Saving Arnice
The next day, the group was in the lobby as Aluche held out the Memory Mirror. "Now that we have the Memory Mirror, we can summon the Ghost Ship to reach the Moon Palace." The small girl known as Eleanor said.
"Right, but in order to do that, we need to do it somewhere that has a huge reflective water surface, like a lake." Ace said.
"Right on point, Ace. It's the lake in Eurulm. That's where we'll summon the Ghost Ship." Liliana said.
"Whoa whoa, wait a sec. How did you all figure out where to go so quickly?" Aluche asked.
"It was...kinda obvious, you know?" Rutee said as she and the others sweatdropped.
"Oh, my bad. A-Anyway, let's go to Eurulm and try holding the Memory Mirror above the lake!" Aluche said.
"It's almost time for the final battle, everyone. Let's do this and come home victorious!" Ace said.
"Right!" The group said.
"Aluche, Ruenheid, Liliana, Camilla, Muveil, Veruschka, and Eleanor. When the Moon Queen is defeated, would all like to join Spirit Force along with Arnice when she is saved?" Ace asked.
"I'll shall join, I would like to expand my research and learn about the Multiverse." Camilla said as she pushed up her monocle.
"I'll come too! This'll give me a chance to sell my famous hot chocolate across the Multiverse! So count me in!" Eleanor said happily.
"I shall come as well, this would be a great opportunity not to miss." Muveil said.
"Count me in as well, if there are other universes out there, then it would be interesting to learn about the Knights of the many worlds." Ruenheid said.
"If Ruenheid is going, I shall go to." Veruschka added.
"I will come to, I believe all of you will be able to stop the Moon Queen without me being sacrificed, so I will join as well." Liliana said.
"Rue and Lilia are in, so count me in as well after we kick the Moon Queen's ass!" Aluche said.
"I'm glad you all agree with Ace, now let's head to Eurulm, and summon the Ghost ship to the Moon Palace, Arnice may be there, so we have to save her no matter what!" X said.
"Right. Let's go!" Ace said as everyone headed to Eurulm.
Everyone stood in the square as Aluche held up the Memory Mirror and it began to shine brightly as a creepy looking ship appeared.
"That must be the Ghost Ship. All aboard!" Ace called out as everyone boarded the Ghost Ship to the Moon Palace.
A few minutes later
As the group sailed across the sea, they spotted a snow filled landscape with a large mansion in the center.
"This must be it. The Moon Palace." Spade said.
"Let's go, everyone. It's time to put an end to this!" Aluche said as the group nodded.
As the group entered the Moon Palace, they were surprised to see a portrait of a woman that looked exactly like Aluche.
"She looks just like you, Aluche. Does she look familiar to you?" Mari asked.
"I don't know. But there is one thing I'm curious about. Just who is the Moon Queen exactly?" Aluche asked.
"I guess we'll find out soon enough. Come on, let's keep going." Ace said as the group continued on before they heard a familiar voice.
"Heehee, I see you all made it here in one piece." Christophorus's voice said as the group turned to see her right behind them.
"Geez, you really need to stop popping out of thin air like that." Saki said.
"It's one of my most prized talents!" Christophorus said.
"So the Moon Queen is here somewhere, correct?" Camilla asked.
"As far as I know! But don't let your guard down. She is tremendously sly. Let me also give you all one more piece of advice. I can sense Her presence nearby." Christophorus said.
"Arnice is here?" Camilla asked in surprise.
"Seriously?" Aluche asked.
"You might have to fight against Her. If it comes to that… Please, do what must be done." Christophorus said. "Should the chance arise, drink her blood and then have her drink yours. Arnice's blood will bring her to her senses. I'm sure of it." She said to Aluche.
"...Okay, we got this!" Aluche said.
"Run, my friends. Run through this endless night. And sing out the song of your life." Christophorus said before she disappeared and the group continued on.
The group entered the next room as they saw Arnice standing there with her back turned to them.
"Arnice!" X called out as she turned to them.
"You...are… Ar...nice? I don't know… I don't…! Give me back...my blood… My important…!" Arnice said as she held up a clenched fist before summoning her sword.
"Alright, Aluche. This may be our only chance to save her, we'll try to weaken her, and when that happens, that's your chance to drain the blue blood from her." Zero said.
"Right!" Aluche said.
"Uaahhhhh!" Arnice screamed as she charged at the group.
"Howl O raging wind and cleave my enemies with your blade...Turbulence!" Jade chanted as a ring of air appeared under Arnice before it spouted out like a pillar, dealing damage.
Saki and Saaya rushed in as they dealt a 10 hit combo, dealing more damage as Aya and Kagura rushed in this time as they dealt a 30 hit combo with their katanas, dealing more damage to Arnice.
As Arnice was about to disappear, Aluche held out a ring as Arnice looked it with a surprised look.
"That's… That ring… It's my treasure..." Arnice said as she stood up. "...To my beloved…"
"I'll be taking your blue blood! And I'll also be returning yours! I'm gonna make you remember everything!" Aluche said as Arnice walked over and put her hand over the ring as an orb of light appeared before disappearing as the two half-demons drained each other's blue blood before stopping as the two looked at the group.
"Thank you, everyone. It feels like I've woken up from an awful nightmare or something. And X, Zero, it's good to see you both again." Arnice said as she looked at the Maverick Hunters.
"Glad to see you're okay too." X said.
"...Nightlord." Christophorus said as she walked up to Aluche and Arnice.
"Chris!" Arnice said.
"You've...finally come back to us." Christophorus said happily.
"I'm so sorry… I can't even begin to imagine how hard it's been for you." Arnice said.
"No, you can't… I've followed you quite the distance, you know?" Christophorus said.
"Geez… Hey, so… Could you fill me in on what happened while I was out of my mind?" Arnice asked as the group explained the situation. "Dammit… The Moon Queen is still trying to destroy the world? You all aren't the only ones who want to put her down for good. Let me fight with you all." She said.
"Of course, it'll be like when we faced off against Dragon and Ultron Sigma." X said.
"Yeah! Having you with us, will be a huge deal!" Aluche said.
"Alright, the Throne Room is just ahead. Let's go everyone." Ace said as the group headed to the throne room for the final battle, or so they thought.
