Trails of Super Mario Galaxy 2: Grima's Revenge Chapter 1: Zoro-Agruga Awakening, a Mario + Legend of Heroes Crossover fanfic

(Mario and Luigi Bowser's Inside Story ost - Toad Town)

"Oh wooooow!" Ven said as he saw the Mushroom Kingdom for the very first time, his eyes sparkling in wonder. "Oh man, this looks so cool!" He gushed.

"It is pretty beautiful, isn't it?" Aqua smiled.

"This is Toad Town, the capital of the Mushroom Kingdom." Shez explained as the lively town going on. "Toad Town is known for many things which attracts tourist all over the world, or maybe even outside of this world." Shez said.

"Right. And with our mission accomplished, I take it this is where we part ways?" Kazuha asked.

"For a little while perhaps. We still need to discuss what to do about Xehanort." Edelgard said.

"Right. Let us return to Master Yen Sid. I'm sure he'll be happy to see the knews." Sora smiled.

"Right." Aqua nodded

"I shall accompany you to visit Master Yen Sid. Considering it will involve the future of the worlds." Rachel said.

"I'll come along as well. Rosie will be there waiting for us." Palutena said.

"In that case, why don't we also prepare for Ventus the ARCUS Alpha as well. He got a lot to learn after all." Arval said.

"Yeah. Speaking of. Sora, weren't you suppose to bring Alisa, and her engineer friends to visit Chip and Dale or something?" Crow asked.

"Oh right! I forgot about that!" Sora exclaimed

"I'll give them Alisa a call. So come back after everything is done."

"Got it." Donald nodded.

"Cya in a bit." Goofy said as the group split up elsewhere while Palutena use her powers and teleported them out of there.

(BGM ended)

Master Yen Sid's Tower...

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Magical Mystery)

Palutena teleported everyone into the room of Master Yen Sid.

"We're here." Palutena greeted to Yen Sid, Roselina, Lea, Kairi, Riku and Mickey.

"Oh, Lady Palutena! Thanks for bringing our backs here!" Mickey smiled.

"Why of course, King Mickey."

"And now that everyone is here…" Mickey said and turned to Master Yen Sid who's eyes was closed. "Master Yen Sid, we are all gathered."

Yen Sid open his eyes. "At last, we are all assembled. First, Sora, Riku, Donald, Goofy, Mickey. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done." He then turned to Aqua and Ven who worked their way through the crowd to face Yen Sid. "And you, Aqua and Ventus: we are fortunate to have you back."

"Thanks. I only wish we could have returned to help sooner." Aqua turned to the large crowd. "We're grateful to all of you for rescuing us. And to our new friends who stay behind the Mushroom Kingdom for now."

"Thank you. And to them as well." Ven added.

"I'm sure they're happy to hear that." Roselina smiled.

Mickey looked to Aqua. "I feel bad for letting you guys down. We tried, but we still haven't found Terra."

"Don't." Aqua shake her head and look back at Mickey. "He studied with Master Eraqus, just like us. He's our responsibility." Aqua said, turning to Ven as he nodded in agreement.

"Mickey told me that you saved me in the realm of darkness. I should have gone to help you right away. But I was too inexperienced… I'm sorry." He looked down a little. "I know that I let you down."

"No, just the opposite." Aqua responded with a smile.

"Did you know that Riku's a true Keyblade Master now?" Goofy asked from behind Riku.

"That's wonderful!"

"The king too!" Donald added.

"Good for you!"

Donald turned to Sora. "But Sora needs work."

"Yeah, rub it in!" Sora pouted a Donald, causing the others except Rachel and Yen Sid to laugh.

"Well, it doesn't matter if you didn't pass the Mark of Mastery, you're still a Keyblade Master to many Sora." Palutnea smiled

"That's right. You fought valiantly and prevail over many struggles during your adventure. Through your strong heart and noble spirit, you are already a master to many eyes." Roselina agreed.

"Aww, thanks Palutena, Roselina." Sora smiled

"Well, in any case, I'm happy to see that you haven't changed one bit." Aqua said to Sora.

"Huh?"

"Sora, you probably don't remember…" She said, referring to when she first met Sora and Riku on Destiny Islands.

"Um… uuuuuh…" Sora tried to remember, but instead, he sheepishly scratched his cheek.

"It's okay."

"Ahem." Lea cleared his throat.

"Ah yes. Let us not forget our new Keyblade Wielders. Lea, Kairi, you have made tremendous strides, especially overcoming the trails of war from Fodlan, helping your new friends to defeat the Organization's allies: the Agarthans." Yen Sid said.

Lea nodded and turned to Aqua and Ven. "Hey there. And that's "future Keyblade Mast-"

"Kairi?" Aqua said in surprise, interrupting Lea as she walked over to Kairi, spotting the seashell necklace on her neck." Incredible! It is you." Aqua smiled as Kairi tilted her head a little while Mickey approached the two.

"You know her?" Mickey asked

Aqua turned to Mickey. "When you and I first met in Radiant Garden, the Unversed tried to attack a little girl. Do you remember?"

Mickey's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh, gosh! That little girl was Kairi?" He asked while Kairi stared in confusion.

Aqua smiled. "I guess it must've worked… the spell that I cast on you."

Kairi frowned. "I'm sorry, but those days are hazy for me… but it sounds like I'd have been in trouble without you." She bowed to her. "So thank you."

Aqua waved it off. "Please. You were really, very little. Anyone would forget, hazy memory or not."

"Ahem!" Lea cleared his throat again. "This is all very touching, guys, but where do I fit in? Ven looks like Roxas… or is it that Roxas looks just like Ven?" He asked as Ventus look at him with a smile on his face. "And now I have to explain all of that to him, along with our new allies back in Zemuria, which itself a crazy long story... and, apparently everybody already knows everyone, and this is an insane amount to get MEMORIZED!" He said exasperatedly.

"Are you done barking and complaining like a child throwing a tantrum? Because it's very unattractive." Rachel rolls her eyes.

"Why you-"

Ven let out a chuckle. "Sorry, Lea."

Lea gaped and looked back at Ven. "You remember me?"

"Yeah, 'course! We're friends. I can't believe you became a Keyblade Wielder just like me."

"O-oh… yeah."

Sora, meanwhile, was confused. "Axel… you know Ven?"

"Huh? Axel? Who's Axel?" Ven asked.

Lea sighed. "See, see, see? Major brain-ache!" He said, then saw Jiminy Cricket pop up on Sora's head. "Ugh, NOW who?!"

"Not to worry, folks. To help us out, I've given each of you a Gummi Phones. They got summaries of everything that happened so far. That way, you can read up, if you'd like." Jimmy smiled. "And if anyone has any questions, we can call each other."

"That's our Jiminy." Donald praised.

"He's always prepared." Goofy added

Jiminy chuckled. "Ah, that reminds me. Considering that we will have many friends with us along the way, they should get one too. But it's going to be a tall order. However, there is a way that can be done quickly with the ARCUS Alphas. I already contacted Chip and Dale about it awhile back, and they're eager to learn about the Orbal Revelation. What's more. I ask Lady Palutena and Lady Roselina to tell me more about Orbal Revelation. And apparently, you can even use Orbal Arts outside of Zemuria too."

"Outside of Zemuria? You mean you can use Orbal Art even outside of the world?" Sora asked in shocked.

"That's right. Two years ago, an Orbal Communicator was brought outside of Zemuria two years ago due to an... incident that nearly destroy the universe, and it work perfectly." Roselina nodded

"Hold up. Did you say an incident nearly destroy the universe?" Lea asked in surprise.

"We'll tell you about it another time." Palutena replied. "In any case, Peach told me that you can use Orbal Arts anywhere in the world it seems. The Orbal energy possesses particles that can allow orbal energy to go anywhere in the world. Either because the world now has Septium Veins or the particles. Whatever the case may be, you can communicate with each other regardless. The satellite E. Gadd invented helped expand communications throughout Zemuria so I wasn't sure if it was for outside of the world. But who can say."

"But regardless if it works or not. It's not a bad idea to combine the Gummi Phones and the ARCUS Alphas together." Jiminy said. "Which I'm sure both miss Alisa and her friends are waiting to begin."

"Oh boy, sounds exciting." Mickey said. "And with that, we've got our seven guardians."

"Yeah. But... While I'm happy our friends in Zemuria will join us... I do wish that Roxas and Namine, and Terra could be here with us too."

"Since when do you moped Sora? Come on." Riku teased. "Terra's gotta be with the Organization. Which means we'll have a chance to save him."

"Leave it to Ven and I. We'll bring him home." Aqua said.

Ventus nodded in agreement. "Yeah. I made Terra a promise. I said I'd be there for him if he needs me."

"And I'll figure Roxas out! Don't know how…but I'll get him back!" Lea said with determination.

Kairi put her heart to her chest. "Namine is right here, safe with me. I know that we'll find a way to help her. Trust me, I'm not giving up. After all, we been through several battles in Fodlan and I've seen everyone hopes, their determination, and the resolve to back that up. If they can do it, then I can do it as well when we face Xehanort."

"She's right. And while not everyone is a Keyblade wielder, they have the strength, the will and the heart to fight on." Palutena nodded. "And they, along with us, will defeat the organization. We will have each others back. Now and ever."

"I know that everyone agrees with this." Roselina nodded.

"Yeah. You're right." Sora smiled.

"It is a shame that all of our friends could not be here, but our seven guardians of light have reunited. Perhaps you might say that the large group accompanying us are Honorary Guardians of Light… Given time, the others will soon stand with us."

"Yeah."

(BGM ended)

"Today, you recuperate. On the morrow, you go to the fated-" Yen Sid then paused when he, Roselina, Rachel, and Palutena sense a very powerful darkness. "Hmm?!" He turn his head to the window.

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Uncertain Circumstances)

"What was that?" Roselina said, bringing out his wand, along with Palutena while Rachel turn her head to the window as well.

"Master Yen Sid, Palutena, Roselina, miss Rachel, what's wrong?" Mickey asked in worries.

"I sense a very powerful darkness that begins to spread." Rachel said.

"Yes. This darkness is powerful enough to engulf the stars." Yen Sid said and then he begin to use his magic to foresight. Clouds and spark begin to appear in Yen Sid's desk and then form a vision, but the darkness was too strong to be even seen. "As expected. The stars cannot see through this mighty dark and powerful force, nor what causes it to appear."

"Let me have it a go." Rosalina use her magic and expanded Yen Sid's magic for a large view.

However, the darkness still covered most of the part... except for one thing. The World of the Keyblade Graveyard was surrounded by a powerful barrier. The barrier in question was a reddish-purple with Kite Shield symbols surrounding all over.

"What... is that?" Aqua asked.

"A Barrier." Palutena answered. "A dark and powerful force is able to create a powerful barrier to prevent entering the Keyblade Graveyard. No... Rather, whatever that powerful force is linked to it." She said and suddenly, the dark clouds surrounding it begin to move. "It's moving!"

Roselina expended with Yen Sid's magic as the mysterious darkness is heading toward the world of Zemuria.

"It's heading toward Zemuria!" Sora exclaimed until the darkness vanished. "Huh? Where did it go."

"I don't know, but whatever that was, Zemuria is in trouble. And that barrier is attracted to it." Roselina said as the magic disappeared. "Whatever that is, it is most likely the Organization's doing."

"Indeed. So the Organization decided to bring something that power and act as a barrier. It's possible there will be more that will prevent you from entering the world filled with fallen Keyblade warriors." Rachel said.

"Yes. So long as that barrier is active, you cannot enter the Keyblade Graveyard. We must find and eliminate the source. Return to Zemuria and informed the others." Yen Sid said to everyone who nodded and then Palutena use her powers and return them back to the Mushroom Kingdom. "What could Xehanort be plotting this time?"

"I don't know... But this darkness is frightening... I fear an omen will come upon us." Roselina sighed.

(BGM ended)

Back to the Mushroom Kingdom... in Bowser's Castle...

(Mario and Luigi Bowser Inside Story ost - Stolen Koopa Castle)

"So that's what you three been doing." Bowser said, sitting in his throne as he is in a meeting with Shez, Crow, Arval, Kazuha, Roman, Neo, Mona and Kamek.

"My goodness, quite the story." Kamek rub his chin. "I heard legends of the realm of darkness but never thought it was possible to go into it. Still, it is a frightening place. Let alone with the Heartless's home."

"But the bright side is that the two Keyblade Wielders are rescued right?" Mona asked.

"Yep. Though that Organization member, Vanitas made his unexpected appearance to take his "brother". Crow air quote. "On the bright side, he's been dealt with for now. There's no telling what else the Organization is planning to do to this world."

"Right. The Mushroom Kingdom and Fodlan are done right?" Roman asked.

"It's possible for now at least. But there is no telling what else they're plotting." Arval said. "For all we know, they could be plotting something else. They already done with the Dark Star, and now the Agarthans. But there are more schemes that might "

"{Right. I have been doing a little digging and they been all over the world it seems.}" Neo said in her text. "{They been to that magic nation Fiore, helping some dark mage guild called Tartarus. But Ouroboros dealt with them. Something about preventing the use of a dangerous weapon own by the ruined Magic Council from nullifying magic across the continent of Fiore.}"

"That sounds terrifying if it is powerful enough to nullify magic. But I hope it's only the continent of Fiore... no offense to the people there." Mona sighed. "So all we know that Organization XIII has been to Fiore, the Mushroom Kingdom, and Fodlan. But what other places could they be at this time?"

"Perhaps Remnant?" Roman asked. "Or the Pokemon Region?"

"It's possible. I heard that Atlas has closed its borders for some unknown reason." Kamek said. "As for the pokemon region. I think most of them are clear. I heard about this new region called Paldea making its appearance."

"I sure hope don't guess mess with the pokemon." Crow muttered.

"But what about Zemuria?" Kazuha asked.

"We thought of that as well. We received many reports that have been going on lately. Such as Erebonia is preparing for war with Calvard." Kamek said.

"But is some information going behind the scenes right?" Bowser asked.

"So far we have managed to learn something odd."

"That reminds me. Has there any news about George's disappearance?" Crow asked.

Kamek shake his head. "Unfortunately no."

"Damn..." Crow muttered. "What happened to him... it's not like him to disappear like that..."

"Your friend is an engineer, right?" Shez asked.

"Yeah. A gifted one at that." Crow turn to Kamek. "So what did you find?"

Kamek tuck his glasses. "According to our secret units hiding in the shadows, something is going on in Helmdallr lately. It's related to the Septium Veins."

"The Spirit Veins?"

"Right, there have been signs of a disturbance. My team are looking into it from the shadows. But there are also signs of something shady going on in the capital. According to our spies, there have been suspicious figures going around Helmdallr and underground. After some digging, they found out that Calvard's special force units called Hercules has infiltrate Helmdallr. But there's more. They reported that Red Plermona grass has been sighted underground and spawning Nosferatu."

"Damn. That doesn't sound good..." Crow muttered.

"There's more. While Vita, some mysterious girl, and the Dominion of the Septium Church has been taking care of them, it keep sprouting like weeds. Them aside, there has been some sighting of Organization XIII there."

"Hmm... There's a conspiracy in motion." Arval said. "Within the actions of Ouroboros, Chancellor Osborne, Organization XIII and its the Gnomes."

"Right. We know for a fact that the Gnomes are allied with the Blood and Iron Chancellor. And both Osborne and the Gnomes are plotting something behind the scenes. In the surface, all it's doing is preparing for war for Calvard, but in the shadows, it's something related to the war. And whatever it is, we need to stop it." Crow stated. "Plus, let's also discuss the possibility that Osborne is one of Organization XIII allies."

"Osborne and the Gnomes." Mona nodded.

"Yeah. I remember something in that dimension... Za... something that Epimenides knows about Rean's power. And I think the Organization also knows about his ogre power." Shez said.

"Right. I also remember something else too. After Epimenides became one with me... I remember foggy memories of him talking to someone. I think I remember it was... the Chief of the Gnomes. But his name escapes me. I remember something that does with... A... Al something. I can't remember what. Or his face." Arval frowned.

"Well you were merge with him or something right? I thought you would share at least." Roman said

"{Still, at least we're getting somewhere. It proves that the Black Workshop... Or rather the Gnomes are allies of Organization XIII, Fawful, the Agarthans, and anyone else.}" Neo said. "{But I'm not sure if it me, but I've notice it's a pattern here.}"

"Like what Neo?"

"{Fawful and the Agarthans possess technology right? You think they're interested in other organizations with high technology?}"

"Good question. But who can say for sure? All we do know is that Organization XIII are basically connected to these guys. Helping each other from the shadow." Arval said.

"Right. And yet, for what?" Crow cross his arm. "I know it's related to the Phantasmal Blaze Plan that Osborne stole from Ouroboros."

"What exactly is the Phantasmal Blaze Plan anyway?" Roman asked. "Something about using Crossbell... Crossbell what?"

{Crossbell's Hollow Phantasm to awaken the blaze in the Empire}" Neo finished.

"Ouroboros is full of vague response..." Kazuha cross his arm. "Regardless, all we know is that whatever the Imperal Chancellor is plotting. Things will not be good for Zemuria... and possible our world will get caught into the crossfire."

Bowser crosses his arm while Kamek rubs his chin and is lost in thought as they remember something from Musse... or rather Mildine. Roman notice the two were lost in thought.

"Something up you too?" Roman asked.

"No, it's nothing. Anyway, considering Erebonia is preparing for war, we also must prepare to defend ourselves as well as the Mushroom Kingdom. Thanks to Crow, Ludwig, Mona, Roman, Neo and Kamek's suggestions. We took countermeasures in case of any spies from Erebonia and any of the Gnomes who were plotting to steal our technology. As well as countermeasures against the Soldots, and improving our army, resources, and technology."

"Right." Crow nodded.

"And adding the fact that George disappeared, his timing was odd. At the same time when Ouroboros gotten quiet, the Jaegers go silent too. It's possible that George found something he wasn't suppose to hear and decided to kidnapped him." Mona said.

"Yeah. I think so too. Towa and Angelica are worried. I hope we find him." Crow clench his fist.

The door to thr throne room knock.

"Enter." Bowser said as the Throne room door open and came in was Ludwig.

"All right, I'm all set." Ludwig said.

"Ah. perfect." Crow nodded. "I'll be borrowing Ludwig for awhile Bowser."

"Already been informed. So what you must." Bowser said as Crow and Ludwig nodded.

"Don't forget Crow, your reunion is coming up." Mona added as Crow chuckled and headed elsewhere.

(BGM ended)

Later, at Radiant Garden Castle, with Ienzo…

"Hmm..." Ienzo was rubbing his chin as he is walking around in circles, until a heavenly light appeared. "Ah!" He exclaimed as Palutena, Ludwig, Crow, Alisa, Kirito, Tails, Futaba, and E. Gadd.

"Hello there, Hope we're not too late." Palutena said.

"Who... are you? Also, how did you-"

"Not important. But we're with Sora, Donald and Goofy, to talk about the Orbal Revelations and other stuff."

"Oh! So you're the group that was sent to help?"

"That's right. Though I'm just the carrier." Palutena giggled. "I'm Palutena." She turn to the others. "This is Lugwig, Crow Armbrust, Alisa Reinford, Kirito, Tails, Futaba, and Professor E. Gadd."

"A pleasure to meet you all." Ienzo greeted.

"Nice to meet you Ienzo. What are you working on?" Alisa asked.

"Well, it's a long story, so hope you like long stories. But I'm working with a vessel."

"Oh, you mean those replicas Organization uses?" Crow asked.

"You know of them?" Ienzo asked.

"Yeah. Me, Crow and Kirito filled them in awhile back." Alisa answered.

"It was quite a surprise. But you want to help bring Roxas back right?" Tails asked.

"Of course. Not just him. But for Namine too." Ienzo nodded

"Then sounds like we got a lot of work to do!" Futaba smirked.

"Ohohoh! Quite indeed. We'll help any way we can." E. Gadd chuckled.

"Welp, time to go to work." Ludwig said.

"Hmm..." Palutena tip her chin. "I feel like we still need more help. I should probably ask around just in case." She said as she teleported out.

Later that night, in the Mushroom Fields…

(Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep ost - Destiny's Union)

As time flew by, Aqua and Ven were looking out at the stars, sitting down on a hill. "Wow. I thought that the stars back at Yen Sid's Tower was beautiful." Ven said. "Here out in the field... it's breathtaking."

"Agreed. When we get Terra back, we have to explore this world and see what else they offer." Aqua said.

"You bet." Ven nodded in agreement and let out a sad sigh. "We've gone without this for so long."

"I know."

"I remember dreaming a lot. Of you and Terra… of Sora and his friends too, I think. And... there were some more people I didn't recognize. Oh, and I saw these weird animal creatures!" Ven added. "It's like...I've been part of some weird adventure."

"I've been places too…" Aqua said. "But pretty soon… things'll be pretty back to normal."

Ven pulled out his Wayfinder and aimed it at the sky. "Let's share stories when Terra's back."

Aqua smiled, pulling out her own Wayfinder. "Yeah." She agreed as she aimed it at the starry night sky as well.

(BGM ended)

Meanwhile in Heimdallr...

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Villains of all Sorts)

"So this is Heimdallr, the Vermillion Captial?" Pete asked as he and Maleficent are on the rooftop of a random building.

"Yes. And where the Dark Dragon will soon arrive in this realm once it fully revived." Maleficent said "It's quite fascinating. A Cryptid who was the kin of the cursed Holy Beast of Erebonia. And its powers to shake space itself. A dragon capable of producing dark miasma which curses its victims, turning them into "night-touched" or reanimating the corpses of the dead to carry out its will. Such a powerful creature will serve me well."

"Controlling such a beast will not be easy." A woman said as she approach Malecient. "Cryptids are otherworldly beasts with otherworldly powers. I don't see how it can be even possible to control one."

"Then you underestimated me, Signora." Maleficent turn to her.

Signora is a woman pale skin, platinum-blonde hair, and light grey eyes. Some of her hair is tied into two rose-shaped buns at the back of her head. She wears a black earring on her left ear and a black mask that covers her right eye. She wears a velvet red, high-necked sleeveless qipao dress with side slits that reach up to the thigh, unveiling black shorts with diamond-cut patterns, a black fur scarf, equip with black gloves, velvet red cape with diamond patterns.

"Hmph." Signora rolled her eyes.

"That reminds me. So are we really going through with this?" Pete asked. "Because you know whoms are also there."

"I'm not interested in those fools. I also agree for the time being. When the time comes, the sacrifice will spill the ancient blood. And darkness will rise to this land." Maleficent said "But let us not forget our main objective." She said as she open a corridor of darkness where Pete and Signora follow.

(BGM ended)

The next day later at night... with Class VII...

At the night of Heimdallr after working and capturing the Hercules Squad that were found, Rean and Levi arrived at the bracer guild building where the reunion party can begin. Rean knocked on the door.

"Ah, there they are. Come in, come in." Sara's voice in the inside said.

"Pardon us." Rean said.

They opened the doors. Walking inside,Rean and Levi see their classmates and friends inside the guild hall.

"Oh, Rean, Levi! You're finally here." Alisa greeted.

"Took you long enough." Crow smirked

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Promise of That Day)

"Whoops, guess we're last." Levi smiled. "My bad."

"Heh, sorry to have kept you." Rean added.

"No worries, you're both right on time." Gaius assured.

"Heh, besides, we all know you had your field exercises to deal with." Elliot said.

"Well, as fully grown members of society and working professionals, we should be in the habit of arriving ten minutes early." Machias stated.

"Says the man who waltzed in a mere five minutes ago." Jusis shot back.

Crow let out a laugh. "Haha! He's got you there Machias."

"Hey! You were one minute late than they were!" Machias pouted.

"The guild branch's reopening came at a good time." Fie said.

"Yes. I'm sure most restaurants are completely full around now." Emma added.

"You know, it's quite funny if you think about it. We were all reunited on a journey to the Mushroom Kingdom, and now to Fodlan. I thought we were going to have our reunion earlier." Laura said.

Millium giggled. "I know, right? I thought so too. And yet, we never had a party, didn't we? Just adventure and stuff. But I'm not complaining. Especially since we're all so dang busy these days."

"That's right." Alisa nodded. "We'll certainly have a lot to talk about tonight."

"Goof grief." Celine sighed

"Now, now, everyone. No need to dive into the serious stuff right away." Sara said. "Come on, it's our first big reunion since you all graduated! Let's cut loose a little!"

"Heehee. Perhaps it would be best to start this reunion with a series of tender embraces." Sharon added. "And not just among the women of course. All your male classmates should enjoy the comfort of each other's arms too."

"Yeah, and you know who should go first?" Morgan asked. "Our favorite little rivalry duo, Machias and Jusis."

"What?! Hell no!/Not on my life!" Machias and Jusis protested as everyone in the room laughed, except for Celine.

"Sharon and Morgan." Alisa giggled.

"Same as ever." Fie smiled.

"Yes, it's almost a little surprising." Emma agreed.

"The time and place may be different, but in the end...we're all the same people." Gaius said.

"Very wise words to live by." Levi nodded.

"Well, we have all been chatting through our ARCUS Alphas and our smartphones in the past." Millium said.

Laura nodded. "When you put it that way, it does take the drama out of things."

"Anyways, let's get the party started with the reunion." Levi suggested with a wink.

The Old Class VII begin to hug each other while some of them high five each other.

"Fie, you grew taller." Alisa said.

"Alisa, you grew even prettier." She replied. "And Emma, you grew even chestier."

Emma blushed. "Ooohh, I was hoping you wouldn't mention that."

"Heh, that hairstyle makes you look like an old man." Jusis teased.

"Tch, you're one to talk." Machias replied.

"Rean, you, Crow, Levi and Gaius are just way too tall now." Elliot said.

Gaius chuckled. "Don't worry, I think I'm done growing now."

"Same same. Still, I do look sexier as a man, right?" Crow wink.

"Yes, you're a very attractive man Crow." Levi rolled his eyes. " Still, hard to imagine that Rean and I are the same rege."

"Out of all of us, you seem to have grown the least, Millium." Laura said.

"Excuuuuse you, I grew one whole rege!" She protested.

"Even though we were reunion back in the Mushroom Kingdom, we finally fulfilled our promise." Alisa said

"Yeah." Rean smiled "Everyone, thanks."

"Oh, please, for what?" Elliot asked.

"It's not like we all got together just for your sake you know." Machias said.

"Machias is blushing." Fie teased.

"Teehee, that's right, we are celebrating Rean graduation too." Emma said

"Yes, after we had left, he stayed behind to uphold the spirit of Class VII." Laura added.

Millium winked. "Not to mention Rean's the one in charge of the next generation of Class VII-ers."

"It's been said before, but you truly are the core of our group, Rean." Jusis said.

"Thank you, for everything." Gaius added.

"And it's not just Rean. If anyone else has worked so hard to come this far, it's you, Levi." Elliot said.

"Huh? Me?" Levi asked

"Yeah, Class VII wouldn't be the same without you." Jusis agreed. "We all know that you're the last one to join our class. And the first person who join us on our first adventure to the Mushroom Kingdom."

"You help us a lot, even when you're new as a student from being sheltered most of your life." Sara added

"And just like with Rean, we'll always be at your side whenever the going gets tough." Alisa smiled

"Aww, you guys..." Levi begin to shed a tear. "You don't know how happy that made me feel. I feel like the water works are going to burst out!"

Alisa giggled. "We're starting to sound way too sappy."

"Starting to?" Sara sighed. "You guys have all been like this for years."

"I suppose there's no avoiding it, today especially." Celine said.

"Oh don't pretend that you don't like it Celine." Morgan replied. "We know that you're happy that everyone is reunited."

Sharon giggled. "In any event, we have the party set up in the back. I've prepared more than enough alcohol, so please enjoy, provided that you're old enough."

"Oh man, I get to have Sharon's cooking again!" Machias sounded excited.

"I can't wait." Gaius said.

"I knew I smelled something tasty." Fie added.

Millium had other ideas. "Alright! Give me the biggest, frothiest mug of beer you got!"

"You're nowhere NEAR being old enough to drink!" Alisa protested.

"Yep, sorry short stuff, but leave that stuff to us adults." Crow chuckled

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Genial and Balmy)

And so everyone begin to gather together for a nice friendly chat about their lives and everything. Even looking back at the photos they all had on their adventure. And some of them with their own business. They all had a good laugh with some funny pictures of what's going on in their lives for the past two years. And with Towa who printed out the memories of their time back as students.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Stillness of Night)

And once the mood of the party settled, they began to talk about the big issue.

"I believe I shall excuse myself." Sharon said. "Please enjoy the rest of your time together everyone."

"Yeah. I'll be walking around Heimdallr until we head home together Crow." Morgan nodded.

"You got it babe. Be careful out there okay? I don't want guys hitting on you." Crow said.

"Don't worry I won't." Morgan chuckled as she approach her boyfriend and kiss him on the cheek before the quick kiss on the lips. "I'll be waiting okay."

"Thanks for the Food Sharon." Rean smiled.

"Yeah, it was really delicious!" Elliot added

"Let's go for a drink together with the girls sometimes." Sara said.

"All right, see you later." Alisa nodded

Sharon and Morgan then leave the Bracer Guild.

"Is your mom going to be arriving here in Heimfallr soon, Alisa?" Emma asked

Alisa nodded "Yeah, she's taking a red-eye flight here with Grandfather. Both of them were invited to the party being held at the palace."

"...It's likely Sharon went to go pick them up. However, it's just as likely she simply wished to give us privacy."

"I suppose. After all, she's at least a little bit related to the things we were planning to talk about tonight." Elliot nodded. "But what about Morgan? She's fit the same with the rest of us don't you think?"

"No kiddin'. Morgan help me out a lot. As much as she wanted too. She wanted to see Heimdallr before her eyes." Crow said.

"Hope she's okay though." Alisa said.

"Seriously. At least we know someone can keep Crow on a tight leash." Sara chuckled.

"Oi." Crow turn to Sara.

"And for Sharon's case, she's getting caught up in the past if you think about it." Levi said.

"Oh, yeah. Have we checked this place for bugs, mics, all that surveillance-y stuff?" Millium asked.

"Yep. Top to bottom." Fie nodded.

"There were many such devices found in Heimdallr over the course of the day." Gaius said.

"Mot of them hidden in government buildings..." Machias paused.

"The Imperial Chronicles's office, too." Rean added. "With that in mind, we should get down to business."

"Indeed. Let us begin." Jusis said. "A year ago when all of us -save Rean- were allow to graduate early. We promised each other that after one year had passed, we would have a reunion."

"Yeah... It felt like so long ago, but time has really flown since then." Elliot nodded.

"'Identify the path Erebonia is headed down and determine how Class VII will act.' That's what you said we'd do." Fie said

"Yes, the night after we survived the trial of the Old Schoolhouse." Laura recalled.

"When I first heard you say it, it sound like your usual nonsense." Machias comment

"To be fair, though, we all had a bad feeling." Rean replied. "And we fear for the worst when we almost lost Crow from death's grasp."

"Yeah. The only reason I'm here is because Bowser save my life..." Crow nodded.

"Yeah. That is someone we owe a great debt. If it weren't for him... we would have lost Crow." Alisa nodded

"A villain he may be, but his heart is in the right place." Elliot smiled.

"Right. We're forever thankful for what Bowser and the Mushroom Kingdom did for now." Levi nodded. "With that said. Let us begin discussing about Osborne and Rufus. Anf the direction they're leading Erebonia."

(BGM ended)

(Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories ost - Thirteenth Discretion)

"And about the Phantasmal Blaze Plan the Chancellor stole from Ouroboros." Emma nodded. "We need to worry about both what's happening on the surface and what's going on behind the scenes."

"Yeah..." Celine nodded

"All the stuff we heard about then is finally starting to happen now." Sara replied

"Indeed. The incidents that occurred this spring are proof." Jusis said. "Let's begin by discussing the political situation occurring publicly."

"Yeah, I'm not really in any place to say it, but things have gotten pretty darn bad." Millium nodded

"I'm also curious what role Ouroboros and Calvard, played behind the scenes in the Northern War... And the Imperial Government's military decisions lately are just as suspicious." Rean said.

"Let's not forget the other discussion about Organization XIII, and their mysterious allies who have been causing trouble in this world." Crow added

"Right. For the Imperial Goverment's moment. There are twelve of those new models of railway cannons that have been completed already." Alisa sighed. "The four of them used to attack Ordis were carried to Crossbell."

"They carried those enormous things all the way from the canyon?" Gaius asked

"The way I hear it, they have a brand new airship with more than enough muscles for the job. 250-arge class ship, called the 'Gargantua,' I think." Sara added

"Yeah. Bowser and the others and I were discussing about that." Crow said.

"Seriously? What did you guys find out?" Levi asked.

"I'm not sure if Alisa or Sharon knows about this, but the Reinford Group has been building and making more of them under orders from the Imperial Government. For the size is about 250 arges. It doesn't stop there. Reinford is building more."

"All the audits happening all over the place lately made me realize... mira, people, information... they're all being channeled into a few key projects." Machias said.

"The Eight Metropolis Plan especially." Jusis replied. "All the tax money in the entire empire has been consolidated in Heimdallr and converted into a never-before-seen-amount of military funds."

"Seem pretty clear what's going on." Fie said

"Yeah... All those things point to the same goal." Emma nodded

"The invasion of the Republic of Calvard. There's no mistaking it." Rean said.

"The Calvardian spies being here only serve to reinforce that hypothesis." Levi muttered

"So that means their goal is not sabotage, but fathering information." Gaius nodded

"Yeah, if they actually went and DID anything, the war would be on right then and there." Millium replied. "They're probably trying to figure out the D-Day- when the invasion's planned to start."

"Just like I thought." Elliot sighed. "Touring around the empire, I'd heard rumors here and there suggesting there'd be a war."

"I wouldn't be surprised if my mother knew about this already, too." Alisa sighed. "Between the railway cannons, the new airships, and the mass productions of tanks and Panzer Soldats... There's no way she could have greenlit all those projects without knowing what they were for."

"On top of that, there's a huge factory being constructed in Crossbell." Emma added

"But given all that, the question becomes... why?" Gaius wondered "War between these two massive countries could ravage most of the continent of Zemuria."

"It's true that Erebonia and Calvard have been at it like cats and dogs for hundreds of years, but are they really just going to throw down?" Sara asked "A war that size would being international trade to a screeching halt, so none of the other countries are going to be too pleased."

"Besides, in order to start a war, they'd need authorization from the emperor." Machias stated "There's no way he'd allow it without justification."

"Well, that wasn't an issue for the invasion of Crossbell and North Ambria." Rean sighed. "The justification was fabricated, and statements from other countries were shut down. The one who set all this up is none other than Giliath Osborne. As his son, I think I have a unique understanding of just how dangerous that man is."

"Rean, you know you don't have to worry about that too much." Levi stated. "I'm sure that everyone else here can agree to that... Well... except for Jusis of course."

"Indeed. I feel the same about my older brother." Jusis nodded. "Rufus Albarea, the head of the Ironbloods, I suspect he's no mere confidant. I wouldn't be surprised to discover it was he who laid the plans for the invasion and the early stage of the wars."

"Hmm, yeah. I'd say the odds are pretty good." Millium nodded "Recently... he's been acting pretty secretive with me. He's even been keeping stuff from Claire and Lechter."

"The most important thing being information about the Black Workshop." Rean said.

"That name again..." Machias muttered

"Yet another group lurking in the shadows of the civil war." Jusis sighed "Both my brother and the Black Rabbit were 'lent' to the Noble Alliance."

"If the invasion is the surface stuff, these guys are definitely one of the 'behind the scenes' topics." Celine replied. "That said, the two are more tightly woven together than ever now."

"I think it's safe to say now that the Black Workshop is related to the Gnomes who once fought the Hexen Clan." Emma added " It seems they've cut ties with Ouroboros and have sided with Chancellor Osborne..."

"They also hired the boss." Fie nodded.

"The Jaeger King flew off in what appeared to be Divine Knight." Laura said. "Between him and the Maiden, I get the feeling something especially ominous is building."

"Yeah, it all reminds me of the circumstances that lead to the War of the Lions and the arrival of the Infernal Castle." Rean nodded "Something buried deep in Erebonia's history and connected to the Divine Knights."

"I discovered this while searching for my sister. As I've mention, the spirit veins in Erebonia have begun to pulse faster and faster." Emma said. "Just like during the civil war, no, just like the War of the Lions 250 years ago."

"Following the annexation of Crossbell and North Ambria, it's only started to speed up. It's this quickening of the spirit veins that causing the cryptids, Magic Knights, and the scarlet Pleroma Grass to appear." Celine added.

"I thought so..." Levi sighed

"I suspected as much too." Sara also sighed.

"A link between the surface and what happening's beneath." Alisa paused

"From the sound of it, the only ones who know the full truth are Vita, Chancellor Osborne, Ouroboros, and the Black Workshop." Gaius hummed.

"Hmm... I think you're missing one or more in that group." Crow said. "There's also a possible chance that Organization XIII might also be helping behind the scenes."

"What do you mean Crow?" Levi asked

"I been talking about this with the others, and there's a possible chance that Organization XIII are allies with Osborne and the Gnomes. So they might know this too. As for this third party Fawful and the Agarthans allied with it. I think there's a chance that the identity of this party might be the Gnomes."

"Ah, yeah I see where you're going with this." Rean nodded. "I definitely remember that Epimenides who knows about my power. And Organization XIII also knows about my power... there's that chance that Master Xehanort and his Organizations knows about it too."

"Could that also mean that Thales, and Fawful know about our powers too?" Levi asked.

"Not sure, but it's a possible chance."

"But if this unknown third party really is the Gnomes..." Emma paused.

"Then it is clear that Osborne is also their ally in secret." Celine muttered.

"Man, I wish my memory hadn't been erased." Millium sighed. "It's so frustrating not being able to remember anything from back then. I'm sure homunculi and combat shells are super connected to all that behind-the-scenes stuff."

"The Black Workshop is also where you and Altina were created." Levi nodded

"Yep, I'm a homunculus, so I'm technically not human. But besides the part of me that lets me link with Lammy, my DNA is pretty much the same as any of yours. I'm starting to think my growth was stunted, though. Dunno how long my lifespan's supposed to last either."

"Millium..." Laura trailed off.

"I've heard a bit about that." Fie sadden.

"The Black Workshop... Unforgivable." Alisa sighed

"Yeah, I'm glad we got Millium and Altina from there, but..." Rean paused

"I can't forgive them for playing with someone's life like that." Emma sadden

"Yeah, I've been starting to think that recently, too." Millium sighed "Like, I'm fine with whatever happens to me, but... I'm worried about Tilly."

"I see..." Jusis smiled

"It seem you have grown after all." Laura also smiled

"We're happy for you Millium." Levi smiled. "That reminds me, we need to talk about something else too. It's about George."

"Ah. And here I thought I was gonna bring it up." Crow muttered

"What happen with George?" Elliot asked

"George's gone missing." Crow said.

"What?!" Machias gasped.

"It happen after last month. The timing was odd. Ouroboros gone silent, the jaegers... and now this." Levi cross his arm. "I wonder if this has something to do with what's going on behind the scenes... or that he found something.. and someone wants to silence him. I just hope George is okay... and hope we can find him."

"About that... I'm having the guild's informants look into his disappearances." Sara said. "Tell Towa and Angelia to stay strong."

"Understood." Rean nodded

"We will." Levi nodded

"Many mysteries yet remain, but that should be sufficient for today." Jusis said

"We're starting to piece things together, little by little." Elliot replied

"Indeed. We should continue to look into matters until all is made clear..." Laura said.

"Now we need to decide as a class on what actions we should take." Alisa nodded

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Now, Things to Do)

"There are two things for sure. We need to stop the war that's been building on the surface before it starts." Rean said. "And at the same time, we need to find out what's been going on behind the scenes and prevent whatever disaster's being planned."

"But that isn't all." Levi added. "We may have captured some of the Calvardian spies, but there are many more of them hiding away in Heimdallr somewhere."

"I agree completely." Gaius nodded.

"Everything else might be really complicated, but those two goals are set in stone." Elliot said.

Emma nodded. "This is something only we can figure out, thanks to each of us having branched out on our own."

"If we each make the most of our unique situations and pool information..." Alisa said.

"Together, we will be able to overcome any obstacle we may come across." Laura added.

Fie nodded. "Right. No matter whether it's on the surface or behind the scenes."

"We have so many allies that are with us." Machias pointed out. "Our friends in the Mushroom Kingdom, Smash Bros Castle, Fodlan, Pokemon Regions, even our mighty Koopa King himself. And many others along the way. They might also help pinch in."

"Agreed. Let us find those willing to aid those causes." Jusis said. "Wait. Millium, are you okay with all this? You do realize that standing with us will eventually mean standing against your fellow Ironbloods."

"That's right. Fighting cryptids and Magic Knights is one thing, but..." Alisa paused.

"Think this over and tell us what you want to do, Millium." Rean said.

"Hmmm, really? You're gonna ask me that NOW?" Millium responded. "I don't remember anything before the past five years. But I started to think about some stuff. Like what I am, and what it means to feel sadness. I've been thinking about this stuff ever since I met you guys two years ago."

"Really, that's kinda like big news to me." Levi replied.

"I want to learn more about myself. I want to keep being your guys' friend. I like Gramps, and Claire, and Lechter, but...I want to find out what I am on my own terms. I don't like the idea of the Black Workshop controlling what I do and don't know. Even if it means going against Gramps, I'm a member of Class VII to the end. I'm more than just the Black Workshop's 0z73, the Ironbloods's White Rabbit, and an agent of the Intelligence Division. Rean, Levi, Crow, Jusis, Alisa, Emma, Fie, Laura, Elliot, Machias, Gaius, Sara... All you guys...when I cried for the first time, it was all of you who held me close. I'll always put you, my friends, first."

"Heh." Crow let out a small chuckled.

"Wow... that makes us feel better Millium." Levi smiled before his expression change. "And yet..."

"Yet?" Millium titled her head.

"Perhaps I should thank Crow for that experience two years ago with those Noble Alliance scum but... There might be a horrible situation where you be forced to choose a side. If you side with the Ironbloods, because they were the first people you met when you were created, and that you see them as a family that you never had, I'm sure you know where I'm going with this."

"Oh, I get it now." Millium sighed.

"Yeah. I have that very same feeling. So I'm with Levi in this." Crow nodded. "Back then, I was a terrorist who wants revenge for what Osborne did to my grandpa. And I still do. You and I may be friends Millium, here and now, but I won't hesitate to take you down if you get in our way."

"You two sharp as ever, so I can't blame you for that. But let me give you a counter. If that happens, then I know you both won't hold back and neither will I. But whatever happens, no matter how awful it gets, I'll find a way to protect you and everyone else who mean the world to me."

"Millium..." Rean trailed off.

"I see..." Jusis added

Alisa wipe her tears with a smile. "I swear."

"I think that caught us off guard." Emma sadden

"I had no idea you felt that way about us." Elliot added

"Well, Millium, you may not have grown much psychically, but you've definitely done a lot of growing on the inside." Machias said.

"Agreed." Gaius nodded. "In that sense, I think it's safe to say you grew the most out of any of us."

"I suppose we needn't worry about you anymore." Laura said.

"Mhm. It was silly of us to doubt her after all this time" Fie added.

Celine sighed. "You guys just can't resist the chance for an inspirational speech, can you?"

"Well! Now that you've decided what to do, you guys seem more determined than ever." Sara said. "For your immediate plans, what are you all gong to be up to tomorrow?"

"The New Class VII, Levi and I will continue with our Special Ops missions." Rean answered.

"Yeah, we gotta find some more information, so we can capture the remaining Calvardian agents." Levi said.

Laura nodded. "I agree."

"If we let them roam free, whatever they do, could be used as an excuse to start a war." Machias said.

"Yup. Just like how Celdic was used to start the Northern War." Fie added.

"I'll continue playing my shows around the city and gather information." Elliot stated.

"I'll come with you and see what I can find, too." Gaius volunteered.

"I'll keep following Grandfather and hit up with some contacts of mine for info." Alisa said.

"Celine and I will continue to investigate the spirit veins around Heimdallr." Emma added.

"So the plan's for everyone to gather info and then we'll all meet up and share notes, yeah?" Millium asked.

Jusis nodded. "Yes, let's all stay in contact and be ready to move at a moment's notice."

"That reminds me. I think I remember seeing some of our other friends here in Heimdallr, you might want to ask them if they want in on this." Crow said.

"Really? Who?" Levi asked.

"Shez, Arval, Mona and Kazuha ae here but it's possible there's more out there."

"All right, sounds like a plan." Rean replied.

"Hehe, look at you. You're all so reliable now." Sara said. "But it's getting a bit late. How 'bout we call it a night? I'll set up a call with everyone early tomorrow morning, and we can talk about our plans in more detail."

"Yeah, that may be for the best, Rean and I need to get back to the camp for tomorrow's work." Levi answered. "Actually, I nearly forgot to mention. We haven't heard from you for a long time until recently, Gaius. Have you been really busy with something deep?"

"Yes, but it's quite the tale, so it may be better to leave it for next time." Gaius replied. "We're going to meet up again before too long, so I'll tell you then."

Elliot hummed. "I suppose it would be unfair, if I heard it first before anyone else."

"Yeah, that's fine, Gaius." Rean replied.

"Oh and I was wondering. About that blonde haired girl you and Levi saw, Rean." Alisa said.

"I was wondering about that myself." Machias added.

"You said she looked ten years old. Could she be a secret witch in training?" Fie asked.

"Well, that's not right and not wrong either." Emma answered. "She went missing and we've been looking all over for her."

"Sheesh, both her and Vita just wander off without telling anything." Celine said. "But whatever, I'm sure we'll have to introduce you to her soon."

"N-Now i'm even more curious." Machias sighed

"Hehe, got it, I'll be looking forward to it." Rean replied.

(BGM ended)

And so everyone begin their separate ways as they all headed back for a place of rest and comfort. Except for Sara and Fie. However, observing from them from the Rooftop, there are others.

(Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam ost - What Happens Next?)

"Well, isn't this a sight." Hazama said, observing them from a distance.

"Something wrong?" George asked as he approaches him.

"I spotted your old "friends" here in the capital. Though perhaps it is to be expected. All according to the script. Knowing how the heroics types go, they'll just discussing on how to stop the Blood and Iron Chancellor and the Gnomes plan."

"Let them do as they wish. If they think they can stop us, they can think again. They don't know anything. All they know are the pieces of the puzzle."

"Of that, we can agree on." A voice said as Young Xehanort appeared from the Corridor of Darkness. "I take it everything is going as planned?"

"Yes. And what about the situations on your end?" George asked.

"It is done."

"Hehehe. I wonder what land will our "guest" strike first." Hazama turn his head to the capital. "To the capital? The Mushroom Kingdom? Or the world? When will it start? I have a hunch I know where he'll make his appearance."

Meanwhile with Morgan...

Morgan was waiting outside until she suddenly felt a chill, she wrap herself as she look frightened.

'This feeling again... What's going on with me...' Morgan wondered as she breathe in and out.

At the same time underground Heimdallr...

"Look like there's no way we're getting Leno back." One of the Hercules members muttered.

"Nothing we can do for him now. At least we don't need to worry about him leaking any info."

"We're all set with the Heimdallr Bank, we just need to hit the VIP area, right?"

"B-But they're planning a huge sweep of the tunnels tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah, they're going to declare martial law. They've for their 4th Division here on standby, ready to go."

"But thanks to our RAMPBAs, we should be able to wait out the storm."

"However, it's possible they plan to use the Pokemon, or one of the Faunus among their ranks to see through our RAMBAs. So be careful with them."

"Hmph, we'll just need to keep a close eye on things and watch for our chance to escape."

The Hercules squad begin to move forward to the tunnels as they begin to check for any signs of anyone or anything here underground. But no luck. Soon they arrived at a large area.

"What is this place?"

"One of Heimdallr's underground crypts from the Dark Ages, I think."

The Calvardian Squad begin to look around and one spotted Red Pleroma Grass underground.

"Red Grass? Down here?" He wondered

"Ahahaha! Looks like I'm in for a show." A voice which spook the Hercules Squad as Dimiento made his appearance.

"Wha- Where did he come from?!"

"Greeting gentleman of Calvard. I hope you have a joyous day. Because we're about to have ourselves a show. A death show! Ahahaha!" Dimento snaps his finger, creating a magic barrier to prevent them from escaping.

"Hey, what's this? Quick, turn on your-"

"Ahahaha. I'm guessing you haven't seen magic? How unfortunate. Even if you use your RAMDAs. I'm afraid there's no escaping."

"Damn! He's right! I can't break through!" A Hercules Squad shoot his orbal gun on the barrier but it was unscathed.

"Here comes the best part!" Dimentio smirked.

Suddenly, the floor begin to glow brightly as red Pleroma Grass begin to sprout.

"What?!"

"Th-This grass!"

Then Three Noferatsu begin to appeared in front of the Hercules Squad.

"Tch... Hostile spirits?!"

"Oh yes. But there's more." Dimento said, eating popcorn that just magically appeared in his hand as right on time, more Noferastsu appeared, surrounding the Hercules Squad.

"We're surrounded!"

"Ahahaha! Farewell Hercules Squad. I hope you have a good trip! Chao!" Dimento casually wave his arms and eat the popcorn.

Then the Noferasu begin to let out a roar as they approach closely against the Hercules Squad, causing them to scream in horror as Dimento munching his popcorn. He turn to the left and look at one of the corridors.

"Ahahaha. I'm afraid it's too late to save them. Chao." Dimentio said before he teleport away.

One of the Corridor's hallways, there was Roselina who heard the Calvardian scream and Dimentio's words.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Spirit Shrine (Aria of the Saint))

"Tch... So that jester knows that I'm here..." Roselia muttered. "Curse that one. And it seems I was too late as he said. Not only his magic was powerful enough to counter it... he would also mock me. Tch... Were that prodigal child with me, we might have dealt with this together. Between the Gnomes, the snakes, and Organization XIII, as well whoever that jester's group with... there are too many splots in motions for me to stop on my own. Perhaps I need to create more kin? Or perhaps I should considering having pokemon of my own." She sighed as she shook her head. "The day Lianne and Aether spoke of is close at hand. If nothing else, I must settle matters from 200 years ago before then." She said as she summon her staff. "I vow it on the name of the final true ancestor. The one that failed to die, Crimson Roselia." She said before she close her eyes. "I know you're observing me. Show yourself."

"Very well." A voice said and then appeared was Rachel Alucard.

"It can't be... another vampire?" Roselina gasped. "Wait... that appearance... Ah, I see... You're Rachel Alucard."

"And you are Crimson Roselia, Elder of the Hexen Clan. A pleasure to meet another brethren from another world."

(BGM ended)

The next day...

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Radiant Heimdallr)

"Wow, so this is Heimdallr?" Ventus said in awe, staring at Heimdallr as he walks with Aqua.

"According to the others yes." Aqua nodded. "But I believe this is the Dreichels Plaza. I remember our friends told us that this plaza is connected to the Imperial Family of Erebonia and the government."

"That would explain the big palace over there." Ventus said, seeing Valflame Palace from the distance. "Quite a lively place. Then again, it is the capital." He said, looking aroun and then see an Ice Cream and Crepe stall. "Oh, look at that. An Ice Cream and Crepe stall!"

"Would you like some ice cream or crepe Ven?"

"Sure do." Ventus nodded as he and Aqua headed to the Ice cream and Creme stalled.

"Welcome! What can I get you?" The staff asked.

"What kind of Ice cream do you have?" Aqua asked.

"We got Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan, Matcha, Naepolitan, Coffee, Mint, and Mint Chocolate Chip."

"Wow. So many flavors." Ventus comment.

"I'll say.. hmm... I'll take... the Vanilla." Aqua said.

"And I'll take the Chocolate Chip."

"Coming up." The Staff got the Ice cream cone and then cup up the Vanilla, and then give it to Aqua, and then got another one for the Chocolate Chip and gave it to Ventus. "Okay, that will be 540 Mira."

"Mira?" Ventus title his head.

Oh right. It's one of the currencies here." Aqua said as she handed over 540 Munny to the staff as she put it on the International Currency convertor and pay the money.

"Enjoy." She said as Aqua and Ventus walk the streets and then took a bite of the ice cream.

"Wow. So delicious." Ventus smiled as Aqua chuckled.

Aqua then spotted Laura, Emma and Celine in a distance. Emma was performing a magic spell.

"Oh, Emma, Laura!" Ventus wave toward them as they turn their heads.

"Hmm... Was this spot any better?" Laura asked.

Celine shake her head. "It's no use. The Mana's starting to act like a whirlpool."

"Yeah. Almost like something's drawing it in." Emma nodded

"Either way, this isn't good." Laura did a thinking pose.

"Hey Emma, Celine, Laura." Ventus called out to them as he and Aqua approached.

"Oh hello Aqua. Ventus." Emma smiled. "How was your first visit to Erebonia?"

"It's going well so far. So what were you both doing just now? Does it have something to do with the Spirit Veins?" Aqua asked

"Right. I been searching for the spirit veins around the capital, but... Since last night, there's been an alarming amount of turbulence."

"That doesn't sound good." Ventus said.

"Right. It's similar to when the Infernal Castle showed up a year and a half ago." Emma said

"Infernal Castle?" Aqua asked.

"Oh right. Rean, and a select few know about it. I'll explain so it's going to be awhile." Emma said and then she begin to explain about the Infernal Castle.

"I see... so that's what cause the distortion of the worlds in the first place." Aqua amused with her thinking pose.

"Right. But unlike before, this one is different."

"What do you mean?" Ventus asked.

"I don't know, but the capital is where things often happen behind the scenes. There were the incidents of the Nighttoughed after the War of the Lions 50 years ago." Emma said.

"Tighttouched?" Aqua asked.

"Ah, some stories call them vampires."

"Like miss Rachel?" Ventus asked

"Well sort of, but not exactly. Unlike miss Rachel who is born as a vampire and from another world, nighttouched, or Nochfamila, to be more precise and as we call it, are fiends who corrupt humans and turn them into their own." Celine explained.

"I see... How interesting." Aqua amused.

"There was also that thing that happened 900 years ago." Emma continued.

"The capital was surrounded by miasma, and out come the worst cryptid to ever live. The Dark Dragon, Zoro-Agruga." Celine continued

"That name..." Laura look serious.

"Zoro-Agruga?" Ventus asked. "And what's a cryptid?"

"Cryptids are otherworldly beast with otherworldly powers that can shake the world. And they're very powerful." Laura explained. "Sill, that means that bone dragon me and Group A two years ago is all that remains of it."

Emma nodded. "Yeah.

The Dark Dragon's miasma turned the capital into a city of death about 900 years ago. The emperor has to move the capital south to Saint-Arkh."

"100 years later, Great Emperor Hector activated Testa-Rossa and defeated the Dark Dragon." Celine added. "He reclaimed the capital, but at great cost."

"And... that would be?" Ventus gulp.

"The Great Emperor Hector lost his life being covered in the dragon's blood, and cursed the Vermillion Knight."

"That sounds appealing..." Aqua sadden.

"But it sounds like they're connected, right?" Ventus asked

"Yeah, everything that was hidden till now is coming into full view." Laura nodded

"The Magic Knights and the Pleroma Grass that Rean, Levi and the New Class VII discovered yesterday might have something to do with it." Celine said. "And the spirit veins seemed to be stimulating the scarlet Pleroma Grass to grow." Altina nodded

"I see... In that case, we'll keep tabs on you. Let us know anything else." Aqua nodded. "We're searching things on our end too."

"All right, good luck." Laura nodded.

"Thank you." Emma added

"Be careful, all of you!" Celine replied.

Then Ventus's ice scream stain on his shirt.

"Aww, my ice cream!" Ventus exclaimed

With Shez and Kazuha...

"So this is Heimdallr, huh? Well is what you expect from the capital." Shez said as he wears a black Shirt, gray blazer, black jeans with a four-star leg strap, a red belt, and black boots.

"To be honest. This my first time coming to the capital of Heimdallr." Kazuha smiled with his new appearance. His appearance right now is his hairstyle is shoulder-length hair with one side up in a ponytail with two hairclips near the ear. A black shirt with red underneath with a red scarf loosely around his neck. Black jeans with a dark red man skirt with autumn leaves and stream of wind. And ridgeback gloves.

"Same here. If this wasn't a mission, we could have gone on a date touring the city." Shez smiled.

"Hehehe. I hope you can walk for very long then." Kazuha smiled as they pass by two girls who stop and look at the two attractive boys. "Still, I had to admit, wearing something other than eastern clothing made me feel more connected to the world I suppose. Still, Do I look stand out wearing like this?"

"No. If anyone who's stand out is me. I mean, I'm not used to wearing clothes like this. I ask for Crow's option, doing some shopping and here we are."

"Hehehe. I ask Crow the same thing. I wasn't sure if this suits me. But I do feel comfortable."

"Yeah, I remember when we begin dressing up for this mission." Shez smiled as he scratch his cheeks as he blushed.

Flashback...

"Okay, I'm ready." Shez said as he came out in his new appearance. "How do I look?"

"Wow. Crow outdone himself when it comes to style." Arval said. "You look quite an attractive man."

"Thanks Arval."

"Okay, I'm ready." Kazuha said as he exit the bathroom and came in his new appearance. "How do I look?"

Shez blushed red, staring at his boyfriend's new appearance and new clothes.

"Wow! Kazuha you look absolutely alluring!" Arval praised.

"You think so?" Kazuha touch his ear as he smiled.

"Y-Yeah. You look so handsome Kazuha... I'm honestly speechless. Is it bad for me that I want to kiss you right now?" Shez asked, scratching his cheek.

"Hehehe." Kazuha chuckled. "I could say the same to you. You look so handsome right now, that my heart is keeping a beat."

"Ah, Kazuha..." Shez approaches his boyfriend, wrap his arms around him as Kazuha wrap his arms around his neck and then kiss each other.

"Oh boy, I have a feeling they're going to get horny." Arval sighed. "Welp, time to change." Arval then headed to his room.

Flashback ended...

"Hehehe, we both can't deny the feeling we have for each other. It does make us feel head to bed." Kazuha chuckled. "But we can't. After all, we did agree to help out."

"Yeah. Now speaking about it. I'm sure you notice it too. The strange feeling in the air." Shez said.

"Agreed. The wind here is strong... however, I also sense a malicious one wavering somewhere in Heimdallr. I can try to detect it. But I need better concentration to do it."

"Hmm. Like the rooftop?"

Kazuha nodded. "Right. Let's-"

"Hey Gentlemen~" A woman's voice said as two girls approach them.

"Hello, can we help you?" Shez asked.

"You could say that. Are you guys tourists? We can help you give a tour of the city." One of the girls said.

"It's true we're new to the city. But don't worry. We got friends waiting for us." Kazuha said

"Aww, but do you know where your friends are. Just tell us and we can help you."

"Oh, but are you hungry? I know a good place where we eat it."

"Ooh, I see what's going on." Kazuha chuckled. "Sorry girls, but I'm taken."

"What?! Seriously?"

"Um, what's going on?" Shez titled his head.

"They're asking us to go on a date with them. A pickup line." Kazuha explained.

"Pickup line? I'm gonna ask you that later, but sorry ladies. I'm also taken."

"Aww, for real. That's a shame." One of the girls frowned.

"Who's the lucky girl?"

Not sure about girls but-" Shez wrap his arm left arm around Kazuha. "We're taken with each other."

"WHAT?!" The two girls yelled in shock as their jaw dropped.

"Maybe next time." Kazuha playfully winked as he and Shez walked off.

One of the girls frowned. "Why are all the good and hot men are taken..."

The other one sulked. "Even good men are dating other good men..."

Riku and Mickey...

"Gosh, this is quite a big city." Mickey said as he walk around with Riku.

"No kidding. But Rean and the others did say Heimdallr has a large number of districts and people living here." Riku said. "That being said, according to the Rean and the others, there has been supernational setting going on behind the scenes."

"Right. But remember to keep this quiet. Otherwise, people will panic."

"Right. And it has something to do with the group called the Gnomes, and... the sinister person we can't say here in public."

"Yeah. The others told us about him. He someone we need to be careful. Because it's possible the Organization also one of his allies from the shadows."

"Yeah. Let's continue exploring the city until further notice." Riku nodded.

Aether and Paimon...

"You know, I always wanted to wander around the Imperial Captial. But unfortunately with my appearance. People no doubt question it. But nowadays, people are fine with it because of many visitors from a different land." Paimon said as she and Aether wandered around.

Aether close his eyes as he open them again thinking about something in his mind. 'The Imperial capital... It's been awhile since I visit here. *sigh* There's no doubt something omnibus going on around here.'

"Hello? Aether?" Paimon called out to him.

"Oh, sorry Paimon." Aether said. "I was busy thinking."

"About what?"

"About-Hmm?!" Aether's eyes widen as he felt a dark wave pass through him.

"Aether what's wrong?" Paimon asked in concern.

"Paimon. I felt a disturbance just now. Come on." Aether sai, then ran off.

"Hey, wait up!" Paimon said, following him.

With Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kairi and Lea...

"Wooow, this city is so big." Sora said as he and the others walking around.

"Yeah. But which street are we in?" Goofy asked

"I think it's Vainqueur street." Donald said.

"Right. Hmm..." Kairi paused for a moment.

"Something the matter Kairi?" Lea asked

"It's just... despite being a lovely place... I'm sensing strong darkness in the capital."

"Oh, that can't be good."

"Well, the others did told us that something is going on around here." Donald said.

"Yeah. We need to look around. But... You can sense it Kairi?" Sora asked.

"Yes. I think..." Kairi close her eyes. "Hmm... It's coming from somewhere far from here. Follow me."

"Oh we're finally here..." Natsu groaned after Lucy drag him out of the train.

"Sheesh, you look pathetic as usual." Gray rolled his eyes.

"Can... it, Ice breath."

"But wow. So this is the Vermillion City right? Heimdallr or whatever?" Happy asked.

"Yes. But remember we're on our best behavior. So we can't cause trouble here in another Kingdom. Espcually since our friends ask us for our help." Carla said.

"She's right. According to what Levi told us, there's something amiss going on behind the scene. He told us that we can meet up at Heimdallr's shopping center called Garnier District." Erza said.

"Ooh I'm so exciting to check out the mall here!" Lucy smiled.

"But where should we find the Garnier District?" Wendy asked.

"Not to worry." Lucy smirked, pulling out a silver celestial spirit key. "OPEN: GATE OF THE-"

"Excuse me. Do you know where's the Garnier District?" Happy asked an Male Erebonian.

"The Garnier District? Oh sure, it's located on the east side of here. There's a cable car that can lead to us."

"Thanks!"

"Aww..." Lucy curl into a corner. "I was hoping to be more useful in this..."

"Oh hey, looks who's here." A voice said and came from the left side was String Eucliffe, accompany is Rogue, Lechtor and Frosch.

"Oh hey, it's Sabertooth!" Natsu said.

"What brings you guys here?" Erza asked.

"From a mission." Rogue said. "You guys?"

"Send for help from our friends here in this continent. I'll tell you on the way." Erza said as coming out of the train was Gajeel, who was in motion sickness, Juvia, Levy Macgarden and Panther Lily.

"Uggh... Please tell me we're out of that hell hole..." Gajeel groaned.

"Yes, we're here." Panther answered.

"Wooow. Look at this place." Levy

"So this is where Gray and the others are going." Juvia said in awe. "What a curious place. But no! I see the others are getting on the cable car!"

"Ugh... damnit..." Gajeel groaned.

With Crow, Morgan, Arval and Mona...

"The Vermillion Captial... it's been so long since I visit here..." Mona said, seeing the city from the rooftop.

"Yeah, at least we can stay here for a bit before we had to the Vesta Street." Crow said before noticing Morgan is feeling concern. "Morgan, you okay?"

"You been behaving like this for awhile. Is something on your mind?" Arval asked.

"Yeah, sorry. I can't shake this feeling about something horrible will happen... it's like a chill come back to haunt me." Morgan muttered.

"And you been feeling like this for awhile now as well. It's certain isn't good." Mona said. "Could it be related to our investigation?"

"Maybe. But the question is... what cause this chill?"

Crow hold Morgan's hand. "I wish I can help. But know i'm here with you."

"Thanks Crow..." Morgan smiled for her boyfriend.

"Hmm..." Arval close his eyes.

"Something troubling you Arval?" Mona asked.

"Yeah... I definitely sense a powerful darkness west of here."

"West? But that's..." Crow paused.

"Let me have a go." Mona then use her magic and conjure a magic circle and then begin to tinker with it. "Hmm... Yes, there's no doubt, there is something sinister going on. Come on."

(BGM ended)

With Rean and the others...

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Briefing Time)

"I heard more agents have been arrested throughout the city." Juna sighed "But something feels off, don't you think?"

"So you notice it too." Venti nodded "They're highly trained from what we all see."

"But according to the principal's report, they are acting weird today." Levi agreed.

"Yeah, and they haven't been using their RAMDAs nearly as well." Ash added

"They have also stopped covering their tracks when making an escape." Altina nodded

"And the bizarre things they've been saying." Kurt added "Something about seeing an evil spirit?"

"I don't get the feeling they're referring to Magic Knights or cryptids." Musse hummed. "Maybe it really is an evil spirit.. from the next world?"

"H-Hey! Cut it out!" Juna exclaimed

"Between that and the Blonde girl we encountered." Altina paused

"Yeah. It's only natural to think something is about to happen." Rean nodded. "Not to mention what Levi felt when we enter Heimdallr."

"Yeah. The air changed, the spirit veins are a mess, the sudden chill... It never happen until today." Levi said

"Maybe it has something to do with everything going behind the scene. The things Emma, Levi, and Gaius mentioned."

"It's a little scary to think that." Juna trailed off.

"The abnormal activity in the spirit veins, and the turbulence on the malicious wind." Kurt nodded

"I don't really like all this supernatural crap, but it definitely smells like trouble here." Ash sighed

"Perhaps Ouroboros is carrying out experiments here like they were in Crossbell." Altina guessed

"No, I don't think so. The Steel Maiden said their experiments were done." Rean said. "Info from the bracer guild and the Intelligence Division corroborate that, so I don't think it's their doing."

"Plus we got our other allies exploring the city." Levi added. "Who was it that join us?"

"We have Crow, Mona, Morgan, Shez, Arval, Kazuha, Team Natsu."

"Team Natsu?" Juna asked.

"If I recall, the Fairy Tail guild mages from Fiore. Also known as the destructive bunch." Altina said.

"I believe Fiore has experienced supernatural things before so mages from a different land should help." Musse said.

"Right. After them, we got Annette who's with Gaius and Elliot who also sense something strange when she step into the capital." Venti sad.

" And we also got Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kairi, Lea, Mickey, Riku, Ventus, Aqua, Aether and Paimon." Rean said.

"Wow. How many more people are planning to join?" Juna asked.

"Well Byleth, Yuri, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, and the others wanted to join but they're busy fixing things up in Fodlan. They're building a palace at Garreg Mach as its new capital. Mario and Luigi are helping them with the plumbing system. I think I remember that Marth, Caede and Tiki was planning on joining eventually."

"It's incredible how many people wish to help along." Kurt said.

"Hehehe. Well, we do have many friends." Rean chuckled.

"It's quite the surprised." Musse giggled.

"Hey there you guys are." A voice called out to them as they see Team Natsu along with Sting, Rogue, and Gajeel, Panther, Levy and Juvia.

"Ah, Natsu, everyone else!" Rean smiled.

"Oh? I spotted new familiar faces." Levi said.

"Yeah these guys tag along." Gray said.

"This is Sting Eucliffe. He's the Guildmaster of Sabertooth, a rival of ours, but we're in good terms." Erza said. "And next to him is his partner, Rogue. And Exceed partner is Lechtor. And this adorable one in the frog suit is Frosch. Rogue's little partner."

"And this is Levy!" Lucy said, wrap her arms around her. "She and I are like BFF."

"Nice to meet you all!" Levy wave at them.

"And this guy is Gajeel and Juvia, who brought themselves." Natsu said, bluntly, causing them to sweatdrop.

"Hey, when I know when you guys are going an exciting job, I want in!" Gajeel snarl.

"I'm mostly here because of my darling Gray~" Juvia cooked as Gray sighed.

"I see." Rean sweatdrop. "Well, the more the merrier regardless. Sit down. We have a lot to talk about."

As Team Natsu and the others sit down and grabbing nearby unused chairs, Rean and the others begin to explain everything else.

"Hmm... I see. So these Hercules members were captured by your team and the main campus?" Erza asked.

"And they haven't use those... RAMDAs thing?" Lucy asked.

"Romba?" Natsu asked.

"RAMBAs idiot." Gray corrected.

"Those things that turn their appearance to disappeared and what not?" Gajeel asked.

"And they also stop their tracks?" Juvia also asked

"Were they using a type of magic that allows them to teleport?" Sting asked also asked.

"According to the principal and Randy, no. Plus I don't think they're capable of using magic." Rean answered.

"But they use that orbment that turn them invisible." Levy said, was on her thinking pose. "But they stop there and they spoke like they're scared. As they saw ghosts, right?"

"Could it be that they were possessed?" Juvia asked.

"Possessed..." Levi closed his eyes. "Yeah, I think so as well. It's the only logical explanation when it comes to supernational."

"But what kind of supernational are we talking about?" Wendy asked.

"About Vampires and the Dark Dragon." Kurt answered

"A dragon?" The Dragon Slayers asked in unity.

"Sheesh... This place sure has some creepy legends." Juna muttered "But they're just legends... right?"

"I doubt it." Kurt stated. "The Infernal Castle that appeared here was all too real. As was the Azure Tree in Crossbell, right?"

"I guess you're right. We can't deny the possibility this stuff is real, too."

"But why are these things happening now?" Venti wondered

"Well, we got the Summer Festival happening and all these agents runnin' around. Mix those with huge crowds of tourists and something bound to stirred up." Ash said

"The Summer Festival marks the time of year the real world and the spiritual world are closest. Though Heimdallr's celebration are a month later than the rest of the country's." Musse added

"It almost seems like everything on the surface is lining up with what's going on behind the scenes." Rean hummed "What if everything going on right now-including the agents' inflitration-has somehow awoken something that's been dormant?"

"Good question." Rogue said.

"Hey guys. I been meaning to ask but... is the air here feel off to you?" Wendy asked.

"The air?" Carla asked.

"Yeah. I felt something off with it. Like there's a fowl stench in the air, yet it can't be sense smelled."

"Smell?" Musse asked.

"Wendy is a sky Dragon Slayer. She can sense something amiss in the air." Carla explained.

"Gaius said that too. Along with Emma scanning the area." Rean said, until his ARCUS Alpha sing.

"Say what?" Ash asked.

"The timing certainly lines up." Altina comment.

"What timing?" Natsu asked.

"The phone call you dofus." Gajeel said as Rean answered it, and it was Aurelia.

"Schwarzer, Sullivan. More news." Aurelia said. "I engaged another Calvardian squad, but they managed to slip away."

"What? How did that happen?" Levi asked.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Temporally Speculation.)

"It seemed like there was something very wrong with them. They didn't speak a word and leapt at us like a pack of beasts. Even I had to get a little serious. But they managed to hold their own for a moment before suddenly vanishing."

"That... shouldn't be something their RAMDAs are capable of?" Rean asked

"Perhaps they fled into a hidden passage?" Musse added

"No, we've searched the area thoroughly, and there don't seem to be any secret passages whatsoever." Aurelia said. "They were enveloped in a red light, and their presence completely vanished."

"They vanished?" Lucy asked.

"Who's that with you?"

"Oh, this is Lucy. One of our friends who came to help. She and her group came from Fiore. The magical continent." Levi explained.

"So these guys were engulfed in a red light and they vanished?" Gray asked. "It sounds like they're using magic."

"I'm no magic expert, but don't teleportation requires a magic circle to teleport them elsewhere?" Aurelia asked.

"Some magic, yes. There are magic you can use without a magic circle. Like Minerva's magic for example." Erza answered.

"Plus, I remember the Agarthans have their own dark magic teleportation. And Annette mention that they have a white magic teleportation. But that's mostly a rescue situation." Levi added. "Still, did the agent really learn magic?" He wondered until another call ringtone and it was Randy.

"This is Randy! We've got activity on our end." Randy said as he join the call. "We ran into some weirdos like that, too! Was scary just how strong and fast they were! Then they vanished, just like yours. We can't find any signs of hidden passages either."

"For real?" Ash asked in surprised.

"That can't be good..." Happy said.

"Something strange is occurring." Altina said.

"We'll continue our search. Schwarzer, Sullivan, speak with your allies about this. See if any of them have answers." Aurelia said

"Understood." Rean nodded

"We'll keep looking, too. Be careful, everyone!" Randy said as he hang up.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Sign of Gloom)

Before Levi was going to say anything, he felt something wash over him just now.

"...!" Levi made a small gasped.

"Levi, what's wrong?" Rean asked

"Rean... I felt it... I felt a very powerful disturbance with the sound of a bell. It suddenly arrived at an unknown entryway. It's coming from the northwest! I think it's coming from the museum!"

"What?!" Rean said as he got up as his ARCUS Alpha ring, then he answer it.

"Rean! We got some news!" Emma said.

"We do as well. Listen, we just got a called from the principal and Randy and-" Rean then passed the information from Aurelia and Randy to Emma.

"Is that so? I think those agents may have been converted into Nightouched."

"D-Does that mean those creatures are... vampires?" Kurt asked

"WHAT?! THEY BEEN TURN INTO VAM-" Lucy and Gray covered Natsu's mouth.

"Quiet you idiot!" Gray scolded. "Are you tying to create a scene?"

"Oh great, we got another loud mouth." Celine muttered. "Anyway, the more accurate term is 'Noctfamilia.' They were a race of being that appeared in Heimdallr 200 years ago. They had superhuman strength and could travel along spirit paths at will. Sometimes, they would take in powerful humans and convert them into their own... the Nighttouched."

"Isn't that the same thing as Vampires?" Levy asked.

"Never mind the correction or not. We got something else we need to tell you guys." Levi said. "Emma, Celine. I just found the location of the distortion. I'm sure you must have mapped the Spirit Veins by now. Head to the Imperial Museum. That is where it's coming from!"

"The Imperial Museum!?" Emma eye widen. "I see... So that explains it. I was able to map out Heimdallr's spirit veins."

"Wait, how did you map up Heimdallr Spirit veins?" Happy asked. "Also what's a spirit vein?"

"Well spirit veins if what we usually called Septium in the west. But as for the Spirit vein map part. They're arranged like a vortex with the center somewhere in the northwest part of the city. I believe Levi is right that it's on the Imperial Museum." She explained and then join in the call was Gaius, Laura, Elliot, Aqua, Ventus, and Annette.

"I heard what's happening." Gaius said as he join the called with Elliot and Laura. "So it's the Imperial Museum. That's where the turbulence is coming from, too."

"Levi, what did you felt just now?" Elliot asked

"I felt a sudden powerful chill wash down my body. Because of that chill. I was able to sense its location. Contact everyone and here over there as fast as you can." Levi answered

"Understood. We now begin our advance. Please go on ahead!" Laura nodded

"Got it!" Rean nodded and hang up the call. "Everyone, let's move out to the Leica District."

"Right!" Everyone nodded.

New Class VII, Team Natsu, Sting, Rogue, the Exceeds, Levy, Juvia an Gajeel hurry their way to the Luica District as Wendy cast Troia onto the dragon slayers. As they arrived on the streets from the cable car, they hurry toward to the museum. But discovered that the gate was closed with the sign with it.

'We are closed today to prepare for the Summer Festival. Starting tomorrow, for the next five days, we will be extending our hours to 8am to 9pm.'

"You can't be serious." Levi muttered.

"Can't we just contact someone and force 'em to let us in?" Ash asked.

"I can use Claiomh Solais to enter through the window." Altina suggested.

Musse walked up to the gate and pushed on it, and it moved easily.

"The gate is unlocked?" Musse asked.

"Looks like someone is inside." Rean said.

"Phew, lucky us." Juna sighed.

"Let's hurry inside!" Kurt said.

"Yeah, before something bad happens." Venti added

They went inside the museum and the doors were unlocked too, there were two people as well.

"Is that Professor Lughman and Dorothee?" Levi asked.

"Oh, you guys!" Dorothee replied.

"Ah. Good to see you again." Lughman said.

"Likewise." Kurt nodded

"Oh, yes. You teach at the Imperial Institute, correct?" Musse asked

"Umm...Is something going on?" Juna asked.

"W-Well..." Dorothee paused

"The museum is closed today, but the professors at the institute take turns overseeing it. Today is my turn, but one of the exhibits has begun acting strangely." Lughman answered

"Strangely? How so?" Altina asked.

"Ooh. I suddenly felt a sudden chill. One that shivers me to the core." Venti shivered

"Yeah, I felt something sinister as well..." Wendy nodded.

"Yeah, I can feel it too." Lucy nodded as those from Fiore also felt it.

"My ears have been ringing this whole time." Ash said. "Has it got something to do with that?"

Rean nodded. "Yeah, it almost seems like something's resonating."

"Which exhibit is it?" Levi asked.

"You should see it for yourself." Lughman answered.

"Please be careful everyone." Dorothee warned. "A few people already investigated the matter and one of them is a Bracer."

"Really? Who?" Sting asked.

"I don't know their names, but the Bracer has a long blond ponytail with a flying... fairy with hi," Professor Lughman answered

"Aether and Paimon." Altina said.

"Oh? Are you their friends by any chance?" Dorothee asked. "They mention about having friends who they planning to come."

"Yeah, that's us." Rean nodded.

"Oh that's wonderful news! Okay, first you guys go see what's happening in the exhibit."

Everyone rushed down the hallway and into the exhibit area and the bell was glowing with lines of a dark aura around it.

"Whoa..." Rean paused

"What the heck?!" Venti exclaimed.

"Is that a bell?" Erza asked.

"The bell from Stargazer's Tower?" Juna asked.

"Whoa! It's glowing all red like."

"It's definitely the cause of the sound we've been hearing..." Musse said. "But this evil-looking aura around it..."

"Could this be the 'turbulence' Gaius was talking about?" Kurt reminded.

"Or perhaps it has something to do with the spirit veins Emma mentioned." Altina said.

Rean hummed. "I definitely agree it's connected. But I don't think the bell is the cause."

"You're right. Something else is causing all this." Levi nodded

"Yeah. Aether said the same thing. He headed to the basement with his friends." Dorothee said.

"The basement? Why?" Rean asked.

"We heard a little shake in the ground a while ago." Dorothee answered. "Something happen underground, so we went to check it out."

"Going down into the basement, we saw was 'miasma'. The Bracer and his friends went to investigate the cause."

"Th-They went down there with something super creepy." Juna gulp.

"Even though we're so high up, there another underground tunnel from even here?" Kurt asked.

"No, it's a little different here." Lughman shake his head. "Below this museum is a catacomb, one of the few in Heimdallr."

"In that case, let's join them on the investigation." Erza said.

"Be careful out there." Lughman nodded

"It's just over there. To the right of the rest area. Please be careful." Dorothee said.

Everyonerushed over to the door and unlocked it and then past another door that took us downstairs and to a third door. They opened it and walk into a dark red area.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Conspiracy in Motion)

"Whoa... this place is so spooky..." Wendy gulped.

"Yeah, I'm definitely getting the scary vibe about this place." Lucy shivered.

"What's the problem? We been through situations like this before." Natsu asked.

"Yes. And sometimes each one has a sinister feeling... but this... This one is definitely abnormal." Erza said looking around.

"Shall we keep going?" Rogue asked

Rean nodded. "Yeah. Is everyone with going further?

"Yeah." Levi nodded

"Of course." Kurt nodded

"No need to ask." Altina added

"Dorothee, Professor. Just leave this to us. Emma, the rest of the old Class VII and our other friends are headed this way now." Rean said. "Can you lead them down here once they arrive?"

"R-Really? Emma?" Dorothee asked. "Understood, just leave it to me!"

"Good luck, everyone." Lughman said.

Rean pulled out his ARCUS Alpha.

"Instructor, who are you calling?" Juna asked

"The field exercise camp." Rean answered as he called Towa.

"Oh, Rean!" Towa said in the line. "I heard from Alisa. Something happened?!"

"Yes, actually-." Rean said, then explain everything to Towa.

"H-How could that...?" Towa muttered. "It seems really dangerous, but if everyone in the old Class VII, Crow and our friends is there, then... Okay! Just promise me you'll be careful!"

"You got it Towa." Levi nodded

"Oh, right. Towa, could you go to Valimar?" Rean asked

"Huh? Sure, I'm not that far away. Just a sec!" Towa said

"Who's Valimar?" Natsu asked.

"Wait, you're gonna call that huge thing all the way over here?!" Ash asked.

"It isn't that far away..." Altina remark

"Okay, I'm with Valimar now!." Towa said in the line as Valimar appeared in the call.

"Rean? It would seem there is a situation." Valimar said in the line

"Yeah... You notice it too, huh?" Rean chuckled. "Depending on how things go, I may need your help. Do you think you'd be able to teleport here?"

"It's a bit far... However, the spirit veins are extremely active right now. I shall search for a suitable sirit path I might use to get to you. I've located your mana. We should be able to speak telepathically from here on."

"Cool. Thanks." Rean nodded

"Please be careful. Once I get a better grasp of the situation, I'll contact you!" Towa said

"Yes, please do." Rean nodded before he hang up.

"Ah, you're going to use the same means of transportation as you did during the civil war." Altina said.

"Hah... Here I was thinking he'd plow through the museum to get down here." Ash comment with a smirk.

Musse giggled. "It will be good to have him with us if worse come to path."

"Yeah... Let's head down!" Rean said.

"Understood!" Juna nodded.

"Let's go!" Kurt nodded

"All right, let's go!" Natsu crack his knuckles

Everyone proceeds to head down toward the catacombs.

"Well... this ain't right." Ash said

"Ugh... It's giving me the creeps." Juna gulp

"I sense higher elements in this place. But something else too." Venti replied

"I remember this feeling..." Levi trailed off.

They reached a big area where there were countless of those Pleroma grasses. And standing in the center was Crow's team, Aether and Paimon.

"Oh, look's who here." Crow called out as in front of them were Calvardian Agents, wrap around in dark magic.

"Crow! Everyone else!" Rean smiled to see him again.

"And the Hercules agents." Levi said.

"Not to mention the red Pleroma Grass... It's everyone..." Juna said, looking around and shock.

"Are these the catacombs?" Kurt asked.

"No... Space itself has been warped here." Rean replied. "Probably due to that gate and all this scarlet Pleroma grass."

Juna gulped.

"That gate...it resembles the one in the island ruins." Musse said.

"Ah, the Sol Shrine, was it?" Kurt asked.

"One of the shrines built all over Erebonia by the people know as the Gnomes." Altina said.

"But this is far different than we expect." Venti stated

"So Crow, mind telling us what's going on here?" Levi asked.

"Well, you're not gonna believe this. Arval sense something sinister so we came here to investigate. When we saw golden boy here and Paimon going into the Museum. We join them, then found out about this place."

"Right. After discovering the catacombs. We investigated and discovered the large setting of red Pleroma Grass." Aether said.

"Not to mention that gate behind us." Paimon shivered. "But that isn't all! Those scary guys came out from the gate!"

"Yeah, and they attack us like animals. We put up a good fight, and managed to knock them down. But suddenly they start moving again like Risen- I mean like reanimated corpsed." Morgan said.

"We fought then again and defeated them. Then Arval use his magic to restrain them." Mona sighed.

"But now there's another problem with the Red Pleroma Grass." Arval said

"You mean you're excused from dealing with them? Let me handle it." Natsu crack his knuckles.

"No wait!"

"FIRE DRAGON ROAR!" Natsu then breathe fire onto the red Plerona Grass burned away. "There. Now we an-"

"Wait, hold on!" Levi exclaimed as the Pleroma Grass grew back quickly.

"The hell?!" Ash exclaimed

"They grew back?!" Altina added

"Okay, that hasn't happened before." Venti said.

"That's what I been trying to tell you!" Arval pinched his nose. "We tried to cut them down ourselves, but they keep spouting back like weeds."

"Oh, now you tell me!" Natsu complained.

"You didn't let him finish you moron!" Gray and Gajeel yelled.

Musse pondered. "Due to the strong magical energies here, I would guess."

"But what can we do?" Lucy asked.

"Also, what are we going to do with them?" Happy asked, point at the Hercules units who are struggling to get out of Arval's magic.

"Hmm..." Levi hummed. "Here, let me give it a go." Levi said, as he channel his hands with golden light onto the Hercules agents, the dark aura begin to expel from them and they stop moving. "That should do it."

(BGM ended)

"What did you do just now?" Sting asked.

"I use my powers to expel to undo the Nighttouched on them. In other words, I expel the possession."

"Neat."

"Phew." Juna sighed with relief.

"Thank goodness to your powers, Levi." Altina said.

"Yeah, I don't know what we would have done without you." Rean smiled

"H-Hey now, come on." Levi replied as he blushed a little. "Hey, why don't you come out already?"

"Hehe, What an interesting sight." A voice spoke.

Suddenly, Roselina and Rachel appeared before them.

"Huh? Who the hell are these two blondies?" Gajeel asked

"Huh?! Rachel?!" Paimon exclaimed.

"What are you doing here? Wait, you know her?" Aether asked in shock.

"Indeed I am acquainted with her. Considering we're somewhat akin." Rachel answered. "I sense a powerful phenomenon somewhere in Zemuria. I eventually ran into her."

"I was quite surprised when she found me. I almost thought she was a hidden- ah, never mind. Anyway, I must admit. For your powers to purify the Nighttouched took me by surprise. So your powers about to repel evil and purified are true. Most intriguing." Roselia said "Now- Rean Schwarzer, Levi Sullivan, new Class VII, Crow Armbrust and others. Know this. The current situation is even worse than you may imagine. What lies ahead of you is the nest where it slumbers. The calamity that destroyed Heimdallr 900 years ago will reawaken soon."

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Aria of the Saint (Spirit Shrine))

"Th-That's..!" Juna eye widen

"You mean...the legendary dark dragon?!" Kurt asked.

"Wait, you mean there's a dragon here in Zemuria that's still alive?!" Natsu asked. "Cool!"

"No, Natsu, not cool! Espcually the Dark Dragon!" Crow scolded

"Are you saying...it wasn't destroyed?" Rean added.

"No, it was indeed slain 800 years ago at the hand of Emperor Hector's Vermillion Knight." Roselia answered. "But after the Vermillion Castle appeared and those fools started taking action, its corpse began to stir. Now, the curse of the land gains power and the dragon's body is rebuilding itself. It is the greatest and most terrible cryptid of all. Capable of swallowing the entirety of Heimdallr in its darkness."

"Screw that!" Ash exclaimed.

"That may have been possible back then." Altina said. "But now..."

"The beast can chain down human souls to create a nearly endless number of Nighttouched." Roselia continued. "The destruction 200 years go was caused by only a handful of people exposed to the miasma. However, if it were to spread through Heimdallr like a plague, what would happen?"

Levi gasped "The miasma would become a pandemic all across Erebonia, and even beyond that!"

"Even our homes in the Mushroom Kingdom, the other nations and possibly other worlds will get affected!" Arval added

"Even Fiore?" Rogue asked in shock

"Are you serious?!" Juna exclaimed.

Roselia approaches and handed Rean a pack of paper cards.

"Use these well." Roselia advised. "I must take care of my own mission. My covenant from ancient times still holds. You can do as you wish. Emma and company will be here before long."

"Hold it." Levi called out to her. "Why don't you start talking about who you are?"

Rachel turn to Roselia. "Well."

She giggled. "I am the Elder of the Hexen Clan. Roselia Millstein. Emma's grandmother, Celine and Grianos' creator, and the one who taught Vita everything she knows. But you may call me 'Rose'. Farewell for now."

She turned and walked through the red gate.

"I shall be off as well. After all, I rather not deal with a soon resurrected dragon that will engulp the world into madness." Rachel said as she walk through the red gate.

'Seriously Rose?' Aether pinch his forehead. 'What am I going to do with you? No... I need to deal with him.'

"This some kinda joke?" Ash asked.

"She was kidding about being Emma's grandmother, right?" Altina added.

"Seriously! She look small to be someone grandmother!" Natsu agreed with String, Rogue and Gajeel.

"Unless she use magic to cover her skin." Lechtor said.

"Frosch think so too!" Frosch nodded.

"Wow... things got more crazy..." Lucy groaned

Rean sighed "Well, they may not be related by blood, but... Anyway, one thing's for certain. Heimdallr is facing a crisis."

"You're right." Levi nodded

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Conspiracy in Motion)

Then everyone heard large setting of footsteps as they turn and see Old Class VII, Ventus, Aqua, Riku, Mickey, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Shez, Annette and Kazuha.

"Whoa..." Shez said in awe.

"This is..." Machias look around in shock.

"Ooh... why did I have to be in the basement..." Annette shivered

"What is this overwhelming miasma?" Gaius asked

"Tch... So this is where that malevolent wind came from..." Kazuha muttered.

"Wait... is that you Kazuha?!" Juna jaw dropped. "Holy crap! You look hot!"

"Is this really the time to compliment him?" Kurt sweatdrop.

"Whoa... I sense great level of darkness within this place." Riku said.

"It reminds me of the Infernal Castle..." Elliot nodded

"And the Castle that Never Was." Sora added

"Castle that Never Was?" Levy asked.

"The original Organization XIII stronghold, right?" Ventus asked

"Back to the discussion. I presume those are the Calvardian agents?" Jusis asked

Celine notice the talismans in Rean's hand. "Those strips of paper!"

"What in the world is going on here?" Sara asked

Rean begin to explain the situation to everyone.

"What in the world?" Laura asked.

"Nighttouched? So you're saying they could spread throughout the whole city?" Alisa added.

"This is way past bad." Millium said. "It's gonna do a lot more than just cause a panic."

Sara nodded. "Yeah, but it'd be impossible to evacuate all of Heimdallr in time."

"You said Emma's grandmother went in there already?" Fie asked.

"Yeah, she said that she is the Elder of the Hexen Clan." Crow answered.

"I see, that is true." Emma replied. "The Nighttouched have been a big concern of hers since ancient times. But I never thought Grandmother would be acquainted with Miss Rachel."

"Yeah. When did that happen?" Celine wondered. "Back to what Rose said, she said she was going to take care of them herself, but maybe she changed her mind." Celine said. "Considering she gave you those talismans."

"Not to mention miss Rachel decided to follow her."

"I was wondering... What are these things?" Juna wondered.

"They're Nighttouched sealing talismans." Emma answered. "I've heard those strips of paper were developed after the incident 200 years ago. I'm sure you'll find them extremely useful up ahead."

"I take that to mean we'll be encountering more of these Nighttouched on the other side of that gate?" Jusis asked.

"Looks like it" Shez answered.

"Still, I sense great corruption and malevolence. We need to proceed extremely cautiously once we enter that portal." Levi stated

"You're right." Aqua nodded. "Inside that gate has great amount of darkness. We need to be careful."

"Considering everyone who disappeared during our underground clean-up operation..." Sara muttered

"And I have a feeling there will be plenty of other fiends, besides." Gaius nodded

"It's possible there might be Heartless in there as well." Mickey said.

"Levi's right. You should consider the Dark Dragon's sanctuary even more dangerous than the Infernal Castle." Celine said.

Everyone look at each other and nodded

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Burning Appearance!)

Rean turn and face the gate. "Yeah, but... so what if it is?"

"You're right. Even if it's more dangerous than the Infernal Castle, we've all grown a lot since then." Alisa said.

Elliot nodded. "In mind and body. I know I've been practicing my orbal staff tons."

"If the castle was meant to reenact a disaster from the Middle Ages, this is simply the same thing, but from the Dark Ages instead." Laura said.

"Heimdallr may be a place with some dark shadows and bad history, but it's also my hometown." Machias nodded

"As a member of Class VII, a guardian of the Blaze, and for the sake of my grandmother..." Emma paused

"Though noblesse oblige may be a dying creed, I shall fulfill my duty and put an end to this threat." Jusis nodded

"Protecting the people is what the bracers do." Fie added.

"As a member of Class VII and a friend of Erebonia, I'll put everything I have into this." Gaius nodded

"Oooh! Me too, me too! Even if the rest of the Intelligence Division is sitting back for now!" Millium cheered

"Erebonia may not exactly be my homeland. But, there's no way in hell I'm letting dark dragon spread its nasty plague onto Jurai." Crow fist pump.

Sara giggled. "You guys."

"We're not going to sit back either!" Juna declared. "I'll show you what I've gained during my time in Class VII! And the soul of the Special Support Section, too!"

"This is one of my hometowns, and I shall put both my blades and my family's name on the line to depend it!" Kurt stated

"I think I finally see the purpose of my inclusion in Class VII." Altina nodded

"Although I'm not Erebonia. However, one thing is for sure. I will not allow this calamity rise up again, for the sake of all." Venti added

"For Elise, the princess, and my dear instructor. And my very own path as well." Musse smiled.

"It's about time we get to show off how much we've caught up to you." Ash smirked

"Yeah, this time, we won't differences between old and new. " Levi nodded

"We are all members of Class VII!" Rean added. "You, too, Celine. Let's go!"

"Of course!" Celine nodded

"Haha! Oh boy. Look at you all." Mickey smiled.

"Don't leave us out of it!" Sora smirked.

"Even though we're not from this world, we want to help save it." Kairi said.

"Yeah! You got us with you!" Donald nodded

"You can count on us." Goofy nodded.

"Hehehe, we're quite a group of misfits, aren't we?" Riku asked with a smirk on his face.

"Haha. You make sound like we're a group of troublemakers." Lea smirk

"Either way, I like the sound of that." Erza smiled.

"Even though we do mostly cause trouble." Lucy nervous laugh.

"On the plus side." Natsu crack his knuckles. "We can beat out an evil dragon!"

"Aye sir!" Happy jump and salute.

"Right! You can count on us!" Wendy nodded.

"Just remember to be careful." Carla warned.

"Heh. At least this might actually be fun." Gajeel smirked.

"And we're in agreement." Panther nodded.

"We'll show that dragon what Dragon Slayers are capable off." Sting crack his knuckles.

"Heck yeah!" Lechtor cheered.

"Try not to be careful Sting." Rogue said.

"Frosch think so too." Frosch said

"Heh. At least we can help things out for a bit." Gray chuckled.

"And I will help too!" Juvia cheered.

"You can count on me as well!" Levy said.

"Sounds like we're all in agreement here." Kazuha chuckled.

"Yeah. Let's see how scary this dragon is." Shez nodded

"Remember not to do anything too stupid." Arval said.

"Erebonia is Elliot's home. I want to do my best to protect it." Annette said.

"Hehehe. Seeing everyone's spirits like this motivates me too." Ventus smiled.

"Quite. Let's help protect this world from evil." Aqua nodded

"Right. Let usgo before the Dark Dragon's fowl Miasma spreads throughout the world." Mona nodded.

"We're with you guys." Aether nodded

"You betcha! Though Paimon would be hiding from most of the fight." Paimon said

(BGM ended)

Everyone charge through the gate and they begin to warp into another dimension. As they arrive on the other side, they see the structor of the domain. It was red on the background with dark castle like structure with three pathway leading on the inside.

"Th-This place..." Juna gulp

"The Dark Dragon Sanctuary." Laura said.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - -One- Way to the Netherworld)

"Whoa..." Lucy gulped.

"Whoa indeed." Shez nodded.

"We're in a whole different dimension... Just like that place Epimenides brought us in." Sora said in awe.

"It's similar to the Realm of the Great Shadow." Levi added. "However, its appearance and the size are different."

"The cryptid that turned Heimdallr into a city of the dead lies further within." Kurt said.

"Looks like we've got three entrances ahead of us." Sara pointed out.

Emma nodded. "I believe they're a type of spiritual pathway."

"It's said that 800 years ago, Emperor Hector had to split his troops into three." Celine said.

"In that case, shall we handle this like the Naval Fortress?" Gaius suggested.

"I'm sure there'll be traps in here, too." Fie said.

"Time is short. Let's get started. If martial law is declared now, it could lead to mass panic." Rean reminded. "They might even use the damage from the Nighttouched as an excuse to start a war with Calvard."

"Wh-What?!" Juna exclaimed

"Well, it's isn't impossible." Machias said.

Millium agreed. "Yeah, it's not really Claire or Lechter's style to pull a stunt like that, but..."

"Chancellor Osborne and my brother are a different story." Jusis finished.

"And knowing those two, yeah. No doubt they'll pull a sugarcoat just so they can get what they want in the shadows." Crow nodded

"Heh heh. Things are really hittin' up now." Ash smirked

"We need to stop them before Dad's division gets involved!" Elliot stated

"Yeah! Class VII, and our friends and allies, let's give it everything we've got!" Rean said. "I want us to split up into three, balance teams. Let me hear your opinions on who should go where."

They begin discussing which path to takes. Each of them hurry due to time is not on their side.

Team A: is Juna, Kurt, Sara, Fie, Elliot, Gaius, Aqua, Ventus, Natsu(With Happy), Lucy, Aether(With Paimon) Annette, Lea, Crow, and Morgan.

Team B is: Levi, Musse, Ash, Jusis, Millium, Emma, Sora, Kairi, Donald, Goofy, Shez, Kazuha, Wendy(With Carla)

And Team C: is Rean, Altina, Venti, Alisa, Laura, Machias, Erza, Gray, Juvia, Gajeel (With Panther) String(With Lechtor), Rogue( Frosch) Riku, Mickey, Arval and Mona

"Let's get started." Rean said "All of Class VII and friends will now begin its assault on the Dark Dragon's sanctuary. We need to stop what's behind the scenes from converging with what's on the surface. Let's put everything we've learned into this." Then he forward his hand as a leader. "May the Goddess guide us! Good luck everyone!"

"Yeaaaah!" Everyone cheered

Then each team begin to split up and head toward the red gate and enter the inner part of the sanctuary.

Team A: Juna, Kurt, Sara, Fie, Elliot, Gaius, Aqua, Ventus, Natsu(With Happy), Lucy, Aether(With Paimon) Annette, Lea, Crow, and Morgan.

"All right, here we are." Aether said as he and his team enter. "Is everyone ready?"

"Yeah." Lea said, looking around. "This place sort of reminds me of that old place."

"Old Place?" Ventus asked, before some fiends and Heartless appeared. "We got company!"

"Let's deal with them and process onward!" Gaius suggest.

"Right!" Team A nodded.

Juna form a combat link with Kurt, Sara form a combat link with Fie, Elliot form a combat link with Annette, Gaius form a combat link with Aether, Crow form a combat link with Morgan, Natsu form a combat link with Lucy, and Ventus form a combat link three way combat link with Aqua and Lea.

Everyone charge and then each one begin to let out an assault against the Heartless and the fiends. The fiends counter back with their attacks along with the Heartless. Lea let out a few Keyblade swings with Aqua follow up with her own. Ventus dash and let out a few swings. Annette channel wind magic in her hands, then toss it toward the Heartless and exploded out razer wind as Elliot summoned music notes into the air, then swing his orbal staff, craving waves of notes onto the fields.

"FIRE DRAGON ROAR!" Natsu let out a fire breath as Lucy unlash a whip attack on the Heartless.

Gaius dash forward and swirl his Spear and combat a few Fiends before Aether dashes through them and take them out with one blow. Sara warp toward the fields with purple lighting and then Fie created afterimages of herself and strike through the Heartless. Juna leap toward one of the fiends with a few kicks and then a baton bash attack with Kurt letting out a few swings against them. Crow shoot several Fiends with his bullets while Morgan channel thunder magic from her tome, then cast Thoron on them. Once the enemies were dealt with, they resume advancing into the sanctuary. As they go around he hallways to corridors, spotted a few fiends and Heartless joining in. They all proceed to attack them to clear the path. Aqua use Spellweaver to pinwheel a few Fiends who cast Orbal Arts onto the ground with Ventus dash forward and let out a few swings. Lea swing a few against the Heartless as Annette channel wind magic, then lush it at the center to form a tornado, gathering them and then Morgan cast fire magic and turn it into a fiery tornado to deal with them.

They continue to wonder around the hallway until they found an upper ledge with a steel ladder on it.

"Hey look, there's a ladder we can use. But it's a bit high up." Morgan said.

"Then let's use some teamwork." Fie said as Sara nodded as she place her two hands together, then step jump to Sara's hand, then toss her high enough to the upper edge, then Fie went to the later and unchip the ladder as it went down. Everyone begin to climb up and then they ran and found a switch on the floor.

Team B: Levi, Musse, Ash, Jusis, Millium, Emma, Sora, Kairi, Donald, Goofy, Shez, Kazuha, Wendy(With Carla)

Levi combat link with Emma, Ash combat link with Musse, Jusis combat link with Millium, Sora combat link with Kairi. Donald form a combat link with Goofy, and Shez combat link with Kauzha.

Shez dash forward and strike two fields down as Kazuha warp toward the surrounding Heartless and eliminate them with one blow. Sora an Kairi ran forward the Evil Eye as it shoot laser beam toward them and them let out some Keyblade strikes.

"Thunder!" Donald cast Thungara on the Speculo II but it reflected Donald's magic right back. "Bwalalalalal!"

"Donald, you okay?" Goofy asked as he shield bash the Speculo II.

"No! I'm a frying duck!"

"Some of these mirror fiends can repel attacks. I guess the purple ones reflect magic." Levi said as he slash down a few Neoshadows.

"Ooh...' Donald groan until a Vargem cast fire magic at Donald. "Wah! Fire!" Donald cast Firaga at him.

"Woohoo!" Millium yelled as she let out some fist pumps on the Heartless with Airgetlam, follow up with a swing of her fist, swirl as Jusis dash forward, letting out an elegant strike and slashes.

Musse shoot several orbal bullets as Ash swing his Axe around swiftly and then swirl combo strike against the fiends. Emma swirl her staff and then shoot beams of magic from the magic circles, then summon magic blades from them and fire toward the Fiends as Levi swirl combat strike against the group of Heartless and take them out.

"Okay, that should be all of them." Musse said, looking around.

"Right. Let's keep moving." Levi said.

Levi and his team run toward the hallway until they found an upper ledge. Levi jump the upper ledge and unchip the ladder as his team climb up and reach the upper ledge. As they did, they spotted a switch.

Team C: Rean, Altina, Venti, Alisa, Laura, Machias, Erza, Gray, Juvia, Gajeel (With Panther), Levy, String(With Lechtor), Rogue( Frosch) Riku, Mickey, Arval and Mona

Rean and the others charge forward the corridor and then take a left turn and enter a room where three Hercules members awaits them.

"Look! The Hercules members!" Mona said.

"All right. Once we worn them down, seal them with the talimens." Rean said as he and the others got ready for battle.

"Right!" Everyone nodded

(BGM paused)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Erosion of Madness)

The Nighttouched Hercules units let out a groan as a few Heartless and Fiends join them.

One Hercules unit shoot bullets toward the group as they all jump back and ran forward toward the Nighttouched, Heartless and Fiends. Rean form a combat link with Alisa, Venti form a combat link with Altina, Laura form a combat link with Machias, Riku form a combat link with Mickey. Arval form a combat link with Mna, and Erza form a combat link with Gray.

"Wait, what the heck are those underneath your feet?" Sting asked.

"We'll talk later, right now, let' focus on taking care of them." Erza said as she dahs forward and clash with the Nighttouched Hercule member wielding a Greatsword.

The Hercule Greatsword wielder let out a fury of slashes against Erza but she block each attack and counter-attack with her own sword and push him back. Rean ran forward and clash with the other Great sword with a few swings at each other as Alisa shoot her orbal arrow toward the Hercule member. Laura let out heavy swings against the Powerwild as Machias shoot magic bulets onto them. Riku ran forward with Mickey and then let out a few Keylade swings against the Vampire Bats who hiss at them and launch a bite attack onto Riku.

"Ngh!" Riku winched before he grab the Bat on the head, force it's bite off of it and then toss it toward the wall.

Mickey let out a few aeral attacks against the Vampire bats before it let out a sonic screech to push Mickey back.

"Whoa!" Mickey curl into a ball before landing on his feet. "Huh?" Mickey turn around and he was surrounded by Vampire Bats who charge at him. "Light!" Mickey use Pearl as a beam of light rain down on him and then blasted the Vampire Bats away.

As the Vampire bats were launch, they were hit by dark magic orbs, created by Arval. Arval cast Miasma and launches several on them against the Heartless as Mona summon a large magic circle, then shoot water bubbles toward them as they exploded once came into contact. Venti shoot wind orbal energy toward a few Heartless and exploded on them as Altina extended Claiomh Solais's arm as she ran forward, and then letting out a few slashes against them. Venti then use his craft: Skyward Sonnet and shoot multiple arrows toward the Hercules member.

"Iron Dragon Lance!" Gajeel yelled as he extended him arm and then knock the Heartless back with one blow.

"Water Slicer!" Juvia wave her out arms and send out slashes made out of water against the Fiends.

"Soild Script: Thunder!" Levy points her fingers into the air and shoots the word "Thunder" at the Fiends.

Panther Lily change into his buff and taller form, wielding his Greatsword and then let out several slashes against the Fiends. The Hercule Gratsword let out a low grow as he impales the ground to rise power toward Rean who roll out of the way then let out a wild swing against him. Alisa shoot her arrow and got the Hercule member attention. He charged toward her.

"White Dragon Iron Fist!"

Until Sting save her by punching the Hercule member by launching him to the wall.

"Phew, thanks for the save." Alisa said, before she use her craft: Flamberge onto the Fiends and wipe them out.

Riku let out a few swings against the Hercule riper user who dodge his attack and then shoot a blast of bullets against Riku who was knock back, then the Hercule member pull a grenade.

"Shadow Dragon claw!" Rogue then kick the Hercule member and knock him back, dropping the grenade and jump back before it exploded. "Shadow Dragon, roar!" Then Rogue let out a burst of shadow his mouth toward the Hercules units.

"That's quite the impressive magic." Arval praised before he channel dark magic, then spread his arm forward,c creating a large magic circle above and shoot dark sphere bombs onto the Heartless, Fiends and Hercules units.

"All right, let's finish this." Rean said as he imbue his tachi with crimson flames, and use his craft: Gale and then strike through them and then clockwise slash, releasing a large waves of flame toward them and exploded on them.

(BGM ended)

(Resuming -One- Way to the Netherworld)

The Hercules units fell on the floor. Then Rean pull out the Talimans and then place them on the forehead.

"There, they should be safe." Rean said.

"But should we leave them here? I mean monsters and Heartless might attack them." Alisa stated.

"Something tells me they'll be fine." Panther said as he change back to his small form. "We should get going."

"Okay, so how did you suddenly turn small?" Mona asked.

"Eh. I'll explain on the way."

Everyone then resume their march toward the sanctuary. After a few more walks against the Corridor, Rean spotted a floor platform up ahead.

"Huh? What's that?" Rean asked as he and the others arrived at a tile.

"Is that a tile?" Machias asked.

"Hmm... Let's see what will happen if we step on it." Mickey said as he step on the tile. But nothing happened. "Huh. Nothing happened."

Rean got a call and pull out his ARCUS Alpha.

"Hello?" Rean answered

"Hey, Rean. It's Levi." Levi said on the other line. "Listen, you wouldn't happen to see a tile on the floor have you?"

"I have actually."

"Oh, good. I was just going to call one of you." Crow said as he and his team join the line.

"We stumble upon this as well. You don't think they're keys to progress, right?" Morgan asked on the line.

"Only one way to find out. Let's step on them at the same time." Sara said.

Alisa step on the tile and on team A is Elliot and Team B is Fie. Then the ground shakes as something mechanical begins to activate.

"I guess we found our answer." Sora said.

"All right, let's keep going." Aqua said as everyone nodded.

Everyone then hurry toward the open floor that leads to another path downward. As each of them arrived, they enter another floor as they all go forward.

"We've come to the outer wall." Rean said.

"As if through this place is the dark dragon's castle. I wonder how much further we have to go." Emma wondered.

"Hard to say. And yet I don't see the miss Rachel nor that Elder of yours Emma." Levi said.

"They must have gone further. Which how did they managed?" Donald said.

"Hmm... maybe teleportation?" Goofy wondered.

"Either way, we need to catch up to them." Mickey said.

"Right. Otherwise we're going to be in for a big trouble." Annette said.

Back to Team A...

Juna and her team headed downstairs and then ran toward the Corridor and then go past a few corridors, defeating several Heartless and Fiends along the way. Then they arrived at a room that has the Nighttouched Calvardians.

"Look! The Hercules Squad!" Juna exclaimed.

"We need to place those talisman on them." Kurt stated.

"Come on. Let's kick their asses." Sara said.

(BGM paused)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Erosion of Madness)

The Calvardian Agents let out a low grow as Heartless and Fiends join them.

"Fire Dragon Roar!" Natsu yelled as he launch a fire breathe attack on the Agents and Calvardian agents.

The Cargardian Agents burst through the fire and the Greatsword users swing their greatsword toward them him as he jump back.

"Star Dress!" Lucy yelled as a mark appear on her shoulder and then her appearance change. "Sagittarius Form!" Lucy equip with a bow and then nocks multiple arrows and fires them at Cavardian Agent. Heartless, and Fiends.

"Whoa, that's super cool!" Juna exclaimed, before the Carvardian Agents charge toward the group.

"Fire Dragon-: Natsu then generated fire from both his hands and then combined t, and unleash it toward the Calvardian agents. "Brillent Flames!" And then cause a large explosion that shrook the place.

With Team B...

As Team A proceeds. They heard a large rubled as the ground shake a bit."

"Huh? What the heck?" Shez asked.

"What was that?" Kazuha asked

Team C...

Whoa!" Rean exclaimed from the ground shake.

"What was that?" Altina asked.

"I get the feeling that's Natsu's doing." Erza chuckled.

"Oh course it's that idiot." Gray sighed.

(BGM ended)

(Resuming -One- Way to the Netherworld)

Back to Team A...

"Whoa..." Kurt jawdropped with the others as Natsu completely made a large hole and also took out the Carvardian agents.

"He took them out with one powerful attack?!" Lea exclaimed.

"Well done Natsu, you blow almost everyone's minds now." Lucy sighed.

"Wait! I can blow their minds?!" Natsu exclaimed.

"It's a figure of Speech!"

Sara burst into laughter. "Oh you guys haven't change at all! You gotten plenty strong for the past two years!"

"Seriously." Fie said with a cat smile on her face.

"Well... at least the fight's over." Elliot sweatdrop.

"In any case. Let's go put on the Talisman." Gaius said and then Sara place the talisman on them.

"Okay. Now let's go." Sara said as everyone nodded and proceed.

Team B then ran toward the corridors then proceed to climb up the staircase then spotted a sealed door.

"Look, there's a door." Fie said. "But I don't see any Keyholes."

"Maybe there's a switch somewhere around here. We need to find one and activate them to open a path." Ventus said as they nodded.

Everyone begin to wonder around the few hallways and taking a few paths as they spotted a few Heartless and Feinds along the way. They proceeded to take them out and then continue along the way. Then Annette found a switch.

"Hey look. Could that be it?" Annette asked as she walk toward it and pull the trigger. Then the walls begin to shake and then heard a door open. "Oh, looks like it is!"

"Way to go Annette!" Elliot cheered.

"There should be more somewhere. Let's be careful as we go." Gaius said as they nodded.

With Team B...

Levi and the others found Calvardian Agents that were Nighttouched.

"Look! There they are!" Kairi said.

"Okay, let's do this!" Sora said as he and the others got their weapons out.

"Hang on." Levi called out and then he forward his hand, channel a golden light from his hand and the Nighttouched begin to expel from them as the Hercule members collapsed.

"Oh." Wendy said.

"Well at least we don't have to worry about fighting." Kazuha said.

"Well as much as I would like that. But time is not on our side. So we should place the talisman on them and then get moving." Levi said as he pull the talisman and place them on the Calvardian agents.

"All right, let's go!" Donald said as everyone nodded.

Everyone then begin to ran toward the Hallway for a couple of minutes as they encounter Heartless and fiends, and proceed to take them out. After defeating them and then a tile with another door leading below.

"We found another door!" Goofy said.

"Now all we need to do is press it. If the others are at it by now." Carla said as Wendy step on it.

The ground begin to shake and the door begin to open.

"All right! Now we can go further!" Shez smiled as he and the others hurry down the path leading to the deeper area of the sanctuary.

As they arrived at the third area, Each team on each side see a large door blocking their way with gemstones imbue with it.

"Look, a door." Musse said.

"So we got one final one huh?" Ash asked.

"The others might see the same thing. Let's contact them." Levi said as he pulled out his ARCUS Alpha and contacted the others. "Yo. You guys seeing the large door on your side as well?"

"Yeah. It's blocking our path." Rean answered

"Just as I thought... All the routes are blocked off." Alisa said

"Man, whatever's on the other side of this door must be pretty strong. I can feel it from here." Sara stated

"Hmm. I can sense something else in the area, too." Gaius replied

"Yeah. I'm sensing cursed gems located in various areas." Levi said to the group.

"Yes. The cursed gems are sealing this door." Emma nodded

"Cursed gems?" Kairi asked

"These are cursed gems here?" Rean asked

"Well, duh. They're pretty common in giant, evil castles." Celine remark.

"And from games." Venti added

"I'm not sure if Bowser's Castle counts as one." Mona said

"But it does give him an idea." Arval said

"But you're not wrong about evil castle things." Levy said. "But take a closer look at the door. There are none orbs embedded in it. So if we want to go to the other side, we need to destroy the orbs somewhere on the current floor."

"Right. And once those orbs are destroyed. It will light up." Lucy nodded

"Then we got a plan. Each Team split up and find and destroy those orbs." Gray said.

"And destroying things is our especially." Natsu smirked

"Everything is destructive with you." Lucy sighed.

"Then perhaps we should put a leash on him?" Ash smirked.

"Yeah, that we can control the destructive dog." Levi chuckled.

"All right, we can joke at each other later. Right now, let's find and destroy those gems." Rean said

"Roger!" We replied

As everyone begin to explore all around and taking out strong monsters that are blocking the path. Team B encounter the Calvardian agents affected by Nighttouched. Levi use his powers to expel the Nighttouched and place the talisman on them. Everyone soon found the cursed gems and then begin to break each of them. Everyone begin to continue exploring and destroying any cursed gems they can find. Once they destroy the last one, they return to the large door and it open a path. They all headed toward the newly open path and then spotted few giant Heartless and giant fiend that stood against them. Everyone begin to readied themselves and put up a fight against them. Once the monsters were dealt with. They headed toward onward to the open path. Everyone soon reunited at large area.

"All right!" Happy cheered. "We all made it!"

"Thank goodness. This sanctuary is truly a handful." Carla sighed.

"This place definitely reminds me of the Realm of Darkness." Aqua said.

"Seriously. What kind of place is like this exactly?" Riku asked.

"A Phase Space." Levi answered.

"A Phase Space?" Lea asked.

"It means a location with different dimension, plane or space." Emma answered

"Well the bright side is that we're all reunited." Morgan said.

"Yeah. But." Crow said as he and the others turn to the large and last door, with Elliot, Annette, Lucy, Levy and Wendy gulped.

"I feel tremendous power..." Kurt trailed off.

"As do I. I suspect just ahead lies." Laura paused

"Our Target." Fie finished.

"Is everyone ready?" Aqua asked as they nodded. "Then let's go."

Everyone then approaches and opened the last door and rushed towards a giant open area where Roselia and Rachel was, and beyond then was a field of red Pleroma Grass and in the middle was the dark dragon itself that was laying dormant, it wasn't awake yet.

"We finally made it." Levi muttered.

"Whoa... look at that dragon..." Happy gulped. "It's presence is too much."

"Yeah. It had that kind of level with the other dragon back in the Grand Magic Game." Natsu nodded

"But something about it is terrifying." Lucy gulped.

"You made us wait, young ones." Roselia said to them.

"I was wondering what was taking so long for me to have a cup of tea." Rachel replied

"Grandmother." Emma called.

Celine sighed. "You're the one who ran off ahead."

"Hmph, I would have preferred to do this on my own." Roselia replied. "But given how much it has restored itself, that is no longer an option. On top of that, my power is not what it once was."

"Figures..."

"A being even greater than the Vermillion Apocalypse." Emma said.

"Though it is only newly reborn, it is still powerful enough to obliterate all of Heimdallr." Roselia continued. "Therefore we must slay it before it can do that."

Suddenly, the large dark dragon woke up and stood against us. But some odd reason, the Dark Dragon gaze toward Levi and then Aether. Roselia then levitates to the air.

"Now then, I will leave this to you, the children of this era. Class VII, and your friends, show me your strength!"

Everyone got their battle stance ready.

"Hmph, sounds to me like a convenient excuse to push things onto us!" Jusis remark

"She's right, though. This is our trial!" Machas stated

"We can't lose. We're the only ones who can stop this disaster and the war!" Juna added

"I swear upon these blades. I will triumph!" Kurt declared

"I'll fight to make sure the weapons made by my family never need to be used for anything asides protecting people!" Alisa nodded

"I will use this blade and the will entrusted to me by my father to banish the darkness of Heimdallr!" Laura said

"Millium, Airgetlam! Please!" Altina pleaded as she ready her combat shell.

"You got it! Tilly, Sammy, let's do this!" Millium respond

"Tomorrow is the Summer Festival- let's make sure it's one filled with fun and smiles!" Elliot said

"In order to rid of the land of this miasma. I will become a wing of light and let loose a mighty gale!" Gaius nodded

"We just gotta kick that thing's ass, right? I like it when stuff nice and simple." Ash smirked

"This will be one of our final battles. I will put my all into it!" Musse stated

"I guess it's kinda like the biggest, baddest wanted monster ever?" Fie asked

"Damn right. We'll protect everyone up above and put a stop to this war before it starts!" Sara answered

"Please watch over us, Grandmother! I'll make you explain everything later!" Emma declared

"About Vita, the Gnomes, and everything else!" Celine nodded

"It is time for us to begin our grand performance of our story." Venti replied

"Let's finish this monster off once and for all. For the sake of everyone!" Levi declared

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Accused Tycoon)

"Thors Military Academy, Class VII, new and old, and friends and allies. Let's put this disaster from the Dark Ages back into the ground." Rean declare as he point his Tachi at Zoro-Agruga. "Fight as one, fight with everything you have and destroy this monster!"

"Yeaaaah!" We cheered

Dragon of Malice - True Zoro-Agruga

True Zoro-Agruga let out a powerful roar onto everyone which push a few others back.

"Fire Dragon Iron Fist!" Natsu leap toward the dark dragon and then punch it on the head, which it shake and knock Natsu back. "Fire Dragon Roar!" Then unleahs a fire breath which cause an explosion as the others join in on the fight.

The Dark Dragon slam it's feet on the ground, creating shockwaves then a misama breath attack.

"Take this!" Annette cast Excaliber onto the dark breath to blow them away.

"Soleil Cadene!" Elliot cast his magic as many staves appeared all over the dark dragon and then exploded on them.

The Dark Dragon then unleash a claw attack toward them but some of them dodge before it did a jump spin tail attack on them, then stomp the floor to create shockwaves. Levi use his craft, Penetrate Throw on the Dark dragon as Aether dash forward, jump and then impale the dragon with a golden light strike on the forehead, forcing the dragon down. The Dark Dragon let out a roar, shaking Aether off his head and unleash a large miasma breath attack, forcing Aether to dodge.

"White Dragon's Holy Breath!" Sting leap into the air and then unleash a larger powerful light onto the dragon, which cause a large impact explosion.

The Dark Dragon roar at stink and then unleash a powerful dark beam attack onto him and launch him back. Alisa shoot may arrows along with Venti to strike at the Dark Dragon's body as Rean imbue his Tachi with crimosm flames then dash forward and then jump up, and launch a powerful flame strike on the dragon. Ash ran forward and then let out a series of strike on the Dragon's foot along with Juna and Kurt. The Dark Dragon attempted to bite them.

"Shadow Dragon roar!" Rogue unleash a breath of shadow and aim it at the face, getting it's attention.

Sara and Fie let out slashes of slashes with Gaius leap into the air and impale the ground, creating spike pillars on the dragon before letting out few jabs and slashes. Machas shoot many bullets with Crow as Morgan channel fire from her hand and tome and cast Valflame on it. The Dark Dragon unleash a demonic howl onto then and push them back.

"Letter Script: Bullets!" Levy waves her arm and releases a continuous outburst of energy pellets from the word "Bullet" toward the dark dragon.

True Zoro-Agruga slam the ground, creating dark pillars of miasma toward everyone until Arval cast Hades to counter it, resulting an explosion. Shez dash forward with Kazuha as Shez use shadowflash and unleash purple energy slashes with Kazuha wind imbue slashes. Lea and Kairi let out a few keyblade slashes as Sora air strip toward the dark draging and using Ars Arcanum as Donald cast Blizzaga and Goofy a Goofy Toss. Ventus use Cyclone as he warp and strike all over the dark dragon s Aqua use Spellweaver to pinwheel the dark dragon and then unlesh a powerful large spin with an Ice Crystal above and strike the dragon repeatively.

"Iron Dragon Lance!" Gajeel extended his arm into iron pole and unleash a powerful strike on the dragon's dead.

The Dark Dragon unleash a powerful breath attack toward everyone else it knock many of them away with explosion. Then the dark dragon unleashed a misasma breath attack with Levi impale the ground with his glaive, then ray of light purify the miasma. causing the dark dragon to roar as Levi and then launch a beam attack toward him. Levi jump back as Laura dash forward and let out a rapid powerful strike to push the Dark Dragon back. Mona spawn several large water bullets and fire them at the dark dragon, then Emma unleash several yellow magic circles which spawn lighting, causing to shock the dragon as it let out a roar. Panther Lily brought out his sword and let out a series of slashes, join with Jusis who let out a few slashes before jumping back, before the dragon stomp on them.

Kairi cast Flower Shot on the dragon as Lea let out a few Keyblade slashes, while Arval cast several orbs onto the Dark Dragon, hitting it as it circle around him, then matterlize into an Agarthan cannon and shoot a powerful laser beam toward the Dragon to a massive explosion. Mickey let out a few Aeral clashes with Riku a few Keyblades slashes.

"Water Jigsaw!" Juvia creates a face-like entity out of boiling water with her hand and fire water beams at True Zoro- Agruga.

"Ice Make: Death Scythe!" Gray creates a large scythe made out of ice, and then jumps into the air. When he's high enough, he swings the scythe at the dark dragon.

"Equip!" Erza change her appearance into her Heavenly Wheel Armor with many swords appeared with her. "Blumenblatt!" Then she strike through the dragon with multiple sword string at it.

"Star Dress!" Lucy change her appeared. "Cancer Form!" She said, equip with pair of blades that look like scissors. Lucy ran toward the Dragon and letting out a few slashes.

"Sky Dragon: Roar!" Wendy jump into the air and blast a wind breath attack on the dark dragon and then Altina and Millium jump forward with Airgetlam and Claiomn Solais into weapon forms and let out a slam and assault that force True Zoro-Agruga down.

Then Aether and Levi imbue their weapons with light and then dash forward and let out several phantom slashes before Aether switch to a light Bow and fire multiple light arrows and fire a powerful blast of light it it, causing the dragon to let out a roar of agony before it let out a roar at them.

"Looks like we got its attention." Morgan said. "But it's persistent."

"What do you expect? It's a dragon." Natsu smirked.

"Can't wait to beat its ass after this." Sting crack his knuckles.

"Be that as it may, you need more than just your average weapons and Dragon Slayer Magic told defeat it." Aether said.

"Indeed. You will need a Zemurian weapon." Roselia replied. "Rean Schwarzer, Crow Armbrust, now is the time to fulfill your duty."

"Yes!" Rean replied. "...Venti, call your machine."

"Got it!" Venti nodded.

"Heed my call! Valimar, the Ashen Knight!"

"Come! Ordine!" Crow yelled out

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Lift-off!)

Valimar, Ordine and Kestrel appeared.

"What the heck?!" Gajeel, Juvia, Levy, Sting, Rogue, Lechtor, The Disney group, Shez, Arval, Kazuha, and some others yelled as Rean, Crow, and Venti got into their Divine Knights and Soldots while the others distracted the dragon were ready to finish off the dragon.

"Okay, what the hell is that?!" Shez exclaimed.

"Oh right. This is your first time seeing it." Mona said. "I'll explain."

True Zoro-Agruga roar at the Divine Knights as Valimar dash forward, letting out devastating strikes along with Crow by slashing. True Zoro-Agruga flap it's wings and blow a gust of wind toward them as Venti shoot multiple Orbal arrows toward it and it's wings. True Zoro-Agruga unleash a powerful laser breath attack onto the Divine Knights and Soldots, forcing them to take the hit. Then it unleashes multiple strikes onto Valimar and push it back. Then Ordine Double Saber imbue with it's power and dash forward and let out a few slashes and cpush the dragon back. Venti shoot orbal energy toward the air and shoot rain of arrows all over the dragon's body. Rean let out several slshes onto the dragon.

The dragon stomp the ground, creating dark pillars of power all over them and them charge up another powerful laser, until Venti shoot a powerful orbal arrow on the mouth, causing it to knock it's head into the sky and fire the beam there. Then Valimar and Crow dash forward, unleashing devastating strikes.

"Let's do this everyone!" Rean yelled.

"Roger that!/I hear ya!" Venti and Crow yelled as Venti shoot multiple arrows all over True Zoro-Agruga as Ordine and Valimar strike through it. Then Ordine unleashes a large X slash along with Rean strike through it, releasing multiple slashes.

"UNION SLASH! DEADLY DOMINATION!" Rean and Crow yelled as multiple slashes appeared next, striking all over the dragon.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Conspiracy in Motion)

"What now?" Ventus asked.

"Stay back! Don't go near it!" Aether yelled.

"He's right! That's what cursed the Vermillion Knight!" Emma explained.

"Rose, you have it ready don't you?!" Celine turn to her.

"Indeed. Leave the rest to me." Roselia nodded as she descended down, summon her staff, and a large magic circle appeared underneath True Zoro-Agruga. "For you to return to spread this curse once more... What a curious turn of events... Go now and slumber once more... in Aidios's arms..." She said as she wave her staff high, then white light appeared, causing he dragon to fade away, and then a flash of light engulf the scene.

(BGM ended)

Everyone return to the catacombs and the scarlet Pleroma Grass was gone too.

"It's back to normal." Elliot remark as Rean, Crow and Venti got out of their Divine Knights and Panzer Soldots.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Behind the Lore)

"Whoa... Was all that just some bad dream?" Juna asked

"No. It was unmistakenly real." Kurt answered

"The Pleroma Grass has vanished completely." Altina added

"Perhaps because the root of the problem is no more." Musse stated

Ash sighed. "What a pain in my ass."

"Honestly. That was so tiring." Venti added

Sara and Fie went over to examine the agents.

Sara sigh with relief. "Looks like they'll all make it through."

"They pretty beat up through." Fie added

"I see..." Rean smiled

"What a relief, I think the worst of it is over." Alisa said.

"Can we now say that the crisis is averted?" Laura asked.

"Yes. Most likely." Emma answered before turning serious to Roselia. "Or is there something you neglected to mention, Grandmother?"

"It is true we do not need to worry about the Dark Dragon any longer." Roselia answered. "However, there are still other threats looming over us."

"As unhelpfully vague as ever." Celine sighed

"I won't let you wiggle out of giving me answers this time." Emma went up to her. "Why didn't you tell me you were going all over Erebonia? Where is Vita, and what is she doing?"

"Y-You don't need to glare at me so. I had good reason to do what I did." Roselia replied

"It's because you're so secretive that you always end a step behind! Like when Vita joined Ouroboros, or when the Infernal Castle appeared! Not to mention, everything about you is disorderly, right down to your diet!"

"I...have been watching my intake, if nothing else."

Everyone sweatdrop of the scene.

"Uh, are they always like this?" Rean asked.

"Pretty much. Except when magic is concerned." Celine answered.

"Hey, Celine! Your creator requires assistance!" Roselia requested. "Do something to get me out of this lecture."

"G.R.A.N.D.M.O.T.H.E.R?" Emma cross her arm as Roselia panicked

"Good grief. I do sympathize, through." Celine said. "I understand you have your mission, but Emma's been worried sick. And I'm sure Vita feels the same way."

"Ahem... That prodigal child might act like nothing is wrong, but she can be rather bumbling at times." Celine muttered "I was certain she had come to Heimdallr, so I came here to find her, however..." Roselia turn her head upward. "It would seem we have found someone else instead."

Everyone look at Roselia's direction and see Xigbar.

"Well, isn't this a surprise? I didn't expect you all to actually defeat that dragon. Let alone, seeing the 'Red Moon Rose' herself, Crimsom Roselia." Xigbar smirked.

"Xigbar!" Sora snarl.

"Wait... did he say... Crimson Roselia?" Juna asked as she and he others turn to Roselia.

"The Heroine in that novel is..." Musse paused.

"She's a member of the church... and also a vampire." Altina said.

"I thought she was supposed to be a big older, though..." Kurt said.

"Yeah, she look small for an older woman." Natsu comment.

"Well, there are some extenuating circumstances..." Emma said, smiling nervously.

"But it's true. That story WAS based on her." Celine said

"I heard of this novel. It seems it was riddled with embellishment, however." Roselia sighed. "While it is true I have done some business with the church, I was never been part of it. But! On the topic of my age AND HEIGHT!" She glare at Natsu before frown. "There is nothing I can say that will not sound as an excuse, so I will hold my tongue."

"Be that as it may. I seem to recall that you also have a partner in that story." Xigbar said.

"Leave that one out of this." Roselia glared as she summon her staff and cast a spell. "I have no further business here. Espcually with Organization XIII. If the Black or Xehanort come here in person, it would be another matter... But I have no interest in one of Xehanort's little minions. There are other things I need to do. We will speak once more during the Summer Festival. Farewell, Class VII and their allies. You may do what you wish for now."

Roselia then vanished away. Emma frown

"My word... She's just as bad as Vita." Celine muttered

"Poor Emma." Alisa sweatdrop

"Yes. Her grandmother was certainly something." Laura nodded

"In any event. I shall also take my leave." Roselia said. "My business is elsewhere. As for you, member of Organization XIII. We will meet again. And this time, I won't be so generous." She then teleported away.

"All right Xigbar. I take it you're responsible for bringing the Red Pleroma Grass and dark dragon here?" Rean asked.

"As if! I'm only here to see the progress. But had to say, who could have guessed you kids managed to find its hiding place? Good for you that you save the world. Heh, As if! This is just the beginning."

"What exactly do you mean by beginning?" Levi asked. "And what are you morons planning to do in Erebonia this time?"

"Yeah! Because it's no good if you're here!" Donald nodded

"Oh, I would love to stay and chat. But I have other places to be. Besides, I'm sure you all will have a great time once the Summer Festival begin. And the day when it begins." Xigbar said before he teleported away.

"Hey wait!" Riku yelled but too late.

"He's gone." Mickey said.

"What does he mean?" Aqua asked.

"Not sure. But that doesn't sound good..." Rean said.

As everyone was distracted, Ash notice something and approach the unconscious Calvardian Agent. He went through his pocket and found an Orbal Pistol.

'The Verne Company? Feels light in my hand... and this smell...' Ash thought before suddenly, a heartbeat beat in his left eye, he quickly put the gun into his pocket.

"Hm? Ash?" Musse turned to him.

"It's nothing. Just a headache from all the crap we went though today."

'I feel as though I missed something very important...' Musse thought 'No... we're all just tired.'

"Contacting the Bracer Guild and all other parties! We've arrested members of the Calvard special force!" Sara said, talking to someone on her ARCUS Alpha

"Yes, we averted the crisis. What's your status?" Rean asked someone from his ARCUS Alpha

"Yep, it's all taken care of. The place is-" Millium said to someone on her ARCUS Alpha.

'We've now entered the endgame. Aidios willing, my backup plan will remain nothing more than a backup.'

Unknown to both of them, Levi witness the whole thing. 'Ash? What exactly are you doing?' Levi thought.

Woohoo! Finally! It certainly was a long chapter! I normally would like to get Grima in but... I had a feeling this scene would be more important. But toon in for the next part.