(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)
In the Courageous Bridge, there was Class VII, Towa, Angelica, The Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, Alfin, Elise, Bowser, Kamek, Ragna, Aether, Paimon, Mona and Morgan.
"I remember being the Courageous back in the Beanbean Kingdom situation. You certainly know how to become an amazing Captain." Peach complimented Towa.
"Aww, thank you, Your Highness." Towa smiled.
"Ahh, having to meet and be grace with two beautiful princesses. Ooh my heart is skipping a beat." Angelica cooed.
"Angie..." Towa sweatdrop.
"Sorry girlfriend, but both me and Peach are taken." Daisy said
"Oh, I know. Still, it was fun adventuring with you."
"Honestly, I'm still surprised all fo you decided to join us. Morgan I understand but you guys." Alisa said to Mario and the others.
"Well, you did help us, so it's time we finally do something to help you out." Mario said.
"Right. I wanted to visit Erebonia when I have the time. So this is one of those reasons." Peach nodded.
"Still, we're happy that you decided to come along." Rean said.
"Espcually Bowser since he's quite the Powerhouse." Elliot added.
"Damn straight I am." Bowser laughed.
"Yeah. That reminds me. We're almost at Trista, there's something we need to pick up." Towa said as they headed for Trista. Soon they begin to arrived at Trista and then park in the Academy Field.
(BGM ended)
Everyone soon exit the ship as Rean brought Valimar out of the ship and then landed.
"Ahh, glad that you're all here." An Elderly voice said and then appeared was Principle Vandyke. "Oh, If that Princess Peach, the Mario Brothers and Princess Daisy? But... who are the others with you?"
"This is Bowser. King of the Koopas, and entitled as the King of "Awesomeness"." Sara air quoted the word Awesome. "Next to him in the robe is Kamek. Next to him is Mona. And lastly but not least, is Morgan."
"Well a pleasure to meet you all. I wish I can show you around this fine school but..." Vandyke said as he turn to his left and then a Moving cart was brought out by a professor name Makarov.
"All right, it's done." Makarov sighed as revealed Valimar's new sword.
"This is amazing... You really were able to forge Valimar a new tachi from Zumeria Ore." Rean said in awe
"Bah! Of course it is. It's a massive weapon totaling over seven meters in length." Professor Schmidt said. "It's uncommon shape made refining and processing the ore exceedingly difficult to say the least, but it was done. I doubt I would have been able to do it if not for the help of that stubborn old student of mine over there."
"You're the least qualified person on this entire continent to call anyone else stubborn." Makarov replied.
"Haha. Yeah, I'm with you instructor." George added. "Still, sorry you had to finish it on your own Instructor."
"Eh, don't worry about it. I'm sure you learn something out there."
"It sure was a shock to learn that you were also a formal student of the professor, Instructor Makatov." Alisa giggled.
"I'd heard you were once a student at Roer Institute of Technology, but I never connected the dots." Sara added.
"And that's how I preferred it, too. All that was a long, long time ago." Instructor Makatov replied.
"I'll never be able to fathom who the two of you choose not to stay and study more under me." Professor Schmidt comment. "The offer still stands, however. I know talent when I see it."
"Oh, I c-couldn't possibly... I doubt I have half the talent to keep up with you." George nervous laughed.
"Give it to him straight, George, or it won't get through that damn near impenetrable skull of his." Instructor Makarov sighed "Tell him you'd go insane if you had to spend years working with an arrogant, self-centered prick like him."
"Funny, that's what Professor Kokonoe said." George said.
"Don't know who that is but love to meet her."
"As funny and apparently true as it sounds, it still a beautiful blade nonetheless." Levi chuckled.
"It's probably not as sharp as something a real swordsmith would make, though. None of us are smiths by profession." George replied
"Even so, you did fine work. The blade looks like it's ready for anything." Levi said then turn to Rean. "Can you pick it up like the old one without a sweat?"
"Let's give it a try." Rean answered
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Silent Exhalation)
Valimar picked it up without a problem and the orb inside the blade glowed with the one on Valimar. They're resonating with each other. Then swiped with it effortlessly. Looks like Rean is able to wield it like a pro.
"Professor Schmidt, Instructor Makarov, George, Thank you all so much for what you've done." Rean said to them.
"Save your thanks." Schmidt replied. "I only did what I did to satisfy my curiosity. Whatever you do now that I'm done is of no concern to me."
'He certainly is as those two mentions.' Kamek thought.
"All that said, I think the preparations are now finally complete." The Principal said.
"Yes, sir, I think it's about time I go and get everyone." Towa replied.
"Heehee. Ahhh, the fated moment has finally arrived." Instructor Thomas cheered
"The current time is 11:00 am. The original plan was to be here at 7:30 hours, but thanks to that barrier, things change. Luckily, with the Barrier gone, we can begin the operation. And every student is here as well. So let's wrap this up." Sara said.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Class VII)
"Right." Principal Vandyck nodded
"Instructor Sara, Instructor Thomas, Instructor Makarov," Vice Principal Heinrich said.
"We leave them in your capable hands." Instructor Beatrix smiled
"Understood." Instructor Sara nodded
"Heehee. Don't you worry! We'll take good care of them." Instructor Thomas replied
"Just leave them 'em to us." Instructor Makatov nodded
"Students of Thors Military Academy, I'm sure most of you remember what was once imparted to you during respective welcome ceremonies. 'Arise, O Youth, and become the foundation of the World.' These are the words of Emperor Dreichels, the man who ended the War of the Lions and founded this very academy. I asked you to considered what the 'world' he refers to is, and what qualities and once must possess to be its foundation. I imagine that you each had your own thought in response. However, I ask that you not make the mistake of assuming that 'foundation' is synonymous with 'sacrifice' I believe that it is by walking side by side with each others, opening up a path and treading down it that one does this. As such, I have but one very simple message for each and every one of you to remember: Return alive. Welcome spring's arrival with one another, and when the time comes, fly the nest with one another. And to that end, I wish you victory!" Principal Vandyck said his morale speech.
"May Aidios and Drechels the Lionheart be with you all!" Princess Alfin added as she place her hands together. "And please, come back here safe and unharmed!"
As Principal and Alfin imparted the students with final word of advice and a morale speech which resulted in the Student of Thors cheering and agreeing that they will come out of this alive. The Mario Bros, Bowser, Kamek, Aether, Paimon, Peach, Daisy, Mona, and Morgan look at each other and nod. They all gone back to the Courageous and then take off.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)
"Okay, so what's the plan?" Mario asked
"The plan is to Liberate the Villa from the Noble Alliance's control. That's where the Imperial Family are imprisoned along with Governor Regnitz. There will be two teams. One team will go into the Villa while the other will keep the enemy occupied. I will lead the people into the villa."
"Speaking of that. I'm coming along. I want to rescue my father." Machias said.
"I will join in as well." Levi nodded.
"I also will join as well." Jusis nodded
"You can count on me!" Millium cheered
"Instructor, you want to come along?" Rean asked.
"Since you ask nicely, sure." Sara answered.
"So what are you guys going to do now?" Machias turn to the Mushroom Kingdom allies.
"Hmm good question. I would say... rescue the Imperial Family." Mario answered.
"I think so too." Luigi nodded
"I'm worried about the Emperor and Empress so I'll come too." Peach said.
"I can do either. So it's up to you." Daisy said.
"Hmm... as for me. I'm fine with either." Bowser said.
"Same goes for me." Kamek added
"I'm the same as well." Morgan nodded
"Same for me too." Aether Agreed.
"Paimon will just cheer on." Paimon said.
"Like you usually do?" Ragna comment, earning a pout from Paimon and Aether sighed. "Well, for me. I'm okay with either. I'm going to enjoy kicking some dumb as nobles regardless."
"In that case, you four can support us from the back. And since the Koopa King is tough as nails, I'm sure the other team will handle themselves well." Sara said.
"You're talking to the King of Awesome after all!" Bowser laughed.
"And I do have powerful Magic as well. And with Kamek, Mona, Aether, Ragna, and Dasiy here. I think I can devise a clever little scheme." Morgan wink.
"It's almost time everyone!" Towa said.
"All right. Everyone, prepare for battle!" Rean command.
"Right!" They nodded
(BGM ended)
The Courageous flew across the capital and landed on a large empty area next to a small train station. We got off the ship and gazed upon the villa at the top of the pathway.
"This is Karel Imperial Villa?" Alisa asked.
"I heard the term village but... wow." Levi amused
"It's gorgeous..." Emma comment
"Hard to believe a place of such scenic beauty is so close to the capital." Gaius added.
Elliot nodded. "Yeah, I didn't know a place this pretty was nearby, either."
We suddenly heard a whistle from the road on our right.
"We got company" Daisy called.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - To Gamble All or Nothing)
"One company of Imperial Guardsmen and two armored cars approaching." Fie said.
"Haha! That didn't take long." Millium added.
"Class VII, Group A, advance towards the villa!" Sara ordered. "Group B, Keep watch on the situation up front while securing the area!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Group B replied.
"Commence the operation!" Machias said.
"Group A, let's go!" Rean added.
"Right!" Group A replied
Group A began to rush upwards on the pathway to the villa, when we reached halfway, two guards appeared to stop them but they been taken care of. They rushed to the entrance to see another two guards and an armored dog. Just like before, they fell to the heroes easily. We headed on inside the villa and it was very grand, to say the least.
"It's a lot more spacious than I was expecting." Machias commented.
"Yeah, though thankfully, it's nowhere near as large as the fortress." Rean added.
Suddenly, three guards, two armored dogs and an officer showed up.
"How dare you set foot in here?!" The Imperial Guard Officer growled
"Begone! This building belongs to His Majesty. It is hardly the place for insolent children such as you!"
"You have some nerve calling others insolent when you're the on keeping His Majesty imprisoned here!" Jusis growled.
"Don't waste your breath. They're nothing but traitors and trash. Let's dispose of this garage and rescue His Majesty!" Levi remark
Both side begin to charge at each other with Combat links activate. Levi and Rean launch towards the guards with their sword/Glaive and luck in combat with them. While Mario and Luigi brought out a Fire Flower and then shoot fireballs toward the Military Monsters and taken quite the hit, then Peach brought out an Ice Flower and created a powerful Ice Ball toward the guard. While Millium Hamer bash them, Jusis with his slashes and Sara's reflexes with a couple of lighting slashes on them. They begin to wipe out the armored dogs before knocking down the guards and their officer, they were out cold as a result.
"They're were about as tough as the Intelligence Division said, I guess." Millium said.
Levi hummed. "I'm guessing from the building outside, it's should be about Three-story, high?"
"There is a glass-covered room on the far end of the third floor used for ceremonies. I would imagine that's where we'll find His Majesty if he's there" Jusis added.
"All right. Let's move, guys!" Machias said.
"Right!" Rean nodded
They took a left turn and going through a corridor, they turned right and then left before opening a door that took us outside. At the far end was a treasure chest, they opened it to find out it was a trap and three Archiams appeared. They begin to combat them using Crafts. Mario's firebrand and Luigi's Thunderhand, and Peach's Bob-ombs attack. Soon they finish them off. When the battle ended, they noticed a key inside the chest and Rean picked it up.
"I wonder what that key is for." Rean said.
"Maybe it's the key for the Villa." Levi replied.
"I would say so." Peach nodded. "Now let's head back and use the key to gain access to the second floor."
"Right!" Group A nodded as they went back inside the villa and then made a right turn and going through a corridor, took a left and then a right turn to see some stairs.
They went up the stairs and go over to the door that was blocked by three guards, They begin to fire and ready their swords. Peach toss her Crown and use as a Boomerang and hit several guards while Mario launch come combo attacks on one of the guards, Levi and Rean use their Crafts on the large group of guards and Military guards, follow up with Millium's Hammer swing and then bashes from Airgetlam. Machias Homing shot attack and Sara's lighting bullets and flash slashes on them. They were K.O after that. They went to the door and it was locked, so Rean used the key and unlocked it. They opened the door and traveled around the floor before reaching the end and seeing a pair of Archaisms, armored dogs, two guards, and an officer.
Rean and Levi charge towards the guards with Sara and slash and strike with them. While Luigi place his hand on the floor and use Thunderbrand to shock the guards and armored dogs. Then Millium had Argetlam change into a sphere and then launch it towards the Archaisms who were shooting fire. Sara then use her Craft Flash and gather them in one place, While Peach wave her arms and created several heart projections and launch them towards the guards, monsters and Archaisms. Mario charge a fireball and knock down an Archaism while Jusis warp and launch phantom slashes on them and then let out a powerful laser slash at them, knocking them and destroying the monsters and Archaisms.
"Well that take's care of that." Luigi said.
"Yeah, let's head inside." Machias nodded as they rushed through the door and we found ourselves at the garden hall, in front of us were the hostages.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Wholehearted Feelings)
"Are you hurt, dad?" Machias asked.
"I'm fine. We all are, fortunately." Carl answered. "Though, I never thought you were come all the way here to rescue us. Espcually the Mario Bros, and Princess Peach!"
"I heard about the situation in Erebonia and I wanted to help. Just don't know when the possibility will arise." Peach smiled. "Still, it's wonderful to see you're all okay."
"Thank you, Princess Peach. And we're sorry that our countryman may have caused you trouble." Empress Priscilla added
"It has been some time, Princess Peach. I'm sorry that you decided to come to our rescue. And these fine ladies and gentlemen are Class VII, was it? Thank you for coming to our rescue." Emperor Eugent added
"We are- hmm... Wait, we're not alone..." Levi looked upwards. "Come out!"
(BGM ended)
Altina suddenly appeared.
"Altina!" Rean shout
"You're the girl with the black combat shell!" Instructor Sara added
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Altina)
"I count eighteen days since our last meeting, Rean Schwarzer, Levi Sullivan. Which would have aboard the Pantagruel" She said
"You have impressive memory Altina." Levi replied
"Did you know we were coming?" Rean asked.
"Affirmative. I received instructions from Lord Rufus to wait here for you." Altina answered
"My brother told you?" Jusis asked
Levi sighed "Jusis, you have one annoying brother it seems."
"And I apologize for that..."
Machias sighed. "He really never misses a beat, does he?"
"Oh hey. I've been meaning to ask you this for a while. You aren't my sister, are you?" Millium asked
"You couldn't be..." Rean said.
"What?" Jusis eye widen
"Yeah, I was thinking about that as well... since you both came from the same place." Levi asked.
"In a sense." Altina answered.
"I don't see the resemblance though..." Luigi amused.
"Maybe different parents or half?" Mario shrug.
"If I may, do keep in mind that our purposes differ to some extent, however." Altina explained.
"Oh. 'kay." Millium said.
"You just took it like that?" Levi sweatdrop. "Wait. But who's the eldest?"
"She would be the elder sister, while I would be the younger one." Altina answered
"You found mature though." Peach place her hand on her cheek. "I guess everyone's different."
"I can't deny being curious about who you really are, but now isn't the time to get to the bottom of that." Rean added. "If you intend to stand in our way, then we intend to remove you by force!"
"Agreed." Levi drew out my Glaive. "We're not gonna be going easy on you, Altina. I expect you to fight at full force."
"Right." Machias nodded as he got his gun.
"Be careful, son." Carl said.
"I see no meaning in negotiating further." Altina said. "And while I remain partially reluctant, I will rely on the society's contraptions for backup."
A pair of archaisms appeared beside her.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Severe Blow)
"Damn... Here comes trouble." Instructor Sara muttered
"Black Rabbit, Altina. Model nameOz74. Commencing Operation."
"Whoa! Crazy. Yours is just one off mine! Let's do this Lammy!" Millium stated as she summoned Airgetlam.
"Here she comes, let's give her all we have and apprehend her!" I added.
The battle started as Levi combat link with Rean. Jusis with Millium and Instrutor Sara with Machias. Mario and Luigi link up while Peach support them.
Rean and Levi buff the group as Machis begin to shoot from the distance at the Archaism. While Jusis and Millium deal with Altina. The Archaism launched lasers at Mario and Luigi who dodge them and launch towards the Archiasm with Hammer bashes and Luigi swing his hammer to the left. Peach charge toward the Archiasm and then brought out a Bob-omb and then throw it at the Archaisms. Rean and Levi charge towards the Archiasm who shoot laser at them as they dodge each one before they launch an assault together. They taken turn striking while the Archiasm shoot lasers and then other combat programs at them.
While Altina form a barrier, blocking Millium's attack and Jusis launch a wide slash to Altina's left. Altina backflip before her combat doll launch a laser blade attack on him. Jusis block the attack, pushing him back a bit, while Machias use Homing Shot toward the Archiasm and Altina. Altina's combat shell block the magic attack while the Archiasm took the hit.
Mario hands glow with fire and then he unleash a launching a powerful two-streamed blast of fire towards Altina and the Archiasm and Luigi charge up Thunderhand and then shoot out several lighting attack and strike Altina and then Archiasms from above.
"Nngn!" Altina winch in pain.
"Wow, nice one you guys!" Rean compliment.
"Thanks!" Luigi replied.
Altina then had her black combat shell fire laser towards everyone as they dodge and then Rean use Gale strikes them and Levi follow up with a swirl slash on Altina. Machias launched a bullet blast on them and Instructor Sara stomp and lighting shooting as she jump back. The Archaisms fire the lasers at them but the group also make sure the laser does not go near the hostages. Soon Levi begin to use Supercell Plunger as Rean follow up with a couple of slashes and then slash through the Archaisms. They begin to explode later on.
Peach brought out a golf club and then charge at Altina who block the attack and then counter it while Peach gracefully dodge and then golf club her combat shell hard though to catch her ogg guard as Jusis cast Altair Cannon as a beam of light struck Altina as Millium hammer bash Altina, knocking her a few feet. Altina's combat shell shoot laser at them but they dodge and then she begin to extend her Combat shell's hand and then launched a strong slash to push Mario, Levi, Rean and Jusis back. Luigi use the Luigi missile toward Altina as she block the attack, only for Machias shoot several magic bullets at Altina as she dodge some but end up taking the damage from the last one, knocking her back. Then Peach toss her crown and knock Altina in the forehead. Then Mario launch come combo attacks at her and then a powerful hammer swing attack, knocking her a few feet.
"Nngn! They're stronger than I thought..." Altina muttered as it form a barrier on herself. Levi charge in and use his Tornado craft on her but it repel him back, then follow up with a laser slash.
Airgetlam turn into a sphere and Altina dodge while Jusis jab slash Altina. Machias firing bullets at her along with Sara. Altina form a barrier and then jump back as her combat shell launches slashes onto Luigi, Peach, Levi and Machias with a spinning attack and push them back. Rean shoot projections to remove the barrier as Levi use Penetrate Throw but Altina form a barrier and repel it back. Then Altina used Combat Shell then transform into a sword and then strike everyone and dealt heavy damage onto them and push the back.
"Clever little… I guess I should finish this off." Levi smirked as he begin his new S craft. "Fire, Water, Earth, Wind." A magic circle appeared under as he was channeling elemental power. As he open his hand and color orbs of each element appeared. He pointed the orbs towards Altina and the Orbs charge at her, and harm around her. "Time, Space, Mirage." Levi summoned the higher elemental orbs as they appeared over him, and surrounded him. "Imbue my Glaive. And outshine the darkness." Then the orbs of Time, Space and Mirage enter the Glaive and it glow and change form into a glittering power. As the blade of the Glaive extended and glimmering light resembles the stars in the night. "Your time is up. Say your prayers." Then he spins around and swings his Glaive to the left, then swings his Glaive upward with a black energetic slash, then makes a Golden slash to the left, then he swirl his finger and the elemental orbs swirl turning into a fire tornado, then water vortex, Tornado, and sandstorm and the orbs stop and separate. As Levi stop spinning his finger and slamming his spear down with a Silver slash, he snap my finger and the orbs with the higher element orbs charge at the enter and trapping the Altina into a dome. "Sirius Storm!" Then one final rainbow slash down and a glyph of stars appeared and then a pillar of rainbow light appeared forming an orb then shattered into rainbow sparkles. Altina was down on the floor and her black doll was knocked out, this battle was over.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Altina)
"I lost...again..." Altina panted as she got up and her Doll grab her and then she jump to the window edge.
"Woohoo!" Millium cheered
"Hmph. She did put quite a fight." Jusis comment.
"That Black shell of hers is nothing like the one I used at the academy." Sara sighed
"That was an impressive fight Altina." Levi replied.
(BGM paused)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Reunion)
"I'm glad to see you're alive and well, dad." Machias approach his dad and smiled.
"That I am. Sorry to have worried you." Carl chuckled. "Look at you! You've certainly grown into a fine young man since I last saw you, haven't you?"
Machias frown "T-Try not to tease me in front of the Imperial family, okay..."
"I'm glad you're both all right." Peach approaches Eugent and Priscilla with Mario and Luigi.
"We thank you for this daring rescue Princess Peach. You certainly put on a show." Eugent chuckled. "And who are these fine gentleman with you?"
"They're my knights. Mostly Mario." Peach giggled.
"I'm right here you know." Luigi frowned
"I know, I was only teasing. But they are my heroes as well." Peach smiled
"Hello, my name is Mario. And this is my brother, Luigi, Your Majesty." Mario said as he and Luigi bow.
"It's a pleasure to meet you both." Prisella smiled.
"Ahh, so the famous Mario Brothers hmm? You certainly have the charismatic as heroes." Eugent chuckled.
"You're too kind." Luigi scratch his head as he smiled.
"Haha. Looks like our plan was a perfect success." Alisa said as she and group B arrived.
"Hey guys, looks like things went okay on your end, too." Rean said
"Indeed. I guess that takes care of the Imperial Guardsman here." Machias added
"Rean Schwarzer, as well as each of the other members of Class VII. As well as our other rescuers as well." Emperor Eugent said. "You have my most sincere gratitude for what you have done."
"We really can't begin to think you enough." Empress Priscilla added.
"Please, don't thank us. We simply did our duty as Erebonian citizens." Rean replied.
Levi chuckled as he smile. "Modest as always I see."
"But he's right. Besides, we wouldn't have been able to do anything alone. We only came this far because the whole academy was behind us." Alisa said.
Emperor Eugent smiled. "I swell with pride to hear as much. My alma mater seems to be raising truly exceptional students these days. I couldn't be happier."
"Did I hear that right?" Elliot asked.
"Does that mean you attended Thors military academy?" Levi added.
"That I did." The Emperor answered. "It's a longstanding tradition that the men of the Imperial family attend the academy. Olivert did in his younger years and, Aidios willing, Cedric will as well."
"Oh, speaking off... where is Prince Cedric?" Peach look around. "He doesn't seem to be here."
"Yeah, I can't see that little cutie anywhere." Fie nodded
"Fie! Stop being so disrespectful!" Machias exclaimed
"Machias, It's a compliment." Levi sweatdrop.
"The Crown prince was taken from here several days ago. We were told he was going to somewhere in Heimdallr, but nothing beyond that." Carl explain
"Heimdallr?" Daisy cross her arm. "That's rather unsettling."
"It is... but where exactly?" Peach wondered
"If you're looking for the crown prince, he's been escorted to the palace."Altina respond.
Everyone look at Altina.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Altina)
"Valflame Palace? But why?" Rean asked
"What purpose was he taken there?" Levi asked
"To cooperate in a ritual." Altina answered. "Specifically, Duke Cayenne wishes to use the crown prince in a ritual which will be conducted shortly."
"A r-ritual?" Empress Priscilla gulp.
"Where does the duke fit in all this?" Carl asked
"Sounds like you've got a LOT of juicy information you're going to be sharing with us." Sara said.
"My thoughts exactly. Fie! Millium!" Rean command
Then the two begin to surround Altina from escaping.
Altina had a look of worry on her. "I know little more about the ritual than you do. One thing I do know, however, is that you're too late to stop it from taking place."
"A ritual you say?" Kamek amused. "Hmm... I bet this has something to do with their-"
(BGM ended)
Suddenly, we heard a voice that was in a strange melody.
"Wah! What was that?!" Luigi gulped.
"Is that... a person singing?" Daisy asked
"What's going on?" Elliot look around.
"This is like back in the classroom." Alisa shivered
"Bah. Where's is it coming from?!" Jusis muttered
"I think it's from above us..." Gaius answered
"There's no dying it. That's Vita's voice." Kamek said.
"Why would that woman be singing?" Bowser asked.
"I have a feeling it's for that ritual the girl mention. I bet it's also connected to the palace."
"No...this... This can't be happening." Emma said.
"Emma?" Machias asked in concern.
"What's wrong you two?" Laura asked
"This song is the Hexen Clan's most strictly forbidden incantation. A song to summon the Vermillion Despair from the deepest darkness. Lucifen Lied!" Emma answered
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Lucifen Lied)
Suddenly, there was a massive rumble coming from somewhere far away from them.
"What's happening?" Instructor Sara asked
"An earthquake?!" Carl exclaimed.
"It's source is the Palace. So, they intend to recreate what happened 250 years ago, do they?" The Emperor said.
"Wait, look!" Bowser pointed as they saw a purple light coming from far away.
With Vita...
"Thou art the Vermillion Emperor, keeper of a thousand weapons and ruler of the interval between heaven and hell..." Vita chanted a spell while surrounded by several magic circles. "As a rightful descendant of the Guardian of the Blaze, I offer unto you this song of Exaltation!"
In the Basement of the palace...
Prince Cedric was blindbolded and tied up while strapped to a chair as he was crying in agony as behind him was a crimson color red knight. With him were Duke Cayanne, Two Jaegers, Duvalie, Bleublanc, Minerva and Crow.
"Yes! YES! That wretched emperor may have halted my ancestor's ambition, but I will grant it in his place!" Cayenne declared
"Sorry about this your Highness. Just bare with it a while longer until this is all over." Crow quietly said.
He said as he eyes from the crimson knight glowed and suddenly the area around them begin to warp all twisted.
"Whoa! The Hell!?" Xeno exclaimed.
"Interesting... The Space in front of us is distorting." Minerva amused.
"Why are you fascinated by this?!" Duvalie asked
"Hahaha! How Splendid!" Bleublanc laughed
"Heh. This could be fun." Mcburn smirked
Then the space begin to distort.
Back with the heroes...
The heroes than a giant tower, cloak in red and black, began to arise where the palace was, it was ginormous in every sense of the word and the whole sky began to turn red.
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Uncertain Circumstances)
"Wh..." Elliot shivered
"Wha...Wha..." Alisa gulp
"What IS that?!" Machias exclaimed
"I believe this is part of the ritual." Kamek said. "It's... Disproportion to say the least."
"What do you mean by that? And why does that castle mean bad news?" Bowser asked.
"Well, if you excuse me." Altina said as she jump on her doll. "My final mission still remains to be completed." Then see wend to the window behind her and she's gone.
"Sorry. She got away." Fie sighed.
"Oopsie. We were supposed to keep her there, weren't we?" Millium sadden
"It doesn't matter. She's the least of our worries now." Rean stated
"Just what is that building?" Jusis asked
"Is everyone all right?!"
Then Captain Claire and the RMP showed up with Towa and Angelica.
"I take it you were able to deal with the Imperial Guard's main force?" Sara asked.
"Correct. King Bowser, Ragna and Mona handle most of the work. We were also able to secure the rail route leading here as well." Claire answered as she turn to the Emperor and Empress. "I have prepared a high-speed vehicle to take all of you away from the city where it will be safer. Please, come with me."
"B-But-" "We should do as she says." Emperor Eugent said to his wife. "Remaining here will inconvenience our people."
"I suppose you're right." Empress Priscilla sighed.
"Please take care, Your Majesty." Carl said before he turn to Claire. "I'd like to return to City Hall at once. Could you arrange that for me, Captain?"
"B-But, sir..." Claire trailed off
"I'm the Govenor of Heimdallr. These may be unusual circumstances, but I have my duties in that capacity to fulfill. The Noble Alliance is likely in a state of confusion after what's happened. This is an excellent time to begin negotiations."
"As you wish, Your Excellency. I'll have a car prepared at once."
"I'll leave the capital in your hands, Governor." Emperor Eugent said.
"Certainly, Your Majesty." Carl bow.
"Everyone, please hurry to the Courageous!" Towa requested
"We need to gather as much info as we can on exactly what's happening here." Angelica added
"A-Alright." Alisa nodded
"We might even need to help evacuate the citizens of Heimdallr if it comes to it." Sara said.
Levi notice Rean staring at the Tower.
"Crow is there. That is what you were thinking, weren't you?" Levi asked Rean.
"You read my mind, Levi." Rean sighed as he step up. "I'm sorry Towa. Valimar and I won't be coming with you. We're going to that castle."
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - A Vow Remembered)
"Yeah. No doubt Crow and his Azure Knight is in there. As well as Vita." Levi nodded as he step up.
"I had a hunch those two would be there," Mona cross her arm.
"Right. I'm all but certain that castle is meant to be the final stage Valimar and I will have to stand upon. I have this feeling like it was prepared by some kind of grand destiny. One so great, even the War of the Lions itself was only a fraction of it."
"You might actually be right, Rean." Celine nodded
"Your mind's made up, then?" Towa asked. Then she nodded "Well, in that case, you're not going alone! We're all Thors students just like you and Crow!
"But Towa-"
"She's right." Angelica nodded, "You might thank you're fated to go there, but what's going on concerns just us as much as it concerns you."
"We all feel exactly the same way." Alisa nodded. "We're Crow's classmates, too... and yours."
"Not to mention Crow is our friend." Mona added.
"We have as much right to take part in this as you do." Laura added "I refuse to simply sit and watch by the sidelines!"
"And we won't hear any different." Gaius nodded
"Yeah. Don't try and go alone now after we've come this far together!" Elliot nodded
"You're not the only one with a stake in this." Fie smiled
"I need to see with my own two eyes exactly what my brother intends to achieve, so I refuse to be left behind." Jusis nodded
"Yeah! I'm coming with you, too!" Millium cheered
"Besides, with the state the capital's in, I can't pretend this has nothing to do with me." Machias stated
"Although we're outsiders here... We want to help out as best we can." Mario added as those from the Mushroom Kingdom and Morgan nodded.
"Not to mention I still plan on bringing Crow back to us as well. Not just you and everyone else. So we're in this together." Morgan added
"They're right Rean." Levi chuckled and then place his hand on his shoulder. "There are things you can do alone, but this is not one of them. We are your friends and classmates Rean. We will reach Crow and settle this. Together!"
"You guys are the best, you know." Rean smiled.
Celine sighed. "I was going to say that at least Emma and I should accompany you, but why state the obvious at this point?"
"Class VII's bonds are far stronger than our need to fulfill our duty." Emma smiled. "Naturally, I'm no exception."
"You sure have changed."
Sara chuckled before turning to Claire "Well, then, I'll leave everything to you, Captain. I'm sure you've already got some of the RMP in the city by now, right?"
"Of course. Leave everything to us." Claire nodded. "Lechter is back now as well, so as soon as the opportunity to do so presents itself, I'll hurry along to support you."
"I'm sure you will all perform admirably." Carl smiled "Make good use of what you've learned at the academy, and your path is sure to open.
"May Aidios be with you all. Please, take care of yourself." Priscilla added
"We will. Thank you." Jusis bow
"Fear not, Your Majesty. We shall return safely, together with His Highness Crown Prince Cedric." Laura added
"Thank you." Empress Priscilla smiled
Then suddenly the Emperor approached Rean and offer him a medallion.
"I want you to accept this." Emperor Eugent said
Rean eye widen. "I can't believe this..." Then he take the medallion.
"Well, Well..." Carl blink
"That's an honor given only once every few years." Claire also look surprised
"What? What's going on?" Levi title my head
"Looking at the medals my daughter has awarded you with, it's clear that you more than deserve it. I would ask each of you to accept one. It's the least I can give to you after all you have done for Erebonia." Emperor Eugent said with a smile.
"We are truly unworthy, Your Majesty." Rean said.
"Th-Thank you so much..." Alisa nervous smile.
"Oh and one more thing." Eugent brought out a Pokeball and then came out was Eevee.
"Eva!"
"An Eevee?" Rean asked.
"This Eevee belongs to Cedric. He's been really worried about him. Can you take him with you? I'm sure he wants to help." Eugent request
"Of course." Rean nodded
"Go forth, bearers of the horned lion crest. Fight not for the future of this nation, but for your own individual futures." Emperor Eugent command "And when this is over, return to your loved ones safe and unharmed!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Class VII saluted While Mario and his group nodded and join them and leave the Villa.
Ahh, the part we been waiting for! The showdown between Rean and Crow! Hope you're all ready to embrace the epic tale!