-1st Prologue: Naga's Appearance-
On the new land of Elysium that he and his friends brought about, Rex is out on Azurda in the new ocean, doing his usual salvaging. Naturally, because this isn't a Cloud Sea like he was used to diving in back in those olden days, Rex has had to make adjustments to his Salvaging Suit to make sure it can handle the pressure of the water; it's much different from the Cloud Sea in many ways. Azurda himself is enjoying the feeling of the water at this time of year, though the saltiness could be gentler on his old Titan hide.
Rex comes back on board with a chest, setting it down on Azurda's back.
"Ah, nothing beats another day of salvaging." says Rex. "Good to get back to what I love, without having to worry about wars, or people going after Pyra and Mythra."
"Yes, this time of peace is certainly welcome." says Azurda. "And you brought it about. Just don't let the success go to your head."
"Oh, come on, Gramps." says Rex. "I'm not THAT egotistical. I wanted to do it for the world. That's what was important."
"Something we can both agree on." says Azurda. "Still, I know you're mostly happy to still have Pyra and Mythra around."
"Of course, I am." says Rex opening the chest to discover some treasure. "Why wouldn't I be? Those two deserve so much after the hell they've been through, what with Malos trying to destroy the world."
"And yet, have you even considered on what may come of that union?" asks Azurda.
"What are you talking about?" asks Rex. "I care for them enough as is."
"Then one day, will you truly admit your feelings to them?" asks Azurda.
"Wah!" stammers Rex. "Gramps! Are you suggesting I-"
Azurda gives a hearty laugh and says, "You may be a hero, Rex, but you have much to learn about how to please a woman."
"Oh, you're one to talk." says Rex. "You being the big palooka you are. How many women have you been with?"
"Ah, uh... fair point." says Azurda.
"Yeah, that's what I thought." says Rex.
"So, are you still going to tell them one day?" asks Azurda.
"I will." says Rex. "I just... got to find the right time. You know, just Pyra was one thing. But having two women to win over? That's going to be an undertaking."
"Or three if you count Nia." says Azurda.
"Oh yeah, no pressure." says Rex.
"And all those other Blades you've bonded with." says Azurda. "Some of the more feminine ones will probably want to show their charms."
"Gee, Gramps!" says Rex. "You make me sound like a bloody player. Besides, Adenine is probably more obsessed with learning more from the World Tree. For Patroka, I don't think she's particularly interested in anything, much less a relationship, despite how Mikhail tries to woo her. Newt is more to learning more about Titan weapons. Crossette... she's too busy idolizing Pyra. Vess is more motherly than girly. Obrona... sort of creeps me out. Electra, I know she got better control of her powers, but I'm still worried she'd electrocute me, especially if I disappointed her. Herald is nice, but I'm worried about her going berserk again. Perun seems like a girl that be way above someone like me. Praxis and Theory are possible, but I worry if they'd fight each other over me. Zenobia... eh, she probably likes it rough, and that's a kind of rough I'm not willing to try. Azami... she REALLY creeps me out, despite how nice she is. Or possibly because she IS so nice to me. KOS-MOS... I don't know how to respond to her at times. And T-elos... less said about her, the better."
"Heh, I suppose being a eligible bachelor comes with its perils." says Azurda.
"Hey, I'm still a kid." says Rex. "I'm not willing to marry just yet. Anyway, let's get back to land."
"Right." says Azurda.
Azurda swim off.
As Azurda reaches land, Rex steps off, being greeted by Pyra and Mythra.
"Welcome back, Rex." says Pyra. "Find anything good?"
"Yep, same old, same old." says Rex. "But if it fetches a pretty penny, so much the better."
"Ever the optimist, huh Rex?" Mythra says. "Just be careful what you haul up down there. There are... SOME things better left at the bottom."
"You're telling me." says Rex. "So much nasty stuff you end up dragging back up with you."
"I... don't think that's what Mythra was quite talking about." says Pyra. "Right, Mythra?"
"Right." Mythra says. "Let's just say I wasn't the only thing sent to the bottom of the sea to be kept out of reach. There's a face down there I NEVER want to see again."
"Huh, I COULD ask about this person, but... I probably shouldn't pry." says Rex. "Anyway, we need to see about getting to a local trading post to see how much they'll give us in exchange."
"It's not like we're not rich enough already." says Pyra.
"Yeah, adventuring will kind of do that for you." says Mythra.
"Well, at least when YOU of all people aren't blowing our money on frivolous things." Pyra teases Mythra.
"I... I um... I have NO idea what you're talking about!" Mythra says, turning her head to try and hide a blush.
Pyra just giggles, sparking a laugh out of Rex.
Just then, Nia and Dromarch show up.
"Ah, back from salvaging already, huh?" asks Nia. "Find anything good?"
"Yup, like I always do." says Rex.
"So, I take it a trip to the Argentum Trade Guild is in order." says Dromarch.
"That's right." says Rex.
"Wait." says an ominous female voice.
"Uh... did anyone hear that?" asks Rex.
"Yeah, I did." says Pyra.
"Me too." Mythra says. "Who's there? Come out!"
Appearing in front of the group is Naga in ethereal form.
"Who are you?" asks Rex.
"My name... is Naga." says Naga.
"Are you some type of Blade?" asks Rex.
"No, I am the Divine Dragon of my world." says Naga.
"Seems pretty obvious you're not a Blade, seeing the lack of a Core Crystal." says Pyra.
"Yes, but what you mention is a concern I wish for you and others to deal with." says Naga.
"A concern?" asks Dromarch.
"What the bloody hell are you talking about, lady?" asks Nia.
"The objects you call Core Crystals have entered my world." says Naga. "I have observed what they can do in this one, both the good and the harm."
"Oi, that does sound bad." says Rex. "If some right bloody gits become Drivers, they could do a lot of destruction."
"Yeah, let someone with bad intentions get ahold of them, and things get worse." Mythra says. "And if they're ending up in... Your world, they're bound to land in some crook's hands."
"That is why I want you all to come to my world and bring these Core Crystals back to this one." says Naga.
"Just US?" asks Rex.
"No, I will bring your other friends, especially the ones you call Blades." says Naga. "I will bring only the strongest Blades into my world, namely the rare ones. I will also speak with the Nopon Archsage about bringing your other friends from their worlds. I believe their names were Shulk, Fiora and Elma."
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" shouts Azurda. "I almost lost Rex once, and I'll be damned if it happens again!"
"Do not worry, you will be with him." says Naga.
"Now see here!" says Azurda.
Naga ignores him and says, "Now, prepare to be taken to my world. Word of warning, this power is not 100% full, so it's a very slim guarantee you will all end up together in the same place."
"Not a very comforting set of words." says Nia.
"Indeed." says Dromarch.
"I just hope Mythra and I will end up with Rex." says Pyra.
"Agreed." Mythra says. "I'll feel better not having to worry about his state."
"I can only hope for the best for you all." says Naga. "Now, let us begin."
Naga begins to glow with a brilliant light.
"Wha-what's going on!?" shouts Rex.
"This is outrageous!" shouts Azurda. "Do you-gaaaaaah!"
"REX!" shouts Pyra.
"PYRA! MYTHRA!" says Rex.
"T-The hell is- REX!" Mythra says.
"DROMARCH!" shouts Nia as she grabs hold of the tiger-esque Blade.
"MY LADY!" shouts Dromarch!
Everyone yells out before everything goes white.
To Be Continued in 2nd Prologue