It wasn't long before the ship stopped in the dead of night to a large city illuminated with lights. But a number of them recognized it.

"The Arc de Triomphe? The Eiffel Tower...this is Paris." Elena said.

"The Chattes Noires...this is my Paris!" Erica said.

"So we're back in the Steam Universe then?" Stahn asked.

"With any luck, we can get help from the Paris Combat Revue." Ichiro said.

"Hmm...something feels off...I feel an evil presence." Rikiya said as they saw steam monsters approaching with Omicon and Necron as well as Selvaria approaching with them.

"The bounties from the Endless frontier." T-elos said.

"Along with General Selvaria." Kurt said.

"Now what is this?" Selvaria asked, spotting her doppelganger. "Attempting to clone me now?"

"Uh, no… that's actually you from an alternate dimension where you come from." Hope said.

"Hmm…" Selvaria said, preparing to fire at them.

"Erica, raise the defensive wall!" Ichiro ordered as a massive wall separated the enemies from the group.

"Close one." Aqua said.

"Wait, that's actually a bad idea." Hope said. "I know this because…"

"The Great Ciseaux has outsmarted you!" a voice called out as the rabbit himself jumped over the wall in Prelude.

"And he's not the only one." Hope said seeing the Kouma lead by Aya-me flying towards them.

"All of this conflict's evil is gathering in one place. You will see it for yourselves. If you manage to defeat us." Aya-me said.

"Is..is Paris really going to go up in flames again?" Erica said.

"So… You've come." Dark Sectonia said as she descended. "I've been waiting for you."

"There you are. So... Would you mind telling us why you wanted to settle things here?" David asked.

"This city… no matter what era it presides in, it has always been known as the 'City of Love'." Dark Sectonia said. "After last time, not being branded as evil anymore… I want to confront you both. One last time."

"...I think I know why." Sectonia said. "Even after we split into two separate entities, part of you really still loved him, didn't you?"

"Yes… it's clear that our love for David is both registered in our hearts. However, I want to test the strength of the bond you have with him. I have no idea of where my path will take me after this crisis. So I want to realize it by fighting you both, in this city, here and now." Dark Sectonia said.

"..." David fell silent for a bit. "You really have put that much thought into it, haven't you? Ever since we met at Demitri's manor."

"Yes. After so long, in this longstanding conflict…. This is what I want." Dark Sectonia said.

David nods at this. "Very well. If it will ease the burden of your new life, we shall grant your request. Know that neither of us are going to hold back."

"I know. And I will come at you all the same, with all my strength." Dark Sectonia said.

"...Ichiro." Hope said. "Lower the wall. We have to do what David and Sectonia are doing. We can't hide. We have to fight."

"You have a point." Ichiro said as the walls were lowered. "Okay...commence Operation: Paris is Burning Again!"

Chapter 34

Is Paris Burning Again?

"Come, David, Sectonia! Show me! Show me the strength of your bond!" Dark Sectonia said.

"Don't you worry, we will. Ichiro, I'll leave Aya-me to you." David said.

"Understood." Ichiro said.

"Ussa-ussa-ussa. Like I would let you…" Ciseaux said before he was kicked back by Carrot. "You again?"

"Nice kick, Carrot!" Ajna said.

"We haven't even begun to fight yet." she said, removing her hat. "It's nice we came at night...it's a wonderful full moon." she said looking up at it as she entered Sulong Form.

"Such power…!" Lenneth said.

"It's a form the Minks take on during the night of a full moon. Their abilities are brought out to their peak." Jexi said.

"No fair! I can't do that!" Ciseaux said. "Fine then! I'll just blast you to pieces!" he said as he engaged all of Prelude's weapons in an attempt to kill Carrot, but was shocked to find them ripped out. "Huh?" he said before seeing her standing on him with them. "I didn't even see the movements." he said as Carrot simply gave a playful smile.

"She's as fast as Brahms...perhaps even faster." Lenneth said.

"H-Hold on a second! From one rabbit to another, won't you cut me a break?!" Cixeaux said in fear.

"You...are a rabbit. I am a Mink." she said, dealing him a strong kick, sending him into the air as she leapt after him. "I will not forgive what you've done to this city. You have no idea...what it feels like to lose someone!" she shouted before driving right through Prelude.

"This...this can't be! Prelude! Rotten Mink! I promise you this, when the spiritual power in Paris returns, so shall I seek revenge!" Ciseaux called out as Prelude exploded along with him.

Carrot put her hat back on as she returned to normal and collapsed to the ground. "There...he's gone now." she said.

"Now's our chance to finish her, Omicron!" Necron said.

"I couldn't agree more necron." Omicron said as they both dashed to her.

"Oh no you don't." Belladonna said.

Multi-Attack: Savage Frenzy and Roseslash

Cheetah and Belladonna slice at the two bounties as they zip at one another.

"Belladonna, match your timing with mine!" Cheetah said.

"Nice set up, Minerva!" Belladonna replied.

The two of them then attacked from every direction, Savage Wolf Fury Style, shredding the two bounties into fragments before Belladonna performs a flip and slashes the two of them with purple rose petals fluttering from their bodies.

Multi K.O.!

"This is it for us, huh, Omicron?" Necrom asked.

"Yes...back to the moldy old bookshelf for us." Omicron said as the two soon exploded quickly after.

"And down go those two bounties. Finally." Haken said.

"General Bles, we ask you to stand down. We wish to get back home like you do. There's no need to involve all of these people in this." Riela said.

"Sorry...but I will make sure the Empire will prevail...even if I must take these people down to make it happen." Selvaria said.

"Do not make the same mistakes I have." Selv-B said.

"And why would I trust an imitation of me?" Selvaria asked.

"Because an imitation wouldn't be capable of this." Selv-B said, activating her Valkyria.

"You…!" Selvaria asked. "How dare you continue this cheap imitation." she said activating her own Valkyria.

"Guess there's no choice. We'd better take her down and keep her captive until she believes us." Hope said.

"Leave it to us. This is our battle after all. Plus… There's no telling when a joint attack like this will happen again." Kurt said.

Battle Start:

"I never thought that this combination would even be possible." Riela said.

"Enemies are sometimes destined to become allies under certain circumstances." Selv-B answered back. "Still, it strangely soothes my heart to fight alongside one of you. I trust you both well."

"Your words humble us. Riela, General! Move out!" Kurt said.

Ready...FIGHT!

The two of them fired upon Selvaria with their weapons and a few Valkyria blasts before allowing Selv-B to step in.

"I shall provide you support!" Selv-B declared, before she then rushed into battle, as she procured a large Imperial machine-gun, as she fired a barrage of bullets that bounced her counterpart into the air, before she then rushed forward, and used a large mace-like hammer to strike her enemy multiple times, before flinging them into the air with a upwards swing, before she then equipped her Valkyrian lance and shield, as she charged up. "The enemy is weak now, finish your fight!" She declared, before firing her lance in a beam of light that knocked her counterpart into the air.

Team Attack: Twin Valkyrian Flash

"Mount a full scale attack!" Kurt declared.

"Understood!" Selv-B responded back, before the three of them immediately assaulted Selvaria in a three-way pincer attack, as they unloaded various weaponry onto her, going from the submachine-guns to the rocket lances, to the sniper rifles, and finally grenades. Kurt then retreated, as Selvaria and Riela stood together, side by side, as they raised their lances to fire, their energy fully charged.

"General Bles, with me!" Riela said.

"As you wish, Corporal Marcellis!" Selv-B declared.

They then fired their lances, as the twin beams of azure light surged closer, before they merged into a massive beam of destruction, that rushed into Selvaria, engulfing her, as it sent her flying back.

K.O!

End Battle:

"It is intriguing that Gallia had more than one Valkyria…" Selv-B remarked. "I suppose that is why you and Alicia turned the war against the Empire."

"It was quite a miracle to see two Valkyrians from opposing sides working in cohesion like this." Kurt said.

"Only because you were such an effective leader, Kurt." Riela said.

"Grr...I will not allow this to slide. I've not even begun to fight." Selvaria said as she fled.

"When is she ever gonna admit she's beaten?" Hope asked.

"It doesn't matter. Soon, she'll have nowhere left to run." Imca said.

David and Sectonia soon stood against Dark Sectonia.

"As you requested, we're here now, ready to fight." David said. "You ready for this?"

"I await you both with my best ready. Come!" Dark Sectonia said.

"Very well." David said as they both drew their blades. "Let's begin!"

Battle Start:

"David, time to show our true power!" Sectonia said.

"Right behind you, Sectonia. Nothing can stop us together." David said.

Ready...FIGHT!

David and Sectonia bombarded Dark Sectonia with a combination of their swords and magic in addition to shots from Ebony and Ivory, with a new attack where David unleashes his Ice Reaper Claw and clawed away at Dark Sectonia while Sectonia summons an astral projection of her old body, whom slashes away at her before a light shined at them.

Special Attack: Judgment Blaster and Final Flash

The two wailed on Dark Sectonia with their Nichirin Blades, dealing Freeze Lancer and Holy Lance after finishing their combo before they go to opposite sides of their space and unleashing their God Modes.

"Final Flash!" Sectonia said, bringing her hands in front of her.

"Judgment Blaster!" David said, aiming his energy rifles.

The two of them unleash their blasts with Dark Sectonia caught in the middle as the clash enveloped her.

K.O.!

End Battle:

"David, I'll never forget the kindness you offered me back then…" Sectonia said.

"Nor will I, Sectonia. Not until the day I die." David said.

"Ngh… I see. So that's it." Dark Sectonia said. "I finally understand now… the bond you two treasure together. Now I can go and live my life in peace."

"No, the fault is mine. Ever since you separated, I've been treating you like some kind of monster. It didn't seem right when the both of you were once one." David said. "Can… Can you forgive me?"

"David… the feelings in my heart have already forgiven you, and now, I am at peace." Dark Sectonia said. "Thank you for helping me see the light. I will go in peace and find my own way." Dark Sectonia said.

"You know...You can probably go to the Makai Realm." David said.

"Makai Realm?" Dark Sectonia asked.

"Yeah. Once Jedah is defeated, you can take over his territory." Sectonia said.

"She's right. Jedah's defeat will leave a vacuum of power in the Makai Realm. One that I feel that you can fill." David said.

"I see. I will count on you to defeat Jedah then." Dark Sectonia said.

"Don't you worry. We will." David said as Dark Sectonia leaned in for a kiss. "Th-thank you. I feel we needed that."

"Yes. so did I." Dark Sectonia siad. "Good Luck, both of you." she said flying away.

"She'll be okay. I know it." Sectonia said.

"Yeah. She is basically you, after all. I have a good feeling about her." David said. "Okay, Ichiro. It's all on you now."

"Don't worry. I'm just about finished." Ichiro said as Aya-me was on her last legs.

(Cue- Heartwarming Feelings: Project X Zone 2 Version)

"I will destroy you…. Ichiro Ogami…!" Aya-me said.

"For too long you've been like this Ayame…" Ichiro said as he and Sakura stood at the ready. "It ends today!"

Special Attack: Niken Nitou no Gi

Ichiro and Sakura attacked Aya-me with attack after attack as they sent her flying while Sakura donned her Kobu uniform, as they stood back to back with their two swords glowing while chanting a few words before charging at Aya-me from opposite sides.

"Haaaaaaaaaa!" Ichiro and Sakura screamed before clashing their blades onto Aya-me as the electricity surging from them sent her flying.

Hyper Combo K.O.!

"N-Ngh…" Aya-me grunted. "You...you did well, Ogami."

"Ayame...is...is this truly you?" Ichiro asked.

"Yes...but I won't be around for much longer." Aya-me said.

"Ayame..." Ichiro said.

"Before I go, let me share this with you. Don't ever change who you are. The friends you have, keep them close. Until that day comes...I'll be waiting...under that cherry blossom tree." Aya-me said as she faded away into a number of cherry blossom petals.

"Goodbye...Ayame." Ichiro said.

"Ichiro...I'm sorry." Sectonia said.

"Don't worry...I'm fine. I don't know who forced Ayame back into battle...but I will make them pay for it." Ichiro said.

(end song)

"And that takes care of all our enemies." Indigo said.

"Yes. But I feel our troubles are only just beginning." Cheetah said, looking to a large structure in the sky.

"No way...how is that thing flying?" Yuri said.

"You know it?" Saki asked.

"It's called the Tower of Tarqaron. It's something from Terca Lumireis. But it lost power during the final battle. Shouldn't even be flying right now." Flynn said.

"It's not the same one." Hope said. "But I've got no doubt Oros Phlox is involved in this."

"Then we should get up there." Aqua said.

"Uh… problem. That thing's all the way up in the sky, and in case you haven't noticed, not all of us can fly." Ty said.

"I know of a way we all can get up there." Ichiro said.

"Ogami, are you thinking of using it?" Erica asked.

"Yeah. Everyone, come with me back to the Arc de Triomphe." Ichiro said.

The group went back to the arc as it split open to reveal a large cannon like device with three capsules.

"Whoa. A cannon like that has been under the Arc de Triomphe this whole time?" Leonora asked.

"We use this to shoot our troops all over Europe. It should work to get us to that tower." Ichiro said.

"It's clear not all of us will fit into one capsule. We'll split into three teams." Theo said.

"Yeah, but… Are you sure these capsules can hold all of us?" Dynasmon asked.

"There are six chambers. Each team can take two apiece." Hope said.

"Ugh… I didn't want to use this thing again…" Titanica said.

"Don't worry, it won't be as scary as the first time." Aqua replied.

"Okay. Everyone pick your groups and load up into the chambers." Hope said.

"I cannot actually believe we're doing this… and yet we are." Double D said.

"I just want to say, in case some of us don't make the trip, it's been an honor fighting alongside all of you." Crusadermon said.

"We've been shot out of a cannon a couple of times back on Mana, this shouldn't be too bad." Ace said.

"Well, nothing ventured… nothing gained." Mermista said. "Let's get this over with."