"So we've arrived in the Sky Universe next. Hopefully we can get to the dungeon and prove all of your claims false." Sheer said. "Angels from Bayonetta's world...in the Sky Universe...really."
"Either way, we should be getting close." Simon said before spotting a giant tornado in the distance. "What in the…"
"Hmm...best to steer clear of that. That's a calamity twister. It's one of the most destructive storms in the entire Sky Universe." Sheer said.
"I can see something from inside it." Spade said.
"What are you…" Sheer said before looking inside from a distance to see a structure inside. "Of course the dungeon is inside. Cause why not." Sheer said.
"There must be a way past it." Miriam said. "If we used powerful time magic, would we be able to freeze it long enough to get through?"
"That won't work. That storm transcends time and space. Nothing can penetrate that storm." Sheer said. "The only safe way would be entering from either the bottom or the top, but most ships get ripped to pieces by even getting close to it."
"So is there any way to safely approach the storm and enter it without getting killed?" Hope asked.
"I don't think you quite understand what 'most dangerous storm in the Sky Universe' means." Sheer said.
"He's right. In a ship this size, we'd be ripped apart in seconds." Jet said.
"The only possible way in would be for someone to drop in from above. But only a crazy idiot would even dare to...where's Simon?" Sheer said not seeing the Umbra warlock.
"YEEHAW WWWW!" Simon called, skydiving into the tornado with Malphas's wings.
"Of course he would try that." Sheer said.
"Can't we just push through the…" Natsu asked.
"No...that would be suicide. Either way, it's more than likely the storm was conjured when the dungeon came into existence. It won't vanish until it's cleared." Sheer said.
"Then I guess there's no other way forward into the dungeon than following Simon's lead." Hope said.
"Are you insane? Besides, he is a native here. He's more likely to reach it 'cause he's used to the environment. You would be torn apart in moments." Sheer said.
"Well...can you clear it?" Hope asked.
"Well yes I could but…" Sheer said.
"Sheer, let me stop you right there." Mark said. "There comes a time you gotta say 'screw it', throw caution to the wind, spread your dragon wings, and fly. Right now, every single one of us is counting on you. So, tell me, Sheer… will you fly? For us?"
"Okay...what you say does not make sense and…" Sheer said, looking to the storm to see a number of members jumping in. "Grrr….why is no one here sensible." Sheer growled. "Fine. Guess I'm doing this." he said taking off.
"Whoo hoo! This…" Hope said diving as lightning strikes were moving all across the inside. "What? Lightning inside?" Hope said before Sheer grabbed him.
"Yes...did you think it was just a pillar of wind all the way in?" Sheer asked.
"Nope. But that's what makes it a challenge." Hope said.
"No...that's what makes it dangerous. Hmm...strange. Normally there's also…" he said before spears of ice were shot at them along with fireballs. "Ah...there they are."
"This is a crazy tornado!" Ajna said.
"I suppose this is what makes up the 'Calamity' Part!" Mirror Match called over the winds.
"Yeah, but fireballs?!" Kazuma said. "Fire isn't part of a storm!"
"Hey, don't be freaking out, guys!" ZS called out. "This is what living to the fullest is like! WOO-HOO!"
"Uh huh...and just curious...how were you planning to land without parachutes?" Sheer asked.
"With style, my good Skyian!" ZS said as he approached the temple and, with his skateboard, managed to land right on the edge. "Yes! Second time in a storm, and I land it!"
"Skater, watch out!" a voice warned.
"Huh?" ZS said in confusion… right before Alkal landed on him. "...Ow."
"Ugh…" Sheer sighed as they landed. "Looks like we have no choice but to clear the dungeon." he said before seeing the broken down door. "Looks like Simon is already inside."
The group advanced after Simon as they made chase to him.
"What's Simon's deal with getting a head start on us anyway?" G. Aqua asked.
"Oh, that's right, you don't know." Hope said. "Simon's an Enhanced who harbors the power of an Umbra Witch called Bayonetta. It's a long story, but let's just say she's got a long history with angels."
"Yet Simon views it the same way even though they aren't the same person. Although…" Sheer said. "This palace doesn't seem to have any architecture from the Sky Universe. And yet something about it seems peaceful...and dangerous."
"This keeps on getting stranger and stranger." Lei said.
They proceeded in further until they found a room completely wrecked to heck.
"Hmm...these cuts...they were made by a sword." Sheer said. "I don't think we're the only ones here."
"You people better have a good explanation for why you are here." a voice called as entering the room was a girl with long brown hair wearing red, white and gold and a bow. Sporting two white wings and two swords. "Sheer…"
"Ah...so it's you. Apologies for disturbing your work, miss Uriel." Sheer said.
"One of the four archangels." Ace said.
"Yes. One of the angels in charge of protecting the Sky Universe. Why are you here?" Sheer said.
"I think that even you should put that one together." Uriel said. "This place just popped out of existence from nowhere. I came to investigate and destroy this place." she said before tossing something before them. "It's filled with these strange monsters and I've been slaying them."
"Did they happen to have a glowing yellow sigil?" Ace asked.
"What are you talking about? These are just monsters." Uriel said. "Why does it matter if they have a sigil?"
"Oh, nothing important really." Frisk said. "Just an assumption most of us made."
"So?" Hope asked.
"It looks like your so-called Bayonetta Angel but...this one has been dead for a long time." Sheer said.
"You're right about that, Sheer." Hope said. "It's weird. Normally when Angels of Paradiso are defeated, they just explode. But this ones been dead for what looks like years."
"But how is that possible? This dungeon appeared only recently." Al said.
"Perhaps whoever or whatever is tasked with being this dungeon's boss." Sheer said.
"Well for right now we should continue and catch up with Simon. He couldn't have gotten too far." Emiya said.
"He's right. We don't know what is actually lurking inside. We need to be cautious." Uriel said.
They continued into the dungeon as they looked around for any sign of Simon.
"So, Uriel." Hope said. "Why did you want to take on the dungeon yourself?"
"This isn't a game. This storm is growing larger and larger. It's clear this place needs to be destroyed. That is the only reason I am here." Uriel said.
"The only way it will disappear completely is if we defeat the one controlling it."
"No...it just needs to be leveled completely." Uriel said.
"Isn't that a tad excessive?" Vashyron asked.
"This storm is growing more and more as we speak. It'll keep doing so until all of the Sky Universe has been ripped apart." Uriel said. "My duty as an angel is to ensure its safety. However, the structure reforms itself when damaged, so I'm searching for weaknesses inside."
"If it reforms itself on the outside, can't it be said for the inside doing the same?" Stoj asked.
"That isn't how weaknesses work." Uriel said.
They soon approached a large door as it opened up for them as light shined.
"Wow, that's some light!" Mari said, putting on sunglasses.
Despite the blinding light, they pushed forward. It then soon faded as inside stood something incredible.
They were inside the inner sanctum of the dungeon, and all around them, one thing was apparent. It was like they were in heaven.
"Seems this place is going all out." Theo said.
"What is this? Is this what people believe heaven looks like? It's not even close." Uriel said.
"Actually, this is what the heaven of another world looks like. Although it's called Paradiso there." Hope said.
"This...is...not...heaven or paradise." Uriel said. "Whoever created this twisted place...they are insulting all angels and what we live for."
"Not all angels are the same." a voice said as they saw Simon.
"Simon, there you are." Hope said. "So, what's it look like in here?"
"It looks like a part of Paradiso, but at the same time it isn't." Simon said. "There are four gateways in this place, but only one of them is active. And...look." he said, pointing to the bodies of angels.
"More Bayonetta Angels...all corpses." Hope said. "Could someone have already come here before Uriel or us?"
"Hard to say, but what I can tell is these corpses have been here for a very long time." Simon said.
"Yeah, we've figured that out. We also know this dungeon is the one emitting the storm, and if we don't clear it soon, it's only gonna get bigger and bigger until it swallows up the entire Sky Universe." Ethox said.
"Then we better hurry." Simon said.
Hope then looked at the gates. "Hmm… four gates. There's only one open right now, so I guess we should go through that one."
"Like we have any choice in the matter." Sheer said as they proceeded towards the gate.
"(Mutilated angel corpses, and a temple emitting a storm. What could this all mean?)" Kendo asked as they went inside, knowing little of what awaits them ahead.