The War Begins

Battlefield HQ

"Izayoi, Hey are you there?" Leo questioned as Izayoi answered without looking at her. "Yeah I'm here I'm just looking at this ring and the one that you gave me earlier." He said looking down at the Ring Leo had given him in honor of being her county's Hero. The ring was one of her country's sacred weapons the Devine Sword Ex-Machina while Her Majesty herself wore the Demonic Battle-axe Granveil. She had told him he was able to turn the weapon into anything he liked, so with that being said he turned it into a Black Gauntlet that he remembers in his mind. Leo blinked a few times and walked towards Izayoi as she inspected the other and mysterious ring that suddenly appeared on his right hand finger. "Well I don't know what is that ring and why it suddenly appeared on your finger when you came into Flognarde maybe is the same as the other ring but we never know just use it when you feel like you're ready to use it, alright?" Leo stated as Izayoi nods at her.

"Oh, and I wanted to tell you as to not show yourself till needed in this battle because I want you to stay hidden as long as possible. Also only come out if I'm in trouble, though I don't really think you will be needed it's not like anyone in Biscotti is a challenge for me." Leo stated in confidence as Izayoi looks sad. "Why am I have to stay hidden, I think the Biscotti will summon their hero and the one who will battle by his side must be their captain or something. Combine with that, then you surely be defeated by the likes of them if you hold back just to let them win, So if you are defeated then where is my share of the fun?" He asked with a sly grin while Leo looks sheepish about holding back as it was her plan to let Biscotti win and to be friends again with her best friend Princess Millhiore. He just smiled towards her and nodded. "But I'm coming out to have fun, ok?" Izayoi said as Leo nods at him.

With the Dog Princess

Here we find Princess Millhiore running up the stone steps that lead to the summing platform of her country as she ran up the steps she couldn't help, but think of all the problems she's been facing since she became the ruler of her country after her father's passing. The first couple of months were alright in her opinion, but then her best friend had been getting more and more involved with Biscotti's security then a few months after that she quit talking with the princess completely. Then that's when Leo-sama started attacking her country repeatedly over the last few months.

This brings her to the reason she was walking up these stone steps. Her country has been losing all the recent wars they were having with her friend's country and if something wasn't done soon then her country would be in huge trouble. So she decided it was time for something big in order to save her country…a Hero.

She was broken from her thoughts as a bright light descended from the sky. This brought a smile to her face as she rushed up the stairs in order to meet her new Hero. She finally reached the top of the stairs as she watched the light fad and revel a young boy with blond hair sitting on the ground rubbing his head in confusion. They stared at each other for a bit as they soaked in each other's appearances and features. That when she decided to break the silence with introductions.

"Nice to meet you, you must be the Hero that answered our summoning." She stated with her smile beaming. Of course this statement just seemed to confuse the young blond even more as he thought of the statement.

"Hero?" He questioned in confusion as Millihi just nodded her head and decided to introduce herself.

"I have summoned you, Hero. I am the feudal lord of this Filianno territory of the Republic of Biscotti. I am Millhiore Fillianno Biscotti." She stated as the young boy just rubbed the back of his head and decided that maybe he should introduce himself as well.

"Oh right…My name is Shinku Izumi." He answered awkwardly as he still didn't understand what was happening.

"You are the Hero, Shinku-sama…I know about you." She stated as this just placed a huge question mark in the young boy's head, but before he was able to question on how she knew him the dog from before landed next to him with his bag. The dog then dropped the bag as he ran over to the princess.

"Tatsumaki, well done in greeting the hero." The Princess stated as she bended down in order to pet the dog for a job well done. Once she was done petting the dog she walked forward in order to talk with the hero a bit more. "For you hero, thank you very much for answering the summon and coming to this Frognarde." She stated as she was close enough in order to bend down in front of the young blond. "After hearing our story, will you lend us your power?" She question while Shinku just stared at her for a few seconds then nodded a bit awkwardly.

"Umm…I would be happy to hear what you have to say." He said as just decided to go with it till he can get more information.

"Right…" She started to say, but was cut off by fireworks going off behind her. Turning her head to make sure what she was hearing was really what she thought it was she widened her eyes. "Oh no, it's already starting."

"Starting…?" Shinku questioned as the Dog Princess turned her gaze back to her Hero.

"We, Biscotti, are at war with a neighboring country at the moment." She stated as Shinku widened his eyes from the information.

With Leo on a cliff side overlooking the battle.

"The attack on the fortress is going well." Godwin stated to Leo who was watching her forces infiltrate the walls of the Dog fortress. "At this rate…" he paused as he watched the gates of the fortress open wide."It's open."

"Alright, We will advance in from the gates of the fortress." She said as Godwin nodded his head in understanding she then turned towards her troops to speak. "Troops, we shall go now! Today we shall let the Filianno castle fall, and make the Dog Princess and her Knights cry!" She yelled out as all her remaining troops cheered.

With the Dog Princess

"Come we must hurry." She said to Shinku as the two of them ran down the stone steps to see a huge chicken type thing waiting for them.

"A bird?" Shinku questioned as he stared at the bird intently till the Princess turned towards him.

"Is this your first time seeing a Cellkull?" The princess questioned as Shinku brought his one of his hands up to the back of his head to rub it awkwardly.

"Sorry, we don't have any at our home." He stated as he watched the princess mount the giant chick-I mean Cellkull.

"This is my Cellkull, Halla." She stated with a smile as she held out her hand for him to join her. "Please do ride."

At Galette HQ

Izayoi was watching his Majesty very closely in order to make sure nothing bad happened to her while he was looking at the mysterious ring every once in a while, but so far it seemed she didn't even go near any real battle so he had nothing to really do with his time. So he decided he would go hang out with his new friend instead. Walking over to the stable like area where all the Cellkull were being handled he walked up to the silver and black feathered one who was staring at him intently as if he wanted attention from Izayoi.

"Hey fella it's hard to believe no one named you yet." Izayoi stated as he rubbed the side of his head softly. "And now they expect me to pick a name for you." Izayoi stated as the Cellkull seemed to understand him and nodded his head. "Hmm…you know your feathers resemble someone that was very close to me when he was still alive." Izayoi said to the Cellskull as he thought of a certain silver haired Scarecrow, then Izayoi blinked a few times as he remembered his old friend title that was given to him cause of his special ability with white chakra and that died in the war with everyone else . "Ha…I just thought of a name for you." Izayoi said as the Cellkull chirped loudly in happiness. "Your name will be Silver." Izayoi stated as the Cellkull leaned its head into Izayoi's hand in acceptance. Izayoi was brought away from his new companion as a huge square screen came to life above the HQ.

"So then we are having exciting battle as usual today!" A man with orange hair stated from inside the huge square. "Sports casting will be provided by me, Franboise Charles from the Galette Republic of the Territory of the lions." He stated as he then looked to his side to see the other commentators. "Commentary will be by General Bernard," He stated getting a simply 'Hi' from the man. "And Princess Leonmichelle's aide, Violle-san." He stated as she just waved with a small 'Hello.' "So now, the warriors from the Galette Lion Knights have begun to advance. After passing through the little fortress here in just 20 minutes, what the warriors from the Lion Kights will be facing is…The invincible wall that protects the Biscotti Republic," He says as he watches a few soldiers trying to walk over a narrow log. "Filianno Lake field!" He finishes as he watches a few more of Galette soldiers fall into the water from the Biscotti soldiers shooting them off the obstacles. "The Lion Knights' warriors who have gone through many battles seem to be having quite some trouble." He states looking towards Bernard.

"Since the Biscotti have nothing to fall back when this place is conquered." Bernard stated as they watched more of the Galette army fall from the obstacles. Then the rescue unit helps them out of the water once they have fallen.

"Biscotti's rescue of those who have failed is quick as usual. What are your thoughts, Violle-san?" Charles questioned looking towards Violle.

"I would like them to try as many times as they possibly can without getting up even if they do fall." She stated with a smile.

"The commander, Leonmichelle, hasn't gone into battle yet, but she comments that she'll immediately destroy any famous Biscotti warrior that might appear." Charles stated as Bernard decided to continue.

"Ah, that's promising, and who knows maybe we might even see something else exciting appear." Bernard stated as he was referring to their new Hero that only himself, Violle and Leo knew about.

A few minutes earlier with the Dog Princess and her Hero

"Biscotti and our neighbor Galette would have wars from time to time, but recently, we've been continuously defeated. Many fortresses and battle fields have been broken through. And with today's battle, they're at a rate where they could make our castle fall. We have no knight who is on par with Leonmichelle-sama, the Galette of the Territory of the Lion Kights' Leader, the knight of the King of animals." She paused for a second to catch her breath from the long explanation then turned to look towards Shinku who was trying to absorb all that was happening. "So we would like you to lend your powers to us."

"Umm I'm not a Warrior or hero, but rather just an ordinary middle school student from nowhere. Is there anything I can really do?" He said as he turned his head a bit thinking that he may have disappointed her.

"You are being too modest." The Princess stated as his head snapped back up. "I know of your power very well." She stated as they rode on for a bit longer, then coming to a stop on a hillside where they were overlooking the ongoing war.

Back with Izayoi

"Bored…I'm so bored." Izayoi complained as he watched the war happening in front of him. It looked so fun and peaceful compared to the war he was in, this was defiantly a large 180 from what he was used to, but it seemed like a needed change plus as he say it looks fun.

It didn't really take him long because it seemed Silver Royce was one of the faster breeds of Cellkull so he was there in less than five minutes. Upon arriving he un-mounted his Cellkull seeing this seemed like a good time to have a little fun. Izayoi looked around to see that everyone was not really paying attention to her and were focused on other things. Walking up to her ever so slowly he crept up behind as he put his mouth next to her ear as he whispered huskily.

"When's Leo-Hime going to fight?" He questioned as Leo jumped away from him with a small squeak.

"Izayoi what are you doing here aren't you're supposed to be watching from a secret location. I thought you were before coming here?" She questioned as if she was a mother scolding her child.

"Well I'm bored staying there and if you didn't notice then I think you should look around Leo-Hime no one noticed me enter." Izayoi stated with a wide grin as Leo looked around for a bit to see that he was indeed correct no one had noticed him yet. This caused her to blush in embarrassment as she then glared at him lightly.

"Still what are you doing here? And what did I tell you about calling me that." She stated with a glare as Izayoi just smirked as he turns around so Leo was facing his back "My apologies…Leo-Hime but I like to call you that, as your mine little kitty." Izayoi stated as Leo blushed and turns her head away so he didn't see her blush as he walks away and then turns his head around. "As for your question on why I'm here well…I'm bored." He said as Leo face palmed from hearing this.

"Izayoi just wait a little longer okay. Plus keeping you hidden for a while is good opportunity to catch them off guard when I'm letting you fight in the war, so please just relax." She stated with a warm smile as Izayoi relaxed while thinking on how he could have fun to spend the time here. "No fun, Hmm…" He said as he sighs leaving Leo to herself.

"Breaking news, this just in! Princess Millhiore has used a hero summoning for this decisive battle!" Leo just blinks a few times as she stares at the Commentator in shock till she notices Izayoi sneaking to the exit of the camp. Quickly grabbing him by the back of his jacket, she dragged him back to stay inside in order to not get noticed.

"Leo-Hime let me go, I want to go fight their Hero and their army." Izayoi complained as Leo sighed from her hero's complaint.

"I told you not to come out until I am in trouble Izayoi." She stated as Izayoi gained a devilish look in his eyes. "Or not I will not pet your ears after this war is over." He said with a sly grin as Leo looks horrified as he grabs Leo and her weapon. He hurried and flashed into the middle of the battle and dropped her along with her weapon as he then flashed out leaving her in order to go watch from a safe distance and 'intervene when needed'.

"Dammit Izayoi! and I really need your petting… " She yelled and whisper the last part to herself as she bashed someone who tried to get the jump on her, in the face with her shield. She then turned around to see her Cellkull right next to her causing her to smile that at least she had her ride with her.

"H-H-He's fast!" Charles yelled as he watch Shinku take down multiply opponents in an instant. "I don't really understand what he did, but his frag count is rapidly increasing. Can he turn this match around?!" He says as he watch Shinku reach a hillside. "At any rate, this hero is no ordinary warrior!"

"Of course he's a hero after all." Millihi commented from her spot on top of her tower.

"Okay let's see how well he matches up to mine." Leo stated as she kicked one of the downed fur balls out of her way. "I'll test him out personally." She stated as she mounted Daumas.

With Éclair

"It may be Hime-sama's decision, but we don't need a hero to win this." She stated as her crest formed behind her. "We can win this on our own!" She yelled as she raised her seal output. "Air-Slash Cross-out!" She yelled as she slashed her twin daggers downward causing a large blast escape from them destroying the large group in front of her. As she was taking a couple of breaths in she never noticed one of the group survived and was already too late to do anything when he was upon her.

"Hero Kick!" Shinku yells as he drop kicks the random foot soldiers once he gets up he turns to Éclair with a thumbs up. "Hi! I'm Shinku Izumi and I've been summoned here as a Hero." He announces while Éclair sweat drops. It's not like she didn't already know that, but trying to be nice she answered anyway.

"Éclair, The captain of the Imperial guardian Knights." She answered not looking directly at him.

"Éclair…That beam you just shot what is it?" Shinku questioned in excitement as Éclair looked at him in confusion.

"Beam…? You mean the Seal cannon? She questioned as Shinku nodded excitedly.

"The Princess wanted me to ask you to teach me how to use the Seal Cannon, since you were so good at it." Shinku stated while Éclair blushed a bit from the indirect praise.

"I-I see…First you activate your own seal." She stated as she raised her arm up towards the large incoming group. "Using all your power and spirit, reinforce the seal!" She stated a large seal formed behind each of them. "Level 2…" She stated as she readied her weapons. "Level 3!" They both yelled as each of their seals pulsed. "Convert the Flogna power into spirit power and fire it out through your weapon!" She yelled as both of them swung, and channeled as much power as they could behind their weapons causing a large beam to shoot out from each of their respected weapons. Everyone that was in the way of the beam impact with it was an instant frag. "Although the Seal Cannon is useful, it is often deflected by master warriors and knights who are allowed to wear armor and shields…And most importantly…" She never got to finish as Shinku answered for her.

"It tires us out after firing it…right?" Shinku stated as he panted a bit.

"Right…so think twice before using it." She said as she looked to the side just in time to see a flash of light going straight for the hero. Reacting with her trained reflexes she jumped in front of him in order to block the beam, but failed shortly after from the sheer force behind the attack which cause her to fly back into Shinku.

"Although I came here expecting a better fight…" A voice states from the hillside as the two look up to see Princess Leo standing there in all her glory. "It appears you are just another henchman for the Dog Princess."

"Princess Leonmichelle!" Éclair yelled out in surprise as she stared towards the smirking Princess.

"A princess? From the enemy side?" Shinku said in shock as he looked up to the smirking Princess as well brought her finger up to her lips.

"Tsk tsk…It troubles me to be called a mere Princess." She states as she crosses her arms. "My name is Leonmichelle Galette des Rois. I am the King of the Galette Lion Knight Kingdom, as well as the knight of the King of Beasts!" She states as Daumas takes a single step. "Call me Your Majesty, You insolent fools!" She demands as flames burst from the ground behind her once everything calmed down Leo could have sworn she heard a small 'Good going, Hime-sama' from someplace behind her which caused her to groan from her Hero's persistence.

"She's here!" Charles yells from the commentator's box. "She's finally appeared! Her Majesty, King Leonmichelle! She's arrived at the battlefield!" As the camera then pans to her stead. "Her Chocobo looks as imposing as ever!"

"With that said, allow me to advance forwards." She states as she turns away from the two who were struggling to stand up.

"Hero! You're in the way! Get lost will ya!" She yells at him as she tries to get up.

"You too…" He states as he attempts to push her off by pushing her on the chest. That's when he stopped as he felt a soft mound located on her chest. "Don't tell me…You're a girl?!" Shinku questioned in shock with his hand still placed firmly on her chest. This causes Éclair to go through a mixture of emotions starting with shock and horror from being mistaken for a boy then finally to anger and rage from him still touching her breast.

"You Pervert!" She yells as she punches him as hard as she could.