Epilogue

New Adventures Await

Having left Pocahontas' world behind after bidding her a final farewell, Sora looked out at the stars, pleased that Shea's vision had inspired his plan to make a difference for both the Powhatans, and the people of England following Ratcliffe's defeat. But a part of him did seem sad that John Smith agreed to let her go and be with John Rolfe.

"Don't you worry. Both John Rolfe and Pocahontas are gonna be fine," assured Leafa.

"Aunty Leafa's right, Big Brother. You knew that trouble was about to start again, and you helped Pocahontas make it become possible. Even both John Rolfe and John Smith agreed to help you out," added Yui.

"Hmm… I guess you're right, Sis. But at least she and John Rolfe are able to live happily ever after, even though some people might say that's not the way it's supposed to be. But at least that guy was okay, even though he was disgusted with being Ratcliffe's puppet and pawn. But we also managed to build some new bridges that'll keep our hearts connected to each ohter," replied Sora.

"But there's still the threat of Sephiroth. He may be planning something even bigger to prepare for the ultimate reunion," said Cody.

"Maybe, but we will stop him together, even though Sora still hates him for everything he's done," added Kirito.

Then it looks like we may have to return to some of the worlds we visited in the past, and ensure that no new threat ever destroys them, or corrupts history, after Twily made her wish to see how it all started. But knowing that Sephiroth wants Vanitas to open the portal to Kingdom Hearts so he can claim it's power for himself to be a god, he's really starting to become another Ultima, just like the one we fought against in Clive's world, resulting in all magic being erased forever," replied Asuna.

"Well, that's all well and good, but focusing on how we should stop Sephiroth might take a toll on our sanity. Why don't we head down to the spa for a bit and relax? I need a good scrub down to wash away all that sweat I sacrificed during our fight with Ratcliffe to save the Powhatans from certain doom," sighed Yuzuriha.

"Oh yeah, me too. If there aren't any objections from Sora," smiled Rebecca.

"I guess I have no-" he sighed.

"Sora, please, don't even think of finishing that sentence. We always have the freedom of choice, and we all know how you hate hearing those cursed words 'We have no choice' being spoken again. That's what you helped Pocahontas understand, and she agreed to listen to what her true self was telling her to do," interjected Yumi.

"She's not wrong, Sora. But most of all, you chose to stand up to Ratcliffe, and even told him off about how Cody's destiny will never be defined by blood," added Asuka.

"But, some rewards don't come cheap, which means we may have to be extremely careful of how we receive them," replied Rebecca.

"Ooh… now that does sound interesting," giggled Yuffie.

"I guess, but let's not forget that both Pocahontas and her father were a bit skeptical about some of us, even after we were told about how she and John Smith had to say goodbye to each other," replied Cody.

"I hear you. And it was very heartbreaking to learn about, even after we met John Ratcliffe for the first time as a part of Team SSKYYYYYLAARRCCC," said Chisato.

"Yeah, but at least John Rolfe's a good guy, and I did make sure to trust his judgment about why Pocahontas needed to be alone to figure out what to do next without any distractions," remarked Shea.

However, she turned to Sora.

"But at least I was able to utilize my charm on some of the guards, until we were forced to beat a quick retreat after saving her and Uti. And yet, I kind of feel sad that John Smith has agreed to let her part ways with him," admitted the bunny girl.

"Maybe, but that's how it works in this universe. Also, even though you may sometimes dress some of the girls up as bunnies, I did learn something from Erza. Sometimes, you need to expect the unexpected, and do what you have to," said the spiky brunette.

"But you understood how Pocahontas felt, Sora, even when she didn't know what to do next. Also, that kiss she gave you, a sign of good luck, I guess there's no sense in trying to tell you off. But I really hope Kairi understands," sighed Ruby.

"Also, I know that I tried hard to hold back on giving Ratcliffe a knuckle sandwich, I can't fault you for how you stood up to him, and why you refused to let Cody join him so that he'd finish his father's mission. But as you said, we'll never allow it to happen, ever," added Yang.

They continued on their voyage through the lanes between, looking for new adventures, until Sora agreed to spend some time in the recreated Spa of Eden, courtesy of Chip and Dale, the technicians. But in his cell, Ratcliffe saw Sephiroth again.

"Traitor," he said, and reduced him to nothing with both Octaslash and Octaslash Prime.

Ratcliffe screamed in agony, until there was not a trace of him left.

"Your soul is mine," declared the One-Winged Angel, and claimed that very thing that kept him going, leaving nothing but rags that fell limply to the cold floor.

He vanished in a burst of darkness, knowing that he would prepare for the next encounter with Sora to fuel his full fury to release Vanitas and unleash the reunion with the full power of Kingdom Hearts.