The next day...

"Attention henchmen and agents, Shadow and Ghost. This is Midas, bringing you what may be my final announcement as the leader of Ghost."

All the henchmen and agents stop their chatting and turn to Midas, who is on a stage with a microphone connected to a few speakers. Sophie, Skye and Jules face him, smiles on their faces.

"After 25 long years of this war going back and forth, I'm pleased to announce that the war between Ghost and Shadow has officially come to an end. With the Chaos Agent vanquished, the island is finally at peace once more. Now, I suppose you're all wondering one thing:

What will become of your jobs? Well, I think you need not worry. On your way out of the Fortilla, I will hand over your paychecks, and an extra amount of money, for all your hard work. I'm certain you'll be wanting to see friends, family and loved ones again, and I'm sure you won't have too much trouble finding new ways to make money on the island.

As for the Shadow henchmen that are here, despite the fact we were enemies hours ago, you still deserve the money you're expected to receive. So I will hand your paychecks for you to do as you please.

Lastly, I would like to thank each and every one of you for all the hard work you have done during the war. Whether it be escorting payloads, capturing intel, infiltrating bases or defending bases, I'm still very grateful for all you've done. And, finally, I would like us all to take a moment to remember the agents and henchmen we've lost during this period of time."

Everyone takes a few minutes of silence, remembering some of the great people we lost during the war, like Brutus.

"And thus, this marks the end of my announcement. Remember, this war maybe over, but the scars of war can heal. So today, we don't leave this place as enemies...but as friends. Thank you for your time."

Midas hums to himself, turning the mic and speakers off.

"Hey, Midas!"

He turns around to see Sophie, Skye and Jules strolling over to him.

"Gotta say bossman, that was definitely your best announcement yet! So inspiring and empowering!" Skye comments, grinning brightly.

"Gotta agree with Skye on that one M." Jules adds.

"Well, thank you both. I appreciate the comment." He smiles.

"That speech was definitely the best way to end this whole thing. So heartwarming!" Sophie smiles.

"Wasn't it?" Midas agrees, ruffling her hair. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a lot of paychecks for henchmen and agents to sign and give out."

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A few hours later...

"Thank you very much Mr M sir." Ryan thanks Midas, shaking his hand and taking his check of money. "It's been a honour to work for you."

"My pleasure. It was a honour for you to join us. Now, don't keep your family waiting. Off you go." Midas hums, shaking his hand.

Ryan kneels down, patting Sophie on her head.

"So long kiddo. Maybe we'll meet again one day."

Midas and the others wave goodbye to the final henchman, then turn to each other.

"Well, think it's time I called it quits." Tina sighs, showing up back in her normal red shirt with the yellow bra strap and black pants.

"Yeah, me too." Ocean agrees, grabbing her things. The two of them walk away together, saying their goodbyes.

"We better get going back to the corner now. But it was nice to work with you again Midas."

Meowscles chuckles as Midas strokes him while Sophie gives Kit a small cuddle.

"If you ever need us, you know where to find us." He adds, waving goodbye and leaving the Fortilla with Kit.

Now, it was just Skye, Sophie, Jules and Midas left.

"Well, if you two have places to be, I believe this is where we must part ways." Midas sighs, grabbing his bag and briefcase. Jules does the same.

"Okay then... bossman. I guess we'll see you around."

Midas pats Skye's shoulder and gives Sophie a pat on her head.

"We'll see you two around then." He mutters.

The two of them begin to walk away, much to Sophie's dismay.

She tries to put on a brave smile, but it's no use. She turns her gaze away from him and begins to silently cry uncontrollably. Despite this Midas hears her and turns around, a sad frown on his face. Without warning, Sophie dashes over to him and hugs him tight, mumbling something he can't quite make out.

"Sorry kid, I didn't catch that. Can you repeat it?" He asks, hugging back.

"But if I say it out loud I'll be embarrassed."

"Come now, it's just us 4 here now. No one will judge you about it."

Taking a deep breath, she says:

"Can me and Skye stay with you two?"

Midas blushes slightly, turning to Jules. She gives him a smile and a wink of her right eye. He turns back to Sophie and smiles.

"I can't say no to this face. Come on then, let's all get outta here before it gets dark." He chuckles, taking her hand.

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A few weeks later...

After buying a home in Salty Springs, life finally seemed like it was settling down for the first time in years on the island.

With the Ghost and Shadow war over, Midas and Skye could finally have the peaceful life on the island they sought for months. Jules was finally reunited with her brother after 14 lonely years, and she couldn't be happier about it.

As for Sophie, she finally felt like she belonged somewhere. She met the mastermind behind Ghost and he decided to take her under his care along with Jules and Skye helping him. They were all simple friends, but were living together like a family.

At the time, Skye and Sophie were happily playing a video game on the Switch.

"He's on your left Skye! Get him!!" Sophie shouts, pressing the A button to build a wall.

"I got someone behind me! Ah dang it!" Skye chuckles as both of them get eliminated in the game.

"Oh well. We'll win a game eventually, right Skye?"

"You bet!" She replies.

Midas comes downstairs, humming to himself.

"Hey, you two. When is Jules coming back? It's getting dark out there." He asks, turning to the girls.

"I don't know. She said she was getting something from the abandoned Authority." Sophie shrugs.

At that moment, Jules comes running through the front door, nearly knocking Midas over.

"Hey, careful Jules! What's the matter?"

"You guys have gotta see this. C'mon!"

Jules leads them all outside and points upwards to the sky. High above lies a rift between worlds.

"Since when was that there?" Midas questions, scratching the back of his neck.

Almost immediately, a loud crash is heard as something falls from the rift onto the ground, making the ground shake.

"This way!" Sophie shouts, rushing off.

"Yo kid wait up!" Skye follows her.

Jules and Midas go after them. There, laying in a massive crater in the ground, was a hammer with lighting sparking from it.

Not long after reaching the crater, something...or someone else falls from the rift, landing on his feet. He has blonde hair and wear robes with the galaxy reflecting off it as well as his cloak on his back. He picks up the hammer, turning to face the 4 people.

"Who are you?" Midas asks this mysterious being.