Herbie Murray
The ending of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep sees Aqua carrying Ventus out of the Mysterious Tower and following his voice to Radiant Garden, where she believes she has found Terra. However, it is actually Xehanort, who grabs Aqua and lifts her off the ground. A battle ensues, and Xehanort is dragged into the Realm of Darkness. The game ends with the caption: In time, the worlds would be saved by these two heroes who stood beneath the same blaze of stars. The secret ending, Blank Points, shows Terra and Master Xehanort standing in a black abyss, and is considered the true ending of the game.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the ending | Blank Points |
| Type of ending | Secret ending |
| Graphics | Game-engine graphics |
| Voice acting | Voice acting included |
| Canon | Considered the true ending |
| Access | Accessible through Theatre mode |
| Protagonist | Aqua |
| Antagonist | Xehanort |
| Battle strategy | Use Barrier and Counter Blast |
| Battle strategy | Cartwheel and Air Slide to reach Terra |
| Battle strategy | Press Square to begin a joint attack |
| Battle strategy | Hit X when the arcane circle is about to vanish |
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What You'll Learn
The Final Episode
In the Final Episode, Aqua carries Ventus out of the Mysterious Tower. Ventus, using his Keyblade, opens a door to the Land of Departure. There, Aqua sees her ruined home for the first time and is horrified. She finds her Master's Keyblade and goes inside. Outside, she looks back at the castle, now transformed into Castle Oblivion. She hears Terra's voice, asking her to "put an end to me", and she sets off to find him, following his voice to Radiant Garden.
There, she finds an amnesiac Xehanort, whom she believes to be Terra. However, Master Xehanort regains control of the body and tries to eliminate Aqua. After battling Xehanort and his guardian, Terra begins to retake control of his body, but Master Xehanort fights back. This results in Master Xehanort and the guardian being dragged into the Realm of Darkness.
The secret ending of Birth by Sleep, "Blank Points", reveals that Terra and Master Xehanort are actually their hearts inside the new Xehanort, conversing in a black abyss. Terra is determined to expel Master Xehanort and regain control of his body.
After the events of the Final Episode, Aqua falls into the Dark Realm and begins wandering, unable to find her way back to her original world. Meanwhile, Sora, having awoken from his memory pod, sets out to help those in need, impacting the lives of those around him.
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Aqua's journey
In the Final Episode, Aqua is the only one of the three remaining, and the player takes control of her. She carries Ventus out of the Mysterious Tower and, upon seeing the ruined state of her home, the Castle Oblivion, for the first time, she is horrified. She then hears Terra's voice asking her to "put an end to me", and she sets off to find him, following the voice to Radiant Garden. There, she encounters Xehanort, who she believes to be Terra. However, after a brief struggle, Master Xehanort regains control of his body and tries to eliminate Aqua. This results in a battle between Aqua, Xehanort, and his guardian, in which Terra tries to retake control of his body. Ultimately, Master Xehanort and the guardian are dragged into the Realm of Darkness.
After the Final Episode, in the Secret Episode, Aqua falls into the Realm of Darkness and begins wandering for at least hours or days, unable to find a way back to her original world. This period spans years outside of the game, with Aqua's journey lasting a total of 12 years. During this time, Terra-Xehanort splits into a Heartless and Nobody, causing a dark pillar to appear in the realm of light and Aqua's charm to fade. Ansem also destroys Radiant Garden and many other worlds.
In the game's secret ending, "Blank Points", which is considered the true ending, Aqua meets a hooded Ansem in the Dark Realm. She asks his name and how he ended up there, and he explains that his memory has faded. Aqua reveals that she has been wandering in the darkness for a long time, unable to find her way back. After these events, in the current time after Kingdom Hearts II, Aqua meets Ansem the Wise at the edge of the Realm of Darkness, and they venture into Destiny Islands, where Ansem is defeated and the Door to Darkness is sealed, restoring the worlds. However, Aqua falls deeper into darkness.
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Sora's determination
Throughout the game, Sora displays unwavering determination in his quest to protect his friends and restore balance to the worlds affected by Master Xehanort's schemes. He battles alongside his companions, utilising his unique abilities and keyblade skills to overcome a variety of enemies and obstacles.
In the Final Episode, Sora's determination reaches its pinnacle. After completing the journeys of all three characters and unlocking the secret ending, players witness Sora's unwavering resolve to help those in need. Sitting on the Paopu tree on Destiny Islands, Sora holds King Mickey's letter, reflecting on his experiences and the people who have shaped him. With a look of determination, Sora decides to venture out once more, understanding that it is his responsibility to aid those who need him.
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Terra and Master Xehanort
In the Kingdom Hearts universe, Terra-Xehanort is the result of Master Xehanort's heart being forced into Terra's body. To replace his aged, dying body and survive the second Keyblade War, Master Xehanort manipulates Terra into being seduced by the darkness. However, Terra's anger animates his armour, which attacks Terra-Xehanort and knocks him out. Terra-Xehanort is defeated by Aqua and Ventus, and his heart is returned to its own time, allowing Terra's heart to reclaim his body.
In the Final Episode of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Terra-Xehanort splits into a Heartless and Nobody, causing Aqua's charm to fade. Terra-Xehanort is a boss in Birth by Sleep, serving as the final boss for Terra, who fights in the form of the Lingering Will. Terra-Xehanort is fast and unpredictable, with access to various combos and attacks, such as Sonic Impact and Dark Impulse. Players are advised to use a combination of blocks, counters, and healing commands to defeat him.
In the secret ending of Birth by Sleep, titled "Blank Points", Terra and Master Xehanort stand in a black abyss, conversing. Terra asserts that it is still his body and heart, and he will eventually expel Master Xehanort. This scene is considered the true ending of the game, accessible through Theatre mode.
In Kingdom Hearts III, Terra-Xehanort appears as a boss alongside Vanitas in the Keyblade Graveyard. He also appears as a solo boss in Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind, and a data replica of him is an optional boss in the game.
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Secret endings
"Blank Points" is the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix. This cutscene was only accessible through Theatre mode in Birth by Sleep, while in Birth by Sleep Final Mix, it plays at the start of the Secret Episode in addition to Theatre mode. Unlike prior secret endings, "Blank Points" uses game-engine graphics and voice acting, and is considered the true ending of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. The secret ending opens with Terra and Master Xehanort standing in a black abyss, their hearts inside the new Xehanort, and conversing. Master Xehanort wonders how Terra can still be there after being possessed, to which Terra responds that it is still his body and heart, and that he will eventually expel Master Xehanort.
The secret ending also shows a hooded Ansem sitting in the Dark Margin, wearing a Black Coat. Aqua appears next to him and asks his name and how he ended up in the Dark Realm. Ansem remarks on how rarely he has guests and explains that his memory has faded almost completely, so he has difficulty recalling his past. It appears that he was sent to the Dark Margin after the explosion of the machine he created to encode Kingdom Hearts. Aqua states that she fell into the darkness and has been wandering for a long time, unable to find a way back to her original world.
In the secret ending, Sora is seen sitting on the Paopu tree on Destiny Islands, holding King Mickey's letter from the end of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts coded. Riku walks up to him and asks if he has decided yet, to which Sora responds that he has. Kairi appears and Sora explains that he needs to venture out and help those who need him because he is who he is now because of them. Kairi smiles and tells him, "See you soon."
Additionally, there is a special secret episode with the final ending that can be unlocked by completing all three character arcs. This secret episode provides the full picture of the tragic story and explores the themes of friendship, light, and darkness.
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Frequently asked questions
The secret ending of Birth by Sleep is called "Blank Points". It is considered the true ending of the game and can be accessed through Theatre mode. The cutscene opens with Terra and Master Xehanort standing in a black abyss, with a faint glow around them, indicating they are their hearts inside the new Xehanort.
In the Final Episode, the player takes on the role of Aqua, the last of the three protagonists. Aqua carries Ventus out of the Mysterious Tower and to the Land of Departure, where she discovers her home's ruined state. She then hears Terra's voice asking her to "put an end to me", and sets out to find him, ultimately battling Xehanort and his guardian.
After the Final Episode, Aqua falls into the darkness and spends years wandering, unable to find her way back to her original world. She eventually meets Ansem the Wise, who helps her seal the Door to Darkness and restore the worlds.
Sora awakens from his memory pod a year after the events of the Final Episode. He receives King Mickey's letter and decides to venture out to help those who need him. Kairi gives him her lucky charm and says, "See you soon."
