A few days after Big Mom and her crew were driven off from the Mushroom Kingdom, a ship was seen descending down to a landing pad near the others from the Hero Alliance.

"Long time no see, everyone." Ace said as he and his group exited the ship and approached the rest of the Hero Alliance. "How have you guys been?"

"You mean, aside from almost dying by pissing off a Sweet Toothed Emperor and ruining a wedding?" Hope said. "Were good, but I think we should be the ones asking how YOU have been. You look like you've been through hell."

"It's… A long story. Let me explain." Ace said as he told the others what he and the rest of Spirit Force have been doing since they split up. "And that's the gist of it."

"So, let me see if I'm getting this right. Not only are you a Color Fighter now, but the Eidolons scattered and became reincarnated humans?" Sectonia asked.

"Pretty much, Though my name and appearance has changed, I am still Ifrit." Vargas said.

"I guess it's a lot to take in huh? Trust me, I was surprised too when I learned I could Color Fight." Ace said.

"Yeah but we've been through worse. We fought a couple of titans." Ty said.

"And even better, you got Lunamo… I mean, Dianamon, back to full power. How'd she fit in the ship though?" Hope asked.

"She is human sized you know, Hope." Skyler said.

"Right. Dumb question." Hope said.

"Aw come on Sanji. You gotta put it on!" They heard Luffy cry as they turned to see Sanji with some strange can.

"Wait...is that...it's one of those Raid Suits!" Tails said.

"Yeah. Niji must have slipped it onto me when I wasn't looking. Only time I could have gotten it. But I don't want this garbage!" Sanji said.

"Come on! It's awesome science. What if you can shoot laser beams or something?" Luffy asked.

"Yeah, lasers!" Chopper said.

"Are laser beams all you think about when it comes to Science and Robots?" Arnice asked.

"What th… Arnice?! What're you doing here?" Rainbow asked.

"I'm here with Ace's group and others from my world. I basically became a full demon four years on my world. Hope it doesn't bother David." Arnice said. "Speaking of which, where is he?"

"He and the others are in the Metro Kingdom preparing for a special performance." Shuichi said.

"Like a concert?" Azura asked.

"There's a party happening around the world. And we're the main guests considering what we did and all." Ty said.

"Well let's go and surprise him and see if he needs any help." Stoj said.

"I don't think he does. He's brought quite the band with him." Lloyd said.

"By the way Ace, who are your other new members?" Connor asked.

"We can recognize a couple of them. Emil, Marta! Long time no see!" Sheena said.

"Hey, everyone. It's really good to see all of you." Emil said to the Aselia Group.

"I can't believe you all had us worried, disappearing like that. Well at least you all are okay." Marta said. "And it's really good to see you and Lloyd again, Colette."

"Same here. We've been worried about how you were managing things after we were whisked away." Colette said.

"Everything's been peaceful. Richter is still guarding the door to the demonic realm. After we heard you all had disappeared, we searched high and low for you before we were whisked away to another world. That's where we met Ace and a few of his teammates." Emil said.

"We already know Arnice, but… who are you?" Hope asked looking at Ryu.

"My name is Ryu. This is Lin and Nina." Ryu said as Nina shyly hid behind him as Lin looked at them before waving as her tail moved.

"Not much of a conversationalist…" Connor said.

"Nono, I can speak. It's Nina who's mute." Lin said as Nina nodded her head and waved to them before shying away.

"And you must be Arnice's… friends, I guess?" Sunset asked.

"Yeah. My name is Aluche, this is Lilia, Rue, Dr. Camilla, Eleanor, Veruschka, and Muveil." Aluche said as she introduced herself and her friends.

"It's nice to meet you all." Liliana said as she bowed to them.

"Hey there." Ruenheid said as she waved to them.

Camilla pushed up her monocle as she hummed. "A pleasure."

"Would any of you like my famous chocolate drink?" Eleanor asked.

Veruschka looked at them as she nodded her head to them.

"Forgive her, she's getting used to being social. But still it's an honor to meet all of you." Muveil said before seeing the dragon slayers stare at Ryu. "Is something wrong?"

"He's a dragon, isn't he?" Sting asked.

"Technically yes." Lin said as Ryu went into his dragon form surprising them. "He was chosen to wield one of the dragons' powers on our world."

"So he's like some old time Dragon Slayer. Big whoop." Gajeel said.

"Oh come on, guys. I'm a dragon and you guys didn't have a problem being around me." Kokoro said.

"Of course we don't. We were raised by dragons so other dragons aren't a problem for us." Natsu said.

"Don't go and try to pick a fight with Ryu please." Arnice said.

"Speaking of which, where are Jago and the others?" Fulgore asked.

"They wanted to go back to their world so they can rebuild the damage done by Gargos and his army." Leviathan said.

"Also, take a look at this. Apparently ARIA is holding a Multiverse EX Grand Prix." Ace said as he handed the flyer to Jexi.

"A racing tournament...interesting. Okay. We'll do it." Jexi said.

"Well it's not gonna be for a while which gives us more time to deal with the titans. By the way how has the search for the 12 been going?" Spade asked.

"We've already got the location to another thanks to Cor. He's gone to find it back in Meliodas's world." Illuma said.

"Still no Coronamon, though. Sorry. We were so busy dealing with Big Mom that we didn't have time to search." Jude said.

"It's alright, we understand." Tsuki said.

"But it makes you wonder… where in the world could Corona be?" Hope asked before Jexi hit him.

"Hope, don't add to the tension. They're tense enough." Jexi said.

"Jexi, it's alright. We'll find him eventually. And I see the rest of your classmates have appeared since we last met, Shuichi." Ace said.

"Yeah. James kidnapped Kaede, and they left the Coalition so they could help rescue her." Shuichi said.

"Well we're glad to see she's safe. I hope to get the chance to meet her." Azura said.

"Well we can go right now. We were just about to prep the Sunny and sail for the Metro Kingdom." Jexi said.

"Sunny? What of the Star Speeder?" X asked.

"Well…" Jexi said.

"He got it destroyed by the Big Mom Pirates." Kyoka said.

"It was a ploy to fake the Dimensional Heroes' deaths. The Big Mom Pirates bought it though." Tsumugi said.

"It wasn't the first time we faked our deaths, though." Dan said.

"Yeah, this is actually the second time." Ranma said.

"Either way...we set sail now." Jexi said.

As the Sunny and other ships cruised across the sky and sea, the teams caught up with each other more on their current events and adventures, and talked about what they all have experienced. It wasn't long before they had reached the Metro Kingdom and the capital, New Donk City.

"Well that was a boring talk." Jack said.

"You don't have to stay with us, you know." Hope said.

"But I do. I need to hide out until that cop is gone." Jack said.

"Speaking of...how is the escape master?" Hope asked.

"Don't worry. Turns out I didn't even need him. So I'm thinking of turning him in once the cop is gone." Jack said.

"You know he probably won't like going back on your deal." Hope said.

"Please. I know he won't. Knowing him, he'll try to escape with the loot first chance he gets. That's where this comes in." Jack said showing a radar with a blinking red light. "The light is him. Without his knowledge, a small bio chip has been implanted under his skin. He can't get out of the designated area without feeling an electrical shock."

"Wow, that was really thought out." Sectonia said.

"This is Alain Bruns we're talking about. The Escape Master. I never trusted him for a moment. He's backstabbed all of his partners just to get away with the goods. I knew what to do." Jack said.

"You always seem to have a backup plan huh?" Hope asked. "That's so like you."

"So where is he?" Gemini asked.

"Where do you think?" Jack said pointing to the Sunny. "He's locked below deck so there's no running."

"Trapped like a mouse in a cage, huh?" Tsumugi asked.

"Course even I don't expect that to stop him. He's likely already figuring out a way out of the deck, which is why I set up that electrical defense." Jack said.

"So where is David and his little band?" Volt wondered.

"If memory serves...they'll be at New Donk City Hall." Robin said.

"Who knows, maybe they'll even be on the rooftop." Natsu said.

"The rooftop? I know it's been a while, but he's not a high school student eating lunch." Petra said.

"I think they're getting ready to play, he is performing." Rainbow said.

"Jealous that you couldn't be there?" Jesse asked.

"Not in the least." Rainbow said.

"So who does David have in his band?" Hope asked.

"I know he took Bakugo with him for the drums." Kyoka said.

"Then there's Kaede on the keyboard, Scott on bass, Ibuki on guitar… He's got quite the lineup." Brook said.

"And with Pauline singing with them...it's a full on band." Jexi said.

"He's really going big on this one." Gemini said.

"But I wonder what song he's playing?" Erica asked.

"He told me a little about that. He said that it's something inspiring." Sectonia said.

"Oh, this will be good." Hope said smiling.

They soon entered the City Hall just as David and his band got on stage.

"(Hello, everyone.)" David said as the crowd cheered. "(Thank you, thank you. You know, it's good to be here with so many people gathered together. It makes me think back to the days of my youth. So many experiences made with different people. That said, I would like to dedicate this to Jexi, Hope, and everyone else in the Hero Alliance. Because without them, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you everyone, and I hope you enjoy the show.)"

(Cue Opening Theme: Dragonball Z: Budokai 2 Theme / Jonathan Young & Lyle McDouchebag ENGLISH COVER)

Tell me where's a hero pure of heart
and who his greatest rivals are
I will tell it, fair and square

They crash and bring on the tension,
they sparkin' hot like adrenaline.
and I will do it, fair and square

(Go for it!)
(Go for it!)

This stadium called the universe
between the heavens and the earth
to the future, here we go

Just tell me I can make it through
there's nothing that I can not do
to the future, here we go

(I'm gonna fight!)
The treasure that I want,

(I'm gonna fight!)
I will claim it on my own!

(I'm gonna make it!)
I'm gonna take the risk
I'm taking off, I'm taking flight
I believe in the night!

Wake up the hero that I need to be
I burn, like fire has taken over me
I'll chase my dreams and be the man I'm searching for
not gonna stop anymore!

Don't hide behind these rules you made
this chance you've got just can not wait
So find your courage, take your shot

Don't learn to fly for nothing

this leap of faith needs jumping
so find your courage, take your shot!

(You can fight!)
The future that I want,

(You can fight!)
I will claim it on my own!

(You can make it!)
I won't stop for nothing
even once I find my muse
I got nothing to lose!

I'll find my courage, I'm ai-iming high
I don't have wings but I swear that I can fly
my dreams are waiting, all I've got to do is claim them
not gonna stop anymore!

Tell me where's a hero pure of heart
Tell me who his greatest rivals are
Tell me how to fly to touch the stars

*guitar solo*

I'll find my courage, I'm ai-iming high
I don't have wings but I swear that I can fly
my dreams are waiting, all I've got to do is claim them
not gonna stop anymore!

(Let's go!)

Wake up the hero that I need to be
I burn, like fire has taken over me
I'll chase my dreams and be the man I'm searching for
not gonna stop anymore!

(end song)

"WOOHOOO! You rock, David!" Hope called.

"Yeah! Ishihara for life!" Zexi shouted.

"You know… that song really takes me back." Gemini said. "I remember when Hopey told us about the time he met Jexi. When the Seven Demon Lords terrorized the worlds. When did it all start by the way?"

"First, it's Seven Great Demon Lords. Second...it was actually when we were still dealing with FreezeMan and Gospel." Jexi said.

"You guys must've had a lot of adventures when your group formed huh?" Aluche said.

"Yes. Of course Gospel wasn't the only threat. We were dealing with the kingdoms too." Dan said.

"That's just like my brother to start something like that." Beelko said.

"If I remember right...it was during a trip into Team Lyoko's past." Jexi said.

"What exactly happened?" Arnice asked.

"Where to begin? Fighting the kingdoms, fighting Gospel, Flux...a basic three way front. Not to mention XANA." Pit said.

"XANA? You mean that program people created but went rogue?" Mari asked.

"Yes. It was originally created by Aelita's father. But…" Sectonia started.

"It went rogue from a virus and developed a mind of its own, desiring to take over the world." Maka said.

"It's almost as bad as the Sigma Virus in a way." Zero said.

"You know… you guys bring up a lot of stuff about that fateful time at Kadic before I came." Hope said. "I just wish I could be there to see it for real."

"Hope, don't say that! Saying things like that NEVER turn out good!" Korra said.

"And there's also the risk of altering the timeline too." Camilla said.

"Relax. The reduxes are their own separate timeline, right?" Jesse asked.

"Yes. As far as they've been studied, each time a redux is done, it creates an alternate timeline separate from the current one." Tails said.

"Like a parallel world, right?" Mari asked.

"Exactly." Vera said.

"At least there's no damage to the main timeline. Question is...who creates the reduxes?" Lin asked.

"A certain band of Yo-kai. Though, we're not quite sure why they put us through them." Sectonia said.

"Has anyone seen Ace?" Tsuki asked.

"Not sure...I think he left a little while ago." Leonis said.

"Wonder where he went? I'm sure he wanted to see David play…" Hope said.

"Maybe he's backstage?" Leviathan asked.

"I'm sure he's fine. Ace is capable of handling himself." Jexi said.

Over at Ace's location…

"Judgement Bolt Chidori!" Ace yelled as he pierced his hand through a rock in a field as lightning shot out. "Dammit…"

"Is something wrong, young one?" a voice asked.

"Who's there?" Ace asked.

Ace looked around only to see a box sitting there. "I'm no one. Just an ordinary box."

"Do you expect me to open you or something? This is a trap isn't it?" Ace asked.

"It's no trap, I assure you. But...I can tell...you are struggling aren't you? Come on. You can tell me." The box said.

"In a way, yeah. It's just losing the Eidolons and learning about my origins is kinda having an effect on me." Ace said. "Okay this is just crazy, just what are you?" He asked as he picked up the box.

"Me? I am a magic box of course. If you wish to gain some closure, I can help. All you must do is simply open me up." It said.

"You're not gonna suck me in are you?" Ace asked.

"No no. I would never." The box said.

"Alright then." Ace said as he slowly opened the box.

"The deed is done." the box said as the energy surging from it forced Ace to drop the box as hundreds of thousands of ghosts were seen surging from it.

"Oh you've gotta be frickin kiddin me!" Ace said.

"Let me assure you, this is no evil trick. And as a reward. You and your group get to join the Ultra Hero Alliance in a special little trip. A redux if you will." The box said.

"A redux? How do we do that?" Ace asked.

"Let me explain. A redux is a retelling of a past adventure, creating a timeline separate from your own." The box said. "As for how...it's already being done." It said as the ghosts circled around Ace. "As we speak, my ghosts are not only transporting the hero alliance and their vehicles, but you people as well."

"Oh boy." Ace said.

"Hey, don't blame me...you are the one who chose to open a strange looking box." The box said as a young girl was taking form atop it. "Though it was nice of you to open it."

"Who are you?" Ace asked the girl.

"Since you'll be vanished soon...My name...is the Mystery Legend Yo-kai...Pandora." She said as Ace completely vanished.

Unknown Location

"Where am I? This definitely isn't the Mushroom Kingdom. David? Hope? Jexi?" Ace called out as he walked around a large area. "Looks like I'm in a factory."

"Ace!" A voice called out as Jexi, Hope and David stood at the entrance.

"Oh man I am so glad to see you guys. What is going on?" Ace asked.

"Hope jinxed us again. We're in a redux of the last adventure before we met him." Jexi said.

"Ace, what's going on?" David asked. "One minute I was in City Hall signing autographs, and the next those ghosts whisked us here." David gave him a look. "You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, would you?"

"How was I supposed to know a box and a weird Yo-Kai Pandora would do this?" Ace asked.

"Ace...I think you better come onto the Sunny with us." Jexi said.

A few minutes later…

"Looks like Ace's story checks out. Pandora is registered as a Mystery Legend Yo-kai." Sunset said.

"So this is what you guys deal with in Reduxes huh? I gotta say, for most of us, this is our first time, and it's weird." Ty said.

"Yeah...and since Team Lyoko isn't with us, we're definitely in the past on their world. And from the kingdom signatures...it's the second time." Jexi said.

"So they don't remember us?" Tsuki asked.

"'Fraid not. At least, not most of us." Shuichi said.

"He's right. They would only know us. And since our memories of the adventure vanish when we do a redux, we can't recall all the events." Tails said.

"Dammit, talk about annoying." Saki said.

"I know how you feel. Last time a redux was instigated, it was because of me." Sectonia said.

"So uh… what do we do now?" Ty asked.

"Simple. We just go through the whole thing again. Oh, that reminds me." David said getting out the duct tape.

"Oh… Oh no! You're not taking me alive!" Pit said as he started running.

"Get back here!" David said chasing after him.

"Wait, didn't Jeremie and the others go to school before they joined you?" Roy asked.

"Yes...why do you think we're grabbing Pit? He's one of the several people we sent to blend as students and normal students don't have wings." Nami said.

"So youre sayin we gotta go to school?" Connor asked.

"Not everyone. Just everyone around mid-teens." Jesse said.

"Well me and Spade are out since we already graduated from our school." Ace said.

"That doesn't stop David and Hope from attending." Vera said.

"And Luffy...though we have a good excuse for him. Others go there as staff while the rest stay on the Sunny." Jexi said.

"Well me and Nina will stay on the Sunny so we don't draw attention." Lin said.

"Yeah, um… David's Mythos Four attend as well." Genis said.

"I've heard. They actually bought the DNA experimentation story." Dark Metaknight said.

"It should work for Lin and Nina too, so long as Nina wears long sleeves to cover her feathers." Ty said.

"That's what we did for me." Petra said.

"Right. But Nina won't be able to talk, remember?" Lin asked.

" So long as she doesn't get into anything where she's gotta speak, she'll be fine." Hope said.

"I'll make a voice modulator just in case." Miu said.

"There's also mine and Arnice's demon traits." Muveil said.

"Well...some members do hide in the forest." Tails said.

"By that, he means just me." Chopper said.

"Why don't you stay on the Sunny?" Ruenheid asked.

"It made sense to have a watch dog...or rather watch deer in the forest to keep out for hidden activity." Jexi said.

"Just remember. As far as the public is concerned, those attending are just normal students." Symonne said.

"Yeah, so don't use your powers willy-nilly or you'll cause a panic." Mayumi said.

"This is my fault isn't it?" Ace asked.

"Don't blame yourself for this. If anything, I jinxed us. We just gotta go through this all together." Hope said.

"Right. Well me, Spade and some of the members staying behind will keep watch around the factory just in case." Ace said.

"I'll go on patrol with Connor around town. I don't think we'd fit in in a Boarding school anyway." Ty said.

"Lady Illuma, what should be our course of action in this Redux?" Celeste asked.

"Most of you ladies are of school age so...wait...I don't see Skyler." Illuma said.

"She went on ahead with the others." Aluche said.

"No...she wouldn't have gone off without permission. This is different." Illuma said.

"I think I know. When we first met her...she was a prisoner of the Flying Kingdom, Avia." Jexi said.

"Come to think of it...I didn't see her when we arrived." Carrot said.

"Guess she's being held captive...again." Gray said.

"And we won't be able to reach her until Avia is in proximity of us." Sectonia said.

"We'll get her back. I promise, Lady Illuma." Spade said.

"Wait a minute. We were part of this too. Why aren't we gone?" Bartolomeo asked.

"I dunno. Guess your storyline wasn't that important." Kyoka said as the two fell in shock.

"Or maybe since you were freed in Organica, she didn't see the point in doing that again." Peridot said.

"So just a quick recap. Most of us will act like normal students and we can't use our powers unless it's an emergency. Did I get that all right?" Mari asked

"Yes. That's correct. However, as for me, I'll be joining as a teacher." Robin said. "Vector, Franky and Usopp usually join as groundskeepers."

"But Vector is a crocodile isn't he? How will he be able to not be spotted?" Papelne asked.

"Yeah. I just tell them I got a rare skin condition and they eat it up." Vector said.

"Maybe you guys could use some help." Ty said. "Merlin, why don't you join Robin as a teacher?"

"Oh yeah, you could be a science teacher right? And Robin would obviously teach history." Roy said.

"Hmm. Raine...I know you have some knowledge of ancient history...how about becoming my teacher's aide?" Robin asked.

"I would be most honored, Robin." Raine said.

"Just like old times, huh Professor?" Lloyd asked.

"Then it's settled. Members from Freedom Seekers, Hope Squad, Dimensional Heroes, Spirit Force, Brave Adventurers, Shadow Strike Force, Wanderers, Phantom Thieves Neo Dimensional Heroes and Spectra Force will take their roles around Kadic. The rest of us will stay here, and come to help you whenever XANA attacks." Ichiro said.

"So we'll contact each other if something happens? Alright, we'll see you later." Ace said.

"I never thought I'd be seeing where it all began before I arrived…. This is gonna be so much fun." Hope said.

(Cue- The Subdigitals: A World Without Danger)

Here we are, going far
To save all that we love.

If we give what we've got,
We will make it through.

Here we are like the sun,
Shining bright on your world today -
Make evil go away!

Code Lyoko - We will stand alone.
Code Lyoko - Be there when you call
Code Lyoko - We will stand real tall
Code Lyoko - Stronger after all!