Tales of The Cosmic Wars Vol Three, Light of Hope

by Darth Necron

Part three of the Tales of the Cosmic Wars trilogy. Join Ben Auro as he struggles to live up to his destiny as he teams up with hero's like Mario, Sonic, Cloud, Megaman X and more to try finding a happy end to the greatest war in the history of the universes before the forces of evil unleash Armageddon and also find a way to save the women he loves from falling in to darkness!

38. C 147:The Road past the Dark Horizon!

Chapter 147: Charting a United Atlas to Pass through the Ominous Dark Horizon!

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars Ben, Ezan, Zero, Cloud and all of the other hero's were struggling to take down Weil Zabi once and for all! After showing the extent of his will and fully combining with the Death Star to become a massive metal titan of terror! However, while the greedy tyrant now had overwhelming fire power that could level planets with ease, the good guys showed that even so they would not let him have his way! However, despite everyone's best efforts Weil refused to let anything overpower him! However, just as things were starting to look bleak, Weil's cruelness' would at last prove to be his downfall when everyone realized that Craft never escaped the Death Star, and was still inside Weil's body! However, the former Enji master was still there because he wanted to be there, and make Weil pay for tricking and using him for so many years by doing what he could to make up for being Weil's unwilling tool for so long, by taking Weil down with the powerful atomic self destruct bomb that Weil himself installed! While Weil and Tarkin envisioned using that bomb to blow away a chunk of Neo Arcadia, to Weil's horror Craft was going to use it on his core!

And, with one last noble speech the Big Boss of the dead cell unit successfully sacrificed himself to unleash a crippling blow to Weil! Not willing to let the noble last act of Craft go to waste, Ben, and all of his friends and the combined collation fleet unleashed everything they had to at last overwhelm Weil! And just in case that was not enough, the deal was done as there blast smashed Weil in to a black hole, and at last ended Weil Narche Zabi's long murderous carrier for good! Yes, while it was a long bloody road to get through, at last the battles with the Zeon Federation are over. However, while it's no doubt a bench mark in this long epic war, it's still not the sigh to party yet! After all, it's hard to be in the mood to party when you only have defeated the sideshow! Yes, as evil and dangerous as Weil and his forces are, compared to the power of the Zannacross Empire they are still just a sideshow! Yes, the massive forces of the Supreme Dark God have been unusually quiet for a while, but, no doubt they were up to more than just twirling there thumbs and sipping tea!

But, no matter what master plan Damonus, Kira, Sephiroth, Ravxen and the others have been plotting now with the Enji no longer having to fight a many sided war, they can focus all of their attention to insuring the forces of darkness don't have their way! Ah yes, and to sum the rest up, Bezan was pushed harder then he thought by both Lacus and Brad but the fusion clone of Ben Ezan and the others refused to be defeated, and unleashed enough power to beat everyone down. Too bad that he unleashed so much power that he made his body unstable! Sadly for Bezan he found out the hard way he was not really as perfected as Tarkin said he was! With this Brad did not take a moment to take advantage of this, and a animalist rage pummeled the severely weakened to death before even he realized it! Thankfully Brad's brutal death to Bezan was able to get something good out of it, because it uncovered a Zeon prison, which among others had Master Eraqus 's long lost and presumed dead student, Aqua Trian!

What significance will this discovery have on Ben, and are story? Only one way to find out, so now it's time for the next phase of this story to get started, so with that, let's begin! As soon as the news came out that Weil Zabi was officially dead there were mass celebrations on not only most of the worlds that belong to the Lylat Kingdom, but a good chunk of the repressed citizens of the Zeon Federation as well! However, not everyone is happy about Weil's death for the right reasons, and today's chapter will start with the views of that group!

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And that group just happens to be a group we have not heard from for a while, the forces of the Zannacross Empire! Yes, today's chapter starts once more in the throne room of Neo Pandemonium as Nightmare is entering the room, to see Damonus, Kuja, Meta-Knight and Bower all ready in the chamber! It seems the demon lord was gathering energy from the last planet the three villains destroyed, but he instantly noticed his long time servants arrival before he says,"

Ah, what is it Nightmare? "Nightmare at once bows and says," Master, reports are in that Weil Zabi has at last been killed by the Enji and the Zeon Federation have officially surrendered." Kuja smirks and says,

" So, that façade of power has at last collapsed has it? Splendid, all it took was giving one of those Zeon worlds its requiem to see how revolting the masses of that idiotic government were. Still, hope Zidane and all of his idiotic Enji pals don't rejoice too much. After all wasting so much effort to take down another desolate greedy man only to be massacred by the ultimate power in all of existence is quite a pathetic performance!

"Nightmare chuckles as he rises and says,"

Heh, I agree that Weil Zabi was a foolish disgusting being who dared to think he could challenge the will of Zannacross and win. However Kuja, the reports would seem to show that Weil gave those Enji heretics quite the difficult fight before he was killed. It seems that his will was so stubborn, that and he stolen are curse seal crystals, and then he fused with his very battle station to become a metal abomination! However, even so he was still unable to kill Ben Auro and Ezan Zeon before he got overpowered and blasted in to a black hole."

Damonus chuckles as he says, "

Yes, that Weil seemed to be stubborn to the very end. For a mere mortal, his desire for power and wealth surpassed even that of most demons, and in the end he had dared to try and challenge us for dominance of the universe. However, in the end his arrogance caused his ruination, but it was no real surprise he would fall. He may have thought his money and ambition could surpass us, but he was just delusional. No amount of money and technology will ever allow a mere mortal to surpass the wrath of the supreme god! After all, Weil Zabi is a prime example of how corrupt this universe is, and just how badly this whole plane of existence is in need of a reformatting.

"Kuja chuckles and says,

" No complaints from me on that Master Damonus. I always find it amusing that all of those so called hero's defend what they are fighting for with such passion, calling us in the wrong. Meanwhile for every precious person they protect another pack of rotten rats lives on to contaminate the entire place to the point where there is no salvation! But, in the end they will just have to learn that soon they will share the same fate as Weil! They may have defeated someone who may have tried to emulate the power of a divine being, but everyone will soon see the power that only the true god of darkness can weld! "

Bowser chuckles as he says,

"You got that right, any one dumb enough to think they can stop us is going to have one NASTY game over! Still, I don't get it Master Damonus. I don't mean to second guess you, but, why did you let that Weil moron get away with defying us for so long? You could have wiped him off the map faster than I can chow down on a good piece of meat!"

Damonus chuckles as he says,"

All to true Bowser, but we had are reasons. It is without a doubt that we could have reduced Weil and that entire feeble Zeon Federation to atoms with out to much hassle even with that last ploy he had up his sleeve. However, in the end, letting the Enji finish him will be to our advantage, and hasten the resurrection of are master! Besides, thanks to that outporing of pain, we were able to slip some spy's to gather more souls, and now, the seal on Zannacross is seventy five precedent complete!

Yes, the Enji spent so much effort to take down Weil, that now even while victorious, they are weakened. And very soon, before they can even recover from this battle, they will soon be forced to have the realization dawn on them that just like how Weil met his end, they too are too close to the abyss, so close that no amount of light in existence will allow them to escape! "

Meta-Knight then turns to Damonus and says,"

Master, does this mean we are ready to step up are campaign?" Damonus has fire come out of his hand as he cackles and says,"

Indeed Meta Knight, the Lylat Kingdom thinks they can keep us at bay only because I allowed them to think that! But nothing can stop the wrath of the supreme ruler, the TRUE supreme ruler of all existence from taking what is his! "

Bowser chuckles and says,"

All right, sounds hyper nasty! So, how are we going to do it, massive warship to run right through their capital planet? Or creating a black hole and hurling it at the Enji when there guard is down?

" Damonus laughs and says,

" Creative ideas Bowser, but, not quite what I and the Emperor have in mind. Let's just say for now, that the Lylat Kingdom will be overwhelmed with are power to the point that they will realize that they are powerless to change their fate, right before that destiny consumes and destroys every last one of them!

Are operation to give the Lylat Kingdom, the Enji Knights, and all other heretics their final judgment is almost ready to unfold! All we need are to insure everything is going to plan, and that no unwanted surprises appear to stop us! Once Kira returns, we will see how his end of the plan is coming. Nightmare, is Kira returning yet to Vandalgyon?

"Nightmare shrugs and says,"

It would seem he is still in the middle of handing down the people of that laughable planet Orb their fate. However, since that world was nothing but a bunch of spineless neutral weaklings I doubt it will take him very long to destroy every last ounce of those inferior beings."

Damonus nods and says,"

Yes, I am rather disappointed he is not done yet with that whole region of space since most of the planets he was assigned to were all pacifist in nature.

"Kuja snickers and says

"Heheh, it always is a riot to hear a town, country or planet is" neutral". Only a soulless machine truly has no opinion on any one matter. Any living thing has one preference or the other on something, if they put on the façade that they don't, then in reality they are just too weak to stand for anything and want to cower out of the spot light less there worthlessness be revealed! However, there is no mercy for the worthless filth, they will all be found under their little rocks and be exterminated!

"Damonus nods and says

," I agree Kuja. No matter what they try to say, in the end all inferior beings are alike. They all fear death and embrace there primal sinful nature to survive even for a second more. However, this cycle of wasteful existence has gone on long enough. Now it's time for all hope to fade, and for every living being to become part of the new existence of darkness! At long last, the dream of my master and I will become a reality, and no force will be able to stop us!

"Bowser chuckles and says," That's for sure, if that star buddy of Mario's, Ben whatever, thinks just because he and his pals beat Weil he can stop the number one king of carnage and his all star staff? Haha, this is going to be fun! I mean, no one can stop you Master Damonus.

I mean, that dragon mutant did survive but you were just, huh? Oh crud wait I meant, AHHH!"

Being remained of Lacus embarrassing Damonus, Kuja, Kefka, Exdeath and Ultimecia earlier instantly infuriates the masked demon lord and before Bowser can try and take it back the Koopa King all ready finds himself being blasted in to the air and is slammed head first in to one of the pillars in the room from the sheer amount of magical energy being released from Damonus as the villain says,"

I WAS NOT DEFEATED! The Blue Eyes White dragon only released more power than I expected, and pushed me and the others out of Corneria before I could crush it with my true wrath! Such an embarrassment won't happen again!

" Kuja just sighs as he wipes off the dust that got blown in to his garments from Damonus 's outburst before he says,

" Never the less Master Damonus, it is quite vexing that such a beast caused are grand retirement party for the Enji to be spoiled. I am just curious, but, how can such a beast have such a power that no one else in are empire can control?"

Damonus just has fire come out around his entire body and says,

" Because Kuja, the celestial beasts were creations of are grand master, Zannacross himself! While named celestial beasts, which is because they were created to be the slayers of angels during the final battle to crush the forces of heaven! However, when the master was sealed away, one of the many miscalculations that happened after that embarrassment was that the four most powerful of the celestial beasts would roam the cosmos throughout the ages, and while some were more aggressive to others then the rest, all of them shared the grudge against Zannacross for giving them such a special gift.

" Kuja shrugs and says," Talk about being ungrateful. But oh well, just another bunch of fools that need to be put in their place correct? And, if we can slay them, especially that dragon, surely that would give us a tremendous amount of energy that would speed up breaking the seal on Emperor Necron. Yes, that poor caged canary is desperately trying to fly to somewere with purpose, so let us give its rage the ultimate purpose! "

Damonus nods and says,"

Believe me Kuja, the energy of all of those traitors would be just the thing we need to break the seal on are master. However, thanks to them being able to move from world to world, performing the deed is not as easy as I would like.

Still, after that annoying dragon and its host Lacus Raystar dared to embarrass me, they will all suffer immensely, especially that Enji! If she thinks her power can save her from her fate, she will find she is wrong about a great deal of things! In fact, enough is enough. I won't allow this describe to go on, my retribution, the retribution of the darkness won't be stalled any longer!"

Bowser then at last manages to pull his head out of the pillar and shakes it before he says,"

Ah, sounds like a killer game plan master! But, um, I just have one question. Er, don't fry me for asking this, but, if that chick had enough power to, um, give you trouble, how are you going to bring her hear?"

Nightmare at once takes out his Soul Crusher blade and has it glow before he says,"

Please master Damonus, give me the deed for bringing her to your feet! No matter how much power the Blue Eyes White Dragon has ill insure it pays for daring to defy the will of Zannacross!"

Damonus has his eyes glow before he says,"I appreciate your enthusiasm as always Nightmare. However, I all ready have in mind the perfect servants to solve this little problem. Yes, this calls for a more, subtitle approach.

Now, appear before me Mizuchi!

" At once everyone sees a pillar of dark purple energy blasts out of the ground besides Nightmare, before in a instant a man wearing long black robes with the Zannacross symbol on the back of the cape appears all readying kneeling! Only his pale face and white neck length hair can be seen as he says,"

What do you desire Master Damonus?" Kuja raises an eyebrow and says," Oh? And what do we have here? " Meta-Knight gets closer and says," Yes, after all this time I don't recall you."

The man just opens his eyes to reveal he has inhuman red glowing pupils before he says,"

That is because I am Mizuchi Orochi the leader of the Emperor's Hands unit. My existence does not leave the shadows till it finds the pry of the enemies of Master Damonus and the god of darkness, and reveals itself to drag them to hell! You're all fortunate that you are also the servants of the master or I might have to have killed you." As Bowser gets mad Nightmare lowers his sword and says,

" I see, you're leaving it to them my master? You really think they will have the power to fulfill your will?"

Damonus nods and says,

" Be at ease Nightmare, the Emperor's hands have always excelled at being masters of quick, brutal assignations. What is more is that they all have the power to counter that of the Celestial beasts. Now then Mizuchi, are you aware of the Enji Knight Lacus Raystar?"

Mizuchi nods and says," Of course. Do you want her dead?" Damonus chuckles and says,

" No, that pleasure is reserved for me. You are to insure the Celestial beast does not awaken, subdue her and transport her to this very spot. I want to give her a proper torture before the Emperor absorbs every last ounce of her magical energy!"

His servant nods and says,

" It will be done. I will now leave to form a plan with the others and report when operations are is ready to begin. Good day master."

In an instant another pillar of dark purple energy consumes him and he is gone in a flash, leaving Bower to whistle as he says,"

Damn, that guy sure does seem to do things fast. Maybe he really can knock around that Lacus before she knows what hits her!"

Nightmare narrows his eyes and says,"

It's true that he and the other members of the Emperor's Hands have always been masters of deception, and have been able to infiltrate the target's quarters and make them be at their mercy before they are even aware they are in danger. I am sure they can finish their task, along as the other Enji, and especially Ben Auro do not become aware of their movements."

Damonus nods and says,"

Don't fret, Mizuchi and the others are all quite quick at adapting their plans. And besides, I believe the job of making sure Ben Auro does not hinder us comes down to you my Inquisitor? Nightmare, Ben Auro is growing to become a true threat, it is time you and the others seriously insure he and his friends do not interfere with the return of Emperor Necron and kill them once and for all!"

Nightmare clutches his clawed hand before he says,"

Oh don't worry my master, I won't allow that naïve clown to interfere ever again, the next time we meet will be when he dies! He may have improved but my fury never stops growing, and I will take great pleasure in devouring his soul!

"Damonus then laughs and says," I hope that you know what you're talking about for your sake Nightmare! The Emperor has grown quite tired of failures! " He then turns around, to see the monitor showing the now slumbering sealed dark god below them before he says,"

Yes, inferior beings have delayed the inevitable long enough! No matter how much they try and evolve, there primitive destructive impulsive will forever be ingrained in there DNA! For every war they fight, they claim it is special, that it will make a difference. However the outcome is always the same. The winners will always enforce their will on the losers.

The powerless will submit to their weakness, till their rage and hatred lets them submit to the power of the dark side! With that hatred even more bloody vengeance is unleashed and in time the oppressed become the oppressors and inflict even more murderous carnage! This never ending cycle of hate, mortals, humans have proven they will forever be too weak to break through that cycle of sin! There hour of salvation has long since passed, and only there Armageddon is waiting for them all!

No matter how much both they and Cosmos herself try and cling on to their little dream that things can be different, it is there bloody reality! And soon, so very soon there worthless souls will let Chaos Zannacross Necron be free at last, and let him show all of existence what a TRUE paradise of darkness is! Now, everyone, it's time to summon the others, let us see just how to correctly crack the Enji's shell! Report to me your battle reports."

With that Nightmare Bowers Meta-Knight and Kuja all go to inform Damonus of their latest missions. However, since that's a rather mundane topic it's time we leave them once more, and check up on are heroes!

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However, first we fast forward a week in time form Weil's death. Right after Weil's defeat Ben and the others at others got as much data as they could from Abel's Ark and disabled it entirely to insure no one else would try and use it to cause massacres.

And that the others mostly just spent the week recovering and taking it easy as King Atem, Ansem, Euphemia and the other top politicians and surviving generals insure that the majority of the Zeon Federation's forces have agreed to cease fighting. And since more than half of the Zeon forces were loyal enough to Ansem originally to listen to him, and the other half were battle droids, more or less the fighting with the Zeon Federation was officially over in only a few standard days. Even if the Zannacross Empire is still at large, the Lylat Kingdom's victory over the Zeon Federation, the original purpose of the galactic war, is still a huge needed bench mark for the moral of everyone.

And that is why once Ben and the others got back to Corneria at last they found a red hot reception from their fellow Enji! Yes, Ben, Ezan and the others efforts were not un noticed and won many more medals from King Atem himself. Brad, just won a massive amount of yelling from Master Myers, King Atem, and another threat to be ejected from the Enji order to the sun. However, what was different this time was that Lacus was being blamed right along with him, and Ben was disturbed to hear from Collette that Lacus did not even defend her or Brad's actions.

However, Ben tried not to let that depressing info along with the fact that his mom's status did not change at all, weigh him down with so much other stuff to do.

And, just one of the things that needed to be done, was to properly pay last respects to all of the people who died during the process of taking down Weil. While, obvious going to millions of funerals is impossible even for someone who knows how to make clones, Ben and the others made sure to pay their respect to the fallen Enji and soldiers that died in the recently ended battle. And, while by good luck and, possible intervention of higher powers, not many people knew died. However, thanks to showing what he truly was in his last moments Craft was forgiven by the masters and King Atem, and was given a proper Enji funeral.

While Craft never married he still had a few living friends, Master Myers included. And, after a worthy memorial burial and being buried not too far from where Max was buried, we now turn back to Squad 7, who are now going to dinner are just talking about random stuff before we get things going by Lloyd Genis and Collette passing by and Ben greeting them with a smile before he says,"

Ah, hey guys. How are you? Have not seen you guys for a while, was starting to worry you were killed or something"

Lloyd chuckles and says," Oh come on Ben, give me some credit! Like I let some Zeon scarp heaps take me down? "

Genis chuckles and says," Well, you did almost get us blown to scraps when you activated that trap. Luckily Kratos Presisa Zelos, Sheena and Regal were all nearby or you're stupidly really would have been the cause of are deaths Lloyd!"

Lloyd sighs and says," Give me a break Genis, it LOOKED like it was someone in trouble ok!? How was I suppose to know it was some sort of super shape shifting robot in disguise? We got out of it in one piece so let's just enjoy the moment before things get hectic again ok?

" Collette giggles and says,"

Lloyd is right Genis, there is no point dwelling on past problems when it won't do much good. So, let's just relax before we have to fight more and pet doggies! So, what have you guys been up to?"

Ben motions behind him as he says,"

Craft's funeral, it was as good as it can get, even if Max's seemed better. Although, I suppose I have a personal bias on that one. Still, now Craft was another person who had to die because we could not take down Weil fast enough.

" Lloyd raises an eyebrow as he says,"

Don't blame yourself for that Ben. Weil fused with a battle station and had the power of the Curse seal crystals right? Even with all of you guys working together Weil clearly was no small threat! Craft did what he did to insure that Weil did not win no matter what, and, at least he was able to die as himself. "

Cloud nods and says," Are actions at the very least freed Craft from Weil's control, and allowed him to make the choice to die as he did. If that did not happen, things would have gotten much worse Ben. "

Ben chuckles and says,"

Yah, thanks everyone. I guess I should take my own advice and try and think on the positives. Even if it was not for free, Weil is dead at last, and we no longer have to fight the Zeon Federation. Heh, good thing to since taking down the Zannacross Empire and what's left of the Dark Enji won't be a joyride to say the least."

James nods and says," I don't think anyone expects taking on the powers behind the empire of darkness to be easy. However, since Ansem and the others seemed to have been able to get the majority of what is left of the federations citizens to calm down, it seems we might be able to take back in the federation back in to the Lylat Kingdom faster than expected. And that's quite the good thing, we will need all the forces we can get to win this war."

Doug shrugs and says,"

Having more firepower is always a good thing to hear. Still, I know we need good will and all, but, did King Atem really have to go and not punish the Zeon Federation at all? I know we are not trying to be the fascist jerks that Weil tried to make us out to be, but come on! They lost the war, and should have to pay some sort of reparations or something! Otherwise it's like we don't even mind that they killed so many of us!"

Cloud sighs and says," I understand your feelings Doug, but, we can't repeat the mistakes of the past or we will just be repeating the endless waltz of hatred. We can't expect to treat the Zeon Federation as are losers or slaves, and then expect them to stay patriotic for long. We have to show the people that they have nothing to fear, so we can truly make this war be worth something."

Ben nods and says," Well, after Weil showed his brainwashed citizens just how patriotic to his own cause he really was, I hope they are willing to trust us. Although, thanks to certain brain-dead idiots, there might be a few bumps in the road. Sigh, how bad did things turn out on Sullustan turn out to be?" "

James looks down and says,"

Well, Brad's attack ruptured the titantic plates all over the planet, and killed millions. He is adamant about saying he only was defending himself against the Libra cannon, but, at this point it's a moot point.

" Ben then sighs and says," Great, nothing like a demented freak letting his own ego ruin a planet to cause unneeded strife.

" James sighs and says,

" Well, make that two planets. Apparently when we were fighting Weil Brad was sent to the planet of Kagi to insure that he would not, make a mess of things. Apparently that Bezan was warped over there to, and gave Brad quite a pounding till the reports say that Bezan became unstable. And, Brad of course then promptly smashed Bezan till he died, along with most of the planet.

" Ben then face palms and says,"

God damn it, Brad, I am so, sick of dealing with him! He ruins everything he touches, and is nothing but a thug who only wants things his way! And now, now Lacus has to be dragged down in his madness to!"

Doug shrugs and says," Dragged? Sounds like she just went along with the ride being fully aware of what was going to happen."

Collette then gets sad as she says,"

Lacus, if I did not know it was her, I would not even realize the person she has become is her! She, won't even talk to anyone anymore, she just hangs around Brad and does whatever he wants.

"Ben then gets depressed and clutches his hand tightly as he says,

" Lacus, the trauma from what happened, it really has shaken her up. Damn it, if only I was stronger, if only I was strong enough to not let people down all the time, then Lacus would not have had to go through all of that, and things would not be this bad! "

Doug chuckles and says," Don't blame yourself buddy, no one can be there all the time, so just make sure to keep swinging and hit the ball when it counts! Besides, it's not your fault Lacus has decided to just give up and sulk around. It's her own fault she can't toughen up and deal with things."

Ben raises an eyebrow as he says," What are you talking about Doug? It's not like Lacus is just throwing a temper tantrum over a bad dress. She, has to deal with so much because of the Blue Eyes White Dragon, and, its well, a lot! Something's can't just be dealt with so easley!

"Doug shocks everyone by looking dead serious and says,"

And your point is? Half the Enji Knights here have gone through some messed up stuff, but most of them have gotten over with it. I am not denying Lacus has a lot of stuff on her plate, but she just hast to deal with it! I can't stand people who just mope around in their pain, no matter who it is you just got to step it up because you're not doing anything by lamenting about how much life sucks! "

Everyone is shocked about how Doug is being and Ben gets angry as he says,

" It's not that simple Doug, being consumed with pain, this pain, you can't just pretend it does not exist! I never thought you could be so foolish, or so heartless!

" Doug sighs and says," I am just being realistic man. Look, I know you and Lacus go way back, but as your pal I am trying to save you some pain bro. You have to face the facts that the Lacus you know seems to be gone. She made it clear she does not want to go back to the way things were. Wishing things were otherwise won't change a damn thing!"

Ben then gets right p to Doug as he says,

" You're saying, I should just give up on Lacus, that, I should just let her throw her life away for Brad? There is no way, I can just watch her ruin her live!

" Doug just looks serious as he says," I know your trying to be noble dude, but she is not going to repay the favor! I am not trying to hurt you Ben, but you just have to move on!"

Ben just lets go and looks upset as he says,"

Maybe you don't mind giving up on Lacus so easley Doug, but I can't! She, is one of my, oldest friends and she is someone, who is so, so very important to me! It's my fault that she had to unleash the celestial beast anyway. But, even if Lacus is acting so crazy, I refuse to believe, she is truly gone. I, will find away to make sure she does not have to suffer anymore.

"Doug just shrugs and says," If you want to go the extra mile then be my best." Ben just looks up and says,"

You can't act like you're the expert on this Doug so don't tell me who to give up on! People that assume they know what everyone should think, is why we have wars in the first place! Ug, Sorry guys, I, don't feel hungry anymore. Ill, catch you all later."

With this in a flash Ben dashes off and Cloud at once says,

" Wait Ben! Damn it.

"Hiryuumon then gets upset and says,"

Hey wait boss! Er, sorry guys, try and save the dessert for me!

"With that the Digimon hurries off to catch up with Ben, leaving the rest of the group in shock! Cloud finally looks at Doug and says,"

Doug, really? "

Doug just looks at Cloud and says,"

What? Just telling it as it is.

"Lloyd then laughs nervously and says,"

Doug, I think you were acting colder then Ezan normally is!"

James sighs and says," I have to agree with the others Doug. Did you really have to be that blunt with Ben? Even I, think your being a little too harsh on Lacus. Ben is right, not everything can be dealt with the same way. Seriously, your acting borderline heartless."

Doug chuckles and says,"

Me? Lacus is the one who after everything Ben did for her, just went back with Brad like nothing happened! It may have been a little rough but I just don't want to see my bud go through anymore messes. I mean, this whole time we have been with the Enji, Lacus has been Brad's girlfriend, having no backbone and letting Brad do whatever he wants!! Lacus says she is Ben's friend, yet sticks with Brad anyway? The sooner Ben sees that Lacus does not see him the way he sees her better.

"James then takes of his glasses and says,"

That's right, you were not here for that. Um, Doug, what you said might have held up, expect for one important thing. When you were gone training with Gouken, Lacus broke up with Brad. After that, Ben and Lacus hanged out a lot between Max's death and that long day that ended with the Dragon going berserk. Maybe Lacus was just trying make Ben feel better. But, to me, with Brad out of the way, they really seemed to be getting along rather nicely."

Collette nods and says, "I remember talking to her the day after they got back from there break on Pera, she said to me, that she had such a fun time and that, she felt like she did not have to try as hard to have fun as before. I could see it in their eyes, Ben and Lacus truly are close.

" Doug hears this and scratches his head as he says,"

Er, really? Well, that changes a few things. Still,, nothing gained lamenting by the past is all I am saying.

"Cloud responds with," I know you're trying to help him Doug. But, you have to remember, Ben well, even if he has a hard time expressing it, it's obvious he loves her. I know, he can't just let her go, I seen his eyes, and have a little personal experience on the matter. Plus, with everything that's going on, Ben can't deal with too much more trauma. Last thing we need is for him is to get depressed again."

Doug just chuckles and says," Your saying Ben can't handle the truth? Well, that may be up for debate, but I was just stating my opinion. After all, I don't know about you all, but I have faith my pal is tough enough to come out of it on top. Its Lacus who I can't say I believe in at the moment."

Collette then gets upset and says,"

Oh, you're so mean Doug! You have no sympathy for the emotions women have!"

Doug then steps back and chuckles nervously as he says," Er, let's not get hasty, I am not a anti women kind of guy! I am just saying, only way to win at life is to keep moving forward and if Lacus can't overcome her pain she is going to miss the train! Ah, women always do tend to over act with these kinds of things "

Collette then says," If your not willing to give your friends a chance what kind of friend are you? I won't let you get away with treating Lacus like this, Pow Pow Hammer!"

with this Collette has her energy flare up before Doug gets nervous and says,," Wait a sec, I think everyone just needs to take a deep breath and, AH!"

With that in a instant a giant red hammer appears and slams in to Doug's head! As he falls hard to the ground James sighs and says,

" This is what happens when you don't back off Doug, your lucky thats a soft hammer!"

Doug gets up and shakes his head before he shrugs and says,

" Still worth telling the truth though. Er, all right, before I get another giant pow pow hammer in the face I think it's time for some burgers. Later.

" With that Doug cracks his neck and quickly walks off before James and Cloud look at each other before Lloyd clears his throat and says,"

Man, I never seen Doug act like that before.

" Genis nods and says,"

Usually he is even more gun ho then Lloyd, but, he seemed kind of angry at Ben. "

James closes his eyes and says,"

Doug did seem even more aggressive than normal. Still, it clearly rubbed Ben the wrong way. "

Cloud looks up in the sky and says,"

I think, Doug is not necessary angry at Lacus, but just frustrated at the stress of the situation is causing Ben. I guess Doug is right about one thing though. Thinking about problems never gets much done till that thinking goes to its solution."

James chuckles and says," Well, we solved one glaring problem, now we just need to find the answers to the others. Hopefully we can find the solution to the whole Brad problem for Ben, and everyone's sake. Come on, let's go eat."

With that the group go to catch up with Doug and the others, but for now we go on to see just where Ben stormed off to!

---

It seems that Ben did not even know where he was going after he got angry at Doug, and after flash stepping up the next level he realized he had no desnetion in mind and paused near the third floors flower garden, the one Aeris created. With his pal no longer being mobile Hiryuumon was able to quickly catch up with Ben and as he sees Ben just looking up on the cloudy sky he says,"

Boss! There you are! Are you ok?

"Ben just looks up and smiles weakly before he says,"

Ah hey Hiryuumon, sorry for going off like that. I, just, Doug does not know what he is talking about."

The Digimon goes over to Ben and says,

" I know, I don't agree with him either boss, he has no right to tell you to give up on Lacus! I mean, sure she seemed pretty, well, different. But, I am sure the girl you grew up with is still there deep down. "

Ben nods and says,"

Your right, I mean, it's not crazy for me to still think that, she and I could. Well, I mean it's not crazy to not want to give up on her right? I mean, how can I live up to being the hero chosen by the celestial ones, when, I can't even save my, oldest friend? The way I see it Hiryuumon, that Blue Eyes White Dragon is just a illness that has been plaguing Lacus for much of her life. Having to deal with that pain, must take a lot.

But, after what happened it was just too much. I, I can't blame Lacus for being so, hurt when I can't even do anything to help her. That's why, I have to find a way to free Lacus from having to worry about having that hateful celestial beast take her over for the rest of her life! Maybe, when I can show Lacus that I truly can help her, maybe she will at last, stop being with Brad. "

Hiryuumon chuckles and says,"

I know you can do it boss, you're the kind of guy who makes the impossible possible after all! We got this far, and we will make it to the end, and get Lacus away from Brad to boot! Don't be to mad at Doug though, I doubt he is trying to be a jerk. He, is just trying to make sure you don't get to depressed over this. "

Ben nods and says," I know Doug is likely just trying to help. But still, I won't allow him to act like he knows best on that. Lacus may not be very important to him. But, she, is so very important to me. I, I just can't give up on her so easley Hiryuumon, not without trying everything I have to get her away from Brad!"

Hiryuumon gives Ben a thumbs up as he says,"

You don't need to hide it Ben, I know how much Lacus means to you. And, I'll do whatever I can to help get Lacus to see Brad for the big bully he is and back to being how she was before this whole mess was!"

Ben then pets Hiryuumon and says,"

Thanks Hiryuumon, you're a good pal.

" Hiryuumon nods and says,"

Any time! Still, Doug was right about one thing, no matter what you want to do with Lacus, if you think about it too much you're going to go nuts so how about let's just think about getting back to the dining hall before they run out of cookies!

"Ben chuckles and says," Sounds good to me, despite everything, I still am rather hungry. All right, let's go!

" Hiryuumon licks his lips and says,"

Right! Man, I am starving boss, I ll meet you there! I can almost smell the meat all the way from, AHH!!"

The purple humanoid dragon was in such a rush that as he turned around the corridor without even bothering to see if anyone was coming, and promptly head butted someone! As he falls back he rubs his head and says,

" Ow! Hey, who moved the wall!?"

A nervous Ben at once runs over and says," Arg, you ran in to someone Hiryuumon! I told you being crazed with hunger is no excuse to, oh never mind. Er, sorry about that, he usual does not head butt people like that. I hope you're not to hurt um, oh?

"He then realizes that he does not know the person face down on the ground, because the women with blue hair that's wearing the black sleeveless shirt with pink ribbons over her chest, and a black and white mini skirt outfit is Aqua! Not sure if the short haired blue lady is a guy or a girl he gets his answer as Aqua slowly gets up and says,"

Oh, it's ok, that just felt like a tap anyway, I just have been a little light headed lately."

Ben looks curious as he says," Um, excuse me, but, are you new here? I, have not seen you around and I have been here for a few years now. Are, you a new member?"

Aqua smiles and says," No, but I know why you would think that. I have not been here for a while, I have, been away. But, I am Aqua, Aqua Tirian."

Ben smiles back and says," Ah, I am Ben Auro, nice to meet you Aqua. Here is my digimon pal Hiryuumon. "

As they shake hands Aqua giggles and says,"

Ah, so your that warrior who was chosen by the celestial ones have you? Not bad, if a little shorter than I expected."

Ben blushes as he says," Oh, I am not some superman, just got lucky enough to be the wielder of the Star Sword and with the help of my friends manage to take down some seriously messed up bad guys and stop there plans to harm the universe. Weil Zabi was just the last guy who had to be taken down."

Aqua nods and says

," I see. I saw the recordings of your and the other battle with Weil. Your power and skills are impressive Ben, I can see why Master Eraqus spoke highly of you. I just wish I could have taken part in the fight to.

" Ben just scratches his head and says,"

Haha, I am glad you did not see me when I first joined the Enji, or your impression of my skills might have been quite different. Don't feel too bad about missing out on taking Weil down, not everyone can be a part of the crucial moment in history but everyone has a role to play. So, since I have not seen you around here, does that mean you were deep in the territory of the Zeon Federation like Master Eraqus, Master Gerard, and the others? "

Aqua then looks depressed as she says,

" Um, not exactly. Three years ago, I and my squad got false data about a massive weapon being created by Weil Zabi's Serpent corporation but when we got there we were ambushed by a entire Zeon fleet. I, barley was able to insure my comrades escaped, but was injured and knocked out. When I woke up, I was in a Zeon Kishka type prison. It seems Weil and Tarkin wanted me alive, to gain all the data on an Enji Knight, along with all of the information I knew. I, refused to let Tarkin have his way, and despite the various types of torture I was put under I never recall giving them anything.

However, because of all of the restrains, I could not stop Tarkin and his men from analyzing my body, and Tarkin made sure I could hear him boast about all of the new creations he made from my data. I, am ashamed to say that I was too weak and under too heavy a watch to escape. I only was freed a week ago. In fact, today is the first day I felt strong enough to go out and see how the castle has changed. I was told I should still be resting, but, it's been so long since I seen nice weather and a clear sky.

"Ben gets depressed and says,"

That's. so horrible! Aqua, I am sorry you had to suffer like that for so long. I, am glad to see your ok though, even if we just met.

" Aqua giggles and says,"

Don't feel bad about it, you just met me so it's hardly your fault. Besides, I survived through the near endless storm of pain, because, well, first of all Tarkin wanted to insure my conditions were stable enough so he could keep on experimenting on me. And, second of all, my heart knew that one day the despair would end. If I submitted to the darkness, all hope was lost. And that's why, no matter what, I did whatever it took to survive. "

Ben grins and says," I can all ready see your one strong Enji Aqua, glad you pulled through. At least we were able to free some people from Weil's mad rule. "

Aqua nods and says," I, did not even know for sure if Weil would try to attack the Lylat Kingdom, then when I am free I hear all sorts of things. At the moment, I am just trying to get use to all of the remolding and trying to figure out which of my friends are still alive. I do wonder if Max finally cut his hair.

" Ben staggers back in shock as he says,"

You, knew Max?" Aqua smiles and says,"

Oh yes, we trained together. We, never dated if that's what you're implying, but, we and Kira had each other's backs. How do you know Max?

" Ben chuckles sadly and says,"

Max, was my mentor, and my cousin.

" Aqua then gets amazed as she says,"

You're his cousin? Oh, so you're the Ben Max always talked about!? He did talk about how he knew his cousin had potential if he could just focus, but I did not think you would really join the Enji, much less join the order! I am glad though, after Shin was killed and Xehamaru left the order both he and Kira were deeply hurt so I am glad Max had something to bright up his life again. What, is he up to now? I, was out of it for a while so I did not have much time to catch up on what I missed. But, I do wish to know how, huh?"

She quickly realizes that Ben is trying not to get to upset as he just chuckles sadly and says,"

Those Zeon scum really have kept you totally in the dark have they? Aqua, you, truly missed a lot." Aqua then starts to have dreadful thoughts form as she says,"

Ben, what happened to Max? He, is ok right? "

Ben turns around and says," Its, quite the long story. Do, you mind if we get something to eat along the way? I don't want hunger to interfere with explaining what happened if you don't mind." Aqua responds with," Sure, I don't mind."

---

With that Ben Hiryuumon and Aqua go to the dining hall, and we fast-forward over a meal Ben retells to the best of his ability the long tragic turn of events that involved among other things, Kira 's descent in to madness and his cruel betrayal over Max, Max's transformation in to the vengeful Janus, Ben's dealing with both of them, and at last Ben and Max's final showdown and his cousins tragic sudden end.

After rounding it out with some details about the Zannacross Empire, and Kira 's twisted new plan after stuffing down a double brownie Sunday to get over the bad taste of his painful memories we now stop time again to just as Aqua has taken in all of this info, and wipes away some tears coming out with a napkin as she finally says,

" If you were not so serious telling me this Ben, I thought this would be some cruel joke. Kira, how, how could be really think that the only way to bring peace, and order to the universe is to free the supreme god of darkness and exterminate all living things?

"Hiryuumon shrugs as he licks whip cream off his lips and says,"

Can't say I ever understood his logic, but I know without a doubt he is dead set about going through with it. The boss has both the physical and mental scars to prove it!"

Aqua just sighs as she says," I, don't doubt your lying. Master Eraqus, he was trying not to get around to answering those kinds of questions, he just said they could wait till later and that I just should worry about recovering. Thank you, for filling me in Ben. I, am so sorry about Max, and everything that you have gone through.

" Ben chuckles and says,"

Don't worry Aqua, it's not, too bad remembering all of that. I, rather keep the painful memories then pretend they never happen because, just being ignorant won't solve anything. I think, that everyone has the right to know the truth."

Aqua nods and says,"

Yes, being oblivious, or choosing to be oblivious to the truth just causes more pain, more conflict. Xehamaru, Kira, and all of the others who seem to have become disgusted with the never ending strife, they all seemed to have grown so disgusted with the current form of society that they wish to erase everything. As long as people choose to expect the quick easy solution to their problems and become willfully ignorant of what causes people to fight each other, to wage wars. But, the problem is people would rather become obvious to the mistakes of history if it means having to give up even some bit of comfort. Its, depressing to think how hard it is to truly change things when people prefer to listen to what they want to hear and what they need to hear."

Ben nods and retorts with,"

I know what you mean, there are so many clueless idiots that close their hearts off to anything that it can be aggregating sometimes. However, while the masses are prone to believe anything anyone tells them, I, don't think it's hopeless to believe that we can fight for a better future. As, as long as strong leaders what have the courage not to give in to pressure are able to survive long enough to lead people to a better place for everyone, I think we can manage to fight for something worth the pain. "

Aqua nods and says," Max, said things like that to. You really do take after him Ben. I agree with you, no matter what pain is in store, I'll fight with everything I have to insure that the sacrifices we have had to make are not in vain, and that this Zannacross Empire does not win!

"Hiryuumon nods and says,"

Glad you're going to get back on are kick butt train miss Aqua! If you were on the same team as Max and Kira then I bet you're just as awesome. "

Aqua just winks as she says," Well, I may have slipped up and got captured, but part of the reason I survived this long is because I have a few tricks of my own."

Ben chuckles and says," I think we will need them without a doubt, the Zannacross Empire is not going to go down easy. But, we just have to defeat them all, and make sure Chaos Zannacross Necron never rises again! "

Hiryuumon nods and says," At least now that Weil and his merry band of loyal jerks are out of commission for good, now we only have one jerk store to focus on clearing out! Hey, last time we talked with Ezan he said Ansem and Atem were working together to hammer down a winning next move right? What happened?"

Ben shrugs and says," Not sure, all of that political stuff takes forever to get anywhere even when people have the best of intentions. Just hope people don't let their personal desires get in the way of doing what's right. I mean you would think with matters that involve the survival of all life in the universe personal desires would hopefully not get in the way, but, people tend to be foolish and, oh?" He sees people are gathering around the big screen in the right of the area before he says,

" What is it, it's not another crises is it? "

The blond pony tailed sister of Stan Aileron, ace cook and martial arts master Lilith Aileron just shrugs and says,

" Ah hey there Ben. Can't say, but the word is that King Atem was able to pound together something that works and might have gotten most of the bigwigs left in the Zeon Federation to officially come back to the Lylat Kingdom! Word is he is about to give some big speech about the future course of the war. Hey idiots, change the channel!"

The startled pair of rookie male Genji nod and use the remote to change the channel from the comedy act they seemed to be watching, to one of the many channels having an emergency broadcast of the ruler of the Lylat Kingdom! Ben at once sees Atem is in the same white podium that he made the speech to launch the invasion of Zeon earlier. He also notices that Ansem, Master Myers, a few of the other masters like Zoda, and even sees Lacus 's father, the bearded last surviving member of the subcommittee, Erich Raystar! Ben and Aqua stand up and try and get a closer look as Ben says

," Looks like it's no small speech.

"Aqua nods and says," Guess it's time to see what they have come up with."

With that they get quite as they see the Supreme Lylat King clear his throat and says,"

Hello everyone, thank you for your time. As you are all likely quite aware, last week a ceasefire with all forces with the Zeon Federation has been reached after the demise of former president Weil Zabi. Since then I have conversed with the founder of the united states of Zeon, Ansem Zeon besides me, Weil's surviving child Eupeheima Zabi, and many of the other surviving cooperative high ranking members of the remains of their government. After some debates, and coming to terms with the desires on both sides, and the reality of the situation we have managed to come to an agreement. First of all, from this moment on Ansem Zeon has officially become the new acting president of the Zeon Federation. Second of all, since the former capital of Texagrad has blown up the capital of the Zeon Federation has now changed back to Vana'dile. Next, as of now all worlds that acknowledge Ansem Zeon as the leader of the Zeon government will now once more be part of the Lylat Kingdom.

While all Zeon planets will now be part of the Lylat Kingdom, Ansem will still be leader of all Zeon worlds as there spokesmen. With this, at last this massive bloody civil war is over, but are work is not done yet. I pledge to insure that all affordable aid is given to all of the damaged worlds that have suffered because of this conflict. I assure the citizens of the former Zeon Federation, I nor any other member of the Lylat Kingdom will impose strict reparations for the fighting, and any official that does so will face severe penalties. It is crystal clear that so many have on both sides of this conflict have suffered so much, and it is senseless to punish those that had little choice but to obey the will of the majority, and the powerful leaders. Besides, all of those who truly pushed this war have all ready paid the ultimate price for it or can no longer have the power to let their ambitions harm anyone.

More than anything, we must now rally together, to insure we can overcome the force that seeks to massacre all of us. Yes, everyone, I know we have gone through a grueling ordeal, but there is no time to relax yet, not when the Zannacross Empire is as grave a threat as ever and seeks to wipe out the entire universe! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, no matter what your outlook on life is, or your preferred style of Government, I doubt very much many of you would prefer if the supreme god of darkness was allowed to be free and destroy every living thing to fulfill his mad ambitions of reformatting this very dimension to his perfect existence of darkness! That is why we must put aside are small differences and fight together to insure we prevail, are very survival is at stake!

Yes, this galactic war has evolved to the point where we are fighting to prove the worth of our existence! Zannacross, and his demonic forces have claimed time and again that we do not deserve to exist, that are sins have handed down are final judgment for us! The actions of selfish heartless men like Weil Zabi may make it easy for them to say that the hearts of men are overflowing with evil. However, while the vile actions of Weil and others can never be forgiven or forgotten, Weil and people like him are not how all people are! This war has show us the worst that living beings can produce, but also the best. For every sinister deed preformed there was just as many heroic acts that saved the lives of innocents! Yes, Weil Zabi's mad ambitions came to a crashing end because the people that served him could no longer tolerate letting him have his way and some sacrificed their lives to insure Weil was stopped! Such noble acts have once more proven that we can surpass are own darkness impulses as long as we have the will to not give in to our sins, and to strive to fight for what is the best of us! We must show the Zannacross Empire, and everyone that we can work together and not be ruled by our weakness!

The reason wars are fought, is because two or more groups have such extreme differences to the point that resolving that difference descended in to bloodshed! However, for what ever reason when the fighting is over we rejoice, put down are weapons and go back to the way things were.

However, because we insist on returning to normalcy, to how things were before, then we commit a grave mistake. By just insuring the losing side of war pays dearly for there defeat, and not bothering to wonder how we ended up fighting in the first place then we are dishonoring those who lost there lives fighting to end the war! While it would be easier to just rewind time to when things were simpler, we as a society do not exist in a simple world, and if we refuse to expect that fact, then we will be doomed to repeat are history of hatred and violence and we will fit in to the Zannacross Empire's justification! We must show that we can learn from history, that we can not just evolve are knowledge, but are hearts! Some say that may be a impossible task, but I don't believe that is the case. Its true that by working together we offend reach a impasse, but, to let are petty personal desires prevent us from creating a better future is respectable!

My father founded the Lylat Kingdom because he believed that the best of man could overcome there weakness as long as those that truly have noble intentions were given the power to make a difference and the ones with greedy intentions and a smooth face don't sweet-talk the people in to a downward spiral of delusions! Yes, no matter what, I won't give up till we manage to proof to all that lost there lives fighting to defend this government, that my words have weight to them! We will survive, we will overcome are foes, and we will strive to create a even better future for all of us!

That's why I plead to all of you that are listing to me, please help me and yourselves reach this dream!"

With this everyone in the room claps loudly and after letting the cheering go on for a while he motions to stop before he drinks some water and says," Now then, before I go in to questions, I have one more announcement to make. To insure that my path and the path of the others who share my vision of a better world does not go astray no matter what, I will now announce, that the Lylat Subcommittee has been restored, and new members have been chosen!

Yes, while, several members of the committee turned out to side with a crazed traitor, one turned out to be a demon lord and another was a mad scientist plotting his ultimate plan of revenge, the idea of the Subcommittee and its importance still stands! While I have full confidence in my ability to govern the Lylat Kingdom, I do not mind having people with the power to get in my way.

Rather, I value that, for having checks on ones power forces one to think clearly, or at least that's what I think. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and while a long term monarch was installed to be the leader of a government that could run to have long term ideals and focus more on leading well, then worrying about polls and elections, having a leader that has no one who could stop him is not good for everyone. And that is why after careful selection new members who understand the power and responsibility of the role and have expected the task have been selected. And the first new member of the Subcommittee is right besides me, Ansem Zeon!

" With this everyone is shocked as the camera turns to Ansem before he nods and some of the people in the room roar out like they are in a rock concert! As the camera goes back to Atem he chuckles and says,"

Yes, some may think its unwise to appoint the founder of the opposite side you just defeated as someone who has the power to oppose you. However, I think that having a team of rivals forces one to see opposing views, and to work harder for a truly worthy resolution. Now then, the other members of the subcommittee,

besides Duke Erich Raystar, who will retain his position,

are Princess Zelda from Hyrule,

the esteemed Doctor Thomas Light,

the president of Esthar Luguna Lore,

Dendi, leader of the pepole of Nameck,

and the Emperor of the nation of Malkuth from the world of Aldrunt, Peony!

" As the new members of the subcommittee walk out to the right and Ben sees the camera focus on the brown haired princess, Megaman and the others creator, Lacus and Squall's father and the others Ben grins and says,"

Wow, King Atem really picked well, at least this time I know none of the members have evil agendas to hide. "

Aqua nods and says," And by having Ansem be one of the new members of the subcommittee it will cause the former Zeon Federation's citizens not to worry that they will be oppressed, I am glad his majesty chose wisely.

" Ben then hears a sigh, and turns around to see that Jade was behind him before the long haired man says,"

Ill admit Atem moved wisely, but, did he really have to appoint Peony of all people? Now ill never hear the end of it from him, special favor this, top priority that! Sigh, I can all ready hear the calls in my head.

" Ben then chuckles and says,

" Er, sorry Jade, but, as they say you can't win them all. At least they did what they set out to do, and did the best they could to make everyone at least partly content. "

Jade nods and says,

" Fair enough." With that they look back on the screen before it zooms in on Atem and the ruler with the odd hair style says,"

We reduced a member from the group to reduce uneven voting, but, never the less these five men and one women are all both smart and responsible. I trust all of them to help me insure the Lylat Kingdom does not get corrupt."

Ansem then nods and says,"

I am grateful that King Atem has entrusted me with this grand position just a week after the fighting caused by the reign of my corrupt tyrannical successor has come to an end. With great power comes great responsibility, and I swear I will take this position very seriously to insure that the suffering everyone has gone through will not be repeated! Let us all unite together and work to make sure what caused this war is not repeated for a very long time!

" With that everyone claps and after another standing ovation Atem nods and says,"

With that, the course for the Lylat Kingdom and the Enji Knights is clear. A house divided can not stand, so we must stand together to survive or we will all fall! It may be a difficult trial for all of us, the Zannacross Empire has the most powerful evil beings in the history of the cosmos on there side. But even so, I know that the Enji Knights, that all of us have the power to overcome there dark fury! So with that my fellow citizens, I will end this speech with one more thing to ask of you. And that is to stand strong, and to believe in the best of what you and all of us can do! All right, now if anyone has any questions ill be happy to answer them." With this many reporters all ask questions at once and as Atem and Ansem try to figure out who to answer first Ben gets deep in thought as he says,"

King Atem, Ansem, and everyone else. Ill do my part to, I promise! Ill make sure that I am strong enough, to insure everyone's dreams are reached, and that Kira, Damonus, and all of the other forces of the Zannacross Empire, even Zannacross himself does not have his way!

" With that Ben just turns around as Aqua and Hiryuumon see him begin to walk out as Aqua says,

" Oh, where are you going Ben?"

Ben grins as he says," Oh, no were special, just going to get some intense training done before midnight."

Hiryuumon raises a eyebrow as he says,"

Why boss? You don't have any thing to do tomorrow, no need to push your self."

Ben just turns around and says," I disagree Hiryuumon, I have to take every chance I get to get stronger.

Marluxia, Weil, I was only able to defeat them because people gave up there lives to insure they would lose! I have to get stronger, I have to reach my limit and surpass it so that I can be strong enough to insure that no one else has to die to take down such scum!

Aqua, it was a pleasure meeting you, I hope you have a good night.

" Aqua smiles and says,

" Same to you Ben. I suppose I should report back to Master Eraqus before he starts to worry. Good luck Ben, and see you around.'

Ben smiles and says," Same to you. "

With that Hiryuumon runs up as he says

," Hey wait Ben, at least let me get in on the training! "

As Aqua sees Ben walk off she looks on her amulet, a good luck charm she made for her, Max and Kira years ago before she says,"

Max, I can see Ben shares your fiery passion, if, he is a bit more modest with his enthusiasm. He, clearly was hiding back some sorrow. Was it, not being able to save you? It, seemed like it was something else. What ever is causing him such pain, I hope he is able to find a way to get past it soon. Max, I may have been helpless to save you, but, I won't let your cousin down, I promise! Now, um, excuse me. Does anyone know where they moved the elevators here?

" As about half a dozen men come up to answer her question and try and score points for a possible future date Aqua tries to get away with out crushing anyone's hearts. However, Aqua may have guessed why Ben was in a depressed state, but since Ben left out his complicated up and down history with Lacus , she had no idea just what is really troubling him at the moment!

---

However, for now we shift the scene to the White Castle itself, to get a closer look on that situation involving Ben's troubled friend! To get my meaning we now fast forward a bit, to after Atem Ansem and the others have finished giving questions and are now walking in to the White Castles own dinning hall to have a dinner to celebrate good well.

We now turn to the exact moment of Atem and the others getting out of the elevator, only for Atem to see his loyal advisers and friends Mahado and Simion, along with Seraphimon, Ophanimon, Octimus Prime and the others come to him before Mahado smiles and says

," That was a brilliant speech my king, I could not for see anyway you could have done that better."

Atem nods and says," Thank you Mahado, I just, wanted to do what I could do.

"Erich nods and says,"

Don't doubt your self, even your father could not have given such a well done speech. It was just what everyone needed to hear to rally there sprits and prepared them for the coming battles. "

Atem nods and says," I suppose so. However, giving speeches is the easy part, now to insure that what we said is not just a bunch of lies and propaganda is another.

" Ansem nods and says,"

Things always are easier to say then to do. But, I don't think we were lying to the public. As long as we commit everything to taking this seriously in time history just might show that are dreams could be more then a fantasy. "

Zelda then says," I, may not be fully aware of the weight this role has, but I promise ill do my best."

Erich then chuckles as he says,"

Don't worry Zelda, it does not matter what world you originated from, what matters most of all is that you have a strong wise heart, that knows how to see through the mud of society and do what is best for the people that turn to you.

"Doctor Light nods and says," Well, I never leaded people, just a few robots. However, since you all thought my mind and knowledge could be useful, I promise not to let you all done."

Atem nods and says," All of you were selected because you all had your different strengths and weaknesses. By covering each others weaknesses I hope we can form a team that understands many different view

s, and thus can cover many different areas. However, there will be time to go over that later. For now, let us eat a fine meal to celebrate are progress!

" Laguna chuckles as he says,"

Sounds like a great plan to me your highness! I have been dying to check out the kind of meals the Lylat King has had for years now! Heh, if you don't save time for the fun stuff it makes all of the battles lose meaning, catch my drift?"

Erich then chuckles and says,"

I agree with you on that Laguna, to fight battles only to fight even more battles makes it all loose meaning. We must cherish the time we have to enjoy the restful moments, before they slip away in time. Speaking of cherished moments, has anyone seen my daughter? Lacus, was suppose to be at the conference to meet me and have dinner with us. I have not seen her for months now, and she has not even called since the fighting with the Zeon Federation has ended.

"Atem looks around and says,

" I am not sure, has anyone seen Lacus?" Seraphimon then turns around and says,

" Well, someone saying she was Lacus entered the castle an hour ago. However, we almost did not let her in, because she did not match her profile till her DNA checked out. Ah, I believe she is over there." Everyone then enters the dinning hall, and sees Lacus staring out of one of the windows! Many of the people in the room are shocked at Lacus 's new appearance and Atem raises a eyebrow before he says,"

Um, Erich, forgive me but, was Lacus in a undercover mission lately? "

Erich sighs as he says," I would not know, she has not talked to me since right after Doctor Wily 's attack came to a end. I, suppose I should find out just what this is about. If you would all excuse me. " Atem nods and says, "

Of course." With that Erich goes over to his child and says,"

Ah, there you are Lacus, I was beginning to worry about you.

"Lacus does not turn around and says," Oh, hello father. Sorry for that, I just did not want to bother you all since the speech had started."

Erich raised a eyebrow before he says," But, you could have came in to the conference hall with out any problems. And, you were suppose to meet me two hours ago anyway."

Lacus shrugs and says," Oh, was it two hours ago? Sorry, I, lost track of time. "

Erich then gets concerned as he says,"

Lose track of time? That's not like someone as punctual as you. "

Lacus stands up and looks at her father in the eye as he is shocked to see her eyes have a different color as she says," Forgive me for not fitting the norm father, I have just seen another round of hell and am still trying to get over it."

Erich then responds with,"

So, is this why you barley called me or your mother, and have changed your appearance so drastically? I respect your choice of what you want appear like, even if it is rather, ungainly. However, your mother and I were both worried sick! If the trauma of war, if the stress of all of the fighting is getting to you, let us help you! You can rest for a while if you must, no one wants you to be consumed with despair Lacus!

" Lacus just smiles darkly as she says,"

Rest? My enemies won't let me have a free day dad, I can't rest till all of this fighting is over. Besides, if you truly did not want me to be consumed with despair, then you should have not made me a mutant who is fated to be a outcast!

" Erich gets upset as he says,"

So that's what this is about? I am so very sorry you have had to go through so much Lacus, but, you know full well that putting the Blue Eyes White Dragon in to you was not something I ever felt proud about, but it was the only option that was on the table at the time. Other wise you would have died!

" He then stretches out his arm to her but she steps back and looks bitter as she says,'

That's what you say, that's what everyone says! But, if I did not have to go through that test, then it would have never have come to that anyway! It would have been better if you did not try and do anything foolish, rather then have me survive as a monster! Because, now my life has become nothing but a curse for everyone around me!

"Her father then gets upset and says,"

Stop talking such nonsense Lacus! You're strong enough to hold back the Blue Eyes White Dragon's will, that's the only reason Master Myers and the others sealed it inside you in the first place! You just me strong Lacus, until they find a way to successfully remove it form you. I know you're strong enough to do it!"

Lacus just turns around and says," Everyone has all of theses expectations of me, I am tired of people assuming for me to act the way they envision it!

"Erich just sighs and says,"

Enough, we will talk about this later Lacus. Let's just eat."

Lacus turns back to her father and says,"

Sorry to displease you once more father, but I won't be staying for dinner. I came to the conference as you asked, and that is all." Erich gets upset as he says,"

Why not? King Atem, Ansem and all of theses important people are here, it would be a grave insult for you to leave now! "

Lacus shrugs and says,"

I thought it would be a much graver insult for the King and others to share dinner with me, but that's just my opinion. Besides, I have a prior engagement to go to.

" Erich raises a eyebrow as he says,"

What? What could be, oh, its you." Lacus sees her father hear a chuckle before he turns around to see Brad entering through the other door, and munching on what seems to be fried chicken! As he devours the rest of the leg, bone and all and licks his finger tips he gets along side Lacus and says,"

Come on pops, don't be such a old school stiff! You really want to reward your precious child for fighting all of those brutal battles by making her hear all of you guys talk about the joys of politics? Man, talk about a unequal reward!"

Erich narrows his eyes and says,"

Oh that's right, your allowed to walk free again Brad."

Brad just narrows his own eyes and says,

" Yo Mister Ray, what's with the cold glance? Thought you would be glad a grave injustice was corrected! "

Erich gets angry as he says," There was no injustice, your blood thirsty merciless actions have caused so much devastation, along with disgracing the Lylat Kingdom and Enji Knights efforts!

" Brad gets dismissive as he says," I may not be the top brasses favorite dog, but I never cared much about being a teacher's pet, and always preferred to keep it real! What's wrong pops, its almost like your disgusted to see your dear child's boyfriend?"

Erich just responds with, "

Don't call me pops Brad, your not my son.

" Brad chuckles as he walks over and puts his arm over Lacus's neck and leans down as he says,"

Maybe not officially Erich, but, might as well be. After all, it's been a trail through fire but in the end me and Lacus have seen that no matter what, we are destined to be together and NO one is going to tear us apart, catch my drift? What, you wanted Lacus to be lovely dove over some tool like Benny boy?"

Erich gets angry as he says,"

Apologize now Brad Fowltror! Ben has been through a lot, and is a better man then a clown like you ever will be! He has suffered through a great deal, and still managed to overcome his trials to weld the power to defeat those that threaten us meet there end! He and the others were the ones to insure Weil met his end, while all you did was go berserk in your bestial pleasures!"

Brad then gets angry as he clutches his fist and says,"

The only reason I did not kill Weil myself was because all of you guys held me back again! But that's ok, because soon the truth will come out, and everyone will be forced to see who the true number one is!

"Erich then rolls his eyes and says,"

I put up with your delusions for so long Brad, because I trusted that Lacus saw something in you. However, after all this time its clear your only attraction is your lies and you really are nothing more then a thug!" Lacus at once gets in front of Brad and says,

" That's enough father! You refuse to expect that even if Brad's not what you want, he is the one who can help me the most when nothing you, Ben, the Enji or anyone else can! You just have to expect it father, Brad, and me, this is what I am now!

Brad laughs and says," See pops, this is how it really is, not how you, the Enji, and all of your high up friends visualize things! Are you going to reject reality, if it means to reject your child? HAha, face it, I can do what none of you can, because no matter what I am a winner! "

All of a sudden Optimus among others walk up as the large robot says,"

Just what are you the winner of Brad Fowltror, besides winning at being a mess? "

Atem then walks over and says," Brad, I have several things I need to ask you. Your actions are unacceptable, your behavior is disgraceful, and, among other things, did you break in to the kitchen?"

Brad shrugs and says," What, I thought it was all you can eat? Look, I did not come to cause a mess your majesty, I just am here to let my girl do here thing! What, are you going to arrest me because I don't fit your expectations? And here you just made a speech about the Lylat Kingdom being so free and compassionate, and you can't even expect me!

" Mahado gets annoyed and point his staff at Brad as he says,' Don't think you can talk to the King like that and get away with it Brad! There is a great difference between expecting differences and overlooking chaos! Its time you once and for all, huh?"

Before the Dark Magician can finish his speech all of a sudden alarms flare up before the voice of General Marth comes up and says,"

Your majesty, everyone, it's a emergency, the Zannacross Empire, they, they seemed to have blitzkrieg the entire far east galaxy! Over half of the worlds have all ready been destroyed! At the moment, the worlds of Orb, Ansion, and Hapes are under attack,

no, Hapes has just been destroyed! "

Atem is horrified as he says,

" What!? Even if that is the region of space that is neutral to all governments, how could we not be aware of such a assault?"

His responds is, " It, it seems the Zannacross Empire took advantage of are fighting with the Zeon forces to get there fleet in to position, and then jammed up all commutations with the region! We were only informed because the forces under attack on Orb managed to break through to make a emergence transmission!

" Ansem then sighs as he says,"

It's as I feared, the Zannacross Empire did not interfere with the battle with Weil so they could massacre the neutral worlds and knew we would be to distracted to stop them!

" Atem gets tense as he says,

" Well, looks like they are showing there hand, now we must show ours! Everyone' to the war room!

" Brad chuckles and says," Well, looks like the party is canceled, that's fine, I had a better party for my girl planned anyway! Enjoy watching the carnage unfold, call me if there is anyone you need to smash!"

Erich glares at Brad and says," Brad, we will finish this conversation later! Lacus, please, just think about what you truly want to be."

With that he, Atem and the others all leave and Lacus just looks at her own hands and says,"

You just don't get it father, it does not matter what I want to be, because of what you and the others decided for me, I can only be one thing!

" Brad grins and turns Lacus 's head around to face him before he says,

" Don't waste your time babe, they will never understand you, they are to think headed to ever admit they are wrong! But don't worry, Brad the great has something to cheer you up. Mondo and Slate were able to find what I needed, so its time I show you just what my surprise is!

Lets go, this place smells to clean, to sterile for me.

" With that they begin to leave, and as the other group dash to the war room Ansem sees Brad moving Lacus along out of the door before he turns to Erich and says,"

Erich, people say my Sharingan eyes are lethal, but I seen the look in that Brad's eyes. And while it was only a bit, I can tell it's the same eyes of Weil, cold eyes that only see what they want to see and how to get it to them. I am not one to but in on others personal affairs, but my opinion is that you must find a way to get Lacus away from that Brad Erich. She, all ready looks like her pain is causing the darkness to flood in, and Brad seems all to willing to push her all the way.

" Erich gives a solemn nod and says,"

I am quite aware of that Ansem, but I don't know what to do. I can shout out orders all I want, but that will just make her resentful and go even further in to Brad's grip. In the end, this is all because I was powerless to find a better way to save my child. I, just wish I cloud change things.'

Atem nods and says," We all wish we could change the past, but expect for the few who can time travel in this dimension, we must all do what we can to understand it and change the future. Come everyone, we must now see what we can do to save the future of those under siege!"

---

With that everyone nods and quickly enters the war room to get a grasp of the situation. However, we are about to get a even better grasp of the situation, because we are turning to have a front view seat of the action, and the place with the most brutal action now is the capital city of the planet of Orb! This planet is a neutral planet, that tends to favor being isolated from the rest of the cosmos so they won't get dragged in to others affairs, however, to bad for them the Zannacross Empire does not care that they are neutral and are making even the most devoted Orb patriots wish they were not so neutral since at the moment the entire planet is being invaded!

And as we turn to the surface of the capital of Orb, the capital city of Morgenroete is not being attacked by just the grunts of the evil army, but the absolute elite of the Zannacross forces, including none other then Kira and his Titan forces! Yes, Orb has its own military and mobile suits, and they are trained just in case of invasion, but the people of Orb are horrified to see just how out matched they are as entire countries of there world are blasted in to oblivion by the likes of Sephiroth and Kefka!

At the moment, one of the elite Orb pilots, the brash Lowe Gule in his MBF-PO2 Astray Gundam Red Frame has just dodged the blast fire from a red Titan GN-XIII mobile suit's bazooka and blocks another one's beam lance charge before he grab's the charging foe and throws it back in to its teammate before quickly slashing both of them in half with the Red Frame's special massive Gebera Kantna before he sees more buildings around him blow up and he says,"

Damn you monsters, your all going to pay! Why is this happening!?

" He hears a sinister laugh before a forced transmission to his machine's cockpit says,

" Why is it happening scum? A simpleton like you could never understand, but to make it simple even for you, you and your world has lost its right to exist!

Lowe turns around and sees a giant yellow mobile suit with a beam rifle coming for him! At once he charges at the newcomer as he says,"

You! Are you the commander here?" His responds is the image of a man with purple hair appearing on screen before the man laughs and says,

" You could say that. I am Paptimus Scirocco, the man who will kill you!"

Lowe just as the Red Frame have its thrusters flare up as he raises his Kantana and dodges the incoming blaster shots before he says,

" I don't think so, you freaks will pay for invading Orb!"

With that he tries to slash his new foe right in half, but is shocked to see Scirocco block the slash with a beam saber of his own before the Titan member laughs and says,"

Please, as if your trash mobile suit could dream of performing with the O! The likes of trash like you can't stop us from guiding the new world in to creation! Expect your fate, and DIE!!

" With that in a instant two hidden arms come out of the front skirt armor like part of the O and before Lowe even realizes it theses arms activate there own beam sabers and slash the Astray Red Frame Gundam in to chunks! As Scirocco laughs and kicks the head of the Gundam away before it all explodes he sees his forces, along with Titan storm troopers and beings of pure darkness, the Necrocalcous massacre any thing on the ground he says,"

Some times I forget how the other half lives. There foolish outbursts would almost be entertaining, if they were not so stupid that it was painful just to look at! But, guess that's why it's up to me to insure that Zannacross can be free to reformat this entire revolting dimension all the faster! Oh? Theses idiots just can't figure out, how useless it is!"

With that the O defects an incoming barrage of blasts and turns to see the heavily armed blue Orb Gundam,

the Blue Frame Second G Gundam!

The Blue Frame Gundam at once takes out its portable Lohengrin cannon before its pilot Gai Murakumo aims at the O and says,

" Why, why did you attack us? We, just wanted to stay away from the affairs of the universe! Ill make you pay for killing Lowe, and for making light of Orb's principles! "With that he fires a blast of powerful energy right at the O, only to see an energy larger yellow energy beam intercept it from the left and blast it away! Gai then looks up and sees another Gundam was the source of the blast, the Titan's special red and white Gundam,

the CB-000G/C Reborns Gundam/ Cannon!

Its pilot, another elite Titan member the green haired Ribbons Almark flies to the side of the O before he chuckles and says,"

Poor soldier, you still fail to realize that I does not matter what the principles of your foolish planet are, that your wishes mean nothing? Its time for all of you fools to be erased, so that the new age of perfect beings can be created with out interference! Your sad role is over, so it would do well if you would just surrender.

" Gai then aims at the Reborns Gundam and says,"

Never, we soldiers of Orb will never betray its principles! We will overcome your dark wrath, with are will!"

He then fires another blast at his foe's, but Ribbons just snickers as he says,

" Stubborn are we? Find then, pay the price for standing in the way of an innovator of the universe! Deploy Fangs!

" With that the Reborns and the O both dash in to the air faster then the pilot of the Blue Frame expected before Ribbons has his own funnels deploy and at once surround the Orb pilot before he is barraged by energy blasts! Gai tries to dodge the attacks but his mobile suit is not fast enough before his beam cannon is destroyed, and his suit is severely damaged! As he tries to fire on the funnels he says,"

Damn it, I can't, allow this to be the end ! I, must defend my home land! Why are you freaks fighting for Zannacross any way huh? Your humans to, you will just be killed!

" He sees the Reborns Gundam charging for him as Ribbons says, Don't compare me to inferior scum like you! Don't think of us as the same as you lot, we are humans who understand what must be done to bring true change to this foolish existence! We will be among those chosen by Zannacross to live in the new world! Your resolve is worthless, you can not protect a lost cause!

"With that he goes to impale the Blue Frame Gundam with his large GN beam saber, and while Gai tries to block with his own beam saber, Ribbons just laughs as he says," Enough of this façade, be gone!"

With that he turns around, and has the other head of his two headed transformable Gundam glow before the cannons on its shoulder glow, turn around and vaporize Gai and the Blue Frame! As the lower half of the destroyed Orb pilots machine falls down The O flies over to its comrade as Scirocco snickers and says,"

That was hardly needed Ribbons, I would not have broken a sweat killing that fool."

Ribbon's chuckles and says,

" Of course you would have Scirocco. However I have not gotten out in the while and it seemed like so much fun.

Besides, Bring, Sarah and Revive all have reported that the right fleet has been demolished. And since Lord Judicar is dealing with the central fleet as we speak, this planet will fall within the hour.

"Scirocco nods and says,"

I expected this pathetic planet to fall sooner, but these idiots are quite foolish. Even while we never would have let them surrender, the fact that they still think they can win is baffling.

" The two hear a massive explosion break out to the east before Ribbons says,"

Well, Orb has a tradition of having extremely stubborn leaders that refuse to admit they are wrong. Well, now a entire planet has to suffer because of there stubbornness. Ah, looks like the climax for this farce is about to begin. "

Ribbons says that because he sees a massive barrage of energy beams rain down from the squad of Nova Crushers bombarding the capital building of the planet! Its defense shield is just barley standing, but a squad of Orb mobile suits are leading a charge to try and take down the Nova Crushers, and they are leaded by the daughter of the Orb leader, the blond, very stubborn and very arrogant Cagalli Yula Athha !! She is piloting her custom suit, the golden ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam! Using the "Yata-no-Kagami" anti-beam defensive reflection system coating around it to reflect a barrage of energy turrets attacks right in to its senders !!

Cagalli attacks with her high energy shoulder cannons to try and damage one of the Nova Crushers shield generators as she says,

" Come on everyone, hang on! We can show this Zannacross Empire that we can not be bullied by there senseless violent desires!

" A squad of Orb Murasame mobile suits fly up besides her as one of them named Ledonir says,

" Yes, we can win! Theses Zannacross and Titan freaks can't match are pride! We will show them all the power of the pride of Orb! Fallow lady Cagalli to v, AHHH!!"

In a flash all of the Murasame mobile suits are destroyed by a barrage of various energy attacks! Cagalli is horrified as she says,"

No, everyone! What, what happened? No, its you!"

She then sees none other then the gold handed Strike Freedom, the personal Gundam of Kira himself fly right above the Akatsuki! Kira at once makes a transmission to the blond haired women as he says,"

A bold effort lady Cagalli, but futile. You can not change destiny, you, your planet and all of your people will now proceed to die. "

Cagalli once met Kira when he was still a Enji as a envoy to Orb and gets furious as she says,"

So it is you, Kira! I never thought, that someone like you would betray the Lylat Kingdom and unleash this cruel attack! Why, why would you commit something so pointless? "

Kira just responds with,"

Its not pointless Cagalli, and its nothing personal. I just must kill every last one of you to free Chaos Zannacross Necron from prison, and bring final judgment on all of existence. It's nothing personal, this world among others were just the most logical for us to destroy. Your neutrality to all forces insured that no one would come to your aid in time, and no one could save you. "

Cagalli gets furious and says,

" So that's all Kira? For someone with such talent, there is no way you were the same Kira I knew! Your just a imposter!"

Kira chuckles as he says," I can see why you assume I am not the true Kira, my façade to you was absolute. However, I assure you no one is controlling me dear princess of Orb. I chose to embrace the darkness, betray my so called friends, the Enji Knights, and the Lylat Kingdom because I saw it was quite clear that they all were foolish, living in a world of lies and delusions. No matter how they try, the will never be able to be strong enough to truly evolve. There for, since as long as they exist true progress to the universe will never be realized. And that is why I have joined the Zannacross Empire, to insure that at last this stagnated corrupt universe is put out of its misery!"

Cagalli charges at Kira and says,"

That's your excuse Kira? Nothing justifies mass murder! Nothing! I can't forgive you for this!"

Kira sighs and dodges her beam saber strike before he says,"'

I don't recall ever needing your forgiveness, I just for you to die!"

With this Kira unleashes all of the Strike Freedom 's weapon's and opens fire on the Akatsuki! However all of the blasts are just absorbed in to the golden suit's reflective armor coating and just has the energy disperse! Cagalli retorts with,

" You can't just blast your way till those who you can't stand are dead Kira! You won't win, no matter what we will fight you to the very end!

" With that she fires another round of blasts from her shoulder cannons, but Kira thrusts up to avoid the blast and says,

" Your machine is formable indeed, but you don't have the power to stop me, no being does!"

With that Kira's magical energy seethes out of his mobile suit before all of sudden dark energy blasts out and smashes the Akatsuki in to the ground far below! As she struggles to get back up she says,"

No, his power, it's even more fearsome outside his Gundam! But, I have to, I have to stop him, other wise the, huh? AHHH!"

In a instant a blast from the Strike Freedom has destroyed her machine's beam saber before she sees Kira coming for him and tries to move out of the way, but, the ground itself breaks up to grab her suit down as Kira says,

" Your bravery was no good, in the end it just made you and your people grasp false hope! False hope can not change anything Cagalli, it will only make the resulting despair even more powerful! And one more thing, my name is not Kira any more, its Darth Judicar, the one who will judge humanity! Now, your life ends here!

" Cagalli starts crying as she realizes she can't break out of the magical arms of earth Kira has summoned and says,"

No, Orb can't die, we never hurt anyone, we just wanted to be left alone! We just wanted to, AHHH!!!" With that Kira stabs the Akatsuki right in the cockpit!

Kira then says," Your neutrally could not save you, it just created a bubble for all of you to feel safe. But, create all the shells you want, you can't escape your fear. Culture, civilization, mortals built all of theses things to escape there fear of the end, but the end still comes. The fear of death creates chaos, but I know the true end to this cycle of disorder! Now, Cagalli, you and all living things will pay the price for clinging on to such pathetic ideals! Die!

" With that he repels the Akatuski in to the air and open's fire in the damaged part of the golden mobile suit that he hit! As all of the beams can no longer be defected and as Cagalli is about to be vaporized she says,

" Father, FATHER!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!

" With that she is indeed blasted in to atoms, and as the Akatuski explodes and golden mobile suit parts rain down Kira just looks at the burning sky and says,"

Its over, with there moral utterly crushed its time to delver the final strike! All forces, unleash everything, burn everything to ashes!"

---

With that the Strike Freedom flies up and the Nova Crushers and mobile suits fire everything on the capital buildings shields! As everyone in Orb is terrified to see this, the people in the Orb capital building war room, including Cagalli 's father, the leader of Orb president Uzumi Athha, is still shocked to see that his child is dead before he says,

" No, Cagalli! I told her to escape, but she had to, she just had to rally the troops. Now, only god can help us.

"His sectary then says," President Uzumi, shields are down to ten percent! "

Uzumi sighs and says," Well, its come to this. But, if we are fated to fall, Orb won't go alone!

" With that he flips a switch to have a red button come up before he says,"

With this atomic driver, at least theses barbaric Zannacross forces will die with us! Now, I am sorry it has come to this everyone, but, this is how it must end. Face the will of Orb demons! Huh, what the!?"

All of a sudden in a flash the button to cause some sort of explosion blasts out! A shocked Uzumi says,"

What, what happened, why is this happening? Huh?"

All of a sudden he hears a cold voice chuckling as he says,

" What a pathetic show, did you really think that you could stop us with such a gesture?"

Uzumi looks up, and sees Sephiroth is right above him! He steps back as he says,

" What the, who are you, how did you get in here?"

Sephiroth gives off a evil smirk as the soldiers in the room all point there guns at him and he just gets in to a fighting stance as he says,

" I am the chosen one, and I have come here to send you all on your final journey! "

In a flash the room irrupts in screams, and this gets the guards in the other rooms attention! However, by the time they get in they see blood is all ready covering the room, and that Uzumi is dead, slumped over his desk and has the Masamune impaled in to his gut! The squad leader of the guards sees this and says,

" What, what happened? Who could have done such a thing? Huh?"

They all then realize Sephiroth is at the side of the room, typing in to the terminal! The long sliver haired villain just sighs as he says,"

Of course a good doer like this fool would have the device set to go off instantly after his death. Thankfully, with the info from that defector Rondo Sahaku this problem is verified with ease. "

The soldiers all aim there guns at Sephiroth as the leader says,"

You, monster! You killed the president?

" Sephiroth chuckles as he says," Who else? Don't worry, if you care for him so much I can easley take you to where he is."

The soldiers all at once fire there guns at Sephiroth, but the former first class SOLDIER does not even turn around as he extends his free hand and defuses the blasts on contact! He then says," Death will bring true light to this world. Be gracious your ends shawl be instantly !

" With this he snaps his fingers and instantly a pillar of dark fire breaks up to burn all the troops to death! As there corpses fall down to the ground Sephiroth finishes canceling the bomb's systems and grins before he retrieves the Masamune to his hand and at once activates the built in transmitter on the top of his trench coat before he says,"

Its done, now there is nothing left that can delay this planets doom."

At once the image of Kira appears in front of his face and the son of the Grand Master just nods and says,"

Well done Sephiroth, right on schedule as always. There is nothing left to finish this planet now, the final phase will begin this instant. In fact, I advice moving from where you stand, because Kefka insisted in started this phase with a bang."

Sephiroth responds with a annoyed glance as he says,"

Oh really? And just what does that classless jester think he is doing Judicar? Huh?"

The spawn of Jenova feels the ground shaking before Kira says,

" I think you have the idea Sephiroth, now, return at once so we can commence the harvest." As the image of Kira disappear Sephiroth just says,"

Tsc, sometimes becoming a supreme being of the new world of darkness almost does not seem worth the price of working with theses idiots.

Oh well, this to is just another trial to prove that I am the most worthy of them all!"

With this he at once teleports out of the building, just as even more Orb soldiers arrive! One of them looks at the massacre and says,"

What the, what, President Uzumi, everyone! Who did this! Huh, what is that? AH! "

They are all shocked to see parts of the ceiling fall down before they see a blue battle ship is coming on a crash course right for the capital! One of them says,"

What the, that's the Kusangi! Why is it, oh god no!"

They see that the treasured banner ship of the orb fleet is on a burning crash course for the building before they see that Kefka is sitting on the top of the ship's bridge like he is riding a hoarse! The pure evil clown is looking delighted as he says,

" Look who it is, my next victims! Are you all ready for some red burning fun?

" One of the soldiers panics as he says," No, this can't be happening, what will happen to Orb? "

Kefka just laughs madly as his magical aura bursts out and he jumps up in to the air and floating in mid air as if he is living on a sofa before he says,"

What do you think is going to happen you losers? You think this was going to be a debate? You neutral weaklings were the next on are list, so time to fry!"

With that he at once uses his magical energy to smash the Kusangi in to the helpless soldiers and has it crash in to the building! At once Kefka flies up and fires a blast of energy in to the Orb ship, and causes it to unleash a massive explosion! As the capital and the buildings around it are consumed in a explosion Kefka just laughs higher as he says,"

Yes, YES!! Seeing the last moment of theses helpless worms, never gets old! "

Sephiroth appears before Kefka and sighs as he says,

" Same as ever clown, watch your timing or you would have consumed me as well."

Kefka chuckles and turns to his fellow Zannacross Inquisitor before he says," What's wrong Seph, my tricks to much for you to take? "

Sephiroth narrows his eyes as his long sword glows with dark energy and he says,"

Know your place Kefka, you can't harm me. But even so, I rather not get dirty because you lack patience."

Kefka rolls his eyes and says,"

Whatever, are mission is to wipe out theses worthless scum post haste anyway so don't blame me!

" Sephiroth just chuckles as he raises his free hand in the air and his aura flares up again before he says,"

There is doing the mission, and doing the mission correctly. Now that the world's final barrier is down, allow me to show you a death to a world with finesse! Come Meteor!

" With this in a instant Sephiroth uses the spell he set up before the battle began to have a asteroid the size of the state of Texas come down and smash in to the planet's surface! As the two formerly dead villains see the collision of the meteor and the entire planet vibrating from the impact Sephiroth grins and says,

" To bad for this world, that it has no sprit to protect them, now there fate is sealed! Its time that the souls of this world at last contribute to something useful. With this the time of are, huh?

" He sees Kefka grunting with frustration as his eyes glow red and he forms a orb of darkness in his hands before he says,

" Bah, your to slow! I want them all dead NOW!! " With this Kefka fires a massive orb of darkness that grows faster by the second before by the time it reaches where the meteor is smashing its almost as big before it goes through it, goes right in to the core of planet orb and unleashes a explosion big and powerful enough to destroy all of Orb at once! Kefka just laughs madly as he says,

" Ah, that's more like it! Sorry old chap, but, once I get in a groove, I don't stop for no one! Don't worry, I am sure that would have crushed most of the planet!" Sephiroth just glares at Kefka as he says," So, annoying. Don't think you can mock me forever before I am forced to ruin your fun. "

Kefka just chuckles darkly and says," Lighten up mommas boy, your no fun! Good thing your so fun to tease or I would have had to give you a much more painful, oh?

" Sephiroth points his sword at Kefka's neck and presses it as he says,"

I am reaching the limit of my patience for you clown, get in my way again and you will, huh?" All of sudden a pillar of energy blasts between them both, before the voice of Kira says,

" Enough! Save your anger for the Enji you two."

At once Sephiroth and Kefka see the Strike Freedom fly to them before the cockpit open's and Kira steps out! Kefka sighs and says,"

No need to get fussy lord Judicar, me and Sephiroth were just having a after victory comments on how much the people of this world sucked, and are differences on how to properly put them in there place ! Besides, why so serious, we just scored another big old bag of souls to feed Zannacross!

" Kira just sees the debris of Orb go flying, and spots a transport ship desperately trying to make it out of there before he points his finger at the ship and instantly fires a blast of energy at it to destroy it before he says,"

Its true that all of the targeted worlds have been destroyed. However, this was only a meager task, nothing to feel to proud about."

Kefka shrugs and says," True theses guys where even more pathetic then the rest, but, killing scum is all the same!

" Sephiroth sighs as he says," I did not expect a demented freak like you to understand Kefka, but, killing planets so far away is far less fulfilling then killing the Enji.

"Kefka shrugs and says," True I rather watch that Terra and the dragon brat squirm, but, you're the guys who sent us to blow away theses guys so don't blame me!"

Kira chuckles and says," It's true that we have been only attacking out of the way neutral worlds as of late. However, that was so the Lylat Kingdom could go finish off Weil and his Zeon Federation and get confident. Yes, they spent so much time insuring Weil was taken down that now they are all ready to deep to get out now. While they were putting everything in to winning a pointless battle now we have everyone right where they want them. And before they realize what my master plan for them is, they will be helpless to stop us."

Kefka chuckles and says," Ah I see, saving one nasty trick just when they are done? I think I will enjoy this."

Sephiroth chuckles and says," For once we agree Kefka. Cloud, his precious student Ben Auro, that fool Ezan, and all the other so called warriors of light. They fight so desperately to try and make a difference, but all they are doing is making there fall all the more painful! I am glad that we have set the stage quite nicely though, to insure nothing can prevent those so called heroes from leaving it alive! Hope they are content with defeating Weil, since it's the last victory they will have." Kira nods and says,"

Yes, the masters, King Atem, all of them, thinking defeating Weil would change anything just shows how desperate they are to cling on to some hope of victory. But even merging with the remnants of the Zeon Federation will not change anything. They still have no power to stop me, or the darkness from destroying everything they hold dear."

Kefka cackles and says

," Even if they can't win, those lovers of justice and fresh smelling puppies won't stop trying to stop us till they are all dead! Bah, not that I mind having a chance to burn the love of life out of every last one of them, especially that kill joy dragon! Bah, I won't allow another upset to make a fool out of me again! Lets just kill them now!"

Sephiroth chuckles and says," Don't get to excited Kefka, charging right in is what caused all of you to be made fools of in the first place. As pathetic and annoying as those warriors of light are, they are fiercely passionate about what they believe in. Trust me, charging in and underestimating your enemies is a foolish mistake that I won't make again."

Kira nods and says,

" All to correct Sephiroth, even if we are the superior force, we can not allow are self's to make careless mistakes. Ben Auro, Ezan Zeon, and the others all have vast potential and strong resolve. However, there is one difference, one crucial difference between us and them that will be there final downfall.

They are fighting for illusions, believe in fantasies, and rely on false assumptions to drive forward. Meanwhile, we know the true bitter truth about the nature of man, are power is unending and absolute, are fighting to end this disgusting charade that is the current from of the universe, and are resolve is clear!

Ben Auro, ill be looking forward to when we meat again. To see if after seeing just how harsh and futile reality is as it stands, and how worthless and weak people are, if you still truly think you can stand in my way!

" Kefka laughs madly and says,"

No matter what the chump believes in, soon him and all of his pals are going to be dying in agony as they learn that no one can stop us!

Chaos Zannacross Necron will be revived no matter who pouts and soon a new, much more enjoyable world of darkness can be born! Oh I can't wait!"

Sephiroth laughs as he says,"

Yes, at long last the time has come for the true promise land to be created, and all unworthy life to be purged from existence forever! "

Kira then nods before he looks up at the sky, and sees the O, the Reborns Gundam and the rest of his fleet begin to return to there space ships before he says," Yes, the time is soon coming. The time when the arrogant masses and pretentious fools will be forcefully ripped out of there hypnoses, and everyone, every ware will get what they deserve. Come, we are returning now.

" With this Kira at once warps him, Sephiroth and Kefka in to the command deck of his ship the Eternal Justice so they can return to Vandalgyon and come ever closer to freeing Zannacross before planning there next move for the forces of evil's ultimate victory! However, while fallowing theses guys around may be tempting, for now we leave the bad guys, to fallow up on someone else's activates from earlier in the chapter, and its none other then Brad and Lacus

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! Yes, after the two maid there exit from the White Castle Brad took Lacus somewhere to where he said she would enjoy, but she is having a hard time figuring out what he means by that, as we turn to them getting off Brad's personal hover cycle that he uses for joyrides, and Lacus only sees in front of her the massive fortress that is the largest highest secure prison in the Lylat Kingdom,

Fortress Maximus! With having the power to transform itself to a massive battle robot to smash crafty would be escapers, Lacus only gets more perplexed as Brad says

," Here we are Lacus, come on lets go." Lacus just sighs as she says," What, are we doing here Brad?

"Brad chuckles and motions for Lacus to fallow as he says,"

What else? Something inside I have been dying to show you. Thanks to Jerid Mondo and the Slate getting the right sources I know with out a doubt my treat is inside. Let's just say, I thought you would like to see something you have not seen for quite a while.

" Lacus just looks around and says," What, you mean a prisoner?"

Brad just chuckles and says,"

Don't worry, you will see when we get there. For now, just focus on trusting Brad the great and using your position to get us inside! "With this Lacus just sighs and says,"

As you wish Brad." With that the two walk up to the entrance gate and at once two heavily armed guards come up and says,

" This is a top level prison, no unauthorized visitors allowed!"

Lacus just looks at the solider in the eye and says," I understand, but we have official business with one of the prisoners inside. Its, Enji Knight business. "

The guards look at each other before the right one says," Look lady, even if you really are Enji, we just transferred a bunch of captured Zeon generals and soldiers to here. Anyone that has business hear needs top level clearance, no expectations!" Lacus sighs and says," I understand sir, but I do have top clearance. I am Lacus Raystar, and I come on the authority of my father to see one of the men you just transferred here!"

The guards step back as the right one says,

" Your, Lacus Raystar? Well, you would have the, well, then again you don't look like her! Sorry but, huh?"

They both see Brad cracking his neck before he says,

" Look guys, we were sent here because it's of vital importance! You can send us back if you like but then your just going to tick off someone who has the power to insure your fired before the sun rises and makes sure you never have a job with enough pay to let you live nicely again! So, are you going to be nice and let us deal with this important business before its to late or do you want to find out how long it takes for your asses to be thrown out the door?"

The left guard gulps and says," No, no we understand clearly! No doubt the word of Lacus Raystar can be trusted. You all did insure the Zeon Federation has fallen, so you are entitled to are trust. You may go on, just be careful, the most dangerous disturbed prisoners in all space are held up in there!

"Lacus just nods and says," Thank you for understanding the importance of the situation gentlemen. Don't worry, I don't fear what anyone inside can do to me.

" With that the two guards get out of the way and Brad struts forward and Lacus fallows them. Once they are out of the guards earshot Lacus goes right up to Brad and says,

" This better be worth it Brad, ill get a lot unneeded grief if my father or the Masters find out I am lying to Lylat security.

" Brad just widens his grin as he says," Don't worry doll, Ill make sure no one finds out nothing. Besides, trust me, its worth it. Come on, lets go, the cell you need to get us to, is on level four, sector 4X111.

" With that the large doors to Fortress Maximus finally open, and the two enter the massive penitentiary!

As Brad and Lacus waste no time descending in to the massive high tech jail, and as Lacus gets guard after guard to let them through one way or another at last they are able to reach the evaluator that takes them to the desired level Brad just spits on the elevator doors as they close and says," God damn, they sure have a lot of Zeon losers here, to think I heard some of the guys risked there lives to bring there enemies in safely." Lacus just looks at the lights turning to red as she says,

" The Enji and King Atem wanted to bring in as many of them alive so they could have a fair trial and show everyone that things would be done with civilly. They all, wanted to try and make the people of the former Zeon Federation not feel like they would be treated like losers." Brad laughs and says," Bah, more political talk, trying to name things differently, talk about trying to put makeup on a busted head! Say what you want, they are all losers, and making things feel nice won't do jack! All of them, your father, the Enji Masters, King Atem, Ansem himself,

Benny boy, ALL of them! They all are such idiots! Even if they really believe that nonsense, they all refuse to stick there heads out of the sand! Think winning this war will make everyone hold hands and sing songs in a damn little hippie circle? HAHAHAHA!! Man, its so pathetic that even the rulers of the governments of the cosmos just don't get human nature! We don't want peace, we don't want to get along, we want to fight, we want to SMASH!

Because no one wants to share any damn thing until someone with more power forces them to! If people were not held back by rules and the law, everyone would be the same, everyone would want everything they can get there hands on and do anything that they can get away with to keep there territory! That's why, talk about peace is just a pathetic joke to make all the weaklings who can't handle living in the real world feel better! They want to feel safe with there laws and there rules, but there rules can't save them from a man with a big stick, because in the end might makes right and power rules over all!

" Lacus just sighs and looks at her hands as she says,"

Its truth, people, are violent by nature. True peace will always be a dream because the true nature of peoples hearts are not ones of harmony, but ones that always want more, always all to ready to succumb to animal instincts and cause senseless violence with out a second thought. As long as the majority of people are like this, then the wars will come one after another no matter what people say, and the pain, the suffering will never end."

Brad just laughs and pats Lacus on the back as he says,"

Glad your finally able to see my logic Lacus doll! Don't feel to sad, now you know the truth and are not a fool like all of the other naïve idiots like Benny boy! Hahah, we can try and evolve all we like, but we are still animals and always will be!

That's why the only true way to score big in this world is to embrace the truth and ride the rules in to the top! Don't worry Lacus, for being a good girl and seeing things the right way, I told you, I got a present for you. A chance to lay down the only real law, taste real justice!

" Lacus looks right at Brad and says," What do you mean Brad?"

Brad just licks his lips as the elevator stops and the doors open before he says,"

Patience girl, your about to see just how much I look after yah! "

With that the doors open and Brad motions Lacus to walk out before he fallows and at once they see a room of cells, lined with energy bars and other contraptions! Level four of Fortress Maximus is reserved for the worst and most murderous of prisoners and war criminals are held. The only difference between this and the fifth and final level is that the final level is full of special seals made to contain prisoners that have planetary bashing powers! However, that does not make the tenets of level four any less dangerous, and as soon as Lacus and Brad step out they are greeted by three guards! At once the one with the fascist uniform says,"

What the hell are you doing here? This place is forbidden to those with out a memo, even King Atem himself can't just waltz in here!"

Brad just grins and says," Don't be so up tight pigs, nothing is really forbidden if you know how to get in to it! Anyway, we are here because we have to get some information out of one of your cell mates rather quick. Its vital Enji business so don't get in are way!"

Lacus then clears her throat and says,"

Please, we only need a few minutes."

The guards just raise there guns as the warden says," Sorry lady, but no one is allowed past here with out a document!"

Brad grins and walks up as he says,

" Well, good thing I have your precious permission slip right here! "

The warden walks up and says," What are you talking about you pompous, GUH!"

In a flash Brad shows his true intentions and smashes the three guards out in a second! Lacus steps back as she says,

" Brad, what are you doing?"

Brad grins and says," What am I doing? Make sure no one gets in are way! Quick Lacus, use your magical energy to jam the systems!" Lacus gets startled and says,

" Brad, what is this all abou,"

Brad glares at her and says," Don't flip flop now, just do it and quick! "

Lacus then releases her magical energy as a sort of EMP spell to shut down the rooms systems and jam transmissions before Brad grins and says,"

That's my girl, we have to be quick about this so they just think it's a bunch of sneaky cellmates! "

Brad then motions Lacus to fallow him and she at once says," Enough Brad, I had enough of this! Why, why did you make me lie to get in to the most dangerous secure prison of the Lylat Kingdom and knock out guards!? You, you don't want to free someone do you Brad? I, I won't release prisoners Brad!"

Brad chuckles and says,"

Easy gal, you got it all wrong. What we are going to do is insure a scumbag never gets out again! Lacus, you still remember the day that terrorist attacked in High School? " Lacus pauses and says," Of course I remember, I can never forget that day. It's what nearly cost me everything. Why are you asking that now? "

Brad grins and says," Ever get the name of the terrorists that attacked?"

Lacus at once responds with," Of course not, I killed all but one when, the Blue Eyes White Dragon took over. All we could ever gather about the one who escaped was that his name was Ali. Wait, your not here because."

Brad grins and says,"

Oh yes I am! Allow me to introduce you to cellmate 4X11!"

With that he stops and slams the targeted door with his fist, causing a imprint before the steel doors slide open, and Lacus is shocked to see the red haired terrotst that was just defeated by Sestuna and the others! Ali just looks up from his steel bed before he says,"

Dinner all ready? I can only stomach so much of your poor excuse for meals so don't bother! Huh, your not guards?"

Brad just grins as he says,

" Lacus, right here is Ali Al-Saacaz, the leader of the terrorist that attacked us in high school and made your life a living hell till I turned things around for you! "

Lacus has her eyes widen in shock as she says,"

You, its you! Yes, I remember that face, you're the one, who, you're the one who was laughing! I, would never forget that face!"

Ali just narrows his eyes as he says,"

What is this, a interrogation!? I told you I won't answer anything without my lawyer here!"

Brad chuckles and says," Oh, we are not here for any official business, just some personal matters.

" Lacus just gets furious as she says," You, you terrorist scum, do you have any idea what you did to me?

" Ali just chuckles and says,' Girl, I have a long carrier that just might have come crashing to a halt. So, since I ruined a lot of lives you're going to have to go in to the details."

Lacus then gets upset as she says,"

Four years ago, April second, you and your pals attacked Neo Arcadia Athena High school! You were after me, Lacus Raystar! Your attack caused many people to die, till you were forced to escape after you learned my little serest!

"Ali widens his eyes and sighs as he says,"

Ah, of course, the treasured Raystar mutant! You grew up a bit, and went through a wicked fashion change, but now I remember that face! What, you wanted to tell me how you disproved of my actions? Nothing personal, it was just a job, a high paying one at that!

"Lacus then starts to freak out as her magical aura forms around her and she says,

" It may have just been a job to you, but it meant everything to me! Because of you, many people I cared about died, including Allen! Because of you, everyone found out my secret, and I was a outcast till Brad, helped me. Do you care nothing for the innocent lives you destroyed?

"Ali just sits down on his cell as he says,"

I am a mercenary darling, only one thing that matters to me is number Uno! You can't be a good mercenary if you feel bad doing your job! I learned it's pointless to worry about the affairs of others, when in the end all that matters is what you gain! "

Brad chuckles and says, " Wise outlook scumbag, expect you were not cunning enough to keep on top of the game! Your finished Ali, and now its time you pay for making my gal go through hell! See Lacus, now you can have revenge at last on the guy that made you suffer so much! You going to let him get away with what he did? "

Lacus clutches her head and says," No, no I can't forgive you, I will never forgive you Ali Al-Saacaz!"

Ali just snickers and says,"

Go ahead and have your pout girl if it makes you feel better! Ill feel better when my lawyer gets here so I can make sure everyone knows I was just paid to protect Weil Zabi, and had no idea of his murderous plot! Yah, that ought to at least get me a few years shaved off!"

Lacus then gets upset as she says,"

No, I can't, allow you to keep escaping justice! I, will make sure you understand my suffering! I won't allow people to get away with making me go through such pain ever again! "

Ali then gets annoyed and takes a good luck before he widens his eyes and says," You foolish girl, you don't understand anything! You think killing me will end your pain? You think your high and mighty sentencing your justice on me? Your no better then me, just someone trying to satisfy your own desires! Man, its funny how your so determined about having revenge when you can't even realize why you had to suffer in the first place!

Funny you blame the hired gun for all your pain girl, when you should be blaming the one who went all the way to pay me enough to risk attacking Neo Arcadia City in the day! HAhaha, man, you really are clueless if your standing next to the guy who, GUAHH!!"

In a instant before Ali can finish Brad punches right through the energy bars and hits Ali right in the throat! He is hit so hard in to the wall that he makes a impact on the wall! As Ali falls down he tries to scream out in pain but can only cough out blood as Brad seems to have crushed his throat with that punch!

Brad just laughs as he says," Man, I have had enough of you trying to make my girl feel even worse terrorist wuss! I think its about time you shut up so you can't harm my girl anymore! Nothing you can say will change the facts Ali! And the facts are that you messed up my girl, caused her some pain, and now its time you see you can't get away with messing with the girlfriend of the" Unstoppable Juggernaught!

" Lacus, don't waste time talking to this guy, he only understands one thing, power! So show him who has the power now! Just kill him, it's the only way you will have your revenge!

" Lacus just holds her head as she tries to make the throbbing pain in her head go away as she sees Ali looking furious and tries to make noise before her magical energy surges and says," Yes, this, is the only way to make sure you don't get away with what you did to me! You, ill share just what pain you inflected on me!"

With that she extends her hand and begins to form a energy orb in them as Brad grins and says ,"

That's it Lacus, give in to your hatred! The laws of the Enji, of the Lylat Kingdom just get in are way, this is the only true law, the only TRUE justice! Kill him, show that your not going to be held back by anything!"

Ali at once jumps back and tries to claw out of the cell but Lacus just closes her eyes and says,

" Yes, I, I am tired of being afraid! Ill take action to make my suffering end, no matter what it takes! Even, even if I have to become a monster! After all, I am all ready, a monster. Everyone all ready thinks of me as nothing but a witch so, there is no were else for me to go, no turning back!"

With this she fires a energy blast, but in her unshaken state she only managed to hit Ali in the arm! As he falls down on the ground again Lacus starts to cry as she says,

" No matter how much I hate the pain, it will never go away so the only way to erase it is to become it. Even, if I have to become what I hate, at least then it will, oh?"

She is shocked to see Brad have a red energy orb form in his hand as he says,"

Sorry gal, but, I want in on the fun to!

Game's up Ali, DIE!!

" With this he instantly flings a energy orb at Ali, and hits the mercenary dead on before he is killed and evaporated instantly! Brad just licks some of the blood that falls on his cheek right off and says," That shut him up. Heh, see Lacus, told you I had a nice treat! Huh?"

Lacus just falls in to her knees and looks at some of the blood that fell in to her hands and starts crying as she says,

" Its, over. At last, he got what he deserved. But, now, now I am just as much a monster as he is! He is wrong, I am, not like him! I, just, want it all to end! "

Brad just moans before patting Lacus on the head and saying,"

Don't feel bad Lacus, I got the best part of the kill anyway! And, you're still just taking in the feeling doll, it will get better with time. Now, at last that scumbag got what he should have got years ago! See, I look after my girl even if Benny boy and all of the others can't realize I can help you the only way you really can be helped!"

Lacus just looks at Brad and runs in to his arms as she says,"

Oh, Brad! "With that she starts crying harder and Brad just strokes her and says,"

You always are hot when your so hurt Lacus, turns me on! Even if its rough doll, my path is the only path that can really help you, unlike all of those Enji idiots who just think they can tell you what is best without understanding you! But, I will always understand you, after all, I am a monster to, the most powerful monster of all! So, your going to listen to what advice Brad the great has for his girl right?"

Lacus just nods and says,"

Yes, I know, that, you are the only one, who truly knows how to make this all end. I, we are in this together Brad."

Brad just grins madly as he says,"

Good, now let's get out of here and say he blew himself up before anyone notices! Oh yah, any of you bozo's in the other cells, you better not remember what you just saw, or ill be back to shut you all up for good, got it!? All right, let's ditch this stand Lacus, I have a way to put this all behind us. See?

" He then takes out a letter, with a red R in the middle before he says to himself,"

Oh yah, this party is just getting started! Haha, I knew Lacus is to messed up to question me anymore. Now, she just has to be pushed a little harder, and she will be pushed all of the way in to the darkness.

And, when she at last throws away all attachments she has to Ben, to her family, to the Enji, to her loyalty to her feelings, everything, then at last, she will fully be mine, forever! Yes, soon, my time on the top is coming, and ill have the power to be on there forever!

HAHAHAHAH!! Damn, the back up squad , time to go!"

With that Brad pushes Lacus in to the other elevator and begins to make there exit, and with that we have reached the exit to today's chapter as well! Well, talk about a startling shake up of events, even as former enemies are coming together former friends are slipping apart in to the darkness! Despite all the progress Ben has made, he still has a great length to go before he can give it a rest, and by the time he reaches the end, he may have lost something most important to him in the progress! Can Ben and the others prepare to overcome the biggest of all to the universe, Darth Damonus, Kira and the others? And, can he find a way to help Lacus get away from Brad for good, before he pulls her all the way to the path of madness? Only one way to find out, so tune in next time for Tales of the Cosmic Wars!

In are next chapter Ben has committed himself to training harder and harder to become powerful enough to defeat his enemies, and one day after another session he spots CJ and Charley talking about Brad's plans for Lacus, and then spots them, along with Brad and Lacus all taking a unauthorized leave from the planet! Feeling all kinds of anxiety at just what Brad has planned for Lacus Ben is determined to fallow them. However, since its not really the Enji's business he fallows them on Max's ship the Tri-Edge, and fallows them to none other then planet Venom, the former base of the deranged scientist and archenemy of Fox Mccloud, Andross! While the planet has been improved from the natural death trap that it once was under Andross and the Angler army thanks to its new leader Desh, its natural hostile environment still makes it a perfect gathering spot for all sorts of low life's! And, Ben has his fears multiple when he lands on Venom and by chance runs in to a fellow Enji Knight Ky Kiske! The Enji informs him that he has been monitoring activates on the world, and has seen that criminals from

all over the universe seem to be gathering for one huge event, and that all official Lylat presence is moved away by Ky's corrupt and paid off half brother Jin Kisaragi! While its not clear what all of this is about, Ben quickly realizes he will have to pull some crafty moves to pull Can Ben figure out just what is going on in Venom, and just what it has to deal with Brad and Lacus before it all ready happens? The path to uncover this mystery starts in

Chapter 148: Deep Dive in to the Venomous Enigma! See you there! Ah, before we leave , just a quick authors notes. For any Gundam Seed fans, no offense if you're a Orb fan, but, I, really, really hated, Cagalli through out the entire series. And I REALLLY hated both her and Orb in Seed Destiny. Urg, the whole series she just blabs on and on about how great Orb is, and how everyone else is wrong. And the whole time she just acted like a idiot and cried like a animal.

And then, the Orb invasion was just some of the most stupid logic I seen!" " Cagalli; Your wrong to invade Orb, your just bullies!"

Zaft: But you are hiding Djibril, the leader of the LOGOS thing that's killing everyone for profit!"

Cagalli" Um, yah but, ,,, Orb has its rights! You're all mean!"

After would,,, :

Zaft: Damn it Orb, thanks to you Djibril got away and nuked us with Requiem!

" Cagalli: So what, your boss is still the true evil, with his evil planning and plotting!

" Zaft: WE JUST GOT NUKED AND ITS YORU FAULT!!"

Cagalli: That's still not as evil as telling people what there lives should be!"

Me: Face palms" Urg, seriously, the fact that they had to make Durandal go crazy and randomly out of character nuke people with Requiem just so he could be seen as a true threat shows how pathetic Seed Destiny, its dictator and its so called hack of a writer was. Thank god the Seed movie got canceled and a 00 movie is in its place hehe. Ah, well, thanks for all the reviews as always everyone.

Really hope you all like this chapter enough to review it, and till then, till next time!