The next morning Cade wakes up with Makoto at her side and he ponders what is next for him. His powers have grown strong the last few days and now he feels that he has transcended his humanity. He holds out his hand and notices a flower growing. He shows it to Makoto and she puts it in a flower pot.
"Wow, did you see that?"
"I did, you can create life like no one has ever seen. You have the power to bring harmony to the world."
"But why me?"
"Because you were chosen to. I know that it's hard to take, but you have to understand that everthing that happened was because of you. You chose to follow the path and it took you here. And soon, you will understand why."
"Okay, so do you want to meet my mom and my sister?"
"Sure. But remember I do not speak English so you'll have to speak for me."
"Alright, I will do so, but just know that I will have to explain how the hell you got here."
"Of course."
"By the way, they know who I am so they have to know the whole truth."
"I know."
Makoto and Cade dress up and head to the antique shop. Lena and Jane prepare for the day and encounter the two. They engage in a conversation that changes things forever.
"Hey Cade, who is that?"
"Mom, you have to know the whole truth."
"I know son. You're fighting those monsters in the city."
"No, you have to know the whole truth. This is Makoto. I met her in Japan on vacation, but somehow she came here. It turns out she's the woman I saw in my dreams."
"Really? How is that possible?"
"I don't know but she just told me that I will know about my past and that I was given this power for a reason."
"Well, I hope you find out about your past. I know that you miss your dad and I know you want to find him, so I hope you find him alive. If he is dead, I hope you give him a proper burial."
"I know mom, but right now we need to go to the forest and find out who I really am."
"But Cade, what do you mean by that?"
"I know it's crazy, but before mom adopted you, dad was missing for a long time. I know that you asked me about dad and that you wanted him back, so I need to find him. I promise that I will let you know."
"Son, be careful okay? Makoto, it's nice to see you."
The four hug each other for a while and the two leave for the forest. After the revelations to his family, they decide not to say anything to each other until they arrive at the forest. Ventricus waits for them and stands with several Gorven protecting him.
"Thank you Makoto for bringing him here. So Cade, I know that you must have many questions about all this. I will answer them now so you can be at peace with yourself and your family. See, I know you have been trying to find your father for years now and I understand that. Let me show you the truth."
Ventricus transforms into a man that looks similar to his father. Cade is shocked to see him, but at first has nothing to say since he cannot process what he has seen. However, he composes himself and prepares to talk.
"Dad? What? Is that you? I can't believe this. You were here all the time."
"Cade, I am your father, but what you saw is not my true form. See, when I banished the overlords from my world, they came here to try to rebuild the society they left behind. I secretly worked at Pantheon and I met your mother. We fell in love and we gave birth to you. However, I had to disappear because I knew that if they found me they would kill me. Cade, I care about you and I have great responsibility to take care of you. I disguised myself so that I could protect humanity from the overlords. I made sure that the only person that could touch the forbidden fruit is you. It's no coincidence that you chose this path. I made sure that even I could not touch the forbidden fruit for fear of knowing its true power. Cade, I know that it is difficult to understand all this but I hope that this changes nothing."
"Ventricus, do you want to meet my mother? I know that you have been away from her for years. And maybe you want to meet my adopted sister?"
"Of course I would be honored. Now, Makoto has been following you to ensure that you were safe and that you understood all that is going on here. She has fallen in love with you and I don't blame her."
"I guess I have fallen for her too. Although it's strange since I have two other women pursuing me. But I want to be with Makoto."
"Alright. So let's go meet your family."
Ventricus, Makoto and Cade hold their hands together and head to the antique shop. Lena and Jane at first are confused as to who the stranger is until he begins to talk.
"Lena, it's me."
"What? What do you mean?"
Ventricus then transforms and reveals himself to her. She is shocked and breaks down in tears. She runs to him and hugs him tightly.
"Oooooh my goooood! I missed you so much! What happened? I thought you were..."
"No, I was not dead, but I had to stay away for your sake and your son's sake. You know as well as I do that your son has great power."
"I know and I'm proud of him. So, are you going to stay?"
"I cannot. Your son must inherit the power and show his true potential."
"Ventricus, where is the forbidden fruit?"
"Do not worry, it is closer than you think. Now, let us go and meet your other friends."
Cade texts the other Riders and asks them to meet at the forest. They do so minutes later and they meet Ventricus for the very first time. After explaining who he is and his relationship to Cade, they are not surprised as they have suspected that since the beginning.
"Well Cade, we can confirm that Ventricus is your dad."
"I know Flynn, but how did you know?"
"Max read up on the history of Hilhelm."
"Wait, there's history on it?"
"Ventricus, do you know this author?"
"Yes, that is me."
"What? You mean you wrote this book?"
"I did. And I hoped that one day someone might find use for it."
"Well Max you did a good job."
"Thanks Flynn, I knew that being a bookworm helped here."
"Yeah good job Max. So, now that we are up to speed on this, we have to destroy Death once and for all."
"You're right Cade. We must all do this together."
"Yeah man, we got your back. Nothing will destroy us."
"Guys, I appreciate this but..."
"No buts dude, we're doing this."
"Exactly, we met you and we knew there was something special about you. And now we know the truth. So, we are going back to the facility and we are going to kick his ass together. And then we will help you find the forbidden fruit so you can find your potential."
"Alright, thanks guys. That means so much to me."
"So, you guys ready?"
All the Riders, Captain Marvelous, John and Ventricus put their hands together in a circle as a sign of unity.
"Let's do this!"
The Riders all ride on their machines while John rides on his Buddyloid Nick, Marvelous takes the Sky Raider Ship and Ventricus floats in the air along side Makoto to the facility. Meanwhile, death polishes his sword and prepares for one last battle. He rallies the last remaining Gorven who prepare to fight the team.