(Sec 1) * * * * *

It has been a full year since Vyse and his Crew of Blue Rouges have defeated Galician and Ramirez and saved the Skies of Arcadia from being destroyed. Since that day a lot has changed. Vyse and Aika have become an official couple and got married. Fina and Cupil were getting used to the pirate lifestyle and getting used to taking risks. Enrique, along with the help of some of Vyse's Crew, his new wife, Moegi, and the entire Yufotaman Country, they rebuilt Valua to its former glory, and even surpassed it. Vyse and his Crew helped the Nasr Capital and restored the country back to its former glory as well. Almost all was peaceful, except for the often Pirate attacks from Blackbeard, Vigoro, and other aspiring Pirates.

Unfortunately, Vyse still wanted to adventure. But he had done it all. He had sailed beyond the Cloud Ceiling, Below the Cloud Floor, even deeper into the Black Vortex, sailed through the Dark Rift, discovered everything there was to be discovered, had gotten the most valuable of treasures, Traveled to every corner of the world, Defeated even the fiercest of Beasts, and, of course, saved the world. But there seemed to be something out there he was missing...

(Sec 2) * * * * *

Crescent Isle was having a huge party with all of there former crew mates, friends, and allies. It was one week ago that day that Valua and Nasarad and been rebuilt, and a year ago that the five countries had signed a peace treaty. It was, indeed, a day to celebrate. But not all were celebrating.

Aika walked out of the meeting room of Crescent Isle, where most of the party was taking place. She looked over to see Vyse sitting on the balcony railing, looking at the Red Moon in the sky.

"Hey Vyse!" she said cheerfully.

"Hey Aika." looking glum.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm so bored. We've done it all, but I still want to see what the world has to offer. How long has it been since we've had a great adventure like the ones we had over a year ago?"

They stood in silence for a while, thinking about what to do. Fina and Cupil came a short while later.

"You guys are missing the party..." she trailed off after seeing Vyse looking sad. "What's the matter?"

"We're just trying to think of something to do for an adventure," Aika said, "but we haven't thought of anything."

"Any suggestions, Fina?" Vyse asked.

"Well...what about the Black Moon?"

"You mean that Black Moon Rocks we found in the Dark Rift a long while back?" Aika Questioned.

Vyse broke into a smile, "I'd forgotten about that. Fina, you know anything about the Civilization under the Black Moon?"

"One of the few things I know about it was the Black Moon was destroyed long ago, almost two centuries before the first Rains of Destruction"

"So I'm guessing they never made a Moon Crystal then like the other Six Nations" Aika asked.

"Actually, I don't know anymore then that. But the Black Moon Stones in the Dark Rift may have some sort of History we could use to find a Lost Civilization."

"Ooh, Sounds like fun," Gilder said, making his presence known.

"Gilder? What are you doing here?" Vyse asked with a smile.

"I was invited by Enrique himself. I guess you guys were so busy talking you didn't here the elevator running" Gilder said with a smirk. "I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Is this a new adventure you're planning?"

"Maybe," Vyse said with a smile.

"As I was saying," Fina started again, "The only other thing I would know from the Black Moon is the Civilization under it was known as Apoco."

"Well," Vyse stated, "looks like we're going to go searching for the Nation of the Black Moon"

"Can I come too?" Gilder asked, "Clara has been getting awfully close to capturing me."

"And now I have you!" Clara said, grabbing Gilder's arm in what might as well have been a death grip.

"GAH! You're crushing my arm, Clara!" Gilder yelled, "How come you're here?"

"Well, silly, I was invited by Enrique, too," she said with a smile. "OH! I hear a song going on inside, lets dance!"

Before Gilder could even object he was yanked through the door, leaving Vyse, Aika, and Fina alone.

"I think it's timed we joined the party" Vyse said after taking in what just happened. "We can start making plans for our next Voyage tomorrow."

Vyse got off the railing and walked over to Aika, and held her hand, "May I have this Dance?"

"Oh, Vyse, of course you can," and they danced right back into the party with Fina following.

As the Party came to a close, Vyse was able to catch up with Emperor Enrique and Empress Moegi.

"Hey you two!" Vyse said, now in a much happier mood.

"Well hello, Vyse" Enrique said with a greeting bow, "how have things been?"

"Oh yes," Moegi said, "you must tell us of your grand adventures"

"Thing's have been a little slow in the Adventuring Department" Vyse said, "but I plan on going back through the Dark Rift for some more exploring."

"Sounds dangerous, since you no longer have the Delphinus to navigate with," Enrique stated.

"I was hoping I'd be able to borrow it again."

"I see no Problem with that. The Delphinus is a warship, and we are in the best of peace times."

"Can I take that as a 'yes'?"

"You most certainly may." Enrique said with a smile.

Hans had heard a part of this conversation. "Hey, Vyse," he started to question, "do you have any engineers to take care of that ship?"

Brabham's ears perked up at what his apprentice had asked.

"Actually, I don't" Vyse answered, seeing where this was heading.

"Hot Diggety Dog!" Brabham exclaimed, "It's been so long since I've worked on a ship like that! Vyse, you think we can come aboard!?"

"I don't see why not, but don't you to have a lot of work to do back at Valua?"

"Not really," Hans explained, "the engines of each ship are in top condition and have been for a while."

"Alright," Vyse said, "but you should know that we're going into the Dark Rift"

"That again?" Don cut in, "You're going to need a helmsman that knows the rift"

"Hmm," Vyse said, also knowing where this was going, "You have a good point. Know anybody?" he said with a smile.

"Well I could come," Don said, taking another swig of rum.

"Don't you have to take care of the Esperanza Armada?"

"Not really. The men are able to take care of themselves, and we are in peace times, my boy. I think the E.A. Will be fine." Don said with a big grin.

"I'd like to come with you, too" Ryu-kan jumped in, "I heard you earlier about finding a lost civilization. If you find it, and knowing you're luck, you will, there's bound to be some interesting weapons to be found. Maybe some material I can find that I could use to make an even better set of swords to beat that 'almighty' Sky Fang you've been wielding."

"Then I guess you have to come, too" Vyse said, being in the best mood he's been in since his wedding day. "Tomorrow, we start making Preparations!"

Vyse's Crew Yelled and filled the island with a 'Huzzah!'.

After cleaning the island from the mess the party left, not a soul could sleep, because of the new exciting adventures that awaited them.

On a small ship, High above the Cloud Ceiling that was above Crescent Isle was a small ship. On this ship was a man, standing cross armed, looking at the Island below. "Well, brother, looks like after being dead for 50 years you're going to start your journey to find our 3rd brother. I shall await you at the Dark Rift"

With the wave of his hand, the ship turned and headed South.

(Sec 3) * * * * *

The next day, Enrique and Moegi came with the Delphinus, Landing in the Hidden Dock area, where Vyse's new ship was moved from, and both looked ready to go with Vyse on his next adventure.

"You're coming, too!?", Vyse said with surprised laughter, "but you have a country to run."

"We shouldn't be gone that long, Vyse", Enrique explained, "If there is a Lost Civilization out in the Dark Rift, who knows what technologies they had to help their people?".

"AND WE'RE COMING, TOO!", said another Familiar voice from the skies. It was Diago, Moegi's Brother and Ruler of Yufotama, Accompanied by his Twin Body Guards, Mao and Jao; King Ixa'Taka, Ruler of the Ixa'Taka Continent, accompanied by his High Priest, Isapa; and the New Nasultain, Rupee, accompanied by his Body Guard, Barta.

"Well, it's all nice to see you again", Vyse started, "...but...Who's running your countries!?"

"We've all left somebody we believe able to rule our respective kingdoms in charge while the rest of us take a look at what could be a Lost Civilization" Diago explanation, "besides, we can't let you alone with all the best adventures", cracking a smile.

And so, preparations continued. Barrels upon Barrels of Moonstones were loaded, food was properly stored, and emergency supplies were stocked.

"Hey, Rupee", Vyse started to ask, "how did you become the New Nasultain?"

"YOU DARE QUESTION MASTER RUPEE OF THE LARSO CLAN!?", Barta shouted.

"Calm Down, Barta, it was only a question." Rupee said, "You need to stop getting so defensive about these things."

"I am your Bodyguard, Being Defensive is my Job!", Barta said, trying to reason with his king.

"Well you don't need to be like that when we're with the Hero of all Arcadia." Rupee reasoned back. "Anyway, when the Kingdom was in ruin, I got Barta here to get the rest of the Larso Clan Pirates to help with rebuilding. Apparently they did such a nice job, the people wanted me as their new king."

"Well, Congratulations, Nasultain Rupee", Vyse said with a chuckle.

"Hey, Vyse!" Aika Said from the Bridge of the Delphinus, "We're ready to go when you are!"

"Alright, everybody! To the Dark Rift!" Vyse Commanded.

"Eye, Eye, Captain".

They Undocked, headed above the Cloud Ceiling, and headed South, by South, by Southwest, to the easiest spot of entering the Dark Rift. A new adventure was ahead, but nobody, not even Vyse, who has come to expect the unexpected, knew how big that adventure was going to be.

(Sec 4) * * * * *

After about a Half Days Travel, they arrived at the Entrance. The Dark Rift was just as strange as it was the last Time Vyse came through here. Don made his way to the Eye of the Storm, which is where th Black Moon Rocks were. When they got there, There was already a small ship waiting, with Black Moon Rocks circling around it.
"WELCOME!" said the only man on the ship, "It has been so long, dear brother, since we've last seen each other!"

"Brother?" Vyse asked, "who's he talking about?"

"I Heard That," said the man again, "Vyse Dyne, I am talking about you."

"WHAT!?", everyone on the ship was staring at Vyse.

"I'm sorry, but you must be looking for a different Vyse Dyne." Vyse tried to explain, "I don't have a Brother."

"You aren't fooling anybody, Dyne D. Vyse"

"Dyne D. Vyse?" Vyse repeated, "Where are you getting the D. from?"

"It's the Family Name, or have you forgotten?"

"I haven't forgotten anything, you're the one who's off his rocker."

"Is that so, brother?"

"I'm not your brother!"

"Well, if you don't remember me, you may remember THIS!" and with that, all the Moon Rocks in the area started swirling around toward the middle, and started connecting together, like a giant Puzzle.

"What are you doing!?" Vyse Yelled.

The Strange Man then said, "Have you forgotten the Power that your brother, Jones D. Davy, posses?"

As he said this, all the Moon Rocks had come together, making up Half of the Black Moon.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" Vyse Yelled again.

"I am taking this world back to where it Belongs"

The Black Moon was then getting smaller.

"Battle Stations, Everyone!" Vyse commanded, "Enrique! You need to get Don and have him take the Large Life Boat to get you and the rest of the World Leader Home!"

"But Vyse," Enrique said, "You need us here to help you."

"Forget about Us! Your countries are more important then our lives. Whatever this guy is trying to do, We're going to stop him."

"Your Bravery will not go unnoticed" Diago said. "You Heard the Captain, men, lets get out of here. We have our Homes to warn of this".

As Don Steered the Life Boat back through the Dark Rift, They all took a look back. What they saw was the Black Moon disappearing, turning into a Swirling Vortex. The Delphinus was being pulled in.

"Captain!" Hans shouted, "The Engines can't take it, if we resist the force pulling us in any more, the engines will explode!"

"Alright, FULL SPEED AHEAD!"

"WHAT!?" Aika and Fina said.

"Vyse, are you crazy!?" Aika shouted.

"We don't know where he's taking us" Fina stated.

"Well then, I guess we're going to find out" Vyse said, steering the Delphinus toward the center of the Vortex.

The Vortex started growing bigger, swallowing everything in it's path. Soon, the Dark Rift was no more, but the Vortex had slowed it's growth, but it still got the Life Boat. All hope seemed lost.