"Best show we got out there. Shame that no one is gonna notice, since… Well…" David said as he saw the bodies of the audience still unconscious. "We have done all we could."
"Did our crazy plan work? Did we save everybody?" Hilda asked before she was suddenly hit by Hope. "Ow…what the?"
"Why are they still moving? We beat the demon, didn't we?" Lorenz said.
"Damn, were we too late?!" Connor asked.
"Uta!" Shanks called out as he ran over to Uta. "Hongo!" he said as the medicine was tossed to him. "Here, drink this and go to sleep."
"Shanks…I…I never wanted to see you again but…I really did miss my crew." Uta said weakly.
"We can talk later. Just take the damn medicine!" Shanks said as he noticed the fighting of the audience and the awake ones.
"Please…please stop. Don't fight…anymore." Uta begged, but the sleeping audience wasn't listening to her.
"There's gotta be a way to stop this." Craniamon said.
"I get it. While we defeated Tot Musica, it must have swallowed up the souls of those in the Sing-Sing World. Even if Uta is safe, the demon's power is still in effect." Giovanna said.
"What? So you're telling me there's no way to…" Connor said as they saw Uta weakly get up as she walked. "Hey! Get back down!"
"I…I can't. I still…need to save everyone." Uta said.
"Don't get crazy. If you go through with this, you'll die." David said.
"I am Uta…proud musician of the Red Hair Pirates! I won't give up. I…I…" Uta said as six figures stood before her. These six being the Symphogear girls.
"Miss Uta…would you mind…if we took it from here?" Hibiki requested.
"What? But…" Uta said.
"Let 'em do their thing." Connor assured, tapping his head. "I know. Their voices can make miracles happen too."
"Uta… It's okay." Yoko said. "At least this way, you will be able to continue your career without having to do anything like this."
"But…" Uta said.
"Do as they say…Uta." a voice said as they all saw James standing there. "The last few gigs we've worked on together…they've been amazing. It's true. I was going to use your concert as an excuse to loot pirates as they slept. But…even after I hid the money…I couldn't….get my mind off you." he said as he started crying. "Please…please don't die, damn it! You can't deny the Multiverse your voice!"
"James…" Kaede said, touched by his soft spot.
"You know your account will be used to pay for the damages, right?" David asked.
"As long as Uta remains alive, I don't care. Besides, I do have other bands. I can make up all that cash like that!" James said, snapping his fingers.
"Heh. That's just like you." David said. "Alright, girls. Do your thing."
"James… do you have the composition for that song?" Uta asked.
"The World's Continuation?" he said, presenting the score. "This was supposed to be one of two pieces for the concert's finale but…I think it will serve its purpose well here."
"We'll take it from here, James. We're known for making miracles in desperate times." Hibiki assured with a smile.
"...Very well." James noted before giving the score to Hibiki as she, Tsubasa, Chris, Maria, Kirika and Shirabe began reading it.
"Kanade-san, Serena-chan, should we join them?" Miku asked.
"Nah, I think it's better to let them finish this." Kanade replied.
"I hope it'll be enough to save Uta, and everyone." Serena hoped.
"Wow. That was… very selfless of you, James." Connor said.
"Yeah. You know…I still hate you guys, right?" James said, sobbing a bit.
"Heh. Wouldn't have it any other way." Kaede said.
"Yeah. You really would make a good manager." David said.
"I thought you hate the Flux Family, kid." James said.
"...Just one." David said, with James knowing who he was talking about.
"Joule, Lola, care to give them a hand with your Septima?" Gunvolt requested.
"No problem!/ Leave it to us!"
Two orbs of light appeared out of Gunvolt and Copen's relic necklaces, floated above them and changed their forms into idols.
The azure blue orb revealed to be Joule having long blonde hair, tied into a ponytail, with two pink strips that mimic a butterfly's antenna. On her head she wears a butterfly-shaped hairband that also functions as headphones. She has rather large wings, gleaming blue with a sea blue on its borders and white details. She has a white dress with blue and purple stripes and white triangle details at the end of her skirt.
The crimson red orb revealed to be Lola having short, mint green hair, and blue eyes. She wears a red and white leotard with bits of gold, and white knee-highs with black and red shoes, as well as black gloves with red fingers. She also has two white and red disc-like objects known as "Speaker Pods" that broadcast songs hovering behind her, joined together by an large orange ring. She also sprouts red wing-like holograms, which vaguely resemble phoenix wings.
(Cue: The World's Continuation by Ado - cover by the cast of Symphogear)
After they had changed, it wasn't long before the song began as the two idols let out a shower of Septima sparkles from their wings that affected the six Symphogears, including Uta, giving them a calming feeling with a boost of power.
[Hibiki]
I recall that day we played together by the sea
Just you and me
[Tsubasa]
Still that scent of ocean seems to fade each passing day
It slips away
[Chris]
So I sing an old familiar song
I hope you know the one
I will sing to call you back to me
[Maria]
I need you to hear it
Need you to believe in
Something out there beyond the open sea
Out in the starlight
[Kirika]
I need you to hear it
Need you to believe it
(Shirabe)
There's a wind stirring my wings
That is always beckoning
Calling me above into the open sky
"Hey, do you guys hear that?" Flamberge asked as they heard the girls sing from within the confines of the cut off Sing-Sing World. "Those voices…!"
"It's the girls, it's gotta be!" Gemini said.
"The voices of angels, saving us…" Gordon said.
[Hibiki and Maria]
I recall a smile unbreakable and self-assured
Invincible
Connor then tapped Zi-O's shoulder. "Hey, uh…do you have anything that can remove the Gjallarhon fragment inside Uta? …The girls told me about 'em, and Uta had one in her."
"Say what?!" Zi-O exclaimed.
"Okay, did not expect that." Geiz noted.
[Tsubasa and Chris]
Now it hides behind the breaking waves upon the shore
Yet I see more
"He speaks the truth, leader." Woz confirmed, Uta having slumped into Shanks' arms again. "I did sense a bit of its energy coming from that girl."
"A Gjallarhorn fragment in a place like this." Starlight commented. "Will wonders never cease."
"Hey." Copen spoke to Connor and gave him a Distortion Ridewatch. "Use this to extract the fragment out of her, but be gentle with it."
[Kirika and Shirabe]
I'll sing every word and every note
I'll never forget it because
I know it came from you
Connor tossed the watch up and caught it. "Thanks. I'll give it right back." he said as he approached Uta and Shanks. "Shanks, y'mind if I take a moment to extract a dangerous fragment out of your daughter's body for a sec?"
"You can do that, definitely." Shanks said as Uta was fast asleep in Shanks arms, having already taken the Wakeshroom remedy.
"Much obliged." Connor nodded.
[Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris]
Tried my best to hear it
Trying to believe in
You and me having one final goodbye
I'll see you waving
Connor then placed the Distortion Ridewatch over Uta's chest. "Ma'am, this is gonna tickle a bit." He turned the dial and pushed the button as the watch began extracting the fragment slowly with Uta grunting a bit. "Easy there, it'll be over soon."
[Maria, Kirika and Shirabe]
Trying to believe it
I want to believe it
That your song is now my song
Through your voice I'll carry on
And one day we'll fly you and I, in the open sky
It wasn't long before the fragment was fully extracted into the Ridewatch. The face of the ridewatch then turned into a copy of Uta's Jolly Roger.
"There we go. Hey, heads up!" Connor said, tossing the Ridewatch to Zi-O.
"Thanks." Zi-O replied, catching the Ridewatch and took a quick look. "Huh, nice symbol."
"Something tells me this one will not lead us to another world, but it's better than nothing, at least." Starlight remarked before Zi-O put away the watch.
[All]
I need you to hear it
Need you to believe in
Something out there beyond the open sea
Out in the starlight
[Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris]
Trying to believe it
I think I believe it
That one day we'll meet again
And continue this dreamland
In the gleaming dawn we'll wake up once again
[Maria, Kirika and Shirabe]
Trying to believe it
Trying to believe in
Something out there beyond the open sea
Out in the starlight
[All]
Trying to believe it
Trying to believe it
That one day we'll meet again
And continue this dreamland
In the gleaming dawn we'll wake up once again
(end song)
By the time the song ended, all members of the audience, including the heroes, had collapsed, happily asleep.
"Phew… that's that." Connor said, reverting to normal and letting things catch up to him. "So…fighting alongside Shanks and his crew. That happened." he said to David.
"Yep. He really is amazing, isn't he? No wonder Luffy looks up to the guy." David said.
"Yeah… but, y'know, sooner or later, the day will come when you guys gotta fight him." Connor said.
"I know. And deep down, Luffy knows too. If he wants to become Pirate King, we'll have to face off against Shanks eventually." David said. "But honestly, I don't think anyone would want it any other way."
"You know…that whole time they were in the Sing-Sing World…Luffy never once punched Uta. Neither did anyone else." Connor said.
"Probably because it wasn't a real fight to them. They weren't trying to win. They were trying to save a friend." Raphael guessed.
"Yeah. That must be it. Uta is Shanks' daughter, after all. It wouldn't be all that far-fetched to assume he knows her in some way." Yoko said.
"Boy, do I have a story for you guys later…" Connor said before the cocking of rifles were heard. "Oh…right."
"Huh? What is going on?! Stand down, it's already over!" Laura said to the marines.
"Tell that to Akainu. He won't stop until he's done with his order. And he calls himself a marine." Tsubasa frowned.
"That bloody bastard…! Nothing but a disgrace!" Cecilia also frowned.
"That's a very dangerous criminal you all have there. Why don't you all just hand over Uta?" Kizaru asked. "Although we wouldn't mind taking all of you in too."
"Yeah… Thanks, but no thanks. None of us are going anywhere." David said.
"And you call this justice." Copen scowled at Kizaru as Team XDR prepared themselves. "How blind can you idiots get?"
"You want her? Yeah right, over our dead bodies." Geiz warned.
"So that is your answer." Fujitora said, preparing to draw his blade.
"So that's your answer. Darn. What a pity." Kizaru said, preparing some light lasers.
"Get ready, guys…" Leonie said.
"You are not touching Uta." Shanks spoke up. "She is my daughter and our family. If you wanna take her away from us…you better be ready to die!" he cried out as his Haki surged as multiple marines started collapsing.
"What is this?" Lysithea asked.
"Shanks' Haki. Even the Vice Admirals among the Marines are passing out." Connor said. "Not everyday you see a demonstration like that from one of the Four Emperors."
"The Conqueror's Haki…" Zi-O whispered. "So this is what it feels like seeing it in person…"
"Now's your chance to run! Go!" Beckman called to the awake teams.
"But…Luffy…" Uta said.
"It's not the right time yet." Shanks said. "Maybe we'll meet…after I claim the One Piece."
"We'll hold you up to that promise. You better give it everything you have when that happens." David said. "Oh…one other thing. You won't be getting the One Piece. Luffy will."
Shanks couldn't help but laugh as the groups fled to the Galaxy King as it took off after collecting the others' ships.
"Everyone, we're leaving!" Zi-O shouted to his team as he created a wormhole with his Zikan Phone Blaster Mode, prompting them along with Team Symphogear to run inside. "Later, Shanks! Nice meeting ya!" He gave a two-finger salute before running inside as the wormhole vanished.
"Hmm…you know, when you get right to it…seems the Four Emperors may just get into a four way war for the One Piece when the time comes." Connor said.
"That kind of battle will be legendary." Leopardmon said.
"How to explain the developments to the others, though… Eh, I think I'll wait until everyone recovers." David said.
"Think they'll believe the fact we fought with Shanks once they wake up?" Ignatz asked.
"I think they already know in a way." Connor said.
"Yeah, we each saw the other side in the battle against Tot Musica." David said. "Our alliance with the Big Mom Pirates, though… That's probably gonna be tougher to explain."
"And who knows if it'll last." Connor said. "I mean, two of the leaders sent her down below."
"Most likely not, but against someone like Blackbeard, better to have people like them as allies than enemies. Speaking from experience." David said. "Although… The ones that would probably have the hardest time accepting it would be…"
"Yeah. The older siblings of that family." Connor said. "Well…it's a problem for another day. For now…let's wait for everyone to wake up."
And so, yet another happy ending occurred in the world Monkey D. Luffy calls home. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Hero Alliance and Red Hair Pirates, with the unlikely assistance of the Big Mom Pirates in two worlds, a star was saved from possible death. This would not mark the end of Uta's Music career, as after her eventual recovery, she would continue to grace stages and stream to a variety of worlds for many years to come. As for the victims, it only took about a night for everyone to soon wake up and be up and about.
"Hey, Sunny." Luffy said on the ground as he tapped the ship's masthead as it sat in the loading dock of the Galaxy King with nothing happening. "Ooh…" he said before thinking back to the things Uta had said as he was fighting alongside Shanks before smiling. "I'M GONNA BE KING…OF THE PIRATES!" he cried out.
"You know, no matter how many times he shouts that, I never get tired of hearing it." Jexi said.
"Finally back among the living?" David said.
"Uh…we've been back for the last few hours, dude." Hope said.
"I know. Just making sure that you're not suffering any Tot Musica induced migraines." David said. "All jokes aside, though… There are a few things I think you guys would want to hear."
"If it's that you were on the other side with Shanks, we already knew that. Uta kinda filled us in through her reactions when we confronted her." Jexi said.
"Well, yeah. There's that. But more than that." David said.
"Katakuri relayed to us some dire news." Lorenz said. "Blackbeard has made several moves. He's captured Charlotte Pudding from Totland, and attempted to steal Boa Hanocks coveted Love Love powers. And… Kuzan has been revealed as one of his ten Titanic Captains."
"Oh…that kinda news. Guess it makes sense now that Kaido and Big Mom are outta the picture." Jexi said.
"And speaking of Big Mom… You guys are probably gonna be mad at me for this, but… I kind of issued a temporary alliance with the Big Mom Pirates in response." David said.
"Are you insane? They're trying to kill me and Mark!" Hope said. "Heck, I think Oven was death glaring us the whole time we worked together."
"I am aware of that, but what else was I supposed to do?" David asked.
"I think David made a risky, yet right move. With Big Mom missing or… maybe even burning up deep in the earth, the Big Mom pirates don't have a leader." Adora said. "Maybe if this alliance news spreads among her family, we could trigger some kind of unrest. Maybe get some of them to question where their loyalties lie."
"Good luck with that notion. Some of them are going to have a hard time accepting that." Leopardmon said.
"And they could easily switch to someone else's side. I mean, they are pirates." Ranma said.
"Eh, I don't see a problem with it." Mark said.
"Wait, what? You're one of the people they're gunning for the most!" Rin pointed out.
"Yeah, I know. But you all have to remember, Big Mom technically wasn't evil, just warped." Mark said. "Remember when Luffy told us about that time she lost her memory? She was actually kind of nice."
"What's your point?" Vegeta asked.
"The point is that the Big Mom pirates may be ruthless, but I don't think they're complete monsters." Mark said. "If we play our cards right - and knowing David, we definitely will - they could turn out to be great allies, maybe even friends in some cases. And if I'm wrong, then we'll deal with 'em like before."
"Mark makes a really good point. I mean, David, you fought Katakuri twice, you saw how respectful he is despite being one of Big Mom's heaviest hitters, and how he's built up by his siblings. He even acknowledged you and Luffy, for Pete's sake." Vashyron said.
"Well, technically he'd only remember one of those bouts, but that's besides the point." David said.
"Well, you formed alliances with enemies before, and that still worked out for the most part." Scott said.
"Yes, David does have a tendency to make allies out of his enemies. Maybe this temporary alliance can work in our favor, after all." Alphamon said.
"I guess so long as Big Mom doesn't come back, it could work out in a way." Jexi said. "That's pretty much the only thing right now that could screw this all up."
"Please don't jinx us." Ace sweatdropped.
"As far down as she sunk, I don't think we need to worry about that for a while." Zacian said.
"Yeah. Right now, we should worry about our current mission." Connor said. "I wanna say we can head to the Starfall Islands right now but… we're still missing some people."
"You mean Spade and Simon." Jexi said. "I understand what you're getting at but those two are off the grid going after Tormal."
"Plus, what those Dark Garden guys said back at New York is kind of concerning." David said. "Ace, do you think you and your group can handle looking for your brothers by yourselves? You seem to know their struggles better than anyone."
"Yeah, I'm not leaving them behind while all this is happening." Ace said.
"Hold on just a second there, buddy. Who said they're gonna be looking for them on their own?" Hitomi asked. "We want in on the look for Ace's brothers."
"Count me and my group in too." Connor said.
"Really?" Ace asked.
"Well, duh. Can't go on a hunt for your best bros alone out there in the big wide multiverse without a couple of best buds to watch your back." DW typed. "And besides… I think we might already know the best place to look. Simon said he was having power troubles with summoning his demons and stuff. So the best place would be…"
"Bayonetta's world." Connor said.
"What if this is something Queen Anza was referring to back in the Memory Universe." X said.
"Only one way to find out. Jexi, David, Hope, Mark… we're gonna step out for a bit." Connor said. "We'll get back together to head to our final destination soon."
"Tails, Amy and I will go on ahead to the Islands to see what's up." Sonic said.
"Don't you guys be late, or you'll miss out on most of the action." Miu said.
"We'll be back before you know it." Mari smiled as they prepared.
"So that means we'll be going after Dark Garden. Problem is we have no idea where they even went off to." Pit said.
"We probably won't have to look very far. They said they'd call us if they needed help with that issue they mentioned." Bow said.
"There's the key word: if." Pit said.
"All we can do is wait and see what happens." Hope said.
And so, the team divides for a moment to tackle two separate problems. On the cusp before returning to where it all began, new adventures await…
However, they were not the only ones in on this new situation…
Zi-O Liner, Dining Area
Inside the Zi-O Liner, one of Team XDR's mobile bases in a form of a bullet train, everyone shared their stories of their respective adventures during their separation. Zeo's team managed to arrive in their version of the Digital World safely and gained allies with the Digimon within Digi-Central and even met Mirei Mikagura the Digimon Administrator. It was thanks to her that they were able to gain the coordinates to the Color-Verse after S.O.N.G detected a relic waveform which was revealed to be Connor's Ichaival.
As for Team Symphogear, they told them about their first encounter with Connor in the Starfall Islands as he became their guide to the Color-Verse. Thanks to him, they were able to meet with the Hero Alliance and learn about their adventures through the Color Codex. Now that they're reunited with the Rebellion, they can go home… or so they thought.
"You mean you guys coming here is a one-way trip with no way back?!" Chris exclaimed.
"Well… not exactly." Zeo replied. "Mirei is currently getting assistance with Einstein and Tesla to prepare a Ridewatch that can send us back to our multiverse."
"And it won't be ready for a long while." Gaius added.
"Until then… we're stuck in the Color-Verse with you girls." Akira finished. "Sorry."
"Dess…" Kirika sighed in disappointment. "Well that sucks…"
"Oh relax, it's not all bad!" Kanade assured. "At least we're reunited at last."
"Only problem is, where do we go from here?" Serena pondered.
"I think I know." Miku said. "Right, Zeo?"
"Yeah." Zeo nodded. "After hearing Hibiki and the others about the Hero Alliance, I think we're gonna tag along with them to pass the time."
"I was hoping you'd say that!" Hibiki smiled. "They have a lot of heroes in their ranks!"
"Fairy Tail, the Strawhat Pirates, and the heroes from UA." Tsubasa added.
"Not to mention X and Zero." Ciel also added. "I did not expect them to be in their ranks either."
"This is gonna be a bit awkward when they see you, Ciel, since you knew about them in the past." Vent said.
"Not to mention their reactions when they see the biometals with their faces on them." Ashe added.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there." Kiana said. "So Zeo, are you going to give the Hero Alliance a call?"
"I think you know my answer by now." Zeo smirked.
"Bronya, Shirabe, did you manage to find a comms link?" Theresa asked.
"Just a few more seconds…" Bronya replied, typing the keys on the control panel with Shirabe's support and hit the last button. "Done. You can start when you're ready."
"Alright, patch it through." Zeo nodded, allowing Bronya to push the button to establish communications. "This is Zeo Naotora of Xross Drive Rebellion! Can you hear me, Hero Alliance?"
It wasn't long before the Hero Alliance joined the collective video call.
"Loud and Clear, Zeo. We were wondering when you guys would finally hook up with us." Connor said. "Bout time too, we're about to make our next move. We're splitting up to tackle two separate problems."
"A route split huh? Where to?" Zeo asked.
"Ace is taking some groups along with his own to find his brothers. It's a world home to an umbra witch named Bayonetta." Jexi said.
"Meanwhile, the rest of us are gonna track down the operatives from Dark Garden we encountered in New York, and find out what it is they were chasing after regarding the info they wanted from Kriger." Hope said. "You can divvy up your team however you want to help us out."
"Dark Garden…" Maria repeated before looking at the IS Team.
"What's wrong?" Houki asked.
"Well… Chris, Connor and I met with one of the Sub Leaders leaders of Dark Gardens Future Universe Branch, Kuroshiki." Maria answered.
"And he has an Infinite Stratos." Chris added.
"WHAT?!" The IS Team exclaimed.
"Yep, figured that'd be your reaction…" Connor said. "He left us with a bit of a cryptic message to relay to you girls… 'Forget about Ichika Orimura.""
"Forget about…Ichika Orimura…?" The IS Team repeated.
"Wait." Laura interrupted. "So you're saying that there's an IS world in this multiverse?"
"Yeah, but I dont think this guy's from our neck of the woods." Connor said. "Either way, I'm betting hearing about this guy is too important for you girls to pass up. So… you're headed with Jexi's team?"
Houki looked at the rest of her team, nodding in response. She nodded back and gave a nod to Connor. "Yes, we're going with them."
"You'd better take some of our members just in case, Houki." Gaius advised. "That being said, allow me to join you."
"If it's info gathering you need, then the Bronya will volunteer." Bronya nodded.
"I think I'll go with Gaius for this one. Should be a fun ride." Ashe grinned.
"I'd better go with Gaius as their field commander. Someone's gotta watch over them, after all." Theresa said.
"You're gonna need mine and Lola's help for this mission too." Copen also nodded.
"I wonder what kind of place we'll be going to if we're going to search for this Dark Garden group?" Lola pondered.
"Who knows, honestly." Hope said. "It'll be like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I'm glad you guys are up for it. So, Zeo, right? That means the rest of you are headed with Ace's team?"
"That's right." Zeo nodded.
"Also, hope you don't get alienated when X and Zero see me." Ciel said.
"How do you mean?" Axl asked.
"Huh?!" Ashe gasped. "Your armor… it's like the one I wear!"
"Do you know of Axl somehow?" Phantom asked.
"Wait a second… You're… Ciel, right? Are you from the same future as Leviathan and the others?" Miu asked.
"...Yes, but from a distant future." Ciel nodded. "It's been a while, hasn't it, Guardians of Neo Arcadia?"
"It certainly has, you seem to be doing well." Leviathan said.
"It has." Ciel replied. "Though I've already stepped down as leader of the Resistance and passed the torch to Prairie as leader of the Guardians. I'm surprised that you four are now with a team, with Phantom still alive, no less."
"It's a long story as to how all that happened." Fefnir said.
"I see," Ciel noted. "Well a lot has happened after Zero defeated Dr. Weil."
"Ragnarok's destruction, yes." Leviathan said.
"There was a long lasting peace after that… but not for long, unfortunately, as a bit of his spirit manifested within a dangerous biometal called Model W." Ciel said.
"Even now, he has the tenacity of a cockroach." Phantom said.
"Don't worry, Grey and I already made sure that biometal is destroyed. You won't be seeing that bastard anymore." Ashe assured. "Though it was a really close call."
"And Aile and I had to bail you and Grey out after the battle was over." Vent reminded.
"But anyway, I'm looking forward to working with all of you." Ciel bowed. "And… I might need a bit of help with something later on, if you don't mind."
"Of course not." Leviathan said.
"In that case, it's decided. Gaius will lead his squad to help us track down Dark Garden's advance company and find out what they're after, while Zeo leads the rest to help Ace look for his lost brothers." Hope said.
"Yep, that's it." Zeo confirmed. "So do we board your ship or something if we're gonna split up? Because someone needs to drive the Zi-O Liner since it's our mobile base."
"There's no need to worry. The Galaxy King's huge enough to store your liner." Franky said.
"Oh, that's SUPER great to know." Akira noted… while Zeo facepalmed. "What?"
"Why did you have to say that when that guy is around?" Zeo questioned. "It's cringy as heck."
"Hey, let me have my fun here, brother." Akira huffed.
"Anyway, just give us the coordinates and we'll dock the train inside your ship." Theresa requested.
"No need…we're actually coming in right behind ya." Jet said.
The Galaxy King flew up right behind the liner was its size surprised those inside.
"That's… that's a large ship…" Regina remarked.
"One of the biggest ships ever made. Tails and Franky outdid themselves with it." Conner said. "On top of being a fully functional ship for interdimensional travel, it's got all sorts of fittings for everything they need, entertainment, food, training, you name it."
"Amazing…" Seele remarked with awe.
"Too bad Einstein and Tesla are not with us to see this. They would definitely examine the ship all over the place." Elfnein commented.
"Wait till you see the Edens Zero." Al said.
"Edens Zero…" Zeo repeated. "I could've sworn I heard that name in a manga… Anyway, we're gonna start docking into your ship now. Looking forward to meeting all of you in person. Especially you, Connor Trav and Jexi the Hunter."
"Also Connor, thanks for being Hibiki and friends' guide throughout this multiverse." Akira added.
"It's the least I could do." Connor said. "But times a wasting, we still got work to do."
"Yeah." Gaius agreed. "But this time, you got help. A lot of help."
"We're just starting out as a multiversal team, so I hope we can keep up with you guys since you're way experienced." Zeo said.
'I think you guys will do just fine." Ace said.
"Great. See you soon." Zeo smiled and ended the transmission. "Well guys, looks like another huge adventure is on the horizon. Though I'm still surprised that there's a Gjallarhorn fragment in this multiverse."
"That basically means the fragments could also be scattered in other multiverses besides this one?" Charlotte pondered.
"Maybe, but we'll just have to wait and see." Lingyin replied.
"Until then, we've got a lot of work to do here first." Gaius said. "Zeo, Akira, you and your team take care of yourselves in Bayonetta's world. You're about to go through a lot of crap there."
"We've been through worse." Akira replied. "Remember the battle against Osial at Liyue Harbor?"
"How can I forget? Gacking Fatui…" Gunvolt muttered.
"Well then everyone, let's do our best in the Color-Verse!" Hibiki declared with her fist raised. "No matter what multiverse or dimension we're in, we're going straight and direct!"
"Yeah!" The rest of Team XDR complied with the same gesture as the Zi-O Liner rides towards the Galaxy King.
"So a new chapter in this legend is about to unfold in an unexpected way…" Woz whispered while looking at the team's resolve before he smirked. "Heh, this is going to be an interesting experience for the Rebellion, that much I can see."
To be continued…