Tales of The Symphonic Abyss: Dawn of The Second Descendent

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Chapter 18: A Fon Master Comes To His Own Defense! The Heroic Spirits Arrive!

Michael took his time walking down the steps in front of Ingobert's throne. Meanwhile, Mohs couldn't believe what he was seeing. For the last ten years, he had truly believed that the person in front of him was dead.

Mohs – "Why hello, Lord Michael. So nice to see you a-"

Michael quickly pushed a piece of paper in Mohs' face.

Mohs – "What's this?"

Michael – "That, my dear Mohs, is my arrest warrant for you."

Mohs took a few seconds before he realized what Michael had said to him.

Mohs – "Arrest Warrant?! Whatever for?"

Michael – "Let's see now. The charges are: One count of being an accomplice to my murder ten years ago, which is the biggest of them all, one count of conspiracy to comment murder, along with multiple counts of money theft and terrorism."

Everyone, even Mohs, were confused about the last charge.

Ion – "Why is he being charged with terrorism?"

Michael – "Mohs wants the Score to keep being followed by the whole world. And don't forget, it this DOES happen, all of Aldurant will destroy itself. Along with the fact that he's trying to make Kimlasca and Malkuth go to war with each other. So there's the charge of conspiracy to wage war to add on as well."

Mohs went pale at this.

Mohs – "I Refuse To Accept This! If that's the way you want to play this Michael, then I say that you're lying."

Michael – "Fine then Mohs. We'll play it your way. However, we'll be doing things a little bit differently."

Mohs – "How so?"

Suddenly, the doors to the chamber room opened. In walked a group of knights, who were surrounding an elderly man in robes.

Michael – "Arthur! Over here!"

The knight named Arthur walked over to Michael, with the elder in robes following him close behind.

Arthur – "I apologize if I was late in any way Lord Michael."

Michael – "None at all Arthur. In fact, you and His Honor are right on time."

Judge – "Thank goodness for that. Even I like to be on time for a trial that I'm a judge of, no matter where it is."

Michael – "Nice to know, Your Honor."

Michael then walked over to Ingobert and whispered something in his ear. After a few seconds, Ingobert stood up from his throne and walked away from it.

Ingobert – "It's all yours Michael."

Michael – "Thanks Ingobert."

Michael then took a capsule out of his pocket and threw it towards Ingobert's throne, where it turned the throne room into a court room. (Think of the U.S. court room used in Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice.)

Michael – "Tada. I just thought that it would be better to have the proper setting for the trial. Hope you don't mind Your Honor?"

Judge – "Not at all Mr. Masi. I actually feel right at home here."

Michael – "Alright then. Let's get the trial underway then."

With that declaration made, everyone that was a part of the trial took their places. The Judge on his seat, Michael acting as the Defense to the Judge's right and Mohs as the Prosecution to his left. Meanwhile, Luke stood together off to the side as he waited to be called. He was the only other witness besides Michael and Mohs themselves for the whole trial.

Luke – "As much as I don't want to say it, I'm afraid that Mohs is gonna call Michael to the witness stand first. And if that DOES happen, Michael's completely screwed."

Judge – "Court is now in session…for the trial of Mr. Michael Masi.

The others, minus Luke were confused. Why was Michael on trial? They soon got their answer by what the Judge said next.

Judge – "Despite the charges that Mr. Masi has brought on Grand Maestro Mohs, Mohs has counter claimed stating that all charges against him are false. If a Guilty verdict is found, all charges against Mohs are dropped and Michael is arrested for forging an arrest warrant. However, if the verdict is Not Guilty, all charges against Mohs go forward with King Ingobert, Emperor Peony, and Fon Master Ion deciding on Mohs's punishment. Now then. Are the Prosecution and Defense ready?"

Mohs – "The Prosecution is ready Your Honor."

Michael was surrounded by a brief light before changing his armor for a purple suit with a white under shirt and black clip-on tie.

Michael – "The Defense is also ready Your Honor."

The Judge could only give a small smile for Michael taking a similar appearance to a fellow Defense Attorney that he knew of very well.

Judge – "Now then Grand Maestro Mohs. If you could give your opening statement."

Mohs – "With pleasure. As you all know, young Michael brought up charges against me stating how I was a part of the group that tried to murder him ten years ago. There's also the fact that he made up all these other charges against me as well. But it doesn't matter anyway. I'm still gonna find a way to beat them."

Judge – "In light of that small bold statement by Grand Maestro Mohs. The Prosecution may call their first witness."

Mohs – "Thank you Your Honor. My first witness... is the defendant, Michael Masi himself!"

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit Of Justice OST – A Cornered Heart)

Everyone went pale, even the Judge. The worst possible scenario to happen to Michael had unfortunately come true. Upon making a long sigh, Michael slowly walked towards the witness stand. Once he was there. Mohs started grilling into Michael with questions. However, Michael kept quiet, figuring that was a better route to take instead of Mohs cutting him off at every turn.

Judge – "Is the Prosecution done 'questioning' the witness?"

Mohs – "Yes Your Honor. I'm pretty sure we all know the outright verdict here."

Judge – "Unfortunately. I'm truly sorry that it has come to this Mr. Masi."

Michael had turned his head skyward during Mohs's 'questioning' a few moments ago.

Michael – "Don't worry so much about it Your Honor. You're just doing your job after all."

(Music Ends)

Judge – "Then by the power vested in me, I declare the Defendant Michael Masi is-"

Just has the Judge was going to deliver his verdict, the Throne room's doors suddenly swung open. What Michael then head were a quartet of voices that was ever so grateful to hear in his whole life.

?/?/?/? – "OBJECTION!"

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit Of Justice OST – Objection! 2016)

Everyone watched as a group of nine individuals entered the room. The knight leading the group then stepped forward.

? – "Arthur! Are you here?"

Arthur – "Andrew! Over here!"

Andrew saw where Arthur was flagging him down. He then led the group of nine over.

Andrew – "Am I late brother?"

Marcel – "Not at all Andrew. In fact, you nine are just in the nick of time."

Andrew let out a heavy sigh that he didn't realize he was holding in before.

Andrew – "Thank goodness for that."

Arthur – "Nice to see that you got Mr. Wright, Mr. Justice, Ms. Cykes, and Ms. Fey here quickly as well. Along with Mr. Blackquill and Ms. Von Karma."

Phoenix – "We almost didn't make it on time if not for General Cecille. She quickly gave us the go ahead upon seeing Andrew here."

Marcel – "That's great to hear. Now quickly get to the Prosecution and Defense benches."

Beside Andrew, two of the men and women went and stood behind the Defense's bench. This group of four were Phoenix Wright, current head of the Wright Anything Agency and longtime friend of Michael's, along with the two having worked together on numerous cases before in the past. He also has a Magatama on him, which allows him to find the real truth behind a person's testimony. The Magatama was a gift to him from Maya while he defended her during an attempt by Maya's aunt Morgen's usurpation plot involving Maya's cousin Pearl: Apollo Justice, Phoenix's fellow Defense Attorney. He's known for his Chords of Steel: Athena Cykes, a rookie Defense Attorney that joined the Wright Anything Agency during the last year. She's mostly known as a specialist in analytical psychological while she was studying in Europe, along with her sense of hearing being strong enough that she can determine a person's emotions through their voice. She's then able to examine the voice with the help of a program called The Mood Matrix with the help of her AI companion Widget: And finally Maya Fey, Phoenix's long time assistant and fully recognized Spirit Medium. Always calls Phoenix 'Nick'. She's also the younger sister of Mia Fey, Phoenix's former boss and mentor. Then you also have the two Prosecutors besides Mohs. First is Franziska Von Karma. Daughter to late veteran Prosecutor Manfred Von Karma, who was revealed to be the real killer of Miles Edgeworth's father Gregory thanks to Phoenix's efforts. She also became a Prosecutor at the age of 13. Alongside Franziska is Simon Blackquill. Simon took the blame for the murder of Athena's mother Metis seven years ago and was given a murder sentence. Thanks to the combined efforts of Phoenix, Apollo, and Athena, Simon was cleared of all charges and the real killer was revealed to be an international spy called 'The Phantom'. The last two people of the group led by Andrew were standing off to the side and watching the trial. They were the aforementioned Miles Edgeworth, who is the current U.S. Chief Prosecutor, along with being a childhood of Phoenix and his biggest rival Prosecutor. Next to Miles is Trucy Wright. Phoenix adopted Trucy after her biological father, Shadi Enigmar, also known by his stage name Zak Garmarye disappeared for seven years, which in turned cost Phoenix his Attorney's Badge due to unknowingly being handed false evidence by Trucy. After Shadi returned, he was killed by former Defense Attorney Kristoph Gavin, who was also Apollo's former boss. This was mostly due to Zak firing Kristoph due to Zak finding him untrustworthy during a game of poker. Kristoph was also the one who gave Trucy the false piece of evidence which cost Phoenix his attorney's badge.

Apollo – "It feels a little weird to see Michael on the witness stand."

Athena – "I'll say. I'd never once thought that we would have to defend him at all."

Maya – "Along with the fact that he somewhat seems to be copying Nick and Apollo at the same time."

Both guys saw that Michael had a combined version of their outfits, along with the fact that it was in Michael's favorite color Purple, which was Phoenix and Apollo's favorite colors (Blue and Red respectively) combined.

Phoenix – "But why is he staring at the ceiling though?"

Judge – "He's been like that since you all showed up, when I was starting to give my verdict."

The others then heard chuckling, as Michael finally lowered his head.

Judge – "Well then, young Michael. Are you ready?"

Michael – "You know I am Your Honor."

Judge – "Very well then. Witness! Give Us Your Testimony!"

(Music Ends)

Michael gave his biggest smirk yet.

Michael – "Can do!"

-Witness Testimony-

The Attack From Ten Years Ago

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Cross Examination ⁓ Moderato 2016)

Michael – "Once a month, Niko and I made our trek through the three kingdoms to see how they were doing. Upon our way back home after finishing our inspection of Daath, it felt like a group of people were following us. I quickly told Niko to get as far away from me as she could. Once she was out of my sight, I led my attackers into the forest that surrounded Aramis Springs. Just when I thought that I'd got the jump on them, I felt three sword impale me through the stomach, along with an oversized sickle slicing me across my upper abdomen. Then a fourth sword cut nearly cut me in two from my left shoulder to my right hip. It was only due to these three pendants that the sword was stopped from truly killing me. Finally, the mastermind behind the whole attack showed their face. And that person… was you Mohs!"

(Music Ends)

-Testimony Ends-

Everyone was quiet at first. Then Athena finally spoke up.

Athena – "Okay. For the record, I don't know whether to be appalled at Michael's description of his injuries, or amazed at the fact that he survived a murder attempt on his own life. While he was eight no less."

Apollo – "I'm with Athena. Just the fact that he survived a horrifying event at such a young age, and yet not show any emotional feedback from it says wonders about his strong will."

Maya – "I'm actually quite curious to see what his special ability is when he's a defense attorney."

Apollo – "Guess we won't find out till he's back behind the bench with us."

Both girls agreed with Apollo. The Judge then quickly got their attention.

Judge – "Mr. Wright. You and the defense may now Cross-Examine the witness."

Phoenix – "Thank you Your Honor."

-Cross Examination-

The Attack From Ten Years Ago

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Cross Examination ⁓ Moderato 2016)

Michael – "Once a month, Niko and I made our trek through the three kingdoms to see how they were doing."

Phoenix – "HOLD IT!" Is this trek ALWAYS once a month?"

Michael – "Not really. It actually depends on the current stage of events. If things are truly peaceful, then we wait for every 3-4 months to do the trek. However, if tensions between the countries, mostly between Kimlasca and Malkuth, are about to reach the breaking point, then the trek is done every week."

Michael – "Upon our way back home after finishing our inspection of Daath, it felt like a group of people were following us."

Apollo – "HOLD IT! How were you so certain about that someone was following you and Niko?"

Phoenix – "I know how. Back when he was younger, Michael and Niko were students under her grandfather Chrome. And compared to our own world, Michael's powers are truly real here in his own world."

Judge – "Don't forget about what happened during that trial you two were a part of around a year ago Mr. Wright."

Phoenix – "Oh yeah… 'That' trial…"

Maya – "What happened?"

Michael – "During a trial that Phoenix and I were working together on, we were just closing the case and revealing who the true killer was."

Phoenix – "Once their identity was revealed, they actually tried to attack Michael."

Franziska – "HOLD IT! Is that really true?"

Simon – "OBJECTION! Don't you worry about it Franziska. I can vouch for the both of them. After all, I was the prosecutor for that same trial as well."

Athena – "Is that true Mr. Wright?"

Phoenix – "Yes. However, Michael was able to quickly stop the true killer with a quick palm jab to their forehead. This in turn caused the true attacker, Michael's own archenemy Rensho, to appear."

Michael – "However, before he even had a chance to attack me, Soul and I quickly opened a portal and sent him far away."

Maya – "What happened to the true killer that was found out during the trial?"

Judge – "He was tried and found guilty for actually committing the crime. As for trying to attack young Michael, we all decided to not press any more charges against them, since the actions against Michael weren't their own."

Apollo – "Makes sense."

Michael – "I quickly told Niko to get as far away from me as she could."

Athena – "HOLD IT! You don't sound like you have that much faith in Niko's abilities…"

Michael – "Quite the opposite actually Athena. The only reason that I truly told Niko to run was that I was afraid that the numbers game would be too much for her. Along with the fact that Kyoshi, Chrome, and Roku would kill me if they found out that I let anything happen to her."

Phoenix – "That's true. It still would've been too much, even if you two teamed up."

Michael – "Agreed."

Michael – "Once she was out of my sight, I led my attackers into the forest that surrounded Aramis Springs."

Maya – "HOLD IT! What is Aramis Springs and where is it located?"

Michael – "Aramis Springs is an elevated lake inside a valley off the path between Daath and Daath Bay. As for what it does, it serves as one end of Yulia Road, which is what connects Yulia City with the rest of Aldurant."

Apollo – "Michael's right. We were given an up-to-date map by his parents of Aldurant as it currently stands, and Yulia City is nowhere on it."

Phoenix – "However, that's not entirely true Apollo."

Athena – "What do you mean Mr. Wright?"

Phoenix – "During my seven-year disbarment, Trucy and I visited Michael in his home here on Aldurant. It was there that I learned about the truth of Aldurant."

Maya – "How so Nick?"

Michael – "My parents and I taught Phoenix everything he needed to know about Aldurant. If you three want to learn anything, just ask later."

Michael – "Just when I thought that I'd got the jump on them, I felt three sword impale me through the stomach, along with an oversized sickle slicing me across my upper abdomen."

Michael – "Then a fourth sword nearly cut me in two from my left shoulder to my right hip."

Michael – "It was only due to these three pendants that the sword was stopped from truly killing me."

Phoenix – "HOLD IT! What pendants are you talking about?"

Michael pulled out the necklace around his neck from under his shirt, showing off the three identical pendants on it.

Michael – "The three pendants on this necklace are early eighth birthdays from my now fiancées. Apparently, the love between the four of us was strong enough to keep the fourth sword from killing me instantly."

Judge – "Can you prove that to us here young Michael?"

Michael – "Sure. Don't mind giving me a hand Simon?"

Simon – "Not at all."

Simon took the feather out of his mouth and flung it at Michael's chest. Before the tip of the feather could pierce Michael's heart, it was stopped by a barrier that was created from the three pendants around his neck. The pendants glowed showing that they were being used to protect Michael. Phoenix then noticed as Michael gave a quick side glance to a group of four women behind to his right. He quietly watched as three of them grew a giant blush on their cheeks.

Phoenix – "Michael told me that he had four fiancées, yet only three of them blushed from him glancing. I'll have to ask him about that later."

Michael – "Is that enough to convince you, Your Honor?"

Judge – "Yes it is. You may continue with the rest of your testimony."

Michael – "Finally, the mastermind behind the whole attack showed their face. And that person… was you Mohs!"

Mohs – "OBJECTION! And just what gives you the right to say that?!"

Michael – "OBJECTION! How, you ask? Your outfit alone makes you stick out like a light house beacon. Easy to spot, but not constantly annoying me to death with absolute stupidity."

Everyone else burst out laughing at Mohs' expense.

Mohs – "You'll pay for that, you damn brat…"

(Music Ends)

-Cross-Examination Ends-

Judge – "If the defense has no more questions, then you may step down and return to the Defense's bench Mr. Masi."

Michael – "Thank you Your Honor."

Michael stepped down from the witness stand and returned to the defense bench alongside Phoenix and the others. Legretta, Sheena, Kyoshi, and Akira all let out a huge sigh of relief that they didn't even realize they were holding in.

Judge – "Will the next witness please take the stand?"

Everyone else thought that either King Ingobert or Emperor Peony would be the next one to testify. However, they were all in complete shock as the next witness was actually Luke.

Judge – "Name and Occupation please."

Luke – "Luke fon Fabre. Son to Duke Crimson Herzog fon Fabre and Duchess Susanne fon Fabre, which by extension also makes me the nephew of King Ingobert The Sixth."

Judge – "From what Mr. Masi told me, you Mr. fon Fabre, are in fact a witness in this case, but for a different reason altogether."

Luke – "That's correct Your Honor. While I wasn't around when Michael was attacked back then, I have found evidence that, you could say, 'paints' this case in an entirely new light."

Judge – "And your testimony here will talk about some of the evidence you found, right?"

Luke – "Yes Your Honor."

Even Phoenix was wondering where this was going. Never before in any of his cases had a witness revealed evidence willingly.

Phoenix – "Guess there's a first time for everything."

-Witness Testimony-

Evidence That Shows The Real Truth

Luke – "Sure, Mohs has said that Michael lied about the charges and that his entire family history is a farce. But as for me, let's just say that I found out something that proves that Michael is the true victim here. Let's see here: Mohs signed a letter that stated he was the mastermind behind Michael's murder attempt. Then you have another letter signed by him stating that he was gonna burn Masi Manor down to the ground. And finally a third one stating that he was gonna frame the Masi's and Bradshaw's for starting a war between Kimlasca and Malkuth."

-Testimony Ends-

The throne room went into an absolute uproar at Luke's testimony. He and Michael figured that was gonna be the case.

Judge – "ORDER! ORDER! ORDER!"

The gallery finally calmed down. Michael and Luke quickly glanced over to Mohs, who was sweating his butt off as he tried to hide behind the Prosecutor's Bench.

Judge – "Mr. fon Fabre! If what you're saying is true, then you better have some evidence to back up your claim!"

Luke – "Can do Your Honor!"

Judge – "Alright then. Mr. Masi. You and the defense may cross-examine the witness."

Michael – "Thank you Your Honor."

Phoenix – "Hey Michael. You don't mind if we just watch for a bit. After all, you and Luke seem to know each other very well."

Michael – "Not at all Phoenix. Besides, Luke is one of my former students."

Phoenix wasn't all that surprised about this revelation. After all, he had already seen Michael's fighting skills for himself. Michael had also admitted to him that he had taken at least one student when he was younger, but just didn't give any names.

-Cross Examination-

Evidence That Shows The Real Truth

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Cross Examination ⁓ Moderato 2016)

Luke – "Sure, Mohs has said that Michael lied about the charges and that his entire family history is a farce."

Luke – "But as for me, let's just say that I found out something that proves that Michael is the true victim here."

Phoenix – "HOLD IT! Are you sure about that Luke?"

Luke – "100% sure Mr. Wright."

Phoenix – "I'm just surprised that you have so much faith in Michael."

Luke – "What can I say? He was a great teacher after all."

Luke – "Let's see here: Mohs signed a letter that stated he was the mastermind behind Michael's murder attempt."

Luke – "Then you have another letter signed by him stating that he was gonna burn Masi Manor down to the ground."

Apollo – "HOLD IT! What does Luke mean by that Mohs was gonna burn your family home to the ground?"

Michael – "A month before my thirteenth birthday, Mohs and his little group barged into the manor and demanded that my parents hand over the Sword of Yulia, or everyone in the manor would be killed and the entire manor would be burned to the ground."

Maya – "So what did your parents do?"

Michael – "The only logical choice they had. They surrendered the sword over to Mohs's group. I then secretly followed them as they forced my dad to drop the Sword of Yulia from the highest possible point of Mt. Roneal into the ocean below. For the last 5+ years we've searched, but still haven't found it."

Everyone else glared at Mohs, who was desperately trying to hide himself away. Even Tear and the God-Generals were completely disgusted with his actions.

Judge – "Due to this new info discovered, I have decided to add the charge of Theft of an Ancient Family Heirloom to the charges against Mohs if Michael is found Not Guilty."

Michael – "Already did that for you Your Honor."

Judge – "Thank you Mr. Masi. That does save me a lot of time. Now then Mr. fon Fabre. If you could please continue your testimony?"

Luke – "Right away Your Honor."

Luke – "And finally a third one stating that he was gonna frame the Masi's and Bradshaw's for starting a war between Kimlasca and Malkuth."

-Cross-Examination Ends-

Mohs – "OBJECTION! Don't tell me you actually believe those papers you're holding? For all we know, someone else could've signed them under my own name without me even knowing."

Judge – "He's right. Unless Mr. fon Fabre here shows us another letter that has the exact same signature as the three he's currently holding, then they are nothing more than false copies."

Mohs – "That's right. After all, there's no way that I would falsify my own signature. That would just be impossible."

Everyone had looks of grimace on their faces. Everyone except for a certain duo, who then gave a small smirk.

?/? – "OBJECTION!"

Everyone was stunned silent at the duo objection. The obvious half came from Michael. However, the other half, came from Luke himself. Michael then slammed his hands on the defense's bench at the same time that Luke did on the witness's stand.

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Apollo Justice ⁓ A New Chapter of Trials! 2016)

Michael/Luke – "You know something Mohs? You're a lot dumber than you look."

Mohs – "And Just What Do You Two Mean By That?!"

Michael – "It's quite simple really. If you had given Luke the chance, he would've shown the evidence that shows the signatures on those three letters are truly yours Mohs."

Mohs – "WHAT?!"

Michael – "And I already know that for a fact. You don't mind then Luke?"

Luke – "Not at all Michael. Tear! Do you still have the letter I asked about earlier?"

Tear – "Yeah. Here."

Tear tossed the letter to Luke, who caught it on a corner with little effort. He then snapped to folded letter forward, causing it to fully open up in a single motion. He then folded the three letters he found from the bottom of the page up to below Mohs signature. Luke then held the three found letters, with their signatures next to each other, against Tear's letter.

Luke – "As everyone here can see, the signatures on all four letters match."

Michael – "Then all that proves…"

Michael/Luke – "…is that Mohs wrote out these letters in the first place!"

Mohs went completely pale. Not only had he failed to get Michael convicted before backup arrived, but now he also failed to keep any evidence to would indict him from being shown.

(Music Ends)

Judge – "In light of recent events, I'd say that we have time for one more witness."

Michael – "An excellent idea Your Honor. The final witness shall be…Grand Maestro Mohs himself!"

Mohs sulked as he walked to the witness stand.

Michael – "Hey Phoenix. Don't mind assisting me on this?"

Phoenix – "Not at all Michael."

Apollo – "If you two don't mind then, we'll sit this out."

Phoenix – "Are you guys sure about this?"

Athena – "As far as the three of us are concerned, you two shouldn't have any trouble with Mohs here."

Maya – "Yeah! Now go show him who's boss!"

Michael/Phoenix – "Right!"

Mohs had finally reached the witness stand, but Michael saw that he had an evil glint in his eyes.

Michael – "What do you think Phoenix? Mohs has a few more tricks up his sleeves?"

Phoenix – "No doubt. But there shouldn't be any way that they could stop us from winning this case."

Michael agreed with Phoenix, but he still felt that Mohs was gonna try something drastic.

Judge – "Since there is no need for you to introduce yourself witness, you may go ahead and give us your testimony."

Mohs – "Yes Your Honor."

-Witness Testimony-

Michael's True Colors

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Cross Examination ⁓ Allegro 2016)

Mohs – "It's true that I signed those papers. But that was only due to the fact that Michael himself is a menace to society. It's not just him however. Every member of the Masi family was like that since they were first founded."

(Music Ends)

-Testimony Ends-

Mohs's testimony caused an absolute uproar. Everyone that wasn't a part of the trial was stating that Mohs was outright lying.

Judge – "ORDER! ORDER! ORDERRR!"

The gallery finally calmed down again. Mohs was smirking, thinking that he had truly won. However, he couldn't be any further from the truth.

Judge – "Mr. Masi, Mr. Wright. You both may cross-examine the witness."

Michael/Phoenix – "Yes Your Honor."

-Cross-Examination-

Michael's True Colors

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Cross Examination ⁓ Allegro 2016)

Mohs – "It's true that I signed those papers."

Mohs – "But that was only due to the fact that Michael himself is a menace to society."

Michael – "HOLD IT! And just how was I a menace to society?"

Mohs – "It was very obvious. You were completely reckless and didn't truly care about anyone around you. Hell, you even used your powers of authority to make everything go your family's way."

Michael – "That's A Lie And You Know It!"

Mohs – "Sure it is. After all, like I said."

Mohs – "It's not just him however. Every member of the Masi family was like that since they were first founded."

Phoenix – "HOLD IT! How would you know anything about Michael's family history? As far as I can tell, you know next to nothing about them."

Mohs – "Say what you want to Wright. But as far as I'm concerned, Michael and his entire family are nothing but a bunch of lowly savages and need to be put in their place."

(Music Ends)

-Cross-Examination Ends-

Michael glared at Mohs, angry over the fact that this low-down bastard could so blatantly insult his own family.

Phoenix – "Calm yourself Michael. All we have to do is find a way to cut Mohs down to size. Then this case is as good as ours."

Michael – "That's easier said than done Phoenix."

Michael was thinking of a way to make Mohs eat his own words. Suddenly, he had an idea.

Michael – "Actually… Tell me Mohs. What is your bias for those of my family being a bunch of lowly savages?"

Mohs – "Well… I…"

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Pursuit ⁓ Cornering Together)

Phoenix – "OBJECTION! Well Michael. It's just like what you and I thought."

Michael – "Yep. Mohs making such a reach that he has to resort to insulting my family to do it."

Mohs paled.

Phoenix – "Not only that, but he also tries to deny the evidence that has proved his guilt."

Mohs was now freaking out at being discovered.

Michael – "Then all you've proven…"

Phoenix – "…is that you…"

Michael/Phoenix – "…Will Do Nothing More Than Blame An Innocent Person For A Crime They Didn't Commit!"

Mohs was now completely breaking down. He kept trying to declare his innocence, but just couldn't find the words. Mohs then passed out as he hit the ground face-first.

(Music Ends)

Mohs then slowly stood back up, but this time he had a crazed look in his eyes.

Michael – "So it seems that you're still conscious."

Mohs – "You… Damn… BRAT!"

Michael – "At last he speaks. Was starting to wonder when you'd learn to use your voice the right way again."

Mohs – "This Is All Your Fault!"

Phoenix – "And just what is Michael's fault?"

Mohs – "EVERYTHING! If it weren't for the Masi's and the Bradshaw's, Aldurant would be just the way it was supposed to as stated in the Score! Every Single One Of You Masi's and Bradshaw's Are Nothing But Complete Sinners! All You've Ever Done Is Betray The Score!"

Suddenly, Michael's pendant reacted.

Michael – "I figured as much. Soul!"

Soul – "Right!"

Michael quickly summoned Soul's staff. Everyone then watched as Michael gained Soul's wings and tail. The outer edges of Michael's iris's gained a silver color, along with his hair gaining purple highlights. His eyes also became more dragon-like. This form is Michael's ability as a Defense Attorney: Dragon Sight.

Judge – "Well Mr. Wright. There's something you, Ms. Fey, and I haven't seen in a long time."

Phoenix – "Agreed Your Honor."

Michael – "Now then Mohs. Let's just see how you truly feel about Aldurant's two oldest families."

Apollo – "Mr. Wright. Just what is Michael's Dragon Sight ability?"

Phoenix – "That actually the one amazing thing about it Apollo. Michael's Dragon Sight is a combination of my Magatama, your Bracelet, and Athena's Mood Matrix rolled up into one."

Athena – "It can actually do that?! That is so cool!"

Maya – "I agree. Now how about we see just what Michael can do with it."

However, Michael was currently dealing with a big problem involving Mohs.

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit of Justice OST – Chains of the Heart ⁓ Psyche-Lock 2013)

Michael – "N-No way… He has that many?! Hey Phoenix. What's the most Psyche-Locks you ever encountered at any time you used your Magatama?"

Phoenix – "I've encountered five a few times. And don't forget you helped me out with taking care of the five black ones that were around Athena back then."

Michael – "The whole reason I'm asking is because Mohs…has six red Psyche-Locks on him."

Phoenix/Maya – "WHAAAAAT?!"

Phoenix and Maya couldn't believe what they hearing. All the times that either of them had used the Magatama, five was the most Psyche-Locks you could see, regardless if they were red or black. For someone to actually have six of either color, it was completely unheard of.

Michael – "Oh well. Something tells me that they'll fall pretty easily if things go the right way for me. Now then…TAKE THAT!"

Michael's Dragon Sight had teleported him and Mohs to a realm outside of time.

Michael – "Now tell me the real truth Mohs. Why do you hate my family and the Bradshaw's so much?"

Mohs – "WHY?! YOU TRULY WANNA KNOW WHY?! I'LL TELL YOU WHY! YOUR FAMILIES ARE NOTHING BUT A DISEASE! THE MORE THE PEOPLE OF ALDURANT LISTEN TO YOU ALL TALK, THE MORE THEY'LL BELIEVE THAT THE SCORE ISN'T ABSOLUTE!"

Michael – "And just what do you mean by that?"

Mohs – "THE SCORE IS YULIA'S OWN WORD! IF WE START GOING AGAINST IT, WE THEN GO AGAINST EVERYTHING SHE TAUGHT US TO DO! IF GETTING RID OF YOUR FAMILIES MEANS MAKING SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS BACK TO THE WAY IT WAS, THEN SO BE IT!"

Michael then watched with complete surprise as all six Psyche-Locks shattered at once.

Michael – "Never seen that happen before. Gonna have to ask Phoenix and Maya about that after the trial is over."

(Music Ends)

Time then resumed as Michael dropped out of his Dragon Sight form.

Michael – "Sorry Mohs. But you're completely wrong about that."

Mohs – "And Just How Am I Wrong Then?! Sounds Like You Don't Have All Of Your Facts Straight!"

Michael – "OBJECTION!"

Michael slammed his hands on the bench.

(Insert Music: Ace Attorney 6 Spirit Of Justice OST – Objection! 2016)

Michael – "Actually Mohs. The biggest fool here…is none other than you."

Mohs – "What Are You Talking About?!"

Michael – "You've already given away the reason why you hate both families so much. You're afraid that the more people stop following the Score, the less influence you'll have over having total control of the Order of Lorelei if Ion is never around. Although I do have to admit, you made my job that much easier."

Largo – "What do you think he means by that Legretta?"

Legretta – "Got me."

Michael – "What I'm trying to explain to that Ion isn't the only Fon Master on Aldurant. There's one more."

Mohs – "And that person is?"

Michael – "Me."

Everyone was deathly silent. Michael then pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket.

Michael – "And the proof for that is right here."

Michael tossed the paper at Mohs who caught it and read it aloud after opening it up.

Mohs – "We of The Order of Lorelei would like to congratulate future Masi Head Michael Masi on becoming a Fon Master…AT THE AGE OF TEN?!"

Mohs then shocked everyone else as he tore up the paper. Michael, however, knew Mohs would do something like that.

Michael – "Note to self: DON'T give copies of important papers to Mohs."

Mohs – "Wait! Copies?!"

Michael – "That's right. You didn't really think that I wouldn't come prepared for this kind of thing, did you?"

Michael then took out two more copies. He handed one to Phoenix, then tossed the other one to Legretta. Everyone else then got into two large groups and read the papers. Once they were done, the papers were returning to Michael.

Legretta – "If these are copies, then where's the real one?"

Michael – "Laminated and framed on a wall in my bedroom at home. Where else would I keep it safe from someone like Mohs?"

Phoenix – "He does make a valid point."

Michael – "Thank you. Now where was I..."

Mohs – "OBJECTION! It Doesn't Matter Anymore What You Say, In The End The Result Will Always Be The Same. With Both Of Your Families Sinning For All Of Eternity!"

Michael – "OBJECTION! Sorry Mohs, but this is where I draw the line. You keep saying that all of Aldurant will see everlasting peace and prosperity should they completely follow the Score. But that's where you've lost sight of the true goal. The only way that the people of Aldurant can truly achieve that dream is if they work for it. The more people like you keep telling them that their future is already determined for them, the tougher it makes it for that true dream to even be thought of in the first place! This is what my family and the Bradshaw's have been doing together for the last two millennium! And Don't You Dare Think For One Damn Second That We're Gonna Stop, Because We Won't, No Matter How Many Times You Knock Us Down!"

(Music Ends)

Mohs went to retort, but Soul stopped him with a left hook square in the face, which sent Mohs flying into a wall on the far side of the throne room.

Soul – "Sorry about that. But he was really starting to get on my nerves."

Judge – "Don't worry about it Soul. You've gone ahead and saved me the trouble of having to throw him out of the throne room for the time being."

Soul – "Not a problem Your Honor."

Judge – "Now then. Will the accused please retake the witness stand?"

Michael returned to the witness stand as asked by the Judge.

Judge – "With the way this entire trial went today, I am so very happy to say these two words. By the power vested in me, I declare the Defendant Michael Masi is…NOT GUILTY!"

Everyone cheered at the verdict.

Judge – "Anything you would like to say before this courtroom is adjourned Michael?"

Michael – "Two things. First is to Mohs. Rot in hell, you black-hearted, spineless bastard!"

Everyone chuckled at Michael's description of Mohs for what he was now.

Phoenix – "And the second thing you wanted to say was?"

No one else noticed the quick glance Michael made out the left windows. He then smirked as he uttered just four words.

Michael – "Soul Platinum! The World!"

Time froze for everyone except Michael and Soul.

Michael – "Quickly Soul. While we have a chance here."

Soul – "Right."

Once everyone else was out of the way, Michael and Soul stood back in the center of the courtroom. Michael had also changed his outfit to Jotaro's.

Michael – "Time has begun to move again."

Time quickly resumed as everyone wondered why they had been moved. Suddenly, an explosion destroyed the left wall of the throne room.

(Insert Music: JJBA:DIU OST – Cunning Rats)

Legretta/Sheena/Kyoshi/Akira – "Michael!"

Michael suddenly felt a bullet whiz by his face, which was only due to Soul's quick thinking of pulling him out of the way.

Michael – "Thanks Soul!"

Soul – "Not a problem!"

Michael looked in the direction that the blast came from.

Michael – "Shunato…"

He then looked at the four bullets his mother gave him earlier.

Michael – "Good thing I decided to quickly stop by the manor earlier for these. Even though I only have four rounds, he won't give me many chances. I'll just have to find a way to make them count."

Michael looked through the binoculars he also grabbed from the manor.

Michael – "So he has some kind of shield. Maybe I could use that to my advantage…"

Soul appeared next to Michael, ready to fire the bullet when told to.

Michael – "I'm suddenly feeling stronger. I'm going to get you, you bastard."

Soul fired the bullet, causing it to hit the very outer edge of the shield.

Luke – "Michael missed…"

Shunato smirked at the move.

Shunato – "What a fool."

Shunato then slowly turned around, only to be in complete shock as he found the absolute impossible happening right in front of him.

(Music Ends)

(Insert Music: JJBA:DIU OST – Main Theme(Instrumental))

Michael – "So you did look. I thought you'd look if I missed, and face your body this way."

Soul appeared behind Michael as she tossed another bullet into the air.

Michael – "Now I can target you for sure."

Shunato went wide-eyed as Michael and Soul hit the back end of the bullet with their tails, giving it extra force as it tore through both Shunato AND his shield. Then before he could even check the shield's motor, it exploded, sending him flying like a missile back to Rensho in Daath.

(Music Ends)

Michael – "Good grief. Such a pain in the ass…"

Suddenly, something was quickly flying towards Michael's left ear.

Mohs – "It's Here! It's Here, It's Here, It's Here, It's Here! Now, Enter His Ear!"

Just as the unknown creature was about to enter Michael's left ear, Soul stopped it.

(Insert Music: JJBA:SC OST – Stardust Crusaders)

Soul – "ORAAAAA!"

Soul then started crushing the unknown creature between her fingers. Mohs then started screaming as his body contorted on itself.

Tear – "No way!"

Legretta – "Mohs is a Stand User?!"

Michael – "I kinda figured you'd go and try something shitty like this. Don't you know my stand, Soul Platinum, possess excellent eye sight and precise reflexes? You're pathetic. Didn't you check up on us at all? Even a little bit?"

Mohs – "No, No, No, No, No! Believe me, I wasn't planning anything! Not against your Stand's immense power."

Michael – "Did you just say 'your' Stand? Only 'your'?"

Mohs – "Let me explain! Wh-What I meant to say is that you're awesome and powerful Stand is far superior to any other! I knew it didn't stand a chance, so I had it come back! Just look at what you've done! You've already shattered my arm and leg to pieces! I can't possibly fight anymore! I can't even move!"

Mohs again screamed in pain as Soul squeezed down on his Stand with more pressure.

Michael – "In that case. I guess I'll take pity on you, and accept your arm and leg as payment for all the times you've tried to take my life. But only if you swear that you'll never show your ugly mug in front of us again."

Mohs – "I'll do whatever you say, I promise! I'll head for some deserted island or I'll go to the ends of Aldurant and never return to bother you."

Michael – "You better not be lying. The next time I see that face, it'll get a thousand punches."

Mohs – "I'm not lying! I would never, ever lie to you!"

Soul let the Stand go as Michael turned to leave.

Michael – "Get lost."

Mohs growled, but then saw a way to put things back on his side. He then pulled out a switchblade.

Mohs – "Michael!"

Michael stopped.

Mohs – "You're an utter fool! Just take a look at your dear sister!"

Michael glanced in Akira's direction.

Mohs – "It might interest you to that my Stand, the Lovers, just into her ear. Now he's heading for her brain. You better not move Michael!"

Mohs stood up while laughing manically. Akira was also panicking due to Mohs' Stand being in her head, while Legretta, Sheena, and Kyoshi were trying to calm her down.

Mohs – "Here's what's about to happen. I'm gonna stab you in the back with this knife, and make sure that you're never able to move again! Attack me with your Soul Platinum, and your sister's pathetic life ends right here and now! But you would never allow your innocent sibling to die, would you?!"

Mohs laughed manically again. Michael semi-growled in annoyance.

Michael – "Oh good grief. Go ahead and stab me then."

Everyone was floored at what Michael just said.

Mohs – "Hey now, did you not hear me?! I just told you not to-"

Mohs suddenly couldn't move at all.

Mohs – "I told…you not…to move…"

Mohs tried his hardest, but he still couldn't move an inch. Michael suddenly grabbed Mohs' hand that was holding the knife.

Michael – "What's the matter? Didn't you say something about stabbing me? Like this, right?"

Michael bent the knife hand back towards Mohs, then jammed the knife into Mohs' right cheek.

Mohs – "AHHH! M-My-My Body Won't Move! W-Why?! What The-What Is This Thing Wrapped Around Me?!"

Michael – "I see you didn't notice. As your Stand was trying to make its escape, Artoria tied Lightphant's tentacle to its leg. And seeing as those tentacles stretch all the way back to your Stand like a string to a kite, you must have been so self-absorbed you didn't even notice!"

Lightphant used her tentacles to pull The Lovers out of Akira's ear, meaning that her life was no longer in any danger. Michael then took a step towards Mohs, who went back to begging for his life on his knees.

Mohs – "Please! I'm begging you! Forgive me!"

Michael ran a finger over the rim of his hat.

Michael – "Ask for forgiveness from all the people you've wronged. But as for me I never had the slightest intention of forgiving you."

Michael was now a couple feet away from Mohs.

Mohs – "L-lord Rensho paid me to cause this madness. You-you can have it all."

Michael – "Good grief. I know this is blatantly obvious, but you really are a piece of work. What you owe me…Can Never Be Paid Back With Money!"

Soul – "ORA! ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA

ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA ORAORAORAORAORA!"

A pause with a punch.

Soul – "ORAORAORA!"

Another pause with a punch.

Soul – "ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA! ORA!"

Soul's final punch sent Mohs flying through the wall. Michael then tore a piece of his notebook out that he was writing on. He held it out to show his signature in Japanese.

Michael – "Your receipt. You can keep the freaking change."

Michael then let go of the paper as he turned to walk away.

(Music Ends)

Legretta/Sheena/Kyoshi/Akira – "Michael!"

Michael was hugged by his three fiancées and younger twin sister.

Legretta – "Please don't scare the four of us like that ever again."

Michael – "Sorry."

Now that the trial was over with Mohs being taken away, Michael introduced Phoenix, Trucy, and the rest of the lawyers to his friends. Phoenix and his whole group were very surprised to learn that the women who didn't blush wasn't his fourth fiancée Velvet Crowe, but instead his younger twin sister Akira.

Ingobert – "Michael. It's time."

Michael – "Seems like you finally came to your senses Ingobert."

Ingobert – "Yes."

Natalia – "What are you and Michael talking about father?"

Ingobert – "There's no easier way to tell you this Natalia. But, the truth is, you aren't my real daughter."

Natalia didn't know what to say, but thankfully, neither did anyone else. She then turned towards Michael.

Natalia – "Well Michael. Seems like you were right after all."

Michael – "Pretty much."

Ingobert – "You told her everything?!"

Natalia – "He didn't say anything to me father. When we were younger, Michael told me that my past 'wasn't what it seems'. I never understood what he meant by that at first, but as I got older, I started wondering what my true origins were."

Ingobert – "I should've figured that Michael had something to do behind you asking me about your true past back then. But that's more my fault for not being strong willed enough to tell you the real truth. I'm so sorry for that."

Natalia – "That's alright. At least you finally did tell me."

Natalia shared a hug with her adopted father.

Natalia – "So I have to ask then. Who are my real parents and where are they right now?"

Ingobert – "The answer to both questions is right here in this room."

Natalia didn't understand the meaning behind that answer. That was, until Largo and Sylvia stepped forward.

Natalia – "Wait! Are you saying that Largo and Sylvia are my real parents?!"

Sylvia – "Yes Natalia. We are."

Natalia was trying to not cry, but she couldn't stop the tears as she ran over and hugged her real parents.

Natalia – "I've missed you both so much."

Largo – "Same here sweetheart. Same here."

Once the Oakland family finished their little reunion, Andrew, who had gone down to the harbor to wait for Niko's half of the party to return from Grand Chokmah, walked back into the throne room, with Niko leading the rest of the Party behind her.

Niko – "We're back!"

Luke – "So now what do we do?"

Michael – "Let's stay here in Baticul for the night, then head to my family manor in the morning. I'm sure mom and dad can wait another day to see their long lost daughter for the first time in fifteen years. You don't mind Ingobert?"

Ingobert – "Not at all. Consider it my way of repaying you for giving me a show in court today."

Michael – "Thanks."

After dinner, Phoenix's group had to return to Los Angeles. Michael stated that he would call if he ever needed their help again in the future. A little while later, everyone went to bed for the night. However, Michael couldn't fall asleep. The reason for this was due to a long forgotten memory that he had just recalled today during the trial.

Michael – "Artoria… Mordred…"

Michael quickly walked out of the guest bedroom to get some fresh air. However, the girls heard him get up and quietly followed. Soon they found Michael standing in front of the fountain outside the castle. It seemed like something had been bothering him since dinner. But all this did was make them worry about him even more.

Legretta/Sheena/Kyoshi – "Michael…"

Akira – "Brother…"

Suddenly, Michael started singing.

Kishi Ou No Hokori (Ballad For Lost)

Michael – -"Tumble at my dearest soul"-

-"As gentle wind touches moving cloud"-

-"Breath turns into chord"-

-"You smile like a child"-

-"When dream broke left red blood and white sword"-

-"Far and far away I hear old song"-

-"It salutes for the land that lost"-

-"Long and long ago when world was still"-

-"In silence"-

-"I hold the old me hand in hand"-

-"The mighty dark sinks into ground"-

-"Crackle of breaking ice is the sound"-

-"Night and dawn shade a small town"-

-"That is the holy place I never found"-

-"Far and far away I hear old song"-

-"It salutes for the land that lost"-

-"Long and long ago when the world was still"-

-"In silence"-

-"I hold the old me hand in hand"-

-"Then you, you will be the one"-

-"The one in myth"-

-"The Queen with crown"-

-"Then you, you will be the one"-

-"The one in heart"-

-"You're forever young"-

-"Tumble at my dearest soul"-

-"As gentle wind touches moving cloud"-

-"Breath turns into chord"-

-"You smile like a child"-

Once he was finished singing, Michael suddenly felt four female bodies hug him from behind.

Michael – "Girls…"

Akira – "You truly miss them, don't you?"

Michael saw that his sister and fiancées had been crying, mostly likely the whole time he was singing. He then turned back and looked out over Baticul.

Michael – "A long lost memory came back to me today during the trial."

Legretta – "What did it show you?"

Michael – "It was of me, Artoria, and Mordred when we were younger. There were times that Mordred and I would be too much for mom and dad to handle, so they handed us over to Artoria, who is the eldest sibling. The song I just sang, 'Ballad For Lost', was the lullaby that Artoria would sing to calm me and Mordred down. Once Artoria finished singing, the two of us were fast asleep. Even though I had lost the memory, I still remembered the song after all this time. I just don't know why."

Sheena – "I say it shows just how strong your bond with your sisters is despite the fact of how long you all have been kept apart from each other."

Michael – "I'll agree to that then. Now let's go back to bed."

Legretta/Sheena/Kyoshi/Akira – "Right."

The following morning, Michael and the Party left the castle to start heading for Masi Manor. However, before they could even leave Baticul, they came across an unknown trio of people. However, Michael already knew who two of them were.

Michael – "Medusa! Astolfo!"

Astolfo/Medusa – "Michael!"

Michael rushed over and hugged the Rider Class duo.

Michael – "So how have you two been?"

Astolfo – "Just fine. And you?"

Michael – "Same. How's Sakura by the way Medusa?"

Medusa – "She's just fine. She does miss you and your parents though."

Michael – "I better make sure to send you back with a note on how I'm doing for her then."

Medusa – "That's good enough for me."

Michael then gave a light chop to the head on Astolfo.

Michael – "And have you been behaving yourself mister?"

Astolfo – "Yes I have, for your information."

Legretta – "Wait a sec Michael. So then is Astolfo…?"

Michael – "That's right. Despite the dress style, Astolfo is 100% male."

Sheena – "How did you find that out?"

Astolfo – "He just asked me honestly and I told him the truth."

The others didn't believe them at first, but thankfully Niko saved them.

Niko – "Here. Read this."

Niko had a second book in her bag, however, this one told about the recorded history and lore of every known heroic spirit in the Throne of Heroes. Niko had the book open to Astolfo's story. After a few minutes of silently reading, Legretta shut the book and handed it back to Niko.

Legretta – "Seems like you two are telling the truth after all. We're sorry then."

Michael – "Don't worry about it. Thanks by the way Niko."

Astolfo – "Yeah thanks."

Niko – "Don't mention it. Gotta have my future brother-in-law's back every once in a while."

Medusa – "What does Niko mean by that Michael?"

Michael – "A lot has happened since the last time I saw either of you."

Astolfo – "Then why don't you just fill us in?"

Michael did just that. Astolfo and Medusa were surprised at everything that had happened to Michael so far. The biggest surprise was Michael revealing that not only was he engaged to four different women, one of which was also a Bradshaw, but he also had a younger twin sister. The entire telling took the Party from in front of Baticul's castle to halfway between Baticul and Masi Manor. The third member of the Rider class trio, The King of Conquers Iskandar, had also introduced himself.

Michael – "There's something else I want to show you two."

Astolfo – "What is it?"

Michael centered his energy on himself before bringing out his tail.

Medusa – "You finally got your tail!"

Michael – "Yep! Although, it did take a lot of hard work and effort. But not only that. Soul!"

Soul appeared in front of Medusa and Astolfo in her adult form.

Astolfo – "Is that really you Soul?"

Soul – "Yep!"

Medusa – "Seems like your bond with Michael has grown a lot stronger since the last time Sakura and I saw you two."

Michael – "Pretty much. It grew enough for her to not only have an adult human form, but she also unlocked her Stand ability too."

Astolfo – "What is it?"

Soul – "The power to stop time, but only for five seconds at the most."

Medusa – "That sound terrifying."

Michael – "True. But that just makes it easier to knock Rensho down a peg or two."

Astolfo – "He's not wrong, you know."

Medusa – "Agreed. By the way Michael, have you discovered a way to keep your promise to me?"

Michael – "I have. Achieving my Soul Quirk's semi-state should have given me the power to do it. In fact… Arietta! Can you come here please?"

Arietta escaped the large crowd in front of her and walked over to Michael and Medusa.

Arietta – "What do you need me for Michael?"

Michael – "Do you trust me Arietta?"

Arietta was taken aback a bit at Michael's question, but she quickly recovered with a stern look of confidence in her eyes.

Arietta – "Without a doubt."

Michael – "Good! Then that'll make the process go much more smoothly."

Anise – "What do you mean by that Michael?"

Michael – "Niko. Could you be a dear and bring out the book again, along with opening it up to Medusa's legend."

Niko – "Right away!"

Niko brought the book back out, then opened it to Medusa's page. The others were amazed and stunned at what Medusa had been put through when she was alive.

Sheena – "It says here that you can turn people to stone with your eyes."

Medusa – "That's right."

Iskandar – "But what does that have to do with Michael's powers?"

Michael – "It's quite simple, my dear Iskandar. I'm going to use my powers to get rid of the 'Eyes turn others to stone' part of her legend."

Astolfo – "You can actually do that?!"

Michael – "Yep. When I just had the initial state of my Soul Quirk before, I couldn't. But now I can with the power gained in my semi state."

Arietta – "So how is the process gonna work then?"

Michael – "Easy. Medusa's gonna crouch so you two are eye level. Once she does that, I'll focus my powers on her. Medusa, you should feel a part of you being removed from your soul when this is happening."

Medusa – "I see. So once the specified part of my soul is removed, I remove my visor, and unless Arietta turns to stone, it's a success."

Michael – "Correct. Now let's get started then."

Medusa crouched in front of Arietta. Michael then concentrated his power on Medusa. The two of them felt something leave her body. Michael then powered down.

Michael – "Whenever you're ready Medusa."

Medusa – "Right."

Arietta – "I'm ready as well."

Medusa removed her visor and made it vanish. She then opened her eyes and locked them to Arietta's. Everyone else watched in tense silence as they waited to see if Arietta would be turned to stone. But to their stunned surprise, she didn't. Medusa then walked over and hugged Michael.

Medusa – "Thank you Michael."

Michael – "Don't mention it. Just helping a friend out after all."

Iskandar – "So is it true then Medusa? Can you really see without needing the visor anymore?"

Astolfo – "Bet this is gonna be weird for Sakura when we get back to her in Fuyuki."

Medusa – "At first, but I'm sure she'll get used to it over time."

Michael then crouched next to Arietta.

Michael – "Thank you for helping us Arietta. That was very brave of you."

Arietta – "Not a problem. Besides, Medusa and I got to know each other a bit. I guess that's the main reason why you asked me to help out?"

Michael – "You bet."

(Insert Party Chat: Remembrance Of A Past Life)

The Party finally reached the Manor. Then Michael saw someone who didn't belong.

Michael – "Oh great…"

Luke – "What's wrong Michael?"

Michael – "Look at who's trying to break into the manor."

Most of the Party groaned at who it was. The person was none other than Shunato. Medusa went to attack him, but Michael stopped her.

Michael – "Let me handle him."

Medusa – "Whatever you say."

Michael activated his speedrun armor. A trio of metal spikes appeared on his head, along with a pair of robotic hedgehog ears, and another trio of metal spikes on his back. He then ran at Shunato before drop kicking him in the left side of the head. The amount of speed created was so great, even the servants couldn't follow Michael. Shunato went rolling along the ground from the kick.

Shunato – "Who Dares?!"

Michael – "Hello Scientific Screwball."

Shunato glared at Michael for the insulting nickname he was given. Meanwhile, Michael just stood where he was with a huge grin on his face while the others were laughing at Shunato's expense for the nickname Michael gave him.

Michael – "Seems like you're still a little sore about last time."

Shunato – "Damn Straight I Am! And My New Toy's Gonna Finally Get Rid Of You For Master Rensho!"

Shunato pressed a button on the bracelet on his left wrist. Suddenly, a giant mech appeared in the sky. (Mech version of Solaris from Sonic '06 along with having the powers of Perfect Dark Gaia from Sonic Unleashed.)

?/? – "Medusa!"

Medusa – "Emiya! Medea! Are you two alright?"

Emiya – "The two of us and everyone else are fine. But just what is that thing?"

Iskandar – "Your guess is as good as ours. But as far as I see it, it seems like only Michael is strong enough to stop it."

? – "Diarmuid! Sakaki! They're over here!"

The others watched as they were joined by two spear users and a katana wielder.

Emiya – "What do you think Cu? Boy has it in the bag?"

Cu – "Even though it doesn't seem like it, I say he most definitely does."

Meanwhile, Michael was smirking at his new opponent.

Michael – "Let's do this!"

(Insert Music: Solaris Phase 2 – Perfect Dark Gaia By DarkHyperSonic7)

Michael once again rushed at the robot, which Shunato called Perfect Dark Solaris. The others were again having trouble in trying to follow him, but Niko saved them with her high-speed camera. They then watched as Michael whizzed around the robot, making it seem like it was nothing.

Cu – "Wow. And I thought those of the Rider Class were quick."

Medusa – "I don't think I could catch up to Michael at all at that speed, even with my mount."

Astolfo – "Same here."

Iskandar – "I'd be more than willing to have a bit of a race with the kid."

Medusa – "Don't bother Iskandar. Michael's so quick, the race would be over before you even had a chance to start it."

While the conversation between the three Rider-Class Servants was going on, Michael was doing numerous boost and homing attacks on Shunato's mech. After taking so much damage so quickly, the robot failed and was destroyed in a giant explosion.

(Music Ends)

Time: 4:30.385

Rings: 30

Score: 18,395

Rank: S

Michael – "And that's that."

Shunato – "Fine. If That's The Way You Want To Play, Then Here's Another One!"

Shunato brought out his own version of Eggman's Nega Wisp Armor, which he was also piloting. The others then watched as Michael was surrounded by seven gems before his hair turned gold. They also surprisingly noticed that Michael's eyes were half red and half cyan.

Astolfo – "What's up with Michael's eyes Niko?"

Niko – "It would seem he's gone Super Dragon Fonian and Chaos Super at the same time."

Luke – "Chaos Super? What's that?"

Niko – "You guys saw the gems that surrounded him, right? Those are called the Chaos Emeralds."

Emil – "Chaos Emeralds?"

Niko – "Seven gems of magnificent power, if they're used correctly that is."

Medusa – "And Michael can actually use this power at will?"

Niko – "Before he started speedrunning he couldn't. But once he first touched a Chaos Emerald, he felt the energy of it flow through his body like it was always a part of him, and he's been able to speedrun ever since."

Lloyd – "So in short, the Chaos Emerald acted like a trigger for Michael?"

Niko – "Exactly."

(Insert Music: Sonic Colors OST – Final Boss Phase 2 ⁓ Reach For The Stars (Orchestra Version))

Michael went off on a quick start against the Nega Wisp Armor. He started with attacking the robotic claw, then attacking certain spots on the arm and body before ending it with a homing attack on the cab. He did this attack sequence two more times, the first at Chaos Dragon Super Fonian 2, and the other at Chaos Dragon Super Fonian 3. Soon the Nega Wisp Armor was falling apart from taking too much damage.

Shunato – "You… you… you… Yooou! You Wretched Little Brat!"

Narrator – "Endless Elements! Fire! Earth! Wind! Water! Lighting! Ice! Light! Dark! Sound!"

Nine elemental orbs of energy formed a circle in the air in front of Michael.

Narrator – "Fonic Elemental Cannon!"

Michael was launched by the Fonic Elemental Cannon at Shunato's Nega Wisp Armor, with the resulting attack destroying the armored mech completely.

(Music Ends)

Time: 2:30.384

Rings: 105

Score: 156,000

Rank: S

Michael – "Alright!"

Shunato was getting angrier by the second. Nothing was going his way at all right now. But he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

Shunato – "Don't Celebrate Just Yet! Cause I'm Not Done Fighting! Not Until My Last Mech Is Destroyed!"

Shunato summoned another mech. This time it was his version of Eggman's Death Egg Robot that was powered by the Phantom Ruby.

Medea – "Just how many mechs does this guy have?!"

Sakaki – "Your guess is as good as ours Medea."

Michael suddenly powered down.

Cu – "What is he doing?! Doesn't he know that powering down is the worst possible option to do right now?!"

Niko – "Michael DOES know that Cu. He just wants to show off a bit."

Iskandar – "What do you mean by that Niko?"

Niko – "Just watch."

Despite her confidence in Michael's abilities, even Niko was wondering just what he was thinking.

Niko – "Just what are you thinking of doing here Michael?"

(Insert Music: Gothic Storm – Legends of The Apocalypse)

Michael closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He then roared as he went into the semi state of his soul quirk. Seven brief flashes then appeared as the Chaos Emeralds flew around him, causing him to go Chaos Super, followed by Super Fonian, Super Fonian 2, and Super Fonian 3. Michael then held out his right arm, pointing the palm of his right hand at Shunato's Death Egg Robot. Suddenly, to everyone's complete shock, the Chaos Emeralds got bigger. Michael was then enveloped in a bright light, causing the others to cover their eyes. The light then disappeared, with Michael still standing where he was. His hair was the same shade of red that it was when he went Super Fonian God, but it also had what seemed like rainbow highlights.

(Music Ends)

Astolfo – "What did he just do?"

Niko – "No way…"

Luke – "What's up Niko?"

Niko – "Michael just combined Super Fonian God with Chaos Hyper. But to do that on his own is just…"

Marcel – "Chaos Hyper? Does that have to do with the Chaos Emeralds getting bigger?"

Niko – "Yes. Normally the Master Emerald is needed, but Michael found a work-around to that problem by using his own seemingly endless energy. The process turns the Chaos Emeralds into what are now called Super Emeralds. This in turn let's Michael power up again, going from Chaos Super to Chaos Hyper. Beside Michael, Sonic, Shadow, and Silver can also achieve Chaos Super, but only Sonic can achieve Chaos Hyper."

Akira – "So just how strong is my brother then?"

Niko – "Trust me when I say this then Akira. If you're smart, you'll stay out of your brother's way till the fight is over while he's in this form."

Everyone else went pale at that. Even the Servants.

Tear – "Does he even have control over this form at all?"

Marcel – "He does Tear. Michael always puts a lot of hard work and effort into learning a new power or form. Once he feels like he has it down pat, he'll use it in battle. Otherwise, he'll keep practicing on how to use it."

Natalia – "I'll give him credit for his endless dedication then."

Sync – "Agreed."

(Insert Music: Sonic Forces OST – Final Boss (Death Egg Robot Phase 3)

Michael launched himself at the mech at such speed, not even Shunato could follow him. He made short work of the Death Egg Robot, destroying it before Shunato could even have a chance to strike back with it.

Shunato – "IMPOSSIBLE!"

Michael – "Sorry Shunato, but your small reign of terror ends here. Victory is mine for the taking!"

Michael flew into and through the mech, destroying it completely. And yet all it did was make Shunato even angrier.

(Music Ends)

Time: 1:35.284

Rings: 193

Score: 193,200

Rank: S

Shunato – "NO! NONONO! I REFUSE TO LET A GODDAMN BRAT LIKE YOU WIN!"

Shunato slammed his hand down on the bracelet this time, calling forth a fourth mech. This one was a normal looking mech, but it also had parts of the now destroyed Nega wisp armor on it as well.

Shunato – "This Is My Last, And By Far Strongest, Mech! There's No Way You Alone Can Stop It!"

Michael – "Well then… Guess we're just gonna have to step up to the challenge then."

Shunato – "We're?"

(Insert Music: Turret The Hedgehog OST - Metal Overlord Mk. II (Final Boss) By Turret 3471)

Michael – "Let's Go Soul!"

Soul – "Right!"

Soul quickly came out and went to the same level of power as Michael.

Legretta – "Soul can achieve it too?!"

Luke – "You guys do realize that's mostly due to her S Rank Development Potential as a Stand, right?"

Sheena – "We 'may' have forgotten about that little fact."

Niko – "Even though Michael's done most of the work against Shunato on his own so far, having Soul assist him here could be very helpful."

Medea – "What makes you say that?"

Niko – "Just a feeling."

Meanwhile, Michael and Soul launched themselves at Shunato and his mech.

Michael – "You go left, I go right?"

Soul – "Sounds like a plan!"

The two of them split off from each other, wanting to confuse Shunato on who would be attacking where. Shunato figured that they would actually do that, but he forgot to add in the fact of Soul's increased speed and strength due to her also being in Chaos Dragon Hyper Fonian God. The attacks from soul dragon and master were so quick and powerful, Shunato actually forgot to keep track of his mech's health until it was in the red.

Mech A.I. – "Warning! Low health remaining!"

Shunato – "Damnit! The more those two keep attacking, the less of a chance I'll have to fight back."

Michael – "Keep it up Soul! Soon this fight will be over with!"

Soul – "Can do!"

Shunato kept trying to swat at Michael and Soul, but they just kept dodging with complete ease.

Michael – "Let's end this together Soul!"

Soul – "Right!"

Michael and Soul then boosted along the ground eight times in quick succession, almost like they were doing it in time to a song's beat. They soon came back together and charge boosted at Shunato and his mech.

Shunato – "AH! NO!"

Michael/Soul – "Sorry Shunato, But You Lose This Fight!"

The duo drove their fists into the face of the mech.

Michael/Soul – "Go beyond! Plus! ULTRA!"

Shunato – "CURSES!"

(Music Ends)

Time: 1:20.824

Rings: 394

Score: 294,500

Rank: S

Shunato quickly disappeared as a speck of light in the sky due to the force behind Michael and Soul's combined punch. The others then quickly ran over to them.

Legretta – "That was incredible you two!"

Michael – "Thanks Legretta."

Sheena – "You were just as incredible Soul."

Soul – "Thank you Sheena."

Cu – "So this is Michael?"

Michael – "And you are Cu Chulainn of the Lancer and Caster classes, right?"

Cu – "I like this kid already. Doesn't miss a beat."

Michael – "What can I say? I'm a history nut."

Michael gave a wide grin at that statement. He then walked up to the manor entrance.

Michael – "Let us in!"

Guards – "Yessir!"

Everyone watched as the large doors opened up. They then walked into the manor grounds.

Michael – "Well guys. Welcome to Soul Manor."

Tear – "Soul Manor? I thought just your family had possession of the manor?"

Niko – "Nope! Both families actually have co-ownership of the ENTIRE manor."

Luke – "Wow. So how big is the place?"

Michael – "It started at 9 square acres when our families were first founded. Since then, due to the current size of our military and servant forces, the manor's been expanded to 25 square acres."

Guy – "You're kidding right?"

? – "He's not."

Everyone turned towards the source of the voice. There stood a man and a woman in the center of the front courtyard.

Michael – "Hey mom, dad."

Legretta/Sheena – "These are his parents?!"

Akira – "These are our parents?!"

Michael – "Everyone. These are my parents."

? – "Hello everyone. I'm Tracie Masi, current female head of the Masi family. And this is my husband John, the current male head."

John – "Nice to meet you all."

Michael – "I guess you two saw my fight with Shunato then."

Tracie – "Pretty much. It is nice to see that you finally got accepted by Lady Yulia. Along with the fact that Soul has turned into such a fine young woman."

Soul's face went beet red from within her pendant. She didn't mind Tracie's complement, but to her, it sounded like Tracie was trying to hook her up with Michael, her own master. And despite not saying it, she WASN'T against the idea either.

Soul – "Thank you for your kind words Lady Masi."

Tracie – "Soul. I thought I told you to call me by name, not title."

Soul – "Sorry. Guess some of Michael's mannerisms have been rubbing off on me."

Michael – "My bad Soul."

Soul – "Don't worry about it."

Tracie – "So Niko tells me that you're engaged to four women. So where are they?"

Legretta stepped forward first, accompanied by her brother Marcel.

Marcel – "Lady Tracie. Lord John. This is my big sister Legretta."

Tracie and John were a bit shocked at this news.

Tracie – "To think that one of our future daughter's-in-law would be Marcel's own sister."

John – "I'm just as surprised as you are dear."

Michael – "Not only that, but she's also my adjutant Commandant as well."

John – "So that means…"

Legretta – "Yes. With the exception of Asch, who broke off on his own, me and the rest of the God-Generals deserted Van and Mohs and sided with your son Michael, who we all decided to make our new Commandant as well, along with me retaining my position of second-in-command under him as well."

John – "Nice to see that Michael's plan worked out entirely."

Legretta – "So you two knew about it already?"

Tracie – "And supported it fully. The two of us fully believe that you five would be in much better hands under Michael instead of Van and Mohs."

Legretta – "Thank you Lady Masi. That means a lot coming from you and your husband."

Michael then had Sheena step forward. Tracie admitted that she would send a letter back to her father about being engaged to Michael, no doubt overjoyed to the fact that his daughter was finally getting married. Sheena could only agree. Then to their complete surprise, Kyoshi stepped forward.

Tracie – "You're engaged to Michael Kyoshi?!"

Kyoshi – "Don't tell me you two actually have a problem with that."

John – "No, no, nothing like that. It's just that, don't you think it would've been better to tell Chrome and Roku about this first."

? – "She already did."

Everyone turned to see that the voice came from none other than Kyoshi and Niko's grandfather Chrome.

Tracie – "She did Chrome?"

Chrome – "Yes. A week before he and Niko set off to bring the God-Generals to our side, Michael pulled me aside and showed me the ring he was gonna use to propose to Kyoshi with. Upon seeing the ring, I automatically knew that Michael was the one to take my eldest granddaughter's hand in marriage. And once Kyoshi did return, I told her the same thing. So I'll say this to you both right now on behalf of my brother and myself, as well as the entire Bradshaw line. You two have our best wishes and blessings."

Michael/Kyoshi – "Thank you Chrome/grandpa."

They then went through everyone else. Largo and Natalia thanked them for watching over Sylvia. Tracie and John understood Largo, but were a bit confused about Natalia. That was, until Natalia revealed the fact that she was Largo and Sylvia's biological daughter. Jade and Dist were next with thanking the current Masi heads for Gelda's safe return. Dist also apologized for the way that he used his mechs, stating that he would take whatever punishment that Tracie had for him. However, Tracie surprised everyone by deciding not to punish Dist, since he learned his lesson with Michael's help. Finally, Guy walked up with his sister Mary. Michael then revealed that he had one more surprise for his parents.

Michael – "Akira."

Akira came forward and kneeled in front of her parents.

Tracie – "Michael. Who is this woman and why does she look like a female you?"

Michael – "Simple mom. This is Akira, my twin sister, and YOUR daughter."

Tracie and John couldn't believe what they were hearing from their own son.

Tracie/John – "We Have A Daughter?!"

Mother and father quickly stood up and walked over to their son and Akira.

Tracie – "Is it true Akira? Are you really our long lost daughter?"

Akira – "Yes."

John – "There's only one way to find out."

Tracie and John revealed their own crests, which in turned glowed white at the same time. Suddenly, both Michael and Akira's glowed white as well. Tracie and John then hugged Akira. It took her a few seconds, but Akira soon couldn't stop the water works. She was home. She was finally, truly home at last.

Tracie/John – "Welcome home sweetheart."

Akira – "Thank you mom, dad."

Akira then stood up and ran to Michael and hugged him.

Michael – "Welcome home sis."

Akira – "Thank you big brother."

Michael then let go of his sister and turned towards Medusa.

Michael – "I couldn't help but notice Medusa, but it seems like some of the Servants here don't belong to either the Fourth or Fifth Fuyuki War."

Medusa – "They don't. Some here are fill-ins for others that are unaccounted for."

Michael – "Who's missing?"

Iskandar – "We're missing the Assassin, Archer, and Caster Servants of the fourth war, and the Saber Servant of both wars."

Michael – "What are the names of the missing Servants and who have taken their places for the time being?"

Medea – "The Caster Servant goes by the name of Giles de Reis. And his current replacement here is Merlin."

Michael – "When he first started out, Giles was a Saber-Class Servant. However, with the death of the Holy maiden known as Jeanne D'Arc, who is now a Ruler-Class Servant, he went insane. This in turn made Giles start using dark magic in hopes that he could bring Jeanne back to life. Thus he was summoned as the Caster-Class Servant during the fourth war."

Astolfo – "Was Giles really that evil Iskandar?"

Iskandar – "Yes. Even I didn't want to fight him unless I really had to."

Michael – "Anyway. Who's the archer Servant?"

Emiya – "Gilgamesh."

Michael – "The so-called 'King of Heroes'? That Gilgamesh?"

Cu – "Yeah. Don't tell us you actually hate him?"

Michael – "I don't just hate him. I loathe that motherfucker. As a Caster Servant, he ACTUALLY cared about his citizens. But once he became a Archer Servant, all that went away, and he became nothing but a self-centered, arrogant, egotistical jackass that won't earn an ounce of pity from me should I face him on the battlefield. And if he underestimates me, then that's his own fault to begin with."

Sync – "Wow. Didn't think you had that much animosity towards anyone besides Rensho Michael."

Michael – "Out of all the people I truly hate, Gilgamesh is only third on that list behind Mohs and Rensho."

Emiya – "This is Arjuna. He's here in Gilgamesh's place."

Michael bowed to Arjuna, who returned the gesture.

Michael – "It's an honor to meet you Prince Arjuna."

Arjuna – "Likewise Lord Michael. I'm also curious to see what you skills as an archer are."

Michael – "Not at all. Yulia! Clyde!"

Yulia and her brother floated out of Michael's pendant.

Clyde – "What do you want Michael?"

Michael – "Just wanted to let you two enjoy the show."

Michael then brought out his two katanas which were a gift from Clyde. He joined them together at their pommels, making a string less bow. He then jabbed it into the ground.

Michael – "Mind if I see one of your arrows a sec Arjuna?"

Arjuna – "Not at all."

Michael took the offered arrow from Arjuna, gave a quick examination of it, then returned the arrow.

Michael – "I see how your arrows work. By putting your own spirit energy into them, they explode upon contact with whatever you're shooting at, right?"

Arjuna – "Correct."

Michael – "Well then. Let's see how my own version of it does."

The others were wondering just what Michael meant by that. Michael then pulled his bow out of the ground and acted like he was drawing an arrow on it.

Emiya – "No way…"

Arjuna – "That's…"

Michael had created a spirit version of Arjuna's own arrow. He then fired it at the target that had been placed by a few knights on one side of the front courtyard. An explosion went off as the spirit arrow hit the target. Once the smoke cleared, the target was nowhere to be seen, and the wall behind it had a giant spider web like pattern on it. Arjuna already understood the damage that had been dealt here.

Arjuna – "With just a single arrow…"

Michael – "As I thought. Normally, solid arrows have a lot of stopping force behind them due to their small size. However, spirit arrows don't."

Emiya – "What do you mean by that?"

Michael – "Tell me Arjuna. How far do you think one of your arrows would've made it through the target?"

Arjuna – "If I have to give my honest opinion, anywhere between a eighth and a quarter of the arrow's full length. As for you Michael, I'd say between three-quarters and the full length with in being stuck in the wall behind the target. But that's just the physical arrow itself."

Michael – "Correct. As for the spirit arrow I just fired, as you all can see, it completely destroyed the target."

Cu – "And embedded itself in the wall, right?"

Michael – "Nope. How does it look on your end Cam?"

Cam – "It's just as you figured it would Lord Michael. Upon destroying the target, your spirit arrow cleanly went through the wall and hit the tree outside."

Arjuna – "So then the tree outside stopped it?"

Cam – "No. The spirit arrow continued through the first four trees before finally stopping in the fifth one."

Everyone paused at that. None of them could believe that Michael had that much skill as an archer. But then again, even Legretta, Sheena, and Kyoshi didn't know everything about Michael.

Michael – "Bring out another target guys."

Guards – "Yessir!"

Michael then looked down at his bow.

Michael – "Could I do it?"

Michael notched another spirit arrow, a normal one this time. He then began a chant as he fired the spirit arrow into the sky."

Michael – "O Holy Goddess. Let this arrow be your vessel, and bring forth the true might of your power.

The spirit arrow disappeared into a portal, then reappeared as thousands of portals with the same spirit arrow pointed at the target.

Michael – "Let your grand power leave nothing in its wake! Soul Arrow Barrage!"

Every single spirit arrow were launched at the target and hit with clear precision. Michael then snapped his fingers, causing the arrows to explode and completely destroy the target. He then turned back towards the others, who were still in complete shock from what just transpired.

Michael – "So who's the missing Assassin Servant?"

Sasaki – "Hassan-I-Sabbah."

Michael – "Which version?"

Diarmuid – "Hassan of the Hundred Faces. Li Shuwen is taking his place."

Michael bowed to Li, with Li doing a bow of his own.

Michael – "It's an honor to meet you Shuwen-san."

Li – "Likewise Michael-sama."

Michael – "Why my first name?"

Li – 'Just so I don't get you, you sister, and parents confused."

Michael – "Thank you. And who are the Saber servants?"

Medusa – "That's just the thing. You see, they're actually the same person."

Michael – "By that, you mean that the same servant was summoned twice, right?"

Emiya – "Yes."

Michael – "And their name is?"

Cu – "Artoria Pendragon."

Besides, Tracie, John, and Chrome, everyone there that wasn't a servant went completely pale. Michael nearly fell to his knees in complete shock, but caught himself at the last second.

Michael – "What The Actual Fuck?! Artoria was a part of not one, but TWO Holy Grail Wars, and they were BACK-TO-BACK?! Just what the hell did the Throne of Heroes put you through sis?"

The servants noticed Michael's expression. Now they were completely curious about Artoria's relationship to Michael.

Diarmuid – "Taking her places are Gawain and Siegfried."

Merlin – "If you don't mind us asking Michael. But what is your relationship to Artoria?"

Michael – "Before I answer that, there's one thing I want to do before I forget about it. Heracles! Lancelot! Come here please."

The two Berserker Servants walked towards Michael.

Michael – "Now I want you two to close your eyes and stay as still as possible. Can you both do that for me?"

The duo nodded their heads.

Michael – "Good."

Medusa – "Is this similar to what you did for me earlier Michael?"

Michael – "You bet Medusa!"

Michael placed a hand each on Heracles and Lancelot's heads. He then focused his energy as the trio glowed with a white aura. The aura then quickly disappeared as Michael pulled back from the berserker duo.

Michael – "How are you two feeling?"

Heracles/Lancelot – "Just fine."

The two servants stared at Michael, then at each other, wide-eyed.

Medusa – "It actually worked."

Heracles – "Guess it'll take Illya just as long to get used to me talking as it will for Sakura to get used to Medusa not wearing her visor, if not a little longer."

Lancelot – "Thank you Lord Michael. You have our deepest gratitude. Now then. What is your relationship to Lady Artoria?"

Michael took a deep breath before answering.

Michael – "The true and honest answer…is that Artoria is my eldest sister."

Every servant there couldn't believe what they were hearing.

Merlin – "So Artoria's last name wasn't truly Pendragon?"

Michael – "Afraid not. Seems like it was just a cover. I don't know the full details, but if you guys want the full story, you're gonna have to ask Artoria for it."

Gawain – "Seems like it. What about Mordred then?"

Michael – "Same story. And like I said, Artoria's my eldest sister, while Mordred is my oldest younger sister by a few months."

Lancelot – "I'm still trying to wrap my head around this."

Michael – "By the way Gawain, do you of another Saber Servant by the name of Nero Claudius?"

Gawain – "I do. She and I were part of the same grail war. Why do you ask?"

Michael – "It just so happens that my older sister Hilda is her reincarnation. But she isn't the only one. Right Kyoshi?"

Kyoshi – "Right! Oh Tamamo!"

Tamamo appeared in the air above Kyoshi.

Tamamo – "Hello everyone!"

Gawain – "So then Miss Kyoshi is your reincarnation then Tamamo?"

Tamamo – "That's right! Not only that, but she's also learned all of my moves and powers already, including my Noble Phantasm."

Gawain – "Congrats to you both then."

Kyoshi/Tamamo – "Thank you sir."

Andrew – "Lord Michael. There's someone looking for you."

Michael – "Bring them over here then Andrew."

Michael watched as Andrew led a black-haired man over to them. The man looked to be in his early thirties. One of the most noticeable features on him was the medium-sized mustache. He was wearing a light shirt, dark tie, and a vest of medium color that had spirals printed on it."

Michael – "And you are?"

? – "I apologize ladies and gentlemen. My name is Daniel J. D'Arby. I'm looking for Michael Masi."

Michael – "That's me. What do you need?"

D'Arby smirked slyly.

D'Arby – "The thing is Michael…is that I can help you find your sisters."