No one's POV

Erebus: Goodbye, Alfia. Thank you. You did well.

Erebus said while also praying for her the moment Sora had dropped her onto the holes of flames.

Astraea: Erebus... Your mightiest has fallen. Mine still standing. Your scenario is ruined.

Erebus: What are talking about, Astraea? The Nightmare is still on the loose. Can't you see?

The Nightmare was still running rampage, and Asuna was on the brink of collapse as she was using her Stacia to her utmost limits. She was altering the landscape to trapped the Nightmare, but it continues to break.

Erebus: You and Loki's children can barely stand on their feet. Even your two mightiest is on the brink of collapse. It's impossible for them to stop it. Plus, we can't expect reinforcement from the surface. Win or lose, Zald and the others must've destroyed most of Orario by now. I'm almost there. I'm about to win... let me destroy the world, once and for all.

Astraea: No... The light is still shining brightly. That's why I won't let you.

Erebus: You rejected despair and stayed glorious until the end... You're a fine woman, Astraea.

It's true. The light that was radiating from the ground still continue to shine brightly. That means, the Light of Hope has still not withered yet. And with Alise and the other girls. Alise asked her Familia if they could still fight, which they denied, pointing out they had barely survived and had as well used all their items, with Kaguya adding that even if they recovered she wasn't sure if they were strong enough to help.

Hearing their complains, Astraea told them to not let despair consume them. The girls were surprised to see her in the dungeon, as Gods were forbidden to be there, which was why she told them to kept it as a secret. She then gave them some elixis to heal them and encourage them to fight. Lyra still insisted they needed measures to take, to which Alise replied they already had one, that their Goddess was with them.

And the whole Astraea Familia went to help the Loki Familia, while Astraea herself went towards the young swordsman who was still on his knees after he let his Mother fell.

Astraea: Sora...

Sora:...

Sora stood up, quickly wiping away his tears and look towards the Goddess of Justice.

Sora: No, I'm fine. It's not the time to be crying. The fight isn't over just yet.

Astraea smile at him and nodded her head. It turns out she doesn't need to encourage him at all. Sora's determination hasn't wavered for even a second.

Astraea: That's why we're going to win this battle and go back to the surface together.

Sora: Right! Thank you, Lady Astraea...

Astraea: Always...

Sora rushes in towards the Loki Familia. Gareth told Riveria to do something to the Delphyne's wings to take it down so he could aim for its magic stone, disposed to take the risk despite not knowing where it was.

Asuna: The rest of you! I'm about to hit my limit here in using Stacia! No matter what you have plan to help, Aiz. It's now or never!

Asuna said while looking towards Aiz who was still berserk and panting heavily.

Aiz: Huff...huff... Grrr!!!! NIGEL!!!!

Her black wind started raging even greater. She was seriously blinded by hatred. Even the Light that Sora was producing was not enough to stop her. At this rate Aiz was gonna get herself killed. At that moment, Sora and the Astraea Familia joined the fight.

Riveria: Who fired that shot?!

Asuna: Wait, could it be...?!

Gareth: That youngster and Astraea Familia?!

Sora quickly rushed towards the blonde swordswoman and pushed her out of the way. He's all bloodied and injured after his fight with Alfia came to her side.

Aiz: Who are you?!

Sora: It's me Sora...

Aiz: Why did you stopped me?!

Aiz was mad at him for stopping her during her fight with the monster and Sora looked at her annoyed and hit her on the head. He was not ashamed that he had just hit a girl on the head and Aiz held her head in pain.

Aiz: Ouch...

Sora: Are you crazy! Fighting that thing on your own! If I didn't save you, you'll be dead by now!

Aiz: I don't care! There is a wish that I must fulfill! There is a dream that I must reach! So stay out of it!

Aiz was not listening to a word he said and she was creating a black wind that pushes everyone away and she was about to grabbed her "Desperate" but was stopped by Sora, who was resisting her wind much to the others surprise. He was able to walk inside the black wind barrier that Aiz had put due to her skill.

Sora: And how are you going to achieve your goals if you're dead? And how do you think your Familia, your Family who hold you dear would feel?

When the word family reaches into Aiz's ear, she started to get more furious.

Aiz: I don't have a family! They're all gone! First my, Mother... then my Father... then my Big Brother...

Sora:...

Aiz: SO DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME HOW TO FEEL!!! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT LIKES TO BE ALOOOONE!!!

Sora: Then what if I say that you're not the only one that lost their family! That you're not the only one that lost a Mother... Lost a Father... and a Little Sister... Then his whole Familia got wiped out by a single black dragon...

Aiz looked at Sora surprised and saw that Sora had tears on his eyes as he was crying his eyes out, while the others all stopped their fight to listen to their conversation. Even the monster had stopped when they saw the wind and lightning were resonating with one another. Erebus, Astraea who were watching from afar also started to listen.

Sora: So don't you dare tell me that I don't know what it feels like when I just kill the very person I look up to as an adopted mother! I killed her to save Orario!

Aiz:...

Aiz was speechless and she started to look down saddened and Sora just smile at her and patted her head.

Sora: That's why... you need to rely on others for help too. It's obviously better if we do this together. We all work together to beat that monster. Become stronger together... and reach our goals together. Even though, we all have different goal, it would be better that we reach them all together. So can you please put away that dangerous wind and re-summon back the more kind and beautiful wind...?

Sora gave her a warm smile and Aiz nodded her head.

Aiz: Understood...

Sora: Alright, the two of us will draw the attention while the rest of you get ready to fight again!

Aiz: But what do we do? No matter how many times I slay that monster, it keeps getting up.

Sora: No problem! Am I right, Astraea Familia?

Alise: That's right! We, the pure and beautiful girls are here- and we've just become Level 4! Hmph!

Riveria, Gareth, Asuna and Aiz were not believing what they just hear.

Riveria: All Familia members ranked up at the same time?!

Astraea: Yes. I've just updated everyone's status and applied enchantment. Good thing we had load of exilia.

Asuna: Then... Alfia sensei...

Asuna already know the answer. Her mentor had died. And she looked down saddened. she wanted to cry, but now is not the time.

Sora: This is the final battle! Riveria, prepare your magic! Everyone, let's go! Let's end this long battle!

Everyone: YEAH!!!!!

And then Sora himself began to chant as he raised his twin married blade into the air.

Sora: Kanshou and Bakuya, please lend me your strength! Trace Overedge!!!

Sora's Kanshou and Bakuya started to glow and then grew into a massive two handed long sword and

Sora's eyes started glowing red and black armor started appearing throughout the sword and wrapped Sora's whole body by a wolf of armor and everyone other than Asuna looked completely shocked.

Sora: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Sora's diamond eyes was stained a murderous shade of crimson. The dual wielding swordsman screamed with all the strength and savagery of a feral warrior. Kanshou and Bakuya Overedge form, greatly increases one's ability and strength, in exchange for losing their reason. Sora's final order was change his ability into pure power.

Sora was done giving orders. Everyone realized that all too well the moment they saw their leader transform into that barbaric soldier. From now on, its an all out attack. Everyone silently adjusted their grip on their weapons. Sora flung himself all alone into Nightmare as his slaughter began.

Gareth: Follow his lead!!!

Everyone started attacking Nightmare with all their might. Each and every one of them started using their special moves.

Alise: Arvana... Alveria!!!

Alise sent a massive flames tornado and slash, destroying its tail and Kaguya stepped in.

Kaguya: Lai no Taichi: Goko!!

Within a split second, The Nightmare was suddenly cut multiple times and as Kaguya sheathed her sword, all of the Nightmare body parts was suddenly cut off.

Ryuu: Luminous Wind...!!

Ryuu came rushing in as she sent a massive blast of wind as well destroying it even more. And Gareth and Aiz came in, Gareth with his axe, and Aiz with her accumulated wind power.

Aiz: Lil Rafaga!!!

Gareth: HAAAAAAAAA

Both of them rushed towards one of it's wing and the two of them managed to cut it open. And the Nightmare couldn't do a thing, since it was being held in one place by Asuna's land alteration.

Riveria: Rea Laevateinn!!

Riveria's spell was also ready as a massive inferno of flames completely wiped away all of its last remaining defense as both Sora and Asuna rushes in.

Sora: You and me, Asuna!

Asuna: I'll follow your lead!

the two of them rush Nightmare, destroying all the incoming blast and the Nightmare went to strike its claw towards them, but Sora, block them and Asuna rushes in as her aura started going pink and purple.

Asuna: Mother's Rosario!!

Asuna hit Nightmare with 11 hit and thrust her blade on its chest causing massive explosion, pushing it back. And Sora jumped in as he wrapped Kanshou and Bakuya with lightning and hit Nightmare with both swords, causing blue aura streaks to fill the entire 18th floor and everyone looked completely shocked from how much force he was hitting it with.

Sora: Your done...

It was a heroic battlecry that no one would ever know. A world dyed white. A floor engulfed in tremors. The Light of Hope to be recorded in the passage of the Familia Myth roared. It was undoubtedly the harmony of a decisive battle. And after the tremor had passed, the adventurers whose bodies had been dyed white slowly opened their eyes.

Neze: Did we win?

In everyone's vision, the Nightmare had entirely obliterated. The last remnant of Nightmare were disappearing together with fading white light. And the boy standing there frozen like a statue in the stance of drawing that ultimate blow of light.

Lyra: Yeah... We did.

Kaguya: Looks like we won.

Other than Sora, they all cheered. Asuna lay down on the ground tired.

Sora: You alright?

Asuna: I think I need some sleep. I used Stacia... Far... too long...

Asuna said while slowly closing her eyes as she fell asleep and Sora caught her before her head hits the ground. Sora then carried Asuna and walk towards Riveria who is punishing Aiz for her attitude by repeatedly hiting her head. Gareth told her to go easier on her so she stopped and told the girl to not do it again.

Sora: Riveria... Please give her some rest... She used her Stacia way more than she could handle.

Riveria: Alright leave her to me.

Riveria took Asuna in her arms, carrying her on Riveria's back. At the same time, Alise asked Ryuu to carry her as she was exhausted, with the Elf replying she could also barely stand. Alise then told her they should visit Ardi's grave and also the ones of the rest of people that fought along them, which she agreed with.

Once everything was over, Erebus praised the adventurers for their victory and admitted his defeat. Kaguya asked him if he thought they would let him go, which he denied, stating that as the absolute evil he would always be hated and was determined to be like that for ever. Riveria said he would be soon sent to Heaven by other Gods and Gareth asked if he had any final words.

Surprisingly for them, he said he did had a request which was to be send by Astraea and from a high place. Lastly, he requested that they let his children go, saying it was fine if they couldn't get out of the dungeon or were eaten by monsters but that they just let them go. And as they all want to head back for the surface, one single swordsman was missing.

Alise: Girls... Have you all seen, Sora...

They all looked confused. Until they heard a melody ringing in the distance. They all look towards the place where the huge hole was and there they saw it. Sora was crying. He had fallen to his knees.

Sora: Haaa....Mother...

Alfia: Sora my son... I'll always be with you. And I will always be your Mother.

Those words were not spoken but he clearly heard them. His body was trembling as he desperately tried to hold back his emotions. The light that was produce from their battle was still rising upwards. It was as if all the magic in the dungeon were dancing. The beautiful white light danced. As he looked up, the radiating light burned into his eyes. And as his eyes scorched by its radiance, all that was left was to give in to the impulse welling up inside her.

Sora:...

He cried, weeping aloud. Praying that his tears would dry up. Praying there would be an end to his sadness. His tears mixed with the white gleam pouring down to become a rain of light. It was unfairly beautiful, held a cruel purity, a rain more precious than anything in the world. Those tears became a song that echoed out and back again.

Sora: Mother... Mother...

Astraea:...

Everyone:...

Watching on, Alise wept quietly. Everyone else was also crying as they all saw the person there cried with all his heart. In the end, he was still her son. And he love every moment he get to spent with her. As Astraea walk slowly towards him and wrapped her arm around his back and hugged him tightly while also crying together with him.

Sora:...

Astraea: It's alright... Just let it out...

The Hero continue to cry, continue to sing. And he would carry on that song always and forever, a melody of tears that would emerge whenever he thought of his Mother. And as the white light shone down on his arm, what was left of his Mother's belonging and it was her green gem necklace. Praying that she would be able to always look over the boy who remained behind.

(Timeskip)

After they all returned to the surface. The people there had won their fight, and Sora requested that he want to be the one to buried Zald's body. And they only comply. Sora got every right too. And on the top of Babel, Erebus admired the view from there. He was surprised to see Hermes and Sora, realizing he had come to see him go.

Erebus: So I take it you're here to see me off?

Sora: I'm here representing, Mother and Zald Sensei.

Astraea: It's just us 4 here. Everyone gazes up at Babel, and we're standing on the top of it.

Astraea slowly unsheathed her justice sword.

Erebus: Justice sword... The blade of judgement, huh? I love how brilliantly it's shining. It's worthy being held by someone like you. Do it with one hit so that I wouldn't have to suffer from pain, Astraea. I'm an evil but have some mercy on me, will you? I hate pain, and at the same time, I don't want to see myself screaming like a pathetic woman.

Astrea: Before that, I need to ask you a question.

Erebus: Can't you be quick about it? What do you want to know, now?

Everyone watched silently as Astraea finally asked.

Astrea: What's justice?

Everyone all look at her shocked

Erebus and Hermes: Astraea...

Astraea: You kept asking the same question to Ryuu... and the rest of us. You kept asking what they are, where it can be found, and how it can be proven... To me, it all looked like a big process of you trying to lead us to something.

Erebus:...

Astraea: And now- I see that you're satisfied. You've earned your answer seeing adventurers fighting that fought through... and the girls including Ryuu, still standing on their feet.

Erebus: I have no idea what you are talking about Astraea.

Astraea: Erebus. I swear I will make you answer my questions this time, or I will drag you down there and integrate you in front of everyone.

Sora: Hahaha...

Erebus: Are you really goddess of justice? I have a feeling that you are one of Artemis familia pretending to be a goddess who loves peace.

Astrea: You mustn't speak that way about Artemis. You'd hurt her feelings. She is far more pure and kind than I am.

Then Erebus looked towards Hermes.

Hermes: Don't ask me to comment on anything related to this thing.

Erebus: Geez. I shouldn't have asked you to send me off just because it would make me look cool.

Erebus then looked at Sora.

Sora: I also want to know your definition of Justice, Lord Erebus.

Erebus: You...

Sora: You told me, that if I ever survived this war. You will give me your definition of Justice. Now that I did... Your not thinking about running away now? That would make your reputation even more bad than before.

Sora said with a teasing tone and both Astraea and Hermes only laugh at the scene.

Erebus: Now I know, why Alfia get annoys if you keep calling her Mother. That mouth of yours, easily flatters anyone.

Astraea: As for me I am happy I got to annoy you. You've lived your life only thinking about pleasing yourself all along.

Erebus: I knew it. It was a huge mistake.

Sora then felt Vitteaux presence coming, and he prepared himself to fight the moment he appeared through that stairs.

Astraea: Tell me Erebus. Explain to god of justice how you'd define justice.

Erebus: You mentioned that there's no absolute justice.

Astraea: I did.

Erebus: To me, that's wrong. I know what an absolute justice is. I know it because I've been the absolute malevolence.

Astraea: What would that be?

Erebus: Justice is an ideal.

Everybody was silent. Everybody looked at Erebus with there eyes wide, exept Sora and Astraea.

Erebus: Children come up with all sorts of interesting things. Think about the riddle of a trolley. By not adjusting the turnout, five people will die. If you were to adjust it, only one dies. All sort of justice can be found in this decision-making. Children believes so, too.

Sora:...

Astraea:...

Erebus: To me, there is no true justice. Justice is not about making decisions. It's about reaching for it and winning it.

Sora's eyes widened when he heard that. It was the same answer he gave Erebus a few days ago.

Astraea: Win it...?

Erebus: Yeah, actually I have to thank you, Sora.

Sora: Me? How so?

Erebus: You told me there is that there are as many types of justice as stars.

Sora: Hahahaha... Nah, that's just me blabbing something nonsense...

Astraea: No... Sora. It was the same thing I always told my children. That's why, I'm impress when you told me your definition of justice.

Erebus: The point is Astraea. If there are 2 possible choices, create a 3rd choice. Have more answers to a question to choose from. It treated as a norm to be imposed with rules and regulations, but I think that's a big joke. Change impossible to possible. I would smash the balance scale on the floor.

Hermes: Erebus...

Erebus: Humans will then believe it to be justice--- and gods will call it hero.

Sora: Hey! That's the same answer I gave you!

Sora could feel his blood boiling from excitement.

Astraea: Was that your plan the whole time?

Erebus: Ah. So you knew.

Astraea: I wouldn't if Sora didn't mentioned it.

Erebus: You knew?

Sora: It was impossible for me to not noticed it while you were asking everyone about justice. And once I told Lady Astraea my speculation, she realized it right away.

Hermes: Erebus. You believed in underworld and darkness, but it's not like you were ready to welcome death. I know so, although you weren't the most sociable one back in heaven.

Erebus: I wanted an answer. I wanted to know that keeps Orario, no world, moving forward. I needed to see how  familias would shine as they overcome the obstacles for their ideals. I wanted to witness a hero that the world is yearning for.

Astraea: And that's why you choose to sin.

Hermes: Seeking for the Next Generation Hero, you incited the evil. You asked help from Zald and Alfia to prepare the biggest challenge for Orario. Weren't you able to come up with a better option than this?

Sora:...

Erebus: No, Hermes. You know well, don't you? The world right now is helpless. Sora is the last remaining member of the Zeus Familia. The Promised Time will come, breaking the vow... I had to keep the clock ticking.

Sora: The Promised Time, huh...?

Sora looked into the sky as he was reminiscing about something.

Erebus: Lion and the girls didn't mention the answer... but it's fine. They are going to be fine. I was able to confirm that they will reach out for hopes. And with that Orario will be fine. Also you were right Astraea I was doing all this just to please myself.

Astraea: You've sent away hundreds, searched for gifted and blessed them with power. Your idea was to turn it into cornerstone of conquest. That was your justice.

Erebus: That's not justice. Remember absolute justice is an ideal. It's not a ego of capricious god. That's why I choose evil.

Astraea: I see. In that case, as a Goddess of justice, I, Astraea, have declaration to make. Your evilness is not an absolute malevolence. Instead- it's an unavoidable malevolence. It's a stepping stone you selfishly had to step on to turn the un-idealistic world into an ideal world. My children may not forgive you. Other deities may detest you. Yet- I'd always remember about your sins and will keep reflecting on it.

Erebus: You're mean, Astraea. Don't make me a jester. I'm a cool, charismatic, merciless evil and I intend to stay that way.

Astraea: That's none of my business. Sora is much more cool, and more charismatic than you.

Sora: Please stop teasing me.

Sora said while blushing and look away and Erebus and Hermes just laugh.

Erebus: I guess you're right. You're truly a fine woman. I'd rather be embraced by a Goddess like you if I had to choose.

Astraea: I'd not want to do that. I rather embraced someone as cute and handsome as Sora.

Sora: Stop teasing me already!!

Erebus: How envious. And what will you do from here on out, Sora?

Sora: Me? Hmm... I think I'll be resuming my journey. So I'll be leaving Orario, after I healed up.

Astraea, Erebus, and Hermes all looked surprised. Sora would be leaving Orario once agin.

Sora: Now that Mother and Zald sensei is gone. I have to take their place, in entrusting the Next Generation Heroes.

Erebus: I see. Then I, Erebus, the God of Darkness, say this to you. From today onwards, you will and always will be this Worlds Hero.

Sora looked at him surprised. And he looked at Astraea and Hermes and the two of them nodded their head. It indicates that they also agree with Erebus.

Sora: I... I don't know what to say...

Erebus: Don't say anything. Continue to be the person that Alfia and Zald expect you to be. The only ones that should know about this would be us three Gods, and you.

Sora:...

Sora didn't say anything for a few second before speaking up.

Sora: I forgive you...

Hermes: I swear I would forget everything I saw or heard here. This won't be recorded in Oratoria or passed down in Familia Myths.

Erebus: Thanks old friend, I know you won't break our promise. But before I go, Sora, your Mother and Zald left you one more message. They said, that you know where to find it.

Sora: I see. Thank you...

Erebus: Now, let's do this, Astraea. It's judgment time.

Astraea: Tell me one last thing Erebus. Did you ever love the surface world?

Erebus: Of course. I love children.

Astrea: Demon Lord Erebus. I sentence you to die.

And with one swift strike. Astraea killed Erebus. And a huge pillar of light shoot up into the skies from top of Babel tower.

That day one god was sent up to the sky. The demon lord who brought death to the world and planted terror within people's hearts, drew hatred and received cheers as he departed. People may praise the justice sword that ruined the absolute malevolence. The Goddess may always remember about the unavoidable malevolence.

There's no need for compassion or praise. What he did was evil, what he himself declared. It was one of many forms evil that existed— like the way justice did.

(Timeskip)

A few days had passed since the war, that was a lot of cleaning to do. The Orario Adventurer winded up every Evilus member and lock them away. And now, Finn, Riveria and Gareth were talking with Sora and Asuna.

Finn: I truly do thank you, both from the bottom of my heart. If it weren't for you, we would've lost that war.

Sora: It's fine. So what do you want to talk about.

Finn: We've talked with the guild. The both of you are no longer exiled in Orario.

Sora and Asuna looked surprised.

Finn: That's what, I have a proposition to make. Would you like to join our Familia? We would love to have someone like you two.

Both Sora and Asuna looked surprised that they wanted them to joint their Familia. And Sora and Asuna looked at each other.

Asuna: Could you three give us a minute.

Finn: Of course...

Finn, Riveria, Gareth left the group and Sora spoke up.

Asuna: I already know that look. You want me to join, while you don't.

Sora: Yes.

Asuna: Can I know the reason?

Sora looked down saddened for a moment before speaking up

Sora: I want you to look after someone for me.

Asuna: *Sigh*: I already know who. But why don't you do it?

Sora: I have someone else that I need to look after. Plus from the looks of it, you and her got along quiet well.

Asuna: Bell?

Sora: Yes...

Asuna then looked down saddened and Sora already know why. That mean that they will be splitting up.

Asuna: That means... This is goodbye...

Sora: No... This isn't goodbye... We will see each other again, I promise.

Asuna: Then let's make a promise shall we? That no matter how far we are. We will always be in each other's heart.

Sora: Yeah, I promise. And when the time comes. I'll give you a ring.

Sora and Asuna hold each other's hands, before Sora leaning in and kiss her and she return the kiss. And to this day forth, Asuna joint the Loki Familia.

(Timeskip)

After that, Sora told the Astraea Familia, his plan, about leaving Orario, and Alise were practically crying, hugging him tightly never wanted to let go. 6 month have passed since the war and there was so many people who wanted to see him off.

Sora: Everyone, thank you very much for seeing me off!

Alise: No! Don't go! Don't ever leave me behind!!

Sora: Ahaha... I can't leave if you keep hugging me.

Kaguya: Captain, Sora is in pain.

Alise: You just want to hug him as well!

Kaguya: W-What?! I don't want to hug him at all!!

Kaguya denied with a furious blush.

Astraea: Then I'll hug him instead of you, Kaguya.

Lyra: Me too...

Ryuu: I guess I wouldn't mind...

Kaguya: Huh?

Kaguya look dumbfounded as Astraea, Lyra, and Ryuu walked forwards.

Alise: Good for you, Kaguya! Lady Astraea, Lyra, and Lion will do it in your place. Okay, I'll let go for a moment then.

Kaguya: Ughh...

Kaguya expression twitched. She was clearly trying to hold back her beating heart.

Astraea: Have a safe trip, Sora. Let's all live together again when you came back.

Sora: I'll try to visit every year...

Astraea hugged Sora tightly and he returned the hug. Lyra and even Ryuu take turns hugging him. Ryuu too was blushing when  she hugged him. Normally she would never let anyone touched her, but for some reason, she felt calm when it was Sora.

Alise: Come on, Kaguya! You too!

Kaguya: Wha!! Captain!!

Alise shoved Kaguya from behind. Losing her balanced and tripping over her feet, she found herself in front of him.

Kaguya: Um... Hi, Sora...

Kaguya even started calling Sora by his first name. As she stood there shyly with scarlet-colored cheeks.

Sora: Hi, Kaguya. How can I help you?

Sora replied with an amused laugh.

Kaguya: Please spar with me again when you came back!

Kaguya said rather hasty before moving promptly and wrapping her arms gently around him.

Sora: Sure. Keep up your own training so you can win one over me next time.

Kaguya: I won't lose next time!

Then suddenly, the whole Astraea Familia all came forward at once as they did a group hug.

Sora: Everyone at once?!

Alise: Group hug!

After they broke the group hug, Sora once again smile at everyone.

Sora: Thank you, for everything...

Alise: Have a safe trip...

Alise said while hugging Sora for one last time and out of the blue, she gave a quick peck on his cheeks completely shocking the rest. Sora started blushing hardly before smiling.

Sora: Everyone! It is my greatest honor to be apart of you. I am deeply indebted to you all.

Sora said once last time before leaving as the whole Astraea Familia waved their hand and Sora waved back before leaving them for good.

(Timeskip)

After 6 month passed as Sora was getting ready to depart for his journey, he went one more time to the place that his Mother cherish. The abandon church.

Sora:...

Sora went inside and he look around reminiscing his time with Alfia and Meteria every time they would go here. Until he saw two letters sitting in the middle of the statue. It was from Alfia and Zald as they left one more message before they go.

"We believe that you will be the one the guide the Next Generation Heroes. We will use our remaining life here to prepare that stage for you. Our life won't last long either way, so we decided to use it the best way we can, one that we won't regret whatever the outcome is.

Sora, the fact that you keep calling me, Mother, even when I refused makes me extremely happy inside. From now on, you need to live without me, it pains me to leave you, but you know my sickness right. Did you know, when I was able to saw you again, after so long, I wanted to hug you tightly and never let go. And those words that you told me, that even if the worlds hates me, knowing that I'll always have you loving me, it truly means the world to me. I cried all night, but it was not tears of sadness, but tears of joy. You are the symbol of my love.

I'll entrust Bell in your hand, please protect them well, Big Brother. I want to part at least this much truth to you. Even if someday the whole world hates you, and whatever you do from here on out, know this. No matter what, I will Love you always. And you will and always will be, my son, Sora.

-With Love,Alfia

Sora, look I'm not good with words, but to be honest, I tried to become a father figure to you. But it seems most of the time I looked like a clown rather than a Father. I don't have a wife nor a child myself, so I was really troubled when I first played the role of a father. But lately, I think I'm getting a better at it.

I enjoyed all the time we get to spend together. It pains me that I have to leave you, the truth is I really wanted to see you grow up. But it seems that it's just fate doesn't allow it.

You really are my pride and joy. When you first joint, I thought that it was another problem child, but man was I wrong. Within two weeks you had changed the dynamic of the whole Familia. Suddenly the house was filled with this... Light... this energy. I mean, you brighten up everything. Everyone started getting along, and you unite both the Zeus and Hera Familia together. You'd seen more darkness than anyone will in a lifetime... and you never let it dim your soul. You changed all of our lives. So never lose that light.

Take care of your little brother for me. And be the best hero there is. Man need to be strong, strong enough to protect their loved ones.

I'm expecting a great things from you, my son

—With love, Zald

And that's the last time he had ever heard from Alfia and Zald. When he finished reading the letters that Alfia and Zald had left behind, Sora cried loudly. As he felt like he was being embrace by Alfia and Zald as they slowly disappear.

That was the beginning, and the end of his journey. The end for him as the last survivor of the Zeus Familia. And a new beginning, for Sora to start his new journey.

(Present)

Hermes: And after that, Sora left Orario and resume back on his journey.

Hermes said, ending his long story about Sora's achievement and Bell, Hestia, Rin, Welf, Haruhime and Mikoto looked completely shocked.

Hestia: To think that Sora...

Hermes: And it was during that day, that Sora was known by the entire world, to be this World Hero.

Bell: World Hero...

Bell wonder in amazement. He couldn't believe what Sora had been through. Now more than anything, he wanted to catch up to him and become an even greater Hero than him.

Rin: As expected of, Sora.

Welf: He really is incredible...

Mikoto: I couldn't help but surprise as well.

Haruhime: Master Sora surely is wonderful!

Bell: To think that there was something like that 7 years ago.

Hermes: Yeah. It's also been referred as the Seven Deadly Days. It was the worst war in the history of Orario that took the lives of Children. At the same time, it turned out to be an event where a lot of adventurer were able to get to the next level. Braver, Nine Hell, Elgram, became Level 6. Asuna became Level 5 and Aiz became Level 4. That Ultimate Clash was absolutely an event that took adventurers, or rather, the entire city of Orario to the Next Stage.

Bell: Wow...! That includes the Familia that Ryuu belong to as well, right?

Hermes: Yeah, well... they left shortly, though. It was their justice and Sora's Light of Hope that brought an end to the Dark Era. That's what I believe... and I believed that Alfia's will was not meaningless at all.

Bell: Alfia?

Hermes: Nothing. Forget what I just said.

*Thud**Thud*

Everyone then heard a footsteps and they all looked behind them and saw Sora walking in to the cemetery that they were in and he looked at them surprised.

Sora: Everyone, what are you all doing here?

Hermes: They're just accompanying me...

Rin: Sora... What happened 7 years ago...

Sora then looked at Hermes.

Sora: I take it you told them, Lord Hermes?

Hermes: Yeah...

Welf: You really are amazing, dude!!

Mikoto: I'm impressed, Sir Sora!!

Haruhime: I couldn't hold my amazement as well, Master Sora!!

Hestia: Sora! I couldn't be more happy to have you as my Familia!!

They all one by one give praise to Sora and he just smile at them. And he looked at Bell and saw that he had a determined look.

Bell: Sora! I will one day, become an even greater than you! You can count on it!

Sora: Yeah, I'll be waiting...

Sora said smiling and he started walking passed them, as they moved passed some forest and they all followed him until they all saw three graves.

A/N: Imagine that there are 3 graves.

Bell: What are these graves?

Rin: There are three of them...

Hestia: But they're located apart from others, and they look rather... ugly and unattended.

Sora: I'd be beaten up if they were to be treated the same way with the others.

Haruhime: Huh?

Sora: Good timing, Bell. I'm glad your here.

Bell: Eh?

Sora: Mind helping me offer these two flowers?

Bell: M-Me?

Sora: Yeah, I get that you'd feel uncomfortable preparing flowers offering for ones you've never met before... But I want you to pray for them.

Bell: But, what about everyone else?

Sora: I want you, Bell. Please pray for them.

Sora said smiling and Bell nodded his head.

Bell: Oh... Okay...

Bell then prepared the flowers and started praying for the two graves and Hestia and the others started praying for them as well. The last one was Sora as he continues to pray before standing up.

Bell: There we go.

Sora: Thank you, that means a lot. Everyone else too.

Everyone just smile and nodded their head.

Hestia: What about the last one?

Hermes: There's a God that was hated by everyone, who'd probably only received flower offering from me and Sora now that Astraea's gone.

Rin: He was hated by everyone that much...

Hermes: In fact we're not obliged to prepare a grave for Gods like this... But I just feel like as long as we're down here, it's the right thing to doas an expression of gratitude.

Hestia: Was it someone that meant a lot to you, both?

Sora: No way. He was a helpless guy. He was a self-indulgent guy who loved isolating himself.

Hermes: Hahaha... I couldn't agree more.

Sora: And what else... ah, his voice sounded a bit like Bell.

Bell: EEEEHHHHH?!?!?

Sora: HAHAHA!!! I'm joking.

Hermes: But he was my good friend.

Everyone other than Sora: !!!

After Sora and Hermes pray for the God that already returned to Heaven, Sora stood up.

Sora: Well, I better get going. I have a few more errands to run.

Bell: Errand?

Rin: Where are you going?

Sora: A letter must be delivered to a certain Goddess. Normally I would let Lord Hermes do it, but this time, I was requested by a certain elf.

Everyone clearly know who Sora mentioned when he said Goddess and Elf. It was Astraea and Ryuu. And so Sora left everyone as he need to delivered the letter that Ryuu prepare with his own letter. And a certain Goddess from a far away land was waiting for the boy who is currently on his way to her.

Astraea: Allow yourself to go through as you should for now. At least for today. Do not let go of regret and despair as you venture on. One day, you'll tell me the answer to the question. Until then, I'll be watching you from high above, shining as brightly as an Astraea Record—

Astraea said while looking towards one person who had just arrived there and she smile at the person.

Sora: Long time no see, Lady Astraea...

Astraea: Long time no see, Sora...

A/N: There you go! The last chapter of the Astrea Record. This's a long chapter nearing 7000 word. Next is Season 3. And as always, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading.