(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Rosalina in the Observatory 1)
"And with all the Power Star we gather now..." Roselina said at the hologram screen. "We have now 24 Power Stars. My goodness... things are going rapidly at this rate."
"That's the power of teamwork!" Ruby cheered.
"You said it." Rean nodded as they would see Laura coming in for a landing. "Oh, there she are!" Rean said as Laura limped toward the group.
"Oh my gosh… Laura, are you okay?!" Alisa asked, immediately rushing to her side along with her classmates and Sara.
"Nnuh… I'm afraid not... I was forced to fight against the foe I was previously with the others alone... However, this time was different. That White Comet done something to me..." Laura winced. "It appeared out of nowhere... I've suddenly got weakened that even my sword was too heavy for me to wield against my foe…"
"Come on, let's get you to the infirmary!" Sara said, taking her into the infirmary where Litchi and Celica heal and treated her wounds.
"We're lucky it wasn't too deep and too serious. What happen, Laura?" Litchi asked.
"I was facing against these mechanical beings with odd top. It was previously small yellow things. Afterward was a red horn one and large then the rest. And then I would presume the leader. It was black color with spikes. And it had evil-looking eyes. Me and my group defeated him... but this white comet appeared and I was forced to fight it alone with much of my strength left me." Laura answered
"Mmm, it sounds like you came into contact with Topmaniac and his Topmen. They're vicious and will do anything in their power to kill you… and you said there was a white comet?"
"Yes... It drained all of my strength... I believe that was this Daredevil comment you informed us?"
"Yes, that was a Daredevil Comet. Those comets are very dangerous."
"There. I heal your wounds." Celica smiled.
"You should be able to move. But eat this. You will regain your strength." Lichi brought out the Super Mushroom.
"Thank you." Laura take the Super Mushroom and eat it and then Laura feel like herself again. "Phew. It's fortunate we have the Super Mushrooms."
"Yeah. However, those Daredevil Comets are no doubt a pain in the neck." Fie said.
"Yeah. We need to be on the lookout and be more vigilant from now on with those comets." Sara added with Fie nodding.
"Still, are you okay, Laura?" Emma asked.
"That Comet drain you dry. Are you sure you're up to the task again?" Celine asked
"Yes. I have been through countless struggles. This still be another victory." Laura said with a chuckled.
"Perhaps. However, considering you just got beaten up, I suggest you take it easy." Rosalina said.
"I must agree. Relax for a moment. Until we know it's best for you to go out there again." Litchi nodded
"You're right. It's for the best." Laura agreed, laying on her back.
"Let us know if you need anything." Sara said as they walked out as Laura stared up at the ceiling.
With Sothis and Byleth...
"Hi there!" A Hungry Luma said. "You got any tasty Star Bits? If you feed me 400 Star Bits, I'll transform!"
"Hmm… you know, I haven't had a shot at a Galaxy yet, so this should be fun!" Sothis said, launching 400 Star Bits into the Hungry Luma.
"Oooh… thank you… I'm so stuffed… I think I'm gonna… TRANSFOOOOORM!" The Hungry Luma blasted off, away from the Fountain.
"You know, I notice they been saying those lines over and over again. Do they like to say those lines?" Byleth wondered after the glowing stopped.
"Hmm, I do not know but I'm sure they're excited and all. Now come along Byleth." Sothis said as the two of them went into the Launch Star and blasted off.
(BGM ended)
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Space Fantasy)
Sothis and Byleth landed on a small planet in Sling Pod Galaxy.
"Uh oh, this obstacle course looks difficult... and that's a massive black hole." Byleth said looking afraid with a sweat on his cheek. "And it's right in the middle of this galaxy..."
Sothis let out a prideful laughed as she got on a Sling Pod. "Worry not, we both know we can rewind time to this point and I can just teleport myself to safety." She said as she leaned back.
"Are you certain this is safe Sothis?"
"Oh please, quiet your worrying. It's just a Sling Pod, how bad can it be?" Sothis smiled, leaning back and waiting for a cannonball to pass as she immediately shot out to the next sling pod and shot out again, only to come face first to a cannonball. "OOOF!" She grunted and started falling but she rewind time to the starting point.
"Are you all right?"
"I'm perfectly fine!" Sothis said, shaking it off. "I got a little greedy there is all." She smirked as she got on the sling pod and blasted off, only to get a little ahead of herself and hit the first cannonball.
"Ouch..." Byleth winced as Sothis returned.
"Uggh... I must have lost my touch from being dead. Or from my sleep? Regardless, it's all coming back to me and I won't make the same mistake again." Sothis said as she shot off and then launched herself to the third Sling Pod, but she launched a little too late as a gate slammed into her side, disrupting her flight as she fell.
"That's gonna leave a mark..." Byleth winced as Sothis rewind time.
"Phooey. I really have lost my touch! This kind of thing never happens to a goddess!" She said as she tried again as she launched herself to the same Sling Pod and dodged the gates, but was a little off on her trajectory and overshot the sling pod. "Wha?!" She rewind time and return to Byleth and was looking annoyed, this time trying again, but overshot the beginning Sling Pod.
"Sothis... are you truly all right?"
"Yes, I'm okay! This is just a little more challenging is all."
"Maybe this kind of thing isn't your strongsuit. Perhaps you should allow me too-"
"No, I got this! It was we gods who guided and trail you with challenges! So clearly I can handle this just fine! What kind of Goddess would I allow a mortal who is my scion to do this?" Sothis said.
'I don't think she can handle this...' Byleth thought with a sweatdrop.
Many failed attempts later…
"Alright… this time, I got it." Sithis said, her hair all frazzled and had some burn marks on her body, seeing the Power Star in front of her and waiting for the four firebars to pass. She then launched herself… but found herself cutting it short and a fire bar smacked into her face. "YAAAAAGH!" She screamed as she rewind back, her hair sizzling.
"Sothis... I been meaning to tell you but... why did you rewind to here instead of where you previously was?" Byleth asked. 'Oh boy... why did I ask that?'
Sothis blicked twice and then she look at Byleth with dead eyes. "Oh... my... me... That… is… it."
"Sothis?"
"I'M DESTROYING THIS GALAXY!" Sothis raise her hand high and a sphere of Sothis's power appeared over her hand
"Wha- Sothis isn't this extreme!?" Byleth exclaimed.
"Absolutely not! WHO THE HELL EVEN DESIGN THIS!? When I get my hands on this I WILL GIVE THEM TENFOLD OF SUFFERING!"
"But isn't this the part where we morals would learn from this?!"
"Like I will spoil you now! GHURAAH!" Sothis throw her arm down as her power rain down onto the galaxy and nothing remained of the Galaxy after the lasers stopped raining down as she has taken the Power Star.
(BGM ended)
At the Observatory…
"That's strange... Sling Pod Galaxy has been wiped off the map…" Polari said.
"It has? But who would destroy such a place?" Rosalina wondered as they saw Byleth and Sothis returning, where they saw the latter a complete mess. "Ooooh…"
"Never. Again." Sothis said in annoyance.
"And this is why you never make a goddess angry…" Rosalina sweatdropped.
"Noted."
"Sothis what the heck happened to you?" Palutena asked.
"Don't. Ask!" Sothis walked away elsewhere to cool off.
"Okay... what exactly happened?" Yuri approached his lover.
Byleth sighed and bring out his Rotom phone and show him the video. Yuri's face turn pale.
"Okay... this is exactly why no one should piss off the goddess..."
"Agreed..." Byleth sweatdrop as he scratch his cheek.
At Hurry-Scurry Galaxy…
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Space Atletic)
Sara landed on a platform, seeing a path of shrinking tiles before her. "Hmm…" She touched a tile in front of him as it shrunk before disappearing. She would notice that it wasn't coming back. "Okay... these are not your regular platforms. I better be careful, otherwise, I'm cooked." She noted as she hurried along the path of the tiles before making it to the other end.
She head over to the Launch Star and launched to the Hurry Scurry planet.
However, Sara would immediately notice that the whole planet contained Shrinking Tiles, plus a black hole in the middle of the planet. She would notice music notes being traced all over the planet as she immediately started zoomed, collecting them in a swift motion. By the time she collected the last note, she saw the black hole disappear and would turn into a Power Star.
"So the black hole vanish-whoa!" Sara fell but grab the Power Star. "I gotta stop thinking and just grab the Power Star. What a wacky galaxy." She sighed then he flew off.
(BGM ended)
At Rolling Green Galaxy…
(Super Mario Galaxy ost -Blue Sky Athletics)
Fischl would land on a planet where she would see a ball with a Power Star inside of it.
"Ah. It would appear that the fortune off favors is with my possession." Fischl said with a prideful grin.
"Indeed it has mein fraulein. And yet. It would appear it would not be easy as it seems." Oz said.
"Whatever does thou mean Oz?"
"If you look carefully. It look sealed up tight. I don't see any way of opening it."
"Hmm... Yes, you are correct. Let us see how difficult this capsule is." Fischl said walked over to it and tried to pry it open but to no avail. "Mmmph! Hrrrgh…! Why won't this celestial capsule open to me already?" She would climb on top of it. "Open up, you dumb thing…! Rrrrgh!" She growled and the ball started moving.
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Star Ball 1)
"Wha- Whooooooa!" Fischl would try to balance herself and moved her feet. "Why are this thing rolling?! Why am I rolling?!" She exclaimed as she slammed into a ledge and while the ball stopped abruptly, Fischl didn't as she rolled on the platform and then rolled off into the abyss. "WAAAAAAAAAAH!" She yelled as a gravity bubble surrounded Fischl and took her back to the planet.
"Phew…" She sighed with relief.
"Are you all right Mein Fraulein?" Oz asked in concern.
"Yes. I am well. With that settle. Let us find out how to open this cursed thing." Fischel walked over to the Star Ball as she knelt down and try to pick it up. But that failed. "Ugh... Perhaps I should gain some muscles for this..."
"Hmm... perhaps you should push it, Mein Fraulein." Oz suggest.
Fischel sighed. "So be it..." She pushed the Star Ball and rolled it onto the platform. She then got back on the ball to try and pry it open, but rolled again as she went into a small hole and was launched up to another planet.
"WHOOOOOOOOA!" Fischl yelled as she landed on the ground. "Phew…" She sighed in relief as she would try to balance herself while rolling, but ran over a Goomba as the momentum bounced her and the Star Ball off the edge and into the abyss. "AAAAAAAH!" Fischl screamed as a gravity bubble would take her and the Star Ball back on the starting planet. "Mmmph…" She grumbled as she sat on top of the Star Ball. "Ugh... how must one get this thing to open?" She wondered as the ball moved and caused her to fall on her back as the ball ran her over. "Mmmph! Ow…" She grumbled as she got on the ball and rolled off, deciding to jump as it jumped with her on the launcher, as they went on the next planet and rolled to a hole while avoiding the Goombas.
Once she went down the hole, Fischl went on some railings and started rolling quickly. "Whoa… AH... WAAAAAAH!" Fischl yelled as she landed on the ground, but fell off as the ball went rolling off without her and fell into a hole. The gravity bubble would catch it and send it back. "Rrrgh! This is getting ridiculous!" She grumbled as she jump off and the gravity bubble catch her and send her back.
"Mein Fraulein... Perhaps we should try a different approach." Oz suggest.
"And what possible suggest can we do now!? I'm so angry-" Fischl unleash a lighting energy aura.
"Mein Fraulein..."
"THAT I'M IN NO MOOD TO TALK!" She yelled as she call down thunder and strike a the Stall Ball with heavy impact, shattered the Star Ball and freed the Power Star.
"Well... I suppose that works." Oz said.
"Ugh..." Fischl palmface. "We shall not speak of this, Oz."
"As you wish, Mein Fraulein." He said as Fischl took it and they flew off.
(BGM ended)
"Uh oh! Looks like we got major power readings coming from the fountain!" Polari said once Sara and Fischl came back.
"A Major Reading? What happen Polari?" Levi asked
"Looks like it's Bowser, Eggman and Ouroboros are doing something!" Polari said.
Rosalina clenched her fists once she heard Bowser, Eggman and Ouroboros. "I see." She whispered, her body trembling in anger after her encounter with them.
"In that case, Let us be off and find out what they're up too." Rean said as Class VII nodded.
"Indeed." A voice said as Laura approached them, ready to fight. "Although we face Bowser before, he will be prepared this time."
"Not to mention there's also Eggman, and Ouroboros to deal with... As well as Crow and Vita." Levi nodded.
"Then you can count on us to go too!" Ruby said as WBY along with JPNR nodded
"I'll go fight Egghead, why not?" Sonic chuckled.
"Then you can count on me and Paimon too." Aether said.
"She's still useless so I don't see why you're bringing her." Ragna comment.
"Hey, Paimon is not useless White meathead!" Paimon argued.
"Oh yeah? What did you do?"
"She help me collect silver stars." Aether answered
"Well look at that. You can do something." Ragna mocked as Paimon let out in frustration.
"Meow, Tao want to come along and beat up bad guys!" Taokaka smirked.
"Someone need to watch Tao so I'll go." Ragna said as the Mario bros walked ahead.
"I'm quite curious so I'll join you." Edelgard said.
"If Lady Edelgard is going then I shall too." Hubert said.
"Same goes for me." Avery said.
"I'm curious so I'll be coming along." Dimitri said.
"I'll join his Highness." Dedue said.
"I'll be coming along. Hoping there some challenging to hone my blade." Felix said.
"I'm too curious to skip this out so I'm coming." Claude said.
"I'll be joining too." Lysithea said.
"Then I'm coming along." Toval said.
"That goes for me as well." Claire said.
"Hehe. Permit me to come along." Sharon giggled
"All right, then Let's go!" Rean said as they walked off, as they went into the Fountain and launched off.
"Hmm... with this many of them... will it be overkill?" Hilda asked
"Nah, it's the right amount." Knuckles said. "Eggman's not to be taken lightly. The more people to fight him, the better."
"Not to mention Ouroboros too." Alfin added
"If they can't take him down, then we'll provide back up." Palutena told her.
"Good luck…" Rosalina whispered.
(BGM ended)
In Bowser's Star Reactor... Class VII, Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Edelgard, Hubert, Avery, Dimitri, Dedue, Felix, Claude, Lysithea, Claire, Toval, Sharon, Sonic, RWBY, JNPR, Aether, Paimon, Ragna, Taokaka
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Bowser's Star Reactor)
The group landed on the ground as they looked at the trail ahead, then they proceeded to run off while dodging the firebars.
"My goodness... look at this place!" Dimitri said in awe.
"How is this place design like this? It's all twisted and warped." Felix asked.
"Agreed... As if the atmosphere isn't enough." Claire nodded.
"No kidding. I bet everyone back in our world wouldn't believe this." Toval nodded
"Well it's a good thing some of us are taking pictures in case if some don't believe it. Or perhaps even recording a video." Sharon replied.
"Still... at long as we don't do anything reckless... we'll be fine..., especially with the Black Hole..." Lysithea said as they noticed a few Egg Robos pointing their ray guns at the group as Sonic spin dashed into one of them as Ruby charged at another with Petal Burst as Sharon use steel Wires then zoom and slash through them, shattering them.
"Hmm... they don't appear to be Archasims." Sharon said.
"They're Eggman's robots. They're different than those Archiams you mention." Sonis said as Two Buzz Bombers and Archiasms flew toward them but were quickly destroyed by Mario and Luigi as the latter knocked one underneath a Thwomp who immediately crushed it.
They quickly got through the Thwomp while also dodging the Fire Shooter. They would come across a few platforms near a Gravity Planet as they hopped on it but would fall to the ceiling from the gravity change, but they managed to get through it through patience, though Sonic nearly fell into a black hole due to his impatience but they pulled through.
"That was reckless, Sonic. Don't you know meaning of patience?" Levi asked.
"Not in my vocabulary." Sonic responded as they walked through the stairway.
"Well learn it. One day, that recklessness will get you killed." Levi advised while dodging the Firebars and a few Buzz Bombers, and Archaisms. Soon they made it into a large platform where two people are waiting.
(BGM ended)
"So you arrived." A voice said to them and one of them is Duvalie.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Law of the Battlefield)
"It's Duvalie of the Stalritter!" Levi said. And notice Mona standing next to her. "And..."
"Mona!?" Aether exclaimed.
Mona sighed. "Hello everyone, fancy seeing you here of all places."
"Mona, what the heck are you doing here?!" Paimon asked.
"What does it look like Paimon? Remember that time when Bowser recruited us?"
"Ooh... I see what's going on?" Aether pinch his nose.
"Yep. Unfortunately for me. I somehow got caught in Bowser's recruitment. So here I am, against my will in his forces. I had no choice but to accept because not only the pay is good, but he also giving me a nice home to live in... A pity that I'm forced to face against you all. Please don't take this as a betrayal."
"Honestly. It does make us sad you're against us. But since Bowser force you into this. I can't help but feel bad for you Mona." Alisa said.
"Yeah, that sounds like Bowser all right. Whenever someone catches his eye. He will recruit them and won't take no for an answer." Mario nodded
"Well it's a good thing that I became a Bracer along with Noel, Tsubaki and Makoto." Aether nervous laughed.
'Noel?' Duvalie eyebrow. 'Oh wait, it's a different Noel.'
"Well, we also work out an agreement as well. But that's a story for another time." Mona replied.
"If you're done chatting with your friends, then I can talk." Duvalie said. "It's a pleasure to meet the Superstars of the Mushroom Kingdom. As well as other guests here." Then she spotted RWBY and JNPR. "Oh and if it isn't the group who dare harassed the Young Lord." Then see Yang. "And that wretch who dare insulted him too."
"Oh great so you're here too?" Yang growled.
"If she's here... are the other Stalritter and him are here too?" Blake asked.
"No. The other two are not here, that includes the Young Lord as well." Duvalie said.
"Aww... That's too bad. I was hoping we would get some questions..." Ruby sighed.
"However, since you are someone from Ouroboros. You might have some answers we seek." Weiss said.
"Hmph. That depend on what questions. Also whether or not you're even worth it. But sad to say that you're not." Duvalie smirked. "Honestly. I'm quite surprised to see you fools here. I'll be sure to inform the Young Lord too. In any case, allow me to introduce myself to your new friends. My name is Duvalie. I'm the head knight of the Stalritter, An esteemed group led by Ouroboros Seventh Anguis in all her glory."
"I see. Then perhaps it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance." Dimitri said. "My name is Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd. Crown Prince of Holy Kingdom of Faerghus."
"Crown Prince? And Faerghus?"
"Faerghus is a nation that resides in the continent in Fodlan, if you are not aware of it. Our nation is known for its knight. As well as a strong sense of chivalry and duty. It's an honor to meet a Knight, regardless of whether or not you're not from Fodlan."
"I see. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance then Your Highness."
"If you're done making acquaintance with the Boar then let's get on with it already." Felix said. "You, girl, judging from your appearance and your relations in Ouroboros. You must be pretty strong. I like to see that for myself."
"I beg your pardon? Girl? You cheeky little-" Duvalie growled.
"In that case, allow me to join in this duel as well." Laura said.
"Then may I also participate in its fight?" Dimitri asked.
"Actually, I like to join as well." Ruby raise her hand.
"I was thinking the same." Yang cross her arm.
"And there goes our list of fighters." Mona nervous laughed. "Still, I believe the five of you is enough. The others can stood watch. You wouldn't mind, wouldn't you Duvalie?"
"Hmph. I suppose not. Escpaully when I can challenge the Arseid girl and this cocky blue-haired punk." Duvalie answered as she brought out her sword and shield. "Now, draw you... huh?" She notice Ruby is drooling at the sight of her sword and shield up close. "What is with that one?"
"Down girl..." Yang sweatdrop.
"Oh right, I forgot that Ruby is a huge weapons fan. So seeing your weapons triggered her... well that." Mona giggled.
"Hmph, I see... then I better warn my comrades about that as well." Duvalie sighed.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)
"Now then." Mona got in her battle stance. "I'm sure all of you are eager to stop Bowser, Eggman and Ouroboro's plan... But if you want to go to them, then you must face us first."
"The Arseid I face before... But the rest of you don't stand a chance in hell against my swift swordsmanship, taught by my illustrious lord, the Steel Maiden. Now prepare yourself!" Duvalie declared.
"Ha. We'll see about that girl." Felix said as he draw out his Tachi.
"Very well. Show us what you're capable of!" Dimitri pull out his Silver Lance.
"We may have lost to you... but only because of your Young Lord tired us out. But we will defeat you!" Ruby pulled out her Crescent Rose. "Sorry that you got dragged into this Mona."
"It's fine. Just be careful." Mona nervous smile.
"All right. We got questions for you and you're gonna answer them!" Yang pull out her Ember Celica
"Though we might want to be careful with Yang... She gets really upset if anything tough her hair..." Mona sweatdrop.
"Ah yes, the Young Lord mentions that poor excuse to go into a tantrum." Duvalie bluntly said it.
"I'm definitely going to kick your ass!" Yang glared.
The Sword Knight and Illustrious Mage
The Prideful Knight - Duvalie
The Seer of the Stars - Mona
Felix zoom and then clash with Duvalie as she block the attack with her shield, then bounces off Felix and prepares a strike. But Laura and Dimitri charge with clashes and trust to push Duvalie back. While Ruby launch herself toward Mona who then counter the attack with a splash of water then forwards her arm and send out projections toward Ruby as she slices the water, but only to reform and bash her flying. Mona conjured water and then toss it to Dimitri and Laura who then got attack, giving Duvalie a chance to take on Felix and Yang.
"Thanks for the assist." Duvale said and then she launch a swift movement and slashed at Yang and Felix. Felix was able to catch up and block most of the attacks. However, Yang didn't as she taken most of the strikes and then push back.
"Nngn!" Yang winched and then notice a small lock of her hair was cut on accident. "How..." A firey aura surrounded Yang, punching her fist together, and her eyes were glowing red, her hair was glowing as well. "HOW DARE YOU CUT MY HAIR!" She yelled as she charge Duvalie, letting out a flurry of punches as Duvalie dodge them.
"Hmph, It is just as the Young Lord said." Duvalie said before she deflect Yangs punch and then let out spin slash, knocking Yang back. "You are easily triggered by your anger."
"Ugh!" Yang winched before got back on her feet.
"Yang, control yourself out there!" Blake yelled while Mona conjured a swirling storm of water toward Dimitri and Felix. Dimitri and Felix jump out of the way and then Dimitri launch himself and land some rapid trust attack not Mona and push her back a few feet.
Laura zoom and clash with Duvalie as they keep clashing and grinding and then Laura let out a powerful spin slash onto Duvalie and push her back. Then Felix zoom and then launch a flurry of slashes before let out a powerful forward slash. Ruby launch herself and let out some slashes towards Mona as she dodge but ended up taking some hits, then Mona backflip before disappearing.
"Huh, where did she go?" Ruby look around and Mona appeared in front of her. "Wha-" Then Mona flick her finger and cause a powerful force of slash and send Ruby flying. But quickly got back on her feet as she begin to shoot on her Rifle at Mona. But backhand the bullets before she summoned huge waves all around her to before letting out a waves of them, forcing Ruby to backflip and use her semblance to counter Mona's attack.
Dimtiri swirls his stance and then charge towards Duvalie and then she with him with sword and lance. Dimitri let out a swirl slash with his lance and then jump swirl slash on Duvalie, knocking her back while Yang shoot out some range shot at Mona before she charge towards her. Mona dodge the attack and then block some of Yang's punches, then Yang let out a powerful punch and knock Mona a few feet. Then Dimitri launch a trust attack onto Mona who got hit and knock back a few feet. Mona tap her feet and then spread a dome of water that resembles the starry sky. Then stomp the ground as it spread and launch out shooting Stars, aiming at Yang, Dimitri and Ruby as they taken the hit. Duvalie zoom and let out slashes onto Felix and Laura as they clash and repel her slashes. Then Duvalie imbues her sword with electricity and then launch it at them with a swing slash. Felix repel the attack and then unleashes a flurry of swift sword strikes onto Duvalie and Laura follow up with True Armor Breaker Craft and knock Duvalie a few feet.
Ruby use her semblance and then swirl around Duvalie and then reappeared above her and swirl dive attack, forcing Duvalie to roll out of the way then clash into each other. Then this became a test of speed as Duvalie launch her swift attacks with Ruby use her semblance dodge her attacks, as Duvalie send out slash projections and she dodge them too. They continue doing that until Ruby reappeared in front of her and turn use her Scythe and launches Duvalie back. Letting Dimitri imbue his Thunderhand into his lance and then launch a powerful trust attack through her and cause a devastating lighting strike Duvalie.
"Nnugh!" Duvalie fell on her knee all tired out. "This... is impossible!"
Mona then swirl her arms and then cause a barricade of projections toward Laura, Felix, Dimitri, Ruby, and Yang as they all take the hit. Then Dimitri stab the ground, causing electricity to flow and rise a lighting attack on Mona.
"AAH!" Mona was stunned and then Laura use Radiant Spin Craft and send Mona flying and crash into the wall, forcing her on her Knees. "How unexpected..."
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Law of the Battlefield)
"Uuugh... First I lost to the Arseid again... but now I lost to that blue-haired punk!? UGGGH! It's infuriating!" Duvalie complained.
"Duvalie, calm yourself... I get that you are angry but letting out your answer won't solve anything..." Mona sighed.
"I suppose you're right... After all, I don't want to be compared to that blond wretch..." She said as she got up alongside Mona.
Dimitri wipe the sweat of his forehead. "My goodness, you two are formidable together."
"Hmph. I'll give credit to Mona. But for Duvalie... not bad. I could learn from that." Felix comment.
"Yep. I knew Mona is tough as nails." Ruby panted.
"Yeah, Mona is one tough gal... sorry that I have to punch you." Yang apologize.
"No need for that. I'm just glad you're not taking your anger on me." Mona said as she dust herself. "In any rate, you won this battle, so good luck. You're gonna need it." She said as she activated her teleportation along with Duvalie. "Oh. Class VII. Crow's here and he's with Bowser. We'll meet again." Then she and Duvalie vanished.
(BGM ended)
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Bowser's Star Reactor)
"Thanks Mona..." Rean sadden.
"I just hope Bowser doesn't overwork her..." Alisa said.
"Aww, we didn't got the chance to ask Duvalie something." Ruby sighed.
"Maybe we'll have better luck with the other Enforcer here." Blake said.
"Yeah. We should hurry and get to Crow and Bowser." Paimon said.
"Right. Come on everyone." Aether nodded as Laura pulled out a Super Mushroom and ate it and regain her strength and stamina.
"You guys want to eat this too." Mario handed over four Super Mushrooms to Ruby, Yang, Felix, and Dimitri.
"Oh, this..." Felix take the Mushroom.
"Thank you, Mario." Dimitri smiled as he and the others eat it, regain their stamina and heal their wounds.
"All right! Back to adventure!" Ruby declared as they continue forward going through the stairs.
Once they got through that, they heard the sound of Bowser roaring as he jumped onto the platform and started spitting out… meteors?
"Whoa! That's new!" Luigi exclaimed as they quickly ran as the meteors hit the platforms and destroyed them but they were able to get to safety, and by safety, I mean get on the same platform as the Koopa King... but also Crow.
(BGM ended)
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Bowser Appears)
"Bwahahaha! You finally made it!" Bowser said as they all readied themselves. "Just in time to stomp all of you into space bits!"
"Hey everybody. I see Mona and Duvalie couldn't stop you." Crow waved.
"Yeah. Although only a few of us took them on." Rean said.
"So it is true you're on the other side, Crow." Luigi sadden.
"All right Crow, what are you and Ouroboros doing here?" Rean asked.
"Well, I'm here because Vita ask me to. As for Ouroboros. Why don't you ask Vita about that?" Crow shrug. "Oh yeah. I notice there are some new faces here."
"Oh yeah. Who are they?" Bowser look at JNPR.
"Hi! I'm Nora Valkury! This is Jaune, Pyrrna and Ren! We're team JNPR!" Nora greeted.
"Team Jupiter?" Crow eyebrow.
"You name yourself after a planet?" Bowser asked
"Wait, that's a thing?" Nora blicked while Bowser palm face and Crow sweatdrop.
"So this guy is the Koopa King? Wow... he look tall and scary as it is." Jaune gulped.
"And formidable too." Ren nodded.
"And that other guy look strong too." Pyrrha nodded.
"Hey, Crow. I heard what happen. Honestly, you got some nerve with all that crap you done as a terrorist." Ragna scoffed.
"What can I say Ragna? It's what it is when I'm up against the bastard who stole many things. It's only right that we would do anything, even if it cost lives to kill the guy." Crow shrug.
"Sheesh, I wouldn't go that far." Bowser said. "Still, it did made me laugh a little bit on your betrayal."
"Meow, Tao is gonna kick your butt large turtle guy! And that came goes for you bandana guy!" Taokaka declares.
"Oh yeah? We'll see about that furball!" Bowser smirked. "Show me what you got, Crow."
"Yeah, I hear ya, big guy." Crow brought out his Double Saber.
"WOOOOOOW!" Ruby yelled with excitement.
(BGM ended)
"Eh?" Bowser eyebrow before Ruby suddenly dahs to Crow and look at his Double Saber.
(Blazblue ost - Comedy)
"Holy cow! Look at that weapon you have Crow! That double edge blade! As if your Pistols aren't cool enough! Oh! What can it do?! Can it-"
"Okay, that's enough of your fangirling." Weiss drag Ruby back to everyone.
"Wait, i got so much mooooore!" Ruby wagging her arms while being dragged and then return to everyone's side. "Oh, right, we're on the opposite side." She said as everyone sweatdrop.
"Yeah, I forgot she's a weapon-lover kinda gal." Crow scratches his cheek.
(BGM ended)
"Oh for- Let's just get this over with!" Bowser shake his head and then stomped his foot, letting out a roar as they were all taken to the planet above them.
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - King Bowser - Main-)
Badass Duo
Galactic Awesome Conjuror - Bowser
Terrorist in Disguise - Crow Armbrust
"I hear epic boss battle music~!" Millium smirked.
"Focus!" Jusis scolded
Bowser would punch the ground to create a shockwave, but they easily jumped over it as Rean and Mario rushed at him where Rean swung Tachi and hit him head on, but Bowser easily grabbed the Tachi and then toss Rean.
"Whooa!" Rean yelp as leap into the air and then use Molton Storm on Bowser and Crow but they doge as they jump back.
Crow charge towards Levi and then clash with him as they clash and grind with each other before Hubert cast Death T on Crow who leap into the air and dodge. Then use Blade Throw Craft at Hubert. But Edelgard charge, imbue her Axe with Firebrand and then clash with Crow's Double Saber, knocking it back right at Crow's hand as he landed. Then Ragna charge at Crow and they ended up with a clash, strong enough to cause a shockwave as they clash and clash again until switch with Taokaka who warp and kick Crow in the face, then Blake use her Gambol Shroud whip, grab a hold on Crow and brought him down for a slam, giving Yang a change to dive punch him. Crow quickly remove the wipe and dodge Yang's attack.
While Bowser launch fireballs at Mario and Rean. Claire shoot her Orbal Bullets at him who he backhands. Before noticing Toval Cast Cross Crusader at him and knock him back as Mario jumped over and punched him in the head. Bowser responded by backhanding Mario as Ruby rushed at him and then slashed at him but Bowser grabbed a hold of her scythe with a smirk. But then he felt trap in Wire, caused by Sharon and then she snap her fingers and done a strike on him, giving Ruby a chance to kick him in the face to knock him back a bit, follow up with Mario with a hammer bash.
Weiss and Blake rushed at Bowser as Weiss slashed at Bowser. Bowser dodged the attack as he grabbed a hold of Blake's whip and yanked her, delivering a punch as Blake disappeared. Bowser smirked and went into his shell, forcing Blake to skid to a halt and jumped back as Bowser rolled straight to Weiss, as she dove out of the way as she stabbed the planet to create a row of icicles to stop him, but Bowser jumped over the ice as Nora got into position and swung her hammer to send Bowser rolling across the planet.
"Got ya!" Nora smirked, but Bowser came around on the other side and slammed into Nora. "OOOOF!"
Machias shoot several bullets toward Crow and Bowser as they dodge. Then Jusis warp towards Crow and strikes him from different angles and then let out a wide slash attack to push him back. While Millium fired Variant Beam craft at Crow who then dodged. Then Charge charge in and then let out a powerful craft: Criminal Edge at Millium and knock her back.
"WHOOOAH!" Millium yelped as she crash into Machias.
Before Crow can react, he notices before his feet was a dark magic attack as he jump back and avoided the Hades spell from Lysithea. As Crow launch Blade Throw craft at Lysithea, suddenly his Doul Saber went to a different direction.
"Huh?!" Crow turn and see Pyrrha use her semblance and grab a hold on Crowl's Double Saber. "Oh, now that's just playing dirty." He muttered. "Hey big guy, mind getting my weapon back?"
"Oh fine!" Bowser got into his shell and then swirl charge toward Pyrrha who she jump back and avoid. But Bowser predicted she would do that and then ram into her.
"AAH!" Pyrrha yelped as she was send flying as Bowser got out of his shell and toss Crow's Double Saber back into Crow's hands.
"Thanks, Big guy, I owe you one." Crow got his Double Saber back. "I need to find some way to get my saber on anti-magnet so that won't happened again."
Bowser jumped up in the air and attempted to slam down on the ground right on Luigi, Gaius, Dimitri and Jaune, but they dove out of the way as he landed on a blue tile and shattered it, hitting the lava as he burned his tail. He let out a yelp and started running around while trying to fan his tail. The Mario Bros got an idea as they ran the opposite of where Bowser was going. Crow got the idea what they were up too and then he charge them, got in front of them, then use Arc Blade and knock them both away. Crow then begin to cast an Orbal Art: Recuria on Bowser as Bowser's tail stop burning.
"Phew... Thanks Crow." Bowser replied.
"Now it's even." Crow replied
Bowser breathing fire at the group as Sonic ran over toward the Koopa King, but Crow got in the way and slash him to toss him back, But Sonic homing shot Crow's head, giving Bowser a change to punch Sonic, but that failed too as Sonic evaded his punch, homing shot his head, knock him back as Fie and Sara charge at Bowser as they both did a combined lighting and wind attack on both of them phantom slashes. Bowser let out a roar, causing a shockwave to push Sara and Fie back.
Laura use True Earth Clever towards them as they dodge. Only for Crow to get punch by Yang, and Aether leap into the air, imbue his sword with elemental energy, extended it and launch a downward clash at them.
Felix charged at Bowser as he breathed fire at him, but he quickly sidestepped out of the way and hit him with wind sweep, follow up with a flurry of swift sword strikes. Then Dedue and Dimitri charge at Bowser and Crow as Dimitri leap into the air and launch his Lance with electricity to strike at both Crow and Bowser. Then Dedue hold a firm grab at his Silver Axe, then let out a powerful swing projection towards them and push them back a few feet. Claude launch several arrows toward them as Bowser backhand them and Avery send out ice projections toward them as Crow slash them. Gaius use Savage Fang on them as Jaune follow up with a slash but Bowser punch him to avoid the attack. Then Elliot cast Sonata's Rhythm Dance on Bowser and Crow as Musical notes surround them and cause a devastating explosion with a musical tone, knocking them back a few feet. And Emma cast Orbal Art: Claiomh Solarion at them.
"Rrrgh!" Bowser swipe his arm and chuckled, brushing himself off. "Alright, enough playing around!" He said and let out a roar, when suddenly a large mech came crashing down.
(BGM ended)
"Hello there!" Eggman greeted.
"Whoa! Look at that thing!" Claude exclaimed.
"It look like a giant mechanical machine!" Claire said.
"So this is Dr. Eggman's invention..." Sharon looked at it.
"There you are Eggman!" Sonic said as he immediately spotted the mech that Eggman was in. "Recycling mechs, are we?"
"It's new and improved. Behold! The Egg Dragoon DX!"
"…Looks about the same." Sonic said.
"Enough chit chat! Let's get down to business!" Eggman said, opening up a cockpit for Bowser and Crow to hop in as they did so, letting out a smirk.
"Something tells me this thing is even tougher than the one we face before." Rean said.
"You're gonna call it, Rean?" Levi asked.
"You sure? We can handle this thing no small flat." Sonic replied.
"I rather to have more experience with Valimar." Rean replied.
"All right if you say so. We'll distract him while you call the big guy." Sonic smirked
"Then I'll cast a barrier and protect him." Levi said as a magic circle appeared underneath him.
(Sonic Generation ost - Egg Dragoon)
Absolute Pinnacle of Mad Science- Egg Dragoon DX
"Heed my call, Valimar, the Ashen Knight!" Rean raise his hand high as Levi cast a barrier to protect him and Rean as he summons Valimar.
The Egg Dragoon flew around the planet, everyone getting ready.
"Get a load of THIS!" Eggman yelled, firing lasers at the group as they dove out of the way where Emma use Mirror Magic to reflect back at the Egg Dragoon. The Egg Dragoon's other arms then shoot a bullet of water which turn into a large wave.
"That's a new one!" Sonic said in shock, as Weiss stab the ground, freezing the wave, then Felix and Laura shattered it into pieces as Ruby, Fie and Sara shot at the Egg Dragoon as did Ren, Alisa, Machias, Yang and Blake. The Egg Dragoon rushed at the group and launch a drill attack at the group as they dodged, Pyrrha use her Polarity, on the drill and launch it back on the Dragoon's head on a hatch opened up to reveal a weak spot. Sonic would rush over and Homing Attacked it head on.
"Argh!" Eggman would fire missiles at the group.
"Towering Tornado!" Jusis cast his wind magic spell and generates a tornado, draging the missiles but also the Dragoon, but the Dragoon slash the tornado as it vanished. The Egg Dragoon started firing lasers at them but they quickly avoided the attacks.
"Man, is he always this squirrelly?!" Sara said. "Can't land a good hit on him!"
"You just gotta be patient with him!" Sonic said.
"This coming from the hedgehog who doesn't know patience!"
"She's got you there." Levi said then they all heard an engine sound and then they turn and see Valimar made his appearance.
(BGM ended)
"And look who's here!" Millium smirked.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening)
Valimar came landing in behind Rean and then a large sphere surrounded him, then begin to enter Valimar's compartment and then draw out it's Tachi.
"Ah the famous Ashen Knight Valimar. I was expecting you." Eggman smirked.
"All right, leave him to me. I don't want to get you all step on by accident." Rean said. "Levi, if you would?"
"On it." Levi created a platform ans created a portal leading there.
"WOOOOW, HOW DID YOU PULL THAT OFF?!" Ruby said in awe.
"Never mind that, come on!" Weiss grab Ruby's hood and then enter the portal and watch from a far.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Transcending Beat)
"You ready Valimar?" Rean asked.
"I am yours. This foe is more potent than the one we face before." Valimar said.
"I know. But let's do this!" Rean said as as the Egg Dragoon launch a drilled attack on Valimar, Valimar dodge the attack and then proceed and launch a swift slash on Dragoon but it move swiftly and then fire laser beams at Valimar, giving Valiamr damage. "Ngn!" Rean winch in pain and then use Heavenly Slash on the Egg Dragoon, giving him a change and follow up the attack.
"Grr!" Bowser growled and the Dragoon then shoot out a bullet of water on the planet and then wave rise up towards Valimar.
Valimar slash the wave and then the Dragoon shoot out several waves at Valimar who dodge the attack then charge and let out a strike to push the Dragoon away. However, it dodge his attack and then fire laser beams Valimar. Valimar jump back and dodge the attack, then it begin to cast Arts Golden Sphere from Alisa's link support. The Golden Sphere strikes all over the Egg Dragoon, giving Valimar a change to let out a Two rapid strikes. Follow up with a swirl spin slash, causing the Egg Dragoon to swirl back.
"Why you little-!" Eggman growled and then shoot out several missiles at Valimar and then launch a drill attack towards him.
Valimar perform the Morning Moon form and then let out a counterattack and let out a wide powerful slash and then strike the Drill and missiles and cause them to explode. Valimar's Tachi glowed with power and then let out flurry of slashes the Egg Dragoon, as it swiftly move away but the slashes are too big and managed to caught him and let out a strike.
"My sword, cleave open the way!" Rean respond as Valimar took a stance and then zoom and strike through the Egg Dragoon "Enlighten Domination!" and caused large phantom slashes on it, causing it to send back spinning.
The Egg Dragoon regain it's focus.
"All systems, FULL POWER!" Eggman yelled, rushing towards Valimar.
"Come on Rean!" Alisa said as spheres surround her as she land Valimar her power. Valimar took a different stance as fiery energy imbue his Tachi.
"Right!" Rean respond and then once the Egg Dragoon close.
"GO! SUNLIGHT BLADE!" Both Rean and Alisa yelled as Valimar lashed through the Dragoon, causing a fiery explosion on the Egg Dragoon. And the Egg Dragoon exploded as Bowser, Crow, Eggman fall to the platform below and everyone else fell with them.
(BGM ended)
"Woohoo! Now that was awesome!" Millium praised.
"So this is the Power of a Divine Knight..." Edelgard said in awe.
"Man, talk about eventful…" Sonic said, rolling his shoulder.
"Mmph… heheheh… that wasn't bad at all." Bowser said.
"Indeed." Eggman chuckled, brushing himself off. "Thank you Ashen Knight and Awakener. I collected enough data."
"Not bad, Rean. I can see how you managed to best some of the other Soldats. We'll see if you can came out on top when we face each other." Crow smirked. "Just so you know, that was just a warm up."
"And the next time we meet, we will be victorious!" Eggman added as Bowser picked up Eggman and Crow and spun around, disappearing in dark matter.
"…Okay, that was new too." Mario said as Rean got out of Valimar and looked up at the planet and saw the Grand Star bursting out and came flying down toward them.
"The Grand Star!" Ruby said.
"Guess that's mission accomplished." Levi said, as Rean grab it as the group flew off toward the Observatory where they would land shortly after and the Grand Star flew toward the core, lighting up as it glow green and turning on the lights on the eastern part of the Observatory.
(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Rosalina in the Observatory 2)
"Wahoo! More lights!" A Luma cheered as Rosalina smiled.
"Well done, all of you. Glad to see you back okay. I was curious why Valimar suddenly moving." Roselina said.
"Well, I'm glad I got more experience in piloting Valimar." Rean smiled.
"I must say, Rean. That was incredible. I can see why they earn the Knights of Legend." Dimitri smiled
"I suppose they aren't called Divine Knights for nothing. But what was that about with Alisa?" Edelgard asked
"Oh, Valimar has a special ability of sort that can allow any of Rean' closes friends to become the second contractors. Because of that, I can lend Valimar my power." Alisa explained.
"Just as it did with me." Levi added
"Wow. Talk about overkill but awesome in a way." Claude wink.
"And it was super awesome!" Ruby cheered.
"We got twenty-seven Power Stars. Which means possible more galaxy has open up for us." Lysithea remark.
"Right. And this many of us, we'll easily get this done in no time." Ragna nodded
"So! What's opened up next?" Nora wondered.
"The Kitchen." Rosalina said.
"The Kitchen?!" Nora said as her eyes sparkled. "Kitchens can only mean one thing… PANCAAAAAKES!" She said as she rushed off.
"Pancakes…" Rosalina sweatdropped.
"She love pancakes." Ren explain to her.
"Oh dear... I wonder if we have enough."
"Oh don't worry. I think I have some at Skyworld so I can go and get some for you." Palutena said.
"Same goes for me in Fodlan. I'm sure they wouldn't mind." Sothis added
"Oh, thank you!" Rosalina smiled.
Meanwhile at the Center of the Universe...
"Hohoho!" Eggman laughed as he's typing.
(Trails in the Sky SC ost - Conspiracy)
"And how is the data you collected coming along?" Vita asked.
"Oh, it's going remarkably well. In fact. Thanks to this data. I know what we're up against. I'll create some perfect robots, not even your Archiasm will be match for it."
"Getting greedy, are we? I suppose this is the way of a mad scientist." Vita said.
"Hohoho! Perhaps my dear. So tell me... What's your real purpose for being here?" Eggman turn to her.
"Pardon?" Vita asked.
"You didn't came here to the Mushroom Kingdom just to collect information. I can tell there are more behind the scenes. Something you desperately want. I bet it involves what's going on back in the world. Or rather... perhaps your homeland?"
Vita said nothing as she look surprise. "My... I imagine you'll make a fine Anguis Professor Eggman. However, I can correct you that I am here for information by the Grandmaster's request. The information I gather proved more interesting than I expected. Star Bit, Power Stars... you get the idea. As for your other questions. I can't deny there is. I'm searching for answers and power that can help. The more I know, the more possible incomes. As a scientist, you understand, no?"
Eggman chuckled as he resume typing. "I suppose so. Yet I can tell there are questions you are evading. I can understand that you cannot, due to you're not permitted to say those outside of Ouroboros. Whatever you're searching for, Abyss. Know that sometimes, some might work out, while the other will not as planned."
"Thank you for the advice. And if things does go backfire, who knows? Maybe I'll seek your help." She said as she walk away.
"Hehe, that depends indeed." Eggman smirked. 'Perhaps it was wise of me to not mention, Campanella try to hack into my data and ended up getting quite the shocked. Lucky, I always prepared for countermeasures. And I learn about their system... the Astral Code. Perhaps I should be careful. I like to see what Ouroboros is truly capable of... and what is their objective.'
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile with Crow...
"Ahh. Talk about some relaxation." Crow stretches his arms out on the couch. "I should probably find Vita to see if she can create some ward to prevent that chick from stealing my saber."
"Crow." A voice called out to him and it was Mona.
"Oh, hey Mona, what's cookin'?"
"Nothing much. But may I ask you something." She asked as she sit down on the couch. "Why would you go so far as to kill chancellor Osborne and work for Cayenne when all he will do is harm Erebonia? You told Morgan right? Is it because you trust her? Or is it that she will learn what will transpire eventually?"
Crow sighed. "You really want to look into my past, huh? You can use your astrology, can't you? You can see for yourself."
"I would do that... but I rather hear it from you. Crow, I may not know much about you. But what I do know is that someone like you is wasting for a scum like Cayanne. I believe you have a future. But staying with the Noble Alliance will only cause you grief and hatred. That is why, i'm asking you as a friend, why go through this?"
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Night Sky On That Day)
Crow said nothing and then he look up. "It has something to do with what happened to me back where I'm from. It's called Jurai. Back in those days, Jurai was known as Jurai City. It was a city-state off the coast of northwest Zemuria that prospered through maritime trade with west Erebonia, and North Ambria, and Remiferia. It had a population of around 150,000 people, so it wasn't exactly a big place or anything. Because of that, the surrounding nations left it alone and let us live out our days in peace. We were pretty fortunate, all things considered. Until about 20 years ago. That was when the North Ambrian Disaster struck, and much of the Principality of North Ambria was turned to salt. As a result, trade on the worst west shore was reduced to virtually nothing. Day after day, Jurai's prosperity started to fade away. Still, it wasn't all bad. We had our fishing, our historic landmarks, our septium mines. We could make use of those to get trade going again, both to keep our state running and to help out North Ambria. In fact, the one who advocated that approach was the mayor- my grandfather. He was the last mayor Jurai City ever had. He was a stubborn old bastard, but he had this wry sense of humor and was well loved by everyone. I lost my mom and dad early, so he was my only living relative. Haha. He taught me just about everything a guy could know. He was like a mom, dad, and your old master rolled into one, I guess. Anyway, fast forward to ten years ago. Out of nowhere, we received this proposal from the Erebonian government. They said they wanted to extend a railway line from Heimdallr all the way to Jurai. e relived on the sea for trade before, but there wasn't any reason to believe we couldn't benefit from being connected to Heimdallr by rail. The proposal drew overwhelming support from the city's council, and as a result, my grandfather was forced to accept. Within a year, the city had all of its old life back and then some. The street were more bustling than ever. But keep in mind, this was a result of huge amounts of Imperial capital flowing into the city. Land and buildings we once treasured were bought up left and right. Everything became a target for investment; people only cared about money. Something similar supposedly happened in Crossbell, too, but unlike there, no opposition existed in Jurai. My grandfather sensed something was off, and he tried what he could to get the situation under control. Then one day, someone blew up the railway line leading to Jurai. Everyone demanded that it be repaired as quickly as possible-everyone except the Imperial government. Instead, they panned our national security arrangements for being insufficient and threatened to withdraw all Imperial capital. The city was left in an uproar like we'd never seen. Shares plummeted, and with no one able to certain the culprit's identity, chaos reigned. That was when he showed up. Chancellor Giliath Osborne, in his third year as representative of the Imperial government, personally came to Jurai. We then received a second proposal. The timing was too good to be true, really. Realizing this, my grandfather staunchly opposed the idea. He tried everything he could to convince the city council to reject the offer. Unfortunately, once you taste the sweet fruit of prosperity, it's hard to want to go back. The council, made of influential merchants in all their greed, jumped at the offer and tempted by the elimination of customs together with the tax breaks from being an SEZ, many of the citizens did, too. And during all that, they'd conveniently found a suspect behind the railway incident: My grandfather. He loved Jurai more than anyone, and up till then, its people loved him, too. And yet virtually overnight, he found himself facing the wrath of both the city's council and the citizens alike. Left with no choice, he resigned from his position as mayor, and Jurai formally became part of the Empire. Both of these things happened on the same exact day. And that was eight years ago. Naturally, everyone knew my grandfather wasn't the one who did it. They knew who was really responsible. They just... turned a blind eye to the truth."
"Crow..." Mona touch her chest as she look down. "So that explains it. Actually... my father who was a businessman at the time, knew something was fishy with Jurai and the chancellor's plan back then... Now I understand why. The people of Jurai really are fools... being consumed by greed... Sadly... that's one of may human flaws... And your Grandfather... what happened to him?"
"One day, he just up and died." Crow answered "Once he resigned, the whole affair with the railway getting blown up was all but forgotten. He lived comfortably in retirement for about half a year, fell ill, and that was that. He just... lost the will to go on, I guess. Like I said, he was the only family I had. I mean, I had plenty of friends even then, but I chose to leave it all behind. I was thirteen at the time. I wandered the land, doing whatever I had to get by. That was when I met old Cayenne, who happily indulged my hatred for the chancellor. And with his financial backing, I went out with the goal to find others who were just like me. That was the beginning of the Imperial Liberation Front. Gideon, Scarlet, and Vulcan were among those I' recruited. I'd also met Vita then. I only knew her as the woman who would often come to see Cayenne. She guided me to a place below the city of Ordis, and there slept the Azure Knight, Ordine."
"Ordine... That Divine Knight you awaken, like Rean?"
"Yep. But unlike his trial with his friends, I did it alone. And once I'd proven myself worthy, Ordine accepted me as his Awakener. That was three years ago. I was sixteen. My preparation complete, I conceal my background and enrolled in a military academy near the capital. Everything I did, I did for the sole purpose of taking the chancellor's head."
"I see... So that was your reason." Mona close her eyes and then look at the ceiling. "The world and the reality is a cruel place. But it is life. But I understand why you did it... And what hardships you gone through. You want to avange your grandfather, from the man who stole everything. Perhaps you can say this is justice."
"Justice, huh? That's one way of putting it." Crow said
"Yet you know the Chancellor isn't evil, correct?"
"Yeah, I do."
"I can't deny the Chancellor no doubt an unreasonable man. Obviously, he makes many enemies. Despite knowing some good or some bad of his actions. But what are you planning to do when this is all over?" Mona asked
"Cleaning up the mess I made. It's what I told Peach." Crow answered.
"I see... Whatever happens to you... You know you have my support, as your friend Crow. Even if people started to hate you. I will be by your side. That includes all of our friends. Just remember that, all right?"
"Yeah, thanks Mona."
"Still... Crow... is this really what your Grandfather wanted?" Mona asked as Crow said nothing. "I know I can't speak for the dead. But if you want to know, I know some people who can let you communicate with your Grandfather."
"You do? Who?" Crow asked.
"Maya Fey. She's a friend I made after what happen in Isle Delfino." Mona answered
"Ah, her. Huh. Who knows."
"You told Morgan, this right?" Mona asked.
"Yeah... honestly... I expected she would break up with me... but she didn't. Just hug me... and made me promise something." Crow smiled.
"And that would be?"
"That I promise that I will come back."
"Good. You better keep that promise. You know Morgan loves you. I suggest you don't lose your life..." She said as she got up. "Not just for her sake... but for everyone." Mona then left, looking disheartened. 'I hope that can convince him... Because what will happen at the "time"... He'll be...'
As Mona left. Unaware, Bowser heard everything as Crow sighed. "Sheesh, her too, huh? So how long are you going to keep waiting there?"
Bowser came out from hiding and approached him. "I wasn't sure when was the best time. So all those things are true?"
"Pretty much, big guy."
"Crow. You might find this surprising coming from me, but you should listen to her advice. You're young, and I know your Grandfather wants you to live a good life, despite it all. I'm sure your friends, your girlfriend would agree to this. Sooner or later, Mario and the others will learn about you. Some might take pity, others might feel sympathy. But know they got your back and a reason to live."
Crow blicked. "Haha. Since when did you become so concerned about me."
"I may be a bad guy... but I'm not "a bad guy". Even I have a heart and standard. And I'm not soft either. Just someone with moral standard thinking." Bowser answered.
"I see."
"Oh, by the way, thanks for the help with that battle. But that aside, I decided that you're an official member of the Koopa Troop."
"Thanks... wait what?!" Crow exclaimed.
"That's right. Welcome aboard. you'll love it! So once you finish your whole thing, I'll be sure you come here and live the life of serving me. Bwahahaha!" Bowser laughed.
"Since when the hell i'm gonna do that?!"
Look at you Bowser... Still, he's right. Mona's right.