(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Phantasmal Blaze)

The heroes party then arrived at the final and highest floor of the Infernal Castle.

"I-I thought my heart was gonna stop." Celine muttered

Rean panted. "You're telling me."

"I never expected Azrael of all people would show up." Ragna muttered. "And yet, he saves our asses... Which is surprising."

"So who's this Azrael? What is he exactly?" Sara asked

"His strength is overwhelming... almost as if he was the mountain or the stormeye." Gaius nodded

"And you two fought him before?" Mario turn to Rean and Levi.

"Yeah... it was back at that Cross Tag Battle incident. He was a partner with Nu. The two of us couldn't stand a chance against him." Rean nodded.

"I didn't use my full strength at him at the time until he really force me into a corner." Levi muttered. "Plus he can sense the power Rean and I possess too...which is more of a shocker."

"That's Azrael for you." Ragna cross his arm. "I don't know too much about him, but Kokonoe is the person you should ask. What I do know is Azrael has superhuman strength. That guy is bloodthirsty for battle. He is always obsessed with fighting and seeks out powerful opponents to sate his bloodlust. He think himself as a predator. He often go for phrases like "survival of the fittest". Because of his lust for battle, he would do anything to provoke someone to fight him. And I mean anything."

"Whoa... he sounds so scary..." Millium gulped.

"But that does explain how he behave." Laura close her eyes.

'Azrael... I need to be careful with him...' Aether thought.

"Yeah... I think everyone who stood against us wouldn't stand a chance against him." Fie noted.

"Seirously... I need to learn more about him and report him to the Bracer Guild. Someone that dangerously and powerful is someone too dangerous to let your guard down." Sara nodded. "Still... he did save us out of the pickle there."

"Yeah, but don't let that confuse you. Like I said, he only wants to fight strong opponent. And if there's anyone in this world that can stand up against Mcburn, it's Azrael." Ragna said.

"I guess everyone needs to be careful with him and Mcburn all the same." Sara said.

"Yeah. You're right." Rean nodded. "It was kind of the Viscount to look out for us so make sure we arrive to the next stratum unharmed."

"Yeah, Paimon really owe him a big thank you." Paimon nodded

"So what was that stunt you both use?" Alisa asked. "It was unlike we've ever seen."

"It was seriously cool though." Fie nodded

"Seriously, did you two practice that or something?" Morgan asked

"I honestly don't know." Rean answered as he scratch his head. "It felt like Levi and I was so in sync with each other that his power and mine were merge into one."

"You're right." Levi nodded. "It was like we were in the same mind and we lend our power to each other. Could this have something to do without combat links or our ARCUS?"

"That's a good question." Peach wondered. "If it is... then how... Maybe we should continue this conversation another time."

"Yeah, a lot of people help us get us here. So we can't afford to sit around." Daisy nodded.

"Yeah. Let's a-go." Mario nodded as they walk the pathway and then encounter large circles of stairs going upward.

"Oh boy..." Luigi frowned. "Stairs again?"

"Ugh... I'm getting tired of these stairs..." Mona sighed.

"Ugh... why must things be so complicated with stairs?" Paimon asked

"Why are you complaining? You're flying!" Ragna remark.

"Hey, even Paimon get tired from all the flying and stuff!"

"Yeah right."

"Anyway... where are we now?" Rean asked

"This should be the castle's highest floor." Emma said. "If it is, it'll lead us to an area called the Vermillion Throne at the top."

"And that's where Crow and Vita are. I'm sure of it." Levi said before he look mad looking up. "As well as Cayenne and Crown Prince Cedric."

"All right, then." Rean nodded. "It looks like the path up there is just straight shot to the top. We're almost there. Keep your guards up till the very end!"

Everyone nodded as they rushed up what was the final stairway that went all around in a circle while also facing powerful monsters that were blocking their path. They begin to deal with them by working together. The weaker monsters were taken care off while the large armored one was continue to fight, until Bowser leap into the air and use a Bowser Bash and force it into the ground and then explode in a purple light. They continue to go upward while Peach look down as she sighed as they continue. They encounter one of those armor demon monsters guarding the switch and then Bowser and his team charge at it while Fie run over to the switch and activate it. As the monster launch an attack on them, Levi use Penetrate Throw and stun it and allow Rean to deal the finishing blow on it.

They go up the pathway and leads to more stairs as they continue and found another switch and activate it, creating another pathway up. Thanks to that, they reached at the very top where we could see a pair of angel statues and the final elevator. There's also an orbal station and a teleporter.

"Looks like we finally arrive at the elevator that can take us to the throne." Kamek said.

"Yes. I'm certain that will lead us to the castle's highest point, the Vermillion Throne." Emma added. "What should we do?"

"The only thing we can do. This marks the end of our investigation." Rean answered.

"Honestly Crow." Morgan said.

"Morgan, are you certain you want to fight alongside us? This is your boyfriend we're talking about." Mona asked.

"I know. But I want to be there and make sure that Crow keep his promise to me." Morgan touch her chest. "Even if it means that I must fight against him to make sure he sees that."

"Well, your heart is in the right place." Ragna said.

"My cooperation with Ouroboros is complete. However, the moment Crow decided to leave without telling me is something I will not allow. Speaking of, where were you and Crow when they show up?" Bowser turn to Mona.

"We decided to sit this one out. After all, Vita did told us about the planet and we wanted to be with the people we cherish." Mona answered.

"Yeah... Crow appeared out of nowhere and brought me into his arms when that Black Hole happen." Morgan nodded

"Aww, how lovely of Crow to do that." Peach smiled.

"Well it's not a surprise that he's going out with you." Mario chuckled.

"Right, and we're going to take that dumbass back whether he like it or not." Daisy smirked.

"Oh yeah." Luigi nodded

"Since we're all wild up. Let's go." Peach giggled as they nodded.

They all stepped onto the elevator and it took them to the very top of the castle.

(BGM ended)

In their view was the main throne room with a large tower in the center. On the far side however was Vita, Crow, and his Diving Knight, beyond that, was Duke Cayenne himself and Prince Cedric who was strapped to a chair with a large divine knight behind him.

"You really came." Crow said. "Wait a minute- Morgs?! Bowser!? And the others?!

"I'm surprised to see you all here. But welcome all nonetheless, to our tale's grand finale." Vita added.

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Forward Relentlessly)

Everyone stood on the bottom part of the stairway.

"We're here, Crow." Elliot said.

"It was only yesterday since we last met." Jusis said.

"Yeah, that Pokemon battle and fighting alongside Bowser was pretty fun... Speaking of, why are you guys here? And why Morg is here too?" Crow asked

"I'm sure it's obvious Crow that I want to see you keeping your promise to me." Morgan said with a smile.

"And we're here to support Class VII to help bring you back too." Peach giggled.

"And as for me, YOU got some explaining to do!" Bowser said as he stomp his feet. "I never gave you permission to leave my troops without my blessing."

"Okay first of all, who said I was going to be part of your troops anyway!?" Crow pouted. "Second, Morgs I don't want you to get caught up in this mess."

"And yet I chose this." Morgan shot back. "I'm sure every one of us has grown thanks to this, as well as that chaos back in Bowser's conquest with Eggman."

"Heh. You're telling me. You all look so grown up now." Crow replied. "All those ordeals you and everyone else went through has paid off in spades."

"That's certainly one way to look at it." Machias replied. "As much as I hate to admit it, I doubt some of us could win against you otherwise."

"The trials we faced brought us together and made us stronger." Laura said. "I couldn't be more pleased with what we had to do to come this far."

"I was finally able to move forward too." Fie added. "So yeah, I like to think I grew a bit."

"Hehe, a lot of stuff's changed, but you guys ain't one of them." Crow replied.

"And that's not all. We're here on behalf of Towa, Angelica and George, too." Rean said. "I promised them I'd bring you back and force you to graduate with them, and it's a promise I intend to keep."

"Oh man, gimme a break. You tellin' me you've done all that and it still hasn't dawned on you? Get it through your thick skull, it's not gonna happen."

"Hehe, that's not true, Crow." Vita said. "Those who are confronted with impossible odds can choose to react in one of two ways. Abandon hope and accept a pitiful fate, or cling to that hope and forge ahead, overcoming any and all that life throws their way. That's what it means to dream."

"She's right." Levi nodded "Maybe we're just nothing but young and naive, but maybe it was those things that brought us together in the first place. We have done nothing but carry the hopes of everyone we've met. And for that, I don't see any harm in dreaming for a better tomorrow that we're all here for the same dream. And who said that there are zero chances of that dream? So is that really all you want Crow?"

"Honestly..." Crow sighed.

"You know they have a point Crow." Morgan said.

"Plus, are you really certain you wanted from the start? Plus, remember what we talk about?" Mona added

"I had a feelin' you'll say something like that Mona..." Crow sighed.

"Heh... You may have joined the academy to stop people from working out your true identity, sure." Sara said. "But you made a big mistake by letting yourself get wrapped up with a bunch of softies like Class VII."

"Not to mention with us too." Mario said.

"They're not wrong about that Crow." Paimon nodded

"Don't compare me to you with it some to be soft, but I am someone reasonable." Bowser smirked. "While they are going to drag you back with the whole graduation thing, I'm going to knock some sense into you for doing something stupid."

Crow frowned "Oh geez... Morgan I understand completely but... You guys would haunt me to the ends of the earth, wouldn't you?"

"Pretty much." Levi nodded until they heard clapping from Duke Cayenne who was with Cedric.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Lucifen Lied)

"My, what a touching spectacle." Cayenne said. "You work tirelessly to pursue the impossible together. You lose yourself in the passion of the moment. Innocence truly is the privilege of the young."

"Duke Cayenne!" Rean responded.

"Th-that's His Highness, the Crown Prince." Alisa said.

"He's been blindfolded!" Fie growled

"Have you no shame?" Laura growled as they all heard a Pokeball opening and turn to see Cedric's Eevee came out of it's Pokeball from Rean's pocket.

"Eva!" Cedric's Eevee cried out.

"An Eevee?" Crow asked.

"Oh, that must be Prince Cedric's pokemon." Vita said. "I had a feeling his dear Eevee wanted to be by his master's side after being force to separation."

"Evaaa..." Cedric's Eevee growled at them but also look at Cayenne with a grow too. While the others look at what's behind Cedric.

"What's with that huge, red thing behind him?" Machias asked.

"That's the Vermillion Knight, Testa-Rossa." Emma answered. "It was sealed away under the capital a long time ago, and it was responsible for countless calamities."

"It's often referred to as the 'demon which wields a thousand weapons.' Celine added. "And to expand on what Emma said, the ones who supposedly sealed it away were Dreichels the Lionheart and the Lance Maiden."

"Haha, it certainly was." Cayenne replied. "And the only ones capable of rousing it from its slumber are descendants of the Arnor bloodline. Thus why His Highness has so graciously chosen to cooperate with us."

"You really are a piece of shit, aren't you?!" Levi growled. "You forced him to be here!"

"I have a little dream of my own, you see. A dream my ancestor was unable to reach in his lifetime. One that I will make a reality in his place."

"A dream?" Rean asked.

"What ancestor?" Millium added.

"Wait...was this ancestor alive during the War of the Lions?" Gaius asked.

"Precisely! Emperor Orthros Reise Arnor, born to the first of the emperor's secondary wives, the daughter of a duke!" Cayenne answered. "He occupied Heimdallr at the time of the War of the Lions, but fell to Dreichels and became known as the False Emperor...and I inherit his blood!"

"Impossible." Jusis said.

'Him again...' Aether thought.

"I had no idea that the Cayenne family were descendants of the False Emperor." Laura added.

"Haha! Hardly a surprise. When the war came to a close, that truth was buried." Cayenne replied. "I suppose it was Emperor Dreichels's way of trying to avoid any further conflict among the nobles. But not a day, not one day, in all these years has my family forgotten the sheer humiliation. And so I dreamed of a future where I would take back the Vermillion Knight and this Infernal Castle. The proofs of ownership over this city that Emperor Orthros had disgracefully stripped away!"

"So that's your reason you started this whole war." Ragna growled.

"Your ancestor deserve it!" Levi responded. "No offense, but that idiot deserve to be stripped away and die. And hearing that nonsense just showed us that you are nothing but a spoiled brat who hates not getting his way. So you chose to kill the chancellor and started this war was because of what happened to your family?"

"Well, the chancellors' death was desirable regardless, and the society's diva provided invaluable assistance. The Imperial Liberation Front proved to be serviceable pawns, the Azure Awakener managed to awaken his knight. But in honesty, only you and your radiant powers were a sight that no one saw coming until it was revealed to us. The time was right in all regards. Only a fool would idly watch this moment pass." Cayenne replied

"And you think that taking control of that knight will just make your problems go away?!"

Cayenne turned to face the divine knight. "I did intend to operate the Vermilion Knight myself, but as I feared, only those of direct descent are capable of doing so. And yet it matters not. I have everything I need to return this city to its original, rightful form as His Highness's guardian. And once my will is done, I shall restore order to Erebonia, returning it to the way it once was and always should have been! That is my ambition, my family's destiny!" Cayenne replied

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening Will)

"Not if we have anything to say about it! There is absolutely no way we're letting you bring back that cursed Knight! We're gonna put a stop to your pointless charade, even if we have to go through your strongest allies to do it and we've conquered many of them already. You see, we have a goal of our own, to rescue Cedric from your hands." Levi scoff

"Exactly!" Rean nodded. "If putting a stop to your dream is what it takes to save His Highness the Crown Prince, then that's exactly what we'll do."

"Yeah, and the way I see it, you're nothing more but some disgusting pile of filth. And after the things you done, you certainly won't get away with it." Ragna glared. "And I'll be sure of it."

Cayenne was displeased. "You impudent little..."

"You got a problem with that you son of a bitch?"

Vita and Crow stood close at the top of the stairs.

"I think everyone has said their piece now." Vita said.

"You won't be going back on your word to let us handle this part, right?" Crow asked.

"Hmph. Do as you wish." Cayenne responded. "It should provide some light entertainment until the ritual is complete. I expect to be amused."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel - The Decisive Collision)

Crow drew out his duel saber. "We could skip right to using our knights, but might as well savor the moment while we still can, right? So for the opening act, I'll be fighting all of you. Crow versus Class VII and the rest of you."

"Crow..." Elliot sighed.

"Hmph, very well." Jusis replied.

"I had a feeling you'll say that." Morgan said as she brought out her Tome.

"And I'll be fighting alongside him." Vita got out her long staff. "Seeing as how you have the famed Purple Lightning, King Bowser, the Mario Bros, and Levi with you, it wouldn't be much of a fair fight otherwise."

"Aww, you flatter me." Sara frowned. "Sadly, I trust your idea of a fair fight about as much as I trust me missing a point-blank shot."

"Not to mention this many of us, it's no doubt overkill against you too." Aether added.

"Yeah, as if Mcburn is enough." Paimon nodded

"Oh, do excuse me." Vita roll her eyes. "Emma, I want you to fight everything you have. We'll see whether you have the resolve necessary to shoulder a witch's burden."

"Don't worry, I will." Emma replied. "Not because of the duty I've been given. But to demonstrate the limitless potential I've found within myself!"

It was battle time and they drew out their weapons as they form a combat link.

"As the last remaining member and leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, I'm gonna make our very last fight one to remember!" Crow declared.

"And as the one tasked with guiding you to the end, I think it's time I did just that." Vita added.

"So you form a combat link. It makes no different to us." Levi smirked

"Yeah, you think you're tough because you're some shadow Organization? Think again!" Daisy smirked

"You heard her right!" Bowser punch his fist. "I have been waiting for this."

"Class VII, and everyone else with us! Ready yourselves!" Rean exclaimed. "Because combat link or not, I know We'll triumph!"

"Right!" Class VII, the Mario Bros, Ragna, Aether, princesses, and Bowser's team nodded

Terrorist and Witch Duo

Liberation Front Leader - Crow Armbrust

Azure Abyss - Vita Clotilde

Levi and Rean charge in and clash with Crow and Vita as everyone else follow pursuit. Levi and Rean clash with Crow as he's on his defense formation then join from above was Morgan who cast Elwind toward him as he dodged. While Vita cast several magic circles and shoot several magic beams toward everyone. But Mona cast several magic circles and launch it back at Vita, causing both magic attacks to collide and explode, giving Bowser a chance to launch himself and do some flurry of punches to Vita as she dodges them with grace.

"So why are you here King Bowser? Our agreement has been completed." Vita asked while dodge and then cast a shockwave to push him back.

"Why repeat myself when I already answer it?" Bowser said as he launch a fire breath attack at Vita who conjure a magic barrier around her.

Then Emma channel her magic into her staff and then launch them into a beam toward her. Vita forwards her hand and counter it with her repel it. Then Kamek swirls his wand and then shoot several magic projection toward Crow and Vtia. Then Crow backflip and then use Blade Throw toward Kamek, but he teleported away in time. While Vita stomp her feet and use Ice Magic to freeze the floor and causing pillars to launch toward everyone and knock some of them back. Mario place his hand on the floor and spread the fire forward and collides with Vita's Ice Magic. Luigi jump into the air, then charge Thunderhand and then shoot the sphere down and launch a strong electrical shockwave and force Crow and Vita to jump away. Aether charge towards Crow and let out clashes with each other. Peach and Daisy run towards Vita as Peach leap into the air with a frying pan in her hand while Daisy launch some hand-to-hand combat and a few kicks toward Vita as she dodge then, then Peach swing her Frying Pan down as Vita block it with her magic, causing a small shockwave, but giving Daisy an opening but forming crystals into her fist punch Vita's guts, knocking her into a few feet.

"Ugh!" Vita winch. "And here I thought you two were just damsels."

"Don't underestimate us girlfriend." Daisy said as she power up and Peach pull out a Fire Flower and turn into Fire Peach.

Crow managed to push Aether back but soon clash with Luigi with his hammer as they clash and clash then grind at each other, giving each other a smirk before Mario join in on the fight with some Hand to Hand combo moves. Crow used Criminal Edge to push both of them back, but both of them dodge, then Mario Stomp on Crow's head.

"Ow!" Crow winched, giving Luigi to a spin attack, rapidly hitting Crow before doing an Upper punch, knocking Crow into the air. "OOF!" Then Mario charge a powerful swing and bash Crow done, and Luigi use his Hammer and launch Crow back to Vita who got caught in the attack.

"Sorry, Crow!" Luigi winched

"No problem Luigi!" Crow said as he got back up with Vita then Vita swirl her staff and then conjure magic blades and launch them towards everyone as Machias use bullet blast to counter it with Emma's Magic Blades Morgan's Wind Magic, Kamek's Magic, and Mona's Magic.

Jusis then charge at Crow and launch some sword swings at Crow who partly with him then Vita join and launch a magic beam at him and knock him back. Gaius launch some trust attack on both of them, giving Millium the chance to bath them together with Airgetlam. Crow launch several slash projections toward Everyone while Vita summoned a giant magic circle and then rain powerful magical spheres and cause an explosion on everyone. However, the Magic was counter by Emma's Mirror Magic as multiple mirrors absorb into it, then Emma directed the mirrors to Vita and Crow.

"Oh, shit..." Crow sweatdrop and right on due, the projection was launched back at them, forcing Vita and Crow to cover themselves as a massive explosion hit them.

"Haha... That's quite the impressive magic spell Emma. Was this something you learn from Fiore?" Vita asked as she's covered in heavy wounds.

"You'll be surprised what you can learn from there." Emma answered with a smile.

Crow imbues his Double Saber with his magic and then stab it on the ground, causing pillars of the edge to launch to everyone as they jump back. Fie warp and launch several phantom slashes to Crow and Vita while Laura was seen in the air, swirling down and slam her sword into powerful pillar attack onto Crow and Vita.

"Haha, now I'm having fun!" Crow smirked from withstanding that attack.

"Heh... My... I'm impressive." Vita said and then swirl her staff and tap the ground, causing a large magic circle to appear under her. Then she channel her power and then send out several shockwaves to push everyone back, While Crow follow up with warp slashes toward everyone.

"Tch..." Levi Winched, but then he use his Suppercell Plunger as he created a vortex underneath him, dragging Vita and Crow toward him then leap into the air as they taken damage, then plunger down, causing the several blades of his Glave to appear and strike them, giving Rean the change to slash through them with Phantom slashes, Aether and Ragna with their slashes, Alisa with several magical arrows launch to them, and Mona and Morgan combining their magic together by stood on each other's back and hold their hands together, creating several magic circles all over Crow and Vita and trap them in a sphere, shooting several magic beams towards them and shooting stars rain upon them and causing massive explosion.

"Ugh!" Vita winched.

"Oh yeah!" Mario smirked as his hands were glowing with fire, then "Hoooaaah!" Then launches a powerful two-streamed blast of fire that expands vertically as it flies away, knocking Crow and Vita to Luigi who follow up with pulling out his Portergeist 3000 and attempting to such Crow and Vita in, then launch them at Bowser who was reading a powerful punch and punch both Crow and Vita hard, sending them flying.

Crow and Vita got back on their feet as Sara did a purple lighting strike at their surrounding before launching Phantom slashes at them, then reappeared next to Crow and shoot a powerful lighting bullet, knocking them back a few feet. Crow imbue his lance again with his magic and then extended it edge and toss them towards everyone as he remotely control it and strike everyone, giving Vita the chance to create a large Magic circle and shoot a devastating magic beam at them, causing a massive explosion on them, But as they still stand. Levi snap his finger, then a golden sphere appeared from a distance and sucking Crow and Vita in. Vita use her magic to counter it but was stop by Kamek's magic attack, trapping Crow and Vita within, and Finally, Rean warm letting out several slashes at them before one final slash, causing the sphere to shatter, giving both devastating damage, knocking both Vita and Crow to fell on their knees, ending the battle.

(BGM ended)

Vita slowly got up on her knees as Crow slowly but trying to get up as he panted.

"Oh my, I didn't see this coming." Vita panted as she wink in pain, seeing part of her dress torn up and covering the large scar was on her stomach.

"Heh. What did I tell you?" Crow responded. "Don't underestimate my classmates. They're a tough crowd for being all dreams and sunshine."

"And those from the Mushroom Kingdom either... King Bowser and Kamek I get, but the Mario brothers, Princess Peach and Daisy are certainly something. I heard tales of Ragna the Bloodedge's strength but he exceeded my expectation. I should nothing less from 'him' too. I always knew Mona was powerful but nothing like this. And your girlfriend is no slouch either. I wonder how you manage to win her heart." Vita giggled.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?"

"Coming from Vita's point, I can agree to that." Mona said as Morgan giggled.

"Ugh...enough of this nonsense!" Cayenne intervened. "I need not remind you how if you were to lose against them, our contract wo-"

"Butt out, you!" Crow cut him off.

"I-I beg your pardon?!"

"Ah, right. You still have a score to settle with Rean." Levi nodded

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Awakening)

Crow got up and put away his weapon. "All right, let's wrap this up. This is it, Rean. You ready for the finale?"

"Ready? I was waiting on you!" Rean answered as he called for Valimar and he showed up, Crow went to his Divine Knight. Rean and Celine went inside Valimar.

"Wait, they're going to battle in those things?" Daisy asked

"This is a battle between Awakeners. None should interfere." Vita said.

"She's right. All we can do is watch." Sara nodded

"Yeah, have faith in him everyone. We know Rean can do this now... and on Equal foot." Levi nodded as Both Divine Knights draw out their respectful weapons.

"Is that the sword you forged from Zemurian Ore? Pretty impressive." Crow asked. "Guess I don't have to hold back anymore." He said while Rean didn't respond to that. "What's the matter? Getting cold feet?" he asked

"Yeah, I think I am. Regardless of whether I win or I lose, this is the end." Rean answered. "And I can't help but get this nagging feeling like things will never be the same between us after this. I think that's what I'm afraid of." Rean said

"Don't act so spoiled! The future you want is only gonna happen by making the most of the present! Whatever happened to dragging me back to the academy and forcing me to graduate?!" Crow asked

"Haha, you're right. This time, I'm not going to hold back. This isn't a fight for this nation's future, and it's got nothing to do with our classmates, this is a fight for me. And right now, all that matters to me is surpassing you!" Rean said

"Anyone got popcorn?" Bowser asked.

"I had a feeling you'll say that." Mona said as she bought out snacks.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Blue Destination)

"Heh, I wouldn't have it any other way. Divine Knights are all about power, pure and simple. You shouldn't have to think about your feelings, they should just be a part of you. And just as a blacksmith pours his soul into forging a stronger sword, you should use those feelings to strengthen your resolve. Anyways, I won't let anyone interfere! this is going to be our final battle!" Crow stated

"That's exactly how I want it to be! We'll fight until we can fight no more...until our strength runs dry and our souls burn out!" Rean replied

Azure Knight - Ordine

Auras glowed around the Divine Knights as they both charge and clash with each other. They clash and grind with each other as Valimar swing his Tachi and Crow block it and swirl his Double Saber and launch some slashes on Valimar. Valimar withstand the attack and then Valimar counter it with sending several slashes onto Ordine, knocking him back a few feet. Ordine charge to Valimar use Arc Slash and follow up with a couple of slashes. Valimar deflect some of them before letting a downward slash to knock Ordine back Valimar charge and Ordine charge at each other and clash again multiple times until Ordine let out a powerful wide slash to knock Valimar back. Valimar charge at Ordine and block it's attack and parry with him. Valimar let out some slashes onto Ordine and push Both Divine Knights away from each other.

"All right, time to get serious." Crow smirked as Ordine glowed with an azure aura and buffed himself.

"Ugh... this again..." Rean whispered until his Tachi begin to glow with a radiant glow. "Huh? What's happening? My swords... reacting do it?" He said as he take his stance.

"Ha! See? I knew you could do it! And now that we're even... let's settled this!" Crow smirked

"You're on!" Rean respond

Then they both charge at each other and a large shockwave nearly force everyone back. Valimar and Ordine slash into each other with their respective weapons and grind again. Rean let out three deadly slashes, following up with a downward slash. Ordine counter it with tossing his Double Saber at Valimar like a boomerang and punch Valimar back. Valimar charge in and then let out several slashes, forcing Ordine back. Ordine swirls his Double Saber and then launch himself and let out a powerful strike on Valimar. They continue to slash and grind at each other at one point, Ordine's aura grew more and Valimar's glowing blade extended. Both Rean and Crow let out a warcry at each other as both Divine Knights charge at each other and clash into each other causing a thunderous shockwave that was heard throughout Erebonia... even the Mushroom Kingdom. And something unexpected happened as Both Divine Knights were engulfed by a sphere of Azure and Ashen color.

"Wha-?" Vita look surprise.

"What's happening?" Emma asked and suddenly, the beam of Ashen and Azure was fire from the sphere above the Infernal Castle.

The Beam then was seen through the atmosphere as it spread with a massive shockwave over the world. Back to the Infernal Castle, the shockwave cause by the Ashen and Azure Knight was so powerful that everyone force to cover themselves so they don't be send flying. While Rean and Crow continue their warcry with their Divine Knights weapon grinding. Then Rean let out a louder warcry and then he let a powerful wide slash, powerful enough to to knock Ordine back and his Double Saber off his hands.

(BGM ended)

"Wha...?!" Crow exclaimed as Ordine fell onto his knee, causing the duel to be over. Valimar stab his Tachi into the floor to support him as Rean panted.

"No way..." Millium said.

"He...did it?" Jusis asked.

"He... won?" Alisa added

"Yep, I think the victor is clear." Sara nodded. "The battle goes to Rean!"

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - The Warmth of Soaking One's Feet)

"All right!" Levi exclaimed. "Rean won and he beat Crow! That was a long time coming."

Crow and Rean came out of their knights and they were tired.

"Hey, get a hold of yourself!" Celine said with concern.

"It's okay... I'm fine..." Rean panted.

"Rean!" Levi shout as he and all of Rean's friends and allies rushed over to Rean.

"Wahoo! Bravo Rean! You won!" Mario cheered

"Hell yeah! That was AWESOME!" Daisy declared.

"Hey, guys..." Rean panted. "Thanks for... believing in me... that means a lot."

"Of course we did." Alisa smiled

"It was pretty nerve-racking, though..." Elliot nervous laughed

"Still, I knew that you would be able to win if you put your heart into it." Gaius nodded

"Yeah. I feel the same way." Levi smiled

Rean chuckled as he got up.

"But seriously, where did those cheesy lines come from?" Levi asked. "Are you trying to be the cheesiest person in the world?"

"That wasn't my intention." Rean answered.

Levi laughed "I was joking Rean. But seriously, how do you come up with them?" He smirked

"Who knows. I guess it's part of my nature." Rean smiled

"Ooh, Nature huh?" Levi chuckled.

Instructor Sara laughed. "Man I love you kids."

"Are you all right Crow?" Morgan said as she, Mona, Bowser and Kamek approached him while the others turn to him.

"Yeah... just... peachy..." Crow panted.

"You should take it easy for now. You've lost quite a lot of mana." Vita advised.

"Honestly... 'It's got nothing to do with our classmates, ' he says. And then what does he do? He goes and pulls off ARCUS links with them perfectly mid-battle. Kinda contradicting yourself, don't you think?" Crow asked

Rean chuckled "Yeah, maybe. I didn't do it on purpose, though. I just did it unconsciously. I guess all their feelings have become a part of me at this point. 'My classmates,' Valimar's Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Bowser, Mona, Morgan, everyone we met... probably even yours, Crow."

"Now isn't that something?" Vita chuckled

"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. You reached the point where you can feel others as a part of yourself." Sara comment. "Congrats on getting a glimpse of the true heights of swordsmanship."

"No, it's a little hard to describe." Rean scratch his head. " It was almost as if I was dreaming. I just did it without thinking. I'm not sure I would be able to do the same thing again, to be honest."

"You have GOT to be kidding me." Machias frown.

"Oh, Rean. What are we going to do with you." Levi sweatdrop as I smile. "Still, you've still got a long way to go before reaching those heights."

"Much like the rest of us." Gaius nodded

"Hehehe. I think it'sa safe to say we all need a nice fun relaxation to get the load off." Peach suggest.

"Oh yeah." Daisy nodded

"Oh, that would be lovely with some food too." Mona said.

"Yes, I would agree." Kamek said.

"You got me on food!" Paimon giggled.

"Of course." Aether sighed

"In any case, not bad for the show. Still, what was that beam that happen doing the fight?" Bowser asked

"Now that you mention it... that was something unexpected." Vita amused.

"Well, whatever that was, it stop... But I guess it's just part of the show..." Ragna said.

"Not sure what you guys are talking about... but regardless, well done Rean." Crow smiled "You beat me, fair and square, beyond a shadow of a doubt. Sorry about this, Vita. After you did so much for me, I ended up letting you down." Crow said

"Oh, don't trouble your pretty head over that." Vita assured. "True, this wasn't what I had in mind, but I'm perfectly content with happy endings."

"Speaking of Happy end-." Morgan said

"Enough of this!" Cayenne yelled.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Seriousness)

"What is the meaning of this, witch?! Do you mean to suggest that is all you intend to do?!" Caynne growled

"Oh right, forgot that jackass is there." Ragna scoffed.

"Hehe, yeah, same here. Totally forgot." Millium said with playful wink.

"From the beginning, the society's objective was to prepare this stage for its participants." Vita answered. "I seem to recall telling you I had no interest in anything other than the battle between 'Azure and Ashen'. Did you forget, perhaps?"

"So you were only interested in their duel? For what-"

"Silence! You will be SILENT!" Cayanne yelled, interrupting Ragna. "If that's how you want to be, then I'll simply have to do things my own way!" He said as he begin to ran over to Cedric.

"He can't mean..." Vita eye widen.

"Wait! Don't do it!" Crow shout

Before he can get close to Cedric, suddenly he was attacked by multiple star projections to knock him back.

"Guh!" Cayanne yelped as they turn and see Eevee got in front of tired up Cedric.

"Prince Cedric' Eevee!" Laura said.

"Oh shoot, I forgot that little guy came out!" Levi added

"Why you filthy little- OUT OF MY WAY!" Cayenne yelled and was going to attack Cedric's Eevee.

"Eeeeva!" Cedric's Eeevee use Quick Attack as he runs at a fast speed and tackles Cayenne's gut.

"GUUUUH!" Cayenne winched as he was launch off the platform. Then Ragna zoom toward Cayanne and stomp on his stomach and pull his Armmara's neck and restained Cayanne. "Ah!"

"Move a muscle and your dead." Ragna threaten

"Oh... thank goodness..." Vita sigh with relief as Cedric's Eevee ran back to Cedric and hop on his lap and then bite the blindfold and take it off of Cedric, causing him to wake up.

"Eva! Eva!" Cedric's Eevee call to Cedric.

"Ugh... E...Ev...vee? You're... here?" Cedric weakly groaned.

"Your Highness, wait right there!" Rean said

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Lucifen Lied)

Before any of them can rescue him, suddenly something happened. Eevee's ears twist as something was heard.

"Eva?" Cedric's Eevee turns to where it is heard and suddenly something attacks Cedric's Eevee. "EVA!" Cedric's Eevee yelped as he launched toward to Vita.

"Wha-!?" Vita exclaimed as she and the others saw Cedric's Eevee was attacked and launched toward her as she catch Cedric's Eevee.

'What was that?!' Aether thought

"What happened?!" Celine exclaimed and something got a hold on Cedric and shoved him onto the divine knight.

"AAAAAAAAAGH!" Cedric yelled before the Divine Knight suck him in.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Great Power)

"NO!" Vita yelled as everyone heard a loud heartbeat thump and then the center tower glowed before vanishing away and revealing the red divine knight now mobile and ready to destroy.

"No...this can't be..." Emma said.

"The calamity that appeared 250 years ago, with Testa-Rossa as its core." Celine added.

Vita sighed. "The Vermillion Apocalypse..."

The Vermillion roared and everyone felt a massive surge of darkness flowing across the castle and to the outside.

"Hehehe...hahahahahaha!" Cayenne laughed. "Behold, the vermilion demon lord! The demonic god with a thousand weapons! The absolute ruler given form by Emperor Orthros 250 years ago!" Cayenne rejoices until Ragna stomp his stomach. "GWAAH!"

"Shut up you scumbag!" Ragna glared at him while Levi, Emma, Mona, Kamek, Vita and Morgan combine their magic together and create a powerful barrier in front of them to withstand the powerful force.

"What the hell happened?!" Crow exclaimed.

"I don't know... but something shoves Prince Cedric into the Vermillion Apocalypse!"

"Then an invisible force cause this..." Mona muttered.

"Damnit, we need to do something about that thing!" Ragna shouted as he was restraining Cayenne from a distance.

"Vita, can you help make an opening?" Crow asked.

"An opening? With that enhancement technique?" Vita asked

"Yep. The same one you used on me in that trial three years back. You think it'll work?"

She nodded. "It's worth a try."

"Crow?" Rean asked.

"You got something in mind?" Sara added.

"I think so. Vita and I are going to try and make an opening so you can get closer." Crow answered. "Once we've done that, try and hold out against it as much as you can."

"You can do that?" Alisa asked

"If you can, please do!" Laura added

"We're done for if we don't try something, so I say go for it." Fie said.

Levi caught on to what Crow is planning. "Oooh. I get what you're up to Crow. You're planning on using the Divine Knights, aren't you?"

"Now you're thinkin'." Crow replied. "If we can hold out till they've recovered a good chunk of mana, victory's is as good as ours! After that, all we gotta do is separate the core Crown Prince Cedric's in from the rest of the body."

"No sweat! We can do this!" Millium nodded

"Right. Without him, it shouldn't be able to remain in this dimension any longer!" Emma nodded

"Not like we've got any better options!" Sara nodded.

"Okay! Let's go!" Rean nodded. "Vita! Crow! We're counting on you!"

"Leave it to us!" Crow nodded

"We won't disappoint." Vita replied. "Levi, you can hold the barrier right?"

"Yeah. I'll hold in the barrier." Levi answered.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Heteromorphy)

As Levi use his magic to hold in the barrier. Vita with Celine and Grianos help cast a buff on Crow's Double Saber and pulled out his S-Craft, powerful enough to stop Vermilion's aura that was pushing them back.

"An opening! NOW ATTACK!" Bowser command as everyone including Levi charge toward the Vermillion Apocalypse.

Demon of Calamity - Vermillion Apocalypse

The Vermillion Apocalypse summoned a powerful sword and swing it toward everyone as they dodged. Levi, Rean, Jusis, Elliot and Emma use their supports Arts and Crafts to buff everyone. Mario, Peach and Luigi pulled out Ice Flowers and launch several Ice balls toward the Vermillion Apocalypse as it swing it's arm to stamped on them. But they ddoge as Bowser shoot a powerful firebreath attack with Kamek buffing him with his magic. Morgan and Mona spawn giant magic circles and shoot powerful magic beams towards the Vermillion Apocalypse as it took the attack. The Vermillion Apocalypse let out a roared as charge it's fist and launch a powerful dark projection at them.

"Kah/Oof!" Mona and Morgan yelped as they were send flying.

Then Machias begin to use his S craft by running around shooting powerful bullets piece surrounding the Vermillion Apololyse and form into a barrier within. Then Machias change guns and charge a powerful beam toward it, causing the barrier to shatter, dealing a devastating attack. The Vermillion Apololyse attempted to smash his hand towards Machias, but Levi's Penetrate Throw knock his head and then focus on Levi while Mario, Luigi, Peach charge a powerful ice attack and launch it all over the Vermillion Apololyse. Aether extended his sword with his power and warp all over the Vermillion Apololyse and jump back and dodge the Vermillion Apololyse's attack. The Vermillion Apololyse swing his arms and several weapons was launch at them. Emma use her Mirror Magic and absorb their attacks and launch it back at the Vermillion Apololyse.

"Symphony Storm!" Elliot create several Music notes and then launch it toward the Vermillion Apocalypse, causing explosion on its body, join with that was Millium attack as she jump into the air with Airgetlam change into a hammer and then swirl spin the shoulder.

The Vermillion Apocalypse roared again as it begin to channel a vortex from it's hand and suck in EP. Some of them was able to dodge it. Ragna charge towards it and then launch some powerful slashes all over it's body by jumping and leaping back and forth. Emma swirl her staff and send several magic beam at it. Then Laura launch powerful slashes while Fie shoot bullets and follow up with slashes. Gaius launch powerful rapid trust attack before he backflip and throw his Spear, imbue with the wind and cause a tornado explosion.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - E.O.V)

The Vermillion Apocalypse let out a roar as it begin to glow it's Vermillion color. It begin to such up Everyone's HP. But thanks to the Arts reflector, it reflected it back on him. Rean and Levi launch themselves as the Vermillion Apocalypse as it attempted to strike them with it's hand. But they dodge and leap to his arm with their weapons imbue with their technique. Then they both leap into the air and launch a powerful cross slash on it while Elliot, Emma, Jusis and Alisa cast powerful arts. Altair Cannon, Claiomh Solarion, Malestorm and Jusis with his Wind and Ice Magic combine into a union attack into a Icy Tornado on the Vermillion Apocalypse's head. Vermillion Apocalypse roared as it swing its arm and launch several powerful weapons and cause a shockwave on the ground. It knock everyone back. Then Mona place her hand on the ground and use her magic and launch several magic bubble projections towards the Vermillion Apocalypse body. Then Morgan leap into the air with magic glowing in her hand. She swirl left and right as Magic Beams of light strike the Vermillion Apocalypse with Magic Circles appeared all over. Then Morgan spin and clap her hands, causing the Magic Circles to explode. Aether then created several orbs and then appeared was magic circles and shoot large spheres of light onto the Vermillion Apocalypse.

The Vermillion Apocalypse launch a swipe attack on Morgan but she teleported away in time. Laura let out powerful slashes along with Sara, Fie, Rean, Levi all over it's body. Daisy jump and walk to the arm, charging her crystal punch as the Vermillion Apocalypse attempted to smash her with his hand. But she roll out of the way and then jump and launch a powerful crystal punch on it's head as it roared. Bowser shoot several fireballs at him while Kamek summoned shape projections at it. Ragna let out a roared as his Armara change into a scythe and charge, letting out flurry of slashes onto it. Then Levi swipe his left hand and summoned four golden magic circles and shoot a beam of his power toward it, causing it to roar.

Emma begin to use her S craft: Zodeic Rain by calling the stars above to rain destruction on the Vermillion Apocalypse. Machias use Bullet Blast all over the Vermillion Apocalypse. Mario, Luigi and Peach combine their Ice Power-Up and turn it into a large beam of ice and strike a blow. Vermillion Apocalypse let out another roared as Valimar and Ordine teleported in.

"Mana regeneration complete. My apologize for the delay." Valimar called out.

"Right." Rean nodded

"My regeneration is complete as well. Climb inside, Crow." Ordine added

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Blue Destination)

"All right! Everyone fall back!" Bowser command as they nodded before turning to Rean and Crow. You two got this!"

"Yeah, we got this!" Crow nodded as they head climb up into their Divine Knight. "Ready to do this Rean?"

"Yeah. Let's do this Crow!" Rean answered.

Valimar and Ordine launch to the Vermillion Apocalypse as it begin to summon a sword and swing it at them. Both Divine Knights block it as Valimar let out four deadly slashes and Ordine swirls his Double Saber and toss it, knocking it back. The Vermillion Apocalypse jump back summoned a sphere and launch powerful trust attacks onto them as they taken damage. Ordine let out some powerful slashes with some trust while Valimar slash through the Vermillion Apocalypse. The Vermillion Apocalypse summoned a bow and begin shooting arrow at them, as they both jump. Ordine toss his Double Saber and knock it back, while Valimar let out a powerful slash shape like a Cross. The Vermillion Apocalypse then clap it's arms and summoned a thousand weapons and strike onto them. Valimar's Tachi begin to glow and Ordine was surrounded by an Azure aura.

"Rean let's do this!" Crow yelled

"Right!" Rean yelled as they both zoom towards the Vermillion Apocalypse with a team attack by slashing through it, following up Ordine letting a powerful trust attack, Valimar with a downward slash, making both Divine Knights jump back, raising and imbuing their weapons with their power. Valimar soom while Ordine let out a powerful X cross slash at the same time Valimar strike through the Vermillion Apocalypse.

"UNION SLASH: DEADLY DOMINATION!" Rean and Crow yelled as multiple slashes strike a blow on the Vermillion Apocalypse.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Decisive Collision)

The Vermillion Apocalypse let out a roar as to weaky 's crack armor revealed the core.

"Is that..." Rean said.

"That's the core, with the crown prince inside." Crow answered. "I'll clear a path. You focus on rescuing him!"

"Got it!" Rean nodded

The Vermillion Apocalypse summoned several portals and rained down several swords as Ordine swirl his Double Saber as a shield to deflect the Vermillion's attack. Then suddenly, the tail from Vermilion went into the ground and then found its mark, piercing Ordine's chest area.

"CROW?!" Rean yelled.

"I'm fine! It barely scratched me. You keep going!" Crow replied. "You're the only one who can save him now, so don't you dare look back!"

"Right!" Rean nodded. "Eight Leaves one Blade, Seventh Form, Enlightened Domination!"

Valimar charged forward and with his ultimate skill, it sliced around the body, revealing the entire part of the core that was now exposed. Valimar pull the core away from the center and then flew several feet away before the Vermillion roared and then vanished away.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Inner Twilight)

The area of the top floor was now quiet and Rean put the core on the floor before it vanished, revealing Cedric who was most likely unconscious. Rean out of his Divine Knight as everyone came to check on Cedric, including Cedric's Eevee.

"Rean, how is he?" Peach asked.

"He's exhausted, but his life doesn't appear to be in any danger." Rean said to everyone.

"Yeah. He lost a lot of mana, but nothing that would prove fatal. He'll be all right with some friends." Celine said as everyone sigh with relief.

"That's our mission complete. We recovered the other one of this nations' greatest treasures." Jusis nodded

"This...this can't be." Cayenne said.

"I can't believe how wrong this has gone." Vita sighed. "I can't imagine the grandmaster is going to be very pleased with me when I get back."

"The Grandmaster?" Rean asked. "I think I heard that before."

"That's Ouroboro's leader, right?" Sara asked

"I'm guessing this wasn't supposed to be part of your Grandmaster's plans?" Levi asked.

"Yes. The only absolute figure to we Anguis. The supreme existence carrying out the Orpheus Final Plan, who will guide the souls of all." Vita nodded

'The Grandmaster...' Aether thought.

"The souls of all? What the hell does that mean?" Ragna asked.

"So that..." Celine trailed off.

"So that's why you broke the taboo and left seven years ago." Emma said.

"That's right. I became a guide for the second part of the Grandmaster's plan, known as the Phantasmal Blaze Plan." Vita replied. "A plan to use the hollow Phantasm in Crossbell to awaken the Blaze in the Empire. Regardless, thanks to you and Crow, I was able to advance it-" But stop and notice as she look at Ordine. "Crow?"

Everyone look and see a hole in Ordine's chest. Some of them look in shock.

"T-That Hole..." Morgan gasped.

"I can't sense any mana from inside." Emma gulped.

"That must be from when he was pierced during the battle." Laura remark.

"No..." Sara whisper as Ordine knee down and Crow climb down from his Divine Knight and he was lying down...

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Remaining Glow)

Everyone rushed over to see that he had been impaled by the Vermilion's tail, he was bleeding profusely around the chest.

"Crow..." Morgan covered her mouth as her tears came out as Rean tried to keep him up.

"Crow, hang in there!" Paimon exclaimed

"I'll heal your right away! Celine help me!" Emma exclaimed

"I'm on it!" Celine replied as they both cast healing magic on him, but nothing seems to be working.

"Man...Same place I...shot Osborne, too..." Crow said weakly. "...haha, karma's a bitch, huh?"

"It's appeared so..." Levi sighed as he clenched my fist.

"Damn... right in the heart..." Ragna muttered.

"This is what I was afraid of..." Mona clench her fist and teeth.

"Sorry, Rean...looks like I won't be able to keep that promise after all." Crow smiled. "Towa and Celica...George...are gonna have to..."

"It's okay! That doesn't matter right now!" Rean exclaimed.

"We need to stop the blood!" Alisa exclaimed

"It's hopeless, isn't it?" Sara asked.

"I'm afraid it is..." Mario said as he take his hat off. "He has been pieced through the heart. I'm afraid nothing can save him, and speaking as a doctor as well... I'm afraid it's too late to treat it."

"Wait, you're a doctor? No, never mind that... You are right though..." Vita sighed. "He's been pierced through the heart. Even our witchcraft won't be enough. The most we can do is make it as painless as possible."

Crow began to cough. "Thanks, Emma...and you, kitty. At least this way, I can say my goodbyes..."

"No..." Rean responds emotionlessly. "Don't talk like that."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Night Sky On That Day)

Crow petted Rean's head with little stretch. "I swear, you're such a spoiled kid sometimes, Rean. Elliot, that concert was really fun. Keep on loving music... as much as I loved yours."

Elliot could only sniff with emotion.

"Alisa, try and get along with your mom, all right? You've got your differences, but at least she's still alive to talk to you."

"Okay..." Alisa replied.

"Machias, Jusis, stay good rivals for one another...okay? The Empire might change with the times, but you two should always be the same."

Machias sniffed "Of course we will!"

"I refused to accept him as a friend, but I'll accept him as a worthy rival." Jusis sad smile

"Laura...Fie...Gaius...Millium. A lot's happened this past year, but I really enjoyed getting to know you. So, thanks..."

"We should be the ones thanking you." Gaius said.

"It's been fun for me too." Fie added.

Laura sniffed. "You've been a wonderful classmate and comrade. Thank you for everything."

Millium sighed. "I know I'm an Ironblood, but it was real fun for me, too..."

"Sara...thanks for everything...these last two years." Crow said. "And Vita, a lot's happened between us...but I'm glad I have you there."

"Haha. You were as much of a model student as I was a model teacher, but still." Sara said.

"I should be the one thanking you." Vita added.

"Levi...your powers were amazing, I'm very lucky that I got to see what you could really do..."

Levi sniffed with tears in his eye. "Oh, Crow. You were a lot of fun Crow. It's thanks to you... I learn a lot because of you."

"Mario... Luigi... Peach... Daisy... Aether... Paimon... Ragna... Thanks for everything... for what you did for me as well... Give my regard... to everyone... and Smash Bros as well..." Crow smiled

"Okay..." Mario wipe his tears.

"Crow..." Peach sniffed.

"You too buddy..." Daisy smiled while Luigi sobbing.

"It was a pleasure..." Ragna replied.

"Yeah... " Paimon sniffed while Aether rub his eyes that were shredding tears.

"Mona... Don't blame yourself... I'm glad to have a friend like you as well. Take care of yourself... K?" Crow asked while Mona sobbed. "Morgs... give my regards to your family... Tell them... I'm sorry... And thanks... for being my girl..."

"Crow... I should be thanking you..." Morgan covered her eyes as she was in tears as Mona comfort her.

"Weavile/Sceptile!" Crow's Weavile and Sceptile respond in sadness along with his Tyranitar.

"Sorry... Weavile... Sceptile... Tyranitar... Don't be sad for me... I wanted to see you smile..." Crow said with a smile, causing his pokemon to be in tears. "Morgs... everyone... do me one last favor... and take care of my pokemon for me..."

"Crow..." Rean sniffed.

"And Big guy... Kamek... tha-" "Stop." Bowser interrupted him. "I did not came here just to witness your goodbye, I came to take you back to my army as I told you before. You're a member of my Koopa troop, you're too young to die! You think you deserve to leave this world without apologizing?! No hell!"

"Bowser..." Sara trailed off.

"You're going to live damnit! You're not going to leave this world until I say so! You got your girlfriend, your Pokemon, your classmates, and friends waiting for you to come home!" Bowser growled until he pull something. "Here!" He pulled out a 1-Up Mushroom, causing almost everyone to gasped.

"The 1-Up Mushroom!" Rean exclaimed as Bowser place the 1-Up Mushroom on Crow's chest.

Suddenly, Crow began to glow. the shine begin to glow into his heart. The 1-Up Mushroom then disappeared as the glow on Crow faded.

"Huh..." Crow move his hand and tough his chest where his heart is. It's beating. "My heart... it's... beating...! I'm... alive?"

"Aidios..." Rean's came out and then he hug him. "Crow! You're all right!"

"Ow-Ow! Hey, easy there!"

"Crow! You're really okay!" Alisa covered her mouth and look with joy.

"It's... It's a miracle!" Elliot cheered as his tears came out.

"Well, I'll be damn..." Sara smiled with joy.

"Unbelievable..." Vita said in shocked. "What did you give him?"

"A 1-Up Mushroom." Bowser answered

"A 1-Up Mushroom? I heard they're capable of greatly restoring your health and stamina... I never imagine they're capable of performing miracles..."

"Ah damn..." Crow chuckled. "Who would have thought one green Mushroom... would somehow repair my heart... Damn... this is a miracle work..."

"That means... We can finally bring you back too!" Levi cheered.

"So it seems..." Crow sigh with a smile before noticing Morgan clenching her fist. "Hey, Morgs, I..."

Suddenly Morgan approach Crow, knee down and then slap him, much to everyone's surprise. Morgan look at Crow with tears in her eyes.

"You big idiot... Do you have any idea how I felt if you die right in front of me? That you weren't going to keep your promise... a promise that you'll come back to me?" Morgan asked as her voice sound heartbroken. "You promise you will come back to me... but here I stand, seeing you breaking your promise by dying... I'm... very grateful what Bowser did... But... but..." Morgan covered her eyes as she sob.

"Morgan..." Mona sadden and understand her feelings.

Crow rose up and then pull Morgan for a hug. "I'm sorry... I should have been a better boyfriend to you. You deserve someone better... than a scumbag like me."

Morgan hug back as her tears fell onto Crow's shoulder. "Don't say that... I'm just glad... glad that you're back..."

"...Me too Morgs... Me too."

Just before he was going to kiss her, Crow's Pokemon suddenly express their joy and hug Crow as they cry.

"Owow! Easy guys! Easy!" Crow exclaimed while everyone else laughed.

(BGM ended)

"EVA!" Suddenly they heard Cedric's Eevee being toss towards them.

"Spare me the Semimental Drival!" Cayenne yelled

(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - A Mask of Fire)

Duke Cayenne took Cedric hostage by having a dagger on his neck. "Why must I be surrounded by nothing but disappointments?! And that goes for you Witch and your useless society! Have you forgotten your role Azure Chevalier?! How dare you die on me! While I'm grateful for that creature who somehow gave you that miracle! I'm afraid nothing will escape your punishment! I gave you my favor, and THIS is how you repay me!? By standing against me and my ambition?! I should have never have wasted my time on you from that falling country to begin with!"

"You son of a bitch..." Crow glared at him.

"You bastard! Let go of him!" Daisy glared.

"Get your filthy hand off of him... Or I will-" Ragna glared with rage along with Levi and Crow's Pokemon until Vita step forward, looking just as upset as they are.

"Duke Cayenne, you will unhand him. If you continue this shameful behavior. a moment longer..." Vita then threaten him with a sinister glare. "Then I will be forced to respond in kind."

"Eek!" Cayenne yelped.

"Your part in this is over, witch." A voice intervened.

Suddenly, Rufus appeared and he sliced Grianos without a second thought, nearly catching Vita's hand.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Inner Twilight)

"R-Rufus?" Jusis gasped.

"What's HE doing here?" Millium wondered

"Oh of course! I still have you!" Cayenne said. "Th-Thank goodness you're still here Rufus! Y-You...you did come to help me, didn't you?"

"As a commoner might put it...in your dreams." Rufus replied.

"Wha..."

"Target in sight."

Suddenly, Altina arrived and her Black Doll knocked Cayenne far away from Cedric before it held him down.

"Eva!" Cedric's Eevee quickly approached his trainer.

"Target restrained." Altina said.

"What the...Altina?!" Levi exclaimed. "How did you get here?"

"Well done." Rufus said. "You've behaved disgracefully towards the Imperial family and brought a calamity upon the innocent people of the capital. We may both fly the banner of the Noble Alliance, but I'm afraid I can't turn a blind eye to your misdeeds any longer. As the alliance's chief of staff and a citizen of Erebonia, I hereby place the two of you under arrest!"

"No..." Cayenne sighed.

"I see, it all makes sense now." Vita added. "I thought something was amiss about you from the very beginning. I just couldn't work out where you had gotten that girl from the Black Workshop. But it seems that all this time, you were just waiting for your moment, weren't you?"

"Heh... Why, whatever do you mean?"

"What are you talking about?" Luigi asked.

"Oh, I get it now." Millium added.

"What do you mean?" Mario asked

"Oh boy, I feel reeeally stupid now. I can't believe took me this long to figure out...you're one too, right?"

Rufus smiled as he chuckled.

"Wait... what?" Paimon tilt her head.

"Oh... now I get it..." Aether close his eyes.

"You do? ...Wait… you're an Ironblood, too, Rufus?" Levi asked.

"Yep, sure looks that way." A voice said as Lechter and Claire approached

"Thank you for rescuing His Highness." Claire sadden

"Yeah. Sounds like things were a real mess in here." Lechter said

"All this time… you were an Ironblood!?" Jusis asked

"An Ironblood?" Peach asked.

"The group's primary member in fact. Though that secret was, until very recently, kept between myself and His Excellency, The Chancellor. The others knew there was a primary member, but were never told who it was." Rufus explained

"Preeeetty much what he said. You should've seen my face when I found out earlier." Lechter sighed.

Millium lightly laughed. "Wow, even YOU couldn't figure it out?"

"Wh-what is the meaning of all this?!" Cayenne exclaimed. "Th-The success to one of the Four Great Houses is the former chancellor's protege?! Why?! Your high position in the noble Alliance was secured! It was only a matter of time before you became the next Duke Albarea! Why reveal this now? What could you possibly have to gain from professing your allegiance to a dead man?!"

"He would gain nothing. Which is why it's rather fortunate I'm very much alive." A voice answered.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Uncertain Circumstances)

Suddenly, came forth from hiding... was Chancellor Osborne as everyone gasped... While Crow... was in rage.

"No way..." Instructor Sara growled

"Impossible..." Jusis eye widen.

"Chancellor Osborne?!" Levi exclaimed.

"G-Gramps?!" Millium added.

"I'm pleased to see you again, Millium." Osborne replied. "Greetings to you as well, Class VII, and your esteemed instructor. And to you, Your Grace. Oh and Hello to you too Crow Armbrust. You have my congratulations for your sudden escaping the jaws of death."

"You... son of a bitch..." Crow growled.

"It's been some time since we last saw each other Princess Peach. Has it been a few months or so?"

"Yes, it certainly has..." Peach calmly said, but deep down, she was still in shocked.

"Y-You...how are you still alive?" Cayenne asked in shocked.

"I shout you right at the heart... No one could have survived that! How in Gehanne are you here?!" Crow exclaimed.

"How indeed? Perhaps the years have dimmed your eyesight, or Crow must have miss his aim and hit my chest, or perhaps I had a body double... Or even perhaps I had those 1-Up Mushrooms kept with me. Whatever the truth may be, I think that's the least of your worries right now." Osborne answered as Cayenne was speechless. "All you need to know is that our loyal ally Rufus Albarea will be bringing the situation in Erebonia under control, and he'll do so with minimal conflict, while ensuring that the Noble Alliance's power is deeply diminished." He looked at Rufus. "That was the task I entrusted to him, and in that he shall not fail me."

"As ever, it's an honor to serve you, Your Excellency." Rufus replied.

Cayenne let out a laugh but he was too shocked to believe it. "This is a dream... This has to be a dream..."

"As obsessed as Crow with making it happen…" Vita muttered "I had a feeling all along you weren't really dead."

"What...?" Crow eye widen as he turn to Vita.

"Did you really, now?" Osborne asked

"You made it quite clear that you were someone not to be underestimated… back when we were working with you regarding the situation in Liberl."

"Haha… I'm afraid I haven't a clue what you're talking about."

"I'm amazed you can say that with a straight face." Lechter said.

"You're referring to those steak tanks and dealing with the aftermath of the Hamel incident, I take it?" Sara asked

"But I could never have predicted you would have taken a branch of the Thirteen Factories under your control. What exactly do you plan to do!?" Vita growled.

"Heh. Is that not obvious?" Osborne asked "I'm taking over that Phantasmal Blaze Plan of yours… and my first order of business will be to sorting out the mess you left in Crossbell. I'll allow you to leave this time, witch. Slink back to your master and the rest of that brood of serpents, and tell them: If they ever THINK of trying to stand in my way, I'll crush them beneath my heel."

Vita clinched her teeth but let a sad look and then a magic circle appeared as she's going to teleport.

"Vita!" Emma exclaimed

"Wait!" Celine added

"I'm sorry you had to see me like that. Give my regards to the elder. And… I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you all." Vita said "Crow... be safe okay?"

"Yeah..." Crow muttered as she teleport away. And the Ironbloods gather together.

(BGM ended)

"Ah yes, speaking of that." Osborne said. "Now that your identity is confirmed. I'm afraid you're under arrest Crow Armbrust."

"Wh-What?!" Rean exclaimed.

"As the leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, as well as attempted assassination on me is a crime you know. The destruction you cause is something beyond with the other terrorists is something the Imperial government cannot overlook. I'm sure you understand, don't you?"

"Except that, I won't let you." Bowser said.

(Super Mario 64/DS ost - Bowser's theme)

Bowser step up in front of Crow.

"Big Guy?" Crow look in surprise

"And you are?"

"I am Bowser."

"Ah, you must be King Bowser of the Koopas. I heard about you from Millium. It's quite a surprise to see you here Your Majesty." Osborne chuckled.

"Yes, I get that a lot. But enough about that. I'm afraid you won't be taking Crow Armbrust. He is part of my troop. So I'm not going to hand him over regardless of those terrorist things he's done." Bowser cross his arm.

"Is that so? So you're willingly going to harbor a criminal into your kingdom?"

"That's right. And the way I say it. Crow is simply misguided. You can thank that trash nobleman for that. After all, wasn't he the one who encourage him?" Bowser smirked.

"Y-You...!" Cayenne gulped.

"I suppose that might be the case. And yet, your actions for defending and harboring a criminal would cause some... problems. I'm sure you don't want that, don't you, Your Majesty?" Osborne smirked.

"Ha! How laughable. I should be telling you that." Bowser smirked

"Oh? Whatever do you mean?"

"You aren't the first who think they can scare me just because they're in a position of power. Crow told me about you. And I see that he's right. After all, wasn't it your fault that your actions cause countless terrorists to rise against you? Many Erebonian who lost their home cause of you. So I begin to wonder... why would you go so far to cross the line? It's not in my business. But for what is my business is that if any one of my troops is arrested in a foreign land, you'll be answering to me. It's just the kind of guy I am. It matters not what trouble I cause. Crow is coming with me."

"Big guy..." Crow said as he was speechless.

"Hahahaha! I see. In that case, King Bowser, if by doing so by harboring a criminal, a terrorist who has a dangerous record who is demanded you hand over but refuse, suggesting you're willing to go to war?" Osborne asked as he is amused, causing some of them to gasp.

Bowser laughed "Bwahahahaha! Over something that trivial? You're testing me aren't you?"

"Oh?"

"The only way you'll be placing Crow behind bars is if I allow it... But as I said, I'm not that kind of guy." He said with a chuckle. "If you're willing to declare war on me, then I'm afraid you'll lose, regardless of your nation's military strength. After all, my military possesses greater strength than yours. We have many things the Erebonian Military does not have. So let me ask you this, are you willing to do something so foolish to bring Erebonia downfall?"

Osborne then claps his hands which confuses everyone. "Hahaha! I see. You're right. Even I know it's foolish to go to war with the Koopa Kingdom. Espcually now since I have much work to do. And your Kingdom is part of the Mushroom Kingdom who we have a good relationship with. I certainly don't want to cause them trouble, nor I would do for his Majesty. I was curious about who you are, aside from Kidnapping Princess Peach for our own amusement. You surpass my expectations of you. In that case, go right ahead, take Crow Armbrust back with you. I'll allow him to continue to education in Thors until he graduates, as well as any terrorist members into your military, so long as they don't cause trouble for Erebonia. In addition to that, I'll pretend this didn't happen, and I'll even forgive Crow Armbrust for his crimes and allow Cayenne to take the blame, as a sign of respect for outwitting me."

"Wha-?!" Cayenne eye widen.

"Fine by me." Bowser said.

"Let us hope we continue our friendly relations King Bowser." Osborne said with a smirk.

"Hmph."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Inner Twilight)

"With that mattered settled." Osborn turn to his Ironbloods. "You've all done excellent work. Icy Maiden, White Rabbit, Scarecrow… and you, Jade Rook." Osborne said.

"Thank you, Your excellency. I'm overjoyed to see that you are alive." Claire replied

"Can't say I honestly thought you were dead in the first place." Lechter said

"Well, if anyone could survive bein shot through the chest, it'd be you, so I did wonder…" Millium trailed off.

"I don't imagine you intend to reveal your secret to cheating death, do you?" Rufus asked

"Haha. And rob you of such a splendid conundrum to puzzle over?" Osborne asked.

"Still, I am surprised that you're willing to let Crow go after all that he did." Millium said.

"I must agree with Millium, Your Excellency. Are you certain this is wise of you?" Claire asked

"But of course. So long as he doesn't cause trouble again, I'll allow it. This castle will return to its original form within a few hours, but our work is far from over. I'll be giving all of you new assignments. As always, I expect only the best from each of you." He said as his Ironbloods nodded. "Rufus, I want the situation here resolved within a week. As soon as you have things under control, move forward with the occupation of Crossbell."

Rufus bow as he nodded.

"Oh yes. Rean Schwarser." Osborne called out to him.

"H-Huh? Me?" Rean gulped.

"Please allow me to thank you personally for all that you done. I heard tales of your heroism. The Empire will soon know of the Ashen Chevalier, the hero whose brave deeds allowed us to reclaim the capital. And who better to assist me than a national hero?"

"I-I'm honored that you think so your Excellency but..."

"There's no need to feel nervous." Osborne said as he offer his hand. "May I ask for a handshake, Rean Schwarzer?"

Rean gulped as he signed. He begins to approach Osborne to shake his hand. But as he did... Rean suddenly gain a headache. But then, he look at Osborne and gasped.

"I-It's can't be..." Rean gasped. "D...D..."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Restored Memories)

"Haha. I see you finally remembered the truth." Osborne chuckled. "I'm glad to finally see you again, my son. You've grown into a fine young man."

"Did... Did we hear that right?" Levi gasped.

"His son?" Machias gulped.

"Wait... Gramps... what you said just now... Did you say Rean's your son?" Millium asked as almost everyone is shocked.

"Indeed he is. I'm sure many of you have questions. But for now. There are things need to be done." Osborne said with a smirked.

"His Excellency… is… Rean's biological father?" Elliot eye widen.

"No way..." Crow clenched his fist.

"Crow..." Morgan look at him with concern.

"Yeah... I know..." Crow lower his head.

"All right, let's head back." Bowser said to Mario, Peach, Luigi, Daisy, Kamek, Crow, Aether, Paimon, Morgan and Mona. "We came here to get Crow. There's no reason to be here. Come on."

"You're right..." Peach nodded before turning to Class VII. "We'll be returning now. Everyone... please take care... and give everyone our regards."

"Sure thing..." Sara nodded.

"And... I'm sure this is no doubt a shock to us all... But please remember to take care of Rean. I can tell he's going through a lot now. Please watch over him. And that you're still welcome in the Mushroom Kingdom and visit us."

"We will... thank you." Sara nodded as Bowser and his group, along with Crow's Pokemon, begin to leave the Vermillion castle by going through the elevator.

As Crow look down thinking.

"Crow..." Morgan look at him with concern.

"Yeah, I know..." Crow said before turning to Bowser. "Thanks... Big guy..."

"No problem." Bowser said as he was in thought later. 'What is that man up too?'

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile...

"Ares! Ares!" A female Half-Elf called out to a young man wearing a uniform approached her.

"Scarlet? What's wrong?" Ares asked

"Something just appeared in the Great Tree Plaza! Come on let's go!" Scarlet as she and Ares to the Great Tree Plaza and then he and several other people were gather.

"Excuse me, coming through." Ares said as he pass through and then he see a portal in front of the Great Tree. "Huh? What is that?"

"It's a portal." Said a little girl with the uniform.

"A portal Captain Livia?" Ares asked.

"Yeah, it just came out of nowhere. We don't know what's on the other side either." Livia nodded

"Captain Livia, what do you propose we do?" Asked a woman with an eyepatch and wearing a doctor uniform.

"Obviously investigate it. Ares, wanna go first?"

"Me?!" Ares exclaimed

"Are you certain he should go first? I could take his place." Asked a young man who is a Knight.

"It's okay Reinhard, thank you for thinking about me. I'll be fine."

"Are you certain about that?" Asked a young man with long white hair.

"Of course. I will be back I promise." Ares smiled.

"Okay... I believe in you."

"Okay..." Ares turn to the portal. " Here goes." He said as he goes into the portal and arrived at the Mushroom Kingdom plain. "Huh?" He look around and see a Toad Town nearby. "A Town? Maybe they can help. I need to head back." He said as he head back to the portal."


Meanwhile... in Peach's Castle...

"Oh dear... I hope the Princess is all right..." Toadsworth muttered as he walk around until he spotted a portal. "Hmm?" Then six people came out of the portal. "What in tarnation?!"

"Oh my. So this is where the other side of this mysterious portal takes us." Said the blue hair young man.

"What the hell kind of place is this?" Asked the young man with red hair.

"Hmm good question... Looks like we're inside a building." Nodded the young boy with blonde hair.

"Hmm?" A silver hair young man see Toadsworth. "Um, who or what is that?"

"I should be asking you that!" Toadsworth exclaimed


In Smash Bros Castle training room...

"Hiyah!" Litchi quickly kick at Akira, currently as Joker, who blocked with his dagger.

"You got this, Joker!" Ann called out as his teammates were watching.

"All right Litchi, don't hold back!" Tager said as he and Roy Carmine were watching.

"Hehehe, Not bad, Mr. Phantom Thief." Litchi said

"You're too bad yourself." Joker smirked.

"Heh… but I'm going to win this sparing match!" Litchi said as the two charged at each other… right as a portal opened up, and they heard screaming… followed by a thud.

"OOOF!"

"What the…?!" Litchi screeched to a halt, as did Joker.

"Ow… what the hell! I was talking with Yukiko and Chie when all of a sudden-"

"WAAAAAH!" Chie landed on him.

"GYAAAAAAAAH! MY BACK!"

"Oh! Sorry Yosuke!" Chie exclaimed, and then Yukiko landed on Chie, and then Yu, Teddie, Rise, Naoto and Kanji… all on top of Yosuke.

"Nnngh! Guys… can you get off… I can't breathe… you're… too heavy…!" Yosuke groaned.

"Incoming!" Teddie yelled as Mitsuru, Yukari, Ken, Kuromaru, Labyrs, Aigis, Akahiko, Futaba, and Juipei... all on top of Yosuke.

"Gwaahaaha! Not again! Guys... please... my back..."

"What in the world?" Litchi blicked. "Who are you people? Where did you come from?"

"Unfortunately we wish to answer that as well." Mitsuru replied.

"Ah, so that's where you ran off to." A voice said as they turned to see an old man and older woman approaching them.

"Sis?!" Makoto yelled.

"Sojiro!" Futaba happily exclaimed.

"So… where the hell are we?" Sojiro asked, the portal closing behind them.


Meanwhile in Master Hand's office...

Master Hand hummed to himself, writing something up when a portal opened up in his office. "Hmm?" He turned around and saw Kirito, Asuna, Alice, Leafa, Sinon, Lisbeth, and Silica walking through the portal.

"Whoa, where the heck are we?" Kirito asked as he look at his appearance. "Whoa! This uniform!"

"Huh? Isn't this-?!" Asuna look at her outfit.

"Aren't these the parrentce we use back in the Underworld?" Leafa asked

"Yes... this is the armor when I was Alice." Alice nodded

"And who might you be?" Master Hand as Kirito and the girl turn to him.

"Aah! A giant hand!" Silica exclaimed.

"Holy crap, it's Master Hand!" Kirito exclaimed.

"Who?" Lisbeth asked.

"The Creator of Smash bros!"

"Ah so you know of me." Master Hand said as the portal close. "So mind explaining to me what's going on?"


AWWWWW YEAH! Crow's been revived! No doubt the whole thing change now. Still, Osborne reveals to be Rean's Father is quite the shock. But I wonder how things will go for now on. Oh and Everyone who voted for Crow to be alive... I can't thank you enough for this choice. It was a lot of fun. Oh and Crow is officially a member of his Koopa Troops. Maybe even Scarlet... possibly? Oh yeah, and several series has made it here!