There was once an organization named ASIC, short for the Arfoire Syndicate of International Crime. At one point, they defeated the CPUs of Gamindustri and overtook almost the whole of it. Thanks to the CPU Candidates and their allies however, the goddesses were rescued and ASIC was toppled. Remnants of the syndicate either renounced their ways or continued them with little success.

Among them though, one was stubbornly devoted to his old organization's cause. He would spend most of his time confined in an abandoned room, experimenting ways to resurrect ASIC's defeated leaders. Unfortunately, no matter what methods he used, be they occult practices or scientific procedures, his efforts ended in failure. This remained for what seemed to be years in the man's eyes.

That was until he encountered something extraordinary.

Through a twist of fate, he laid his hands on an alien object. Guided by curiosity, he utilized it in his work and found that it accelerated his efforts substantially. Exhilarated to the point of near madness, the man resumed his long desired goal. Dressed in a lab coat over a casual T-shirt and long pants, he was rapidly typing on a terminal's keyboard. The terminal was connected to a huge mechanical structure, rested on a large metal table. As the madman operated it, he rubbed one hand into his brown disheveled hair. A manic grin spread across his face as three letters emerged on the terminal's screen.

C.F.W.

"Would you like to have more tea, Jack?" A girl with sandy blonde hair in a maid uniform asked.

"Sure, thanks," Jack replied politely. "This is a nice place, Financier. I like it,"

"Why, thank you," Financier giggled after pouring Jack's tea. "Your comments are appreciated," The Braves were at the courtyard of Lowee's Basilicom, a castle like mansion atop a snowy hill. Seated at a circular table, the four except Shiro were treated to tea and cookies by Blanc who sat facing them. On her right and left respectively were Financier and a bespectacled woman with sky blue hair, dressed in a red robe over a short white dress. The woman was Mina Nishizawa, Lowee's Oracle as well as Ram and Rom's caretaker.

"I must say it is a first to hear of males sharing the same abilities as Gamindustri's goddesses," Mina remarked on the Braves in wonder. "Not to mention, you four do not require Shares unlike them…"

"Your surprise is understandable. Regardless, we are pleased to be of your acquaintance," Floating between Jack and Financier, Livre asked Blanc, "May I ask if anything out of the ordinary has occurred in Lowee?"

"To date, there has been nothing unusual in my nation. Not even anything that may be related to the Glitch was reported," Blanc answered. "Speaking of which," The Lowee CPU looked out to a snowy lawn nearby. There, her younger sisters were building a snowman with Shiro and C-Sha. "I've said this but, my sisters are clinging to your friend quite openly,"

"It's not surprising given what Shiro did earlier…" Shia said, he and the rest joining Blanc in watching the four.

"You got that right," Jack grinned slightly. "Shiro's always the kind of person who'd step up for a kid,"

"Indeed. He can be blunt towards those who wrong children," commented Daniel. "Especially if they are mistreated in public," When he finished, Shiro walked to the group along with Lowee's CPU Candidates and Gold Third.

"Whaddup, people?" The brown haired Brave greeted his friends cheerily. "Anything we missed?"

"Nothing much, Shiro," replied Daniel. "Blanc was just saying things in Lowee are under control,"

"That so? If that's the case, what're we gonna do in Lowee, fellas?" As Shiro spoke to everyone, Ram and Rom went and stood close to Blanc.

"Well, Lowee's selling point lies in its amusement parks,"" C-Sha remained next to Shiro. "How about we take you and your buddies to one?"

"Yeah! I heard Super Retro Land's going to have a new attraction! Let's go there!" Ram stated excitedly.

"I want to go there too…" Rom nodded in contentment.

"I understand your eagerness, Ram and Rom, but, let's hear our guests' opinions, alright?" Mina said to the CPU Candidates gently.

"Hey, I don't mind C-Sha's idea. In fact, I love theme parks!" Shiro beamed.

"Me too, man!" Jack raised his hand enthusiastically. "When it comes to one, count me in!"

"I figured both of you would say that," Daniel chuckled. "In that case, I am in agreement with C-Sha's suggestion,"

"Yes, same here," Shia said in approval.

"It's settled, then," C-Sha smiled at the Braves and Lowee's goddesses. "We'll be happy to bring all of you to an attraction," Looking at Blanc, she added, "What do you say, Blanny?"

"I say why not," Blanc smiled. "I don't have anything to work on so, I'll come along,"

"Then, I will remain at the Basilicom with Mina. Should there be any unusual occurrences, we will let you all know," Financier informed everybody except herself and Mina.

"We most certainly will, Financier," Turning to the Braves and Livre, Mina graciously said, "In the meantime, do enjoy your stay in Lowee,"

"Thank you, Mina. We shall gladly do so," Livre replied courteously.

"Oh, you bet, Livre," Shiro grinned before asking everyone, "So, this Super Retro Land that Ram mentioned, which way is it?"

"Woo! This shit sure beats Bowser's Castle!" Shiro shouted.

"Heck, yeah! This is awesome!" Jack replied. He and Shiro were immersing themselves in Super Retro Land's latest addition. It was called Bowzard's Castle, an obstacle course in which participants defeat holographic monsters inside a castle while avoiding booby traps. Jack and Shiro raced through a corridor, plowing down the mock enemies and dancing like a pair of goofballs. Behind the duo, the other Braves plus Lowee's CPUs and Gold Third watched the two boy's antics.

"Your friends really are having fun, aren't they?" Arching an eyebrow, C-Sha spoke to Shia and Daniel.

"Don't mind them, C-Sha," Blanc frowned with closed eyes. "Those two are just that energetic,"

"Wow, look, Rom! That is so silly!" A laughing Ram commented on Shiro and Jack's actions.

"They are so funny. Hee, hee," Rom giggled.

"It's in their nature to get easily excited," said a chuckling Daniel to C-Sha. "Now, shall we move on?" At the former's words, the group continued clearing the obstacle course. After they were done, everybody went to ride the roller coaster where Shiro and Jack were gleefully whooping in the middle of it. Their next stop was a playground with green pipes and golden coins floating above them. Shia, Daniel and Jack were playing with Ram and Rom by going into and reemerging out of the pipes. Not far from them, Shiro and Blanc were seated at a bench beside a fence.

"Whew! Been a long time since I entered an amusement park!" Shiro relaxed by placing his hands behind his head.

"Is that so?" C-Sha was leaning on the fence, standing near Blanc with her arms crossed. "I got to say you're clearly something when you and Jack danced in the obstacle course,"

"You think?" Shiro grinned at C-Sha. "That's how me and Jack roll at times. Anyway, I've been meaning to ask," His grin fading, he said, "Why do you call Blanc, 'Blanny'?"

"Oh, that was a nickname I thought up for her. It sounded adorable so I went with it," In amusement, C-Sha said, "And for your information, Blanny and I are known by the Lowee folks as the Golden Pair ever since we met,"

"Seriously?" Shiro brought his hands down, appearing impressed. "That's a really cool team name you got there," He quickly lifted a finger. "Hey, I have an idea. How bout the three of us join up together and become the Golden Trio?"

"I like that, Shiro," replied a delighted C-Sha. "What do you think, Blanny?"

"Please don't. It's ridiculous," Blanc shut her eyes and frowned.

"Aw, why not, Blanny?" Shiro said playfully. "Besides, I can imagine you as the leader being kickass and respectable and all," Before Blanc could interject, the brown haired Brave added, "Oh, and ah meant the 'respectable' part for real. Specially when you got riled up over dem bandits previously,"

"What do you mean?" In curiosity, Blanc raised her eyebrows. C-Sha did the same.

"As I've said before, I love kids. So much so that I hate to see anybody badmouth them. Let alone lay a finger on them," Midway in his explanation, Shiro shifted his attention to Shia's side. He saw Rom riding on a turtle with her companions watching. "To be honest, you're kinda like me. You're the first person aside from me to talk back to anyone that messes with a child,"

"Plus, the best of part of you is that you may not be stacked as those crooks said," Shiro's eyes temporarily moved to Blanc's chest. "But, you got sumthin' else to make up for it," Pointing at Blanc, he said sincerely, "And that is you got a big heart. Cos you're willing to speak yo mind when the people you care for including your sisters are in a pinch. For that, you got mah respect," Shiro raised both his hands and said, "And no offense when I brought up your sizes by the way," For a moment, Blanc and C-Sha fell silent.

"That was impressive," Inside Shiro's Driver, Livre commented on the boy's words.

"Wow. That was quite deep," An amazed C-Sha remarked.

"I admit I'm nearly at a loss for words," Blanc shared C-Sha's sentiments. "Nobody has talked about my size that respectfully," The Lowee CPU's expression turned pleasant. "I appreciate what you have said, Shiro. Allow me to thank you wholeheartedly,"

"Don't mention it," Smiling, Shiro paused to gaze at Blanc. "You know I was just thinking. You're pretty cute up close,"

"Eh?! W-What are you getting into all of a sudden?!"A slightly flustered Blanc responded.

"Aw, he's hitting on you, Blanny," C-Sha teased. "I'm starting to feel a little jealous,"

"Of what? That nobody's hitting on you? Oh, don't chu worry bout it," Shiro waved his hand at C-Sha cheerily. "Imma know a pal back at Earth who digs ladies with your kind of figure. I can hook him up with you and he'd be sure to hit on ya," While he was talking, Blanc's cellphone rang prompting her to answer it.

"Hello? What is it, Mina?" Blanc spoke into her phone, Shiro and C-Sha looking on curiously. Shortly, the two saw the goddess become surprised. "What? Is that true? I got it. I'll lead everyone there now. Thank you,"

"What's up, Blanny?" C-Sha asked as Blanc kept her cell.

"We have a situation," Blanc said seriously. "One of the villages outside of Lowee is being attacked,"

"Say what?" Shiro raised his eyebrows. "It ain't bandits causing trouble, is it?"

"No," Her expression unchanging, Blanc said, "It's something else,"

In a village within Lowee's snow fields, northwest of the nation itself, a large monster had emerged and was attacking everything in the vicinity. Said monster was a rotund orange being resembling either a pig or lizard with an enormous tongue like piece. It had a scaled tail and horn-like flames shooting out of its head as well as a spiky, green shell. Using its enormous tongue, the creature destroyed the settlement's huts and consumed the debris.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! With this, nothing can stop me!" While the monster was tearing things apart, it cackled in glee. The village's inhabitants fled out of their homes in panic, gathering a few feet away from the settlement. They waited for help while watching the carnage. Unknown to them, two individuals were inside one hut that was not demolished yet. The pair were none other than the bandits that Shiro swore at earlier. Both took advantage of the chaos to sneak into the back and steal what little valuables they could find.

"Hurry up while that thing's still out there!" The first bandit was hurriedly grabbing a few pieces of jewelry in a dresser's drawer.

"I heard you! Don't rush me!" Searching a cupboard, the second bandit responded quickly. Suddenly, the front half of the hut was demolished by the monster. "Holy shit!" shouted the crook as he and his partner were startled.

"Oh, what's this?" The monster set its sights on the bandits whom stared at it in fear. "Come to be devoured? Very well, if that's what you want, I'll let that happen!" Cackling, the creature lashed its tongue out to the latter. The crooks screamed and braced themselves for their impending demise.

"Stop right there!" White Heart's voice caught everybody's attention, causing the monster's tongue to halt a few inches in front of the bandits. She and her companions, all transformed, descended from the sky. The villagers cheered upon seeing the arrival of Lowee's CPUs and Gold Third.

"Look! It's the goddesses and C-Sha! They've come to help!" One of them said.

"But, who are those people?" asked another who noticed the Braves. Back at White Heart's group, they landed on the ground and faced the monster.

"What the…?" White Heart became shocked. "Why is he here?!"

"Friend of yours?" inquired Black Brave.

"This bastard's CFW Trick. He's one of the generals of ASIC, a syndicate that us CPUs once fought. In the past, we beat them including him," Green Brave took note of White Heart's explanation. He had first heard mention of ASIC during the Braves' visit in Planeptune.

"Yeah! And he's an icky perv too!" Ram in her HDD form cried out in disgust.

"Whaddaya mean he's a perv?" White Brave asked Ram curiously. At the same time, he and his company noticed the bandits running off in fright.

"Hey, aren't those the bandits that you chased before, Blanny?" asked C-Sha.

"Well, if it isn't the great Lady White heart herself!" Trick addressed the group. "Are you here to stop me?"

"How are you still alive?!" White Heart responded bluntly. "You blew up years ago!"

"Indeed I was destroyed," Trick replied. "That is if you're referring to the real CFW Trick,"

"What do you mean?" asked C-Sha.

"For years, I researched ways to return ASIC to its former glory. After what seemed to be an eternity, fate smiled upon me! I was granted the means to achieve my objective and this is the result!" Referring to himself, Trick answered with pride.

"I don't get what you're babbling about," White Heart held her axe up and glared at Trick. "But, ASIC is dead! So, quit spouting bullshit!"

"Be careful, everyone," As soon as White Heart finished, Livre warned the group. "The Drivers are sensing high levels of the Glitch,"

"Another Glitched monster, huh?" Black Brave said. "So, what's the plan?"

"We'll have to bring the villagers away from here first. Once that is done, we'll engage the enemy," advised Livre.

"If that's how it is, I'll take the villagers to Lowee," C-Sha offered. "Then, I'll return to help all of you,"

"You don't need to, C-Sha. Get the villagers to Lowee and watch over the nation. And take Ram and Rom with you," White Heart stated. "Not all of us are capable of beating anything affected by the Glitch. And I'd rather not risk getting most of us who can't do so injured,"

"What are you saying, big sis?! Rom and I will fight too! We'll never forget what that perv did to both of us!" Ram protested.

"That's right! I don't know why he's back but, we'll teach him a lesson!" added her twin.

"Alright," Briefly, White Heart smiled in acceptance of her sisters' words. "But, if it's too dangerous, remember to drop out," She then cautioned.

"Okay!" The White Sisters said happily in unison.

"Guess I'll be off. You and the rest take care, Blanny," C-Sha prepared to leave.

"Got it," At White Heart's reply, the Gold Third member left to escort the villagers to Lowee.

"Well, I'd say that is enough talk," Trick spoke to the group menacingly. "Let us have all of you trampled, shall we?"

"You know I dun get what this ASIC deal is," White Brave cracked his knuckles. "But, it ain't cool wrecking homes, fatso,"

"Fatso? How rude. Is your mother so dumb she only taught you to call people names?" Trick's question made White Brave gawk at him.

"Excuse me?" For a minute, White Brave fell speechless. "Oh, no. Oh, hell no!" He shook his head lightly. "You did not just talk about my mama even though I don't have one!" All stared at him as he became exasperated. White Heart and her sisters in particular, were confused over his behavior. "Okay, fine! You wanna talk about mothers?" White Brave clapped his hands together. "It's mother time!" Breathing in deeply, he pointed to Trick and uttered, "Your mama's so fat, a Giant Dogoo can f# %$& her!" White Brave's insult elicited varied reactions. Black Brave spat out of his mouth, trying not to laugh. A dumbfounded Purple Brave had his eyes shrink into white circles. Livre and Green Brave murmured an, "Oh, my,". As for Lowee's CPU Candidates, they appeared even more confused. White Heart, on the other hand, widened her eyes without a word.

"What?" Trick replied, somewhat stunned.

"Yo mama so huge, she pushes Planeptune Tower up her ass like it's her dildo! Yo mama so dim, she went to Lastation for breastfeeding lessons cuz she thought it was for "Lactation"!" White Brave continued insulting Trick. "And yo mama so fat, she needs cheat codes when playing fitness games!" Spreading his arms wide, he shouted, "Now, how's that for talking about mothers, huh?!" White Brave's company stared at him in disbelief. At that moment, silence filled the surroundings.

"Ki…" White Heart's mouth turned into a small grin. The goddess was chuckling softly. Before long, she soon entered into full blown laughter.

"Big sis?" Rom looked at her older sister. She and the rest of the group were surprised at her older sister's gaiety.

"Hey, Shiro…" Slowly stopping her laughter, an impressed White Heart said to White Brave, "You… Where'd you learn to swear like that?!"

"Blanny, when you live in America, you be hearing stuff like this all day," While White Brave replied, Trick was quiet. His expression was blank yet concealed a threatening aura beneath it.

"Who do you think you are to say such things?" Trick said, his voice dangerously low. "You dare mock me?! Don't be full of yourself! I'll show you what happens to those who belittle me!" Angered, he conjured a dark two-bladed halberd with neon blue blades in one hand.

"Get ready! He is coming!" Livre alerted the group. Trick jumped forward and swung his weapon onto them. The Braves and CPUs flew back to dodge, their opponent's halberd slamming the ground. Swiftly, Trick bounced up to the air above everyone and plunged himself downward.

"Whoa!" Black Brave let out a startled cry as the Braves and goddesses went opposite directions to avoid Trick. The round creature jumped backward and was repeatedly bouncing at an area in front of the team.

"What the hell?! He's faster than the last time we fought!" White Heart said angrily.

"We'll need to halt his movements!" Green Brave called out to White Heart. "If we can do that, we will be able to strike him!"

"Leave stopping him to us!" Ram hovered forward. "Rom and I have just the thing for that!"

"Yup! Leave it to me and Ram!" Rom joined her twin. Immediately, the White Sisters crossed their magic rods together. They aimed them at Trick who lunged towards the duo.

"Eternal Force Blizzard!" The sisters fired a bluish blast of energy out of their wands. When it came into contact with Trick, he was encased in an ice block and landed on the ground with a thud.

"Nice one, Ram and Rom! Now's our chance!" Black Brave charged up his rifle. His fellow Braves flew up and readied their attacks.

"Emperor: Mode Burst!" An energy sphere was shot out of Black Brave's weapon.

"Lightning Arc!" Purple Brave swung his sword, launching a purple colored electrical current at Trick.

"Bullet Knuckle!" White Brave unleashed a surging wave of fire with a fist.

"Bit Attacker!" Green Brave summoned a few energy daggers in one hand and threw them to the enemy. The knives multiplied and struck Trick's frozen form, exploding in the process. This was followed by the remaining Braves' attacks connecting with their target. A cloud of smoke emerged at the spot Trick was at.

"Did we do it?" asked Black Brave. His question was answered when the smoke settled. Trick was seated on the earth, apparently unharmed.

"What's this?" Trick cackled. Mockingly, he said, "Is that all you have?"

"What? Our attacks didn't work?" Purple Brave stated, he and his friends surprised at the current turn of events.

"How is this possible? We clearly landed a clean hit on him," mentioned Green Brave who regrouped with the Braves and CPUs.

"There is no way for you to dent my body! With my research, I have made myself to be invincible and the strongest!" Trick boasted. He then extended his massive tongue to the group and swung it around rapidly.

"Shit! For a fat guy, he's faster than Sonic!" White Brave was continuously moving in the air with his companions, evading Trick's assault.

"He must be ticked off by your mother jokes so bad that he wants to get even real quick!" Black Brave narrowly missed Trick's tongue by an inch. In an instant, it headed for White Heart.

"What in the-" White Heart could not spare a second to defend herself.

"Big sis! Watch out!" Rom dived to White Heart's front. The CPU Candidate yelped as Trick's tongue wrapped around and pulled her next to his body.

"Oh, no!" Green Brave said in alarm.

"Rom!" A concerned White Heart and Ram shouted. The duo promptly flew ahead to face Trick, the Braves following suit.

"Well, what do we have here?" Trick spoke evilly. "A little runt trapped and helpless within my grasp,"

"Let me go!" Rom yelled, trying to squirm herself free.

"Hey, you! Let her go!" Black Brave demanded.

"Yeah! Get your slimy tongue off Rom, you perv!" Ram said.

"Perv?" Slightly annoyed, Trick replied, "If you're referring to the original Trick, do not compare me to him. I may be assuming his form but, I do not share his tendencies," Lifting Rom up, he added, "Besides, it's not as if I'll be hurting the CPU Candidate of Lowee badly,"

"You're not making any sense," Gripping her axe in anger, White Heart said, "Original or whatever, like hell we'd believe you! And if you dare do anything to my sister, I swear you'll pay for it!"

"As I've said, I wouldn't harm Lowee's CPU Candidate. However…" Trick displayed an evil grin. "…I have a better idea on what do with her,"

"What are you implying?" Green Brave asked seriously.

"You see, instead of injuring her, I'll do this!" Trick raised Rom higher up. The orange blob's tongue retracted into his mouth, bringing Rom along with it. It was at that moment, a terrible realization came to her mind. Rom attempted to cry out to her two siblings.

"Hel-" But, it was too late. To the group's shock, Rom disappeared into Trick's mouth. The sound of a sickening gulp was heard followed by Trick's tongue slithering out of his mouth.

"Wha…" White Heart almost lost her voice. "What?"

"No effing way…" Black Brave had a look of utter disbelief.

"You ate Rom?!" A horrified Purple Brave exclaimed.

"That's correct~" Trick responded delightfully. "And you will all soon join your precious CPU Candidate in oblivion! Oh, how wonderful it will be to see all of you be devoured by yours truly!"

"No…" Ram began feeling downcast. "It can't be… Did Rom die?"

"You bastard…" White Heart tightened the grip on her weapon. "How dare you take away Rom," The goddess' eyes glowed red in fury. "You'll pay… YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS!"

"Blanc, calm yourself! You'll risk meeting the same fate as Rom if you succumb to your emotions!" Green Brave warned.

"Oh, are you angry?" Trick laughed wickedly and taunted White Heart. "Then, come at me! You shall be the next one to be consumed-" Just as Trick was concluding his line, he was hit by a powerful force. White Brave had fired a surge of flame to Trick's face, almost making him stumble. The group focused their attention on the former, his eyes concealed in black and one of his arms thrust forward.

"Hey, what gives?!" An irritated Trick said. "Weren't you taught any manners, boy?!"

"Shut up," White Brave's response, though soft, was audible.

"Huh?" Trick became confused. And so did the others.

"Um… Shiro?" Ram asked.

"You just had to do something awful, don't cha?" White Brave stayed still. "You did, didn't chu?"

"Oh, crap," Black Brave shook his head. He alongside Purple Brave and Green Brave arrived at an unpleasant realization.

"Well, guess what, pal?" White Brave brought his arm down. "You got yo self a ticket to the afterlife for what you did. And the best part? It's free of charge," He gazed at Trick, his pupils dilated due to immense rage.

"BECAUSE I'M GONNA HAND IT TO YOU PERSONALLY, FATASS!"