[ Creators ]

Chapter 67

The celebration continues back and Straus and Koto's Space. Everyone begins to return to their correct Worlds as the last voidlings disappear. Some may not even remember that this happened in the long run. But for now, everyone can rejoice knowing that they just saved- well- everything. Koto's parents watch as she gleefully prances around, fully enraptured by joy, and the Worlds she and Straus made orbit her in tandem.

"She looks so happy...", Lazuli observes. She and Kilgore beam at the sight.

Pandora looks down at Straus, who is currently lying down and wrapped up in a blanket, and gently pets his head.

"We haven't seen her smile like that in ages, your boy is something else.", says Kilgore.

"Oh, undoubtedly! He's my son, after all!", Zeus answers proudly.

Red scooches over and gets herself in the blanket with Straus. The Lightverse Incarnates meet up and join them all. DarkClaw and Ex sit down to participate in the conversation while Uriel jumps over to Koto and joins in their merriment. Castor, however, remembers something, "I should head home. Delta is probably worried." DarkClaw nods and smiles, "Go for it, kiddo." He watches as Castor walks over to Uriel and Koto, who stop their romp for a moment to let him go home.

It's nighttime in the city, and Delta is in bed holding his walkie-talkie. It hadn't gotten any clear messages in a while, but he still held onto it just in case his heroic buddies needed his help. Just as he's about to drift off, a signal comes through, and the tiny device sparks awake.

BZZZzzzttt— "Hello? Delta?"

Delta immediately sits up with excitement, "Castor?! Castor is that you?"

"Yeah, it's me. Good thing this thing still works."

"Where are you? I'm at home with Mom!"

"Finally home too. The problem has been resolved. Sure, there might be some things that still need to be done, but I'm home."

"Yay!!"

Delta hears his mother's voice through the door, "Felix? Are you asleep, or are you talking to that 'mister hero' friend of yours again?"

"N-No Mom!", he quiets down a notch, "Eheh- I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

Castor tries to make sure a slight laugh doesn't go through, "Alright. G'night."

"Good night!"

Castor clicks his radio off and lays back in his bed. It really is over now; and he played a part in it! Even though he didn't have the best start, he feels pretty sure he's a hero now. Or at the very least, someone who can keep up with his allies. He thinks about everyone who has helped him. No matter what they all face together in the future, there's no way it could compare to this. If this is the worst that this world can offer, everything else will be a cakewalk. He sleeps peacefully that night knowing this.

At the same time, the Wanderers also return home. Night has also fallen here, so Luna can join Nova and Azura as they make their way back to the house. They open the door, quietly sneak in, and all slump down as it closes behind them. Victor comes running down the stairs and looks into the living room, "There you are!!", he cheers, "They're back, guys!" Phoenix comes down next and helps them get up and move to the couch, "Good to see you all made it back in one piece. Had us all worried there." Next is Arin, "Ah-ha! We almost got our butts handed to us, where were you guys that whole time?" Azura grumbles in response. "Only helping to fight the big bad, thank you very much!", Nova retorts. "Mm-hm!", adds Luna with a confident nod. Amber comes down and starts healing their wounds, "I'm just glad you're all safe! Thank goodness!" Seeing that she's ok, Azura hugs her tight and quickly wipes away some rogue tears. Finally, grouchy Zack sees the madness and simply smiles. Azura, Nova, and Luna joyfully hug each other.

Nathaniel and Kali return to their castle and make haste towards their beds. Upon seeing hers, Kali tumbles into it and sleepily stretches, "I don't wanna fight anymore...or at least until the next loop." "I agree.", says Nathaniel, "I've had my fill for now." Kali snores as she instantly passes out. Nathaniel, amused but not surprised at all, tucks her in; and then comfortably retires to his bed.

Melanie and Amadi lay on a patch of grass in an open field for a change. People are either asleep or still hiding in their homes, so they figure they can treat themselves to a view of the stars tonight. "It feels good to save people, don't you think so Brother?", asks Melanie. "Mm-hm.", Amadi nods, "It's pleasant."

As everybody settles in, Koto is the only one left awake. She flicks through different views of the Worlds to ensure everyone is secure before heading off to sleep herself. When she's done, she's just about to lay down before her eyes are drawn to Straus...and she gets an idea.

Illumi notices and tries to stop her from staying up later, "(Alright, Mistress. It's time for you to rest as well-)"

"(Nope- idea.)"

"(Oh stars, please tell me this won't take long.)"

"(It'll only take a few minutes!)" Koto readies her creation magic and begins to sketch something, "(Just gotta make a quick blueprint so I remember...)", She makes a rough drawing of a girl walking through snow. She wears clothes appropriate for the weather and has short, curly, burgundy-colored hair.

"(Who is this, Mistress?)", Illumi wonders.

"(Oh...just a thought. I'll talk it over with Straus in the morning. 'Night, Illumi!)", and just like that, Koto yawns and goes to sleep.

"(Erm- good night, Mistress... sleep well!)"