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Ch 63 Epilogue Pt 1
Ritsuka stood there in shock, hearing what his Two Servants and their Ally informed him what happened.
Altera fully explained what transpired during the Battle against Sefar in full detail. How Charlie received a glimpse of the Future from Abe no Seimei that their Plan might fail.
The Grand Caster also said that the chance of Victory if he uses his Noble Phantasm alongside with the Humme Barrel Rayproof. With his Fame Boost being the Battle in France and Home Advantage, Victory was ensured for Chaldea and Humanity.
"C-Charlie sacrificed himself during the Humme Barrel Attack?" Ritsuka asked, feeling more than devastated. Throughout his Adventures, he encountered many close Allies, Servants, and Humans alike who lost their Lives.
However this feeling he'd only encountered once in his Life, it was the exact same feeling when Mashu shielded him from Goetia's Noble Phantasm.
Ladybug let out a loud gasp, hearing the King of the Franks had sacrificed himself to defeat the Foreigner Entity. "Oh Ritsuka…I am so sorry…" She said, getting to know Charlie through their Adventure in the Parisian Lostbelt.
Rena Rogue saw the saddened expression on everyone's faces. The Hero of Illusion remembers the black-haired Man with strands of white hair swirling in his hair,
It's really hard to miss someone who has an outgoing Personality like the Pseudo-Servant. The young Hero looked at the Chaldean master, wanting to give her condolences to him in respect of the former King of France.
"Ritsuka…Charlie, I'm sorry to hear he lost his Life." The brunette Hero said, consulting the black-haired Magus.
Chat Noir looks at the Man who aided in protecting their Home from countless threats caused by the Eternal Empire. "Ritsuka…" The Hero of Destruction calls for the Chaldean master, "Are you okay?" He asked, worried for him.
-ZZZ- Director Fujimaru, can you hear us? Your vitals…-ZZZ- Ginny called through the Comm, seeing something off in the Magus's vitals on the Consul.
Ritsuka didn't hear the calls from the young Heroes saying his Name. Even Chaldea attempted to contact him through the Comms, informing him about his Health in Death's Ears.
His Mind was lingering on Charlie, his Grandfather, the only Family that was connected to the Potters. He's gone, even if he Summon Charlemagne again back on the Storm Border, the chances of him being the same Charlie with Charle Potter's Body is slim.
The black-haired Magus's Mind was going blank, he then fell to his knees. Everyone who's near him saw Ritsuka was about to fall Face front on the Rooftop.
"Ritsuka!"
"Master!"
Everyone rushed to Ritsuka, Lancelot Berserker got to his master's side, catching him before he fell.
Ladybug and her fellow Two Heroes stood around the fallen master of Humanity, unsure of what had happened to him. "Is Ritsuka going to be all right? He just fell over out of nowhere," The Hero of Creation said,
Lancelot held his unconscious master, letting everyone check the black-haired Magus's condition. "AAAARRRRTTTTTHHHHUUUURRRRR…." The Mad Dog of the Roundtable groans, addressing the worried group.
Nero sighs, looking at the Living Heroes to know what the Knight of the Lake said about their master's condition. "Preator is all right, it seems that he has overexerted himself." The Roman Emperor said, ensuring that Ritsuka was alright.
Chat Noir sighs in relief, hearing their Friend and Ally were okay. "I guess with the News of Charlie's…yeah," The blonde Hero doesn't want to say anything regarding the Saber. And he's sure that everyone that's present here knows what he means, "Anyways, anyone would act the same if we were in his Position." He said, feeling sorry for Ritsuka.
Rena Rouge looks down at the unconscious Chaldean master, "What do we do with Ritsuka? We can't just leave him like this?" The Hero of Illusion asked everyone around her.
"Master needs to rest, he spent way too much Magical Energy in this Battle against Sefar," Altera said to the young Heroes of Paris. "The best place for him is for him to regain his Magical Energy in the Storm Border."
The young Heroes nodded, agreeing with what the Chaldean Servants were suggesting for their Ally. Ladybug shifted her Bluebell Eyes to Felix, who was still unresponsive, even during their conversation, "What about Felix? What are you planning to do with him?" She asked them.
The white-haired Servant held the former Anomaly master, "I'm planning to hand him over to the local Authorities," Altera informed the bluenette Hero. "This is most likely what master would want us to do regardless if he's conscious or not."
"Umu, that's exactly what Preator wants us to do," Nero said, agreeing with her fellow Saber Servant. She then noticed the worried expression written on the young Heroes' Faces; from those looks, she knew what it was. "Don't worry, when we return to the Border we won't leave Paris. We have a lot of things left to do here, even if the Anomaly is resolved."
Ladybug turns to her fellow Heroes with a smile. She turns back to the Chaldeans, happy to have a chance to thank them, "That's great to hear, I want to thank Ritsuka all properly for helping us defend Paris." She said,
"Yeah, even if you guys are from another Earth than us and don't have any reason to protect our Paris." Chat Noir said to the Servants, knowing they have nothing to do with them. Yet Ritsuka and extending to the rest of Chaldea, "You still did everything you do to protect our World."
Rena Rouge doesn't exactly know what transpired in the Lostbelt, she only saw the Battle with the Avenger, Marie Antoinette Alter among other Parisians. She could only nod, agreeing with Ladybug and Chat Noir,
The bluenette Hero steps forward, lending her assistance to Altera regarding Felix. "I'll help you find Officer Roger to hand over Felix. I'm sure that Lila is still currently under their custody." Ladybug explains to the Chaldea Servants, "When Felix wakes up, both of them are ready to be interrogated by Ritsuka when he's fully rested."
Lancelot Berserker held his master as the Comms turned on, -ZZZ- That's much appreciated Ms. Ladybug. -ZZZ- Goldolf said, speaking on behalf of Chaldea now that Ritsuka is unavailable. -ZZZ- While we wait, I'll have the Staff assist with any repairs that were endured to the City during the Battle. -ZZZ-
Goldolf cleared his throat, requesting something else with them. -ZZZ- Ahem, if it isn't too much do you mind exchanging some supplies for labor? -ZZZ- He asked, needing to restock their Supplies on the Border.
Ladybug smiles before feeling a nudge from her Boyfriend, indicating for her to speak. "O-Oh, right, yes that is great, Mr. Musik." The Hero of Creation said, speaking on behalf of the City of Love.
Altera turned her Head to Ladybug, pointing with her Eyes at the Bracelet she had in her pocket. "Before we go, don't you have something to do?" The Saber asked the young Hero,
The bluenette Hero blinks, looking down at the Lucky Charm that was used to distract Chat Blanc at the end of the Fight. A rather effective item to use against the Alter Ego, "Ah, right. There's still damage that Paris endured during the Battle." Ladybug said, raising her Arms, and tossing the Bracelet in the Air.
"Miraculous Ladybug!" The Hero of Creation cried out as a swarm of Ladybugs burst from the Lucky Charm. The Swarm of Ladybug spread out across the Parisian Sky, heading throughout the City, and repairing any damage that the City endured.
The Swarm of Ladybugs even went to the Storm Border, repairing the damages on the Haul received from Sefar defending herself.
Soon the entire Swarm went towards the Temporal Rift above the City of Love. The Ladyybugs started to repair the Sky, cutting off the Present from the Hypothetical Future of Paris.
Ladybug took notice of her Lucky Charm repairing the Sky; her Face had a sad smile knowing what it meant. "Louis, Emma, Hugo…seems everything is going back to how it should be…" She said, saddened that her Children and the rest of the People in the Parisian Lostbelt would disappear or rather they disappeared already.
The young Hero clutches her Chest, swearing to herself that she'll remember everyone in the Lostbelt. If Ladybug has to be honest with herself, despite all the bad, she had fun.
Even she's confident to say that Chat Noir had fun in the Lostbelt too.
A few moments later, the group made their way down from the Roof making it possible to oversee everything.
The group walks on the streets, heading to rendezvous with the Storm Border for Ritsuka to rest. "I still can't believe we've won," Rena Rogue said, feeling a sense of dread when Sefar first appeared in Paris. "I thought Paris would surely be more damaged from all those Attacks,"
"Yeah, I have to admit after seeing the many People fighting at the Fronts in the Lostbelt. I was starting to believe Paris would suffer some casualties." Chat Noir admits, experiencing loss and many things in the place. "I'm glad that we were able to prevent any casualties with minimal damages to Paris." The Hero of Destruction commented,
The brunette Hero looks at Chat Noir, curious about what happened in this Lostbelt place they keep talking about. "What exactly happened to you guys-"
"Hey! Master!" The Heroes heard a familiar Voice calling out to them. They looked at where the Voice was coming from,
The young Heroes saw the red-haired Roman Emperor walking over to them. Ladybug blinks, smiling at her Servant coming over. "Octavian," She greeted the Saber, happy to see him alive.
Nero looks at the bluenette Hero and the others, also seeing the First Roman Emperor. "I'll leave you to be with the Progenitor, Ladybug. Umu." The Saber said, knowing exactly why Octavian was heading to them.
"Besides, I have to escort Preator back on the Storm Border." The blonde Saber turns to Lancelot, holding their master carefully.
"O-Of course, we just want to see if Ritsuka's doing okay," Ladybug said, wondering what her Saber Servant wanted.
Altera felt Felix moving in her Arms, prompting her to look at the young Heroes. "If either of you can escort me to the Police Station, I'll appreciate it." The Saber said, needing some assistance with the former Anomaly master. "At any given moment he'll wake up."
Rena Rogue volunteered her service to escort the Hun to the Police. "I'll escort you, Altera to Officer Roger." The Hero of Illusion said, walking up to the Saber Servant.
"Thank you Rena Rogue," The white-haired Servant said, letting the young Hero lead the way.
"I'll leave you two with Octavian, Ladybug, Chat Noir." Rena Rogue said, sensing that the Roman Emperor had something important to discuss with them. "I'll meet up with you guys later,"
Both Heroes saw their Ally leading the Saber to where Officer Rogue was last scene, handing over Chat's Cousin to them. "Well there they go," Ladybug said, seeing both Lancelot holding Ritsuka and Nero leaving for the Storm Border.
"And there they go too," Chat Noir said, pointing to the departing Chaldean Servants for the Border.
"Yeah," Ladybug turns to her Servant, given the chance to talk to him one-on-one. She turns to the red-haired Saber, starting their conversation. "Octavian, I'm glad that you are okay after using your Noble Phantasm for that long,"
The First Roman Emperor nodded, placing his Hand to the side. "Yeah, talk about a heavy enough of luck," Octavian said, feeling like Fate was on their side. "Normally I would be so depleted of Magical Energy that I can't even move. However, with everyone assisting me, I have just enough Magical Energy to come meet with you."
"Wait," Chat Noir spoke up, understanding what the First Roman Emperor was saying. "You don't mean you're-" The blonde Hero gazes down at the red-haired Saber's Feet, being covered by Golden Dust.
Ladybug looked up at his Servant after seeing what her Partner was pointing to. "You're going back to the Throne of Heroes, aren't you, Aug?" The bluenette Hero asked the First Roman Emperor of Rome.
Octavian chuckles, scratching the back of his Neck at what his master called him. "Heh, calling me by my Nickname now? What is with that?" The Saber said, joking with the Successor of the Ladybug Earrings. "A bit late in calling me that, but better than late than never,"
"Oh, I didn't realize that I didn't call you by the Name you wanted to go by." Ladybug apologized to her Servant, still rather new to this Servant/master relationship. "I'm sorry, Oc-I mean Aug,"
The red-haired Roman Emperor waved his Hand, seeing no problem in his master forgetting to call him by his Nickname. "Eh, just forget it. I know you aren't the one to be insolent in ignoring someone's request." Octavian said, happy to meet with the young Hero. "I'm glad I got the chance to be Summoned by someone who's kind like you."
"Octavian…" Ladybug shook his Head, looking up at her Servant. "No, I should be the One who should be thanking you for helping save our Home. I can't thank you enough," The Hero of Creation said, showing her gratitude to the Servant.
Chat Noir nodded, agreeing with her Partner on what she said. "Yeah, we can't thank you enough, and everyone who risked their Lives to help us." The Hero of Destruction said,
"Even the Anomaly King, Karl der Grobe, and your Lostbelt Version of yourself, Chat Blanc, Chat Noir?" Octavian asked the blonde Hero before him. "Even those Two who were your Enemies, in the end, they did everything they could to give us the chance to defeat Sefar."
Chat Noir paused, not even accounting for the Two Enemy Servants helping out in the end. "Yeah, I guess they count as well." The blonde Hero said, appreciating their help regardless.
Suddenly Octavian's entire Body began to shine even more, indicating that he didn't have any more Time left in this Materialization. "Well, it seems that I don't have much Time here." The red-haired Saber said, looking at the Two Heroes of Paris.
Ladybug nodded sadly, seeing many Servants disappearing after being killed or when they completed what they were meant to do. "Yeah, I know what you mean…"
"Anyways, before I go back I want to say a few things to you Two." Octavian cleared his throat, wanting to depart a few Words to them. "I may not be around for long and experience what you experienced in the Lostbelt. However after you along with the Chaldeans faced Karl der Grobe, the White Titian aiming to destroy your Home."
Octavian smiles, placing his Hand on his side. "I can tell that you Two are true Heroes in the Modern Age. Normal People would be unsure what to do in your Position." The red-haired Saber said, impressed by how both Chat Noir and Ladybug bravely saved their Home. "Truly you're real Heroes worthy of a place in the Throne of Heroes."
Ladybug and Chat Noir chuckle, a bit embarrassed by the Saber's compliment. "T-Thank you, Octavian…" She said, knowing their Future Selves were Servants.
The red-haired Servant's Body began to glow brighter, Octavian smiled seeing he had no Time left. "Well, this is it. I have no Time left, though it was short, I still had Fun despite everything being on the Line." The Roman Emperor said, smiling before his Body turned into a Golden Dust. "See you on the flipside Heroes of Paris, I hope that we meet again when we fight for Humanity's Future,"
Ladybug and Chat Noir watch as the Saber's Body dematerializes, the Golden Dust blows in the Winds and the Servant returns to the Throne of Heroes. "Goodbye…Octavian…"
Patricius, Parsian Lostbelt
The entire City of the Eternal Empire, Patricius was crumbling. The Temporal Rift that connected Present Day Paris to the Lostbelt was disconnected, sealed from the Branch of Proper Human History of Paris.
However, being disconnected from this Dimension's Proper Human History Paris isn't causing the City's collapse. The reason for its collapse is the fact the Moon Cell, the reason for keeping the Parsian Lostbelt tethered to the Dimension Branch was destroyed.
Without the Moon Cell, the Parisian Lostbelt will be pruned away like the rest of the World. The Sakura Labyrinth that surrounds the City is disappearing as the Pruning Theoretical Phenomenon resumes its progress, erasing Paris from this Dimension's History.
Down in the City, everyone in the Resistance went back to their Home. There were no functional Eternal Empire Forces, all the Imperial Inquisitors were defeated, no White Titian was absorbing the entire Lostbelt, and there was no Eternal Emperor to fight.
All said and done, the Resistance has accomplished what they were made to do. "Heh, funny how a Resistance that I helped create succeeded." John Wilkes Booth said, lying down on a Building Roof after being placed by the former Anomaly Emperor.
"Just as you asked of me, Karl. I'll see to it that I act as a Witness to your Empire's Collapse." The white-haired Assassin said, keeping his promise to the Ruler Servant. "By now, the Chaldeans have defeated Sefar and celebrating their Victory. I wonder what master is doing…" John said, his Body began to turn into Golden Dust, dematerializing from the Lostbelt.
Down in the Streets of the City, in a certain Pub Two Servants were feeding the People of the Lostbelt some Ale in celebration of the Empire's downfall. "Drink up everyone, the booze is on the House!" Cesare Borgia announced to their Patrons who were going wild.
"YEAH! THE RESISTANCE DID IT! I'D ALWAYS KNOWN THEY CAN DO IT!" One Drunk Man cried out in cheers, holding a Cup of Alcohol.
"THE EMPIRE'S DEAD, THE EMPIRE'S DEAD!" Another Drunkard cheered loudly, "MY ENTIRE FAMILY IS DEAD BECAUSE OF THOSE BASTARDS! WAY TO GO RESISTANCE!"
"HEY, THE ALE IS FREE RIGHT!? THEN LET'S HAVE SOME MORE, EVERYTHING IS ON THE HOUSE!" More People cheered, excited for an unlimited Bottle of Alcohol.
Lucrezia walks over to her Mint-haired Boy, pulling his Arm and pulling him close to her. "Hey, what do you think you're doing, Brother!? You know those Bottles are for special occasions!" The Pink-haired Assassin hissed at her Brother, practically giving away their Booze Stock for Free.
Cesare gave a smug expression to his Sister, answering her angry question. "Come now, Lucrezia, is there really a reason to keep all that Booze in the back now?" The Mint-haired Boy said to the Pink-haired Girl. "You got to know that with the defeat of the Eternal Empire and Karl der Grobe. Along with the destruction of the Moon Cell that tethers this Lostbelt to this Branch, we got only a few moments left in this Materialization." The Assassin said to his Sister, pointing out the limited Time left they have.
"I…" Lucrezia sighed, understanding completely what her Brother was saying. The pink-haired Assassin huffs, growling at Cesare's statement. "FINE! Do as you wish, see if I care! I'm the only one here who was keeping this place in order!"
"Calm down Sister-" The Mint-haired Boy paused, seeing his Sister's Body beginning to turn into Golden Dust, "Lucrezia, your Body is returning to the Throne of Heroes."
Lucrezia's Eyes gaze down at her Body, seeing the Golden Dust emitting around her Body. She then looked at Cesare, the same thing was happening to him as well. "Same as well to you, Cesare." She pointed to her Brother,
Cesare shrugs, seeing there's nothing else they can do about this. "Well, I guess this is where we leave the Stage, Sister." The Assassin said to the pink-haired Girl.
"Yes, if you would excuse me." Lucrezia looks at the crowd still celebrating the downfall of the Eternal Empire. "Hey, everyone!" The Assassin Servant called to the Patrons.
Everyone turns to the Owner of the Pub, giving Lucrezia their attention. The pink-haired Assassin crossed her Arm, addressing the People. "This is the Last Call, everyone. However, the Booze is not going to stop. Just don't go wild and make sure that you don't make a mess of the place."
"HAI!" Everyone replied to the Assassin, continuing to drink their Beer.
Cesare leans on the Counter, looking up at her Sister announcing that everyone can Drink all they want. "Wow, Sister, I didn't know that you had it within you to let People go all out." The Mint-haired Boy commented, giving a smug expression.
Lucrezia swiftly glared at her Brother for making that comment. "Shut up, I don't need that sass from you!" She then finally noticed that both she and her Brother were beginning to glow brightly.
"Ah, I see that this is it." Cesare Borgia said, standing up straight and looking at his Sibling.
"Yeah, you said it. Hmph, at least we accomplished what we were Summoned here from the Counter Force." Lucrezia said a Body began to turn to Golden Dust. She then sighs, looking at her Brother, "You know, I kinda wish we could've done some more to assist Humanity with the Resistance and the Chaldeans."
Cesare nodded, knowing exactly what his Sister was saying. "You and me both, Lucrezia. Maybe in our next Summoning, we might get the chance to do that." The Assassin said, about to return to the Throne of Heroes.
"Maybe next Time I will be Summoned with you around." The Pink-haired Servant commented, smirking at her Brother.
Cesare merely chuckles, seeing that's an impossible circumstance. "Yeah, whatever you say, Sister."
The Duo Servants chuckle as their Bodies begin to dematerialize from the Pub, returning to the Throne of Heroes, completing their purpose in the Lostbelt.
At another Part of the Collapsing City, Hawk Moth steps before the Window, seeing the Pruning Theoretical Phenomenon erasing the World that was altered by the Eternal Empire's Interventions.
"So…this is it…everything we fought for, our fight with the Eternal Empire. The many Losses we've experienced." Gabriel said, looking at the City disappearing into particles. "It all comes down to our disappearance."
Bunnyx, the only remaining Member of the Miracle League left in the Anomaly. She stood next to the former Villian, watching the disappearance of their World. "Are you having regrets about everything we've done now?" The Hero of Evolution asked,
Gabriel shook his Head, answering the Foreigner Hero. "If I have regrets about our actions thus far, I would've betrayed the Resistance from its inception." The former Villian said, looking at the Nature Spirit floating next to him. "Nooroo couldn't stop nagging me into helping the Resistance."
"That's because that's what Adrien would've done the same," Nooroo said to his master, getting to know Gabriel's Son enough to know what his action would be. "It's only right to honor his memory to join a Resistance to fight for all of Paris." The Nature Spirit said.
The old Man sighs, unable to deny what his Kwami is saying. Gabriel then looks at Bunnyx, curious about her. "Alix, since everything is finished. What are you going to do now?" He asked the Hero of Evolution.
Bunnyx turns to the former Villian, hearing him talking to her. "You have the Ability to escape from this falling World. You can use your Power to go to your Burrow to go to another Timeline and restart your Life," Gabriel said, suggesting to the Hero what to do regarding her situation.
"No, I rather see my Home disappear. As both the last member of the Mircale League and as a Resident of this World. I don't feel like setting my roots in another Timeline where I still retain memories of my original Home." The maroon-haired Foreigner Hero said, "So, I want to see how things go in the end,"
"I see…as expected of a Miraculous Holder, they don't use the Powers that were given to them for selfish reasons," Gabriel commented remembering what his Daughter-in-Law said. "Only use it for helping others,"
"Speaking of Life, what are your Grandchildren doing right now?" Bunnyx asked, wondering where the Children were and what they were doing.
Gabriel looks back at his Mansion, indicating where they are. "They're with my Wife and Johnn. Though I believe he's going to leave soon." He said, wondering what they're doing now.
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