It was a few days after what had happened in Metal City as the four groups were headed outside of the universe barrier.
"Uh...we're outside of the barrier." Jexi said.
"The world I want to purchase is a bit outside. Sort of in the heart of the universal transit system. There! You can see it!" Sam said pointing to an average looking world that was almost like another earth.
"A world outside of any universe? I didn't think that was possible." Lucifer said.
"Neither did I. It came onto market and into existence after these weird events happened in the Alola Region." Sam said.
"Really? Then, it has to be a world that was created from the Universal Core." Robin said.
"Most likely. If a world like this can just appear, think about what else the Universal Core gave birth to." David said.
"Now that I think about it...when I was in that strange place, I felt bad for the mimic who was trying to establish equality and wanted to make something for him by asking the goddess. I guess...this is what she had in mind." Hope said.
"Perhaps. It does seem plausible." Raine said.
The three ships soon touched down as they were in a large field with only a small house in it.
"I thought this world wasn't inhabited by sentient species yet." Maka said.
"It's not. The salesman built it for those buy this place." Sam said before seeing a box that said "Put Money in me." "All right." he said putting the money inside before the box vanished leaving a deed.
"So we own this world now? Sweet." Zexi said.
"While we do have the world, its still gonna be a long while before my dream can become a reality. But for that, I'll need someone to advertise this place." Sam said.
"I could put it online." Rainbow said.
"I mean to people whose opinions matter." Sam said.
"Why not ask Genis and Raine? They've been looking for a place where half-elves can be accepted." Leia said.
"I don't think we'd be much help." Genis said.
"Thats nice to consider, but I need something...bigger?" Sam said as a large shadow was overtaking the world they were standing on. They looked to see a large floating vessel with a circus medley playing.
"I know that. It's the Cosmic Circus!" Lacy said.
"Cosmic Circus?" Leia asked.
"It's the largest circus that travels across the worlds bringing smiles. Its home to people who wish to bring happiness. Lacy used to work there before joining us. Its run by Cece, a user of the Circus Style of Ultimate Color Fighting." Ciel said.
"Right you are ladies and gents!" a voice shouted from above as a figure jumped down from the circus before landing right on the ground was the clown like ringmaster herself, Cece. "Fancy seeing you here."
"Lady Cece!" Lacy said running towards her as they hugged.
"I'm glad to see you're still doing all right. You've been eating enough, right?" Cece asked.
"Almost constant." Lacy said. "What brings you here?"
"I was hoping to buy this world." Cece said.
"Too late. I beat you to it." Sam said.
"Oh. Well that's a bummer." Cece said. "Guess I was just too turtlish to get here." she said laughing.
"She's certainly taking it well." David said.
"She has a high level of optimism." a voice said as coming down in a ship was Eric. "So we meet again, demon hunter."
"Eric. Pleasure to see you as always." David said. "How have things been?"
"Not too bad. So, is this world a go?" Eric asked.
"Sorry, got bought." Cece said.
"Uh...can we ask what this is all about?" Tulip asked.
"Sure. We'll discuss it in the big top over cocoa." Cece said.
The group was seen in the tent.
"A school for training Enhanced?" Lucy asked.
"Yes. While I am relieved that all of my siblings are safe and sound, 999 children are hard to give one on one teaching to." Eric said.
"So we planned to use some of the world to build a school to help them get better use to their new abilities." Cece said.
"I suppose that is true. It is hard to teach all those enhanced when there's only so few people." Jexi said.
"Especially with so many possible styles." Sectonia said.
"I know, right? Luckily, a few worlds were generous to lend support and materials to help build this school. I needed to buy this world to open it, but it looks like I got beaten out." Cece said laughing.
"Hey, i know!" Hope said. "This new world doesn't exactly have to have ONE inhabitant, right?"
"Hmm. The world's only Enhanced school could help spread word of this new world." Sam said thinking it over.
"So why not put the school here? It can be our sponsor for this place so we can get assets to build Zexi's base and fulfill your dream." Indigo said.
"Hmm." Sam said. "Okay, they can build it here."
"Perfect. And when there's an actual town built, I'll bring the circus and perform once a month." Cece said.
"Thank you. You have no idea how much this means." Eric said.
"Hey, Eric? I was hoping to see some of the kids." Hope said. "I've never really met any of em, so… i was thinking that our groups could pay them a visit?"
"Certainly. I think they're in the other side of the tent." Eric said leading the way as he showed the large assortment of children running about and using their abilities randomly.
"Wow. You have your work cut out for you guys." Nami said.
"You don't….know the half of it." said a voice as they saw Ella crawling out. "Try...babysitting them."
"I bet it was Cece's idea. Are Tomnyan and that dramatic guy doing any better?" Hope asked.
"Take a look." Ella said pointing to the two tied up and over a fire as some of the kids were chanting.
"Oh my god, Dennis!" Lacy said getting him down.
"Thank you. Just get me away from these little monsters!" Dennis said. "They're evil!"
Hope cleared out the rest and got Tomnyan down.
"I gotcha, Tomnyan." Hope said. "This is definitely not what you are signed up for."
"Not really. But its...A-MEOW-ZING!" Tomnyan said before strumming on a guitar.
"Wait, you actually like getting cooked?" Nami asked.
"Nah. But it was fun making this kids happy." Tomnyan said before walking out and playing.
"C'mon guys, let's pay these kids some time." Hope said.
The group split off as Hope look around.
"There are so many of them. I wonder how Eric keeps track of em…" Hope said before he heard loud booms of bare feet as a large kid around her mid-youngs in blond hair was trying to get around, trying to get used to her giant size.
"Whoop… whoa! Scuse me! Sorry about that!" she apologized as she made her way over to hope.
"Hey there, names hope." Hope said not fazed at all.
"Continella." she said.
"Oh, i get it. Astro inject you with the Gigantification Quirk?" Hope asked.
"Yes. Since then, I can grow large to a giants size, which is ironic since I'm usually the short one." she said.
"It does take some time getting used to." Hope said.
"Especially since the others want me doing it all the time. They'd ask me to get bigger so many times, it's like they permanently want me this way." Continella added.
"The children are still young and are always eager for their peers to use their powers." Eric said. "They enjoy them way too much."
"But I can tell she's getting a bit too much attention. Does your Orphanage take Adoptions?" Hope asked.
"Yes, but for a few years now...there haven't been any adoptions." Eric said.
"Why is that? Doesn't the Love House get frequent adopters?" Hope asked. "Oh wait… War Orphans. Does that mean…?"
"These children are from towns and worlds that have been destroyed yet they somehow survived." Eric said. "Same with me."
"Wow… I'm sorry…" Hope said.
"Don't. Since we have no families to turn to, all we can rely on are ourselves to be a family." Eric said.
"You don't have to any more." Hope said. "Continella, I'm adopting you. Even though we aren't actually in the love house right about now…"
"Really?! Yay…. OUCH!" Continella cheered before bumping her head on one of the tent poles.
"I thought you already had a size changer." Eric said.
"I did, but Titanica's training let her focus more on shrinking and basically enlarging just her limbs. She's… unique now. Besides, I've… never really had any solid connections with my brothers and sisters back in the Ginova Family. Adopting Continella will be just like getting a big sister… pardon the pun there Continella…"
"Fair enough." Eric said pulling out a document. "Just fill this out and she's yours."
"Thanks, you wont regret this, Eric." Hope said signing the document with his signature.
"From this day forth, in the traditions of the Love House, our family member is now yours. Do you pledge to care for her and protect her from harm, even at the cost of your life?" Eric asked.
"I swear it." Hope said.
"The pledge is complete. Continella is now part of your family." Eric said.
"Yay!" Continella said.
"Welcome to the party, Continella." Hope said.
Shining Hope Squadron: New Member!
The Little Giant: Continella
On Jexis end, he was walking around and sympathizing with the other kids.
"Man Jexi. I bet you feel right at home, being an orphan yourself." Rainbow siad. "Well, technically, the Wisps raised you before Blazer and Umbra found you… does that make you an Orphan?"
"Not really. I have them. But I also have Blazer and Umbra. And I also have you guys. No matter where I go, I always have family by my side." Jexi said.
"You can say that again." Goofy said.
"Wow, it's the Keyblade Wielder, Sora!" one of the kids said as they adored him.
"Looks like you got some fans, Sora." Donald said.
"Heh. Hey kids." Sora said before they dog piled on top of him.
"Whoa! These kids are brutal!" Goofy said.
"I should have told you all this. But the children are big fans of the Dimensional Heroes and Shining Hope Squad. They've been watching you since the rift crisis a couple years back." Eric said.
"Nice to actually have publicity." Hope said.
"That said, I still haven't thanked you and David for helping me save my family from Astro." Eric said.
"Ah, it was nothing." David said. "We're just glad we were able to help in some way."
"And perhaps, with this school, maybe this whole family will become the next generation of heroes." Eric said.
"You know, that sounds amazing." Lacy said as they saw the circus workers already bringing down the supplies to begin building it.
"Okay, people. Let's get it going!" Cece said happily as they were quickly building it.
"Cece seems so happy." Hope said.
"Well, the happiness for more than just the school. The Promotion trials are coming up." Ella said.
"Promotion Trials?" Hope asked.
"That's right. You and Jexi didn't have formal training." Gemina said. "They're basically tests you participate in. And if you manage to pass them all, you become a high master just like the High 4."
"But there are certain things to be aware of. You can't just walk in and participate, you have to be selected." Sam said. "And there are 2 requirements. Known color fighting for at least 1 year and know at least 1 secret art."
"Thats cool. But uh… do i count? I have had a years worth of experience and i know a ton of secret arts…" Hope said.
"Then you along with Jexi would certainly qualify for selection. But we won't know till the letters are sent out." Cece said.
"Well, I guess there have to be some regulations." David said.
"I have my Igaguri Style." Sheena said. "However, it's actually more of a ninja style, so it wouldn't count."
"I'm afraid it only applies to color fighters, Sheena." Gemina said.
"I think she's aware of that." Jude said.
"Doesn't really matter. I don't think I'd handle those trials, anyway." Sheena said.
"You probably could. You see, the trials change every year in order to keep them fresh and exciting." Ella said.
"I just hope i have some thing team based to do." Hope said.
"Heck, you could team up with anyone. It's a common strategy to team up with other fighters or people you know in order to help rise to the top." Sam said.
"Huh, is that so…" Hope said.
"Speaking of teams, there's usually a limit to the number of people that would assist in these things." Jude said.
"There's no limit on outside people but with color fighters, the largest there has even been teaming up is 10." Gemina said.
"Seems like you two need some time to make your picks." David said.
"Please. You know we'll team with our teams and you." Jexi said.
"True, but there can only be one victor in these tests. It's...pretty much been that way in similar trials." Raine said.
"Wow. You really brought a downer." Cece said before they heard cawing as letters were being dropped down below. "Oh gosh! Guys! Get me a cruiser ready! It's time! Its finally come!" she said running off.
"Time?" Jexi asked.
"They finished selections." Sam said. "These letters go to every color fighter to go to the main temple."
"So, I guess this is where we leave and get going huh?" Gemina said.
"Don't worry. We'll make sure the school building is stuck to schedule." Eric said.
"Right. Let's get going!" Hope said as the groups were hurrying to their ships.