Dragon watched the battle from aboard the Dark Cruiser as his Emotionless were keeping it even between the heroes.
"Filthy...imperfect...yet they still cause me grief. How could something so...weak and frail cause so much problems?" Dragon pondered. "How long before the cannon is repaired?"
"It'll take a few hours. Those so called gods broke it down to its basic parts." Normal said.
"Make it happen." Dragon said before a shuttle crashed into the ship. He turned and saw David walk out with Water, Todoroki, Asta, Jack and Cecil. "I had a feeling you would be coming right after me."
"You have no idea...how long I've been waiting for this." David said.
"As I had suspected, you among all those pests would come to me in all this chaos. Brainiac, Zeromus, Yomi… You had the power to defeat them all, but it would be better in more...capable hands." Dragon said.
David looks down to his hand. "My power is not to defeat…" David said as he clenched his fist. "This is the power to push forward!"
"Power is just power." Dragon said. "The desire for power leads to conflict, and that conflict leads to the ultimate battle!"
"Sa… Kakatte koi!" David said.
(Cue- Naked Arms by T.M. Revolution)
"You will die here, pest. All of you imperfect beings will die here. Dragon...Pulse!" Dragon said firing a pulse of energy at them.
"Scald!" Water said knocking the ball of energy of course.
'Of course. I had forgotten about you, traitor. Energy Ball!" Dragon said firing a green ball of energy.
"That's a grass type move. How…" Jack began.
"Oh, didn't you know? I can use any type of move as long as the crystal of it is inside my body." Dragon said.
"Not as cheap a trick as Chronos, but still exploitable." David said.
"Definitely. Especially when you have the Universe's master thief as a partner." Jack said charging at Dragon. He surprised him by passing through his body and grabbing two crystals: Grassnium Z and Icium Z.
"But...how are you…" Dragon said.
"Law of Thievery. I can borrow abilities. I borrowed that from your old pal Ghost. She wanted to make sure you paid for leaving her for dead." Jack said tossing the crystals aside as they were slowly reforming to their original counterparts but lied unconscious.
"Grass… Ice… They're back!" Water said.
"Which means we can free the rest by removing the crystals." David said.
"This is the job for a thief. I'll handle the stealing...just keep the pressure on him, kay?" Jack said.
"Got it." David said.
"You will not lay a hand on him!" Normal said.
"Aw, geez… Kind of forgot he's still here." David said.
"I'll keep him off of you. Just focus on Dragon." Todoroki said.
"Alright. Thanks, Todoroki!" David said.
"Time for back up then." Normal said breaking pieces of his crystal by jabbing into his chest and tossing them as they reformed into clones of him. "You can't defeat all of us."
"Actually...I can." Todoroki said tossing his ice at them as they were frozen in place as it broke through the cruiser. "Apologies."
"Damn...it." the three Normal's said frozen in ice.
"Now you're all that's left, Dragon! There's nowhere left to run!" David said.
"Flamethrower!" Dragon shouted as he breathed flames onto them.
"No you won't!" Cecil said guarding against the flame.
"Sorry, but this is a no smoking area." Jack said jabbing his arms into Dragon's back as he pulled out Firium Z and Fairium Z. He tossed them aside as they reformed into Fire and Fairy.
"To think that you would absorb Fairy as well… She was the most loyal to you!" David said.
"Loyalty? What need have I for loyalty? My so called brothers and sisters are just pawns I can use over and over." Dragon said.
"And that...is why you'll never defeat us!" David said.
"I grow tired of you. I remember a weakness to electricity. Electro Ball!" Dragon said firing a ball of electricity.
"No way!" Asta said sending it back at Dragon as it paralyzed him for a moment.
"Nice move, kid!" Jack said removing Electrium Z and Steelium Z from Dragon as they reformed into Electric and Steel. "Even Steel?"
"Crystals can be recreated so long as a shard goes into my body." Dragon said.
"So...we really can free them all…" David said.
"Free them?" Dragon asked.
"Yes. I've seen what the Elements are like… They have personalities and emotions and can feel pain… They're no different from any of us." David said. "That's why they all deserve to live their own lives. If the ones that left you are any proof, they're better off without you!" David said as he shot a blast of ice at Dragon.
"As a thief...I can agree with his philosophy. I wanna keep my freedom too." Jack said taking out Poisonium Z and Rocknium Z as they reformed into Poison and Rock. "Let's see...there's not much left until it's just his crystal! Keep it up. I gotta get Flying and Ground next!" Jack shouted.
"You heard him, guys. Just a little bit more!" David said.
"You got it!" Asta said charging in with sword in hand as he slashed an x mark on Dragon as he roared in pain.
"My...regeneration...It won't...heal." Dragon said.
"Power of Anti Magic." Jack said grabbing the Flynium Z and Grounium Z as they reformed into Flying and Ground. "That's all of them! Dragon's crystal is the only one left!"
"Got it." David said as he reached Sapphire God Mode. "As weak as the loss of the crystals made him, I should be able to wipe him out in one shot!" David said as energy rifles appear in his hands and charge up energy.
"You...I will not fall to such an insignificant creature!" Dragon said as he morphed into his dragon form. "I will end this with my ultimate move!" he said. "Devastating Drake!"
"Sapphire God's...Judgment Blaster!" David said as the energy from the rifles is released. The blast was overtaking Dragon's attack as it overtook his body.
"How...how can this be? I am the superior being. Father...he told me I was his star creation!" Dragon shouted as his crystal was cracking. "He said...I was perfect." he said before his crystal shattered as his body broke up and apart.
"No one is perfect. You of all people should know that. But you're not human to begin with." Water said.
"I see...you were more perfect than I ever could be." Dragon said before he had completely vanished.
David sighed in relief. "It's finally over." He then saw a light form where Dragon was. "Hm? What's that?"
(Track Change- Voices: Theme of Randy Orton by Rev Theory)
The light changed into a humanoid like dinosaur with an arm missing as he looked around.
"What in the...where...am I? And...I...can speak? Oh...right. I remember. The dragon...ate me." it said.
"Are you...an Emotionless?" David asked as he reverted.
"Yes. I am. I was trapped inside of that creature for so long...but...you were the one who ended him, weren't you?" he asked.
"Yes. Although… I couldn't have done it alone." David said.
"I see. You have friends. I remember...those days." he said getting up as he was heading out while picking up Fire. "Seeing as how you freed me, I will try not fighting you. For now...I and the other sentient Emotionless...we will be leaving."
"And what of Fire?" Water asked.
"Oh. I fought this guy awhile back and I liked it. I want to fight him again when he wakes up." he said.
"Without your other arm?" Asta asked.
"I will adapt." he said. "Hopefully, we will not meet again."
"If we do… Let us hope it's as friends." David said.
"Friends...such a strange yet calming word. I approve. And for the record...I am Tyranno." he said before leaving.
"Safe travels, Tyranno." David said.
Tyranno was past the bifrost before someone was in front of him all too familiar.
"You're… Back." She said shedding a black tear.
"Yes. And it seems we've both changed." Tyranno said.
"So...can we go home now?" she asked.
"Not just yet. I want to execute something on my mind for a long time. We are no one's puppets. Us and the other Emotionless...it is time we found our freedom from the Dark Forces who only see us as pawns." Tyranno said.
"What brought this up?" Balletia asked.
"You could say that...I was inspired." Tyranno said.
"Inspired?" Balletia asked.
"Yes. That young man who destroyed the dragon that devoured me… While I was absorbed inside him, I could faintly hear his voice. He said that...those he kept under his heel deserved to live their own lives. That's what I believe as well." Tyranno said as he saw a missile flying above. He fired a fireball at it, destroying it instantly.
"But...we would need an army." she asked.
"Oh...but we do." Tyranno said pointing over to the sentient Emotionless army that followed him.
"We serve...our king." they all said bowing to him.
(end song)
Back with the others…
"To secure the Infinity stones, I propose two go to each facet of this new world created." Thor began.
"Oh...that won't be necessary." White said as the stones flew to her. "Because we will be guarding these stones."
"Very well, I entrust them to you." Thor said.
"These things are way too dangerous to leave with mortals. So I will split them among six of us gods. All equal...well not all." White said.
"Hey! That was aimed at me!" Black said.
"Well, Crimson, Blue and Yellow each get one since they provided the extra forces. The question is: Who gets the other three?" David wondered.
"I will hold onto one since my universe is the biggest." White said.
"I think I'll look after one myself." said a woman in a scientist coat with glasses.
"You sure, Cyan?" White asked.
"Of course. This gives me a chance to study these stones." she said.
"That just leaves one." White said.
"I'll take watch over one. My universe has so much diversity between creatures, it'll be like finding a needle in a haystack." Red said.
"Very well. It is decided. Guess there are only a few things to take care of." White said.
"Yes. Splitting these worlds and returning the lives lost during the merge and return them and their worlds to their proper universes." Cream said.
"That would be nice, but...the Reality Stone is cracked." Dr. Strange said.
"Please. You think we gods need something like a stone to fix this?" Crimson asked. "I'll handle this. This is my universe." he said as his hands were glowing as they looked around as they saw people returning to life as the world was starting to separate.
"Incredible." Sayuri said.
"It's not surprising...these are gods." Nurarihyon said as the worlds were finished separating with the people returned to life on each one.
"There. That wasn't so hard." Crimson said.
"Now...before we send everyone home...there are some other things to take care of." White said as opened four gates showing Metal City, Akihabara, Neo City and Canterlot.
"The four cities Dragon attacked." Rainbow said.
"Yes. A majority of them fell under my universe. I feel sad that I took him so lightly and so many people suffered. But...with him gone...we can rebuild." White said as her hands glowed as Metal City, Akihabara and Neo City were quickly being rebuilt by her power as people were returning to life.
"I'm glad no one was hurt in mine...but I should at least rebuild." Ivory said as her hand glowed as she was rebuilding Canterlot.
"That should at least undo the damage that Dragon has dealt." Green said.
"And what of the Elements? What will happen to them?" Crimson asked.
"Given they are being created...a logical choice would be to destroy them." Cyan said.
"But...maybe we can give them a chance? Live their lives how they wish?" Cream asked.
"I agree. The acts they committed were under Dragon's heel. Now that they are free, they have nothing to keep them from that." Blue said.
"That's right. It's like I told Dragon, they all deserve to live their own lives." David said.
"Very well. We will give them a chance to live like any person would." Yellow said.
"Done!" White said as she showed a rebuild Metal City, Akihabara and Neo City.
"My town…" Hope said.
"It's not the same as when it was destroyed. It's a lot less metallic and more flowers and plants. So, I've decided to rename it...Flower Town." White said. "Inspired by a single flower that survived the onslaught."
"And Akihabara… It was like...the Tragedy never even happened." David said.
"I feel terrible for that event. But as a god, I could only observe. But...I hope this makes up for it." White said.
"Very much. Thank you." David said.
"Thank you. And now...it's time we returned our warriors and heroes back to their home worlds." White said.
"Hold it!" Jexi said. "Not just yet. You aren't returning anyone...until we have a victory party." Jexi said.
"Yeah. We just defeated Dragon and stopped Ultron Sigma. If that doesn't deserve a party, I dunno what does." Luffy said.
"Indeed." Crimson said. "Let us celebrate!"
A party soon erupted the same evening as everyone had gathered and partied into the night. But meanwhile on the Dark Cruiser…
"I can't believe it. I didn't think anyone could beat Dragon." Bug said looking over the spot where he had fallen.
"Yeah. That guy was scary. But with him gone. I can claim this ship in the name of the Dark Forces." the Summoner said. "All of Flux's plans and blueprints...all ours! And even new members." she said looking to Bug, Normal, Flying and Neinhart. "Wait, where did you come from?"
"Yes...I was heroically...hiding while they fought Ultron Sigma. Plus I rather take chances with you than return to prison like Invel." Neinhart said.
"Are you sure this is what you want, Flying? With Dragon gone, you're free to live your life now." Bug said.
"I am living my life. The role of menace and an attacker...sounds right up my alley." Flying said.
"Yes...well, let's be off." the Summoner said. "And no one even knows we're taking it!"
Unaware to her, a camera was spying on her as on the other side watching was Flux. "Oh...I wouldn't say no one." Flux said laughing to himself.
Back with the party…
"I still can't believe it. All of the Elements...we beat all of them." Jexi said.
"Not necessarily all of them, but yeah. It really was a tough fight." Hope said. "Although in the end, I'd say we saved them rather than beat them."
"Ugh. All this hero talk over here is sick." Jack said walking over.
"You never change, little bro." Hope said. "Look, i can respect why you want to be the greatest universal thief. But… don't think for a second that i won't be there to stop you. If i happen to be in the neighborhood that is."
"Too bad you can't see the future."Jack said holding up Hope's belt.
"That was my favorite, but no biggie, i didn't need it, so jokes on you." Hope said.
"Never said it was yours." Jack said.
"Hope!" Korra shouted before Hope saw him holding the belt.
"Sorry, Hope. But a thief never changes his tune." Jack laughed.
"Same old jack. I'm gonna get you one day. Thats a promise." Hope said.
"You better keep it...loser bro." Jack said as he ran with the thieves.
"Huh. Think that's the first time he's ever called me bro." Hope said.
As with the Elements, as soon as Dragon had been done away with, each of them decided to live their lives as they saw fit.
Fight has chosen the path of a solo warrior, entering fighting competitions and challenging strong opponents.
Grass and Ice have opened a small cafe and flower shop in Flower Town as a chance to relax, though with Ice, it's hard to get people to smile a lot.
Rock and Poison returned to the Warrior Universe to serve as bodyguards to the three royals in the case evil were to return to their world.
Electric and Steel, having received a small loan from Tony Stark, have started a company that specializes in high tech security and modern inventions.
Ghost returned to the chilly mountains with Sayuri where she has become a priestess that honors the nearby temples.
Fire now works with Tyranno as a special trainer to help improve his soldiers in order for them to maintain their independence from those who wish to oppress them.
Fairy has chosen the life of an idol and movie star as people seem to enjoy her cute and adorable look.
Ground, having been freed of hard labor has become lax and retired to the Ocean Universe where he travels its beaches in order to find a perfect relaxation spot.
As for Water...he has chosen to become a freedom fighter for David's world as a way to repay him for finding his own freedom in the first place, to always protect it in case someone as wicked as Dragon were to ever surface.
And so, in a twist of fate, the Elements did not remain weapons their entire lives. But they rather became something more. They chose to be...human.
Meanwhile, in a shadowy hideout…
"Blast this new world order… it makes me sick. Ain't that right, boss?" a man with unique boots asked.
"He has a point. I mean, the worlds are known to almost everyone now thanks to those blabbermouths in the Dimensional Heroes and Shining Hope Squad. Strangely, not much from the Brave Adventurers." said a boy as he played on a handheld console.
"But what are we to do about it? This is a catastrophe." another man said.
"Gentlemen." a voice echoed as their leader rose. A svelte young man dressed in black with red hair. "I think our time of silence is over. I believe that instead of pushing away...we should join together. I know there are groups with similar views to ours. I think it's time we united."
"Hahah! It's time… for the rise of The Hobbyists!" the man with the boots said.
"Game on." the boy said.
"Yes. An excellent and profitable exploit." the other man said.
"Exactly. We will have our time in the sun. As for me...I need to head out for awhile." the leader said. "I need to collect on an old debt." he said taking out a binder as inside were different documents. He lifted one in particular. "And this one is long overdue." he said as the name signed on it was shown as Daisy Ginova.
The end.
The next saga will be the Hobbyist Saga starting in the next series...Dimensional Heroes Revolution.