, now almost completely faded away. With one final look to us, Tidus smiles, before turning and jumping off of the airship. Taking one final look at the place that the blitzball star once stood, we all turn and walk back into the airship.


A few hours later, we're now headed to Luca. Everyone in Spira has been called to the stadium, to hear the glorious announcement of Sin's defeat. When we arrive there, Yuna walks to one of the bridges leading to the Mi'ihen Highroad, and looks out to sea. Lulu and I watch her for a moment, before Lulu speaks up.

"Yuna, it's time," she says, and Yuna turns, nodding to us, as we all walk to the blitzball stadium. The entire stadium is packed with people, cheering at the news of Sin's destruction. Yuna, Lulu and I ascend the stairs to the platform where Maester Mika was sitting when we came to Luca the first time, and Yuna moves in front of a podium. Rikku and I move to her right, as Wakka and Lulu move to her left. Yuna clears her throat, and then begins to address the crowd.

"Everyone...everyone has lost something precious. Everyone here has lost hopes, dreams, and friends. Everybody...now, Sin is finally dead."

The crowd roars in applause, and then quiets down again, as Yuna continues.

"Now, Spira is ours again. Working together...now we can make new homes for ourselves, and new dreams. Although I know the journey will be hard, we have lots of time. Together, we will rebuild Spira. The road is ahead of us, so let's start out today." As Yuna finishes, she turns to us as the crowd applauds again. Wakka nods, and she turns back to the podium once again.

"Just, one more thing..." she says, the crowd quieting instantly. "The people and the friends that we have lost, or the dreams that have faded...never forget them." As Yuna finishes, she steps back from the podium, the crowd cheering once again. Smiling, I start to walk away a bit, as the fayth appears in front of me. Turning back to Rikku, I walk back to her.

"Rikku...it's time for me to go."

"You can't!" she says, wrapping her arms around me.

"I have to. I have to go back to my world now," I say, returning the hug. "Just remember...I love you." As I step away from her, I give her a final kiss, before turning to the fayth.

"Are you ready to return?" he asks, and I nod.

"I'm ready." Giving a final look at Yuna, Rikku, Lulu, and Wakka, I smile. The ones I've come to know as my friends. As the portal opens behind me, I take one final look at the stadium, and everyone around, before walking into the portal.

The same dizzying sensation returns, and after a moment, I find myself back in my room. Stepping over to a clock, I check it. 1:42 PM. Barely 20 minutes has passed in my world since I went to Spira. Sighing, I place my katana back on its wall mount, sitting my wakizashi on the desk beside me. I lean my staff against the wall, and place my suwayyah on the desk beside the wakizashi, before flopping back onto the bed.

"The end of my story. And to think, I thought it would be a normal day."

Fin


I want to give a big thanks to everyone who reviewed my story along the way. Without you guys, I probably would've quit writing it a long time ago. Also, special thanks to Iron Reaver, who was nice enough to help proofread most of the later chapters, and Daniel Wesley Rydell, for having the 'Weirdest Reviews Ever' (tm). As always, please review, and check out the teaser trailer for the sequel, FFX-2: Eternal Requiem, right after this chapter.