Hello, this is my first multi chapter story. This is based on the idea of guest characters for the fighting game Under Night In-Birth, which you may know about if you played BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle or managed to learn about the game before hand. Despite it not being well known until BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, it's an admittedly fun game with an interesting story and a fun cast of characters.
In the original Under Night In-Birth, there are two guest characters in the form of an alternate version of Sion Eltnam Atlessia from Melty Blood Actress Again called Eltnum and Akatsuki from Akatsuki Blitzkampf, who would later reappear in BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle under his own franchise.
The following characters I wish to show are characters I think could fit in the world of Under Night In-Birth. I'll post official character bios, animations, Victory Screen quotes, Infinte Worth, Super Attacks, Unique Traits if they have some and show what their Arcade Story will be like, as well the interactions the guest characters would have with Hilda when she face them during her Arcade Story. I will also try to keep everyone in character as best as I can. I hope that you'll enjoy these as we progress.
One last thing; certain characters will be taken from either the middle of their stories in their original series or taken post-story, so please read with some caution.
We'll start things off with one of my favorite anime heroines from Shakugan no Shana, The Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed herself, Shana!
Shana in this story is from the end of the Shakugan no Shana story and takes place during the Post-Story chapters (The Chaotic Period: Hope, Amphitheater, Tangency and Quiddity) from the Light Novels, so SPOILER WARNING.
One more note here, Alastor, the Crimson Lord Shana formed a contract with, speaks through the pendant Shana wears, so whenever Alastor speaks, the pendant sparkles in place when he speaks and his dialogue will be written in BOLD for this story.
Shana
The Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter
Sex: Female
D.O.B.: Unknown
Height: 141 cm/4'7.5"
Weight: 37 kg/81 lbs.
Blood Type: Unknown
Ability: The "EXS" of Atonement: Alastor
Weapon: Nietono no Shana
Original Series: Shakugan no Shana (Light Novel/Anime) from Dengeki Bunko.
Shana VA: Rie Kugimiya
Alastor VA: Masashi Ehara
Character Appearance: Shana wears her Misaki High School Winter Uniform with Yogasa hanging on her shoulders.
Animations
Intro 1: Stands still with her hair black and eyes brown. After saying her intro dialogue, her hair and eyes turn Crimson as she pulls out her sword, the Nietono no Shana from her jacket, Yogasa, and gets into her fighting stance.
Intro 2: Shana's shadow can be seen flying past the opponent before it stops and turns around over her starting point. She then slowly lands as her Crimson Wings dissipate and Shana gets into her fighting stance.
Round Loss: After being knocked out and getting up, Shana is on one knee as she places her other leg on the ground and plants her sword in the ground to get herself back up as she stares at her opponent with determination.
Time Over Loss: Drops her sword as she falls to her hands and knees, keeping herself from collapsing.
Round Victory: Swings her sword and has it rest on her shoulder.
Match Victory: Spins her sword and plants it in the ground before placing both of her hands on the hilt.
Victory Screen Quotes
Victory Potrait: Has her sword planted with her hands on the hilt as she looks at the opponent.
Generic 1: "I am a Flame Haze in service of Alastor, The Flame of Heaven. I am the Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter, Shana!"
Generic 2: "That's as far as you go."
Generic 3: "Shut Up! Shut Up! Shut Up!"
Generic 4: "You're quite a nuisance."
Generic 5: "You shall know divine punishment!"
Vs. Hyde: "You have a lot of Power of Existence inside you. I hope you use your new powers wisely."
Vs. Linne: "I can understand your doubts about my presence here, but I can assure you that I don't intend to cause trouble while I'm around."
Vs. Orie: "You have a good heart with an admirable goal and I can respect that, but the world isn't as black and white as you seem to think it is. You must face the corruption within your organization with unclouded eyes and an open heart."
Vs. Gordeau: "So you're seeking revenge? I won't stop you, but at least think about why you're doing this and what your friends would think before you pursue it any further."
Vs. Merkava: "He's like a Newcomer Denizen, but his heart and mind is like just like that of a human. Maybe his humanity is why I couldn't bring myself to kill him..."
Vs. Hilda: "That should teach you to disturb the balance of both of our worlds. You better NOT try this again, or I won't be so merciful to you next time!"
Vs. Eltnum and Akatsuki: "Another outside Existence here? I guess we're not the only ones traveling to other worlds, right Alastor?"
Vs. Wagner: "I have nothing more to say to you. You bloodthirsty witch..."
Vs. Londrekia: "You remind me of a friend from a different world. She uses ice magic that's similar to your EXS Powers. It was a good match."
Victory Screen Quotes Against Shana
Hyde: "Yikes! You know, for a cute little girl like yourself, you sure pack a mean bite... and can give one hell of a nasty burn...
Linne: "We don't need outside interference from you, even if you're one of the fabled Flame Haze. Leave now, or I'll kill you."
Orie: "Impressive technique, as expected from the legendary Flame Haze, but I wonder? Why are you here exactly?"
Gordeau: "Erm... sorry about that. Thought you were somebody else. Look, how about I get you a snack to make this up to you, okay?"
Merkava: "You stayed your blade? I thought you would execute me... perhaps we may find some common ground after all."
Hilda: "Now, precious Flame Haze, enjoy sleeping on the ground there as I savor your despair ridden face. HAHAHAHAHA!"
Eltnum: "Who do you think you are!? Why would French Bread allow a light novel heroine to stand on the same stage as us!?"
Akatsuki: "Your sword technique is truly impressive. Your strikes are trained and focused. I would be honored to duel with you again someday."
Wagner: "Looks like my flame overwhelmed your, Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter. If you're not happy with the results, I'll be waiting to extinguish your flame every time!
Londrekia: "You may not be the Crimson Knight, but your flames is not to be taken lightly. Hopefully this means that by defeating you, I may be able to match Erike Wagner after all. Take care, miss."
Super Attacks
EXS Attack - Roaring Flame: Shana curls inward, building up flames while also pulling her opponent in if they're close to her, before uncruling herself and releasing the flames for a short range explosion burst.
Infinite Worth - Wings of Crimson: Shana's Crimson Wings appear, than she rises up and charges at a downward angle. The rise and the dive can both connect if the rise attack hits, but if the rise is blocked, the dive attack can still hit.
Infinite Worth EXS - Final Battle Secret Technique: Once the Flash Field connects, Shana proceeds to use True Crimson (Shinku) to trip the opponent, Blazing Flame (Hien) to launch them and Judgement (Shinpan) to focus on the opponent, making it look like time has stopped. After a close up of Shana's closed eyes flashing open, Shana holds up her sword before swinging it down, unleashing a powerful Condemnation (Danzai) upon the opponent, engulfing them in the stream of flames.
Unique Traits
Double Jump: Like Linne and Akatsuki, Shana can do a second jump.
Flight: Using her Crimson Wings, Shana can Air Dash after a jump. She can only Air Dash forward and can only do it after a single jump. She can't Air Dash after a Double Jump.
Judgement (Shinpan): When Shana activates a Chain Shift on the ground, Shana activates Judgement for her Chain Shift. Doesn't do anything special. Just a unique Visual Effect exclusive for Shana. It won't activate while jumping as Shana will do a regular Chain Shift instead.
Hilda Arcade Story Interaction
*Hilda arrives at a new location, running into a girl with red hair and crimson eyes*
Shana: "You! Stop right there!"
Hilda: "My... what a cute girl you are. Too bad you have such a hostile look on your face."
"More importantly, what are you? You don't appear to be an In-Birth, so how can you be walking around the Hollow Night?"
Shana: "If you must know, I am a Flame Haze. I came from another world to stop the distortion that's causing dimensional fractures in my world and this one. Specifically, I came to stop YOU from throwing the balance of both worlds from collapsing upon themselves!"
Alastor: "Considering the flow of Power of Existence, or EXS as it's known in this world, is in constant flux around you, it takes no guess that you're the main source of the distortions here."
Hilda: "!? That necklace spoke!? No... you're a seperate being that's residing within the girl! No wonder this girl can walk around here so freely."
"So, a Flame Haze, a mythical gaurdian made of flames themselves. To think you're one yourself and that I would have the privilege of defeating one just as well."
Shana: "I think you have that backwards, Paradox. That's right, I heard about you and what you're trying to do. Either you stop trying to destroy the balance of the two worlds to become immortal or I'm going to take you down. If you're lucky, you'll just become a Zero Vessal instead of dying, so what's it going to be?"
Hilda: "Oh, I'm not going to become a worthless Zero Vessel and my plans will not be stopped by you or anyone else for that matter. I'm looking forward to seeing your cute little face contorted with pain and despair once I break you, leaving your unconscious body for all those who oppose me to see."
Alastor: "You'll regret acting all confident and speaking with such vulgarity toward Shana! Prepare to face divine punishment!"
Shana: "Prepare yourself Paradox! I am the Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter, Shana!"
*The scene transitions to the fight*
Shana Arcade Story
Prologue [Location: Skyscraper's Rooftop]
Shana: "So, this is the world that the Mumyō Kyōshin shard we have leads us too...?"
"I must say, the air around here is similar to Xanadu and the Old World in ways I haven't thought possible."
Alastor: "It would appear that way, but keep in mind about why we're here in this world, Shana."
"We are here to deal with the source of the dimensional fracture that appeared in Xanadu. It is unknown whether a Newcomer Crimson Denizen is the cause of this or if it's something else entirely."
Shana: "I know, I know. But still, this place is similar to Misaki City, I can't help but feel nostalgic..."
Alastor: "Hmmm..."
Shana: "Yuji and Wilhelmina are doing what they can to investigate things in Xanadu while we're here, so we should get moving."
"The first thing we should do is to determine the source of the constant flux that this world's Power of Existence is forming around from."
Alastor: "Good idea Shana. We should begin investigating immediately, but stay cautious. As you know, we're now standing in a parallel world. We won't know how the inhabitants of this world will react if they see us. They might even become agitated."
Shana: "I got it, Alastor. I don't intend on dying here and I don't plan on overstaying my welcome here either. Besides, if anyone tries to mess with me, I'll make sure to send them home running. As for the culprit, it all depends on their motive and who or what they are."
"Either way, I won't let them destroy our world and this world!"
*Shana leaves the area as the 1st Stage, with the first Pre-Set Opponent, loads up*
Stage 1
Vs. Linne [Location: Street of Office Buildings]
*Shana's hair is black and her eyes are brown as she walk the streets of Kazakai, but unfortunately for her, Linne sees through her cover*
Linne: "Hey, little girl. You do realize you shouldn't be out here during the Hollow Night, right?"
Shana: (To herself) 'Isn't she the child here? But, her Power of Existence appears more older than she is...'
'And this Hollow Night, is that why this place feels similar to the Crimson Realm?'
(To Linne) "You don't need to worry about me, I can handle myself just fine. You're the one who shouldn't be out here."
Linne: "Don't play coy with me. You may not be an In-Birth, but you're not human either, so how about you reveal your real power?"
Shana: "Heh, you're smart, I'll give you that."
*Shana's hair and eyes turn Crimson as she smirks at Linne*
Shana: "But there's more to you than meets the eye too. You're actually much more older than you look considering that your Power of Existence has been gathering power over time."
Linne: "So you can sense EXS, even though you're not an In-Birth. You and your friend aren't from around here, are you?"
Shana: "My friend?"
Linne: "If they're planning to sneak attack me, think again. Now they better show themselves, or else."
Alastor: "You needn't look around for I am right here, Ancient One."
Linne: "The necklace... spoke!? And who've you calling Ancient!?"
"But wait, now that I can sense you, you're inside this girl's body, aren't you?"
Alastor: "Indeed, I am the Flame of Heaven, Alastor.
"This is my contractor, my Flame Haze, The Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter, Shana."
Shana: *slightly embarrassed* "I-I can introduce myself, Alastor!"
Linne: "Flame Haze? I only heard myths and legends about them, but to see a real one in the flesh here? You must be from another world."
Shana: "You're actually right, we are from another world and you just helped me confirm something. Specifically, you confirmed that our worlds are similar, but very different."
"What would be Power of Existence is known as EXS here and what you call the Hallow Night, it is VERY similar to the Crimson Realm as it feels like I'm using a Seal, which explains why I can't cast one in this world."
"That means a Crimson Denizen may not be behind this. I must thank you for helping me clear things up. Now, I can focus on my mission here."
Linne: "Mission?"
Shana: "To incapacitate, or if need comes to shove, eliminate the source of the disturbance to the balance of this world and my world. Once I take care of that, or if someone else takes care of it before I do, I'll leave using the Mumyō Kyōshin shard I have. Now, I must be on my way. Take care."
Linne: "Hold it! Look, I can get that you're here to deal with the issues that are occurring here, but this is Night Blade's problem, not yours."
"So, I must ask you to go back to your world and let us handle this ourselves, or you won't be leaving here at all."
Shana: "Or... If I can offer a third option, we could work together to solve this issue. That way, we both get what we want and I can leave this world that much quicker. How about it?"
Linne: "Out of the question. We don't need outside interference in this world, even if you're one of the fabled Falme Haze. It seems like you're eager to die here if you won't listen to my warning."
Alastor: "It would seem this battle is unavoidable, Shana."
Shana: "Well, I at least tried to offer her a hand in cooperation, but I guess I can just knock her out and she can cool off afterward. That way, she can at least think about her mistake when she wakes up."
"Okay, bring it on! I'll show you the true power of a Flame Haze!"
*The scene transitions to the fight*
Stage 3
Vs. Orie [Location: Shopping Mall]
*Shana's walking around the Shopping Mall area when she encounters Orie*
Orie: "Excuse me! Might I speak with you for a moment?"
Shana: "Huh, what is it?"
Orie: "Based on what I have heard, you must be the "Flame Haze" that defeated the Princess of the Night Blade."
Shana: (To herself) 'Princess of the Night Blade? She must be talking about the girl I defeated. Sounds like she spread the word of my presence here quick.'
(To Orie) "How do you know who I am?"
Orie: "I overheard her speak about you when Ki- I mean an acquaintance from school found her, so I had to make it a point to seek you out."
Shana: "Let me guess, you want me to stay out of your group's problems or else you'll kill me, right?"
Orie: "What!? Oh Gods no! I've heard the Princess of the Night Blade can be ruthless to her enemies, but to be hostile toward someone that isn't from our world!?"
"I must apologize for that awful first impression. My name is Orie Valadier. I'm the 5th Executor of the Licht Kries."
Shana: "You don't need to worry about that, I was probably going to end up fighting someone anyway. My name is Shana."
Orie: "And your friend? The the presence you've formed a bond with that is inside your body?"
Alastor: "Alastor."
"So, young Valadier. What exactly brings you here?"
Orie: "To confirm what the Princess of the Night Blade mentioned, a Flame Haze from another world that wields a sword covered in flames, and I just did."
"Also, I was wondering that maybe we can cooperate and help each other out."
Shana: "!? I'm sorry, I must have heard that wrong, but did you say you wanted to lend us your aid?"
Orie: "Of course! Normally, I would bring you in for questioning, but you're not an In-Birth and I can tell you're not misusing your powers to begin with, so I believe I can trust you both."
"Plus, I now know that you're after the same thing we want and you're trying to save both our worlds from this disturbance as well."
Shana: "Smart girl. So, do you know who or what is the cause of the dimensional disturbance?"
Orie: "The leader of a group called Amnesia, Hilda the Paradox. She's apparently trying to become a Rebirth, an immortal being, by opening the Gate to the Abyss at the center of the Hollow Night. Both the Licht Kries and the Night Blade are attempting to bring Amnesia down, however..."
Alastor: "The groups methods and goals clash with each other, making it a three way conflict when it shouldn't be..."
Orie: "Unfortunately, you're right. Currently, we consider the Night Blade a neutral faction. Even so, I wish to end this as soon as possible. Not just for my sake, but for everyone else involved as well."
Shana: "Paradox? At the center of this place? I understand. Thank you for filling in the blanks."
"But, while I appreciate the information, there's something else you want, right?"
Orie: "Y-yes. If it's alright, could I perhaps have a quick match with you? I would like to see the legendary Flame Haze in action for myself and-"
"Oh, oh my goodness, what am I even saying here!? Please, forget what I said! What am I thinking asking to fight someone out of the blue like this!?"
Shana: "Hehehe. Not every day that someone knows who I am and asks for a sparring match like they're asking for an autograph."
Alastor: "Shana, we can't get distracted here, we must-"
Shana: "It's okay Alastor. She did just give us a huge lead, so I want to repay her. Besides, what she can learn from this match may help her in the future."
Alastor: "Very well."
(To himself) 'Yuji really has opened your heart, considering that you would have declined this request in the past. But than again, I've changed myself as well.'
Orie: "Wait, you accept my request? Are you sure? I don't wish to bother you."
Shana: "It's not a problem. I've had a few sparring sessions with my boyfriend multiple times and I do owe you for the information. But I must warn you, I don't hold back."
Orie: "R-right! May the best swordswoman win!"
(To herself) 'What kind of boyfriend does she have if they spar often, and at her age no less!?'
*The scene transitions to the fight*
Stage 6
Vs. Byakuya [Location: Riverside Plaza]
*Shana walks through the Riverside Plaza and has the most unfortunate chance of running into Byakuya and his older sister, Tsukuyomi*
Byakuya: "Hey sis, there's a strange looking girl with fire like hair over there."
Tsukuyomi: "Byakuya, you need to stop pointing at people like that. That said, she IS a rather strange presence here."
Shana: (To Alastor) "Alastor, you sense the boy's Power of Existence, right?"
Alastor: (To Shana) "Yes. He is another In-Birth, but his aura resembles that of a Crimson Denizen, but the girl..."
Shana: (To Alastor) "Her Power of Existence is fractured. She has power, but it looks like she can't use it."
"Tch! They're coming over here!"
Tsukuyomi: "Hello there, you seem to have caught my brother's eye a while ago. You're definitely a rather strange individual this Night."
Shana: (To herself) 'These two remind me of Sorath and Triel. Well, except for wanting to steal my sword and clinging on to each other, that is.'
(To Tsukuyomi) "Well, I would say you two are the most strangest people I met tonight so far. You're brother's power is... concerning while yours is fractured. I'm guessing you two are In-Birth's as well?"
Tsukuyomi: "So you can tell that my Vessel is currently damaged? Yes, I am currently a Zero-Vessel, due to my Vessel being pierced. Right now, I can only faintly sense EXS, but I don't have my powers."
"And you have every right to find Byakuya's power to be a major concern to yourself. That said, you're not an In-Birth, so you must be the rumored Flame Haze with the talking necklace that is running around this night."
Alastor: "So much for trying to stay low. The Princess of the Night Blade has made this difficult for us. Except for the 5th Executor, she just painted a target on us."
Shana: "No kidding..."
Byakuya: "Sorry sis, mind if I cut in here."
Tsukuyomi: "Be my guest."
Byakuya: "So, Flame Haze? You're one of those guardians from those ancient stories, I must say, you are definitely very beautiful, but my sister is the only one for me."
Shana: (To herself) 'Well, at least he's NOT kissing his sister...'
Byakuya: "Regardless, it's not every day I get to fight as someone as unique as you. I bet you might have a robust flavor you and your talking necklace give off."
Shana: "So I WAS right. You are very similar to a Crimson Denizen, the only difference being that you're a human that just has powers similar to that of a Denizen."
Byakuya: "And what about it?
Shana: "Well, you just gave me a good reason to fight you right now. I can't stand by while you go around consuming other people's Power of Existence."
Tsukuyomi: "Well Byakuya, this is what happens when you say the wrong things to people, but I guess it can't be helped. I wanted to speak with her, but this is goodbye, little Flame Haze."
Byakuya: "Get ready to be torn apart, Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter."
Shana: "Shana! If you're going to call my title, at least say my name!"
*The scene transitions to the fight*
Stage 9
Vs. Hilda [Location: Altar of Light and Dark]
*Shana is outside of Hilda's residence, having located where the Gate of the Abyss is at*
Shana: "Finally, we found the place the disturbance is coming from. It's coming from inside this building, so that means this is the "center" of the Hollow Night that Orie mentioned."
"But, I don't see Orie here. She must have gotten lost on the way here after our match."
Alastor: "Orie would be of great help if she were here, but we can't afford to wait on her. We must defeat Paradox while we still have an opportunity."
Shana: "You're right. Sense she's human, we'll just incapacitate her and hand her over to Orie so she can be taken into custody. Once we take out the source of the distortions, Paradox's schemes will be ruined anyway."
Alastor: "Very well. Shall we?"
*Shana flies up with her Crimson Wings and breaks through the window of the Altar's Top Floor*
Shana: "There, that gate is the cause of these disturbances!"
Hilda: "AHHHHHHH!"
Shana: "W-what the!?"
Hilda: "Look at this mess! You just broke my window and left a ton of shattered glass on my floor! Would it have killed you to use the front door like a normal person!?"
Shana: "That's what you're upset about? Normally I would use the door, but I'm here to stop your plans of becoming an immortal being, Paradox."
Hilda: "Broken window aside, you must be the Flame Haze that I've been hearing about. You've thrown a wrench into my plans, running around beating up In-Birth's before I can even get to them. Not even the Insulator Boy has shown up here."
Alastor: "So, not only do you plan to transcend your mortality, causing distortions to not only this world, but our world as well, but you also intend to use a specific In-Birth for your heinous plot?"
Hilda: "That's right, Mr. Flame of Heaven. The Insulator that the boy has will be of great use in my rise as a Re-Birth."
"First thing's first, the fact that I have come face to face with the mythical Flame Haze in the flesh is a real treat. Defeating you before I enter the Abyss will taste so sweet."
Shana: "You're pretty confident for someone who's drunk on thier own Power of Existence. Sure, you have a strong ability, but it means nothing when you have no control or discipline over it."
Hilda: "Oh, I have complete control over my EXS powers! You're just a child who can't fight without that powerful creature inside you!"
Shana: "It's true that the flames I use are from Alastor, but it's proof of the bond I have with him. Besides, my weapon, fighting ability, heart and soul are all my own."
"I also have something that you don't, the strongest Unrestricted Spell, and that is what will help me defeat you!"
Hilda: "I'm going to enjoy breaking that confident pride of yours and seeing that cute little face of yours full of pain and despair. Maybe I'll even crucify your unconscious body in front of my home as a warning to all who plans to oppose me."
Shana: "Just you try, Paradox. I'm not just fighting for Xanadu and The Old World anymore, but I'm also fighting for this world too. I'll do everything I can to complete my mission without fail! For the the sake of our world's Balance and for the sake of every Flame Haze, Crimson Denizen, Humans and In-Births!"
"I am the Flame Haze in service of Alastor, The Flame of Heaven and the God of Atonement. I am the Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter, Shana!"
*The scene transitions to the fight*
Final Stage
Vs. Wagner [Location: Altar of Light and Dark]
*Shana has defeated Hilda, with the Flame Haze standing triumphant over the leader of Amnesia*
Hilda: "Ugh! Impossible! How are you able to harm me like that!?
Shana: "Like I said, the strongest Unrestricted Spell gave me the strength to beat you. Besides, even if I didn't have it, you're just throwing your power around recklessly. Someone like that is easily beaten by someone of my strength."
Alastor: "So weak for such big talk. You should've been more cautious with your words."
Hilda: "Grr... damn you..."
Shana: "Now all I have to do is destroy the Gate to the Abyss and end this Night. Once I do that, I'm going to take you to Orie where the Licht Kries will lock you away."
"That way, you'll never be able to do something like this again."
Wagner: "That won't be enough, Flame Haze!"
Shana and Hilda: "!?"
*The screen turns red as Hilda is killed by an unseen assailant*
Hilda: "AHHHHHHHHHH!"
Shana: "W-what!? Paradox has been... killed!?"
Alastor: "Who could have done this?"
Wagner: "Well, you certainly made my job easier, Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter."
Shana: "Who are you!? What do you think you're doing!?"
Wagner: "Erika Wagner, 4th Executor and the Crimson Knight of the Licht Kries, and I was just completing my mission."
Alastor: "So you're from the same organization as Orie Valadier. What has become of her? She was supposed to come here to assist us."
Wagner: "Oh, I ran into her on the way here. After I incapacitated her, Orie mentioned that the two of you would apprehend Paradox. Noble goal, but it was far easier and less troublesome to kill her. Problem solved."
Shana: "That wasn't necessary! If she were a Denizen who had no intention to listen and reform, I would have killed her than, but she was human! We only needed to destroy the gate, not Paradox herself!"
Wagner: "You should've have treated Paradox as if she were one of these "Denizens". After all, you're just a tool and a weapon for your Falme of Heaven, just as I am for Adelheid, the leader of the Licht Kries."
Shana: "What did you just say...?"
Wagner: "Exactly what I said. You're just a tool for The Flame of Heaven, just like I am for Adelheid."
Shana: "Don't lump me in with you! I am not a tool or a weapon!"
Wagner: "Huh? Why are you getting so angry? It's the truth, plain and-"
Shana: "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!"
"You don't know a single thing about me and what I've gone through to get to this point! I'm not going to stand here and let you insult me and Alastor!"
"Besides, if you're going to keep doing stuff like this, I WILL stop you! Just like I did with Paradox!"
Wagner: "I'm afraid you just bit off more than you can chew, Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter! Very well than, I'll render you to cinders with my Flame Tyrant!"
Alastor: "Be careful Shana! Out of everyone we fought so far, she might be the strongest one here!"
Shana: "It'll be okay. Like I said at the start of this, I don't intend on dying here, let alone to someone like her!"
"Prepare yourself Crimson Knight! I'm going to give you everything I have!"
*The scene transitions to the final fight*
Aftermath
[Location: Altar of Light and Dark]
*Shana has just throughly defeated Wagner and is exhausted from the battle, with Wagner in disbelief at what happened*
Wagner: "So this is the power of the legendary Flame Haze? Even so, I shouldn't have been beaten like this!"
Shana: "Like I told Paradox, I possess the strongest Unrestricted Spell of all. That, along with my beliefs is what allowed me to defeat you."
Wagner: "You mean you didn't use it? What is is this strongest spell you mentioned?"
Shana: "Love."
Wagner: "!? Are you insulting me!?"
Shana: "No, it's the truth. My love for the boy I love and the people I care about gives me great strength. You weren't fighting for anyone else. That's why you lost."
*Shana aims her sword at Wagner*
Wagner: "So after all that scolding, you're going to strike me down?"
Shana: "No. I'm just breaking your Vessel. Once I do that, you'll become powerless. You won't be able to harm anyone else again afterward."
Alastor: "I suggest you find a better purpose with your life afterward. It's obvious the the battlefield has become too much for you to handle."
"Some people like Shana and myself can deal with what happens as warriors mentally, but it's obvious you need to find yourself, not as a warrior, not as a 'tool', but as a human being."
Shana: "If we ever meet again and IF you happen to regain your powers, I hope you become more balanced as a warrior and even more so as a person."
Wagner: "So, you would make me a Zero Vessel? Very well then... I could use some reprive from this vile place and away from Adelheid..."
"Do what you must... Farewell Flaming-Haired Blazing-Eyed Hunter, Shana..."
*The screen turns red as Shana breaks Wagner's Vessel and destroys the Gate to the Abyss, ending the Hollow Night*
Shana: "Farewell Crimson Knight, Erika Wagner..."
Ending
[Location: Street of Office Buildings]
*Shana is walking around the area as dawn rises while she is looking at the shard of the Treasure Tool, The Mumyō Kyōshin*
Shana: "At last, the distortions have finally stopped. The balance between the two worlds have stabilized."
Alastor: "Yes. Although some things didn't go as planned, everything has worked out."
Shana: "Yeah, at least Orie understood what happened. If Wagner changes her ways, perhaps Orie can help her."
*Shana stretches her arms out, feeling warm as the sun rises upon Kanzakai*
"Hmmmm! The morning sun feels so wonderful! It makes it feel like the Hollow Night never happened..."
"Anyway, now that everything is restored, it's time to head home. We kept everyone waiting long enough."
Alastor: "Yes, it is time to return to Xanadu."
*The screen turns white as Shana uses the Mumyō Kyōshin to return her to her world*
Shana: (To herself) 'What I said to Wagner also applied to me in some ways. That didn't mean I would become bloodthirsty like her, of course. But I know some people aren't meant to fight if they can't handle it.'
'I once thought that I was nothing more than a Flame Haze until I met Yuji. It was through him that I realized that I am much more than that and that I am not a weapon or tool to be used.'
'I became a Falme Haze because I wanted to be. It was never forced upon me. I made that choice myself. I wish for Wagner to know and understand that someday too.'
'I have a feeling that once we establish co-existence between Flame Haze, Crimson Denizen and Humans in Xanadu, our world will still need Flame Haze to protect it, either as warriors or in different ways to help. That's what I'm trying to do now, as a member of the True Oracle, to protect Xanadu from those who threaten it.'
*Shana is shown with her hair black as she's happily eating Melon Bread on a grassy hill next to her boyfriend, Yuji Sakai*
'Besides... we still plan to find a way to visit the Old World, so we can see Kzaumi and all of our friends again someday. Right, Yuji? Alastor?'
*The credits roll as "Those who Scale Heaven and Earth" plays*
Translated Lyrics:
Those Who Scale Heaven and Earth
The blade that I silently thrust into the darkness cried out,
And the eyes that bear the crimson start throbbing.
I chose this path for my destiny,
A chasm of flames which engulf everything.
I averted my eyes to the swaying light that was about to go out.
The small breath I exhaled was warm,
And now, I feel it.
That this is, without a doubt, what it means to "exist".
The solitary time you've been allowed on heaven and earth crumbles away.
Our encounter knocks on the door of my closed heart.
So that the truth I can't tell you doesn't turn into your tears,
I want to find a new courage.
At the end of this burning sky.
And that concludes the first chapter. I hope you all enjoyed this.
I used some stuff from the Light Novels Post Main Story chapters in case you're wondering, like the True Oracle for instance is from Quiddity. As for the Treasure Tool in this story, the Mumyō Kyōshin, it was featured in the collab story "A Certain Crimson Flame Haze", which was featured in the A Certain Magical Index Japan Only mobile game, Imaginary Fest. I figured the Mumyō Kyōshin transporting Shana to the Under Night Universe made more sense for her in retrospect.
As for Shana herself, she is one of my favorite anime heroines. I loved how she goes from a cold and distant Anti-Hero to a warm and loving heroic character as a result of her interactions with Yuji, his mother and Kazumi Yoshida. Being a Tsundere gives her some bonus points too. I just love her character development overall.
Shakugan no Shana is a great anime series. I recommend checking out the series if you're into action and romance anime in general. You can find DVD and Blu-Ray sets or even stream it on Hulu.
Anyway, please stay tuned for more guest characters showing up in the Hollow Night, which will continue with the Strongest Man from a particular city.
Update #1: I fixed some typos and spelling errors as well as changed some lines to make the chapter flow better. I hope this improves the reading experience.
Update #2: More Grammer and spelling errors fixed up.
