"I just got a reply from the others. They got her." David said.
"So, I guess your message went through." Driver said.
"Surprisingly, no. They managed to figure it out themselves." David said. "Or merely...the woman herself revealed it to them out of her own arrogance."
Hope then approached Driver. "Look man, I'm really sorry about all this. I dunno where this Knit girl got my measurements from, or where."
Mukuro then suddenly got an idea. "Hope… do you remember that Tailor in Central City?"
"Tailor? What do you mean by, oooooooh…." Hope said.
Flashback…
"I need a new wardrobe. I can't wear the same clothes to every world. They say you're the best tailor around, think you can help me out?" Hope asked.
Hope was talking to the tailor, who, at the time he didn't know, was Knit.
"Of course i can help you! Here at Talent Corp Tailors, we have trained the best tailors and seamstresses the world over, myself included. Now I need you to hold still while I get your measurements." Knit said.
"Sure thing. I've needed this for a long time. Hope this helps my reputation." Hope said.
"Oh trust me, it will." she said with a sinister smile.
End flashback.,
Everyone stared at Hope as he sweated.
"You are an imbecile." Rose said.
"Hey, I needed to update my look and I wanted it from the best. How was I supposed to know she was insane?" Hope said.
"Hope is right. Zere vas no vay he could've known at ze time." Rachel said.
"Well, you're kind of out of place yourself." Meliodas said.
"True. I'm just a normal human girl. Nothing more zan a speck of dust, compared to super-powered adversaries." Rachel said.
"Daisy, has Knit ever used her law for something like my situation?" Hope asked.
"Yes. Law of Couture. It works like this. It can create costumes that allow people to take on the appearance and powers of the person they were made from, but it only works if the person has the exact measurements." Daisy said.
"Yup, big mistake there." Hope said. "At least Mona got it so that we can use it. Maybe Rarity can use it."
"Yeah but it nearly cost Stoj's life." A voice said as a small gold orb floated down.
"What the? Ace?" Hope asked.
"Yup I'm using a bit of my power right now to speak to you. Stoj is currently under operation from the wounds she received from Knit, we're currently waiting for her to recover." The orb said as it took a translucent form of Ace. "Also Titan and Ifrit are capable of taking weapon forms now."
"That's good news. We're heading into Rigel now. What's your situation?" Ty asked.
"Celica and her group has already gone to the Temple of Mila, before that I was able to disable a Fulgore unit for you guys." Ace said until he noticed Driver and Cache.
"Driver and Cache. Knit's unfortunate con victims. And they're really into each other." Zelos said as Driver was kissing Cache, and Driver's shirt was off. "As you can plainly see."
"Put your shirt back on, jeez!" King said.
"He's kinda like Gray in a way. A pleasure to meet you Driver and Cache. My name is Ace Neptune." Ace said to the couple as he introduced himself.
"Oh yeah. That new kid." Driver said. "Glad you're okay."
"Yeah, but your boys kidnapped my friend." Ace said. "But I don't hold you or Cache responsible."
"I'm sorry for everything, Driver. I'm sorry we couldn't meet under better circumstances. Well, we'd better get going before Rigel knows were using the Sluice Gate." Hope said.
"Whoa, whoa. You and your groups fixed a situation for me. I feel like I owe you one, Blue Boy." Driver said.
"Well then I'll see you guys later. Ace Neptune out." Ace said before the orb floated away.
"Well Driver, whaddya got in mind to owe me?" Hope asked.
"Look, my men did you wrong. We were in the wrong. So...in order to make it up...I'd like to join this little party you got going." Driver said.
"And I take it wherever you go, Cache follows?" David asked.
"Of course. We're a package deal. Either you take both of us or neither." Driver said.
"No arguments there. Welcome aboard!" Zelos said.
"Driver… if it's okay… I want Nail thrown in that deal too." Hope said.
"Nail? Really?" Driver asked.
"Knit caused this bad blood to happen. If i didn't visit her tailor shop and asked for her help, she wouldn't have gone through this. None of us would have. I feel like if i'm not mending the relationship i've got with me and her… this whole encounter is missing something." Hope said.
"Sorry kid...but Nail won't be fighting for awhile." Driver said.
"Then at least lemme take her in with my group. I'll help her get back on her feet… i don't let anything go. This is the real me speaking, not some psycho in my skin." Hope said.
"Sorry, but there are some things even heroes can't do. But...when this Hobbyist thing is over...I'll take you to the hospital she's in." Driver said.
"Thanks Driver." Hope said.
"Now, let's get going. Rigel awaits." Driver said as they crossed the gates into the war torn land of Rigel.
It was everything they'd expected from the neighboring country to Zofia. No crops, no nature, only barren wastes. All they'd find where near emotionless people ready to attack at any time. To better their chances of avoiding conflict, the groups disguised their more noticable members.
Diane took her measures to shrink down to human size, with some assistance from Merlin to ensure the effects didnt wear off. She also casted an Illusion over Tricera, so that shed appear human sized to any enemies, but retaining her natural size.
David's paranormal group had other methods. Petra wore a sweater and slacks to cover her harpy body, Ross and Kokoro wore clothes all over, and Kurochi wore a mask so he wouldn't look like a real Kitsune.
"Are we really needing to take these measures?" Leanne asked.
"It's necessary if we're wanted to reach the castle and take down the emperor." Alm said.
"Well it's not stopping them." Rogue said pointing to a caravan of wild west bandits on horseback attacking nearby villages.
"Those guys...likely with the Old Army." Driver said.
"Given their apparel, most likely. They don't seem like people from this realm." Scott said.
"No. They're despots or mindless creatures gathered by one of the Talented Twenty as a raiding force." Driver said.
"We're not planning to let this slide, but...what should we do? If too many of us go after them, we'll be worn out in our fight against Rigel." David said.
"I've got this." Cache said entering her robotic armor as she zoomed after them, taking them out one by one with ease.
"Your wifes a badass…" Ty said.
"Yeah, I know." Driver said.
"We got time while she's out. How'd the two of you get together?" Meliodas asked.
"Sorry, but that's a private matter of love." Driver said.
"It's best we don't pry into matters people don't want to talk about." Regal said.
"There...all done." Cache said returning with the tied up bandits.
"Good. Now we don't have to waste energy. We can keep travelling to Rigel Castle. And judging from what's going on right now...its gonna be a long trek." Hope said.
Meanwhile at the pirates fortress…
"Okay. Stoj is going to be fine. Just got out of surgery. Though she will need time to rest." Chopper said.
"Thank you so much Chopper." Ace said as he picked up the reindeer and hugged him.
"Ah! I'm not happy that you thanked me, you dummy." Chopper said doing a little happy dance in the air.
"And it's adorable when you act tsundere but you actually enjoy being complimented." Ace said continuing to hug Chopper as his pendant glowed a cherry blossom pink.
"I'm amazed how well Chopper was able to operate on Stoj, considering how small she is." Mustang said.
"That's Chopper for ya, he's a miracle worker." Mari said as a spooky laugh echoed through the hideout. "W-what was that?!" She said as she waved her arms wildly looking around with white out eyes.
"That's not you pranking us, is it Hisako?" Connor asked.
"(No, I would never do that.)" Hisako said as a green portal appeared on the ground.
"SPINAL!" A voice bellowed as a familiar skeleton formed from the portal.
"Aaaaaaahhhhh!" Both Ace and Chopper screamed holding onto each other. "Spinal!" Ace exclaimed pointing at the skeleton as it laughed creepily..
"You again?!" Connor asked. "Didn't you learn your lesson the first time?"
Spinal cackled, before stretching his sword arm making the half wheel creak and groan.
"I guess that's a no." Bakugo said. "Fine, we'll just break him into smaller pieces this time."
Spinal then charged forward ready to attack until he felt something block his sword.
"Sorry but this is as far as you go." The mysterious voice said which is female.
"Whoo… thanks Miss..." Connor said seeing the female was actually a robot. "...robot lady?"
"Hey, i know that chassis design! She's a Reploid!" Rainbow said.
"I am Fairy Leviathan, one of the Four Guardians of The Original Master X, And now Spinal... I sentence you to death!" Leviathan said as she pointed her Halberd at her as he screeched.
She started off by flying in the air as if she was swimming and fired multiple homing missiles at Spinal each hitting him head on and Jumped down on him like a Dragoon as Icicles scattered everywhere.
"Had enough?" Leviathan asked with her left hand on her hip and holding her halberd with her right hand behind her.
"Yar! I surrender!" He said running off.
"Ha! And keep running!" Bakugo said.
"Incredible." Megaman said. "She's from a future version of my world."
"Actually, she's from the same timeline as X and Zero."
"Yes but a hundred years from that time, after Omega was defeated by Zero, I found myself here because someone asked me to watch over the "child of the feymarch"." Leviathan said. "But when I arrived here, I ended up a target for some mad human."
"Mad human? Wait, what did he look like?" Jexi asked.
"He was blond, a weapon maniac and answered to the name…" Leviathan said as the walls burst open as a large mech stood there.
"Amadeus Flux!" they said as Flux piloted inside.
"Oh man, you were the last thing we needed right now." Connor said.
"So this is Flux." Ace said as he pointed Breidablik at the mech.
"Yes! The greatest villain in all the worlds! I outrank them all!" Flux said.
"Greatest? Have you SEEN the baddies we face? Compared to them, you're a complete joke." Maka said.
"So he's all bark and not bite huh?" Al asked.
"More like a coward who can't fight unless he has a mech with him." Sonic said.
"He even abandoned his own team to pursue us. Disgusting." Tokoyami said.
"Oh I haven't abandoned them. I got a move planned so well it'll turn all the worlds on their heads!" Flux said.
"Pfft ahahahahahahaha!" Ace laughed as he fell to the ground laughing with his legs in the air. "Compared to the villains these guys faced they were way better baddies then you!" He said as he continued to laugh but eventually stopped. "Ok I'm good."
"And who's this laughhouse?" Flux asked.
"His names Ace. He's a Nephilim."
"Ace Neptune leader of Spirit Force." Ace said as he bowed and introduced himself.
"Yeah...never heard of you." Flux said.
"Because we're new." Ace said.
"Whatever. You don't even know what I have in store. A lot of planning in the making." Flux said arming the missiles of his mech and firing them off at Ace.
"Not a chance!" A rough male voice said as Fireballs flew past Ace.
"What the?" Ace asked as he saw a male reploid in red armor holding a large buster gauntlet.
"Another reploid?" Connor asked. "Wait, i think that's another one of the Four Guardians."
"I am Fighting Fefnir, another of the Guardians to the original Master X, Raaahhhh! Get ready for a real fight!" Fefnir said firing from his buster gauntlet at Flux's mech completely destroying it. "If you ever go after my sister again you'll get the beating of a lifetime!"
"May I make a suggestion now, O mighty villain?" Connor asked. "Run."
"Grrr." Flux growled. "I'll run for now. Just listen, this is the last time you'll see me run! You all have no idea what's coming your way!" he said as he run.
"Run you coward and don't let me catch you here again!" Fefnir said with his fist out. "Is everyone ok?"
"Were fine, thanks to you." Betty said.
"We coulda taken him, you know." Yang said.
"You got guts kid, I like your spunk." Fefnir said before he noticed Ace. "So you're the child of the Feymarch."
"Y-yes." Ace said a little fearful.
"I'm sure we'll...get along well?" Azura assured.
"You guys are pretty nervous around this guy." Ochako said.
"Ahahahahaha! I like these guys!" Fefnir laughed as he put his arms around Ace and Azura's shoulders. "Names Fefnir nice to meet ya." He said until he noticed Leviathan. "Glad to see you're alright sis."
"I'm glad you're alright Fefnir. Have you seen Harpuia and Phantom?" Leviathan asked as Fefnir shook his head no.
"No, but I know we'll run into them eventually." Fefnir reassured.
"You know, if you ride with us, wherever Harpuia and Phantom are, you'll run into em." Connor assured Leviathan and Fefnir.
"Hah! I like that idea! Alright we'll go with ya." Fefnir said heartily.
"If it's alright with you, may we join the Feymarch childs team?" Leviathan asked.
"Sure. Its cool." Jexi said.
"Welcome to Spirit Force, Fefnir and Leviathan!" Ace said cheerfully as he shook hands with them. "My name is Ace Neptune it's nice to meet you."
The doors soon opened as Celica and her group soon returned.
"Celica!" Jexi said.
"Rejoice. For I have found out where Mila have vanished too." Celica said.
"Where is she now?" Jago asked.
"For now...we go to Rigel...towards the Tower of Duma!" Celica said.