January 1... After the Infernal Castle return to normal...

"Olivert, your appointment is here." Muller said.

"Wonderful. Send them in." Olivert said as the door open and Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Sinon, Lisbeth, Yui, Alice, Silica, the pretty boys, Sojiro, Sae, the Investigation Team, Shadow Operatives, Naoto Kurogane, Ares, Livia, and the woman enter the room. "Greetings everyone. I am glad you got my invitation." He said. "You all came here from these random portals bringing you here. I suppose you are wondering why."

(Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories ost - The 13th Discretion)

"Yeah, because… we were just minding our own business when we were thrown into that Castle!" Yosuke said. "I don't even know what happened!"

"Yeah, we showed up in Master Hand's office." Kirito nodded

"Those portals appear out of nowhere, though some of us had different experiences." Asuna nodded. "We were all gathered in Kirito's home until that portal appeared in the living room."

"Yeah. The portal appeared out of nowhere in the plaza of town where me and my ranger here are from. The portal leads us to a plain near Toad Town if I recalled. And now I heard that this Master Hand guy managed to relocate in Smash Bros Castle." Livia nodded "Honestly, I was surprised that portal lead us into your universe."

"I'll say, this wasn't the first time I was suddenly transported into another world like those Isekai mangas. I was with... someone until suddenly this portal appeared and I landed in some chaos going on it down." Naoto Kurogane sighed.

"Yes, I remember that. Luckily I help clear that situation so you don't have to worry about that." Olivert smiled

"Phew, thanks."

"As for us, we were just minding our business in our clubroom when that portal appeared. It was quite a shocker but we all arrived in a castle that belong to its princess." Said the blue haired boy. "Oh, and allow me to introduce myself to yours truly! My name is Manabu Soutouin, president of the Pretty Boy Detective Club!"

"Pretty boy detective club? I guess you do look like pretty boys. Almost mistaken you for an idol there." Rise said.

"An idol? Well that's true." Said the purple haired boy. "Oh and I guess I should introduce myself now since I speak off. My name is Mayumi Dojima, a member of the Pretty Boy Detective Club."

"Dojima? Wait, are you related to my uncle, Ryotaro Dojima?" Yu asked as he look surprised.

"I'm not sure who that is so no."

"Well, I guess there are people having the surname as Dojima then."

"You just realize that now?" Yosuke sweatdrop.

"Haahahahaha! And allow me to introduce you all to the other members of the Pretty Boy Detective Club! This fine gentleman with the red hair is Michiru Fukuroi, next to him is my vice president Nagahiro Sakiguchi, and this astounding young man with the glorious legs is Hyouta Ashikaga, and last but not least, Sousaku Yubiwa!"

"Looks like a lot of us are Japanese which is so freaky." Chie said.

"I know right? I thought we came from the same place but from different realities I suppose." Yukiko nodded

"Yeah, I totally get that too! I thought I was the only one." Silica nodded. "But back to the topic at hand, when we got here, we suddenly appeared in our VRMMO appearance." Silica nodded.

"And my appearance as an Integrity Knight..." Alice sighed.

" I see. I have a feeling you've been brought here for another reason. What that reason is, I am not sure." Olivert said

"I have been seeing a lot of creatures around." Sae spoke up. "My sister called them the Creatures of Grimm. While others are... well, monsters..."

"I see you've met them." Olivert said. "Well, I suppose now that you are here, I might as well tell you what is going on currently."

"We know a little." Sinon said. "The Smash Bros Castle is a big deal around these parts and the fact that Erebonia and the Mushroom Kingdom have merged together from this Subspace Emissary thing."

"That is correct." Olivert nodded. "And there is something else that you should know."

"And that would be?" Leafa asked

"There is a mysterious group lurking in the shadows called Ouroboros. They're behind several incidents behind the scenes. They possess cutting-edge technology that what I believe rivals the Mushroom Kingdom, and Remnant. They're known as the society as well. While Ouroboros is a secret to the public eye, they're very powerful as well. I discovered that they possess a lot of influence and possibly connections to many powerful individuals and political powers. However, I'm not sure how or if that's true. They also have seemingly unlimited resources coming from their Thirteen Factories, a network of factories operating outside of normal society. They also possess a military of their own and numerous Archaisms of their own creation."

"Archaisms?" Yui asked.

"Think of them as combat machines." Olivert explained

"I see..." Kirito amused.

"Leading that organization is someone called the Grandmaster. No one knows who they are. And the Grandmaster has individuals who pledge allegiance to them, responsible for leading and participating in the Grandmaster's goal called an Anguis."

"In other words, these Anguis are people in charge of planning and commanding their Grandmaster's plan." Mitsuru said.

Olivert nodded. "And the ones executing the plans of the Grandmaster and Anguis are agents called Enforcers. They're powerful and skilled operatives. Each Enforcer and Anguis have assigned numbers."

"Sounds like they're an unpredictable group..." Alice amused.

"Yeah, they might sound like a lot of trouble." Labrys nodded.

"There are more individuals, not just Ouroboros. One of them is Dry Bowser." Olivert said.

"Hold up? Dry Bowser? You mean the skeleton version of Bowser?" Kirito asked

"In a way yes. We do not know what his plan is, but he is making us uneasy."

"But aren't Dry Bowser and Bowser the same people?" Yui asked.

"No, but they are related. According to one of my friends, Dry Bowser was an ancestor of Bowser. But unlike the Koopa King, Dry Bowser is an evil warlock from ancient history, and he was revived somehow, we don't know how that happen either." Olivert explained

"Oh, I see, you want us to keep an eye on this Dry Bowser fella?" The woman asked. "Oh and by the way. my name is Simone. I'm the doctor but also the mayor of Rigbarth."

"That is correct. And also, feel free to look around the Mushroom Kingdom and Erebonia and the other worlds available to you as well. The place is yours to explore."

"That's good to hear." Yu nodded. "We will keep an eye on this Dry Bowser."

"And we also need to be on the lookout for any of Ouroboros' movements as well." Nagahiro said.

"That would be wise. I would suggest that you all have close tabs on each other." Olivert explained. "Make sure you are closely connected."

"That would be a good idea but... is it really possible if our cell phones work?" Mayumi asked

"Considering the Phantom thieves can, I don't see why not your cell phone can." Olivert said.

"I'm guessing these Cell Phones are some sort of communication device. Unfortunately, we don't have those in our world. In fact, we don't have the technology level." Livia said.

"Not to worry. Actually, I should tell you that there's a problem I'm working on that I'm planning to reproduce if all the testing is done. I'm planning on giving all of you those devices." Olivert smiled

"Really? You're gonna give us those devices for free?" Naoto Kurogane asked.

"Of course. I wish I can provide you with one right now but unfortunately a lot is going on after that incident yesterday..."

"I see... in that case, what to those of us who don't have cell phones right now?"

"Well, I'm actually thinking how we can stay in touch, but as for our rager fellows here, I can visit their outpost and let them know when I have it. After that, I'll contact each and everyone one of you and we can begin the exchange again."

"All right, sounds good to me. I'll let everyone know in Rigbarth." Livia nodded as the Investigation Team, Sae and Sojiro brought out their phones, starting to exchange numbers.

"Oh wait! Before you go, There's also two more I need to add to the people we need to look out for." Olivert said as they turned around. "I would like you to keep an eye on Salem and Yuuki Terumi who is also known as Susanoo."

"Salem? And Yuki Terumi?" Alice asked. "Who are they?"

"Prince Olivert. May I enlighten them?" A voice said as they look around for the source of the voice... and then suddenly appeared through a portal was Rachel Alucard.

"What the- you!" Naoto Kurogane exclaimed.

"If it isn't the one who possesses that same power as Ragna... but now you don't have that power, yet that power was converted into a different power, separated but functions the same." Rachel said then ignore him.

"Oh I remember you, you're Rachel Alucard, correct?" Naoto asked

"Indeed detective. It's been a while since the Cross Tag Battle incident. Now then, allow me to explain to you who is Salem and Yuki Terumi... No... Susanoo."

(BGM ended)

Meanwhile with Peach...

(Paper Mario ost - Princess in Distress)

"How are you feeling Prince Cedric?" Peach asked

"I'm... all right..." Cedric groaned in his bed.

"Eva..." Cedric's Eevee was saddened as nuzzled him.

"Oh, Eevee... your warm and comfort always make me smile..." He smiled and hug his Eevee. "And thank you for taking the time to visit me, Princess Peach..."

"Of course, it's my pleasure." Peach sweetly smiled. "Everyone is worried about you, you know. They all wish for your good health and recovery."

"They are, are they? That's nice of them..." Cedric let out sad smile.

"Is something the matter Prince Cedric?"

"Well... It just... I remember everything that happen yesterday..."

"Oh..." Peach trailed off.

"Me bring blindfolded by Duke Cayenne... then strap to the chair while the Vermillion Apocalypse was behind me... completely draining me. Then Eevee tried to save me, then something attack him, took a hold of me, and shove me into the Apocalypse. I remember the help from Vita... and Crow... and everyone who tried to save me. And... I remember Crow was pierced through the heart... before everything went blank. And then... I just had a nightmare... of a great shadow swallowing me... All because I was so weak... that I was looking down on... It's frustrating..." Cedric explained as his tears begin to shed. "I wish I wasn't so weak... I wish I was like Olivert and Alfin... both in good health and their strength and intelligence..."

"Oh Cedric." Peach soft smile and then she hug Cedric and comfort him. "You're not weak, nor it wasn't your fault. The fault lies with Duke Cayenne. I can't believe he would do something horrific. I understand that you feel frustrated because of your condition. But please don't feel negative toward yourself."

"But..."

"No but okay." Peach let go and let out a sweet smile. "You're a strong person, Prince Cedric. I believe that everyone thinks so. Truth be told, I'm not as strong as I am."

"But that can't be true... You look so strong yourself." Cedric remark.

Peach shakes her head. "I'm nowhere compared to my best friend Daisy, nor the Mario Brothers. But that doesn't stop me. Just like them, I also grow stronger by doing some exercises every day, even with a frail body. There are several people out there who are like that with you. And you know what they did? They encourage themselves that they're not weak. And even if they believe they are, someone will always encourage them and help them evolve. It's just like trainers with their pokemon. Do you understand?"

"I think I do."

"As for your nightmare... Hmm... It sounds scary... Whenever I had a nightmare... I always calm myself and think of happy thoughts. But hey, if you ever feel like you want to talk to me. Please feel free. You know that I'm here for you, and everyone else is too."

"Thanks, Princess Peach... it really means a lot to me with your encouraging words." Cedric smiled as he pet his Eevee. "I wish I can be strong as you one day."

"And you can. Have faith in yourself and take time on your recovery and proper exercise. Oh, and a well-balanced meal." Peach giggled as she got up. "I should get going. Feel free to talk with me anytime if you needed."

"Okay, thank you." Cedric smiled as Peach left Cedric's room and then Peach headed to Valflame Palace.

"Oh, Princess Peach." A voice called out to her as Peach turn and see Empress Priscilla.

"Oh, Empress Priscilla." Peach smiled and bow with grace.

"Thank you for visiting Cedric. I'm sorry he's taken much of your time."

"There's no need to be concerned about that. Everyone is worried about him ever since what happened yesterday."

"Yes, I suppose you're right... I won't think I'll ever forgive Cayenne for what he did to him..." Priscilla sadden.

"I don't think anyone would exactly. But I pray for his recovery." Peach sighed

(BGM ended)

With Cayenne...

"Waah!" Cayenne was thrown in a cell as the door locked. He was wearing a prisoner's uniform

"Enjoy the rest of your life in life imprisonment, you son of a bitch." A Prison Guard smirked as he walk away.

"How dare you you-" Cayenne growled before the guard gave him the finger, causing Cayenne to jaw-dropped. "Ugggh!" Then Cayenne then sits in his prison bed. "Everything... everything is ruined... my family's long revenge and dreams.. all gone... my title as Duke... taken away... the Noble Alliance is done for..."

"Just as your life." A voice added.

"Wha-?" Cayenne look up and see an assassin in front of him as he toss a device on the cell and the walls begin to glow. "WAAAH!"

The Assassin pull out a sword and stab Cayenne on his gut as he scream in agony before the assassin grab his neck and then punch Cayenne hard to give him a black eye, and a broken nose then stabbed Cayanne all over his arms, his legs, and tormenting him.

"You're a disgusting existence... you and your Noble Alliance have committed a heinous crime that will not be forgiven. Soon, I will exterminate all of the nobles with corrupted hearts like yours. Your greed and your disgusting family ambition will never come to fruition." He said as he slash Cayenne's left eye as he screamed in agony while covered in severe scars and bloody wounds. "You will be damn to the further reaches of Gehenna, never again be seen again. Farewell Croire." Then the assassin beheaded Cayenne, as Cayenne's head was lying next to his corpse as the assassin swing his sword and wipe the blood from his blade. "Disgusting noble trash." He said as he snap his finger and several water-form sharks appeared. "Dispose of the body." He said and then the sharps tear the corpse apart. Then that was done. "Next will be Helmet Albarena." The assassin said before he disappeared.

Three days later...

In the middle of the night, Cedric was clinging onto his sheets. "No... No... stop... ah... Ah!"

"Eva?" Cedric's Eevee heard Cedric's groan and then see Cedric is having a nightmare. "Eva!" Then begin to wave Cedric up by calling out to him. "Eva!"

"Ah!" Cedric gasped as he woke up. He let out a heavy pant as he turn on the light, he was covered in sweat as he touch his forehead. "That nightmare again..." Then he wrap himself in fear.

"Eva..." Cedric's Eevee comforted Cedric with his paws.

"Oh Eevee..." Cedric pick up his Eevee and hug him. "Why... Why do I keep having that nightmare..." He responds in sadness

"Eva... Eva. Eva." Cedric's Eevee turn to the Rotom Phone.

"My... Rotom Phone?" Cedric wondered as his Eevee hop towards it and then tap it and activate it, tap an app and then go to phone.

"Eva!" He pointed at Peach's number.

"You...want me to call Princess Peach at this hour? But... it's late. I can't do that." Cedric shake his head but his Eevee already click on call. "I don't want to bother her about it."

"Bother me about that?" Peach's voice asked.

"Ah!" Cedric yelped seeing Peach's voice on the other line. "Eevee! I told you I- Ooh... I'm so sorry Princess Peach. Eevee suggested that I call you but I can't at this hour."

(Paper Mario ost - Hang in there Peach!)

Peach giggled. "It's perfectly fine. I did say you can talk to me at any time. So what seems to be the problem?"

"Well... I guess it can't be helped... You know that nightmare I was having the other day? It keeps coming back..."

"It keeps coming back?"

"Yeah... I know you suggest giving me happy thoughts but... it keeps coming back..." Cedric frowned.

Peach hummed. "Hmm... This sounds like this isn't an ordinary nightmare..."

"It doesn't, huh?"

"Yes. Normally, nightmares just goes away... but... if this keep happening to you... then it's almost like something is causing it to reappear... almost like- Oh, no I shouldn't say something like that. Still... Oh! I know just the thing that can help!"

"You do?" Cedric blinked.

"Of course! Let me tell you a story here in the Mushroom Kingdom." Peach smiled.

(BGM ended)

(Paper Mario ost - Star Way)

"There are legends high above the clouds all over the world, is a celestial realm where the stars live. Legend calls it Star Haven, a place where wishes come true. And in Star Haven is a sacred sanctuary where seven Star Spirits reside." Peach smiled

"Seven Star Spirits?" Cedric asked in curiosity.

"They're celestial beings who govern wishes. They watch all over the Mushroom Kingdom... No... the world with a watchful eye. But there's another legend. There's a Pokemon called Cresselia, known as the Lunar Pokemon. Cresselia is said to resemble a crescent moon and the woman who made the Milky Way. Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares, and holding one of its feathers is said to bring happy dreams."

"Whoa... such a pokemon exist?" Cedric gasped.

"Hm-hmm. So after you woke up, did you had the nightmare again?" Peach asked.

"No... everything went fine after that."

"I see. That's good to hear. Okay, now let me tell you something. Before you go to bed, make a wish and pray to the Star Spirits above."

"Will they grant my wish?" Cedric asked.

"I don't know, but all I can say is believe in yourself." Peach said in a comforting tone.

"Believe in myself..." Cedric touch his heart. "Okay, I'll give it a try."

"Glad to hear it, feel free to call me again okay."

"Okay, thank you, Princess Peach." Cedric said as he hang up. "Star Spirits... and Cresselia..."

(BGM ended)

The next day at night...

Cedric was getting ready for bed when he begin to take on tuck himself in.

"Before you go to bed, make a wish and pray to the Star Spirits above."

Cedric remembers those words from Peach and then begin to pray and make a wish. "Oh Star Spirits, please hear me out. I been having these horrible nightmares that wouldn't go away... please help me stop them from coming... and if it was possible... please help me improve my health... I want to be stronger... so I won't be weak anymore... not by anyone again. I want to take up a sword... and use it to protect..." Cedric said as his wish, and unseen by him and his Eevee, a spark of light rose up from up and lifted into the air. "Okay... guess it's time for bed Eevee."

"Eva!" Cedric's Eevee nodded and then begin to nuzzled near Cedric.

In Cedric's Dream...

Cedric was running away in a void where he turn and then see an enormous large shadow, causing Cedric to trip.

"Ow!" Cedric groaned but gasped as he turn and then see the Enormous shadow coming closer. "N-No... Stay away! Ah- Aahhh..." Cedric widen his eyes as the shadow came close. Suddenly a white light appeared in the shadow causing the shadow to dissipate as it roared and the void was engulfed by the light. "What's happening!?" Cedric covered his eyes.

Cedric uncovered his eyes and then he gasped as he was now somewhere within a beautiful sea of stars. He look around, witnessing the beauty of it all.

"Cedric Reise Arnor." A voice announced as Cedric yelped.

(Paper Mario ost - Star Spirit Request)

Then appeared before him were the Seven Star Spirits.

"Who... are you?" Cedric asked

"We are the seven Star Spirits. I am Eldstar." Eldstar introduce.

"My name is Mamar, I'm also one of the Seven Star Spirits." Mamar sweetly smiled

"I am Skolar."

"Hey there! The names Muskular."

"A pleasure to meet you, I am Misstar."

"Hello, my name is Kelvar."

"And I am Kalmar. We come to you within your dream."

"You poor boy... forced to suffer that horrible nightmare caused by that scoundrel." Misstar muttered.

"But fear not dear prince, we are here to grant your wish." Mamar smiled.

"My wish..." Cedric gasped.

"Indeed. You been through a lot, thanks to that horrible man." Skolar nodded

"Not to mention that cursed influence of that fiend! He truly is heartless!" Kalmar muttered.

"And unfortunately he will never stop..." Kelvar sighed.

"We also heard your other wish, that you wanted to improve your health, right?" Muskular asked.

"And that you wish to grow strong." Skolar added.

"Young Cedric, we understand your wish, that you do not wish to be weak because of your health and the weakness that comes with it. We the Seven Star Spirits have decided to grant your wish."

"You do? You will really grant my wish?" Cedric asked in shock.

"Yes, while we will grant your wish, part of that wish will be by your own hand." Muskular nodded. "You want to grow strong right? Then develop your own power, your own strength. Teach yourself to become strong. After all, experience feed growth."

"Yes, remember once you wake up, remember these words, "Strength comes the heart, the soul, and the spirit of one's being. Never let doubt cloud your judgment, trials will await you, and you will overcome them with your own strength, follow your path, believe in yourself, and one day you will find the courage deep within to overcome your fear. But remember that fear is also your strength." Eldstar said

"Fear... is also my strength..." Cedric touch his chest. Then he heard a cry from something.

Cedric look up and then came down from above was Cresselia. Cresselia approached them and then tap his forehead. Then Cresselia flock out a Lunar Feather with its power and then handed it to Cedric.

"A feather? It's beautiful..." Cedric said in awe.

"That is the Lunar Feather. And the creature you see before you is Cresselia." Eldstar said.

Cedric gasped. "Cresselia? The Lunar Pokemon that I heard from Princess Peach?"

"The very same." Mamar nodded. "The Lunar Feather from Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares. Keep that feather close to you, never lose sight of it. And the nightmare will not haunt you."

"But... if this is my dream... how do I know if I will remember this?" Cedric asked.

"You'll see. Sweet dreams Prince Cedric. Remember what Eldstar said." Misstar winks before the Star Spirits and Cresselia begin to disappear along with the void.

"Wait!" Cedric reach out his hand to them.

(BGM ended)

Back in Cedric's room...

Cedric slowly woke up from his dream. "Mmm..." He rub his eyes before he let out a yawn as he stretches. "That dream... was so different..." He said as he notice his Eevee is sleeping peacefully. Cedric smiled. "Still... was that actually a dream?" He wondered as he notice next to him. He turn to his left and see the Lunar Feather. He let out a gasped.

"Remember once you wake up, remember these words, "Strength comes the heart, the soul, and the spirit of one's being. Never let doubt cloud your judgment, trials will await you, and you will overcome them with your own strength, follow your path, believe in yourself, and one day you will find the courage deep within to overcome your fear. But remember that fear is also your strength."

"The Lunar Feather from Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares. Keep that feather close to you, never lose sight of it. And the nightmare will not haunt you."

Cedric remembers the words from the two Star Spirits. He grabs the feather and look at it. "It wasn't a dream..." Then he wrap the feather into his arm. "Thank you... Thank you..."

Looks like that certain entity won't be bothering him anymore~ I mean, hey, why not? He made a wish and the Star Spirit grant his wish and a certain Pokemon Feather will help protect him from that nightmare. I figure he deserves something sweet like this. As for Olivert, he is wise of him to bring them and inform them about the figures.