We open to a large stadium in the center of Central City as fireworks were going off around it as people from all over were flocking over to it, one noticeable group being the Brave Adventurers and Spirit Force along with the Wanderers.
"There it is. That is the playing field for Furious Sports." Volt said.
"It's huge, honestly, I'm a little nervous for this." Ace said.
"So you've never really been a sports guy?" Hoopa asked.
"No, it's not that, it's just this is the first time me and my team are competing in a Furious tournament." Ace said.
"Come to think of it, I don't think you and the Wanderers have competed in any Furious event either, Volt." Leia asked.
"We didn't form until after what happened during the supposed Time Crisis. Besides, we were busy recruiting. We needed a minimum of ten members just to qualify for this tournament." Volt said.
"Well this is our chance for our two groups to shine. Let's do our best." Ace said. "By the way, has anyone seen Jexi and Hope?" He asked looking around.
"No. I think we're the first ones here." David said.
"Huh. Well we still got time before the ceremony let's wait for them a little longer. And didn't Alvin say he was setting up shop here?" Ace asked.
"Yeah, he did that at Furious Racing, too." Jude said.
"Who won that one?" Takeshi asked.
"It wasn't finished. It was a ploy to launch an attack on Astro." Lloyd said.
"Boo, party crashers." Stoj said.
"Everyone was in on it and we didn't even know." Jude said.
"Yeah. We acted like complete idiots." Scott said.
"Well...seems we aren't the only ones early." a voice said as a familiar figure in red approached.
"Spectra." Volt said.
"My...I wasn't expecting you here...or to be alive." Spectra said. "Ishihara...you look well."
"So this is Spectra." Ace said.
"Spectra Phantom...leader of Spectra Force. There hasn't been much activity from you lately." Vera said.
"We were laying low considering the Universal Government blames us for Acnologia's attack on Alola." Spectra said.
"It's nice to meet you Spectra. My name is …" Ace started.
"I know who you are. Ace Neptune...leader of Spirit Force. You've made a name for yourself on a small number of worlds." Spectra said.
"I see. Still it's nice to meet you. Any friend of Jexi, Hope, Volt, and David is a friend of mine." Ace said as he bowed. "I suppose you know about the Nephilims as well."He said before a bow was pointed to his neck.
"Geez, what a chatterbox. Move along." Dark Pit said.
"I suggest you back off if you know what's good for you." Aya said pointing her Katana at him.
"Heh….you don't scare me." Dark Pit said as Aya was quickly disarmed before pinned to the ground and held at sword point by Akame.
"That's enough." David said. "Forgive him, he's still new to this whole thing. He has very little understanding of the world around him."
"Fine...we'll forgive him this time." Spectra said.
Akame then withdrew her blade. "Next time you threaten my comrades...I will kill you." she said
walking back over to them.
"Right back at you." Aya said walking back over to Ace and the others.
"Good grief… The competition hasn't even started and we're already getting death threats." David said as he felt two fingers at his back. He turned around to see Zexi.
"Bang. Beat ya." Zexi said before smiling.
"Zexi! How have you been?" Ace asked.
"Who are you? Wait...let me...Oh! Hey, how's it going, Lace?" Zexi asked.
"It's "Ace" Zexi." Ace said as he sweatdropped.
"Don't bother. I doubt he'd remember your name right." Harumi said as the rest of the Neo Dimensional Heroes arrived. "It's been a while, brother."
"Likewise, Harumi. You guys wouldn't believe the training we've gone through." David said.
"Yeah, we had quite...an adventure." Ace said.
"Yes! Without a doubt, one of heroics and friendship! The very essence of being a hero!" Heart said as he posed.
"Does he do that every time he speaks?" Peridot asked.
"Unfortunately, yes." Leonora said.
"So...know anything about the competition?" Leia asked.
"As far as I know...only eight teams are competing this time. One of them not being the Universal Villains so we may be in for a fair match." Sam said.
"Yeah, we...kind of heard of a blunder they stumbled into, but that's a story for later." David said.
"Yeah. He's been up to a lot. He blew up a super secure prison and freed every prisoner held there. A large number joining him. Damn him to hell." Kenshin said.
"Kenshin's upset cause an old enemy of his was in that prison." Tulip said.
"I see. Knowing Flux, karma will bite him in the ass one way or another." David said.
"Seems, that's always a pattern with him. Course that's what makes him a fun bad guy." a voice said as they turned to see Jexi and the Dimensional Heroes. "Hey Dave...missed ya."
"Don't forget us, either." Hope said as he and the Shining Hope squad arrived. "Well, this is quite the gathering. Not only the four of us, but the Neo Dimensional Heroes, the Wanderers, and Spectra Force."
"Hello Hope." Ace said.
"Perfect timing. There's something I think we should tell you guys. But first, I think some new introductions are in order." David said.
"I'll say. Are those guys with you and Ace from the Magic Universe?" Hope asked.
"Yes. Chalcedony Akerman, leader of the 13th platoon of the Crystal Knights. These two are my companions, Peridot and Pyrox." Chalcedony introduced.
"And this is Kor Meteor, Hisui and Kohaku Hearts, Stahn Aileron, Rutee Katrea, Leon Magnus, Philia Felice, and Garr Kelvin." Ace said introducing his new teammates. "And this is my little brother, Simon. He is also an enhanced with Bayonetta's abilities." He said as he had his hands on Simon's shoulders.
"Yes, I…" Simon said before Bartolomeo and Cavendish blocked him off.
"Jexi-senpai!" Bartolomeo said crying.
"Huh...oh, it's you guys. How are ya?" Jexi said nonchalantly.
"How are you? We've been missing for a long while and that's all you have to say?" Cavendish said.
"Anyway, these two want to propose something with you, Jexi." David said.
"Propose? Hmm….oh! That's right. I was going to offer to let them join us." Jexi said remembering.
"What a coincidence. They were thinking the same thing." David said.
"Well of course they can. But since I already assembled a team for the tournament, you'll have to sit out this time." Jexi said.
"Understood, Jexi-senpai." Bartolomeo said.
"You're overshadowing my popularity you know." Cavendish said.
"So...we have seven teams in the arena...meaning...there's one more yet to come." Spectra said.
"Well, while we're waiting for them. There's something that I want to show you guys before delivering what I found out during our training." David said.
"Is it about the outbreak of titans?" Jexi asked.
"Oh, so you knew about that." David said.
"Kind of hard not to ignore this." Sunset said showing videos of stone statues becoming flesh. "This has been happening in a multitude of worlds."
"We met a titan capable of resurrecting the dead, including former Nephilim." Ace said.
"And...Luffy's brother." David said.
"Ace? He resurrected Ace?" Luffy and Sabo said.
"Yeah. He went journeying on his own, but he says hi." Ace said.
"Ace…" Luffy said crying.
"He's come back...after so long. Feels too good to be true." Sabo said.
"Unfortunately, he will only remain active until the titan that resurrected him is defeated." David said.
"You mean...until he dies right?" Sabo asked.
"We're sorry, Sabo, Luffy." Ace said.
"Still...this titan issue is serious. Sasuke and Greninja came to us not long ago and told us what happened." Jexi said. "Flux broke open the tomb and released their souls. The titans then sealed him and the Universal Villains in before moving off."
"Here's another thing. The titan we fought, his name was Grimoire and for some reason… The Masakado seemed to damage him." David said.
"Well it is a god slaying sword. Titans are beings who gained the power of gods, so there shouldn't be a reason Masakado wouldn't affect them." Twilight said.
"Also, Dave. What was that thing you wanted to show us?"
"Sectonia, if you'd please." David said.
Sectonia nods and enters Lavender God Mode.
"Wow. Awesome." Zexi said.
"A fourth god mode? Unbelievable." Gemina said.
"There was this enemy we ran into that was slaughtering innocents by the thousands. Sectonia couldn't let her continue, and she unleashed it right at their final duel." David said. "Considering the place she was in when we first met her, I'd say this proves she really has changed for the better."
"Yes...it appears at least one woman has the right makings to overtake you men." a voice said as Skyler flew with nine figures following her.
"Skyler!" Gemina said.
"Hello, Gemina. You're doing well." Skyler said shaking her hand.
"So the last team is…" Leonis said.
"Yes. Mine. The Freedom Seekers." Skyler said.
"Fitting name." Ace said to himself.
"So you wanna introduce us to your teammates?" Vashyron asked.
"Shut up, you filthy little flea." Skyler said.
"Damn, she's harsh as ever…" Hope muttered.
"Yep. She's totally sexist." David said.
"No...she just really hates Hope." Jexi said. "He tried to force her and a friend onto his team and ...it did not end well."
"I'm not gonna ask what happened." Ace said.
"Anyway, we just got here ourselves, so we didn't register yet. In fact, I'm wondering who to bring with me. If Jesse was still here, it would be like old times." David said.
"Speaking of old times…" A voice said as four spheres descended down, revealing the Tapu Guardians.
"We've returned for you, David." Tapu Lele said.
"Thanks, you guys. By the way, how were things back in Alola?" David asked.
"Things are calm. Not much appears to be happening since the battle with Acnologia and the fight with Necrozma. All is...pleasant." Tapu Bulu said.
"Any word from Connor about the Titans?" Hope asked.
"Connor knows about the Titans, and he will report back to us when he finds one. So we can definitely confirm that Team Revival has our back when it comes to the Titans." Tapu Koko said.
"That's good to hear." David said.
"We even sensed Sectonia's massive power boost. She really has grown from what she once was." Tapu Fini said.
"Speaking of which, I have to move it and register right away." David said.
"I suppose I should go to." Ace said as he and his group went to register.
"I'll get my team ready and then register, I haven't picked my members yet." Hope said. "How about you Spectra? You got your ten ready?"
"Seriously Hope? We've been here for a week." Jexi said.
"Well excuse me for procrastinating." Hope said.
"And stop asking if other members have been chosen. Other than David and Ace and you, we all registered weeks in advance...and telling you who we have picked might give you an advantage." Dark Pit said.
"You pride yourself a hero, yet resort to tactics like this? Shameful." Volt said.
"Anyways. I'm gonna get going. I've got some ideas on who to bring in." David said as he went to registration.
"Eh screw it. I'll just select at random." Hope said running.
"Yes! You gotta be random, if you wanna get the fandom." Pinkie said wearing a rat mask.
"Why are you still wearing that? We're done with London." Iida asked.
"Come on. Everyone loves Ratman." Pinkie said.
"Take that off. We're here for a serious competition." Ulrich said.
"Aw." Pinkie said. "And I was looking forward to acting like...RATMAN!" Pinkie said seeing a cart of Ranman merch.
"Though, I'm kind of worried about David. He might be a little too serious about this competition. Then again, with that slump of his, he feels his pride as a star athlete is riding on this competition." Harumi noted.
"Well, David's always been a tennis star. I think this might be something to pep him back up again."
"My Summoner has managed to help pull him out of his slump when we travelled together." A voice said as Siren appeared.
"Still, he'll be a big rival in this as long as he has that vigor of his." Shiva said.
"I suppose so. I and my fellow eidolons wish you all the best in this tournament." Siren said as she played her harp and she and Shiva disappeared.
Horns then began to play just as the three registered.
"Its starting." Izuku said as wandering onto the stage was Ampharos who continued to bump into things before reaching the mike.
"Hello one and all. Now then...are you ready to….see some excitement?!" Ampharos said posing as the crowd cheered. "We have an interesting line up for our tournament. Eight separate teams competing. Team Dimensional Heroes! Team Shining Hope Squad! Team Brave Adventurers! Team Wanderers! Team Spectra Force! Team Freedom Seekers! Team Neo Dimensional Heroes and Team Spirit Force! Welcome each of you!"
The crowd went into a frenzy upon hearing all of this.
"Seems, the crowd is excited for this as much as we are." Akame said.
"You're excited about this? I can never tell with you." Hope said.
"Hope, not now." Aqua whispered.
"Now...let's go over how the events will play out. Furious Sports will last for a week. Today is Sunday so we have Opening Ceremonies, the next five days will be non stop sports tournaments of five different sports! Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Ice Hockey and Tennis. Then the last day will be the Closing Ceremonies. The winner will be judged by placing in the brackets. There will be teams of two in each tournament. So without further ado….have a good day." Ampharos said as the crowd cheered.
"So two members will compete in each sport. Does anyone feel nostalgia from the first four sports?" Starlight asked.
"No." most of them said.
"I think it was just Furious World that we had to fight in pairs." Maka said.
"Good thing for David tennis has Doubles. Whether or not he'll win it all will depend on who he chooses as his partner." Izuku said.
"Still won't help...cause we're gonna bring home the gold." Indigo said.
"Let's just...have a good competition." Ace muttered.
"Don't bother, Ace. WHen things heat up in competitions like this, all that matters is winning." Hope said. "Especially if it's against rival hero teams."
"I don't care if my team wins or not, as long as we do our best out there. That's all that matters to me and my team." Ace said.
"Good way to think." Hope said. "I'll think that way too, since I randomly chose my team. Let's do our best together, kay Ace?"
"Yeah." Ace said smiling at Hope and held his hand out to shake. Hope took his hand and shook it.
"By the way, after this is over, I need to tell you, Jexi, and David about this vision I received when I was training with David in the Magic Universe." Ace said.
"If it's important to you, it's important to me. And I think Jexi and David will think the same." Hope said.
"It's because I mostly trusted you three and your comrades. So it's best I only share it with you three and your teammates." Ace said as he pulled his pendant out and it glowed a sapphire blue on one of the spots. "I'll see you tomorrow." He said as he and his group headed back to the Spirit Celsius.
"Speaking of which, I better check on Jesse and see how things are going with arrangements." David said as he headed to the Last Crusade.
"I'll need to make a call too. If the titans are as serious as David and Ace say, I'll need to call back the ten I sent with Rainbow." Jexi said.
"I hope that sits well with the Coalition." Sunset said. "And Rainbow and Jesse, for that matter."
"I actually plan to leave them out. They're in the middle of training. I can't let them get their focus off track." Jexi said.
"Well, let's do our best in this tournament guys. May the best team win." Hope said.