After some time celebrating the defeat of the Empire, the heroes soon learned that the final 80 competitors have been narrowed down and so have ventured off to where all the final round was supposed to begin. They soon arrived in the glittering Idol Universe and arriving in its capital...New Akihabara.
"Well...we're here." Rainbow said as the ship landed just outside of a large arena. "New Akihabara Arena. This is where we're supposed to go."
"Almost as big as the arena for Furious Sports." Simon said.
"I can tell things are gonna get really intense here." Scott said as David soon comes out looking a little groggy.
"Whoa, David… you don't look so good." Hope said.
"Gosh darn it David, I told you not to drink that stuff!" Mark chided. "You're not even legal yet!"
"I'm from Japan, Mark. I'm technically legal." David said. "Ugh… Hopefully this hangover passes over before I get to fight."
"Here's some Ibuprofen, hopefully that helps with the headache." Mari said handing him a bottle.
"Thanks, Mari." David said.
"I wonder who's gonna be in the final 80, and what are the matches?" Kendo asked.
"We gotta expect anything. We have no idea how the finals are even gonna be arranged." Jexi said.
"Hey guys!" A voice said as Naomi ran over.
"Naomi, it's so good to see you." Simon said.
"How're you doing, Keyblade Master?" ZS asked.
"I've been doing really well, thanks. Swanna and I have been training non-stop since we left you guys. I feel like I'm ready for anything now." Naomi said.
"That's good, because we have some steep competition here." Leia said.
"Yeah. Seems a good number of the highlighters from that light are here. Even some lucky ones who triumphed over the ones that didn't make it here." Naomi said.
"This is gonna be a great final round. Where are the highlighters all gathering?" Hope asked.
"Inside the arena on the stage. We'll be introduced ten at a time. A way to make things more exciting for the audience seeing as how that's a thing in the Idol Universe" Naomi said.
"Think we'll see any old friends here?" Al asked.
"A few, hopefully." Francisca said.
"Well, I'm excited. Let's get in there!" Flamberge said.
They approached a gate at the arena where a receptionist stood.
"Welcome. If you are a finalist, please deposit your tokens into this box and then take this device." she said holding a strange looking radar.
"What's that for?" Hope asked.
"You will learn of its purpose once we get the opening ceremonies over with." she said.
"Alright." Hope said as the competing members deposited their tokens and received their radars.
"Now...all noncompetitors please take the stairs on your right and enter the stands." she said.
"Good luck you guys." Kaede said.
"A shame you and Shuichi couldn't make it in." David said.
"Yeah, it is kind of disappointing, but then again, we're not exactly the combative type." Shuichi said.
"Don't worry. We'll do our best for all of us!" Tsumugi said.
"Fight well, Simon." Emiya said holding Simon's hand as he blushed a bit.
"Thanks." Simon said a bit flustered.
The members then went to either the stands or the arena entryway as the opening ceremonies began.
"Hello and welcome one and all to the magnificent New Akihabara Stadium. Live with you all is your favorite commentator...Magenta Voice!" she said as the audience cheered.
"We love you, Magenta!" a number of the men shouted.
"Oh...Well...it's about time we got this party pumping as we introduce our final 80 competitors! Let's get the party started!" she said as the spotlights focused on the gates as the first ten came out. "First...we have David Ishihara of the Standard Universe and his Links, Froslass and Kyogre! Next, we have Hope the Victor, real name Hope Ginova of the Standard Universe and his Link Lunala! Next we have Jexi the Hunter of the Standard Universe and his Link Eevee! Then we have Katsuki Bakugo of the Hero Universe and his Link Quilava! Then we have Mayumi Kirishima of the Standard Universe and her Links Salazzle and Necrozma! Then we have Indigo Zapp of the Equestria Universe and her Link Incineroar. Next, we have Twilight Sparkle of the Equestria Universe and her Link Decidueye. Then comes Starlight Glimmer also from the Equestria Universe and her Link Raichu of Alola! Then we have Fluttershy also from the Equestria Universe and her Link Venusaur. Finally from our first ten, we have Wiccana of the Standard Universe and her Link Gengar!" she said as the audience cheered.
"Wiccana? Isn't she that Spirit Style Color Fighter?" Hope asked.
"Yes." Jexi groaned as he saw her staring at him.
"I'm guessing she's a stalker type." Simon said to himself.
"This is finally my chance. I'll definitely make him mine." Wiccana said cackling crazily.
"Oh lord. Guys, promise me if she ever gets close, you'll finish me in an instant." Jexi said.
"On it." David said.
"Now...let's welcome...batch number two!" Magenta said as lightning struck the background as the next set came out. "Leading them out is Spectra Phantom of the Future Universe and his Links Zekrom and Hydreigon. Following him we have royalty, Night Dark of the Darkness Universe and her Link Darkrai! Then we have Leia Rolando of the Magic Universe and her Links Reshiram and Lurantis. Then another powerhouse. Volt Luster of the Future Universe and his Link Hoopa! Now from the Hero Universe, we have Weather Girl and her Link Castform. Then following them comes Flower Power of the Magical Girl Universe and her Link Comfey. Then, we have Naomi Kirifumi of the Standard Universe and her Swanna. Then we have from the Hero Universe, Denki Kaminari and his partner Jolteon. Then, fresh from the high seas we have two veteran pirates! Captain Sharkfang and Sharpedo as well as Bluefin and Vaporeon. Siblings from the Ocean Universe!" she said as the audience went wild.
"Whoa, they must be fan favorites." Al said from the stands.
"Oh man… Night's in our group? This looks bad." Leia said.
"Leia, please calm down. Giving in to your nerves is only gonna knock you out early. You just need to calm down and don't let her intimidate you." Naomi said.
"Right, thanks." Leia said as she took a few deep breaths.
"This is a fine crew we have. Even my favorite minnow is here!" Bluefin said laughing.
"Shut it you dumbass. And I told you, call me captain!" Sharkfang said.
"Maybe...when you stop being so adorable!" Bluefin said laughing which only made her madder.
"Man, those two are like polar opposites…" Denki said.
"Now its time to introduce batch number 3! Leading them in is veteran Sky Battler Rainbow Dash of the Equestria Universe and her Links Talonflame and Sylveon! Then we have Hive of the Standard Universe and his Scizor. Next comes Shadow Prove of the Future Universe and Aegislash! Then we have Lync of the Future Universe and his little buddy Shaymin. Then comes Hydron of the Future Universe and his partner Mew. Finally one of our two competitors with three Links...its Mylene of the Future Universe and her links Mimikyu, Roserade, and Gallade! Next we have Sunny Flare of the Equestria Universe and her partner Bayleef. Following is Pinkie Pie of the Equestria Universe with her Croconaw. Then we have Aria Blaze of the Equestria Universe and her partners in crime Espeon and Umbreon. Finally bringing up the end we have Azura of the Magic Universe and her partner Suicune." Magenta said as the audience cheered.
"Oooh! I'm so Nervouscited!" Pinkie said with jitters.
"You do realize that's not a real word, right?" Aria asked.
"Let her have her fun, Aria." Azura said.
"Yeah, that's why we came to this tournament, to have a blast! I'm ready to throw down and give it my all!" Rainbow said.
"Keep dreaming ladies. Cause we all know who's gonna win and you're looking at him." Shadow Prove said.
"Oh please, Shadow. You won't win if you brag." Hydron said. "Obviously, the winner will be me."
"I see you still haven't learned your lesson from Furious Sports." Azura said.
"The guy may never learn even if it ends up killing him. That's what my friend tells me." Hive said holding a lone ant.
"Uh...nice seeing you again, Hive." Sunny said.
"Okay. Now let's bring out group number four! Leading it, we have someone who recently fought on the Kanto Campaign...we have Simon Neptune of the Sky Universe and his Links Absol and Eevee. Next, we have Shanoa of the Undead Universe with her Link Houndoom. Following her is Atro of the Magic Universe and his Link Raikou! Then comes in Mari the Dimensional Researcher of the Magic Universe and her Link Meltan! Next comes Sugarcoat of the Equestria Universe and her Link Medicham. We then have a newcomer. Francisca of the Magic Universe and her Articuno! Then we have a former queen. Lady Sectonia of the Magic Universe and her Links Vespiquen and Groudon! Then we have Dan Kuso of the Beast Universe and his partner Charizard! Next we have the Ultimate Cosplayer Tsumugi Shirogane of the Standard Universe and her Links Cosplay Pikachu and Butterfree! Then to finish off the group, we have Lemon Zest of the Equestria Universe and her Pikachu!" Magenta said as the audience cheered.
"Yeah! I'm all ready to go for this, let's do it!" Lemon said.
"In all honesty, I didn't expect this level of competition. I'm a bit nervous." Francisca said.
"It's okay, Franny. Just relax and compete like you normally would." Tsumugi said.
"Yeah. Just fight it out like you normally would. No sweat." Dan said.
"Thanks, guys." Francisca said.
"Now then...let's keep the ball rolling with the next group! Leading them in is the Skyian Monk Charge of the Sky Universe and his Link Luxray! Then we have Dr. Jude Mathis of the Magic Universe and his Links Lucario, Yveltal and Xerneas! Coming behind them is Kyoka Jiro of the Hero Universe and her Noivern! Then we have from the Magic Universe, Flamberge and her Moltres! Next up, champion of the Battle Frontier is Ulrich Stern of the Standard Universe and Sceptile! Following him is Yumi Ishiyama of the Standard Universe and Blaziken! Next from the Equestria Universe is the Contest Master Rarity and her stunning Gardevoir! Then the last of the Mage Sisters, Zan Partizanne of the Magic Universe and her Zapdos! Then from the Steam Universe we have Punke and his steamy partner Volcanion! And bringing up the rear, the mysterious and cold ninja of the Shinto Universe, Ice Ninja Fro and Weavile!" Magenta said as the audience cheered.
"Whooooo! I'm all fired up for this! You ready to do this, sis?!" Flamberge asked putting her shoulder around Zan.
"Indeed, this'll be quite exciting." Zan said.
"It is such a pleasure to see that you have made it to the finals. This will certainly be interesting." Charge said.
"Of course! We weren't just gonna leave ya hangin after you saved us in Republic City, Charge!" Flamberge said.
"Just keep this in mind, friendship is a useless concept in a competition like this. What is needed is strategy and power." Punke said.
"Don't be like that. I mean, this competition is about harmony between people and Pokemon, right?" Jude asked.
"True but the friendship I referred to is the one between other intelligent beings." Punke said.
"Geez, Leopardmon. This guy makes the old you seem tame." UlforceVeedramon said.
"You're telling me." Leopardmon said.
"At least one guy is quiet during this." Yumi said looking at Fro.
"Indeed." Rarity said.
"Now...let's move on to group six! Our leaders are a duo! The Monoeye twins Cor and Nea of the Mythos Universe and their partners Plusle and Minun! Then from the Hero Universe is Eijiro Kirishima and his Link Rhydon! Then slashing his way in is Lloyd Irving of the Magic Universe and his partner Weavile! Next we have...another duo? Okay. Welcome Ophiuchus and Serpens, universes unknown. Their links are Machoke and Seviper! Next with have Yoko Tachibana of the Standard Universe and her partner Altaria! Then from the Hero Universe is Mina Ashido and her partner Goomy. Following we have the Black Slime Sludge of the Mythos Universe and her Links Muk and Muk of Alola! Ending the pack we have Oog of the Past Universe and his Tyrantrum!" Magenta said as the audience cheered.
"You ready to do this thing, Lloyd?" Mina asked.
"Of course I am. I'm not as pumped about this as Leia, but I'm still getting excited." Lloyd said.
"My love...it's been so long since we were able to share our feelings for each other on such a public stage." Ophiuchus said twirling Serpens.
"I know darling. This will definitely be a day and night to remember." Serpens said.
"Those two...they definitely gotta be the criminals Spectra warned us about." Mina whispered.
"Mm-hm. No doubt about that." Yoko whispered.
"But we got new friends on our side here. Like the caveman and his dino. Right?" Eijiro said looking at the Oog. "Right?" he said before hearing snoring. "What? He's asleep?!"
"That Oog guy isn't much for action huh?" Mina asked.
"Well he does work protecting the Dino Islands of the Past Universe, so perhaps this sleep is due to a lot of work protecting the animals." Sludge said.
"Yeah, that's got to be it." Yoko said.
"Okay ladies and germs! Let's welcome in group seven! Leading them we have yet another couple! Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers of the Standard Universe and their Links Nidoking and Nidoqueen! Then we have Kendo of the Hero Universe and her Hitmonchan! Then we have Captain...Parkerer? Oh well. From the Standard Universe and his Link Hitmonlee! Then hailing from the Demon Universe is Satana and his Machamp! Now...here's one of the four you all have been excited for! From our universe...the bolt himself! Yellow Shocker and Zeraora! Then from the Magical Girl Universe...we have Dreamer and her Link Snorlax! Then...another of the ones you've been asking for! Blue Splasher and Magikarp! Then...from the newly discovered Psychic Universe...Esp and Beheeyem! Following up the pack, another one you've been asking for! Red Heat and Flareon!" she said as the audience went wild when the three Idol Universe reps were announced.
"That's right! We are...of the Rainbow Brigade!" the three Idol Universe competitors said posing as the audience went wild.
"They're really crowd favorites…" Kendo said looking at CP. "Are you okay Captain? I know she didn't get your name right, but I'm sure it's not that depressing… is it?"
"It's PARKOUR! *sigh* You know, I wouldn't really mind if she didn't get it wrong in front of a crowd this large. Now people are going to be confused!" the captain said irritability.
"Hey cheer up. Accidents happen. Besides, when you win, you can correct them all you want." Yellow Shocker said.
"You've got to be kidding. Scott Pilgrim? How did a guy like him even get this far?" Satana asked.
"So what if he did?" Simon asked.
"Leave him be, Simon. Satana's a powerful demon. I hear he's undefeated as a fighter in the Demon Universe, so he might have some perceptions about people." Hope said.
"Now this guy…" Satana said looking at David. "Once I take you out, I'll return home a hero and my professional fighting career will skyrocket through the roof."
"That's assuming IF you can beat me. And the way I see it, it's a very big if." David said.
"Oh, snap!" Emo said from the audience. "Now that is a diss if I ever saw one!"
"You little…" Satana said.
"Hey hey...let's not fight. There's enough fluffiness for all." Dreamer said grumbling in her sleep as she slept on top of Snorlax.
"She's right you two. Save it for the matches." Sectonia said.
"Now it's time to introduce group number eight! Leading the pack, from the Equestria universe, Applejack, and her partners Leafeon and Glaceon! Following her ...another one you've been waiting for! Green Archer and his partner Celebi! Then from the Nature Universe, we have Pollen of Butterfly Gardens and Vivillon. Then after her, from the Magical Girl Universe, we have Swimmer and Blastoise! Then also from the Magical Girl Universe, Fire Shot and Braixen! And from the Nature Universe, a cicada based insect man we have Cica and his partners Buzzwole and Pheromosa. Next we have Betty of the Past Universe and her Marshadow! Then from the Warrior Universe, Kojiro Kokuka and Zoroark! Then from the Standard Universe, we have Sasuke Uchiha of the Jump Force and Greninja! Finally...our last competitor from the Ocean Universe...Cetus and Wailord!" Magenta Voice said as the audience went wild.
"Whoa, Betty?! You're competing too?!" Hope asked.
"Heheh… surprise." Betty said. "It's always the person you least suspect."
"How'd you get into this competition? Connor never told us you were in it when we found him." Jiro said.
"Probably cause I didn't tell him. I just told him I was going to take some time off." Betty said.
"Sneaky." Ramona said.
"Very much sneaky." Sasuke said.
"By the way, who's the big guy?" Eijiro asked.
"That's Cetus. I can only assume he's Bluefin and Captain Sharkfang's sibling?" Hope asked.
"No, I don't believe so." CP said. "He doesn't look like a pirate."
"Cetus...that's like the...constellation of the whale!" Sci-Twi said.
"He's a Constellar, I can only think." Kendo said. "And he looks tough."
"And now...without further ado...to give the speech for our fine competitors...Head of Talent Corp...Linc!" Magenta Voice said as Linc stepped up.
"Welcome one and all to our finals location. When we started, we have over 100000 competitors...but from that large number, we've come down to our eighty mighty champions. And it is here on this final stage that we will see their true worth. Now... the battle format. To decide which would best decide who is truly the best, we asked people from several universes what would be the best format. And it has been decided. The final tournament shall be...a Battle Royale!" Linc said as the audience cheered.
"Oh boy…. A Battle royale." Hope said.
"It's every man and woman for themselves." Kendo said.
"Now before everyone goes and loses their heads...let me explain the rules. Each of you was given a device. That is your life gauge. It measures the hit points shared by you and your links. Once the gauge hits zero, you will be warped to the stands and eliminated. This stage shall be your battleground. It has been loaded with a number of different battlefields. It is programmed to change the locale with every eight competitors eliminated. Absolutely no killing is allowed. Summons are also forbidden as well. The winner will be crowned when either only one person remains or whoever has the most hit points remaining within the ring. Now while there is only room with one champion, there is no rule against teaming up with a partner. Now...there is talk of these sorts of battles being disorganized bloodbaths. This however will not be the case. We've taken every measure possible to make sure things go well and with no chance of brutality. Now...this next rule applies to those of you who are trainers. The use of pokemon are allowed but they are not to be treated as links. The only ones you can use them against are other trainers. Now...without further ado...let's begin by selecting the first location." Linc said as a large spinner appeared before landing on one. "Our first battle location is...the Great Plateau of the Standard Universe."
The arena the competitors stood on soon began to warp and change before it was launched into the air as it took the form of the great Plateau itself as the competitors were scattered across it, not a single one of them standing next to the other.
"Our battlefield has just been set! We can now get the party started! Let the Battle Royale...begin!" Magenta Voice said.