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I know it's been talked to death about no FF characters in KH3 but I really wanted to talk about why I dont want FF characters to be resigned to just cameo status in KH. So when I started playing KH games, I had never even heard of FF. I saw all these characters and thought they were original to the KH universe and that the disney worlds were the crossover stuff. I got to know and fell in love with all the FF characters without their back stories, or anything. Squal was just Leon to me. Cloud, Tifa, Zack, Yuffie, Cid, Aerith all of them belonged to the KH world and story and universe as my first exposure to them. When I learned they were from other games, I went and explored their stories but I couldnt shake that they were still categorized as KH characters in my head first. I can remember seeing them in KH2 for the first time and being so excited! Fighting along side them, sharing their hope's of restoring Radient Garden, fighting the heartless, going back to visit them more and their being more story it made it feel like they were part of the story. Even if they came from other universes and games this was still their story too. They belonged to that world, had a stake in the well being of their world and were friends of Sora, Donald and Goofy and cared about them and their struggles well being and adventures. So not seeing them in KH3, even to just pop in and say we're going on an epic journey but we have to go it alone, was really heart breaking. It almost feels like part of the reason Sora and Co didnt go to RG. But I mean, Mickey said that Leon was his friend in KH1 so it would've actually been really cool to see them interact and meet up. And to see them all interact with Riku. But I dont like them being called cameos because they AREN'T! A cameo is seeing Sephiroths black feather float down near Zack in BBS, an NPC with a line or two in the dialogue, something not important to the main plot but a, 'HEY NEAT!' sorta thing. Those characters still belong to the KH universe, they belong in this story and I really hope and pray and wish with all my heart that they dont become cameos. That they stay part of the story. That we get to fight along side them again some day, help them in some endeavor related to their story, or find out more of their story in this universe. I want them to stay. Because to me, they will still always be part of the KH world where I loved them most. And I dont want them to just fade away.

Hey Everyone! HMK Here! I've been asked to appear here for an AMA by the good people at KH13! I'm a Content Creator on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook and more that specializes a great deal to Kingdom Hearts! I also delve in Zelda, Super Smash Bros, Nintendo and more! I'm here so you can ASK ME ANYTHING! Well, almost anything! Remember to keep things civil and appropriate and lets have a HYPED TIME! You can check out my channels here! https://www.youtube.com/user/HMK9CAPN https://www.Twitch.tv/HMKilla Be sure to follow me on Twitter as well! @HMKilla https://twitter.com/HMKilla Here are some videos on Kingdom Hearts I'm particularly proud of! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0EtAVYCG8g&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI54oBIcjlY&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI-5NxKoBR0&t

OH HERE WE GO! Roxas is my FAVORITE character in Kingdom Hearts Not just for his story, (which you hit the nail on the coffin) but also the facts that not only is he one of the most powerful characters int he series, and still as of now, the 1st Dual Keyblade Wielder, but his entire existence is a beautiful Fallacy that sets himself apart from Sora in the best way. He was born as the COMPLETE IDEA of a Nobody but evolved into the most Human character in the entire series, if that isn't poetry in motion I don't know what is.

HMK, One time you flushed your copy of Paper Mario Sticker Star down the toilet. Because of our equal feelings on the game, I followed to do the same. Since then, my entire plumbing system has been completely clogged and unfunctional. Due to this problem I had to call a team of plumbers to assess the situation. (In fact, one of them looked like Mario, but I digress) So far they haven't found the source of the problem, which I believe to be my Sticker Star Cartridge. So in conclusion my question is this: Have you had similar problems with your plumbing system since your copy of Sticker Star was flushed? Please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Hey Rax! I definitely see that Kingdom Hearts News COULD dry up at a point, but With the success of KH3 and With Disney's powerhouse looming over Square, that may not be the case going forward! I've already teased that I'm going to be diving more into Yugioh Content! Also various videos on a specific game, going forward is gonna be a lot of experiments! LOL and not Really? It was more morbidly Ironic given how long he was sleeping but at the same time helps drive home the fact that he is finally awake. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LOL I've only had this happen VERY RARELY but I think it was the time Square Enix President Matsuda indirectly mentioned my in a Famitsu Article citing my "THANK YOU" Moment back in E3 2015

LOL I feel you! But honestly I think since they got the new system, engine, and models down-packed we aren't going to wait TOO long for the next titles! What I truly expect is for the next game to be NON-Numbered and a bridge game to get Sora back, Focusing completely on that. And once he is back, Kingdom Hearts 4 will truly follow It really depends on the aspect and how you approach the discussion using that aspect. Comparing wildly different things to push and off-point goes against logic

Damage in Kingdom Hearts 3 is indeed out of wack, but I do believe it was because of their "Reason" to appeal to a wider variety of an audience with Kingdom Hearts 3, so it would be less.....Intimidating? Leaderboards, Co-op I really don't see happening for Kingdom Hearts....MAYBE for Classic Kingdom down the line. But Mirage Arena COULD happen.... you never know, it IS Osaka after all!

Well the thing is, I no as much as the next person following all this about Critical Mode for Kingdom Hearts 3. What I CAN tell you is what I would like from it! Challenging is of course the main NEED, but what I really want from Critical Mode is for it to force me to play and approach the game differently like I did with Proud Mode. I felt pretty safe throughout the game so for starters I want that taken away from me. Plus I would love for Situation Commands to run on a new system that deplete your MP if you decided to use it (Grand Magic, Team Limits, Attractions etc.) for better resource management. From what I'm hearing about it with Tai Yasue I'm confident that this will be a great Critical Mode, AND IT'S GONNA BE FREE!

This might be stretching it.....but it would be kinda neat to see Yozora from that Verum Rex game.

As cool as this is, I can't say I'm not disappointed. I was really hoping that Union Cross would wind to a close soon so that they could port it to consoles already.

FYI/WARNING: (@Mkucherina ): Changing one's PSN name comes with the high risk of damage or even loss of game progress in games older than April 1, 2018. Here is the official PSN statement: Courtesy of @Power Jusho here is a list of games on which the effects or absence of are known: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/onlineid/games-list-home/ KH3, as well as some other games such as Spyro Reignited Trilogy, is NOT listed but all games published on or after April 1, 2018 were designed to be compatible so are assumed safe but one can still check around the internet such as subreddits if there is still a concern. On another note, I believe the 'I don't own a PS4 option' should perhaps be 'I don't own a PS3 or 4' as PSN names are also changeable on the PSN website. So those who just own a PS3 should still be able. Can someone confirm this before I change it? As for my own answer, yes I'll be changing my name. I don't have the worst name to have been stuck with all this time but have become increasingly bugged by the -- at the end of it and it has once proven confusing as @AndrewHankinson added me as a friend some time ago and thought it a typo.

Can someone please explain what risk is associated with not changing your PSN name?

I'm happy with my current username, though I am wondering what risk is involved in changing one's username? Did I miss something and there's some glitch?

Ok. I lied. THIS is the last one. Why don't you like Open Your Heart? (Yes I'm being for real). Ok nvm. It's over. The question shall have no answer.

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, It was just fine and Sticker Star deserves it's place in the depths Can't really pin down a favorite but I think one of my favorites would have to be the first time I actually streamed AS a Partner and the support that came from that first stream was insane!

Why don't you like Open Your Heart? Ok no, for real. Do you think it's at least a little stupid how Ventus finally woke up after ten years and all Aqua had to say was "Good morning Ven"?

Not really, part of me I guess always expect how the story would flow when considering everything the game has to cover and what it is set to accomplish and focus on. Also I DO have a gamble Deck! LOL I run a Tempest Magicia-Magical Explosion Deck!

Hey HMK, simple question, what did you honestly think about the Strengthposting group on FB? According to some people you were part of it for a few minutes, lol.

Hmmmm it really depends, I've got a bunch of avenues open for me thanks to what I know in Marketing, Writing, and Editing, so it's really a cross the bridge when we get there type deal. My passion is already and always into Entertainment and Public Speaking.

it's been two months since kh3 came out, and they still haven't released kh4, wtf it may be too soon to ask, but what are your hopes for kh4? are you expecting like 500 games across all platforms in between main titles, as tradition goes? do you think we'll see it in this life or the next lmao

Thanks! She appreciates the love! We actually do plan on making some more videos and streams together, probably leaning towards the more Vlog Variety! ESPECIALLY when we go to Japan at the end of the month!

next question from me, the videos that you did with umbrella was among my fav videos from you. Are you going to do more videos with umbrella soon on the channel? p.s tell umbrella that i said hi!

I REALLY need to thank my parents! LOL I'm actually told my various barbers that, "DARLING! you are lucky to have this nice of hair, LET ME TELL YOU! LOL

Hey Toom! LOL My First Video actually was a Yu-Gi-Oh Deckbuild....PSSSSSSSSSSSSST if you like Yu-Gi-Oh BE ON THE LOOK TOMORROW! So yea that really hits home to my heart but I think that the one that REALLY comes the closest to a Video that really continued to resonate with me was my FIRST EVER Kingdom Hearts Video which was my Top 10 Kingdom Hearts Characters, It was released a LONG time ago during a time in YouTube where if a certain video with a similar naming convention as other existing videos gets the most views it would be known as the "OFFICIAL" Video, and funny enough it got a LOT of views back then and earned that Official tag. I was really happy with that and I plan on Remaking that video as I will wit others down the line

Hmk how did u get such amazing hair

my question to you is how will the critical mode update will change kh3? how much more hard is it from proud mode lvl1 runs?

I award you for your inquisition

The real treasure is the friends we made along the way

Im with you on that. I would rather have them end UX on a huge cliff hanger and be done with the mobile aspect of it rather than keep it going. That being said, I think it would be cool if you could race fellow players in sugar rush or slaughter race lol

It's been hinted numerous times that it is not coming to a close anytime soon

Okay, hear me out. I know it's been a rocky couple months post KH3 release and people are divided on it. But...I think it would be a great idea to maybe...flood twitter with a big THANK YOU to the KH team for 17 years(!!) of giving so many people-all of us- such a great and wild ride. I've seen and read so many fan KH stories about how the series affected them, how they grew up with it, how it brought them joy or hope or fun or connection or solice or light in the darkness over the years. How they found community, friends, spouses, or passions through the fandom. How they feel now that even though KH is far from done, KH3- the end of the Dark Seeker Saga-felt like a bookend on their childhoods. The joy, the melancholy, the strange feeling they cannot identify from this huge part of their lives that they followed, talked and speculated over for so many years now being over. And how they look to the future, and cant wait to see what happens next. There have been ups and downs, highs and lows over the years. Flame wars, hype, discussion and discovery and lining all the pieces up. And now that we stand here at an end that for so long looked like it would never come, and I go back and replay those old games, listen to that music, read those novels so long awaited, I look back at that team who made it all, all those names in the credits and just want to say THANK YOU! I want them all to know and feel how glad and proud of them I and so many others are for their hard work. But, I'm only one voice in a see of millions of fans and I know that my voice alone wouldnt reach them. So, KH fandom, if you'd be so kind, would you help me to bring our thanks to the KH team? Through art, or screenshots of your KHUX Chibi, whatever you'd like even if it's just in text will you please help me make this a thing big enough that they would see it and respond? We'd need a Hashtag for it so lets go with this, #ThankYouKHTeam Please spread this idea everywhere if you like it!! And even if this goes no where, if this is nothing but a shout into the void, I can at least say I tried. ? But I really think this would be such an awesome Fandom wide project/thing to do and follow. Thanks for reading this far! He's to the next 17 years! Cheers!

I've always been curious as to why Namine doesn't have a Keyblade up till now, but now that she has her own heart, she could end up having one further down the line! But she's always been a unique character, so I don't think she really requires a Keyblade!

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This is such a touchy subject that I need to be careful how I phrase my words. I both agree and disagree on the FF characters being in the game. When it comes to the FF characters, Leon/Squall, Yuffie, Aerith, and Cid are the four that really stand out as the characters that should stick around. I was not expecting them to have a big role in KH3, but it would have been nice to see them call Sora and offer any help they can in helping Mickey and Riku find Aqua or something to keep them relevant. And I think that would be the hardest thing for them. Staying relevant outside of being FF characters. Ansem the Wise and his crew have basically replaced them because they are far more relevant to the Xehanort saga. And now that the Wayfinder and Seasalt trio are all back, Keyblades blazing, they'll likely be Sora's fighting allies when something big arises. That's not to say that Leon's crew should be cut from the series, I don't want that. Again, they could have offered help in saving Aqua, or help Ienzo research the replicas or the three hearts in Sora. There were ways to put them in the story, so I don't agree with the argument that they couldn't be put into the game. But their role would certainly be reduced from the previous two, which I'm personally okay with. Just don't get rid of them. Another thing I keep saying is have Final Fantasy characters as party members in some Disney worlds. They could have put one in Frozen to go along with Marshmellow. Why not have Snow from FFXIII be in Big Hero Six's world trying to join the team as a hero himself? Would have been a great humorous appearance, and he can join Sora along with Baymax as a Hero intern. The FF characters can work, but I would only want them if they can contribute to the actual story. KH2 gave me two characters that worked really well and worked not so well IMO. Auron was done almost perfectly and next to Leon, Yuffie, Aerith, and Cid I consider him a great example on how to put a FF character into KH and have their backstory gel with the ongoing plot of the world they are in. Auron worked so well with Hades's underworld storyline. His background was there but it didn't feel forced and gave you just enough to learn about what kind of man he was even if you hadn't played the game, and hadn't played FFX by then. And most of all Auron contributed to the Hercules vs Hades ongoing feud. But then there are the not so great. Don't know about everyone else but I wasn't the biggest fan on how poorly they put Tifa in KH2. She felt like blatant FF7 advertisement rather then a character. Shocking since the other FF7 characters were done so well. People usually point to Vivi or the Gullwings, but Tifa's the one that comes to mind for me when I think of wasted appearances. So these kinds of cameos I can do without. I'm also a fatigued with Sephiroth. I did want him to appear in KH3 so we could finish him off with Cloud and Tifa, but I was hoping that would be the end of it, and we'd get a new FF secret boss optional storyline for KH4 and beyond. Because there are so many wonderful FF villains we haven't even touched the surface of yet, so it would get boring to just keep doing Sephiroth over and over again. But they should have at least fully ended that storyline as a optional boss in and give Cloud a proper send off. So yeah, those are my thoughts on the matter. I think the Final Fantasy characters do have a place in Kingdom Hearts and should be able to appear and help out because they are part of the world too. I support them appearing. But I also acknowledge that the original KH characters are more then enough to carry the series without them now. Because while it would have been nice if they appeared in the game, KH3 really didn't need them storyline wise. Sorry this is so long lol.

It's kind of implied Kairi wanted to fight in KH1, but Sora and Riku were like "plz don't u will die, just run/stay here". Which is true lol. But anyway, yeah, you're right. We don't how how her character might develop. It just feels kind of unnecessary when we have Kairi & Xion. I'm also worried it would make the three too similar. That aside, I actually think she might have the ability. She's the nobody of a Keyblade wielder, who got what was needed to make her physical form, from another Keyblade wielder. So, I think Namine has a good chance. If a puppet made from Sora's memories could, why not a nobody who took a (if small) piece of him? Another thing in her favor is that Lea managed to, and Strelitzia (a character with similarities to Namine) was obviously a wielder, even though we don't see it. I think if she absolutely had to, maybe she would try. I do wonder what Keyblade would appear if that happened. She's her own person now, so probably her own? But Xion still has the Kingdom Key somehow, so maybe not.

I'd rather keep my ridiculous name (Don't ask, it's from a fandom I left) than risk ruining any saves. Having to redo all of FFXV would end me...

I love how 0% said they don't have a PS4. Xbox can suck it. Edit: Eh, there's a couple now.

I'll be changing mine, it wasn't my best and would change it to my more common username...

Yep, SE could definitely benefit from listening to some more feedback, ya know?

All these ideas are amazing! I'm down for any of them, or just all of them!

That's pretty much an accurate portrayal of what Xehanort did. He believed in balance, and he went through with his belief till the end. I like how he was humanized, a parallel to how Thanos was portrayed in Avengers: Infinity War! And I love the development shown between him and Eraqus!

Days to me felt like one of those games with really cool ideas and lots of wasted potential so it would be pretty dope to see Square give it another chance on a platform that is not as limiting as the DS. But in all honesty I feel like the game that really needs to get remake/revamp asap is UnionX. If they want its story to be relevant to the next saga, they cannot keep it in a mobile game. It's the same thing they did with FFXV's anime episodes and the movie and I pray they don't make the same mistake here.

- Raiden: Final Epilogue - Lorleanna's hand startled, then comforted the Mystran leader as it perched upon his shoulder. He turned his head towards her with a thankful nod and patted the top of her hand with a more meaningful and genuine smile. "Letting it go is more difficult than I can bear, even for one day, but I will try my best, dear friend. As you say, much healing is to be done and will be done, this time with a conjunction few accords in history can match. Regardless, there are always beings of ill intent skulking around in the shadows, and so you, I, and Mystras in general have to keep our guard up after this day is fulfilled." He gave her a sideways look, then smirked and focused on Jynn. "For now, though, please follow your own advice and enjoy the festivities and the coronation. Terrified are some of those around us with that spear of yours in firm grip," he commented with a chuckle. The three vows of a providential blessing of a monarch were bestowed to Jynn, and much pride and respect was offered to the prince, even among the depths of the ranks of Mystras, whose entourage, while still skeptical of Kilkes Seres and the crown, felt joy upon seeing the rite of kingship take place. Raiden especially felt a sensation of relief and elation. The boy he once considered a stranger, and only recently learned to be his son by birth, now was a man and a son in full. Pride overcame him as he locked his face into a smile of stone, trying his best to openly hide the fact that tears welled up inside his shut eyes and escaped through the creases. "Shiva, your . . . our son . . . has become a marvel," he mumbled under his breath. So began a new chapter in Overworld, a time of great jubilation, rebuilding, and concordance. Raiden hoped that this third era he had borne witness to would last the longest and burn the brightest, and with proper leadership so it will. - Raleigh Marin, Epilogue - The ebony-haired Raleigh slipped through the cracks, forgotten by most and remembered almost implicitly as a travelling warrior for hire, a gourmand of several eateries, and a storyteller under a false name. She eventually adopted this name of Stormweather and went to several inns and taverns, resulting in a tragic mishap of sitting in the infamous Rufus' chair of the Flowering Hyssop. Not realising the error, she headed out the door of the tavern and disappeared into thin air in front of various starstruck drunks. In rage, the patrons turned the chair into toothpicks, but Rufus' chair lives on, knitting itself together with a baffling magic which now made it a popular tourist attraction. Even two hundred years later, the splintered wood is still melding together, with its last pieces almost making the chair whole.

-Xion and Rhaedyn Thane: At the Coronation- All around the hall were the remaining Ithurians, with Thane himself in the front row. They were silent sentinels until Jynn said "I Will", at which they all either banged the pommel of their weapon on the floor or against their gauntlets in approval. Thane himself did so. "The real test, King of Kilkis Seres, is if you are able to be King." He mused. Can't just say he'll be great, can you? "Did I ask you, Rhea?" The two bickered a bit internally. Nearby, Xion had come alone with Ask'raziel, Jeremy having overslept and the others with duties to carry out. She didn't see her daughter anywhere. She was wearing a flowing black gown that showed her curves - as if Succubi had any other clothing - and her arm was no longer bandaged. She had asked the Genie to cure Consumption, and now...now her people were free. She was free. No fear of that hateful hunger. She looked at her arm once more, still in awe that she no longer was inflicted. It was as God above had deigned those below a reprieve...for trying to do what was right. All Xion knew...was that Zion was out there somewhere. "...you impossible woman." She whispered to herself, before looking up at Jynn. A pegasus. "May you fly just as high." She said softly. -Eclaire Oathkeeper: Above the Coronation- Eclaire was sitting on the railing of the, watching. She was in a new outfit, all black with some silver decoration. The Castle tailor had made it specially for her. Lightweight and made of magic fiber, it was stylish AND functional...even with a skirt. She leaned against the pillar behind her, smiling as the pegasus formed in Jynn's hand. "Are you not going to join the ceremony?" Behind her was Fiona, who was mostly impassive. Eclaire shook her head. "Nah. I was Shiva's Retainer. I failed in protecting her...Yeah I helped kill a god but...I don't think I belong there. Others might. They're friends with Jynn and Bherna and such. Everyone barely knows me. It won't feel right." "Yet you linger." "I'm watching for her. Well. With her. She'd be watching either way." Fiona nodded. "I see. And nothing I say will make you go down there?" "No." She said softly. "And yes. I know I could make friends. Reasons to stay. But that'd make my plans harder." "Plans?" Eclaire looked up at the roof. "When I walked into that old home in the woods, I expected a creature-infested shack that I could live a quiet, lonely life away from people, so I wouldn't hurt anyone like I had been. Instead of a lonely little hut to live out the rest of my life in, I met a woman. I met a Queen. I feared she would be angry, but she saw something. She saw...potential. Hope for someone so hopelessly lost in the darkness that she was walking in circles. She was the light that led me to now. A mistake turned a hero. A lost girl now found." She giggled. "I'm getting dramatic, sorry. Just...I can't stay. If I do, Fiona, I will dishonor Shiva. She gave me....she gave me life. I just existed. Then....then she loved me, and gave me life. Now I will live that life. But not here. Not where I will pine away in her room, and waste the time she so generously gave. No. I won't make her feelings, her compassion a crutch. She opened my eyes, so I want to see the world once more." She looked back down at Jynn. "He has so many friends and loved ones. He doesn't need me. But even then, I left a calling stone in his room. All he needs to do is hold it tight and think of me, and I shall be as lightning strikes - swift, aggressive, and here before you know it." She brushed some hair from her eyes, then slid off the railing. "Where is your sword?" Fiona raised an eyebrow. Eclaire paused, then motioned with her head to the window. Sighing, the maid stepped up and looked out. In the distance, on a hill overlooking Kilkis Seres, she could barely make out a silver glow atop it. "Shiva will remain where she belongs - overlooking the kingdom she gave it all for." Eclaire said softly. "When I am needed, I shall retrieve it. But until that day comes, the sword of Shiva, now named after, will be atop that hill as a watchful eye. If you ever need me, Fiona, and the calling stone is missing or lost, all you need to do is grasp the sword. I enchanted it, and it works just the same." She smiled, then hugged Fiona. "...for all my words, Fiona...I will miss you. You've been kind, and caring, and have accepted my need to feed without complaints. You deserve the world, and I hope you get it." This time Fiona was ready. She spun around, finger to Eclaire's lips. "I know what you're about to do, and I will demand you kiss me correctly and not like I am some floozy at the tavern!" Eclaire blinked, nodding at once. Nope, not gonna argue with that. She gently cupped Fiona's cheek and leaned in for a proper kiss, as demanded. Fiona had something right. That aether, that lifeforce she was required to feed on...it felt as sweet as the day she took those three seconds from Shiva. Opening her eyes, she looked at Fiona. "Love, you idiot." She said, deadpan. "Now get out of here, I will be happy to not have to clean your particular brand of mess. You have any idea how you twist and turn and throw your clothes everywhere?!" She shook a finger at Eclaire. "Get! Go! If you're so set on not attending the full ceremony, then git!" She slid around and spanked her. Eclaire yelped. "Hey!" She jumped a few feet forward, rubbing her tush. "That wasn't needed!" "I know." Fiona smirked. "But like you. I wanted to." Eclaire just shook her head a bit, then waved. "If Jynn asks, tell him how I feel." And with that, Eclaire turned and leaped out the window. Her aetherial wings flared to life, and the valkyrie-succubus took to the sky, facing the blazing sun. Eyes closed, she basked in the warmth as she gained altitude, sighing contently. "For all our time and our brief goodbye, Shiva...I love you...but I forgot one thing..." And so, as she basked in the warm sun, she said two final words before falling back towards earth, rolling and flaring her wings out to full, and flying over the palace in a shower of aetherial light, a small, yet powerful, aurora forming in her wake as Eclaire Oathkeeper set off to live. Thank you.

If they were to do this I would totally be on board. The game was great, but there were things that definitely could have been improved, not the least of which was the panel system. It was an interesting concept, but having to stick every single thing onto that panel system was very frustrating. I constantly found myself having to weigh the advantages of having either more magic or more items, and I did not like it. Not that I want them to scrap the panel system, just tweak it and make it more efficient. The combat could use some work too. If they were to go ahead with a Days remake, I would want them to do a kind of BBS thing where Axel, Roxas and Xion are all playable in their own story campaigns. Axel kept getting sent out on recon but we never really got to see what he was doing while he was gone, aside from a couple of brief scenes. And it was implied that Xion was having issues with her connection to Sora during missions with other members, but we never saw this aside from that one mission with Axel and Xigbar, and at that point it was really late in the game. My point is, the original game had some annoying holes that I think could have been filled if they'd made Axel and Xion playable in the main story in addition to Roxas.

- Soren Monroe, The Sentinel: Epilogue, Jynn's Coronation - Three weeks...such a short amount of time since the end of everything had loomed, yet it felt like years. Years, passages of time that felt just as long to a eternal Fey as they did to a mortal Human, yet many squandered them. Some didn't think it possible to squander an eternity, but one can always be surprised. Soren, despite his years of military service to the Royal Army, ascension to the position of Sentinel for Isopolis, even managing the Shrine's Prison Cells, felt he had also squandered his eternity. Not because he was wasting his time, far from it, many of his years had been the best of his life and he has learned much from his mistakes including his grandest being the betrayal of Queen Shiva, but rather because there was unfinished business that desperately needed attending to, always being sidelined by Soren's desire to live a new life on the surface world, beyond the hellish pits of the chaotic Tartarus, or by the more important tasks of saving the worlds from a pompous, insane Deity. After today however, nothing would get in the way...tomorrow, after Jynn's Coronation, he would settle things. Once and for all. But today, Soren Monroe was dressed in his dress blues, holding a sword-cane to his side with tidied up hair and a cleaned up face, next to a newly restored Lord Raiden of Mystras, much to his delight, the man he once knew was still alive, originally trapped in a merger with his other half; Teshub, or the Infiltrator that Soren had crossed paths with at the Shrine, who wasn't particularly happy with his current situation, but he didn't matter to Soren right now. If Raiden passed a gaze his way, Soren would offer a friendly smile. It was then however, that Jynn entered the room, forcing all to attention upon his entrance, Soren included, who stood tall and proud of the boy, for stepping up and being ready to take his rightful place where his mother once was. ------------------------------- - Several Hours Earlier - Isopolis, Prison Cells - The cells of Isopolis's Prison were filled with chatter, as inmates talked amongst themselves, for they often did so when the Warden wasn't present. They chatted about many things: What the events at Isopolis entailed and why they were being kept a secret? Would the new inmates acclimatize quickly? Where was the Warden? What was for lunch? A large door clanked and swung open, bringing a deafening silence across the cells as a dark figure loomed, a large, flaming greatsword at his side as he marched forward with intent, his footsteps heavy as he took large strides toward the cell of one of the newest inmates. The ashen skinned prisoner looked up as his cell door was unlocked and swung open, the figure immediately grabbing him and dragging him out of his cell across the floor, continuing toward a new door to the side despite the man's protests. How could this be? He was not to be executed! The Warden promised mercy! Why was this happening?! Could someone please save him?! "Yevgeni?! SOMEONE?! NOOOOO--" His screams were cut off by the door slamming, immediately being surrounded by a Sound-Proofing Spell as it was locked up tight. It remained this way for several minutes, silence falling upon the inmates who dared not speak but were nonetheless surprised and afraid, wondering why the Warden had suddenly done this, yet at the same time, they didn't feel too much sympathy for the Queenslayer as he was dragged to his sudden doom. Soon afterwards, the door was opened and from it, flung a headless, ashen corpse, which was soon taken away by two Guardsmen, to be burned. As it so seemed: The Queenslayer was dead. -------------------------------

- Aura, Rabiyu and Sifrei - Isopolis - Aura was waiting for Alastor's response, whatever he needed the lamp for should have been very important for him to consider using a wish, but they had to leave, and Rabiyu knew that. "Maybe this could wait until later, Alastor?" Rabiyu said calmly while looking at the man, "If it is important enough for you to try and use a wish to, well, wish for something, then it must be important and, perhaps, better told in private." The young human woman looked between Rabiyu and Alastor for a moment, so did Sifrei. Both agreed to the elf's words. This had been a rather exhausting quest, one that they had managed to pull, even if it requiered a few sacrifices. "Let us leave this place. Perhaps we could talk about this once we arrive at, well," Sifrei hesitated for a moment while looking around, "whichever place we go. Kilkis Seres or Mystras." Without waiting for a response Aura looked at the white haired elf once more before running to Helios' side. Rabiyu gave Alastor a nod while Sifrei offered a small bow before following the rest of the group outside. -------------------- - Kilkis Seres - Three weeks later - Today was a beautiful day, it was a momentous day, for it was the day of the prince of Kilkis Seres' ascension, to finally be crowned king. Aura had arrived from Mystras with Rabiyu and Sifrei earlier in the day, She was wearing a black dress with golden trims and complicated beautiful patterns in gold threads, Rabiyu had asked to have it delivered from somewhere back in the north, or so she said. It was beautiful, and far more expensive than she could imagine, if the looks of jealousy coming from some of the fey women was to be believed. "Was it necessary for me to wear this dress, Eli? I mean, I AM grateful that you got it for me, but," Aura hesitated for a moment, "isn't it expensive?" Rabiyu, who was now wearing a gold and silver armor, was walking next to Aura, and by what she could tell, maybe some of the locals thought that young Aurora was part of human aristocracy, as she was currently being followed by two important looking people wearing armor. "This is a momentous occasion, Aurora. It is to commemorate the ascension of the prince, his ascension to be the rightful ruler of Kilkis Seres," Rabiyu answered, "I think you look good on it. And besides, money is of no consequence, it possesses no meaning to me." "Just enjoy the moment," Sifrei said while smiling, "this is the start of a new era." How could she enjoy such moment when she had lost two of her loved ones ever since she came to the Overworld, how could she be expected to deal with the pain of being left behind by those two? A few nights before, she had a dream, a dream in which her brother asked her to live life to its fullest, for both him and Henry. She deserved to be happy, and it would make him happy to see her that way. That dream made her realize that Aurion was right. She was going to live, and she was going to remember those who didn't make it. It was the least she could do. The trio made their way into the palace of Kilkis Seres, people were already gathered there. They had seen some familiar faces among the crowd, both human and fey. Aura had found Helios moments after they arrived, but he was quickly spirited away by his parents. Aura decided to give him some space. She remained still, looking around the palace, it felt like it was the first time she had been there even when the last time was not the best. Helios's voice brought her back to reality. "And thank you for helping me find the strenght to keep moving forwards, Helios," Aura said as she intertwined her fingers with Helios', "I lost so much ever since I came here, but having you by my side gives me the strenght to keep going. I am sure both Henry and Aurion would give me a lecture if I gave up, but with you by my side, I know I can conquer any challenge." Both Rabiyu and Sifrei left Aura with Helios as they felt the deserved some privacy. So they walked back a few meters and waited for the ceremony to start. "Any news back home?" Sifrei asked, "None. It has been a couple of days, but the more I try to use the astral projection, something dispels the spell. It is quite strange." Rabiyu answered. "Well, the Tide Mother and the King of Kings are aware of what happened in Isopolis. Our report was very detailed. Or at least yours was. I was not aware once we arrived at the last part." he said while rubbing his cheek. "Do not worry about it. They were informed of everything I remember, and what little I don't, I do not think it is that important, we were fighting at the time, after all." Rabiyu said calmly, "I do have a question. I learned that you were planning to help Miss Mariel face the Heavenly Host. Do you realize that we have to go back to the North, right?" "I know, I know. And my offer for her still stands. I have no authority with the Heavenly Host, as I am not part of it, but that doesn't mean I cannot help a friend in need," Sifrei said while looking at the elf, "We will go back home, but if she indeed goes to face the Host, then I will return and be at her side. You know, for support." Rabiyu stared at the archangel for a moment, trying to find out what was going through his mind, but she didn't. Besides, she understood the feeling of wanting to help someone. Yevgeni had been abscent ever since they came back from Isopolis, and that was expected, he had conspired to kill the Frostbearer and destroy the world below. Forgiveness was not something that he could expect from Kilis Seres, or most individuals for that matter. But she knew that he needed someone, a friend, to be at his side, and she had decided to be there when he needed her.