The Black Egrets and the Survey Crop Armies were gathering as much ammunition and supplies and placed them into supply vehicles. Artillery and armored tanks were being brought out of the Stronghold. The Egrets' Airship was bringing on board bombs and machine-gun rounds.

Everyone else in The Saints' March was doing a part in preparing one last convoy that will travel to the battlefield. All except the Holy Quintet.

The final destination is the Tower itself, and the battle was on a simple plain.

Armin, Hange, Twilight, and Molly have gone over some battleplans and the resources that they have. Twilight calculated that it was enough for a siege that can last about a week. Armin pointed out that the Tower is like a large fortress and that there might not be enough supplies to surround it for a siege. However, since there only one gate that passes through the wall surrounding the tower, there might be some chance.

The Holy Quintet had to take something up to Hange and Parasoul: Homura left the Stronghold.

Mami and Sayaka were comforting Madoka who they found at the gate late a night, heartbroken. Madoka told them that Homura left because of her skepticism of The Saints' March plans to fight Pryus.

"We shouldn't have trusted her!" Sayaka fumed, slamming a fist against a wall. "Even if she was from another timeline, I can't believe she would desert us like that! After all this time...!"

"She may have been a different Homura from a different time, but..." Kyoko looks away. "This is too far."

"There has to be a reason," Mami assured.

Madoka wipes tears off her eyes. "We need to go after her. I saw her head west, likely trying to head back to Mitakihara and—"

Levi was present and he had one reply to that. He looked down at Madoka with a slight glare.

"Don't even bother finding her, there's no time," Levi broke in, "If she deserted, we should carry on. I know she's your friend, but that's a matter for another time. Understand?"

Madoka took a deep breath. "...Yes, sir."

Painwheel was silent and dazed, but she snapped out of it and looked to Madoka. She comforted Madoka.

"It will be okay," Painwheel assured.

Madoka smiles a bit.

Moments later, Sayaka and Duo meet up at the warehouse one more time. Since the Holy Quintet is in their Magical Girl forms, Sayaka was dressed for the battle too. Duo was dressed like an airforce pilot for some reason, and she wanted to know why.

"It... it's Rarity's idea," Duo explained, "That 'pony', she's quite a tailor."

"Ohhh... you know it suits you," Sayaka complimented.

"Thanks." Duo blushed a bit, looking away.

For a moment, it was silent in the warehouse, enough to hear the commotion outside.

"So... this is it," Sayaka stated, "We're going to be fighting Pryus."

"Yeah..." Duo looks down and then looked at the Gundam. "Those that I... No, those that we've lost would not be in vain."

"Right." Sayaka nods. "Can I ask one more thing before we go?"

Duo looked at Sayaka. "Okay, shoot."

"Don't die, okay?" Sayaka thought it would be too much to ask. "Promise me that!"

Duo isn't sure he if he will live or not throughout this final fight; He was always confident in surviving a fight, but, in this case, he isn't. He didn't want to upset Sayaka, sharing his feelings for her.

"Promise... Now... I been a while since I drove this. Time to show its potential." Duo then prepares to get into the cockpit of the Gundam Deathscythe and turn it on.

Sayaka leaves the warehouse and meets up with the convoy.

At the gates, Rarity was giving four Egret Officers and five Survey Corp officers some banners that she made. Each represented the member that joined The Saints' March: The Holy Quintet, The Black Egrets, The Survey Corp, Duo Maxwell II, Pit, Marta, Mitsurugi, The Beta Kids (John, Rose, and Dave), and The Mane 6 of Equestria. The banners were raised and swords were unsheathed so that they're together touched, symbolizing the unity of this alliance.

Kyoko mounted a horse and spoke for Parasoul and Hange.

"From now on, we fight together!" Kyoko raised her spear. "As one!"

Everyone cheered in response, raising their weapons high in the air.

The Saints' March leads it final convoy out of the Stronghold's gates and on towards the Tower of the Fabric. It was a day's journey away.

When The Saints' March arrived near the Tower, the terrain is still a simple vast plain, covered in patches of grass but scarred with large crystal masses of the Mark of the Triad. Survey Corps troops were on the lookout while The Black Egrets got to work. Trenches were dug deep, barricades were raised with wood and stone, and siege weapons and unarmored vehicles were in position. All of it was kept in a safe distance from the tower and divided into four lines and five sentry towers. Two of those lines were mainly facing the Tower, and the other two lines were for the left and right flanks. Tanks were placed in front of the trenches.

The Saints' March has prepared, united against Pryus and whatever force he leads in the very tower that centers The Fabric.

The Tower still stood as a beautiful monument, built out of alloy and marble, reaching to that stars as if reaching heaven. Up close, they now see that it's true to size makes it not just as a tower; It truly is a metropolis and a fortress.

The only advantages they can see was that there was one gate built for one citadel wall leading into the tower and that there was no moat. The other advantage is the open field. Thus, they can make a siege possible as long as they can secure their flanks. And enemies can be easily eliminated out in the open with little to shield or cover them. The Egret's Airship, commanded by Molly, and Pit assured that there will be no air raid. And Duo Maxwell's Gundam, the Deathscythe, provides much better support as it's armed with some rockets and an energy scythe. Eren's Titan form can help take down larger enemies if it can cooperate with Duo.

The disadvantages, however, could not be ignored. The ascending spiral design tower's base gave archers, artillery, and gunmen and advantage in range and defense. The durability of the tower was high, based on the material used to build it, and scaling it appeared to be impossible no matter what tool or method. Not even the Survey Corps 3D maneuver gear could scale it without the anchors slipping off. Speaking of the Survey Corp, they can't use the 3D maneuer gear in the open field since it's made to combat titans in crowed places like towns, so only the blades were useful in combat. There were a few turret structures and ledges that appeared to be recently installed that could be shot down, but it wouldn't deter any forces that would be station there. The only thing that the Saints' March has no solution to was the little information they have on most of Pryus' defenses and troops. They didn't have time to spy and, therefore, they were going in blind. The most damned theory that they all can agree with is that Pryus would likely have some kind of beacon like the ones they've passed through, and Pryus can use it to access to many worlds to recruit and supply to the tower.

For now, this is the beginning of a battle, so they must not expect it to elevate so early.

Parasoul, Hange, Levi, and Mami have split up to command all units on each line. They can communicate through radio, but they can resort to signal flareguns if it fails. They all agreed to use firearms to stun the enemy and close-combat units to finish them off. The close-combat units can also be used to push any forces away from the trenches. The Cavalry from the Survey Corps was stationed at the flanks as a starting point for their option of flanking. Artillery would be used to take care of range units and artillery that could be placed at the turret structures and ledges. However, that artillery would need to reserve enough ammunition for two scenarios: a retreat and an advance. The Airship and the Gundam were put on stand by for the time being.

Sayaka and Kyoko were stationed with Mami on one of the two main lines. Madoka accompanied Parasoul at the other mainline. Levi and Hange lead the Survey Corp on the left and right flanks.

"Let every shot count, do miss a single one," Parasoul communicated through the radio.

"Right," Mami responded.

"Levi and I will monitor the flanks," Hange assured, "But we will send Eren and Mikasa to the main lines just in case."

Afterward, the alloy gates of the tower were opening, making a roaring creaking sound. It was the kind that most would imagine a great beast would make as it opens its mouth. Inside the gates was light and glass, but what came out were armies of Pryus. Samael was leading them, gun in one hand and reins on the other.

This first wave consisted of mostly cavalry in full armor, ridden by an estimated 350 knights dressed like Pryus but in vivid iron and noble colors and winged helmets with wings not similar to Pryus. The front rows were armed with halberds and lances while the back rows were all swords and shields. There are an estimated 95 Archers and 20 arquebusiers that were the small contingents in this wave, stationing themselves on the citadel walls of the Tower.

When the cavalry charged, Parasoul and the Black Egrets had guns loaded. Mami tried to prepare as many guns as she can with her magic without going into Magia Overload. Madoka did the same, using her magic to prepare a few arrows.

"Madoka Kaname, you'll deliver the first volley." Parasoul went to the radio. "Mami Tomoe, you deliver the second volley. I'll lead the third volley. Then we'll send all able close-combatants to go out and eliminate the remaining cavalry. I'll order artillery, the airship, and Pit to cover them."

"Understood." Mami had about 20 flintlock muskets ready, all of them pointing at the charging cavalry. "Madoka, are you ready?"

"Ready." The rose on Madoka's bow blooms as she pulls the string. She aimed for the sky.

As the cavalry closed in, Madoka let go of the bow to execute the first volley.

At first, it looked like one arrow, but at hit a point in the sky, hundreds of arrows rained down on the cavalry. Nearly half continued the charge, and those that are injured or lost their horse tried to continue following the cavalry in that charge. A few were shot down.

Mami followed after, executing the second volley by firing her muskets. Each musket first about two to four rounds.

This caused another half of the cavalry to be either shot to death, lose their horses, or injured. Most of those that were affected by the first volley was shot in this second volley. Still, Samael wasn't hit and the cavalry continued with those shot down trailing behind.

Mami picked up her radio. "They're all yours, Commander Parasoul!"

"Fire!" Parasoul opened her parasol and showed how deadly it could be.

Parasoul's Parasol spun, forming a gyre of napalm. She pointed her luger-pistol and fired a few rounds. The Egrets behind her fired as well, and their bullet went through the napalm, coming out as small fiery projectiles. Those that aren't near Parasol's continued firing normal bullets.

This third volley eliminated all but 13 of the cavalry who are still on their horses. And survivors from the last two volley perished, leaving a very few continuing the failed charge, swords, halberds, and lances out.

Samael and the surviving cavalry turned back to regroup everyone who survived or got injured in the volley. Some were helped up while some were trying to endure their wounds and pick up a weapon.

Parasoul signaled the Black Egrets to hold their fire. She then signaled the artillery and tanks to start firing at the citadel walls of the tower.

Rounds were blasted out of cannons, howitzers, and mortars started delivering a few rounds, taking out the archers and arquebusiers stationed in the lower parts of the tower. The airship is on stand by, moving out of harm's way of any arrows or bullets. Pit is sent by Molly to go on and take out the Tower defense that might be stationed.

Mami looks to Sayaka and Kyoko and nods. Kyoko climbs over the trench.

"For our homes! Our loved ones! And our Future!" Kyoko inspired before charging.

Sayaka, Mitsurugi, Eren and Mikasa, Peacock and her gang, Painwheel, Marta, The Mane 6 and Spike, John Egbert, Rose Lalonde, and Dave Strider leave the mainlines of the trenches and follows Kyoko on the charge. The crystal infections that Sayaka, Painwheel, and Eren possess grew into armor while inducing an overdrive into their systems. Parasoul's crystal infection did the same and she had to leave her captains in command of the troops while she joins in on the charge.

Samael and the crippled cavalry regrouped and had made a second charge which was dragged down by the injured and tired who are trailing behind. When both sides clashed, The Saints' March's charge delivered a blow to the morale of this first wave, forcing the tired and injured to turn back and retreat. Samael and a few of the cavalrymen also turned back and retreated, leaving the rest of the first wave to perish in the fight. The archers and the arquebusiers in the tower defenses were dealt some blows from the artilleries, making their way back into the tower.

Sayaka, Eren, Painwheel and Parasoul were able to control their crystal infection for the time being. Sayaka looked closely at the tower and noticed someone among the tower base: Pryus. He was there for a moment on some balcony before turning to go inside.

This ends the first wave.

The four waves that followed were nearly the same, but each had a different tactic that was an attempt to either take the trenches, overwhelm the Saints' March, or kill them all on the spot. Pryus seems to be allowing Samael and any other high-ranking officers loyal to him to come up with strategies with the combatants they have in the tower.

The second wave was an estimated 200 Egyptian charioteers led by a Pharaoh, each chariot had a driver with a shield and either a javelineer or an archer. The Pharaoh armed himself with both a bow and a javelin. Supporting those charioteers were thousands of winged birdmen with heads of falcons, armed with spears and short curved swords. There were no tower defenses used in this wave.

Parasoul was able to order snipers to shoot the drivers off of each chariot. She wasn't able to handle the arrows that were being shot, losing 4 Egret troops in the process along with 7 wounded. Molly kept the avian combatants from swooping down to support the charioteers and shoot them dead. Not a single charioteer or avian was able to reach the line, and Sayaka and the close-combatants routed them back to the tower.

The third wave was Samael's 20 Condottiere forces, each consisting of 150 cavalries armed with halberds and 460 infantry armed with either a crossbow, an arquebus, a pike or a short sword. Their armor was light and lacked the plated metal and consisted more of fabrics and leather. Samael led his own army personally and proceeded with cautions, unlike the knights he led in the first waves. He didn't station any tower defense or aerial attack for this wave, planning to bring his whole army to the open field. Once again, Pryus could be seen from one of the Tower's balconies, spectating Samael's performance in this next wave.

This wave was planned out to have a portion of the infantry stand by the tower's alloy gates; The other portion of the infantry advanced towards the trenches slowly and with caution. The cavalries were deployed to the trenches that were used for flanks, hoping to open a way for this advancing infantry to move and outflank. The Survey Corps' Cavalry was nearly overwhelmed by the outflanking attempt. They were able to sustain little casualties thanks to Parasoul and Molly sending Mami, Madoka, and Pit to the flanks. Parasoul dealt with the infantry, routing them with only the gunfire rather than bombarding them with artillery or deploying the close-combatants. Samael would lose nearly a third of those forces.

The Fourth and Fifth Waves were mostly just skirmishes from what's left of Samael's Condottiere, using crossbows and arquebuses on horseback. It was mostly a run-and-gun skirmish, making attempts to take out as many Egret Soldiers from the frontline trenches. Despite losing a few cavalries, they were successful in taking out about 20 of those soldiers.

Afterward, it was declared to have come to a stalemate with most of the casualties from Pryus's Tower Defense. The Knight was very displeased that his forces weren't able to put down the siege, he even executed the leaders that participated in those first five waves except for Samael. Samael had one more plan that he wanted to lead without Pryus' permission.