Chapter 237: The Circle of Life

As happy as Master Myers and the rest were to see the Enji emerge from the portal in one piece, the Warriors of Light, the God's of Destruction and the others were alarmed to see other ships following them.

The leader of the Enji Knights saw the Millennium Falcon and other ships fly near the Great-Fox and the Neo-Highwind but not attack before he raised an eyebrow and checked his transmitter." Ben, can you hear me? That is all of you on board yes? We can't help but notice you returned with more ships then you entered and I would be very cross if hostiles have stolen your ships to use as a invasion force."

As Cecil and some of the other Enji got ready for a fight Ben quickly answered with a reassuring," Hey Master Myers! Glad you guys are still ok! Don't worry, it's us. I know we have a few new additions to the fleet but please don't attack, far as we know for now they are allies. I know it's confusing but well…a lot happen and I'm not sure we are totally in the clear yet but best if we do the debriefing in person."

Myers saw that the Royal Knights were letting the ships go before he took a sigh of relief." Fair enough, just glad we have time to talk at all. You sound like your rather tired Ben, no doubt you all had to push yourselves to your limits once more. Don't worry about the minor details, you can rest up and I'll get the briefing from Master Yamamoto."

The man over a century old heard nothing for a few moments, but just as he wondered if the transmission was cut off Ben responded with a wary," That's one of the things we need to talk about. No point waiting. Could have gone worst but we did not get out unscratched.

Master Yamamoto…he gave his life so that we could escape in time. I'm sorry Grand Master, I wanted to stop him but he said it was the only way. He, died with honor."

Myers felt a sharp pain rock across his heart as he realized he did not even sense that one of his oldest comrades had passed on before he grasped his sword tightly. He coughed a bit before he glanced at his fellow Enji." Master Yamamoto, knew the risks like all the other Enji. I'm sure he fought with honor to the last. Was he killed by the Beyonder?"

"Its…it's one of those long stories Grand Master. I don't know if he's still alive."

"Well, may the light be with him regardless."

Before Ben could answer everyone heard a bitter chuckle before Doug cut in with," Oh he's with the light all right Myers. But him being with the light depends on what light the Enji roll with these days."

The other Enji looked at each other tensely as they heard Doug keep laughing bitterly before Myers, still remembering what Ben told him about the Chaotic Comedian before he rubbed his beard." Ah you're ok to Doug? Glad to know your one of the ones who endured this bout with divine madness."

"Well, part of me did old man. You could say,"

Everyone heard some arguing before Ben cut in with," As I said before, we have a lot to talk about. Is it alright if we talk in a secure place? Not ready for a chat with the press yet till we know all the facts."

Myers saw Beerus looking impatient before Reed Richard's walked up." Feel free to use the Baxter Buildings 's docking bay if need be, it was already clear."

"Thanks Mister Richard's, see you all soon."

Beerus saw Ben's group of ships fly past Rieze Maxia before he snickered." Well, guess Auro can keep it together under pressure after all. Damn, all revved up for nothing. Still, better then looking like a fool."

Whis cleared his throat before he looked at the sky." Don't go take another nap just yet Lord Beerus. By all accords the plan Cosmos plotted held together, but wither it got the desired effect remains to be seen. After all we still don't know if the Beyonder has the power to endure the assault or not."

"God damn it what's the point of a plan if it amounts to nothing Whis? How long do I have to wait to know if I can go to sleep without being blasted or not?"

Belmond saw how irritated Beerus looked before the clown like God of Destruction chucked." Come now Beerus, I know it's been a while since the public was aware of our role but do try and remember your status and try and show some dignity."

"Tsc…that's real funny coming from a man that looks like a clown."

"No matter how one looks anyone with a brain can see when someone with authority walks, as long as they remember who they are. I'm just saying Beerus, don't lose your patience over something so trivial like all those tactless mortals.

For people of are stature, we waited for far longer things then this! But, with any luck the Masters of Masters will have done his evaluation and we won't have to wait for much longer, for many things."

Beerus saw Belmond, and some of the other God's of Destruction had a composed but hungry look in their eyes before he rolled his own." Alright alright I get it shut up already! Ugh, been so long since I had my real job I'm just a tad rusty with all the moves alright? Enough let's get this damage report already."

Ansem saw where the Neo-Highwind, the Tri-Edge and the other ships were landing before he crossed his arms." Don't worry, I have shuttles ready to depart, we will join them momentarily."

Champa saw the Enji nod before he groaned." Ugh, I'm not sticking to what is top speed for mortals! Get us there before they land Valdos!"

The fatter God of Destruction's angel attendant giggled as she swerved around." Are you sure my Lord? You look like you could use some exercise, and if the crises is not over yet then you might want to warm up to avoid…you know."

"I am just fine Valdos!" The fatter feline yelled out." Long as I know trouble's coming I'll be ready to destroy like a pro so let's go!"

"As you wish. Over to where Ben Auro and the others are landing right? All right, everyone, hold off on eating for a moment to avoid losing your lunch, in more ways than one."

Just as Myers was about to respond Valdos, Whis and the other blue skinned individual all waved their wands before the group around them was warped to where the ships were landing.

Myers saw Tifa and some of the others looking dazed before he smirked." My thanks to you angels for making things as effective as can be. I suppose, in a case like this there is no time to waste."

Ben had just exited the Neo-Highwind with Lacus, James, Cloud, Ezan, and many of the others. As Myers saw Noctis, Ryūko, Jotaro, Solid Snake, Luke Skywalker and the other new allies that the Enji made while in Battle-World walk out Ben was shocked to see his fellow Enji faster than he expected.

As the owner of the Star Sword saw that the specters Whis, Valdos and the other attendees were holding where still glowing wands before he grinned. Well guess you and your pals are the best at what you do Whis."

"But of course we are Ben Auro." The long time retainer to Beerus answered playfully." That's what we exist for yes? But right now I think everyone in the universe is grateful you have been able to do your job Ben Auro.

Well…everyone that's aware of what's been going on at least. Oh my, and you somehow made it back with new allies? You really are good at making friends eh?"

Beerus saw Ryūko, Lilac, Mighty Number Nine, Ruby, Kakashi, and others looking at him and the others curiously before he raised an eyebrow." The Beyonder really must be insane if he had such a random batch of mortals be his soldiers. Then again are most of you lot soldiers or sex slaves?"

"Screw you!" Ryūko shouted out defensively." I don't have to answer myself to a damn talking cat!"

"God damn it, how many times do I have to explain myself in a day before I have to give a demonstration that no one will forget?"

"Oh calm down Lord Beerus" Whis threw out playfully." Forget how many cultures humans can have?"

"Maybe…but the standards for what is " suitable" must be even odder then that one champion Heles had, that irritating Ribrianne! Still, I'll be grateful enough to allow you to explain yourself as long as it's a good answer!"

Belmond noticed Noctis, Noel, and Rem looking at him before he looked amused." Should be a laugh no matter what. I can' t help but notice that some of your new allies look a lot like former" test subjects" I had, when I still had an active role, and was playing around with ideas to test the mortal rating of worlds like the Starscourge and other games I came up with to make the job fun."

Noctis raised an eyebrow as he glanced at the Clown like God of the Destruction before he tensed up." Wait, how would you know about the Starscourge?"

Ignis saw Belmond laugh before he paused." You know, this would be the first time we visited another planet but you know Noct, I can't help but notice that chap looks like a man in one of Eos's oldest murals that showed the gods, the one that only now we know was the one with Ardyn."

"Heh, you said Eos eh? That takes me way back" Belmond threw out with amusement." You guys are relics all right. What, where you one of those luckless mortals frozen for eons or something?"

Ezan saw Noctis, Machina, and the rest of their group start to get upset before he remembered how Rem's " Class Zero" comrades and their entire world suffered at the hands of the Tempus Finis event before he cleared his throat." Your guess is not too far off God of Destruction.

The reality is that we found that the Beyonder was treating the destruction of everything as a game. He seemed to recreate entire worlds from" Steller Memory" and fuse worlds together to have people from various eras fight to prove to him who the most worthy of all was as a way to decide his champions for the invasion."

Beerus eyed everyone before he snorted." So that's why I had to look at Zamasu's pompous face again? Tsc…not too far off from what I suspected. Fair enough, but it seems the bastard really is to insane to do things logically. Well, guess that worked for us but still don't get why he created guys that would not be willing to serve him unless he's the type that created people just to destroy them."

James saw Luke and the other Jedi before he then looked at Hilda, and Ravio and readjusted his glasses." That would be because we found out that the Beyonder was not just seeking out the most powerful warriors in history, but created various situations to try and understand history and the various actions of mortals to in his eyes, know how to create" better" versions."

Ezan saw his father looking at him before he nodded." There were a few surprises. Father, one of my opponents was Madara Uchiha."

Ansem blinked at this before shock swept across his face." Madara, truly Ezan? How, how did he act? Was he just a mindless puppet or did they have wills of their own?"

"He and the other obstacles seemed to have their own objectives, or at least were controlled to think they had their own will. Heh, no match for me but I'll admit, he did push me a tad more than I thought he would after he revealed thanks to the experiments of the other hostiles he was now part Super Saiyan.

Still, it just made me push harder. Still, seeing him made me reflect on how a warrior's obsession can be his own undoing so it was not a total lost. I was able to prove that the Beyonder's ideal of the ultimate warrior is a faulty one."

As Ansem chuckled Lacus giggled weakly as she walked forward." It was not fighting every single moment but the Beyonder sure did not make it easy for us.

He, split us in to five different worlds from the start and threw us into some rather tense situations. But no matter what, we came together. Heh, we had to. Too much…was at stake for me to…ugh."

Lacus staggered before she tripped and fell. Ben caught her before she could hit the ground . Ben felt a chill creep down his spine as he ealized she was breathing heavy." Lacus! Are you ok? Your head feels on fire! Your, you're not ,"

"Just a little tired Ben, don't worry." Lacus responded weakly as she tenderly grasped his hand." I, just did a lot more than I've done in years darling. Just need to rest a bit and I'll be fine. Despite the changes to how it works, having Kisara with me again does help a tad with my stadium."

"Kisara?" Master Myers blurted out curiously." Lacus, your almost sounding like your back to being a Jinchūriki for the Blue Eyes White Dragon! Did the Beyonder force you to go through some sort of torture?"

"Heh, not quite Grand Master. We were lucky he is so chaotic and unfocused. But, he did seem to on a whim recreate the Kisara in her most berserk. In fact a rather nasty enemy named Ragyō had enough magic to make the Blue-Eyes White Dragon serve her, and even evolved her into an even nastier form in the name of the Chaos Max Blue-Eyes White Dragon. It, was a dicey situation but we were able to get help when the Celestial One Philemon helped us.

The Supreme Kai of Dreams gave me new power in the Velvet Room, and I gained the power to bound with the true Kisara's soul and use the power of Geass to turn the Beyonder's Blue Eyes-White Dragon into a Persona. I'm able to use my old power, but now it's on my terms."

Whis saw the new bracelet on the Enji Knight's arm before he chuckled." My, Philemon played her games again eh?"

"Bah, that butterfly sneaked into the Beyonder's reality? Damn idiot could have killed us all!"Champa yelled out with annoyance.

The reaction caused Valdo's to giggle." No need to be that way my lord. The actions of the Supreme Kai of Time and Dreams saved us all really. Still, impressive you were able to bound with her power so quickly."

The leader of the Enji could not help but feel proud before he went over to Lacus to see for himself." Even in the most dire of times we learn something.

Good work Lacus, I knew no matter what you would show the Beyonder the true nature of your heart. I'm proud of all of you."

Kirby laughed as he jumped on Yoshi's head." We all seemed to learn something new today Grand Master! By chance the Beyonder recreated my mother so I could met her at last! I mean, I found out my mother, or step mother or something was the nasty evil Android 21 who made me in part to be this nasty Void Terminal monster that was part of Majin Buu and supposed to be a monster before the Star Rod and the Nova Comet turned me into well, me. But, at least I got to know she cared even if it's the kind of caring a mad scientist does!"

Ben, Yoshi and many of the others around Kirby had their jaws drop before Ben raised an eyebrow." Kirby…is that supposed to be a joke? Your, related to Majin Buu?"

PAIR looked around before the Blue Nitro shrugged." Its no joke, Android 21 was the reason we were able to make so much progress with Gourmet Cells, her gift was a boon to are research...even if its lead to a...unexpected path."

Beerus eyed Kirby carefully before he burst out laughing." I knew there was more to the puffball then being pink! So, one of those damn androids from that guy that created Cell created another secret one that caused trouble millions of years later? Ugh, typical humans, never thinking of the consequences of their actions. Well, now I get where the bratty behavior came from at least. "

Zero saw Kirby look upset before he thought about how Doctor Wily obsessed with him and smirked." Don't worry Kirby, trust me I know what it's like to find out some self-absorbed nut-job created you. But don't worry dude, it does not really matter where you from but what you do."

Beerus saw Shadow, Vincent, Ezan and some of the others nod in agreement before he snorted." Nice sediment but it's not always that simple robot. Still, if you learned something that made you better fighters more power to you I guess."

Yoshi saw Kirby smile before he shrugged." Far as Yoshi knows Yoshi is just a normal Yoshi that hatched out of an egg like all the others. Still, Yoshi always knew his family so glad you were able to find out yours Kirby."

Hiryuumon saw Kirby nod before he winced as the memories of his previous life resurfaced again before he looked at Ben and cleared his throat." Well, not ever memory you find is a good one Yoshi. Boss, there is something I have to tell you all. When we were fighting some crazy Digimon Dark Knightmon poisoned me.

I beat him after going all out but the food I ate to cure me also was magical, magical enough to give me the memories of my past life. Ben, before I was Hiryuumon my previous life was Daigo Hyōga, the guy who piloted the Spry Eagle, the ship Seiya and his buddies were using when they were the heroes."

Ben saw the angels in the area cringe before he raised an eyebrow." Wait, seriously Hiryuumon? I don't get it. I mean, I never even heard of this Daigo guy before but your saying he was pals with Seiya, Serenity and their group?"

The Digimon winced before he looked at his claws." He, I was their friend. But, I betrayed them. I'm the reason Kisara was captured and turned into the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. I sold her out to some jerk named Acnologia so I could get turned into some dragon god or something!"

Ben saw how tense his partner looked and with Lacus still in his arms he leaned down." Hiryuumon, I don't know what memories the Beyonder or his servants put into you but we will get them,"

"It's not like that Ben!"

The rookie level Digimon shouted out with more passion then the Enji expected." Its, its still fuzzy but I can feel them like they were yesterday! I grew up on the same planet as Seiya! We were best friends that looked out for each other! But, I did not have the talent Seiya had, all I was good for was being a pilot. I, I grew resentful that Seiya got the attention, the girls, everything, while no one seemed to care that I existed.

Seiya did not betray me but he and the others were so busy with all the fighting evil stuff that they hardly paid attention to me for long enough for me to feel like one of those third wheels. I got bitter, so bitter I reached out to the Zannacross Empire, and let Damonus turn me into some demon dragon!

I was so angry I did not fight it till it was too late, and when Seiya killed me, I was happy. It was the angels that took my soul, and put it into the shrine on Mobius so that I could help whoever took up Seyia's job, and that was you boss."

Ben saw Hiryuumon looked dead serious before he looked at Lacus in confusion." Wait, but I thought that Hiryuumon was a Digimon? It, does not make sense."

Trunks sighed as he looked at the angels." Its complex, but the gist of it is that the shrine where his soul was stored was altered by chance by the experiments of the Digimon researcher Damon Mizrahi along with Doctor Robotnik."

Ben swerved over to the purple haired Saiyan with a look of shock." Wait, Trunks your saying this is legit? But Zannacross did not try to manipulate Hiryuumon or anything."

Gabriel grasped his staff tightly before he lowered his head." That's because we moved " Daigo 's soul with the Infinity Soul Gem to Mobius when Zannacross was sealed and blinded and most of his servants were either dead or sealed themselves.

Ben, Hiryuumon, everyone, my apologizes for the extra trauma. There was no need for Hiryuumon to know something that would only traumatize him so we did not see the need to let him or anyone know.

I assure you, we did this to give the lost soul Daigo a chance for atonement, a chance to become the person he was meant to be, the best person he could be."

Before anyone could respond Doug suddenly burst out laughing. As everyone glanced at him the bald man just shrugged." Don't get the wrong idea Hiryuumon sorry you got all this extra drama thrown at you all of a sudden.

It's just, damn, you angels have been keen on this soul grooming stuff for a while now eh? Guess no matter how much time passes you feather folk just love telling people what they should be eh?"

Gabriel saw the tension in Doug's eyes before he sighed." I would call it more like, giving someone a chance of redemption over damnation Doug Fitter."

Doug had his eye twitch but as it looked like he was going to snap he saw Aqua and others giving him a tense look he just chuckled as he cracked his neck." Well, not how I'd do things but I wager many would not be down with my view on things so, if your way of helping someone is more than talk then maybe it's worth a damn."

Ben took a sigh of relief at Doug's much better state of mind before he grinned." Only God has all the answers, and even that's up for debate. We can only try as hard as we can to use what we know to help everyone as much as we can."

Myers saw Doug shrug before he stroked his beard." That's the Enji way Ben. We can't do everything but, the creed of the Enji is to try as hard as we can. My old friend Yamamoto gave his all to ensure you all could live another day, we will make sure to honor his sacrifice once this is all through. Tell me, did the Beyonder kill him? Just, want to know who to hold in contempt."

Ben and Lacus gave each other a few anxious looks, but as the Enji struggled to figure out the best way to answer Doug just spat on the ground and walked up." If that's the case then you don't have to look long Myers.I'm not going to try and hide when I messed up. It was me. I, or at least my dark side killed old man Yamamoto."

The Enji and others not on the mission all looked at Doug with various expressions of shock and horror before Myers, remembering what Ben said before eyed the member of Squad 7 carefully before the leader of the Enji uttered a detached." Doug…what precisely do you mean? When you mean your darkside, did the Beyonder control you in the way Ben and others were in the past?"

"Heh, to be honest, maybe sort of. I was on the ship escaping with all the others as my so called dark side, who's enough of a blowhard to call himself the Chaotic Comedian did the deed.

I thought I was in control of my emotions, but clearly I been slacking off in the mastery of myself. Not sure if the Beyonder pushed me the way he wanted but, won't deny it would not have worked if he had something to grasp on to.

Not saying I did not have things to be mad as hell about, but with that weight no longer pushing on the throttle in my head, realized could have tried to deal with what was making me mad in a more constructive way. So, sorry for the hassle I caused."

Myers looked at Doug's eyes and saw true remorse shining through them before he nodded." Doug, I can hardly condemn you after forgiving Ben, Lacus, Ezan, and all the others who were consumed by the darkness over the years. I wish you would have reached out to us, Gouken or someone before things got this bad but, I am glad you were able to turn back from the brink Doug.

Ben, Lacus, everyone, seems like even with the stakes so high you had time to honor the values of the Enji and helped bring back those who wanted to be free of the Beyonder's control. That being said, you are sure they won't become like Luger, Julius, and the others who attacked you in Spirius HQ yes?"

"Don't worry Grand Master." Lacus threw out wearily." The Beyonder did try and control them but, I was able to shatter his control over them. Thankfully we were able to escape before he could try and control me.

Even if they were not born of this universe, even if they were born as Chrono Phantasma to be the Beyonder's toys, the Beyonder created them so perfectly that they are just as real as the rest of us."

Ben nodded before remembering what Superman and Captain America said about his plan before he looked remorseful." That's true. The younger reincarnation of Kal-El along with all the other members of his group of hero's the Justice League, and the other groups that were with them, the Avengers and the X-Men, gave up their lives to stall the Beyonder long enough so that we could live. I won't dishonor their sacrifices."

Before anyone could say anything a male voice cut in with a dry," Yah you better not dude, Cap, Hulk, Wolverine, Stark, and all the others are the type that will be mad no matter how many years pass if you lied to them and all."

Ben swerved around to see that Spider-man was the one who answered him. Mighty Number Nine grinned at the only surviving Superhero from Battle-World that he talked with before and grinned." Ah hey you made it! You did not join the others in the fight?"

"Not like I'm a coward or anything Mighty just that, my Spider-Senses were screaming at me that I was more out of my league then when I joined the others charging Thanos when he had the Infinity Gauntlet so I hightailed it out of there to help in any way I can.

Well, guess it's been a few years but hope Mary Jane has not moved on to another man. Hey how big a gap is it between my time and yours again Ben?"

The leader of the Justice Force chuckled uneasily as he glanced at Trunks. The Time Patrol agent cleared his throat before turning around." Well, to be honest it's kind of been at best, Millions of years."

Even with his mask on everyone could see Peter Parker's jaw drop before he staggered back." Wait, this is me being punked right? No, NO! MARY JANE! I, I really have nothing left huh? Wait, even if I can find long distant relatives how will I even match the DNA if I'm a clone? No, this is the Clone Saga all over again! Damn it, maybe it would have been better if I was Ben Riley all along after all!"

Luke Skywalker saw the rest of his fellow Jedi and friends look uneasy before he sighed." Even if it's not quite the same as the Spaarti cloning cylinders, guess I can't judge the Emperor 's clone being delusional about being the real one. Well, hopefully there is still place for a relic."

Leia glanced at everyone looking at them with curiosity before she winced." Let's just hope there is any place for Clones in the current government Luke."

Luke Fon Fobre chuckled before he walked up to his fellow Luke." Don't worry about it Jedi. Take it from someone who had his own identity crises. Even if you're not naturally born, and even if you're a replica of someone who was naturally born, your still your own person."

Myers grinned as he walked up to the two Lukes." My comrade speaks true Master Skywalker. I admit I was not clear just how the rules were about clones in your time but, even after all this time the legacy of Luke Skywalker was a personal inspiration for me.

No matter your origin, the current state of universal law is that as long as you're not endangering others you have the right of a full citizen no matter what some individuals persona bias might think."

The son of Darth Vader saw the leader of the Enji extend his hand before Luke grimaced at remembering Ben explaining his plan before he slowly shake it back." Glad to hear it. Well, things were already big in my time but it's a whole new level if you really have a government spanning the entire universe."

Before Myers could go on Doug chuckled bitterly again before he cracked his neck." Don't worry dude, you will fit in fine, long as you get with the program and all."

Doug saw everyone looking at him and just snickered." What? I don't want to go on a killing spree anymore but don't think I'm just fine and dandy with your little secret utopia plans."

The bald member of Squad 7 saw that Cecil, Tifa, and even Beerus were looking at him with curiously before he laughed louder." Ah that's right forgot just how exclusive the big plan is still. What's wrong bro? Almost sounding like your ashamed to tell people about your big plan because you know it's wrong or something?"

Ben cringed as more and more people looked confused before he sighed." I don't think it's wrong Doug, it's just not a process that's fully thought out or completed so, no sense selling what's not the final product eh?"

"Piff…if you really think brainwashing the universe to make everyone one big happy family is a sells pitch you really have lost your humanity."

"Brainwashing humanity?" Tifa threw out sorely." Is this some sort of joke Doug? Did you lose your sense of humor with your hair?"

"Good one Tifa but it's not the joke I came up with. Seriously though, what else would you call this Homeostasis's Axiom Matrix Connection other than a joke?"

"I'd call it the best chance to save humanity from itself Doug!" Ben shout out defensively. Tifa tensed up as she realized how passionate Ben looked before she cleared her throat." Wait, this is real? Ben, you want to brainwash everyone?"

"No, that's what Doug thinks I'm doing but I'm not Tifa. Its, a very complex, very long term plan to evolve humanity to a new better future. The gist of it is combining various powers to link humanity to each other and its history.

Tifa, under the plan if Sephiroth went to kill your family this time he would feel just how much pain and trauma you would have felt, and felt the pain of all the people who suffered like that in history.

Maybe he would still go through with it but the odds are much higher he would have second thoughts. This would vastly reduce conflict and crime all over the universe as long as it goes right?"

"I mean…I guess." Cloud's wife answered curiously." The thing is…is this going to be something people volunteer for?"

"At first yes, mostly. But in time it will spread to cover all the stars in the universe."

"So wait your forcing everyone to go through with this? Ben, that's worst then the way Kira forced Nano-machines on his soldiers!"

"I mean, if it helps everyone its nothing to worry about right? I mean Aeris did not ask Cloud and everyone to give them the cure to GeoStigma right?"

The former flower girl saw her friend glance at her before she giggled anxiously." Well I mean, my options were kind of limited since I did not quite have a body at the time and I think most of the kids had the options to dive into the cured water first.

Also…to be honest Ben not sure curing Geostigma is the same as curing people of everything that makes them a sinner. There are a few more…subjective things about this to be blunt."

"Don't worry, it's just the start, this might take longer than a human can live, but me and Lacus are committed to doing what it takes to pull it off right."

"Ben…" Tifa threw out tensely." I know you and Lacus are devoted to doing your job right but, if you get to absorbed into it you just might, lose perspective."

Velvet grasped her fist tightly before she blurted out." That's putting it lightly. Lacus, I trusted you but to be honest I still don't see how this plan of yours is that different then how Artorius and Kira tried to purge humanity of emotions! You say they will keep some of it, but if your deciding who gets to keep what emotions then your just tyrants!

When Artorius and...and my own brother L, no, Innominat activated the Ceremony of Suppression over my world before we stopped it people who sinned were compelled to kill themselves for feeling they don't have the right to live! Is that what you guys want, to just have everyone you think is " tainted" to have the urge to commit suicide as everyone else becomes a cog in your grand machine? "

Lacus sighed as she squeezed Ben's hand before she got back up and walked over to her friend." Velvet, I understand you have doubts but trust us, the last thing we want to do is to turn existence into a lifeless state. We are well aware of what Artorious did and we are not doing that. We would not make people kill themselves just for feeling guilty, just be aware of their errors and be motivated to improve themselves to become their best self.

Don't you see? This would enhance individuality, not repress it since it would allow the individual to keep their individuality from being repressed by the mob mentality of the majority or the ruthless.

I know, its complex and easy to assume the worst, but please, this just requires some faith that things can work out."

Velvet saw Lacus looked sincere before she just sighed." Sorry Lacus, even after all you done we all seen too much to have blind faith in any leader deciding what's best for everyone else."

As Lacus looked dismayed Myers took a heavy sigh." Miss Velvet…after what you been through I understand your doubts.

But trust me, Ben and Lacus are not doing this on their own. This is the agreed decision of all kinds of individuals in the universe."

Doug could not help but snicker bitterly as he glanced at the leader of the Enji." You mean all the top dogs while the little guy has no choice but to get inline one way or another eh Myers? No real surprise since Yamamoto knew but still, guess I knew where Kira got his controlling side from after all."

Cecil saw the leader of the Enji look remorseful before his jaw dropped." So its true Master Myers? You and the other Masters decided this with Ben and Lacus without telling us?"

"Please understand Cecil." Myers retorted." We did not want to keep secrets, we just have not finalized everything."

Ansem sighed before he walked up to the leader of the Enji." The Enji Masters, King Atem and the Lylat Subcommittee all agreed to secrecy purely because we did not want rumors to spread. As someone who formerly raised a rebel government faction, I know all too well how rumors can twist things.

The last thing I would ever want was for everyone to be mere droids to be cogs to someone like Weil Zabi.

That being said…its sheer ignorance to assume things can just go as they are."

Ezan was about to say something to his father before Beerus erupted with laughter. As everyone looked at him he just laughed harder." And yet no matter how things change, things stay the same human.

Oh I knew you Enji took your job to seriously, I just did not think things would be this drastic! I was right all along, just like with Zamasu…in the end nobody who trumpets justice is ever righteous themselves."

Ben grasped his fist tightly before he jabbed his finger at the God of Destruction." Are you saying that all heroes are nothing but liars? I don't care who you are Beerus, that's a insult to ever hero's memory! I saw people give their lives, even knowing everyone knew was gone because it was the right thing to do! You were sleeping for decades right? Someone who does not even know what the shape of society is has no right to just,"

Beerus cut him off by stamping his foot down, and reminding everyone of his power as the movement shook the building." Don't think you earned the right to talk to me that way," hero"." Beerus uttered coldly as he narrowed his eyes.

"I have every right, because I witnessed humanity since it was a thing, and I know that in the end there is no true good or evil, just the justice and the history that is written by the winners! You humans will say anything to justify your actions so you don't have to feel guilty!

I won't deny I destroyed enough worlds to make a record out of it but you humans destroyed more than a fair share on your own. After all, what is true justice? Humans nearly breed as much as bunnies and con yourselves to think your always on the" side of justice" because you can't stomach the fact that your just one way or another enforcing your will on others! Maybe some methods are more subtle then others but it's all the same in the end!

Tsc, I'm not like Zamasu or the others, I don't give a damn how mortals live their lives as long as they show me the proper respect. As long as someone's around to bring the food I don't care if you humans kill each other to extinction honestly. But, after all this time I really have no stomach for liars!

So just admit that even if your views happen to help some more than others your just another typical human who got to full of himself and decided to think he could play god and decide how things go Ben Auro! Or, if you're really too full of yourself I'll be all too happy to humble another person who's ego's swollen enough to think he's the will of god!"

Ben looked conflicted after taking in all that Beerus had to say. But before he could respond Belmond suddenly laughed before he turned to his fellow God of Destruction." Don't be too hard on are hapless savior here Beerus.

The truth is, he did not delude himself into thinking he was acting as god, he really is acting out the will of god. Or to be more precise, the will of Cosmos, and the Grand Priest."

This caused Beerus to have his right eye twitch before he cracked his neck." This better not be some kind of joke you damn clown!"

"For the last time just because I look like them I'm not a clown. Besides, this is the truth, Ben Auro and Lacus Raystar were given this plan directly from the advice of the Master of Masters. Maybe if you were not sleeping so much you would have gotten the memo!"

"Wait, seriously? But, old man Rassilon has only interacted with humans a few times in the entire history of well, history!"

"True as that may be Beerus." Liquiir threw out," But Lord Rassilon thought that after Ben saved the universe from Chaos Zannacross Necron an audience with the first angel, with Cosmos's chief organizer was a proper response.

Besides…he may have focused on being the cosmic historian but after seeing how humanity fell off course after the last grand war of light and darkness, he wanted to give the saviors the best chance possible to bring true reformation, and change humanity for the better so they could at last raise their damn mortal rating."

Beerus saw how wary both Ben and Lacus looked before he glanced at the other God's of Destruction." Figures you all decide to do something for the first time in millennia without letting me know!"

"Heh, its only because your too lazy to add much bro!" Champa responded coly. Beerus hissed at his fatter brother before he glanced at Whis." Still, I have paid some attention and whenever humans or mortals try to "unite" hearts and minds stuff like that it just leads to giant messes like the Reapers or the Flood or other messes that I, Galactus and the rest of us had to clean up!

Tsc, I mean sometimes it was fun to watch those like that one girl, Alia Atreides go mad when she tried something like your grand idea. That's right, she went mad trying the whole" Other Memory" thing that those Bene Gesserit witches used to take genetic memory from history to try and get a" Greater understanding".

She and her brother thought this was all going to lead to humanity evolving to ranting on about expanding the individual's consciousness back when more than half the universe was addicted to that "spice" melange. And you know all that really happened Auro?

A whole lot of people dying for yet another "Holy" cause, an amusing time when a human worm hybrid ruled most of the universe for three and a half thousand years that ended up with the universe being even more chaotic for a while. Gave me more planets to destroy but the food sucked at the time so it was not worth it.

Point is Auro, many talked big again and again only for it to blow up in their faces. And if it happens again, then even if I'm retired I'm going to find a way to let Cosmos let me erase your soul personally as punishment for being a waste of time!"

James readjusted his glasses before he walked up to Ben." With all due respect Lord Beerus…we are well aware how low the chance of success is with this project. That's why we have been studying everything that failed previously in history to take that into account for our own project."

Ben nodded before adding," I know how many ways this can go wrong. But, I also know its worth it if we can really break the cycle and bring a better understanding and harmony to all. Trust me, I'm not doing this to rule the universe, its already stressful as all hell. I'm doing this to honor all we lost so that we can have a future all the good people of the universe deserve."

Doug saw Myers smile at Ben's determination before he took a deep breath." That all still boils down to what you and your inner circle think is what people deserve bro. Look, I'm going to admit that I overreacted a tad and acted like a jackass before.

I might be rolling back the choice between your way and blow up the whole god damn universe. But that being said, still feels like a serious diss that after all we fought for, you think the only solution, the only way to fix things is to put some " chains" on people's minds or something like that?

Now that I'm thinking a little more clearly I am willing to give my best friends some slack and not instantly assume you're out to be the Emperor of the Universe. But still, even if I take your word for it and it's only a partial link or chain or something, still feels like a major diss for the guys who preached about freedom and justice to talk about forcing how people will act and think, even if it is for the " Greater Good".

Myers looked remorseful as he looked at his sword." Doug, I understand what you mean and, I admit from some points of view it could look like we are betrayed the Enji Creed.

But I assure you, we are not trying to go down the path Kira did. Freedom is still something I value highly, and I still want people to have the chance to be free.

But that being said Doug, unchecked absolute freedom, like anything else done as an absolute can lead to chaos and ruin. We all seen how people can make rash decisions, decisions that can harm both themselves and others. The Homeostasis's Axiom Matrix Connection simply allows people to have a greater empathy then they would not otherwise.

In all my years, I know how people could succumb to temptation. But, I'm sad to say that despite so many worlds suffering at the hands of Weil Zabi and his proxies, only a few years after suffering at the hands at demagogues, it was more then a little disheartening to see people so eagerly go for a liar just so quickly after being lied to.

Are, the majority of people really that quick to forget, really that willing to throw away the truth because they prefer a fantasy to reality at the expense of all others? It was seeing some planetary elections give such disheartening results that made me wonder if people needed a extra boost of compassion to learn the error of their ways.

If it works as planned, it would allow people to be more aware of each other and thus, avoid making the same mistakes. This way, the Enji won't turn into yet another footnote in history that did little more but add to the cycle, but truly help bring people into a new era that's closer to the light. Yes, then my sons, my comrades and all that I failed to save would not have died for nothing."

Luke Skywalker heard this before the Jedi Master grimaced." Look I thought I did what was right ok? The Force made me think I was doing alright, till suddenly I was not and my own nephew became a genocidal fanatic! Things happen ok!?"

Doug saw Leia, Mara Jade, Ben Skywalker and the other Jedi calm the son of Darth Vader down before he noticed the grief in the Grand Master's eyes and sighed." I get all about leaving a legacy Myers.

But your still undercutting everything if you think the peace we have now is not enough. Heh, then again guess I did not value the peace that much if I kept trying to wreck it. I don't know, maybe I thought it was all a con.

Well, the jury's still out on that but guess everything really will be not worth much if the Beyonder throws a universe ending planet sized wrecking ball into it eh?"

Aqua saw Doug flash a half-lopped smile that was more genuine then he threw out in nearly a year before she smirked." Well, with any luck we just avoided that. Cosmos seemed to catch Beyonder by surprise."

Whis chuckled before he looked at the remains of the hole in the sky." It does seem like Cosmos gave that Beyonder quite the whopping. However if it was that simple to get rid of the Beyonder then the crises would not be so immense."

Reed Richards looked at his equipment before he shrugged." My micro probes are indicating that the dimensional space where you all where is now all but vanished. I was not their myself but, based on all the data we have so far it does seem like the dimension you all just were in is no longer there, there is simply the void between realities, as close to nothingness as it can get."

The head of the Future Foundation had a hologram showing pure white appear before Trunks grinned." Seems like Cosmos really did unleash her true power, and destroyed the entire dimension. Well, with how high the stakes were guess extreme measures were warranted. Guess it's nice for things to be resolved easily for once."

Before anyone could respond Trunks saw Rip and Sarah walk up to him before the White Canary sighed." Speaking of that Trunks, we just got word from your boss. Seems something's causing her to freak out hardcore."

The half-Saiyan saw the Wave-Rider was glowing before he tensed up." Wait what? The Supreme Kai of Time only contacts me during missions if the situation is dire."

The Wave-Rider suddenly glowed before it shot out a hologram, that took the image of the pink skinned woman. Chronoa glanced at Trunks and instantly had her eye twitch." Good thing I don't have to waste time explaining the obvious because this is an emergency Trunks! Guys, you did good but it was not enough, the Beyonder's still alive, and sure as hell still a threat!"

Ben grasped the Star Sword tightly before he ran up." Seriously? Was the report Mister Fantastic gave mistaken?"

"Not quite but you guys are thinking to traditionally. The Beyonder's body is the dimension itself, and while he was hit, and even took damage, he simply moved to a different part in the boundary between realities! It's very complex but a way to explain it is that the Beyonder's acting like cancer would act on a normal human body.

Like how cancer causes unnatural tumors that kill the body, since he existed when their was only one dimension, now that he's awake, the Beyond's unnatural existence disrupts the universal order and acts like a tumor on the very fabric of existence.

Cosmo's attack hurt the Beyonder enough to purge him from where his reality was, but like how cancer can resurface in other parts of the body, the Beyonder recovered and moved to a different part in the space between realms.

And where he moved, was right here, right outside the Time Nest!"

"What…seriously?" Trunks muttered tensely." We were lucky before, but the Beyonder is catching on about the nature of time. Sounds like he's attempting something like Demigra…and is trying to take control of the Time Nest!"

Lacus felt a chill go down her spine as she struggled to keep her balance." Wait, so that means that if he takes control, he will control time? No, after all this we are out of time anyway?"

"Don't give up, there is still time." Chronoa answered tensely." The Beyonder will find out just like Zannacross did that the core of time does not open its door easily. Still, you guys better do something soon in case he takes rejection poorly. For one thing, someone's still anchoring him, however faintly to the other realities! Not sure yet though."

"Damn, let us know if you can find the source so we can take it down. So…what's the plan?" Ben uttered tensely." Is Cosmos going to strike him again?"

"She used a lot of power Ben, to strike again so soon wound also endanger the stability of the universe. I'm afraid it's up to you. But, fret not because even if this blow did not destroy the Beyonder, it still hurt him enough that you and Lacus now have the time to once more wield your true, ultimate power."

Ben looked shocked as he saw Lacus looking hopeful." Wait, seriously? So, the Divine Mugen Nova is unsealed or charged up or whatever?"

James saw his comrades react with various expressions of shock before he took a deep breath." So it's time to put all of our faith in our trump cards eh? I suppose we should brace for a prompt return to Earth Prime then?"

"No, not quite Master Elrond." Whis threw out suddenly." Both the Divine Mugen Nova and the Golden Imperial Crystal were, are part of the seal that's still binding Chaos Zannacross Necron to the Axis of Time and we still don't want to solve one crises by creating another. No, that's why to be more precise it's that we are duplicating those items.

Its, no small feat but it is doable. Ben, Lacus, it won't demand anything to harsh form you two but it would seem you will be required to go to Heaven to complete this ritual, alongside my father, Grand Priest Iger Rassilon."

Even Beerus looked shocked before he stepped back." Wait, seriously Whis? It was one thing when Goku and the Saiyans were allowed on the likes of our world or the world of the Supreme Kais, but to the very depths of heaven itself, in front of our father?"

"Why are you so shocked Beerus?" Whis answered playfully." Ben, Lacus and some of his friends have already been to the Time Nest, and have met with Cosmos. If they were able to converse even with the One Above All…surely this privilege is fitting? It's the most stable way, and the best way to ensure such power never entered the wrong hands. Well, seems we don't have time to dally so shawl we begin?"

"Yes, please go meet the Grand Priest in heaven right away Enji! The Wave-Rider, as a ship made to be used by Time Patrol Agents can go to it with the right clearance."

James looked in awe before he re-positioned his glasses." Is, is this a trip that's exclusive to just Ben and Lacus? It, would be most fascinating to be able to bear wittiness to such a...rare event."

Belmond laughed as the clown like God of Destruction clapped his hands." What's a show without an audience? I suppose are savior here could use some" Mortal" support just to make sure are champions go all the way. But, just remember it's a tremendous privilege for anyone that's still alive to be able to go to heaven."

Doug chuckled bitterly before he leaned down," Sounds like you guys will get more photos for your scrapbooks eh? Guess I'll sit this one out, not like a tainted one like me's allowed into heaven, not after what I did."

As Aqua and some of the others looked at Doug with sorrow before Axel just chuckled." C'mon dude, think your being a little too hard on yourself? Maybe you went wild but the Beyonder still was the one who revved you up. Maybe it's because you were stopped before you went too far but, the Enji are forgiving guys and gals, got it memorized?"

As Axel grinned Whis walked forward." To be perfectly honest it would be a whole lot easier if you came with us where we could see you, just in case the Beyonder tries anything."

Doug saw Ben and the rest of his squad give approving nods before he just shrugged." Well if that's how it is then sure. Works both ways I guess, would be nice to see just what the true face of this " holy plan" is."

"Then get a move on already there is no time to waste!" The Supreme Kai of Time uttered before her hologram faded. A moment later Whis nodded at Valdos and the other angel overseers before they all raised their specters and fired beams of light. The beams of light combined to form a portal that showed a sphere of light.

Myers looked at his fellow Enji before he smiled warmly." Ben, everyone, safe travels. While you do your final preparations I should do my duty and inform King Atem and the rest of what has transpired."

Ansem chucked before he patted Myers on the back." Don't worry old friend, leave the political matters to the politicians as you help Ben ensure we all have a future. Don't worry, there will be time to think things over once we don't have the pressure of universal destruction weighing down on us."

Myers saw Ansem's confidence before he smirked back." Thank you Ansem. Tell King Atem I will contact him shortly. No, we all will."

Ben looked at Lacus before the couple grasped each other's hands." Well Lacus, time to show the Beyonder are A Game right?"

"Right Ben." Lacus answered playfully." If he thought we were a headache before, wait till he sees us at our best!"

Doug saw the two head over to the Tri-Edge before he chuckled bitterly." Great, not like it will be even harder to stop these two from messing things up if they get their full power back and are back to having near unlimited strength. Heh, but then again raging like a brat won't do much. Might as well get the full picture form the source."

Doug saw Aqua walk into the Wave-Rider and winced." And might as well try and see what can be patched up while I'm at it."

With a shrug the martial artist followed his group into the Wave-Rider. Only a minute later the Wave-Rider and the Tri-Edge took up and followed the angels and God's of Destruction into the portal to heaven.

As it closed Groot was one of the many who saw it close, and the tree like creature responded with a shrug followed by a grumpy,"I AM Groot."

His longtime pal Rocket Racoon was about to respond when See-Threepio and Artoo-Detoo walked over. The golden droid glanced at Groot and extended his hand." Ah yes all this tension has delayed my manner circuits from functioning properly! I am See-Threepio I, a protocol droid fluent in over six million forms of communication."

Groot shaken his hands before responding with a hardy," I AM Groot!"

"Ah yes I heard you well the first time my good man. What planet are you from?"

"I...am Groot!"

The protocol droid paused for a moment before looking at his long time companion." It would seem I might need to update my database. Would anyone here know where droids get maintenance around here? Oh I should have asked before the champions left."

Rocket just shrugged as he checked his pockets." Eh what you expect the bigshots to even give little guys like us a thank you? Let's just be glad we got out of that mess in one piece! Hey, the loot I took is still around to!

Who needs glory when we can get a hell of a lot of Gill? Told you we would get a better haul then just batteries! Quick let's see who can turn this into cash before Quill takes it or that Auro guy kicks off whatever utopia nonsense that was about."

Rocket saw Artoo-Detoo beep in response before he grind." You know, I bet a relic like you would make a ton of." At that moment the Astromech took out its taser attachment to send a painful jolt the moment the talking Racoon got closer, causing the member of Star'Lord's crew to yell out,"OW! Hey I was joking ok? Hey not the tail!"

Groot just shrugged as Rocket ran away from the hostile droid.

As those native to Battle-World talked with Ansem and others to readjust to their drastic new circumstances Ben gave them all one last look before he ship went through the portal.

He, Lacus and all the others saw a flash of light and saw nothing but whiteness for a few seconds, before the light faded.

As Ben could see again he saw a sea of clouds, and in the distance he saw a round city wide platform with many golden castle like buildings.

In the front of this structure was a large stairway that lead upwards to a wide and flat expanse, with both areas at the base and top of these stairs being lined by rows of huge, golden circular pillars with angel like halos floating above them.

Floating above were five discs with numerous buildings on each, while suspended higher still was a large cylindrical structure that had a conical top and bottom that looked like it was a giant crystal.

While Ben and Lacus had been here before the owner of the Star Sword could not help but look happy at the sight of their friends awe. Mario saw how golden the entire area looked before his jaw dropped." Mama Mia! Is this really heaven? Even Star Haven looks as shabby as Bowers castle compared to a this!"

"Heh, guess this is no surprise as this is as heavily as it can get Mario." Ben uttered pridefully as he saw some angels fly by." After all Star Road and every other holy thing from the Mushroom Kingdom all from here in one way or another."

Myers eyed the large crystalline cylinder carefully before he raised an eyebrow."That large crystal, it's almost like the crystals that I, Cecil, Zidane, and all the others encountered."

"That's because it's the prime crystal Master Myers." Lacus answered wearily." The is the source of all holy crystals, where all the crystals originated from. This is Reiokyu…or...Central Dogma...the deepest sector of heaven, where the eldest angels reside, right outside the Sanctuary of Order the domain of Cosmos."

"That's right." Beerus threw out jadedly." It's a big deal, as big a deal as it gets mortals! You better be on your best behavior because making a scene in heaven is as sure as hell a way to leave a mark on your permanent record! Let's try and get all the wide eye moments out before the, huh? Damn it all he's waiting at the gate!? Damn you must have left an impression for him if he's waiting for you Auro!"

Everyone saw a single man waiting for the two ships as they approached the front platform. He was a short, male, angel with blue colored skin and white-colored slicked back hair. He had thin hook-curved, eyebrows. Above his head he possessed what appears to be a blue-colored halo that autonomously floated above him.

The Celestial One apparel consisted of a dark blue long sleeved shirt with baggy shoulder pads that ran beneath his red-colored, belt with the Kanji symbol for "Great." The shirt was complimented by a matching color pair of baggy pants, and white boots that ran beneath his shins.

The man was painting a picture of a rose on a book painting before he saw the ships and smirk.

Doug saw the man's smile and raised an eyebrow." Not like I know how things go down in heaven but is that dude the receptionist?"

"Oh heavens no Doug." Whis responded coly." He may be playing that role at the moment but the man your seeing is my father, the Masters of Masters, the Grand Priest of the Angels, the First Angel. His name is what you would call Iger Rassilon in your tongue but the correct term to refer to him would be Grand Priest. Alright, make sure to put the Heaven's Pass on the ships so the angels won't haul off your ship.

Now then, welcome to heaven everyone."

The two ships landed on the golden platform in short order, Ben heard a pleasant song being played on something like a piano in the distance before the Grand Priest finished his painting, that of a star surrounded by flowers before he opened his eyes and smiled." Ben Auro, Lacus Raystar, it's good to see you two again. The same goes to you my children, though I'm sad it's not under better circumstances."

Beerus sighed before he bowed." Father, I see your looking well."

"As are you Ira, I see sleep has done you well." The Grand Priest said playfully. " Though, I do wish you did not oversleep through such, eventful times."

As Beerus winced Ben looked around in confusion." Oh I'm sorry, is someone else here?"

The short blue man looked amused as he pointed at the God of Destruction." Ah right you would not know. Ira is the first name Beerus had. Back when he was a Foreteller.

You see, the God's of Destruction first were called Foretellers. The Foretellers were the first group to fight the darkness or corruption in the universe. At times that would lead to cleansing entire planets that were to corrupt.

In time many absorbed so much darkness that they merged with their Chirithy, their spirit beasts that were another aspect of their soul, and evolved into new beings. Individuals you all call God's of Destruction, while the Chirithy evolved into the Sidereals. Those like Ira here took new names to reflect their new, " evolution" and I suppose they are content with them since they have stuck with those names since then."

Beerus winced before he muttered,"Do you really have to tell the Enji that and break my ominous persona old man?"

Champa rolled his eyes before spitting out,"Can it Beerus, we don't have time for that we have to tell him everything!"

Before Beerus could retort the Grand Priest laughed." Oh I thank you for your concern Aced, but I assure you I'm quite up to speed with the whole situation thanks to my" Gazing Eye" .

It's already my primary role to be the organizer of the universes history and store what unfolds in the Book of Prophecies, but this very unique situation gained my attention from the start. I am sadden that you lost so much already in this endeavor, but I am glad you Enji have survived to this point."

Ben saw the Grand Priest extend his hand before he smiled and shook it." Thank you Lord Rassilon. I was worried how good the odds were that we could make a difference with our second chance.

But, thankfully the Beyonder was not quite on top of things as Zannacross, not yet at least. I guess, you were one of the few who knew him when Cosmos and Zannacross first had to stop him?"

"That would be correct." Rassilon answered plainly." I concede things were quite different then. It was hardly dealing with a person and more like a storm with a mind, a storm that threatened to destroy everything.

The Beyonder and I were so different even then that I did not give it much thought, just seeing it all as little more than a beast that had to be stopped before he killed us all.

With how, primitive the Beyonder's thought process was at the time I concede I thought that would be the last we would have to think of the matter. But like how your rise to the ultimate savior became reality Ben Auro, so is our current situation so now it's time to deal with it."

"Sounds good to me. The Supreme Kai of Time said you and Cosmos were ready to give me and Lacus the Divine Mugen Nova and the Golden Imperial Crystal back?"

"More or less. There are a few, final preparations we are conducting but we are on the verge of completing said preparations. If all goes to plan you two will have the power to neutralize the Beyonder and we can all go back to are peaceful life."

Doug chuckled before he cracked his neck." Guess that depends on who you ask. Might as well get this out of the way. You're the one who gave Ben and Lacus the ideas for their grand mind melding Axiom plan?"

While Beerus, James, Aqua, and more than half the people around Doug cringed the Grand Priest glanced at Doug and just chuckled." Ah yes, Doug Fitter, the self-proclaimed "ultimate rebel". I would not say I'm the mastermind, I just gave your friends my vast incite on the best ways to guide humanity to a more positive future."

"You been watching humanity since the start right " Grand Priest"? And your saying that after all you seen, the only way for things to get better is for humanity to become hive minded like bugs or machines and have their emotions put on a leash?"

The short blue man sighed before he closed his eyes." Was something like" human courage has limitless possibilities and can overcome all obstacles what you wanted to hear? Sorry, I don't mean to be condescending or elitist Doug Fitter, truly.

But if you want my honest opinion, after seeing humanity since its inception, and seeing them at their best and at their worst, I can say that humans can be many things, many great things. But, the reality is that to many humans have their hearts tainted with envy, anger and greed and other sinful emotions.

There are humans with shinning wills, but those wills infuriating those around them that soul's shine with a tad, duller light, want to destroy all that make them feel inferior. Humans and others build laws to percent this, but time and again the resentment of the masses builds till it erupts, overrides all reason, and devours all around it in its primal fury.

Sadly this is mankind's fate. The thread of human hope is spun with the flax of sorrow, forever consumed by the fury of those who delude themselves that they deserve what their betters have.

Its a thin line between those who were wronged and truly deserve better and the petty and greedy souls that delude themselves to think they were wronged. Even so its a vital line never the less, one that makes the difference between right and wrong.

The best way to break this bleak cycle is to link all hearts in a way that will erase the delusions that guide mortals to endless tragedy. I know it's easy to assume the worst but it's not free will we are trying to erase, not at all.

No, we are trying to erase lying, for after all" Fake News" as some call it is what leads to pain, suffering and death and, such a thing is better off erased so we are seeing if we can succeed in creating a existence without lies and sinful delusions. True, lies often help humanity get by, but if things go as planned humanity will evolve to a race strong enough to be able to live without having to divert there eyes form reality."

Doug snickered at the sight of the first angel, the second firmament calm expression before he cracked his knuckles." Well this is putting the pieces together real damn fast on how Ben and everyone else got ideas in their head.

Well, I'm not smug enough to think I know more than the first angel or something so I just got to ask something. You seen how much humans and everyone else love freedom, and you really think that the solution to fixing things is to take what most cherish most away from them?

Maybe this will make things better in some ways for some people, but even when someone's telling them the right answer you know that people will rebel if they don't get to choose their own path!"

Many expected the Grand Priest to snap back but he just laughed with amusement." My I see your far from the savage you came off as during the previous timeline. You are correct in a sense for many children crave to rebel against their parents and others purely to show they are different. However here is the thing about rebels at their core.

I can see why those who know so little think there experiences are unique, but the reality is that all rebellions are ordinary and a ultimate bore. They are copied out of the same pattern, one much like another. The driving force after one's life is not in danger is adrenalin addiction and the desire to gain personal power and glory.

All rebels are closet aristocrats. Some may cling to ideals but many will become what they fought once there safety, their pride and there comfort as well as their friends will be secured.

So many mortal governments become obsessed with absolute control, and go to extreme lengths to crush all defiance, not caring how many enemies they create because they will just crush them with absolute force.

How pedantic. Radicals crop up in every generation and its counterproductive to try and crush rebellion. Doing so to many "Gives up the initiative."

Zannacross and all tyrants that aligned with him always are obsessed with crushing them, suppress them, controlling them, even if it means genocide, even if it means total destruction. Destruction, Death, Darkness, such things may be part of the circle of life but that is not the sole part of existence.

Yes, rebellion is just part of the equation that is life, radicals are only to be feared when you try and suppress them. That energy can be used to an advantage if you know how to use the best of what they offer, and know how to guide that passion.

After all, passion can be a great strength, but it can also be a weakness. The majority of radicals always see terms which are too simple…black and white, good and evil, light and darkness, them and us. By addressing complex matters in that way, they rip open a passage for chaos. The art of government you might call it, is the mastery of chaos."

Doug eyed the short blue man coly before he snickered." Maybe, but unless you can see the future no one can predict every surprise."

"Ah well I do concede I have this little knack called the Book of Prophecies which gives me vague ideas of the future that I make paintings out of."

The" Master of Masters" pointed behind him to show various paintings that showcased various historical events.

Ben glanced one picture showing Earth Prime's destruction before the man who painted history smiled." One such thing was the Epitaph of Twilight that foretold Ben Auro's fate, and I think we are all glad that came true yes? Sadly another one I had, about the Spiral Nemesis, is one I rather hope would not come true.

You see...even when people can see the future they seem to have been blind to how to prevent it Doug Fitter. But to me, chaos is no surprise. It has predictable characteristics.

For one thing, it carries away order and strengthens the forces at the extremes. Radicals, rebels and the like think they are "Shaking things up" to take control and bring change.

They think that's what they are doing, but they are just causing the cycle of life to spin more and more, and there actions just create more extremists and radicals and keeping the old process going.

Do you know what guerillas often say? They vow that their rebellions are invulnerable to economic warfare because they have no economy, that they are parasitic on those that they would overthrow.

The naive merely fail to assess the coin in which they must inevitably pay. The pattern is inexorable in its degenerative failures. You see it repeated in the systems of slavery, of welfare states, of caste-ridden religions, of a socializing bureaucracies, in any system which creates and maintains dependence.

Too long a parasite and you cannot exist without a host. Thus, as much as rebels try and fight it, they one way or another become what they fought in some shape or another."

Doug chuckled bitterly before responding with," Guess the only way to change that is to buck the whole system altogether eh?"

"You mean like how in your moment of berserk rage you sought the utter demise of all of existence merely to " Buck the system" yes? Well I suppose that would destroy the system. But if you ever managed to live pass that then it would be interesting to see if you could truly make something truly new and not just something with a new " spin" on it.

You can argue against me but I seen leader after leader, messiah after messiah, hero after hero. There has never been a truly selfless rebel, just hypocrites conscious hypocrites or unconscious hypocrites.

Of course, hypocrites that's actions steer the majority towards harmony would seem to still be worthy of the term heroes. Will forcing people to know the truth cause more harmony or just, stifle what it means to live?

Well, either way, trying to be delusional about the nature of humanity will just cause something like the Spiral-Nemesis and that would be so very unacceptable."

Doug took in what the Grand Priest said, saw everyone else looking shocked and just sighed." Guess you had a lot of time to think huh? So what does that make the Beyonder?"

"Oh that's an easy riddle. Because of his fractured state of mind he sees the entire universe as his property and will do anything to get what is" His". Of course knowing the cause does not make it easier when the source of the conflict has the power to shatter realities.

But of course that's the matter we are trying to address. Well, I'm sure we have all more to talk about but before we address things best we deal with them on a full stomach yes?

I know you all been through a tremendous battle just a little while ago, and while it would be easy enough to resort your energy with a spell, I feel a personal touch is always best.

And so, since we have time before the prime matter at hand it would be my pleasure if my fellow angels could give you a feast worthy of you champions."

Myers saw the confusion in his fellow Enji before he bowed." Thank you for such consideration Master of Masters but we have not earned the reward when we still have a job to do."

"Oh you really are devoted to duty Master Myers." The Grand Priest answered with amusement." But I assure you it's no problem, the angels of Paradiso Pallet will be most happy to serve such champions of the light."

Ben was about to protest before he heard his stomach grumble and he chucked anxiously." Well, does sound like a good idea to have one less thing to worry about. Don't worry guys, I been to Paradiso Pallet last time I was here taking notes, they really do have everything!"

"Well, I suppose I won't turn down the generously of our host. Thank you for the honor Lord Rassilon."

"Oh I assure you, the honor is all mine. Kaworu…would you mind telling Materia to expect our guests shortly?"

The father of Whis and the other angel attendants swerved to the left where a man with short spikey white hair, pal skin and golden eyes in a white robe who was the source of the Beethoven's Ninth Symphony music reacted by pausing his music and nodding." But of course. This way everyone."

The angel named Kaworu motioned to the first large golden pillar to the left and waved his hand to open it.

The Grand Priest smiled warmly before he walked up." Eat well everyone, I took special measures so that you might find your dining even more enjoyable. After that we can get down to business. Ah yes, Trunks, Whis, Gula, can I chat with you a bit before we depart?"

The half Saiyan nodded, and as he walked up Ben saw his friends looking wary before he grinned." Don't worry guys it's just a more stylized transportation magic to the other parts of heaven. It will be fine."

Trunks saw the Enji head to the pillar before he glanced at the short blue man." Is something wrong Grand Priest?"

"Well…maybe. You see…it's about Goku."

Beerus just rolled his eyes before he hissed out," Goku again?"

Sadly yes my son. It would seem he's been acting a tad…erratically and it might be leading to a problem."

Ben saw Beerus and Trunks both looking alarmed just as he entered the gateway before it turned white. A second later Ben's vision returned, and he saw a blue sky surrounded by clouds. Yoshi looked around at all the clouds before looking on in awe." Wow, this place has more clouds then that time Mario took Yoshi to Nimbus Land!

Er, guess Yoshi better be careful not to eat the clouds so he does not fall through the sky again, Mario's pal Mallow kept saying it was lucky that the Royal Bus was around."

"Don't worry Yoshi." Lacus said playfully. The clouds here regenerate rather fast and can be quite tasty. That being said, don't fill up before we even get the first serving."

Before Yoshi could follow up a sweet female voice said," That's right, I'm sure you will find everything you could ever want inside so please wait a little longer Mister Yoshi."

The green dinosaur and his comrades looked up to see a woman was waiting for everyone. She had long blonde hair, which was gradient into red, and golden eyes. She held a strand of her hair in a clasp on her left side.

She wore a long, white cage dress with a light blue bottom that was gradient into a lime green with blue and gold gear-like designs.

She had a small white hat with blue lining with gear attachments on top and white high-heels with gear-like heels. She had five blue-and-gold swords attached to the back of her dress.

She wielded a mechanical scepter with a cog in its center and a pointed shaft. As everyone took note of her…unique attire she bowed. "Greetings Enji and friends of the savior.

I am Materia, disciple of Cosmos and the Sublime Archangel of Protection.

Cosmos is sorry she can't greet you in person but she hopes she can talk soon after she rests. Till then please enjoy the services of the Paradiso Pallet, Chief Chef Kirio Hikifune and all the other special guests are ready."

Ben saw Materia point behind her to the Paradiso Pallet, a building comprised from a number of adjoining, golden pillared rotundas. Cloud saw how happy Materia looked before raising a eyebrow." Special guests? More God's of Destructions or angels?"

"Well I can't explain or that would spoil the surprise silly."

Cloud looked at Tifa, Aeris and the others before he shrugged. Ben talked to some of the angels he knew before he saw the true Superman and Wonderwoman, Kal-El and Diana fly down before the Kryptonian angel smirked." Ben, glad to see you and Lacus are in one piece. Heard from Takion and the others that you had a rather unexpected crises get thrown at you."

"You could say that again. For one thing we found you guys in the height of your hero career! Well, clones of you. Long story."

"That's right, we were told this Beyonder made clones out of Steller Memory or something. Sounds as crazy as some of my old adventures. You guys make out ok?"

Ben saw Doug still looking wary before he sighed." Well it was, just about the most we were testing since we had the showdown with Zannacross, and I'm not talking just about physical challenges. Your younger self had me have doubts about the plan. But, guess that was before he saw what you saw over the years and what not."

Kal-El's eyes shifted to Diana before he cleared his throat." Well…about that. No, now's not the time. I have someone who wants to talk to you about that, and I think you might care what he has to say. But don't worry, get settled in and we will get to that later. Sounds like you guys could use a good meal."

Ben wondered what the angel meant but saw Hiryuumon and some of the others run inside before he went in. After going through the lobby the group of hero's saw a angel waiting for them at the front. She was a plump woman, with purple hair styled swirl-shaped markings on her cheeks and black lips.

She had a large silver adornment in her hair and wore a Shinigami uniform beneath a white, long-sleeved haori decorated with the symbol of heaven.

The woman saw Ben and Lacus enter before she giggled." Oh hello their Ben! Welcome friends of the savior! I'm Kirio Hikifune, one of the best chefs in heaven and woman with the title of Ruler of Grain!

But I know you did not come here to talk but to eat so please sit and we will take your order shortly! But I recommend you all checking your table, sitting with the right guest will greatly enhance the joy the meal will bring you!"

Cloud saw how enteritic Kirio looked before he sighed." What do you mean? Sorry but we don't have time for some game we, huh?"

The spikey haired Enji Captain was cut off as he saw a man with spikey black hair in an old First Class SOLDIER uniform walk up. The man glanced at Cloud and grinned." Well what you know, they were not just pulling a prank after all! What's up Cloud?"

Cloud saw that the man in front of him, the man that was his former mentor and saved his life, Zack Fair, was real before he nearly lost his composure. " Zack, that's you?"

"What did they name me something else down their Cloud? It's me man, they said you guys had trouble recently and were stopping by for a pitstop to load up the big guns, and so that you guys could use some moral. Heh, figured it would be fun to catch up. After all, seems like you had a kid eh man?"

"Heh, yah, Tiffney." Cloud answered proudly as he shook Zach's hand." Even in peace it's been crazy thanks to her, but in a good way. It's so good to see you Zach, thanks for coming here so we could catch up before I died."

"Well I'm all to happy Cloud but it's not just me, the angels got a lot of us who knew you guys to make it a good time."

Aqua was about to respond before she saw a blue haired woman enter, causing her to gasp." Mother? Is, that really you?"

Lacus looked in awe at how many people were entering and saw Ezan see his mother, Samus see her parents, and more as she grasped Ben's hand warmly." They were able to gather the relatives of those that were among us so quickly? But we only figured out who was going to go to heaven right before we entered!"

"Don't be too surprised Lacus, Angels move fast." Kirio responded playfully." All it took was one word from the Masters of Masters and things move rather fast. It's easy when you can warp everywhere I suppose. Now then, hope you enjoy the extra heartfelt meal everyone!"

Doug saw James see some of his relatives, and Myers look overjoyed at seeing his former comrades Gandowan and Minato, along with his wife and younger son Krona and Shin before he chuckled bitterly." Well, guess since I was part of the problem figures the angels would not try and do me any favors."

"Oh don't take it the wrong way Doug Fitter." Materia uttered as she walked in." We did not mean to exclude you but all of your deceased relatives where purged when Zannacross was stopped and we were having trouble finding people that would want to talk to you exclusively. Don't worry, that just means they are not dead yet."

Doug laughed loudly at this before he looked at the ceiling." Heh, so that's how it is eh? Once again, those who got the luck get all the breaks. Whatever, that's just how it rolls."

Ben and Lacus looked disheartened at Doug's lament before a cocky male voice cut in with," Heh, life may give you a bad hand man but real men keep walking on with pride. Because if they keep it up then just sometimes they hit the jackpot! But they got to hang tough, and walk down their path with pride to not lose their way, right, Ben?"

Ben, Lacus, and Doug all gasped as they turned around to see a man casually walking down a staircase from the left. He was wearing a long red sleeveless jacket and had dirty blond hair that is the length of his neck.

All three of the Enji knew the man with the scar across his eye very well, for it was none other than Ben's beloved deceased cousin and former mentor, Max Bruder. Ben saw Max walk down with his usual swagger before he gasped."Max, is that really you?"

"C'mon, you know anyone else looking this badass? Been a while eh cuz? Well, guess that's only natural since I'm kind of dead and all. Still, think someone with your privilege could check in every now and then."

Ben saw his cousin give his usual swagger filled grin before he felt consumed with guilt." Max…I'm so sorry. I just been so busy the past few years. Last time I was here I did try and contact you but I."

Max suddenly broke forward to put Ben in a headlock as he chuckled." Yah I got the message. Sorry about that, was testing my might against some of heaven's best. Time flies when your dead and all. Still, your looking sharp man, guess that angel diet is working out for you."

"Heh…thanks Max, got to live up to an image as the Symbol of Peace and the Embodiment of Justice right?"

"Depends on the image man. Heh, how you doing Lacus? You seem well, even with all that's going on you seem a little lighter, at least like a weight is off of yah."

Lacus giggled before she hugged Max warmly." It's good to see you Max. Thanks, I guess, there is still a lot to be stressed about but, I learned how to deal with it. It helps when you have someone carry that weight."

Max saw Ben and just chuckled." Well, at least some are knowing how to handle the pressure. That you Doug? The hell happened to your hair?"

Doug winced as Max's grin was still friendly but had an edge on it before he rubbed his still bald head." Hey dude, some stuff's been happening while you been living the good life."

"I noticed." Max uttered dryly as he walked over." Heaven's been a good ride but I do still see what's going on with the living every now and then, especially when a new crises suddenly shows up to blow everything up to hell. Yah, I been checking in alright. Seems like you been causing quite the show eh man?"

"Guess you could say that." Doug answered quietly as he grasped his fist. Before he could go on everyone heard a giggle and Max saw Aqua was chatting with her parents in the distance. Ben's cousin sighed before he turned around." Seems Aqua's enjoying her reunion eh? Same with old man Myers and the others it seems.

I don't want to be anti-social but, don't want to take up all the reunion spotlight you know? That being said, mind if we catch up in another part and save the dramatic " Undefeated of the East" spiel for dessert or something?"

Ben saw Max had a steady look before he turned to Lacus. As she shrugged he grinned at his former mentor." Sure Max, I'll be honored if you want to show me one of the places you like."

Lacus nodded but Materia suddenly walked up." Miss Raystar, I'm sorry to interrupt but could we talk to you before you eat? The angels just want to know more about the Beyonder's behavior and powers to better prepare for the next assault."

Lacus saw Myers looking happy with his deceased wife before she flicked her hair back." Well, still on the job I guess, and who knows when the Beyonder will strike next. Don't worry sweetie, I'll join you guys soon."

"Heh, don't rush on my behalf Lacus." Max threw out calmly." I know all about having to get a job done. Don't worry, will let us have some time for some guy talk, some long overdue guy talk. See yah soon."

Max motioned Ben and Doug to follow him, and with one last glance at his comrades Ben followed his cousin down the hall. Max saw Kal-El and gave him a approving nod before leading the two members of squad 7 to a lower level of Paradiso Pallet.

The senior Enji saw Ben looking confused and laughed again." That Kirio can cook up some damn good dishes but sometimes a man needs a different atmosphere you know?

Thankfully the last thing heaven is lacking is options. Thankfully the angels are not so stiff that they are not opposing anything with a little" Attitude" so sometimes after some matches I chill at this Abyss 's Gate bar. The owner Rodin's on the level."

"Heh, glad the angels can live a little dude, thanks Max." Doug threw out coyly. Max just nodded before he opened the doors. Inside Ben and Doug saw a normal looking bar inside that was empty at the moment, sans the owner of the bar.

Said individual was a tall, well-built black man wearing sunglasses and a long light brown leather overall coat with lifted collar with black fur coating on the inside, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows revealing the same black fur coating on the inside, and a similar set of light brown leather pants, with a pair of black boots with untied laces and a red scarf completing the ensemble.

The Bartender, Rodin saw Ben enter and smirked." There you are Bruder. Ah, and the chosen one eh? Whadya buying? Heh, classics, be it quotes or legends, never die!"

Max nodded to the bald angel before he looked around." Mind keeping the bar closed so we can keep this personal Rodin?"

"It will cost you a favor but sure. Drinks are on the way."

"Good, just enough time to go over some things."

Doug saw Max looking amused before he sighed." This place has swagger all right dude. So Max you recommend any , GUH!"

In the flash Max punched Doug so hard that the martial artist was smashed into the ground. As the ground shook Rodin snickered." Watch it Bruder, just cleaned the place after that Vegeta threw another damn tantrum because he is missing " the fun"."

"Sorry about that." Max grit out as he cracked his neck." Guess I'm kind of pissed off. I trusted you to watch over Aqua Doug, so man to man I really hope I don't have to explain to you why I'm not happy the way you been treating her.

And that's not even counting that they told me that not only that before they wound back time you caused everything to blow up, but that you killed Aqua!"

Doug just coughed up blood as for the first time all day he looked ashamed." Max…I'm sorry. I won't make excuses. I know I did not treat Aqua right. Half the time lately I thought I could pull off your act only to blow it."

"I noticed that in more ways than one Doug. Seriously though the hell's up with this Chaotic Comedian crap? My Janus alter ego sure as not as tacky as that!"

"Yah, not really my idea either Max. Guess, the Beyonder added his own style to it."

"Oh, so that's your excuse?" Max answered sourly as he cracked his knuckle." Damn it Doug, he only dragged you along because you clearly took the bait hook line and sinker! I am flattered you thought I was such a role model but don't follow down my path to hard, cause I did die after all!"

"Yah…I know dude. Not that there were other factors, but I won't deny I was not as on top of things as I thought, not nearly as on top of things since I admit I thought I was to grey to did have a dark side. I thought they were all out to screw me over, and got so revved up that I did not even bother thinking I had something left if I just asked."

Ben saw how bitter Doug looked and remembered the image of Doug's desired for a kid before he got in between the two." Don't be too hard on him Max. We all had are moments of weakness and all and it's not like it was him alone that caused this."

Max paused before he chuckled and swerved around." Fine point Ben, sounds like he had someone messing with him. Course if that's the cause."

Ben saw Max pause, and just as he raised an eyebrow his cousin slammed the hilt of his sword hard in to his stomach.

As Ben keeled over in pain Max cracked his neck." Course your being even more of a dumbass! Doug had the Beyonder pushing him to make dumb choices. What's your excuse?"

Ben used all of his will power to resist throwing up as he glanced up at his cousin." Max…I!"

Max responded by slamming his hilt once more on Ben's head to slam him to the ground. As his cousin moaned the former bounty hunter crossed his arms." Kenobi taught me that Force Ghost trick but I passed, way more enjoyable having a physical chat cause a ghost can't land a punch! Time you grit those teeth Ben! If you don't even know why I'm pissed off at you, then you forgot more about me then I figured!

Doug I can understand more, he was trying to find his way and acted on his emotions. But I been hearing about your big plan Ben, and it spits on the face of everything I thought we cared about!

You let Doug get isolated and distant in the first place, you were not there for your comrades, or have you already forgot how important those bonds are?"

Ben looked remorsefully at both Max and Doug." C'mon Max, you're not really one to talk about keeping in touch. Remember how hard I tried to reach you, only for you to keep me in the dark?"

"Yah, and I sure as hell had a better reason then you did! I hate to admit it Ben, but the way you been acting as of late, is how Kira was, at least partly! Trust me I know from experience, your acting just like Kira went before he grew a full god complex! Is that what you want with this crazy Homeostasis's Axiom Matrix Project?

When I first heard it from the other angels I thought it was a joke, a lame as hell joke to! You're the one who wanted to prove more than anything you were not what people thought you were, and now you want to decide everyone's fate!?"

Ben saw how passionate Max looked and took a deep breath as he got back up." Max, I understand why you, Doug and so many others can come to the wrong conclusions with this, but I swear its not to control everyone, but to help everyone!

This will help link people's hearts and souls so that no one has to be like us, no one has to be held back in life because of the misunderstandings. Just because its different, is it really that hard for anyone to have good faith that it might be a change for good?"

Max sighed before he looked up." I know your heart's in the right place dude, but you may be rushing so bad to pull something off that you're in over your head. After all why else would you not tell me or Doug about your plan?"

"Sigh, like I told Doug there was no sense telling people something that was not complete yet, that's all."

"Don't try that stuff with me Ben! That's what Kira said when he was "Fine Tuning" his own plans, and right after that is when he, Xiza, and the Titans all screwed me and everyone in Zandalore over! Is that what you want?"

"No, hell no!" Ben screamed out passionately." I never wanted to become like Kira Max!"

"You could not fool me, since I heard your using some of his ideas now like the Sybil System!"

"Not everything he touched was bad once it was divided from his personal touch Max! It helps stop people before they hurt themselves and others! Long as it's not taken to far what's wrong with that?"

"Because your bearing down on them dude, always watching them, always assuming that they are guilty, just waiting for them to screw up! Yah I'll give you some of this stuff might stop some crimes and some pain and all that. But you know what? It sets a bad vibe dude, it shows you don't trust people to behave without a gun to their head!"

"Maybe at first it will bring mistrust but."

"If you're going to defend it by saying everyone will feel happy about it once everyone is god damn brainwashed I'm going to uppercut you out of the building Ben. Did you forget everything I taught you about how men reach out to each other with their fists? You can't take shortcuts and magic hack everyone to a false unity, it has to be earned one way or another! Any peace this would bring would be a lie!"

"Damn it Max, something has to be done, something has to be done to change things from how they are! I did not change believing what you said, I know that warriors understand each other through their fists and all that.

But, C'mon Max you have to know how not all people are like that! As nice as it would be, not all people are warriors, and even after we purged all the people with hearts of darkness, there are still more people without honor then with it. I know how many ways this could go wrong Max.

But if it works, then things could get so much better! If it worked, people would not have treated me like nothing because of their own delusions. And, if I not held back by idiots and became the chosen faster, maybe, maybe I could not have stopped the whole war but maybe I could have made it quicker!

Maybe, I could have helped Lacus find out the truth about Brad faster so she did not have to suffer. And if I did that, then you would not have had to die because I was to slow to figure things out."

Max saw how remorseful Ben looked before he sighed, chuckled bitterly, and poked his cousin on the forehead like he use to when they were younger." Figured this had to do with a guilt trip or two. Look Ben, I'd be lying if I'd say I'm just fine with dying but hey, no one's perfect, not even the chosen one.

I know, the angels are putting a lot of pressure on you, and I know it's not just you but Myers and a lot of angels and big players that are trying to ram this idea through to bring about the big utopia everyone wants, or at least says they want.

Ben, I'm sure as hell not going to say I know what makes the perfect world, but I know what making a mistake feels like. Did you ever wonder if the angels were testing you to see what your choice would be on how to fix the world? And that your choice would define what humanity is?"

Ben widened his eyes in shock before he gulped." Max, do you know something? You're not saying the angels are testing me and Lacus for what we do...do you? But, the Grand Priest proposed this idea! Why would the first angel purposely give us a bad idea for fixing humanity?"

Rodin suddenly burst out laughing, and as the three men looked at him he coughed." Sorry, did not mean to ruin the moment, just thought of a funny ass joke."

Max sigh before he got right up to Ben." Let's just say I have a hunch Ben, and hope you still respect your former teacher enough to trust his instincts. I'm not god, I can't see the future, but I know a thing or two about people being played and people with agendas.

Look Ben, I know you take your job seriously, but do you want to bring everyone to peace, or guide's everyone's brains to be wired for peace, forever?"

Ben had his jaw drop for a moment, before he looked at the Star Sword." I want to bring true peace Max, not a fake one."

"Heh, well glad you're not just trying to end life all together just so you can call it a day man. Just saying, got more than a little wary after seeing what you did to your old man. C'mon Ben, I know he could be a pain at times but to control how your own family acts? You don't see what's wrong with that?"

"I, its, he was about to hurt my Mother and I could not let him do that! Max, I'm sorry I never knew the truth about your parents till it was too late. I, I just wanted to make sure my mom never had to go through that. I,"

"Heh, found out about my old man's mistress eh? Yah…I'd be lying if I said that did not piss me off, for a long damn time. Maybe was part of what gave me my reckless side to say the least. But Ben, you want to know what stuck out from all that?

Aside from the cheating? When I was young I confronted my dad about it, and he was drunk at the time. He went into a rant about how he " Already was married so he did not have to prove myself." He learned really damn quick my sessions from Master Asia were not all talk but that's another story.

Ben, once you reach a point, never assume you don't have to try or half ass it because your tired. Trying to make everyone bound so they stop being individuals almost sounds like you want history to stop so that you can never fail again eh?

Another thing I found out is that you can't save everyone form making choices. Me, your grandma, and even your dad and a bunch of others tried, no, begged my mom to divorce my dad. But, she would not, a mix of denial and some sort of twisted guilt and pride. If I could break through Titan bases I could break them apart if I really wanted to, but it was her choice so I minded my own business.

I know you might think its fair game to break away someone form someone that's abusing them after all you went through with Lacus and that jackass Brad but, its not the same when their life is not in danger and they are doing it under there own free will, however misguided.

A Enji, a Hero and all that may have the job to protect the weak from what's outside of their control, but if you try and control their life, then that's not really protecting them eh man?"

"Your right Max. It's just, only after the war did I and Lacus see that so many people really are so shallow. There are still good people, but to many, the masses, the mob, whatever you call them they don't care that much about pride or freedom and just want to pretend they are free long as they feel important.

Is it really fair that everyone else has to be at the mercy of the erratic whims of the mob just because there is more of them?"

"Not at all man, trust me that's why I protected the Zandalore that survived because Kira thought it was," The will of the people." But on the flip side is you can't just have one or even a handful of people decide how everyone else is going to act.

Everyone might never all have the same idea, but you still have to try. The only way its fair is to give everyone a say. That's the hard messy way, but it sounds like the right way to me, far more fair then just binding everyone to a script or two of sorts. But hey, I'm just a guy who's seen some stuff so I could be way off."

Ben saw his cousin chuckle before he thought over all he and Lacus thought of about the plan for the past few years. He then found his knees buckle before he grit his teeth." No, you're still someone, I respect Max. I'm sorry I did not reach out to you.

I, I don't know. It seemed right, and if those like Lord Rassilon with all his wisdom thought it was a good idea, who was I to say no? I, I just wanted to get it right, I wanted to stop all the suffering, all the greed, repression, once and for all."

Max put his arm on Ben's shoulder before he smirked." Hey I know all about hard choices Ben but you got to have faith in yourself. And if your serious about leading people you have to have faith in them because if you have no faith in who your leading your just some smug jackass like Weil, Kira and all the others.

Believe in the me that believes in you remember? You had help but your still the dude that saved the universe Ben.

Ben, Doug, learning how to punch harder is one thing but maturing, really maturing is something that's still not perfected despite how many years we men have been around.

For after all what is maturity, in both a man and a group, but the willingness to bear the burden, and the dignity of responsibility truthfully with pride like a man?

Doug, you tried to prove you were mature by proving you did not need anyone but to be blunt you took it to far and forgot a real man's world is not just about him. And Ben, you did not want to buckle from a hard as hell task but you were so determined to do it that you forgot what would happen if you did it wrong.

Just don't lose sight of what got you there in the first place man or they might not be their when you realize what happens."

Ben nodded, then saw Doug still looking remorseful before he winced again." Max, thanks. Me, Lacus, James, and a lot of the others got so fixated trying to change things that I, might have nearly forgotten just what kind of reactions it would cause.

I, I still think things can't just stay how they are and that something has to change but, anything that would dishonor what you and everyone else stood for would be a horrible mistake. Doug, you have to know I really am sorry if it came off like I threw you away."

Doug saw Ben's earnest expression and smirked back." Well, you have been getting a swelled head but, it's not all you man. I know you reached out and I did not take the call.

I, was hell bent on proving I was my own man, and I'll admit last few years I was just more and more pissed off that so many people were living the good life when they did not seem to earn it, that they were just lucky cheaters or some kind of thing.

When I found out what happened to your dad I got even more pissed off but, should have confronted you then instead of just taking it out on the wrong people like Axel, and Aqua.

Well, it's still as dumb as hell plan but I am sorry I was not there to tell you how stupid it was from the start, I know it's not easy having such a hardcore job with just about everyone watching to see if you can pull it off or wait to see you fail.

But, maybe it's because you had my darkness freaking ripped out of me but I had time to think of what's important to me, and you still are bro, long as you're not hell bent on being a control freak jackass."

"Heh, I promise that's not the plan Doug. But feel free to get in my face if it looks like I am, optics and all. Seriously though, I did miss when we talked straight to each other, keep our heads straight and everything."

"Same here buddy."

The two friends laughed before fist bumping each other, and as they did Max saw Rodin put some drinks down before he laughed." Well I know talking about the best way to save the universe, fix the universe, and everything else involving the entire god damn universe can't be solved in one dinner but since drinks are ready how about we change topics to something that can since the drinks are ready eh dudes? Heh, I even got Rodin here to make a drink to your style Ben, unless you grew out of Milkshakes."

"Haha, thanks Max. Nah, even as a Savior I still refuse to have my taste buds conform to public expectations."

Rodin laughed before he looked at the Enji." Softy eh? If your hardcore enough to tangle with the likes of Zannacross and the Beyonder you just might be able to withstand my" Special".

"Heh, maybe another time Rodin, my cuz here is going to be handling some heavy duty stuff soon so, save it for next time. All right then, now for that other burning question I had.

Doug maybe the Silver Surfer got it wrong but how the hell did you end up getting five planetary governments to all say you were the one who stole their monument, at the same time?"

Doug saw Ben looked more curious then judging and cracked his neck." Well it's because all five of them ganged up to take from Kessel like a pack of seniors thinking they are hot stuff ganging up to take the new freshmen's shinny family trinket. Heh, it was not to hard really, just had to get all of the leaders to think it was stolen at the same time.

Just had to set up some long distance hyperspace transmitters on Corellia, Elaaden, and the others and bam, the pieces of the statue all went back to the source and bam, the true owners got there stuff back."

"So that's what happened?" Ben uttered curiously." We just assumed there was a glitch with the vaults since there still have been a lot of cosmic glitches going on."

"Course you did dude." Doug threw out slickly." It would be a major hassle if people realized they got trolled and came after me."

"Ah well…if the real owners got what was theirs back and no one was hurt then I guess it all worked out."

"Heh, glad to hear it bro."

As the Enji laughed both men were glad to feel like it was back to the good old times and the three chatted over their meal.

Lacus ended up being talking to one angel after another, and before she knew it Ben had already returned to the dining hall.

The brown haired woman looked flustered as her boyfriend returned with a smirk." Oh there you are Ben! Sorry, everyone wanted to know what happened in Battle-World. I guess, when someone suddenly shows up with the power to destroy everything in existence everyone wants to know how to stop it. Oh no, I hope I did not miss Max."

"Don't worry about it Lacus, we were able to catch up and talk over things. Ah, I had some rather tasty appetizers but shawl we take a seat?"

Lacus flashed a demure smile in respond but before the two could go up everyone heard a bold voice say," Been a while, cousin! Hope it's not been so long that you forgot who you are!"

Ben swerved around to see Max at the other end of the room with Doug behind him with his arms crossed boldly. Ben saw everyone that did not realize Max was their look with shock, before he grinned." Hell no Max!"

"I'm glad despite how far he's grown, my pupil has not forgotten who got him their! So answer me! School, of the Undefeated of the East!"

Ben grasped his fist tightly before he shouted out a passionate. "The Winds of Kings!"

To which Max cried back,"Zenshin!"

"Keiretsu!"

The two then charged at each other and exchanged punches.

As Ben's fist glowed with energy he and his cousin both cried out," Tempa Kyouran! LOOK! THE EAST IS BURNING RED!"

As Ben's fist glowed with energy most of those around him cried out happily. As the two landed Max gave a casual wave before he smirked and nudged his cousin." Told you it would have been better when your heart was in it Ben. Never forget how powerful an impact passion can have."

"Thanks Max, I won't, I promise."

Before Max could say anything further Aqua looked up in awe as she walked forward." Max, it's really you?"

Not knowing Aqua saw an illusion of him when Antasma and the Bedman had her bound to the Dream Sphere the former bounty hunter just shrugged." What's up Aqua? Heaven's a big place but far as I seen I'm still the only me around. Been a while, sounds like even in peace time you been juggling a lot."

Aqua saw a still remorseful Doug behind Max before she looked conflicted." That's putting it lightly, though it's not quite as much as you had to juggle."

"Heh, I think I'll be the judge of that eh? Sounds like your busy catching up with your folks, but if you had time it be my pleasure to catch up while we can."

"Of course! I, I 'd love to."

Aqua anxiously checked her hair as she got up and as she walked to another table Max saw Doug's face was still full of remorse before he went over and jabbed him lightly in the stomach before whispering." Since I know what it's like to make a bad call, just this one's I'll be a bro and do damage control on your behalf Doug. Just don't think you don't have to pull your own weight after this.

And if you still do something that from your own actions hurt her, just know I'll get a day pass to make you regret it. Hell, I been trying to join those fancy time patrollers for the perks, don't make one of those perks going back in time to castrate you as punishment."

Doug saw Max's eyes were aggressive but supportive before he chuckled." Max, thanks, you don't have to do this."

"Eh, maybe but what kind of prick just leaves a man hanging?"

"Heh, you really are."

"Just stop it and keep your pride dude, I know I'm awesome."

Max walked with swagger to talk to his former classmate in the Enji, causing Doug to sigh." Been trying to go down his path for years and still come up short. Guess should have walked my own.

Well, I strayed more than a little, and still not keen on walking down a path forced on me but sure as hell willing to do what it takes to make up for those that should not have gotten hurt but did because of it."

Beerus, Whis and the rest of their group just arrived at this point, and as Whis happened to hear this the blue man chuckled with amusement." I see you taken a new leaf rather fast eh Mister Fitter? Well if your words are true I suppose you better be ready to go to hell."

Doug raised an eyebrow before he cleared his throat." C'mon dude I know I screwed up but don't."

"Oh sorry, I guess that could be seen as quite rude. I mean if you want to prove yourself you will have to go to hell from here, as in you and all the others are set to go to hell for what we need to do. Don't worry, all part of the plan. Now where's that pudding?"

As Whis walked off Doug chuckled yet again." Damn, and I thought this was a long day already."

Doug shrugged as he forced himself to figure out which food to try next. Ben and Lacus had a nice chat with Lacus's high school friend Allen that died because of Brad's cruel treachery. Most of the others enjoyed talking to those close to them on the other side, and thankfully since Beerus and Kirby were kept on the complete opposite ends of the area no one got into an explosive food fight.

Just as he finished his meal Beerus burped. " Well, glad your cooking's as refined as ever Kirio. Then again I suppose one's not supposed to decay in heaven anyway. Whatever, the meal hit home so bring on the after dinner entertainment!"

Whis sighed before he got up." Lord Beerus, we don't have time for that. Now that everyone's rested its time for Ben to go through with the next phase, to reclaim the Divine Mugen Nova and Golden Imperial Crystal."

Ben saw the other angels and Trunks nod before he sighed and got up." Well, thanks for letting us have time to catch our breath and remember what we are fighting for. So, is it still the core of the Axis of Time?"

Sort of, but the way into it has changed." Trunks threw out." When the realms were scattered apart after Zannacross tried to fuse them, the path to the Axis of Time resides in hell at the moment."

James raised an eyebrow as he stood up." Is hell so secure that you would have such an important place reside near so many threats?"

Belmond chuckled as the man with the clown face shuffled some cards." What's the risk? After all you Enji caused every evil soul to be erased and left nothing but the good right? Seems like Hell's rather quiet the past few years."

Materia nodded before she walked up." Since Zannacross, even sealed, is the embodiment of darkness, it would make sense to have the area be in his element instead of the citizens of heaven being at risk to somehow be corrupted by his influence.

Hell's mostly empty aside from its current warden and the guards. At least, it being mostly empty won't make the visit to unsettling."

Ben sighed before he got up and looked at everyone." Well, guess that makes sense. If I could take it when hordes of dead villains wanted me dead I can take it when it's still under new management. Guys, you don't have to cut short your time to take a ride through hell with me."

Sonic wagged his finger in his trademark style before he stood up." Hey man, we came as a team and we will finish as a team. Much as I love catching up with Uncle Chuck, if we don't do this right no one's going to have time to catch up so we can't slow down now!"

Ben saw most of his other friends give other forms of support before he grasped Lacus 's hand warmly and pet Hiryuumon on the head." Thanks guys, as always I'm grateful to have your support. Sorry you guys don't have more time to catch up with your loved ones."

Max chuckled as he walked up to Ben." Hey now, I don't know about the others but don't act like the tour is done already. Hell's still the afterlife so I'll tag along."

Ben was shocked at Max's devotion before he eyed his cousin carefully." You sure Max?"

"Really have to ask that Ben? Even if it's a small part, want to help my cousin and my friends with what they have to do. Besides, I been to Hell since the remolding to inspect it, and its new management.

More than my pleasure to make sure you don't lose your step. They got this new Labyrinth of Amala to it to guide sinners to salvation or damnation that can be a drag. Alright, when's the shuttle?"

"Oh that's right, you have not dealt with us Mister Bruder." Whis threw out playfully." We are high enough up in the divine hierarchy that we can open are own portal to hell. Just brace yourselves everyone, it's a, tad bit of an adjustment. Ah well hate to make a mess of this lovely place so please follow us outside everyone."

Ben saw Whis and the other angels motion everyone to follow them outside and Ben looked at Lacus, Max, Doug and the others with a shrug before he followed them out of Paradiso Pallet. As soon as the group went outside Whis, Valdos and the other overseers of the God's of Destruction raised their scepters and formed a golden circle.

Holy walls of energy surrounded the group, and as a cycling formed the circle had a pentagram of light form, before it opened up to reveal a staircase composed of blood red stairs.

Whis saw some of the group looking anxious as some of the Royal Knights arrived to join the group before he giggled." No need to fret, Hell's under a rather tight watch at the moment so no need to fear of some sort of demon ambush.

I mean I suppose the Beyonder by chance spread his chaos to the realm but that's why we have our champions here yes?"

Ben saw Lacus and as the two remembered their last time in hell, after Zannacross nearly killed everyone they cared for the grasped each other's hands tightly." That's right, no demon will get in our way. Follow me everyone."

The two lovers were the first to walk down the steps and upon seeing nothing happen the rest followed them. It only took a minute till Ben felt the temperature get a lot hotter, and saw that he indeed was back in hell.

As Ben looked around he saw that the group had emerged from a large ebony mountain, and that the stairs were leading to an even larger mountain in the distance, one surrounded by blue flames.

Ben looked around and was surprised to see that hell indeed looked barren, though there were a few red and blue ogres chasing streams of red light that looked like humanoid ghosts.

As the owner of the Star Sword walked down the stairs he looked around in confusion." Well, I admit I did not quite have time for the full tour last time but where are we? The, center of hell was that Spire belonging to that Shinnok guy right?"

"That's indeed correct Ben Auro. However Shinnok is no longer in charge of Hell so his former home is part of what's changed under the new management."

Ben swerved to the right and saw the voice came from a shirtless man approaching them. He had long white hair, dark skin, yellow eyes, and a muscular build.

Dark markings ran across his arms, beneath his eyes, and the sides of his mouth. He wore dark trousers similar to hakama, with intricate designs, fastened with a blue-and-white striped cord and a red sash, that may be the top of a kimono. He wore an enormous, ornate broadsword with a curved blade as its head.

As the Enji saw the man's harsh gaze Ben went for his sword." I take it you're the new management?"

"Partly, but I'm just a warden, not the one in charge Ben Auro. I am Spiritus, the harbinger of chaos, and atonement. As you can see, I am somewhat demonic, but like some of your allies I am still loyal to the light.

I and the other wardens know of sin enough to know how sinners react, but also know how to resist temptation, and make sure to know how to quell other's outbursts."

Ben saw Spiritus extend his hand, saw he looked pleasant enough despite his appearance and shook it before he looked around again and gave a uneasy chuckle." Ah I see. Don't take this the wrong way but glad you guys have had a rather boring job the past few years."

"Your correct that the workload in hell has been lighter than in any time since Hell was forged. But we do have jobs regardless. You Enji have done a fine job, but there are still sinners that persist.

Nothing major of course, but even people that were more aligned with the light then darkness at the moment that Zannacross was defeated changed as life did not meet their expectations.

Don't blame yourselves, even you Enji can't be everywhere. Still, we punish the damned for their crimes. While in the past Shinnok let the demons run amok with their methods now the punishments are a bit more, restrained.

After seeing how much of a risk it was for the damned to keep their bodies most are stripped of their physical being, and are tormented both physically and mentally till they see the" error" of their ways, and upon enlightenment their souls are cleansed to be reborn in the mortal realm. I was wary at first but the current overseer does value results over personal enjoyment after all."

"Oh? So if it's not you then who is running the place again?"

Spiritus saw Beerus and the other God's of Destruction and Royal Knights looking impatient before he sighed." Forgive me but I was under the impression that time was short yes?

Let us commence with going through with doing what must be done to require your full power chosen one. For that we must go to the depths of "The Labyrinth of Amala". That is the new " headquarters" to hell that's molded off of the new overseer's personal beliefs.

The Labyrinth of Amala is what guides the damned souls to enlightenment, and their ultimate judgment. Normally it could take years for people to navigate its depths as it changes shape based on each person's perceptions and sin.

But thankfully I have the key, or keys to take us to the depths. For based on the new alignment of the realms after Zannacross nearly bound them all to his will, the path to the Axis of time now requires both the energy of heaven and hell, a solar eclipse of sorts that requires two keys to turn at once. Now then, its time. Goz, Mez, you and the others align the Candelabra!"

The various oni and demons behind Spiritus took out ebony menorah and put them in a circle formation across the top of the Labyrinth of Amala. As they all started to glow Spiritus put his sword in the air." The Candelabra are the flames of life that control the flow of power! Kether and Godliness…Chokmah and Wisdom…Binah and Insight…Da'at and Knowledge…Chesed and Compassion…Gevurah and Majesty….Tipheret and Beauty...Netzach and Eternity…Hod and Dignity…Yesod and Foundation…Malkuth and Sovereignty! May all the forces align so that the path of the deepest Kalpa can be unveiled, and we can reach the truth!"

The Candelabra all had flames flare up before the flames shot out and combined. The flame caused the top of the mountain to melt away. Ben peered down and saw a massive tunnel that looked organic, like the insides of a massive body.

Spiritus walked up to him before he nodded." It's a long drop but I'll summon a platform, the Lift of the Abyss to bring us to the depths quickly."

Ben glanced down before he looked around." Its, just a straight drop right?"

"Yes, though its nearly pitch black."

"Don't worry about it, I bring my own light. Sorry for being anxious but I'm eager to get on with this. I'll just look around till you guys get there."

Ben gave everyone a thumbs up before he dived into the hole. Ben saw Spiritus was correct as he just saw blackness around him.

The Enji focused as he had his aura flare up to light the way, and saw nothing but bubbles of blood float by him. Ben flew down for a minute and saw the ground approaching before landing.

He looked around and saw nothing but a simple pathway leading to some more stairs in the distance before he shrugged. "Sure is a lot less imperial feeling then the last entrance to Hell's HQ, and that was just the backdoor.

Still, guess it's a good showing of the times, now that evil's officially been defeated. Just, got to make sure it stays that way."

"Well don't try and do it on your own Ben!"

Ben paused as he saw Lacus, Max, Doug, Ezan, Cloud, and Master Myers all land behind him. As Ben's lover landed gracefully she flicked her hair back and smirked." I know your anxious hun, but don't get careless now. Besides it's my power to, so let's try and do this as a couple, ok?"

"Heh, right, sorry Lacus."

Ezan glanced up with his Sharingan before he crossed his arms." I don't think Spiritus is plotting something but the ritual to require your full power does not seem simple. Last thing we need is in your haste doing something like releasing Zannacross again Auro."

The brown haired man winced before nodding." Sorry, the very last thing we need is even more to deal with. Just, I'll feel slightly less stressed when I'm confident I have the power to be on a more even playing field with the Beyonder."

Doug chuckled bitterly as he walked up." Guess that's true for now. Still...not going to lie bro, we may need it now but a lot of folks were able to be chill about you and Lacus because after the war you were strong but you were not godly strong. But now, your back to being invincible, well, not going to be good if an invincible man decides to play god."

Ben sighed before he gave Doug a thumbs up." Don't worry Doug, playing god's to much hassle. Just need the power to protect what's important to me."

"Well, we will see eh? Guess we will need a universe intact to see that first so let's get this over with."

Ben nodded before going to what looked like a hallway. The eye like door opened and as Spiritus and the rest joined them on a platform the demonic man sighed." Be alert Enji, there is a steep drop ahead, and if you trip in the core of hell it won't be pleasant."

Spiritus lead everyone down the pathway and as the area got darker the group saw their host leading them to a massive wide dome like chamber.

A small bridge led to the center, and as Ben walked in he saw there was an abyss below, and that small moans can be heard around them. Lacus saw the outline of a thorny throne in the front before she steeled herself." This is, the core of hell? I feel, some sort of energy that feels familiar, in a sense that its giving me a chill."

"Don't worry, after all we been through, no chill is going to trip us up now right?"

As Lacus gave a weak smile everyone heard a distant chuckle."My…after all this…your still naïve enough to assume things, Ben Auro? I see, you truly are forever a fool."

Ben felt a chill down his spine as he felt the area get even more of a chill." Wait, I know that voice!"

"Ah, so your wits have not dulled too much, my naïve, former apprentice."

Myers turned pale before he stepped back. "No, it can't be!"

The bridge swiftly up with blue fire, enough to give more light to the throne. It was only then that everyone realized someone was sitting on the throne, though it looked more like the throne had him bound, to the point that the man's hands were impaled with spikes on the throne.

Ben focused and saw the man was nearly warped up like a mummy in black glowing bandages and had chains around the majority of his body, aside from the right side of his head. But as Ben saw the cold eye and stoic face looking at him, he realized he was a man he hoped he would have never had to see again.

For it was a man he once respected, before he nearly lost his sanity and everything else to his treachery.

It was the man who betrayed Max, his own family, and the entire universe all to attempt to force Zannacross to merge with him to try and become the new god of all.

The man who defied god, Kira Myers.

Kira saw everyone looking at him before he formed a sight grin. "It's been a long time, has it not Enji Knights? Welcome to the core of hell, my Muken Prison."

Ezan cursed as he had his Rinne Sharingan flair up. That's right, you were made the overseer of hell after all, Judicar."

"Ah…your visual prowess has sharpened all the more Ezan, most impressive. Sharp as always, officially I am in charge of hell. However since it seems the angels don't have much faith in me so my movement is a tad, limited for now.

Since they know I've evolved pass most pain, they felt free to go liberal with my treatment.

So be it, I don't let such, minor trivialities stand in my way. Still, I concede I did not expect you all would be so nostalgic so soon. What, with all your foes vanished did you miss having someone to gloat to?"

Ben eyed Kira tensely as he got the Star Sword out."Don't get to smug Kira, we hardly came here because we suddenly felt sorry for you. A lot has changed since you died, and right now we have to."

"When were you under the impression I am not aware of current events, Ben Auro?"

Kira uttered sharply. As he saw everyone flinch his eye hardened." Hell does not give me what you would say, the best variety, but I am aware enough of what goes on above to judge properly. Yes, I know all about what's been going on, including your current plan " savior". Or, should I say my plan?

You know what they say…mimicry is the truest form of flattery. I don't have much entertainment down here so it's so very, very amusing to see that after you spent so much time renouncing me, you ended up going down my path after all, my hypnotical apprentice."

Ben's blood boiled as Kira looked at him with such amusement before his aura flared up." Don't think your mind games work on me anymore Kira! I'm not doing what you did, I'm just doing what I have to in order to save the universe, both from threats from outside and from within!"

"That's precisely what I was doing you puppet. But only now, only when you see what it means to not just bark with defiance at everything you don't like but have to bear the burden of leadership not just take down obstacles to make things peaceful, but have the responsibility of keeping that peace, that order, do you understand just how foolish it is to think you can appease such inferior beings! It seems you're at an impasse, hero.

Are you going to cling to the naïve illusions all cowards embrace, or will you embrace the true destiny of humanity to bring about what I started, humanity's true reformation? I don't have much to look forward to so I'm very excited to see just what the answer of the light really is.

So show me, show me just what a hypocrite you and all of the light truly are Ben Auro! Yes, to become what you hate, to become the destiny you fought so bitterly! Your proof of how all "hero's of the people" are all just mirages given me such enjoyment at how absolute, the cycle of life truly is!"

Authors Notes: Well I know we got another big chapter but let's see what we can do. First,

First off…The Labyrinth of Amala is from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne and was an optional dungeon that was the core of hell where the player would reach the devil.

Aspects of the core of heaven were taken from the Royal Palace in the final arc of Bleach, the place above Soul Society where" God" the Soul King, resided. And Kirio Hikifune was one of the members of Squad Zero, the elite guard of the Soul King from Bleach.

While a minor cameo Kaworu is from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion where he was known as the" 17th Angel".

Rodin is from the Bayonetta series as is a altered form of his bar.

Materia and Spritus are from the new Dissdia as well as a few of the other recent Final Fantasy games out there.

I know its another impossible cannon link but I'm having it so that Beerus and a few of the other God's Of Destruction started out as the Foretellers from the prequel to the prequel Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts X . Not all of them but for now Beerus was Ira, Champa was Aced, Heles was Avia, Liquiir is Invi, Quitela was Gula, and Belmond was Luxu. I know it may seem random but hopefully it will make sense by the end of this with where I am going with this.

And like that , as I said before the Grand Priest is both a fusion of the person of the same name in Dragon Ball Super with some aspects not just of the Master of Masters from Kingdom Hearts but some aspects of Rassilon , one of the Time Lords of Doctor Who.

Iger is just the name of the current head of Disney, felt fitting enough since after just buying Fox Disney seems like it will own the world soon enough and turn everything into,( Gets impale by Micky Mouse's Keyblade)…a wonderful family friendly paradise for all…

( Shakes Head) Ahem. Well I know it's a lot of twist and turns but hope everyone is content with how I'm taking this, I know it was a slower paced chapter but with everything that's unfolded I figured the group could use some down time before things heat up, because without a doubt things will be reaching a cosmic boiling point, till then thanks for the reviews, hope you like what you seen to see more and see you at Chapter 238: Bitter Blazing Showdown Over True Justice! The Strongest Passion!