"So that's what's happening?" Lucy asked.
"Yes. A planned invasion and the destruction of this world." Golbez said.
"And these girls, these… Maenads, are part of it?" Gohan asked.
"Yes. And they are all apparently gifted summoners. They managed to petrify all the Eidolons and force them into their service." Golbez said.
"That explains their souls missing from their bodies." Selena said.
"And why Titan wanted to stomp us flat on first sight." Flamberge said. "So, the Maenads want the crystals. But for what exactly?"
"I do not know. But I do know they must be stopped." Golbez said.
"Everyone, look at the Moon!" Ace said as the Moon was seen closer as meteors started raining down from it and across the land.
"The moon shouldn't be doing that. Should it?" Flamberge asked.
"I don't think it even is a moon. It's more like...a giant meteor." Zelos said.
"We don't have a lot of time to debate this. We have to get moving. We need to gather the other teams and then strike Baron." Francisca said.
"Franny has a point. With how fast those girls are working, they're bound to be in trouble." David said.
"And let's not forget the Eidolons. As long as they're under the Maenad's control, the world will keep falling into chaos." Omnimon said.
"Well we thought about that. We think if we defeat them in battle, it might snap them back to their senses." Zelos said.
"Just don't deal too much damage, or you'll end up killing them." David said.
"It's like the All Science Go Corporation sending us to Tokyo, all over again." Leopardmon said.
"So our goal is clear then, find the others, rescue the Eidolons, and head to Baron." Ace said before seeing smoke coming from Eblan.
"That's...Eblan! We need to move!" David said.
"Oh no." Edge said as they hurried to Eblan were Ifrit was running wild setting the castle on fire.
"It's Ifrit!" Flamberge said. "He's setting the whole place on fire!"
"We have to snap him out of it, come on!" Rydia said as she and the others went to confront the Fire Djinn.
"Ifrit!" Vargas called.
"I don't think he can hear you." Flamberge said. "But… I can tell he's not in control of himself."
"You can?" Piccolo asked.
"Long story short, to get this body of mine, Ace had to transfer some of Ifrit's power into me." Flamberge said.
"It's true, I had to do the same with Shiva for Francisca and Ramuh for Zan respectively." Ace said.
"You guys evacuate the people, I'll deal with ol hothead." Edge said.
"Edge, wait!" David called before Edge was out of sight.
"Come on out Ifrit, it's just you and me!" Edge called as Ifrit jumped down and stared right at him.
(Cue- Battle with the Four Fiends- Final Fantasy 4)
Edge managed to put up a good fight, but it wasn't long till Ifrit knocked him down.
"Guess I got carried away, did you make it out Rydia…?" Edge asked before a spirit of Rubicante appeared before him.
"Hello, Edge." Rubicante said.
"R-Rubicante! But, I thought…" Edge said.
"You can't kill me. I will always be here when you have doubt in your mind. You still grieve for your loss, don't you?" Rubicante said.
"I guess I still do. Cecil, David and the others… I couldn't even kill you without their help. I feel so pathetic." Edge said.
"Edge!" a voice called as Rydia and David came up.
"What are you guys doing here? I thought I told you to evacuate everyone!" Edge said.
"And leave you to die? As if!" David said.
"And here are your friends now. To save you, like always." Rubicante said.
"Maybe you're right. Maybe they are here to protect me." Edge said. "But David knows my pain, because he's seen what I've seen. He and I have that bond, of losing someone special."
"Edge…" David said.
"Rydia, David… I need your help. Help me get rid of this spectre of my past!" Edge said.
"O-Okay!" David said.
"We've got your back, Edge!" Rydia said.
"Let's go!" Edge said as he Rydia grouped up.
"Inferno!" both called as they attacked Rubicante with a fiery tornado.
"Well done." Rubicante's spirit said as it vanished.
"You hit Rubicante with his own technique? How did you do that?" David asked.
"Just this ideology of fighting fire with fire. In any case, we're ready for Ifrit now!" Edge said as the three of them descended to the ground.
"Hope you haven't forgotten about us." Ace said as he, Flamberge, Sectonia, and Vargas joined up.
"Wouldn't dream of it. Let's get it on!" David said.
"I will show you the true power of Hellfire!" Vargas said as a Silhouette of Ifrit floated above before overshadowing him as he glowed red before charging right through Ifrit, as he was shocked as his own attack was used on him.
"Hey, Sectonia! Let's give Ifrit a taste of our power!" Flamberge said.
"You've got it. Let's go!" Sectonia said.
"Let's see what happens when I combine my Animate Earth, with your Indignation!" Flamberge said.
"I who stand in the full light of the heavens, commands thee who open the gates of Hell… Come forth, divine lightning!" Sectonia chanted.
"In my hand, the creator's sword that calls eternal sleep. Honor our pact and hear my command!" Flamberge said.
"This is the end! Voltaic Eruption!" both called as Lightning struck from above and fire came from below, resulting in a massive explosion of flames and voltage.
"Rydia…?" Ifrit said before falling unconscious and turning into an orb as he flew into Rydia.
"Phew. He's fine." Rydia said. "That's one Eidolon saved."
"Right. Only three more to go." Issei said. "Shiva, Ramuh, and Titan."
"That was really reckless, Edge. What were you thinking?!" David asked.
"I guess some habits of mine don't chance. And some demons don't go away." Edge said.
"Well, I guess you're right about that." David said as several lights descended on him.
"Lord David. Troubling news." Oscar's voice said. "It's Lady Leonora. She and her group encountered Shiva in the Lodestone Cavern."
"Now Shiva has gone and started freezing over all of Troia." Teresa said.
"Wait, what about Cinnamon? Is she okay?" Marino asked.
"She was sent away to try and find help. She should be okay." Oscar said.
"So Cinnamon was the only one who made it out." Sectonia said.
"Unfortunately… Everyone else was...frozen solid." Fernand said.
"By Diamond Dust no doubt, and the only way to free them and Troia is if we free Shiva from the girl's control." Selena said.
"No doubt. Let us hurry. But...we'll be severely hindered in that cave. There's a barrier that weighs down metallic equipment." David said.
"Not really. The barrier was removed when the revived Dark Elf was defeated." Rinea said.
"So the Royal Knights and us robotics are safe to go in there, right?" Fulgore asked.
"It would seem so." Piccolo said.
"Also...on the way here, we passed a small village and...we found the Fabul Group passed out outside of it." Teresa said.
"Where was this village located?" Sectonia asked.
"Just a ways from Damcyan, past the cave." Rinea said.
"They're in Kaipo." Sectonia said.
"Fabul? That's Gankoomon and Jesmon's group!" Omnimon said.
"Dad and Vegeta, too." Gohan added. "What on Earth could've knocked THEM out?"
"I think I might have an idea what. They were attacked by Leviathan." David said.
"Like we were the first time we came here." Lucy said. "They should be okay but we better go and revive them."
"Good idea. We should check up on them just to be sure they're alright." Leopardmon said.
It didn't take them long before they arrived in Kaipo and revived the downed Fabul group.
"Whoo. Thanks for the relief, guys. Honestly, thought we were goners when old fish face showed himself." Yang said.
"What happened?" Omnimon asked.
"We were on our way to Baron, but we stopped to regain fuel and…" Kendo said.
"We ran into Adam on the island." Blake said.
"Snake Charmer said that he lost Adam along with the first group of Knights. He must've been talking about you guys!" Crusadermon said.
"He isn't wrong. Adam Taurus is now six feet under." Scarlet said. "And these two are the ones who took him down." he added, pointing to Blake and Yang. "No better way to end it."
"Did you say you ran into Snake Charmer?" Jesmon asked.
"We did, but he escaped." Leopardmon said.
"Well it's likely he's headed to Baron since we saw him with Kain." Ranma said.
"Then that's where we should go too. He needs to pay for what he put us through." Jesmon said.
"Not in the condition you're in. You all need to focus on recovering." Leopardmon said.
"There's no need. I, at the very least, have no need for that." Vegeta argued.
"Hey, you may be the Prince of Saiyans, but even you have your limits, Vegeta." Flamberge said. "I don't think Saiyans are invincible."
"I have no need to listen to -" Vegeta said before Scarlet chopped him on the back of the neck, knocking him out.
"Huh," Scarlet mused, "works on Saiyans too! We'll head back to the Falcon and join up with you when we recover enough to fight, if that's okay."
"Take all the time you need. We still need to get the Troia, Mysidia and Damcyan teams together." Lucy said.
"Not Damcyan. I think they made it to Baron already." Jesmon said. "We saw their ship head there during our voyage. They should be safe."
"Then just the Troia and Mysidia teams then." Zelos said.
"Get yourselves to the Falcon. You'll recover better there." Omnimon said.
"Aye aye, mates." Mana said.
"Though we should probably check on Damcyan just in case." David said. "If I'm right about the Maenads' motives, the Fire Crystal is likely gone too."
"Most likely." Rydia said.
"Then we have no time to waste. Gankoomon, Jesmon, you two can recover back at the Falcon." Omnimon said.
"Same goes for everyone else as well. Leviathan hit you guys pretty bad." Zelos said.
"Don't worry about us, we'll be okay soon. Just find the others." Yang said.
Just then a small group of Sylphs appeared before the group.
"Sylphs?" Peridot asked.
"You!" Yang Fang said.
"Those fairies were under that girl's control, too?" David asked.
"They're Eidolons too." Ace said.
"Master Yang Fang, seeing you recover has given us the strength to break free from the enemies hold, and we shall now lend our powers to you and the Summoners." The Sylph said as one of them handed Ace a small green orb that had wind and leaves swirling around it.
"Thank you very much." Ace said.
"Before we head to Damcyan, there's a quick stop I want to make first." David said.
"And where's that?" Sachiko asked.
"...Tellah and Anna's graves." David said.
"Oh of course, take as much time as you need." Ace said.
"Thanks." David said as he walked off. It was a short distance, and he arrived at the gravesite. "Hi guys. It's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry I couldn't visit you under better circumstances. A lot has happened since we last met, though. This may come as a surprise, but...Golbez is a good guy now. Can you believe it? I didn't think it would be possible given how he was our enemy for the longest time the last time we were here. But...I guess Lunarians have to stick together, right? Speaking of which, something has happened to Cecil, so I'm afraid I don't have long. All I'll say is, I had a big homecoming recently, and I feel like I finally got my bearings together. I'll tell you more about it when I visit you later, when this is all over."
Just then, Spirits of Tellah and Anna appeared floating above their respective graves and nodded their heads to him before vanishing. David nods in response before going back to the others.
"David, have you completed what you came here to do?" Xenovia asked.
"Yes, I have." David said.
"That's good." Krillin said. "So, you ready to save the world?"
"Yes. I'm ready. Let's go!" David said.
The group flew to Damcyan and once they arrived at the castle, there were Antlions seen walking around.
"Geez, this place is deserted." Yang said.
"Not quite. I'm sensing someone in here past all of these Antlions." Mayumi said.
"They might be in the Throne Room, as long as we don't mess with the Antlions we'll get by without a scratch." Mari said.
The group managed to sneak past all of the Antlions and soon reached the throne room and saw Harley along with the citizens of Damcyan inside.
"There they are." Mayumi said.
"Could you be...David Ishihara and Mayumi Kirishima?" Harley asked as she approached the group.
"Er… Yes, that's us." David said.
"My name is Harley, I am a Scholar and King Edward's secretary, he's told me all about you two and the other heroes." Harley said.
"Edward's secretary? He really has been busy." Sectonia said.
"Have you seen his majesty anywhere?" Harley asked.
"Jesmon said that he's probably in Baron by now." Omnimon said.
"Allow me to join you." Harley said. "I am very concerned about his majesty."
"We'll need all the help we can get. Welcome aboard." David said.
Notice: Harley has joined the Party!
"Alrighty! Next stop: the Lodestone Caves!" David said.
The group soon arrived at the Lodestone Cavern and made their way to the Crystal Chamber and saw Philia's group unconscious and frozen solid on the ground.
"Okay, we found them. Now, where's Shiva?" Flamberge asked.
"She's...right behind us." Francisca said.
"Uh oh… look out!" Flamberge said as she and the others dodged as Shiva used Diamond Dust.
(Cue- The Dispossessed Eidolons- Final Fantasy 4 TAY)
"Two can play that game. Diamond Dust!" Francisca said as she blew a gust of cold wind.
"Allow me and David to join in." Selena said as she and David did the same.
All four Diamond Dust attacks collided as they cancelled each other out. Shiva, mildly shocked that someone else knows her technique.
"Shiva please!" Rydia called out to her.
Shiva stopped for a second as she was trying to break free of the control over her. "Ry...di...a."
"She's fighting it. Shiva, get a hold of yourself! This isn't you!" Zelos said.
"Please Shiva, you are the Empress of Ice who kneels to no one." Selena added.
"Ry...dia." Shiva said before her body slumped over and fell unconscious as she flowed into Rydia. As soon as it happened, the ice started to thaw.
"We're… We're not frozen anymore…" Colette said slowly regaining consciousness.
"Everyone...you made it." Philia said.
"Cold...so cold." Mona said.
"Uh...let's get you guys on the Falcon. You all can warm up there." Lucy said.
"Where's Cinnamon? What happened to her?" Fulgore asked.
"She's okay, she just went to get help. I'm sure everyone else is unfrozen as we speak." Atro said.
"Please...we...have to go...to Mysidia." Palom groaned.
"Mysidia? Why there?" Mayumi asked.
"Porom...I can sense she's in trouble." Palom said.
"That's not good. If she's in danger, then so are Zan and the others." Francisca said.
"Then let's not waste any time. Let's move it." David said.
They hurried to Mysidia where they saw it being besieged by lightning strikes, courtesy of Ramuh who flew above the city.
"It's Ramuh, he's destroying everything in sight."
"There's Eze and the others!" Ace said pointing to Ruby's group along with Porom on the ground unconscious.
"At the rate Ramuh's attacking, they won't last… we need to get his attention." Pearl said.
"How the heck are we gonna do that?" Amethyst asked.
"We'll need a decoy." Crusadermon said getting her ribbon sword ready.
"I'm on it. Zorro!" Mona shouted summoning his persona as Zorro went and clashed with Ramuh, directing his attention towards the Falcon.
"Wait… Isn't Mona weak to electric attacks?" David asked.
"I know that I'm weak to electricity. But...I can't stay on the sidelines." Mona said.
"But Mona, you're still not fully recovered!" Sachiko said.
"So what? I'll do whatever it takes...to protect you guys. My greatest friends!" Mona said as Zorro charged at Ramuh as a brilliant light surrounded it before a kick was dealt to Ramuh. Floating in Zorro's place was a being in blue with winged boots and a cane.
"What the heck?" Zelos said.
"Zorro...no. I've finally regained it. Mercurius!" Mona said.
"Mercurius… the Roman God of thieves and travelers." Pearl awed. "So that's Morgana's true Persona."
"But it's still weak to electricity." Selena said.
"Maybe so. But Mercurius is a lot faster than Zorro was." Mona said as Mercurius was dealing multiple blows against Ramuh.
"So fast!" Flamberge said.
"Now, knock that Eidolon back to his senses!" Mona said as Mercurius dealt Ramuh a drop kick, sending it crashing to the ground below.
"Seems...I was...bested." Ramuh said passing out as he flowed back into Rydia.
"Nice work there." Yang said.
"Don't focus on me. Just get those guys below back on the ship. They need more help than we do." Mona said.
"Right." Cia said as she helped Lana up.
"Are you guys okay?" Flamberge asked.
"Yeah, thanks for the help. We were really taking a beating." Ruby said.
"I'll say. Gem Peridot thought we were done for." Nora said.
"In my defense...I have nothing. I did think that for a second." Peridot-2 admitted. "Thank you for saving us, Not-Cat Mona."
"Did you really have to say not cat? But at least you know I'm not one." Mona said.
"You'll have to excuse her. She sometimes talks like that." Lapis said.
"Alright. We've got one more stop to make now. Agart." Sero said.
"Actually two. Do you think it would be okay if we head for Mist after Agart?" Rydia asked.
"Of course it would, the Mist Dragon Eidolon is there right?" Ace asked.
"Exactly. The Mist Dragon is an important friend to me. It was...originally my mother's." Rydia said.
"I see, and it lends you its strength as it did for your mother." Ace said.
"Yes. That's why I want to help it too." Rydia said.
"Gladly. But first, let's get Titan back at Agart." Omnimon said.
"Agreed." Lance said.
The group soon arrived at Agart and saw The Mysterious Girl waiting for them.
"I'm done with this planet, and I'm done with all of you!" The Mysterious Girl said as she summoned Titan before vanishing.
"Here he comes!" David said.
Titan was about to use Gaia's Wrath before a voice was heard.
"Float!" a voice said as the group rose from the ground and avoided the attack. It was revealed that Kirumi was the one that cast the spell as she collapsed.
"Kirumi!" David called out.
"Master… I couldn't just…" Kirumi said.
"You don't need to say anything. You did well." David said as he turned to Titan. "His earthquakes can't affect us anymore. Don't waste this chance Kirumi gave us!"
"Let's knock some sense back into the big guy!" Flamberge said.
"Supreme Cannon!" Omnimon called, blasting ice at Titan's legs, causing Titan to kneel down on one knee.
"Please, Titan! Snap out of it!" Rydia said.
Titan roared as he rose a fist up in an attempt to smash down Rydia only to stop halfway. It gave one more roar before it flowed back into Rydia.
"Nice work, Rydia. That's almost all the Eidolons." Chrysalis said. "Now all that's left is the Mist Dragon, correct?"
"Yeah. We're off to Mist." Rydia said.
The group soon arrived at Mist as it was covered in mist.
"It's nice to see Mist has been doing well since… Well…" David said.
"You don't have to say it if you're not comfortable." Rydia said.
"Sorry. It's just… It was the first thing we saw when we came here." Sectonia said.
"It's alright." Rydia said.
"Also, the mist here, it seems to be protecting the village." Ace said before it began clearing up as the Elder and two children approached.
"Elder, children… you're okay." Rydia said.
"When strange things started occurring, the children here managed to protect the Mist Dragon along with Mist." The Elder said.
"That's impressive. No wonder those girls didn't go for you guys. You've got powerful friends, Rydia." David said.
"Now it is time for the Mist Dragon to lend its power once more, your mother would be proud, Rydia." The Elder said.
"Thank you, Elder." Rydia said.
An orb of mist appeared and flew into Ace and Rydia each.
"I think that's all of them." Mayumi said.
"Then that means there's only one stop left." Leopardmon said.
"That's right. Onward, to Baron!" David said.
"Yes." Ace said. "(It feels like I'm slowly becoming a true Summoner again.)"
The group made it to Baron and hurried into the Throne as they saw Cecil summon Odin before Edward and Kain's groups.
"Come on, Cecil. Snap out of it. This isn't you at all!" Sanji shouted.
"What have you done to him?" Shuichi asked the girl.
"It's not what I'm doing, it's what 'he's' doing." The girl said.
"Yes. Cecil has become nothing but a servant to the being who lives on the True Moon." Snake Charmer said.
"Enough of your lies." Magnamon said.
"Ceodore, Rosa, Kain, and all of my children of Baron." Odin said.
"Odin?" Rachel asked.
"It's the real king of Baron!" Kain said.
"All of you, you must save Cecil and this planet!" Odin said as he turned to Cecil and released him from the girl's hold before flowing into Ace and Rydia.
"Cecil!" Golbez called as he ran over to him.
"Guys!" David said.
"You again… You just don't know when to quit, do you?" Snake Charmer asked.
"And you're still alive I see." The Maenad said towards Golbez.
"And here I assumed you were finished off. Guess that is one mistake I will not make again." Snake Charmer said.
David looks to Kain and Edward's groups. "Guys, you need to rest. Let us handle this."
"If you want us, Snake Charmer, come and get us!" Leopardmon said.
"Oh-ho! Now this is a surprise. I didn't expect the stoic Leopardmon to make a proclamation so bold." Snake Charmer said. "A shame I already set up my traps."
"Traps?" Leopardmon asked.
"Wait, what's that sound? Is that...hissing?" Lucy said before they saw snakes coming from the cracks of the castle.
"Hehehe. I had a feeling you would come my way, eventually. So I spread my children across every inch of the castle. And one thing you should know, they're all vipers." Snake Charmer said.
"The poisonous types. Great…" David said.
"David, don't get frustrated. You can beat this guy easily." Jaune said.
"He's right. Instead of attack, release as much ice from your body as you can." Queen said.
"Ah, that's right! I almost forgot! Snakes are reptiles, and therefore sluggish at cold temperatures." David said. "Well...have some ice then." he said expelling ice from his body as the snakes slowed to a halt and began to curl up.
"When reptiles are exposed to cold, they go into a forced hibernation until things heat back up. Meaning, he's got no way to defend himself." Queen said.
"Dammit. I was hoping he wouldn't have thought of that." Snake Charmer said. "That his fear would keep him from thinking straight. Aren't you supposed to be afraid of snakes?"
"I was. I still am, kind of." David said. "But as I told Simon in the Ylisse redux, part of conquering your fears is admitting you even have fears in the first place."
"Now that we have you outmatched...you're going to tell us everything. Who was behind the revival of the Royal Knights?" Mona demanded.
"The revival. That would be Lepoint, head of the Virtual department. However, even he didn't know of the Royal Knights being taken over." Snake Charmer said.
"So, you snuck us from right under his nose…" Jesmon said.
"As ordered from my employer. Someone who is trying to take the whole company one department at a time." Snake Charmer said.
"From what you're saying, Lepoint seems to be a decent guy, so it couldn't be him." David said. "A statement like that usually coincides with the existence of a traitor."
"It was him wasn't it?" Corona said. "I remember a man, the one who hunted me down to use as an energy source. But what I really found out...was that it was to make a weapon. I know who employed you. The head of the Weapons department, Theodore Flux right?"
"Hehehe. You got it in one." Snake Charmer said.
"Theodore Flux? Hold on… I've heard that name once. That's right. Ro mentioned him." David said.
"That man is someone of great ambition. Isolating all knowledge so that he can create many amazing weapons." Snake Charmer said. "You already know one of his more...volatile creations. The black inkling."
"Dark Water." Ace said.
"All knowledge is meant to be kept to one source. That is what he believes. Because ignorance equals fear which means, no one can defend against his future business model." Snake Charmer said.
"But… didn't Phon say something like that back in the Atlas system, when he betrayed Jet?" Omnimon asked.
"Phon is someone who also shared those ideals. He was a mercenary he hired to sabotage expeditions not funded by the ASG corporation. In order to find things there that could make new weapons." Snake Charmer said.
"Until we stopped him." Ace said.
"And just as you all will fall here, now that I've gone and shared this dark secret." Snake Charmer said jumping down.
(Cue- Battle with the Four Fiends- Final Fantasy 4)
"Please, you don't have any snakes left." Nora said.
"Not sure." Snake Charmer said ripping his cloak off revealing a man with a more reptilian appearance with fangs dripping with venom.
"What the hell?" Corona asked.
"He's a beastman?" Omnimon asked.
"Yes. A manmade one. One of my requests for taking the job. I've been spliced with the genes of the vipers I carry. Meaning, I'm very poisonous." Snake Charmer said.
"But you've got the same flaws as any other snake. The cold can still cripple you." David said.
"I won't deny it. That is true. However, I have a higher tolerance to the cold than my children. I can survive up to ten minutes in cold temperatures before going into hibernation." Snake Charmer said.
"Oh, making you hibernate isn't our goal here." David said. "There's a debt to settle between you, me, and the Knights. And we're here to collect on that debt!"
"Kick this guy's ass, David." Ace said.
"Arctic Style Secret Art: Shivering Wind!" David called as a mighty blizzard blew around the castle.
"Setting the stage, eh?" Snake Charmer asked. "A shame this won't cut down resistance. You'll die from my poison!" he said lunging at David with fangs sticking out.
"I won't let you! Black Aura Blast!" Leopardmon said firing an energy blast from his sword.
"Gah!" Snake Charmer shouted as it nailed his right arm. "Nice shot. However, it's not gonna work." he said as a new one grew in its place.
"Great. He can regenerate himself." Sachiko said.
"Not surprising since he's basically a reptile now." Jaune said. "But...it's gotta take a lot of energy just to grow back one arm."
"Let me give him another dose, then. Supreme Cannon!" Omnimon said firing a blast of ice at Snake Charmer.
"Ha!" Snake Charmer said blocking with his other arm as it shattered before a new one grew back. "You are all fools! Your attacks are meaningless against a snake!"
"I wouldn't be so sure about that. I think they're starting to take its toll." David said.
"Huh? What are you...what? My body. I don't...I feel a little...numb. But...it hasn't even been 10 minutes. I shouldn't be slowing down yet." Snake Charmer said.
"You've been using your own energy to regrow your limbs. I think that may have shortened that span." Leopardmon said.
"Shortened the...dammit. When I used my energy, I used my body heat too. This is what they had in mind." Snake Charmer said.
"Too bad you realized that a little too late." Crusadermon said.
"Look, this doesn't have to be this way. Just come back with me and you'll be well taken care of. I'll even see that Ishihara lives." Snake Charmer said backing away.
"You know, since history started, snakes have always been viewed as evil animals. You turn your back on one, they'll end up striking you in the back." Omnimon said.
"Case in point… Your former ally, Killer Frost. You left her to die at the Tower of Babil." Leopardmon said.
"Thank goodness we took her in as a prisoner when we did." David said.
"And you abandoned Adam to his own devices. You didn't even care about retrieving him. You let him die as well." Blake said.
"So tell us honestly, why should we trust you now when you cared so little about your teammates?" Crusadermon said.
"You...you...you bastards!" Snake Charmer said lunging once more.
"Arctic Style: Ice Breath!" David said, placing two fingers in front of him and blowing ice at Snake Charmer. "I know just what you're going to say next. "'How could I fall to scum like you?'"
"How...could I...fall...to…" Snake Charmer said before freezing solid.
"Simple." David said as Leopardmon and Crusadermon sliced off his frozen arms. "Because you trusted no one." he said as he tapped Snake Charmer's frozen body, causing it to fall and shatter.
"Wow. Flawless Victory." Scarlet said.
"Nice reference." Flamberge said.
"Thanks, but anyway, this means you and the knights have taken one step closer to getting some closure on this whole thing, right David?" Scarlet asked.
"For now, at least." David said.
"It seems we were victorious in both our tasks." Edge said holding the unconscious Cecil and looking down at the fallen girl.
"You all seem powerful indeed. We are impressed." a voice said as multiple girls appeared.
"I knew it. It's just as the one from the Tower of Babil said. There's a lot of you." David said.
"You have done well, however, you cannot stop us or the Creator." the girls said. "If you want to throw your lives away...come to the True Moon." they said in unison.
"Oh, don't worry about that. We'll find a way there." David said.
"We will wait. But know that you cannot hope to win." the girls finished as they departed.
"Yeah, you keep telling yourselves that!" Amethyst said after them.
"How exactly are we gonna get there? The Falcon can't handle to atmospheric force." Luca said.
"I think now's a good time as any to call up our ride." David said bringing out a keypad and tapping a bunch of keys.
It didn't take long before the Galaxy King arrived outside of the kingdom.
"Hey guys. Need a lift?" Jexi asked.
"You know it." David said.
"Then get on. We're going on a nonstop trip to the red moon." Dan said.
"Ride's here, guys! Everybody on." Zelos said.
The united groups loaded onto the Galaxy King as it took off.
"There's one thing to keep in mind, however. We took in a prisoner of sorts." Leopardmon said.
"Oh boy, do we have a lot of explaining to do?" David asked.
"You can explain it on the trip up. As for the prisoner, just put them in the hold till we get all this settled." Jack said.
"Understood." Omnimon said.
"(Don't worry, Cecil. We'll sort this whole thing out. For your sake as well.)" David thought.