"Hah, hah, hah! I knew that Atma
would get them to lead those wretched Returners here. They shall
pay dearly for the destruction of my body. Hah, hah, hah,"
Kefka said. No more did he look like a human but instead, Kefka
adapted the body of Maduin, Terra's father.
"Okay Atma, now what. Do we still
follow you into the mountain or what?" Edgar asked.
"Of course. How else would we
be able to find Kefka, you fool," Atma called out. Suddenly,
an Esper came up from behind.
"Where
do you think you humans are going?" the Esper asked.
"Don't worry Zaq, there with me,"
Atma told Zaq, a fire Esper. He was an Esper, with the body of
a Pegasus. He was capable of unleashing such magic as Nuke, Flare,
Inferno, Exploder, and others. "You wouldn't mind if I joined?
I really want to get Kefka for all he's done to us. You know,
like treating us like slaves and stuff."
"Sure! The more the merrier.
Also the more powerful we become," Relm said.
"You know Atma. These other people
are Terra and Edgar Figaro, Sabin Figaro, Locke and Celes Cole,
Cyan Garamonde, Relm Arrowny, Shadow, Mog, Umaro, and Troy Atkinson,
and I'm Setzer Gabbiani," Setzer announced to Zaq.
At that moment, everybody said "hi"
to Zaq. Zaq said "hi" back to them.
"What! No! Why does Zaq want
to go with them?" Kefka asked out loud.
"Okay,
let's go get that madman everybody," Shadow called out.
"You don't suppose my Esper powers
will come back soon now that we are on the island of the Espers,
do you Edgar?" Terra asked Edgar out of curiosity.
"I honestly don't know. I really
don't know but if it does, do you think you can control your power?"
Edgar asked back.
"I really don't about that. I
probably can control them because I did learn to control them
after that battle with Phunbaba about five years ago. I probably
won't be able to control them because I haven't used the powers
in such a long time," Terra told Edgar. "I'm scared!
What if they do come back? Kefka might be able to control me."
"Remember what Atma said. He
said that you were the true ruler of the Espers. If you try hard
enough, you can probably control him," Edgar told Terra.
"Okay, now what Atma. What happens
now," Cyan asked.
"Well, in order to get past security,
either Zaq or I have to give out our security number. It gets
checked with our voice tones. If they match, then we can enter,"
Atma said.
"I think I'll give mine,"
Zaq said.
As he gave off his number, 8702, a voice
said, "Checking database files for Esper designate #8702.
Esper designate: Zaq. Voice match search to number. It is correct.
You may enter."
"It sure doesn't like to give
much expression when that thing says something, does it,"
Relm said.
"It's called a security computer.
Our race is much more advanced than yours, by at least 100 years,"
Zaq told Relm. "OK, everybody get through the doors quick.
They only remain open for about fifteen seconds. As they all
ran towards the entrance, everybody but Terra, Atma Weapon, and
Zaq were in awe. What they were seeing was one of the most beautiful
places that they have ever been in.
"Wow, how do you keep this place
looking the way it is?" Setzer asked.
"Lot's of hard work by everyone.
Except for Kefka that is," Zaq said as he pointed to a castle
ahead of them, about five miles straight ahead. "Down there
is Kefka's Castle. He always sits on his lousy butt all day,"
Zaq said.
"Hey, Atma! Can you take us down
to the castle?" Edgar asked.
"Sure, I guess so," Atma
said. "Everybody get on my back."
"Get the weapons systems ready
everyone," Kefka called out. "We have some terrorists
en route to destroy us."
"Yes sir!" all the Espers
called out. At their weapons room, all the Espers prepped the
weapons systems and aimed at Atma. "Fire 1!" As the
guided missile was fired, it moved quickly towards Atma and the
Returners.
"Atma watch out. A missile is
coming straight towards you," Celes yelled out. Atma went
down enough so that the missile would hit the humans on his back.
"Uummmffff!" everybody let
out. Within impact, the missile had exploded, and knocked everybody
on to the ground just steps away from Kefka's castle, but luckily
for them, they had not been killed.
"CURE 3!" Terra called out
as she got up to her feet. As the words escaped her mouth, every
body seemed to be rejuvenated.
"Wha,
, what happened? Where's
Atma? I want to take him down completely for what he did to us,"
Sabin yelled out loud.
"Look, I know you do Sabin. We
all do but first we have to get to Kefka and destroy him once
and for all," Edgar told Sabin, trying to keep him at bay.
"Okay everybody let's go get Kefka." They all started
to run towards the door which was, ironically, open. Minutes
later, they find Kefka in his throne room just sitting on his
throne.
"So, I hear you've come here to
stop me," Kefka said.
"Look, Kefka, we don't want any
of this funny stuff. Just give up now and there won't be any
trouble," Locke called out as he pointed to Kefka.
"Terra, what's wrong?" Edgar
asked. He looked at her and noticed her face.
"Kefka look's just like my father,
Maduin!" Terra said.
"I guess we'll just have to fight
you for peace," Shadow said.
"Kefka, need some help,"
a voice called out.
"Why, of course Atma," Kefka
said.
"Atma! You betrayed us. You
said that you would help us destroy Kefka. Now your willing to
help Kefka?" Celes said.
"That's where your wrong. I never
betrayed you. I just led you into a trap, fools," Atma said.
"Now let's fight! For one more
time," Kefka called out. "METEO!" As Meteo was
released, it was aimed straight at Mog and Cyan and killed them
both instantly.
"ULTIMA!" Atma called out.
As Ultima was released, it killed Umaro and Troy instantly.
"You two have already killed enough!
Now you shall taste raw power," Terra called out. Suddenly,
a burst of energy entered Terra, Edgar, Shadow, Sabin, Relm, Setzer,
Locke, and Celes. "My magic! It's back! I guess being
here in the Esper world rejuvenates magic," Terra called
out. "I'm then guessing that all of you have your magic
back." Everybody nodded. "Well, then, I think it's
time to try our magic out to its fullest. Everybody, I think
that we should combine our magic's to create the ULTIMATE MAGIC
ATTACK! First, I've got to cast Life 1 on Troy, Umaro, Mog, and
Cyan," Terra called out. As she called out Life 1, it was
cast on the four.
"Whoa, what happened?" Troy
asked.
"Atma sort of cast Ultima on you
and Umaro. Kefka also cast Meteo on Mog and Cyan," Terra
told Troy.
"So, why is Cyan still laying
there, Kupo?" Mog asked. Everyone looked towards the lifeless
body of Cyan.
"Hey, Cyan! Wake up! Now's not
the time to be playing jokes," Sabin shouted. Celes reached
her hand out towards Cyan's face.
"It's no use. He is dead. Though
he was powerful, he was still pretty old. Being 55 years old
and fighting Atma and Kefka simultaneously doesn't help,"
Edgar said.
"That's it Kefka and Atma. You
may be able to betray us but when you kill one us, you have to
deal with us all! Now, I think its time we unleash our Ultimate
Magic Attack!" Locke called out.
"Troy, Mog, and Umaro! You'd better
clear out of here quick. You guys are still pretty weak and we
don't want you guys to get hurt or even killed during battle,"
Shadow called out. Umaro picked up Troy and Mog as if they were
baseballs.
"Okay Kefka, Now is the time for
your destruction. Everybody, get ready to unleash you most powerful
magic you believe you have," Edgar called out.
"You cannot destroy Atma or I.
We are ultimate power. You will just make us more powerful!"
Kefka called out.
"You wanna make a bet on that?"
Relm called out.
"ULTIMA!" Terra called out.
"PEARL!" Edgar called out
"BIO!" Shadow called out.
"FLARE!" Sabin called out.
"MERTON!" Relm called out.
"FIRE
3!" Setzer called out.
"BOLT 3!" Locke called out.
"ICE 3!" Celes called out.
As the magic's went to a certain point
to meet, they all fused together to become the ultimate magic
attack.
"Let's see how you like this Atma
and Kefka!" Terra told them. "MAGIC UNLEASH!!"
"Everybody, hurry up! We've got
go before our magic destroys the building!" Edgar shouted.
"You can't leave us in here!"
Kefka shouted.
"Sorry, but we can do whatever
we want,' Celes shouted back.
"FIRE 3!" Zaq called out.
As the magic was released, it went straight to the door to fuse
it shut. "EXPLODER! I think that should keep you inside,"
Zaq called out.
"Zaq! Come on! Hurry up!"
Relm shouted. Seconds later, the Returners escape the building.
Suddenly, the castle explodes.
"WALL 2!" Terra called out. The magic surrounded everyone from the
flying debris of the building.
Later that day, as Terra and her friends
prepare for their trip back to their homes, all the Espers come
up to Terra. "We are so sorry for the troubles we have caused
you. Kefka seemed to have brainwashed us. Will you ever forgive
us?" one Esper asked.
"Of course. We all know it wasn't
your fault. We have all battled Kefka before, except for Troy
and Zaq. We all know what he is like," Terra replied.
"So, would you like to become
our queen?" another Esper asked.
"I am so grateful but I am no
longer Esper. You see I was only half-human and half-Esper.
I lost my Esper part in a battle with Kefka's body five years
ago. Now, I'm sorry to say that I am no longer Esper," Terra
announced. "Actually, I know someone who would make terrific
ruler for you. Though I might not have known for very long, but
he stands by everyone, human or Esper alike. That character is
Zaq."
"Wha
!? You shouldn't have
Terra! I mean, I feel so honored to have be appointed ruler of
the Esper world," Zaq tells Terra.
"So Edgar, maybe now we can get
some peace and quiet now that Kefka is gone?" Terra asked
her husband.
"Right. I think we should get
some sleep," Edgar replied.
"Locke, come on. I thought I
said you were going to be late for work if you keep on coming
here to see Rachel?" Celes said.
"Your right! Life goes on. I
think that I will only see Rachel on special occasions. Well,
I guess I'm off to work," Locke said to his wife. He gave
her a little peck on the cheek.
"Come one Relm, I really need
to go to the bathroom. I've been sitting her for 4 ½ hours
straight while your painting my picture," Shadow said, nervously.
"Okay, just hold on another minute.
I'm almost done," Relm said.
"Daryl, wherever you are this
airship will have a special dedication for you no matter what
happens," Setzer as he was staring at a portrait of his friend.
"Kupo! Umaro, where are you!"
Mog called out.
Suddenly, out of almost nowhere, Umaro
appeared. "Ungah! Heh, heh, heh!" Umaro called out.
He started to laugh like a hyena as he seen how spooked Mog had
just become.
"Sire, what should we do?"
a Doma guard asked.
"How about if we begin work on
a statue of Cyan Garamonde to celebrate what he has done for us
all," Troy replied.
"Sire, you have been invited to
the human world for a banquet in honor of you and your human friends
defeating Kefka and Atma. Would you like to go?" an Esper
guard had said.
"Of course I would. I've always
wanted to see how those crazy humans act in their world!"
Zaq joked.