Omega, Serge, and Chrono had just left the fort, when Z appeared in front of them. Omega knew he was going to reappear soon after regaining his sword.

"Chrono, Serge. Stay back. I must fight this by myself. Don't try to assist me in any way. Well then, 'Omega'. Shall we battle?" said Omega.

"Yes, I am curious to how you fare, now that you've regained your weapon. En Gaurde!" shouted Z as he dashed towards Omega with his sword.

Even though Z dashed with speed making him almost invisible, Omega brought up his Omega Blade just fast enough to block the attack, theough the force behind it shoved him back some distance. "Nicely done." commented Z as he stepped back for his next attack. Omega rushed at Z as swung his sword overhead at Z. Z disappeared, and reappeared behind Omega preparing to slash his weapon. Omega had anticipated Z's movement when he attacked, so Omega spun around mid-slash, changing it to an upward stroke with increased force due to his spinning around. Their swords clashed and sparks flew, as Z was sent flying into the air by the powerful attack. Omega then jumped while casting Aeroblast at the ground underneath him, giving him a greater boost into the air as he readied to attack Z again. As he neared Z, Z cast ICe2, then shattered the block of ice with his sword, causing thousands of shards of ice the fly down towards Omega. Omega endured the attack as he began one of his own. He cast Black Hole towards Z, to draw Z to him, and at the same time, he cast Gravity Ball below him, increasing his speed into the air. As the reached melee range, Omega swung his sword into Z, sparking it against his armor, and causing them to switch places so that Z was between Omega and the ground. Omega then began rapid-fire casting Gravity Ball on Z, exponentially increasing the speed at which he fell to the ground. Z hit the ground, forming a crater as hit hit with incredible force. Omega stabbed his sword into the ground as he landed, creating a powerful Earthquake attack, as large pieces of ground rose from the ground and fell back down on top of Z.

"How's that." said Omega as stood back on his feet.

Then in a burst of light, all the rock and debris on Z was vaporized by a Luminaire attack.

"Better, but not enough." said Z as he attacked again.

He began teleporting to all sides of Omega, stopping only long enough to cast a spell on him. Unfortunately, he was to fast for Omega to block or counter attack. After a few more attacks, Omega fell to the ground, and Z stopped his assault.

"You have improved much, but I can tell you still have much untapped power. For that reason, and the fact that battling with you is amusing, I will let you live a while longer, so that you may strengthen yourself more before our third and final meeting." said Z before he disappeared.

"Omega! Are you alright?" asked Chrono and Serge as they ran over to Omega to see how badly he was injured.

"Well, he did let me live, so things could be worse." replied Omega.

"But he said he would fight you again, and that it would be the last time." said Serge.

"Considering the improvement I had from our first encounter to this one, I do not think we will need to worry." answered Omega. "For now, let's find a place to rest."

The three waited at the shore for a few hours until they saw the ship making its' route from Medina. They caught the captains attention and were brought onboard as they rested until reaching the town of Guardia where they stayed a few nights back at the castle recouperating from their battles. Omega had more dreams about his childhood friend, among other things.

During his dreams of his old friend, he often saw the appearance of a second moon. It was much larger than the normal moon, and it was blood red in color. Omega figured that the moon and his old friend had something in common, though he didn't know what. He also dreamt of a futuristic city. He saw many scientists going to a fro, and sometimes he saw himself among them. He also saw some places of the El Nido Archipelago during that dream as well. Perhaps that city is hidden there somewhere, he thought.

He then saw Schala in his dream.

"Schala! Where are you?"

"I am trapped by Lavos. While he waits for you to find him, he is seeking other ways to increase his power. Even now, his power has increased greatly from when you first battled. It is difficult for me to see all that he does, but I think he may also be trying to find ways to revive himself should he be defeated again. I do not know where it is that he has me trapped, and I am sorry I cannot help you find me any more easily." she said to him.

"Schala...I'm coming for you, please. Don't worry." he said as he slowly began to wake.

After a hearty breakfast, Chrono, Serge, and Omega were once more ready to depart.

"Where do we go now?" asked Chrono.

"Back to El Nido. There is something there, I know it. I've been dreaming of it these past few days. A futuristic city of sorts. I saw myself among scientists and such." said Omega.

"I know what you're talking about!" exclaimed Serge. "Chronopolis. It was a city that was devoted to the study of different times and dimensions and how travel through them might be possible. It was built far into the future, but apparently in a time travelling experiment, the entire city was sent back through time."

"Then we head for Chronopolis." said Omega. "But first, I must speak with an old mentor of mine."

The three left the castle, and headed into Guardia Forest. There they accessed a portal and appeared at the end of time.

"Gaspar!" said Omega as he walked towards him.

"Oh? Hey! How are you Omega?" replied Gaspar.

"I'm doing well. I came here because I needed to ask you about something."

"Ask away."

"When I was a child, do you remember an orphan that I befriended, that everyone else hated?"

"Hmm? Let me think for a minute...Crest was his name, I think. Yes, I believe I remember him somewhat, why?"

"I have been having dreams of him lately. Dreams of the two of us battling, fighting. But we never fought when we knew each other." said Omega.

"Very strange. Perhaps it has something to do with your future. Though, I hope that is not the case, as it could be very bad." said Gaspar.

"Why is that?"

"It will take me some time to remember the details, perhaps if you came by later, I will have remembered enough to tell you." said Gaspar.

"Very well." said Omega as he turned back towards Chrono, and Serge. "Off to Chronopolis then." he added as they headed for the teleporters.