-The Story-
Olberic, a former knight of Hornburg, set off on a journey to find the reason why he wields his blade. After travelling and reuniting with his former companion, Erhardt, he soon learned of the events behind Hornburg's fall. Now he and the others arrive in Riverford to deal with the man known as Werner.
"Dear god." Jexi said as they saw the town dreary with piles of trash and remains all around.
"This is a nightmare and…" Asta said seeing four pillars in the center. "Are those stakes?"
"You mean like the ones they would burn witches on? Yep. I think so." Twilight said.
"This place is a horror show." Miles said.
Aka was shivering at the sight of the town.
"Is Aka gonna be okay, Roku?" Applejack asked.
"She only shows fear like this to technology and a truly evil aura. This case is the latter." Roku said.
"So, where do we go from here?" Tails asked.
"I'm thinking...a storming of the gate." Jexi said. "Charge in clean and simple."
"I see, you want to attack Werner swiftly." Olberic said. "With the numbers we have, we should push in far without involving the people of this town."
"Yes...Werner thinks cause the people here are normal and weak they won't rebel. Well...he hasn't counted on us." Jexi said.
"Then let us march forth together, friends!" Olberic said.
"Charge!" Goofy said as Olberic and the Dimensional Heroes stormed Werner's fortress and fought through the guards.
"What in the? Archers! Fire!" Werner ordered from the balcony as arrows were sent flying.
"Magnet!" Sora said casting it as it attracted the arrows to his keyblade, avoiding casualties.
"So that's him." Jexi said as he grabbed Olberic and jumped towards the balcony before landing there.
"So...the knight of Hornburg and his sidekick have come to try and free the town have they? I like the two of you. Become captains of my guards." Werner said.
"You think I would follow someone like you? As if." Jexi said.
"Nor would I. I value my honor and what is right before considering following some despicable monster." Olberic said. "For awhile, I've wondered while I wield this blade of mine...but after traveling these lands...I now know...it's to protect all who call upon me!"
"Then you two are worthless fools." Werner said charging in at them with his sword.
"Ultimate Color Transformation: Sword!" Jexi said transforming his arm into a sword as he blocked.
"This isn't your fight, boy. These lands are not yours." Werner said.
"So what? Like Olberic...the reason I fight...it's to protect those who can't protect themselves." Jexi said.
"Please...from what I know...you're just a reserve!" Werner said before Jexi knocked him back.
"Reserve? As if. The only reason I haven't always been active in major fights is to give my other friends a chance. Hope, David and Ace. I know they might not seem like it...but if they were here...they would rip you apart in minutes. As for me...I could probably pass that in half the time." Jexi smirked raising his arm up unaware of a sword mark appearing on it. "Ultimate Color Fighting Divine Art!"
"Haaaa!" Werner said.
"Brand's….Thunder!" he said swinging down sending Werner through the wall.
"Incredible." Olberic said before shaking off the awe as he and Jexi approached Werner. "Now is the time to answer...for what reason did you make a kingdom such as Hornburg fall?"
"I was hired to do it...so they could gain access to the Gate of Finis. It's supposedly located there." Werner said.
"All those men lost their lives...my king...my kingdom...all for some gate?" Olberic said.
"The Gate of Finis is no ordinary gateway…" Werner said. "That place beyond it...only one word I can think to describe it...Hell. Also...I don't plan on letting either of you get at me." he said raising his sword.
"No don't!" Jexi shouted before Werner stabbed himself as he fell, bleeding out to death. "The coward...he took the easy way out and killed himself."
"At least Riverford is safe from his wrath...as will any other country and town." Olberic said.
"Jexi the Hunter… the fight is not over yet." a voice said as Jexi was in a black space.
"Who are you?" Jexi asked.
"I am Brand, the Thunderblade. One of the 12 gods of this land. That move you used was a result of gaining the power of a warrior." he said.
"I see. So that was your power. Thanks." Jexi said.
"Do not thank me yet. There is still one thing to do. Head for Hornburg and go to the Gate of Finis." Brand said. "I have received word from the other deities. The other groups will be there shortly."
"No problem. I'll be honest. Even if you didn't tell me, I would have gone there myself." Jexi said. "I've had this strange feeling that wouldn't leave since we entered that temple. That there was more to this than just telling stories."
Back in the town of tales, storm clouds soon began to roll in as the sage of the temple looked out.
"It seems the eight tales have reached their end and are converging." the sage said.
"What are you talking about? What's going on?" Cobalt asked.
"This temple is actually constructed from a spell that was used to seal Orsterra in an alternate plane. But now that they have started converging, the spell is lifted and that world will return to this space...with the evil that was sealed with it." the sage said.
"Wait, evil?" Emerald said as they saw the sky turn red as a world was slowly appearing in the sky.
"The time grows nigh. If they do not succeed...Yamigedo will have been a child's fright compared to what will descend upon our universe." the sage said.
To be continued in The Final Chapter.
