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Hello people of all kinds!!! THIS IS IT!!! THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PAPER MARIO THE METORA KINGDOM!!!

(Continuing from Chapter 9...):

after Darameana’s defeat... “You were the hero from the start... but... even so... in reality, the hero can’t always win... r-right?”. Mario kneels, grasping a few shards of Norhal’s remains... Delumer’s eerie voice echoes from the back of the room “It seems the prince didn’t last long on the throne... by the way... what was that thing you said about me being your... ‘companion’?”...

“What?” Darameana breaths in “Please Delumer... Help me... Destroy these fools! I can’t fail... not now... I must... restore Metora...”. “This is coming from the man who just destroyed one of his own Kingdom’s Crown Jewels” Delumer dismisses “along with the member of his own race trapped inside of it...”. Darameana struggles “N-no... I...”. “Up to this point, it’s always been about you; your goals, your ambitions! But did you ever consider my own ideals? My ambitions?” Darameana exhales “But... you never told me... about your ambitions... I didn’t know of your desires...”.

Delumer grins “Yes, and that’s because you didn’t need to know. Such a regretful mess you are in. Your heart, filled with so much anger and hatred, that you were never truly in control of your own goals and ambitions... you were never even in control of your own heart...” Darameana’s expression grows desperate “Wh-what are you saying? We did this together! You’re my only companion, together we can rebuild my father’s kingdom! I thought you wanted that as much as I did?”. Delumer laughs manically “You’re wrong. I would never help a Metoran, not after what your people have done...”

“You’re not the only puppet in my grand scheme either though” Delumer turns to Mario “Do you remember what started your entire quest here in Metora, Mario? That invitation we sent to the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom? That’s right, I lured you here, and by taking the princess away from you, that’s what motivated you throughout your quest. And to be sure you were set on the correct path, I cunningly found and placed the Reflection Crest in Anchor Valley for that old man to find, and later then later be found by you”.

One of Mario’s party members questions “Why did you Mario anyway?”. Delumer explains “As you’re aware, the Crown Jewels can only be awakened in the presence of a so-called “hero”, in other words the Jewels would be completely useless without Mario in the equation”. Darameana gasps “So you mean to say, we’ve just been using Mario this entire time to collect the Crown Jewels and then bring them here to us?” . “In effect, yes, but I wouldn’t be so surprised if I were you, considering you were just as much as a puppet as he was, if not more. Like I said, there was never a “we” or an “us”. Darameana clenches his fist “So... You... you’ve been lying to me this entire time... And although conscience, I’ve had no true input on all of my decisions since I met you...”.

“I see you’re finally catching on. To think you were trying to save your kingdom, and yet in reality, you were just destroying it even further... You created even more hatred and vengeance between the Yeast Kingdom, the Mushroom Kingdom and Metora. You attacked and imprisoned your own siblings, and for what???”. Darameana stares blankly “No... it wasn’t me... it was you, you said it yourself... there is NO “WE”!”, “Yes, but you always appeared as the one in control, it was you that gave out the orders!”.

“NO!” Darameana shouts “Wh-why? WHY DID YOU PUT ME THROUGH THIS? WHY WAS IT NECASSARY TO TORTURE SO MANY SOULS?”.

“BECAUSE ALL OF YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR SINS! YOU WILL SUFFER JUST AS I DID! DON’T YOU SEE? I AM VENGEANCE! I AM WRATH! I AM RELMEADON!!!”

Everyone gasps as Darameana stares in shock “Y-you... You... N-No... NO! YOU’LL PAY FOR FOR THIS!” Daramean attempts to throw a punch, but, it is quickly struck down by Delumer. “Remember the Asterock Chamber? The souls that make my body up were sealed there, and when I awoke and ripped this city from the depths of the earth, only half of my the souls in my body escaped the chamber, the rest still trapped on the surface. That of me that did escape, followed the city of Gorah in to the vast proportions of space, and when the time was right, I attacked the city to erase the last remaining traces of the Metora Kingdom. But my progress was hindered greatly, when the boy’s father, King Comoary, along with his most loyal warriors’, sacrificed themselves using the Crown Jewel’s energy, and were able to seal the other half of my body within this city’s part of the Asterock Chamber. The form I’m in now was the only remaining part of my body that made wasn’t sealed away.

Mario and Co. get angry, preparing to battle. “But now, with the Crown Jewels all in one place, my fragmented body will be no more! I will reconnect the 2 chambers, and after 500 long years, I will finally be whole again! AND EVERY TRACE OF METORA WILL BE WIPED OUT!” Delumer, suddenly takes the Crown Jewels off of Darameana as well as the Galactic Staff off Mario by Force, and begins to use them for his evil purposes. The palace shakes uncontrollably, as rubble and debris begins to fall from above. “No, we’re too late” Mario’s party member says. Delumer’s body then fades into a larger shadow, as red prominence surrounds the pitch black centre, absorbing everything around it.

Octoombravo swiftly jumps out and grabs Darameana (who’s unconscious) “I know he was our enemy, but I’d feel wrong just leaving him here. Now come, we gotta OUT!”. With no other choice, Mario grabs the Crown Jewels, and begins fleeing the palace, as the darkness begins to grow larger and larger, almost chasing you. After making it to the edge of the city, it becomes clear that the city is sinking back down to the world’s surface. After a few moments, the city’s land mass slots back into the huge hole that is Anchor Valley, putting the kingdom’s capital back in one piece, but more dreadfully, the Asterock chamber is now complete... Relmeadon is complete.

Mario, Co., the Metorans, and all the nearby witnesses are all mesmerized by not only the return of Gorah City, but the massive, and evergrowing black hole that was now engulfing everything that Metora once stood for. Mario and Co. run through the valley, along with many other Metorans and by-standers, who are also evacuating from the terror being unleashed. However, as Mario and Co. come close to reaching ArouraPort, they are stopped in their tracks by a seemingly unbreakable barrier... “YOU HAVE THE PRINCE OF METORA THERE... I WILL NOT LET HIM ESCAPE FROM THIS FATE!!!”

Mario and Co. try to smash the barrier with any attack possible, but it simply does nothing. With nowhere else to escape, and Relmeadon’s Black Hole quickly approaching the group, it appears all hope is now lost... Mario and Co. stop attacking, seeing its futility. All is silent but the chaos caused by the abomination in front of them. Darameana wakes up, near-dead.

“I... I’m sorry... I’m sorry father... I tried to restore your kingdom... but... I only ended up destroying it further... I’m so... so... sorry” Darameana weeps, as his tears fall to the ground. Mario bows his head, pulling some of the shards from Norahl’s remains out of his pocket, and looking at them in anguish. “I wish... I could’ve died by his side... or at the comfort of my brother or sisters... I wish... i wish mother could still be here to guide me... I’m sorry Relmeadon... please, forgive us Metorans... YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE!!!”. Suddenly, the red shards in Mario’s hands light up.

“I don’t know about Relmeadon, but... I forgive you...”

Darameana lifts his head up “That voice...”. “Norahl?!” Mario’s party member wonders. “I’m sorry... not just because I destroyed the Reflection Crest but... also... now that I can think for myself... I... I remember you... your voice... your personality”. Norahl replies “I think I remember too... living up above the skies, a difficult life, but alongside my family and my people, I was grateful... I’m sorry it had to end so abruptly... and that it may now come to the same conclusion for all of us but... I’m just glad... I could go alongside my own son...”. Darameana tears up “I knew it... it is you... the King of Metora... Comoary... father...”

The other Crown Jewels speak: “I did suspect such...” Choroma states, “It’s difficult to know what to feel right now...” Florina conflicts. “Our lives were mysterious indeed, but at least we now know who we truly are...” Bolodie sighs, “The 4 wielders of such Crown Jewels... the 4 who stood by his majesty and sacrificed our bodies as a toll to seal Relmeadon... it seems it was somewhat futile in the end...”. Comoary explains “It seems that after we had used up all of our energy in the battle, we only managed to stay alive by trapping ourselves in these jewels... and those jewels then feel down to the surface here...”. Darameana bows his head “Although this is not the way I’d want to meet you... I at least grateful that I could be with my father one last time before death...”

A long moment of silence falls, as everyone accepts their inevitable doom...

...

*SMASH*, suddenly the barrier that was trapping them is broken. “Pitiful!” A voice accuses “Don’t just accept a fate you don’t want... REDEEM YOURSELF!”, everyone turns to see a familiar face once again: K/Karamar. “K?” Comoary wonders, she corrects him “My name is Karamar... yes... I was once an evil so-called “witch”, and for hundreds of years, I accepted that as all I’d ever be... But I cannot stand around any longer while more lives are lost pointlessly... so what are you doing? We can still turn things around!”

The ground begins to shake more violently as the Black Hole approaches very near now. Comoary sighs “There’s no point, the best we can do is run... The Crown Jewels no longer have any effect on such a monstrosity... accept it... it’s over...”. Karamar clenches her fist... “Fool... You forget... the Crown Jewels are not the only ace you have... you have something else that is far stronger...” Mario looks around wondering what she means. “Remember your children Comoary... the keys you gave them... the keys that could allow them to access the portal to Gorah City... There’s a reason you gave the keys to them isn’t there?”

Comoary suddenly comes to a realisation “That’s right... It was the bonds of the Metoran Royal Family that allowed those keys to function... The Bloodline!” Mario! Quick, get them keys out!”. Mario quickly summons the 4 Sibling Keys, in which they begin to light up intensely. “While you were up there in Gorah City, I was preparing for this battle... I visited each of your children... Medreana, Darmia, Nerabul, and now Daranmeana! Darameana, we need your help, just focus your energy from the Metoran Key, as the other siblings shall do the same with their keys!”. Darameana stands up and nods confidently “Alright”.

Each of the 4 siblings are then shown focusing their own energy in their locations, until suddenly, 4 lights fire off from each location, directly hitting the Black Hole, and knocking it back a little and stopping it from progressing. “You really set this all up?” Comoary astounds. Karamar nods “Yes, I have been helping you all since the very beginning...”. “But why are you risking you risking your own life to safe a kingdom that no longer even exists?” Comoary asks. Karamar explains “Don’t you see, my life has no meaning now... even back in my own time period, I would only be hated more, and in this era, I have no family. I have no one to go to. Nothing... So for all the pain and suffering I once caused, the last purpose I can give to my life is redemption... I feel selfish doing this for myself... but I promise you: work with me! And together we can defeat this abomination once and for all!”

Mario nods confidently. “Alright” Comoary agrees “What do we have to do?”.

Karamar explains “Right, alone, the Crown Jewels are no longer enough to be of use... but combined with the power Comoary ‘s children are producing, the Crown Jewels can play as our second ace... I know this’ll sound insane, but with this power, you should be able to enter the Black Hole safely. Take the Crown Jewels, and I’ll stay on the boundaries of the Black Hole, I can hold it back for a while, just as long as you’re protected by the Crown Jewels”. Mario understands and thus he prepares for what’s ahead (Now is your chance to go to ArouraPort quickly and stock up on items if you need to).

Darameana then makes a statement “I’ll stay here too. They have more of a chance if both of us hold of the Black Hole together. Besides... I too have some stuff to redeem myself from...”. “Very well... yes, your help should be quite helpful” Karamar accepts. “Alright Mario, it’s finally time to face it! Let’s disappoint my fallen kingdom!” Comoary encourages. Mario and Co. nod with determination, and once ready, Karamar and Darameana use the Sibling Keys to create a Portal in the Black Hole for them to enter. “Good luck Mario”...

With that, Mario and Co. enter the Event Horizon... FINAL CHAPTER: VENGEANCE’S END!!!

Upon entering, everything fades to black, and Mario later awakes, finding himself alone... with no party members beside him... As a result, this final dungeon consists of finding each Party Member and Crown Jewel one by one, putting all of their abilities to good use! Along the way though, in between finding party members and battling strong enemies, you find many small red shards scattered throughout the dungeon (which are of course the remains of the Reflection Crest), however Comoary doesn’t seem to be able to communicate. After a long and challenging dungeon, Mario finally rounds up all 8 of his party members and Crown Jewels, and so, the group find themselves at a strange gate of sorts... the gateway to Relmeadon himself.

Comoary just about manages to communicate here: “M.ri..o... I’m... af.r.aid.. I.m.. gr..wi.ng... weak... b.t... I trust... yo. u... c.an.. do... this...” With these words echoing, Mario and Co. open and enter the pitch-black portal/gate, in order to face the final challenge...

All is completely silent at first, as well being pitch black, with nothing in sight. “Look!” Mario’s Party Members points out “Over there!”, Mario notices a chunk of the red shard from the Reflection Crest, lying in the distance. Mario and Co. begin approaching, when abruptly, they are all forced back by a massive shock wave! “Fools. You believe you’ve set me back? But the truth is, I will take revenge!” suddenly, hundreds of black, fiery spirits begin flying around uncontrollably “We’ll engulf the entire world if that’s what it takes!”, the spirits then begin to cluster together, beginning to form something very sinister “WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL EVERY CONNECTION TO METORA IS SEVERED AND WIPED OF THE FACE OF THIS EARTH!!!”.

Finally, the cluster begins to take shape, with a large star-shaped head; bright yet sinister flames ignite from the monster’s back, fingers, and head, and finally, it’s lifeless red eyes illuminate... “I AM VENGEANCE!!!” Relmeadon proclaims, distorting his surroundings in the process. With this Mario and Co. prepare for battle, thus beginning the final boss! While attacks do work at first, Relmeadon just keeps managing to heal his entire HP instantly by absorbing his surroundings. “It’s useless” Mario’s party member cries. “After all that hope you gained from knocking me back, was all for nothing. GIVE IN!”.

Mario stands desperately thinking of some way to defeat Relmeadon. After all, even the Crown Jewels didn’t have any effect. “You see, the Crown Jewels and keys were only able stall time before reaching your inevitable doom”. Meanwhile, outside the Black Hole, Darameana and Karamar are using all the strength they can muster up in order to hold back the abomination. “I’m losing grip!” Karamar exclaims worryingly. Darameana reassures her “Listen, once this is all over... that is, assuming we make it out, I promise you, that Metora will no longer view you as a witch. I’ll make sure you are respected as a true heroine!”. Karamar grins slightly “That’s thoughtful of you, but for now, you should focus on your own redemption... I’m not sure how much longer we can keep this up”. “Come on Mario, you can do it!” Darameana mutters.

Back with Mario and Co, they are still struggling to hold up against Relmeadon, but then a familiar voice is heard over all the chaos: “MARIO YOU BLIND BUFFOON! CAN’T YOU SEE THE SINY RED THING?”. Mario jumps in shock, suddenly noticing the red shard on the black ground. Mario quickly approaches it, knowing who it is. “So the monarch is still just about alive?” Relmeadon squints. Comoary/Norahl abruptly asks Mario “Them shards in your pocket, pass them here!”. Mario, although confused, follows, and carefully places all the shards together.

However, at this Relmeadon is getting ready to attack Mario and Co. “It’s not the full jewel... but that’s actually a good thing!” Comoary tells them “Now quickly, pass the Galactic Staff here as well! You don’t have to do anything with it, just pass it here!” Mario once again follows, and places the galactic staff over the shards. “Eh, Mario,” a party member warns “We’re about to get blasted!”. Suddenly, Relmeadon launches a massive beam of his deadly flames, but strangely, a bright light covers the scene...

When the light fades, the Galactic Staff is being held by grey hand in a red and regal sleeve... Mario and Co. stare in shock at what they were seeing... “Haha... bet ya didn’t expect to see THIS!”. Somehow, Comoary was no longer trapped inside the Reflection Crest. He was free at last. Comoary now had his original body!”. Even Relmeadon is surprised “WHAT?! How is this possible?”. Comoary smirks “Weren’t you the reason I was trapped in that jewel? Of course... the spirits of the Crown Jewels... we didn’t sacrifice ourselves, YOU were the one that trapped us in there! You sealed our memories of who we really were, leaving only a false implant of information, which is the reason I gave Mario this journey! You implanted these memories in us so that we too could be your pawns!”. Relmeadon admits to him “Yes, so you finally caught on...”

“Haha, but you see, when Darameana shattered the Reflection Crest, it also shattered the seal that you had placed on not only my memories, but the ability to return to my original body! But thanks to the combined powers of the Galactic Staff, and your own attack, I was able to use to shatter the remains of the seal, and return to my true form!”. Mario and Co. are amazed, but this angers Relmeadon “Urgh, so this means you outsmarted me? Don’t celebrate too quickly, after all, your body doesn’t really change anything! You’re still powerless against me!”. Comoary grins “But you see... this makes all the difference!”.

“How so?” Mario party member questions. “Because...” Comoary explains “The full extent of the Galactic Staff cannot be unleashed if not used by the singular monarch of Metora! So while my son is an heir to the kingdom’s throne, he couldn’t release the full potential power of the staff because I am still alive! And that means, I can use this staff to put a stop to you for good Relmeadon!!!”. Comoary raises his staff, as Mario and Co. stare in awe. The Galactic Staff begins to illuminate, gathering energy from its surroundings “Now children of Metora...” Comoary chants

(Each child of Comoary’s is then shown in their respective locations as he speaks their names, focusing all of their energy) “Medreana... Daria... Nerabul... and Darameana...”. Darameana is shown putting all of his strength together, while still holding back the Black Hole with Karamar “Father! I feel your presence more strongly than ever!!! PLEASE!!! FATHER!! MARIO!!! REDEEM METORA!!!”

4 intense beams, even more powerful than the last are then shot into the Black Hole, penetrating straight through Relmeadon’s “invincible” defences! “ALRIGHT!” Mario’s party member cheers, while Mario and Comoary both grin, seeing that they now have a chance! “NOOOO!!! CURSES!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!???” Relmeadon screams in agony. However, Comoary then falls, struggling to stand up, in which Mario tries to help him. “I’m okay...” Comoary breaths heavily “Listen Mario, you need to take this abomination down for good now! Because it’s possible now! And... I can still help you out... but... the fate of Metora and the world truly rests in your hands now... I know you can do this! For the sake of both our kingdoms!!!” Comoary grasps Mario’s hand in trust, somehow smiling with optimism.

Mario confidently nods, and turns with his party member towards Relmeadon, with his fists clenched. “Grrrr...” Relmeadon grunts “You don’t understand... I will cleanse this world of its evil... I WILL CLEANSE THE WORLD OF SIN! For you to deny such an inevitable fate... IS A SIN IN ITSELF!!! PREPARE FOR YOUR JUDGMENT!!! YOU MAY HAVE BROKEN MY DEFENSES, BUT YOU HAVE NOT BROKEN MY ETERNAL RAGE!!! FOR I, RELMEADON, AM VENGEANCE!!!!” ...and with that, the final battle of the game against Relmeadon BEGINS!!!!

This is an extremely tough battle, especially since Relmeadon has 350HP! His ATKs can cause over 20 damage! And he has a DEF of 4! However, while the battle starts off as a very difficult struggle, however, every 3 turns, Comoary boosts all your stats by doubling them each time making every turn progressively more interesting and fun, until by the end of the fight, you’ll be dealing ridiculously large amount of power! And by the end, Relmeadon is defeated after a long fight of epic proportions!

“WHAT? I... This... feeling... this... anguish... this... VENGEANCE!!! NOOO, I MUST FINISH THIS! YOU MUST PAY!!!” Relmeadon screams in agony at his defeat. However Comoary, who is weak, standing only on his knees, tells Mario “It’s not over yet... Relmeadon’s been defeated many times before, but he’s still here now... That’s because we only sealed him away...”. Mario’s party member wonders “What else can we do? Do we have to destroy it completely?”. Comoary shakes his head “No... quite the contrary... think what Relmeadon is... hatred, vengeance, towards the Metora Kingdom. That is what it now embodies, but remember what Relmeadon used to be... before it became Relmeadon. That’s right, souls, in the bodies of people just like us. That means that hidden beneath that rage and vengeance are the other natural emotions... We can bring their soul’s true natures back to the surface! We can free them!”

Mario ponders, as Comoary explains “Remember what your princess told us? That we should forgive... Now couldn’t be a better time to bring that up! Because Forgiveness counters Vengeance!” Comoary tightly grasps the Galactic Staff, holding it up towards Relmeadon. The Staff illuminates, as Relmeadon anguishes “What... are... what you doing? ...” Relmeadon mutters. Comoary grimaces in a struggle, in which Mario swiftly assists in helping him to hold the staff. The surrounding area of the black hole becomes bright, gradually severing the void.

“What’s going on?” Darameana yells over the fierce forces of the Black Hole. Karamar holds her ground “The force is more intense but... the core of it, I sense the power is fading!”. Relmeadon’s slowly starts to shatter and disintegrate. Comoary quickly summons the other 4 Crown Jewels, adding their power to the struggle, and Comoary yells one last time “NOW MARIO! DESTROY THE SEAL! FREE THE SOULS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!”.

Mario dashes straight towards Relmeadon, preparing his Hammer, and as he jumps up towards Relmeadon, you inflict the final hit on Relmeadon, thus finally destroying the prison of souls that was Relmeadon. Hundreds of souls spurt out rapidly, and as Mario, Co. and Comoary try to stand their ground over the strong forces of the deteriorating Black Hole... finally, the souls go from a deep black, to pure quite, and the Black Hole bursts in an explosion of light...

It’s finally over...

Mario later wakes up, noticing the incredible starry sky. “Thank goodness, you’re okay!” Cloudia jumps with joy! Mario looks checks his surroundings, finding himself at the ruins of Gorah City in what is now anchor fields... “Whoa cool! There’s grass here now!” Trobuzza notices, as the field is no longer brown, but a luscious green. “Finally, Fragrey and Ryguy... they can rest now” Octoombravo smiles. Lasafi does the same “Yeah, Scaldon too” she blushes.

“Mario, you’re okay!” Princess Peach appears, along with various others. Darameana runs up to Mario alongside Medreana, as a few tears roll down his face “I’m so sorry... for all the trouble I caused...” Mario nods, smiling, as well as Medreana who thanks them “Thanks you, with your efforts, we truly saved Metora. “Hey, what’s that over there!” Volru at the rumble. Darameana’s eyes suddenly dilate, in which he runs up to the crumbled ruins, as Medreana follows. “It... It’s him...” Darameana and Medreana clear the rubble, revealing the king in the red cloak... Comoary. Darameana weeps “You’re body, it’s back!”, Comaory smiles as his eyes open up “Darameana? And Medreana?” Comoary tears up. “I never thought I’d meet you like this ever again...” Medreana smiles as she cries with joy.

“COMOARY!”, 4 Metorans suddenly run up to the king as he lies in the ruins of his kingdom. “You’re, the other spirits, who were trapped inside the other Jewels!”. “Comaory, what have you done!?” Florina asks. Comaory tells them “Forgive me... I am quite weak now... after using up so much power from that battle... aiding Mario... I used the final bit of my strength to free the other Crown Jewels... now you all have your bodies back as well...”. “You sacrificed the last of your strength for us?” Lanami questions, “Of course... although... now all of the Crown Jewels have been shattered... So Metora can no longer be...” Comoary admits. “No... you’re the king! You can’t!” Bolodie cries. Choroma butts in “Stop it... you’re taking his actions for granted! We have our bodies back... thank you, your majesty” he bows in honour.

Comoary looks around “Together, we saved Metora... My children... Mario... the Crown Jewels... Karamar...” Karamar turns, surprised “That’s right, we were all saved due to you help... we forgive you K, I mean, Karamar, you have redeemed yourself... the same goes for you Darameana. Darameana continues to weep heavily “But... no... I haven’t redeemed myself yet... not that battle alone... I will do more! I’ll start fresh!”. Comaory grins “It’s ironic... Metora has now been lost... Our kingdom has truly fallen... Metora can never be rejuvenated... however son... if you truly seek complete redemption then found a new kingdom, over the remains of Metora... create a true sanctuary nation for all of its citezins...”

“Yes... YES, I WILL!” Darameana promises, still balling his eyes out. Comoary then smiles one last time “I know you can do it... use the mistakes of Metora to pave a new path to the future... I feel... I’ll be joining your mother very shortly...”. Darameana shivers “N-no! PLEASE DON’T LEAVE YET!!!”, Medreana sniffles. Comoary’s softly feels his children’s faces “Listen... Darameana... Medreana... and tell Daria and Nerabul this as well... I will be, and always was with you in spirit, even more so than when I was trapped in that crimson jewel... just please remember... my children... I... I love... you all...” Comoary’s eyes slowly close, rolling back into his head... as his hands fall from Darameana and Medreana’s cheeks, onto the ground of debris...

“No... NO!!! DAD!!!! PLEASE!!!!” Darameana cries heavily, hugging his father’s body in grief. Medreana mutters “Thank you father...”. A long moment of peaceful silence falls over the valley, as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, painting the sky gold. Mario lifts his heads, wiping away the tears, and turning towards Karamar. Karamar appears to be looking towards the distant sunset, with an optimistic expression on her face... “Surrounding me currently, is a fallen kingdom, but with so many good people... who in the end, have managed to save the kingdom’s remains... in order to start a new... and in the end, I became one of those people... a good person... not a witch, but...”

“A heroine... and you will always be respected as one from now on...” Darameana finishes for her. Karamar smiles one last time, blushing slightly. “Thank you all...” Karamar’s body slowly starts to deteriorate “I may not have lived the best life but... at least I know what it means to have one now...” her ashes begin to scatter into the sunset as she fades “And that’s... good enough for me... Finally... we’re all free... I can rest...” finally, her body vanishes fully...

Darameana falls to his knees, still crying “I... I don’t know what to feel right now... It’s over... it’s finally over...” Everyone looks at Darameana, bowing their heads “It’s over...

“It’s all over now...”

The End

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That's it... it's over... it's finally finished! Paper Mario: The Metora Kingdom is done!!! Man, after writing all that... I'm pretty sad myself... There may be a few other related things I still need to upload for this fangame but... for now, I really got thank all the people who've stuck by the game and its story, so I ask you now, what did you think of Paper Mario: The Metora Kingdom?
Thank you all for reading ^^

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Hello people of all kinds!!! THIS IS IT!!! THE FINAL CHAPTER OF PAPER MARIO THE METORA KINGDOM!!!

(Continuing from Chapter 9...):

after Darameana’s defeat... “You were the hero from the start... but... even so... in reality, the hero can’t always win... r-right?”. Mario kneels, grasping a few shards of Norhal’s remains... Delumer’s eerie voice echoes from the back of the room “It seems the prince didn’t last long on the throne... by the way... what was that thing you said about me being your... ‘companion’?”...

“What?” Darameana breaths in “Please Delumer... Help me... Destroy these fools! I can’t fail... not now... I must... restore Metora...”. “This is coming from the man who just destroyed one of his own Kingdom’s Crown Jewels” Delumer dismisses “along with the member of his own race trapped inside of it...”. Darameana struggles “N-no... I...”. “Up to this point, it’s always been about you; your goals, your ambitions! But did you ever consider my own ideals? My ambitions?” Darameana exhales “But... you never told me... about your ambitions... I didn’t know of your desires...”.

Delumer grins “Yes, and that’s because you didn’t need to know. Such a regretful mess you are in. Your heart, filled with so much anger and hatred, that you were never truly in control of your own goals and ambitions... you were never even in control of your own heart...” Darameana’s expression grows desperate “Wh-what are you saying? We did this together! You’re my only companion, together we can rebuild my father’s kingdom! I thought you wanted that as much as I did?”. Delumer laughs manically “You’re wrong. I would never help a Metoran, not after what your people have done...”

“You’re not the only puppet in my grand scheme either though” Delumer turns to Mario “Do you remember what started your entire quest here in Metora, Mario? That invitation we sent to the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom? That’s right, I lured you here, and by taking the princess away from you, that’s what motivated you throughout your quest. And to be sure you were set on the correct path, I cunningly found and placed the Reflection Crest in Anchor Valley for that old man to find, and later then later be found by you”.

One of Mario’s party members questions “Why did you Mario anyway?”. Delumer explains “As you’re aware, the Crown Jewels can only be awakened in the presence of a so-called “hero”, in other words the Jewels would be completely useless without Mario in the equation”. Darameana gasps “So you mean to say, we’ve just been using Mario this entire time to collect the Crown Jewels and then bring them here to us?” . “In effect, yes, but I wouldn’t be so surprised if I were you, considering you were just as much as a puppet as he was, if not more. Like I said, there was never a “we” or an “us”. Darameana clenches his fist “So... You... you’ve been lying to me this entire time... And although conscience, I’ve had no true input on all of my decisions since I met you...”.

“I see you’re finally catching on. To think you were trying to save your kingdom, and yet in reality, you were just destroying it even further... You created even more hatred and vengeance between the Yeast Kingdom, the Mushroom Kingdom and Metora. You attacked and imprisoned your own siblings, and for what???”. Darameana stares blankly “No... it wasn’t me... it was you, you said it yourself... there is NO “WE”!”, “Yes, but you always appeared as the one in control, it was you that gave out the orders!”.

“NO!” Darameana shouts “Wh-why? WHY DID YOU PUT ME THROUGH THIS? WHY WAS IT NECASSARY TO TORTURE SO MANY SOULS?”.

“BECAUSE ALL OF YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR SINS! YOU WILL SUFFER JUST AS I DID! DON’T YOU SEE? I AM VENGEANCE! I AM WRATH! I AM RELMEADON!!!”

Everyone gasps as Darameana stares in shock “Y-you... You... N-No... NO! YOU’LL PAY FOR FOR THIS!” Daramean attempts to throw a punch, but, it is quickly struck down by Delumer. “Remember the Asterock Chamber? The souls that make my body up were sealed there, and when I awoke and ripped this city from the depths of the earth, only half of my the souls in my body escaped the chamber, the rest still trapped on the surface. That of me that did escape, followed the city of Gorah in to the vast proportions of space, and when the time was right, I attacked the city to erase the last remaining traces of the Metora Kingdom. But my progress was hindered greatly, when the boy’s father, King Comoary, along with his most loyal warriors’, sacrificed themselves using the Crown Jewel’s energy, and were able to seal the other half of my body within this city’s part of the Asterock Chamber. The form I’m in now was the only remaining part of my body that made wasn’t sealed away.

Mario and Co. get angry, preparing to battle. “But now, with the Crown Jewels all in one place, my fragmented body will be no more! I will reconnect the 2 chambers, and after 500 long years, I will finally be whole again! AND EVERY TRACE OF METORA WILL BE WIPED OUT!” Delumer, suddenly takes the Crown Jewels off of Darameana as well as the Galactic Staff off Mario by Force, and begins to use them for his evil purposes. The palace shakes uncontrollably, as rubble and debris begins to fall from above. “No, we’re too late” Mario’s party member says. Delumer’s body then fades into a larger shadow, as red prominence surrounds the pitch black centre, absorbing everything around it.

Octoombravo swiftly jumps out and grabs Darameana (who’s unconscious) “I know he was our enemy, but I’d feel wrong just leaving him here. Now come, we gotta OUT!”. With no other choice, Mario grabs the Crown Jewels, and begins fleeing the palace, as the darkness begins to grow larger and larger, almost chasing you. After making it to the edge of the city, it becomes clear that the city is sinking back down to the world’s surface. After a few moments, the city’s land mass slots back into the huge hole that is Anchor Valley, putting the kingdom’s capital back in one piece, but more dreadfully, the Asterock chamber is now complete... Relmeadon is complete.

Mario, Co., the Metorans, and all the nearby witnesses are all mesmerized by not only the return of Gorah City, but the massive, and evergrowing black hole that was now engulfing everything that Metora once stood for. Mario and Co. run through the valley, along with many other Metorans and by-standers, who are also evacuating from the terror being unleashed. However, as Mario and Co. come close to reaching ArouraPort, they are stopped in their tracks by a seemingly unbreakable barrier... “YOU HAVE THE PRINCE OF METORA THERE... I WILL NOT LET HIM ESCAPE FROM THIS FATE!!!”

Mario and Co. try to smash the barrier with any attack possible, but it simply does nothing. With nowhere else to escape, and Relmeadon’s Black Hole quickly approaching the group, it appears all hope is now lost... Mario and Co. stop attacking, seeing its futility. All is silent but the chaos caused by the abomination in front of them. Darameana wakes up, near-dead.

“I... I’m sorry... I’m sorry father... I tried to restore your kingdom... but... I only ended up destroying it further... I’m so... so... sorry” Darameana weeps, as his tears fall to the ground. Mario bows his head, pulling some of the shards from Norahl’s remains out of his pocket, and looking at them in anguish. “I wish... I could’ve died by his side... or at the comfort of my brother or sisters... I wish... i wish mother could still be here to guide me... I’m sorry Relmeadon... please, forgive us Metorans... YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE!!!”. Suddenly, the red shards in Mario’s hands light up.

“I don’t know about Relmeadon, but... I forgive you...”

Darameana lifts his head up “That voice...”. “Norahl?!” Mario’s party member wonders. “I’m sorry... not just because I destroyed the Reflection Crest but... also... now that I can think for myself... I... I remember you... your voice... your personality”. Norahl replies “I think I remember too... living up above the skies, a difficult life, but alongside my family and my people, I was grateful... I’m sorry it had to end so abruptly... and that it may now come to the same conclusion for all of us but... I’m just glad... I could go alongside my own son...”. Darameana tears up “I knew it... it is you... the King of Metora... Comoary... father...”

The other Crown Jewels speak: “I did suspect such...” Choroma states, “It’s difficult to know what to feel right now...” Florina conflicts. “Our lives were mysterious indeed, but at least we now know who we truly are...” Bolodie sighs, “The 4 wielders of such Crown Jewels... the 4 who stood by his majesty and sacrificed our bodies as a toll to seal Relmeadon... it seems it was somewhat futile in the end...”. Comoary explains “It seems that after we had used up all of our energy in the battle, we only managed to stay alive by trapping ourselves in these jewels... and those jewels then feel down to the surface here...”. Darameana bows his head “Although this is not the way I’d want to meet you... I at least grateful that I could be with my father one last time before death...”

A long moment of silence falls, as everyone accepts their inevitable doom...

...

*SMASH*, suddenly the barrier that was trapping them is broken. “Pitiful!” A voice accuses “Don’t just accept a fate you don’t want... REDEEM YOURSELF!”, everyone turns to see a familiar face once again: K/Karamar. “K?” Comoary wonders, she corrects him “My name is Karamar... yes... I was once an evil so-called “witch”, and for hundreds of years, I accepted that as all I’d ever be... But I cannot stand around any longer while more lives are lost pointlessly... so what are you doing? We can still turn things around!”

The ground begins to shake more violently as the Black Hole approaches very near now. Comoary sighs “There’s no point, the best we can do is run... The Crown Jewels no longer have any effect on such a monstrosity... accept it... it’s over...”. Karamar clenches her fist... “Fool... You forget... the Crown Jewels are not the only ace you have... you have something else that is far stronger...” Mario looks around wondering what she means. “Remember your children Comoary... the keys you gave them... the keys that could allow them to access the portal to Gorah City... There’s a reason you gave the keys to them isn’t there?”

Comoary suddenly comes to a realisation “That’s right... It was the bonds of the Metoran Royal Family that allowed those keys to function... The Bloodline!” Mario! Quick, get them keys out!”. Mario quickly summons the 4 Sibling Keys, in which they begin to light up intensely. “While you were up there in Gorah City, I was preparing for this battle... I visited each of your children... Medreana, Darmia, Nerabul, and now Daranmeana! Darameana, we need your help, just focus your energy from the Metoran Key, as the other siblings shall do the same with their keys!”. Darameana stands up and nods confidently “Alright”.

Each of the 4 siblings are then shown focusing their own energy in their locations, until suddenly, 4 lights fire off from each location, directly hitting the Black Hole, and knocking it back a little and stopping it from progressing. “You really set this all up?” Comoary astounds. Karamar nods “Yes, I have been helping you all since the very beginning...”. “But why are you risking you risking your own life to safe a kingdom that no longer even exists?” Comoary asks. Karamar explains “Don’t you see, my life has no meaning now... even back in my own time period, I would only be hated more, and in this era, I have no family. I have no one to go to. Nothing... So for all the pain and suffering I once caused, the last purpose I can give to my life is redemption... I feel selfish doing this for myself... but I promise you: work with me! And together we can defeat this abomination once and for all!”

Mario nods confidently. “Alright” Comoary agrees “What do we have to do?”.

Karamar explains “Right, alone, the Crown Jewels are no longer enough to be of use... but combined with the power Comoary ‘s children are producing, the Crown Jewels can play as our second ace... I know this’ll sound insane, but with this power, you should be able to enter the Black Hole safely. Take the Crown Jewels, and I’ll stay on the boundaries of the Black Hole, I can hold it back for a while, just as long as you’re protected by the Crown Jewels”. Mario understands and thus he prepares for what’s ahead (Now is your chance to go to ArouraPort quickly and stock up on items if you need to).

Darameana then makes a statement “I’ll stay here too. They have more of a chance if both of us hold of the Black Hole together. Besides... I too have some stuff to redeem myself from...”. “Very well... yes, your help should be quite helpful” Karamar accepts. “Alright Mario, it’s finally time to face it! Let’s disappoint my fallen kingdom!” Comoary encourages. Mario and Co. nod with determination, and once ready, Karamar and Darameana use the Sibling Keys to create a Portal in the Black Hole for them to enter. “Good luck Mario”...

With that, Mario and Co. enter the Event Horizon... FINAL CHAPTER: VENGEANCE’S END!!!

Upon entering, everything fades to black, and Mario later awakes, finding himself alone... with no party members beside him... As a result, this final dungeon consists of finding each Party Member and Crown Jewel one by one, putting all of their abilities to good use! Along the way though, in between finding party members and battling strong enemies, you find many small red shards scattered throughout the dungeon (which are of course the remains of the Reflection Crest), however Comoary doesn’t seem to be able to communicate. After a long and challenging dungeon, Mario finally rounds up all 8 of his party members and Crown Jewels, and so, the group find themselves at a strange gate of sorts... the gateway to Relmeadon himself.

Comoary just about manages to communicate here: “M.ri..o... I’m... af.r.aid.. I.m.. gr..wi.ng... weak... b.t... I trust... yo. u... c.an.. do... this...” With these words echoing, Mario and Co. open and enter the pitch-black portal/gate, in order to face the final challenge...

All is completely silent at first, as well being pitch black, with nothing in sight. “Look!” Mario’s Party Members points out “Over there!”, Mario notices a chunk of the red shard from the Reflection Crest, lying in the distance. Mario and Co. begin approaching, when abruptly, they are all forced back by a massive shock wave! “Fools. You believe you’ve set me back? But the truth is, I will take revenge!” suddenly, hundreds of black, fiery spirits begin flying around uncontrollably “We’ll engulf the entire world if that’s what it takes!”, the spirits then begin to cluster together, beginning to form something very sinister “WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL EVERY CONNECTION TO METORA IS SEVERED AND WIPED OF THE FACE OF THIS EARTH!!!”.

Finally, the cluster begins to take shape, with a large star-shaped head; bright yet sinister flames ignite from the monster’s back, fingers, and head, and finally, it’s lifeless red eyes illuminate... “I AM VENGEANCE!!!” Relmeadon proclaims, distorting his surroundings in the process. With this Mario and Co. prepare for battle, thus beginning the final boss! While attacks do work at first, Relmeadon just keeps managing to heal his entire HP instantly by absorbing his surroundings. “It’s useless” Mario’s party member cries. “After all that hope you gained from knocking me back, was all for nothing. GIVE IN!”.

Mario stands desperately thinking of some way to defeat Relmeadon. After all, even the Crown Jewels didn’t have any effect. “You see, the Crown Jewels and keys were only able stall time before reaching your inevitable doom”. Meanwhile, outside the Black Hole, Darameana and Karamar are using all the strength they can muster up in order to hold back the abomination. “I’m losing grip!” Karamar exclaims worryingly. Darameana reassures her “Listen, once this is all over... that is, assuming we make it out, I promise you, that Metora will no longer view you as a witch. I’ll make sure you are respected as a true heroine!”. Karamar grins slightly “That’s thoughtful of you, but for now, you should focus on your own redemption... I’m not sure how much longer we can keep this up”. “Come on Mario, you can do it!” Darameana mutters.

Back with Mario and Co, they are still struggling to hold up against Relmeadon, but then a familiar voice is heard over all the chaos: “MARIO YOU BLIND BUFFOON! CAN’T YOU SEE THE SINY RED THING?”. Mario jumps in shock, suddenly noticing the red shard on the black ground. Mario quickly approaches it, knowing who it is. “So the monarch is still just about alive?” Relmeadon squints. Comoary/Norahl abruptly asks Mario “Them shards in your pocket, pass them here!”. Mario, although confused, follows, and carefully places all the shards together.

However, at this Relmeadon is getting ready to attack Mario and Co. “It’s not the full jewel... but that’s actually a good thing!” Comoary tells them “Now quickly, pass the Galactic Staff here as well! You don’t have to do anything with it, just pass it here!” Mario once again follows, and places the galactic staff over the shards. “Eh, Mario,” a party member warns “We’re about to get blasted!”. Suddenly, Relmeadon launches a massive beam of his deadly flames, but strangely, a bright light covers the scene...

When the light fades, the Galactic Staff is being held by grey hand in a red and regal sleeve... Mario and Co. stare in shock at what they were seeing... “Haha... bet ya didn’t expect to see THIS!”. Somehow, Comoary was no longer trapped inside the Reflection Crest. He was free at last. Comoary now had his original body!”. Even Relmeadon is surprised “WHAT?! How is this possible?”. Comoary smirks “Weren’t you the reason I was trapped in that jewel? Of course... the spirits of the Crown Jewels... we didn’t sacrifice ourselves, YOU were the one that trapped us in there! You sealed our memories of who we really were, leaving only a false implant of information, which is the reason I gave Mario this journey! You implanted these memories in us so that we too could be your pawns!”. Relmeadon admits to him “Yes, so you finally caught on...”

“Haha, but you see, when Darameana shattered the Reflection Crest, it also shattered the seal that you had placed on not only my memories, but the ability to return to my original body! But thanks to the combined powers of the Galactic Staff, and your own attack, I was able to use to shatter the remains of the seal, and return to my true form!”. Mario and Co. are amazed, but this angers Relmeadon “Urgh, so this means you outsmarted me? Don’t celebrate too quickly, after all, your body doesn’t really change anything! You’re still powerless against me!”. Comoary grins “But you see... this makes all the difference!”.

“How so?” Mario party member questions. “Because...” Comoary explains “The full extent of the Galactic Staff cannot be unleashed if not used by the singular monarch of Metora! So while my son is an heir to the kingdom’s throne, he couldn’t release the full potential power of the staff because I am still alive! And that means, I can use this staff to put a stop to you for good Relmeadon!!!”. Comoary raises his staff, as Mario and Co. stare in awe. The Galactic Staff begins to illuminate, gathering energy from its surroundings “Now children of Metora...” Comoary chants

(Each child of Comoary’s is then shown in their respective locations as he speaks their names, focusing all of their energy) “Medreana... Daria... Nerabul... and Darameana...”. Darameana is shown putting all of his strength together, while still holding back the Black Hole with Karamar “Father! I feel your presence more strongly than ever!!! PLEASE!!! FATHER!! MARIO!!! REDEEM METORA!!!”

4 intense beams, even more powerful than the last are then shot into the Black Hole, penetrating straight through Relmeadon’s “invincible” defences! “ALRIGHT!” Mario’s party member cheers, while Mario and Comoary both grin, seeing that they now have a chance! “NOOOO!!! CURSES!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!???” Relmeadon screams in agony. However, Comoary then falls, struggling to stand up, in which Mario tries to help him. “I’m okay...” Comoary breaths heavily “Listen Mario, you need to take this abomination down for good now! Because it’s possible now! And... I can still help you out... but... the fate of Metora and the world truly rests in your hands now... I know you can do this! For the sake of both our kingdoms!!!” Comoary grasps Mario’s hand in trust, somehow smiling with optimism.

Mario confidently nods, and turns with his party member towards Relmeadon, with his fists clenched. “Grrrr...” Relmeadon grunts “You don’t understand... I will cleanse this world of its evil... I WILL CLEANSE THE WORLD OF SIN! For you to deny such an inevitable fate... IS A SIN IN ITSELF!!! PREPARE FOR YOUR JUDGMENT!!! YOU MAY HAVE BROKEN MY DEFENSES, BUT YOU HAVE NOT BROKEN MY ETERNAL RAGE!!! FOR I, RELMEADON, AM VENGEANCE!!!!” ...and with that, the final battle of the game against Relmeadon BEGINS!!!!

This is an extremely tough battle, especially since Relmeadon has 350HP! His ATKs can cause over 20 damage! And he has a DEF of 4! However, while the battle starts off as a very difficult struggle, however, every 3 turns, Comoary boosts all your stats by doubling them each time making every turn progressively more interesting and fun, until by the end of the fight, you’ll be dealing ridiculously large amount of power! And by the end, Relmeadon is defeated after a long fight of epic proportions!

“WHAT? I... This... feeling... this... anguish... this... VENGEANCE!!! NOOO, I MUST FINISH THIS! YOU MUST PAY!!!” Relmeadon screams in agony at his defeat. However Comoary, who is weak, standing only on his knees, tells Mario “It’s not over yet... Relmeadon’s been defeated many times before, but he’s still here now... That’s because we only sealed him away...”. Mario’s party member wonders “What else can we do? Do we have to destroy it completely?”. Comoary shakes his head “No... quite the contrary... think what Relmeadon is... hatred, vengeance, towards the Metora Kingdom. That is what it now embodies, but remember what Relmeadon used to be... before it became Relmeadon. That’s right, souls, in the bodies of people just like us. That means that hidden beneath that rage and vengeance are the other natural emotions... We can bring their soul’s true natures back to the surface! We can free them!”

Mario ponders, as Comoary explains “Remember what your princess told us? That we should forgive... Now couldn’t be a better time to bring that up! Because Forgiveness counters Vengeance!” Comoary tightly grasps the Galactic Staff, holding it up towards Relmeadon. The Staff illuminates, as Relmeadon anguishes “What... are... what you doing? ...” Relmeadon mutters. Comoary grimaces in a struggle, in which Mario swiftly assists in helping him to hold the staff. The surrounding area of the black hole becomes bright, gradually severing the void.

“What’s going on?” Darameana yells over the fierce forces of the Black Hole. Karamar holds her ground “The force is more intense but... the core of it, I sense the power is fading!”. Relmeadon’s slowly starts to shatter and disintegrate. Comoary quickly summons the other 4 Crown Jewels, adding their power to the struggle, and Comoary yells one last time “NOW MARIO! DESTROY THE SEAL! FREE THE SOULS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!”.

Mario dashes straight towards Relmeadon, preparing his Hammer, and as he jumps up towards Relmeadon, you inflict the final hit on Relmeadon, thus finally destroying the prison of souls that was Relmeadon. Hundreds of souls spurt out rapidly, and as Mario, Co. and Comoary try to stand their ground over the strong forces of the deteriorating Black Hole... finally, the souls go from a deep black, to pure quite, and the Black Hole bursts in an explosion of light...

It’s finally over...

Mario later wakes up, noticing the incredible starry sky. “Thank goodness, you’re okay!” Cloudia jumps with joy! Mario looks checks his surroundings, finding himself at the ruins of Gorah City in what is now anchor fields... “Whoa cool! There’s grass here now!” Trobuzza notices, as the field is no longer brown, but a luscious green. “Finally, Fragrey and Ryguy... they can rest now” Octoombravo smiles. Lasafi does the same “Yeah, Scaldon too” she blushes.

“Mario, you’re okay!” Princess Peach appears, along with various others. Darameana runs up to Mario alongside Medreana, as a few tears roll down his face “I’m so sorry... for all the trouble I caused...” Mario nods, smiling, as well as Medreana who thanks them “Thanks you, with your efforts, we truly saved Metora. “Hey, what’s that over there!” Volru at the rumble. Darameana’s eyes suddenly dilate, in which he runs up to the crumbled ruins, as Medreana follows. “It... It’s him...” Darameana and Medreana clear the rubble, revealing the king in the red cloak... Comoary. Darameana weeps “You’re body, it’s back!”, Comaory smiles as his eyes open up “Darameana? And Medreana?” Comoary tears up. “I never thought I’d meet you like this ever again...” Medreana smiles as she cries with joy.

“COMOARY!”, 4 Metorans suddenly run up to the king as he lies in the ruins of his kingdom. “You’re, the other spirits, who were trapped inside the other Jewels!”. “Comaory, what have you done!?” Florina asks. Comaory tells them “Forgive me... I am quite weak now... after using up so much power from that battle... aiding Mario... I used the final bit of my strength to free the other Crown Jewels... now you all have your bodies back as well...”. “You sacrificed the last of your strength for us?” Lanami questions, “Of course... although... now all of the Crown Jewels have been shattered... So Metora can no longer be...” Comoary admits. “No... you’re the king! You can’t!” Bolodie cries. Choroma butts in “Stop it... you’re taking his actions for granted! We have our bodies back... thank you, your majesty” he bows in honour.

Comoary looks around “Together, we saved Metora... My children... Mario... the Crown Jewels... Karamar...” Karamar turns, surprised “That’s right, we were all saved due to you help... we forgive you K, I mean, Karamar, you have redeemed yourself... the same goes for you Darameana. Darameana continues to weep heavily “But... no... I haven’t redeemed myself yet... not that battle alone... I will do more! I’ll start fresh!”. Comaory grins “It’s ironic... Metora has now been lost... Our kingdom has truly fallen... Metora can never be rejuvenated... however son... if you truly seek complete redemption then found a new kingdom, over the remains of Metora... create a true sanctuary nation for all of its citezins...”

“Yes... YES, I WILL!” Darameana promises, still balling his eyes out. Comoary then smiles one last time “I know you can do it... use the mistakes of Metora to pave a new path to the future... I feel... I’ll be joining your mother very shortly...”. Darameana shivers “N-no! PLEASE DON’T LEAVE YET!!!”, Medreana sniffles. Comoary’s softly feels his children’s faces “Listen... Darameana... Medreana... and tell Daria and Nerabul this as well... I will be, and always was with you in spirit, even more so than when I was trapped in that crimson jewel... just please remember... my children... I... I love... you all...” Comoary’s eyes slowly close, rolling back into his head... as his hands fall from Darameana and Medreana’s cheeks, onto the ground of debris...

“No... NO!!! DAD!!!! PLEASE!!!!” Darameana cries heavily, hugging his father’s body in grief. Medreana mutters “Thank you father...”. A long moment of peaceful silence falls over the valley, as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, painting the sky gold. Mario lifts his heads, wiping away the tears, and turning towards Karamar. Karamar appears to be looking towards the distant sunset, with an optimistic expression on her face... “Surrounding me currently, is a fallen kingdom, but with so many good people... who in the end, have managed to save the kingdom’s remains... in order to start a new... and in the end, I became one of those people... a good person... not a witch, but...”

“A heroine... and you will always be respected as one from now on...” Darameana finishes for her. Karamar smiles one last time, blushing slightly. “Thank you all...” Karamar’s body slowly starts to deteriorate “I may not have lived the best life but... at least I know what it means to have one now...” her ashes begin to scatter into the sunset as she fades “And that’s... good enough for me... Finally... we’re all free... I can rest...” finally, her body vanishes fully...

Darameana falls to his knees, still crying “I... I don’t know what to feel right now... It’s over... it’s finally over...” Everyone looks at Darameana, bowing their heads “It’s over...

“It’s all over now...”

The End

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That's it... it's over... it's finally finished! Paper Mario: The Metora Kingdom is done!!! Man, after writing all that... I'm pretty sad myself... There may be a few other related things I still need to upload for this fangame but... for now, I really got thank all the people who've stuck by the game and its story, so I ask you now, what did you think of Paper Mario: The Metora Kingdom?
Thank you all for reading ^^

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