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Many characters recur in this chapter. [[Madeline]] and [[Badeline]] play major roles throughout the entirety of this chapter. The [[Bird]] becomes a central character, instead of a supporting character as it had been during all prior chapters. [[Granny]] plays a significant narrative role, forming part of the backbone of the plot behind Chapter 9. [[Theo]] makes an appearance at the end.

=== Start through Remembered ===

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The beginning of Chapter 9 is the same thing as the end of Chapter [[7C]]. Madeline lands on a grassy platform, one which (previously) would lead up to a crystal heart. Teleporting to where the crystal heart otherwise would be in 7C, using Debug mode, will lead to the player discovering a special, hidden "Debug Mode :)" room.

As Madeline approaches Granny, a cutscene trigger occurs, and Granny turns into a gravestone. The weather turns from sunny to gloomy, representing the sudden, unexpected shift in the plot's tone. Madeline reacts in a very sad tone, but also shows hints of anger.

{{Q|Granny... I can't believe you're gone, you old bat.|Madeline}}

Badeline then appears, confronting Madeline about how she never attended Granny's funeral (which presumably happens sometime between the events of Chapter 8 and Chapter 9); Madeline fell apart when she received the news, so she couldn't handle it. The [[Bird]] then lands on the gravestone, signaling its presence. It then starts flying away, and Madeline starts chasing it via two [[Badeline orb|Badeline orbs]] and three clouds.

The second Badeline orb launches Madeline into space. Badeline becomes confrontational during their ascent; Madeline explains that she's chasing the bird because it's a part of Granny. Badeline explains that Madeline is in denial, that it's just an (ordinary) bird. ''Fear of the Unknown'' starts playing after this cutscene.

{{Q|Uhh... we're really high up.|[[Badeline]]}}

Badeline then confronts Madeline again as she lands onto a moon block platform in space, asking how she can breathe in space, but Madeline rejects her attempts at convincing her, becoming confrontational, and eventually telling her other part to leave. Past this point onwards, Madeline only has one dash, instead of two, but is also much more determined than usual.

After navigating it through various rooms containing various new elements, such as [[Jellyfish Parachutes]], and older objects, such as [[Dream Blocks]], Madeline arrives at large room where the bird can be seen; the Power Source room. As the bird flies upwards, it seals five [[key blocks]] behind, forcing Madeline to retrieve five keys (or [[Farewell#Power Source Key Skip|skip it entirely]]). Navigating upwards using the [[Red Orb]] in the room, after all keys are unlocked, will lead to another room, where the skies will turn into a paler shade of (albeit mystic) blue. ''Joy of Remembrance'' starts playing, suggesting that Granny is just be around the corner.

After making it through many more rooms, Madeline makes it to a Crystal Heart. This one is gray in color, and is named "Empty Space". The heart collection sound resembles the C-Side (golden) heart collection sound.

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|Upon collecting the crystal heart, the music starts glitching out (mildly), and the [[Bird]] flies by, making it across the screen left to right. Madeline then realizes that even though the "level" ''(per se)'' is over, she could still try going on, in order to chase down the bird.

{{Q|Wait no... this can't be the end.|Madeline}}

Madeline then forcibly shatters the heart, and recalls how Granny must still be "somewhere out there". She becomes even more determined than before.

=== Event Horizon & Determination ===

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=== Stubbornness ===

=== Reconciliation & Farewell ===

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== Gameplay ==

== Speedrun strategies ==

=== Power Source Key Skip ===

=== Crystal Heart Gate Skip ===

== Secrets ==

=== Debug Mode Room ===

=== Intro Car ===

=== Kevin Room ===

=== Demodash Room ===

=== Moon Berry ===

=== Golden Strawberry Room ===