The Lunar Whale soon approached the moon as Cecil, Kain, Edge, Rydia, Rosa, Jexi, Hope and David patiently waited as it got close to the entrance to the Lunar Core.

"This is it, the final battle. Once we defeat Zemus, the world...no, the entire multiverse will be free from his machinations." David said.

"Yeah. David...are you prepared for this? To take down one of your own kind, for the fate of everyone?" Jexi asked.

"I admit, it's a lot to take in. But my team and you guys, you're all like a second family to me. Plus, by blood, the Magic Universe is my home, so I swear that I will use everything I've got to protect it." David said.

"That makes two of us then. I don't plan on giving Zemus an inch. I'll use every ounce of my power to make sure he stays down." Jexi said.

"You better save some for us, Jexi." Hope said.

The Lunar Whale landed as the group descended down the stairs and entered the Lunar Core where they witnessed Fusoya and Golbez battling against Zemus with ease.

"Looks like we don't have much to worry about after all." David said.

Fusoya and Golbez unleashed a Twin Meteor attack, which defeated Zemus.

"We did it." Golbez said.

"What a waste… Such unparalleled power, and all of it warped to evil ends." Fusoya said.

"They handled it for us. I guess we don't need to be here." Hope said.

"It's not over." Jexi said. "Zemus...his aura is rising at an incredible rate. He's not done."

They soon heard a voice.

"I am the wellspring of darkness, fed by Zemus's unbridled hate. I am He who is called Zeromus... I am He who knows naught but hate!" the monster formerly known as Zemus said before he took out both Golbez and Fusoya in one attack.

"This guy's so strong… This could be tough…" David said as he slowly recovered.

"Know suffering! Know death!" Zeromus said. "My hate will not be stanched until it has consumed all else! You shall be next! Come! Pass into this darkness I have wrought!"

"You think of that as darkness?" Hope asked with a smirk.

"There have been a lot darker than you." Jexi said. "But...that doesn't mean we're letting you get away with this!"

"If you, a Lunarian, is planning to lead the Magic Universe to destruction, and I swear...that I will stop you as one of your race!" David said when light starts to gather. "Huh? W-what's going on?"

"I think that's the hidden reserve of power Tsuki no Yami was talking about when we asked about your bursts. I think you're harnessing it." Hope said.

Soon after, the prayers of everyone manifested a crystal in David's hands.

"A...crystal?" David asked.

"I see… The crystal can only shine when its bearer is filled with light." Cecil said.

"Zeromus… This is the end for you! Not us!" David said as he raised the crystal, letting it shine on Zeromus' form.

"Ah...this light!" Zeromus said moving back.

"The light...he's weakening against it." Rydia said.

"He lost his chance to shine in the light when he attacked the Earth." Edge said.

"We will not allow him around any longer. And that crystal has given us our chance." Kain said.

"And with the others out of the way...we don't have to be afraid to go all out." Jexi said entering Golden God Mode.

Lunala tapped Hopes shoulder.

"Huh? What is it Girl?" Hope asked.

Lunala chittered.

"You want me to do what?! I haven't even done it before!" Hope said. "But...I can't be afraid any longer. Let's do it!" Hope shouted as Lunala flew into him causing a large burst of light.

David gasped. "That Light..!"

"WHAT?! What is this?" Zeromus said.

"Burst." Jexi said as Hope walked out in dark blue clothing with gliders under his arms as well as a helmet shaped like Lunala's head on his head.

"Right on, whassup Burst…" Hope said looking at himself. "This freakin rocks!"

"I hope you like it...cause you me and David are going to get a full use of all of our power." Jexi said.

"Hell yeah." David said.

"Let's go!" the three of them shouted as they charged right at Zeromus with Cecil and his group behind them.

"Begone with all of you!" Zeromus shouted as meteors were flying down.

"Not today!" Hope said. "Moongeist Beam!" he shouted making the full moon pose as a beam of light fought back the meteors, making them explode in midair.

As soon as Hope secured the path, both Edge and Kain moved past him and cut into Zeromus with quick attacks that dealt moderate damage.

"Black...Hole!" Zeromus said as a black hole began to form before Jexi flew at it with a golden bow and arrow.

"Golden God's...Shining Magnificence!" Jexi shouted firing the arrow into it, collapsing the black hole making it explode.

"Let's not waste this! Go, go, go!" Tapu Koko said as all four Tapu Guardians charged at Zeromus.

"Mega Horn!" Tapu Bulu said.

"Hydro Pump!" Tapu Fini said.

"Extrasensory!" Tapu Lele said.

"And Electro Ball!" Tapu Koko said as all four attacks hit dead on Zeromus.

"Flare!" Rydia casted.

"Holy!" Rosa casted.

Both attacks hit Zeromus at his core. He slowly recovered before seeing Cecil and David charge at him.

"It's time for the final strike!" Cecil said.

"Leave it to me!" David said.

Cecil lunged his sword at Zeromus while attacked with lunar-infused punches. At the end of the bum rush, the two of them were side by side.

"Now for the finisher!" David said as he drew Masakado and they both dashed forward, striking with a lunar-infused cross slash.

"Ahh! How dare you both attack me like this! We two are fellow Lunarians! You should be fighting these humans by my side, not against me!" Zeromus said.

"But you're forgetting. There's human blood in us as well." David said. "These people are our comrades, and family. This universe is our home. And you are not welcome here!" He charged with his fist full of energy and struck Zeromus.

"Know this… I will never die… As long as there is darkness in the hearts of men…" Zeromus said.

"Darkness is inside of everyone's heart. But if you have enough light to keep the darkness at bay...then you won't fall for it!" David shouted as Zeromus was breaking apart.

"Raaahhh!" Zeromus shouted before he faded away.

"It's done. Zeromus or Zemus or whatever he would call himself...is gone." Cecil said.

"Indeed. I'd no idea there was such strength in you!" Fusoya said. "You of the Blue Planet may have already grown more powerful than we of the Moon."

"It does rather look that way, doesn't it?" Hope asked.

"But...Zeromus' last words." Kain said.

"As long as there is darkness…" Rosa said.

"There will always be evil in man's hearts." Fusoya said. "We too share a touch of darkness, just as so as we bare light. Much as with the twin sets of crystals. And the darkened underworld that rests beneath your planet's brighter surface. But as long as there is darkness, there will always be light. Just as the light within all of you rose to overcome the shadow cast by Zemus."

"Well, now that you mention it, I did kind of feel aglow!" Edge said.

"Are you joking?" Rydia asked. "It's a miracle that Zemus didn't end up using you!"

"Well, my love of justice kept him at bay, no doubt!" Edge said.

"Well Lunala and I are in sync and we stopped that meteor storm." Hope said.

"True but I destroyed a black hole. Though the one who deserve the credit is David for finishing all of this." Jexi said.

"Aw shucks, you're gonna make me blush." David said. "Still, Zemus will live as long as there is darkness, huh? In that case, we'll be ready if he returns."

"Such diligence. But now, the time has come to join my people in my sleep." Fusoya said. "What will all of you do?"

"For us...we'll be returning to our friends." Jexi said. "There are still a lot of worlds out there to see."

"Then I wish all of you a safe trip." Fusoya said.

"Thanks guys. We won't forget the time we had together." Hope said.

"As won't we." Cecil said. "Safe travels, all of you."

"Yeah." David said as he shook Cecil's hand. "Until we meet again."

They then returned to the Earth as the heroes started packing up with David, showing his old group inside.

"You sure you want to join with us?" David asked.

"Yeah. At first we thought it was going to be until Jedah was defeated, but...after seeing how well we worked with all of you, I think it's time for the old gang to come back together." Jesse said.

"It'll be just like old times!" Petra said.

"And so much more! I love hanging with Kokoro! You feel the same way, Kokoro?" Rainbow asked.

"That's right. I wanted to thank you for helping me overcome my insecurities about my dragonic strength." Kokoro said.

"You know what's strange. Jack said he was going to steal from you again, but he never made a second appearance." Erica said to Hope.

"Yeah, it is weird. After he and his gang defeated Cagnazzo, we never saw him." Ross said.

"Heh. I guess my little bro was all talk." Hope said walking into his room on the ship, only to find everything inside of it gone except for a single playing card with Jack's face, with his tongue sticking out. "Goddammit!"

"Strange. There were valuables in ours too and he didn't even touch em." Gemini said.

"Because he only had his eyes on the goal. One of the things that make that guy a master thief." Hope said.

"He practically robbed you blind." David said.

"Not exactly blind, since we were gone at the time." Kurochi said.

Meanwhile with Jack and his group…

"Hahaha! We pulled it off! You know, my brother might be strong but he isn't that bright when it comes to defense." Jack said. "Nice job getting us in, Oracle."

"It wasn't hard. His security systems on the ship were so low a monkey could hack into it." Oracle said.

Tech stayed silent.

"Something up, Tech? You've been quiet since we left Baron." Noir said.

"I just don't get it. We helped his brother, and now it's not right to just… I dunno, take everything he had. I'm proud to be a thief. But there has to be lines we don't cross." Tech said.

"We're thieves, Tech. There aren't any lines." Jack said.

Tech then got an idea. "You really think you're better than your brother?"

"What are you getting at Tech?" Queen asked.

"A good old fashioned… Straight up… Challenge to the heroes. " Tech said before he was given a punch in the stomach by Jack.

"Listen, I know you're new but let's get a few things straight. I don't care about being better than my brother. I also don't care what people think of me. I only want to be the best known thief in the universes." Jack said. "Got it?"

"I know. That's why we're going for the infinity stones." Tech said.

"Right. I haven't forgotten. You still have the map right?" Jack asked.

"Of course." Tech going into his jacket pocket only to have a worried look when he found nothing. "Uh…"

"Please tell me you didn't just lose it." Jack said.

"If he did… Then where the hell did he drop it?!" Skull asked.

Meanwhile in another world, the map laid on the ground as someone approached and picked it up. The scene moves out to show Flux holding it.

"Now what do we have…" Flux said opening it. "The greatest find of the century! The infinity stones. All of them on a single map! What a lucky break!"

Back with the Thieves…

"That idiot has the map?!" Panther asked in shock as theysee this on a security camera.

"This is bad. If Flux goes public with this, not only will he grab fame, it'll attract every single criminal in the universes." Jack said.

"Then we get it back." Tech said with a serious look under his black ops mask.

"Tech, would you be suggesting that…?" Fox asked.

"I know where he's going. Flux won't go public immediately. He'll probably want to verify the maps authenticity. Estimated...we only have a week before he goes public." Jack said.

"We got no time to lose then. I got us into this situation, but I'm getting us out. If you don't mind, guys…. Our next target is Amadeus Flux, and we're gonna steal that map back!" Tech declared.

The group was quiet to Tech as he looked saddened.

"Yeah, we're not listening to the guy who lost the map." Skull said.

"Okay. Our next HEIST is Amadeus Flux." Jack said as the thieves agreed as they moved off of the world.

And back to our heroes as they were leaving…

"Hey, it's not so bad, Hope. The only thing you had was a bed, a few books and some clothes. Those can be replaced." Titanica said.

"Yeah. But I'm done getting pushed around by my brother. I want some payback." Hope said.

"I like your drive...but this seems a little...petty. I mean, he stole stuff that can be replaced and you want payback? I mean, you were kids when he first stole from you. Just let it go." Espio said.

"I probably should, and you're right that these can be replaced. But I've always been on jacks list because I never prepare. Ever since I was a kid, Jack had me targeted and stole thousands of times, and he enjoyed it. Not me over a lot of years. You have any idea how humiliating it is?" Hope asked.

"We've all been humiliated. But we aren't wasting time chasing after a thief." Lucy said.

"You're right. I shouldn't get into it. I'll get back at my bro, but not just yet. I want to look to our next adventure. Where we go to next." Hope said.

"Hmm. Good question." Jexi said as they were thinking it over.

"Guess we just wait for something to...come...along?" Tails said as a shadow passed over them. However, this shadow was in the form of a giant mech.

"What the hell is that thing?!" Hope said.

"Good question. But from the readings on it...its from the Warrior Universe." Jeremie said.

"A giant robot armor suit, from the Warrior Universe?!" Usopp asked.

"I've only got one vibe from it. That's...a Gundam." David said.

"A Gundam?!" Hope asked.

"Vera, Tails, Kazuichi, time to put those brains of yours to use. We're gonna need some mobile suits." David said.

To be continued in….Dimensional Heroes: Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3!