Obsidian Wind and Cubit Foxtar

Ace and Ajna soon arrived at Kaanul by the Chakra Gate as they saw the many villagers from Haven have taken refuge.

"Uh oh, why's everyone in here? This can't be a good sign. And...Angwu?" Ajna said as they saw Angwu and Nuna there as well.

"Oh, Ajna, Ace. You came at a good time. Something has invaded Haven. They call it the Obsidian Wind. Young Nuna here came for my aid. Quite insistent." Angwu said.

"I'm sorry, Angwu. But I didn't know what to do! Ajna and Ace were asleep… Hi guys." Nuna said.

"Aaah, I'm sorry Nuna! This is my fault, I'm guessing." Ajna said.

"Probably." Razmi said.

"Almost certainly. Anyway, the only safe place now is right here." Angwu said.

"Oh, but the queen put up a barrier while she was sealing us in." Nuna said.

"We'd better go help her then, it's the least we can do to make up for what happened." Ace said. "We could really use your help again if you want, Nuna. I mean you made it all the way to Angwu, so I know you've gotten stronger."

"Yeah. I kinda did. And I helped get everyone in here… Yeah! Okay, I'll come with you! To help!" Nuna said.

"Sounds good to me, let's get started." Lea said.

"But a lot of monsters got in so…" Nuna trailed off.

"Don't worry, beating up monsters is what we do best." Simon said.

"Well, hurry up and do it then, I want to get back to my research." Angwu said. "Oh, and by the way… That feather you used to get here will also give you more aerial mobility. It's sure to come in handy against the Obsidian Wind." she said to Ajna.

"...Oh! Thank you, Angwu!" Ajna said.

The group soon reached the entrance to Haven as they saw the Serpent Queen holding up the barrier as it started to crack.

"Oh no! That barrier is not going to last long." Ginseng said.

"Your majesty! Let us lend you our aid!" Ace said.

"*huff huff* You? You're the reason we're in this mess in the first place!" The Serpent Queen said to Ajna.

"I know, I'm sorry. I never listened to you, and I didn't even try to figure out what you were doing." Ajna said. "Thanks to Ace, I realize now that you were sealing your people off against Kala. But we're going to defeat Kala! Let us help!"

"Why should I trust either of you now?" The Serpent Queen asked.

"Because they encountered Kala twice and lived!" Ginseng said.

"But how?" The Serpent Queen asked.

"Well… she did use to be part of Kala, I guess." Ginseng said.

"Part of Kala? So that's the power I felt. Begone with you! I will not accept help from Kala herself." The Serpent Queen said.

"Your majesty, please wait! While Ajna may have been a part of Kala, she's her own person with her own thoughts and feelings. She's only doing what's right by helping fix the mess made when Kala was released. Please understand!" Ace pleaded. "We give you our word that we came to help you and your people."

"Hmm...perhaps Gardle was wrong about you and your friends, prince of Devaloka… Very well, I will hold you to it. I will put the barrier back up when you are through, to protect my people." The Serpent Queen said.

"Thank you, your majesty. Leave the Obsidian Wind to us." Simon said.

The Serpent Queen undid the barrier, allowing the group to pass as they then looked up and saw Tzitzi cloaked in a dark aura as she floated in midair.

Obsidian Wind

"Is that…" Ajna trailed off.

"Tzitzi!" Nuna called.

"You're the Obsidian Wind?" Kagura asked.

"You! You and your friends are the reason I was cast out of Kaanul! You're the reason my queen despises me! If not for you, we'd still be together!" Tzitzi said in an echoed voice.

"Somethings wrong, it's like she's being controlled. Seems we have no choice but to knock some sense into her if we want to help." Ace said.

"My queen threw me out like I was trash! And who made that happen? You! You! It's all you!" Tzitzi said.

"Well if you had listened, this wouldn't be happening in the first place!" Saki said.

"Easy Saki, it's not her fault she's acting like this. Since talking's not gonna work, let's beat the evil out of her!" Ajna said.

"Right!" Nuna said.

"Let's not hurt her too badly, she doesn't know what she's doing." Ginseng noted.

"It'll be a gentle beating!" Lea said as he summoned Flame Liberator.

Using the water pools to their advantage, the group knocked the Obsidian Wind down to the ground and engaged her in combat.

"Burn!" Lea called transforming his keyblade into Eternal Flame and hurling them towards the Obsidian Wind, dealing multiple hits.

"You will all die!" Tzitzi said as she charged at them.

"No!" Kairi said forming a pink barrier with a ring that had stars resembling her good luck charm around herself. "Please work, Starcracker!" she said bursting the barrier and blasting the Obsidian Wind back.

"Eat your veggies!" Nuna called, manipulating a group of vines upward and sending the Obsidian Wind flying before she fell to the ground and the dark energy leaving her.

"You will not succeed…" a female voice echoed.

"Don't underestimate us Kala." Ace said.

The Queen and Tzitzi soon made amends as Tzitzi was welcomed back to Kaanul, the group soon parted ways as they boarded the ship and headed to Tai Krung to regroup with Nero and defeat Cubit Foxtar of the Eight Gentle Judges.

"I hope we make it in time." Ajna said. "I don't even want to think what this Cubit Foxtar is up to right now…"

"I'm here!" a voice called behind them.

"GYAH!"

"Naga Rider." Ace smiled unfazed.

Indeed, the defender of Tai Krung was behind them.

"Warn people before sneaking up on them, Weirdo!" Ajna protested.

"I cannot. For it is not the rider's way!" Naga Rider declared.

"Naga Rider, what's going on in the City? We heard this Cubit Foxtar overthrew Garuda Cruel and took over in his and Mara's place, but…" Ginseng said.

"Yes… I am aware of this villain." Naga Rider said. "As soon as he arrived, he took down Garuda Cruel without even getting close to him as he was using strange colored flames and even dodged his attacks effortlessly. I alone cannot stop him."

"It seems as though this Gardle wants to put one last obstacle in front of us." Zebei said. "However, can we win against an opponent like this?"

"We took down far worse opponents than him, he won't be a problem if we all work together." Simon said.

"I see…. If that is the case, please allow me to fight by your side as well!" Naga Rider declared.

"We'd be happy to have you with us." Kairi said. Ajna then absorbed Naga Rider as an incarnation.

The defender of Dharma

NAGA RIDER

Now rides with you!

In addition to gaining Naga riders help, Ajna also received a major boost from his power, now being able to use Heruka Hustle with her newly acquired Maha form. With it, she is now able to retain her speed, even when jumping off walls.

The group then rushed through the city and met up with Nero's team, then found Thorani at the Ocean of Milk.

"So, what's our first order of business?" Nero asked.

"I'm not sure. As much as I wanna take down this Foxtar guy, we could always use some more help." Ajna said.

"How about we ask that odd assassin guy?" Lea asked. "He worked for Mara, and since he's not around, or Garuta Cruel for that matter, i think he could be unemployed."

"Oh no, we are not asking for his help!" Ajna protested. "He got in our way so many times!"

"Oh, I'm heartbroken. You really think I won't be a great help against Cubit Foxtar?" A familiar voice asked as they looked up and saw Ren along with two familiar girls. "Besides, these two told me about how interesting you all actually were."

"It's Al and Miriam!" Kairi smiled.

"It is so good to see all of you." Miriam said as all three of them jumped down. "Bael's demons were tailing after us, so we had to lay low for awhile. That's when we ran into Ren here."

"At least you two are safe, welcome back, Al. And an official welcome to Spirit Force for you, Miriam." Ace smiled.

"So, why do you want to come with us exactly, Ren?" Simon asked.

"Well, it's just like the red haired man said. With Mara and Garuda Cruel eliminated, I'm out of a job. And since these two spoke so highly of you all, I figured it could be fun to stick with you. Plus… I feel like giving that fake kitsune a little payback for tossing me out." Ren smiled.

"Can we really trust him? I mean, he did work for Mara." Ginseng said.

"Some people do deserve a second chance at redemption, and he's one of them." Ace said.

"It's your decision, Ajna. Should we let him help us?" Zebei asked.

"I promise to be on my best behavior. I have nowhere to go, and nothing excites me more than power. That...and I want to see the look on Kala's face when you destroy her." Ren said with a lustful expression.

"As weird as he is, he's sincere." Nero said. "Plus, he's pretty strong. There's no turning him down, even if you really want to Ajna."

"Well...I don't really like you, but you are pretty strong. I guess. You really have to promise to be good though!" Ajna said.

"I do! As a symbol of my devotion, I give you my kusarigama. May it serve you well!" Ren said.

Ren gave you

THE SICKLE

Whether you wanted him or not.

"Welcome to the team...I guess." Ajna said as Ren became her latest incarnation and flew into her head.

The mysterious assassin

REN

has acknowledged your power!

The traveling Treasure Fighter

AL

is ready to reap your foes of their treasure!

The Spellbinding Shardbinder

MIRIAM

has answered your call!

The group then headed for Mara's club and ascended the tower, fighting guards, monsters and even Mechaniloids as they reached the top. Soon, they came face to face with Cubit Foxtar in his human form.

"Teehee, it seems the guests of honor have finally arrived. Especially you, Umbran boy." Cubit Foxtar giggled.

"I can't tell if he's a boy or girl, and that's very concerning." Lea said.

"Your spree of crimes on this city ends here!" Naga Rider said. "You will no longer plague Tai Krung with your evil!"

"Oh, that's adorable, you really think you all have what it takes to defeat me? You should give up and beg my master for forgiveness." Foxtar said.

"Like heck we'll do that!" Ajna said.

"Now you've done it! I'll have to ensure you remain silent about this... ... For-e-ver!" Cubit Foxtar said. Like the other Judges, he glowed in a flash of light before appearing in his Judge Form which was that of a humanoid Kitsune.

"I'm warning you now! We've beaten four of your buddies already!" Al said.

"Blazin Flizard, Devilbat Schilt, Glacier Le Cactank, and Volteel Biblio were weak because they served the wrong master." Cubit Foxtar said. "We who remain, Childre Inarabitta, Deathtanz Mantisk, and Tretista Kelverian, the latter two I look down on with contempt due to their brutal fighting skills, are the strongest among our kin! Now I will give you a taste of our power! Behold, the power of Cubit Foxtar!" he then laughed as he held his arm out towards them.

Warning! Warning! Warning!

(Cue- Scrapped Beat- Megaman Zero 3)

"We're not gonna lose to you!" Ajna said as everyone formed up.

"Teps Salrenda!" Miriam called firing a barrage of lightning at Cubit Foxtar as it surged through him.

Cubit Foxtar recovered and then leaped in the air, keeping his balance as he air stepped. "(Can you see through my moves?)" he asked as 9 small fireballs surrounded him before he launched them at the group.

Qadira then blocked the fireballs with her shield. Then, she and Naga Rider attacked together, using their mastery of aerial attacks to bring Foxtar down to the ground.

"Get outta my sight!" Nero said slashing through foxtar with Red Queen.

"Don't hate me too much!" Zebei said firing a barrage of arrows from above.

"Outta the way!" Lea called doing a warp dash attack from behind Cubit Foxtar.

"I'll show you...the Heart of a Princess!" Kairi said before leaping into the air and summoning multiple orbs of light. "Light!" she called, raining them down on Cubit Foxtar as she glided through.

"It's game over!" Nero said jumping back and revving Red Queen to its maximum power, then dashing at a stunned Foxtar. "Haaaaaaaaaah…! You're THROUGH!" he yelled, dashing through Foxtar and slicing him in half.

"Ha….haha...even if you defeat me, you will still have to deal with my brothers and the three remaining Einherjar, once you reach Gardle...will you be able to face the truth, Umbran Boy? Hahahahaha….AAAAAAAARGHHHH!" Cubit Foxtar said before he began flashing and exploded.

"Alright! Tai Krung is freed!" Ajna said.

"It's not over yet…. Kala is still alive. We destroyed her body, but i think she still exists inside you, Ajna. After all, you and her are the same." Nero said.

"Well there's only one thing to do! If Kala still exists inside my Inner Realm, we'll all just have to go into the deepest recesses of my mind and cast her out of there for good!" Ajna declared.

"And I know just the place to settle it once and for all. Mount Sumeru." Ace said.