After resting for a moment to regain my bearings from the powerful blow, I headed down the mountain. At the base of the mountain, I sat down began to meditate. It was time for me to find my sword. After an hour or so, I stopped meditating. I could not feel the presence of my sword. Apparently it wasn't in this time period, though for some reason I could not understand, I felt that it was in this world somewhere. I retraced my steps to the portal and stepped through, returning to the end of time.

As soon as I made it to the small platform, Spekkio was there waiting to speak with me.

"What was that power?" he asked me.

"It was an alternate version of myself from another dimension." I replied. "He told me that he was travelling through dimensions, absorbing the power of all his doubles."

"That explains the sensation I felt." said Spekkio. "Which reminds me, I felt something that seemed to be you. Not your double, that was a different feeling, but this one was coming from the portal to 1000 A.D. Would you have any idea what it could be?"

"My Omega Blade!" I said. "Thank you Spekkio. You've helped me a lot." I said as I hurried to the portal leading to 1000 A.D.

I emerged back at the Fair, which was was winding down by now. I walked a little ways out of town, so that I wouldn't be disturbed while meditating.

About an hour later, I could feel my weapon's presence somewhere to the southeast. I travelled across a bridge and came to the town of Porre. I was able to get a ride on a boat to the El Nido Archipelago. My sword was apparently hidden somewhere in this area, though by the weak feeling of it, I came to believe that the time I was in wasn't right, but close.

I arrived in the city of Termina. Not wanting to attract attention for what I was about to do, I left town and headed for a nearby forest. Once there, I used to power of my amulet to travel to the time in which I would find my sword. Things seemed to be the same after the time change, but I headed back to Termina to find out what time I had travelled to. Reading a newspaper, I found that I was now in 1023 A.D. At this time, I left for the small village of Arni, since I could find a small boat for travel amongst the Islands of El Nido.

When I arrived at the dock, I noticed a young man. His bright blue hair caught my attention. Apparently my own blue hair caught his attention as well. He walked over to me and introduced himself.

"Hello, stranger. I'm Serge, the chief of Arni Village. What brings you to these parts?" he asked.

"Hello. My name is Omega Zeal. I am searching for a weapon of mine that was lost. I need it to defend myself from...uh, a fellow who attacked me not too long ago." I replied.

"Perhaps I can help, if you don't mind?"

"I would very much appreciate it. I believe my weapon is hidden on one of these islands."

"I have a friend who owns a boat. I should be able to have it here by tomorrow morning. Feel free to stay here for the night."

"Thank you." I said. Serge showed me to a room, where I took a long-awaited rest from my journey. As I laid on the bed, I thought about the recent events. I had finally found my home. I had even seen my son, though only for a brief moment. I was relieved that he was alive, and though I did not know it, I felt as though Schala was alive somewhere as well. The only thing that truly worried me at the moment was 'Z'. What was the purpose for obtaining the power of his doubles? Was he trying to gain power to stop Lavos? Or was he more like Lavos in nature, seeking to obtain the ultimate power? There was much I wondered about him. Then there was my wife, Queen Zeal. I almost feared the worst for her. The way she had degenerated by Lavos seeping his control over her. By now, I assumed that she was dead. If she was not dead in body, surley she was in mind. It pained me to think that I was unable to save her from Lavos. I may have lost my wife, but I would make sure not to lose my children to him."

Serge woke me the next morning, letting me know that the boatr was ready and there was breakfast on the table, so I could eat before we departed. I thanked him for the food, and again for the means of travel. After a hearty meal, I met him at the boat where he introduced me to a frined of his, named Korcha.

"Nice to meetCHA!" he said.

"Good to meet you as well." I replied.

Since I was unsure of which Island my sword was on, Serge said we would search each isle for it. I was glad he was so willing to help me. While on our way to the Water Dragon Isle, Serge mentioned that my last name sounded familiar. I proceeded to tell him that I was actually on a quest to destroy Lavos. His eyes widened when I mentioned Lavos. He that he and his firends had beaten Lavos, saving a girl named Schala. Obviously, this caught my attention. I asked for the details of the battle, and he happily told me. I told him that what he and his friends destroyed was the remnant of the Lavos beast sent to this world. I asked if he had seen Schala after the battle, but he said he had never seen her since. He said that he recognized my last name because someone he was looking for had the same last name. Kid Zeal was her name. I told Serge that I did not recognize the name, but that I would try to help him find her. He thanked me and then offered to join me in my quest. He said that now that he knew that Lavos was still alive, he had to help do what he could to stop him.

Very interesting I though to myself. The Lavos beast was beaten not once, but twice! And by two different groups of people at that. Perhaps I would be able to bring them all together for the assault upon Lavos. That would give us the greatest chance to stop him. Things were definetly looking up now!