Eien nodded thanking him and headed off with her passing through the crowded market. All along their were people selling trinkets and fruits as well as other goods. most of the population were laguz from gallia and Phoenicis here and there. Seemed like they got along well even the children. It was a feeling Eien had never felt but he focused a bit as they passed through Eien: this place.. its way too peaceful.. so many different race's coming together here. Is this what a real united land is like?

She glanced over at him, but peered around as well, watching the going's on as they made their way through the town. "I'm not sure..but if so, it really seems nice, doesn't it?"

he nodded and took out a small box placing it up to his eye capturing the image Eien: just one time I want to get a good picture of all this.

She blinked, watching him curiously. "That's the box the empress had wanted from you..? The one that can make those images?"

he nodded Eien: yep. Its one of a kind. he smiled but suddenly bumped into a tall person in front of him and reacted quickly grabbing the box but falling to the ground he sighed ah.. close one.. watch it! this isnt a toy you know!

She held out her hand to him, trying to help him back up from the ground where he'd landed with it. "Ah..well..at least you caught it. But are you okay?"

the man turned around holding an axe in his hand smiling as Eien looked to him and shivered Eien: y-youre!...

he grinned and nodded ?: Eien right? herd if i kill you ill be famous beyond name still not enough though and too many innocents. How could I get my name famous if no ones alive to see it?

Eien shivered and pulled back Eien: Caellach.. Tiger Eye Caellach one of Grado's six generals and stronger than most.. fame and fortune wont be yours here go back home!

Saeyu blinked. "Ah..crap.. Another one? Why do we keep running into these guys and how does he know you?"

He shook his head Caellach: be quiet! im not intrested in fighting you. I may have been ordered to by those fools but they dont understand what I need. Instead ive got a bigger goal. Ill just lop off the head of the queen and take this peaceful country. he waved and laughed walking away as Eien looked surprised

He turned to Eien though and smiled stopping Caellach: if you want to really know something though ill tell you. Im not the only one here. Two of the six generals are in this town and they want your head. Good luck leaving alive.

Saeyu stared at him, surprised he was telling them. "Eien...we should go..while we can.."

He nodded standing up Eien: right now we cant fight him here but I know the queen has a guard that can handle him.. we need to go to the bar now! he looked ahead and headed right down the path

She followed after him as they left the area quickly towards Callil's. "Right."

they headed down the street and made it to a bar that clearly was the right one but as he walked toward the door someone was tossed out by a woman who glared to him ?: I wont tolerate that kind of talk in my bar! if you want to go to some crummy bar and speak that gibberish then leave now!

a man on the other side of the bar looked to her ?: uh honey you kind of already kicked him out.

the man growled barfly: i dont need this crummy joint anyhow! theirs something better everywhere! this place stinks!

she growled Callil: what?! she pulled out a fire tome book as the man yelped and ran away

she then yelled to him sending fire at him and catching his shorts on fire as he fled Callil: I ever see you again ill cook you and feed you to the cows!

Saeyu stared at the whole scene with wide eyes. "Um..."

she blinked noticing them Callil: ah! she bowed a bit in her dress welcome to my bar! come in come in!

Saeyu blinked. "Do we..have the right place? Is this Callil's bar?"

Eien nodded and walked in shaken a bit from what he had seen then sat down on the bar stool Eien: just like Muston said.

She followed after him, sitting next to him on another. "True...he did say people get thrown out.."

Callil looked to them a bit annoyed Callil: who said that?! whoever did wont be drinking here again!

Eien shivered and shook his head Eien: ah well it was some guy who told us directions.. I dont know his name.

she huffed Callil: I swear the things I do for this place. I want people to look at us with a good reputation yet the weirdest of bums keep crawling in!

the man behind the bar shrugged Largo: cant help that honey, with all the refugees coming in. We are stocked in lodging though and the normal costomers dont mind.

she sighed Callil: oh largo if only that was all we needed. Normal costomers.

Saeyu blinked, hesitating a moment, but sifted her pocket a moment and cupped the red gem Sanaki had handed them in her hand, remembering. "Um..Miss Callil? Someone had told us we should ask you if you could help us find a Geoffrey?" She placed the gem on the counter.

she blinked Callil: huh? wait thats the Empress's.. then you must be in serious trouble.. Largo please go get Geoffrey right away! he nodded heading in the back of the bar as she looked to them just who are you that she would entrust this to.. wait nevermind too much for my blood right now. Just know this, things around here have been very dangerous of late. Theirs been an assassination attempt on the queen recently and the assassin is wearing a black garb and has the same look as you young man.

Eien blinked Eien: huh!? what? not again!

Saeyu blinked. "Do you think it was Jerme again then? But I thought he was badly burnt last time?"

he shook his head Eien: no Jerme is still in the book. This is someone new I suppose. Still what happened how did this person get close to the queen?

She thought then nodded Callil: ah well he had some sort of book that was hard as glass and it shined out light that created a monster. That was his distraction at the gates while he apparently got into the throne room and rushed her. It was only due to Ike that the imposter was pushed away.

Eien blinked Eien: what?! someone who used a book like mine? this cant be duplicated..

Saeyu frowned. "This is bad news though..with the imposter's attack it's going to be harder to get her to listen to us.. or even trust us."

Callil shook her head Callil: its good you came to me. Trust me I know the Queen and the man who will take you to her is trusted the most.

a tall man in armor walked in with light blue hair. He looked around and noticed the two along with Callil ?: Callil? whats the matter? who are they?

she walked to him and whispered softly as he blinked and nodded ?: those two? alright then. he whistled a bit as three soldiers walked in and raised their spears take them calmly, Try not to hurt them.

Eien blinked Eien: what? whats going on?

Saeyu stared in surprise. "Hey! Seriously now?! For goodness sake Empress Sanaki gave us that gem herself to try to find Geoffrey and you have them point spears at us when this is important ?! For that matter you don't even know what any of this is even about!"

he waved his hands Geoffrey: relax please it is only a safety measure. Besides this fits into the plan ive already had. Dont worry i already know of your arrival. That scuffle earlier helped clarify who you are.

Eien sighed Eien: how did you.. wait you were watching us?

He nodded Geoffrey: it was sort of a test for us. We know about whats been happening and we know all about the people in our lands. If you go with us willingly we can continue a plan to take them all down at once.

She clenched her hands into fists in frustration but nodded quietly. "Fine." She told him, not thinking they had much choice in the matter as it was.

he nodded and bowed Geoffrey: im thankful for your help in this matter. Please dont worry. the guards led them out to a carriage. Eien blinked looking as the door opened up and revealed a woman sitting on one side with long green hair

she waved to them ?: hurry please I cannot be seen outside for too long.

Saeyu blinked, looking to her in surprise, but climbed into the carriage quickly with a nod of understanding.

Eien followed in as the door closed and the carrige rode down the pathway. She sighed and bowed her head a bit Elincia: I apoligize for the troubles but this was the only way to move about without being seen. With the assassin after my life all matters about me have to be kept secret.

Eien huffed Eien: you certainly have a way of going about it.. still if it was me id do the same. Whats the plan then? their are two of them here from what ive heard.

She nodded Elincia: you are correct but ive heard different. A third one appeared recently.

Saeyu sighed. "Besides the assassin and the guy with the axe, there's another?"

she nodded Elincia: as of right now we dont know who they are but they have managed to keep hidden so well their are scattered reports. The assassin however is trying to lure me out.

Saeyu blinked, remembering. "Maybe their trying to force you not to be able to act? I mean we did come all this way for a reason, and it's because the empress had a message we were supposed to pass on to you. We were to tell you the Dawn Awakening plan has begun."

She stayed silent hesitating then nodded Elincia: I see.. I didnt want this to happen but now that it has theirs no avoiding whats next.. Geoffrey take us to the town square. Its time to end this.

he nodded whipping the whips as the horse sped up and the carrige headed down to the square. Elincia closed her eyes saddened but shook her head Elincia: may the future generations forgive us..

Saeyu looked to her in confusion, not liking the sound of her words. "What...exactly is that plan?"

she looked to them Elincia: no matter what you must not fight, even if you see the worst.. dont worry for me or my people. I ask you this as a ruler of a nation not to fight.

as they approached the square the people moved aside and she walked out. They gasped looking to her and smiling as some cheered. She looked around and closed her eyes Elincia: my friends.. everyone im so sorry.. suddenly a scream was heard as an arrow flew through her and pierced her chest. She gasped and fell to the ground. Geoffrey rushed to her but was stopped as Caellach appeared and slashed down the side of his chest in a surprise attack. He moved inbetween Elincia and Geoffrey to stop him from helping. The crowd screamed in panic as Eien looked on in horror.

Saeyu stared at her with wide eyes. "What the hell!?"

Caellach grinned and smiled raising his axe in victory Caellach: about time! this is what I wanted! look upon me people and bow! I am the ruler of this country!

a voice interupted through the crowd ?: quiet fool!

She turned, hearing the voice as she looked to see who it was.

the figure from before in the first forest they saw appeared. He held out a black bow and tossed it away as it burned to ash ?: the arrow was swift and painful. I made the hit. The glory is mine.

She stared at him with wide eyes. "You again?! You're the one who got released from that tree!"

he blinked Ephidel: My name is Ephidel and you are not who I expected to be here..

Geoffrey kept his guard up looking around Geoffrey: now.. wheres the third one..

Caellach raised his axe toward Ephidel Caellach: try to take the throne and your dead like this one. Anyone who thinks they can beat me try it!

the crowd grew silent as he smirked then blinked as a person walked through the crowd. Heavy footsteps from him could be heard as he silently passed through them. An ominous air surrounded the area and one by one villagers and bystanders passed out. ?: at last you are here brother...

Eien groaned and yelled feeling his head and a sharp pain caused him to stagger Eien: augh... augh... ahhhhhh!

Saeyu looked over to him in confusion and surprise. "Eien?"

The man stood in front of the passed out group of villagers as Caellach, Geoffrey, and Ephidel stared to him Caellach: oh? someone wants to try it!

he smirked and nodded ?: let me be amused.. foolish outsider.

Eien growled and looked to him Eien: this guy... im scared.. who is it.. who the hell is it?!

He looked to Saeyu ?: your still alive? I thought you'd have died in neatherspace. Oh well

Caellach growled getting mad and rushed forward but suddenly was frozen in his tracks as the man raised his hand up toward him Caellach: what... what the hell...

He grinned ?: attacking the one who gave you a path to this world? arnt you a simpleton! let me erase you... painfully away!

She shivered , looking to the figure, but fell quiet, watching. "He knows me..? What does he mean neatherspace?"

Suddenly Caellach looked to his hands as they shattered into glass and his whole body quickly broke into pieces and faded into nothingness. The figure shook his head looking to Ephidel ?: if i were you id run back to the others and cause havoc like i summoned you for.

Ephidel shivered then vanished into darkness as Geoffrey looked to the man Geoffrey: I didnt think youd willingly walk out into the opening like this.. but even you can be careless mastermind!

he looked to him with a calm stare Azathos: I am Azathos, Lord of the dimensions and god to you mortal.

Saeyu looked to Eien, but went to his side. "I don't understand..Why are you in pain..?" She shook her head, looking to Azathos. "Azathos! What are you doing to him?"

he looked to her and laughed, quietly ignoring her outright. Geoffrey huffed Geoffrey: only Ashunera exists in the world of gods here! you are merely a demon hiding in a fake skin. My lady its time!

Elincia suddenly rose up and looked to him weilding her sacred blade then whistled as figures appeared behind the man. They uncloaked revealing themselves as the leaders of Gallia, Begnion and Daein. Their aides appeared from the houses next as well as Tainth and sigrun on pegasus's

he smiled looking as soldiers from each nation suddenly appeared as took off a hard vest and tossed it away. He then began to laugh and shook his head Azathos: ahahaha such a thing for me? you shouldnt have!

Skrimir growled Skrimir: this is the one corrupting the world.. he doesnt smell beorc or laguz.. no.. like nothing ive smelled or felt. Why do i feel so tingly.

Michaiah shook her head Micaiah: this isnt anything from this world. He is on a whole different level.

Sothe shook his head Sothe: alone we may not have stood a chance but... backup is coming.

Azathos blinked seeing Ike rush forward and slash at him only for him to block the blade with a black barrier and push Ike back. Suddenly the Greil mercenaries appeared behind the group and Ike shook his head Ike: didnt think it would work..

Azathos shook his head Azathos: so many heroes here. Hehehahaha Eien are you enjoying this? its like a repeat of the Void!

Eien growled and closed his eyes Eien: why Azathos! get out of here! uughh..

Saeyu blinked. "What is the void..? what does he mean, Eien?

He rose his hand and a book of clear glass appeared Azathos: all that is destined to be has finally come in full circle, we are missing a few but this may work well.. he stared down at Saeyu don't interefere witch!

She frowned, not liking the look of the situation. With a shake of her head, she moved toward Azathos, and tried a slash at his version of the book. "Like I'm just going to stand here and do nothing?! Even if I don't remember you...I can't just let you do what you are going to and try nothing!"

her blades chipped and shattered as they dispersed. He looked to her with a glare and sent a black pulse through her chest knocking her back near Eien. While he did this he formed a spell circle underneath him. It suddenly wrapped around him into a complete sphere and the land around him began to die. Azathos: you are nothing to me Light Witch. Come to this land... FORMORTISS!

the ground shook causing everyone to stagger and tore a crevice behind him open as it grew it seperated the two sides more and more and a large black hand appeared. the group pulled back as a shadow rose up halfway and materialized over them It loomed over the entire area larger than the buildings and glared fiercely

Ike looked on as the others did as the sky became black Ike: were not ready for this.. we need to retreat.

Titania looked to him Titania: Ike.. this is something we cant run from! what will happen if this monster keeps this up?

Azathos shook his head Azathos: he may not be able to appear fully in this world yet.. well even this should be enough.. Formortis! destroy eveything!

a haze set forth from its head as it started to glow with a purple light. Formortis growled as a beam of light formed in its head. He roared once more but staggered as a sword slashed its arm and it keeled over roaring loudly

Ike and the others blinked as Azathos looked around confused Azathos: what!?

suddenly a cloaked figure in blue rushed up and pierced his shield causing him to look in shock Azathos: how... how is this..!?

the robe fell off the cloak reveling a figure from before ?: Formortiis shall not ruin this land! not while I am here!

a woman hopped from the air and stood beside him as Azathos pulled away growling Azathos: the only ones who can wound Formortiis are those who came from its world weilding the sacred weapons...

he glared to them Azathos: Ephiram and Eirika.. the twin royals!

Formortiis roared and suddenly dispirsed into nothingness as Azathos rose his book towards them but they were too fast to counter their strikes. As Ephiram slashed his barrier defenses Eirika pierced his arm with her blade. He groaned and sent a wave of darkness in all directions pushing them back. His hand bled as he glared fiercely Azathos: my grand corenation.. ruined!.. this isnt over he quickly faded into darkness underground and vanished

the two stayed ready till the dangers passed and the damage had dispersed. They then headed over to Saeyu and helped her up. Eirika poured a healing tonic on her wound and looked to her calmly Eirika: are you alright?

Ephiram bowed to her Ephiram: we came as soon as we could my lady.. I am sorry we let you get hurt.

She blinked, being helped up but looked to them both confused. "Um... I'm sorry to ask this..but who are you both?"

they looked to her confused then nodded Ephiram: I am Ephiram, prince of Renias. You summoned me through the broken light blade.

Eirika bowed to her Eirika: I am Eirika, the princess of Renias the other blade was broken as well.

Saeyu blinked. "That explains how you've crossed to this world...but how do you know me?"

they stayed quiet looking to eachother now confused then to her Ephiram: you are Sacred dimensional godess Yselia are you not? you have the power to bring the light to the dark and fight to keep the dimension free of Azathos.

Eien looked to them calling to Saeyu Eien: Saeyu... nngh.. im sorry..

Saeyu looked over to him in confusion. "Eien...? Why are you sorry?"

they looked to Eien and moved in front of Saeyu defending her and glaring to him Ephiram: Azathos! you will be defeated!

She shook her head, moving in front of them and getting between them and Eien. "Stop that! He's my friend! Don't hurt him!" She held out her arms defensively with her back towards him.

before he could speak they rushed forward at him passing by her. In an instant he shivered and yelled opening his book as it pulled them in but shattered and they broke out. He stepped back and looked as they hovered over him defeated Ephiram: how are there two of you? no matter.. I will put an end to this! he rose his spear

Eien: nngh ive got to run!... he glowed with dark energy and tore through the very dimension itself fleeing into the other side as the crack stayed open then slowly vanished. They blinked and as Eirika shook her head Eirika: he can make as many dimensional cracks as he wants, he wont stop us from finding him.

She looked to them in confusion but shook her head. "I don't know who you think he is, but he's not that person! He's not your enemy! How could you attack him!"

they looked to her confused Ephiram: my lady.. he is Azathos, theirs no mistaking it.

Eirika nodded Eirika: somehow hes been torn in two but he definitly is Azathos. The only one who can tear through dimenions is him the Dimensional Demon.

Saeyu glared at them. "He is not my enemy. And , I refuse to beleive that until I get to talk to him without you two dolts scaring him off! If you want a real enemy , go after the figure who summoned that... that thing from before ! What ever Eien's past is or was, he is my friend. And if you try to attack him again while I'm around, I'll... I'll fight you both, even without my blades!" She shook her head. "Besides, I can see the cracks and break them... so what does that even make me?"

the two were taken off guard from her response but both bowed Ephiram: im sorry we mean no disrepect.. were following your orders thats all.. but still its only because you are the Dimensional Goddess that you can stop him. You cant remember? you told us just before you went to fight him that day after we beat Formortiis what we must do and who you are.

Eirika nodded Eirika: you told us that no matter what form he takes to strike him down, and that you and him cannot coexist.

Ephiram blinked Ephiram: wait.. he looked around her where is it?

She sighed in frustration. "Where is what now? And , no, frankly I don't remember. I don't remember anything from before I arrived in the forest where I met Eien and lived for a little while. ... But I didn't know that till we met with the dragons in Goldoa.. later on. " She clenched her hands into fists. "And stop calling me a goddess already, because I don't know anything about that...Besides that No matter what I had said before though...Obviously I was wrong. Eien and I can exist...and there's no way I'd want to fight him! Please just stop! I don't want him killed..."

they looked to her focused then nodded as Ephiram spoke Ephiram: you truly have no memory.. and the sacred blade you made for yourself is gone as well. Could she have poured everything into her weapon?

Eirika nodded Eirika: if the two weapons clashed then broke.. that could explain why their are two of them.

Ephiram nodded Ephiram: so then.. if I have this right she... he blinked looking to her um.. for now this isnt the right time.. just listen to us about one thing. We will be at your call anytime my lady. So will every hero of each dimension.

they looked to her calmly Eirika: just know that we have no right to say any more than this. Find your weapon. ask the Godess of Tellius for help.

the two of them suddenly glowed and vanished dissapearing into light

Saeyu looked at the spot where they had been and threw up her hands at that moment, throwing her head back as she just screamed. "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!"

Ike looked to her and shook his head Ike: their a lot of help.. looks like your in a mess.

She nodded in defeat, lowering her arms in exasperation. "Yes."

he sighed Ike: so much is going on its splitting my head.. why not come with us a bit and take some time to think? we've got food and peace at least. I for one am going to do that. All this buisness with demons, dimensons and gods really annoys me right now. So how about it?

She smiled weakly. "That works.. I really don't know what to make of this right now.."

he nodded smiling then walked towards his group. Sanaki looked waved to them Sanaki: Ike what are you doing? We have questions for...

he looked to her Ike: later! like way later!

She growled Sanaki: how rude! and this is who the hero of the goddess war is?

he waved Ike: yeah yeah Ive heard it all before. Look I'm going home. Greil Mercenaries move out!

he left her stunned as the group walked away heading out of the city and to their fort just a bit ways down the road

Saeyu shied a bit, but fell quietly in step with his group and followed.

as they arrived the group scattered to their different places while Oscar and Mist started to prepare food. Ike sat at the table along with Titania and Soren. Each chattered here and there about things while they waited for food. He looked to her and kicked out a seat for her Ike: well here.. sit down. Food will be ready soon. Just a bit of beef stew. Nothing special.

She nodded, sitting down on it, and pulling it in towards the table a little as she did so. "Alright. Thank you."

He nodded and looked to Soren Ike: so Soren, have you figured out what happened to Kilvas?

he nodded Soren: its definitly mind control. This Gharnef character used it on him. He may not be able to do it again though seeing as we have his orb.

Ike nodded Ike: it was hard pressed getting that thing and its scary too. Feels like it could pull my soul right out.

Soren nodded Soren: thanks to the "fireman" it wasnt too much hassle. However reports say Gharnef has fled and Naesala is searching for him.

Saeyu blinked. "Kilvas...? Do you mean where that Naesala guy is from? So that's what was wrong with him ? And Gharnef? He's the one behind the attack on Goldoa."

he nodded looking to her Ike: yes that Kilvas. He was being manipulated by that Gharnef guy but we stole his orb and got him back to normal Now Naesala and Goldoan forces are looking for him. Hes tricky though he went into hiding.

Soren nodded Soren: as of right now we have a professional looking for him, he has yet to contact us but he will. His fee was worth it. We must stop them before they cause even more damage.

Ike shrugged Ike: at this point im sick of things messing up. We just won the war here and now all this. Still.. its our duty right?

Soren shook his head Soren: not really, we dont have to unless we are paid for it.

Ike shook his head smirking Ike: paid for it? well er yeah we are mercenaries.

Mist growled hearing them Mist: what? Ike? would you really let all this happen and sit by?

Ike blinked and waved his hands smiling Ike: its a joke mist!

Saeyu looked to them. " I'm sorry...It's because we are here...somehow..."

he shook his head Ike: dont think like that, even if you wernt here something else might have happened we could have all been attacked by rabid giant fish.

Soren sighed Soren: Ike, thats really foolish.

Ike shook his head Ike: im trying to lighten the mood here Soren.

Soren nodded Soren: well.. try harder.

Ike groaned Ike: im not telling a story.. look the point is we dont know what could have happened.

She blinked, watching the two, but laughed hearing them both. "I understand the jist at least. Pff." She shook her head. "Still, I...feel like there's too much I don't know..yet. And it's not really helpful.. but I can't dwell on it. if there's really a weapon out there somewhere, I need to find it. I can't fight what's to come without it."

Ike looked to her then nodded Ike: well ill gladly help with that. Seeing as your friends a bit preoccupied and everyone is all over the place right now, why not. Still its going to be annoying.. the goddess is asleep and probobly will be till were long past old and grey.

Soren nodded Soren: ask for the help of the Goddess. They certainly know a lot for outworlders. Still with her asleep their is one person who can hear her words.

Ike sighed Ike: great.. Micaiah right? things are never simple.

Saeyu tilted her head. "Is that a bad thing?"

Ike shook his head as mist passed out the food on the tables. The others sat at different tables and began to eat. Ike: not really a bad thing but Micaiah is busy running a country so.. something along the lines of troublesome.

Soren shook his head Soren: nonsense im sure Sothe would be glad to help his hero.

Ike looked to him with an annoyed look Ike: dont say that. im not some hero. I dont really care for it.

Soren smirked Soren: hah of course of course.

Ike shrugged Ike: whatever. Look we can do that no problem then.

Saeyu nodded, but started to dig in to the stew , eating itout of the bowl placed in front of her.

Soren looked to her Soren: the trip may not be what you expect. We will have to cross through the great bridge leading to Daein as of late however... it has been closed down.

She looked over at him. "Why is it closed? And what do you mean?"

He closed his eyes Soren: if worse comes to play you may end up fighting your friend also the bridge is closed off because of all the digging inside it and traps from the previous wars. It has become unstable and could collapse soon.

She paused, but looked to him seriously. "I'll do what I have to...but I'mgoing to do everything I can to save him, not kill him. Even..Even if I have to fight him...to do so." She frowned, stopping. "But if the bridge is so unstable, is it really wise to get to Daien that way?"

Ike shrugged Ike: honestly I dont know of any other faster route. We'd have to go through Gallia to Begnion to Daein to get there and that would take us.. hmm

Soren nodded Soren: three weeks.

She stared for a second. "I..understand then."

Ike nodded Ike: well we can hop on the caravan leaving Crimea to Daein, their always going through the bridge. Muston says he trusts its stability. I trust Muston. So were going with it.

Soren nodded Soren: as you wish Ike. I will inform everyone. he stood up and moved to explain the situation to the others

She blinked, but laughed a little. "That's ...incredibly ironic. Muston was nice enough to give us a ride to Crimea."

Ike nodded Ike: thats how he is really, still theirs a bit of danger. I think were going to be targeted by all sorts of madness soon. With that orb we got with us theirs no telling what that guy will do to get it back. I cant break it either ive tried. I need to see Miciah as well then.

She nodded, understanding his warning. "Can't let him get it back.. but do you think they'll try to attack the caravan then?'

He nodded Ike: definitly. For now take a nap. Use the room in the back to sleep. When its time, Mist will wake you up. Ive got to discuss some things with the group.

"Alright..I'll excuse myself then for now. " She nodded, rising to stand, and excused herself, heading towards the room he had directed her too. Heading inside, she closed the door, and lay down on the bed, closing her eyes with a sigh.

as she slept time passed and dawn began to rise up. A voice outside could be heard ?: you have to be kidding me! Your going to do what?! Absolutely not!

She stirred, hearing the voices and stiffly rose up, sliding off the bed and shuffling quietly towards the door to listen to what they were saying.

Ike's voice could be heard Ike: she cant just be cooped in one place. The enemy has already attacked Crimea. Empress, id think after all we have been through youd trust that I have a plan.

Sanaki's voice rang out Sanaki: your plans are your own when the situation involves you, however this girl could be the key to the entire strife against these dimension hoppers.

Sorens voice spoke Soren: if you want to use her as bait it will fail. They dont care for her enough for that. The actions yesterday should have proven that.

Sanaki spoke again Sanaki: that may be true but.. with her powers she could wipe them all out and they know that.

Ike spoke up Ike: look shes become a client of our group and I wont turn her over to anyone not even you Sanaki.

she huffed Sanaki: is that so? then youll have to keep yourself protected. Consider our help off the list

Ike spoke again Ike: thats a little.. selfish but fine have it your way. We do better alone. Mist, go wake her up. Its time we started going.

She opened the door then, stepping out of the room. "Hold on a minute...just what is happening? And I'm not a client, I can't afford mercenaries...and don't I get any say in what happens to me?"

Ike shook his head Ike: not this time and you are. Someone dropped this off for you he held out a large bag of coins and that.. he pointed to a box of gold bars and some more in a carrige.. they specificly requested you to come to Daein and were willing to pay any price to do it.

Shinion smirked and looked to Ike Shinon: were friggen rich this time! try not to screw it up Ike!

Ike blinked Ike: o..kay..

She stared at it in surprise. "The heck?! Doesn't thatsound like a trap though?"

Soren looked to her Soren: are you sure you know of no one that could do this?

She shook her head with a shrug. "I have no idea...I am only just started to meet new people of all sorts.."

Ike nodded Ike: looks like they might want to meet you as well. Apparently however theirs more. This note says to watch our backs.. your wanted and your face is on every poster.

She stared at him. "Wanted for what?"

Soren nodded Soren: most likely a trap played by the enemy. A way to get everyone against us.

Ike looked to Soren Ike: could it have been that Azogon guy?

She blinked. "You mean Azathos?"

Ike nodded Ike: right that guy.. he seemed like he really hated you.

She sighed. "That one...maybe... "

Soren shook his head Soren: he seems more or less like a person to do something more than put you on a wanted list however this could be his underlings work.

She blinked, thinking a moment. "Well...prior to that, we kept running into some guys that claimed to be part of an organization called the Black Fang. They were doing acts against leaders posing as us." She shook her head. "Also, there's apparently six generals out there as well.. We had run ins with a few..."

Soren nodded Soren: Black Fang.. their name has been going around. Ask for the Six generals ive heard about them too.. so far though seems like their are not that many left here.

"Not that many?" She tilted her head.

Soren nodded Soren: their were only six of them but i havent seen all of them around yet.

Ike nodded Ike: well either way we have to start moving out. The caravan is here. Everyone head outside and load up.

She nodded but started to make her way outside

the group nodded heading outside and one by one got on the caravan. once all of them were on it started off down the path. Ike, Soren, Titania and Saeyu sat in the first one Ike: honestly im not really worried.

She looked over at him. "You're not?"

he nodded Ike: their acting more like a scare group. From what we've seen only one person has came out and acted with full intentions. These Black fang are acting as the scare while the army that attacked goldoa and Begnion is all but destroyed. Looks like their desperate.

Soren nodded Soren: thats true however with them at their backs they could only be stronger. Recent events have made me move toward using our network more effectively and ive found another problem.

She turned to face Soren then. "What is the new problem?"

He closed his eyes Large dark spots are appearing all over Tellius. These things are not natrual and whats more a new person has appeared. This figure hangs around a spot for a while then the black spots appear. Not only that another figure has entered our world. This one is more mysterious than the others.

She blinked, but thought carefully. "So the first is creating the black spots where ever they go...but why is the second the more mysterious?"

he looked with a serious look in his eye Soren: its actions are random, but everywhere it goes it stops magic. All magic where it is cannot be used and its in a large radius. As large as a city. Its as if its looking for something.

She blinked. "It? What exactly is it? And what do you think it's looking for?"

he shook his head Soren: right now theirs no understanding of what it is. All sightings say it appears in the distance in a blood red robe and wanders the land as if it floats like a soul lost from its body. People are begining to panic over it.

Ike looked to him Ike: this thing stops magic though? how is that possible?

Saeyu blinked. "Well..maybe it's somewhat like how I can dissipate magic when it's close to attacking me?"

Soren nodded Soren: their are several spells bishops can use to stop magic but no one has any idea how this one does it. Not only that, its always when your in its field of effect. This isnt normal magic.

Ike shook his head Ike: ive got a feeling it may lead to something bad.. wha? the caravan halted to a stop as the horses neighed spooked whats going on? Muston?

he looked to them Muston: bandits. Lots of em.

Ike looked outside and blinked surprised Ike: yeah... and their all dead..

Saeyu blinked. "Wait...what? Their dead?"

outside bandits corpses littered the sides of the road. farther down seemed like high class bandits were also struck clean by two knives. Ike shook his head Ike: the cuts were from knives.. they were critical wounds.

Soren nodded Soren: not just that.. looks like they all were given the best weapons avalable. Someone must have hired them. that or they raided a weapon shop.

Muston shivered and pointed to the end of the road ahead Muston: theirs something there...

Saeyu blinked, but peered outside, looking ahead.

a figure stood tattered in robes and looking to them with a mesmerized look almost as if they were hypnotized but still extremely dangerous. Sensing the bloodlust in the air Ike moved in front carefully as the group readied for a fight. The figure turned walking toward them with bloody blades and stared intensely. Stopping halfway the person was revealed to be Jaffar Jaffar: ...

Soren shook his head Soren: were dealing with someone dangerous. Be very careful of your movements.

She looked to the man in surprise as she stepped out of the caravan but called out his name. "Jaffar...? But why?"

he gripped his blades and struggled to hold back Jaffar: f-flee quickly!.. Nergal... is controlling me..

Saeyu frowned. "But..who is Nergal..? Isn't there any way to free you from their control?"

he stopped talking and silently stood lowering his head Jaffar: Ahead through the Remnant army.. Nergal is there.. send him back to our world.

She blinked but nodded. "I'll find a way to do that... but you said..there's an army ahead?"

he rushed forward quickly dashing at them but clashed with Ike who caught the attack just as his blade was near Saeyu's neck. He pulled back as Ike growled Ike: hes done talking.. we cant afford to waste time like this..

Jaffar vanished again and appeared overhead diving down at Ike who blocked his blade but he reappeared below and slashed at his waist only for Ike to barely dodge and swing his blade. Jaffar moved to block but was knocked away by the weight and power of the blade. He hopped back and readied himself to strike again. Ike shook his head Ike: unbelivable, hes so fast I cant even see him move..

he rushed forward again but Ike slashed sending a wave of power at him. He dodged it with ease and vanished appearing again in four places around ike all at once. Unable to react fast enough Jaffar pounced but was countered at all strikes and pulled away. Ike blinked looking around Ike: what? I thought I was a goner.

a voice was heard behind them ?: This man is the Angel of Death, his skill is unmatched for most brawler types. Allow me to handle this.

Saeyu blinked, looking back at the sound of the voice. "Huh?

a man in a red dark robe appeared with knives drawn and looked to them as he walked passed them and in front staring down to Jaffar Volke: leave this to me.

Ike nodded Ike: Volke, good timing. Did you find what we were looking for?

he nodded Volke: Target Gharnef is at a small castle near Daein.

Soren walked next to Ike Soren: good. your next job is to keep that man busy. Youll have as much as you want in payment this time.

he nodded Volke: understood.

*Ike nodded and with everyone else headed back into the cart while Volke and Jaffar started off. Jaffar rushed forward vanishing as Volke did the same and the clash of blades was all that could be heard. In seconds the two were seen at one side slashing down eachother but missing each time but cutting through stone and grass while vanishing again. Blow after blow had went on. *

With everyone on board the caravan started moving. Jaffar paushed looking to them then vanished after them slashing at the caravan and carving the tents apart one by one but was halted from getting to close as Volke moved next to him both matching the now rushing horse

a blade grew close nearly reaching them but each time Volke moved to block it. Suddenly Jaffar appeared on the top of the caravan clashing blades with Volke sending sparks off eachothers knives as they did until Volke took the initiative and pushed him off while the caravan safely left the area

Saeyu stared back behind them, but asked quietly. "What happens now?"

Ike nodded Ike: now we get to the bridge as fast as we...

Soren blinked Soren: Ike! up ahead an army of undead

ahead of them the horse stopped as zombies, skeletons and large ogres appeared waiting Ike: seriously? this is getting annoying.

suddenly a loud roar was heard next to them. Then thousands of Laguz struck the advancing army and clashed with them killing the monsters. Ike blinked and looked seeing among them Skrimir appeared Ike: thats...

behind them waves of soldiers appeared as well, Sanaki on a pegasus flew over them and ordered them to attack the army of zombies and monsters with the laguz as soldiers rushed in. She looked down at Ike Sanaki: this is why you plan with us!

Ike blinked and nodded Ike: you have my thanks! Lets go everyone! Titania, Oscar tear us a path through them!

they rode up on their horses to the front and slashed away at the zombies as Muston rode behind them deep into the horde. Ike looked to Saeyu ike: hold on!

She nodded but held on to the caravan as they headed into the fray down the path being made.

outside of them the battle was heard with roars from the laguz and yells from soldiers clashing with zombies filled the air. The fighting ensued more but as they got closer to the bridge near the edge a group of powerful people awaited them

the horse halted to a stop as four people stood waiting for them and behind them a shadow of a dark figure of a man. Two of the men were recognized as Lloyd and Linus. Linus smiled and looked as they approached Linus: end of the line kids.

Saeyu blinked, recognizing them. "Damn..those two again?"

Ike stepped out from the carrige and looked to them Ike: move aside, we dont have time for you.

he blinked and walked up to Ike with a snarl Linus: is that right? hah! - Ike slashed his sword as Linus stepped back and grinned Linus: oh ho ho! he really aint kidding brother.

Lloyd shook his head Lloyd: dont be careless Linus, this man is no fool like the rest we killed.

Ephidel shook his head Ephidel: they are dangerous, do not underestimate them, as per instructions we have a new one. Capture the girl alive, Lord Nergal intends to use her for his ceremony.

She frowned. "A ceremony?"

the woman pulled out a spell book along with Ephidel ?: Foolish Ephidel, your too weak to understand true power, just watch me use it. she chanted as clouds appeared above the caravan and lightning struck destroying the ground behind them and setting it in flames. Next Ephidel sent waves of wind toward the caravan but they were blocked and destroyed by Soren as he moved next to Ike

Ephidel growled Ephidel: see there Sonia? their stronger than they appear.

She growled Sonia: then aim for the ones who are not. she rose her hands and chanted sending a bolt of lightning down at the caravan but it was blocked by Rhys who countered with light rays. She blinked and moved away from the attack

Mist handed Saeyu two daggers Mist: use these, if you can fight now would be a good time to do so.

Lloyd looked as the group made its way out of the caravan Lloyd: were outnumbered without Ursula and Jerme. Where is Limstella?

She nodded. "Thanks." She stepped out of the caravan, gripping the daggers into position in her hands.

a man walked beside the group and smiled ?: I will handle the girl. he rose a black staff as monsters appeared from it with my summoning of monsters nearly eternal theirs no one who can stand against us.

Ephidel looked to him Ephidel: Reiv?! you should be making more monsters to occupy the armys attacking, this is no place for..

he growled Reiv: shut up! I am one of Grado's generals. You have no command over me.

Rhys shook his head Rhys: this man.. his robes are that of a preist yet he summons monsters.

Reiv looked to Rhys Reiv: I am a preist. I am loyal to Lord Lyon, who houses the soul of Demon King Formortiis!

Saeyu frowned. "Formortic , huh...So there is a host for him?'

Ephidel growled Ephidel: if you want Lord Nergal to bring him back do as I say!

he huffed Reiv: your pathetic lord cannot handle such powers.. Even Lord Lyon recognizes a true power who can. Lord Azothos will make it all return

a voice rang out from all around them ?: enough of this.

A black vortex appeared behind them. Out walked two men along with Azathos, his presence caused the area to turn white and cold air to rise up. It made everyone tingle and barely able to stand. Azathos: you are foolish to fight amongst eachother.

the tall man beside him glared to Ephidel ?: follow my orders Ephidel.

Ephidel bowed Ephidel: yes lord Nergal.

the other man looked to Reiv Lyon: do as I say Reiv.

Reiv nodded Reiv: as you wish Lord Lyon.

Azathos huffed Azathos: foolish mortals fighting amongst eachother. I have little intrest in it, however you will capture that girl alive. Eien has proven harder to break and I need to make him suffer.

Saeyu frowned, hearing this. "What would capturing me have to do with that?'

he grinned Azathos: Eien has nothing but sadness for the state he left you in, however I being the better half want nothing but to see him return to the truth. I may have been weakened by the assault of those vile twins but I am still strong enough to finish my spell to bring us all as one.

Soren blinked Soren: what does that even mean? are you saying you and Eien are one?

he laughed Azathos: isnt that obvious? we were split in two due to that blasted girl there, however so was she, and whats more she has no memories whatsoever! how glorious it was to find that I did! Still without Eien able to accept me as part of him I cannot return to my full power.

She looked to him with a saddened expression. "So it was true... I really did fight with him in the past? But why..Why did I do that? And does that mean you know where he is?"

he laughed and nodded Azathos: we fought and we both lost! however that was because of this dimensions goddess being defeated. At the end of their war we had no power to borrow! you had no light and split into two where as I had no darkness and split as well. Now though Eien is with me in my castle, He will never be unchained and will break and willingly accept me back into himself so we can be one demon god again! Our destiny is to fight with you foolish goddes of the dimensional light! we fight constantly until we are dead, Only when we both die will our fight end. I will never die though I will see you weak and crawing before me! Right now though its not time.. no its not! I need more darkness more strife! I will rebuild my power while summoning their foolish gods to keep you busy!

Soren nodded Soren: most of it makes sense now.. they fight in different dimensions and with ikes defeat of the godess they became trapped here, in order to gain power they need their own respected strengths. Darkness requires war hate and strife, while light thrives in peace prosperity and unity. So thats why you are bringing these beings over to this world.

Saeyu closed her eyes, shivering at the thought "No... No, I don't believe you.. Eien may be a part of you, but he is not the same as you! " She opened her eyes and stared at Azathos defiantly and intensely. "You could be the darkest part of him, I have ever seen for now, but I will not let you scare me off. I will find a way to save him from his path with you! And I will never surrender to you! And, if...If I have to find my other half so be it...and I believe he's stronger then you! And I know he can overcome this all too..'

he shrugged Azathos: pitiful, its pitiful to see you like this. If you want Eien back so badly come to Daein. Its darkness makes it a ripe choice for my base and soon it will be more than that. Ive already occupied its walls and flowed it with death. Now all it needs is a good challenge from your pathetic band of resistence. he formed a protal behind him and floated into it for now I will leave so those twins dont bother me again! we shall see eachother soon! hahahaha!

Lyon and Nergal followed after them but Nergal grinned as he walked into the portal Nergal: kill them all. Even the girl. the portal closed with them in it as the Black fang readied to fight

Linus smirked and rushed forward clashing blade with Ike who held him back as he pushed. Next Lloyd hopped over Linus and moved to slash at Ike's back but his blade was blocked by Mia who covered him. Back to back the two fought against them while Soren sent waves of wind at Sonia who reflected them away and her along with Ephidel sent lightning and wind magic to him. The attacks were blocked by Gatrie who cut straight through them with his spear while Shinon and Rolf rained down arrows at them only for them to be blocked by a shield made by Reiv. The fights escalated around her but it was only the begining. Volke staggered behind them and kneeled as Jaffar reappeared looking to Saeyu. Mist moved in front but he quickly knocked her aside. In response Boyd rushed in and attacked only for Jaffar to dissapear and reappear behind him moving to slash his neck. Befor he could do so Rhys sent a ray of light at him but he pulled Boyd in front to take the hit knocking him out and rushed to Rhys. He was stalled however as Titania and Oscar moved at him both on horses. Dodging their attacks he swiftly kicked them in the back and made them stumble. They recovered but now zombies had appeared and surrounded them making it hard to reach Jaffar as he kept his approach toward Saeyu. He vanished and appeared in front of her raising his hands to strike but stopped seeing a figure behind her Jaffar: n..nino?..

Saeyu blinked in surprise, but looked over her shouder behind herself . "Huh?"

she appeared raising her hands outward Nino: stop jaffar! snap out of it.

Jaffar blinked Jaffar: what.. where am I? Nino?

a mans voice appeared behind her ?: Listen well to the young miss angel of death. I have much hereafther to say involving this odius fight.

Ike blinked Ike: that voice..

Linus looked blinking stopping his attack and noticed Nino Linus: Nino?

Lloyd looked to her surpried Lloyd: Nino? here?

She looked to them smiling Nino: brothers! I missed you!

Ike looked as the man behind her smiled Ike: should have known it was you Bastion.

he smiled Bastian: Hello Ike looks as though you are in a struggle.

Jaffar moved next to Nino as she cried a bit Jaffar: where did you leave? we got seperated when we were teleported here.

She sniffled and pointed to Ephidel Nino: he took me.. he seperated me, him, Sonia, and that guy were working with Nergal to make you fight against everyone.

Ephidel stepped back a bit Ephidel: crap.. the girl is free..

Linus growled looking to them Linus: you did this? are you telling me you guys had her all this time!?

Lloyd shook his head Lloyd: I cannot tolerate such brutality anymore. I no longer desire to be apart of this Black fang.

Sonia huffed Sonia: oh well, secrets out. Might as well tell you the truth. Dont bother looking for your father Brendan, ive already killed him.

Nino, Linus, and lloyd looked in shock Linus: Father is...

She laughed Sonia: foolish man, he really loved me, however i had no love for him. Lord Nergal needed him to further his own plans, He was a useful puppet till the end though. Hahaha.

Linus glared to her and rushed at her slashing at her but was quickly cut in two by a powerful wind attack from a figure approaching. He gasped a s he fell to the ground coughing up blood

Nino yelled in horror as Lloyd looked around noticing a figure appear of a woman with black hair and gold eyes. Sonia smiled Sonia: its about time Limstella.

Magic raidiated around her as she walked next to Sonia Limstella: we must end this for lord Nergal.

Linus huffed and looked to Lloyd Linus: b-brother... was it... all meaningless?... he gasped and closed his eyes dying away

Lloyd growled rushing toward her and slashing but she blocked his blade with her wind attacks. He reversed his sword swinging for an upward cut straight through her but she dodged the blade and swiftly decapitated him. His body fell as his head rolled and she looked to Reiv Limstella: prepare the magic to use them.

Nino cried harder seeing Lloyd die before her eyes Nino: Lloyd! Linus! no... noooooo!

Reiv grinned Reiv: this is perfect now their bodies belong to me! guh! before he could begin however Jaffar pierced his neck causing him to gag and stagger reaching out to him as he fell dead. Suddenly the zombies and monsters summoned dissapated into ash. Limstella moved to strike sending shards of ice at him but he vanished and the attack hit Sonia as she was pierced with pieces of ice and screamed in pain

Sonia: guuugh... no... no... how can...

Limstella looked to her Limstella: your essence will return to lord Nergal. Fear not.

She glared to her Sonia: you.. emotionless.. doll!... guh..

she fell over and died as she began to wither away into dust and clothes were left behind. Only She and Ephidel were left now. Ephidel looked to her Ephidel: we cannot win against these odds.

She looked to him Limstella: return to Lord Nergal, I will handle all of them.

he blinked Ephidel: and how do you intend to do that?... ah... thats!..

Ike blinked Ike: wh-what!

Soren glowled Soren: she has...

she pulled out a dark orb and held it next to her while readying for battle. Ephidel smiled Ephidel: the Darkness Orb. That which Gharnef had lost.

Saeyu stared at it in surprise. " How does she have it?!"

Soren growled Soren: it was hidden away.. we hid that away where none could find it and wrapped it in sealed magic.. Seid magic from the herons was even wrapped around it.

She looked to them Limstella: the mistake of hiding it in Serenes Forest was yours, Lord Azathos knew where it was and Lord Nergal sent me to retrieve it.

Ike shivered Ike: ranulf and the others.. the Phoenicians..

She stared silently Limstella: their resistence did not stop me. They survived but only due to my goal being the orb.

Soren growled Soren: she took them down.. even the Lion Kings shadow..

The laguz began approaching along with the army of soldiers with Sanaki. Seeing them surrounded Ephidel teleported away using a small stone. She looked around at the numbers and began glowing forming a storm of icy wind

Skrimir growled and roared as the Laguz attacked but Ike waved to them Ike: wait! stop..

suddenly she sent ice in all directions freezing the laguz, in solid ice

Skrimir growled rushing toward her and slashed but was knocked away by a black barrier. Ike sent a wave of power at her while soren sent waves of wind at her but both attacks were countered by the shield. He growled Ike: we cant fight against that! damn!

he glowed with blue light Limstella: with this one attack all of you shall meet your end. For lord Nergal.

Saeyu thought for a moment, but slipped the daggers into her sash and ran at Limstella bare handed. She tackled at sheild, assuming it was made of magic, and tried to dissipate it using her ability to negate spells.

her attack bounced off of the shield but left a small crack in it. Limstella sensed it and sent rays of ice at her freezing her left arm and leg. Jaffar appeard behind limstella and slashed at the shield only for her to send another wave of ice outward freezing his arms. Nino rushed beside him as Ike growled Ike: its no use! Theirs got to be something..

a voice came from behind them ?: stand aside!

suddenly a spear shot through the group and pierced the shield causing the orb to crack a bit. Limstella sensed it and pulled away as the spear dropped and dissapeard reforming in a mans hand as his dark horse neighed and he looked to her ?: the Darksphere can be harmed by weapons imbued by the Lightspeare. Gravidus is one of them.

he looked to her Camus: I am Camus the Sable, tell your masters I will never do their bidding! I am a Knight and I will stay one till I die!

Limstella looked to him Limstella: your defection will serve nothing but your own undoing.

she rose her hand and sent ice daggers at him but he twirled his spear and destroyed them then arched his hand and tossed the spear with a swift strike. Limstella was pierced by the blade but didnt flinch she sent more waves of ice toward him as he rushed forward with his horse dodging them and gripped the spear pulling her upwards and kicked the horse to rise in the air sending her into the sky and swifly sent a wave of light to slash her in two. She dissapated instantly Limstella: Lord Nergal.. will take.. your.. essence..

Ike blinked Ike: in one blow..

the Darksphere dropped down beside his horse as he rose up and pierced in in two with his spear Camus: No more of this meaningless bloodshed.

She looked to him. "Thanks for helping us."

he shook his head Camus: it was nothing milady.

Ike and the others walked up to him. Ike: so your Camus. Excuse me for asking but how did you get here? what are you doing here?

He looked to him and blinked Camus: that blue hair... is that you Marth!?

Ike blinked Ike: huh?

he blinked and shook his head Camus: ah.. sorry you remind me of someone i knew. Anyhow as per how I got here I was taken in by a portal that appeared in my world. When I arrived it was in the middle of a strange city with thousands of monsters and undead. I did what I could to help the people escape and took down the commander of the area.

Sanaki blinked Sanaki: just a moment.. did you mean Begnion? you were there?

He looked to her confused Camus: huh? what is a nay child doing on the battlelines?

She huffed Sanaki: I am no mere child fool, I am the Empress of that land you saved.

He blinked and got off his horse quickly bowing Camus: my apologies empress! I meant no disrespect!

She closed her eyes Sanaki: very well, I will let it slide since you remind me of someone. Now tell me, what happened to Begnion?

He nodded Camus: amist the chaos I found that man from my world and was able to chase him away, but was attacked by a black giant bird. I wounded it enough to flee however Gharnef got away.

Saeyu blinked. "Giant black bird..You mean Naesala?"

he looked to her Camus: I have no idea what name it was but it was a giant bird indeed. Gharnef had it under his powers.

Sanaki nodded Sanaki: after that fight he must have fled toward somewhere.

Ike nodded Ike: volke told us where he is hiding, He also said he took the orb from him in a surprise attack.

Camus blinked Camus: what? so then the orb in that womans hands was the true thing? I see. Still now that his soul is freed from the orb Gharnef will be even more dangerous, He will try to reforge the Darksphere and create his tome.

Ike looked to Volke who was recovering from his fight with Jaffar Ike: right now probobly is the only time you can talk to him. Do what you need to.

He looked to Ike Camus: am I right guessing your the leader of this band?

Ike blinked and nodded Ike: some of it..

he nodded Camus: if it isnt too much of an imposement may I stay with your group?

Ike blinked Ike: you sure? we may not run into Gharnef.

Camus shook his head Camus: Gharnef will look for the strongest to try his powers on. Even without the darksphere he is still dangerous.

Bastian spoke up Bastian: ahem.. if I may interject. I have information of importance..

the group looked to him as he spoke seriously Bastian: I have found a woman of light.

they looked confused as Ike shook his head Ike: what are you talking about?

he nodded Bastion: a woman in pure white light is hidden away in the deepest part of a forest untouched by humans.

She blinked. "Where is the forest?'

he nodded Bastian: In Daein their exists a small path from the west of the capital. It leads underneath the desert of death to the other side where Hattori lies. From Hattori the forest is there. I stumbled on it by accident however using the Aquaducts in Begnion.

Sanaki growled Sanaki: what you were there too? how did you..

He smirked Bastian: pardon me empress but I make it my buisness to know.

Ike shrugged Ike: I expected no less from you. Still I guess thats not all is it?

he shook his head Bastian: no their is worse news yet..

he shivered a bit Bastian: the Black Knight returns/

Ike blinked as the group fell silent Ike: wh-what?

he nodded Bastian: ive seen it with my own eyes. It is not only him, Ashnard is alive as well.

Ike growled Ike: wh-what?!

Sanaki shook her head Sanaki: impossible!

Bastian shook his head Bastian: I have ventured behind enemy lines and found many things happening there. Inside the castle Daein the enemy is using the bodies of the villagers have been gathered, their souls taken out by that man Nergal.

Soren shook his head Soren: him again.

Bastian nodded Bastian: unfortunately alot of ancient heroes and villans have been reborn all under his control.

Ike blinked Ike: what are we talking about? who?

Bastian nodded Bastian: the black knight and Ashnard for one, Griel and Elena for another as well as many others from different dimensions.

Ike and mist shivered Ike: my... my mother and father?..

Titania shook her head Titania: it cant be!

Bastian nodded Bastian: it is not, these are puppets alone. Not the real ones.

Camus shook his head Camus: this power is unkown to me but it sounds dangerous.

Bastian nodded Bastian: their is other things as well.. dragons have been summoned as well as the demons from lands unknown.

Camus growled Camus: d-dragons? what type what are they?

Bastian looked to them Bastian: a dark dragon named Madeus, the demon formortiis and one monster ive never heard of before. Girma.

Camus shook his head Camus: how is this possible.. how I ask you!

Bastian nodded Bastian: they are torturing a person, taking things from his very body to power the demons.

Saeyu frowned. "I can guess who...'

He spoke quietly Bastian: a boy called Eien.

Ike shook his head Ike: this is insane.. I had no idea they had this power.. this is really crazy!

She closed her eyes with a pained expression for only one moment, but looked over at them. "What way is Daein?"

He looked to her Bastian: it is pointless to try right now. The area is covered in a dark shield more powerful than anything I have seen.

Ike looked to him Ike: then how did you get in?

He nodded Bastian: the woman in light gave me this to pass through it. She told me to give it to a girl named Saeyu.

he unwrapped a dagger from a cloth and showed it

She blinked. "I'm Saeyu.."

he handed it to her explaining Bastian: this dagger allowed me to enter without trouble, apparently it houses half the power of the light woman.

She nodded slowly, taking hold of it. "Alright."

he looked to her Bastian: she told me to tell you, "you must forge the other dagger, call to it and pull it from our dimension to become one."

She stared at in for a moment, but focused on it in her hand, trying out by whispering what came to mind. "Stars of old and stars of night, give me strength to purge our plight."

it crackled a bit but stopped quickly unable to focus enough power

She focused her energy into the blade, causing it to glow a little, like her old rust sword had, and stepping away a few steps, and trying the first thing that came to her mind. She dragged the blade in a slash upwards, trying to tear at the dimernsions to be able to reach through.

as she did a small rift appeared and from it light shined.

She reached inside of the rift with her free hand, and tried to grab at the weapon's other half to pull it out.

From the other side a light formed in her hand and a weapon was forged. It shaped into a dagger but was different from anything ever seen

the group gasped as they looked on. Ike looked to her Ike: hey you alright?

She gave a small nod, but looked to the daggers. in wonder. "I'm okay."

Ike looked to her weapons Ike: looks like their yours.. still I hope you can handle it. Ive got a bad feeling things are going to get worse.

Soren looked to them Soren: the bridge is straight ahead. Lets go he started off as Ike nodded. Next the rest of the group followed and one by one everyone headed there

as everyone arrived at the bridge however much to everyones shock Reiv appeared in the middle of the bridge smirking and bloodied the group looked on as he held out a gemstone that glowed rapidly Reiv: I... I wont let you win.. guh... youll never... get to my master..

Ike pulled back Ike: hes still alive!..

Soren growled Soren: watch out hes going to destroy himself!

as they pulled away he blew himself up destroying the bridge midway and causing it to collapse. The group rushed off the bridge watching as it fell to pieces. Ike growled Ike: madman! dang it! that was the only fastest way to Daein!

She shivered as they hurried away from the breaking apart bridge. "What else can we do...then..?"

Sanaki shook her head Sanaki: all is not lost. As i was trying to explain before we have gained an item that could put you all near Daein.

Ike blinked Ike: what? then why didnt you..

She growled Sanaki: dont finish that sentence!

Ike blinked staying quiet as Soren looked to her Soren: could it be a senators warp staff?

She blinked Sanaki: you already knew?

Soren shrugged Soren: what else could it be. Ive heard that the Begnion Senators had a few made.

She nodded unwrapping a staff from her satchel Sanaki: the senators used these with no effort to go anywhere they liked. Now we can use it to save people.

Ike looked to her Ike: theirs gotta be a catch right?

she nodded Sanaki: only a small group can go and I mean small. Four people at most.

Saeyu blinked. "Only four? But then who's going to be the ones to go?"

Ike looked to her Ike: im going.

Soren nodded Soren: I am as well.

Sanaki looked to them Sanaki: I would go however their is still something that must be done here.

Jaffar looked to them Jaffar: I shall go. I have a debt to repay, and ive caused trouble for you.

Nino looked to him worried Nino: Jaffar...

He nodded Jaffar: it will be alright, we must put an end to this. Once it is all over we can go home. Your family may very well return as well.

Ike blinked Ike: wait.. I didnt think of that.. it would make sense that everyone that died here did return to their original dimensions.

Soren thought for a moment Soren: it would make sense. That means then the only way to bring the fallen back is to set the dimensions back.

Ike shrugged Ike: its getting too far over my head. Lets just go shall we?

the four of them nodded but Ike blinked Ike: wait... well how does it work again?

Sanaki sighed Sanaki: dolt.. all four of you at once touch the warp staff. It will bring you to Daein with its own power.

Ike nodded Ike: right. he held his hand out taking the staff as Soren gripped part of the staff along with Jaffar

Saeyu reached out and held onto the staff as well.

the staff began to glow as they faded Ike nodded looking as everyone calmly watched them dissapear. In a blinding light they reappeared outside the castle town of Nevassa, Daeins capital. It was flooded with darkness inside a sphere of dark energy. The area itself was like a battlefield outside. It was clear signs of fighting had occured and after close examination bodies of both dragons and crows could be seen littering the battlefield as well as monsters

Ike shook his head in disbilef Ike: this is... insane..

Soren nodded Soren: the Goldoans and Kilvas must have went for a strike.

Saeyu looked around at the area. "This is horrible..."

Jaffar closed his eyes and focused on the grounds Jaffar: this battle was recent.. looks as though however not all of them died. Their are signs of a retreat heading west. he pointed to tall woods in the distance

Ike nodded Ike: we should try to find them, maybe we can give them help.

Soren nodded Soren: the more numbers we have as well could be an advantage.

Saeyu nodded slowly. "True..and the more help the better."

*the group headed outward toward the woods making their way further in. After a while of walking soldiers of Kilvas appeared bloodied but alive and wounded while several other soldiers of Goldoa appeared. Eventually a trail of them led to a small encampment with two tents. In front guards moved to intercept them but were halted by two familliar faces. * Micaiah: your here? but how?

Ike looked noticing Micaiah and Sothe Ike: you made it out?

they nodded as Micaiah explained Micaiah: the attack was too much.. so many are dead in the castle keep and more of the townsfolk are as well.. before we could even act Azathos appeared and took down most of my friends, the guard and even King Tibarn.

Soren blinked Soren: what do you mean? I dont see them..

she shook her head Micaiah: their dead... he erased them..

Saeyu blinked. "What do you mean erased them?"

she closed her eyes looking sadly Micaiah: he... he did something that caused them to turn into nothing but ashes.. all of the Dawn brigade.. Tibarn, Kurth and even Naesala..

Ike growled Ike: how... thats...

Sothe nodded Sothe: ive seen it with my own eyes.. if it wasnt for my friends holding him off we wouldnt be alive right now.

She shook her head. -Did you say ashes...? That's sounds...sort of like how .. the enemies we had fought before got absorbed in a way into the tome.. "

She blinked Micaiah: thats how it was.. he used some sort of powerful spell book that was practically invisible and wiped them out. All that remained was a pile of ashes.

Sothe nodded Sothe: after that they brought up that barrier and the rest of the alliance army fought to get inside only to be bombarded by a strong magic spell..

She nodded. "Was the tome almost like glass? If it's the same one...then if we can free Eien...maybe he might know a way to get them back out? "

she nodded Micaiah: yes thats what it was! but wait... did you say get them out? then their still alive! thank goodness!

Sothe nodded Sothe: im glad.. but I dont think it will be easy, the horde of monsters dissapeared recently and now only those four are at the top of the castle. They created barriers and even we can't get through it.

Saeyu blinked. "Eheh...well..I think I can help with that...at least with these daggers.. maybe."

they looked to them in awe as Micaiah nodded Micaiah: I felt it.. I felt that someone like you would come.. then um before we do that you have to come with me.. if this is to be the final battle you must meet her.

Saeyu nodded, stepping over towards her. "Alright."

Ike blinked Ike: wait.. cant we come with her?

She shook her head Micaiah: you cant. Yulanae wants to meet her alone.

Saeyu blinked. "Alone?"

she nodded Micaiah: im sorry but theirs little time left.. shes dying. I dont think that the goddess can keep her sustained either.

Saeyu stared at her. "I don't understand...How is she dying?"

Micaiah waved her hands forming a gateway of light Micaiah: please.. theirs no time. she grabbed her arm and pulled her in with her to the surprise of everyone

Saeyu blinked being yanked in along with her. "What the - !"

She was pulled into the light and reappeared in a dark but illuminated forest that was different than anything she had ever seen. In the distance two figures sat calmly

Micaiah walked over to them looking sadly as the woman stood over the other who looked to them weakly Micaiah: Goddess Ashunera.. is she..

she shook her head Ashunera: ive done all I can..

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: I see.. then she cant keep herself here like this.. she waved to Saeyu please come here.

She blinked, staring in confusion and wonder at once, but made her over by Micaiah quietly.

as she approached a woman sat on the ground weakly looking to her she then turned away with an upset face ?: you forgot.. to take me with you.. you took too long..

Saeyu blinked, looking to her. "You.. You're the one who's...my other half? I'm sorry..I forgot quite a lot of things..everything really... I didn't know to come find you."

She shook her head ?: when did I forget to take a joke.. mmm.. well whatever I guess.. your here now so thats fine.. we have to stop this.. we need to fix it..

Saeyu tilted her head. "Fix it how?"

Micaiah looked to her Micaiah: you may not even know how. Look at yourself. your barely able to hold your form.

she looked to Ashunera Yulanae: tell her to shut up.. shes too loud.

Ashunera shook her head Ashunera: be nice Yulanae.

she huffed Yulanae: if i wasnt in so much pain id be "nice".. oh well. In order to fix this we have to become one again.. but to do that you have to see the memories.. how we were split.. what we fought for.. and more importanty why we do what we do..

Saeyu looked to her. "But how can I do that..?"

she held out her hand Yulanae: take my hand. It wont hurt. Im just showing you small parts first.

Ashunera smiled Ashunera: id like to know as well please.

She huffed Yulanae: you.. fine fine..

Micaiah sheepishly waved a bit Micaiah: me too please?

she growled Yulanae: im not a show! okay.. well everyone can see it then.

she tapped on the ground as the area turned into dark space and lights flowed around them Yulanae: at first we were here.. the space in time where every dimension is seen around us.

from the distance appeared a blue light. From the light another Yulanae appeared. In front of her a dark shadow appeared covered in flames. The figure was too dark to see Yulanae: there it appeared.. Maotau the full form of Eien and Azathos. He wanted to control everything but only because he was lonely.

Ashunera blinked Ashunera: I understand that feeling.. but why everything?

She growled Yulanae: im getting to that!

Saeyu looked to it all, watching carefully and listening close.

she waved her hand showing the two of them talking. It seemed they were at peace Yulanae: he was really lonely, he had nothing and had been there for more than a decade. I never got lonely because I saw into all the worlds and could interact with them using my powers of balance.

their voices came in now Yulanae: Maotau! why not come with me? um well it wont be a problem if its you right?

He spoke to her with a deep dark voice Maotau: I cant.. I cant escape here..

she frowned Yulanae: why escape? its more like being a ghost.

Maotau spoke Maotau: a ghost? whats that?

Yulanae: a form within the dimension you want. Like putting in your power.

she spoke over the voices Yulanae: that.. was my mistake.. he wasnt ready..

as she waved her hand the shadows of Maotau slipped into the dimensions darkening them. The peace in the dimensions turned into war and chaos. Yulanae shivered as she pulled him away Yulanae: Maotau! what are you doing?

Mautao: it wasnt on purpose.. I cannot control how they feel.. thats why.. thats why I have to be alone.. but that feeling.. it was.. sensational..

she blinked Yulanae: what?.. causing trouble? all that? is a good feeling for you

Maotau: I could feel it.. their anger.. their greed.. I want.. I want more.

she spoke again Yulanae: I couldnt stop him then.. he dove more of himself into the dimensions causing a great war in one, and more in others. Soon he was able to take form.. he was disgusted by it.

now the fires revealed a form of dark wings and glowing red eyes. The figure looked to itself in anger Maotau: what.. what is this.. why am I taking this form.. im im.. hideous!

Yulanae: Maotau.. you caused too much imbalance and chaos.. you lost control..

he glared to her Maotau: no.. no.. all I wanted was to feel what they felt.. I wanted to... to know what it was like to not be alone.. it wasnt my fault..

she shook her head Yulanae: the more we stay in their world the more it affects us.. we cant..

he growled Maotau: I can do whatever I want! but.. you punished me!

Yulanae blinked Yulanae: what no I would never do that!..

Maotau: you made me like this because I destroyed your worlds.. you made me like this.. I demand you change me back!

Yulanae: are you crazy? I never... what are you doing?!

his hand stretched outward and covered the closest dimenions erasing them. She moved to stop him and struck him with light. He roared pulling away shocked Maotau: auuugh... you... you hurt me...

Yulanae: control yourself! you cant just erase them like that!

Maotau: why.. did you hurt me? I thought we were friends!

she shook her head Yulanae: I have to protect them.. even from you.

he grew larger and stronger as the shadows grew more and finally a form took full on. His form scared her as she looked in shock Maotau: I hate you! you think you can control them all by yourself and you want more power than me!? then ill fight you and destroy you to have them all!

She shook her head closing her eyes with a teary glare Yulanae: Im sorry.. I know I messed up.. I didnt.. no.. wont hurt them.. if this is my mistake then ill fix it!

she waved her hand a bit as the two figures fought with him sending rays of darkness towards her and she sent light fires at him. As it went on the two of them were pulled into dimensions chasing after another. The world of each dimension could be seen as tremors rocked the lands with each clash they had and they moved to different worlds one by one

Yulanae spoke over it Yulanae: over and over we fought.. we keep fighting.. causing the dimensions to be more in trouble.. that was until the unthinkable happened.

an image appeared of Ike finishing off Ashera and the land returned to a peaceful state. As it happened the two appeared fighting in the sky but suddenly looked around Yulanae: what.. what is this?

Maotau: grah.. my body.. I cant.

she looked to him but he glared and rushed toward her as thunder struck out and their clash all at once seperated both of them in two. Maotau lost his form splitting into Azathos who was sent flying into the desert while Eien crashed to the ground below. Yulanae was knocked into a forest far away and looked as Saeyu fell to the ground as well

In the sky above them a large crack could be seen. It split into pieces raining down below and hitting spots all across Tellius.

She sighed as the vision faded Yulanae: I havent been able to gain any power back.. but Maotau.. Azathos.. hes getting stronger again..

Saeyu closed her eyes with a shiver. "It was true...It was all true..."

Ashunera wimpered Ashunera: it was my fault.. my halves were merged again but the war I caused..

Yulanae growled Yulanae: dont be stupid. We have powers beyond your own realm. Our powers cause both good and bad to come out of beings.

Micaiah nodded Micaiah: I understand that.. but still Azathos can make dimensional tears.. why cant you?

She shook her head Yulanae: I cant alone.. I can summon heroes but he can summon villians.

she blinked Micaiah: wait.. are you saying you can bring people of good to this world? ah wait! now I get it those twins! they were who you brought!

Saeyu shook her head. "Azathos...may have a lot of power...but Eien... He's not evil...and from all I heard, I owe him an apology, regardless of being on my own or part of you... There ..has to be a way to stop him. to make this right..between us."

She shook her head Yulanae: its too late for making things right.. theirs only one thing we can do. We have to merge and use our powers to seal Eien and Azathos away before they can become one. Put them in a space where nothing exists.

Saeyu opened her eyes. "You really think trapping them alone is the answer?! That's the last thing that would solve anything! And I refuse...I won't help you just seal him away!"

Saeyu clenched her hands into fists. "Your one sided thinking is what made him go crazy in the first place! If you were his friend, you should have showed him more... Helped him experience things the right way, and not give up on him like this! It's no wonder he was so angry and lonely!"

she growled standing up Yulanae: dont.. dont you dare put this all on me! I am his friend! the only way I can think of helping him is to purge his emotions over a thousand years! Once he is rid of them all ill start over again and do it right! alone in the vast of nothingness he can think of nothing and feel nothing. The emotions he has can wither away! I made the mistake and this is the way I want to fix it!

She frowned , glaring at her. "And you think taking away all his memories...all his emotions is going to do that? What about when he finds out later on? How much more are you going to betray him like that, by not trusting him or helping him learn better? You may have been Maotau's friend, but you are not the friend of Eien...and I won't let him be sealed away by a person who just wants to take away everything he is, for being innocent with the dark things he's done! ... How could you have attacked him when he didn't know what he was doing was even wrong! What you did by trapping him there is wrong! I was wrong for doing it as part of you!"

she sighed Yulanae: at this rate.. we wont get anywhere and both of us will end up dissapearing.. if we dont return to the netherworld of Dimensions then we wont even exist.. dont you understand what im saying. Eien has to become one.. he has to be Maotau again or else both will fade just as we are fading away. she pointed to her arm as a small part of it was fading we cant exist in this world Saeyu. The only way we can is if we sacrifice what makes us what we are. I told you before didnt I? unable to hold our form we split in two to keep what little stability in this world we had. That little bit of power though wont keep us alive long maybe you could be alive for ten years at best but my powers and I will fade soon.

Saeyu sagged her shoulders a bit in frustration. "I understand he has to become one with Azaloth again...but taking away his memories? It ... It's hard..That means he won't even remember us... We will know everything about him, and he won't know us at all... But...also...if your fading...how ... how am I supposed to get them to become one?"

a voice shook the area ?: its too late for that.. theirs other ways of becoming one and regaining whats mine.. Yulanae, why play with this part of you? Take her form her entire being and return to your original form! purge her! remove her from her body and use it as your own!

Saeyu blinked. "W- What? Who's there?"

they looked around listening for the voice as a dark void opened up behind them. Azathos arrived with Eien strung up in dark flames floating behind him Azathos: Did you think that this womans spell to hide yourself from me could work? foolish.

Saeyu looked to them with wide eyes. "Eien! Azathos..?! But how?"

he smiled pointing to Eien Azathos: this shell here wished to see you, combined with the fact that I was able to track you with your weapons power it was nothing. Hah!

Micaiah and Ashunera moved in front of them but he waved his hands Azathos: I have no interest in fighting. I want to see what will become of Yulanae. Will you die or will you do what you do best? Betray your half and steal her power?

Saeyu shivered. "S-Shell? What have you done to him..?"

he ignored her and looked to Yulanae. she hesitated and rose her hand a bit but pulled away shaking her head Yulanae: I.. I won't.. i'll gladly fade away.. i'm tired.. i'm tired of fighting you.. I don't want to fight anymore..

he growled angrily and pushed his hand into Eiens chest transforming as he drained his energy Azathos: really? your pathetic now Yulanae. Look how easy it is. Eien slowly started to age as his power was drained

"Eien!" Saeyu yelled in horror but ran towards them both, and reached toward Eien, wanting to try to pull him away. "Let him go...!"

he rose his hands as four dark blades appeared around her and rushed toward her. Yulanae rose up and sent four beams of light toward them shattering them as they faded before hitting Saeyu. He growled pulling away as Eien dropped to the ground freed from the flames however he was still fading away into Azathos Azathos: its too late! Eien has given up and now the shell is almost dry. All the power of my previous self is mine!

Eien huffed standing up as Azathos gasped Azathos: wh-what?! impossible... you..

He shook his head and formed his invisible book opening it up as Azathos turned to flee into a portal but was pulled and reverted to his previous form while Eien regained his strength. Azathos staggered and jumped into the portal while Eien quickly toppled over.

Saeyu hurried to reach for Eien, trying to catch him as he fell. "Eien?..."

he fell into her hands and shook his head Eien: he.. he fell for it.. I wanted to come back here because.. both of you and.. more his power was weak here... hes cocky.. but this isnt the end..

Yulanae nodded shivering Yulanae: hes using alot of power... please.. we have to go outside right now.. she waved her hand as the group was pulled from the area just outside of Daein castle which had started to glow pure dark

Saeyu blinked, looking to him worried. "What..does that mean? "

From the outside of the castle Formortiis appeared in full form larger than the town he roared out as another monster took form behind him. A pure dark dragon flew from the castle overhead roaring

Eien looked along with the others Eien: thats.. Formortiis full power and the dark dragon Medeus. But those two.. wait.. whats that!

Above them all a black cloud form and from it descended a gigantic monster large than them both its roar shook the ground beneath them

Eien growled Eien: this isnt good..

Yulanae shook her head Yulanae: this was my mistake.. so then... so then... she looked to Saeyu then ill help.. with this..

she rose up and glowed as the rays of light hit the ground the heroes of each dimension started to appear around them. First the twins of the sacred stones, then Marth the hero of Magvel. next the hero who defeated the gigantic dragon Chrom

She huffed and fell to the ground fading more then looked to Saeyu Yulanae: just.. take whatevers left.. you idiot.. she moved quickly and grasped her hand fading as she did and pouring all her remaining power into Saeyu before fading completely

Saeyu blinked, as the memories flooded her mind, just as the power flooded her body, and she closed her eyes a moment. "Thank you..."

the heroes prepared to fight as their weapons shined and they headed out after their enemies toward the battlefield. Ike and the others arrived next to the group looking as one by one they headed to fight them Ike: what the... this is really crazy..

Eien looked to Ike Eien: he's close.. look out!

appearing before them the black knight rushed Ike. Surprised Ike blocked but was pushed back. He growled holding his own and looking into the red eyes of the armored knight Ike: nnngh... wow.. hes strong!

Eien blinked Eien: above us! above them ashnard rushed down but was pushed back from a strong wind spell that created a tornado. Soren walked over looking at Ashnard who regained his balance Soren: this wont end until we defeat Nergal.

another hero suddenly appeared his voice calm but deep ?: leave it to me.

they looked seeing him arrive in armor Eliwood: I am Eliwood. I heard the call of help and ill defeat Nergal once more!

Fights escalated around them but far behind the fighting they could see him flying and glowing with a black aura absorbing the energy of each person in conflict. Azathos smirked laughing while looking at them from far away

Eien growled and rushed toward him while the twins both attacked Formortiis quickly cutting him down arm by arm but avoided his darkness attack. While Marth attacked Medeus slashing at his claws and finaly jamming his sword through his heart. above them using magic never seen before Chrom floated in the air and cut away at Grima who started to fall. Each hero took care of their villan while the main two appeared. Lyon grinned and looked while Nergal forged magic puppets from the ground

Eien stopped halfway looking to Azathos as Nergal and Lyon stood in front. The twins moved to fight Lyon drawing him away with swift strikes at his shielded power while formortiis finally disintergrated defeated. Next Nergal was pushed back by Eliwoods blade sending out fires at him. He countered the attack with blasts of darkness rays. With everyone busy only Azathos, Saeyu and Eien were left to fight

Saeyu quickly made her ways over towards the two men, as she quietly readied herself for the difficult task ahead.

Azathos floated downward in front of them and growled glaring to Eien Azathos: first you seperate then you join a traitor! you are nothing more than a fool Eien!

Eien shook his head Eien: your the one who wants to plunge the world into chaos! What does gaining control do anymore?

Saeyu looked to them saddened but didn't get out of the way. "I'm sorry..I'm sorry that I hurt you both..and I was wrong back then...It wasn;t your fault.." Instead she tried to send light at the beam, trying to use her power she had regained to send it up into the air instead of hitting her completely.

the clashing beams sent rays along the battlefield until it was finally diverted to the air Eien rose his book and sent out bolts of black lighting toward Azathos. He avoided the attack by raising a shield in time. He glared to them Azathos: I hate you! your sorry is not accepted! You expect me to just let it go! I refuse. he roared sending a wave that was shaped like a black lion at them.

She frowned but moved forward, drawing her daggers and slashed at the wave, focusing light into the weapons as she did so at the lion. "I don't expect anything..." She shook her head. "I hurt you..I betrayed you...in more ways then I knew...but right now I have to stop you...so I can try to save you both!"

He growled as the lion dissapated Azathos: Save me? hah save me! fool! you should think of saving yourself! he rose his hand as a large meteor started to fall from the sky towards them

Eien blinked and rose his book sending a spear of light from it that broke the meteor in two pieces. Eien: damn it.. my power is waning

Saeyu hurried to Eien's side, looking up at the meteor pieces, but raised both her hands up, calling upon what power she had as she tried sending light up at the two fragments, trying to burn them away. "I'll help!"

the light burned the meteors now into four chunks as they came close to hitting the heroes arrived and destroyed them one by one. then moved to their side. Azathos growled Azathos: enough of this! he rose his hands as they suddenly staggered and faded back to their worlds while their power was drawn into him. He then forced all of the heroes and villans to fade and regained his power as they dissapeared. All around the area they faded and returned to him. He started to glow and formed a spell circle around himself then summoned four orbs of darkness around him. They changed as he grew two new arms outward gripping the orbs as they changed into blades and rushed forward Azathos: with all my power ill kill you!

Eien shook his head Eien: no.. no you wont.. its over! he rushed forward glowing dark and clashed with Azathos. The two of them started to merge as they screamed and were enveloped in dark light

She looked to the two of them in surprise as they were surrounded by dark light. "...They merged..."

suddenly a form unkown to them appeared as the area turned dark. Eien seemed to appear now as a different form but was giving off a pure dark light

She looked to him. "..E.. Eien?"

A sword appeared in his hand as he smiled ?: I no longer need to be here. his voice was deep and dark. He slashed a hole in thin air leading to the place they were before. The hole caused the ground to become unstable as he lept inside it

She hurried through the hole after him, looking to him in confusion. "Wait !"

passing through she arrived in the world of dimensions. In front of her Eien rose his blade and attacked slashing horizontally

She rose her dagger up, blocking his attack just in time to defend herself, but only stopped his blade from reaching her. "What are you doing...? Why are you attacking me?"

he stopped and growled holding his neck seemingly struggling then spoke Eien: we are one... ghhh but he refuses... to give up... im sorry I can't.. he opened his eyes and thrusted his blade toward her rapidly. Azathos's voice spoke to her I will never be defeated. Ill destroy you instead!

She hurried to block his attack by flipping the daggers down to her side. "Eien...please don't give up..there has to be a way!" Saeyu wracked her mind , trying to think of what to do. She got thin cuts from his attacks as she tried to defend herself a bit, but gave a shove once as she jumped back finally, and lowered her daggers. "This can't keep happening.. I won't keep fighting you!"

he growled and pulled away then summoned a black tornado and pointed it toward her as it grew larger coming towards her. Eien took over though and slashed the tornado before it could hit struggling to hold on Eien: its too late for me.. youve got to send me away! use your power to end this!

Saeyu looked to him, but went over towards him while he was in control. She summoned her power into her hands, glowing with light. She looked him in the eyes. "I'm sorry..." She placed her hands on his chest, but tried to pour her power into Eien instead of sealing him, trying to give it to him.

The power suddenly backfired, mixing into him, and he seperated, This time he stayed as he was half with her power and his together but now Azathos had returned with only darkness. Enraged he shoved them away and growled Azathos: what.. what have you done.. this is.. this is the last straw... you will all perish! he rose his hands and started to absorb the energy he had in all the dimensions growing and transforming before them.

Eien growled Eien: it worked.. but.. he still hasn't dissapeared.. we have to put an end to this.

waves of darkness shot out as thunder surrounded azathos he roared revealing his true form and glared to them Azathos: I will end you!

Saeyu looked to Azathos warily, but nodded. "We have to..." She sent light at Azathos, trying to attack him.

He waved his hand sending an orb of darkness out then it formed a black hole pulling them forward. Eien slashed it away dispersing it as he growled and from his wings sent beams of light out. Eien quickly moved in front and deflected the blast but blinked as his sword glowed white with both their power. Her daggers glowed as well. Eien looked to her Eien: together! strike his wings first tear them down and make him use power.

She nodded, and aimed for the wings next, attacking with him this time. "Alright!" She slashed her daggers at them, trying to tear them apart.

he roared as she slashed down his right wing and Eien slashed his left. In anger he sent a wave to knock them back and reformed his wings. Then roared out black flame wrapping them in it and chanted sending a large black meteor over them. The meteor dived down at them but Eien slashed it in two and glared to him Eien: enough Azathos! you will die if you do any stronger spellls. Stop fighting and accept that our fight is over!

he growled Azathos: I will never accept defeat! I will never let you or anyone win I will not fall or be destroyed. I will conquer! he rose his hands forming an orb that suddenly grew and encircled the two of them. Next he dove his hands into it and tried to smash them Eien slashed at his right hand but couldnt stop him from closing in

Eien: grr.. we have to use our combined strength!

Saeyu nodded, but spoke out. "We'll attack at the same time then!" She aimed for Azathos, looking to Eien. "When your ready.. Attack!" She sent out light as she slashed behind it with her daggers, aiming it so he could put the force of his sword with her movement, and add his own.-

he waved his sword matching her movements as they glowed and shined out destroying the orb and causing Azathos to become stunned. Eien blinked seeing his power fade more and he grew darker. Eien: Azathos is weak.. at this rate..

Azathos pulled up and huffed looking as his body began to fall apart. He growled fiercely to them Azathos: no... this is the end of all things.. I will send you all into oblivion! guuuaaaahhhghghhhhh! he rose his hands and glowed brightly as the area shook and the very fabric of the dimensions started to crack

Eien blinked Eien: hes destroying everything with all his energy.. we have no choice.. I will seal part of him in my blade! you too have to follow my lead! aim for his chest and say what I say!

Azathos growled Azathos: you will not stop me! he sent orbs of darkness from his body towards them as Eien moved forward slashing them and getting closer

Saeyu hurried to follow with him, moving closer to Azathos and slashing at the ones aimed at her, as she went.

as they grew closer he formed a gigantic sphere of darkness and sent it at them both. Eien growled arching his sword back as it glowed and slashed a wave of light at it Eien: you too!

She tilted her daggers back , making them glow as well, and then slashed forward, forming an x as she reached hand over hand with them with her movement, sending more light at it in a wave. "Right!"

the combined attacks cut the orb and dispersed it but now behind the attack Azathos rushed forward charging all his energy to destroy himself and them. Eien blinked but charged and pierced his skull as he roared pulling back and exposing his chest for the final strike. As Eien struggled to hold on he looked to her Eien: now jam your blade into his chest and seal him for good!

She stabbed her dagger into his chest quickly with a nod and thrust forward.

he gasped and roared as light formed from their weapons and engulfed him transforming him into energy and each sealed within their blades causing him to dissapate. Eien huffed as Azathos faded and looked to her Eien: we won but... he looked around noticing the cracks in the dimension they were in we cant survive here.. we need to repair his damage.. not only that. but the darkness flows in all dimensions now.. their strangely in balance though.. we could possibly survive in them..

Saeyu looked to him. "Then...what one will we try in...? If we can't stay here, then we will just have to go to one until we can repair it...right?"

he nodded Eien: we should choose.. but we still have unfinished work.. something is happening in Tellius right now.. I feel like.. someone wasnt sent back to their world..

She blinked. "Then we should head there first.. We need to see who it was."

he nodded and formed a light portal. As he looked to the other side however he blinked seeing a figure in a red robe causing everyone to be encased in stone and magic didnt work. However the figure revealed itself to be Azathos. Somehow he had sent his power into the figure from another world and survived. Eien: Azathos?! I knew it was too easy!

He blinked and turned around smiling Azathos: you are here at last Eien. Its too late, The darkness of this world has given me more powers and with both of you helping me by sealing my part of power I have room to begin my full plans of absorbing and becoming everything! nothing will seal me away ever again!

Eien blinked Eien: what? your nothing but a fragment of who you were, you think you can pull off something of that power?

he laughed and shook his head then held out his hand. Eien blinked being gripped in an invisible arm Azathos: no it is you who will give me the power i need. Darkness and light will fuse and we shall become one. I realize now what I needed to exist to "feel" the light I must absorb it!

She blinked but stepped out facing Azathos, sending a slash of light down at the arm trying to free him, while sending a second from her other hand shooting towards Azathos directly. "I'm not going to let you absorb everything, Azathos! Not while I'm still here.."

he laughed as an invisible figure blocked the attack and waved a large arm toward her to push her away as Eien was lifted in the air Azathos: you cannot do anything to stop me. It has already began! the area around them started to fade white

Eien growled Eien: its not over yet!... with all the power I have.. with everything I am.. I will end it!

he started to glow with light as Azathos blinked Azathos: no what are you doing?!

He yelled out as the area started to turn black and the group was pulled into another dimension. The shock sent Azathos flying as a large figure loomed over them. Eien looked to her as he started to fade and grow white Eien: I wont.. I wont let you win... now your weak.. this is his true form.. defeat it..

She clenched her hands into fists as she stood back up quickly from being knocked back and hurried towards the true form and summoned as much power as she could into a large light blast and sent it shooting towards the form.

Azathos stood in the way of the form taking the hit and fading Azathos: guuuaahhhhhhghhh! Eien... eein...how dare you... how dare you... the blast tore through him and went straight into the giant. It roared up shattering as darkness flowed outward. Eien looked to it and smiled falling and vanishing into sparkels of light mixing with the darkness. Azathos huffed and laughed but then gasped raising his hand in the air and roaring out in agony as he faded as well.

with both of them gone she was thrown out of the world and back into the dimension they had originally were from. Strangely the worlds around her were as if none of it happened. She was alone watching over them but the memories stayed there. The ache she felt was all that was left.

She took a look around at the worlds and the dimension, but clutched at her arms, realizing the loss, and closed her eyes in pain at the feeling.

A quietness appeared though and suddenly floating above her head was a small egg. The egg was dark and contained what seemed like the essence of darkness itself. A feeling fell through her as a voice spoke from the egg ?: I cannot die.. because you and I are balance now.. ive finally understand my role.. to be the dark and you the light. To show the world the good in both. the egg floated around her then from it a small black chick hatched.