DDR CITY: Raves of Revolution Final Stage
By
Darkness Shade
Disclaimer: Those items, person, things, etc used by me that are not of my own creation belong to their respective owners.
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Airship Main Hall
"That was great!" Scott said, "Haven't eaten like that in awhile."
"Heh, you eat almost as much as Goku." Dark said with a laugh.
"I wonder how Ryan's doing?" Cloud asked.
"I'm not sure, but it would seem he was rather taken with whatever Charmy whispered to him." Aerith said.
"I just hope he isn't late for his duel." Mia said, "I'd like for all of this to be over soon."
"Heh, heh, heh…it will be over soon enough my dear." Sephiroth said, entering the hall, "There's no need to rush to death…you'll all receive it soon enough."
"Yeah, right." Sonic said, walking in with Shadow, "Ryan'll kick your ass good…just like him and Dark did to Ansemian!"
Sephiroth flared his aura, but then calmed down and walked off to the arena.
"Touched a sore spot, did we?" Shadow said.
"That doesn't make any sense though." Ryan said, walking up to his friends, "Why would Sephy get all uptight about Anse?"
"I'm not sure…" Dark said, nudging Ryan, "So…enjoy your alone time with Charmster?"
"That's none of your business!" Ryan said, blushing slightly, "Besides, you have better things to worry about."
"Like what?" Dark said, just before Charmy smacked him with a giant hammer.
"I think that would be something to worry about more." Cloud said.
"Indeed." Scott said, then laughed.
"I like the ones with the stars." Said Dark as he wobbled about in a daze, "They're always so bright…and PRETTY!"
"Ooookay…." Ryan said, "That was a new…I think you hit him too hard Charmy."
"Nah, he'll be fine…Dark doesn't know the meaning of too much." Charmy said.
"And the girls with the big chests…so squeezeably soft." Dark said, grabbing Charmy's chest and laying his head on it.
Charmy's face began to turn a bright red color.
"Um…Ryan…I think you'd better handle this." Scott said, "Lest your girlfriend there nuke the ship."
"I'll try." Ryan said, grabbing ahold of Dark and prying his hands off of Charmy, "Mia, take care of him."
Mia nodded and placed a light sleep spell over Dark.
"That'll do for him." Ryan said, turning to Charmy, "You okay now?"
Charmy closed her eyes, breathed in, and then smacked Ryan clear across the room.
"Much better!" Charmy said with a huge smile.
"I'm in…such pain right now!" Ryan said, lying in a heap across the hall.
"Tsk, poor Ryan…Dark causes so much trouble for him." Cloud said.
"She shouldn't do such things to her guy, though." Aerith said, "It's not his fault Dark's that way."
"You're telling me you wouldn't have done the same thing?" Cloud asked.
"…Maybe." Aerith said.
"Sometimes I wonder why he stays with that girl when she does such things to him." Scott said, "She can be so violent."
WHAM!!
Scott soon had a sizeable lump on his head, courtesy of Charmy's fist.
"Well, I'd better tend to Ryan…he needs to get ready for his duel." Charmy said with a smile, helping Ryan up.
"Oh…was that necessary?" Ryan asked, "And after what we did…last time I be nice to you."
Charmy pouted, "Oh…don't be like that…if you win, how about I…whisper…and then...whisper."
Ryan's eyes got rather large and he was instantly on his feet.
"Let's get this duel over with…I'm ready to battle!" Ryan said, rushing out to the arena.
"Two guesses what she said to him." Cloud said.
"Oh, I can take a guess." Aerith said, "Come on guys…let's go see Sephiroth get his butt kicked!"
Airship Arena
"About time you showed up, Ryan…" Sephiroth said.
"Why? You in a hurry to lose?" Ryan said, taking his place.
"If anyone will lose, it'll be you." Sephiroth said.
"If the two contestants are ready, this duel can commence." Sonja said, "Ryan versus Sephiroth for the championship!"
"Finally…though I think we need to make a change…this place is too drab for our battle." Sephiroth said, waving his arm.
Ryan put a hand on his head, "What's going on?"
????
Ryan awoke to see himself in a dark area.
"Well this is just lovely." Ryan said, "I hate it when we end up in this realm. At least we haven't been attacked yet, right guys?"
Silence.
"Guys?" Ryan asked, "Great…I'm alone then."
"Boo!" Dark shouted after sneaking up on Ryan.
"Ack! Asshole!" Ryan said, smacking Dark in the head, "You see anyone else?"
"No…and I don't like the feeling…something is out there…and I have a feeling we can't handle it separately." Dark said.
"I felt it too…but I doubt we'll need to fuse." Ryan said, "Eh?!"
Ryan's deck lit up and the five cards use to summon 'Ansemian: The Forbidden Dance' transformed into Ansemian.
"Something up?" Ryan asked Ansemian, "I doubt you did this for no reason."
"I don't appreciate being cooped up in that deck of yours so much." Ansemian said, "Besides…"
"Besides…?" Dark asked.
"It's nothing…we should find your friends." Ansemian said.
"Okay…guess we'll go this way." Ryan said, flying north.
'What does he think he's doing bringing them here?' Ansemian thought to herself as she followed Ryan and Dark.
"What's that over there?" Dark asked, pointing at figures in the distance.
"It can't be!" Ryan said, stopping in mid-flight, "Those are us!"
Just in front of them was a faded image of DR fighting with Ansemian's final form.
"I see…but why did he bring us to this place?" Ansemian said, more to her self than anyone else.
"Penny for your thoughts, Anse?" Ryan asked.
"Huh? Oh…well, perhaps I should tell you…then it would make sense why Sephiroth is acting the way he is." Ansemian said.
Before Ansemian could say anything, though, Sephiroth's laughter echoed through the emptiness.
"Hahahahahaha! I still can't believe that you've become this…only shows how weak you were to begin with." Sephiroth said, fading in.
"Bastard! What are you trying to do with all of this?" Dark shouted.
"I figured it'd be best, and fitting, to have our duel where you defeated…" Sephiroth said, before pausing.
"Defeated whom?" Dark said, "Wait…you don't mean…"
"Yes…I see now." Ryan said, "It makes sense…your Anse's brother."
"Heh, so…you've finally figured it out." Sephiroth said, "I was enraged when I learned that she was beaten…especially by someone like you."
"Then why is so much of the anger you have over that directed toward me?" Dark asked.
"Why? Why?! You, Darkness Shade, are the sole reason someone like him could have been victorious over my sister." Sephiroth said, "Without you, Ryan would never have collected the power needed to win."
"So this whole thing is because of family ties?" Ryan asked, "And I thought my family was messed up."
"I'm being serious…now let us commence our duel." Sephiroth said.
"Very well." Ryan said, "I'll go first!"
Dark noticed Ansemian still standing near him, away from Ryan and Sephiroth.
"Aren't you going to help him?" Dark asked.
"I...I can't fight my own brother…no matter what he's become." Ansemian said.
"I see…let us hope Ryan can win without your help." Dark said.
Airship Arena
"Where did they go?" Mia asked.
"They were here a second ago." Charmy said, "Then everything got dark."
"They're in a different plane." Scott said, "And it seems they've begun dueling."
"I would suspect you to be able to detect them." Aerith said, "After all…next to them, you're the next strongest."
"I suppose, I just hope Ryan can handle himself…" Scott said, having a flashback.
"You're giving this to me?" Ryan asked, taking the 'Legend of the Dance Card'.
"Yeah…I figure you'd be the best one to handle it." Scott said, "Look…something is definitely wrong with this whole tournament. I know you can feel it to."
"You've got me there…" Ryan said, staring out of a window, "I have a feeling that even if we win…"
"Right…well, take care of that card." Scott said, "I know you won't misuse it."
'I just hope he can use it.' Scott thought as he "felt" the duel.
Heartless Realm
Ryan drew his first card and played 'Dynamite Rave (B4ZA Beat Mix)'.
"Now I summon 'Sora' (2100/2300) in attack mode and lay down two cards before ending my turn." Ryan said.
"Well, I certainly am surprised to see him in your deck." Sephiroth said.
'What did he mean by that?' Dark and Scott thought at the same time.
'Scott?' Dark thought.
'Hey, I got through to you. Good…how's the duel going?' Scott asked.
'Ryan's done his first move…Sephiroth is up.' Dark said.
Sephiroth played 'Dynamite Rave' and summoned 'Ansem' (2500/2000) in attack mode.
Ansemian looked like she was in shock.
"Anse?" Dark said, giving her a little shake, "Are you okay?"
"I'll…I'll be okay. I think this place is just getting to me." Ansemian said, 'Is it really him…or is it just a card? Brother…'
"Seems my card is stronger, so say goodbye to your spiky-haired friend!" Sephiroth said, commanding 'Ansem' to attack 'Sora'.
"Heh…reveal face down cards." Ryan said, as he revealed the magic cards 'Oblivion' and 'Oathkeeper', "Since you seem to know an awful lot about the other realities, then you know what these are…by equipping both Sora's attack points are raised by 1000."
'Ansem' was blown back by 'Sora's twin Keyblade attack and Sephiroth's life points dropped to 7400.
"You heroes always think you're such hot stuff." Sephiroth said, "I place one card face down and end my turn."
"Whatever, my move." Ryan said, drawing his next card.
Ryan played 'I Do I Do I Do' and, via the 'Pizza Delivery Call' ritual card, summoned 'Charmy (5th Mix)' (2400/2000)'.
"Now I'll attack your life points directly with both 'Sora' and 'Charmy (5th Mix)'!" Ryan shouted.
"Heh, I don't think so." Sephiroth said, playing his face down card.
'So, it was true…he did have it.' Dark and Scott thought at the same time.
'Dammit!' Dark and Scott thought at the same time.
"I was wondering how you controlled those three." Ryan said, "You've a Bemani item as well."
"Yes…my Bemani Pod did allow me to control those weak minded fools." Sephiroth said, "And so my 'Bemani Pod' card will allow me to do the same to one of your cards. Since your 'Charmy (5th mix)' card is weaker, I'll control it and let your 'Sora' card destroy her."
"Dammit!" Ryan shouted as 'Sora' destroyed 'Charmy (5th mix)'.
"And since they were both your cards, you lose the 700 life points." Sephiroth said with a laugh."
"This is far from over." Ryan said as his life points dropped to 7300.
Airship Arena
"So, how's he fairing?" Charmy asked.
"Not good…Sephiroth just had two of his own cards fight each other and he lost the life points." Scott said.
"Dammit! This sucks not being able to know what's going on!" Reps shouted.
"It feels like someone's missing." Mia said.
"Hmm, you're right…where's the two anthros of our bunch?" Charmy asked.
Scott seemed to concentrate then open his eyes wide, "Um…their busy doing stuff."
Heartless Realm
"My turn." Sephiroth said, drawing his next card, "This one will do."
Sephiroth played 'Drop Out' and summoned 'Rockman Trigger' (2800/2900) in attack mode.
"I'll lay down one card and finish my turn." Sephiroth said.
"You do realize how blatant that trap of your is, don't you?" Ryan said while drawing his next card.
"Hmm…perhaps, but you won't know unless you attack." Sephiroth said.
"Very well." Ryan said, playing 'PARANOiA KCET Clean Mix' and summoning 'Metal Sonic Mk.II' (2400/2400).
"Heh, and now I'll skip over your character to attack your life points directly with this card, my 'Bemani Arrow'." Ryan said as his magic card created a freeze arrow bridge over Sephiroth's 'Rockman Trigger'.
"Dammit!" Sephiroth said as 'Metal Sonic Mk.II' and 'Sora' dealt him a combined total of 5500 damage, lowering his life points to 1600, "You think you're doing so well…but I wonder what would happen if I made things more difficult."
Dark fell down on one knee and held his head, "What's going on?"
"Dark?" Ansemian said, shaking him, "Brother…why are you doing this?"
"Heh, I never thought it would be this easy to overtake that fool's mind." Sephiroth said, "I suppose that's what he gets for being the grey character in this story."
A booming sigh could be heard as Shades tried to keep the fourth wall from collapsing.
"Back to my point…if I can't defeat you in this duel, then perhaps I can toy with you just as I did my dear friends Cloud and Aerith." Sephiroth said, "I'll send Darkness Shade back to deal with your friends while we continue our duel here…and if you have any ideas of ditching to stop him, I'll kill you where you stand."
"That's your ace in the hole?" Ryan said, "I'm disappointed, I'm on the verge of winning this duel and all you can do is threaten weakly. Dark's too strong to be overtaken by…"
Dark fired a large ki blast at Ryan, whom barely dodged it.
"You were saying?" Sephiroth said, "Besides, if you knew of the card I held in my hands, you'd take me more seriously."
"Idle threats…though I'm saddened that Dark fell to you so easily." Ryan said.
"Go, Darkness Shade, attack those you once called friend!" Sephiroth said as Dark returned back to the airship, "Now, how about we get back to our duel?"
Airship Arena
'Shit!' Scott thought, "Everyone get ready!"
"Why?" Cloud asked.
"Sephiroth did something I didn't think was possible…he overtook Dark's mind." Scott said, grabbing his sword.
"I see…I know how that goes." Cloud said, pulling out his Buster Sword.
A huge purple colored energy burst signified Dark's arrival.
"Hello, friends." Dark said, holding his Keysaber.
"I can't believe you, Dark." Mia said, "How could you give in?"
"You know nothing…one who seeks nothing can know nothing." Dark said.
"God, you sound like Ansem." Scott said, "I won't let you win…you may be my friend, but I'm still going to fight you."
"Very well…let's go!" Dark said, flaring his aura before charging Scott.
Scott blocked his Keysaber and knocked Dark back, then flew up above the airship.
Dark matched Scott's height and the two warriors stared at one another.
"I know you're still in there Dark…fight him!" Scott shouted.
"Sorry, but you're wasting your breath." Dark said, putting his hands together, "See if you can dodge this move."
Dark began to glow a very dark purple color as a shadowy aura took over his body.
"Darkness Flare!" Dark shouted as he fired a huge energy blast as Scott.
"Ka-Ma-Ha-Me-Haaaaa!" Scott shouted, striking back with his own attack.
The two attacks cancelled each other out and left our two fighters staring each other down.
"I always knew I'd have to fight one of you someday." Scott said, "I never thought it'd be this soon."
"Funny how things go." Dark said, charging at Scott.
The two exchanged blow after blow before locking each other in a grapple.
"You're a lot stronger than I ever thought you'd be." Scott said.
"That's what happens when you go through what we did." Dark said with a grin.
"Too bad I have to end this." Scott said.
"I wouldn't be too hasty." Dark whispered, "Make this look good."
"Nani?" Scott asked.
"We have to let Sephiroth think he's winning…that's how we beat him." Dark whispered.
"I see now…let's put on a good show then." Scott said, knocking his head against Dark's repeatedly.
"Ouch!" Dark said, flying back from Scott's headbutt, "Fine, try this!"
Dark pulled out two of his Keysaber and spun them quickly with his mind.
"What the hell?!" Scott shouted.
"Rolling Hell Wheels!" Dark shouted as his two Keysabers turned into flying discs of death, aimed straight at Scott.
'He's really making this look real.' Scott said, dodging the two Keysabers.
"We can't just sit here and look!" Cloud shouted in anger.
"Well, unless you've learned how to fly, that's what we're stuck doing." Aerith said.
"Besides, look at them, they're in a completely different league." Charmy said, "I'm more worried about Ryan."
Just as Scott managed to deflect back Dark's Rolling Hell Wheels, there was a large flash as Ryan and what looked like Sephiroth appeared.
'About time…this act took a lot out of me.' Dark thought.
Heartless Realm: 20 minutes ago
"Ha, you're bluffing Sephiroth." Ryan said, "You couldn't possibly have anything that will help you."
"Oh, but I beg to differ…for now I use this magic card, 'Forced Feedback'!" Sephiroth shouted.
"Damn it! I know what that does." Ryan said as his characters spasmed in confusion and submitted to Sephiroth's control.
"And now I can summon this card." Sephiroth said, playing 'Max Ascension' (8300/8300).
"Big deal…I've faced worse." Ryan said.
"We'll see how you fare on your next turn." Sephiroth said.
Ryan drew his card and played 'Midnight Blaze' to summon 'Charmy (3rd Mix)' (1500/2000) in defense mode.
"I end my turn." Ryan said, 'This doesn't look good.'
"Heh, defend all you want…you will run out of cards eventually." Sephiroth said.
Needless to say, this repeated for quite a few minute, Ryan defending while Sephiroth would attack and destroy his defense.
Sephiroth began to slowly loose his patience and could not control his rage.
"Grrrrargh!" Sephiroth shouted as he transformed into Savior Sephiroth.
"Shit!" Ryan shouted as the Heartless Realm broke down and they returned to the airship.
Airship Arena
"Ugh, I guess we made it back." Ryan said.
Ansemian remained quiet as she saw her brother transformed.
"Ack!" Aerith shouted, "He changed!"
"Damn that Sephiroth!" Cloud shouted, "He's become his Saviour Sephiroth self."
"Saviour Sephiroth? You mean the author used the right term?" Scott said.
There was a loud creaking and groaning noise as the fourth wall began to take on more pressure.
"Heh, it seems you were foolish in believing you could actually defeat me." Saviour Sephiroth said, "All those cards in your deck are worthless…and it seems 'Legend' is buried so far in your deck that you'll never reach it."
"It's not over yet Sephy!" Ryan shouted, drawing his next card.
'This is the card Scott gave me…but I don't know how to use it. It's still transparent…this won't help me. I don't have anymore characters to place on the field. It's not supposed to end this way. The villain isn't supposed to win. I'm not supposed to lose and my friends aren't supposed to die.' Ryan thought.
"I take from your silence that you failed to draw any character cards at all." Saviour Sephiroth said.
"Ryan…" Charmy said.
"Damn!" Dark shouted
"Is there nothing left that he can do?" Reps asked.
"I don't know…" Scott said, 'If only we knew how to use that card!'
'I really wish he didn't have to lose like this.' Kanbei thought, breaking out of his quiet trance, 'He doesn't deserve to lose to this…freak.'
"Are you prepared to die?" Saviour Sephiroth said.
"How can I die in a mere card game?" Ryan asked.
"Don't you realize what our trip to the realm of the Heartless did?" Saviour Sephiroth said, "The loser of this game loses permanently."
"I won't give you the satisfaction of fear." Ryan said, "If you're going to attack me, then do it!"
"With pleasure!" Saviour Sephiroth shouted as 'Max Ascension' charged at Ryan.
"Brother, no!" Ansemian shouted.
"Ryan!!!!!" shouted all of Ryan's friends as a bright flash overtook the arena…
????
"…where am I?" Ryan said, floating in a white void, "Is this death? I don't see any funny looking cloud things that represent souls running around though."
Ryan looked around and saw nothing but the endless white.
"I failed them all…some hero I turned out to be." Ryan said, "I couldn't even beat someone in a damn card game."
Ryan floated for a long time, watching how his movements left an image trail.
"Keeping occupied, are you?" said a familiar voice.
"Shades? What are you doing here?" Ryan asked.
"Well, to be honest…you didn't lose." Shades said.
"Then, what was that flash?" Ryan asked.
"Well…after that last comment by Scott, the fourth wall kinda…broke." Shades said.
"Broke?" Ryan asked.
"Yeah, it's…it's gone…" Shades said.
"Well, then why are you here?" Ryan said.
"After I fix things, I can put you back to your last turn." Shades said.
"What good will that do?" Ryan asked, "I'll just lose like last time."
"Well…" Shades said as Ansemian stepped out from behind him.
"Anse?" Ryan asked.
"I…I was wrong. I have to fight my brother…he's lost control this time." Ansemian said, holding the 'Legend of the Dance' card.
"I don't understand." Ryan said.
"To help you, I'm going to power this card…but that means…" Ansemian said, "I'll be leaving."
"Leaving? Never thought I'd say this, but I don't want you to." Ryan said, "You've helped me so much."
"Yes…but I believe I'd finally rest at ease by doing this last act." Ansemian said as she faded and the 'Legend of the Dance' card fluttered slowly to Ryan.
"Anse…I won't let your sacrifice be for naught." Ryan said, "Let's do this!.
"If you're ready then, I'll send you back and make sure the fourth wall doesn't collapse again." Shades said.
Ryan nodded as Shades snapped his fingers.
Airship Arena: 2 minutes ago
"Damn that Sephiroth!" Cloud said, "He became his Saviour Sephiroth self!"
"Saviour Sephiroth?" Scott said, before being knocked cold from an unseen force.
"What happened to him?" Mia asked.
"Hell if I know." Dark said, shaking Scott, "This is no time to be sleeping man, Ryan needs our support."
"Huh?" Scott said, "How rare…that's never happened to me before."
"Are you prepared to die?" Saviour Sephiroth said.
"Nope, because I know I will win." Ryan said.
"Oh, really…so confident now, are we? Then finish your turn up and we'll see how things go." Saviour Sephiroth said.
Ryan held the 'Legend of the Dance' card in his hand…the card now solid thanks in part to Anse's sacrifice.
"I place this one card face down and end my turn." Ryan said, 'I hope this works…even I don't know what this card does.'
"That's it…? One face down card? You've disappointed me, Ryan." Saviour Sephiroth said, "Now die!"
'Max Ascension' charged at Ryan, but this time…
"I don't think so, reveal face down card, 'Legend of the Dance'!" Ryan shouted.
"What, what is this?" Saviour Sephiroth shouted.
"This is the ultimate card…this is your finish!" Ryan shouted.
"Nonsense, 'Ascension', finish him!" Saviour Sephiroth shouted.
'Ascension' looked at him and shook his head.
"What trickery is this?" Saviour Sephiroth said.
"Hey, I'm not dead!" Ryan shouted.
"What's going on with my deck?" Scott said as it began to glow.
"Mine's doing it too!" Reps shouted.
"So is mine!" Dark shouted.
'My deck is glowing like the others…what does this mean?' Kanbei thought.
"I don't understand what's happening?!" Saviour Sephiroth shouted.
"Don't you see? This is the true power of the 'Legend of the Dance' card!" Ryan said as his deck glowed brightly, his max brother card raising out of it.
As if on cue, the five max brother cards from Kanbei, Scott, Dark, and Reps joined Ryan's 'Legend' and Saviour Sephiroth's 'Ascension' on Ryan's side of the board.
"I play the ultimate character card, 'Max All-Stars' (Ω/Ζ)!" Ryan said as all seven Max Brother cards stood together, ready to finish off Saviour Sephiroth.
"This can't be! I was on the verge of victory!" Saviour Sephiroth shouted.
"Heh, you fool…it's time you felt the true power. 'Max All-Stars', attack with Dance Dance Revolution!" Ryan shouted, striking a dramatic pose.
The seven Max Brothers lifted high above the airship as flashes of light filled the air.
Mixes of DDR slowly materialized, 1st through Extreme, which formed a nine before raining down on Saviour Sephiroth while the announcer voiced his annoying one-liners.
"Wha, wha, what?!"
"Are you a monkey?"
"Did you have breakfast this morning?!"
"Don't be careless!"
"You're not following the music!"
"You're a little out of shape!"
"Get off the stage!"
"Loser!!!"
"Game Over!!!"
When the dust settled, there was nothing left of Saviour Sephiroth.
"I…I won!" Ryan said with a smile as he collapsed.
"Ryan!" Charmy said, rushing over to him.
"I think everyone would agree that postponing the award ceremony while we all recoup from the events that recently happened would be a good idea." Kanbei said.
"Yes…we'll be on our way then." Scott said, hefting Ryan up, "You think with all that power he'd be lighter."
Just then, Sonic and Shadow finally made it up to the arena deck.
"So, we miss anything?" Sonic asked.
"No, nothing at all." Cloud said.
"Where were you guys anyway?" Aerith asked.
"Well…" Shadow said.
(5 minutes later…)
"God, I didn't need to know that!" Dark said.
Mia and Charmy's eyes were just large and blank.
Kanbei had his hands over Sonja's ears.
"Just, get the hell off my ship!" Kanbei shouted.
Our heroes flew home, hoping to recover from the trials presented by this tournament.
1 week later
"I can't believe this whole thing is finally over…Sephiroth's gone…there's no crazy tournament or some insane villain seeking revenge." Ryan said.
"Yeah, you're right…it has been too quiet." Scott said.
"You guys should be glad it's quiet." Mia said, just as Shadow ran by chasing Shadow.
"Well, almost quiet." Dark said.
"Oh, it just wouldn't be the same if those two didn't make so much noise." Charmy said, sitting down next to Ryan, "So, are you guys ready?"
"Right, let's go get our praise!" Dark shouted, flying off through the roof.
Ryan sighed, "We do have a door!"
"Praise? I don't recall him getting past the quarter-finals." Scott said.
"Just let the boy dream." Mia said.
"Are you guys coming or what?" Dark asked.
Everyone sighed and took off after Dark.
Our heroes landed outside Kanbei's stadium where the award ceremony was to take place.
"You guys are finally here, good. That means we can begin!" Sonja said, leading them onto the field.
After being seated, Kanbei walked out as the crowd clapped.
"Welcome…as you all know, the DDR CITY tournament has recently come to a close. Today we recognize the winner and runner-up from the tournament." Kanbei said.
As '.59' played, Scott went up to receive his award and then 'Candy Star' played as Ryan went up to collect his trophy…which took awhile since a swarm of fangirls overtook him.
Finally, he got up there and accepted his trophy from Kanbei.
"Well, as the winner, is there anything you wish to say?" Kanbei asked.
"Well…" Ryan started, before there was a loud explosion, "What the hell?"
"I know that energy signature!" Dark shouted.
"Did you fools really believe me to be gone so easily?" Sephiroth said.
"Damn it!" Ryan said, pulling out his Keysaber, "Kanbei, get everyone out of here!"
Kanbei nodded as he tried to evacuate everyone there.
"You will all die!" Sephiroth said, launching energy blast after energy blast at the crowd.
"No!" Ryan and Dark shouted, knocking the blasts away.
"Don't forget about me!" Scott shouted, "I want to have some fun too!"
"You want fun?" Sephiroth asked, "Then take this! Sin Harvest!"
Scott was knocked back as Sephiroth's attack drained his energy.
"It's time we passed this." Sephiroth said, "Descend Heartless Angel!"
"I don't like what he's doing!" Charmy shouted.
"No…not this again." Sonic said.
"Well, I'll be ready for what comes this time." Shadow said, "Nothing to hold back."
"Will someone explain what is going on?" Reps asked.
"Simple…get ready for some interdimensional fun!" Ryan said with a grin as Sephiroth released a blinding flash of dark energy at our heroes.
"Here we go again!" Dark shouted as he and the others were overtaken by Sephiroth's energy…
TO BE CONTINUED…
(A/N: I know, I know…beat the crap out of me for hanging the story at such a point, but this is where this story ends and the next one will begin; unfortunately, that may not be for some time…as all my resources needed for it aren't accessible at the moment. I will be writing another one-shot story (hopefully) in-between now and when I start working on the next story in the saga (projected date December 2K4 at the earliest). I can't tell you much about the next story, but I will give you the title, DDR HEARTS 2. Try to figure out what that one will be like. As for the two Max's (Ascension and Infinity) that seem new…July 13th…and that's all I'll say.)