The final chapter of "When Worlds Collide" is here! This project was a fun one, being a simple remastering of an old story.

On with the finale! Be sure to review and tell me your final thoughts on the story as a whole!

Chapter 13: Heroes Bid Farewell

After stabbing Ganon in the forehead with his sword, Link pulled it back out. Ganon wailed and moaned in agony. His body started to collapse. The beast let out one last roar of agony before he disintegrated.

When Ganon was completely gone, Princess Zelda and Amy appeared and was freed from their crystal prison. The Chaos Power began to wear off, and Link and Sonic returned to their normal selves.

Link was panting hard. "Those Chaos Emeralds are more powerful than I thought!"

Sonic patted him on the back. "That's Chaos Energy for ya!"

Princess Zelda and Amy stepped up to the two heroes. "You have done well, Link and Sonic." Zelda said.

"I knew you'd come to save us!" Amy said, hugging Sonic.

"Amy," Sonic said, "we didn't just save you; we saved everybody."

"Sonic!" called Tails. He and Knuckles arrived at the scene of the battle.

"Tails!" Sonic called back.

"Are you guys okay?" Knuckles asked.

"We're fine." Link answered. "We defeated Ganon together!"

Just then, Link's Triforce of Courage began to glow, as well as Zelda's Triforce of Wisdom. Then the Triforce of Power that was previously under Ganon's possession appeared. The marks on their hands disappeared and reappeared with the Triforce of Power. The three pieces joined together into one. At long last, the Triforce was whole again.

Eggman recovered from his knockout and saw the Triforce. He wanted to touch it, but Sonic stopped him. "We can't trust you with this, Eggman!" Sonic said to him. "This is all your fault!"

"How is this MY fault?" Eggman questioned.

"I can answer that." said a familiar voice. It was Shadow! "He created a dimensional transporter so he could expand his empire. When we first used it, we found ourselves here and Dr. Eggman made a pact with Ganondorf to conquer our worlds together."

"Shadow, stop!" Eggman yelled. "You're giving away my plan!"

"However," Shadow continued, "neither of them knew that their pact had caused our worlds to merge together. According to what Sheik-I mean, Zelda-said, our worlds would become corrupt and eventually be destroyed!" He pointed at the evil scientist. "All this has happened because of him!"

Everyone gasped. "Then we have to destroy the transporter so that this doesn't happen again!" Sonic exclaimed.

"You don't have to." Shadow said. "I already destroyed it while Eggman and Ganondorf were dealing with you two."

Eggman was shocked at what Shadow said. "You... TRAITOR!"

Shadow glared at Eggman. "Doctor," he said, "I did it for all of us. If the worlds were to be destroyed, so would its inhabitants. Do you really want to rule an empire you wouldn't be able to live to see?!"

Eggman paused. He thought about it for quite some time. Finally he said, "You're right, Shadow. I was so foolish about myself. I had no idea of what I had caused. All I cared for was taking over the worlds for myself." He stood up. "I suppose one world is enough for me to take over: ours."

Everyone turned to face Zelda. "Link. Sonic. You both have restored the Triforce. The time has come to make your wish."

Link and Sonic nodded. They walked up to the Triforce and looked at it. Then they looked at each other. "C'mon, Sonic." Link said. "Let's make our wish...together."

They reached out and placed their hands on the Triforce. Then there was a blinding light that lasted for at least a minute. When the light dimmed down, a portal appeared in front of them.

"Your wish has been granted, heroes." Zelda said. "Mobius and Hyrule have successfully been separated from each other." She pointed at the portal. "This portal should take you all back to your world, Sonic. Once everyone returns to their former world, this gateway between worlds will close again forever."

"Forever? You mean..." Sonic began to feel worried. "...we might not see each other again?"

"I'm afraid so." Zelda answered.

Sonic was silent for a moment. Then he spoke. "Before I go back home," he started, "can I speak with Link for a bit?"

Zelda nodded.

Sonic walked up to Link. "Link..." he started. "...I enjoyed being your partner on this adventure, and..." he sighed. "...I feel kinda sad that we have to part ways now."

"I understand." Link said. "But we were more than just partners, Sonic. We were friends."

Sonic hung his head down. "I... I wish we could stay together like this."

Link nodded. "So do I, Sonic. But you belong in your world as I belong in mine. And..." he paused for a moment. "...some worlds aren't meant to be together."

Sonic almost shed a tear. "I don't want to leave you, Link! We've been through so much together!"

Link patted Sonic on the back. "It's okay, Sonic. Sometimes friends have to say goodbye."

Sonic looked at Link. "Link," he said, "can you at least promise me one thing?"

"Of course, Sonic." Link answered. "What is it?"

"Never forget me."

Link knelt down. "Of course I won't forget you." he said. "You're the best friend anyone could ask for."

Sonic wiped away the moisture from his eyes. "So are you, Link. I'll never forget you or our adventure together."

Link opened his arms out. Sonic approached him and they soon began to hug each other. "I'm gonna miss you, buddy." Link whispered.

"And I'll miss you, too." Sonic whispered back as a single tear trickled down his face.

"Hurry up, Sonic!" Tails called. "It's time to go home!"

"I'm coming, Tails!" Sonic answered. He let go of Link. "Farewell, Hero of Hyrule."

Link stood up. "Farewell, Sonic the Hedgehog."

He watched as Sonic and his friends, along with the Chaos Emeralds and Dr. Eggman, went through the portal back to their world. Then it vanished.

Link stood silently for a while. Zelda walked up to him. "He's back where he belongs, Link." she said to him. "Be happy about that."

"I'm happy about that, Zelda." Link answered. "It's just... I'm gonna miss him."

Zelda held Link's hand. "I'm sure he will be remembered for the ages."

Link looked at Zelda. "Yes, he will." he said. Then they silently watched the dark clouds part, revealing the sunshine.

Sonic and his friends returned to Mobius and went back to their places as if they never left, and Dr. Eggman was back in his laboratory plotting his next scheme.

Sonic and Tails were the last ones to return from the portal. They watched as the portal vanished behind them.

Sonic was quiet for a bit. "Are you okay, Sonic?" Tails asked.

"I'm fine, Tails." Sonic answered. "It's just... it's too bad that I'll never see him again."

"I know," Tails said. "But it's for the best."

Sonic patted Tails's shoulder. "You're right, little buddy." he said. "Now c'mon, Tails!"

"Where are we going, Sonic?" Tails asked.

Sonic smiled at the little fox. "Wherever the road will take us."

Sonic and Tails dashed into the horizon, ready for their next adventure.

Thus the journey of Link and Sonic came to a close. They never saw each other again, but no matter how much time went by, they never forgot their adventure together.The tale of the Hero of Hyrule and the Blue Hedgehog from Mobius was passed down in the history of Hyrule from generation to generation, until it became legend. Will these two heroes ever meet again? Only fate will know...

The End.

And that's the end! The original story on DeviantArt was my first written fan fiction, so there have been some improvements between this and the original. Also, I left the ending open to the possibility for a sequel, but so far I have no plans for a sequel to this story. However, if anyone is willing to write their own sequel to my story, let me know!

I still don't know what my next big story will be, but I will let you guys know when I do think of one!

Thanks for reading!

-Craig T. Crocodile