I know this chapter title looks a little silly, but I thought it might be a good way to mark the end of the Main Story segment and the next two tales. Oh, and I do not own FF IV, Square does. Well technically I own three copies of FF IV, but Square created FF IV.

Also, you don't have to read the part I wrote in parenthesize, that was just me reminding whoever reads it that Star Trek also features a ship called the Enterprise, which is a spaceship. The Enterprise in FF IV is an airship, just to avoid confusion.

Chapter 7: Endgame-The Return of the Dragoon

As the airship that Dark Kain was using was about to take off, Cid's airship, the Enterprise (different Enterprise to you Star Trek fans, no offense intended), suddenly showed up. Cid smirked cockily" back in action!". Before he could stop Dark Kain however, the other ship took off.

As Cid landed the Enterprise, Ceodore, Edward, and the Hooded Man went on board. Cid was glad to see Ceodore" Hey, glad to see you're okay."

" What of my mother? is she safe?" asked Ceodore.

Cid's face looked a bit grim" I was not able to help Rosa, I should have stayed with her".

" Never mind that, we need to return to Baron as soon as possible" interjected the Hooded Man.

Cid was surprised" who is this?"

" We don't have time, we must move" replied the Hooded Man.

With that, Cid, Edward, Ceodore, and the Hooded Man launched the Enterprise, and took off to save Rosa.

On the other airship, Rosa was stunned. Kain, or rather his dark half, was behaving oddly. The ex-Baronian Dragon Knight's shadow deviously planned to kill Cecil right in front of her.

Dark Kain's airship landed in front of Baron, and the shadow proceeded to drag Rosa into the castle.

On the Enterprise, The Hooded Man requested that Cid move his airship faster. They caught up to Dark Kain's airship, and quickly raced to Baron Castle.

The front gates of Baron Castle were still guarded by Zombie Infantry, but Ceodore, Cid, Edward and the Hooded Man cut through them with little difficulty and continued onward.

Just ahead, near the castle's throne room, Kain's dark half, and Rosa, were just about there when Ceodore and his allies rushed in.

Ceodore cried out" Mother!".

Rosa and her "captor" looked to see Ceodore, Cid, Edward and the Hooded Man standing there.

Seeing the Hooded Man's face, which was barely visible, Rosa was puzzled" Kain?"

Ceodore, Edward, and Cid were surprised to learn that the Hooded Man and the Dragoon before them were in fact the same guy, but with different personalities.

Ceodore looked between the two men and said" Who are you then?"

" I am the real Kain, this fake is about to be destroyed" sneered Dark Kain.

The Hooded Man stepped forward to challenge his adversary" we shall see".

Rosa gasped" Kain?"

"Ceodore, Rosa, Stand back!" warned the Hooded Man.

The ensuing duel between the Hooded Man, who is revealed to be the real Kain, and his doppelganger was fierce.

At first, Dark Kain had the upper hand, he sneered" what's wrong? I am who you are on the inside, you wanted Cecil dead so you could have Rosa to yourself, is that right?".

Kain didn't respond verbally, but got back on his feet and launched himself at Dark Kain.

The duel continued for almost a minute, but Kain eventually overpowered his dark side, and accepted himself.

Kain had overcome his weakness, when the voice of Cecil's father, Kluya, echoed" yes, this is justice"

' that voice' thought Kain.

A warm light enveloped the Hooded Man and his fallen dark side. When it cleared, Kain was whole again, but now wore a light-blue tunic, armor, and a dark blue, flowing cape.

Cid was amazed" that garb... its like..."

"It's like a paladin" gasped Edward.

Kain retrieved the crystals that were left behind by his doppelganger, then turned to his allies" Cecil should still be in the throne room."

"Lets go" said Rosa.

Ceodore, Kain, Rosa, Edward and Cid entered the throne room, where they were greeted by the man who is Ceodore's father and Rosa's husband, Cecil.

Cecil, who was still under the Mysterious Girl's control, spoke" welcome back. Hello Ceodore, Rosa, Cid, and most of all, Kain!".

Rosa and Ceodore cried out "Cecil!" "Father!".

Kain said nothing as he stepped forward a few feet towards Cecil. Cid and Edward stood back a bit.

That wraps up the Main Tale. I know short chapters tend to be a bit redundant, but there wasn't much to say at this point. Also, I did leave out the challenge dungeon. It fits fine gameplay-wise, but storyline-wise, it might have ruined it.

Don't get me wrong, I like the side-quest portions of the Final Fantasy games, but I don't see how I can fit any of the challenge dungeons into this fic.

As always, feel free to review.