Happy Belated Lunar New Year and hello there guys! Hope that you are doing alright in 2022 despite the corona virus pandemic. I have returned and the second chapter of "Witch Eraser" is here. Thank you everyone for the early support and I appreciate it a lot. As Witch Eraser headed towards Sandra, the Crew of Edens are in for a surprise and a reunion that they never expected.
Response to the Guest review(s):
Guest: Indeed, Witch lives in this story and I intend to keep it that way. Same goes with Creed who deserves better than in canon and lol, Amira spanking Jesse would be cathartic to write about it. XD
Disclaimer: I do not own Edens Zero and its characters. They respectively belong to Hiro Mashima, the author behind his big three works: Edens Zero, Fairy Tail (the main series and the 100 Years Quest) and Rave Master.
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Chapter 2
Planet Sandra, Aoi Cosmos
At the recent end of the Aoi War with the fall of the Nero Empire and the defeat of Poseidon Nero and his son Shura, the Crew of Edens and Oasis returned to the Planet of Sand where they are going rest and recuperate, and mourn the losses of their comrades. Although the loss of Witch Regret had affected Shiki the most after he failed to save her from Shura and he had confined himself inside his room.
Even when Sister gave Shiki a new prosthetic eye, it did little to lift his spirit.
Meanwhile, Rebecca is at the bridge of the Edens Zero with Pino, Hermit Mio and Sister Ivry while the rest of their friends are at the Edens Kitchen but none of them are in a mood to eat and drink at all. Even Couchpo also ceased herself from her usual activities after she learned what happened and it would be insensitive of her if she did that.
"Are you sure you couldn't find Witch, Hermit?", Rebecca pleaded, hoping that she is still alive somewhere.
The B-Cuber couldn't use her Cat Leaper's Reverse technique and undo the event of Witch being sent flying into space by Shura's gravity, and that taking down the All-Link System is a top priority.
The Mind of Edens shook her head and stated, "I tried scanning the entire area on Nero 66's airspace to search for her among the debris and corpses floating around in space. But I can't find any sign of Witch."
Sister grits her teeth in frustration, yelling, "How hard is it to find a green haired android woman floating around in space?!"
Hermit winces uncomfortably, "The odds of finding Witch after being caught in the middle of a raging space battle is very low. It'd be a miracle if she didn't get hit by stray blasts between combatant ships somehow."
"Dammit...", the Life of Edens mutters lividly, realizing that another of the original Four Shining Stars is lost and fears that she and Hermit may be next soon.
A tearful Pino lamented miserably, "If only I had activated my EMP to stop Shura from using his gravity earlier, Witch would still be here with us."
Rebecca held the miniature bot in her hands, comforting her. "It's alright Pino. We do not blame you. We just needed to keep looking for Witch. She might be drifting far away from Nero 66.", she tried to be hopeful and reassured.
Suddenly, the Edens Zero blared out alarms which got the attention of the Crew of Edens. Turning them off, Hermit tapped into the communications system of the Demon King's warship and announced to her friends, "We've got an incoming transmission, everyone!"
"What's going on?! Are we under attack?!", Shiki demanded after entering the bridge as quickly as he can with Satan Gravity. He is followed behind by his friends who ran all the way from the Edens Kitchen.
The petite android responded after identifying their caller and brought up visual of the incoming Commando Carrier entering the Sandra's atmosphere, "No, we've been hailed... by the Interstellar Union Army."
"Oh man, why the hell are they after us now?! That Justice jerk really had his priorities straight after the Aoi War!", Weisz groaned in annoyance.
Pino commented, "That ship's head looks round and it has a holographic eye for some reason."
"If Justice is here, Lord Seiji must be with him. I can try reason with him.", Homura offered as she covers herself with her separate sleeve of her skimpy kimono.
Laguna folded his arms with a frown, interjecting. "Unless he is also an Oracion Seis Interestelar too as well, your new friend from Oedo will just follow orders from his superior to arrest us and confiscate the ship whether he likes it or not."
"It's your decision, Shiki. Shall we answer their call or not?", Sister asked the grandson of Ziggy.
The Crew of Edens look toward him for a response if they are going to open a dialogue with the Interstellar Union Army or not, which may result to fighting them instead and escape from Sandra.
Shiki closed his eyes and tried to use his extensive training from Xenolith to sense out the Ether of the one who hailed them on his ship. His eyes opened in surprise and relief almost immediately. "Answer them! I know who is calling us!"
"Who is it, Shiki?", Rebecca asked in wonder after seeing him being excited and out of his lethargic state.
"It's Witch!", he answered with a bright smile.
"WITCH?!", the members of the Edens Zero crew shouted in surprise.
Happy raised his paw and questioned, "Wait you mean to tell me that Witch is with the Interstellar Union Army? Are we sure it's her? She could be an imposter or maybe held hostage by those government jerks!"
"Just patch her through! Now!", Shiki strongly insisted which Hermit complied and opened a holographic screen transmission where they see a green haired woman with an Ether mark on her left side of the face and wore a skintight outfit with a cape standing on the bridge of the Commando Carrier.
The Edens Zero crew's reaction was an understatement while Kleene commented with a tilt on her head, "So Witch is really alive but she is wearing a different outfit. I didn't know she has an Ether mark on her face."
The woman who looks like Witch smiled upon seeing them, "Greetings, Captain Shiki. Permission to come aboard the Edens Zero? We have so much to explain."
At the Meeting Room of the Edens Zero
So this is it. The moment of truth... The soul of Witch on the left side of Witch Eraser declared as she watched Shiki and his friends asking so many questions towards the White Flash with two souls standing before them while showing their relief and happiness to see her alive and well. It happened the moment she entered the Meeting Room almost immediately.
The soul of Eraser on the right side of Witch Eraser rolled his eyes and reassured. Just get it over with. They're your friends right? I am sure that they will understand the situation.
Thank you. Alright, here we go! Witch's soul steeled herself as the female Interestelar member put her foot down and declared, "Alright, everyone stop it at once. One of you will ask me, please. I will answer your questions if you do"
"What happened to you Witch? Why do you look different? Why are you with the Interstellar Union Army now?", Rebecca made her first move and her friends are waiting for the Shield of Edens' response.
Sighing, Witch began her explanation to the Crew of Edens. "Very well, I'll tell you. After Shura threw me into space, I was rescued by Victory, one of Justice's subordinates in charge of the Commando Carrier Angel Feather. However, I was too damaged to be saved. No thanks to Shura after what he did to me. And then, one of Justice's comrades from the Oracion Seis Interestelar, Eraser was brought in and he was on the verge of death. His body was beyond saving. He needed a new body to survive through the Ether Transfer Machine."
"Ether Transfer Machine? Why does it remind me of Drakken Joe having one to try steal my Ether Gear for himself?", Rebecca wondered out loud.
Sister widens her eyes in shock, "Wait you mean?"
"Yes, Sister. I volunteered myself to save Eraser's life and he currently inhabits my body now as a second personality. To the Cosmic Government, my codename in the Oracion Seis Interestelar is now officially known as Witch Eraser.", the green haired woman outright revealed.
"WHAT?!", the Crew of Edens jawdropped in shock.
"Witch has two personalities now?", Rebecca questioned.
"It's confirmed. My scanners reveal to me that the two Ethers of Miss Witch and Mr. Eraser have been on perfect synchronization together within one android body. It is like two rivers of water flowing straight next to each other.", Pino stated upon scanning the White Flash's body and Ether signature with holographic visual provided for the crew to see.
Laguna nodded, "Nice comparison, little one. Although, I find it crazy and surreal that you would offer yourself to save one of the Cosmic Government's special forces. Especially the fact that transferring a person's Ether into an android is dangerous and risky as they will override the said machine's personality core completely. By all rights, this Eraser should be in charge of your body and you would have already ceased to exist by now."
This worries Rebecca and her friends after hearing that from the former member of the Element 4.
Witch chuckled before turning to Shiki and bowing to him in apology, "Yes, that's what he said too before we pulled the impossible. I hope you don't hold it against me for being part of the Interstellar Union Army. To them, I was deemed "overridden" by Eraser after the Ether Transfer Machine was used on him and I in an emergency procedure."
Sighing sadly that she will never go back to her old role but had to keep moving forward instead, she finished, "Because of that, I cannot return to the Edens Zero as your Shield of Edens anymore."
However, Shiki just gave her an embrace in response with tears of joy in his eyes, "It's alright, Witch. You're still alive and will always be part of the Edens Zero with us even if you're with the government now. And I am okay with that."
The female personality of Witch Eraser returned the hug to the boy she loved and cared for, "Thank you, Great Demon King."
The other members of the Edens Zero crew simply smile at the wholesome moment between the grandson of Ziggy and the now former Shield of Edens. Sister and Hermit are glad that Witch is alive even though they have recently learned she had a new roommate in her head to share her body with and he happens to be from the Cosmic Government that they are wary of thanks to Elsie's warning.
Couchpo spoke up for the first time while snacking on her junkfood, "Say, if Eraser is currently inside you Witch-"
"Hey, Phrasing!~", Weisz snickered like a naughty boy before Homura elbowed him in the stomach much to his dismay.
"-, is he listening the entire conversation this whole time?", she finished with a straight face, ignoring the young iteration of Professor Steiner.
Witch Eraser gave a laugh and replied, "Yes he did, and I believe it is his turn to talk to you, Great Demon King. I reassure you that he is not like Justice if that's what you're worried about."
Shiki nodded, simply trusting the Shield of Edens' word of reassurance while others remain on guard just in case if it turns out the Interestelar member was as hostile as Elsie's mutual rival.
"Alright then, stand back. I will make some few changes for you to know that it is him you're talking to.", she stated.
Then the female personality of Witch Eraser closed her eyes and used her machine physiology to change her hair color from green to that of black, before sporting a cocky smirk and changed her vocals to that of Eraser's. "So, you're the Great Demon King Shiki Granbell, the grandson of Ziggy? Nice to meet you. Eraser the White Flash at your service. Is it okay if I can be your friend?", the male personality of Witch Eraser greeted them in a laidback manner as he held out his hand to Shiki.
Shiki took his hand and shook it eagerly with stars on his eyes, "Sure thing! If Witch says you're a good guy, then you're OK in my book!"
Rebecca fondly sighs with a sweatdrop. "Never change, Shiki."
Weisz shrugged, "He wouldn't be Shiki otherwise, Rebecca."
Pino simply smiled, "That's Master for you!"
Happy commented, "Whoa, so that's what you sound like, Eraser."
Then they heard a stomach grumbling from the White Flash. Even though he has an android body shared with Witch, he still has his own needs.
"Indeed, kin of Goodwin. Perhaps we shall talk more about myself when we eat.", Eraser proposed with a hint of blush in embarrassment which everyone is in agreement while Happy is simply confused.
"What does he mean 'kin of Goodwin'?", Homura wondered out loud.
Jinn bluntly answered for her with a deadpan face, "He meant Happy and Goodwin are both talking cats."
Rebecca immediately laughed her ass off in response as she can tell that Eraser and Goodwin are already friends after probably meeting each other during the space battle in Nero 66.
At the Edens Kitchen, Edens Zero
"We, the Oracion Seis Interestelar, are a special team organized to specifically defeat the Oracion Seis Galactica.", Eraser explained to Shiki and his friends who are listening in the middle of having lunch together on the large dinner table filled with delicious food for them to share and eat together. It was a wonderful experience for the White Flash to taste the food created for bots as Pino had eagerly revealed.
He concluded, "We have no Commander and we are authorized to act on our own individual judgment. Ergo, we are free to team up with whoever we wish. While you and your crew are on Nero 66 to stop Shura and the All-Link System which you all have succeeded admirably, I had teamed up with Goodwin and his rebel army to take on the Nero Empire's Imperial Army in a space battle."
"And in that battle, you almost died there?", Hermit inquired.
Eraser grimaced, feeling some phantom burns from his previous body's fry cooked state. "Yes, I stopped the Sea Serpent, the Nero Empire's most powerful weapon, from attacking my men and Goodwin's rebel friends, saving their lives. Unfortunately, my Ether Gear was incompletely charged at the time and it was only able to erase it enough to cause the Sea Serpent to collapse. But not before its energy blast struck me directly and destroyed my 1st Hot Eyes Commando Carrier."
The Crew of Edens winced and felt sympathetic. Getting hit by a giant warship like the Sea Serpent must sound really nasty.
"Wait a minute, I think I saw you in my vision for some reason when I used the Black Sky technique to defeat Shura. Along with the cool mustached man in a military. But I noticed he got shot in the head.", Shiki commented with a look of revelation.
The White Flash sighs in sadness after hearing it, "That was Jaguar, Captain Shiki. The Beast Lord and captain in the Interstellar Union Army. He was also Justice's superior officer too as well. To clear things out of confusion, members of the Oracion Seis Interestelar are chosen for their exceptional skills and great strength regardless of rank. To counter the threat of the Oracion Seis Galactica, our power must rival theirs."
Laguna commented about it, "That sounds like a very tall order from the Cosmic Government. I am sure that finding warriors on a level with the Interestelar and/or Galactica in the cosmoses won't be that easy even if they could draft every single Ether Gear user into the Interstellar Union Army to find the rare diamonds among stones."
Eraser nodded in agreement, "It isn't, Mr. Husert. When one member dies in the line of duty, it is considered as a big blow to the Oracion Seis Interestelar. If I had died back then, they would have lost overall 2 members, leaving only 4 left just like the Oracion Seis Galactica who are currently 4 members left too as well after the defeat of Drakken Joe and Poseidon Nero."
"So what happened to Jaguar by the way?", Weisz asked in wonder.
"Reports from the Jaguar Unit at Nero 1 stated that Jaguar was killed by Poseidon Nero in battle, Mr. Weisz. The Emperor possessed the Empire Dice that not only allows him to make decisions but to attack his enemies with them.", Eraser explained before sighing in lamentation. "If only I have waited for Justice and Jaguar to come here to Nero 66 for a joint assault instead of going ahead by myself, perhaps he wouldn't have decided to go assault The Temple alone and died there."
Damn, he's got a guilt complex and survivor's guilt..., the crew of Edens Zero internally noted on the male personality of Witch Eraser being affected after a near death experience.
Deciding to change the subject, Rebecca remarked with a look of concern, "Mr. Eraser, remember what you said about "no commander" in the Oracion Seis Interestelar? That sounds like a terrible idea if you ask me, Mr. Eraser. Who is exactly keeping an eye on you 6 and whatever you are doing in the cosmos? Won't one of them go renegade?"
The White Flash blinked in surprise before chuckling, "Yes, you got a point Miss Rebecca. While we don't have a chain of command and we are a class of our own in the Cosmic Government, the six of us Interstelar are specifically chosen to be part of the team not just for our strength but also our strong sense of duty, dedication and conviction to fight evil and defeat the Galactica. You don't need to worry about rogue Interestelar members."
Shiki quickly frowned as he retorted, pointing the fork at the Interestelar member, "But the lack of a leader on your team allowed your friend Justice to hurt others because of their association with Elsie and get away with it! He threatened to arrest my crew, confiscate the Edens Zero and kill me on spot! Because I am friends with Elsie!"
Eraser cringed with hint of frustration as he facepalmed, "Ugh... I am aware what happened between you and Justice back on Foresta and I apologize to you for it, Captain Shiki. He has been a major pain in the ass every time Elsie and anyone who even met her is involved, always chasing after her wherever she goes in any cosmos and ignoring actual crimes and injustices suffered by the citizens of many planets that he should have been bringing his namesake of justice upon. The only reason he even participated the Aoi War with Jaguar and I is because Holy convinced him to."
He added, "Elsie, on the other hand, had almost brought no harm to the people on planets she visited on the cosmoses aside from occasional looting their homes and businesses by her crew for their supplies. And from Witch's memories which she showed me about her past with the Edens Zero, she really isn't evil compared to the other Galactica members."
Alongside his friends, Shiki's opinion on Justice had gotten a lot lower than before after hearing that from the male personality of Witch Eraser. At least Elsie was honest with her occupation while Justice is being a self-righteous hypocrite. On the other hand, they are alright with Eraser who has been sympathetic with them and saw their side of the story through Witch sharing the same body.
"To think Lord Seiji is Justice's subordinate, it must be a struggle for him to work for the narrow minded man who prioritizes more on chasing Elsie than protecting the people from evil.", Homura bluntly stated with some of her friends agreeing.
Happy teased with a cheeky grin, "You really like him, don't you?~"
While the new Sword of Edens blushed in embarrassment, Eraser resumed without skipping a beat, "Justice's vendetta against Elsie is no secret among the Oracion Seis Interestelar. Not just him, also Holy and Jaguar had their own personal vendetta against Deadend Crow and Poseidon Nero respectively but it never got in their way to protect the innocents. Jaguar only came to confront Nero at The Temple himself to free the Aoi Cosmos from his tyranny before he fell in battle. Not sure about Holy but she intends to take down Deadend, the most dangerous android before Ziggy's awakening, who treats humans like toys and was behind the Bloody Atmos Day Incident that took the lives of 1 million people."
"Bloody Atmos Day?", Shiki wondered out loud.
"Deadend Crow is an android huh?", Weisz raised an eyebrow upon learning that tidbit of information.
Laguna commented with an unimpressed look, "1 million people, really? It sounds very underwhelming for the so-called Titan of Eternal Darkness. Some of the Oracion Seis Galactica had their body counts higher than just a million. Nero was responsible behind the deaths of tens of millions of people when he took over the Aoi Cosmos and ruled it with an iron fist."
"Searching...", Pino browsed on her holographic terminal before widening her eyes in shock upon reading the contents. "What?!"
"You mean the Mass Murder...", Rebecca realized.
"That was the public story, Miss Rebecca. But the truth is far worse, which the Cosmic Government had Deadend's latest infamy covered up.", Eraser stated before deciding to give an early warning to the Crew of Edens. "Speaking of which, Deadend Crow is one of the other 3 Galactica members who are a bigger problem compared to Elsie whom we Interestelar members deemed her not a threat unlike Justice's tunnel visioned-obsession with her. The other two are Saintfire Nox and God Acnoella. You should watch out for those 3 if you ever run into them. They're bad news."
He showed Shiki and his friends the images of Deadend Crow, Saintfire Nox and God Acnoella via a holographic screens of them from his palm for them to know what they looked like. The Edens Zero crew simply took heed of the White Flash's warning and also requested that he share them those photos into the Demon King's warship's databases.
Happy raised his paw up and asked, "Excuse me but I have a request to make. Can you help us get that Justice jerk off our backs? Surely there is something you can do about it."
The Crew of Edens look to him for a much deserved help and they would appreciate it if he does.
Eraser hummed, "I have already promised Witch that I will make sure he won't come near your friends, Mr. Happy. It's easy to assign Justice away to another cosmos and he is quite a stickler for following orders and rules. On the other hand, I'm going to contact G.I.A. Sakura Cosmos branch director Noah Glenfield to properly register your ship as part of the Shooting Starlight as Captain Shiki and Miss Rebecca are members of the Guild on Blue Garden."
He added, "In addition of appealing with the Cosmic Government to grant amnesty to the former members of Drakken's criminal organization who are officially part of the Edens Zero crew. After all, they did the same for Jaguar when he was a former Galactica member as the man beyond anyone's control before he defected and joined the Interestelar."
They sigh in relief and gratefulness after the White Flash is more than willing to help them out and he is a reasonable authority figure. While Hermit, Pino and Sister take note about the deceased Beast Lord being an ex-member of the Oracion Seis Galactica which is interesting to ask about him later.
"So what about Ziggy? Will you do something about my grandpa?", Shiki pondered.
Showing a dark furious look which reminded Rebecca when Witch was absolutely livid at Captain Connor hijacking the Edens Zero in World No. 29, Eraser declared, "Due to the threat to the universe your grandfather posed from his actions in the Aoi Cosmos and Witch showing me what he did through her memories, he will be declared as the new member of Oracion Seis Galactica to be erased. The moment there is another Prayer Council, I will push my case forward and paint a bullseye on him for the Oracion Seis Interestelar to take him down."
"And you are more than welcome to join in and team up together with me if you want to defeat Ziggy.", he finished which he can see Shiki nodding in agreement.
Hermit decided to change topic and lighten the mood, "So, since you and Witch share the same body, does that mean you can access her capabilities?"
Demonstrating brief gusts of air from the palm before it dissipated, the male personality of Witch Eraser nodded, "Of course, I do, Miss Hermit. Thanks to the perfect synchronization, I can indeed use my Ether Gear and her Ether powers and her Battle Dress. Although, I will be in need of a practice to fully access her abilities. So for now, I can only use my erasing power."
Weisz noted with a geeky contemplation, "Do every member of the Oracion Seis Interestelar have to possess codenames based on their Ether Gears and whatever skills they have? That'd be like appointing me as Arsenal because I have a lot of arsenal from my suit of armor, or Shiki as Graviton because he uses gravity even though it sounds like a supervillain name from the comics."
It made the Crew of Edens and even Witch Eraser laugh in amusement together at the younger iteration of Professor Steiner being a comic books nerd. And it made sense why he likes roleplaying as Arsenal the armored superhero.
"Not every one, I assure you. Sometimes it matches with their codenames, sometimes it doesn't. However, that would be another story for another time. Right now, the food is getting cold and I have other business to attend to on Sandra. After that, Witch will be back in charge once again. You can also come with me if you want to tag along.", the male personality of Witch Eraser reassured as he helped himself with the food.
"Sure thing, alright guys! Last one who doesn't finish the food gets to clean up all of the dishes afterward!", Shiki challenged his friends with a cheeky smile on his face.
"HELL NO!", every one in the Crew of Edens refused especially Couchpo and started an impromptu eating contest with their captain and friend. while the Interestelar member resumed eating in a proper manner.
They're sure a lively bunch... The soul of Eraser mused upon witnessing their antics.
Indeed, they are. The soul of Witch smiled warmly.
At the city of Sandra, Oasis base
Traversing the city filled with the people of Sandra celebrating the end of the Nero Empire and freedom of the Aoi Cosmos through cheering, loud noises, fireworks and firing Ether bullets in the air, the Crew of Edens are accompanied by Witch Eraser and her Eraser Unit troops under her command from the 2nd Commando Carrier Hot Eyes who are in marching formation behind them towards the base of Oasis. There are some citizens and Oasis rebels who noticed the Interstellar Union Army but ignored them and let them through, seeing that they are not the enemy.
"Do you really need to bring your troops along, Eraser?", Shiki pondered.
"Yes, Captain Shiki. We are going to take Imperial prisoners captured in Sandra into government custody.", the White Flash responded.
Rebecca protested, "But the war is over, Goodwin is going to let them go and share drinks with them."
"I know. Witch told me about it but we need to make sure every single soldier are accounted for and prevent them from going missing or rogue. Despite the fall of Nero and his empire, not all in the Imperial Army have surrendered immediately compared to all of the defenders of The Temple and Nero 66 and went rogue. In other parts of the Aoi Cosmos when news of defeat reached them, elements of the Imperial Army decided to split off and form their own independent factions. Some became space pirates or mercenaries, and others seek to try restore the empire.", the male personality of Witch Eraser explained much to the Edens Zero crew members' surprise.
Weisz scowled in annoyance, "Damn, that's a huge pain in the ass to deal with right when the Aoi Cosmos is free from Nero. What about the Oceans 6? Did you guys get them?"
With a twitching eye, the Interestelar member responded, "The four remaining members of the Oceans 6 are currently on the run after Shura is defeated and the All-Link System destroyed. They are now wanted fugitives in the Aoi Cosmos to be found and arrested. As for Poseidon Nero's Commando Team Beast, the remaining four Squads were at The Temple defending the capital from the Jaguar Unit and the private armies that rose up against the Emperor's tyranny and they surrendered after the death of Nero."
Jinn commented, "At least they have the common sense to surrender."
Shiki remarked, "It would have been fun to try fight those other Beast Squads though."
Kleene rolled her eyes, "Please, we have beaten the Oceans 6 ourselves, Shiki. Those Beasts would be easy as pie to take out without the need of Overdrive at all."
Laguna nodded, "We have gotten stronger than them at this point."
Homura spoke out loud, "I remember the Beast Squad 1 got beaten by Lord Seiji and his friend Victory. What will you do with the prisoners by the way?"
"I can confirm that, Miss Homura. The Beast Squads 1 and 6 are currently under custody of Justice and confined within the cells of the Angel Feather. As for the rest of the Imperial prisoners, they will have to be all accounted for first, and then be given the opportunity to either be part of the new administration set up at The Temple, serving as a military police force to stabilize the Aoi Cosmos or rot in jail. It's obvious that they will choose the first option.", Eraser casually revealed as they have reached the open arena where the cages of Imperial prisoners are guarded by the Oasis members.
Among them is Ijuna who is dressed up in a more conservative robed clothing compared to her sleeveless skintight outfit and she looked away from Laguna in shame after regaining her old self from the Red Thread-induced false love that made her fall for Shura in a Stockholm Syndrome, expecting the troops from the Cosmic Government to arrest her for being Poseidon Shura's personal secretary/hitwoman who had escaped government capture back at Nero 66.
"Iffen so, it's the Edens Zero, Boss Goodwin!", Ibaraki yelled out.
The giant alien cat leader of the rebel army noticed his allies after hearing his subordinate shouting at him and happily called out to them, "Oh, Shiki and friends! I am glad you're here- The Interstellar Union Army. What are they doing here? And why is your friend Witch dressed up in a new outfit with a black hair dye and an Ether eye mark?"
He is suspicious upon laying eyes on Witch and felt something familiar back at the space battle of Nero 66. Goodwin thought the White Flash had perished unceremoniously before his eyes, and it saddens him enough to plan to launch a floating lantern, mourning his departed ally among the many lanterns that represent the many lives lost in the Aoi War.
"Yo, Goodwin, it's good to see you still alive and kicking now that the Aoi War is over.", Eraser called out with his signature cocky smirk and familiar voice which gave Goodwin a jawdrop of shock.
"E-eraser?! But how? You were dead and now you're Witch?", the Oasis leader stammered in incredulous surprise as the male personality of Witch Eraser approaches him personally.
The White Flash simply tells Goodwin with a smile, "It's a long story, my friend and I am owing you a drink or two for that."
Author's Note: Alright, the second chapter of "Witch Eraser" is done and I hope you like it. Witch and Eraser made themselves known to the Crew of Edens and now Goodwin. Since they are technically the 2nd Oracion Seis Interestelar member Shiki and his friends have met compared to recent Chapters 176 and 177 of them meeting with Holy at Dahlia, at least they have better interaction and reception, and that Eraser is a decent guy compared to some of his comrades.
Still waiting for the reveal of Eraser's real name, Interstellar Union Army rank and the name of his erasing Ether Gear though.
Unfortunately (or fortunately), Shiki won't end up becoming as a new member of the Oracion Seis Galactica and he and his crew are considered as allies to Witch Eraser in Oracion Seis Interestelar even if Justice won't like it due to his personal bias. Although, with Creed alive and Jesse being arrested in this story, Justice doesn't have a reason to put forth his case to declare Shiki as a threat to the universe out of a full blown grudge fest to avenge his subordinate's death that was falsely pinned on the Edens Zero by the lying scumbag in the canon.
So instead, Ziggy will get the honor of being the new Oracion Seis Galactica member instead courtesy of Witch Eraser when the next Prayer Council comes around for the opportunity to take. I find it weird that he was never declared a 2nd new member of the Galactica in the canon. It was the perfect opportunity to have grandfather and grandson being members of the same criminal organization and they oppose against each other since the Galactica are actually a loosely associated collection with their own separate agendas and don't really work together as a team compared to the Interestelar.
Enjoy and don't forget to review. :D