TwoKinds: Dimensional Catastrophe

Part 9: Dimension A2 Epilogue

The very next day, the King made an eloquent speech.

King 2 Ladies and gentlemen, soldiers and townspeople, I have a few important messages to make. Firstly, the Grand Templar is no more! He fell out the window last night and landed hard, breaking every bone in his body. His reign is over!

The crowd cheered and applauded.

King 2 Secondly, all the slaves he had held captive will be released. Some even wanted jobs here, so welcome our newest compatriots!

The crowd applauded at the chosen few.

King 2 And finally, I would like to bring four people onto stage--er, five people.

Trace, both Keiths, Kyle and Roselyn. Sythe went up with them, as well as Flora and Raine.

King 2 First, Trace Legacy--er, Good Trace.

Trace stepped forth.

King 2 You have done Mekkan something nobody else had the nerve to: an honor above all honors. Therefore, I knight thee Sir Trace. Congratulations.

The crowd applauded.

King 2 Keith Keiser and Lieutenant Commander...Keith Keiser...

The crowd chuckled as they both stepped forth.

King 2 You both have done greatly to assist Trace on his quest. For this, Lieutenant Commander, you are now Sir Keith and Commodore Keith. Congratulations, you two.

The crowd cheers and applauds.

King 2 Kyle Engler.

Kyle stepped forth.

King 2 If you haven't brought them here, we would still be in grave danger. Thank you for that.
Kyle You're welcome, Your Grace.
King 2 I like that.

The crowd applauded and cheered.

King 2 And finally, Roselyn.

She stepped forth.

King 2 As the head serf and serf supervisor of Evil Trace, you assisted Good Trace and helped him on him on his quest.
Roselyn 2 It was nothing, madam- Oops...
King 2 It's alright. As a reward of such chivalry, you can decide whether to work as my regal assistant or to choose to live your life however you want.
Roselyn 2 Thanks, but I'm happy being free.
King 2 *whispering* What would you do now?
Roselyn 2 ...I think the Legacy Estate needs a good cleaning.
King 2 Very well. Give her a round of applause!

The crowd did; but Trace whispered something else.

King 2 Oh. We have one more person to thank. Where's Sythe?

Sythe, confused and shy, stepped up.

King 2 Can you show her?
Sythe Wh-who?
King 2 *whispering* Your squirrel.
Sythe Oh, r-right?

He did, holding her out.

King 2 Ladies and gentlemen, believe it or not, but this squirrel also helped out. "Nibs" prevented Evil Trace to land safely, causing his demise. We thank you, Nibs, for such succor.

Nibs looked around, at the crowd and at everyone onstage. She smiled and bowed.

Nibs Thanks, Your Majesty.

The crowd gasped and applauded.

Kyle/Trace/Flora/Raine So that's what Sythe wished for...
King 2 For such honor, you will be memorialized by this statue.

A tarp was removed from the shape in the center of the crowd; it was a statue of Nibs with Evil Trace crushed under her paws.
The crowd applauded again.

King 2 Once, twice, thrice, welcome for saving everyone on Mekkan!

The crowd applauded once more.

Fin...

Nah!
After the ceremony...

Kyle The device's charged. Just enough to get to the parallel universe.
Raine Can't we just stay? A little while longer?
Kyle I wish not to ge swarmed by fans.
Trace Meh, me either. Let's go.
Sythe Oh, alright...

They vanished in a brilliant silver light. The king gave a warm smile.

King 2 Looks like they're heading home...