Together, we head to the place where we last saw Ephemer. Chirithy explains them that this is the final room - the Foreteller's chamber. Chirithy wants to leave as soon as possible, asking whether they can leave now or not. Skuld is disappointed and admits that she was expecting more.



"What are you doing here?"

We see Master Ira coming into the room.

Master Ira: "I caught another Wielder in here just the other day. A friend of yours?"

Player: "Yes, he is."

Skuld: "So he WAS here. Did you talk to him?"

Master Ira: "Yes. But you must know his Union gathers Lux for a reason that contradicts ours. He befriended you to get his hands on information, nothing more. But he is a thread no longer."

Skuld: "Did you--!? Is Ephemer--?"

Master Ira: "He's gone."

Skuld: "How could you!?"

Master Ira: "What are you going to do?"

Chirithy: "Nothing! Master Ira, this is my fault. All of it! They didn't do anything wrong."



Player cheers Chirithy up and looks at Master Ira.

Player: "This whole thing was my idea. I was the one who wanted to look for Ephemer, and for good reason. You see, I've gone to different worlds to gather Lux; a lot of effort has gone to the contributions to my Union. I've even had to fight those I consider friends. I've done everything that was expected of me without a second thought. And then I met Ephemer. We didn't know each other for very long, but he left a lasting impression. Not all of our memories are good ones; in fact, he even broke one of our promises. No matter what happened, I knew we were still friends. But you took him away from me. I feel sad, I feel angry, I feel hurt. Maybe that means I have darkness in my heart; I don't care. But I can't let you get away with what you did to my friend. Even if I have to fight you, even if I don't stand a chance, even if I may disappearâ€¦ I will because I know my know in my heart that Ephemer would do the same if he were here."

We draw our Keyblade.

"Master Ira, I mean no disrespect, but this is something I must do."

Master Ira draws his Keyblade as well. "So be it."





After the fight, we exhaustedly fall to the ground.

Master Ira: "Congratulations, you fought admirably."

Master Ira suddenly transforms into Master Ava, who heals Player and thells Player and Skuld for showing her the strength in their hearts.

Master Ava: "I hope you'll forgive me for deceiving you, but the Foreteller you fought, the room you were in, were both merely projections."

Skuld: "But why? What was the point?"

Master Ava: "It's as Ephemer stated in your dream. The world will soon end. But if all Wielders disappear along with it, there will be no one left to drive away the ensuing darkness. So we must prevent this at all costs. My role in all of this is to father Wielders with great potential, regardless of their Unions. They must survive for the world after."

Chirithy: "The world after...?"

Skuld: "This is all so- I- I don't understand. What happened to Ephemer?"

Master Ava: "Ephemer must've caught wind of the fact that there was more to everything than what he'd been taught, so he started questioning things. He went looking for the truth because he knew there was one to be found. That's how I knew he was the one, the one I could count on to lead the Dandelions in my stead."

Chirithy: "Dandelions?"

Master Ava: "They're a special group of Keyblade Wielders that will remain after the rest of us are gone. It was my role to put the Dandelions together. But I had to be there when the inevitable events unfold, so I need someone to replace me when I'm gone. And I chose Ephemer. He accepted, and now he's far away from here, waiting."

Skuld: "So thenâ€¦ he's all right?"

Master Ava: "Yes, he's fine. However, this world is not. There is a Wielder who has been corrupted, and the Chirithy you saw earlier is proof of that. But I want the world to come to be filled with light. That's why only Wielders with a strong resistance to darkness are chosen as Dandelions. So I ask both of you: will you join us?"

Skuld: "Of course, Master Ava. Thank you. Player?"

Player: "What'll happen to the others? The ones wo aren't chosen?"

Master Ava: "They will have no choice but to fight in the Keyblade War."

Chirithy: "The Keyblade Warâ€¦?"

Master Ava: "I'm afraid it's inevitable."

Player: "May I take some time to think about my decision?"

Skuld: "Player!"

Master Ava: "Of course, take all the time you need. This decision is yours to make, and you should do what feels right. I just as that you keep this to yourselves. I'm afraid the future is a veryâ€¦ sensitive subject."



We then see our trio at the Fountain Square, talking about what just happened.

Chirithy: "Player, what's holding you back from joining the Dandelions? You'd get to see Ephemer again!"

Player: "Ephemer is my friend, and he's important to me. But so is everyone else, and I can't jus abandon them."

Chirithy: "I understand."



Skuld then decides to share her story -- when she became a Keyblade Wielder, she made her own party. But nobody wanted to join. After what seemed like ages, Ephemer did. For a long time, it was just the two of them, but as time passed, others joined them, and they spent all their time gathering as much Lux as possible. With their busy schedule, Skuld and Ephemer spoke less and less, until one day, he turned to her and said, "Skuld, you'll be alright on your own now." And then he left the party. Skuld continued to collect Lux with her party members, but people started to lose interest. One by one they left, until one day, it was just her again. And she WAS fine on her own. She never forgot about him and she knows that he never forgot her either because he led Skuld to Player.



Skuld thanks the Player and says that now, she only has to thank Ephemer. And the only way to do that is to join the Dandelions.



We then cut to the Fountain Plaza at another day, where Ava is holding a speech to the Dandelions.

"Today you're here to continue with your training for our mission. This session may seem like it's familiar to you, but in a world that is different, one made of dreams,â€¦ You are our hope. A war will soon wage. Those who strive to protect the light will turn their weapons against their allies for the sake of loyalty to their own Unions. To be honest, I don't know how far I can guide all of you. What you must remember is that anyone can lose themselves to darkness. However, there will be no winners; everything will be lost. Except all of you who are the seeds of hope. When the time comes, and there is war, you mustn't fight,but instead you must fly away from here to the world outside. This training is to help you fulfill this crucial task. The future is in all of your hands - as is the world's light.



May your heart be your guiding key."