(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Temporary Speculation)
Bandy Andy and the others were relocated at secret spot behind the Fresh Juice Shop. In addiction, Levi also casted a Dome around them with sound proof.
"Nice! You're one heck of a wizard, Silver Angel." Bandy Andy smirked.
"Thanks." Levi chuckled.
"So what's this about the Seven Wonders of Glitz Pits?" Flurrie asked.
"Ah, glad you asked!" Bandy Andy grinned. "But what's with the egg?" He turn seeing Levi holding it.
"Aww, we got it from the Hot Dog Stand who was jumping around. Isn't it cute?" Levi chuckled.
"They sell eggs at the hot dog stand now? I don't get it." Bandy Andy shrugged. "You gonna eat that?"
"Hell No!" Levi glared and hugged the egg tightly.
"Yeesh, I've never seen anyone get so defensive over an egg." He sweatdropped.
"So what are these… Seven Wonders of the Glitz Pit?" Mario asked.
"Ah, right. There are a total of seven wonders in the Glitz Pit… so far." He said. "The first wonder is a Sealed Wall. Legend has it that when athletes fall in the Glitz Pit, their remains are stored behind a sealed wall in a minor league locker room."
"Wait… huh?" Mario asked in surprise.
"That's a bit disturbing…" Flurrie mused.
"Yeah... We're in that room at the moment." Rean cross his arm.
"The next one is quite interesting. The second wonder is: A man-eating toilet." Tartaglia said. "According to what Andy told me awhile back. This toilet that is in one of the arena's bathrooms is said to devour anyone who uses it."
"That's rather ominous..." Altina said.
"Sheesh, Just what we need... toilet humor." Goombella grumbled.
"The third wonder is known as the Stairs of Mystery." Bandy Andy continue. "There is a room in this very Glitz Pit that has a second floor but no stairs… and voices could be heard from the second floor!"
"Voices?" Levi raise an eyebrow.
"Yep. Groaning voices."
"Groaning voices? Like ghosts?"
"G-Ghost?" Luigi turn pale while the rest sweatdrop on Luigi's behavior.
"Oh we're just getting started." Bandy Andy smirked. "Here's the fourth wonder! The Haunted Boudoir!"
"H-haunted?!" Luigi paled.
"The champion's room is said to be haunted. People who are in this room claim they hear voices from nowhere. These are most likely the athletes who lost to the champion."
"Huh? Tartaglia, did you-" Paimon turn to Tartaglia.
"Hey now, sure I love to spill blood, but this wasn't me." Tartaglia cross his arm and pout. "Besides, this was before I became champion recently. I haven't killed anyone ever since."
"Well I can't deny that, but don't let your guard down around this guy!" Bandy Andy warned.
"Sheesh, thanks Andy." Tartaglia eye rolled.
"Wait, you're a champion now, did you hear the voices?" Goombella asked
"Well..." Tartaglia rub his chin. "I'll answer that another time."
"Now for the fifth! The Spooky Ring-Lights!" Bandy Andy continue. "There are these strange lights that supposedly leak from underneath the ring when no one's in it."
"S-Strange lights?" Paimon gulped
"Strange lights and no one is inside the ring?" Altina wondered as Luigi was cowering.
Levi notice Tartaglia rubbing his chin as he notice something.
"I have to do more digging on that one. For my sixth one: It is dubbed The Missing Ones. Supposedly, fighters disappear with no reason and never return, including the first champion, Prince Mush!"
"Prince who?" Goombella asked.
"Exactly." Bandy Andy smirked. "And now for my last one: Grubba and Jolene. This one befuddles me. The dude is over sixty years old and he's all muscular! I need to get to the bottom of this… not to mention that Jolene mysteriously disappears all the time. I don't get it… but I will get to the bottom of this." He chuckles. "And that, my friends, are the seven wonders of the Glitz Pit."
"Geez, thanks for the interesting story." Levi rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, I'm not sure if this is believable or not." Rean nodded
"Take it what you will, these wonders are real! You'll see! Seeing is believing!" He said as he headed out.
"My my, where do they get these wild imaginations?" Flurrie wondered.
"Tell me about it." Mario nodded.
"Actually, I suggest you believe in his words." Tartaglia said.
"Huh? Why?" Levi asked
"Because there are things that are suspicious. Grubba is one of them. It's true he is 60 years old. It's understandable of he's a martial art master. However, that's not really true. Or that I don't know about the creatures age in this world. Either way, you should be careful with him. As for the Rings lights, I did saw it myself."
"You did?" Koops asked.
"Yeah. It was doing my matches. No one noticed but I did see some green light leaking underneath the ring. And there was that time I managed to crack the arena when I defeated my opponent. Grubba suddenly panicked and gave me quite the earful. However, I notice he was acting strange. Almost as if he's hiding something. It's definitely connected to those green lights underneath the ring. Now, for the Missing Ones. There is a fighter that I know and disappeared during my time here."
"There are?" Paimon asked
Tartaglia nodded. "Yeah. He disappears all of a sudden and was never seen again. I can't say about the groaning or the haunted champion room, but I plan to investigate. There's something strange going on around here. I suggest you keep your guard up. There are some truth Bandy Andy speak off. I suggest you keep this on your mind and between us."
"This coming from a Fatui Harbinger." Paimon said.
"Said the flying companion who is still shaking on her boots about the lights." Tartaglia shot back.
"Hey!"
"Anyway, as for this Crystal Star you guys are looking for. It's somewhere around here. And maybe the Seven Wonders might be the clues to it. Who can say for sure? Tell you what, why not we team up and investigate?"
"Hold up! Team up?" Rean asked in surprise.
"Why not. I'm curious about this as the rest of you. Relax. I'm not interested in your Crystal Star Quest. I have no need for them. I'm only interested in fights. There's nothing more exciting than a battle." Tartaglia chuckled. "I'll search for things on my end while you guys wonder and continue climbing up the rank. I'll be waiting for you when we face off. I'm looking forward to see what you got." He smirked
"If you mean facing all of us in battle then sure, we'll take you on." Aether said.
"Hahaha! Looking forward to it. Just a heads up. I got a lot stronger back then. So don't hold back on my account. So what do you say?"
"Hmm... we might need a moment to think about it." Kazuha said.
"All right, in that case, if you guys have smartphones, you can contact each other through there." Tartaglia suggest.
"Then have mine." Aether said as he and Tartaglia begin to exchange numbers.
"Great! Looking forward to the respond."Tartaglia said as he turn around. "Oh, one more thing. Watch out for Rawk Hawk. The guy is a self-centered prick. He also like to insult his opponents and the others below him. But he's also a coward when it comes to schemes. Like Poison Cake and having used one of the security guards lock you in an abandoned locker room."
"Huh? He did that to you?" Levi asked.
"Oh yeah. Lucky, I made it in time and punish the security guard, and give Rawk Hawk what was coming. So be careful around him." He said as he left.
"Tartaglia seems... easy to talk to..." Kazuha said.
"Yeah... it's strange for him to tell us this." Koops nodded.
"Well, Tartaglia may be a Fatui Harbinger, but he does have a warrior's pride and honor." Aether said. "I guess we can team up with him."
"Sounds like a plan then." Rean nodded. "Let's head back." He said as they nodded and return to the Minor League Room.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pit)
"Oh hey, you're back! What happened?" King K asked as they revealed what happened but kept a few things to themselves. "Ah, that explains the egg."
"Isn't it adorable?" Levi cooed as Rean hit the button on the switch.
"I guess?" He mused as the egg moved to him and bounced up a few times. "Hey, I think it likes me!"
"Boy howdy, Ashen Legion Fixin' for a fight, huh? Well, your next opponent is #14 of the Glitz Pit, the Hand-It-Overs! For this match, Wind Spirit, Fierce Koopa Warrior and the Nasty Headbonker to fight. Oh, and Wind Spirit, I want you to appeal to the crowd at least one time. Rally up the crowd, they want to root for their favorite team!"
"Ohohoh, but of course." Flurrie giggled, and then they went into the ring when the Security Guard came in to pick them up and then they walked into the ring where Bandy Andy and his crew hopped into the ring.
(BGM ended)
"For our next match, we have the Ashen Legion going against the Grim Death Burglars, the Hand-It-Overs!"
"All right, we'll give these hand snatchers a run for their money!" Goombella exclaimed.
"Hehehehe, you think so? We're awful quick, awful agile, and just plain awful!" Bandy Andy smirked.
"Let's get ready to… BAAAAAAAAAATLE!"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Brave Steel)
"Let's see, the Bandits steal coins while the Big Bandits, such as Bandy Andy, steals items!" Goombella read from her tattle log. "Oh, the Bandits have 5 HP with hardly any defense while the Big Bandits have 8 HP."
"Alright, let's do this!" Koops exclaimed.
"My darlings!" Flurrie wink at the audience. "Let's show these ruffians a meaning or two!"
"YEAH! BLOW THEM AWAY WIND SPIRIT!" A Toad yelled
Koops got onto his shell and then use Power Shell on the Bandits as they jump and dodge his attack, only for Flurrie to Body slam a one of the Bandit. Koops use Power Shell again on the two bandits while Goombella launch a headbonk attack on one of the bandits, but the one bandit dodge it and grabbed a few coins from her.
"Neener neener! I have your cooooins~!" He taught
"WHY YOU!" Goombella tried to headbonk him again but he dodged the attacks and then ran off.
"It's been nice doing business with ya!" He yelled, not even looking where he's going and got punch by Koops. "DOH!"
"Keep them busy, while I- wait... Where's the woman?" Bandy Andy look around.
"Ooooah!" Flurrie then Body Slam him.
"GET OFF ME WOMAN!"
"FOR MY COINS!" Goombella yelled, headbonking the Bandit repeatedly.
Flurrie channel the wind and then she swirl her arm and gathering the bandits in one spot before she clap her hands together and wind shape palms clap on each other and smacking the bandits repeatedly
"OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW!"
Then Flurrie swirl her finger and the wind suck in the bandits and Bandit Andy into wind-shape ring where they scream and getting dizzy.
"WAAAAAAAAH!"
Then Flurrie swing her arms down and a large wind hand slam the bandits on the arena floor, causing the battle to be over.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pits Outro)
"Give it up for the Ashen Legion!"
"That was no biggie!" Goombella said and then they returned to the minor-league locker room.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Glitz Pit)
"Here is your fight money for your team." Jolene said as she handed over six coins to Flurrie. "If you excuse me. I'll be on my way." She said and left.
"Hey, that was a good fight!" King K said as Bandy Andy came in with a ice pack over his head and was wobbling as he fell on the floor. "You alright, dawg?"
"I got bitch slap in the face and suck into a vortex. What the hell do you think?!" Bandy Andy yelled.
"I'll take that as a no." King K said as Aether press the switch button.
"Hello Ashen Legion! Already itching for a fight? I love your spirit! Your opponents will be #13: the Mind-Bogglers, and I want Golden Bladelord and Black Rabbit. Black Rabbit. I don't want you to fight with that black doll, instead use whatever skill you got." Grubba said
"But..." Altina said.
"No buts! I'm sure you can handle it! So good luck!" Grubba said.
"This is a problem." Altina muttered
"Yeah, you can't fight without your Claiomh Solais." Rean stated.
"Yeah, why would he even think that?" Levi wondered. "Hmm... Oh, Altina, you have your ARCUS right? Casts Arts instead."
"Hmm... very well." Altina said as she and Aether headed into the ring.
"For our next match, we have the Ashen Legion going against the Gray Entanglers, The Mind-Bogglers!" Grubba announced.
"So against the foes from Boggly Woods." Aether said. "Ready Altina?"
"Yes." Altina nodded and battle stance while Claolmh Solais is invisible.
"Prepared to be ensnared, mystified, and devoured cools!" The Pale Piranha declared.
"Let's get ready to... BAAAAAAAATTLE!" Grubba announced
(BGM paused)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Brave Steel)
Aether readied himself, launch himself to the Pale Piranha and his teammates as Altina begin to cast an Orbal Art: Shadow Blades on Pale Piranha, Dark Puff and Pider, as Pale Piranha went underground and launch a surprise bite attack on Altina as she launch, then she kick the Palm Piranha as a counter attack.
Pider shoot a his spit at Aether but he dodge them while Dark Puff charge electricity then fire at Aether who also dodged. Aether let out multiple trust attacks before he slash left and right by warping around Dark Puff and Pider and then light energy emerge from the ground and strike the duo.
While Altina jump and dodge Pale Piranha's bite attack and then Altina cast Orbal Art: Grim Butterfly and attack Pale Pirnha.
"Aaah! What's happening?!" Pale Piranha exclaimed before Aether leap over Pale Piranha then use Palm Vortex on it and push Pale Piranha back, knocking him into his team mates and K.O.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pits Outro)
"Give it up for the Ashen Legion!"
"I think we handle that pretty well." Aether said.
"I suppose." Altina said as she and Aether return to Minor League locker room.
(BGM ended)
(Reusming Glitz Pits)
"Here's your fight money for your team." Jolene said, giving them six coins to Altina. "If you excuse me, I'll be on my way."
"Looks like you guys are climbing up the ranks faster then I thought." King K. chuckled.
"Yeah we sure are." Paimon nodded
"Listen, I'm going to be retiring soon."
"Huh? Why?" Luigi asked.
"Well, I just think I need to move on, y'know? Smell the roses, all of that stuff. The next time your teammates go into a match, I'll be long gone. Remember the king, baby!"
"We will. We'll never forget you." Levi nodded as he remove the tears in his eye.
"Why are you making it sound like he's dead? And why are you crying?" Altina sweatdrop as Rean hit the button on the Wii U Gamepad.
"Itchin' for another fight? Of course you are! You will be facing #12 in the Glitz Pit, Punk Rock! Gonzales, Understudy, you're going to be the one facing them!"
"Okay." Luigi nodded.
"In this match, I don't want you both to use your hammer on this one, Use whatever stunts you got at them. Now get in there and have some fun!" Grubba exclaimed.
"Alright, wish us luck." Mario said as the bros walked over to the ring.
"For this next match, we have the Great Gonzales and Enteral Understudy of the Ashen Legion going against Punk Rocks!"
"This no take long. This end in pain for mustaches!" Clerkor roared
"He really doesn't like our mustaches, doesn't he?" Luigi asked
"Nope." Mario nodded
"Get yourselves ready to... BAAAAAAATTALE!"
(BGM paused)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Brave Steel)
Mario and Luigi nodded at each other and then they readied themselves at the Hyper Bald Cleft charge themselves and then launch themselves towards the Bros. Mario and Luigi dodge at the same time.
"Hmm... These guys are a little stronger then the bald clefts we seen. But unlike them, they're capable of increasing their strength, which could get ugly real fast. They have 3 HP, Attack level of 2, and defense of 2. Hope you guys know what you're doing!" Goombella said.
Mario and Luigi dodge each upcoming Hyper Bald Cleft, and then Mario launch a powerful fire punch on Cleckor, then Luigi shoot green fire and then he high jump and stomp one of the Hyper Bald Cleft. Cleckor launch a charge attack on Mario but Mario Super Counter Cleckor and Luigi use Thunderhand and launch lighting bolts onto Punk Rocks.
Then Mario shoot several fireballs and launch Punk Rocks out of the rings
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pits Outro)
"WE HAVE A WINNER! THE GREAT GONZALES AND ETERNAL UNDERSTUDY FROM THE ASHEN LEGION!"
"Phew, that was a close call." Luigi said.
"Oh yeah!" Mario nodded as he high five his brother and then return to the Minor League
(BGM ended)
(Reusming Glitz Pits)
"Here's your fight money for your team." Jolene said, giving them six coins to Altina. "If you excuse me, I'll be on my way."
"Since when can you two command fire and thunder?" Goombella asked.
"Smash bros and from our adventure." Mario answered and then noticed that King K was gone. "Oh, he's really gone."
"Yeah, he left when you walked out." Rean told him, which Kazuha nodded and then Mario pressed a button.
"Ashen Legion! I was hoping you would respond! Alrighty! Your next fight will be #11 in the Glitz Pit, Bob-omb Squad and I want the Autumn Samurai to fight them."
"Me against a group of Bob-Omb?" Kazuha blicked.
"For this fight, I don't want you to use whatever wind related techniques you got. Just use whatever eastern sword style you got! Now get out there and knock some heads!"
"Well, here goes nothing." Kazuha sighed and then head into the ring.
"For our next match, we have the Autumn Samurai of the Ashen Legion going against the Big Bomb Boomers, Bob-omb Squad!"
"All right Pretty Boy BOMB! Here's an advice! Just give up now Bomb-Bomb!" Master Crash said.
"Thank you for the advise Master Crash. But I cannot lose this fight." Kazuha said.
"Get yourselves ready to... BAAAAAAATTALE!"
(BGM paused)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Brave Steel)
"Get ready to be Bomb, Bomb!" Master Crash said and he and his teammates light up and run towards Kazuha.
Kazuha close his eyes and in his mind was a scenery of autumn forest as he readied his battle stance, draw his Tachi slowly. Once the Bob-Omb got closer. Kazuha reappeared behind the Bob-Omb Squad, while his eyes are close.
"Huh?" Master Crash turn before Kazuha open his eyes and several phantom slashes strike the Bob-Omb Squad into defeat.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pits Outro)
"We have a winner! the Autumn Samurai! Seriously, did anyone else see that?"
"Hehehe, thank you for the advise, Master Crash." Kazuha bow and then return to Minor League as Jolene enter the room.
(BGM ended)
(Reusming Glitz Pits)
"Here's your fight money for your team." Jolene said, giving them six coins to Altina. "If you excuse me, I'll be on my way."
"Wow Kazuha, how did you do that?!" Goombella asked.
"It's an eastern style swordsman Art called a Battoujutsu. It's an advance technique." Rean explained.
"Indeed." Kazuha nodded. "It's taken years to master this art. I was fortunate enough master it at such a young age."
"Right." Paimon nodded. "Huh... you know... it's lonely without King K. I'm sure everyone here miss him."
"Yeah... he was a great guy." Levi nodded "Wasn't he little one?" Levi asked rubbing the egg as it nod in response.
Then the door open and then sane Jolene and a Swoop.
"This will be your dressing room Mr. Swoop. You're be starting in the minor league, of course, as you've just now started your career. If you don't like it, I suggest you work your way up through the rank." Jolene said. "When you're ready to fight, just log onto this terminal here."
The Swoop flew to the switch and press the button.
"Well howdy, Sir Swoop! Ready to get yer wings dirty, huh?" Grubba asked. "Got a real treat for ya, your first battle will be the #19, the Goomba Bros! Don't worry 'bout them. They'll a piece of cake! Just mop 'em up, okay, son? We wanna get the crowd fired up, so do a move where you do a triple flip and meow! Got any questions about the rules, just as my lovely assistant, Ms. Jolene."
"And with that, your battle is reserved. At this point, you just have to wait for the Security guard to come for you." She said and then the Security guard came in and the Swooper follow him. "And with that, I'll be going."
"Looks like we have a new fighter." Altina said.
"And it's a Swooper. Well, we should wish him luck." Paimon said as she turn to the switch and hit the button.
"Hello, hello, hello, to my Ashen Legion! Fixin' for a fight, eh? Hahahaha! You're gonna love this one! Yer next opponent is ranked 10 in the Glitz Pit... the Armored Harriers!" Grubba announced
"The Armored Harriers?" Aether asked
"That's right son! If you beat them, you'll ready to go in the major leagues!"
"Whoa! That's great news!" Paimon cheered
"And I want Ashen Chevalier and Silver Angel on this. We're expectin' great things from you both. So don't just go down on us, now! For this battle, don't use whatever that circle thing was underneath your feet. I'm not sure what that was but don't use that. Cya there!"
"So we can't use our combat links." Levi said.
"No worries, the two of us know our movement at this point." Rean nodded
"Well we are partners." Levi winked then he put the egg down and petted it on its head. "Wish us luck, okay?" He asked as the Egg hopped up and down excitedly, which made Rean and Levi chuckled. "Don't you worry, Papa Levi and Papa Rean are gonna win!" He said and then he and Rean head to the ring.
"Papa Rean and Papa Levi?" Paimon turn to the others.
"Okay, it's official, the shipment has begin." Kazuha said.
"nd now today's main event! The major league awaits the 11th-ranked of the Ashen Legions are the powerhouses of Ranked 10th! The Iron Adonis Twins! First, let's get in on the Ashen Chevalier and the Siiiiiiiver angel!" He said as Rean and Levi enter the ring.
"GO SILVER ANGEL!"
"DON'T YOU BOTH DARE LOSE!"
"ASHEN CHEVALIER!"
"I had a feeling our fans will cheer us on." Levi said to Rean.
"Yep." Rean chuckled as he scratch his cheek.
Then enter on the other side was two larger versions of Clerk.
"Holy crap! Look at those spikes!"
"Are spikes even LEGAL?!"
"Yikes!"
'Oh boy...' Both thought.
"And welcoming is our Twin Iron Adonis Twins! Your challengers are real confident, boys! All the trash talking! They were all "Iron Adonis Twins? They don't sound so tough!" and "They have a face only a mother could love, and that's pushin' it!" and "Their mama was so ugly that she gave birth to ugly twins!" and "They should be renamed Stinkwads" and so on…""
"Wait, we never said-"
"WHAAAT!? You both dare trash talk us!?" The red boot one yelled, interrupting Levi.
"But we didnt-"
"No one insults our mother! She's a beautiful woman! How dare you talk trash about her! Hope you both are ready! Cause we're gonna blend you both into smoothies!"
"And your attacks mean nothing to us!"
Rean sighed. "They're not listening at this point..."
"I'm gonna kill him on why he lied to them." Levi muttered as he and Rean readied their battle stance with their weapons out.
"Let's get ready to... BAAAAAATTALE!"
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Event Boss)
"Those guys do look tough..." Goombella look in her book for her tattle "Ah crap! Those two are in trouble!"
"Why?" Altina asked
"Their HP is 6, 3 attacks, however, their defense is UNKNOWN! Literally, there's no record how tough their defenses are! But Rean, Levi and anyone else's attacks are useless against them!"
"Huh!? But if that's true... then how come their rank 10? It doesn't make sense! Also, how the heck did Tartaglia beat those two!?" Paimon asked
"Ready, Levi?" Rean asked
"Yeah. Let's go Rean!" Levi nodded and both Rean and Levi readied themselves and launch their attacks on the Iron Cleft.
But to their surprise, their attacks has no effect on them, much to their surprise.
"Hahaha!" The Green Boot Iron Clefts laughed as he launch a head bunk on Levi who dodge and Rean dodge the other one.
Then Rean and Levi go on the defensive form as the Iron Clerk brothers change assault on them, but as Rean and Levi did, their counterattack slash was unable to push them back, but instead, they were push back.
"Kruk!" Levi winched. "The hell?! Why aren't our attacks working!?"
"I don't know... But these guys are more resilient than any other clerks! Watch my back Levi!" Rean said.
"Got it!" Levi nodded as Rean use his Gale craft on them but his attack keep bouncing off the Iron Clefts while Levi use Penetrate Throw and his attack was bouncing off too.
The Iron Clefts brothers launch their assault onto Rean and Levi who dodge their attacks and then both counter-attack on the Clerk, but their attacks have no effect. Rean let out several slashes on the Red Boot Iron Cleft while Levi let out some trust attacks on the Green Iron Cleft but both attacks have no effect. The Iron Clefts bros launched at them and charge at them again. Then Levi cast his wind magic, creating a cyclone to push them back, but to no afraid. Rean let out a powerful Arc Slash and knock them back a bit. But the attacks failed.
Levi use his powers by shooting a beam of light onto them and was able to knock them back, but no harm has come to them yet.
"Are these guys Impenetrable or something!? Not even my magic works on them!" Levi exclaimed
"Tch! This battle isn't looking good!"
"Bluh hahahaha! Give up now!" The red Iron Cleft laughed.
"Well, stinkwads, you're about to learn about out skills the hard way!" The Green Iroon Clefts declared and then they launched themselves at the same time and push Rean and Levi back. Almost enough to knock them out of the ring.
"Urk!" Levi winched.
"Ugh... they're really strong!" Rean muttered as he notice Levi close his eyes. "Levi?"
"Rean, can you cover for me?" Levi asked
"Yeah, you got something in mind?"
"Yeah, but I need enough data from them. Keep them occupied."
"Got it!" Rean nodded and then he launch himself towards the Iron Clefts bros as Levi was on his casting magic stance while a golden magic circle appeared under him.
Rean let out a flurry of slashes onto the Iron Clefts bros as they launch their assults by kicking and charging at Rean, but Rean keep dodging and countering their attacks, and knocking them back a bit while Levi was busy scanning them with his magic. Rean let out a flurry of slashes onto the Iron Clefts as best he can. Rean strike and reappear behind them with slashes, but the Iron Clerks Brothers counter attack by bashing onto Rean.
"You got guts. But it's over!" The Red Ironclerks smirked.
"Chaaarge!" The Younger Clerks then change charge and launch himself to Levi.
"LEVI!" Rean yelled and he launched himself in front of Levi, then launch a powerful slash projection to knock the Green Iron Clerk back.
"Whoa folks! Looks like the Ashen Chevalier has save the Silver Angel from... whatever he's doing." Glubba announced.
The Magic circle disappeared underneath Levi.
"Got it!" Levi said and then he forward his hand. "Ha!" Then he cast his spell and Rean's Tachi was enhanced with a golden energy.
"Huh?" Rean look surprised.
"Take this!" The Iron Clefts Brothers launch themselves toward Rean.
"Rean, now!" Levi yelled.
"Got it! HAAH!" Rean respond and then he launch a wide slash onto the Iron Clerks Bros and knock them back.
"YOOOOOOOOOOOOWCH" Both Iron Clefts brothers actually felt hurt.
"Did we just get hurt?!" The Green Boot Iron Cleft asked
"That's it! I'm taking you both down!" The Red boot Iron Cleft yelled and charged at them.
"Ready, Rean?" Levi said as his Glaive is enhanced technique with the same magic Levi cast.
"Yeah!" Rean nodded and then both he and Levi readied themselves, then launch themselves towards the Iron Clerks Brothers, pushing the Red boot first towards the green one, then both let out a powerful strike through them, follow up with slash projections, then another zoom and strike through them.
Then Rean and Levi swing their respectful weapons and several slashes strike appeared all over the Iron Clefts Bros, knocking them down.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Glitz Pits Outro)
"WE HAVE A WINNER! THE FIRECRACKERS OF DESPAIR ARE GOING INTO THE MAJOR LEAGUES! GIVE IT UP FOR THE ASHEN CHEVALIER AND SILVER ANGEL!"
(BGM ended)
Rean and Levi panted as sweat coming out of their foreheads.
"Damn... that was tough..." Rean panted.
"Seriously..." Levi also panted.
"Are we seriously going into the Minor leagues, brother?" The younger asked, groaning.
"I don't feel so good…" The older groaned.
(Resuming Glitz Pits)
Then Rean and Levi return to the Minor league locker room.
"WAHOOO! WE DID IT!" Paimon yelled as she and the others hug Rean and Levi as they return the hug.
"You guys were awesome out there! How the heck did you managed to beat them!?" Goombella asked
"Honestly... I think we were gonna lose at one point... But we should be thanking Levi for his enhancement technique." Rean said.
"Honestly, it's thanks to you for giving me the time to analyze them for data." Levi sighed. "Those two are literally made out of Iron. I guess that's why they're called the Iron Clefts for nothing. Iron is literally one of the strongest metals. I have created an enhancement technique that can penetrate Iron. Which wasn't easy. So thanks for giving me time for that."
"No. I should be thanking you. Otherwise I'll-"
"Okay, while you two were fighting, a miracle happened!" Goombella said.
"What?" Rean asked
"You guys should have seen it. It was beautiful."Aether said.
"Hello!" A male voice said as they look left and right and then saw a black Yoshi. "Hiya!"
"It hatched?!" Rean and Levi yelled.
"Yeah, it was a beautiful moment." Mario nodded as the black Yoshi walked over to the gang, but then hug Levi's leg.
"I recognize this voice anywhere. You're the one who held me close and hugged me all the time… dad!"
"DAD?!" Levi yelled.
"Congratulations, you're a father!" Aether teased
Levi picked up the Yoshi and hug him. "Oh, you're a sweet adorable child! Daddy raised you right!"
The Yoshi smiled then turn to Rean. "I recognize that voice too. You're my other Daddy right?"
"M-Me?!" Rean exclaimed.
"Hehehe. Congratulations to you both. You both become parents to this fine Yoshi." Kazuha chuckled.
Rean nervous laughed as he scratch his cheek. "This is embarrassing... but..." Rean smiled and pet the Yoshi's head. "Welcome to the world, little one. We're so sorry we miss your day of birth... but we're glad to see you."
"Hmm..." Altina tilt her head. "Is this what they call the Miracle of birth between a parent and their child?"
"Something like that dear." Flurrie giggled.
"So... when the wedding you two?" Paimon smirked, casing Rean and Levi to turn red and smoke came out of their ears.
"H-Hey, where did this come from?!" Rean exclaimed. "I-I mean sure me and Levi are taking care of the adorable Egg and-" Rean paused as he blush red again.
"Okay lover boy, I think you should stop there before you're making me feel red." Levi replied with his red cheek.
The Yoshi smiled. "Oh, uh… do you have a name for me? I was wondering if you do."
"Oh!" Levi put his hand on his chin "Let's see…"
"Oh! How about Oynx?" Paimon asked
"Ash?" Aether asked
"Oh! How about Jake?" Luigi asked
"What about Shadow?" Mario suggest
"Night!" Flurrie said.
"Is Nightly an option?" Koops asked
"Hmm..." Levi tilt his head. "They're all interesting choices..."
"Hmm... Alf?" Rean asked.
"Oh, that's a wonderful name! Alf!" Levi cheered
"Alf? you mean the people with pointing ears?" Luigi asked
"Like Link?" Rean asked
"Sort of but not exactly. He's a Hylian."
"Not sure about that but Alf means Noble Peace in Erebonia."
"I like that, Daddy Levi, Daddy Rean! Alf it is!" The Yoshi grinned and hugged Levi again. Levi look at Rean and look at Alf who chuckled. Rean then hug Alf and Levi. "So what's the situation about the Crystal Star?"
"Wait, how did you know that?" Levi asked.
"I heard everything within my egg. I want to help too."
"I see. Thank you, Alf." Rean smiled.
"Excuse me." Jolene came in the locker room. "Here is you- Am I interrupting something?"
"Hello!" Alf waved.
"A Yoshi? Was it from the Egg?"
"Yep."
"I see, my congratulations. Here's your fight money for the match." Jolene said as she hand over seven coins. "Oh, by the way, Grubba wants to see you in his office. Follow me." Jolene said as they nodded and walked out.
(BGM paused)
WIth Grubba…
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Grubba's Theme)
"What in tarnation! Knock!" Grubba yelled.
"Sorry about that, sir." Jolene replied.
"It's alright." Grubba said as he rubbed his chin in thought. Then notice the Yoshi. "Hey, is that a new fighter?"
"I hatched out of the egg for the Ashen Legion!" Alf declared. "Name's Alf!"
"Ah, a Yoshi, hmm? Hmm…" Grubba rub his chin then snap his finger. "I got it! I'll call you the Ebon Yoshi"
"Cool!"
"Darn Tootin'! Anyway-." Grubba walked over to them. "-Congratuations on making the Major league! I had a feelin' you were goin' places, and DANG, I love it when I'm right! Keep on doing' what you're doin'! Here's a little bonus from me to you." He handed over thirty coins.
"Sweet! Thanks Grubba!" Paimon cheered
"My pleasure. Now back to business. We gotta strike more fear into your opponent's hearts. How about we give your team costumes to represent yourselves?"
"Costumes?" Kazuha asked.
"Yeah, costumes! What do you say?"
"We'll say no to that." Mario told him.
"Alright, but if you ever change my mind, you know where to find me! Jolene can show you where the Major league's at." Grubba said. "If you'll excuse me, I'll be hosting another match."
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Glitz Pits)
"Very well." Jolene nodded and guided them to the Major League Locker Room. " Here it is. The Major League locker room. You will use this now, have fun. Oh, and try not to destroy anything while you're at it." She said and walked out where they looked at their fellow major leaguers, a Dark Koopatrol, Hammer Bro, Shady Koopa and Red Spike Tops.
"Sheesh, the atmosphere is a little charming." Goombella said.
"Well it's least it's better then that dump." Alf said.
"Oh look what we have here." A voice said and then approached them was Rawk Hawk. "The Famous Ashen Legion who manage to defeat those two clowns? I'm so surprised... not!"
"Can we help you?" Rean asked.
"Oh sure, you can help, by staying out of my way! Ashen Legion? What a joke! All I see it's a bunch of lucky little shorties who rely on weapons." Rawk Hawk turn to Paimon. "And what the hell are you suppose to be?"
"Paimon's Paimon!" Paimon Pouted. "And who are you supposed to be, huh?!"
"Rawk Hawk, the formal champion Chide defeated." Kazuha answered
"Don't you dare mention that name!" Rawk Hawk glared. "The last thing I need is another obstacle who gets in my way! And now some rising stars plans to take that away!"
"Wow, someone a little annoyed." Levi roll his eyes.
The door knock behind him and then enter was Tartaglia.
"Hey everyone." Tartaglia waved.
"YOU!" Rawk Hank Yelled
"Uh oh." Mario quietly said.
"Rawk Hawk, still feeling down after I beaten you? You like to hold grudges, don'tcha?" Tartaglia shrug.
"Shut it you! I will regain my champion title! Just you wait!" He declared before he turn around.
"Well that was awkward." Aether said.
"So what brings you here darling?" Flurrie asked
"I came by to congratulate you all on making the Major League. I had a hunch you manage to beat the Armored Harriers." Tartaglia answered before noticing the Yoshi. "Aww, who's this adorable little fella?"
"Name's Alf! I'm part of Ashen Legion. I'm from the egg." Alf said.
"Oh so the little guy hatch? Aww, he's so cute. Better take care and train him, K?"
"I'm not sure if he should fight..." Levi paused.
"It's okay Daddy Levi, Father Rean. I know how to fight."
"But..." Rean paused.
"Aww come now, you heard the little one, give him a chance to see for yourself." Tartaglia said. "Anyway, to answer why I'm here. My congregation is one of them. But the other is the response."
"Oh right. I forgot to reply we accept." Aether said.
"Wonderful! You made the right choice." Tartgalia smiled.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - Mytery E-Mail)
Suddenly, Mario's email went off, starling them all as he pulled out the Mailbox SP and read it aloud.
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door ost - The Mystery of the Glitz Pit)
"If you want the Crystal Star, heed my instructions. - From X."
"X? Who's X?" Paimon asked.
"How did this person know about Mario's email?" Luigi wondered.
"I dunno… but I believe you maybe right Tartaglia... There's something that the Glitz Pit is more than meets the eye." Mario said, folding his arms and deep down, he had a bad feeling forming into his stomach.
"Glad you agree." Tartaglia said as his eyes gaze to the door.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile…
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Sign of Gloom)
"Darn it! The doors are locked." Bandy Andy grumbled and then saw a vent. "Hey!" He said as he climbed up and crawled through where he found an opening to where he opened it up and landed on the ground, as he was in the ring… and it was all quiet. "Now to do some investigating." He quietly said and then saw something rise from the middle of the ring. "What the?" He wondered as he hid behind the screen and saw Grubba go inside the machine. "Grubba? What's he doing in here?" He wondered and then saw him revitalizing himself and saw the Crystal Star on top. "What's that?" He asked as Grubba walked out of the machine.
"Now I feel fit as a fiddle." He said and turned it off, but then stopped walking. "…I know you're in here!"
'Crud!' Bandy Andy thought and tried to run, but Grubba quickly got in front of him.
(BGM ended)
(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Villains of a Sort)
"Why, Bandy Andy! So nice to see you!" Grubba smirked. "I'm afraid you've seen too much."
"What are you gonna do? I'm gonna tell the whole world about this!"
"Oh no, you don't." Grubba smirked. "Now that you've seen it all, I'm afraid I'm going to have to force you to retire, just like I did with King K and Prince Mush."
"Wait… WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM?!" He asked but Grubba said nothing and pulled him away, dragging him to the machine. "No! NO! UNHAND ME! NOOOOOOOO!"
The plot thickens... Bandy Andy... The Seven Wonders indeed...