Catalyst
If
you're tumbling down and your spirits fall,
Help's on the way, we
hear your call.
On a mission we're united as one.
Friends
forever, yeah, here we come.
In no time we'll be at your
side
We're a team on a rollercoaster ride
Each one of us knows
just what to do
Never gonna stop searching for you.
'Comin'
to the Rescue'
O Town
It had taken several minutes to convince Link that the airship wasn't another monster out to attack him; however the Celsius would always show the signs of his enthusiasm in its chipped paint and hacked tail fin. Even now Brother was throwing mutinous glares at Link's back, ones that only stopped after Yuna caught one of these glares and equalled it with one of her own.
"We're all here." The announcement came from Zelda as she strode into the room, looking down upon everyone below her regally. "Theoretically, this should be enough for us to begin activating the Genesis Shrines."
Sam's eyebrow twitched. "And if it's not?"
Zelda looked down her nose at him. "Pardon?"
"What if this group," He waved his hand to include the seven of them now collected in the cockpit of the Celsius. "-isn't enough to activate the Genesis Shrines?"
Zelda paused, a small frown crossing her delicate features. "I'm not entirely sure." She admitted. "The Gods do have a second plan if we aren't enough, but I'm not sure what it involves. The Crest of Knowledge won't tell me either."
"Right." Sam muttered. "Wonderful."
"But we're still missing two of our numbers at any rate." Zelda returned reasonably, making her way down the stairs. "The Crests of Sincerity and Hope are still out of our reach. We will meet up with them later." Turning to Brother, she smiled. "Brother, if you would kindly return us to Bevelle, we would be eternally in your debt."
"Why there?" He demanded, a high pitch whine creeping into his voice. "We've been there already today. Nearly got shot out of the air by a beam of light too."
From the corner of his eye, Sam saw a small tinge of red go across Kairi's face. Turning to look at her, a grin on his face, he smirked as she arched an eyebrow at him, simply daring him to comment. Knowing his face said enough, he turned to look at Brother. "That beam of light is why we're going back." He explained. He disliked the way Brother focused on him when he talked, and particularly, on the many small machines, or 'machina' as Brother called them, Sam wore all over his body. "Just don't go flying around once we've left, or that beam may do more than clip you this time."
Brother glowered at Sam, but swung around and jumped into his seat when Tidus came to stand behind Sam. "Thanks Brother." Tidus said brightly, a grin on his face.
"Ku cruf ed frana dra cih tuach'd creha." Brother muttered in return.
The Genesis Shrine throbbed with power as they approached it. Circling it so that their positions matched up with the small panels of light that pulsed whenever they got near; they waited for a second, as if waiting for someone to go first. Looking to his right, Sam quirked his mouth as he saw a black panel. Whoever was meant to be there was too far away to make an impact on the shrine.
Link was the first to get tired of waiting. Placing his left hand onto the shrine, a flash of red light poured out of his hand and into the statue, sending a red beam of light into the sky. Purple intertwined with the red as Sora added his hand, with a new colour being added as, one by one, the Crest Holders added their power to the shrine. Looking at his left hand cautiously, Sam sighed and looked around, realising he was the only one not touching the statue. Hurriedly, he pressed his hand to the statue, putting blue into the beam. A high pitched whining noise filled the air. In answer, the column of energy began developing little circles that wobbled as they went up the pillar, the energy beam passing through their centres. Looking up, a hopeful feeling in his stomach, Sam's brow creased as he frowned.
"I don't thin-." He started when the beam shut off. The energy supplied by the Crest Holders shot back out of the black stone of the statue and into the body of their Holder, knocking them back. Staggering, Sam stumbled backwards until he hit the wall, using it to brace himself. Sora had been knocked off his feet by the energy, while the others went through a mix of the two.
"Well... I think we might need that backup plan now." Sora muttered."
Brothers and Sisters, our first plan has failed.
Looking over at Ifrit, Nayru pursed her lips. I believe we can see that Brother. She said coolly. Looking up at the endless black sky, Nayru called out, Are you sure the final two Crest Holders cannot be summoned?
Very certain. Purple light coalesced into the feline form of Mewtwo. Upon further investigation, it is the power of one of the Banished Pantheon whose abilities nullify your own.
Mew hissed, showing fangs. They have risen once more?
Only on Magirth. Mewtwo replied, bowing his head slightly to his creator. Chronos has awoken through the efforts of a minor Demon on that world.
And the Elders?
Not yet aware. However, the Charmed Ones have noticed the imbalance of power, in addition, so have the representatives of the Slayer Line. Echotrance and Halu have been dispatched to deal with the threat, however they do not have your power Great Ones.
Mew looked solemn, looking sidelong at Celebi as the Time God began to speak. Echotrance and Halu have recently been made the Patrons of the Crest of Sincerity and Hope. Do they mean to activate the Crest Holders while they are there?
Mewtwo shuffled on the spot slightly. I am not sure. He replied honestly. The fact remains that the Major Crest Holders do not hold the ability to awaken the Genesis Shrines by themselves. My own recommendation is to activate the Tertiary Crests.
Mew's head snapped up, his face skewing into a look that might be a frown, but simply looked adorable on the small kitten-like God. It may provide enough power; however, the Minor Crest Holders are more spread out across the Universe than the Major Ones were. It is unlikely the full Council of Crests would ever meet, let alone join together to activate the Genesis Shrines.
Mewtwo bowed again. Forgive me, Creator, but I believe that there is a Tertiary Crest Holder on Spira now. The Crest of Trust is greatly tied to the Major Crests, so I believe it can be found close by.
Mew watched Mewtwo carefully, before give a curt nod. It is done.
Mew's voice echoed as the other Gods spoken the same words as he. A ripple set out across time and space vibrating through the various worlds. The power of the nine, less powerful Crests woke, and instantly began search for their Holder. As they found their homes, the pool in the Chamber of the Gods reflected it. With a wave of his hand, Mew forced the pool to show where the Crest of Trust settled.
The pool showed a young boy teasing a small electrical mouse with a stick, tickling the creature when it wasn't looking and moving the stick quickly when the Pichu tried to pounce for it. When the stick dropped, the Pokémon looked up at its trainer, cocking its head to the side as his body began to glow with an icy blue light. Looking down with wonder, his eyes focused on his right hand as a symbol appeared there.
You were right. Nayru spoke telekinetically, sounding surprised. The Trainer of Trust is the Forger's friend.
That is exactly why. Mewtwo said, sounding smug. The Forger's trust in the boy is unparalleled by any other. However, should that change, so will the Crest change its Holder to one most trusted by all the Holders.
Down below on Spira, Sam and Zelda turned as one as a beacon of energy began to pulse, sending waves across the world.
"Weird, that energy feels almost lik-."
"It's Nick." Zelda said, cutting off Sam. Her blue eyes sparkling, she turned to the others. "Another Crest Holder has awoken on this world. However, he won't be enough." Zelda turned to look at Yuna, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Yuna, what are the chances of Brother letting us borrow the Celsius for a while?"
Yuna looked dumbfounded. "Oh no, I am NOT speaking to him about that. There is no way. Wait, why do we need it?"
Zelda turned to Sora. "The Celsius should be fair easy to convert to a Gummi Ship." She said, ignoring Yuna's protestations. "I have the knowledge, but you have the supply. Between us, we should be able to get the Celsius into Gummi Space. Ten Crest Holders should be enough to activate the Genesis Shrines, from my calculations. We need to travel to get the final two however."
Sam blinked, wondered if she would speak English soon. He jumped when she turned to him. "You're the one going to be driving Sam, you and Sora. The World Highways haven't been travelled in millennia, and you're the only one who can activate them.
"Me?" Sam squeaked, before clearing his voice. "Me? Oh no, if you can convince Brother to give up the Celsius, I am not flying it! I failed my driving lesson, and that was before I went on my Pokémon Journey!"
Instead of arguing with him, Zelda simply smiled wickedly. With a sinking in his heart, Sam's legs chose the wisest of choices when faced with that look. He turned heel and ran.