Sasuke leaned back on his seat in the Gates of Hell bar in his own thoughts as Rodin gave him a non-alcholic drink. Naruto or Turanox as he preferred to call himself and sundered their world into darkness and it ended with the Uchiha waking up in a different new world. Now Inferno and Paradiso are both seeking to recruit him due to his status as a Keybearer so it could change the tide of their petty wars. Bayonetta kept him close because he was capable of attracting angels en mass when she found him.

Rodin was a well of information thanks to the halos he gave the barkeeper as he explained of the Keyblade War and how worlds were recreated. There were two types of worlds, one in the Realm of Light born from the light inside of children, the other in the Realm of Darkness forged by tainted light in the hearts of teenagers and adults. Sasuke was a resident from the Realm of Darkness alongside Bayonetta and Rodin as Heartless do not attack the people of this Realm.

Rodin explained Heartless see the humans and creatures of native worlds in the Realm of Darkness as kin and do not consume their hearts. It does not however mean they will attack, but it is in order to improve their "fellow kin's" might against the Keybearers of Light.

Sasuke detested the Realm of Light in an instant when he heard it was born from children's hearts. They knew nothing of pure suffering and anguish like he did, no true meaning of loss and pain as they ignorantly lived their lives in bliss. Perhaps this is why Turanox when insane as he did when he destroyed their world. It was an attempt of a wake up call to them and for that he was grateful of. Plus there was a bonus of learning new things and new powers to acquire, a definite bonus in his quest to find Turanox.

There were answers he needed and Turanox held them wherever he was. There was also the whereabouts of Hinata, his fellow Keybearer he needed to worry about. He had a feeling he needed her if they both want to confront Turanox and figure out what he's planning. It isn't like the Uzumaki to join an organization without his own agenda to tend to.

"Alright Junior, time to head out." Bayonetta patted his head, causing a scowl as the Umbra Witch walked out with new guns to her arsenal. He hated the nickname but figured it was better than whatever she might have given someone else. So now was the time to seek these "Eyes of the World" that were important to her. That and kill as much of those annoying angels whenever he got the chance. Perhaps Rodin will give him something nice to have later on in his pursuit of Hinata and Turanox.


/Turanox-Astral Plane/

"You really know how to make enemies don't you Lady Corrin." Turanox told her bluntly as he popped his neck as said princess, Azura, Jakob, Felicia, Lilith in her dragon form, Xakuras, Ixon and Xion looked at him in shock and surprise. "...What?" the Void of Vengeance asked, wondering what was up with the stares.

"You had a human form this whole time?" Azura asked him calmly. "Well yeah, but for some reason I was stuck in that form for some unknown reason and crashed landed in the fortress Corrin was in years ago." he answered. It wasn't that surprising to him, although he was kind of surprised himself when Xion, Xakuras and Ixon; new recruits to the Organization were sent to find him with news of a Heartless Nest in this world. To see Sakura and Ino having Nobody incarnations was quite the twist as well.

"How do I know you won't be a threat to Lady Corrin exactly?" Jakob demanded, in his usual cold tone to anyone not his liege. "Why would I harm the first person who showed me kindness since I crashed in this world? She practically saved my life so I intend to return the favor with interest by aiding her with this situation she's in. I'm sure you know the feeling since she saved you, Jakob." Turanox countered as the butler was actually stunned by the reply. He begrudingly agreed that Turanox intends to return his loyalty to Corrin with utmost priority like how he still does as her butler.

"You're actually going to fight alongside her in this war?" Ixon demanded as Xakuras crossed her arms. "We don't like it, but we were sent to be gauged by you with our performance in this war to see if we make the cut and take out the Heartless thriving here." the pinkette groaned in frustration.

"Heartless?" Corrin asked, unsure what those were. "Beings of darkness born from the hearts of people given form. They seek to return all worlds to darkness, a nightmare world similar to Nohr's...natural wildlife." Turanox explained as Jakob can picture a few terrifying types of creatures and plant life hostile to people and magnify it tenfold.

"You mean those creatures at the plaza besides those invisible soldiers?" Corrin asked as the group of Nobodies nodded their head. "What brought you people here then?" Azura asked. "Technically I fought some Keybearer in-between worlds, heard your song which crippled my powers, gave me a nasty injury and crash landed in Nohr. A coincidence on my part." Turanox mused as Xion took over from there. "We were sent to find him since he was missing, to use the upcoming war to test and see if we're worthy of the Organization we work for, and clear out a nest of Heartless that's growing somewhere in this world." she added in.

"If I may," Lilith spoke, the small Astral Dragon gesturing out of the castle walls. "There is reported sightings of these creatures you've spoken of in the Astral Realm. Not many mind you, but they have been known for picking fights with me when I defend the castle." she mentioned as Turanox cupped his chin in thought before snapping his fingers. "It's decided, Xakuras, Ixon and Xion will aid you in the war to increase their capabilities as warriors. I on the other hand have some important research that will aid you in bringing peace you've sought...that is if you'd allow us to stay." he requested.

"What!? Why would we-!" Xakuras covered Ixon's mouth before she began protesting and the pinkette decided to speak it logically. "He's our superior in terms of rank, and he has the right to make us nothing if we cause problems for the Organization...!" she hissed quietly, letting the implications of a fate worse than death echo in Ixon's mind as she calmed herself.

"So...?" Turanox asked, acting as if Ixon hadn't made an attempt of protesting. "Thank you! The more help the better, especially from a good friend like you." Corrin smiled as Turanox sighed softly. "Ixon, Xakuras, Xion! We're going to scout the area for these Heartless and see what you three are made of. I want to see your abilities on this trial run if you want to get out on the battlefield, now move!" he barked as the three girls saluted him as the four left the castle to investegate the Astral Plane.

"Well then, allow me to prepare some tea for you Milady." Jakob offered as Felicia began exploring the new castle their liege owned while Azura had a skeptical look in the direction Turanox and the three new recruits went.

"Shannaro!" Xakuras shouted as she swung her scythe, decapitating several Soldier Heartless in the process. "That makes twelve!" she announced as a Shadow leapt from behind, only to have a dagger impaled in its forehead and dissipating. "Eleven." Ixon growled. A series of fireballs flew past Turanox's head as several more Heartless were slain. "Fourteen." Xion plainly told them as Turanox noted that the girl still had her hood up the entire time and was only saying the number of Heartless she had slain when she's over either Ixon or Xakuras.

"Well then, looks like you three are adequet for the job. Compliments on your mentors for training you properly." Turanox stated as the three sat down to take a breather. "That was exhausting..." Ixon spoke up in-between pants. "We're on active duty and had to...pull...our weight into this..." Xakuras agreed. Xion remained quiet as Turanox gazed up to the sky, noticing it was getting dark here in the Astral Plane as he noticed the stars out, including the ones that made the constellations.

"Hmmm...Perhaps Hermaeus Mora will have clues to it..." he muttered to himself, feeling the memories of the Yang counterpart Tenryu flow in his mind of the Demon of Knowledge. An irreplacable ally that his Yang other tricked into being an eternal ally with promises of countless worlds holding knowledge he sought. Now that he himself was in a world with knowledge the Daedric Prince does not have, he could be called here and collect with endless delight. The plus side to Tenryu's action is that Turanox himself will now be able to acquire the sought out knowledge and secrets himself thanks to the Dragonborn.

As he mused on it, he failed to notice the very faint footsteps of someone behind him until he felt their presence near him. Swiftly turning, he was face to face with Azura of all people and he felt really uncomfortable around her. "...Hello Azura," he politely greeted her as she bid her silent greeting as well. It was rather akward for the two before Turanox cleared his throat, "Look, I'm...sorry about our first meeting." he apologized, a bit flustered as he scratched the back of his head out of habit. "That was inappropriate and it violated your privacy like that. I have no excuses."

"It's all in the past." she replied with her eyes closed, but if one were to look closer they would see her cheeks a little red at the recollection. "But it does help make me feel better now that there's another who understands me a bit more."

"Well I'm sure you and Lady Corrin will be even closer friends once we show her the truth. Having someone you can trust and believe in you like her will do you wonders." Turanox smiled. He recalled his former self having that charm, and what made his friends in his former life so loyal to each other. "I believe so too." Azura replied, a fond smile on her lips as she began to know the real Turanox instead of his draconic form.

"Ugh, I'm so sore..."

"I want to take a bath..."

"..."

"Looks like I have to take them back now. Rookies..." the Void of Vengeance sighed with mild exhasperation and a small shake of his head. That was when Azura sang a small song and everyone felt rejuvinated by it. "Always an interesting piece of magic a song can naturally do..." he thought as he helped the three girls up and escort them back to the castle with Azura aiding him.

Once the three were sent to the hotsprings, Turanox isolated himself under a cherry blossom tree and laid there with his eyes closed. "Turanox?" Corrin's voice cutting through the silence. The Nobody opened his eyes and turned his gaze at her and nodded his head, signaling he was listening to her. "Is it possible to...control my dragon blood?" she asked, presenting the dragonstone she held. "Control is an illusion created by humans to make themselves look supreme Milady." Turanox spoke, getting up and give her a knowing look.

"You carry dragon blood in you, and its nature is a part of you. Your human blood carries compassion, love, and emotion, while the dragon blood coursing from your lineage holds power, instinct, and domination. Those of mixed blood must not seek control over the other half, but harmony." he lectured her as Corrin looked at her dragonstone. "I'm...afraid. Afraid I will lose my dragonstone one day and go on a rampage like at the plaza." she told him, gripping her stone tightly like it was her lifeline.

"Worry not Corrin, you must commune with your other half, the dragon other residing within you and come to terms with who you are, what your are, and where you both will go in life. Even I have come to terms with my own dragon blood and must balance myself between my human and dragon form, else I remain incomplete. To keep one side over the other will cause a rather...unpleasant scenario." Turanox assured her, while inwardly wincing at the last time he refused to balance out his dragon blood's nature. It was an incident he would rather forget and never tell a soul about.

"Can you teach me how to commune with her?" Corrin asked while Turanox softly smiled. "Very well, but its best to do so after a well deserved rest. I bid you goodnight Corrin." he said. "Good night Turanox, and thank you!" Corrin smiled softly.

Corrin and Turanox achieved C-Rank Support!


"Again Sakuya!" Aqua encouraged as she deflected the bokken with her Keyblade. Sakura flew into a series of slashes, each one getting fast while the Keyblade Master studied her movements. "Stop using standards slashes, improvise with your magic!" Aqua told her, causing the girl to narrow her eyes as a fireball manifested at her will and launched itself at Aqua whom merely deflected it with her Barrier. Sakuya was in the air in a downwards swing while Aqua blocked it, looking impressed. "You're destroying my focus, good. Distractions are important when facing opponents who have no honor in combat." Aqua complimented as Sakuya took a breather. "Training like this...is even harder than I expected." the daughter of Turanox noted as she swiped a bead of sweat off her brow.

"He was like this to me in my time, but his training rewarded me well in my time in the Realm of Darkness." Aqua told her, a soft laugh escaping her lips. "Honing one's mind against many forms of suffering made it possible to cope with the isolation in that place. Hardening your heart in danger is vital so you do not lose control of yourself, else you lose everything. You must not lose yourself in heart, or the Darkness will consume you." she explained as a phantom walked in.

"Wise council Aqua, truly wise." the phantom spoke. "Milady." Aqua politely bowed. "So this is one of my little sisters in the future?" Sakuya asked while the phantom looked at her. "Yes Nee-sama, I am your sister in the future communing to help make sure history is changed so Father can be saved. What is your current skill level at?" the phantom inquired. "I am currently in the standard levels with the katana, while slowly mastering the basics of magic. Once that's done I'll be honing my knowledge and political skills for the events with the other kindoms of this world." Sakuya answered as the phantom nodded her head.

"Excellent, with the progress of the Shinju's growth going as planned, we can retake our stolen futures, and prevent the tragedy from ever happening. Especially since our eldest siblings are now alive in this new timeline." the phantom announced, surprising both Sakuya and Aqua with that. "ELDEST SIBLINGS?!"