True Moon

This is a continuation of the last chapter, but they were separate in the OG phone release, so I'm going with it.

Cecil is in a black void. He recalls all that he's seen since the Mysterious Girl appeared. But we get his true thoughts. He recognizes Kain and Edward. He's concerned about his family before him. And then he transforms back into his Dark Knight self... Where is he now?

The Lunar Whale has been redesigned somehow. Cecil is alone in the sleeping pods room, but there's only a single bed now. Everyone in Baron is beside him. They're thrilled he's ambulatory, but his eyes are dead. Cecil is now a shell of himself. And his stats prove it! We don't have much time to ponder this because the Moon keeps getting closer! The entire planet starts to shake, and the gravity of the new satellite drags us to it. Are we being summoned? Ceodore wakes up first to remind us that he's the MC here. We cannot return to the planet, but we've arrived at the final dungeon (part one). We can make our team from all the characters we've picked up. I somehow missed Calca and Brina, but I got a hunch they're not important or worthwhile. Ceodore takes his mom, best friend, fellow heir, and sexy summoner into the Lunar Subterrain.

It's called that because it's a mirrored replica of Zemus' house. It's surprisingly tricky and annoying. All the good/guarded treasures are gone, but there's still plenty to be found. The EXP really sucks, though. Navigation is aided by the occasional telepad, which takes you back to the Lunar Whale. You can also change party members, and the elevators are usually near a save point. At these save points are the whole reason I wanted to replay this game. The entire party spends the night, and a scene plays out. I don't remember all of them...

Ceodore and Ursula have a relationship that's deeper than we've seen. It's nothing that implies romance, but they do know each other. Ursula is curious how much Ceodore has grown through all this. She compares Ceo to her father, and they magically learn a new band.

Edge talks to his students. He's mad they're not defending the kingdom but glad they're loyal anyway.

Rydia is talking to Luca about something. Dwarven stubbornness is involved.

Leonore is pondering her life until Porom asks her about Palom. Luca quickly joins them, and she doesn't mingle words. She asks if Leonore loves Palom. Leo just repeats that he's her teacher but eventually admits she does. Luca seems appeased. Palom was watching on, and he's confused.

Luca and Cid both realize that this Moon is a manufactured ship.

Yang and Ursula have a discussion.

This dungeon is more proof that time is a circle because there are a lot of bosses on every other floor. Each section has several crystals that house a boss from the previous game, and they all function the same as then. So far, we've rekilled Baigan, the Magus Sisters, Dr. Lugae and Barnabas, Edge's parents, and the Four Archfiends. All but the doctor wants to die, and they all thank us for killing them. Before and after the battle, the team comments on what they see and have redone. Rydia and Rosa tend to say how terrible MG is for using the souls of the dead for her wishes. Ceodore has a crush on Barbareccia. If you bring Edge against Rubicante, you can duel him for his cloak.

But I'm halfway through this nonsense, so I'll skim the second bit...

...

...right now!

Golbez and Ceodore have a mildly awkward family reunion. Ceo is Golbez' nephew, but they've only just now met under rather auspicious circumstances.

But the Lunar Subterrain changed into color and elemental themed caves, but we're suddenly in a technological room. CPU is the boss here, and everyone is shocked that this could be revived. Was the Giant of Babil alive?

Beyond that is a cave that resembles the march to the Feymarch. There are also two buildings there that fit in as well. And on each one are Leviathan or Ashura. So make sure you bring Rydia with you. The battles function like Ifrit did, so go all out. Whoever you collect first will aid you in the other.

We'll arrive at the Lunar Core next. Grey crystals line our path. Activate the dimensional elevator next to the save point, as it also activates ???.  This takes you to the Tail Collector and a new Namingway. I didn't get any worthwhile tails (despite cheating), but I have gotten seven pieces of adamantium. I traded them for three shields, which can be equipped by everyone, including Rydia and Rosa. They also up stats to go along with the defensive buffs. I hope I can get another piece. Save and sally forth!

Dark Knight Cecil is on a throne, and this segment can go several ways. I brought Kain, Rosa, Golbez, Ceodore, and Cecil here. Cecil is showing emotions, but they're of pain. His evil counterpart threatens us, claiming he's the real Cecil, so he attacks us. He's really pathetic, but it's a scripted fight. At one point, he'll bring us all to one HP. Our Cecil starts to move and covers for his teammates. DKCecil then decides to begin casting Black Fang, an instant death move. Golbez eats the one intended for Cecil. This could permanently kill Golbez! Fortunately, I had a Rosa to revive him. Rosa and Golbez renew the battle for a bit before Ceodore meets some old friends. The ghosts of Biggs and Wedge appear to him to remain the Baron heir who he is. This inspires the kid to get back to his feet and join his family. Paladin Cecil starts to stir, and DKC takes notice. But the voices of his friends and family have finally reached him at the best time. PC reminds DKC that he's not needed anymore. DKC is a symptom of loneliness, something friends and family easily overcome! This battle is now just a speed bump.

Cecil thanks everyone, who then thanks everyone else. He and Kain have a brief moment of content. But Cecil will now be a worthwhile party member, so farewell Ceodore. I wish you were better... DKC dropped Excalibur for some reason, so pick it up, and the path forward opens. The Mysterious Girl joins for a moment to threaten the team, but nothing of note happens. She welcomed them to come to their deaths and opened the path to the final dungeon/chapter, the Depths. And I'll finish this...

...tomorrow!

Probably not, though. It's a hella long drag filled with the same things we've been dealing with.