Title: Fate Imperia.
Author: blackamnesia42.
Disclairmer: I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Fate/Stay Night or any of its series.
blackamnesia42: Today I finally brought the final part of the war. Whether it will be exciting or not depends on your expectations, you may be disappointed. Only a small warning, it turned out to be more extensive than I anticipated, so it takes longer to upload this chapter. On the other hand, there is a surprise if you reached the end. Actually I will have doubts if whether you saw this coming or not. Anyway, happy reading.
Noble Phantasm, Techniques, Skills and Dying Will Flames.
Place and time.
Files and flashback.
Thoughts and memories.
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Chapter 27: Long Way Down, Part 3: The Edge of the End.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Main Gardens.
Silence, a single second of declaring his intentions to win seems to be a long time to get a detailed idea of the situation. Scáthach has eliminated Lancer of Red, he himself has removed the claws and fangs of Rin Tohsaka, the rest of the adversary Masters are still affected by Hysteria, not even the Servants were exempted, the most affected are the two Berserker.
Sakura Matou recovered quickly, possibly the memory of her adoptive father helped her to recover, Caren Hortensia is the most vulnerable to Spectral Screams, as for Tsukina, she will quickly overcome the feeling in her being... the two crazy warriors will take nothing to act with power as if nothing.
Luna has worn out quickly and her wounds are superficial, the same with Astolfo, Tamamo slight damage, Semiramis has minor injuries having attended to herself every time she had a chance. Salakief is almost unharmed, only Rosemary and Mei have not been hurt... the ones who are mostly hurt are Ruler, Scáthach and him.
He easily admits to being astonished and relieved by the Plan in operation and Tamamo's survival, if things have turned out, has not been by luck, it was achieved by everyone's contribution, will, effort and determination. He is clear about these attitudes almost all the time have not been enough, with everything and the dangers no one he loves is dead... not only has to win, he must protect them with everything he has.
Too bad to say it and do it has differences in terms of difficulty. His side, although alive, has worn out in Energy, he himself was close to defeat, except for Mei's Strategy of manipulating Saber of Black to use Bashmu Poison, he couldn't even move. Poison has helped him recover enough to withstand the continuation. The next phase of the Strategy has a key point and is to burn the remains of the Bashmu... when this happens it will practically allow them the complete triumph.
"You are very serious about say winning." Daemon tries to make his goal less, even looking to hide what is affected next. Who resumes hostilities is Rider of Red whose weapon is not enough to hurt the colossus... all consistently respond in defense or offense according to the situation of each.
"Who maintains hope is easily susceptible to despair... means that swimming between the two is only my resolution." he moved fluently speaking and eventually blocking Lancelot's sword effortlessly, but compared to before, he faced Arondight. Clear sign of Sakura Matou wanting revenge for her sister... she was being neglected by allowing the black knight in this state of power.
Normally he should not be able to stop such an attack without complications, but the combined experience of losing the Internal Limiters indicated the best way to respond. With the intention of helping him as best he can, Ruler attacks the fallen warrior who, even with all the damage, leaps back. He is forced to use his sword to block a shot of the Musket.
A second shot was about to arrive, but the Silent Arts Craftman spins his personal weapon and stops the flaming fist.
"Even if it is Wrath Flames, you will not be able to destroy Autumn, big sister." she is easily irritated by her brother's insolence, but is controlled knowing that he was behaving in that way on purpose to distract her. Even if they both know this, he lets out a light laugh before facing her once more.
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Each one follows the orders as well as possible. Souji soon after, understood the Queen of Assyria sought to maintain a Remote Fight for what was being supported by ten of her band friends. With all this, it was still difficult because the fighting skills of the Double Type Servant are better than she should and considering the time she spent with Noir, it was not surprising but irritating.
She was more competent than the credit she gave her. That does not mean it was not easy for her either, because teamwork is working and every time someone is vulnerable, another intervenes. As they face her, the Hortensia's Servant feels that the woman of decadence seems to expect something although she clearly intends to kill them. Only she is not being impatient.
Scáthach was following the instructions with caution. The best Flames to face a Mist Flames user are Sky, Rain and Cloud. Right now the aristocrat is having difficulties because his Illusions are not working with the beautiful red-eyed woman and he does not understand the reason. Lancer has knowledge of the Future, not because of her Clairvoyance.
With everything that has happened since she was invoked, she has learned not to depend on this Gift all the time... no, the knowledge of the Future she uses is about her own power, the one she learned from him who became the most important person in her heart.
With little time, instead of devoting her time to expanding the power of her Rain Flames, she focused on controlling this, so precisely send the effects of the Calm Rain to her Sense of Sight and her Nervous System was easy and effective to see through lies. The Queen of Shadows kept her lust for the battle in favor of caution under strict control, after all the adversary is formidable and has remained in this World for more than four centuries.
Even if she is an Inadequate Servant, that she is not a true Hero, Tsuna didn't care, he saw her value as being unique... for him, she is special regardless of everything... he became the place she belongs to even with all her failures. Ironically, the boy taught the woman who has been a teacher of legends of Irish History, but she does not complain, but finds the change pleasant.
From the beginning she was interested in him, a strange need to want to learn was born when she met him, but she specifically became more excited to learn from him. A lie to say is sorry for being part of this, she thought herself strong and without the need for improvement, but he made her stronger at the same time she made him stronger... it's like Caster of Black said days ago... together they are invincible.
Finishing her pending affairs with Cú Chulainn helped her a lot to understand herself. She understood is much stronger than before. When they started the real fight, she began to see it was not just her student holding back, she was much stronger than the last time they saw each other... both knew almost immediately and the both risked everything for a rapid win.
Of course, Rain Flames delayed the effects of the Curse of the Red Spear, that gave her time not only to continue supporting her Sky, but Tsuna once again saved her by overcoming the Empty Condition. He doesn't know it, but he already saved her more times than he can imagine.
With these thoughts, she has more ease in staying focused on winning, after all, although the heart makes people vulnerable and weak, it also makes them stronger... she almost forgot it and it was Tsuna who made her remember. Now she has to be patient, Daemon is unaware of her advantage, an advantage she uses now, the Illusionist will make a mistake and when that happens, she can use her power as Rain Arcobaleno to end the Spectrum. Importing less her own situation, she has something better than a Noble Phantasm, something that can destroy Spade's Soul and even leave any enemy vulnerable by importing her little State.
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Caster has complications, but something she can deal with. Especially because even with around twenty Minor Servants and three Masters facing her, she remains a Servant whose power now left her in the Middle Class. She was worried, although she was using Witchcraft and Mist Flames at the same time, she has no problems. She worries Tsuna can't use Fortuna in exchange for allowing her and the others to fight with all their power. It is one of the reasons why they are cautious and are holding back, they should not abuse the use of Prana.
Maintaining pressure on the Magus and Priestess facilitates her new skills, mainly with so many enemies. It also helps a Familiar with the Talent to attract Luck. At this moment she can see why her malicious companion liked having her near the feline... although Derketo's daughter usually teases the cat by calling her lazy pervert. It is curious the female cat is willing to spend a lot of time with Assassin of Black, but considering her importance to Tsuna-san, it is likely that Mei seeks her master's happiness by protecting her and may even please each other.
Paying attention to so many things makes it difficult to complete the task of burning the remains of the Divine Beast, for that reason it has been unable to hide under Illusions and have to fight both far and near. In the same way she has entrusted the task to Mei regarding the lifeless body of the Phantasmal Specie.
To achieve the role of her Master, she gave the lazy Familiar; Special Amulets. She initially thought would have not some use with her Territory Creation in a High Scale War. She considers Assassin of Black a friend and in some ways a teacher from whom she has learned a lot, the same applies with Tsuna-san.
Although small, the usefulness of her Amulets can be extremely useful if she knows how to handle them. She created some with Unique Capabilities. They may only serve once, but those who gave Mei will facilitate the burning of the Beast's Body invoked by the perverse Queen. As soon as the body begins to burn, not only does a part of her mission begin to be completed, it still works as a distraction that she takes advantage of to eliminate three of those annoying swordsmen.
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The duo mounted on the Mythic Beast kept the Greek giant occupied. To the surprise of some, they were doing a good job. Trap of Argilia was covered by Schizophrenia's Ice halfway. Generally the Technique created by Moon Flame eliminates everything instantly at Atomic Levels, but she is immune to these effects and Rider of Red being her Servant whom she supplies with her Prana, in some way qualifies as an extension of her and therefore the Knight Spear is not destroyed. Opposite case with the Divinity of Heracles.
That means problems for the crazy giant, even with his high Statistics, Rider has a much higher mobility and combined with a Weapon capable of crossing his Defense, there is not much he can do even with the help of his Master who is on his back trying to knock down the opponent in the air based of lead.
If he dies and the effect of Twelve Lives enters, it does not mean he will become immune to Schizophrenia, he simply will not be as effective as now, but he can still kill him again... Rosso estimates they can kill him with that tactic three times at most, something without importance because Moon Flame still has more Techniques with various damages.
Of course the Paladin is excited, serious and determined to fight and win. It is not allowed to lose concentration by having to move away from the attacks and shots of the enemy. Maybe Einzbern is his opponent, but that does not stop him from realizing she is confused, she is not entirely focused on the fight.
Normally he would ask her about what bothers her, he doesn't do it knowing Luna will scold him and probably take away what Tsuna gave him… or worse, she won't let him read his favorite manga. Even if Charlemagne's 12th Paladin has Independent Action, he is incapable of disobeying her because she is a Master that he greatly appreciates, she is a valuable friend and one of the people with whom he has enjoyed his time in this World.
On the other hand they were in a combat and the slightest mistake will not only cost his live, but also Luna's and later others. In a sense, if one falls, the others also do it and everyone has done a great job and effort to stay alive until now, reason enough not to fail now. Even he with his mobility could not foresee the speed that Vongola Primo can match and even exceed his speed.
Both were surprised when they can barely turn to see the first owner of the Sky Vongola Ring who was about to take them down without them being able to do something to prevent it. However Warp Hole changes this causing the flaming fist between the portal.
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He has focused his senses, sharpening them waiting for his ancestor's approach to the fight. Tsuna was sure Giotto Vongola would prefer to reduce the opponent advantage first and nobody has a greater position than Rider and Luna. Despite having to face so many enemies, he perfectly synchronized his actions and the appearance of Warp Hole so as not to compromise any part.
He was in need of allowing his sister to hit a blow to the chest to move away and create the Portal to drive the Italian man away. The Entrance was created on his left and as soon as the arm of the Mafia legend crossed, Tsuna stomped on supporting most of his weight to curb the momentum of the blow received. Take the arm and drag to this side the Red Servant who, when emerging from Warp Hole, was greeted with a knee in his stomach.
Perceiving his twin approaches, he turns canceling the Technique of the Night and still holding the Vongola's arm who throws against her that is forced to catch the ancestor of both. But The Ultimate Weapon shoots both with Autumn and she manages to free an arm and form a Wall of Fire. What she did not imagine was that the Wall would freeze and explode, pushing both of them even further.
With his sharpened senses, the brown-haired boy moves quickly, stopping Arondight by occupying both hands so as not to give in to the show of strength. Anticipating he will lose continuing, he kicks the torso and spins his weapon so fast and strong that the black knight is thrown against a wall of a nearby building. Tsuna wants to snap his tongue knowing Lancelot was able to cover himself, otherwise he would carry a fatal wound.
Soon the mad knight was at a considerable distance. A Ray from Sky Flames shot against the future Vindice Boss who was once again protected by Joan of Arc. The attack was from the Vongola Servant, but simultaneously his heiress imitated him by empowering with Storm Flames.
Anticipating the Mafia girl, the pragmatic Spellcaster places his hand on the shoulder of his fourth Servant and once again disappears. Both Vongola are out of balance because it is the same as before, they cannot perceive a trace of him. But in less than a second both reappear among swordsmen.
The blonde of French origin attacks with her Flag and in sync the two Mafiosi pointed where they appeared, frustrated tactics with Tsuna cutting the distance with Overrun taking them out of concentration. He sweeps Giotto's feet to disappear, thus passing a long kick from Donna Vongola and in an instant reappearing by taking a half turn brandishing Autumn.
The cousin of Ricardo Vongola suffered a shallow cut because of his quick reflexes that led him to use his Sky Flames as a propulsion as he usually does. With a movement of his wrist, he manages to maneuver his Personal Rifle towards his sister and shoots. She jumps by releasing fire to propel herself upward, but she is moving her arm looking to hit the minor twin that moves but is hit from behind by Giotto.
Tsuna tries to recover by rolling on the ground and getting on one knee and piercing one of the nearby pillars with the Musket and pressing the trigger. To print Master and Servant of the Red Faction, two shots emerge from the ground where everyone is... all by Roar to Fallen. They manage not to receive any damage, this leaves them open to the offense of Ruler who kicks Archer and with the Flag wounds Tsukina ending with both pushed away from her.
Berserker tries to end her by taking advantage of the distraction, something without being effective as soon as he received an impact of the gravitational capacity of Earth Flame away from La Pucelle who by that time with speed reached as far as Tsuna and eliminated a Weak Servant who was about to attack the back of the killer. He turns 38º to the left finishing by means of a shot with other opponent whose intention was to kill Ruler.
Both use teamwork to try to overcome the overwhelming numerical disadvantage. It was only a few seconds but in that short time both Master and Servant were beginning to be overcome and it was only a matter of time to lose. With this, Autumn began to give off a dark orange aura while he was in the air cutting an enemy and from there he threw his Personal Weapon as if it were a spear going through the nearest one and finally getting into the stone.
"Cover yourself!" She complies with her Master's order by raising her barrier. As soon as he warned the Former Administrator of this War, he formed a thin wall of ice in the air and stepped on it to gain momentum using it as a platform and thus reach the ground.
Out of nowhere Autumn shoots off giving off a kind of energy that resembles the color of Oath Flame that covers a radius of four meters and the enemies rise as if a wave of energy hit them and they were suspended in the air pretending gravity was reduced and time will slow down, as well as having gone through multiple shots.
The shot not only caused such an effect on the enemies, but the Rifle was propelled upwards and turns to where Tsuna ended up who caught his weapon. It was Catalepsy, a movement that creates a wave and covers a radius of four meters in which a wave of Origin or Oath Flame power manifests itself with the objective of damaging multiple enemies within a large area by releasing said wave, but also shooting underground resulting in a single Bullet per enemy hitting Vital Points and creating a temporary effect where the severity and passage of time are reduced by Six Seconds.
As soon as he recovers his weapon, he starts shooting at those outside Catalepsy's Range, aiming and firing. Which does not last when to his disgrace the effect ends much faster and barely moves away from his sister's flaming fist. In the absence of preparation, he barely defends himself of Arondight who disarms him when the incredible strength of Lancelot immediately moves away Noir's main Weapon.
The Fourth Servant of Tsuna tried to go to his aid, but was forced on the defensive by the Vongola Decima. Being stripped of the best member of his Arsenal, he barely has time to not deserve a kick from the black knight by means of a backward jump. When he touched the ground a little. he stumbled feeling the effects of the blow that Autumn stopped, the great force in such an action could hurt him.
Feel the quick grip on his arm and this does not allow him to escape, soon his body is pulled with his sight changing from observing the ground going to see the sky and suddenly feeling the air leave his lungs losing the thread of thought.
It is because of the hard experience of countless fights he recognizes Giotto had taken him by the arm and hit with him the ground and it mattered little he would have fallen on the vegetation of the Semiramis Noble Phantasm, the crash was unexpected and very painful. Feeling the danger, as he could, he manages to move to the side, finding it difficult to get up by not being released yet, it was enough not to be stabbed by the Excalibur Sister Sword.
The clash of the attack was such that it damaged the earth and lifted the dust, but forced Archer of Red to release him, allowing he to rejoin himself, even tripping over the impact of the last move, but thanks to it escaping from a sharp Katana.
However, a slight leap back gave him a couple of seconds to breathe before being forced to move so as not to end up as a pincushion. It is incredible Berserker of Black even while being under the Mad Enhancement did not attack everything around him. He had realized that the knight seems to lose this consideration when Saber of Black was close, as if he wanted to end everything around him.
His First Servant had said this could also happen if Saber of Red would show up. Normal considering strange twists of fate, Okita Souji and Mordred have a great resemblance to the famous King of Knights who, on top of irony, is a woman who lived and hid her gender... this he knows thanks to Byakuran and what he showed to him a long time ago.
In any case, consideration or not, it became his advantage, if Lancelot let himself be carried away, his attacks for more mastery than he had, they were still predictable and if he fought keeping collateral damage to a minimum, he can use the numerical disadvantage to his favor.
There is a reason why only High Caliber Masters use Berserker and because Berserker does not work well with allies... generally said Servants often kill their own Masters. Vongola Primo predicts the idea of his descendant and attacks. Something with which Noir anticipated catching the fireless fist.
"I am surprised how foolish you can be." the blond complains just containing his frustration at the foolishness of the abandoned twin who smiles somewhat tired and entertained.
"It is not difficult when I know I'll win." clearly the response to the complaint was a blatant challenge.
"It would be easier for everyone if you gave up." once again Giotto tries to advocate the heart of the killer of the Silent Arts.
"It is not about giving up or saying something stupid and fag like I'll never give up... to start because it is impossible to live in such a miserable and masochistic way. I just refuse to lose after having come so far... so let's not waste time." even with the disadvantage of his position, he manages to partially freeze the First Vongola's legs to the bewilderment of this.
Feeling the lack of concentration of the adversary. Let this win the thrust by sliding to the side that is the old Mafioso who shortens the distance and occupy Sun Straight one of the Plasma Flame's Movements. Tsuna recognizes the existence of the Many Special Flames, that almost no one can use them is something else and only a small select group have such an advantage, Byakuran and Xanxus are a handful with the advantage of a Special Flame.
Plasma Flame is born from the combination of Sky Flame and Sun Flame. Of course he does not possess Sun Flames with sufficient level to access Plasma Flame, but owning the Seven Elements of Rainbow gives him the possibility. That does not mean it is easy, because just and dominates enough this Flame.
The numerous remaining members of the Shinsengumi give him no respite with their attack, with all this he evades his attacks mostly, he only suffered a couple of superficial cuts, nothing dangerous. With all this he kept a smile that was mocking for them, he laughed at them. Something that the descendant of Vongola will always hate regardless of the Universe and its many Variables, are the false smiles and he even now refuses to use something as false as an fake smile.
The smile that he is wearing now is authentic, he feels human and within this desperate situation he maintains hope knowing and maintaining despair as an impulse not to let himself fall, because it was not about who gave up, but about who clung more to their life and desires, that simple... idealism comes much later.
He has to occupy Nowhere to escape the force of the Corrupted Sword. Space Flame is as the name says, the true power and absolute control of Space, Void and Dark Matter. Anamnesis also gives him this Privilege like his Personal Ability as a Sky, using this is different from everything known.
Generally using any Teleport Variable leaves a distortion and trace with the possibility that the user is followed or predictable, such as leaving a Worm Hole or Dimensional Tunnel, as well as the fact that everyone perceives to some degree the sensation of someone with this power once witnessed by what unconsciously identify who, when and where.
Space Flame, like Anamnesis and its Teleportation Variables do not suffer from this, it's as if it ceases to exist and reappears from nothing as a memory of a distant time which makes it impossible to track, follow and predict. That is why Tsukina and company are baffled to feel his presence disappears from the World and reappears without giving any clue what translates to them unable to anticipate where he will appear, where to attack or prevent.
Tsuna is taking advantage of this to take stock of his opponents who have become accustomed to Flames of Night and Veniality. A pity this doesn't interest the fallen warrior who as soon as he perceives him, launches into the attack. He gets out of there and jumps using a swordsman as a support. After touching the ground, he turns and almost stumbles upon knowing soon he will not be able to move so well. He reaches to cover himself with both arms of the Flame-Enhanced Punch and although the Flames did not burn his clothes, the power behind the attack hurt him and pushed.
He manages to recover by having control of his body to dampen the fall by rolling twice on the grass and leaning on his hand to skillfully stand on it and push himself to stand with his legs slightly bent watching a First Don Vongola kick pass. Easily catchs has not yet fully recovered his power, but he is getting impatient.
Follow the defense dodging blows and swords taking steps back, but after almost falling with a well-placed low kick of a Shinsengumi, he manages not to do so and flees from them almost immediately by jumping and rolling on the ground over the close grass to some flowers and it is during this he one catches one.
He swear with a laugh when he feels his body resent the sudden movements of forcing him to move and not die on the edge of a crazed Lancelot. A long step back places it in the desired position while raising the hand that holds a Rose of transparent blue petals.
He can see the many who want to defeat him, but he has a small smile bringing his left hand to the height of his face and opening his hand, blowing causing the Petals to fly, but to the disbelief of Primo and company, they are detached in the air. Moving strangely and inconsistently before falling abruptly against the ground.
Saqhrix is an Oath Flame's Technique and Atmosphere's effects. It is the opposite of Zero Point Breakthrough Revised, instantly inserts a very small amount of Oath Flames into the enemies and hence links them to any object creating a Destiny Bond similar to the Voodoo Dolls... although the effect is ephemeral and well used can end a battle. Appreciating the effect of Saqhrix, he feels wasted not to have extended the power of Oath Flame in many of the other Worlds from before, much in part was his own fault in relying on Rings to use his Dying Will Flames, a dependency that he begins to correct in the last days of his fourteen years.
He understood the importance of the Tri-Ni-Sette Items from a young age, but he also realized their dependence and although it was not easy, he could use his true power without relying on Rings. It's only when he sees the true horrors of the Mafia that he begins to hate dependence, his dependence on his friends and their dependence on him, all because he in those Worlds recognized their bonds were superficial because of their inability to see the true Tsuna.
They only saw what they wanted and needed, he was disappointed and unable to form a true friendship with them... after all he is only a child forced to take a place he never wanted, a naive child who wakes up abruptly shortly thereafter to witness the despicable of the Underworld and be filled with frustration when knowing it is impossible to change and save the World... something that he already knew long before he met Reborn and the Mafia, something he forgot to be blinded by the light of an unshakable hope that becomes in hatred and despair and although it is not dominated by these feelings, it helps him see what the World really is.
Despite the tragedy that happened, he is grateful to have been born and existed in this Universe where he was raised by Vindice when he was abandoned, this World where he met so many people, but especially Semiramis, Scáthach, Luna and those who have helped him to reach this moment... in a way funny this life will start upside down, to know the night first and then the day and recover himself at the gates of a Holy War that has changed his life and has shown him that he was still human... all for she.
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It does not seem so, but Assassin of Black even with superfluous wounds and some exhausted Prana, is enjoying fighting in this way, in a way it is stimulating. Now she can understand her ally Servant a little better... the feeling of having the enemy at the mercy is interesting. She continues to prefer simply enjoying things calmly and conspiring against her enemies in the company of her Master. She perceives the task of burning the remains of the Bashmu has been completed and therefore smiles.
"It's a shame, but playing with you has become a bit boring." Souji remains calm, she has suffered hardly and thanks to her teammates who have protected her. Clearly Assassin of Black has proven not only to live up to, but also recognizes her as a formidable enemy. Personally, she has always hated the Assassin and Caster Class for specializing in attacking from the shadows cowardly rather than in front. Unusual because after the terrifying act where Noir was the protagonist, the two Servants of that Class belonging to the Black Faction, have fought directly... very unusual but in some way pleasant and refreshing not having to worry about a betrayal attack... well, more than occurred throughout the fight.
"You talk as if you were going to win." stay focused preparing for whatever it was that the woman with long black hair was going to do.
"Let's test that theory." saying this raises her arms as if calling something.
"Sikera Ušum." names seriously leaving many in disbelief. Soon the rain falls within the Limits of the Floating Fortress, covering and soaking all. No one had time for anything, except a few. Sakura lets out Dragonflies and forms domes with Sound Waves repelling everything in her reach, anticipating this rain would be like the Water of the Chamber where she was trapped with her sister. That is why she managed to protect Rin, Hortensia and herself.
Hercules with his great body covers his Master with the idea that the water does not touch her, he was serving as a shelter for the rain. Rosemary created a shelter manipulating the vegetation to cover the body of the defeated Enma. Tsukina had managed to lock herself inside an Ice Shell with Zero Point Breakthrough: First Edition and Ruler used her defense to avoid the Rain.
The former Administrator was worried about Tsuna and what this attack could do to him. Right now she can see Archer of Red forming a Sky Flames Shield to cover himself, a few swordsmen and Lancelot who, to her surprise, remains calm... she supposes the effect of a Sky that can convey confidence even in someone without mind like a Berserker.
Unlike them Tsuna is not covered, he allows rain to cover him leaving the blood and dirt to be cleansed from his body. She was beginning to feel through the Contract he was recovering in many ways. Something that was a relief and concern because this may mean the wounds of the enemy would also be treated.
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Hippogriff lands and Luna falls calmly... both she and her Servant feel the lost energies and the wounds suffered in the first stage of the Battle are mostly restored. Lancer of Black feels heals, her wounds heal making her feel renewed. Tamamo gladly perceives revitalization in her body, but focuses on verifying her allies by discovering it has worked. Salakief remained in the air in her First Form seeking to quickly spread the components of the Phantasmal Beast in the air, everywhere and now that the Conditions for Sikera Ušum were completed, she has also been able to restore. The apparent harmless attack of the Sun Arcobaleno concludes and although it was short, the Rain went to Tsuna's side as a second air.
Both Okita and the minor Servants who could not hide from the Rain, thought they had been deceived, because she herself noticed most of Derketo's daughter's wounds have healed. Even so, the dark smile of said Servant indicates there is more to this. It is only now that she began to realize, she perceives an enormous weakness, she for a moment worried about being suffering the effects of Weak Constitution, no, this is completely different.
"So you have noticed," the enemy's voice brings her back from her meditations.
"This Rain was not common. As I said, it is about Sikera Ušum," the Ancient Wise Queen begins to explain.
"Generally it would be impossible for me to use that outside the Throne Room. This place was created by me, but I am not only a Servant, I'm the Sun Arcobaleno." Saber of Black clenches her teeth feeling the effects of Poison.
"You're not simply facing Masters and Servants, they are also facing us the Arcobaleno and this Fortress is Arcobaleno Territory which allows me to use my power more efficiently." the reminder causes Okita to realize something.
"I see, you used the power of the Sun Flames to heal you and your allies with that Rain, you healed and poisoned." the woman with pointed ears denies.
"It's not that simple, we would be poisoned if that were the case, so we would have only extended our lives a little more in a kind of desperate suicide action to win," is when the First Servant of this War marks the Kiku-Ichimonji Norimune.
"I think you stabbed my Master with that." that was when she discovered something alarming.
"Bashmu, but..." it is not enough to finish when it is Semiramis who interrupts her.
"It was different from the ones you know thanks to the information of the Throne of Heroes. This one loaded with a very Special Poison. You don't know, but Byakuran Gesso created a measure, the Anti-Tri-Ni-Sette Radiation... he used this measure in an Inexistent Future to kill the Previous Arcobaleno... through this Radiation the I Prescelti Sette died". she rubs the fingers of her hand feeling her moisture.
"When Tsuna acquired the Memories of that Future, he replicated the methods to recreate it and create ways to Cancel the Radiation. It was after becoming Arcobaleno that we devised using the power of Radiation by reversing its effects." moving her arm fast splashing with the remaining water to one of the Weak Servants who reflexively closed his eyes.
"Converting Radiation into Poison and then using it in the form of rain was the idea of Caster of Black. Then it occurred to us to create a Bashmu with these Specifications, thus causing the greatest number of casualties of Flag of Sincerity and recovering at the same time... of course when I refer to reversing, I mean that the Arcobalenes are revitalized and who would not normally be affected by Anti-Tri-Ni-Sette Radiation, well..." Swordswoman genius soon realizes she made a mistake using Bashmu's Poison in Noir, she ended up helping him at the end of the day and now he and his group don't doubt they have recovered almost entirely.
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Still wet, and in the middle of a War, he takes a breath feeling not only his body, but also his Soul and Spirit have been repaired... inadvertently he leaves the Hyper Dying Will Mode. It doesn't feel like new, but it does better. He clearly underestimated the effect of Sikera Ušum. With this he can keep fighting. Something learned is the volatility of people. This Tactic was intended to march to win the War more easily and to fight if the World were dissatisfied with the result.
No one of them cannot trust that the Magus World, the Underworld and the Church are satisfied... nothing says they will not try anything. The reason for turning everything so complicated was not only for Ruler's release and defeating the enemy. So many methods and each one with negative points, although they would win, nothing assures no one will interfere... even Gilgamesh can decide to keep everything and attack, they would be vulnerable in the end... with this they open up more opportunities to get out alive.
So many variables and however little, the battle has been very long, they have learned everything from the enemy to act according to what they learned, they will win without any loss and they will still be in a position to face Gilgamesh if she chooses to fight, more importantly, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon have served their main purpose... Vincent can be saved.
To have tried to kill the enemy Servants would have been in vain, it would cost more energy and resources than those acceptable... a War must use more than just power and intelligence, Semiramis taught him that and more. They managed to get to this point, now only systematically eliminate the Opposing Servants and that begins with those brought by Flag of Sincerity. "Time of the offensive", transmits by Telepathy feeling the others agree.
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This time it's Tamamo who resumes hostilities by attacking after the rain is over. She takes advantage of the rainwater and occupies Curse: Lightning Heaven on the ground. The electric current reaches many targets eliminating them without problems. Semiramis imitates it with her own attack, although Saber has enough condition to jump, some of her friends do too, the unfortunates die.
The chills invade many as the Spectral Laments are heard and unconsciously turn their gaze to the last Vindice who holds his hand to the sky and the fire Hysteria falls in the form of rain of spears going through and killing about ten soldiers of the Allied Troops who shout at their death that comes to be fast but no less painful and chilling, the dark fire devours them quickly without a trace... the disconcerting thing was to see he has not lost his emotions again and even a tiny smile on his lips and the fire that has touched earth remains still and does not damage the Skybase.
"It's better to forget the naive idea that without Death Linger I am unable to use Space Flame." Giotto was not surprised at what was revealed.
"Don't touch that fire, if you do, not only your life is over, you will also lose your Soul and Spirit," the warning worried everyone quite when they understand their existence will be erased.
"It's incredible, is the first time you see Space Flame and yet you know its power... I doubt very much you know this because of the Super Intuition." out of nowhere Petals made of the Fire of the End appear intercepting and vanishing anything Shot of the Lobster Puppets, Tsuna finds it fascinating in a strange sense to be able to use End Flame in any Mode or Stage.
"I'll tell you something. The Servants who die by this power their existence does not disappear, their Souls simply return to the Throne of Heroes, the same applies to those who find their Souls Anchored to something of great power like the Vongola Rings... I cannot say the same of the Masters." in other words the only ones at risk of losing something more than their lives are the Masters.
Things happen to be quite chaotic. Not only has one side healed his wounds and restored his energies. This is not for the bravery of sharp warriors. Tsukina understanding the biggest obstacle is her brother, decides to go after him first leaving Ruler behind. A second takes him to reach him and attack, he returns to Hyper Mode to respond by deflecting the blow. Giotto joins the fray. Even recovered he knows he is incapable of defeating the Vongola at the same time, but he is managing to keep up the best pace he can.
Tsuna quickly distinguishes between the swordsmen who are poisoned and their spirits burn determined to do something significant before perishing through the poison. Reach to see Autumn and went on to use Allure to retrieve it.
Without an existing trace, he gets back his reliable Execution Weapon that begins to give off a red aura and throw the Dark Spear into the air.
"Get out!" his warning shout was enough for the Storm Arcobaleno to take the arm of the so-called Saint and a Warp Hole before Sacrifice Sword. The Movement consists of accumulating the power of Disaster and Shinryaku to Autumn and then piercing the ground holding the weapon with both hands. Instantly a shower of shots will leave the ground, leaving in a single burst, ending everything around Tsuna indiscriminately within a 6-Meter Radius.
The powerful roar of a shot and the bullets emerged from the ground killing all who were within reach, all in a second. The First Vongola Boss escaped, but Lancelot fell hard with his sword claiming for the killer's blood. His armor endured most of the noise and although it was seriously damaged, that did not stop him from continuing.
A slight closure of eyelids and shadows a replica of the Silent Arts Craftman comes out with a Clockwise rising upward and then disappearing. The fall of the black knight who ends up being pushed hard when receiving Kuroyubi is interrupted.
As for having seen a copy of the Sky Arcobaleno emerge from his shadow, it is Doppelganger. One of the Space Flame Abilities, an exact replica of him, is not a common clone or copy... he can create it using his own shadow as a base, it is immune to any type of damage and it can use his capabilities... in theory it is invincible.
Of course something as powerful as that shouldn't be possible, there must be some trap... there is. It is not a mere clone manufactured by the energy of the former jailer. It is as if he had two bodies at the same time to control for what is very difficult to use in a fight, in turn the Doppelganger although it is not affected by the attacks, being his mind controlling both the original and the dark body, it causes the brain to record the pain that the replica suffers and even if it knew his power and what it can do, it does not mean he can use it so lightly... every Skill of End Flame has a weakness and using this is no exception, Doppelganger in certain form is he so no one can discern whether it is true or not.
His Hyper Intuition prevents him from the Wave of Wrath Flames that does not hesitate to extinguish with Hysteria. In doing so, he becomes stunned when he is surrounded by multiple Puppet Moths that will explode. He seeks to use Veniality or Warp Hole, but discovers to his surprise he has been unable to flee.
"Tsuna!" Caster of Black calls her Master worried when she knows he couldn't have moved away from such a move. The Magus sisters felt hope to go up to see the Plan turned out. During the Rain, Sakura used Ladybug to resume communication with Tsukina and Archer of Red.
Rin had realized that a power like Space Flame must have some weakness, she had also noticed his Ability to transport from one place to another without leaving any trace, the distorted fire and now the Ability to create a Replica of himself. The new power, what it can do and its Limits is something unknown, but logically impossible to occupy more than one of the Space Flame Abilities at the same time, otherwise he would have already annihilated everyone by transporting and attacking with the dark fire.
In the words of the Old Boss, the fire ends everything it touches from its origin, but the cost of using a Flame derived from the three strongest must be very high and surely Tsuna would use it to fade anything that it considers impossible to consume with Zero Point Breakthrough and its derivation. It was Rin who directed them to attack consistently while maintaining care in every detail.
Tohsaka, knowing that now she was useless to fight, gave her Jewels to her sister so that she could take advantage of such a valuable resource, a considerable part was used in the Moths to use the Gemstones as Bombs and the Sky Servant would seal the other variables that Noir could occupy to escape... either Fortuna or Flames of Night, he could do something by owning Sky Flames and being a Servant whose existence depends on Prana.
When the smoke began to reduce its thickness and clear up. They could see the probable future Vindice Boss, he was on the ground unconscious with some burns and other signs of the suffered outburst, but in sight even whole, he seems dead ... it would be impossible for him to endure such damage as if nothing, after all he It is still human despite exceeding limits.
"Tsuna." Tsukina whispers when she sees her brother in such a state, but in peace before the fall of such a formidable adversary. It was when she and many others are hit by something they failed to see. It was a powerful attack unable to be perceived, seen or felt with Hyper Intuition. Both she and Daemon, her Servant and some swordsmen were hit. The others only managed to see a glow as if the sunlight had refracted and compacted and hit.
"I must admit it..." they hear the voice of the killer from the night who is standing without any damage from the explosion that is supposed to have ended him.
"You almost had me, it hurts Coppélia for you to have other uses." in response to his words, one of the Shinsengumi members is destroyed by an invisible force revealing himself as a victim of the terrifying impersonation technique... as if he had suffered the damage of Noir instead of him... that was La Performancer.
It was as he imagined, his attack was not enough to defeat the members of Vongola. They managed to protect themselves with Mantellio di Vongola, Daemon Spade is a Specter in possession of a Noir Doll, so the only ones who died were the others reached by Plasma Shot.
One of the definitive Plasma Flame's Techniques, with this it is able to refract and compact the light in multiple attacks that match the light, there is no defense or strategy to counteract an attack of this caliber, it can go through and cut anything and even cross Dimensions so the distance does not matter as long as they are within the Vision Range.
They are rays in Parallel Lines that strike with the precision of a sniper never failing... the best part is that the rays can come from any side or angle, therefore impossible to predict, stop or escape.
Of course the Vongola Weapons are not anything, so Mantellio was able to contain even Plasma Shot, of course their bodies absorbed the force of the impact and it hurts like hell, but only that.
"It's impressive, the Vongola Intuition of you two is stronger than I imagined, it is thanks to it that you can still follow with this." he see the three of them get up, but those of flesh and blood doing it with difficulty.
"What is happening?, you should not be able to deceive my Super Intuition, but this..." at times she has a mind made a mess by the evil of La Performancer.
The Magus sisters barely get away from the malicious Lightning shot by Assassin's hand. The perved woman understands that such a Plan could only leave of Rin Tohsaka, herself had believed he was seriously injured, at least it was at that time until she perceived he implemented another idea. With Semiramis changing her Target, Caster does the same thing by attacking an unsuspecting Illusionist with Curse: Fiery Heaven.
The idea of changing objectives came quickly so Lancer took the opportunity to try to end Berserker of Black. Although being weakened, Saber refused to give up defeating the woman who ruled Assyria in the past, but in comparison to her performance she declined a lot and the corrupt woman has no trouble keeping up a fight against the sisters and Saber at the same time.
Astolfo chooses to attack the troops of weak Servants while Luna goes on to have a direct battle with Tsukina who is surprised by an unexpected flood of Ice Needles. The Sky Guardian underestimates her opponent by not being his brother. She learns the wrong way to be wrong when by Short Warp the Hitwoman catches her wrist with her hand leaving said Warp from behind leaving it open and with her other hand stop the flaming fist with a layer of red ice covering the palm of her hand.
"There is more than one reason why I am Tsuna's Storm Arcobaleno." with a growl the Mafia heiress tries to use her legs to attack, but the red-eyed girl moves forward by shortening the distance, leaving both of their legs almost tangled up and raise her arm by pressing down on the carrier of the Vongola Ring leading her to flex her knees. Hence release it to regain freedom in her hands and attack.
The Master of Archer disappears in an instant and standing a considerable distance feeling stupid for having trusted, not only that, something led her to not attack Rosso. In any case, the carefree girl points to the side of her Sky's sister. It is then that the Sawada perceives the extra weight in one of her pockets and something explodes causing she to be pushed away.
She has no time to complain when she moves to the side and sees a stalactite of red ice like the blood that most looked like a huge stake that as soon pierces easily, extends freezing part of the ground. It is clear that she should not underestimate her, if it were not because these clothes were made by the Special Leon Thread, it would probably be worse.
The legend of the Vongola Famiglia is not having a good time either, he chose to eliminate Rider of Red trying to protect his Shinsengumi allies. But even if both have great maneuverability, Rider is keeping up and even becomes difficult to approach. Every time he thinks he hurt him, it turns out that it was just a Residual Image or something similar.
It is as if he acquired the true power of Casa Di Logistilla and could even use Transmutation. It is true that this night is New Moon being precisely the night in which that Noble Phantasm reveals its name and power, but there are still many hours left for the night at its exact and necessary point.
Tsuna had anticipated and his gang would look for a Battle of Resistance being one of their goals to endure until the night to take advantage of that. It is impossible even for Assassin of Black that within the Limits of Hanging Gardens the Time is set to emulate the feeling that it is night on New Moon. Even so, he is unable to take down the pink-haired paladin in this Air Combat. Nor does it help to continue without recovering from what his descendant has done.
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Illya once again focuses on facing Noir, but this time Berserker can perform better than before by having much more space, the problem is that the dangerous Spellcaster too. The colossus tries to cut to the highest priority target, he has no difficulty leaving unscathed without using something besides Hyper Mode.
Even the she firing against him is insufficient. Swordsmen prefer to keep distance by not wanting to get in the way, and the Poison is beginning to affect them more and more. Tsuna jumps backwards watching the heavy Sword crash into the concrete giving off a strong current of air that would push him if it were not for his capability to resist.
Although with the advantage, Tsuna knows it's better to accelerate the elimination of the Troops brought by Saber of Black, although they are weakened they are numerous, "the Shinsengumi is an obstacle, although I have recovered almost all the lost forces and I recovered from the damage obtained, no the same happens with the emotional and mental things," departs in time from the trajectory of the shots of Einzbern who seeks he does not approach.
The Craftman of the night hears the fierce battle around him, "less than a minute of Death Linger remains and if I lose it, it's over. I will have to take advantage of that, I just hope not to overdo it and everyone can resist it." with that in mind he decides to use one of the most dangerous Space Flame Attacks.
Berserker of Red tries to crush him once more, but at the last moment the brown-haired boy disappears from their sight. Illya acknowledges he did not use anything special, he is simply faster, enough to keep up with Berserker despite being a human and may his abilities improve after the tone of his hair went from white to brown... thinking about it, now she felt him much more human and vulnerable.
"I'm amazed, Illyasviel Von Einzbern..." the warrior stops for a moment perceiving the doubt in his Master.
"What do you mean?" she points her Contender to the mysterious Arcobaleno who smiles carelessly closing his eyes.
"You must have already realized that for you and your friends it's impossible to win this War." she drowns an exclamation and he continues speaking without allowing an argument that contradicts him.
"Your attempts resemble a blind elk that attacks incessantly where it hears the smallest noise come, only to fall into a river and drown by its own stubbornness..." he advances a step still keeping his eyes closed.
"The difference lies in the fact that all of you are blind by choice and the elk is acting according to its nature having no choice." Tsuna has always been clear each person is valuable in his World, nobody is existentially replaceable. He remembers the Worlds where Mukuro Rokudo intends to take his body to gain his power, of course his special condition should make him able to use his powers, but it is not so simple.
Deathperation Flames are part of one's existence, part of their Soul, just because someone takes his body does not mean they will have his power, the only thing they will get is the Vongola Intuition. Nobody cannot change the Natural Order because trying it is a waste of time, it does not work.
"The fact that you continue as if you really believe you can win is admirable." Kiritsugu's daughter would normally be indignant, but in this time she has learned he is good at damaging the confidence of his opponents.
"You are good at Psychological Warfare, I admit it, but it will not help you this time." she has understood that she has been carried away by her feelings many times and that harmed her badly and was about to die because of it, even Vincent was taken from her hands.
He finds it entertaining she would learn such a valuable lesson, although it is already too late. Once again he raises his hand below the height of his heart allowing the manifestation of Space Flame. The Hysteria Fire becomes deformed this time to be a Spatial Collapse forming fissures in Reality and seeing that collapse becomes negative colors. Everyone anticipating the attack will come on a larger scale, be prepared while some run to him looking to stop him... or fly as is the case of Giotto.
"Void Dream." was almost instantaneous, when he said those words, the following was scary and chilling for everyone. Sakura, who lifted a Barrier around herself and her sister, swears she heard the growl of a creature that was starting to get louder and soon the beastly noise was replaced by screams and cries of agony from souls. Everyone listened to the terrifying noises feeling they were losing their minds, an indescribable pain that they cannot bear.
The University Tokyo Hospital, Conference Hall.
Everyone in the place can feel the effects of the Technique, which is why many cover their ears hoping to silence the torture resulting from such noise.
"What is that?!" Shoichi asks screaming while kneeling.
"There is no doubt about Void Dream. It is an attack that is aimed at the Spirit of the adversary, reduces the strength and destroys the Soul and Spirit of the victims, who dies from this technique will lose not only their life, cease to exist... in addition, there is no attack or defense capable of doing something against Space Flame and its Abilities." Byakuran does not bother to cover his ears knowing not there is defense against the power of Void.
"How do we stop it?" Shamal questions being the most affected of all.
"Only he can stop it, the only ones that are in some way saved from such destiny are those who have their Souls anchored to something of great power such as the Components of the Tri-Ni-Sette or the Throne of Heroes, for example." the Millefiore Boss points out with some suffering. Incredible at such a distance can affect them, it would probably be worse if they were there directly. Cutting communications will not help because they have already felt the effect.
"But we have to do something or Evelyn...!" Fiore comments desperately fearing for the little girl and when she looks at the baby, she discovers to her astonishment she is calm without being affected.
"She's the least we have to worry about. Tsu-chan saved her personally for what she is safe... she anticipates instinctively she is not in danger by being him. For this little girl, when death is near, Tsu-chan will be present to protect her." with a hurt smile the albino concludes why Evelyn is safe.
"What do you mean?" The question from Xian Long because she has noticed Void Dream is affecting Shamal and Gesso more than others.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Main Gardens.
The pain is horrible, indescribable. Many fall to the ground trying to silence that awful noise, Berserker of Red falls to his knees holding his head shaking as he seeks to mitigate so much suffering in his being. Illya is not feeling better, she can hear the voices of all the Homunculus she came to see die months before the Grail War, one of the reasons she wanted to participate was to save the Homunculus. They were going to be scrapped having lost their usefulness now that the Einzbern Family has recovered the Third Magic.
Hearing all those screams drove her to want to get up and continue but she can't, feel her Spirit was being destroyed before sinister force.
"Even if you were a complete Homunculus, it is impossible to bear this." she looks up to meet Noir who does not flinch, she dedicates her gaze to the Arcobaleno finding they are also being affected, but to a much lesser extent.
"What is this hellish noise?" asks without understanding how he is invulnerable to something like that, he should feel worse having killed so many throughout his life.
"You are wrong, there is not a single sound... Space Flame does not work like that," she looks doubtfully feeling difficult to keep her eyes open and focus on resisting.
"The fire that erases everything, Hysteria. The regrets you hear when Hysteria appears is called Void Breath... there is nothing but silence. The noise, the wails you hear do not come from this fire... it comes from your own Soul." she closes her eyes no longer holding on and clenching her teeth.
"Space Flame has no sound. What you hear now is the breath of death. It is said that when you die, you lose 21g what you have implied is the weight of the Spirit that leaves the body..." she resists giving in and trying to silence the noise because she needs to hear this.
"The Soul and Spirit are not the same but they make up the existence of every living being and once arrive the death, the Inmortal and Eternal Souls are sent to the Reincarnation System where their next destiny is decided," he remains calm and indifferent before everything else.
"The body is a pledge, a gift given to us in this life to interact with the Ordinary World. When the end comes, when death claims someone's life, she usually whisper her breath into their ears... a void that ends up separating Soul and Spirit from the body." she begins to understand what he means.
"The silence of emptiness, the breath of death what you hear now. Normally it's less than an instant what is necessary to separate the Soul from the Body, but listening to it for longer without any separation leads to them losing much more than their lives." the cracks of reality are attenuated by raising the noise more and thereby killing more than half of the Shinsengumi alive.
"Noise defines existence, this is due to the vibrations in the Universe that form waves infinitely indicating what exists beyond us. Void Dream causes those who fall before its power to be caught in the absolute silence similar to being stranded in the infinite outer space isolated and alone in the infinite and dark void without any salvation." to the surprise of many, Berserker of Red falls dead on the ground.
"It is like isolating your Spirits to the absence of vibrations created by noise. Therefore the Souls seek to fill breaking the silence and when they are in a process of destruction, they fill that silence with the fear of death... in a way they revive their whole life incessantly at the same time the meaning of the word death that each one have, they are torn appart." it is now that they understand.
This feeling, their Souls were destroying them because of the Grail War, the countless deaths, what they have seen and done, the guilt, the remorse, the grief, the shame, all those negative emotions to what for them has become the meaning of death is killing them, that explains why she hears the laments of the Homunculus... because she heard Vincent who is sure is hidden somewhere in this Floating Fortress. Berserker of Red rises screaming while holding his head again under the influence of Void Dream.
"Void Dream is dangerous and suitable against the Berserker Class, for someone like the legendary Hercules, it is surely worse since it is not only the things he witnessed in his time, but also having killed his own family... receiving his cries and supplications again and again it must be unbearable for him." she can feel it, this power is immense enough to cause Berserker to recover his rationality since Void Dream began, the damage received is such that in comparison to others he is unable to do anything other than either shout... he is not the only one, Daemon Spade screams incessantly the name of his beloved.
"Why aren't you affected by your power?" Einzbern questions opening her eyes.
"The price for something like Space Flame is to have obtained the Empty Condition at least once and that is already a price that I usually avoid by preferring to die first. If you mean if I am immune to my powers it's simple, when I enter this Condition I lose my feelings so something like Void Dream or Hysteria does not affect me..." Tsuna increases the power of the silence of void by killing more, but also defeats Daemon Spade who with one more scream disappears from the Battlefield.
"Using this power in my Ordinary Stage, because of my Curse as Sky my Soul and Spirit are safe, but it weakens me emotionally and mentally... somewhat comparable to depression," he concludes the explanation.
"Tell you all this... consider it as a courtesy." Berserker of Red loses one more life falling heavily to the ground and the Japanese warriors are less than ten. As soon as Heracles falls, Tsuna finishes his Attack.
The pragmatic twin lets out some air returning to his Normal State, only one second of the Death Linger remains, so using the End Flame would also be dangerous for him, because the sensations he feels when he uses that power are aggravating for his kind heart. Normally everyone should be dead, but he weakly used that power, even if Semiramis and the others resisted much better, it does not mean they would not be emotionally and mentally exhausted... but that is strange, why they are not in such a state deplorable as the others?, it does not matter, at least he could contain himself enough not to end the life of the Masters. Even though it's amazing Berserker of Black is still alive, it shouldn't be possible.
Having an idea, he quickly sees Tohsaka and Matou discovering the latter has three Command Spells. "I see, so she was much more realistic than I thought. Rin Tohsaka should have made a Half Transfer of his Command Seals to his sister before the battle, that way if Lancer of Red died, she would lose her Command Seals, but they would be transferred to her sister and thus not waste a resource so valuable." means Kariya's daughter recently had four Spells and she used one to save the fallen knight.
Is possible Sakura Motu ordered him to listen only to her voice or to make him remember only the good memories... she surpassed him to recover his rationality and abide by it when leaving his madness.A pity that perseverance is sometimes not enough to achieve what one proposes.
He looks to see the others, his sister and Giotto endured better because they are both Sky, the acceptance that comes with that power gives them a better assimilation to such attacks, that does not mean they left unscathed.
Caren Hortensia is on the verge of unconsciousness, even if Void Dream was with the minimum power and she has survived, the attack has worn her out... at least she will live. Saber of Black is the one who has better coped with things, it is not for less, she is a warrior tanned by the steel of her Katana, but in the same way in her time things were not as chaotic as they are today, in addition she died of Tuberculosis and not fighting.
That made her more aware of death and not fear it. It is likely she could not attack him because of the Poison and if it has been affected her, is because the events in this War have marked her... after all her friends fall in front of her eyes.
Because of his link with his Servants, he felt Ruler and Caster were really affected, even under Death Linger he could protect them as best he could with his Sky Flames through their Contract and thus protect their Spirits, he could not prevent mental and emotional wear on them, what was strange was to feel Semiramis and Scáthach barely and were affected. His Pacifier tells him Luna resisted for the most part, normal considering that in a way she owns Sky Flames.
At most, he only had a couple of seconds to check everyone's status by being forced to catch Flame-Enhanced Punch without being affected by direct contact... he did it without looking. The difference before is remarkable, if his ancestor before looked frustrated and determined to fight without losing his temper... this time he felt very angry, which is why he could catch the blow without looking and why his Super Intuition was enough to react to time... the Vongola Servant gave clear intentions to crush him.
"Think that you would dare to use something like that." then the mind of the former Jailer is illuminated. Giotto had still believed he was being manipulated, that his actions were because Semiramis wanted it... he had not ended up assimilating the use of End Flame and his peculiar abilities, he used them of his own accord, after all the results on a certain level are somewhat despicable... that or really the breath of the void removed emotions and thoughts by bringing them to the surface.
"Those of us who have Dying Will Flames are close to death... that you know what it feels like to die, doesn't give you the right to be so arrogant to decide what I can or can't do." the way he says it increases Giotto's impulsivity who is easily pushed back and then kicked hard.
Things are in favor of Noir's side, since they are better supporting the effects of the breath of death, they clearly have an advantage, those who present a better fight are Saber of Black who is focused on eliminating the Assassin from her Faction with the help of the last members of her old group and Berserker of Black who can keep up with the Proud Queen of Shadows... even the colossal Greek still has a hard time reacting, something Luna and Rider take advantage of by attacking from various angles and shapes.
Tsukina goes on to ignore Hitwoman in favor of helping her Servant, even though Tsuna has no difficulty keeping up with such formidable adversaries, they are still worn out by his previous attack.
Tamamo has no complications to continue maintaining pressure on the enemy Masters and Ruler is now in a very unequal fight with Einzbern who cannot do anything to hurt her or even be a challenge. Albina herself knows that using Time Alter will be a waste and her options are running out.
Two of her companions have been knocked out, Rin can do nothing but devise ideas and Hortensia has yielded to unconsciousness. The loss of Daemon Spade ironically relieves her, because she has never trusted the Mist traitor... it was clear that this is a losing battle and only postpone the inevitable.
The three users of Sky Flames continue to face each other... they were close to where the water was. Oddly enough, Tsukina distinguishes her brother has more ease to fight than before even if he is not using something other than his Special Flame derived from Sky and Earth, such as Hyper Dying Will Mode. They theoretically should have the advantage of having the Gloves and their Flames to accelerate, however he has managed to adapt to the style of both.
She manages to catch him by the arm and throw him up in the air leaving the water below. She knows he can't fly and once he enters the water he will be limited for an X-Burner or Burning Axle.
Giotto doesn't want to waste time, so he flies five meters away and uses a weak version of the X-Burner to harm the youngest of the twins. The night killer maneuvers in the air evading the shots. It is when he uses Allure to get close to his sister who is surprised.
Primo comes to his aid and both face the Craftman who sees an acceleration fist approaching and forming with the humidity of the environment, a thin layer of ice at his side and with his hand apply force by pulling aside and hitting her with the elbow with clear intention to throw her into the water. Hence he uses the Vindice Chain trying to catch his ancestor who seeks to dodge, Warp Hole appears near him and a Chain hits him in the face hard.
Donna Vongola regains control so as not to enter the apparent pool. She doesn't count on Tsuna using Rebellion. The Reality breaks like a window forming a small Dimensional Entrance where only dark energy emerges and he puts his hand fast. To Tsukina's disbelief, a part of the Reality is broken in front of her emerging her brother's hand that hits her hard pushing her into the water where she is submerged.
Rebellion is a simple Oath Flame Move where the distortion of gravity and time forms a road crossing Different Dimensions/Planes and attacks are sent within different Times and Places. The Reborn student could not detect or see the attack coming because she felt her Hyper Intuition go crazy feeling her approaching and moving away the attack again and again in a single second making her doubt and unable to form an adequate strategy to defend herself.
Being fighting with two, Tsuna is with his back uncovered causing him to receive a tremendous blow from his ancestor that joined both hands and in the form of a jug connected his move. Only the Sky Arcobaleno does not plan to fall without resistance. The Dark Chains catch the Red Servant having his arm, neck and legs held by the metallic and cold material before feeling the pull and soon the cool moisture of the pond... soon the water freezes imprisoning the three Skies.
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While the opponents are weakened by the Poison, Semiramis was having complications to eliminate them. By being cornered and recognizing they are about to lose, they behave like cornered animals becoming more dangerous and difficult to predict. One finds the opportunity to inflict fatal damage on the back of the Depraved Queen, what stops this from being fulfilled comes in the form of Aislynn that pierces his heart.
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Scáthach warned that vulnerability that he ended up covering, although this would bring her trouble ending Berserker of Black. Actually it is amazing Matou does not have so many difficulties to supply that amount of Prana... it is likely she can by having Cloud Flames. It is because of the Propagation Effect that Kariya's daughter recovers Prana even faster than any other Master except Tsuna using Blackout. Again mad, Lancelot acknowledges his opponent has run out of one of her weapons, so he attacks with greater speed and force putting the Queen of Land of Shadows in trouble.
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Even if she has been saved, the first Servant of this War must still deal with the remaining two and who brought them. A couple of lateral steps back to reach the Red Spear and in turn extends her hand by throwing a flare that burns one as she recovers her ally's weapon. The remaining Shinsengumi warrior finds an opening and prepares to eliminate the enemy. The poor man does not see the malicious smile of Assassin of Black and it is late when he steps on activating a Trap that chains him and captures only to crush him.
The problem is that this was calculated by them and Saber of Black with Reduced Earth shortens the distance being now impossible for the Sun Arcobaleno to escape.
"Avidya..." is when she is preparing to execute her deadliest movement, from the flare of the fire that embodies the Space, emerges the former Jailer of Vindice once again interposing himself between her and her Target.
That ends up not bothering her, if he wants to sacrifice she will not stop him, it will be more convenient if he dies. "Three-Stage Thrust." Technique is executed, Tsuna stops the first movement with Autumn... it is impossible for him to escape or stop Ni and San no Tsuki.
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The black knight meets the sword at the top of one more attempt to kill the red-eyed woman who does not hesitate to prepare to move and move away. She ends up not doing it by reflex and instead do something different instead of attacking. Is her long experience that stops her from moving away from the lethal blow by deciding to trust the perceived sensation and act accordingly.
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Is satisfactory when her attack is complete and blood flows due to blood pressure. Then she sees to her dismay that he has not lost his head, those orange eyes and that flame on his forehead is still burning. Okita feels the taste of iron at the same time as the corner of her lip drops blood.
The sharp eyes find the Second New Cursed Spear held by the decadent woman, hence she watches the killer who wields his Rifle down showing he sought to stop the blade. She found intriguing he has his left hand extended to that side where she ends up looking. She is confused to see Berserker of Black motionless with the First New Curse Spear piercing his heart... she also sees her Katana and opens her mouth in surprise when she discovers her precious Kiku-Ichimonji Norimune is broken.
She had initially thought the blood in her mouth was due to being affected by the Weak Constitution that decided to appear now, she saw Assassin with the Spear, but she thought it was a trick like a while ago, but the sharp pain in her stomach confirms no is a hoax.
"At what time?" Souji questions without understanding when her reliable Katana broke.
"When you removed the Noir Doll with your Technique." the memory leads her to relive that moment, when they were in that desperate situation trapped in the Execution Chamber... the moment when she struck her Sword with that Blade that seemed to be made of glass and the strange glow emitted.
"That Sword is not common. It is Justicia, its attacks are so fast that when it cuts, it is as if its edge was twice as dangerous, some have told me its Skill to cut works miracles... until now it has not existed nothing Justicia can't cut." he lowers the arm that holds his Musket.
"I could see your technique in that fight, at that moment I understood what is the best time to knock you down. To avoid a draw, it is best to end your edge." she soon understood the logic. It would be impossible to get out of that move alive unless the means to make it disappear.
The genius in the Sword can no longer, has reached her limit. Distractedly she sees her faction mate that even if the sharp Red Edge has left his body he does not end up falling, as if something held him. Oddly enough as she feels death becomes more and more inevitable, she distinguishes strange strands by holding it that it seems nothing sustains or connects to those trands. Then Tsuna moves the fingers of the seemingly free hand and soon the defeated insane, fall... another alien manifestation of Space Flame.
The University Tokyo Hospital, Conference Hall.
They were between impressed and dismayed, after what had apparently seemed to be the execution of Lancer of Black at the hands of her own Master, the Holy War continued but reaching a point where the sensation that it was getting closer to finishing sprang up.
This has been corroborated by leaving out Daemon Spade, Rin Tohsaka incapacitated, Caren Hortensia being knocked out, the annihilated Shinsengumi and now the obvious death of Saber and Berserker of Black.
Clear to which side the balance has tilted. With only Sakura Matou, Illyasviel Von Einzbern, Berserker of Red, Tsukina Vongola and Archer of Red, there is no way that the result will change, Tsuna not only retains his three Servants, but has also won another even if the price is limited to himself. Luna and Rider continue in the game, as well as Salakief, Mei and Rosemary.
There have been many factors that have allowed us to reach this point, not only the power of the Pacifiers that in their majority, although they cannot be used in their entirety, have been well used and the best example of this has been Caster of Black that not only did she pretend to be dead giving the enemy a false sense of security, she also protected Tsuna and has managed to keep enemies stronger than her.
On the other hand, Tsuna and Semiramis did a great job in turning Hanging Gardens into a Trap in the sky whose purpose reduced the number of warriors and allowed them to gather information... another important factor was the unknown power of Space Flame.
"What is that?" Ah, precisely thinking about that unattainable power, Byakuran extends his hand imitating his dark friend.
"The Handler. As I said, Space Flame has a complex power and this is one of them. Strings that are barely noticeable are known as Deathstrings. Tsu-chan can control fate in a somewhat complicated way." it takes a second to think how to say it so they can understand his explanation.
"Say for example I am about to die killed by a Hitman. If Tsu-chan uses this power, the Laws of Chance and Probability are altered. In the situation raised, when The Handler enters, I would for example stumble what makes me avoid the shot, but that lost bullet can hit something that causes a chain reaction that ends up taking Hitman's life... to simplify, change the fate." he nodded satisfied and excited that they understood.
"You say that if someone is going to die, he can make the places be exchanged." mentions Edelfelt with some doubt.
"So is. Maybe you noticed, but Dragon-chan died, so Tsu-chan used his power to readjust that event" they soon recognized that feeling that it was a premonition.
"Wait, it means that he went back in time and used The Handler to save his Dragon." Fiore can remember the moment when Berserker of Red was affected by his injuries leading to Salakief being able to escape the destined death and shortly after the Greek Hero was who died.
"The technique used in Lancelot was Pulling Strings. This Technique allows Tsu-chan to catch and control the body of his Targets... Deathstrings are almost impossible to break, it is not easy to escape their control, it becomes worse if it is used in someone close to death." they have understood that basically for a weakened Servant it will be impossible to escape, if it is a powerful one, the opposite is logical.
The albino Boss reminds The Handler also has negative effects on Tsuna... The Handler shortens his life time, something debatable with Flames of Night at stake. Deathstrings are not connected to him and it cannot be detected where the connection with the Strings begins or ends.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Main Gardens.
The fingers of the extended hand close calmly and the Strands release the body... it was intriguing for him not to feel his hand connected to these threads, but he could feel they were there and move the body without any impediment even without physically feeling the Deathstrings in his hand. Lancelot falls to his knees defeated as soon as he finishes Pulling Strings.
The sharp blade is removed from the stomach of Saber of Black who, defeated by the effects of the fatal wound and the Poison, can no longer hold herself by sticking to her adversary who gently holds her knowing she would not try anything, not only because she didn't even can move, but because she has ended up accepting defeat even if she doesn't like that.
"I will not allow your Master to be hurt... she will live." hearing such words ended up appeasing her by accepting her death in peace. She is glad for his considerations, even if she knows his actions are mainly out of courtesy, she does not stop making her happy to know Tsuna really is as she imagined in the past.
Mainly she feels happy because in comparison to her original life, this time she was able to fight and die with her friends, her illness did not allow her to die fulfilling her duty, at least this time she was allowed her whim as a warrior.
"Thanks." even with the bitter defeat and understanding they never really had a chance to win, she thanks the courtesy of Tsuna for respecting her mute desire that Caren can get out of this bloody battle alive.
She fades into his arms in what looks like dust made of light. Proud beauty does not intend to make the mistake of leaving things like that, therefore using her Runes of Fire, she chooses to cream the fallen knight's body. With the body destroyed, she would say Sakura Matou cannot do a new trick like the previous ones.
The aforementioned Master is surrounded by frustration and her mind has a quick solution. Being part of the way Daemon Spade took over part of the control of the Hanging Gardens, she still has part of that influence. For this reason she makes a desperate attempt to save the situation and put out all the fire in the Battlefield.
Everyone seems to stop when a light seems to come from Rin Tohsaka's sister. When her Weapon Box opens with such intense power and suddenly the place is enveloped by a Strange Field that obscures the environment. Nothing but that seems to change, or at least it is for the first few seconds until the unusual happens... the fire goes out and Lancelot's body is saved from being fully carbonized.
The powerful and cunning Master feels relieved to know her idea worked. Deathperation Flames even with its unusual powers, remains fire and is subject to the Laws of Physics. The Limited Field has sealed everything inside as if it were airtight. He has understood that there is no way to win, however with this she can force a draw. A suicidal idea, but is preferable that something terrible happens if the Queen of Assyria wins.
Easy to notice the sudden lack of oxygen and everyone mostly finds it difficult to breathe... silence can be heard, but it is during that distraction about what has happened that they actually still hear something chilling. Then Sakura discovers to her astonishment and fear something serious... the Wicked Fire has not gone out. Even without being able to breathe, Tsuna doesn't lose his temper, even smiling. For him and his allies, it was not surprising when the Field began to freeze and eventually fall apart giving the necessary air.
Feeling the breeze of the gentle wind, extend his hand catching some of the icy dust and blink. Hysteria immediately disappears once again reigning the natural sound and bringing some relief in most of those present.
"There are many reasons why this power is called Space Flame." the woman with pointed ears teases and wielding the borrowed weapon by cleaning it from the blood and from there returning it to its legitimate owner who receives it without problems. To all this, Berserker of Black's body ends up disappearing as it was not possible to save him.
Berserker of Red returns to various injuries after being targeted by the continuous and various attacks of Rosso and Rider as well as the enduring effects of Void Dream... if Tsuna really wanted, that Attack could have ended the fight, but would result in everyone's death... Illya herself acknowledges something like that would have killed Heracles completely if he had used it to the fullest.
The Hitwoman and her Servant stop on their offensive but keep their guard at an adequate distance. Tamamo remains calm, before her eyes, there is no point in continuing to face an opponent already defeated, since Tohsaka cannot use Magecraft, Hortensia is unconscious, the same with Kozato. Sakura has used many of her forces and is close to reaching her limit.
Illya is just beginning to feel fatigue and is the only one able to fight, because both Donna Vongola and her Servant were sealed in the pond and Berserker of Red is the only Servant in the place, instead the abandoned twin has four Servants, Rosso also has his and the three Familiars.
Kiritsugu's daughter knew it as soon as End Flame came into play, she understood she could never beat him… no, they had already lost the moment they entered. Now she finally accepts that he took them seriously, but he did not use all his power because from the beginning he refused to kill the Masters enemies... he did what she should have done from the beginning.
Illya admits all this happened because from the beginning she saw him as a dangerous enemy whose intentions were as sinister and cruel as the reputation of Assassin of Black, after all he is the person whose actions he showed are unworthy of trust.
Doubts began to appear as this fight went on without quarter. She understood easily he could have won the War from the beginning, he even had so many opportunities to kill them all.
"This fight is over." Lancer of Black's words take her out of her thoughts.
"It really surprises me that they lasted so long, they resisted longer than expected." although it bothered her, the Einzbern gave reason to the girl with black hair and red eyes. The three Masters who have lost their Servants are not warriors, in reality it is doubtful they had a real fight in their life, even she knows she was better prepared because her father was the Magus Killer, as well as being Half-Homunculus.
She felt so awkward for having overlooked such a crucial detail, Noir and Rosso have lived their lives fighting to survive and therefore both were accustomed to fighting under virtually impossible circumstances, the possibility that they can even resist a long time fighting becomes understandable. Of course, the Rain brought by Assassin of Black was other factor that altered the course of the fight.
"In these circumstances it is ridiculous to make the attempt. Not because your pride stops you, but because it's a waste of time," sharp and cruel are the words of the Wise Queen, the unpleasant thing was to recognize the truth in them.
An explosion whose frozen dust covers what is obvious... Giotto Vongola has managed to free himself from his captivity. The Sky Arcobaleno anticipated his ancestor would leave the makeshift catch on ice. Normally this Skill would make it impossible to escape, Dying Will Flames would cause the Negative Effect born from the Zero Point Breakthrough principle to activate causing ice instead of melting, expand strengthening the seal... in short, the more Deathperation Flames are used, the more trapped they will be.
Archer of Red being a Servant, had the use of Prana being this other source of energy that he has taken advantage of to free himself without occupying the power for which he was known in life. When a red glow illuminates near the blonde haired mafiosi, another blast of freezing happens and the cold curtain of dust leaves the owner of the Sky Vongola Ring.
The orange eyes of the Ex-Vindice protégé are fixed on the two strongest of the enemy side. "Sorry, little sister, for your bad luck, there is no way you can win." even being true, she refused to leave things just like that and she can feel her Servant share her opinion. The First Vongola advances determined.
"You're being too arrogant if you think you've won... this is far from over." everyone could feel the rapid change. It was not for less, the I-Gloves could be seen disappearing and the Cloak caught fire before everyone witnessed the most powerful State of Giotto Vongola: Ultimate Dying Will Mode.
Can clearly feel the difference from before, the incalculable power. Illya memora this Noble Phantasm should be incomplete because such power is a myth, but she may feel it is not an imitation... it is the true power that Archer of Red had in life... no, it is even greater now that it is a Servant. Now the Sky Founder of the current most powerful Mafia has removed the Internal and External Limiters from his body, part of the hope of winning returns, but even remembering his Master can use such power... with this even Noir cannot win.
Who until recently was called the most dangerous executor of Vindice, observes with some interest this, can feel the tension in his four Servants through his connection, but he can only feel a certain nostalgia when he saw this State for the first time. They were simpler times and devoid of wanting a life where they sought to learn to be selfish. When his sister used this and defeated Bermuda, he determined to win by anticipating the consequences of her victory... driven by his desire to save her and protect her from the fate he now carries, he defeated the Myth.
He choice to repeat the feat, but in a completely different way. His eyelids barely move and the flame on his forehead goes out before raising his arm up creating once more the impossible, something comparable to a dream for the unusual... the fire that covers the powerful Boss crystallizes turning ice in a fraction second, capturing the man with the blonde hair.
"You'll remain trapped in this ice crypt for eternity..." most were stunned by the unexpected turn of events.
"No one can break this Crypt and it will never melt... this will now be your prison instead of the Sky Vongola Ring." calmly the Sky Arcobaleno lowers his arm. Tsukina was incredulous about what happened, is when she realizes something.
"You... all this time you were waiting for us to use the Ultimate Dying Will Mode." it was more than obvious, her brother had been prepared from the beginning. The older of the twins felt stupid for not having contemplated the idea that her brother would have prepared some measure to neutralize a potential threat.
"Since I agreed to work for Vindice, I never ruled out a possible showdown with you... so I came to create various ways to defeat you without killing you," the brown-haired boy is sincere.
"I'd rather you were the one trapped in Memento Mori. Even with everything that happened, I don't like the idea of hurting you." he admits without a gram of shame as she blushes slightly feeling hurt and happy for his words.
The unexpected has become something continuous on this day. This time it comes to be when the Ice Tomb explodes raising a thick curtain of crystalline dust. It moves so fast that the eye cannot follow the movement and it is only a few seconds later when they can witness what has happened. Giotto had managed to free himself from his imprisonment.
On this occasion it was Tsuna who underestimated the opponent. Memento Mori would normally have worked by capturing someone who has reached the Mythical Level that only Vongola has obtained, but the first Vongola Boss is not a human, but a Heroic Spirit, a Servant and therefore his body is much stronger and more resistant... he's a First Class Servant and even such a Technique is not enough.
He had attacked by finding an opening in the alleged victory and attacked taking advantage of unexpected timely oversight. The trouble is that not everything goes as one want, because his fist failed and now the powerful Servant of 400 years ago had his heart being pierced by the hand of his descendant showing the obvious result of which all are witnesses with nothing to avoid it.
He was unexpected and can honestly admit he was not prepared, his body reacted on his own at the time of the sudden attack, in fact it should not even have been possible he could save himself from something like that. His mind and heart were agitated as long as he did not externalize his state by denying to show his weaknesses... a Vindice has no emotions... especially the killer created by them. Because of the way he was raised, he can solve why he did not fall and could not only evade the blow, but also deal fatal damage at the same time.
His ancestor is a Servant whose existence is supplied by Prana, a body strong enough to break Memento Mori, his main power is Deathperation Flames. Ultimate Dying Will Mode was not neutralized or sealed after the Crypt was broken, but when using the Zero Point Breakthrough principle, that power was weakened enough for his own Super Intuition to make his body react as if it were Killer Instinct managing to escape of all damage and his body by reflex would move at his own will and connect a lethal blow... he can admit it was partly luck and at the same time the result of his life... everything he has lived, what has happened has had a purpose, one reason... in the end everything had a why.
"It's over." the statement comes with a cold and cruel truth, because now there was nothing that could delay the result that Tsuna has sought, result achieved in various circumstances, but always losing something in the process... the difference comes in that this time he refused to sacrifice something, not even to himself because he knows that if he does, the others who have accompanied him on this distant journey will not hesitate to do the same for him... for that reason the best solution is to continue and conclude the journey, together.
The recent experience where he underestimated his ancestor, made him stay alert and that precisely allowed him to react to take a slight leap back away from the edge of a Katana. He is surprised to catch Saber of Black with his eyes. He is denied even a break when someone else tries to attack. This time he is not the target, but Lancer who blocks with one of her Spears the black metal fist of a reappeared Lancelot who looks without the slightest damage, but does not have the dark shadow covering him or an improvised weapon.
By reflex Tsuna reacts by extending his arms as if opening a door and the black knight is held for something by forcing him to extend his arms by stretching his body as long as he is raised from the ground a few centimeters. The Proud Queen buries one of her Spears freeing a hand with which she catches the fallen warrior of one leg to proceed to crash him on the ground before throwing him upwards when she perceives the danger, being right when she now blocks the silver edge of a Sword from two edges wielded by the supposedly dead Saber of Red at the same time she recovers Eithne.
Berserker of Black is intercepted by Caster of Black who is in the air a couple of meters higher than him and shoot Curse: Fiery Heaven. The attack barely did anything, but the shock and impulse were enough to make him hit the ground. Arrows try to damage her, but these are stopped by a thin layer of reddish ice and disappear as if they had entered a pond. A Red Spear tries to cross Rosso from behind, but the perpetrator is stopped by Chains leaving the Spell Circles that hold him back.
The Queen of Assyria manages to see the first Servant eliminated from this War arrive on a Crystal Horse that tries to crush her, something that does not result when Gravity World comes into play causing the equine to have its legs bending and being held next to its rider. The lonely Spellcaster, who has found himself attentive to the unexpected turn of events, observed everything calmly with his guard up, so he sensed the deadly fist of Li Shuwen approaching as he was apparently helpless.
He was prepared to respond, there was no need to act when the onslaught of the Mythical Beast and its Paladin, struck away the Martial Artist, the next thing to be stopped is the edge of a Deathscythe, only for the perpetrator to jump away towards back by the rapid defense of Ruler to her Master.
In a silent agreement, the allies on the side of the Sky Arcobaleno took distance from the enemy they had believed died in the course of the War and placed themselves near the abandoned twin.
"Lancer!" Rin calls the demigod who is not affected by the voice of his Master.
"What is happening?" Is the question that most are asked and Matou is responsible for externalizing. The Magus ally of the Mafia is in charge of taking care of Hortensia who remains unconscious. Illya easily understands this is not Noir's work, despite the alleged Sixth True Magic, he has not occupied this kind of power which means he has no such capacity... she intuits the answer and fears to be right.
"Nufufu, I putting an end to this War." is as she feared, because her suspicion becomes real as soon as Caster of Red speaks and the emerging voice is that of Daemon Spade who with one hand holds his name Scythe and under his other arm charge the little Homunculus... it would be too stupid not to notice Daemon Spade has owned Shakespeare's body and taken control of the child.
"Vincent!" Emiya and Veckenschtein call at the same time driven by worry.
"I really was about to disappear from this World. I was lucky to have a Backup Plan." the Traitor Mist raises the armed hand where something is shown that causes chills in many, especially in the Ex-Jailer.
"The Vongola Rings. Not only that, also the Desert Shimon Ring... don't tell me that..." with a dark smile full of hate promising pain to the Vindice protégé, he interrupts enjoying all this.
"Impossible someone has more than two natural Deathperation Flames capable of using so many Tri-Ni-Sette Items, but having Mist Flames and Desert Flames, it is possible for me and it is thanks to this power that manages to survive." the aristocrat arrogantly presumes .
"I will not bother to explain how I managed to bring back the fallen Servants... I am not a typical cliché villain." the Bermuda's adopted son raises his hand to chest height.
"Controlling Vincent, you control the Grail, as he is its container, it is possible to deceive even the Grail so that you could summon the Servants who have died and by controlling half of my Noble Phantasm, you have anchored their Souls to this place so that if we kill them, come back again and again." Semiramis's explanation surprises Spade.
"How...?" Giotto's friend tries to ask.
"We had already deducted your Plan for a long time. You are not really difficult to predict." Tamamo responds by memoranduming the night where she almost lost Hakuno.
"Originally you possessed Enma Kozato to once catch Vincent, summon Rider of Black and use the Noble Phantasm from her to create this situation and eliminate all your enemies until winning. It is safe once you manage to control all the Servants, you would try to extract the Great Grail and then do suicide to activate it and thus fulfill your wish... a desire of such magnitude would require the sacrifice of the fourteen Servants... that's why you needed me to keep a direct connection with the Grail and not opening a path to the Root." Joan's words complement the intentions of the First Mist Vongola. Tsuna may have made her be herself again, but memories of past experiences are something she has preserved.
"You achieved your goal, but your Plan has a flaw, the Re-summoned Servants for this way cannot use their Noble Phantasm." the information revealed was a welcome surprise even if they didn't show it outside except Rider of Red. The Dark Craftman anticipates that it doesn't matter anymore, facing enemies that revive again and again is only destined to fail... there is only one alternative.
"Daemon, unlike them, your Soul is not Anchored to the Hanging Gardens." at these words, a slight dimensional crack was shown in the hand of Tsuna and the aristocrat knowing what it is, back one step involuntarily and tighten the teeth when feeling Void Dream.
"Wait, Vincent is...!" Semiramis's reminder was enough for him to cancel his attack and with it the whisper of death disappeared. Inside Spade rejoiced because he had the advantage. Even so it cannot be trusted, the little vermin has already proved too dangerous. Eventually he will recover the child and take him out of the Hanging Gardens and then Void Dream will arrive with all its horror.
"That you show such concern for this little one means you are not as lost as I thought." they are the words of Giotto that advances being close to his friend and showing that he has completely recovered from his injury. No need to think about how it happened, it is certain that the First Mist Vongola had a hand in it.
"It would make things easier if all you took your own lives as a sacrifice to see my wish fulfilled... but I will not give you that luxury, I will make you regret having intruded on my way before allowing all you to disappear from this World." hatred in man, in his Soul is easy to feel. Vongola Primo knows they practically have the battle won, but they need full control of the Hanging Gardens to extract the Grail... but it is impossible to achieve it while his descendant is still alive, they must defeat him without a doubt.
"Let's do it, Daemon." the words of the blond man bring back Illusionist who is intrigued a moment before smiling pleased.
"The irony, to correct the World, to save the past and change destiny, the First Vongola Generation, who started all this, we must fight once again..." The possessed Servant makes his weapon disappear and extends his hand to open it and show the Six Vongola Rings.
"Together." concludes the indigo-haired man with a feeling of nostalgia and fulfillment. The Sky Arcobaleno soon understands their intentions.
"They want to use Vincent to bring the First Generation Vongola as Servants." if that happens there is no way to win. He could only force a tie using either Dark Hole or Void Dream, but the first one would not leave survivors and the second one would only leave him alive and even with the risks, he does not want to sacrifice the lives of his side or those of the remaining Masters.
"This is bad, Tsuna. If they do that, there is no way we can win." Luna's warning brought the bitterness of the truth, if happens there will be no way to even get out of this fight alive. It's not something ridiculous as not giving up, because there is too much at stake and the worst thing is that if they make a mistake, everything will be in vain. the slightest movement will provoke the Risen Servants to attack, if they don't attack now, the worst scenario will come true.
Finding that not moving will allow the worst, the creator of Fortuna reviews his Abilities in his mind, Time Device will not work, has already been used and when he tries, his Technique will be sealed, Fortuna is very limited. His first power; Dying Will Flames, may be the answer, The Handler and Pulling Strings, with his current condition will only stop them for a few seconds, insufficient to rescue Vincent... the environment, he can perceive the remains of energy.
There is something he can do to change things, although weak, The Atmosphere continues to play, the options give him Saqhrix, for this he need some light weight such as a Feather or Flower Petals, which he do not have at hand. The Atmosphere is weak, insufficient. It would not change if he could use them, he would only get an opening to recover him, but it would leave both of them vulnerable.
Reach to recognize the small spasm in the hand of the Homunculus child, through his Intuition find has awakened. Surely because of the briefness of Void Dream, the control of the Aristocrat was partially cut off and this in his emotion has not been noticed. Maybe he don't need to get close to get away from danger. Not having time to be selective, he quickly raises his hand to the height of his heart and extends it slightly forward as if holding something.
Everyone is unable to move. Daemon finds himself unable to even issue orders, even of power, the enslaved Servants cannot move either.
"Oathbreaker." Tsuna names his attack with seriousness and directs a glance to his side indicating that they don't try to move, it is already difficult for him to concentrate on keeping the enemy immobile as to add them also to them.
"Nii-san..." is the murmur of the little hostage that wakes up. The aforementioned moves his free hand and with Pulling Strings forces Daemon to release his precious load that falls to the ground. The little boy still overwhelmed by fatigue, looks around discovering his dangerous situation.
"Don't worry, it's not your fault. Get close fast, I won't be able to hold them for a long time." Oathbreaker is usually a Movement destined to kill, with weakened The Atmosphere, hecan only limit himself to immobilize them.
The child looks around understanding the danger he was in, even if the color of his Nii-san's hair changed, he can recognize him and is happy to see him. Memories of being caught bring intense but familiar pain. The tiny albino shakes his head in fright.
"I can't get up." a closer look at the pragmatic killer, it take him to find the seriously injured little legs... would not be surprised if his legs were broken.
The discovery causes his control to slip a second before returning with greater force fueled by his rage upon understanding Daemon tortured the child in more ways than one.
"Damn it all." Tsuna swears feeling desperate. Quick try to calm down, that little one who was sentenced to a premature death does not need to witness his disgust, he should calm himself as much as possible for Vincent.
"Try to drag me to where I am... take your time, I will not let anything bad happen to you." Vincent is not so naive to not realize the danger that Nii-san is going through him. The fault for his weakness, because he is always in danger for what he carries in his body, the greed that attracts many and Nii-san and Nee-san having to go to save him.
He doesn't want to be a burden anymore, even if he manages to reach him, nothing will stop that horrible man trying to kidnap him again and many will suffer. The feeling of worthlessness, despair and helplessness. Even knowing he had no chance of defending himself against the evil Specter, he feels guilty for failing his Nii-san. Now he can do something to save him... he can do something to save him, so he can live.
The infant smiles, closing his eyes at the same time, a pain he never knew before, overwhelm him, but that is not enough to discourage him from saving those who did much for him.
"Sorry, Nii-san." it was a whisper that was barely heard, but it was enough to get the attention of Tsukina's brother who smiles at him wearily.
"What are you talking about?, None of this is your fault, you'll soon be safe. Once all this is over, we can go to the Amusement Park, just as before... your life is valuable and I know it is difficult, but you must come, please." the brown-haired boy begs. He notices something is wrong to realize the lack of reaction of the little albino. Fear is present and decides to call him once more.
"Vin..." he can't say anything else when he notices a red liquid disperses in the ground under the little one. The child finds the only way to save them all is to die. From the moment he was created, he thought of himself as something destined to die, no name, no purpose, nothing in the World.
He would die faster than the other Homunculus because of the designated task he was given. With all this, even aware of his ephemeral life, he knew the emptiness inside him... every change when he met him... although it was a short time, he is happy to have been able to live like any other child... he was happy and has no doubts in ending his own life in order to save him, his loved Nii-san.
His death will have meaning in comparison to the other Homunculus, with his life he can save his family... his death will save him. At the end of artificial life, the body burns leaving only a Piece of Sharp Metal with blood, ashes and a precious and conditioned good: Lesser Grail.
The shock of the testimony leads Tsuna to finish Oathbreaker leaving the enemy free, the illusionist wants to obtain the memory of Vincent, warning him, a disgusted Sky Arcobaleno acts and the profane fire of Hysteria covers the Lesser Grail.
Before the sudden fire appears the silence that brings to the witnesses the Supernatural Screams. Spade by the impression takes a step back and stumbles even marked by the breath of death scared for a moment before returning with renewed resentment.
"Son of...!" Exalted exclaims looking at his biggest obstacle.
"Do you want the Grail?, You will have to kill me first. I recommend paying more attention to your situation." heed the warning feeling something unusual and that is when he discover the Rings are covered by a thin layer of ice. Not only that, his body and that of all his Servants and allies have a thin layer of ice covering their bodies and immobilizing them... if Daemon wanted to kill Noir before, now he wanted to erase him forever.
Illya couldn't say anything, she had failed, she could have claimed Noir, but she found herself unable when she looked at him. He could be cold and calm, but the pain in his eyes is something impossible to hide. He is aware of the little use of using Zero Point Breakthrough by sacrificing The Atmosphere... now he must focus on saving as many lives as possible before allowing unnecessary bloodshed, attacking them is useless, because of the situation, the only possible thing is retain them for as long as possible.
"At the end, everything done has been in vain." unlike her Master, Assassin of Black can better hide the sadness... only he, Tsuna, the man he loves can see through her.
"Vincent protected us with his life..." Tsuna goes on to talk turning to her side and look at the woman who changed his life, who made him human.
"He opened the road to the future for us at the cost of his life... I refuse to stop now more than ever." it shows he is willing to the victory.
"Keep Hanging Gardens is meaningless at this point. For the same to end this we must destroy this place..." she looks closely at the killer from the night.
"We can only destroy this place by completing the preparations in Sanctuary of Pride." Master and Servant's eyes conveyed words that didn't even need to express mentally, saying so much with just one look.
Again they two were playing hide and seek in the dark, hiding together and tracing Plans while they yearn for the arrival of dawn knowing the night would come back and with it knowing the time is progressing, but they will still be together.
"It's funny, the destruction of our first big project together, will lead to the end of the War, but it will also be the first step to our Future." we both go to look at the immovable enemies, the Sky Arcobaleno has to be precise about the manipulation of the Ice to keep them at bay.
He stretches his hand and with Allure recovers the Lesser Grail... at that moment they understood he is immune to the space embodied in fire... the mentioned fire soon disappears. He immediately opens a Warp Hole in which he throws the Cup and closes it.
"The Prize will only be available as soon as you win." he declares calm and deep enjoying the expression of hatred of the Illusionist. He is not allowed to think when the Greek colossal unexpectedly advances approaching him and then turns to face Archer of Red and his group, Kiritsugu's daughter is placed near her Servant and whom she considered her greatest enemy... at least until recently.
"I hope your idea of a truce is still valid, Noir." the comment of the Half-Homunculus girl was surprising, somewhat unexpected.
"What are you doing, Illyasviel Von Einzbern?" Donna Vongola questions the action of her faction partner.
"Of all available decisions, it is the only one I can accept. Leaving the Grail to you would be much worse than in the hands of Assassin of Black... suppose I acted according to what I considered will bring the least number of victims." the Magus sisters do not delay placing themselves on the side of the albina, both carrying Caren.
"Reducing things to two options, this is the best even if I don't like it, a third option is impossible and this at least allows me to keep my pride." Tohsaka is clear in her decision, she would really like a third option, but she has to be realistic.
"All the Magus act in such a conformist and impractical way as to what surrounds them?, they speak as if there was no happy ending." the comments attract the attention of more than one in the case of the Second Familiar of Tsuna who carries Enma Kozato who still does not wake up. Matou is not surprised, the poor girl has been being controlled for so long by the Vongola Spectrum for days.
"Rosemary." names the beautiful woman with red eyes.
"Ignoring the lack of faith that these people have in you, I have come to report to me, Tsuna-sama. Samsara's Seed awaits." the first participants of this War took this as a signal and a look between them allowed them to convey much in a few moments.
"Well, then just we have to go to the Sanctuary of Pride to be able to destroy this place, it have already fulfilled its purpose." the Assassin of Black indication is carefree.
"Is it really possible to destroy something of this Level?" Rin asks intrigued perceiving the long-haired Servant speaks seriously.
"It's not something that should worry you, you are no longer a Master... your participation is not necessary." the words came from who was called long ago The Ultimate Weapon, he walked in front of the trio of disqualified Magus.
"What are you talking about?, there is no way to give up!" Tsuna without saying anything else, stepped forward and extended his hand pushing them. The weight and fatigue made them unable to bear so they fell backwards. Tokiomi's daughter is enraged and is about to claim, but she is surprised when she is next to her sister and Hortensia in other place she had not seen before.
The owner of Space Flame smiles resignedly, retracting his arm while retaining a small smile. "I have always considered that type of pride something ridiculous, it is not different from arrogance and stubbornness. It's not necessary to throw something as precious as their lives are." go to shake his head.
"Some as, I'll never give up sounds annoying and pathetic at best... personally I could never even tolerate the presence of someone like that, it makes me sick." Semiramis's words bring a light laugh from him who sees with a indulgent smile to the Gardenia.
"Take Enma Kozato and try to make those two sisters don't something stupid. We tend to do stupid things when we are guided by something arbitrary such as the heart and ideals or blind ambition... it is the price for feeling and dreaming." the blue-haired girl nods with a resigned smile because she wants to participate and help him in this fight, but to do so it will cause problems.
"Try not to delay. If it doesn't bother you, I would like to prepare dinner this time, being a special day, I would like to allow myself that little favor... is to celebrate the recovery of little Evelyn." he nods.
"Only if you try to prepare a lot of food, we are likely to be many people this time." warns with some humor.
"Of course. In the meantime I retire, I will ask for your triumph in the meantime." he releases some air.
"Thanks for your consideration, Rosemary." with a slight bow, she recoils disappearing through a Warp Hole.
"Have you finished flirting?" Archer of Red interrogates feeling homesick. The intermediate time he decided to allow it knowing there will not be one more. The emptiness fire manifests itself on the borders of Skybase.
"With this nobody can get in or out of here... thanks for allowing me to get them out of here." thanks turning to face him.
"It is as you said, it makes no sense to die when they no longer have to do with the end of this." knowing they are close to death, that they are likely to be living just a little longer, the feeling that they can understand at least a little.
"Luna, I want you to go with Semiramis along with Ruler and Caster. The others will take care of containing them here." the Hitwoman nods understanding why this formation, she can stop Flames of Night herself by preventing Daemon Spade or someone else take shortcuts or intrude on her way, Ruler's Specifications will be a valuable resource and Caster will be more helpful with them than with him.
"Understood, I will need Salakief when the time comes." she knows Tsuna could send Semiramis to the location of the Pride Sanctuary, but doing so would reveal the true purpose of this place and why Tsuna took too much risk, so they must take the long road.
"You got it." is serious at the same time Mei jumps up to the right shoulder of her owner.
"Don't imagine you being my ally, although temporary." Noir warns his recent new battle partner.
"Are you kidding?, I don't like feeling in debt and I could not miss working on the same side as someone like you." Illya admits with humor, it's also for Vincent. Throughout the fight she understood her misunderstanding her adversary, nor could she ignore the fact that Vincent sacrificed his life for him... although late, she has realized Noir really cared for the child.
"Are you already regretting it?" The mockery in Spade's doubt attracted attention, it's time.
"I was just checking... but your question makes me doubt if you want to continue." the reply was quiet.
"Of course I will continue, it's all for Elena... she is worth everything that has happened to this point." reaffirms his motives for following and fulfilling his only desire.
"I am surprised to think like that after you betrayed her." the words took the Illusionist off guard leaving him with his guard down.
Moment that all but Illya and Berserker of Red took advantage, Lancer forming a Wall of Fire obstructing the view. Tsukina reacted quickly looking to consume the fire with Zero Point Breakthrough, something failed as soon as it froze.
Giotto immediately activated his last Noble Phantasm and in one blow destroyed the obstacle, only that he was received by the fist of the youngest of the twins. Saber of Red, Archer of Black, Lancer of Red, Assassin of Red and Berserker of Black passed by ignoring the Craftman and focusing on going after Assassin of Black whose career to go to the Secret Room began to signal.
The old Centaur shot arrows that were easily repelled by Ruler. The rest of the Servants were surrounded by the others. The heavy Stone Sword comes from nowhere forcing Li Shuwen to jump back and then be hit by Tamamo's Witchcraft. The Master of Four Servants tries to interfere, but is forced to be defensive by stopping his twin's flaming fist.
"That woman will die and as soon as she does, this War will end." she tries to hit him with her free arm, but fails when he turns her wrist out of balance and kicking her side away. He moves his hand acquiring a golden light like the same sunlight and the following is an inevitable damage of Plasma Shot to his targets in an instant taking them down. Tsuna pointed to his sister and the Servants who followed Luna's group.
Being a Special Flame that he does not completely master, it was difficult to control the damage caused... he needed it to learn the Recovery Time of the Anchored to the Hanging Gardens. The damage applied was serious for the controllers who received it, their wounds healed faster than he imagined and continued after them, at least he gained some time. Upon crossing the entrance, Rosso proceeds to seal it using Moon Flame ice.
With blinding speed, Souji Okita shortens the distance with the intention of eliminating her, but Caster of Black comes forward by attacking the Shinsengumi member gaining her attention. The fox girl looks back through the corner of her eye will not be able to enter in comparison to the four Servants composed of Mordred, Chiron, Cú Chulainn and Lancelot who even at the last moment reach to enter before the entrance is sealed, of not having it was because of the arrival of Saber of Black, the Storm Arcobaleno would have been able to close on time, but the delay gained valuable time for her teammates.
When the mother of the Orient Familiars is about to receive a deadly blow from the martial artist, she is transferred in an instant by Allure being close to her Master. She wants to apologize to him for being unable to follow his orders to help Assassin of Black, she stops when she sees him face the man who founded Vongola and its current leader.
"Don't get distracted!" he warns considering the least distraction can have terrible results.
At the same time killer must move so as not to be hurt by Assassin of Red and Saber of Black who, although being fast Servants specialized in fighting at close distances, are incapable of being a legitimate threat to him. The galloping of a horse and its rider approach from behind. A shower of shots forces the martial artist to retreat, being imitated by the Sword's genius, only she can't move when she is caught by the wrist and thrown.
The fox girl takes the warning seriously, allowing her to block a Flame-Enhanced Punch with her Noble Phantasm in the form of a Mirror in time. Tsukina cannot continue the offensive when she perceives danger and moves to the side, but in doing so is struck by the body of her ally Swordswoman.
Marie Antoinette rides in the direction of the Ghost of the Mist seeking to help him when dealing with Rider of Red. Is the Half-Homunculus girl who forces her to change strategy with a barrage of shots, this causes the Greek colossal to run to her and softens the weapon of stone. A jump into the air allows an escape, it makes her an easy target for the right shots, but every wound is healed almost instantly emerging an indigo fog where she was damaged.
The pink-haired boy has difficulty approaching because of the powerful Illusions that can mean a serious blow. Although about half are eliminated by the Queen of Land of Shadows when teaming up with the paladin. It also helps that Daemon is still affected by the last words mentioned by the abandoned twin.
Spade is furious and therefore is not fighting with a clear mind, it is also due to the influence of Flames of Night, the spiritual damage suffered throughout the War and Hysteria surrounding the Place stopping him from escaping. In the same way, control over the Revoked Servants can be attributed and having to heal them... even with all this he knows all this is a waste of time because it is a fight of attrition and the enemy is already at its limit.
Tsukina as she confronts her brother, knows things are in her favor, but her Hyper Intuition tells her that she will lose if she loses more time. If she has learned something in all this time, she comes in that her brother has a talent for adaptability and knows how to use what he has at his disposal... she knows it because they are both the same. Aria long ago told her about the three parts that represent the three Sky who protects the Tri-Ni-Sette.
The Arcobaleno Pacifier represents the Potential, Mare Ring the Knowledge and Vongola Ring the Power. The Sky of the Famiglia Giglio Nero possess the virtue of Power and Knowledge, the bearers of the Mare Ring generally possess Power and Potential and finally whoever carries the Vongola Ring possesses Knowledge and Potential.
Aria pointed out the Capacity that each Item provides, those who have the Pacifier can learn to use different Types of Energies, Mare Rings give Information the greatest weapon, but especially what they can do and her Ring is the Piece of the Tri-Ni-Sette more powerful carrying a legacy of Power that can only be inherited by the blood linked to the first bearer... a heavy burden by also carrying part of the strength of its previous Guardians.
She and Tsuna are very similar, both are unconsciously aware of what they can do, of their surroundings... both have common sense. The potential to rise in the face of adversity, to live in spite of everything, understanding what surrounds them. A reward for the legacy of his blood is the Super Intuition, a hereditary trait that everyone in his family has, even Basil who does not own Sky Flames has this unique trait.
She and Byakuran within the Tri-Ni-Sette are in balance compared to Tsuna who has had to depend on his potential to become strong, after all the bearers of the Seven Pacifiers must be the strongest forcing him to grow much faster.
He easily stops her punch and she does the same trying to force the other to give in. Both are released at the same time taking a slight leap backwards taking distance. The two know the fight between them must end quickly and the result will define the end closer and closer. Giotto, understanding the situation, stands next to his heiress and Master.
The sensation in place changes in an instant and both simultaneously enter the Ultimate Dying Will Mode. The fire on the forehead of the night killer goes out, his eyes become a reddish orange and dark at the same time the energy rings emitted by Earth Flame unfold around him disappearing instantly anticipating should use Zero Impact if he wants to win... he hasn't mastered it, but it's his best option to get out alive. The next moment the three move to the last showdown and conclude their pending subject once and for all.
...
Flag and Sword collide against each other, fast and deadly but without causing serious damage. The owners of both weapons were engaged in a fight as they did in the past, the difference was the change of sides and now the Knight of Betrayal is a victim of control of Daemon Spade. Saber of Red goes back with a precise leap back so that arrows are about to hit the target being none other than the previous Referee of this War.
The attempt is thwarted by a Prana Shield activated by the Defenses of the Noble Phantasm that were still under the control of the Queen of Assyria who does everything possible to keep both Berserker of Black and Lancer of Red at bay through the Defensive System and attacks to retain them.
Luna throws a Grenade where Chiron, he tries to intercept it, but instead the arrow deviates to the Irish demigod that still manipulated and without self-control, perceives the danger and gets rid of the projectiles, but remains open for the perverse woman take advantage and can configure all the Traps in this part. It is difficult to be able to regain control of what the Illusionist took in carelessness, but in this way he will be able to confuse him and open the way for not being victims of the Traps that must now help them instead of harming them.
A laser is fired from a gargoyle head and Lancelot uses his sword to block it. The noise of the mechanism is heard... is the signal. Ruler and Rosso give an attack forcing the opponent to cover himself and then take advantage and start a new career.
The enemy tries to continue the persecution, but they are attacked by the Systems Recovered by Assassin of Black. None of the three emits any word, they only look at one where they acknowledge having perceived the same thing: Tsuna is facing his sister and ancestor.
It is because of the bond they share with him as Master and Servant, as well as Arcobaleno, why they can detect his emotions and his condition. They have had to slow down and recover the areas that the First Mist Vongola still controls, otherwise it cannot be advanced by the considerable amount of active Traps.
It is important for them to hurry up understanding his life and the others were in their hands. Ruler would probably not work with Semiramis and Luna would not trust Ruler even if she has been released from what Spade did, but they work together for the only thing they have in common: Tsuna.
He is more than enough reason to fight as a team and take care of each other, Joan realizes it is very likely there is no limit to reach when it comes to him... something in him attracts those around him, not just for being a Sky, but by his nature, his kind heart and the feeling of acceptance that he gives them, something different from all the other Skies... certainly he can bring out the best and the worst of people, he is dangerous because he is even able to earn to people with his hearts, to do the ordinary beyond normal... because he has become the place they belong to... no matter how long they have to know him, it is a fact that they cannot and don't want to change.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Central Zone.
The concept of speed differs from each person. This is clear to all involved in the last fight of this War... at least those who have their free thinking. Can hear the shock of the impacts happening everywhere, being impossible to keep up with the three fighters whose blood is cursed by the link they have with the most powerful Piece of the Tri-Ni-Sette. For all it is as if they were immediate attacks of constant form that move of inconsistent form without possibility to predict them… for them three are so many things in a second.
In a single second a barrage of blows and kicks of the Vongola against the Sky whose duty is to protect the Rainbow from the old poem. The boy who long since abandoned his life and future to protect his sister, can keep up in the disadvantageous confrontation... the fatal and dangerous attacks were repelled and blocked successfully. He found himself slightly hurt by those who managed to overcome his defense, he is more focused on canceling the most damaging and allowing himself to be reached by those he cannot evade and anticipate are weak.
Tsukina gets involved in frustration because he keeps up with two opponents who dominate the Ultimate Dying Will Mode and even moves smoothly without entering a State that is supposed to be the strongest. The three move all over the Zones moving too fast from one point to another. Neither of them understands how he can move at the Speed of Light without repercussions, just approaching should have destroyed his body but it is not.
Both attack constantly covering each other any opening in their assault not wanting to give the slightest chance that Noir counterattacks. In the exchange of attacks, the Arcobaleno sees his resistance give in to the powerful fist of Giotto running out of guard and feeling a kick to the abdomen followed by a punch makes him hit a wall even going through it with his body. As soon as he perceives the nearness of the ground, maneuver coming to rest his hand on the surface and move the body to rejoin with a backward turn.
The golden-haired man intends to continue the offensive, but does not succeed when Tsuna, even with difficulties, finds a hole in his charge by taking advantage of the impulse with which he moved and the killer did not waste shortening the distance hitting stomach with knee, followed by turn his body and wield his hand releasing bright flashes similar to crystals that freeze and explode on contact, wounding the Mafia Servant who is expelled.
Tsukina arrives releasing a punch, but her brother in response makes a leap turning to release that cold air that crystallizes getting partially freeze Donna Vongola. She seeks to imitate him by placing her hand on his side to reduce his speed, but Tsuna goes on to flex his knees by turning and banging her wrist at the same time he seeks to sweep the legs of the Red Master.
She manages to anticipate this leading her to jump and a rain of blows is her response being repelled by the dark twin who, standing backwards, locates a weak point in the offensive and manages to apply a strong kick against her with such force that she is fired from the air.
Understanding can not lose opportunity, extends his hand forward giving a shout of strength and the daughter of Iemitsu feels is hit by a surprising invisible force and soon understood was the Power of the Earth.
During the push, the older twin manages to fire a Wrath Flames Ray against the opponent who quickly crosses his hands and reaches to extend his arms disarming the Technique, dispersing the Flames without receiving any damage. Normally it would not come out unscathed, that is the grace of Zero Impact, a Fighting Style that he creates after Reborn decides to train him to be the Neo Vongola Primo.
Here he never needed to create something like that and being an Incomplete Style, he used the power of Oath Flame to separate the Energies of Storm and Sky... the surprise effort of the girl did not help her, but gave more strength to the thrust that ended for making her hit a pillar.
In a blink, Giotto appears in front of him attacking with great strength. Being vulnerable, Tsuna can only clench his teeth and focus to withstand the blow that makes him go through the wall behind by reducing damage to his body through Zero Impact. Whoever was considered the most dangerous of the Vindice members, rushes to turn on the ground, avoiding the fist that destroys the ground causing the removal of debris and dust. He manages to rejoin and extend his arm to his ancestor, seeming to throw something.
"Sentence of crimes!" The First Vongola is surprised when he finds himself trapped by Silver Chains. He can perceive is totally other Chains Type, these were created out of nowhere by Oath Flame and The Atmosphere. Reinforced Chains focused more for the capture, but thin, sharp and resistant to kill the victim... surely this was one of the ways used by his descendant to capture criminals.
However, compared to any other method, it was insignificant and can therefore be easily released. Something that Noir did not allow to take the opportunity to get the stomach with his fist and to the surprise of the blond-haired man, to feel the strong blow even if it is supposed to have no Limiters.
Taking advantage of the situation, he impacts his knee on the face of the First Sky Vongola who comes to feel that. Giotto tries to take distance and thus break the ties, instead only ends in attempt to discover his legs are frozen. The brown-haired boy has no regard for the opponent and continues to hit without any brakes.
Donna Vongola interferes by attacking the keeper of the Rainbow who begins to fight against her, both of them exchanging blows at a speed comparable to light. Up, kick, down, fist, elbow, evade, flexion, sweep, block, jump back, knee, grip, push, pull, deflection, turn and shock... so many movements where none seems to give in knowing all that is at stake. She throws a punch as soon as she catches him by the wrist and knows that she only needs to connect her move to win.
He is in the midst of the air unable to maneuver when he is caught in one arm. Her fist is fixed to hit him in his face, but he just keeps his gaze on her and his left arm being free moves forward... it all ended in an instant for both. What she didn't tell was that her brother would take advantage of Earth Flame and The Atmosphere to freeze his own diluted fire forming an improvised platform that will allow him to escape defeat. Let her fist pass close to his face but he only looked at her only as long as his hand pierced her chest causing fatal damage.
The ancient Sky leaves the trance to what has just happened and breaks the ties, at the same time Tsukina releases her brother and he is free. But as soon as the creator of Vongola tries to take some kind of action, he feels one of his arms is caught by Black Chains below and feel the pull that leads him to have his left arm stretched down to the right.
From this many more Chains follow and Strings that catch him and wrap him making it impossible to discover to his surprise that his strongest Noble Phantasm has been forcedly canceled... these Binding must have some kind of suppressive power... he can only look at the abandoned twin who is responsible for capturing him and trying to kill his own sister... this time successfully.
Tsukina leaves the Ultimate Dying Will Mode, holding her hand over her wound and with tears in her eyes, she moves away from there as quickly as she can, unable to run before her lousy state. Tsuna is also not in such good condition, because this fight was demanding, but that does not stop him from going after his dying sister at a rapid pace.
...
Everything was too fast to see in detail everything that happened except the result of the fight between them three whose blood ties unites them. It was painful and sad to see once again blood brothers killing themselves for adult things, for a Sacred War that was created by the ambition of a few. The tears of one who walks away with a broken heart while the cause of it runs after her.
It does not take too long to reach an area that looks like a kind of garden. He finds the intensity of the War incredible to get here, this Secret Garden was one of the specifications they created according to the Schemes, because this is where Semiramis had been at the beginning and when the time came she went to the Place where the real fight began.
It is a bit sad this place is now in ruins, it still looks beautiful helping a little the humidity of the rain of Sikera Ušum on the vegetation still present, some scattered debris and even a considerable part of the beautiful flowers have survived. The important thing for him is a few meters away, sitting on the floor is his twin sister who uses the wall as a backup.
Without a word, he arrives at her and sits next to her, they both look at nothing, he with a calm look but with a noticeable pain in his eyes. She with the trail of tears and red eyes looking calm even if her gaze reveals sadness and nostalgic. Betrayal is something they both share because they know it too much, because it is something they hate deeply with the Soul.
"Humanity is so fragile..." She pauses before shaking her head.
"No, I think the most suitable thing would come to be: every living being capable of feeling is fragile... but the capability to feel is what makes us alive." she narrows her eyes with a broken smile looking forward.
"It hurts, it hurts me so much you are so foolish to refuse us... to deny us happiness, forgiveness and redemption." a couple of tears slip from her, he looks at the floor.
"Defeat both you and our ancestor, from the beginning it was impossible for me... the resolution of the three of us was too weak... in spite of everything, none of the three of us wanted to fight, but we couldn't stop after having gone too far," he stop looking at the floor to look up at the ruined ceiling.
"I think the difference between you two and I is that I was the only one willing to continue living." she opens her eyes in surprise.
"The guilt, the pain, the sadness and the anguish have been so strong and unbearable that you were willing to die before seeing your wish fulfilled knowing that at the moment we were willing to fight among ourselves we were doomed to suffer like never before," he feels like his sister takes his hand and he shakes it.
"We have been living all this time knowing unconsciously that we had each other even if we never got to see each other from the front... that is why we were never alone... knowing that if we were to fight against each other, we will both disappear." he says allowing tears to fall.
"We had to be what everyone around us expected and needed... what the World wanted... only now being alone is that we know we are unable to live without the other and yet now we are about to separate forever." are the words of she who smiles tiredly.
"If we had not lived apart, do you think we could have been together?" is Tsukina's question to her brother. Neither of they feeling any importance for anything outside of this place, importing little the noise of the War still in force or what could happen with the World and those who live in it.
"Probably our father would seek to keep us and Okaa-san safe by staying in Italy working for Vongola. He would stay away and we wouldn't see him for many years," she gives a little laugh for what she hears... also for relief, she realizes he has forgiven his father.
"Yeah, we would probably end up being dragged by the Underworld, we would do our best to take care of Okaa-san, surely Otou-san would send Reborn to be our tutor... he would make us suffer but we would be together supporting and supporting each other in our torture." is now Tsuna who laughs.
"We will try to run away when we are forced to be part of Vongola or take the lead... we will be fleeing and fighting for our lives... or we will be forced to be what others want and need..." the younger twin describes nostalgic.
"We can only be ourselves being only the two of us." she ends the sentence he said. They both take a moment imagining living that way.
"We'll move away from those around us at every opportunity as if we were playing hide and seek to be only the two of us knowing that we can only count on each other," she continues with a look of longing.
"Escape from everyone's attention seeking to know more about the World, yearning for freedom, feeling free from everything and even full of uncertainty, doubts and fears, we would be fine because we would continue together until the end of our days..." his tears stop smiling softly.
"We would overcome everything for the simple reason of being together." she concludes, hearing herself weaker and weaker. While she finishes speaking, she releases his hand, both of them release their hands to hug each other while both kneeling, leaning on each other so as not to fall.
"A wonderful distant dream that I would like so much to have, but we both know that like all dreams that are not fulfilled, it will be a frustration for both of you, in life and I in death." he smiles hugging her.
"No, if you die, I will die with you... we still have so many things to do, so many things to live... I'll not let you go." she hugs him closing her eyes reaching her limit.
"Listen to you talk like this, as if you were the eldest of us, trying to comfort me when it is supposed to be my duty as your older sister to do everything possible to comfort you... you speak as if you could really prevent our cruel destiny to separate us from becoming real." she can feel he separates from her by pushing her with one arm as he looks into her eyes.
"What makes you believe we'll avoid the pain of separation?, What makes you believe there is still hope?, You continue insisting with such assurance that you can achieve another miracle and we will be together." he does not change his serious expression and those brown eyes identical to hers, he observe her determined to reach the ultimate consequences even if what he intends to do is a condemnation of himself.
"For this." he raises his hand showing being soaked with blood. She is surprised when she sees the blood, it is a lot. Tsukina can see a wound on his brother's wrist and understand he made a cut in his veins. Even when she is about to die, she wants to reprimand him for what seems like a suicide attempt for both of them to die, but Tsuna's eyes turn dark orange pointing to the use of Oath/Origin Flame.
The wound closes, however the blood in his hand gathers and crystallizes forming a kind of small rhomboid crystal that he puts into his own mouth before taking his sister's neck and joining the lips of both.
She opens her eyes surprised never imagining her brother would dare to kiss her, she did not understand what he intends. Donna Vongola has a twisted thought that her last breath of life would come in a kiss that her brother has stolen from her. She wonders if her little brother feels any strange satisfaction for stealing things from her, has stolen her so much and now he even has the cynicism of stealing her first kiss.
She finds she has no apprehension for corresponding to the kiss, total, if it is going to be her last kiss, she might well enjoy it... it may be an attitude of cynicism of her knowing that she will die what drives her not to mind being kissed by her brother and even the idea is attractive because even if her life has been her most of the time surrounded by men that many girls would dream of, it is embarrassing to have never kissed before. Just a couple of seconds and she was already thinking too many things... something they both look like... they both think too much.
She sees he has narrows his eyes, she interprets it as if he expected her to respond to the forbidden kiss. Before deciding to do something, the owner of the Sky Vongola Ring without being able to stop it, swallows something warm at the same time he places the blood-stained hand on the wound and Tsukina feels something in the depths of her being.
The Command Spell she possesses shines, but also the lucky twin drowns groans of pain in the kiss. Her brother's lips drown out the excruciating pain that covers her entire existence. She cannot see how blood, dust, ashes and the matter of things around her dismantle on a very small scale beginning to gather where he has his hand.
She gets to notice the wound begins to regenerate... she can feel each cell unite and repair, part of the lost blood recovered and even a limited part of her life force returns... finally the kiss breaks when he separates from her who is now unconscious for the recent suffering of being repaired, but she doesn't fall because he supports her with his arm.
He returns to normal, but he finds himself blushed, embarrassed, wrapped in fear and looks sideways invaded by panic with a single thought "Holy God, I kissed my sister!" He covers his face with his free hand turned into a sea of confusion because he has just done something of such caliber.
He knows that when the War is over and she wakes up, he will definitely be dead. He wouldn't really blame her if she hated him more than she already did and it is certain a reconciliation will be impossible.
"Enough, there will be time to wallow in self-compassion." he recomposes enough to better support his older sister. He is still blushed, but he can think more clearly than before and sit the girl on the wall.
What he has done has been unprecedented, to save her he had to replenish the blood she lost, repair the damage in her. The latter was not limited to her body, it also went to her Soul, Core and Spirit. He gave her his own blood and joined her with that in that Blood Crystal, from this using components of Matter in the environment to replace the lost... it was not something simple, he just did something that should be impossible and it is due to the power of Oath Flame... his greatest, most complex and powerful Secret Trick: Helix.
Helix goes beyond all Force or Ability... the scope of this Ability is unknown to everyone except him. It can be said that it is versatile because Helix can modify, attract, repel and harmonize anything. Of course something like that has complicated Restrictions and Complexities that make he difficult to do it indiscriminately... Helix went beyond imagination.
He may even be able to create anything he imagines from nowhere... to a certain extent a World... no, even much more , but as mentioned before, there are Restrictions. To save Tsukina she had to drink his blood, a fact that is a guarantee she would refuse, besides using Helix from her sister's body to repair the damage.
He needed to use her Command Seal and allow Magecraft to start something close to Alchemy in order to speed up recovery... has no time. In order to save her, he had to do something that is supposed to be impossible... a Harmonizing Sky with another Sky. A Sky is free, they are never tied.
In order for her being to respond to Helix without resistance and without danger, he has harmonized with her, he has bound himself to her as if he were some other Element, if he were a Pure Sky this becomes impossible, but he is Earth always without import the Line, Time and Place... he has become an Element for her. This means both will feel the presence of the other until the end of their days. He knows that when she dies, he will suffer like never before.
He is sure that when Semiramis and the others find out, they will shout to the sky, scold him, they will tell him how stupid he was... they will probably have many more imaginations to make it clear that they did not like what he did to save the sister who has done it suffer more than anyone
"We will cross that bridge when the time comes." he rises looking at his sister one last time.
"First, this Show must end." turn around to see Mei still there in her Feline Form. Even if her expression is taciturn, he can see the mockery in her gaze.
"Not a word of what happened here... on another hand, good work." she meows obeying... with this she will be able to blackmail him in the future, at the same time she likes to know so dirty secret of her mate. He may have gone through situations that only adults should know, but does not mean this crazy enough to tell someone who kissed his sister even if it was to save her.
On the other hand, his female Cat knows how to be discreet and did something to make this private and reveal a different event. At least he was sure no Servant or Arcobaleno witnessed something so embarrassing. It is impossible to completely retain the blush and begins to walk feeling the weight of the hairy Familiar on his shoulder counting on her.
Leaving behind his sister, a few meters away he sees his ancestor standing without making any gesture of attacking. Tsuna stops not lowering his guard even if he seems otherwise.
"Thanks for saving her." they are the words of the ancestor Sky.
"Don't do it." they both know he did what he did because they are twins and share a bond that nobody could understand. Giotto understands the price that his young descendant has paid to save her.
The blond man acknowledges this fight was a waste of time for all three... even if they didn't want this, it's what the World wanted and they can only give in... that's the punishment of all Sky. Who seek to convert the World to what they want, they end up failing miserably... the best known example is Byakuran who in one way or another dies when he least realizes it.
"You can leave quietly, I will take care of her for the remaining time of my life." to harmonize with her and use Helix, he needed her Last Command Spell, he is aware Tsukina used two of them throughout the War, one to break free and the other to help Archer of Red, the latter has just been used to synchronize and accelerate the restoration of it.
In other words, the Contract between the Vongola of the past and the present is over and now Giotto will live a few minutes. Generally the Archer Class can remain without a Master for a few days, but he has suffered too much damage and it will even take time for his Spirit to recover, his Soul was safe thanks to the Sky Vongola Ring.
Without more words than necessary continue walking. There are so many things that both want to talk about, the Sky Arcobaleno has acknowledged to be wrong about Giotto Vongola, the Night judge without knowing the whole truth... truth that still remains hidden like the Clams that are said to hide so many secrets, so many Legends, so many Myths that circulate from the beginning of time and although few, there are still those who tell those Stories that is probably the First Human knows the truth in addition to one of the most fearsome adversaries he has had.
He have to hurry, because his ancestor will not live long. Now that he has no Master, he has not only lost the sustenance of Prana and Anchor to this World, Daemon can no longer support him with his Illusion and it is certain that the wounds allegedly healed by Illisions have returned. With that in mind, run as fast as possible, using Helix in this way was more demanding than calculated and can no longer use energy carelessly.
Sanctuary of Pride.
The concentration of Derketo's daughter remains in the strange Shrine having her concentration in completing the process to separate the Heart from the Noble Phantasm. While the rest of her makeshift clique does what he can to keep the controlled Servants at bay. The emotions she has perceived in her Master have been an unstoppable storm similar to the unpredictable sea.
Even if she felt the absence of thoughts and emotions from him, she allowed herself no distraction. She could see her allies startled when they stopped perceiving the connection with Tsuna. The first thought that would come is his defeat or death in such a desperate situation, but her heart... her Soul tells her he lives and continues to fight.
She hadn't been slow to reprimand them by telling them not to get distracted and believe in him. Somehow he always fulfilled what others wanted and all of them who have accompanied him to this point want to survive and he survives. That is one of the reasons that has allowed them to do things that they did not think were possible before... Tsuna has the strange talent of making the ordinary seem extraordinary.
The road to this Secret Room was difficult, a Great Labyrinth which explains the wounds that all of them carry. "How much time is left?!" Hitwoman investigates stressed that continues to attack the distance seeking to keep the Servants Limited.
"A few minutes." responds frustrated knowing that what she is doing is more than necessary, Samsara's Seed is the last hope they have to complete their final goal.
A single second may be all that is needed to decide the outcome, so much so that even Salakief has manifested, but because of knowing the energy requirement in her Transformations, Noir's First Familiar has used the Giant Crow Form and alternating her Dragon Form only for a few seconds by resorting to her own energy by being aware that her dear friend should not carelessly use his energies.
It was fortunate that they decided to place Defense Mechanisms in this area in the last moments before completing the Creation of the Hanging Gardens "hold on as much as you can, Tsuna... I will do the same", the Queen of Assyria says mentally knowing neither think fail.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Main Gardens.
Illyasviel Von Einzbern many years ago had dreamed of getting involved in Mythical Battles such as those described in Books, TV Shows and Stories that her father came to tell her since childhood after returning with her mother after the end of the Fourth War. Her dreams were completely far from reality. Everything has been a hell since that fateful night, which marked the beginning of her obsession to be the Savior of War.
That she would avenge those who have died and save the World as her father knows she once he wanted to achieve, not only the World, but her own... especially the Homunculus whose utility ended years ago and become discarded as a scab from a scar soon it will be their only option.
The Half-Homunculus girl acknowledges her share of guilt, she became obsessed with a man... not in the way her mother would have liked, but in one she described as the evil of this War and has sought to kill. It has been a horrible jumble where she had no idea what was really happening leading her to an alliance with her target. She has had to learn by bad times the Holy Great Grial War involves many things beyond her reach.
Things are going hard, it takes a sudden turn as soon as a flying kick sends Assassin of Red away... Noir is back. Frankly, she was impressed, it was not difficult to perceive the enormous difference in power between her and those who possess Vongola Blood. However, she could perceive constant countless changes... so many in a single second... dear God, she can say for them three it must have lasted too long but for the others everything lasted about a minute and suddenly the presence of them three disappeared.
Daemon Spade stopped screaming "it's impossible!" Becoming a distraction that was used only to level things up a bit. Ironically it took about seven minutes for the return of the night killer. She had finished something away from Berserker and in an oversight while trying to hurt Saber of Black facing Caster of Black. Lee Shuwen sought to approach her from behind, but the Chinese Servant could not even make the attempt when he was kicked in the face by the Sky Arcobaleno.
Illya turned surprised and before she could say anything, something was thrown at her and she reflexively caught a heavy Revolver of very high Caliber. She did not delay in understanding this is one of the Personal Weapons of the creator of Fortuna.
"There are four, take advantage of them." she does not take long to remember a shot of the Revolver called Discord could easily hurt the incredible Heracles. She finds it somewhat ironic to feel relieved by holding a weapon who was recently her enemy. Emiya feels relief because in these circumstances Contender is useless, with Tsukina Vongola out of the competition, the only enemy Master is the Illusionist who does not possess a human body, but that of a Servant.
Noir's arrival seemed to be a new breath of air for her new allies... as if his presence alone made them stronger in turn inspired them to continue.
"I suppose is the effect that a Sky has on those who are close." the daughter of Magus Killer mutters noticing again the tides change course in their favor, but this will not last long, because the enemy has no limit of energy, fatigue, just they are machines with the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of a Specter that has damaged so many for more than 400 years and this will get worse if it wins.
Lancer being the most capabled fighter to faces Spade. If the First Mist Vongola were much more analytical, he could see Scáthach owns Rain Flames, which makes it easier for her to fight without problems by slowing down the obsessive ghost's movements.
Astolfo is in charge of dealing with his counterpart while maintaining pressure on Saber of Black, renouncing the opportunities for her to attack Tamamo who seeks to maintain distance by mainly providing coverage support. Meanwhile Illyasviel has had to deal with Lancelot and the Martial Artist with the help of her Servant.
They had to stop just hurting them knowing that if they were killed, they would resurrect as new and could appear unexpectedly from anywhere. The arrival of Tsuna Von Veckenschtein gives them a momentary advantage, the only two Masters are tired just like the Proud Queen of Shadows being an Incomplete Servant and still alive, she is getting more and more tired. They can only endure a little more. The Einzbern awaits the arrival of her strongest ally enough to hold the time required to destroy this place.
Sanctuary of Pride.
It is getting harder and harder to fight and protect the woman in a dress as black as night. Even Salakief has opted for her Dragon Form, becoming mostly the shield of the depraved beauty lady. Assassin of Black herself has been injured and even being interrupted in the process, but she has managed not to fall behind more than allowed.
Not wanting any distraction, she refuses to count mentally, but before realizing the Shrine opens, letting out a small base from which a column of Plants protrudes protruding a flower that shows an abnormally large cross between Lotus and Black Rose whose petals are they open showing a Glass Seed that radiated an intense golden light.
Inside of Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Main Gardens.
The Aristocrat tries to cut the brat he hates so much, he fails when the Greek colossal throws him the part of a Column getting hit. Tsuna can see a few meters in front of Hercules, his albina comrade is being approached by Shuwen. He does not hesitate to run to her. On the road Okita interferes approaching him for a fight.
The pragmatic Spellcaster does not stop, instead he falls down wanting to take advantage of the soil soaked by the attack of Rain and slipping away avoiding the sharp blade. Feeling his hand that has traces of his own blood, he gets wet with the Special Poison, uses Helix - Kaleido creating a Pistol out of nowhere and shooting the Chinese. Each shot hits without fail, Noir slips under the demigod's legs. The latter reacts by lowering his sword in front of himself blocking the way of the Red Servant.
The abandoned twin uses the Stone Sword as a support to stop and hold on the side without the edge. Consequently Berserker of Red raises his arm and the last Vindice swings his body kicking the face of the injured Servant who begins to suffer the effects of the Poison. Illya approaches both of them shooting against Lancelot in the right shoulder using Discord. This was the third Bullet she used.
"I don't think we can resist anymore. We can hardly continue," sincerely no matter what happens, the son of Zeus would be the only one who could continue without worries, at least until his Master's Prana was exhausted or she died.
He was worried too. Undo the Pistol created with Kaleido replenishing spent energy. "Unfortunately I can't spend more energy and I can't use more Weaponry." Mei nods from the shoulder of her owner also something battered. She has had to use her powers a lot to influence the fight trying to gain more time, she even already cannot access Weaponry due to lack of strength.
She can barely bring Luck by her side, but it will not be by far, "I did it, Hanging Gardens can already be destroyed," the words of his beloved Queen are equal to a gentle breeze for him.
Emiya realizes he goes on to smile in relief what it means is good news. "I imagine Assassin of Black has managed to activate the Self-Destruction of this Sky Trap." she deduces feeling relieved that they will be able to stop Daemon Spade, although there will be no winner, at least the World will be safe.
"Self-Destruction?, I don't know what you are talking about, we never did something like that." albina is surprised to hear such information.
"How there is no Self-Destruction?!" the question comes with a strong tone that makes the Illusionist stop.
"Only an idiot would put something like that on something like Hanging Gardens. Had we put such a thing, we would have only had to use Dolls to imitate us, wait for you to enter through deceit with the idea of invading and blow you up." the words that Kiritsugu's daughter are drowned in front of a simple Plan but effective would have worked. Her side only had the information normally said Noble Phantasm can do for what they would not have seen it coming.
"There was also the possibility that you would think of using such a method against us making it a bad idea." Illya understands perhaps Noir overestimated them. To be honest, they didn't even consider something like that. Daemon's laughter is soon heard all over the place stopping the battle at times... once again.
"No, I don't understand why all this theater, why do so many unnecessary things if there was never any way to destroy this place?, in short it is my win." in fact, Caster feels confused, she thought the same as in addition, after all the only ones with knowledge about the creation of the Floating Fortress and its Specifications were her Master and the daughter of Goddess. When Semiramis mentioned on trying to destroy the place to stop the old Mist, she had the idea of being Self-Destruction.
"The creation of all this from the beginning was with a end. We simply couldn't destroy it without first getting what we wanted from the beginning." an idea crossed everyone's mind when they understood something alarming. Assassin of Black went to get something that only this Noble Phantasm can do, an act necessary to be free to end this Skybase.
The first to understand it is Giotto's friend who has a sense of fear. "Bastard!" he finally shouts feeling that he can really fail and makes Noir his main objective. Consequently the Craftman's allies of the night go on to defend him. Who manages to reach him is Souji who ends with his edge stopped by Autumn to instantly recover by Allure.
"Now that Semiramis has obtained Samsara's Seed, I can destroy this place." his words shock the Red Master. The surprise is enough to leave her stunned, "Impossible, to be capable of such madness he should have the power to destroy the World… no one can have so much power." it was one thing to twist and distort reality, another to go further as it would be to end an entire World.
He allows the opponent to advance while he drives the other way out of balance before using Earth Flame whose gravitational specialty expels her.
"Illyasviel!" he calls his ally who happens to react.
"Take a little time, in that short time prepare yourself... we are very high." at the warning, the girl part Homunculus climbs to the back of the colossal warrior. He soon reacts by trapping the black knight in the head and crashing him to the ground.
"Can you really do it?!" She seriously doubts the brown-haired boy can with such a feat.
"This will be the first time I tried something like that... at least in this Line." he admits with a smile. That smile does not give her confidence even if she shows to be sure of what he does.
Each enemy happens to try to attack him, but he moves easily evading while Hyper Dying Will Mode is in force. Try to stay away from allies and enemies, the effect that his Technique will have is even unknown to him. He didn't lie when he said it's the first time he tried to do something like this.
On being able to destroy the Noble Phantasm of the Queen of Assyria, the previous night was spoken. Normally he would not try even in other circumstances, but it is only possible thanks to the Sky Pacifier being the Component that represents the Potential and therefore the possibility of using multiple Types of Energies.
He has to gather his power at the same time he continues to fight, becoming more defensive. The attack of the Controlled Servants intensifies… they can feel what he is going to do is very dangerous. At some point Autumn is lose and being disarmed, Daemon seeks to settle him. It is fruitless as soon as Deathscythe collides with an object that at first glance looks like a Staff. A Dark Staff manifests itself by appearing to be made of raw obsidian and other unknown materials, thin and long showing to be a little taller than the one who supports it.
The Spade feels a strange fear at that moment, understands the last Arcobaleno has finished preparing his attack... only he did not expect it to be so fast. Tsuna clenching his teeth, turns his head slightly and the First Mist Vongola is caught by The Handler.
Using something like that against a Servant is easy, but stops him from moving around, with this he can now end. Holds the Staff with both hands pointing down using multiple energies.
"Earth Chant." everyone's attention was on him, without exceptions many questioned what he planned to do, he did not show something spectacular, striking or dazzling.
The doubts were answered when the Floating Fortress was instantly broken into pieces in less than a second as if it had collapsed in the face of overwhelming chaos as it collapsed and separated into large scattered pieces... it was terrifying because it was the feeling that the World collapsed under their feet and begin to fall into the empty of the inevitable fall to the earth of the normal and known World.
The illusionist aristocrat sees the Noble Phantasm tear apart... for him it is as if his World became ruins without being able to stop it. It may be a means created by the enemy, but this had been his hope to obtain the Prize that would return the lost... to finally find himself in the arms of the woman he loves so much and the only thing that would give peace to his long-lived existence.
The Hanging Gardens destroyed, no longer has anchor the Servants fallen indefinitely, his friend and Donna Vongola have already lost, of no use having Mist Flames and Desert Flames if the Vongola Rings are sealed by Zero Point Breakthrough and he himself can recognize the grave damage to his Soul and Spirit... is at his limit.
Something that characterizes Daemon Spade for a long time, is something so simple but well known in his glorious times with Vongola in his beginnings... he is a bad loser. Note easily they are not falling at the speed that would be expected, the debris and remains of the Sky Trap of the Arcobaleno descends under what appears to be the effects of reduced gravity. Reach to see all the contestants on some makeshift platform... apparently it is the last section of this extensive and cruel War ... the last step to the conclusion.
Illya mounted on the back of her powerful Berserker, cannot help but be impressed. Not only because a kind of miracle happened, but because of the chaotic view... it was beautiful and sad at the same time. She managed to see Noir use his Technique, as soon as it was done, the Staff broke into pieces.
Even without the base that allowed the cheat of Infinite Resurrection, the Servants enemy are still alive, but they can already die... that is debatable, she deduces, now by not being focused on controlling half of the Fortress in sky, he can center his power to repair the damage to himself and the Servants.
Noir no longer has the strength to sustain a fight. She soon stays calm with just one idea... it's time to quit the fight. She now understands what Noir wanted to say when he warned her to prepare. The killer of the Silent Arts used all the energy he had left to thwart the treacherous Mist Plan... the blasphemous fire prevents the aristocrat from fleeing and the fall will end everyone present... in her eyes the fight is over, it is certain the effects of the movement that could destroy a World, will vanish and the laws of physics will do their job.
In any case she comes down from her Servant and looks for the last time to whom she considers her greatest adversary, "you are the strongest person I have ever met... I respect you," she sees the Revolver he lent her before smiling, "for that Respect, I will not kill you right now that I have a chance... I will wait to see if you survive your own fall," she says within her thoughts before Berserker of Red covers her with his body and jumps, propelling himself with the remains of the place heading to the mainland... anyway, it's her victory.
The dark twin closes his eyes sighing with some difficulty. Earth Chant took much more than he imagined, he has run out of many forces, so he is not worried. By now Luna's group should be moving away with Salakief, Rider of Red has Hippogriff to escape with Caster and Scáthach. It means only Daemon, his resurrected and himself are left... in any case, this fight is already over in his favor.
"Tsuna!" hears his name being pronounced out of his thoughts. When opens his eyes, starts looking with his eyes and discovering who has called him... who has called him is no other person than Semiramis. At that moment happens to be surprised to feel she is not the only one here, but also Scáthach and everyone else... this leaves him stunned "They are supposed to have left..." internalizes restless his frustration.
The one who would become the powerful leader of Vindice notices Daemon's expression of frustration and hopelessness passes to one of hatred and determined avenge. It does not take long to deduce what his greatest enemy thinks.
"Perhaps it is ideal to take them on their way to hell." the leader of the Rainbow Keepers seeks to stop him, however finds his body does not respond as he would like, ends up stumbling and falling facing the ground. Feeling the fear cover him, urgently directs his gaze to his allies.
"Get out of here fast!" seek to warn them of danger. However, seeing him vulnerable, they seek to reach and protect him.
"Nufufu, do you worry about them?, your precious friends." the brown-haired boy tries to get up while looking at the rancorous spectrum whose expression is pleased... this upstart dared to take away his beloved Elena... now will take away his love. Tsuna seeks to force himself to get up getting to let out noises of frustration and fear because of despair "Our efforts will be in vain." manages to rejoin and stumble a step backward escaping the edge Saber of Black. The controlled Servants proceed to attack the others in Noir's group.
"If you prefer, you can die first if you don't want to see them die... one by one... starting with her." a Warp Hole appears above where the Wise Queen was at the same time the Illusionist disappears for other that manifests between them. The Arcobaleno of the night reaches to see his First Servant about to be attacked. Deathscythe is stopped by Aislynn of the red-eyed woman who happens to receive a kick from the martial artist.
Until recently, he assumed all of them would have escaped as planned. They forgot to refuse to leave him alone. Now the price for such carelessness is the death of those he loves... it is as if he were cursed to always lose something no matter what does... remember his burden... his Curse, it was enough to risk everything.
"I have no alternative." Tsuna speaks loudly knowing what was about to do is dangerous. While it is true that every decision and action taken in this fight has been one risk after another, this time he was playing luck, has no more.
He don't have enough power to continue with Space Flame. Replenish energy by recovering Hysteria that is scattered will not even give him what is necessary for Finale Blackwaltz. Maybe enough to at least be as fast as Light, but not to complete his Movement and defeat all his enemies. With his dilemma, remembering what he is now, also remembers not only his Curse, but also the Arcobaleno Curse. There might be an opportunity there, but he will need the Last Second of the Empty Condition.
If he uses that last second, it is possible to have the way to kill his enemies, but there is a possibility that controlled by this Stage not only his enemies die, but also those he loves... could even manage to save them and only he has to pay with his life. He does not mind dying, but if he does, he will abandon those he loves and does not intend to do... not when he has understood there are those who see his life as something valuable and therefore he does not intend to allow them to go through that pain. Sees everyone's vulnerability, so his own vulnerability knowing that he only has one step left in the end.
A small smile emerges from him having forgotten for a moment that they are all connected to him, are part of his Present and will be of his Future. Then it will be a bet of whether or not he can achieve the this Curse of him as a way of winning.
Less than a second, everything took less than a second, despite not blinking, it was impossible for everyone to see the conclusion carefully. In one instant, the life of the Sky Arcobaleno's eyes went out as the Katana approached. In less than a second things ended for him, his body reacted naturally.
Finale Blackwaltz was done incompletely because he could not use his Lethal Movement to kill his enemies. All of them, who dared to face it, received his attack without any fault... including Daemon, but at the end of that second all enemy Servant was seen, they was the victim of the final assault and he reached his first Servant who receives him in her arms at the same time.
Space embodied in fire is extinguished. It was unexpected that the trajectory would take them to the Warrior Queen who stretches her hand to him anticipating at the end of the Dark Waltz he would come for her who trusted him from the beginning without hesitation he would achieve a final rebellion against fate.
It was as if for the three of them time had stopped, they falling from the sky in the middle of the Ruins of a Paradise created for War under those words that said that if they wanted peace they should prepare for it. Both Servants are embraced by him.
Daemon Spade had to die without a doubt, no normal attack would end him when using the body of a Servant, even if it of Low Classification... Tsuna should not attack if that meant leaving him alive. On the other hand, as soon as the second of the Death Linger passes and with it the Twelve Minutes, would come to suffer something close to System Failure, in other words, he would run out of energy being totally vulnerable... for that reason it became a risky bet .
Tsuna did not attack looking for an opening that would allow him to save those who have accompanied him on this painful path, but also to end this bloody battle... he wanted to end this and used his Sentence as a weapon. Strange Spears of energy can be seen going through the bodies of the Re-invoked Heroic Spirits. These strange weapons were created from the misfortune suffered by the Seven Arcobaleno giving the attack Rainbow Curse.
From there it could be easily explained why the Spears seemed to be created from energies of the Eight Elements possessed by the I Prescelti Sette giving an appearance of multiple scrambled colors without mixing any giving it a unique appearance. On Salakief's back, Luna sees those who represent Sky, Rain and Sun fall and are too far away to reach them, hence she opens a Warp Hole under the three mentioned Arcobaleno to save them.
...
The trio passes the Portal less than half a meter high to the ground vertically driven forward, because of inertia, they end up violently rolling on the ground, becoming separated and a few seconds later being laid on the pavement somewhere in Tokyo. Tsuna doubts being able to move.
The two Servants get up as quickly as possible, looking to go help their Master. It is the experience of constant fights that allow the purple-haired woman to hurry to block the gigantic Stone Sword saving her companion of weapons but eventually being forcefully removed from them.
The woman of depraved beauty recognizes the situation, moves quickly placing herself in front of her Master willing to protect him at the cost of her life if necessary. A Loaded Weapon is heard and hence Illyasviel is seen aiming at Discord at the Master even if the evil black-haired woman gets in the way.
"We reach the final stretch, Noir." the Land of Shadows ruler gets up, does not move knowing who has control of the situation is Einzbern.
"I admit that if it were not for everything that has happened, it would be impossible for me to defeat you, but it is well said that in War and in Love everything goes... this War is not over yet." in a moment the Queen of Assyria is angry, frustrated but masking her fear of failure, the next she happens to be calm, turn around with her back to danger and help her Master to sit down him knowing would not be able to move.
The daughter of Magus Killer watches with caution any attempt of both in case they seek to use another trick, must kill him before any of the allies come to complicate matters further. She sees the eyes of the former member of Vendicare recognizing he no longer has the strength. The brown eyes narrow slightly and she hears a strange sound and turns to her Servant discovering for her disbelief strange Multicolored Spears piercing the stocky body. Look in disbelief when instead of complaining, growling or attacking, he falls to his knees.
"So this is what the I Prescelti Sette must suffer." the Berserker of Red Master is impressed to hear her Servant speak. The passionate woman gives little importance to everything else focusing on healing the wounds of her Master, he endured overcoming the Light by finishing in a miracle his body is not broken.
"Even if I had all the Lives of my Noble Phantasm, I would be unable to survive this Curse." Illya immediately understood has lost, Berserker is going to die with nothing to avoid it. Desperate for this, she points to Noir and presses only to be incredulous when she sees the cylinder rotates, listening to the undoubted noise that indicates the lack of ammunition.
"I don't have the strength to even move... all I have left is the Rainbow Curse, my sentence." the abandoned twin speaks calmly with a small smile.
"It was a idea at the last moment to make others feel at least a little the burden that I have to carry... something that the Gods do not even dare to carry." although it is difficult to imagine, the Greek warrior smiles being barely recognizable. Now free from the influence of his madness can think clearly.
Happens to remember about the beginning of everything, the Tri-Ni-Sette and its Politics were the Ways or Instrument that began the Creation of everything, Tri-Ni-Sette are the Physical Form, while the Universe was being created, the Multiple Distortions during the Creation, gave the appearance of the Gods of different Pantheons.
Although all had their own history and even the Coincidences between them were in sight, all were different, some stronger than others or wise, but all were born from the Creation of the Universe through the Tri-Ni-Sette. Only Humans who are trapped in Conflicts of both themselves and Higher Beings, can withstand such a burden longer than anyone else. The Gods cannot, they would be destroyed in the attempt... humans die and very few are close enough to death to access a power that represents both: beginning and end.
With humor, Hercules memorates that phrase that speaks about death being only the beginning... in a certain way it is, but not for the Gods and those who are close to them, not everyone reaches the Existential System of Souls by the Different Pantheons, even less the Gods.
Thinking about them brings back his hatred of the Gods, hearing has fallen before a power capable of killing Gods, reassures him because if it turns out to be true what the Sky Arcobaleno thinks and plans, something like that is necessary... it calms him to know the Humans are now able to defend themselves and not totally depend on them.
"Sounds perfect... good luck, Sawada Tsunayoshi." the Rainbow Curse Thorns disintegrate and the powerful hero begins to disappear until finally dying and thereby conclude his participation. However, the twin of chaos is surprised to hear that name, the name he did not get in this World... that Berserker of Red knowing it, that means...
Illya watches the beautiful woman stand protectively in front of her Master prepared to protect him from any new attack. The First Servant of this War was focused on healing her beloved Master. Finale Blackwaltz left him in disrepair, but nothing serious because of the resistant clothing that he possesses and his bones were not torn apart thanks to this, therefore this would not take much, although the results are worrying about culminating the time of Death Linger he's running out of energy.
"You lied, it wasn't four Bullets, but three." it's the first thing that young girl Half-Homunculus says.
"I knew you would seek to kill me at the moment that Daemon was defeated and using my Personal Revolver to kill me in your eyes would be something almost guaranteed... you have already seen its talents after all." he confesses without guilt by saying he did not trust her from the beginning as for not trying to kill him as soon as the Traitor Mist lost.
Illyasviel admits didn't cross in her mind using Contender against him, simply because even if his Magic Circuits were unusable, he would only take Deathperation Flames to fight. That used the Curse he is forced to carry for the rest of his life, is a clear example that he has an endless talent to albina smiles wryly admitting defeat. The worst part does not know if he lied because of the Vongola Intuition or because he can read her easily.
Daemon who stayed close to his greatest enemy. He reviews his own situation, he is injured, at the last moment he managed to leave the body of which he took possession. He created and entered a Warp Hole seeking to kill his greatest enemy. Did not wait Einzbern to attack so quickly, he was waiting for her to complete the work of killing Noir and from there he would take possession of her body.
His last shattered hopes remained when Berserker of Red succumbed to the Curse attack. In the same way, discover the damage suffered is too much, to continue in this World he need to own a body and possibly it would take many years to recover, would be in something similar to Hibernation, the best chance is to occupy the body of one of the Vongola enclosed in Vendicare and hide.
Recognizing he has lost, but is far from not trying again, seeks to flee in silence creating an exit with Flames of Night. He doesn't have the luxury of attracting attention now that he can't even fight a baby. Form the Warp Hole, as soon as is thrown himself to enter, the Flames disappear to his disbelief. Falling to the ground and the scandal attracts attention to him. He is about to claim his friend's descendant for his intervention, but he finds he is still under treatment.
"First Rule of Flames of Night..." Rosso's voice is heard as she approaches walking with her hand extended revealing the power of Vindice.
"They cannot be used if you don't have a body." the fire changes its properties immediately becoming crystalline and blood ruby red before feeling his body pierced by Stakes of Red Ice. Can feel his Soul start to freeze and destroy itself slowly. He can't hold back the scream before the attack, not wanting to scream anymore just stopping to do it and just letting out groans.
She passes him as if nothing approaching her Sky. She is happy to see him alive, but checking there are those who protect him. Her gaze goes to the daughter of Kiritsugu who immediately lowers Discord knowing she has no chance of defeating the Hitwoman known as the Red Moon.
"All are well, they went to look for the Vongola Rings." the red-eyed girl informs to see the worried look of the former Jailer.
"Noir..." it was a plaintive but audible scream for everyone. The tired look of the killer craftsman was in the mafiosi aristocrat.
"You said that I betrayed Elena... I have lived so long and I can recognize when someone lies... when you said those words, I recognized you believed what you said... Why?" Actually the current leader of the Arcobaleno, felt intrigued. He expected to be cursed, hated, or something different, not a question about his belief. Was then that for the first time he saw the tormented man full of regrets, the tortured soul and the spirit consumed by pain and loneliness.
"She asked you to protect Vongola. You did it for all these years, but because of your actions, it stopped being Elena's Vongola..." the Specter is surprised.
"The Vongola that she loved was lost and now only the name remained." they are surprised when it is another voice that answers, everyone goes to watch Tsukina Vongola approach, although she does it slowly feeling still sore, at least she no longer had serious injury.
"We could both lie to you, tell you Elena would surely ask you to trust us. The only thing I can promise you is to try to return to Vongola to what it was in the beginning... Elena's Vongola." promises the Donna della Mafia determined by understanding what her brother was trying to do. Even with everything that happened, giving a groan of pain, Tsuna manages to get up and slow down because of his injuries.
"All this time I was wrong, I destroyed her Vongola, the Vongola of my Elena." does not dare to look at anyone to be impossible not to cry.
"Hate is not the opposite of love, is its dark side. Losing her led you to despair, being Vongola your only link in the World with her. The pain of losing what one love most, leads us to lose the horizon, lose ourselves and many times we seek to make others understand our pain... the arrogants will say to understand how you feel when they have never gone through something like that, just feeding that anger at the presumption on the occasion of making you feel better or reconsider your actions..." Vindice's protégé does not need to pay attention to know Daemon watches him as he speaks and approaches. Tsuna rests on one knee but is abrupt to remain very weak.
"For the same reason one must always be careful with what one says, lies and truths can be measured by their weight and the consequences as soon as they are pronounced. If I lied to you, you would realize, I don't know your answer if it would be the same to someone else telling you this." the youngest of the twins places his hand on the Illusionist's shoulder. To the surprise of many, the Stakes were dismantled becoming ruby dust. At that moment Tsuna says something that no one but Spade listens to and is surprised at what he hears. Tsuna nods before smiling.
"At the end of your time in this World, it is only up to you whether my words are a lie or not... regardless of my words, I know now you can rest in peace." it's strange, never expected to hear those words, even less to feel finally calm to understand the child in front of him has sincerely forgiven him from the bottom of his heart. Found it ridiculous to feel better knowing someone had forgiven him and the words that only his ears reached are evidence of forgiveness regardless of whether or not they are lies.
"I will trust the word of you two. They fail and assured them I will return to torment them until the day of their deaths." with that hollow threat, Daemon Spade finally disappears dying definitively.
Tsuna is helped by Luna to rejoin, she lets him go knowing he won't allow himself to rest until he really ends the War, until he completes his oath. Both brothers see each other, just look into each other's eyes to know what they think and feel... understanding their bond is now stronger than ever. She sees the innocent and slight fear in his eyes because of the way he saved her, she gives him a look where she expresses not being upset. There are things that can only be learned by words.
"Why refuse to recover what was lost?, to our mother?" She has accepted her mistakes, she at some point understood for her, her brother is more important than their mother, was unable to fight against him... she chose him above all. Having the life he deserves within reach and refusing to have it, she doesn't understand.
"We got too far, so many lives were lost and it would be horrible of us to give value to her life based on it. If she returned to this World, we would destroy her. Mafia, our hands are stained with blood... before us lies a sea of blood and tears ... one that will become even bigger and we will be lucky not to drown... Mafia is a destiny will always determined to destroy us, never forget in our blood lies the sins of our Legacy." he confesses with a broken smile, she does not resist crying when she finally sees the truth... all this time her brother has been protecting their mother.
Both remain silent when they listen to the other allies of the creator of Panorama, approach. "Look, we made it!" announces the paladin loudly with a proud smile. The possessor of Fortuna is not surprised to see Salakief is in her Raven Form approaching and perching on Luna's shoulder. Less than a minute, the Vongola Rings are delivered. Without even thinking about it, he passes them over to his sister who receives them with a sweet smile.
He could simply take them under the excuse of "War Booty", but he doesn't, no matter what he does, after her death her Soul will be trapped in the Sky Vongola Ring... but it doesn't mean he won't try to free her from the condemnation in a future.
"We did it, right?" Tamamo speaks with a sad smile.
"Right, we survived, but..." the Proud Queen tries to say, but the woman of depraved beauty interrupts her.
"The Great Grail will only be activated when there are two Servants alive." that is an undeniable truth, something they all know.
Tsuna closes his eyes looking up at the sky and can feel the emotions of his Servants.
"We get so far and hearing something like that is painful... for this reason I ask you to control yourself." he expresses in a calm voice without opening his eyes. It was a bit impressive he could be so calm despite everything. The fox girl is surprised to feel he was calm and in a way that hurt.
"Scáthach, I'll not kill you." she is stunned and incredulous by what he says. She is about to reply, but he anticipates again.
"From the beginning I knew your intentions, I promised to fulfill your desire and die is not what you really want," he turns to see her.
"I know you're in possession of the Rain Pacifier, which means you wanted to die as soon as we got to this point... I really can't understand your need to punish yourself for something that has stopped being important, for something you haven't done," Tsuna happens to close his eyes before opening them again, looking serious.
"Well, if you want it, if it is more important for you that the promises are fulfilled, it will be so." it is ridiculous to hear he is willing to face her even if he is not in condition. The Queen of Assyria advances a few steps passing by her Master keeping distance from both.
"By the way, I'm going to warn you. If he must keep his promise to you at any rate, he must keep his promise to me and die." again the beautiful Irish woman is speechless by the strange twist.
"When Tsuna made his oath, he promised never to use a Command Spell to order me, otherwise he would allow me to take his life... he did it to save me from God's Resolution. Maybe he did it to save us, but he broke his promise of what it means to kill him." that is unheard of for everyone without exceptions.
"Don't say stupid things, you know how important Tsuna is for the World, for the future!" replies the proud warrior.
"And you know that none of that is important to me, as soon as he dies, I will die and then the three of us will be trapped in the False Paradise... we will be fulfilling our fate due to the promises he has broken." the Irregular Servant quickly shakes her head.
"You're crazy enough to want to detract from sacrifices and lost lives, everything...!" Lancer of Black abruptly meets the taciturn look of her Master to see everything clearly. She was doing the same, for him to lose her meant that everything he had done was in vain, he would accept what she decided, but for him to lose her meant that he did not do enough for her, she with her death would mark his failure... she was doing the same thing Semiramis would do if she killed Tsuna for a promise.
"That is playing dirty." affirms not only to her companion of arms, but also her Sky with an indignant look.
"At least you've put aside that nonsense." argues the passionate woman with humor.
"Tsuna, because of you I will be trapped in this World, therefore, your duty is to take responsibility." the beautiful warrior expresses herself with a blush and a relaxed smile approaching him that does accept to hug her softly and firmly at the same time.
"You know that I will do much more than that." he confesses with a funny and trickster grin by making her give up on punishing herself... especially by make her blushing and shivering, it's easy to know she's happy with the answer.
It doesn't take long to separate from her, though gently, since both are still injured. Therefore, direct his eyes to the remaining three Servants. Recognizing in Rider and Caster the resignation on their faces bothered him.
"Don't worry, we both knew that we would die at the end... from the beginning we accept that it is the only way." Astolfo says with a hollow smile.
"Tsuna-san, please take care of Hakuno in my place." the youngest of Nana's children finally lets out the frustration.
"I told you to control yourself!" He raises his voice because of their behavior. Both Servants are surprised and involuntarily step back.
"Without importing the World, Time and Place, even if it is the wish of the one I love, I would never dare to sacrifice others, much less those who are important to me... I will not sacrifice you two for nothing or anyone, never!" is impossible for both of them not to blush so much for his words as for his expression. Directs his gaze to above again.
"I dislike you think for a moment I would dare to kill you to fulfill my oath," he is calmer by closing his eyes and looking to the side.
"I also dislike you believed me so naive not to have noticed you have the Pacifiers of the Mist and Cloud since yesterday... you both were able to sacrifice so much just so that we could all survive." the two Servants are worried being able to feel him. He felt sad about it, but they can also perceive in him has accepted their actions.
"The road that awaits us, will be painful, dark, cruel and thorny... althought I want at least we can enjoy as much as possible the time we are in this World before being dragged to a destination, which I would like you not to have to suffer." both smile slightly.
"I don't understand what you say, we are not alone, we will be together from now on... if we are going through many difficulties, we will do it together." the lonely Sky is surprised by the words of his now Cloud, now is when he remembers that Astolfo is really amazing and able to amaze him... simpler and so true words.
"I told you before, Tsuna-san. Together we are invincible, we will overcome whatever it is as we have just done." was mentioned by the Mother of the Familiars of the East responds to his question of why her decision. Alone they could never have reached this point and together they achieved it because everyone was able to accept each other... understand for the first time that he, a Sky has been accepted when acceptance normally only comes from one side... knowing this calms him down and makes him feel that volatile emotion as changing as the World. He hopes to feel full happiness again in the Dark Future that awaits them.
"I'm sorry to be the one who breaks the bubble, but the Grail will not complete its process until the War is over. This could mean a World War." the truth clarified by Einzbern reminds them of the serious consequences of not ending the Sacred War, they cannot defeat the World.
"Right, now that she says so, I remember it clearly," Tsukina interrupts looking at her little brother.
"I realized this battle was prolonged, if you wanted it, you could win from the beginning. You never needed Hanging Gardens." a truth that everyone could notice.
"Almost all my life all I knew how to do was kill. I needed to change, find another way even if it was difficult. I tried my best not to kill my enemies this time, at least the Masters, but the Hanging Gardens were created with a specific end." the Queen of Assyria sets aside the Craftman from the night.
"Everything was for this." as a sign the enthusiastic Sun shows that recovered from the Sanctuary of Pride. The peculiar Black Rose/Lotus reveals its Seed whose brightness impresses more than one. They can feel immense energy coming from it.
"That you see here is Samsara's Seed and our true goal." the words of the woman of depraved presence attracts the attention of almost everyone present.
"Every time a Servant dies, their vitality becomes Prana and they goes to the Grail. In this case, the Lesser Grail within Vincent. For each Servant killed, the Grail gains power, in response Vincent was weakened, as soon as there were only four Servants left, he was destined to die." the revelation was painful mainly for Emiya and Veckenschtein even if the latter is the one who spoke, but kept under control his emotions.
"The Great Grail would only work with the energy of Twelve Servants without counting Ruler, that would mean losing not only two important people to me, but also Vincent," the brown-haired boy takes a slight pause.
"The main function of the Hanging Gardens was to collect the Prana necessary to replace the absent Caster and Rider who would remain alive. It means that all the energy and vitality used during this fight lies in this small object." the revelation surprises more than one. The mentioned Heroic Spirits are moved by the truth.
"With Samsara's Seed we would not need to sacrifice Caster and Rider, by using it as an independent source of energy, Vincent would live." in those moments Illya is a whirlwind of emotions now knowing the goal of her greatest enemy.
"It makes me happy to know your true intentions, but the power of this Seed is much greater than that of only two Servants... you make it clear you did not intend to sacrifice anything important to you, but it does not answer the real question... What do you want to achieve with the Great Grail?" In that attempt all those present are distracted when they perceive someone is approaching. No one stopped to direct their gaze to the newcomer. They discover a beautiful girl with blue and white hair, as well as red eyes.
The newcomer only wears on whether the coat Tsuna wore a short time before leaving Vindice... he blushes irritated knowing she wears nothing underneath, at least it is closed. Set aside the rebuke when he see the Lesser Grail in her hands.
"So that's where you went." both he and Assassin of Black walk to Mei. It is curious the macabre fire did not hurt it, but does not stop the Chalice is delivered. Both the First Master and the First Servant look into each other's eyes before nodding and holding hands and making use of the two Items necessary to give a conclusion to this.
Everything was sunk in a glow blinding them for a moment. Tsuna had his eyes tightly closed, little by little he began to open them slowly regaining visibility. It is assumed that there are no more enemies, he does not lower his guard, more out of habit than because of distrust and the only thing he was sure of besides being alive, it is from the hand that he has not yet released him. His vision is clearing up to distinguish better.
"This is..." Semiramis tries to say being in the same conditions as him in terms of where they were. They were just the two of them, surrounded by beautiful scenery from a fairy tale. Both can assure they do not recognize this place, at the same time it brings them a feeling of knowing it... Tsuna for some reason feels nostalgia invades him.
"Finally you have arrived." the voice heard is soft, but feminine. Master and Servant turn around discovering a woman whose resemblance to Illyasviel was more than obvious, but among all the clothes and her apparent age makes easy to compare who is her, there is a Old Drawn Portrat in the Records Room in Vendicare, as well as a Profile.
"Justizia Lizleihi Von Einzbern." the name comes from the lips of the Ex-killer Vindice. The aforementioned nods.
"For the first time you came to me, in the Futures in this Universe, every time you won, you presented your wish to Ruler as the Administrator of the War, but this time she became a Servant more as a result of all. That is why you and I met were inevitable." the albina woman smiles indulgently.
"I'm glad to finally meet you in person, Sawada Tsunayoshi." he is taciturn. Recently Berserker of Red called him under that name.
"This is not the first World where you and I know each other." the ancient Einzbern nods at his words and stops smiling.
"In one way or another, you and I have met, more specifically, our different versions of the many Parallel Lines. Whether as Master or Servant, you attract chaos and do interesting things... most of the time everything for good." Lizleihi shows an expression of nostalgia.
"Sometimes you managed to summon me." he is incredulous.
"I'm sorry, it was not my intention to bother you." for the woman with a decadent presence, it is not surprising that he is respectful to the woman in front of them. He sure feels indebted to her because it is because of her sacrifice that both have been able to meet and be together. It's shocking when Irisviel's ancestor snorts sarcastically.
"On every occasion you summoned me, you always say the same. You make me think that I am not good enough for you." it is unreal to see her leave the supposed behavior that someone like her should have... she seems as human and not someone unattainable as she should be.
"What kind of relationship have we had?" The insecure twin inquires. She tilts her head to the side with a smile.
"Mmm... let's see... every time you and I know each other, our destinies are linked. Not only because of who you are, but because things are never simple with you. For example, I remember that time when you made me completely yours by force." he makes a gasp screaming blushing, because of the impression of the unexpected. Out of nowhere he sees the image in front of his eyes multiply causing him to see copies of the ancestor Einzbern. He immediately feels the forces escape and ends up slipping and falling on the grass in front.
"Tsuna!" the depraved woman calls worried crouching where him.
"The consequences of using Hyper Dying Will Mode for the first time..." He says with difficulties, being very painful.
"All the stress that my body has suffered as a result of the battle, has become pain... in addition to the consequences for Death Linger, it has been fortunate to have even reached this point," amid complaints of ailment, seeks to get up being difficult.
"I will soon be unconscious and unable to do anything... I must endure even a little more." the abandoned twin manages to stand up on his own but stumbling. Semiramis makes him lean on her.
"You have always been a fool when it comes to protecting what matters to you, it's what you do at this moment, you continue to fulfill your oath and protect the Future of all of you." flatter with a warm smile, he happens to see her with concern.
"What I said about you taking me by force, is not that you forced me into something unpleasant or that I didn't want to. In that Alternate Line, you acquired a Dangerous Ability... your Personal Curse had already awakened Six Lives back." he tries to remember the Memories that Byakuran provided him, but there is no clue.
"The events were very different from this Line in that Place. Between it, the War lasted one night with you and the Servant by your side, as winners," both are surprised although the regent of Assyria feels happy to hear Another World where they both get to know each other and be together.
"After the triumph, you took the Grail and used your power in it... in the end I resurrected, I got a new life and I was in your care." she details with a smile omitting a lot, but saying enough for both.
"How deep does your relationship with Tsuna become?" The Doves' friend woman interrogates seriously.
"As I said before, it's complicated, but as for how intimate we can be in this Line, it depends on him." again, Tsuna blushes, it was strange to see Justizia-san behave like this, he would never imagine she would be as brazen as to flirt with him openly. Semiramis does not know whether to feel upset or entertained by the clear insinuations.
He concludes the Soul or Existence of Justizia Lizleihi Von Einzbern could become disturbed because of everything that happened, the Futures that have ceased to exist, the actions of Daemon and the power of Space Flame could have reached her. In the same way, he knows he can't delay things anymore.
"Justizia-san, please listen to my pray." the albino woman smiles indulgently.
"Your oath. An oath made to a wicked woman by a naive child... an innocent child who by will became the messenger of Hell who burns everything in his path and brings to the World the empty that is part of his existence... a known existence only for the Secrets of Eternity." she only happens to take a break, but he decides to speak.
"I know everything and I have accepted it. As you said, I am only the one who has to convey the wishes of a Queen that I decided to help with." it implies he rejects the possibility of getting rid of a Condemnation to which he and those who have decided to follow him will be forced to be dragged and all because of the misunderstanding of a little girl. It may sound like something very commented, but it's true, hell is paved with good intentions. Resigned, the ancestor of Illyasviel agrees.
She has been trapped here for so long and seen so much because of her position, to behave as she has done as soon as he arrived here is because of her frustration with him. Again his will to protect is superior and he does not blame anyone for his fate, goes on because he has to do it. She hears every word from him, Semiramis's wish conveyed by the messenger of chaos.
As each word comes out, Einzbern is amazed, how far they have thought about everyone's fate, the Future and what they both plan to do. It's dauntless, challenging and unexpected... in short, madness, but she feels suddenly renewed and anxious for the first time in a long time... yes, that may work. With a smile she agrees to fulfill the desire of the Wise Queen, anxious to see the road that both will forge from now on.
The University Tokyo Hospital.
Everyone observes expectantly something changes in the World, seeking to feel the slightest change. There was nothing they could do to stop them. The anxiety is immense, with every second of absence of those who were the first to participate in the Holy War, restlessness covers them more... not even their own allies know what they really seek.
As if it were a signal, a hand of each Master who participated in the War shines with a red or purple light... even the Masters who were left out of the Battles before this day. The unthinkable happens when intense lights come blinding them once more.
When they regain visibility, the Magus sisters discover for disbelief, the Servants who died have been resurrected. The only one missing is Assassin of Red whose Master died.
"What is happening?" Tohsaka questions when sees her Servant in front of her who is confused.
"I have as much idea as you, Master. The last thing I remember was my battle with Shishou and my death." Rin does not delay in understanding Lancer of Red was brought as her Servant, but it is not all, but also remembering that has happened since his previous Invocation.
Archer of Black and Saber of Red recognize their Masters, but not where they are, moreover, everyone happens to be on guard. Preparing to attack any act that could be a threat to them or their Masters.
"Is it your thing?" Mordred asks the albino who comes out of his amazement and smile.
"Surely it is the work of a certain boy of powerful allure to chaos ... but I am glad to see you again, Saber-chan." the aforementioned smiles while snorting.
"Don't say stupid things when you don't even know what is really going on." the knight of betrayal recriminates.
...
Not only does the confusion abound in Shamal's Refuge, it does so where the rest of those who participated are still absent, both of whom are likely authors of this rare event.
"What does this mean?" is Giotto's doubt who sees himself back in the World. Before he died, managed to get his successor out and out of the Hanging Gardens and die... now he is free of the Sky Vongola Ring again... at least the time he is under the role of Servant. Even without knowing what happens, everyone is alert to keep fighting in case they want to keep fighting.
"All of you, enough!" The most dangerous voice of the most dangerous Master is heard calling everyone's attention... even where Fiore and the others meet, he is heard. Steps are heard and Illya turns finding Noir and Assassin of Black back.
"The Sixth Holy Grail War... is over." are the words of him who is walking with the eyes closed in the company of his First Servant, the outstanding thing was to see him without his Coat, but it is due to be used said garment to cover the little one he loads in arms.
"Vincent." Illya whispers in tears watching little Homunculus who is unconscious.
However they can see the white shirt very worn, cuts and blood, even the vest looks in a deplorable state... now for the first time they realize the punishment he has endured and it is not enough for him to stop moving forward.
"You, the Servants who died during the Sixth Holy Grail War, have returned, just like this child as an extension of the wish that has been asked of the Great Grail." he keeps walking, past everyone.
"You can continue fighting if you wish, but know that no matter what you do, nothing will happen," he expresses with complete tranquility not being affected by the looks.
"The Great Grail now belongs only to me..." he stops and opens his eyes to observe them looking like the image of serenity and in turn a strange aura that he is above them all.
"That means there will be no more Wars for the Holy Grail... it's over!" raise his voice causing disbelief at the announcement.
"The Grail, I can't feel it." at that moment all Servants who have heard every word, realize that detail... means that now their complete existence will depend on their Masters, that if they can support enough Prana.
"These Wars have indiscriminately claimed the lives of many... I will not allow more innocent bloodshed... it was enough..." both Masters and Servants accept his words without protest, also those under the Berserker Class.
There are still doubts about the details regarding the wish of the Ancient Wise Queen that it shows was influenced by the killer from the night. They don't know what they both plan, there is nothing that can be done to change it... it has become Written Destination.
Soon the Sky Arcobaleno is confused to see a petal move nearby sliding down the gentle current of air that passes. It distinguishes more and both he and Semiramis look up. The others imitating them finding themselves surprised to see a lot of flower petals fall gently dancing in the air.
"Petals, are petals of the flowers of the Hanging Gardens. We are far from where the fight happened..." he smiles wistfully at the strange event.
"Think they would get here." the winner of the First Holy Great Grail War meditates on the circumstances of this. The effect of Earth Chant surely destroyed the Noble Phantasm completely and possibly the flowers gave off their petals in the process separating and avoiding vanish with the Skybase... now they have come to disperse because of the wind... he can feel the energy in these petals, it is as if each one contained energy, soul and vitality, which when arriving at this city in ruins would mean...
"A celebration for our victory, the blessing of the World to us who triumph... we bound for glory, ever. Never forget it." the words of the woman whose depraved beauty has become accustomed and loved the lonely Sky, for him they sound comfortable, doubt everyone thinks so. One of the Petals falls on Vincent's forehead, the part of the flower fades and the child begins to wake up.
"These Petals fall on this city in ruins stained with blood, sadness, pain and tears... a suffering that will remain for the rest of our lives." his brown eyes close contemplatively.
"Unlike us, these Petals bless this profane land... they have come to purify and heal the souls of those who died because of us... their message tells us they can now rest in peace... after all our duty is to make their sacrifice don't be in vain," the infant looks at the Keeper of the Sky Pacifier smiling tired but knowing he is alive thanks to all of them... his future is with them.
"In comparison to those who have left, we must appreciate what we have, as well as what we have recovered. Remembering life is something beautiful, unique and special whose value is so fragile and valuable that we should not waste..." in half of his words, he opens his eyes with a warm smile looking at this little kid who became important to him, part of a strange family forced by fate but his after all.
Multiple Warp Holes appear and from these emerge the wretched Jailers. The interesting thing was in all of them manifesting in the sight of the Dolls user. Moreover, that they committed an unexpected action even for him. There was no sign or warning, all the Jailers who have arrived at the place, kneel before Noir, Tsuna Von Veckenschtein, the leader of the Arcobaleno.
"Tsuna Von Veckenschtein, son of Bermuda Von Veckenschtein, it is now at the end of the War that we can present ourselves before you. We, Vindice, have chosen and recognized you as our leader... hereby your will will be our will, your enemies will be our enemies and it is by this oath that... our lives are in your hands, Boss!" see them kneeling... especially for this. They might save him for their own reasons, but despite that, they took care of him, were his family, took care of him and loved him.
It was painful for him to see them like that, he felt as if they would humble themselves when he considers himself unworthy. Somehow the inheritance in his blood tells him this is how his sister feels... the difference is that she doesn't bother as much as he does because he has understood, she really is not so close to her Guardians and friends, that's why tolerates better... for him it is more difficult because these people were the ones who raised him.
He can never see them as subordinates, even if having this burden gives him the right to order them. Himself acknowledges has not been a good leader, his decisions have put those he loves in danger, it may seem indecision, lack of will and insecurity... they know it more they don't recriminate anything... they understand he does not even know how rule his own life. It's ridiculous to lead others when he doesn't even know what he really should do.
A leader must ensure others, abandon their own desires for the sake of others, abandon insecurities, so many things that are complicated for him. It is not that he seeks to justify himself, but it is not easy to have lived without emotions, a cold cloistered life forged to be a weapon, to begin to feel and unable to understand what he feels and how to respond... to some degree is a recent born as to what it really means to live.
Internally he smiles at the ridiculousness of all those around him as they seeks to depend on him. It could be a mistake to cling so much to change, to be something different from what many expect, recognize his own flaws, it was stupid to force Semiramis and the others to follow his decision... his silly attempt to get out from despair of stopping living as he has done so far. Killing the enemy was the right answer, that easy, but recently he has also understood that it is the easiest and worst thing he could do. To World he took unnecessary risks along this path.
Externally he is calm and taciturn even if his gaze reveals many of his emotions, they don't reveal his truth. He feels guilty, but it is hardly like wanting to sigh because of fatigue or boredom, instead most of him feels something above all else... an irrepressible need to laugh at everyone in their faces for how stupid they are all.
Tsuna's POV:
Stupids!, everyone is really so stupid. It is incredible a few single words at specific times can trigger a series of thoughts and assumptions... the ease to allow a blatant and obvious manipulation if someone has really paid attention to everything I have done from the beginning, everything I have lived .
The mere idea that Illyasviel and her team thought they had even the smallest chance of winning, I find it some fun. It's not really that I can blame them for thinking like that, from the beginning that has been treated. When this Plan began, this idea was days ago, just at the time when the new War Regulators interfered because of Luviagelita's betrayal.
For the first time in my life I felt pissed off, I had the everything in my hands and that intervention ruined all. I managed to hide it much better than Semiramis. The idea was to end all at that time, I would leave my sister seriously injured making her the only survivor, without anyone observing, I could justify her survival, as well as argue the duty of the bearer of the Sky Vongola Ring.
It was clear to all of us who fought this stupid War, we would be being watched, watched like animals, that we had no freedom. It meant every word and action would be monitored. As soon as we were alone in the middle of ruins, in my mind I began to draw a Diagram, one based on the consequences and possibilities.
Verbalizing my thoughts meant my words would be heard by any nosy person. Telepathy was a blessing, while on the outside I showed an confused boy who tried to recover after the betrayal. Inside determined the actions to take, a Idea that nobody could imagine coming from me, a boy who apparently tried to find a new way of living, someone who actually showed has reconsidered the meaning of life.
Through my bond with my Servants, I revealed Afterlife Plan. Luna is my Storm Arcobaleno and through the Pacifiers, I communicated my Plan, she told Astolfo mentally so as not to reveal anything to the Observers. The First Objective is practical, taking total control of the World and the Final Battle is the means to achieve it. I asked Scáthach, Tamamo and Astolfo to become my Arcobaleno of Rain, Mist and Cloud.
Scáthach didn't even think about it to accept, Tamamo agreed even if I gave them time to think about it, her reasons were easy to understand, I admit feeling happy and flattered because she admitted she developed feelings for me. I admit I was cruel, after all I seduced Astolfo to convince him, I learned many things from my first Queen and that was to take advantage of everything I have, including my appearance.
Reborn made a serious mistake, when training my opponents, he never anticipated I would be spying on them through Coppélia. I get tired of following others' Rules, and they can't blame me for spying if they don't have proof, especially because they didn't know it. The way I found their Base was the same day my fate was postponed. It was at the moment that I lay in the snow, with Helix - Kaleido I gathered materials discreetly forming the Swarm and they reached my sister's group.
I learned what they could do, what they improved and learned in these three days, I also had the facility to influence their Plans thanks to Fantasia... in other words, every action they did, every idea or attempt was calculated, at least for us. Externally, my group was training and rest for the last three days. Actually from the time of Pause until now it has been nothing more than an act.
All this time nobody on my side really was in danger. The mistakes I made have been a hoax to keep the nosy from my true goal. The Skybase is a legitimate Sky Trap, nobody can get out of there alive and much less control it except the Arcobaleno. Daemon and Matou took control of the Hanging Gardens because we allowed it, at any time we could regain control of the Fortress.
The whole fight has been a farce, a deception traced from the beginning. Coppélia from the beginning was on the prowl, the Scourge spied and when the time came, they supplanted the Shinsengumi Members during the course of the Combat and only revealed themselves when I wanted to. With the help of Semiramis, Mei and Tamamo I was able to set the pace of the fight and know where everyone was but Tsukina, whom Mei stopped for a short time.
Tamamo faked her death splendidly as agreed. When I completed Fortuna, at that moment something changed in me, not only did I get the Sixth True Magic... memories, knowledge and experience equivalent to centuries. I knew the Future Events, but the most important thing was to understand what it feels like to lose what I love the most and with that I acquired the ability to get out of the Stagnation in which I have lived all my life.
I needed to recover my inheritance without raising suspicion of Byakuran and Kawahira, they should not interfere with Afterlife. With my Super Intuition back, made it easier for me to better predict enemy strategies. Riding all this farce was to show off, show those who watched and judged us, what can do the Ultimate Arcobaleno.
Afterlife had many objectives, one was to test the limits of our power and the management we have on the Pacifiers. It could be said that Hanging Gardens became a test area, none of us was ever in danger. It was difficult for me to put all that knowledge about Societies, Factions, Species and Races in order, so many individuals that would take their attention to a battle that would determine the direction the World would take.
As soon as I did it, I concluded it was an opportunity. At first we thought about controlling the World through fear, I immediately gave up the idea destined to fail, in the World where I was the Public Enemy, that fear led them to hunt me, my supposed allies in the Founding Families of the Grail War betrayed me, that led to those I loved and I to death... my rebirth and sixteen years later I was captured before remembering my previous life and being cursed through the Tri-Ni-Sette condemning everything.
The solution was simple and Astolfo's taste for his Manga helped me to better express what I wanted to do. Shortly after I kissed him and we started looking for what he wanted, we discovered his favorite Manga had adaptation to Anime and even a Movie. We were forced to watch both Anime and Movie. Necessary so that I could make clear what wanted.
Sincerely it was boring to my point of view, it may be my abstract vision of the World and the things that I have seen. Semiramis was more entertained by the reactions of our group, Scáthach even in the Future where she lived after the War, she almost did not see this kind of thing, Luna ended up sleeping attached to my side, I cannot say it was due to boredom, it was due to fatigue, she has worked hard to accomplish the ends of Afterlife, Tamamo and Astolfo excited about the show.
In her curiosity my Proud Queen asked me the purpose of seeing this. I mentioned is something that Astolfo wanted us to see, internally the report on the purpose of entertainment media, hence talk about the emotions that viewers have towards certain characters and overcome difficulties, the way they identify and empathize with the good in history and the way in which the bad can be understood and appreciated.
If all snoopers look for a show, we would give them one. People have an obsession with the need to feel in control of their surroundings, know what happens, we would make them believe they had that. It was like a game, we would be acting like in a story that the World believed without knowing they would be moving to the tone of a rhapsody whose conclusion is not what they expect.
As I said before, the whole fight is nothing more than a show, a farce directed by us. If it had been a legitimate and serious fight with us fighting with our true power even if it was a test, we would crush them humiliatingly, it would sound arrogant, but only I was enough to end it all. Daemon became vulnerable to Fantasia by using possession in Enma Kozato, a mentally vulnerable girl who unconsciously influenced him, just using Flames of Night was enough to win.
For years I have lived in Vendicare, I have killed all kinds of Targets, but I have also had capture and rescue missions, it's ridiculous to me that people believe me unable to win without killing. I have studied and learned to think like my enemies, understand their way of being. I just needed Warp Hole to win. I could simply send them in the middle of the Sea and let them drown, even Heracles is unable to live without something as vital as needing breathing, Tsukina and Giotto would take time to return and when they did, all their allies would have lost.
I have unlimited means to defeat them effortlessly, I have centuries of experience and knowledge, I know everything I have to know about them to respond adequately to what they throw at me. Imagination is the most powerful weapon and I have so much that I can be creative to kill them if I wanted to. Letting the Masters live was not for the goodness of my heart, for me they are a resource, a future investment and unlike Tsukina, I would not feel any regrets killing them.
If I did not kill them, it is for what will come after the War, any of the Worlds only look for an excuse to start a World War, even the most idiot of pretexts can be justifiable if done correctly. The show involved showing a desperate fight where at first sight anyone could win, that any player could make the difference between living or dying.
The lie required not only to show our strength, it was also to make the opponents look good, to give them credibility that they can be potential threats in a Future, to sell credibility was an annoying but necessary move if I was going to use these opponents as allies later. Returning their Servants helped me put them in a position of power that I will easily take advantage of.
I showed many dangerous Abilities for handling purposes. Keeping secret what I am able to do in the long run would cause distrust in the inhabitants of the Worlds witnesses of the Final Battle if I won easily, too cautious to get close to me. With this they believe understand what they will be trying to approach.
For my purposes, we had to extend the fight as much as possible. Byakuran knows about Death Linger and Space Flame, but the information he has was manipulated. Both things are not as twisted and macabre as he thinks and led to believe, surely the version of who learned from the Alternate Stage modified some details. To begin with, I didn't killing indiscriminately, he understood that because I surely told him there are no survivors with the awakening of Death Linger, is because there were only enemies... I lost my feelings, not my intelligence and the problems gains by killing everyone.
The events caused by the Empty Condition change my Mental State leading me to see everything efficiently to use Space Flame and its Talents without worrying about ridiculousness such as morality and guilt, in turn it is a defense for not being mentally affected... Normally using the End Flame outside Death Linger plunges me into madness the more I use it... with everything I've seen and lived, that has ceased to be a problem.
Delivently I let me drag to Dimensional Streams by Berserker of Red. Byakuran and Kawahira are the only ones who could see me there and thereby show it to those who were with them. Need to be there for the next Afterlife Phase. Nobody can see me in this Darkness and Doppelganger appeared and escaped to go to Vincent who was out of the Hanging Gardens all this time, the fight was several feet high over him. I extracted the Lesser Grail without inconvenience and without harming the little kid... no one would pay attention to the details with what was happening above.
Use Zero Impact in the Dark Dimension by reducing the damage I received from being there and I turned it into Energy that was gathered for Samsara's Seed while taking advantage of the Materials around me to occupy Helix - Kaleido to create Coppélia... a gift for those taken the trouble to observe us. I was aware of those who managed to enter the abandoned city to observe us, I knew from my acquired knowledge those who watched and studied us.
We gave them the spectacle of centuries, so much so that they didn't pay attention to the stalking Scourge. Coppélia was one of the main bases of Afterlife, using the Final Battle as a distraction, I would kill and impersonate key figures in the World Societies without anyone knowing... Byakuran and Kawahira did not realize why the Materials used for Coppélia were in the Dimensional Streams so they would not feel their arrival in the World.
Once I had the Lesser Grail, with Doppelganger I imitated Vincent and told him to wait there, I soon envoy The False to the supposed hiding place where Vincent was supposed to be. I gave the Swarm time to complete their work, it was time for the Next Phase. The most striking always dares the attention, so the presence of Salakief was at the beginning required. My first friend did a wonderful job acting, the oponnents even believed her dead in a credible way... I think she exaggerated, I really had idiotic adversaries, she could escape death and any damage easily by taking her First Form.
The way the Battle took place was almost as I wanted it. If I had wanted it, my ancestor and his allies would never have left the Labyrinth, they could only leave after Rosemary had the specific location of the intruder spies in Tokyo. Killing them all with Coppélia is inefficient, of some I couldn't enter their domains even with Warp Hole without alerting them or failing to send my little Presents, they would know. Instead make of these spies my reluctant messengers to carry this precious load it is more practical.
Tokyo has become my Territory at the moment that I restore the power of the Leylines and Rosemary could turn in seconds all Tokyo into a Beautiful Garden that would use the lives of its victims as food to gain power and spread outside the current Territorial Border, all without affecting me. I knew my enemies, their strengths and weaknesses, I took advantage of everything according to my convenience.
I did Illyasviel to use Contender, I wanted to destroy the Magic Circuits of Rin Tohsaka. After all this drama is over, I can offer to repair the damage and with it Tohsaka Family will have a debt of life with me, Sakura is destined to be an ally of Vindice and Matou Head, but with this her loyalty will be for me, to despite the abandonment she loves her sister making it my benefit.
I admit exaggerated by traumatizing Caren Hortensia, another necessary evil if I want to have her under control... more specifically that she has control of herself. Caren's Mind is complex, distorted and twisted in a worse way than mine and that is saying a lot, but more important is that she suffers from many internal conflicts. She has a genuine kindness, but she is a sadist who enjoys seeing others suffer at the same time feeling admiration to see them pass the tests, her twisted nature clashes with her beliefs and teachings.
The time I lived under the same roof with her gave me a profile. Caren blames herself for the death of her parents, attributes it to a punishment from God for what she feels, has sadistic and masochistic tendencies as well as a fascination with her belief in Justice. It was not difficult for me to see her fascination with my work, it was flattering and disturbing to be the target of her admiration, she saw me as an Angel of Death. Ironic relieved me to know she would not hesitate to use me for her own purposes despite her admiration for me.
I made her go through Hell to unbalance her and with Void Dream I ended up breaking her. As soon as she wake up, after a near death experience, after surviving the nightmare it will be easier for her to deal with her inner demons, she will easily discover the incongruities of the apparent "Desperate Battle" and want to confront me. Explaining me to her will give me an ally and confidant... for all her problems, Caren has no one to trust, she doesn't even trust her Servant, she has no prejudices but having a practical mind.
In me she will find a confidant who knows her secret, knows her and accepts her, she will want to be part of my future plans with the purpose of satisfying her twisted nature without fear of being judged... I will not hesitate to take advantage of my own nature to fulfill my own ends.
Manipulating the daughter of Magus Killer was more difficult, I had to present an act, a credible character that made her question her beliefs and whose actions made her doubt herself. Daemon Spade was a poor idiot from beginning to end who never discovered all this time he did exactly what I wanted. A story requires a villain and Daemon resulted in a perfect scapegoat to blame for everything bad.
I needed to make him a credible villain, one willing to make it for his lost love. He and my ancestor made rookie mistakes, as I told Tamamo, a Servant of the Berserker Class is easy to control with Illusions, at any time if I wanted to, I could use any variant of Mist or Desert Flame to kill their own Masters... after living so many years being an idiot, Daemon's mind was very damaged and disturbed like a Berserker... easy to manipulate to the point that himself would think the voices he came to hear is his own voice... Daemon gave me access to his mind though Adelheid whom he kept controlling... it was stupid of him to believe Basil didn't notice that.
It was difficult for me to contain the laughter when presenting the scene of the kidnapped and controlled child. At that point, neither my sister nor her Servant could effectively use the Super Intuition because of the imbalance caused by Void Dream, otherwise they would discover the farce... in reality there was never a Resummoning of Fallen Servants anchored to Skybase. The Risen Servants were Doppelganger pretending to be the reals and the last part when we tried to destroy the Noble Phantasm of my beloved Queen and recover Samsara's Seed, it was all an act that I coordinated.
Scáthach was seriously injured on purpose not to conclude a fight she could win before starting. La Performancer is useful, not only did the damage I received become useless and I transferred it to Coppélia in any of its Phases, I can extend this protection to anyone I like and my Impersonation Technique was overused today... I only occupy Space Flame to move my hand to another side making that dramatic moment seem certain no one will forget... I still remember the inner laughter of my Second Servant.
I made Illyasviel know firsthand what it feels like to work with me as a partner, the act to show me before her as someone human were discreet blows to her pride and the cherry on the cake was my pain at the death of Vincent, I'm really better actor of what I thought. I checked it by feeling for my new Bond with Ruler, she felt sadness for me.
Right, freeing Ruler came out the way I orchestrated. With Time Device I could easily return her to who she was before. The problem is that in doing so she would forget her memories as a controlled Servants, I broke the Contract with Hysteria and Endlessly brought the Ruler from before without making her forget. Check with her the functionality of the Pacifiers to save our true thoughts and emotions... it was like hiding something in Another Plane.
At different times since the Waiting Time started, I could feel something or someone was scanning my mind. Vindice trained me in many things and protecting my mind was something. Those with Sky Flames are immune to any type of Mind Control. Byakuran knows it, so with Spirit Flame he wanted to destroy the Soul of Uni Giglio Nero, that way there was only a shell without her own will.
However, such a benefit does not prevent someone from seeing the mind of a Sky, Vindice made me able to detect the attempts of someone seeing in my mind, how to take advantage of them to see what I wanted and that training allowed me to know many Supernatural Beings wanted to get ready.
Mental Arts are something difficult and complex to deal with, but it was one of the first things they taught me, so if I were captured I could hide anything by dividing my Mind without danger of developing Multiple Personality. Because of my nature, I have my superficial mind, whoever reads my mind will only see the feelings, ideas and thoughts of a confused kind boy who seeks to do the right things.
In these last days my superficial mind projected a boy whose bloody past makes him want to change making him reluctant to kill his enemies even if that means endangering his own. To make it credible, I had to mix my true feelings. During the fight my sister would notice everything. Semiramis taught me a lot, taught me to lie and the key to it is to be able to believe in my own lies... that meant pretending to be someone prone to mistakes by sentimentality.
All alternate versions of me learn to separate the emotional into required situations. I show faith in my family and friends and that together we will overcome it when inside I know that faith, love and friendship is never enough to fulfill wishes... I only understood that since childhood. I regained my humanity thanks to Semiramis, I realized that a long time ago, I know who I am. My eyes are expressive making me transparent to those who see them, but these eyes only show what is in my superficial mind.
My advantage Astolfo or Tamamo don't have. Luna can seal her mind with Moon Flame, Semiramis doesn't need to hide anything because of her fame, no one will bother to read the evil mind of a vile woman like her. Scáthach knows so many methods to protect her mind, even if they manage to get into her head, she will use her Clairvoyance to attack them affecting their perception of reality.
I taught my two new Elements to use the Pacifiers to hide the thoughts and emotions that no one should know. My Caster had no problem learning, with Astolfo I had to be somewhat ingenious to explain and adapt it, so Ruler did not discover my truth by becoming my Servant. I needed her to remember her experiences as a Servant, I am sure that was revealing for her, for me it was not difficult she began to have feelings for me, something that reinforced my approach to her after her arrival in Tokyo.
The selfish side that Daemon brought made her selfish, conceited, egotistical and determined to have what she wants, importing little else... I became the target of her affection. She justified herself by saying everything that happened is the Will of God, that will told her and should do whatever it takes to have me. There was why I wanted her to keep her memories, they would influence her to help me and become my Fourth Servant, they also make her more willing to help me in the Future and accept my true self.
With what happened, Illyasviel will soon become my ally, especially when I gives the coup de grace and thus gain her trust. She never lived after the War because it was I who killed her. This brought me to the Einzbern Family and Kiritsugu Emiya as enemies, to recover the Third Magic made them arrogant believing them capable of opposing me.
In the Three Futures I crushed them mercilessly causing the Magus Association to line up against me except the spies within Clock Tower and the New Magus Association created by the Yggdmillennia. My actions divided the Magecraft World, those discriminated by the Magus Association defected and joined the one created by Yggdmillennia, this gave me more power but deprived me of vital resources for something like Afterlife.
The Magus Association because of its antiquity its influence was still strong, enough to make many others distrust me making them paranoid and cautious when something was about me. In any case, Kawahira never trusted me as he does now. Revealing Coppélia with the naked eye seems like a misstep, it certainly isn't. Normally I would never use something like Coppélia because of the feelings it provokes in me... when I created this method to kill I am a child who is still marked by the naivety that I am not alone and I don't need something so macabre.
Here I grew up with an efficient and practical mentality, Mentally Stagnant I had no moral problems the first time I used Coppélia and therefore I had no prejudices with the true extent of Oath Flame's force. Checker Face met Coppélia's horror, but this is apparently one of the few Worlds where I delivently revealed this. Circumstances make him believe it is one of my Silent Arts, something that Magecraft implies. By presenting Coppélia, Kawahira informs about my Technique assuming the need for Prana and everyone will create Methods to identify Coppélia based on False Information.
When I attack with Space Flames, I can decide who gets hurt and who doesn't, is a discriminating power comparable to the so-called Event Horizon where I dictate the Rules and my final power does what I want. I required to make everyone believe that the effects of Space Flames affect everyone who dares to see its force. So nobody would think I intentionally attacked those who have been watching us all this time being that the signal for Coppélia to kill and take the place of the key figures who could see us from a distance. The rest would travel carried by the invaders without them knowing.
During Void Dream I let Daemon escape on purpose and at that moment raised the idea of looking for Vincent to carry out his "Brilliant Plan". The Itinerary led me to give a spectacular outcome with the supposed return of the fallen, the death of Vincent and the last moments of the Hanging Gardens. When I kissed Tsukina to use Helix on her and save her, I tied my life to hers... I swore the moment I seriously hurt her, it was an involuntary reflection on my part.
Although unfortunate, doing this helped me repair the bond between us, I gave her my confidence and opened my heart explaining in that kiss through Helix my memories of the last days and my final goal... I knew she would help me with Afterlife as soon as I felt her tongue invade my mouth before becoming unconscious to assimilate the memories I gave her. Mei showed a different scene to the spectators and only she witnessed that intimate moment... she will surely use it to Blackmail me.
The destruction of the Hanging Gardens was something easy to do, a spark of Hysteria is enough to vanish anything. The trouble is that does it instantly, I wanted to test a theory about a Power that requires the use of all Existing Energies, the result was good, but it made me see how many lives it took to master the Energies required to Absolution and its Chants... being able to use one gram of Earth Chant was barely acceptable for a first attempt.
Before all this it would not have been possible to convince my sister. It would sound ridiculous, but through our fight we could express what we really felt. We would never like conflicts, but we accept them as something we have to face... among all, we can only find the answers on the Battlefield, not only because we are part of the Underworld, it is in our blood... it is part of the sins of our legacy.
I timed the order in which Coppélia would attack, based on key moments synchronizing with everything we wanted to show the viewer. Recruiting Tsukina to my Plans happened differently than I expected, at least it worked. Fiore is important to me in many ways, not only for being a reliable ally in the Future, although our marriage was political, it was a happy one for both of us.
Creating a Grail Replica will be easy, it will meet the requirements that the Yggdmillennia Clan need and again I will have my allies. Hakuno will be under my protection as I promised Tamamo, Byakuran and Luviagelita are already my allies and don't need to know Afterlife. Fon will advocate giving me credibility as someone trustworthy. Surely Shamal will have already deducted my Plan, but he won't say anything by trusting me.
With the Chinese Triads exterminated there will be chaos even if Vindice now controls China by force. China's government in the Ordinary World right now is under my control. I need to control the Underworld in China and its Surface, it would be a waste to miss the opportunity to have under my will a country with so many resources. Each Society, Race, Species and others have their secrets, information that I must have for my purposes.
The climax of the rhapsody came in the apparent last hope of Mage World to see Einzbern take me by surprise when I was helpless. I made fun in their faces when I occupying Rainbow Curse Thorns to defeat the monstrous Heracles. Physically embodying the Arcobaleno Curse was thanks to Helix - Kaleido and the Sky Pacifier. My act of forgiveness towards Daemon, I don't know what to say, inside I found myself incredulous about how easy it was to deceive the World, on the other I felt sorry for the unfortunate Specter.
Then came the words and great attitudes of the survivors... at least I discovered I am not the only good actor, my sister knew how to play her new role splendidly... in her eyes I noticed her fun at the result of my actions, but more than nothing is the complicity between us and our secret in the search to submit the World to our will.
The requirement to make me look cool by saying lines that we rehearse in secret is imperative. Most of my interaction with Justizia-san was genuine, so I was really surprised with the behavior of someone like her. It also made me wonder if she had an idea of Afterlife... her words and actions told me she doesn't. Project myself the illusion of my vision failing before falling and expressing thoughts of someone who was about to collapse due to the difficulties.
Check she didn't know about Afterlife and now Justizia-san could hear my thoughts when I was there, the Grail can see the winner's mind to get an idea of what they wants. It would explain many events that I know thanks to Byakuran. Also check a Grail failure, cannot detect my true thoughts, only those of my superficial mind.
Semiramis was not long in following me the game, I still hear her laugh quickly capturing my intentions. As soon as I began to reveal the wish to Justizia-san, it was quite entertaining to see her be surprised, that according to every word expressed by me, she understood what I have done... she almost seemed pleased to finish giving the details of the wish that my beloved Queen transmitted through me. We talked about it last night, she confessed I fulfilled her wish from a long time, Scáthach didn't want anything either, being by my side is what she wants and seeing how far we can get is something interesting compared to what she has seen.
And just now the last nail of the coffin has been placed and buried. I deeply loved the members of Vindice, but I'll not let them tell me what I have to do with my life. All this time I sought to please others and the result was always to lose something I loved, no matter if I did a good work or not directing Vindice and forging the Future of the World, I was always pleasing others.
This time is different, I understood that to protect what I love I must control those who make the chaos. We will eventually die, but it will be under our terms, not those of others. Outside of us the Last Arcobaleno, nobody knows it but right now the World belongs to me. They will be too busy creating Methods to counter anything I have, especially Coppélia... they can never anticipate it is already too late.
While they distrust each other, accusing each other, sabotaging and undermining the chaos in their communities without knowing that I have already entered their Territory, I will be managing them as a Puppeteer in their Puppet Theater to do and act as I say. At this time the Virus created by Luna in the last days, must have already entered all the Servers of the World Network in all the Governments of the Ordinary World. My Storm in the Futures created Programs and Viruses to Hack any Server in the World.
In recent days she worked more than anyone to recreate all that before our farce... now she has access to the Network Systems, Satellite and all Smart Devices... we will have a lot of work from now on. The dependence of people on all this gives us another Platform of Manipulation impossible to track or discover... we have centuries of advantage in our favor.
Basically, the World is in my hands and it only remains to make sure that it continues like this indefinitely, it will take about a month. I am tempted to do a Dance of Victory, but doing so would make me move perfectly, if someone had really paid attention to the time I used Death Linger, they would know I have Six Minutes left, it is impossible for me to remain conscious after the Twelve Minutes of Death Linger.
We hurt ourselves on purpose to make the deception credible, I more than anyone... this was a relaxing walk through the park unlike the training given by Small Gia and Big Pino. Thinking about it, I remember none of this would have happened if Luviagelita had not betrayed us... the rage I felt realizing was tired of being a doll trapped by the decisions of others... well, I will no longer be their damn impassive machine, Now we decide the fate of this World... everything to repair the damage in the Wheel of Destiny.
Semiramis POV:
By kneeling before him, they are swearing to protect him from everything and follow him to the same hell if necessary and at the same time ask him for forgiveness for not being able to do anything to avoid this fate. It almost seems the coronation of a King and these Knights promising loyalty to their New King. I find it appropriate this little ceremony is now done before a dreamed end of the novel... not every day I see my Master seize the World without anyone knowing but us his Arcobaleno.
We did it, we did much more than the other times and in less time. Days ago when he created the Afterlife Plan, I was really impressed, even though he now had more experience, knowledge and wisdom, it was impossible for me not to be surprised. I felt proud of him. I witnessed many times the magnificent leader I always knew he could be. Following this Plan was fun and entertaining, many times we didn't know when we were acting and when it was real... at least the intimate moments were real.
It was annoying at such special moments we were observed. Like him, I was tired of having to act under the standards of others, it didn't bother me to do it for him to some extent. With Tsuna I never had to pretend something that I am not, I am not a good woman, but he does not care, he sees more in me than anyone else.
Helping him coordinate this hoax was fun, I'm sure even Rider of Red enjoyed this... sure for him this was akin to the experience of being part of a Movie. As soon as we left to speak with the Einzbern Ancestor, we went to Vincent to continue the lie. It was lovely to see little Homunculus ashamed of just having the Coat of my Master to cover him, yet he bravely agreed for our good.
It is fascinating to see the dark side of Tsuna. Intriguing he now looks much more human, innocent, sweet and adorable, a contrast to everything he can do. I have been with him three wonderful years, I taught him so much and he resulted in a good apprentice... I know what he is capable of. From the moment he completed Fortuna Rebirth, it became virtually impossible for someone to defeat him, not even need Fortuna, only Oath Flame is enough to kill anyone.
The way everyone has acted so far is disappointing, it seems they believe I spent three years only manipulating it to do what I want. It is true that I did it, but it was for simpler things like taking his cherry... one of my greatest achievement so far. In any case, we are about to end the Movie, after the Credits and in the duration of them we will go to the Vendicare Mansion, we will lock ourselves in his room to continue working on the pretext that we should rest... the evil never rests , but it will be worth it.
Actually I am incredulous because everyone seems to have forgotten Tsuna is a killer who has reaped lives of threats that the World is lucky to not know, unimaginable nightmares, he has seen horrors that would drive many heroes crazy. Even if all this has been a lie mounted by us, I am outraged that they really believed they had any chance of knocking down someone who has been through it all and more.
Regardless of what happened, Tsuna was going to win, no Master or Servant was a threat to him, children playing adult stuff that dreamed too big... the night my Master's face was revealed, the World forgot how dangerous he is ... if they couldn't kill him when he was practically dead by Rainbow Curse, now it's impossible.
The loss of energy really was never a problem, Skybase has the Ability to absorb any Type of Energy, from using wind currents, heat from the sun, etc. as energy sources. As the Arcobaleno Territory of us, even outside its domains, while these Hanging Gardens existed, we would practically have unlimited energy to fight. We were never in danger of remaining without Prana or Deathperation Flames... Tsuna was never at a disadvantage even with so many Servants attached to him, but he had to act as if it were the opposite.
We never really needed Skybase, but we needed to prove its viability and if it complies with what is required, this would also minimize the damage. My dear Master is something paranoid, so much so that he created and hid a Swarm de Coppélia in case something went wrong and so the damage was transferred with La Performancer, he is the type of person who considers anything can go wrong even in a space checked.
The real reason why Tsukina Vongola was a threat is because of the bond between them. I'm still interested in learning the way Tsuna convinced his sister for Afterlife. The reality is that in this Age, there are no heroes, the World wants a hero, but Tsuna is not one, but can pretend for the sake of appearances.
His sister will be a good asset, hopefully she doesn't try to kill me for corrupting her cute twin brother... I can't really say I corrupted him at all. The State of Stagnation helped him endure the despicable of the Underworld and not fall into madness, so he was corrupted before met me, only he did not lose himself at all. All I did was help him recover himself and show him the benefits of carnal pleasures.
With an internal laugh I leave the pride to fill me because I really taught him very well, he has learned to seduce and the result gave him a Cloud Arcobaleno and a fourth Servant... not bad. It is a pity we will have a lot to do in the next few days, but hopefully we will finish fast.
Tamamo POV:
I know I should feel bad for what we have done, not about conquering the World, but the way we did it... I don't feel guilty. It is easy for me to understand my second Master, my record is quite clear. The moment I felt Tsuna-san awakened a new power, I felt something changed in him.
Confirm he changed as soon as Afterlife was revealed. At first I did not agree with his Plan, but I agreed to help him. The moment he proposed to be his Mist Arcobaleno, I became a tumult of mixed thoughts and emotions. When I heard him praise me I felt happy, but more important in peace with myself.
At that moment everything was clear in my head, I could give a name to what I felt... understand I had begun to fall in love with Tsuna-san and my feelings for Hakuno were still just as strong. My love for her did not change, I who always seek to love and be loved understood nothing tells me I can only love one person and he did what he did to protect what he loved... is his nature.
Feel free to accept being his Mist Arcobaleno even if I kept my doubts. Those doubts were forgotten later that day, as soon as we returned and checked Hakuno's well-being, I question Assassin of Black and Lancer of Black about the sudden change in my current Master.
The answer is not what I expected, but I am very clear. The Future, something that I lost many times, something I wanted to live with Hakuno and now Tsuna-san, everything he has lived through Memories of Futures that have ceased to exist... was all the catalyst that made him want control the order of chaos using chaos in his favor. Finding out Tsuna-san took care of Hakuno even if I didn't owe him anything, he eliminated my doubts and I could see the bigger image... if we control the World I can protect Hakuno and secure my Future with both.
I didn't initially understand why the Futures Tsuna-san witnessed ceased to exist, Byakuran is responsible for it without knowing it, The moment he revealed memories of other Lines to my Master, the Sky Mare Ring extended its power in Tsuna-san and when he obtained Fortuna the three possibilities he knew were eliminated... the Ring did it to warn him, to reveal to him the whole truth of the existence of the False Paradise, to give him the opportunity to recover his own fate.
When he explained what he saw, I was stunned, I didn't know what to feel. When I decided to accept the Mist Pacifier, I knew my destiny tied to Tsuna-san's, but for a Servant destined to forget what lived once I died and return to the Throne of Heroes, I had a lot to gain and nothing to lose by accepting. I didn't want to forget my two beloved Masters, forget that I could love, that I was loved... I will not lose my desires.
The words we said today, it was not difficult to remember or express them full of feelings. They were words that we said before and in repeating them we felt the same as the first time... I felt so happy to know that I will not have to sacrifice myself, that I have a Future compared to other times.
Tsuna-san seeks to achieve Afterlife, a dream that is worth to deceiving the World, a dream that has also become my dream. As soon as we get out of here, Tsuna-san will ask someone from Vindice to accompany me to get Hakuno... Hakuno now that I think about it, I wonder, will you forgive us if you find out?, whatever your answer, I will accept it.
I have to go for her and take her to the Vendicare Mansion. A lot must be done and I'm necessary for what is coming, but I am not going to leave her here where she is vulnerable, it's safe Tsuna-san to extending the help with Vindice to those who are with Byakuran. It is possible he, Edelfelt, Doctor Shamal and the Funeral Wreaths stay with the refugees.
Surely Luna-san and Raider of Red accompany me, we still have to recover Evelyn-chan, and we must also bring Yggdmillennia with us. Even if we returned her Servant, she would want to come not only for Evelyn-chan, she would also want to hear from Vincent and Tsuna-san. Now that the War is over, even with a High-Level Servant like Archer of Black, it won't be enough to deter attacks on her.
The Yggdmillennia could not be touched during the War, with this finished the Yggdmillennia Clan will be a target to annihilate by Clock Tower. Tsuna-san already took action... he did much more inside Dark Hole than many imagine. Clock Tower sent forces to end the Yggdmillennia Clan and they were just waiting for the War to end to receive the order to move... they'll not, the dead don't move. Nor will they find corpses, not when they were swallowed by Crossworlds Collide.
Without evidence of the presence of the Clock Tower attack and the elimination of these, it can only be argued that they simply disappeared without saying anything to anyone, without evidence they cannot blame Yggdmillennia for ending the invading Magus and can deny any attempt of aggression in the Future when Tsuna-san announced the Yggdmillennia Clan has the Grail and will create a New Magus Association supported by Vindice.
Tsuna-san told me I can hang out with Hakuno before I get back to work. Meanwhile he and the others will continue to be locked in his Room and continue with the rest of the Plan. I will tell Hakuno some things, not about Afterlife itself, but it will be about the situation in general that the World will be going through and my intention to help him... now that the War is over I feel calm, I can only feel except that everything will be fine as soon as we are all in the Vendicare Mansion.
Astolfo POV:
Okay, nobody has noticed. I was a little scared, but it's like my Master and Tsuna have said, nobody will notice, at least not now and if they find out, it will take a long time to do so. I was not convinced of this whole idea of Afterlife, I mean, I know that the World has problems, it has always been that way, but this time it seems to be worse... even Tsuna admitted not liking what he was going to do, but he was thinking about moving forward if even he was going to do it alone or not. Luna, Assassin of Black and Lancer of Black wouldn't leave him alone, Caster of Black didn't think much about it either to accept.
I know that I am a distorted Servant whose legend has so many gaps and nothing concrete, but as soon as he said he will do it alone if necessary, I was about to accept without thinking about it... I didn't want to let him go through all that without help. I was surprised when he asked me about agreeing to be his Cloud Arcobaleno. Even if I'm not very smart, I know what will happen if I say yes. I was divided between accepting and declining, it gave me time to think about it, but something like spending more than eternity with them is not something easy to choose.
I kept an eye on Evelyn-chan most of the time giving myself time to think. Afterlife merit, the process is not something nice for me, but the merit was something that could be acceptable... more than acceptable, something fantastic and I found myself wanting to see something like that. When I went with Caster to look for him, I felt ashamed of what I saw. Didn't expect to see them naked, even though my Master and other women were without clothes, my gaze was especially focused on him.
I learned strange stories from Byakuran about Tsuna, about Parallel Universes and the differences that Tsuna has from those Worlds and the one I know. It reminded me of his infamy, the things he did and even mortified by what I saw in the morning... well, let my imagination run wild. However, during the walk in Akihabara and each time I looked at him, remembered what happened in the morning.
I was confused, insecure because in the past Tsuna showed interest in me, but it was before he knew I was a boy, at least it was for a moment. I felt bad because I wasn't sure what felt, he did the most difficult things for me with his way of being. I let part of my frustration out and he listened. I didn't care about shopping, theft, whatever it was... I just wanted to know if it would kill me and Afterlife was a lie.
I felt so confused that I didn't even know what I was saying... it wasn't my best moment. Actually I thought the lie about Afterlife, that he just wanted to me to lower the guard to kill me, a death without pain ... I was afraid because I didn't know it was true and not. In comparison to Luna, I didn't know what he thought, but he calmed me down because he was only keeping his promise to get me what I wanted time back.
When we talked about what he did in an Alternate World, when he said if want to take me off and tie me to something, it would be to a bed and in private so as not to be interrupted. This time I exploded because I felt he was making fun of me once more, that he treated me like a woman... I felt that he rejected me, that he denied what I am. Everything changed when he admitted to knowing that I am a boy, he just feel attraction for women, but that he was interested in me for who I am, not what I am... for him I am the real Astolfo... he accepted me no matter what else .
What clarified everything was the kiss and the assurance that we would leave alive. When he told me about hope, he did not mean that we would all survive, his hope was in Afterlife, he has his heart in it... later my Master clarified my confusion, our opponents have never had a chance to defeat him. I didn't understand the complex details of the Plan, but I did know it involved killing, lying and manipulating others... I was determined to help them overcome the War, but not Afterlife.
I was happy when I convinced our group to watch the Anime of my favorite Manga, I sat next to him, without realizing it, I took his hand, as soon as I did, I felt my heart beating too fast, I still feared his reaction. I felt happy as he shook my hand... when we finished watching Anime and Movie, I told him he accepted to be his Cloud Arcobaleno. Being a Paladin, I couldn't agree with Afterlife, but I could accept the Cloud Pacifier.
Once he taught me how to use Cloud Flames to activate the Pacifier, I could talk to him through the Item that now belongs to me. In spite of my Evaporation of Reason, I was able to understand his reasons, it's the only way we can save everyone on the Planet... although I felt ashamed, I confirmed my participation and help with Afterlife, my way of saying it was kissing him. I had not stopped thinking about the kiss and wanting to repeat it, it was my excuse to be able to repeat it.
When he explained how we would make the fight like a movie, it made it sound like a game, something to have fun. I had my doubts about trying something like a game. He and Luna helped me learn to control the Cloud Pacifier and better use my Cloud Flames, something I learned from my Master for a long time... she thought it could be useful and she was right. As everything went by, I understood they both were right, I felt bad because there is a huge difference even with our lack of control in our new Skills... it was better instead of kill them or humiliate them before all who watched us.
Remembering about feeling bad, I review my head when I confessed to Luna about kissing him. She didn't seem upset, he told her about kissing me in the morning and apologizing... I didn't delay clarifying her there was a second and it was me who kissed him. She just smiled mysteriously saying it was time. I forgot she would realize my internal conflicts over our Contract, I would be even more impressed to hear her say that neither she nor the others were upset.
So it seems Luna and the others even encouraged him to get closer to me... somehow they approved a romantic relationship between him and me. They anticipated something like that, the possibility of him being forced to Political Marriages and they would feel calmer if Tsuna and I became intimately close because he needed a lot of people to trust.
To be honest, I have never thought much about relationships. Being attracted to him is due to many factors, especially my feelings. I am not attracted in that way by Luna or the others, with a warm feeling I know I see them as sisters, like family... the feeling of family made me understand why Tsuna is willing to go so far, that I'm also willing to get as far as I can for him and our family.
I am not someone intelligent like Luna and the others, but I will help them in any way I can. Tsuna will always listen to my opinion and respect it, I know because he has been able to make sense of what I say even if it may sound ridiculous. I am a distorted Heroic Spirit, but it is part of me, it is what makes me be... I am Astolfo, the Arcobaleno Paladin, his Cloud Arcobaleno, now and forever.
Luna POV:
The complexities brought by so much information because of memories of Lives that will never be again, is accompanied by so many overwhelming emotions that make me unable to know what I feel... only an emotion endures above all and does not change or attenuate ... my love for Tsuna is stronger than ever.
Even if I am a weak Sky, I managed to order so much information. I could see the possibilities expanded, so many opportunities to explore and unfortunately no matter what we do, future wars are inevitable. The Wars took place for many reasons, a considerable part was due to Tsuna's actions in the War... more specifically the Masters. Their respective governments and societies used them as martyrs for a crusade against Tsuna.
In the First Future his power was limited and he was always at the gates of death, yet he won, but lost everything. Heng Wu managed to flee after what he did and we hunted him. We revenge the deaths in Tokyo, but China resented us and both the Church and the Magecraft World dared to claim us for the execution alleging they had the right to avenge themselves or that Hengu Wu deserved a judgement... they were only seeking war for fear to Vindice.
With the death of Fiore Forvedge, the Yggdmillennia Clan was left unprotected and eventually exterminated. the Vindice Spies located and killed... was the bloodiest future for the inevitable War between Worlds. Even if she hated us, Tsukina Vongola fought and defended the Underworld... she died in the War and it was her brother Natsuyoshi who took her place as Boss. The World of the Surface participated, but nothing they could do, their fearsome Atomic Bombs were neutralized and any type of Weapon of Mass Destruction was useless... the dependence on Technology condemned them because none of them expected a Cyber-attack from me long before of them getting involved.
The conclusion was countless deaths and a World submitted by Vindice... only after a century and a half of seeking power to kill Tsuna, they created a threat to the World in the process, one that he defeated at the cost of his life... finally we restore the Leylines on the Planet with the last of our lives. The World was united by him, regardless of the circumstances or if they liked it, when he left, the fights resumed for wanting to fill the power vacuum.
Aether did an excellent job even if he could not keep control of everyone, circumstances became impossible to continue that. He hated the World for causing the death of his family, saved Vindice and everything he could before leaving the rest to their fate. People were happy thinking they broke free of Vindice's oppression, a few years later they understood that Vindice kept the World Steady during Tsuna's leadership... later understood they depended on him and now that he is not there, nobody would protect them, without knowing the Age of the Night was the Golden Age of the World, they dedicated themselves so much to maintain their hatred that they did not see poverty, hunger and crimen had practically disappeared, that for the first time there was true stability covering the Globe.
Again and again in different moments of the Future we were born and fought to protect what we could of a World in chaos, always without memories and we always died without knowing our origins... they were many times that we tried, it was impossible for us to stop the extinction of different Species and Races, it was destined. Evil does not need reasons to be, so a World so corrupt for their own mistakes where it was easier to blame others, it is not worth protecting, it did not stop us from trying to be our duty.
The Second World was less bloody, but not easy. Lancer of Black survived the Grial War by leaving her desire to die. The clash of Worlds was inevitable, it took longer to arrive, but it was not lacking. Tsuna had to suffer the death of his nieces and other losses. The War was more intense, but shorter and with destruction on a larger scale although there were fewer deaths. The Battle was delayed, not because of Tsuna's actions to keep Peace and Truce among our Worlds... it was because they never stopped seeing us as enemies and with Lancer of Black alive, they were more cautious and prudent, they used the Time to gain more strength and recognizing resources would need them if they wanted to defeat us.
The result was the same, only that the Magus World had split. With Fiore alive and being the wife of the Vindice Boss, the Yggdmillennia Clan survived and prospered, the New Magus Association worked when many defected giving more power to Vindice whose advantage was greater than before. Almost the same as the First Future happened during our time in the First Life, the exception is that we live longer and when we die, the World was divided into two.
Compared to the First Future, in this many saw what we achieved, they were not blinded by hatred. Therefore when Tsuna died, instead of dividing the World into parts, it only divided into two. Both sides ended in an endless war, the side under Aether's care saw Tsuna as their savior, something sacred that saved the World.
The other judged him a demon, one who deceived his enemies and the only thing he gave them was an illusion of a Pacific World under his rule... here idiocy endured compared to the First Future, in any case, both sides were wrong and our son could not stop the collision between both sides, he stayed out and let things happen because it was impossible to stop everyone's stupidity.
Unfortunately we were doomed to try to stop this. By being reborn without memories of who we are, we would have no idea what to do to achieve it, we would always die by sacrificing our lives to maintain the March of Time... although this time lasted longer, the World came to an end. We would be trapped in False Paradise, but at least we would not deal with more idiocy.
The Third was not the charm for us... it only changed one thing to alter everything in a worse way: Tsuna had left the Stagnation Stage. The existence of Space Flame was discovered and with it a greater fear of everyone in it. We were held by almost everyone, they feared and hated us, yet we managed to have the Yggdmillennia Clan as our allies. Byakuran and Luviagelita contracted nuptials in an attempt to open the possibilities of peaceful coexistence among our Civilizations. The movement was used by the Magus World to promote its goals.
The best way to achieve this was to kill the lovers, to frame ourselves with the crime because the movement would take away our power and it was more convenient for us to keep things in their current state. The only thing that occurred to us to change everything was to turn lies into reality, we became the origin of evil, we declared war and took the World. We project ourselves as the embodiment of their fears and become the enemy of the World whom we sought to subdue.
We earn even more hate than we already endured. It was a desperate idea, we had to make our own children kill us, force them to help our enemies, to be seen as their allies and our enemies. We were hoping that with this, we could repair the damage that everyone has suffered since the beginning of time. Aether had to kill his own parents to save the World.
We had the naive belief that with our death, we would take the hatred of the World, that we could open an opportunity for the Future of the little that remained of our family... it only lasted a short time. As we feared, the nature of the people cannot be forced to change, to put aside their selfish desires. All our effort was useless, we cannot erase greed, ambition, discrimination and lust from the suffering of others.
The good intentions and desires of the World was not enough to repair the damage and Aether despised the World that destroyed us. His love was strong enough to investigate and find a way to fix the damage suffered in the fate of the World that is always aimed at its destruction. He was about to find the answer, but he did not succeed because it stopped being worth protecting something without remedy.
Tsuna found the answer and that is what has led him to something as drastic as this... I've never had so much before faith that this time we can make it work. Compared to before, this time we will save everyone's Future and free our children from paying for a sentence they have never deserved.
Scáthach POV:
The World is coming to an end long before, none of us was responsible for it. Ironically, every attempt we made only gave the World more time to exist. We had not noticed and were caught in things that were out of our hands. We were forced to try to fix something that a group like us cannot fix, it takes everyone who lives under the same sky to achieve it.
Tsuna understood it long ago, but is unable to change others by force anticipating it is useless. None of those Three Futures would have existed if he had learned the truth from before. Everything we have done has been for our actions with false bases leading us to be taked down and crushed by falsehood making us unable to escape. The lies become thorns that have made him bleed from the beginning heading for a future condemned to his downfall... the thorns were sown for good intentions that condemn us by believing them a truth.
The beginning of our sentence originates from an error of a girl who fears dying and seeks to save herself from the end of all Sky Arcobaleno. The Uncertain Future altered our present even if it has ceased to exist, False Paradise is a Curse thought to my Master. She witnessed the future death of Kawahira at the hands of Noir, but saw the killer to rebirth, that he was free from his previous life, that he found happiness and freedom.
Uni Giglio Nero hated him because even if he lives and dies, he somehow finds freedom, that his children are free unlike her. With Kawahira's death, she would gain more power, but useless to save herself and her offspring. She threw her load, her duty on him when she gave her life to revive the Arcobaleno and to ensure her offspring were safe from Rainbow Curse, she used her power as Sky Arcobaleno to force her place to him in all his Future Lives.
Byakuran has known all this time, but he never said anything, instead he told lies knowing Tsuna did not possess his Super Intution and would not distinguish what is true and what is not. If Tsuna knew it, could have done different things, undo what Uni Giglio Nero has done and save us from carrying the Arcobaleno System... lies led him to seal our destinies. Not even Kawahira knows the truth, that the worst tragedy has been created whose price will be a sea of blood and tears.
The Tri-Ni-Sette Policy was distorted always condemning the Future. Every time we were born again in the Damned Futures to fix the impossible was not the consequences of our past actions, it was Alaya and Gaia's punishment for us. Even if he was forced to have the Sky Pacifier, they blame him and punish him to pay for eternity to spin the Broken Wheel of Destiny at the cost of our sacrifice.
The truth came in a message, one transmitted by the Tri-Ni-Sette Components to the main victim of this endless tragedy. The night began when separated twins met, new opportunities presented themselves when Byakuran Gesso showed him specific Memories to gain his confidence and finally the Sky Pacifier did it through the killer who died alone by fulfilling the dream of revengeful jailers... at that time the Three Sky Pieces of the Tri-Ni-Sette reacted by showing the Three Futures, the Past and the Alternatives.
Compared to others, I saw he broke down, I was present the first time it happened, it was my presence that gave him hope by reminding him we could still change everything... Edelfelt's betrayal was the trigger that made him accept he could never trust no one but us. He was desperate when he asked us to be his Elements, even if he knew how to change everything, he recognized his inability to do it alone, he wanted to trust someone. The betrayal was too much for him and it was a miracle no one could notice it with the naked eye.
It was painful for me to hear him apologize for all it, nothing was his fault, he never asked for any of this, he was forced. The feeling of the Three Futures almost did not give any significant change in me, I relinquish dying the day I confessed to Tsuna, I just wanted to be by his side for the rest of my life. He had practically already decided to be his Rain Arcobaleno since before, accepting was more a formality than anything.
What my beloved Master wants to achieve is to save our Future and that of our children, he does not want to condemn them to live in a broken and horrendous World like the one he has known and seen many times. Stopping the War is impossible, with Afterlife he is setting the scenario and the conditions to direct it to its salvation... he is clear that the World must be saved by its inhabitants and he will only guide them and show the way without them noticing it.
Just as everyone has dedicated themselves to lying to us, we will do the same to them, but we don't point to something insignificant as a forced peace, we are aiming at something much bigger. We don't do all this for the World itself, we do it this time to save ourselves, to save our children who will born in this World... we want to give them a World in which they don't have to suffer what we do.
This deception to the World allowed us to test our Limits. The two New Arcobaleno still have a long way, but they did very well with the little time they had available to practice, Luna Rosso has a perfect mastery of their talents, in less than a month she will dominate Moon Flame. My perverted comrade has great control of her power and the Sun Pacifier, he is about to achieve it, I find myself in a similar position, but there is still much I have to learn and I know that Tsuna will help me. Tsuna instead of trying to dominate Fortuna Rebirth, preferred to focus on reviewing what he can already do… he proved to possess an absolute mastery of Sky Flame, Earth Flame, Oath Flame, Flames of Night, Hyper Dying Will Mode and Space Flame, but still needs training in everything else of his power
With all these defects, no one can change our goal. He did well to prepare so many measures to counteract any eventuality, he thinks that no plan or strategy comes out perfect when it is done, so many factors that can change everything and it was the precautions that allowed us to get away with ours. All this time I was wrong to want to place the burden of the World on him believing only he could fix things, but also misunderstand things making it difficult for everyone to do something, now we have the opportunity.
Tsuna can accept our death if it is something that cannot be stopped, when it is something beyond his control. He will never let that happen if he can do something. I've seen him lose everything and move on, suffer and fall before getting up and moving forward... to him now it's impossible not to do everything in his power to protect us successfully.
It is difficult for me to express in words how proud I am of him, that despite everything he has found the will to continue... he has achieved the triumph of defeat. What awaits us will be painful, but as Caster and Rider have said, we will do it together. Right now there are probably only four people who know our intentions, the purpose of Afterlife, the perverted doctor will say nothing, trust Tsuna even without knowing what we really are looking for.
Tsukina Vongola, she never ceased to be a dependent weakness. Between them two are her own dependent weakness, she was his first reason to become strong, she was his decision and for her he has become the most important person in her life... I know because she chose him over everything, she'll help us.
The third person is Gilgamesh, the woman who became an obstacle and the only one who could stop him in the past but failed. She knows him enough to recognize from the beginning something was wrong, it is possible she is the only one to ever forget who he is and what he can do. She will recognize the falsehood, that what we have presented is the show that everyone has wanted, she will enjoy and laugh seeing it for what it is.
To my knowledge I know she is somehow obsessed with Tsuna, which is more than just an obsession with what she has towards him. In comparison to other ocasions, she will help us because it is about him, because she will be curious how far he will go. She will surely give her Conditions in exchange for her help, but I am sure Tsuna will know how to handle the woman of unparalleled pride and ego.
The last person to meet Afterlife is Uni Giglio Nero, possibly she is the only one to see Afterlife, the one who can stop us even if we get here. She will not, she feels guilty, that is something she will never change, even if her actions were intended to save her descendants, she ended up destroying us all. Tsuna has forgiven her even if he never really trusted her, I will never forgive her for what she has done. I don't thank her because I know that in this World and this Life, he and I would have met, it is possible that our concerns would be minor, but even with everything we could meet and that is what matters.
It will take forever, but she and her family will once again have the sentence she imposed on the man I have come to love more than anyone else... I know that girl will live and die with that secret forever.
Tsukina POV:
"I, Tsuna Von Veckenschtein, the Sky Arcobaleno accepted his oath and the charge of Vindice Boss, as well as all that this implies. Like my predecessor, I will enforce the Laws of the Underworld and will act according to the needs of my duty as Arcobaleno." I hear the words of my little brother, so many emotions present and thoughts fluttering. He is calm, strong, his presence alone to feel those who see him as someone strong, regal, elegant, powerful and dignified. Seeing it like this leaves me proud and sad in equal parts.
Throughout our fight, I could feel his emotions, see he was not taking anything from this fight seriously. I felt underestimated, indignant intensify my attacks, seek to kill the woman who corrupted him. I understood everything the moment he kissed me where he tried to save me. So many things without definition and by my Intuition I knew he wanted my help. I didn't mind knowing what he was looking for, just being there for him. My way of confirming would help him was wrong in the vision of society, after all there is nothing normal in two brothers kissing, much less that I put my tongue in his mouth.
He frustrated me because he always seemed to be in control of everything around him, I wanted to take him out of balance, see him vulnerable in a way that only I could achieve. I really enjoyed taking him out of his place, putting him on lower level by getting a reaction. what he made me swallow, his blood and vital energy saved me. He is have never the control, that kiss showed me all of itself, he was desperate to repair the bond between us, but mostly shattered seeking the help of his older sister.
The time I was passed out, I saw his memories, much in such a short time. It was painful, I felt as a failure, I had failed my little brother and he has suffered so much. He never had control of anything, he could only keep adapting to everything we threw at him. When I woke up, I understood that I was given this unique opportunity to be the family he needed. Accepting was the right decision, by learning the truth I could do everything in my power to help him, be there for him compared to before.
We both face each other. I may have little time to know about its existence, but it's as if I always knew deep down he was there taking care of me from the darkness.
"I, Tsukina Vongola, Decima Vongola Boss, humbil ask for a negotiation for the freedom of my Famiglia who was arrested by Vindice during the Grial War." discovered I feel no guilt for calling my friends Famiglia. For me in past, they were all Family, but all that has happened so far I has always shown me what they need, but they will never be what I need. I have never been the lucky girl our father said the fateful night when I rejected my twin for being what my Famiglia needs and not what I and Tsuna need.
"It is unnecessary to negotiate for the freedom of the members of the Vongola Famiglia... they will be released tomorrow." I am not surprised by his words, he does it for me and to help our abandoned brother.
"Basilicum, candidate for CEDEF Boss, discovered both Iemitsu Vongola and his allies were under the control of Daemon Spade. Therefore we understand that none of them acted under their free will for what has been established none of them was responsible for their actions." I know that he lies, but there is nothing to show it, right now he continues to use Daemon Spade as a scapegoat. It is sad for me, he to learn to lie that way, what he does it to change we fate, he'll not do it alone, I will be there for him as that should have been since our birth.
Tsuna POV:
The condemnation that we have suffered, its cause was not for my actions, nor for Byakuran and Uni. This is the result of what happened since the time of Kawahira, when the Power that created everything manifested itself in the Tri-Ni-Sette and its Elements by his Race. The mistakes of those who have stepped on this land in ancient times, those who acted and those who allowed it to pass.
It was late that I understood the Wheel of Destiny has long been broken. To change destiny, I had to burn the Systems of the existing Civilizations, the Systems created by the dreams of countless lives, past, present and future lives. One of the first things Bermuda taught me "If you want peace, prepare for war" I think understand it now.
I cannot stop the conflicts of the World, but I can minimize the damage, gain time, save resource. We must never force people to change, they must have the will to change. For this I'll burn the dreams of the World and from the ashes of dreams I will change the Future World. When I share my dream, people will have changed because they have chosen it, they will be tired of staying the same, of all this... my impossible dream will become everyone's dream.
The damage that Byakuran and Uni did came from good intentions. It was not difficult for me to forgive them, they both did it for those they loved, but it is impossible for me to trust them. My mission is not to save the World, it is to repair the Wheel of Destiny and in the process save as much as I can from the past. As soon as I do, I must spin it. Repairing such damage will not be easy, for it implies that people change, show that they can do it, it is not about erasing fear and evil as negative emotions, it is about accepting exist and being able to understand us, to accept us.
Saying that would not be possible, even if I understand how to achieve Afterlife, explaining it is difficult as well as achieving it, but is possible and is the only thing that matters. The Great Grail becomes a fundamental part of my search, as well as the innate curiosity that exists in people to know what is unknown to them, depending on so much and so little, as always involved in paradigms and contradictions. The answers are around oneself, we just have to pay due attention.
"For the same reason, I would like Vongola to forgive him for his apparent betrayal and not hold any grudges." with the happened, at least I can help my brother not to lose everything as he thought. No matter his doubts, he made his decision and I'll not condemn him, unlike him I have no doubts about my decision or the path that awaits me. There is so much at risk and for the same reason I have decided that I will live without regrets, what lies ahead is hell. As soon as I repaired the Wheel of Destiny, I will have to spin it knowing the price for it is my life.
The rest of our lives will be dedicated to changing and guide the Future, at least we are not required to be unable to enjoy as much as we can every opportunity that comes our way.
"You who have returned, consider your return as a second chance... don't waste it." I say to my future allies, who will involuntarily help me to make Afterlife a reality... sometimes living is a worse punishment than death.
Remembering that, I think about Gil-san, I'm sure she'll be laughing now, as soon as she sees me, she will praise me for keeping my word to entertain her. I think of my alternate self, the one who became the public enemy, who lost everything and after his rebirth ended up cursed without any memory of who he is, unable to die and on whom the whole World depends. At least he has Gil-san to help him fix things.
With the Great Grail fulfilling the wish, we can only move forward. I also say it in the sense of the word, we must reach Vendicare and prepare the first foundations of what comes next, as I am sure Semiramis thinks, there is no rest for the wicked.
In the end no matter the intentions, desires, emotions, distinctions or resources, everyone wants a future, even those who deny it, denying it becomes a statement to it. Peace is a choice that people must choose... Afterlife tries to take them to choose it because it is the will of everyone, who has left, who lives and who will arrive. Once all this is said and done, only Alaya and Gaia's judgement will remain, if I did enough to repair things.
"Worry more for what we will eat. None of us can rest in the next few days." I turn to see my First Servant, the woman who changed me. She didn't even need to read my mind to anticipate I'm thinking too much again. With this reviewing in my mind was Scáthach the cause of me obtaining Space Flame. From the beginning I had accepted I'll losing Semiramis, but it was different with Scáthach because she was alive from the beginning, that I could avoid her death... compared to others, I could not accept her death.
In the First Future I was about to wake up Death Linger, Evelyn's crying saved me from it, in the Second she lived, in the Third I lost her and nothing prevented its awakening. Feeling her gaze, I watched her smile at me, make me remember we are together in all this. It is true, seeing a fairly large Warp Hole, leads me to stop thinking so much about things, for now my priorities are to cross the entrance and continue. With this I take the first step being imitated by those who accompany me on an uncertain and strange adventure... well, it will have to be what it has to be.
There you have it, I can't really tell if you saw it coming or not. Throughout story, many clues were left over the end, not the fact that they survived, but it was not something as simple as winning and now, but what comes next, the famous "consequences". Tensions between the Worlds have been around for a long time, the Grail War was the excuse to make more direct contact and find ways to accuse each other to start a War between Worlds. Tsuna and the others were only caught in the middle and he had to be the one to solve things.
On the one hand, making a Final Battle that required three long parts might seem unnecessary, it would have been worse Tsuna won like that without more, it would have been anticlimatic. It was also necessary for what was explained in the last part. It can be said he used Entertainment as a weapon for his purposes. Luvia's betrayal was partly an opportunity he took advantage of to really make a significant future change. It also clarifies many things that surely seemed incongruous... that or my failures writing, sure more this last.
If the clues were not understood throughout history, I apologize because it is likely because of my bad spelling, but in the beginning, if I have a chance, I will fix that. The war treated more as an explanation of the consequences of everyone's actions and basically it was Tsuna and his group who paid for it and his attempts to repair a World doomed to fail. I made mentions of Public Enemy and that things did not end well for Tsuna, in the future I will write about it, only it will not be something long or complex. Finally, this time I did not write anything about the Skills or Techniques revealed in this third part, but I will do it in the next chapter that is the conclusion.
The narration during the fight was centered on what was seen superficially, as well as emotions and past thoughts of the characters. When Tsuna's deepest emotions and thoughts begin to be seen, his frustration and disgust are appreciated by the ease in which no one realizes that the final fight was a scam, the ease of they to letting go and never thinking things through... especially because he is always dragged by the will of others, tired of it decides that he will fix things and has a plan to solve everything and at the same time save himself and those he loves from the horrible future that awaited them if letting things stay the same.
As he explains himself, he gets tranquilized and finally we see him thinking as the calculating and practical killer he is, that his feelings are not going to stop him from making his plan to change things as it should be. Not all that happened in the fight was an act, many times he revealed his feelings, his Arcobaleno showed deep things, as well as how willing they are to enter the future hell with him and go out all together. Everything that has happened has caused them to trust each other in a short time and want to stay together... just trust each other and the Familiars. Tsukina and Gilgamesh have shown themselves to be part of the journey, their greatest obstacles in the War will become their true allies.
At the same time when he considering everyone is partly to blame, Tsuna decides to leave his opponents of the "final battle" alive to hold them accountable to help him involuntarily with the problem without telling them anything. He is not really looking for world conquest, but to prepare for damage control and save as much as he can... an obvious conquest of the World would ruin his intentions and it going to an end similar to the three already presented.
In the Arc of the Future, when Shoichi revealed the Plan he created with Tsuna, he made it clear Tsuna had regrets for sending the Future to his near circle, that to civilian teenagers and children. If a Tsuna with a moral code was willing to do so, it is almost impossible here that he does not accept his precious people will be in danger and still will continue because it is necessary, he knows himself enough to anticipate his younger self has greater potential than the Future Tsuna that surely is bitter for the life in the Mafia.
It also shows that he is quite good at forming plans and strategies. Shoichi and Tsuna put together a Plan that put everything at risk and at the same time saved many Alternate Worlds. It is certain Tsuna would know that the result would be the genocide of the same person, it did not stop him if it saved his people. I did not consider Hibari helping to create the Plan, rather it was he who made sure it worked... although mostly did what he wanted.
Tsuna thinks that formally taking control of the World is a mistake, which would be forcing his intentions on others... even if his vision of the world is distorted, he believes that forcing his good intentions on others is unforgivable. Therefore, instead of forcing people, he seek to destroy the Corrupt Systems of each World by showing their defects, He knows the Systems of Societies and Races in the World have become obsolete and must be destroyed to create new and more efficient. Here in this World for the new Arcobaleno, everyone is responsible, as many who made the mistakes as those who allowed things to go far and therefore on an issue that everyone must fix... at least until Afterlife whose mysteries will be revealed in the conclusion chapter.
Surely many complain about the lack of deaths, a bit ironic considering that practically all without exception have been dying nonstop. This was not about pointless deaths, but about the way they try to fix things and deal with their own lives, that things can be as simple as complicated and the incorrigible need to control their own lives. For now I say goodbye and I thank you for taking the trouble to read. Again I apologize for my writing mistakes and I wish you a pleasant day.
