Kain and Ceodore's group was currently climbing up a mountain as they soon reached the top and saw Kaipo in the distance.
"There it is. There's Kaipo." Magnamon said.
"If what David said is true, the quickest way to Damcyan is through the cave nearby." Shuichi said.
"I think I remember father telling me of a beast that blocks the way to Damcyan." Ceodore said.
"Zen I guess ve'll be entering another fight once ve reach ze end." Rachel said.
"Indeed. Let us make our descent." Kain said as they began climbing down the mountains before Ceodore slipped and began falling. "Ceodore!" he yelled as he reached out to grab him.
"T-Thanks, Kain." Ceodore said.
"Can't have you dying on us now can we?" Kain asked with a small smile.
"He's right. You are the son of Cecil." Neu said.
Rachel smiled a bit at the interaction, a bit envious of the bond they shared. "I-in any case, it might be best to rest up before ve head into ze caves." Rachel said.
"I agree. We'll need our strength in order to face the dangers in the morning." Shuichi said.
"We will rest at Kaipo then." Kain said.
As the group enters the inn to rest for the night, Rachel was looking out the window.
"Something troubling you?" Kain asked.
"Not really. Seeing the bond between you and Ceodore made me a bit envious, is all." Rachel said.
"But you have a bond with Neu, no?" Kain asked.
"Ja. He's ze closest thing to family I have." Rachel said.
"Closest thing?" Kain asked.
"I never mentioned zis to anyone, but… I was once an orphan." Rachel said.
"Seems we have something else in common." Kain said.
"I never knew my parents. I vas abandoned as a child. My relatives passed me around. I've been living with my grandmother until she died a few years later. It vas disgusting the way ze rest of them vere squabbling over inheritances and crap…" Rachel said. "I couldn't stand it vor much longer, so ze first chance I got, I boarded a plane to Tokyo, and met up with David and ze others. Ze rest...you can probably pick up from zere."
"I see, I am sorry that happened to you. My father, Ricard, died fighting the Empire, so I promised myself that I would become a Dragoon like him." Kain said. "During my childhood was when I met both Cecil and Rosa, we became friends growing up. A few years after you and the others left, I went to the Summit on Mt. Ordeals, and heard a voice, it was Cecil's father who told me I had to face my sins as well, and walking out of the mirror was my darkside. We fought and I lost, the rest you know."
"I see. It must've been a tough experience, having lost to your dark self." Rachel said.
"Yes, which is why I abandoned my name in order to hunt him down to redeem myself before anymore damage is done." Kain said before he turned to the entrance of the inn. "Wake the others, we have company."
"Company? Hold on… An attack at night?" Rachel asked.
"They finally caught up to us." Kain said drawing his Falchion.
Rachel draws her naginata in turn, backing up towards the others.
"Rachel…? What's going on?" Shuichi asked.
"Draw your weapons. Ve're being attacked." Rachel said.
"Oh boy…" Shuichi said grabbing his wispon.
Zombified Red Wing infantry then drew their swords as they prepared to attack.
"Forgive me for zis." Rachel said as she leaped up into the ceiling before landing on one of the infantries. Shuichi got his Lightning Wispon and shocked another.
"Seems they were waiting to ambush and kill us. Change of plans. Wake the others. We're moving for the caves now." Kain said.
"On it." Shuichi said going to wake the others.
"Can we veally get out of zis?" Rachel asked.
"We have no choice but to." Kain said.
After Shuichi woke up Ceodore, Magnamon and Neu, the group started making their way to the caves. They fought through hordes of monsters and made their way through the passage to Damcyan.
"I can hear waterfalls further in the cave. We must be getting close." Shuichi said.
They followed the sound only to enter a small chamber where the waterfalls surrounded an altar where sat upon it was a blade with an axe attachment.
"Wait...that's...that's what we came here to find." Magnamon said.
"The Genbu Hotenfu." Neu said as he slowly approached it.
"I wonder how long that blade must've been here." Shuichi said.
"I'm not sure. David and ze others should've noticed it on their first trip here." Rachel said.
"Maybe we went a different way then they did. Besides, this is supposed to be a sacred sword. It wouldn't just appear to anyone." Magnamon said.
Neu reached for the blade before a flash of light glowed from it. Standing before them was a man in green armor with a white snake wrapped around his left arm.
"You're… Genbu." Shuichi marveled.
"Yes. And I know what you have come to claim. However, I do not plan to just give away my blade so easily." Genbu said.
"You want to test our worth." Ceodore said.
"Yes. One on one combat. That is the best way to decide." Genbu said.
Rachel looked at Genbu, knowing that if she steps up, she is, to an extent, fighting Neu.
"So, who shall fight this Genbu?" Kain asked.
"There is no need to ask. Someone has already made up their mind." Genbu said as Rachel stepped up.
"Ja. I'll do it." Rachel said.
"Good. Then there is no need for delay." he said pulling his blade from the wall.
Rachel draws her naginata as she prepares for battle.
"Let me make one thing clear. This isn't a fight to the death. This is just a battle to determine worth." Genbu said.
Rachel nods in understanding as she tightens her grip.
"I see you are prepared. Then, let us begin!" Genbu said. "Ha!" he shouted swinging his axe as Rachel quickly guarded.
"(No question. He is powerful for having just voken up.)" Rachel thought. She then looked to parry his attacks before doing a sideways slash.
"Not bad. Maybe you will give me some form of challenge." Genbu said quickly blocking the attack.
Rachel twirls her naginata to block Genbu's incoming attack.
"Fine...no other choice. I'll have to start getting serious." Genbu said as an axe made of water appeared in his hands as it grew large before he lifted it up.
"Zat's not good…" Rachel noticed. "I can't block it."
"You put up a good fight but this is where it ends. Lawful...Execution...SLASH!" he said swinging the blade down as a powerful shockwave was sent clear across the caves, splitting them in two. "Hm?" he said noticing she wasn't there. "What is this? Where did she?"
"I win." she said pointing her Naginata to his back.
"Hmm. Hehehehahahahaha!" Genbu laughed. "You truly are a wild one."
"Now...shall ve continue?" Rachel asked.
"There is no need. I can already tell you people are indeed worthy of my blade." Genbu said.
"Then, she passed your trial?" Shuichi asked.
"Yes, she did." Genbu said.
"I… I didn't know I vas capable of such a feat." Rachel said.
"Though there is one thing I cannot understand. How did you avoid my slash? Nothing can survive that powerful attack." Genbu asked.
"I jumped." Rachel said remembering using the jump technique to get into the air before crashing down behind Genbu as the attack was performed.
"Just like Kain would?" Magnamon asked.
"It's no surprise. The only time someone improves themselves is when they are in grave danger." Genbu said. "That was impressive."
"Th-Thank you." Rachel said.
"Farewell." Genbu said as he vanished as Neu took his place.
"Are you alright, Neu? How are you feeling?" Shuichi asked.
"I-I'm okay. I didn't know the wielders of the Youseiken could possess anyone like Genbu did." Neu said. "Then again, I guess even they have their own senses too."
"Indeed, and Rachel, with mastering Jump over time, you could become a Dragoon in your own right, well done." Kain said with a small smile.
"Danke, Kain. I am humbled by your words." Rachel said.
"We are almost to the end of the cave, be prepared." Kain said.
"I think at the end of the cave, we will encounter the monster. Get ready." Ceodore said as they reached the end of the cave.
"Uh...somehow I don't think that's going to happen." Magnamon said pointing to the monster that was sliced in half.
"Oh...I think that might have been my fault." Neu said.
"Oh, right… That attack Genbu did." Shuichi said.
"Incredible. His attack was so strong, it reached all the way to the Octokraken's lair and cleaved it in two." Kain said. "You have much potential in you, Neu. Damcyan is on the other side of this cave, let's go."
The group soon exited the cave and saw Damcyan Castle on fire before a Red Wing Ship with another Kain holding Rosa hostage was seen onboard as it took off.
"Rosa!" Kain said.
"Shuichi!" A voice called out as Kaede came out of the castle and embraced Shuichi.
"Kaede! I'm so glad you're okay." Shuichi said.
"Rachel!" A voice called out as Cid and Edward along with his group were seen running out of the castle. "They're heading for Baron, come on to the Enterprise!"
"Don't go with them, everyone! That Kain's a fake!" Shuichi said.
"We don't care if he's real or fake, the bastard just kidnapped Rosa." Sanji said.
"Let's go." Kain said as they all boarded the Enterprise and chased after Dark Kain's airship.
The Enterprise was hot on Dark Kain's trail until they reached Baron as Dark Kain's airship landed and the Enterprise followed as Kain and Edward's groups chased after Dark Kain into the castle.
"Stop!" Kain called.
"So you've all come." Dark Kain said.
"Kain!" Rosa called out.
"So there really are two of them?" Connie asked.
"No. The Kain you are with is an imposter." Dark Kain said.
"Nothing but lies, you are my dark half after all." Kain said.
"I won't be compared like that...once you are gone." Dark Kain said drawing his spear.
"Kain!" Rachel said.
"No, Rachel. Stay out of this. This is my fight." Kain said as he drew his own spear.
(Cue- Battle 2- Final Fantasy 4)
Both Kains engaged in a flurry of spear thrusts and slashes. It was a battle with both Kains not giving up, neither one showing any openings.
"Our Kain isn't looking too good." Magnamon said.
"We have to do something or he's gonna lose to his dark side." Connie said.
"I may have an idea." Kaede said as she began to play on her law. "A song for remembering what was lost: Memory's Caprice!" she said as the music hit the good Kain as he got up. As Dark Kain lunged at him, the real Kain performed Jump and avoided the attack.
"Heavenward!" Kain called as he rose high into the illusion of a sky showing a full moon. "Dragon's Grasp...with all my strength!" he called piercing through Dark Kain as the ground underneath him erupted. "You are me, and I am you, there is no need to hate any longer." he said as Dark Kain disappeared and a flash of light occured, after the light died down, Kain was wearing light blue and white armor, a winged hairpiece that reveals the whole of his face, and a blue cloak.
"Kain? You look...different." Brook said.
"Because I have now become whole once more. I've become a Holy Dragoon." Kain said.
"Whoa…" Shuichi marveled.
"Cool…" Steven said in equal awe.
"He's similar to that of a Paladin." Tsuki said.
"Let us go, the Throne Room is up ahead." Kain said.
"Along with Cecil and his mysterious benefactor." Kaede said.
The group entered the throne room with Kain in the lead as they saw Cecil sitting on the throne with the Mysterious Girl standing next to him.
"Welcome back, Ceodore, Rosa, and most of all...Kain!" Cecil said as Kain walked up to the front and stared at him.