The Final Prelude
When Ramona and her team returned to the Mysterious Ancient Place they found that Luna and her team were waiting for them.
"Welcome back, Ramona," Roark greeted, The brainwashing spell has been reversed."
"Good to be back. Like Emperor Drake, I should've returned sooner. So what's been going on? Are plans in motion to attack Kaos at his lair and what's with the cake?
Flannery answered, "Pop Fizz has a plan for that too. He calls it operation 'Trojan Cake'. But Lord Arcanon is sure to see right through it which means we'll need a backup plan and more gear. Unfortunately, both of those are in the remaining Sensei Realms."
Kayleigh spoke, "Which means that Keith is gonna have to visit the sensei realms of Light, Life, and Magic to find the gear. I would have included the tech realm but it's a toy factory and I'm guessing you cleared that out already as part of your husband's secret plan?"
Ramona nodded, "I did which at this point should've been executed a lot sooner."
"Well, at least somebody else finally has the sense to say that Drake should've come back much sooner." came a voice.
Ramona and Luna's team turned to see that Keith was back on his feet and with Imperial General Percival by his side and a battalion of Arkeyan Robots backing her up.
"Keith! Good to see you." they greeted him.
"How are you?' Roark asked.
"What's the news?" Marlon inquired.
"Are you ready to fight?" Flannery asked hopefully.
"And where are the Imaginators?" Link wondered.
"Guys, it's good to see you. I'm healed up and ready to go. Governess Flora gave me a clean bull of health. So what's been going on while I was out cold?"
Kayleigh answered, "Well, the guy that attacked you in the Earth Sensei Realm goes by the name of Infinite and he has the power of the Phantom Ruby."
"Fortunately Shelby and the Undead Skylanders were able to drive him away but he'll be back with a vengeance." Flannery put in.
Keith sighed, "I figured as much. Blades, Echo, High Five, Blackout and Spotlight brought me up to speed on what's been going on and needless to say Arcanon sending Infinite is a clear sign that the worst has yet to come."
Flannery continued, "We may as well help Pop Fizz with his plan. Keith head to the Sensei Realms. We'll stick around and get the cake parts."
"Who died and left you in charge, Flannery?" Link asked rudely.
"Luna, Ayumi, and Erika have gone to the Magic, Light, and Life Sensei Realms respectively which means Spyro, Flashwing, and the Dragon Skylanders of the Life Element will be joining them. Until they return I'm in charge or did you forget the chain of command?"
Link sighed, "Good point still. I have a terrible feeling that Lord Arcanon is plotting something fierce by now."
Imperial General Percival spoke up, "Perhaps but I can say one thing. Keith won't have to worry about Devina or Avarona anytime soon. My Dragon and I finished them off as well as burning most of the Crows."
"But what about Infinite? " Roark asked.
"I'm an Imperial General and the oldest member of the Arkeyan Empire's Elite Guard. I've been there since Ryan was still Emperor. I've studied up on tactics so I'm aware of his tricks."
"Let's get going." Keith ordered, as the Team headed out to prepare.
In the Lair of Kaos, News of Avarona and Devina's executions as well as Infinite's defeat reached them.
"I don't believe it," Kaos began, "Devina and Avarona eliminated? And Infinite injured? How can this be happening?"
Lord Arcanon spoke, "I should've known that the oldest living General in the Emperor's Elite Guard would get involved. (Sighing) With Avarona and Devina gone and Infinite injured things just got harder. Still it's not over yet. The Shields have been fortified and they've come with a few new upgrades that the Brain and I were working on together but that's all I will say at this time."
"In the meantime what do you want me to do, Lord Arcanon?" Eggman inquired.
"Head to the 4th Dimension and take Infinite and the Crows with you. Kaos, Brain, Malefor and I will face the Arkeyans and if we win then the universe is ours. If not then at least you'll be safely out of range of the Arkeyans of this Dimension."
"Very well, Lord Arcanon. I'll get everything ready. I thank you, Kaos, and Malefor for bringing me and the Phantom Ruby to this dimension." Eggman left on that note as Malefor, Kaos and Lord Arcanon discussed.
Malefor spoke, "So now that it's just the three of us and Glumshanks what do we do next?"
Kaos answered, "The Skylosers will probably attempt to power up their gear and find a way to break into the Lair. My guess is that they'll need to go to the Sensei Realms to do that. I vote we send in Shadowkhan to attack the remaining Sensei Realms. That should rattle them and give us the time we need for a new plan."
"You're growing into a true strategist, Kaos. I'm so proud of you." Arcanon commended him.
Malefor added, "Even I admit that you're beginning to surprise me. It seems all you needed was the right amount of guidance."
Kaos never felt this proud in his life and he planned to make the most of this.