{Justin/Achilles' perspective}

"Oh god… Please don't tell me-" I had started before that voice interrupted.

"Let's see here… Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, and distinguished guests of every stripe! Thank you all SO much for gathering here today!" She started. "But let's dispense with the formalities... and get back to the usual."

Aaron and I looked at each other with concern. "The usual?" I asked as a look of horror rolled across his face… He knows something here. "The first annual: Phantom Field Tag Battle Tournament: Summit Showdown Orienteering Tournament…" I looked up at the sky "I don't think that second-to-last word is what you think it means." I explained. "STAAAAARRRRRTTTS NOW!" And then… silence. I looked back at Aaron "So… mind explaining what the hell is happening?" I asked him. Aaron snapped out of whatever trance he was in and explained "Dude, this is the second story to BlazeBlue Cross Tag Battle!" He exclaimed. I tilted my head at him "There's a second story?" He rolled his eyes at me "Of course there is. Surprise you never heard of it." I shrugged "Well it's not like this game had anything else to go off of… Wait I have my arm… and my jacket… what the fuck? And my weapons?!" Then the voice in the sky cleared her throat. "Are you sure you two wanna be talking while the others are already on their way to complete their objectives?" It said. I looked back up at the sky "Hey, weird voice thing. What are the objectives anyhow?" It then droned on about collecting stamps or some shit. I zoned out half-way through its speech to be honest. Aaron filled me in giving me the sparknotes version. "So… we're supposed to collect stamps and go through checkpoints to get to some 'ultimate power'?" I summarized.

Aaron nodded "yeah that's the long and the short of it. Oh and by the way…" He then punched me straight across the face.

"The hell was that for?!" I yelled.

Aaron crossed his arms "For embarrassing the bun." He retorted.

I tilted my head in confusion before I suddenly remembered "Oh it was for the bunny outfit wasn't it?"

He nodded "I ended up losing a shirt. Don't ask."

"... Ooookaaaayy… I didn't need to know that…'' I said as I looked around for an excuse. I then sighed "This is bullshit. I did this… stamp- rally thing back in elementary." I said as I placed my head on my hand. We then heard someone yelling "GODDAMNIT I'M HERE AGAIN?!"

Wait… again? Aaron and I looked around for the source of the voice before looking down to see… a ferret? "Moon… Did I get drunk or high at any point?"

Aaron shook his head "If you did, I probably did too…"

The ferret looked rather annoyed as it noticed us "Oh great… I'm stuck with you virgins again." He complained.

Aaron and I exchanged looks again, then back to the ferret "We are not virgins!" We exclaimed. "I have a fiance!" I said before Aaron corrected me "Ex. and I had a girlfriend!"

It crossed its arms. "Wow you both are still terrible liars. Good to know things don't change."

I looked back at Aaron "Wait, weren't you thinking about writing a fanfiction about a f erret in Remnant?" I asked.

Aaron paused and looked deep in thought before saying "Yeah I was… How is this possible? I didn't even get a chance to write it."

The voice then came back "Well if you three are done talking, Allow me to explain the rest of the rules."

I yelled at the voice "Shut up! I don't like any voices in my head other than the one I already have!"

Aaron looked at me with concern. "Ok… wow… um… we're gonna have to unpack that later… but um… System was it? What are the rest of the rules?"

"Well I'm glad someone isn't rude to me. Seriously I don't like being used as a verbal punching bag." the voice apparently called System said. "For one, I will be holding on to your devices. Like your laptop Achilles-"

"WAIT YOU HAVE MY LAPTOP?!" I yelled.

The ferret groaned "You don't see me complaining, bitch stole my journal last time…"

"Last time?" I asked. It glared at me "Like you don't remember the last time, virgin."

I stretched my neck "System, is it against the rules to kill?" Aaron nodded in agreement as the blades of Judas Priest popped out. "Yeah, I wouldn't mind killing this thing." He said with the same glare on his face as mine. I then formed two fireballs in my hand "Yeah… and I wouldn't mind having some fresh meat tonight." Aaron then held my arm "No I was thinking of guttin him and leave him to the wolves." And I deactivated my fireballs. "Also equally if not more cruel." I noted. The ferret looked up at the sky "Hey um… Bitch? Is that against the rules?"

"Well… according to my rulebook: Battles can only start when four people are in the same area for a tag battle." System said with a tinge of sarcasm. Sources vary.

I looked around "But no one else is here-" And it was then I thought I felt bloodlust and narrowly dodged a sword strike. "I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN BLOODEDGE!" Said this Genji looking son of a bitch. "Who?" I asked. "Do not play coy with me Bloodedge. I am here to vanquish you from this land."

I leaned to Aaron and whispered "What's this guy's deal anyway?" Aaron then explained "That's Hakumen, and he hates Ragna. And I think that red jacket of yours is throwing him off." I then looked back at him "Right… Hakumen, buddy, listen, my name's not Rag-"

"SILENCE BLOODEDGE, YOUR TRICKERY WILL NOT DECEIVE ME!" Hakumen yelled. "You, voice, I wish to team up with this creature to help me bring about the end of Bloodedge."

The ferret looked up at Hakumen "Say what now?"

"For the second time I'm not-" I tried to plead before System interrupted "Understood Hakumen, registering Ferret and Hakumen as team 1. Achilles and Moon will be team 2."

I looked up at the sky "Hold on! We were here first! Shouldn't we be team one?"

System laughed. "I see your point, however, counterpoint, I make the rules and you are the player."

I crossed my arms "So, you fight discount Genji or should I?" I asked Aaron.

Aaron shrugged. "You can fight him. It's only fair"

And with that, I'm facing Hakumen. System yelled "CAN'T ESCAPE FROM CROSSING FATE." And our blades clashed, igniting my sword pretty much immediately. "Impressive bloodedge, but your change in weaponry will not fool me." Hakumen said as if he were taunting me. "For the fucking third time. I'm. Not. Ragna." I retorted as I swept his sword to the side and hit his helmet with a pommel strike. It made him recoil and hold his head as I went in for a mordhau strike at his kneecaps. He blocked that attack and sent me flying with a punch. Pretty sure I cratered a wall but not 100% sure. What I am sure about is that I dodged a kick and managed to get behind him to put in a well placed strike. Which ended up into an 11 hit combo including my million stab move I've been practicing. He got back up and charged at me with a rapid succession of quick slices which I managed to dodge. Enough Mordhau really does tell you how to read your opponents, because this guy is trying so hard to kill me. It almost looks like he's using his sword as if it were a cleaver. I dodged in and out of his sword strikes and landed a few decisive blows to his armor. I then did a swift kick to his face when he did a heavy attack. Which managed to get him down enough for System to call it. Now to roast the Ferret. I prepared my flame attack and threw flames at it. He dodged and ran around in circles while screaming. Aaron then told me "Dude tag me in! I can beat this thing into an inch of his life."

If it means I get a break. "Sure." I then tagged him in. He started his attacks and I just sat down with my sword sheathed. I need to reflect on what happened anyway. Last thing I remember was Blake body-blocking Adam from striking the finishing blow. And now I'm in yet another alternate reality called the Phantom Zone or something. And my original body is probably six feet under right about now. So even if I can go back to Earth. At this rate, I would be a zombie. Not to mention that last time I saw it, I was in a plastic bag until I died on a ship's deck with the captain calling the NTSB (National Travel Safety Bureau). Other than that, I have no idea what happened or if my family knows I'm safe. Hell my great grandmother told me my little brother has been praying as of late. Which I wish there was some way to communicate with him… "Achilles and Moon win!" System said snapping me out of my thoughts. "And now you both get your stamps." '

I looked down at my card and a stamp appeared. "So we need to collect five of these fuckers?" I asked.

"1) Language. You never know if kids are reading what you're writing." System answered. "And 2) Yes. You need to collect five in total. So get to it~" And then silence. I turned to Aaron and asked him "So what do you think the best course of action would be? Split up and cover more ground or stick together?"

Aaron shook his head "The first one is a terrible idea. You'll end up in random ass events. So let's go with option two." I nodded "Honestly, I agree. You'll know more about this so-"

"Whoops my finger slipped." System said. Aaron then was teleported away. Leaving me by myself. "What the hell was that for?!" I yelled. "Hey, I leant on a button by mistake. Ok?" System excused, as if I wasn't aware that thing didn't have fingers. "Besides I cannot allow him to guide you straight for the finish line can I?" I groaned and slapped my forehead. "You really are a bitch." I mumbled.

I then heard the ferret say "I know right?" I then looked down at it and he was right near my foot. If what Aaron told me was true then… I stamped on the tail sending the ferret flying, it also intimidated the Goofy yell. "... I honestly didn't expect that to work." I noted as I shielded my eyes from the sun to see where he went. Hopefully into one of the bloodthirsty characters… I should probably leave before those guys arrive. If what I remember from the first story arc, the scenery will change every few steps I make. So here's hoping that I'll be in an environment that I can actually utilize. I better stop thinking out loud and actually walk...

Author's note:

I don't plan on dragging this out for as long as I did Grimm Eclipse. However, I do intend on a lot more comedy here than in the previous chapters. And these chapters may be a lot shorter due to me never really playing through BBXTag. Anyway, thanks for all of those who favorited, and followed my story thus far. I hope I didn't disappoint too much.