A/N: Been nearly a month since the last update, but who's keeping score besides me?

With two chapters left for this thing, I'm that much closer to Valkyrie Advent. Seriously can't wait to finally delve into that, but first order of business: overcoming the obstacle that is Apophis.

Without further ado, let's get back to the heroes trying to reverse Apophis' power and sorting that timeline out. Oh, also Sailor Galaxia and Houou Mars having a friendly chat.

And after this chapter is done, Ford1114 provides another character corner segment.

Enjoy!

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Space/Lagrange Point L3

"Sailor Galaxia, " Houou Mars addressed the Golden Queen in a relaxed manner. Once upon time she would've conveyed fear for her former enemy, but she had peace in mind knowing Galaxia is one of their many reformed allies. "Never thought I'd expect you to be here."

"Likewise to you, Houou Avatar," Galaxia said, walking circles over Houou Mars. "Yes, I can see you and the Houou are still perfectly synchronized. The entity couldn't have chosen a most suited vessel. Frankly, I could've been another suitable vessel." As she got closer to Houou Mars, the Houou's cloak formed over Mars and protected her.

"Get to the point, Galaxia. I have to return to Earth!"

"Let me guess, Apophis has resurfaced?"

"Yes, but... wait, what do you know about Apophis?"

Galaxia shot back with an determined glare. "Because he and I are spiritually connected. Moreover, I felt the immense powers emanating from the Jewels of Eternity. What powerful being couldn't sense them from afar? But, most importantly..." Her features softened, which Houou Mars discerned. "...Apophis is my son?"

"What?! You're not serious...!" Houou Mars spat out. She then remembered the golden clothing he wore and glanced over Galaxia's golden armor. "Actually, scratch that. I can see the connection? You both have a fetish for golden wear."

Galaxia chuckled. "Didn't take you long to figure that out. But, it seems Apophis has already collected the entire set of jewels. No doubt he relocated you here using those jewels?"

"Yeah, he did and I intend to go back to give him a piece of my mind."

"Well, as powerful as you and the Houou are united, you're still not a match for a god wielding all of the Jewels of Eternity."

"Well, what do you suggest? Stay here and let that monster kill all my friends!"

Just then, the Houou telepathically reached to the overly emotional Miko. 'Princess Mars, calm your fiery. It's best if we let her explain further. If there's anyone who know their children's flaws better, it's their parents.'

"Your son used the jewels to pervert my world and altered the timeline. He's no better than what you used to be!"

"Sadly, just like me, he was a victim of Chaos' reach," Galaxia sighed, remembering the tragic night when her 'husband' revealed to be a Chaos agent and gave their son Apophis over to the malevolent being. "But, unlike him, I was saved by Sailor Moon and had Chaos purged from me. I've since repented for my sins, returned every Star Seed I've taken, and turned myself over to Planet Imperium's Council. Now I serve them under their supervision."

"Even so, what can you do against a being who can presumably conquer the galaxy with these jewels? He was already a god before he had these things!"

"That's why I'll be coming with you, Houou Avatar."

"I have a name. It's Sailor Mars."

"Whichever you prefer to be called, it matters not to me. You're greater now than when I took your Star Seed."

Placing a hand over her chest, Mars reminisced the old pains of her Star Seed extraction. "I didn't need to be reminded of that."

"We are now on the same page, Sailor Mars," Galaxia finally acknowledged her by her true warrior title. "My son must be stopped at all costs. However, besides me being his mother, there's another who can help and he's currently on Earth as we speak."

"And that other being?"

"My other son Ra."

"Ra, as in the Sun God?"

"Yes."

"Wait then, Ra and Apophis, two Egyptian deities, are real. And you birthed them?!"

"I, too, was once an Egyptian goddess before I became Sailor Galaxia. I was once Ma'at. Your Earth's entire ancient Egyptian civilization wouldn't have been shaped the way it is for other worldly beings such as me."

"Oh god, I didn't want to believe aliens had everything to do with that. So, then you're that old?"

Galaxia smiled in a relaxed manner. "I'm older than Earth's oldest forms of writing and civilizations, but I hardly keep count. A goddess such as me can last thousands of years."

"Ok then, Galaxia, or Ma'at..."

"Whichever you want to address me by since I now prefer by your proper title."

Mars nodded and smiled. "Galaxia, you want to join in our war with your son?"

"As Apophis' mother, he's long overdue for a beating from his mother and I'm sure Ra would agree," Galaxia clenched her right hand, which loudly popped.

Wait, she mentioned Ra. The only other Ra I know is the Golden Winged Dragon of Ra from the Duel Monster games! The one that Yugi used to have! Mars thought as the Houou telepathed with her again.

'And your assumption is correct. That is the same Ra from ancient times.'

Wow, this is a lot to wrap my head around. Hard to imagine Galaxia birthed the monster that'd become one of Earth's most feared and powerful deities. And eventually become a card monster!

As she placed her headdress on, Galaxia turned and faced Houou Mars.

"We can't keep your loved ones waiting. I imagine Sailor Moon is in the middle of this?"

"Of course, why wouldn't she be?"

Galaxia smiled at this. "Just as I'd expect from one of Earth's greatest champions. Anyone who can best me deserves to be that planet's hero."

"Well, I'm ready to go. Hopefully you can keep up."

"You needn't worry about me, Sailor Mars. I might not best the Houou in power and speed, but I'm hardly a slouch. I've been inching another battle since fighting Ghidorah's spawn and the Yami Houou."

"You won't need to worry about the Yami Houou."

"I don't, but the Imperium Council still hasn't forgotten the destruction that entity did to their star system and they've been monitoring your planet."

Mars turned to Galaxia. "Monitoring for what reason? Me?"

"You and the Houou to determine if you're too dangerous to be kept alive."

"Don't even think about turning me over to..."

"You needn't worry, Sailor Mars. I'm not the type to turn and back stab others. I'm going because Apophis is a personal matter of mine. What the Yami Houou did matters little to me."

Houou Mars felt her stomach churn after being reminded of the fragile cracks left in her heart by Yami Houou's heinous actions. She powered up and bathed herself in the Houou's cloak.

"So, what route do you suggest we take, Galaxia? You're more familiar with interstellar travel."

Galaxia pointed toward the direction where the sun was. "Recall we're at the Lagrange Point L3. The quickest way to Earth is going through the sun..."

Shocked hearing this, Houou Mars objected. "Whoa, hold on! Are you crazy?! Did I hear right?!"

"What's the problem? When you were Yami Houou, you entered the sun of that star system. The Houou has fed off stars for ages before you and her bonded. As long as you're the Houou Avatar, you'll definitely survive."

'She speaks the truth, Mars. We can handle it.' The Houou gave Mars some reassurance.

"Ok then," Houou Mars nodded. "But, I can't say the same for you, Galaxia."

"Well, you'll be surprised by my durability."

"Now this I've got to see."

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Chapter IV

Ra – Ramifications

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building & Legend HQ rooftop/11:55 PM

(Cue Stargate OST – Ra: the Sun God)

Apophis and Ra, brothers separated for ages, face each other down to renew their sibling conflict. Joining them were Obelisk and Slifer; the former towered over Apophis and the latter wrapped its massive elongated body over the blue-armored titan.

The others became mere spectators to the Egyptian Gods. Yugi Muto stood prominently holding the three Egyptian God Cards, beckoning them to rise once again and take a stand.

The Duelists, particularly Seto Kaiba, eyed the three Egyptian Gods.

"It's... it's the Egyptian God Monsters!" Max cried out, staying close to Dai-Valkyrie Cyber Mercury.

"No duh..." Sam remarked just as mesmerized like his brother. He kept Dai-Valkyrie Blue Mars at bay.

"A'right, Pegasus couldn't have picked a better time to give us back the God cards!" Joey added, watching Yugi at the center of the Egyptian God reunion.

Jaden smiled at the sight of the Egyptian Gods. "Well played, Yugi! Now let's see how this freak handles the power of three gods!"

Dai-Valkyrie Moon gazed in awe at the Egyptian Gods. "Oh wow..."

"Ok, can we stop being impressed with powerful gods we've seen a million times already?" Yusuke quipped, earning him an elbow from Yui. "Ow!"

"Don't make the Egyptian Gods mad," Yui quietly chided her Spirit Detective predecessor.

"Apophis ain't feeling so confident now!" BlazeGallantmon exclaimed.

"Let's not get too excited yet, it's been well over a year since Yugi used them," Dai-Valkyrie Sedna stated. "The gods aren't at their full power like they used to."

"Oh, c'mon, Sedna! How do you beat one god? How about three?" Brunhilde asked the Ice Senshi.

"Sedna might be onto something," Dai-Valkyrie Venus said. "I mean if this guy can remove Mars and the Houou, who's to say he won't do the same with the three Egyptian Gods?!"

"We're about to find out," Marty muttered as he and the West Coasters were taken aback by the Egyptian deities.

"Holy crap, never in a million years would I even think we'd be this close to the God monsters!" Nick spat out, flabbergasted by the three Gods. "What do ya think, guys?"

"No kidding..." Penny gaped at the rare sight of the four Egyptian gods.

Pharaohmon telepathed with Lance. Do you remember seeing these God monsters? The evil me remembered seeing the red dragon called Slifer.

Yes, those are the famed Egyptian Gods of legend! Still, to be this close to all three... it's surreal! Lance replied back to his Digimon.

"Lance?" Andrea blinked as she read his mind.

Dirk whispered to Scott and Marty. "What do you say we finally spring our plan into action?"

"Man, I don't know. I feel like it's gonna be impossible for us to get close now," Scott paled, unable to concentrate without veering his eyes off the Egyptian gods.

As the three Egyptian Gods neared Apophis, Yugi lowered the cards and pointed to the evil serpent god.

"Apophis, this is where we end your reign!" Yugi openly declared, to which Apophis chortled in response.

"Oh, this is quite unexpected, but I can't say I'm disappointed," Apophis cackled as he pointed his Staff to the Egyptian Gods. "It's because of you that I've been reunited with the Gods that stopped me millennia ago!" He glared intently at Ra. "Isn't that right, Ra? My brother?"

Those present were baffled by this startling revelation. The Duelists, especially, were naturally at a loss for words. For all they've been told, the Egyptian God Monsters existed since the days of ancient Egypt and their untold combined power nearly destroyed the world. None had suspected that one had a relation to an evil being such as Apophis.

"Wait, repeat that again! Did you just say...?!" Joey spat out.

"Your the Winged Dragon of Ra's brother?!" Mokuba exclaimed in shock.

"He is gold like Ra is!" Jaden cried out. "It must run in the family!"

Yugi shouted toward Apophis. "You'd be bold enough to make such a claim?! That's the second time you referred to him as such!"

"Now why would I lie about my brotherhood?" Apophis turned to Yugi and the others daring to question him. "In fact, the two beings you refer to as Obelisk and Slifer happen to be Ra's sons." He pivoted toward the blue titan and the red dragon. "Isn't that correct, Set and Osiris?"

The three Egyptian Gods bellowed back in unison. Apophis slowly floated up to meet them, but slowly turned and beckoned to his Herald army.

"Heralds, dispose of these non-believers! For they've been veered away from my path! They must see the light once again!" Apophis ordered them. "And don't you worry about my, my Heralds. I shall contend with Ra, Set, and Osiris! I will not allow them to harm you! For this is our kingdom!"

The first ones to heed Apophis' word were Seto and Lyn. Both stood and Spirit Fused, transforming into the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Lady of D. Buster Blader, Amazoness Swordswoman, Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, and Dark Magician readied for battle. The converted heroes faced off with their former compatriots.

"Oh great, he's making us fight our own friends!" Dai-Valkyrie Jupiter growled, gripping Mjolnir.

"Stay close to me, Usa and RJ!" Dai-Valkyrie Saturn ordered, brandishing her Silence Glaive toward the four Duel Monsters.

(End theme)

BlazeGallantmon and StormSakuyamon intently glared down Himakko & Inumon and Henbu & Terriermon.

"Henry! Terriermon!" BlazeGallantmon tried reasoning with them.

"Please, Himura, Inumon! Let's not do this!" StormSakuyamon pleaded to them.

"Himura! Inumon!" Yui called out to her brother.

"Hate to say it, but they aren't listening! Remember they've been converted thanks to this bastard altering the timeline!" Brunhilde reminded them of the situation. "Until we can get those jewels away from Apophis..."

"We have no choice, but to fight them," Phillipe sighed deeply, regretting his decision. "Himura! Kotori and I will fight you, but only because you mean so much to us!"

"Yeah..." Brunhilde concurred as she glanced over to Loweemon. "Oh, Kouichi. Can't believe Apophis got you, too."

Himakko growled intensely. "Those who turn away from Lord Apophis' will shall be eliminated! Inumon!"

"Yes!" Inumon responded as he and Himakko Biomerged into AuroraInumon.

"Terriermon! Let's punish these non-believers!" Henbu declared.

"Y'all gonna be feeling the pain the next morning... if you're even alive by next sunrise!" Terriermon cackled evilly as he and Henbu Biomerged into QuakeGargomon.

Brunhilde quickly mounted Grani and beckoned MetalSeadramon.

"Please forgive me, Jeri," Brunhilde muttered. "I promise Himura will still be in one piece. Grani, onward! MetalSeadramon, cover us!" She commanded her two partners into battle. She settled her sights on AuroraInumon and Loweemon first.

(Cue Batman Beyond OST – Cold vs. Hot)

Ardhamon and Arbormon found themselves surrounded by the other Legendary Warriors. As Loweemon and Wolfmon lunged forward, Brunhilde and Grani swooped down knocking Loweemon aside. Brunhilde grabbed Loweemon and threw him to the side.

"Thanks, Kotori!" Ardhamon waved to the Valkyrie. He set his sights back on the other Warriors. As Wolfmon came toward him, he evaded Wolfmon's laser sword and kicked him in the back. He turned as Fairymon brushed him back with her Hurricane Wind. "Izumi! Don't!"

"You've strayed away from the path Lord Apophis taught us, Takuya!" Fairymon shouted. "But, I can pray and convince Lord Apophis to bring you back to the light! Then, we can be together again!"

"You're fighting a losing battle, Takuya," Wolfmon growled and propped himself up. "By betraying Lord Apophis' will, you've resigned yourself to your fate."

"My real friends would laugh at all the nonsense you're spewing out," Ardhamon retorted, drawing out fire from his wrists.

Arbormon tried his best fighting off Chakkoumon and Blitzmon. The Warriors of Ice and Thunder unleashed attacks, which Arbormon tried his best to duck and cover from.

"Ugh, knock it off!" Arbormon growled, clenching his fists. "I'm going to hate myself for this, but my family comes first!" He dropped into a fighting stance and charged at his two former compatriots.

Blitzmon charged up electricity in his fists and unleashed his Thunder Fist. Arbormon narrowly dodged Blitzmon's punch and landed a kick to Blitzmon's head, sending him flying back. As Chakkoumon tried to freeze him with Crystal Breeze, Blitzmon punched the ground and grabbed concrete to let it freeze solid.

"Coming at ya!" Blitzmon bumrushed Chakkoumon and punched him down.

Ardhamon took to the air as he dodged Fairymon's rapid kicks. Trying his hardest not to fight his girlfriend, Ardhamon instead aimed to tire her out. However, Wolfmon quickly transformed into Beowulfmon and fired light beams at the Warrior of Fire.

"Man, this is getting troublesome!" Ardhamon shouted while dodging his friends' attacks.

On an opposite end of the rooftop, Yugi, Joey, Mokuba, Sam, and Max confronted Seto, Lyn, Tea, Tristan, Bakura, and Mai.

"Kaiba! It doesn't have to come down to this!" Yugi openly reasoned with him.

"Any who choose to turn away from Lord Apophis will perish!" Lyn fiercely declared.

"Sis! No!" Max and Sam called to her.

"Lyn, if you're going to fight anyone! It's gonna be me!" Dai-Valkyrie Varuna interjected as she jumped right onto Yugi's side.

"Glad you can join us, Tyra," Mokuba smiled to her.

Lyn frowned up at Varuna. "Oh, look who we have here? My best friend's gone and joined the traitors. Well, just like the others, you shall be dealt with!"

Varuna pointed her battle axe toward Lyn. "Sorry if I kick your ass hard, Lyn, but at least it's for a good reason!"

"Yugi and Joey, we'll make a case and plead to Lord Apophis to forgive you!" Tea declared.

"But, if you huns won't cooperate, we'll punish you for Lord Apophis," Mai threatened them.

Bakura smirked darkly toward Yugi, Joey, and the unconverted. "Make it easy for yourselves and repent!"

"Man, I'd hate to fight our pals, Yug, especially if I have to fight Mai," Joey held his ground.

"Yes, likewise, but we might not have a choice," Yugi muttered.

"There's always a choice!" Jaden interceded, joining Yugi's group. "We can just aim our attacks on the jerk now controlling our friends!"

"Easier said than done, Jaden," Sam added.

"Don't worry, we'll make it happen!" The Neo Duelist reassured Sam. "We'll make Apophis play by our game!"

"Sorry, but we won't let that happen!" Lyn declared as she beckoned to Seto. "Crush and incinerate these traitors, Seto!"

With that, Seto opened fire and unleashed a full-powered Burst Stream of Destruction. The Duelists quickly evaded the incoming attack, but Yugi and Jaden had the same idea: summoning Negation to neutralize Seto's destructive blast.

As Tristan and Bakura rushed Yugi and company, Tea and Mai sent their monsters to directly attack. Between Tea's SepteMagician Girls and Mai's Harpies, Yugi and the others had plenty of deal with.

"Ugh, man this isn't good!" Max cried out.

"Not much of a choice, but to fight back!" Sam exclaimed.

"Seto, Lyn..." Mokuba resolved his will to fight back. "Sorry, but I'm fighting back to save my brother!" He quickly summoned Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon again.

As the SepteMagician Girls flew at Yugi and Jaden, the Duelist duo conjured Mirror Force to hold them at bay. While the Magician Girls blasted at the wall, Yugi and Jaden prepped their next attack. Then, Dark Magician floated over and put his hand on the barrier.

"Fools, you can't hide behind this obstruction!" Dark Magician conjured magic to dissolve the wall, which exposed Yugi and Jaden.

"Big mistake!" Jaden grinned at the adversity's face. He flew up and caught Dark Magician with an uppercut. He imbued his fist with energy and punched at Dark Magician with fistful of Neos Force.

"Nicely done, Jaden!" Yugi yelled out as the SepteMagician Girls surrounded him. "Well, isn't this nice." He narrowly dodged the Magician Girls' magic beams. He saw Tea commanding them like a general. "Tea!"

"Give up, Yugi! You can't win!" Tea boasted, grinning darkly.

"I hate to do this, but..." Yugi summoned forth Beta the Magnet Warrior, Summoned Skull, Dark Magician Knight, and Dark Magician Girl. "To fight Magician Girls, I'll fight with one of my own!"

Yugi's four monster assembly attacked the SepteMagician Girls. Yugi's Dark Magician Girl clashed with Tea's.

"How fitting I'll use the same card you gave me to defeat you with!"

Yugi snarled. "I wish it didn't have to be this way."

Joey was cornered by Mai and Tristan.

"Between fighting my girl and a bro," Joey backed off, preparing to fight back.

Mai smirked devilishly. "Always choose your girl."

"Nah, bros come first," Tristan quipped.

This led to Mai and Tristan shooting glares with each other.

"Hey, who's side are you on, dumbass?!" Mai hissed at Tristan.

Tristan backed away. "Whoa, whoa, calm down, Mai! You and me are on the same page! It's Joey who's turned away from Lord Apophis!"

"Yeah, true, but even a traitor like Joey knows girlfriends come before their bros!"

Joey sweatdropped as Mai and Tristan argued like children.

Welp, they're fighting over me. I can use this time to help Yug out... Before Joey could even sneak off like a thief, a whip shot out of nowhere and ensnared his left wrist. "Crap."

"Indeed, you belong to me, Joseph," Mai smirked, using Rose Whip.

"Don't let him go, Mai!"

"You don't have to tell me twice, doofus for brains!"

"Man, even after Apophis corrupted y'all, ya still want me..." Joey nearly teared up. He quickly returned his senses and summoned Kunai with Chain to snap Mai's whip. "As much as it's funny seeing you two bicker, I'd rather have the old Mai and Tristan back!"

Mai whistled and beckoned her Harpie Lady army. Tristan bumrushed Joey and attacked him. Joey dodged Tristan's blows and punched his gut.

"Jinzo! Come forth!" Joey summoned the aforementioned monster to hold Mai's Harpie's at bay.

"Ugh, you're useless, Tristan!" Mai scowled, commanding her Harpies against her boyfriend. "I've gotta do everything myself! Joey, you will be mine and see the light again!"

"The only light I ever wanna see is y'alls smiles again," Joey said.

Mokuba, Max, and Sam evaded Seto's blasts. Mokuba sent Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon to attack Seto. Seto took to the air and expelled blue blasts at Mokuba's monster. Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon unleashed Shining Neutron Blast to counter Seto's Burst Stream of Destruction. Both attacks easily canceled out.

"Seto, this is the best birthday gift you've ever given me. Now, I'm using it to bring you back to your senses!" Mokuba openly declared as his Shining Dragon clashed with Seto.

"Heheh, forgetting someone, boys?" Bakura laughed behind them.

Mokuba, Max, and Sam turned around to see Bakura sending zombie monsters to attack.

"Max!" Sam called to his brother.

"Right, let's clear this field!"

The Stromberg brothers enacted an initiative attack as they summoned Darkflare Dragon and Lightpulsar Dragon again. Both dragons blasted away Bakura's monsters away.

Bakura gritted. "Damn... you boys are good..."

(End theme)

(Kamen Rider W OST – Leave All Behind)

Dai-Valkyrie Varuna dashed at Lyn and swung her axe. Lyn jumped up avoiding getting split in two.

"I'm very disappointed in you, Tyra! You dare to kill me? Your best friend?!"

"Just testing your reflexes, Lyn," Varuna furrowed her brows as she flew up and fired a flash of light, which blinded Lyn.

"Augh!" Lyn cried out, rubbing her eyes.

Varuna vanished and flash stepped behind Lyn. She caught Lyn with an elbow and smashed her to the rooftop. As Lyn hit the ground, Varuna landed near her.

"Cheap trick, Tyra. How about we settle this with no flashy affairs?"

"Back to the gritty basics? That's always been my style," Varuna dropped her axe and marched toward Lyn. She popped her knuckles. "Just forgive if I break your face, but that'll be enough to bring you back to your old self."

"You can't undo the blessing Apophis has bestowed to us. You're the one who's strayed down from his path!"

"Now who's talking crazy?!"

Varuna and Lyn dashed forward and lunged at each other. Varuna went for a straight jab to Lyn's face. Lyn caught Varuna's fist and dropped down to give her a leg sweep. Varuna backflipped. Lyn rushed and drove an elbow into Varuna's side. Varuna caught Lyn's arm and slammed her with a judo throw.

Varuna hovered over Lyn and smirked. "While you've been lounging with Seto and sipping drinks, I've been training, kicking ass, and taking names."

"Grr, shut up!" Lyn kicked Varuna's face and hit her jaw with a palm strike. "And you haven't changed, Tyra! Still running that mouth in the heat of battle!"

Varuna turned, spitting blood from her mouth. She shot a berserker's grin. "And you still hit like a sissy."

"Oh, you didn't...!" Lyn growled as she bumrushed Varuna.

Varuna and Lyn charged at each other as their auras flared.

As Jaden went for another Neos Force, Dark Magician conjured Magical Hats to trick the Neo Duelist. Jaden went for the middle hat, which exploded and revealed no mage. There were five other hats in place.

"As much as I wanna duel, I don't got time for this!" Jaden prepared to blast away all five hats.

'Second hat to the right, Jaden.'

Are you sure, Yubel?

'Why would I lie? Do it!'

Smirking, Jaden took Yubel's word and blasted the aforementioned hat. Dark Magician, baffled by Jaden's lucky pick, swiftly took to the air and fired blasts at Jaden. Jaden dodged each blast.

"I call forth Neo-Spacian Glow Moss! Fusion now!" Jaden beckoned the Neo-Spacian's power, which merged and consolidated with his Elemental Hero Neos form. Jaden's body morphed into that of Elemental Hero Glow Neos. "Game set and match!" He charged lightning in his fist and blasted Dark Magician with Lightning Strike, sending the Herald crashing to the rooftop.

"Yeah, I can keep this up all day!" Jaden boasted until he noticed the godly energies igniting the dark sky above them. "Man, how I wish I can be up there right now."

'We could if you so desire, Jaden.' Yubel telepathed with the Neo Duelist. 'Apophis cannot hurt you as long as I'm with you.'

Thanks, I can count on you, Yubel... wait! My friends! Jaden recalled Syrus and the others. "My friends gotta come first!" He flew down toward the ground level to see to the other Neo-Duelists. "Aw, man. That means they probably got hit by Apophis' time magic!"

'Indeed. Only those protected by those womens' divine light weren't effected by Apophis' influence.'

Whew, glad am I glad Sailor Moon and Neo Moon came through for us! Jaden landed on the ground and turned facing the government building's entrance. He noticed undead Apophis warriors charging toward him. "Great more cannon fodder." As he punched the air, he sent a lightning bolt that wiped out the undead warriors.

Just then, Syrus, Chazz, Alexis, and Atticus appeared at the front. All of them had unsettling dark glows in their eyes.

"Ugh, I hate being right," Jaden gulped at the sight of his friends. "Guys, I know Apophis messed with your heads, but listen he just altered history making y'all believe he's some divine ruler."

"The only one messed up in the head is you, lame brain," Chazz scoffed.

"Yeah, you dare to turn away from Lord Apophis?!" Syrus called him out.

"Dude, you're just asking for it," Atticus added.

"Jaden, for straying away from Lord Apophis, we will punish you!" Alexis declared.

Yubel warned Jaden. 'He's turned your friends against you. Do not hesitate to attack for they will not hold back.'

I wish it could be that easy, but they are still my buds! Jaden clenched his fists as the Neo-Duelists advanced on him. He prepared to defend himself against them. "But, a little punch or two wouldn't hurt. Don't take this personal, guys."

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BlazeGallantmon flew at MegaGargomon and Phoenix Shot'd him in the face. Dazed by the Beast Biomerger's attack, MegaGargomon stumbled back. As BlazeGallantmon floated behind MegaGargomon, he went for a strike to his back. MegaGargomon sensed BlazeGallantmon's approach and instinctively whirled around, grabbing BlazeGallantmon.

"Heh, thought ya could sneak attack me, ol' buddy ol' pals?!" MegaGargomon snickered in Terriermon's obnoxious voice. Henry's voice chimed in. "We've trained together for so long, we're used to each other's attacks! How long have we fought defending Lord Apophis' turf?!"

"Since never, Henry! Apophis is our enemy! You and the others have been effected by Apophis' Staff! He's manipulated the timestream!" Takato's voice yelled out from BlazeGallantmon. "Takato, they aren't listening."

"Traitors must be dealt with!" QuakeGargomon prepared to crush BlazeGallantmon in his hands.

However, BlazeGallantmon ignited himself in flames, burning QuakeGargomon's hands and forcing him to let him. BlazeGallantmon flew up and caught QuakeGargomon's jaw, knocking him over.

"Sorry, Henry and Terriermon, but you asked for it." Takato muttered. He heard StormSakuyamon's battle cries and glanced over to see her fighting with AuroraInumon. "Rika, Renamon!"

"A little busy here!" StormSakuyamon responded and blocked AuroraInumon's attacks. She knocked AuroraInumon away with a wind blast. "Fighting our friends wasn't what I wanted and hoped for." Rika added her view on the situation.

"We shouldn't be fighting to begin with, Renamon and Rika," AuroraInumon interjected. "Renamon, why would you turn away from Lord Apophis? He's blessed us and our children."

"I would never such a monster near our children. Not ever!" StormSakuyamon protested in Renamon's voice. Rika concurred with her partner. "Wake up, you've all been influenced by this jerk!"

"Well, the nerve of you insulting Apophis' good name, Rika!" Himura's voice yelled out from AuroraInumon.

AuroraInumon brandished his Wolverine-like claws and lunged at StormSakuyamon. StormSakuyamon took to the air and manipulated the clouds above her, creating a storm cloud and shot down a lightning bolt at AuroraInumon. AuroraInumon took the the lightning bolt head-on and crashed to the rooftop.

"Somebody's gotta do something about Apophis," BlazeGallantmon muttered. "He and that staff are the source behind all this."

"Then, we need to take it away from him," StormSakuyamon stated.

"In that case, I'll need to get the others to help me," BlazeGallantmon scanned the in-fighting spread over different areas. He eyed Sailor Moon, Yusuke, Ardhamon, Yugi, and Brunhilde specifically.

(End theme)

As AuroraInumon recovered, Lance and Pharaohmon intercepted him from reaching the Tamers.

"You want them? You'll have to go through us," Lance challenged AuroraInumon.

AuroraInumon growled and brandished his claws. "You two want a death wish?"

"Nah, but we accept your challenge anyway. Pharaohmon?"

(Cue Neurotech – A New Tomorrow)

With that, Lance took out his Digivice. Once activating it, he and Pharaohmon Biomerged into BioPharaohmon. BioPharaohmon took on a battle stance and beckoned AuroraInumon to attack.

"How cute. So you can Biomerge."

BioPharaohmon retorted. "I can do much more. C'mon, let's dance, butter knives."

"Butter...Oh! You're on!" AuroraInumon roared as he bumrushed BioPharaohmon with a head full of steam.

AuroraInumon went for claw swipe, which BioPharaohmon parried. However, AuroraInumon kicked BioPharaohmon hard. BioPharaohmon fell down and shot out bandages, ensnaring AuroraInumon's hands.

"Think these stupid bandages will hold me?!"

"I would hope so, but I always intend to distract you not defeat..."

AuroraInumon fumed. "Oh, you keep talking! Nothing will keep me from Renamon!"

And that should be our full intent, Pharaohmon. Distraction is our game. Lance internally conversed with his partner inside BioPharaohmon.

xxxxx

Buster Blader charged toward Yui & ShadowMetalGarurumon and Cammy. As the Duel Monster knight swung his blade down, the Neo-Detectives evaded his brutal attack. ShadowMetalGarurumon fired back with missiles that froze him in different places. Buster Blader invoked an aura that melted the ice away, freeing him.

"Thanks, ShadowMetalGarurumon! Your ice held him down long enough!" Yui cried out, charging spirit energy in her finger and firing a Spirit Gun that knocked Buster Blader back.

Cammy slammed her staff down and conjured a ritual circle under Buster Blader's feet. A pillar of light poured over Buster Blader and encapsulated him. After performing specific hand seals, Cammy threw numerous Ofuda scrolls that empowered the pillar of light to damage Buster Blader from within. As the holy spell was performed, Buster Blader popped out looking worse for wear.

"Yes, way to go, Cammy!" Yui cheered.

"It's not enough to knock him out!" Cammy warned.

Buster Blader picked up his sword and stumbled forward ready to attack. ShadowMetalGarurumon cut the knight off from the pass.

"ShadowMetalGarurumon!" Yui rushed over to stop Buster Blader.

Just then, a long red katana stopped Buster Blader's sword. The four saw Carmen intervening at the last minute. Cammy defiantly met Buster Blader's gaze.

"Whoa, it's you!" Cammy called out.

"Thank you, but I could've easily stopped that," ShadowMetalGarurumon addressed Carmen.

Carmen smiled back. "Yes, I know that." As Buster Blader's sword cut through her katana, she quickly took cover behind ShadowMetalGarurumon.

ShadowMetalGarurumon headbutted Buster Blader away. Yui pulled Carmen aside.

"Hey, don't get too carried like that," Yui said to Carmen.

"Just wanted to do my part... y'know being a hero and all."

"That was a nice save, Carmen," Cammy said.

"Yeah, you've earned respect points from us," Yui said, patting Carmen's shoulders. She then patted ShadowMetalGarurumon's side. "You ready to call upon Shaka?"

"Whenever you are."

With that, a golden aura of light washed over Yui, transforming her dark-haired ponytail into a cascade of golden locks, which freely let loose behind her back.

Carmen watched in awe at Yui's transformation.

"Golden hair usually means she's stronger..."

"Yeah, she's transformed into her Tenyou state."

"Tenyou?"

Taking out her D-Ark, Yui combined her Tenyou powers with ShadowMetalGarurumon to create their own Biomerge sequence. Yui and ShadowMetalGarurumon merged into a golden-haired woman. She was now garbed in ShadowMetalGarurumon's armor, but his black armor became inverted and became lighter like AncientGarurumon's arm. She had a big sword in her right hand, which used to be ShadowMetalGarurumon's tail. The transformed Yui became Shaka, the Tenyou warrior.

"Yeah, now this is more like it!" Shaka shouted as her golden light exploded and unleashed enough force to knock Buster Blader back. "I won't destroy you, but only so much that you'll be sleeping for a while."

"Is that right?" Buster Blader grabbed his sword and bumrushed Shaka, who quickly ensnared his sword with one hand. "What?!"

"Why so surprised?" Shaka smirked calmly. She clenched her other hand and belted him with a punch to the gut.

As he stumbled back, Shaka jumped up and kicked hi in the face, knocking him over.

"Whoa, awesome..." Carmen became immersed with Shaka's presence.

"Yep, that's my best friend," Cammy added. "Bet seeing all these different powered people changes your view on the world, huh?"

"Tell me about it."

"Cammy! I'm worried about Aoshi and the others! I fear the worst might've happened to them, but..." Shaka beckoned Cammy over. "I still want to check on them. Carmen, you're welcome to join us."

"Let's go," Cammy nodded as she joined Shaka.

"O-Ok, sure," Carmen was about to join them until she saw Andrea, Nick, Penny, and the others engaged in their own battles. "Actually, you two go on ahead. My friends might need me."

As Shaka jumped off the side building, Cammy conjured wings on her back and dove to join her friend.

"Yui, be careful down there!" Yusuke called out to her.

"Aunt Cammy, please see if Umi and Ai are ok!" Blue Mars said.

xxxxx

Shaka and Cammy landed near the building's entrance. They watched Jaden fighting his friends. Before they could offer to help, the two Neo-Detectives turned as they faced Aoshi, Kohana, Lien & TobuCatmon, Nadeshiko, and the Moonlight Knight.

"Shingo?" Cammy gasped as she saw the dark glow in Moonlight Knight's eyes.

"Aoshi?! No, not you guys, too," Shaka instinctively dropped into a battle stance.

"Not just them!" Came a group of voices behind them.

Shaka and Cammy turned around as they saw the other Victory Tamers appear.

"Anyone who opposes Lord Apophis answers to us," Kazu said with arms folded.

Kenta quickly went into camouflage mode and went straight for Cammy. As Cammy prepared to throw Ofudas to stop Kenta, Moonlight Knight kicked her from behind. Kenta then caught Cammy with a knee to her gut.

"Cammy!" Shaka shouted as Jeri stopped her with telekinesis. "Ugh, damn!"

"I won't go easy on you even if you are Himura's sister!" Jeri concentrated and used her power to paralyze Shaka's body.

Ugh! Jeri's telepathic powers have sure gotten stronger is she can hold me while in this state! Shaka thought as Jeri used telekinesis to throw her around.

"Hold on, Yui and Cammy!" Jaden shouted as he hurried over to save them, but a blast from above interceded him. He looked up to see a Cyber End Dragon. "No, is that you, Zane?!"

As Cyber End Dragon landed, it turned into the aforementioned Duelist.

"Jaden, you're a fool to turn away from Lord Apophis," Zane chided him.

"Ugh, not you, too," Jaden groaned as the Neo Duelists surrounded him. "Well, isn't this just my luck."

xxxxx

Brunhilde and Loweemon exchanged blows. Loweemon countered his girlfriend's attacks with his Shadow Lance, but the Valkyrie proved to be the faster and stronger of the two. Brunhilde's sword clashed hard against Loweemon's lance.

"You know turning away from the path of Apophis will cost you! Come back to the light!" Loweemon pleaded, pushing against Brunhilde.

"Kouichi would always give me a choice in the matter. He'd also never join Apophis' rankings," Brunhilde retorted, propping herself up and pushing back against Loweemon. She overpowered him with her inherent Valkyrie strength. "But most of all, the real Kouichi would never attack me!"

As she knocked Loweemon's lance from his hands, Brunhilde landed a kick to the Warrior of Darkness. Loweemon growled and fired Shadow Meteor from his chest. Brunhilde rushed ahead and batted the attack away with her sword. She lunged at Loweemon and slashed at him. The Warrior of Darkness narrowly dodged and took to the air.

Loweemon wasted no time Slide Evolving straight into his Z-Hybrid form: YamiLeomon. YamiLeomon swooped down and body slammed Brunhilde into the ground. The weight of YamiLeomon pinned the Valkyrie hard and kept her down.

"Is that all?"

Whoosh!

A golden blur hit YamiLeomon and swept him away. This disoriented YamiLeomon long enough for Artemismon to shot arrows into YamiLeomon's legs.

"Nice job, Artemismon!" Came Phillipe's voice.

"No sweat, Phillipe!" Artemismon said as she descended near Brunhilde. "Hey, sleeping on the job already?"

As her eyes snapped open, a grin adorned Brunhilde's face.

"Nah, just drawing things out to give Phillipe room to do his thing."

"Kotori!" Phillipe zipped right over beside the Valkyrie and pulled her out of the hole.

Brunhilde dusted debris off her. "Sheesh, that was a bad fall, but thankfully no bones broken."

"The perks of being a half-god now, right?" Artemismon asked.

"I guess so, but I ain't exactly a god, half-god, or whatever. I'm just a tough bitch to put down," Brunhilde said. "I mean, I did come back from death and all."

YamiLeomon launched dark blasts at Brunhilde, Phillipe, and Artemismon. Both Brunhilde and Artemismon dodged YamiLeomon's attacks. The speedster raced around to avoid the blasts. However, YamiLeomon turned and fired a shot to his right, which exploded and stopped Phillipe's momentum.

"Phillipe!" Artemismon dove down and caught her Tamer.

Brunhilde bolted at YamiLeomon and blasted him with ice fire. Taking the full impact of Brunhilde's attack, YamiLeomon was sent skidding back.

"No one lays a hand on Phillipe like that!" Brunhilde berated YamiLeomon. "Even if they're my boyfriend!" She imbued her sword with blue flames and raised to her eye level. "Just wish Apophis didn't make us fight."

Brunhilde and YamiLeomon both had the same idea as they bumrushed and exchanged blows.

xxxxx

Amazoness Swordswoman clashed with Dai-Valkyrie Moon. Moon countered Swordswoman's scimitar with her sword. As Swordswoman raised her scimitar again, a bolt of lightning shot down and disarmed Swordswoman. The Amazon Queen looked up to see Dai-Valkyrie Jupiter holding Mjolnir.

"You pests!" Swordswoman growled with frustration. She turned and reached to grab Moon, but Dai-Valkyrie Venus snared Swordswoman's hand with a chain and yanked her away.

"Guess you forgot all about that training we went through with you and your sisters?" Venus remarked, swinging Swordswoman around hard and tossing her aside. "Apophis sends our friend away, we're coming down on him hard!"

As Swordswoman rose, Dai-Valkyrie Mercury, Dai-Valkyrie Cyber Mercury, and Dai-Valkyrie Neptune prepared to sweep her away a tidal wave.

"Ready, Amaya?" Mercury asked her future daughter.

"Let's do this, mom!"

Neptune smirked. "I love your daughter's spirit, Ami."

"Hey! Wait for me!" Called Nick, who got in between Neptune and Cyber Mercury. "Um, sorry, ladies, but ya seen I've got water powers and all."

"If you're gonna try impress me, sorry I'm taken," Cyber Mercury replied with a coy smirk.

"Nah, just wanna help out my heroes is all..."

"Ok, but provided your water powers can match ours?" Mercury asked him.

"Well, I'm good, but not that good. Not like you water ladies, but I can water bend."

"That's good enough, boy," Neptune winked to him. "Show us your valor!"

As Swordswoman rose, Mercury, Cyber Mercury, and Neptune each summoned bursts of water. They combined the water, creating a giant tidal wave that swept toward the Amazon. Nick waved his hands, manipulating said water and turning it into a big ball of condensed water. He pushed both hands forward, sending the giant water ball toward Swordswoman.

"Surf's up, dudette!" Nick shouted, sending Swordswoman sailing off the rooftop.

"Please forgive us, Lady Swordswoman," Mercury prayed.

"Hell yeah! That was badass!" Cyber Mercury, less reserved than her mother, shouted and pumped her fist up.

"Perhaps you are ripe with great potential," Neptune praised Nick's ability. "Your ability certainly compliments ours."

"That was awesome!" Neo Moon cheered for him.

"Yeah, you and your team definitely exceed the qualifications to join us," Moon said.

"Well, heh we're still thinking on that..." Nick modestly chuckled being the only male near a group of Sailor Senshi.

xxxxx

Upon seeing her brother soak up in some glory, Penny vowed not to let him outshine her. She turned to see Daiki and Helbot blasting away undead soldiers climbing up the building.

"Hey, move it!" Penny called out to Daiki and Helbot. She sniped an undead soldier and knocked it off the building's edge.

"Whoa, nice shot!" Daiki said.

"Thanks, but there's more where that came from," Penny said, taking out a bunch of quarters and nickels.

Suddenly, Bastion, Tania, and Amazoness Queen busted through the door into the rooftop level. They sighted Penny first with her back turned. Bastion, under Apophis' influence, charged toward the West Coaster.

"Penny, behind you!" Scott called out, who was with Marty and Dirk.

Taking heed of Scott's warning, Penny turned around as Bastion came her way.

"You dare to defy Lord Apophis?!" Bastion roared.

"Shit!" Penny shrieked, accidentally dropping her coins.

Just then, an arrow hit the ground space between Penny and Bastion. The arrow released a green mist that spread around Bastion. After inhaling enough of this gas, Bastion's eyes felt heavy. He collapsed and fell fast asleep.

"Bastion!" Tania cried as she tended to him.

Dai-Valkyrie Uranus charged into Tania and knocked her back. A vine shot out of nowhere and restrained Amazoness Queen. Queen turned and sighted Kurama behind her.

"Oh god... that was close..." Penny collected enough of her coin ammo.

"You ok?"

Penny looked up to see her savior: Dai-Valkyrie Ixion. The Kuiper reached for a hand. Penny gladly accepted and propped herself up thanks to Ixion.

"You have an impressive marksmanship," Ixion said. "I can tell an archer when I see one."

"Thanks, but he caught me off guard. If it wasn't for Scott..."

Ixion patted Penny's left shoulder. "You're doing well. You've got us to back you up. Though, might I suggest a holster or something to hold your ammo of choice?"

"Yeah, good idea."

"You want to tag with me, Coinshot?"

"Sure! There's some fugly zombies that wanna keep coming up here."

Ixion nodded as she quickly shot three undead zombies off the building's edge. "Wanna take turns?"

"Why not?"

Ixion and Penny started sweeping both sides of the rooftop, sniping and knocking off as many undead Apophis warriors.

Daiki grabbed an undead warrior and blasted it point blank with a pulse beam. Helbot dashed up and punched another zombie, sending it flying far off from the building.

"They're good, but we're an even better cohesive unit, Helbot!" Daiki said.

Helbot turned and smiled to her master.

xxxxx

Riding the tidal wave down, Amazoness Swordswoman crashed to the ground. The big wave swept across and knocked away most of the other Heralds. The Neo Duelists and Victory Tamers managed to evade the tides. This gave Shaka, Cammy, and Jaden room to fight back.

Blue Mars and Cyber Mercury landed to check on their friends. Much to their dismay, they were greeted by the dark glares from Ryuuhi, Adam, Demona, Summoner Venus, Battle Jupiter, and the Sailor Quartet.

"Ryuuhi!" Blue Mars cried to her brother.

"Sorry, girl, but they've drank the Apophis kool-aid," Cyber Mercury said regrettably. "They only see us as enemies now."

"Fine, then we'll fight back," Blue Mars sighed looking at Ryuuhi with sadness.

Ryuuhi drew out his sword. Blue Mars produced an ice blade. The siblings quickly dueled in their sword battle.

Cyber Mercury prepared to fight the others. Then, several blasts rained down and sent the Neo Senshi/Detectives scattering.

"Yo, sis! Need a hand?!" Daiki called out, flying down in his Hermes armor. He and Helbot landed beside Cyber Mercury.

"Thanks, Daiki," Cyber Mercury nodded. She looked at Helbot with leery eyes. "And you, too, Helbot."

"Can't believe even our friends are against us now," Daiki sighed. "Can't be helped if Apophis turned them this way using those Jewels. Helbot, initiate battle protocols!"

"As you command," Helbot complied as she scanned Adam, Summoner Venus, and the others. "Are they not our friends?"

"They're not anymore... right now at least. Just don't go overboard since we want them alive, Helbot."

"As you command, Master Daiki."

"Ok, let's rumble!" Cyber Mercury hollered.

The Amaya-Hunter siblings and Helbot stormed ahead and headed off their brainwashed friends.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Chaos Magician Girl placed a foot on Witchmon's head, grinding the left side of her face into the floor. Witchmon cringed hard as the evil mage kept stepping on her like a stepping stone.

"Hahah, yeah! You like that?!" Chaos Magician Girl taunted Witchmon. "If you think somebody's gonna save you, you better think twice! You can't imagine how much I'm enjoying this!"

"It's because of you... Apophis is even free... look at what he's done to this world's timeline!" Witchmon protested. "He's rewritten everything to make it so he's always been king! How can you be proud of this?" She discreetly formed a spell ball in her left palm.

"So what if I'm proud? Consider this sweet revenge for my humiliation. Now I can watch as a god destroys you all. And what's even better? I never had to lift a finger to kill you all. Apophis can do that for me!" She reached down and grabbed Witchmon. "Now, any last words before I finish you off, you pathetic mage?"

"Yeah! This!" Witchmon threw the magic ball under Chaos Magician Girl's feet.

"Pfft, is that all ya got...?"

Boom!

As the ball exploded, the explosion which ignited from it sent Chaos Magician Girl flying off the edge of the building.

"OH SHIT!" Wailed the evil mage, who fell off as her screams echoed loudly.

Witchmon grinned mischievously. "Yes, it actually worked... whew... and like a charm, too." She fell on all fours, catching her breath. "Lord Wisemon, I've got to reach you..." She scanned to see the unconscious Digimon mage still laying near her.

Meanwhile, Chaos Magician Girl, looking worse for wear as a result of Witchmon's attack, hung on a pole and looked up to the rooftop level.

"That sneaky little...! I'll make you pay for this! That was a cheap shot!" Chaos Magician Girl whined and screamed like a petulant child. "Ooooh, I can't wait to see her and all her friends burn!" She slowly scaled up the side of the building.

xxxxx

(Cue Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core OST – Combat)

Kuwabara took down a few undead warriors with his double spirit blades.

"Man after dealing with demons and the other undead things, you punks are a piece of cake!" Kuwabara scoffed.

However, one undead warrior tried a sneak attack until a vine wrapped around the Apophis soldier and binded it. Kuwabara turned to see Dai-Valkyrie Quaoar restraining and dissolving some undead Apophis warriors with her white vampire roses.

"Thanks, Helena!"

"No problem, Kuwabara," Quaoar nodded.

As more undead soldiers climbed over to attack Kuwabara and Quaoar, Andrea intercepted the zombies. A green aura formed over the woman as she split four psychic clones.

"Yo, check that out!" Kuwabara pointed to Andrea's clones confusing the zombies.

"Yes, it's a neat ability, isn't it?" Quaoar replied, watching the zombies being compelled to attack the clones.

The real Andrea utilized telekinetic blasts in conjunction with her psychic clones' punches and kicks. These proved effective to tear through the zombies' bodies. Andrea called off her clones and stood over the the zombies' remains.

"Hope that helped get them off your backs!" Andrea flashed a thumbs up to them.

"Yeah, great work!" Kuwabara and Quaoar replied.

Mika, Larry, Playdate, and Rover helped take out undead leftovers. The former used her fan to blow away and chop others into pieces. Larry threw cards, charged with psionic energy, blew up some Apophis soldiers.

"Take them down, Rover!" Playdate encouraged her cybernetic canine, who yanked off an undead soldier's leg. "Good boy!"

"Hey, check it out, Larry!" Mika pointed to where Eris was. "Your girl's about to help fight with that dragon! Think you want to give her a hand?"

Larry added with a collective grin. "Nah, she's got all the back-up she needs." He quickly veered over to see Marty conversing with Scott and Dirk. "But, I am curious what Marty's talking to them about."

"Maybe formulating some kind of plan."

"Maybe."

xxxxx

Taking his battle with several heroes into the air, Red-Eyes Metal Darkness Dragon bombarded the sky with molten rocks. Dai-Valkyrie Sedna, Angemon X, Athena & Ariamon, Dai-Valkyrie Saturn, Dai-Valkyrie Orcus, Dai-Valkyrie Eris, Yusuke, RJ, Hiei, Rio, Kyo, Norse Knight, and MetalSeadramon effectively wiped out every molten rock that tried to impact the government building.

"Damn you! None of my rocks are going through?!" Metal Darkness Dragon swooped and vanished, attempting to outmaneuver his adversaries with his speed.

However, the majority had keen enough sight to follow the dragon's speed.

"I've already see you use this before! That trick won't work twice!" Angemon X shouted, flying up to the left and landing a punch to something hard. He pulled his fist back, revealing Metal Darkness Dragon's presence. "And your speed's pathetically slow now. I wasn't even trying that time."

"Yeah! You tell him, dad!" Athena cheered him.

Dai-Valkyrie Sedna ordered. "Now, everyone!" She swung her Ice Trident, unleashing her Sedna Arctic Breeze to freeze nearly half the dragon's body solid.

"How about a dragon to combat another, Hiei?" Yusuke asked his demon compatriot.

"Why not?" Hiei smirked, balling up his right hand as he jumped up and fired a less impressive, but still strong Black Dragon to daze Metal Darkness Dragon's head.

Dai-Valkyrie Eris quickly lassoed the dragon's other wing, keeping him from floating away.

"I've got him, y'all!" Eris cried out.

Dai-Valkyrie Orcus entangled Metal Darkness Dragon's body with darkness ropes.

"He's been binded! He's all yours!" Orcus gave the thumbs up.

Rio and Kyo fired dark beams that caught Metal Darkness Dragon's chest. Dai-Valkyrie Saturn flew over the dragon's back and slashed him hard enough to pierce open his hide. Norse Knight blasted through the dragon's exposed back, carving out a fissure. Yusuke and RJ then fired double Spirit Guns shot through the open wound, which neutralized Metal Darkness Dragon.

"That's the way, guys!" Sedna called out, watching Metal Darkness Dragon slowly fall to the ground level.

"Looks like everything's good here," Angemon X muttered.

"Not quite," Saturn interjected, pointing to the sky where the Egyptian Gods were fighting Apophis. "There's still the matter with Apophis."

"Hope those Egyptian Gods can hold him off a little longer," Yusuke muttered.

(End theme)

xxxxx

"Ok, Scott, we need to spring our plan to action," Dirk firmly stated.

"Now? Hello, anybody home? Apophis isn't even here or near us!" Scott reminded him.

"That's where the other heroes will come through for us," Marty said, overhearing Dai-Valkyrie Moon and BlazeGallantmon's strategy. "Looks like they're planning to bring Apophis down here. Meaning this might be our one and only chance."

"Yes, but what if..."

"Worry not about the what ifs, what could'ves, and what should'ves, Scott. Now is good as any," Dirk resolved his decision. "Marty, what do we do?"

"Lay low and keep alive," Marty said, eyeing the two leaders formulating their plans.

xxxxx

Dai-Valkyrie Pluto awoke in the arms of Neo Moon.

"Pluto, you're finally coming to!"

"Princess...?" Pluto blinked twice and raised her head. "Has the enemy been defeated?"

"No, but we're leading us to that direction," Moon said. "Takato, let's gather up the others and head for Apophis."

"Let's make haste then!" BlazeGallantmon declared, soaring up into the air with Dai-Valkyrie Moon.

"Every leader who can hear me! We're heading up to face Apophis!" Moon called out to everyone present. "If we fight together, we'll give the fight to Apophis!"

xxxxx

The first to heed Moon's call were Yusuke and Dai-Valkyrie Sedna. He powered up with his demon cloak covering him. He rocketed up to meet with Moon and BlazeGallantmon.

Dai-Valkyrie Sedna summoned her polar bear spirit, Knut, and rode him toward the final battle awaiting them.

xxxxx

After knocking Tea back, Yugi summoned Cursed Dragon and mounted him. The dragon carried Yugi up to join the other leaders.

xxxxx

As he knocked Beowulfmon and Shutumon back, Ardhamon Spirit Evolved straight into KaiserGreymon. He glided up to convene with the other leaders.

xxxxx

After knocking back YamiLeomon, Brunhilde mounted Grani and took flight toward the sky with the others.

"I might not be a leader, but I'm going to show my worth!" Brunhilde shouted.

xxxxx

"Just look at them go," Neo Moon muttered, holding Pluto up. "You can do this, Sailor Moon!"

"Be careful up there, my friends," Pluto said.

"Remind Apophis who he's messing with!" Venus called out.

"C'mon, they've got this!" RJ added in his own crude manner. "Give that son of a bitch hell, dad!"

"Let's end this and bring our friends back to themselves again, Yug!" Joey encouraged his best friend and the other leaders.

"Kotori, don't get too reckless," Phillipe muttered, praying for the best.

"Sedna, I'll be close by when you need me," Angemon X said.

"Go for it, momma!" Athena cheered Sedna on.

"Don't come back until y'all kick that guy's ass," StormSakuyamon focused toward the sky. "Let's bring back balance to everything!"

xxxxx

5 Kilometers above Tokyo/May 7, 2010/12:15 AM

(Cue Stargate: SG1 OST – Apophis)

Meanwhile, Apophis was still locked in an epic divine war with the three Egyptian Gods. Their divine energies manipulated the weather and altered the scope of the heaven's arena. Utilizing the powers from his Power Jewel, coupled with the staff, Apophis merged several clouds into a black one. From this black cloud came a massive bolt of golden lightning that struck Ra.

Ra absorbed the impact of the radical thunder blast and rocketed forward. The golden deity expelled fiery blasts toward his brother, who responded by nullifying these blasts with a barrier.

"Your powers are far weaker than they used to, dear brother!" Apophis cackled evilly. With a wave from his Staff, he unleashed a similar but bigger golden lightning bolt that impacted Ra. "Yes, I see now. Your dormancy and confinement in that card weakened you. You've become nothing more than a pet summon for these primitive simians. Such a pathetic and demeaning fall to descent for someone who was at one point my equal. I can't even stand looking at your sight anymore. Be gone!" He fired another blast from his Staff.

As the beam hurtled for Ra, Obelisk and Slifer interceded Apophis' blast. Both took the full blow of Apophis' attack.

"Willing to protect your father, Osiris and Set?" Apophis chuckled. "I appreciate your valor, but your efforts shall all be for naught!"

Ra roared to Obelisk and Slifer. Then, Ra produced a golden sheen of light, which bathed over his large frame. Obelisk formed a blue aura over himself. Slifer's body became enveloped in crimson light. The three Egyptian Gods coalesced with each other and merged, forming their combined titan mode. Slifer became Obelisk's right arm and the burning head of Ra infused with Obelisk's left.

"What's this? Well, this is quite unexpected of you," the evil serpent god was slightly taken aback by the Gods' combined formation. "Go on and humor me then."

Taking up Apophis' challenge, the Egyptian Gods unleashed their ultimate attack, Titan Firestorm, which burned through the clouds covering the sky. Apophis readily pointed his Staff and discharged a massive beam, which matched the Egyptian Gods' combined power.

Finding himself being pushed back slightly, Apophis noticed his hands shaking as he tried to hold the Gods' attack. Apophis and the Egyptian Gods hovered higher up into the sky as they reached closer past the atmosphere. From an outer space view, two golden flashes of light shined and pierced through.

"Ok, perhaps I misjudged... you're not as weak as I thought... but...!" Apophis gritted while his Staff lit up and the six Jewels' energies resonated with the instrument. The evil god felt the surge of the cosmic energies filling him with more power. "I won't be so easily done in! Not even by the likes of you, Ra!" He unleashed a bigger green orb that blasted through the Gods' attack.

Apophis' attack shattered the Gods' defenses. His immense blast overpowered and split the combined being back to the three individual Egyptian Gods. The scorching flames burned out all over Ra, reverting him back to his basic golden armored mode.

Apophis seethed under his breath realizing the Gods pushed him far. "Damn you, but I proved with the Staff and the Jewels of Eternity, not even you and your children are enough to defeat me, brother." He laughed in the face of the Gods' failure. "Learn your place as I reclaims my rightful place in the hierarchy. I shall be the one that stands above the pyramid I've erected on this world whose timeline I've altered! And there is no place for weak deities like yourselves on my kingdom!" He charged more cosmic power through the Staff and prepared to obliterate Ra first. "Seeing how weak you've become disappoints me. I can no longer consider you, brother. No, to me, you're simply Ra. I can't imagine how dismayed mother will be when she sees me send you to the underworld." He raised his Staff and prepared to deliver the final attack on Ra. "Which is where you'll be going!"

Suddenly, Obelisk and Slifer once again obstructed Ra from Apophis' finishing blast.

"Fine you wish to join your father in the underworld? I have no qualms sending you where he's going next!"

(Theme fades)

As he prepared to throw a larger blast at the gods, he was cut off by a volley of fiery blasts. Quickly neutralizing these blasts, Apophis sighted the culprits: Yugi and the Cursed Dragon.

"Apophis, that's far enough!" Yugi barked at the evil deity. He veered toward the three Egyptian Gods and gasped in shock. He's defeated the three Egyptian Gods?! No, if he's able to do this to Ra, Obelisk, and Slifer...!

(Cue Justice League Unlimited OST – Seeing Double (Divided We Fall))

Shortly after Yugi arrived, Dai-Valkyrie Moon, BlazeGallantmon, KaiserGreymon, Yusuke, Dai-Valkyrie Sedna, and Valkyrie Brunhilde w/Grani appeared next to the Duelist. The leaders set their sights on Apophis, who raised his Staff.

"I see you've all assembled here in hopes of stopping me. Try all you can. I wield the powers of the universe! Enough to eradicate you and purge you to the underworld!" Apophis boasted, invoking all six Jewels' powers in conjunction.

"Yugi! The Egyptian Gods are in pretty rough shape!" BlazeGallantmon noticed the three Gods' bodies looking worse for wear after Apophis' attack on them.

"Yes, which is why we need to guard the Gods and keep Apophis away from them!"

Apophis flew at the leaders swiftly and lobbed a destructive blast from his Staff. The leaders scattered, evading the Staff's beam.

"Apophis, you've done enough damage to our world!" BlazeGallantmon defiantly cried out. He fired off a Phoenix Shot from his lance and hit Apophis with it.

Apophis invoked the Space Jewel, which opened up a wormhole and sucked up the phoenix blast. Another hole opened up behind BlazeGallantmon, who anticipated the attack and turned around with his shield countering the blast. With his back turned, Apophis tried a sneak attack, but KaiserGreymon instinctively cut him off from the pass.

"Thinking of cheap shotting my friend? Go through me first!" KaiserGreymon goaded the evil serpent god.

Yusuke, who was able to stay afloat with his red demon cloak, chastised Apophis. "Yeah, I thought all-mighty gods with the powers of the universe aren't supposed to play dirty?! Well, can't blame ya, because I don't play fair either!" He powered up both fists; one imbued with blue spirit power and the other covered in red demon's cloak. "But, when you cheap shot a pal of mine, I take it personal!"

Apophis cackled, unleashing golden bolts toward KaiserGreymon and Yusuke. The duo narrowly dodged the god's blasts and beelined at him. KaiserGreymon imbued with massive blade with intense flames and unleashed his Dragonfire Crossbow. Yusuke compressed both spirit and demon energies, forming a golden sphere of light, which he then tossed at Apophis.

Apophis used the Time Jewel to slow time. KaiserGreymon and Yusuke's attacks moved slower than normal. This allowed Apophis to neutralize both attacks. He quickly undid his time power and blasted them both back.

"Fools, did you forget I can control the flow of time?! And it's all possible thanks to the power of the Time Jewel!" Apophis declared as an ice sheet formed around him. He dropped the Staff, sending bolts of golden light to shatter the ice walls. He looked up to see Sedna flying down with her Ice Trident.

"We won't let you continuing having your way with this world!" Sedna cried out, summoning a giant icicle and sending it at Apophis.

Valkyrie Brunhilde flew down from the left with Grani. She unleashed a massive pillar of blue flames at the deity's direction.

"You turn my friends against me?! Now you've made this personal!" Brunhilde exclaimed.

The evil serpent quickly countered their attacks with his Staff. He teleported out of Sedna and Brunhilde's reach. He relocated away from the other heroes.

Dai-Valkyrie Moon beckoned Sleipnir, who arrived to pick her up. They immediately advanced on Apophis and set their sights on his Staff.

"His Staff, Sailor Moon! Go for his Staff!" Sleipnir directed her.

"What we should've done from the start! Take away the source of his newfound power!" Moon raised her sword and swung it, sending her Moon Holy X-Slash that headed straight for Apophis' right arm.

"Aiming for my Staff, will you?!" Apophis spat out, shifting over to the left to evade Moon's attack. "A nice attempt, but... WHAT?!" The next thing he saw was Moon flying off Sleipnir and launching herself straight at him. "Are you a fool?!"

Moon crossed her arms and collided with Apophis head-on. She knocked Apophis, sending him flying back. She then folded her legs around Apophis' arm and pulled at the Staff. Apophis reared back, keeping the Staff away from her grasp.

"Relinquish yourself off me, woman!" Apophis demanded, punching at Moon's head, who refused to let go.

"No way! Not until you let go of this Staff!" Moon gritted, pulling away at the Staff.

As Apophis prepared to kick her off his foot, a flash of silver light blindsided him. The Silver Crystal's light shot out of Moon's body and burned through his armored face, revealing a serpent's eye. Moon fearlessly maintained a hold of Apophis' arm and started pulling the Staff away.

"Give it!"

"NEVER!" Apophis hissed in an otherworldly tone, his loud booming voice became more serpent-like. His body started to shift around and expand in response to the presence of the Silver Crystal. "That repugnant light! I shall remove it and you from this world!" He once again took on the titanic form he used when he released from his imprisonment.

"Sailor Moon!" Yugi shouted as he and Cursed Dragon beelined for Moon.

Upon seeing Apophis growing with the Staff, Moon couldn't maintain her hold on the instrument anymore. Her fingers slipped off. She started to slid off as Apophis' size expansion was complete. She flew off and landed on Sleipnir.

"Sailor Moon, you almost had it!" Yugi called to her.

"He was already growing! He likely reacted to my Silver Crystal's light and made himself bigger to defend himself!" Moon replied. "And the Egyptian Gods?"

"They're still able to fight, but they're in tough shape," Yugi said, glancing behind him as the three Egyptian Gods slowly approached him.

Apophis' evil laughter filled the sky. "Is this all you have to fight me with?! Pitiful! For as long as I have my Staff, you cannot defeat me!" He raised his Staff and released streams of golden thunderous light.

The heroes evaded every single blast, but try as they might Apophis kept shooting more. BlazeGallantmon raised his shield and stopped a few blasts.

"We always find a way, Apophis! We've beaten power mad freaks like you!" BlazeGallantmon defied him. "You're looking at someone who's willing to fight to the very end!" With that, he invoked his, Guilmon, and Suzaku's combined energies. "Suzaku, Guilmon, give us the strength we used to fight Teen-Reaper with!"

Suddenly, a pillar of flames enveloped BlazeGallantmon and solidified, forming layers of red crystallized chitin around the Beast Biomerger. Cracks then formed over the chitin and broke apart. Red light seemingly burst and poured out to break it apart. A completely new being emerged. Gone was BlazeGallantmon. In his place: Guilkatomon, the new Advanced Biomerger achieved during the battle with Teen-Reaper recently.

"Whoa, he's part Takato, part Guilmon now?!" Yusuke spat out, gawking at Takato's new transformation. "I'm digging the biker motif and long spiky hair, though! Not bad!"

Moon was taken aback by Guilkatomon. "So, this is new form he gained when he was in Tai's world fighting that Buu-Reaper?!"

KaiserGreymon added. "Yep, and I was there in person to see it." He turned to Sedna and Brunhilde. "Right? We were all there!"

"That's right," Sedna nodded. "This is Takato and Guilmon's newest Biomerger form."

"Pretty badass, huh?" Brunhilde said.

Guilkatomon locked his sights on the evil god. "You make yourself, Apophis, but it won't change the fact you're a dead man!"

"An impressive show, mortal, but no man, half-beast or otherwise, can kill me! Do your worst!"

As Apophis lobbed a volley of golden blasts from his Staff, Guilkatomon instinctively flew around throwing red blasts to stop them. Moon, Yugi, and the aided Guilkatomon as they neutralized as many of Apophis' blasts.

Guilkatomon shot up toward Apophis and cupped his hands to one side.

"You're willing to attack me in close quarters, half-beast?!"

"I'm not just willing! I'll do it!" Guilkatomon growled, curling his lips as he pushed his hands forward, sending a massive red beam. On the front of this beam is the Hazard symbol.

As he fired and aimed his Hazard Wave, it collided with force against Apophis' head. Apophis' face contorted as he tried to withstand Guilkatomon's close quarter blast.

"Apophis, I saved one world with this form and I'll ready to do it again protecting my own world!" Guilkatomon defiantly shouted to the face of his oppressor.

Moon, Yugi, KaiserGreymon, and Yusuke joined Guilkatomon as they united their attacks on Apophis. Shortly after, Sedna joined in and aided them. Brunhilde and Grani watched from the rear, mesmerized by the veterans' actions.

Man, looking at them go to town on Apophis. They're really are large and in charge! Brunhilde thought, her mind brimming with exhilaration. She clenched her fists and smiled. I honestly never thought myself as leadership material, but seeing them... something is telling me that I'll be in their position someday. "Well, I can start by setting an example! Guys, make some room for me!" She flew off Grani and released a burst of blue flames from her hand.

"Brunhilde!" Yugi called out to her.

"Am I too late to join in?"

"Not at all!" Moon nodded.

"Glad you can join us, Kotori," Guilkatomon said, keeping his Hazard Wave on Apophis.

The Egyptian Gods slowly raised their heads and witnessed the heroes taking their stance against Apophis. The heroes' valor supplied the Gods with a renewed surge of willpower. They slowly floated forward and prepared a repeated assault on Apophis.

"You stubbornly refuse to let him and perish, brother?! Fine, you and your children can all perish with these insects!"

The Egyptian Gods combined their attacks and sent them at Apophis once again. This time they attacked with thrice the power they exhibited before. Apophis used the Space Jewel to shift reality around them. The heroes' and the Egyptian Gods' attacks seemingly obliterated Apophis.

"We got him?!" Guilkatomon cried out prematurely.

However, to their dismay, Apophis' giant form reappeared behind the heroes and the Gods. He raised his Staff and summoned pillars of golden light. These pillars formed into seals and trapped the leaders within.

"Hey, he sealed us!" KaiserGreymon slashed at the golden pillar sealing him.

"Let us out of here!" Sedna demanded, stabbing at the seal with her Ice Trident. Knut aided her by clawing through their containment seal, but his efforts came to no avail.

"Let us out of here, you dick!" Brunhilde shouted, punching and firing blue flames at one side of her seal. Grani tries his hardest to kick down the seal with no desired results.

"Now you're really pissing me off!" Yusuke snapped, madly punching at the seal surrounding him.

"Apophis, this is a cheap tactic!" Yugi chastised the evil god.

Apophis cackled evilly as he lowered his hands over the seals. "Quite the contrary! As long as I still wield the Staff and the Jewels, everything is fair game! Now, you can't intervene when I destroy Ra and his children!"

"You wouldn't!" Moon yelled at him.

"Watch and see." Apophis cackled wickedly as he blasted the Egyptian God monsters. "Look at your precious Gods now! They're at my mercy! I have determined their fates!"

"STOP THIS, APOPHIS! YOU'LL DESTROY THEM!" Yugi openly pleaded.

"And that's exactly what I set out to do! Hahahah!"

Guilkatomon repeatedly punched at his seal prison. "YOU LEAVE THEM ALONE, APOPHIS!"

As Sleipnir stomped against their seal, Moon grasped her hand over chest.

"Not even my earth-shattering stomps can break our imprisonment, Sailor Moon. We must break free out of here!" Sleipnir addressed the Moon Princess. He noticed Moon on one knee and invoking her Silver Crystal's light.

My friends, help us. Moon reached to her Senshi.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Suddenly, the Dai-Valkyrie Planetaries and Norse Knight heard their loved one's plea.

"That was Sailor Moon! She needs us!" Norse Knight called to the others.

"Then, let's haul our butts up there!" Venus declared.

Jupiter brandished Mjolnir, wearing a determined look. "I'm gonna give Apophis a big piece of my mind now!"

"If Sailor Moon is in danger, then Karin is, too," Angemon X added as he joined the Dai-Valkyrie Planetaries. He beckoned both Athena and Ariamon away. "You two stay here and tend to anyone who needs help."

"But...!" Athena cried out. She then paused and realized how dangerous the battle would be ahead. "Yeah, I get it. Be careful and get mom back safe, dad."

Orcus grabbed Athena's hand. "Hey, you can come help your Kuiper aunties, Athena!"

"Ok!"

Saturn took Neo Moon's hand. "C'mon, are you and RJ ready to fight?"

"Of course! Sailor Moon needs us!" Neo Moon said.

"Yeah, and my old man's gonna need me to save his ass," RJ replied.

"I'm coming up as well! I can't depend on Takato to fight his battles alone!" StormSakuyamon said in Rika's voice.

"Then, we should get going!" Dai-Valkyrie Pluto instructed them.

(Cue Justice League Unlimited OST – Destroyer (Apokolips on Earth))

Wasting no time, the Dai-Valkyrie Senshi, Norse Knight, Angemon X, RJ, and StormSakuyamon headed up to face Apophis.

Suddenly, their advancement was halted in them form of an owl-faced wave, a spiral-shaped blast, and a frozen shot. The group narrowly evaded getting shot down. They sighted the culprits behind these attacks.

Omegamon, Imperialdramon Fighter Mode, and Athenamon arrived on the rooftop. All of them possessed the same dark glows in their eyes.

"No, don't tell me...!" Mercury cried out.

"Apophis got to them, too?!" Uranus exclaimed.

"Ugh, this is not what we needed!" Venus growled.

"Get ready! They're about to attack!" Norse Knight called out.

The Digital World's defenders, now Apophis Heralds, launched a counterattack on the group. Omegamon launched himself toward Angemon X and Norse Knight. The Royal Knight brought his Grey Sword down. Angemon X jumped out of the way and fired a continuous wave of Ki blasts at Omegamon. The Royal Knight put up his Brave Shield shoulder, guarding himself from Angemon X's blasts. Omegamon uncovered his defenses only to find no Angemon X.

Angemon X reappeared above the Royal Knight and swooped down, throwing his sword at Omegamon. As the sword belted Omegamon's face, the Ascendant expelled his Buster Cannon, an immense energy wave, that pushed Omegamon away.

"That should do it, Dimitri!" Norse Knight said

"Doubt it. This is Omegamon we're talking about," added Angemon X. "More, I'm not going for any killing blows. We just need to subdue him."

With that, Norse Knight summoned Gaia the Alicorn.

"What is your command, Prince Endymion?" Gaia asked the Earth prince.

"Hold off Omegamon and try neutralizing him. Remember he's a Digital World ally."

"I understand."

Angemon X vehemently glared toward Apophis, who was becoming visible to all. "You aren't going to have your way, Apophis!" Karin, I hope you can hang on for a little while longer!

Athenamon engaged Dai-Valkyries Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Neptune. The Digi-Amazon was able to fend off the Dai-Valkyrie Senshi with her sword. Jupiter swooped down and smashed Mjolnir against Athenamon's sword.

"Lady Athenamon, we're your allies!" Jupiter pleaded to her.

"She won't listen to words! Now that she's under Apophis' control, she'll only respond to actions!" Uranus exclaimed as she charged from another side and slashed at Athenamon's back.

Venus unleashed her Venus Wink Chain Sword on Athenamon and drove her away some.

As Athenamon slashed her sword, she sent a projectile attack. Neptune used her Deep Aqua Mirror to deflect the Digi-Amazon's attack. Athenamon narrowly dodged her deflected attack and let it pass into the air.

"Keeping us from helping, Sailor Moon! Apophis isn't taking any chances with us interfering!" Venus looked up to the sky. "Sailor Moon, don't worry we'll be up there soon!"

Entering an aerial battle, Imperialdramon FM actively fought off StormSakuyamon, RJ, Saturn, Neo Moon, and Pluto. Imperialdramon FM launched a Positron Laser. The warriors dodged the Dra-Warrior's attack.

"Eat this, asshole!" RJ fired a Demon Gun shot that impacted Imperialdramon FM.

StormSakuyamon summoned a tornado and caught Imperialdramon FM with it. The Dra-Warriors tried to defend against the Beast Biomerger's attack, but was lifted up and sent flying away.

"Nothing's keeping me from my friend!" StormSakuyamon defiantly cried out.

Saturn flew over Imperialdramon FM and delivered quick slashes with her Silence Glaive. Imperialdramon FM absorbed the impact of Saturn's rapid slashes and fell.

"Hurry and get up there, Rika!" Pluto instructed her.

"Ok!" StormSakuyamon hastily flew up past the clouds to reach the leaders. "Here I come, Takato! Help's on the way!"

xxxxx

Apophis noticed StormSakuyamon's approach and discharged golden blasts at her. She quickly dodged the incoming streams.

"RIKA! RENAMON!" Guilkatomon yelled in elation.

"Thank goodness, but just you alone?!" Moon asked.

"The others got caught off guard by Omegamon, Athenamon, and Imperialdramon!" StormSakuyamon answered as she floated over next to Guilkatomon's seal. "I was the only one able to come here. Ok, Takato, I'm about to bust you out!" Before she could neutralize the seal, a force seemingly pulled her away from Guilkatomon. "Ugh, hey! Something's pulling me!"

"Rika!" Guilkatomon shouted. "Apophis, what are you doing to her?!"

"I won't allow an insect to bypass me!" Apophis used his Staff to pull StormSakuyamon toward him. "I don't know how you were able to get past my Heralds, but this is where you stop! Yes, I see you possess such a spirit rich with valor. You chose to save the half-beast because you share a bond with him that surpasses the others!"

"So what if that's true?! That's none of your business!" Rebuked StormSakuyamon, struggling to break loose from Apophis' restraints. "Let me go!"

"LET HER GO, APOPHIS!" Guilkatomon snapped as his eyes went viral. Rearing back, he gathered red energy and fired off another Hazard Wave. The concentrated beam tore through the seal, breaking him free. "Rika, Renamon!" He shot up and reached for StormSakuyamon.

"You managed to break loose?! No matter, you both can perish!" Apophis yelled out, preparing to blast the two Tamers away.

Rika, Renamon! Can I reach them in time?! Guilkatomon focused intently on saving StormSakuyamon from Apophis' grasp. As he drew near, Apophis readied a beam.

Just then, something from above came flying down from the sky. Everyone looked up and from their perspective, two shadows seemingly appeared to be coming straight out of the sun.

Apophis gazed up and questioned. "What's is this?!" He casted StormSakuyamon aside, giving Guilkatomon time to catch her. He raised his Staff and prepared to blast whatever he saw.

"Rika, I've got you!" Guilkatomon held StormSakuyamon.

"About time," she remarked, leaning an arm against him.

"Wait, this cosmic power feels familiar. Both of them are very familiar... what?! No, it can't be!" Apophis gawked as the large phoenix dove at Apophis and collided with him.

"Can it be?!" Yugi called out.

"Yes, it is! It's...!" Sedna shouted.

Moon cried out happily upon seeing the familiar face. "Mars! You're back!"

As the large phoenix screeched loudly and tore into Apophis with her talons, Houou Mars was visibly seen inside the phoenix cloak. Wearing a determined glare, Houou Mars shoved her hands forward and fired numerous cosmic fire blasts into Apophis' face.

"Guess who's back?!"

"How is this possible?! You should still be casted far away in another galactic system!"

"Sorry to disappoint. Oh, and I didn't come alone. Guess who'd like to have a word with you?"

With that, a golden flash of light shot at Apophis and then...

Boom!

...Apophis' face contorted and his head snapped back following a devastating blow to the deity's face. The deity was slightly pushed away by this immense force, which was concealed in a golden pillar of light.

"Apophis, I see you're still tainted by Chaos' influence. What a shame," a deep woman's voice came from this light, which Moon instantly recognized.

"Ga-Galaxia?!" Moon gasped as the Golden Queen in question revealed herself to all.

Galaxia kept a fierce gaze on Apophis. "I hoped it would never come down to his. Me having to fight my own son, but since you've hurt your brother I can't let this stand."

Yugi couldn't believe what he had heard. "W-What?! Son?! You mean to say... you're the mother of the Winged Dragon of Ra?!"

"It can't be though! Ra's a big dragon bird thing!" Moon shouted. Her face conveyed confusion over the weird relations between Galaxia, Apophis, and Ra. "And wait, Apophis is your son, too?!"

Sedna added. "I don't think it's that much of a stretch. I mean, all three wear gold."

"Lest you forget, Princess Serenity, I was born Loki's son," Sleipnir reminded Moon. "How can an immortal man help procreate an eight-legged stallion such as thyself. Also, my siblings happen to be a wolf, a snake, and one of the Underworld's rulers."

"Ok, you got me there, but Galaxia you came all the way out here?"

"I escorted your friend, Sailor Mars, and the Houou back to your planet. Apophis just didn't count on relocating them to where I was," Galaxia firmly said, maintaining a gaze on the over sized deity. "Isn't that correct, Apophis?"

Apophis chortled in the face of Galaxia. "You have no place to look down on me, Galaxia. I've long since surpassed you long ago..."

"Only because you wield the Jewels of Eternity and the Staff. Without those, you wouldn't have such mastery over every cosmic aspect. You wouldn't have altered this planet's timestream and change everything to suit your image. On top of that..."

Apophis pointed his Staff and fired a blast at Galaxia.

"Hey, move out of the way!" Brunhilde called out to her.

However, to everyone's shock, Galaxia caught Apophis' blast and backhanded it aside. Apophis was flabbergasted by how easily the Golden Queen stopped his Staff's blast. Galaxia noted the burns on her hand as a result.

"...that's no way of treating your mother when she's talking."

Apophis scowled angrily. "You're not fit to mock me!" He utilized the Power Jewel and blasted Galaxia away, sending her flying next to Ra.

Ra turned his head and casted his eyes on Galaxia. He growled lowly but non-aggressively. Galaxia placed a hand on Ra's forehead.

"My beautiful son, Ra. Yes, I've returned," Galaxia smiled genuinely, caressing Ra's snout.

Yugi shook his head. "Well, this changes everything."

"Yeah, tell me about it. I can't look at Ra the same way again," Brunhilde concurred with the Duelist.

As she invoked her Silver Crystal Moon blasted her way through her seal.

"Sleipnir, let's free the others!" Moon said, mounting Sleipnir's back. "Mars, help me break the others loose!"

"Ok! I'm on it!" Houou Mars replied.

While Moon and Houou Mars worked freeing the others, Apophis shifted his view back on the leaders. However, Galaxia interceded him.

"Don't even think of it, Apophis," Galaxia warned him, drawing out her sword to him. "To think I once held you in my arms with your brother. We were a loving family, but then... Chaos took it all away. That malevolent force turned you against me."

"I've long since embraced the path Chaos has provided me. There's no changing me, mother... No, Ma'at. Or, do you simply go by Galaxia now? You haven't been Ma'at for a long time."

As Moon freed him, Yugi eavesdropped on Galaxia and Apophis' exchange.

"Ma'at, that name's familiar... yes, that's the Egyptian Goddess of Truth and Justice," Yugi muttered. "So, Galaxia was once that same goddess?"

"I shouldn't be surprised, I mean supposedly our past families were born from deities," Houou Mars added. "I mean, Pluto's father was Chronos."

"Yeah, and if Sleipnir was born from Loki, then Galaxia giving birth to the Winged Dragon of Ra isn't too far fetched," Guilkatomon said.

"Even if the thought of that is hard to believe," StormSakuyamon stated.

"I mean, if Apophis is to be believed, then Obelisk and Slifer are not just Ra's kids, but Galaxia's grand kids!" Sedna pointed out.

KaiserGreymon blinked thrice, trying to wrap his mind around that thought. "Man, talk about a screwed up family lineage!"

"This just proves Galaxia is ages old if she conceived Ra and Apophis," Yugi said.

"Just for the record, Ra and Apophis didn't start off looking like the way they are now," Galaxia revealed to the others. "They looked like normal children. It was only when Cosmos and Chaos imbued them with their power coupled with the the Jewels of Eternity that changed them."

"And I prefer this divine body unlike that weak meat carcass I once had," Apophis cackled as his eyes gleamed. He removed his mask, unveiling his serpent's face. "Now, Galaxia, do you have any last words before I send you, Ra, and the others to the underworld?"

"Why yes, I do," Galaxia smiled darkly as she vanished out of Apophis' view.

Before Apophis could respond to her next attack, Ra, Obelisk, and Slifer slammed into Apophis hard while pushing him away. Obelisk seized Apophis' right arm. Slifer wrapped its body around the evil serpent god's body, applying a tight grip on him. Ra floated above Apophis and raised his head. Galaxia reappeared atop Ra's forehead with her hands pressed over her sword's hilt.

"Apophis, you will know your place in the divine hierarchy!" Galaxia openly declared. "Sailor Moon, you and your colleagues make use of this time to attack Apophis!"

"What are you going to do?!" Moon asked her.

"Ra and I have worked up a plan. Make haste and don't waste this opportunity! Go before he uses the Staff!"

"Ok!" Moon nodded as she rallied the other leaders. "You heard her, my friends! Let's not waste a minute too soon!"

The leaders, StormSakuyamon, and Houou Mars stormed Apophis with reckless abandon. Trying his hardest to break loose from Slifer and Obelisk's grips, Apophis was wide open for attack.

KaiserGreymon took out his D-Scanner. "This is a job for Susanoomon! Spirits, come to me!"

xxxxx

Each Legendary Warrior witnessed their bodies glowing and sensed someone beckoning to them. The Spirits heeded KaiserGreymon's call and flew out of each Legendary Warriors, reverting each to regular civilian forms.

"What just happened?! Our Spirits have been recalled!" Kouji was aghast over this development.

"No! Come back, Spirits!" Tomoki called out.

Izumi looked at her hands in disbelief. "That no good... how could Takuya be selfish?! Does he really think he can beat Lord Apophis by stealing our Spirits?!"

Vega glanced up, chuckling. "You got that damn right. Give Apophis hell, Takuya!"

The others briefly paused to watch the leaders launch counterattacks on Apophis. KaiserGreymon was seen gathering the Spirits and evolve into Susanoomon.

"Sedna!" Angemon X watched Sedna throwing a massive icicle spear at Apophis.

"A'right, Yugi! Let that big freak have it!" Joey hollered to his best friend.

"Sailor Moon! You can do it!" Neo Moon cheered him on.

"Go for it, Kotori!" Phillipe encouraged Brunhilde.

Meanwhile, the West Coasters became drawn to the epic battle against Apophis. Andrea pivoted to her left side as she noticed Scott and Dirk were nowhere to be seen.

"Marty, where's Scott and Dirk?" Andrea asked him.

"Laying in wait. Now if those heroes can get Apophis down here, all will go according to plan," Marty vaguely said.

"But, what if they can't lure Apophis back down here? What if they can't defeat him?" Larry asked Marty.

"We can't think like that, Larry. These heroes have faced and overcome such odds before, right? Then, if they are who you say they are, Apophis will just be another to bad guy to fall."

"For our sake, let's hope that's the case," Andrea said.

"Me, too, Andrea." He veered over to see Scott and Dirk hiding behind a satellite.

xxxxx

Boom!

Apophis was on the receiving end of massive blue flames. Brunhilde fiercely smothered him with her Valhalla Frozen Inferno flames. StormSakuyamon shot down a barrage of lightning bolts that bombarded the deity. Yusuke launched his Spirit Wave that impacted Apophis' chest. Sedna threw a supersized Sedna Icicle Spear that pierced through Apophis' defenses. Yugi commanded Slifer and Obelisk to neutralize Apophis using their divine energies.

Apophis became subdued to the point where he had trouble conjuring the Staff's powers.

"Here's one courtesy of all Ten Spirits!" Susanoomon roaring, catching Apophis' face with a punch. He followed it up with a straight uppercut to Apophis' jaw.

Guilkatomon, Houou Mars, and Moon set up Apophis for their attacks.

"Ready? Let's see what this new form can do, Takato!" Houou Mars encouraged him.

"Right!"

"Hit him with what you have!" Moon shouted, raising her sword and bringing it down.

Apophis opened his eyes just in time for Guilkatomon to fire another Hazard Wave. Houou Mars conjured a massive pillar of cosmic flames, which hurtled toward the evil deity. Both attacks coalesced into a single cosmic flamed attack, which shaped like a bird's face, and impacted Apophis' armored chest. Moon then finished things off by hitting Apophis with another Moon Holy X-Slash. Apophis' already damaged chest armor broke apart, revealing the serpent's true horrendous scaly form. The evil deity let out a pained scream as their attacks finally destroyed his armored defenses.

Galaxia closed her eyes and communed with Ra. My son, do you have enough strength left to lend me your power? It must be done to stop Apophis.

Inside Galaxia's mindscape, she saw a youthful Egyptian man with short dark hair and imbued with a benevolent aura, which was unlike his brother's. In front Ra was Galaxia in her former goddess Ma'at appearance.

'Mother, there has to be another way.'

'I'm afraid your brother decided his fate. He has embraced the dark path. There's no salvation for him.'

'Then, it's too late for him? No...'

'Ra, the most we can do is provide the brother you grew up with... the one I helped raise with you closure. That small part of your brother that we loved would want us to end this once and for all.'

'All right, mother. Let my strength resonate with yours.'

As her eyes shot open, Sailor Galaxia looked down over herself. A thick golden light bathed over the Senshi's body. Ra, too, was basked in a similar golden cloak. Both mother and son's cosmic powers resonated with one another.

"Galaxia!" Moon cried out, observing the Golden Queen and Ra both covered in the same golden veil of light.

The Houou quickly telepathed with Mars. 'She's attempting to combine Ra's power with her own!'

Can she do that? Couldn't that destroy her own body if she overloads her body with hers and Ra's combined energies?!

'Possibly, but she's likely to handle it since she's the Goddess Ma'at.'

Suzaku and Seiryuu both communicated with Guilkatomon and StormSakuyamon.

'Takato, this might be quite the eye opener for us. A goddess attempting to combine her power with another.'

'This should be a sight, Rika.'

Apophis quickly came to and witnessed Galaxia spreading her arms out like an eagle. She then uttered an incantation, one sounded similar to what Yugi has heard and said before.

"Almighty protector of the sun and sky, I beg of three, please heed my cry! Combine thyself with me bring me victory in this fight! I beseech thee, grace our humble battle. But, first I shall... call out thy name, Winged Dragon of Ra!" Galaxia recited her own chant.

With that, the Winged Dragon of Ra transformed into a giant sphere of golden light. This sphere split up and out from it came disassembled pieces of Ra's body. Galaxia's own golden armor broke apart as well, leaving her completely nude as her armor merged with Ra's armored parts. Forming over Galaxia's chest was a sturdier armor than before. Her arms became encased in golden armor complete with Ra's claws. Golden armored boots formed over her feet. The front part of her armored footwear had claws like Ra's. Replacing her headdress was the head and visage of Ra, including his crimson eyes. Galaxia's long orange red hair cascaded down her helmet and reached down to her back. Ra's tail became a long sword in Galaxia's right hand. Forming on her back were Ra's giant armored wings.

Brimming with Ra's power, Galaxia clenched her new sword and pointed it at Apophis' direction.

"This is incredible! Galaxia has combined herself with Ra?!" Yugi was flabbergasted by this development.

"Galaxia and Ra combined as one...?! Well shit, I can't top that," Brunhilde admitted, gawking over the new Galaxia.

"Who've thought the Golden Queen would get anymore stronger. Well, she goes and does it!" Houou Mars exclaimed.

"This is good if you ask me," Guilkatomon said.

"Yeah, if anyone should discipline their own kid, it should be their parent," Sedna nodded.

"Or, in this case, their mother... combined with their other sibling," Moon stated, watching 'Ra-Galaxia' floating past them.

"I am not Sailor Galaxia in this form," the Golden Queen spoke in a deep powerful voice almost unlike her own. "In this form, I am Divine Ma'at."

"Hey, I'm the phoenix here," Houou Mars reminded her.

"No need to worry, I don't intend to challenge the Houou's position," Galaxia acknowledged her respect for the cosmic avian. She descended toward Apophis, who was barely rising to meet the newly transformed Golden Queen.

"Ma'at, this isn't over... not as long as I wield the Staff! I cannot be defeated!"

"The way you are, you're in no shape to be king of anything. It's over, Apophis," Galaxia decreed as her whole armored body ignited in divine flames. All but her face was set ablaze. She swooped down and entered phoenix mode in the manner Ra uses to attack. "Apophis, I relinquish you from your throne!"

Bam!

Gliding forward faster than before, Divine Ma'at landed the first blow. Her fist collided with Apophis' face. She didn't relent and wailed on Apophis with quick body blows. She took out her sword and delivered a series of sword slashes.

After incapacitating him, Divine Ma'at collided with Apophis, in which their collision created a massive explosion of fiery light.

Boom!

Everyone closest to the battle backed away. A massive shockwave emanated from this, causing every participant in the war to cease their fighting and gaze at the golden light illuminating the dark sky.

Every Herald watched in shock as Apophis, shrunken back to his normal form, fall hard on the rooftop.

"LORD APOPHIS!" Most of the Heralds shouted in unison.

Divine Ma'at swooped down and landed neat Apophis' unconscious form.

"C'mon, let's check this out!" Guilkatomon beckoned his friends to follow.

"Wait, Takato!" StormSakuyamon cried out.

Houou Mars turned and nodded to Moon. "What do you say?"

"Yeah, I need to see what happens next up close," Moon replied.

"Good idea, we need to confirm if Apophis is finished!" Yugi said, finding himself astounded by Galaxia's ability to command Ra and combining a third of Horakhty with her being.

As the leaders, Houou Mars, and StormSakuyamon landed, they approached Divine Ma'at. The Golden Queen crouched over and seized the Staff from Apophis' hand.

"All right, she's got the Staff!" Brunhilde said in elation.

"That takes care of that!" Yusuke wiped his hands clean.

"Guys! Is it over?!" Angemon X called out to Sedna and the others.

Sedna turned seeing Angemon X and the other Kuipers. "Looks that way. Galaxia has the Staff now."

"Good, now she can start by reversing all Apophis' has done," Pluto said.

"Galaxia, we're ready whenever you're..." Moon paused as she noticed the Staff vanishing from Divine Ma'at's hand. "Galaxia! The Staff! It's...!"

"Disappearing?!" Guilkatomon realized this. His face blanched as Apophis rose behind Divine Ma'at.

Upon seeing this, Scott raised his head from his hiding spot, but Dirk stopped him.

"Wait, Scott!"

"But, we've got to make our move, Dirk! I think our powers... they're..."

Dirk noticed a subtle glow form over his brother. "Your power's returning... yes, because Apophis is closer to us now."

Apophis' eyes opened. Then, a wicked grin smeared over his dark scaly face.

"Galaxia!" Yugi warned. "BEHIND YOU!"

Shick!

Apophis shoved his right hand through Divine Ma'at's left side. He intended to go through her chest, but Yugi's warning saved her narrowly. Nonetheless, Divine Ma'at still took a non-fatal blow from Apophis.

"No, how is this possible?!" Galaxia demanded, yanking herself off Apophis' bloodied hand. "I had the Staff!"

Apophis chortled evilly in response. "I made you think you had the Staff, but in truth, I played you for a fool. It's not the first time you've been deceived, or did you forget about the man who posed as your husband? And what about Chaos deceiving you into becoming its vessel? Now, I've duped you into believing you've beaten me." He put his hand through his chest and conjured the real Staff. "Surely you'd know the full extent of the Reality Jewel's power?"

Divine Ma'at gripped her injury. She quickly bumrushed Apophis, but the evil god grabbed her by the throat and lifted her over his head.

"Even combined with Ra, you couldn't hope to defeat me!" Apophis taunted her, grinning fiendishly. Golden light bathed over Apophis as his armor reconstituted over him.

"Apophis! Let her go!" Yugi yelled at him.

"Do it now!" Houou Mars demanded, putting her hands together to summon her Houou cloak.

(End theme)

Angemon X, Dai-Valkyrie Jupiter, Dai-Valkyrie Venus, Dai-Valkyrie Pluto, Dai-Valkyrie Saturn, Norse Knight, Joey, Hiei, Kurama, Dai-Valkyrie Neo Moon, Phillipe, RJ, MetalSeadramon, and the West Coasters convened with the leaders, Houou Mars, and StormSakuyamon.

"Unhand her now!" Saturn shouted, threatening to skewer him with her Silence Glaive.

"You haven't won yet, Apophis! Not as long as we're still standing!" Angemon X snarled.

Cupping his hands behind him, Guilkatomon readied a red energy ball. "Last warning, we're not telling you again!"

Apophis nodded dismissively and chuckled. "Fine if you insist..."

Slash!

Divine Ma'at lopped off Apophis' arm, freeing herself. She flew right over beside Moon and crouched over grabbing her wound.

"Galaxia! Allow me!" Moon offered to heal her, but Galaxia declined.

"No, it's ok. I've had far worse injuries..." Divine Ma'at put a hand on her wound and used Ra's power to cauterize it. She cringed as the fire burn her skin and closed the wound. "All I care about is bringing Apophis to his knees."

"You're welcome to try, Ma'at," Apophis chuckled, scanning his opposition. "You thought this was over?"

"It will be over for you, Apophis!" Moon said as she took out her Silver Crystal. A silver light washed over her. The silver light turned gold, converting her Dai-Valkyrie armor into the same color. In that instant, she transformed into Golden Moon.

"She's taken on her Golden state!" Jupiter noted. "Now things are about to get serious."

"We should turn into our Golden forms, too!" Venus suggested.

"Hold on," Pluto ordered back the other Senshi.

(Stargate: SG1 OST – Apophis resumes (2:51-5:32))

Apophis cackled. "So, you've achieved the legendary golden state that Galaxia acquired long ago? A rare feat only few in the universe can gain, but here you just willingly showed that power to me." He meticulously eyed the other Senshi. "Yes, I sense those similar powers resonating in each of you. If you're willing to dare, attack me with these golden powers of yours! Let's see how they stack up against the Jewels of Eternity!"

"You want some of us?" Jupiter growled.

"No," Guilkatomon interjected, intently glaring down Apophis. "How about we fight you how we want to fight you?!" He clenched and imbued his fists with intense flames. "We're taking that Staff away one way or another!"

Guilkatomon rushed Apophis with reckless abandon. Golden Moon, Yugi, Yusuke, Susanoomon, Sedna, and Brunhilde followed behind him. Divine Ma'at rose and picked up her sword.

"Wait, Takato!" Susanoomon called to him.

"That fool!" StormSakuyamon cried as she beelined after him. "You can't take him alone!"

Houou Mars flew ahead to catch up to Guilkatomon. "Takato, you can't fight him alone!"

"Want a bet?! This guy has pushed me far enough!" Guilkatomon launched himself toward Apophis.

"C'mon, let's make haste!" Pluto declared as she, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus raced ahead.

Angemon X rocketed forward. "Sedna, I'm coming!"

"C'mon, Hiei. Yusuke and Mars will need help, won't they?" Kurama said as he raced ahead.

"Yeah, you're right," Hiei bolted ahead with sword ready.

In response to the heroes storming at him, Apophis instinctively grew up to Susanoomon's waist. He looked up to see Obelisk and Slifer launched attacks at him. He raised his Staff and neutralized their attacks.

"Is that the best you can do, Osiris and Set?!" Apophis bellowed.

"No, but they provided enough distraction for us to do this!" Susanoomon yelled as he punched Apophis' face.

However, in the blink of an eye, Susanoomon instead punched Obelisk in Apophis' place. Obelisk fell hard from Susanoomon's blow.

Apophis reappeared on Susanoomon's left and blasted down with the Staff.

"Damn, he keeps using that jewel!" Dirk witnessed Apophis using the Reality Jewel's power.

"There's no way they can beat him... I mean, what chance do we have of getting close?" Scott said apprehensively.

Having heard enough, Marty grabbed Scott and turned him around.

"Listen, Scott! You and Dirk have to get close to Apophis! As long as you two are still linked to your Jewels, you're the only ones who can take that Staff from Apophis!" Marty berated Scott, snapping him out of his broken state of mind. "Now, drop the defeatist attitude and get to it. You and Dirk still have a mission."

Scott recoiled from Marty's outburst, but deep down knew he was right. He reluctantly nodded and complied.

"Sorry, Marty... I didn't mean to sound like a downer."

"It's ok. You're just scared. I am, too, but we have to face our fears. Apophis won't expect you or Dirk to still be linked to those Jewels. We take advantage with the element of surprise!"

Andrea concurred with Marty. "He's right, Scott. It's time we turn this whole battle around for our new friends."

Penny patted Scott's shoulder. Turning around, Scott was meet with a kiss on his lips. Penny reared back, pulling her lips off his.

"You've got this, Scotty. I believe in you," Penny smiled and blushed some.

"Penny...?" Scott was taken aback.

"C'mon, Scott!" Dirk beckoned his brother.

"Uh... I, yeah!" Scott turned away, still reeling over the surprise kiss he got. A small grin smeared on his face.

Nick watched this happen and approached Penny. "Sis, man what was that all about?"

"He needed the push," she replied in denial.

"In any case, it worked," Marty added, watching the heroes repelling Apophis' attacks. "C'mon, guys! Let's take cover somewhere!"

Golden Moon w/Sleipnir, Guilkatomon, Yusuke, Yugi w/Obelisk & Slifer, Susanoomon, Sedna w/Knut, and Brunhilde w/Grani unleashed simultaneous attacks on Apophis. The evil god resisted their combined efforts with his Staff, but the more they kept attacking the more effort Apophis had to exert. The difference maker came in the form of Divine Ma'at, Houou Mars, StormSakuyamon, Angemon, and the other Senshi. They blasted Apophis from the sides, causing him to falter.

Even for a second, this provided ample time for the leaders to attack again with full force. They unleashed their attacks together and hit Apophis.

"We've got him!" Guilkatomon yelled out, feeling victory within their grasp.

However, that couldn't be even further from the truth.

Apophis used the Space Jewel at the last second and opened a wormhole to swallow up their attacks. Another wormhole opened above the leaders. The redirected attacks were sent crashing down on the heroes and overwhelmed them. Golden Moon, Guilkatomon, Sedna, and Yugi were knocked away on one side. Brunhilde and Yusuke were sent flying on another side of the rooftop. Susanoomon's body broken apart, regressing back to KaiserGreymon. Each of the Spirits were returned to their rightful owners.

"It can't be!" Saturn gasped in shock.

"Damn it all!" Angemon X cursed as he flew over to tend to Sedna. "I've got you, Karin! Karin! Hey, wake up!"

Golden Moon slowly came to, but quickly lost her golden form and reverted back to Dai-Valkyrie state.

"Sailor Moon!" The Senshi cried out.

Houou Mars and Divine Ma'at raced over to check on Moon.

"Takato!" StormSakuyamon hurried over to Guilkatomon, who was the worst for wear. "You dumbass! You had me scared!" She embraced him.

"Damn, I thought we had him for sure..." Guilkatomon gritted as he hugged her back. "I'm very sorry, Rika."

'Takato, brace yourself! It's not over!' Suzaku reminded the Tamer.

Heeding Suzaku's warning, Guilkatomon glanced past StormSakuyamon and sighted Apophis. The evil god was growing even more agitated with his opposition.

'Our fight with Apophis isn't over, Rika! Stand and fight!' Seiryuu said to her.

As Houou Mars put an arm over Moon, the Houou communicated with them both.

'I cannot hope to defeat the power of all the Jewels of Eternity. Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, simply fighting with force won't be enough. We secure the Staff and use it to send Apophis back to the Void where he came from!'

"No offense, but that's easier said than done," Houou Mars said.

"No, we can do this, Mars. We can't give up," Moon replied, turning toward the other Senshi. "Can I count on all of you? We need to distract him and one of us take the Staff."

"No problem. Leave that to me," Jupiter offered. "I owe the bastard some hammer bashing." She gripped Mjolnir tightly and conjured lightning through it.

"We'll all pitch in," Angemon X spoke up.

"Yes, you've given your all. Now it's our turn," Kurama said, tending to Yusuke.

RJ cracked his knuckles. "This one's for you, pops."

Neo Moon nodded as she called Pegasus over. "Let us handle it now!"

"I think not!" Apophis growled as he used the Power Jewel to repel the other able warriors away. "I've grown bored of playing with you, weaklings!" He pivoted over toward the ones who were the biggest thorns in his side. "To oblivion with you!" Apophis declared as he charged at StormSakuyamon, Golden Moon, and Houou Mars. Channeling all the cosmic energies from the Jewels, he pointed his Staff and fired off a full-powered blast at the three.

"NO!" The leaders and Senshi screamed out together.

"Rika! Usagi! Rei!" Guilkatomon shouted. Then, without a second thought, the Advanced Biomerger jetted forward, matching Apophis' speed. Despite the abuse he had taken, his body continued to give him that energy to run as fast as his feet could take him.

(5:51-6:40)

'Takato, what are you doing?! Whatever it is you have in mind...!'

Guilkatomon voluntarily moved on his own will. I'm not just sitting back and letting Apophis hurt the ones I care for! He's already turned friends and allies against us. I'm going to remind him who he's dealing with!

'But, you'll risk both our lives, Takato! Yours, Guilmon's and mine!'

Guilmon's already decided to take this course of action. It's now or never!

StormSakuyamon turned and sighted Guilkatomon. "Takato...!" She screamed dramatically.

"What the hell is he thinking?!" Penny cried out.

Andrea finished scanning Takato's mind. "No, don't tell me he's planning to...!"

"What, Andrea?" Marty asked her.

Then, as Guilkatomon continued to run, the fiery aura of Suzaku formed over him.

'So, be it, Takato and Guilmon, but I won't let you risk it all by yourselves!' Suzaku yelled out as determined to defeat Apophis.

Houou Mars quickly threw herself in front of Moon and StormSakuyamon, willingly ready to risk her life for the two.

"Mars!" Moon cried out fearfully.

" Stay behind me, you two! I'm going to...!" And then, Houou Mars' eyes and mouth widened at what just happened next.

In the blink of an eye, Guilkatomon shoved right in front of Houou Mars.

"TAKATO?!" The three cried out together.

"MOVE!" StormSakuyamon instructed him.

'SUZAKU!' Seiryuu telepathically reached to her fellow spirit.

"GET OUT OF THE WAY, TAKATO!" Houou Mars pleaded, to which he responded with Suzaku's fiery aura repelling her back.

'SUZAKU! WHAT IS THIS?!' The Houou telepathed with the phoenix beast spirit.

Take care, my love. Protect everyone else...

'SUZAKU! NO!'

(End theme)

And at that instant moment, Apophis' cosmic-powered beam caught Suzaku and Guilkatomon. Both took the direct blow from Apophis' attack and Suzaku's aura flickered out like a candle light. The color in Guilkatomon's eyes faded and became dull.

There was a hushed silence among everyone.

But that brief silence was drowned out by the screams of one.

As she flew over to fetch Guilkatomon, StormSakuyamon wailed with tears. "GUILMON! SUZAKU! TAKATO!"

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Next chapter: Ma'at – Balance Restoration

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Shinjuku, Tokyo/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building/Legend Headquarters/Dimension: Character Corner/Real-Life: June 2016

Switching back to the Cornerverse around nightfall, shows the Legend HQs inside of a large conference room. It shows a video screen in a large board replaying the 'Justice League moment vs. Apophis' scene back in the YYGDM-01 dimension. It plays similarly to Justice League/Unlimited of the DCAU, which to this day is hailed as a legendary cartoon. Though the League appeared in Young Justice, viewers wonder about if the new cartoon, Justice League Action, can hold up?

There are also newsletters and posters of The Powerpuff Girls (2016 series) now airing amid some animation controversy, Saitama (One Punch Man) becoming well known, a newsletter of Spider-Man's whimsical & show stealing in performance Civil War, an anime called Your Lie In April, an anime people have hyped over called Erased (to the point that Rob Walker (Doug Walker's brother) mentions it), and a recent anime airing called My Hero Academia.

A conference table is seen with three people sitting around it: Sailor Moon, Yusuke, and Marty Stonebagel.

Yusuke (grins and crosses his arms): Man, this takes us back last year where we had our moment in fighting our world's Apophis.

Sailor Moon: Except with differences such as the Valkyries being involved while they have yet to appear in YYGDM-01. Not to mention Dirk wasn't involved in our dimension. Too bad Yugi and Sedna are with the Ascendants instead of seeing this.

Yusuke: Not to mention Kotori just got a letter and thinking about that invite in Shinjuku Park.

Marty: I bet its something fun. And adding Takato and Takuya as well. This really reminds me that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is not that great.

Yusuke: Tell me about it.

Sailor Moon: DCEU can't even compete with MCU at this point being so "Grimdark." Civil War topped that movie for sure!

Yusuke: And Dawn of Crap shows a scene with a jar of Lex Luthor's piss.

Marty: Or, more like comparing our situation: a jar of Cain Bearer's piss. (cringes) Seriously, I remember use to have a mindset similar to him, till an event with my cousin and Taylor changed my life. (proudly smiles) Now I lead a team of metas to show the world a difference.

Yusuke: That's good to know.

Sailor Moon: Now your one of the new founders, Marty.

Marty: Thanks you two.

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A/N: How about that cliffhanger ending? I have gotten better with those, according to some of my readers at least.

I hoped I delivered (or perhaps over-delivered) with the action fronts. I hoped to give the West Coasters some shining moments teaming with the hero veterans and Neo gens (namely Nick interacting and teaming with Mercury/Neptune/Cyber Mercury; all that's missing are Mizuno and Ranamon/Jaarin).

With the Heroes vs Brainwashed!Heroes angle, this is probably the closest to a Civil War situation pitting heroes against other heroes. Although in this case, half of the good guys have been influenced by Apophis' time alterations thanks to cosmic stones. Had this chapter been released last month, it would've been great timing with Captain America: Civil War (and episode 7 of Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3).

As for the main battle: Galaxia returns with Houou Mars and makes an impression revealing her family connection to the three Egyptian Gods and Apophis. No doubt she boggled everyone's minds. Thanks to Belletiger for giving me the idea of merging Ra with Galaxia. Though I hadn't thought of a name, so I went with Divine Ma'at. Here's another thought: had Galaxia combined with all 3 Gods, she could've become Horakhty Ma'at or something to that nature. As if she wasn't already OP to begin with.

Now Guilkatomon prepares to make a noble sacrifice? It appears so, but there's still Scott and Dirk, the final trump cards. What'll happen now? You'll have to find out.

That does it for this heavy and lengthy chapter. Next time, it's the finale! The last stand against Apophis comes your way!

Until then, send a review and see you soon!