Epilogue

Zell sighed as he finished the story. He turned around and looked at his friend, who was leaning against the wall looking at the ground. An emotionless look on his face as always. Squall slowly looked up at him. "So, what happened after that?" He asked softly. Zell sighed as he looked up at the stars. "You know the rest. I kept walking through that ripple. It was just like the Time Compression only not as crazy. I was like I was walking through oiled water. It felt weird against my skin." He told him.

He turned around looking back at Squall. "I saw nothing but silver liquid all around me as I walked. I thought I was going to suffocate because you know how I am with closed spaces and it felt that way. Then there was this bright light shining in my eyes. It kind of hurt." He paused again. "I felt myself falling and that's when I hit the water. I fell right into the Balamb harbor. I fell unconscious after that." He said. Squall nodded. "I remember. Seifer and I were training yesterday. We heard this crack like thunder and we saw you fall right out of thin air. We had to dive down to get you out." He told him. Zell nodded.

"I see. Anyway, I woke up in the Infirmary after that and you know the rest." He rolled his eyes. "Several hundred people swarming me and asking where the hell I was and what had happened. Thank Hyne you were around this morning to save me from getting mobbed by questions." He said. Squall smiled.

"Anything for a friend, Zell. I'm not always cold." He said. Zell grinned. "I know. Lulu wasn't always cold either." He told him. He reached into his pocket and pulled out something silver. Holding out his hand, he showed Squall what he was holding. Tidus' necklace. Squall stared at it then took it. He examined it carefully before looking back at Zell. "So….it's all true. You really did disappear into a new world." He said handing it back.

Zell lowered his head as he took it. "Squall, ask him. You have him junctioned to you. Is there anyway of going back?" He asked. Squall looked away as he remained quiet. Then he looked back. "He says yes. He says that there will be a time they'll need you back. But when the time comes, then you'll return." He repeated Bahamut's words.

Zell smiled smugly. "Then I guess I'll have to train some more." He said. Squall smiled and shook his head. "You are no different from me, Zell. You train too much." He said walking away.

The blonde Seed ran his hand through his hair before turning back to look at the stars. He smiled seeing the image looking down at him. An image of Tidus waving at him. "Someday, brother. I just know we'll meet again." Zell said now waving. Tidus grinned at him and vanished. Zell sighed and closed his eyes as he smiled brightly. "Someday….." He whispered.

"That is only the second part of my story.

The first was when I fought against the evil Sorceresses.

The second was fighting Sin.

Who knows what the third will be like.

But I know for sure, that I will be going back to Spira.

I promised Rikku and I always keep my promises."

This is not the end. This is only the beginning