Cross Generations

by Kanius

The series finale of Digimon Fusion Kai. When anomalies disrupt the ether universe known as the Nexus, generations of heroes from various dimensions converge for a new adventure and to find out the source of this new threat. An Ascendant and his friends also receive unexpected aid from a pink-haired Puella girl and her Lost Kingdom companions.

15. A Dimensional Tourney

Kanius' A/N: Hey, everyone! Back with a new chapter and this is the start of this story's second cour. It's a nice calm before the impending storm. So enjoy some character interactions, theme park festivities, and fun tournament bouts to ease yourself on this hot summer day.

As of this post, it'll be August 1st. For Digimon fans, Happy Odaiba Day!

Ford1114's A/N: Welcome back to Cross Generations in the summer. It is a hot season as always, so here is the Curtain Call breather episode.

(11/2017: With Ch. 10 of Valkyrie Advent release, I update one specific scene in the Asgardian Hallways attraction to fix continuity errors, alongside some minor corrections.)

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"Hi everyone, this is Madoka Kaname speaking!

Last time, our friends went to see a small tournament between Beerusmon's team and Champamon's team for the Super Digicores. After some great matches, Takato is the one who takes the winning for the team! We even get to meet the King of All named Zenomnimon, who is the ruler of the 12 Digiverses linked to DF-616.

Afterward, we used the Digicores to summon a golden dragon deity named Numerondramon, which allowed Beerusmon a wish to revive Digiverse 6's Earth for his brother. I really admit that's so sweet of him.

Now, there's this person named Takeru Cage who is inviting a group of people like me to come to the Nexus' famous theme park. This must be fun!"

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue The Birthday Massacre – Leaving Tonight)

Across Conventions Theme Park. It is a famous amusement park/convention center type of area with a selection of attractions.

Leading the group is the young Thai man, Ford. He brings along the following characters: Tai Kamiya & Agumon, Matt Ishida & Gabumon, Athena Osaka-Ishida & PinkPatamon, Dorothy Kaimodosu & Avengemon, Takato Matsuda & Guilmon, Rika Nonaka & Renamon, Max Kamiya & Gojiramon, Keke Ishida & Mosuramon, Dimitri Ishida & Faith, Sora Takenouchi & Biyomon, Mimi Tachikawa & Palmon, Mummymon, D-Reaper, Meryl & Salamon, Sailor Moon, Yusuke Urameshi, Yugi Muto, Sailor Sedna, Sailor Varuna, Sailor Quaoar, Sailor Orcus, Kensuke Rainer & Veemon, Masaru Daimon & Agumon, Taiki Kudo & Shoutmon, Kotori Ayami & Seadramon, Jessica Nightwind, Kara Summers, Marty Stonebagel, Madoka Kaname, Shu Ouma, Inori Yuzuriha, Kyoko Sakura, Ayase Shinomiya, Sayaka Miki, and Argo Tsukishima.

"Step right up and here we are!" Ford announced. "This is the place where Takeru Cage lives."

Most of the group are awe at the sight of this place. It was something they had imagined, but at the same time never expected the grandiose spectacle to be this extravagant. It was bigger than any theme park they've been into.

"So this is the place?!" Max gaped in astonishment. "I've heard of stories, but this is surreal. We know that a multiversal tournament was announced just ahead of time."

"Heck yeah, tell me about it!" Gojiramon gleamed. "This is bigger than Disneyland and Disneyworld!"

Keke added, smiling. "It's beautiful."

"Yeah, I can't wait for the night events they'll be putting on," Sedna commented on the evening festivities.

"Yeah. I'm that excited to meet some more fighters." Tai grinned, popping his knuckles.

Agumon chuckles. "Can we at least unwind, explore, and maybe find something to eat here first?"

"Ease down, Tai. We'll meet them soon," Sora patted her boyfriend's shoulder.

"The fighters better be something worth our time," Matt said.

"Maybe we'll see a lot of heroes and people from other dimensions here!" Athena cried out elatedly. Her cute enthusiasm got everyone just as excited.

"That's right, Athena! I can't wait to meet them, too!" Meryl said, holding Athena's hands.

"Yeah, I think we're all excited to see all these other dimension heroes, too," Madoka shared her enthusiasm with the children.

Ford then turns to the group. "If that's the case, then what are we waiting for?"

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(The Birthday Massacre – Leaving Tonight continues)

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Cross Generations

Curtain Call Special

Chapter XIV: A Dimensional Tourney

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Wreck-It Ralph OST - 7 - Wreck-It Ralph)

And so our heroes begin exploring the Across Conventions Theme Park, browsing through the main & side attractions, the various rides, the cosplayers out in full force, and the familiar faces of other heroes of other dimensions.

Athena & PinkPatamon and Meryl & Salamon left the group to test out some of the rides. This left the remainder of the young adults in the group to explore the enormous theme park. With Across Conventions as large it was, there was plenty to keep the group occupied. And even better, they were given free admission passes thanks to Takeru Cage.

"That Takeru guy was nice enough to give us free passes," Tai said with Agumon, Sora & Biyomon, Max & Gojiramon, Matt & Gabumon, Mimi & Palmon, Dimitri & Faith, Keke & Mosuramon, and Sailor Sedna accompanying him. "All we have to pay for are food and merchandise!"

"Actually since we have the passes, food is free," Max corrected him.

"Sweet! So, we can chow down on all we want! Buffet here we come!" Gojiramon cheered.

"You want to find a buffet place? Just follow your nose!" Agumon said.

Faith sighed. "I'm kinda on a diet."

"Nah, it's cool. Eat as much as you want, Faith," Dimitri patted his partner's head.

"So, all we have to pay for is the merchandise? Keke, I think we need to raid the clothing shops here!" Mimi said with a fiery passion in her eyes.

"Let's take advantage!" Keke said.

"We pretty much need to get as much done before that multiverse tournament starts. Nothing's stopping me from viewing the competition," Matt adamantly stated. "Don't forget, Tai. We signed up to compete in the event."

"Oh yeah! Doesn't it started around 16:00 hours?" Tai tried to remember.

"Yeah, it's what it says here on the schedule," Sora showed them the Across Conventions pamphlet. "16:00 hours. It's 9:00 now."

"Oh, but that's plenty of time, Sora! And if we want to rest, we can go back to the hotel and unwind until the tournament starts!" Biyomon said.

Sedna put an arm over Dimitri. "That's plenty of time to ourselves. Athena will be fine hanging with her friend Meryl."

"Sounds good to me," Dimitri replied, taking Sedna's hand.

"Well, what are we waiting for then? Let's make this day worth our while and hit up every area of this place!" Tai declared as nearly everyone else cheered.

Matt turned to Mimi and Keke. "You ladies ready to get the shopping urges out of your system?"

"Yes!" Mimi happily cheered and pumped her fist up.

"And you'll be coming with, too, right?" Keke asked Max without even looking over her shoulder As Max tried sneaking away, she grabbed his shoulder.

"Anything for the lady."

Keke wore a dark smirk. "Good."

Rides are gonna have to wait. Max sighed as he followed Keke to some thrift stores.

"There's the Future Square if you want to check it out, Sora," Tai pointed to a Sci-Fi-themed venue not far from them. "They've got some cool 3D simulation ride called Outer Galaxy: The Travel."

"Oh wow, it's almost like the Star Tours from Disney Hollywood Studios," the Bearer of Love looked up the Outer Galaxy: The Travel's description. "Yeah, let's give it a go!" She said as she and Tai entered the Future Square venue.

(End theme)

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Future Square/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Final Fantasy VIII - Shuffle or Boogie)

Upon entering Future Square, Tai and Sora saw other rides with Outer Galaxy. Outer Galaxy has a mix of Star Wars, Starcraft, and other Sci-Fi works.

To their far-right, they saw Wreck-It-Ralph: The Ride, which was another 3D dark ride and connected to a large arcade. This was the Grand Arcade, which had a DDR arcade machine, Fix-It-Felix, Hero's Duty, and Sugar Rush!

"Wow, they have a Wreck-It-Ralph ride?!" Tai was pleasantly surprised.

"And even better it's connected to that arcade!" Sora added.

To their far left, there was Kaijuu: The Ride, which was another dark/3D simulator ride with Godzilla, Gamera, Pacific Rim, and various Kaijuu movie themes.

"Take your pick, Sora."

"Let's go with that one," Sora pointed to the Outer Galaxy.

"Nice choice."

As Tai and Sora headed over to the Outer Galaxy, they spotted Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka, Ayase, Shu, Inori, and Argo hanging out at the Grand Arcade.

"Hey, it's Madoka and her friends," the Bearer of Courage sighted their Lost Kingdom colleagues.

"They're having their fun. Let's have ours," Sora said, leading Tai toward Outer Galaxy.

Agumon and Gojiramon were initially denied access to Kaijuu: The Ride due to no meeting the 4'8 height limit. While pleading their case on not being children, they were still denied.

"Aw, man! This sucks!" Gojiramon whined. "I wanna get on the ride! Can't they see I'm pretty much Baby Godzilla?! My name is even Gojira-mon!"

Agumon quickly had an idea. "I know!"

A few minutes later, a tall figure wearing a large coat enters the Kaijuu: The Ride line. The disguised figure is in fact Agumon and Gojiramon; the latter sitting on the former's shoulders.

"This is bound to work!" Agumon snickered.

"We're almost there!" Gojiramon said, keeping his hat on tight. He waved to the conductor. "Look! As you can see, I'm waaay above 4'8!"

The conductor blinked thrice as the disguised dinosaur duo passed on by. He balked when he saw Agumon and Gojiramon's tails sticking out the back.

"The hell?! You darn kids think ya can get away fooling me?!" The conductor ripped the coat off, unveiling Agumon and Gojiramon's disguise.

"Oh, crap baskets!" Gojiramon yelped.

"We've been busted!" Agumon added.

The conductor grabbed them both. "I'm about to report you, two kids."

"Patrick, I think we can give them the pass," a deep-voiced individual interceded Patrick from throwing the two Digimon out.

"Oh, it's you, sir!" Patrick immediately stopped in his tracks and dropped the two.

"They're among my special guests and give them free passes. Please, let them on."

"Oh, yes! As you say, sir!"

Agumon and Gojiramon approached the figure.

"Thanks, buddy!" Gojiramon waved.

"That's no 'buddy', Gojiramon! That's Takeru Cage!" Agumon pointed to a tall man with long dark hair and dressed in a black suit, dark pants, and black boots.

"Please excuse my employee, you two. As far as you two go, there's no such thing as height limits," Takeru escorted Agumon and Gojiramon on Kaijuu: The Ride.

"Thanks, we'll never forget this!" Gojiramon climbed in the front car with Agumon.

"Enjoy the ride and see you at the multiversal tournament later today," Takeru nodded as he walked away to meet the parkgoers.

"Man, wait until I tell Tai about this," Agumon said as the ride finally started moving.

(End theme)

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Grand Arcade/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue AKB48 - Sugar Rush)

The Guilty Crown: Lost Kingdom group take advantage of the fun games and activities in the arcade area. Inside the arcade, there were plushie dolls of the Time Shifters (Flint the Time Detective), Ouran High School Host Club, Pokémon, and various other plushie themes hanging on the walls.

Kyoko captivates the crowd with her unmatched DDR skills. Shu, Inori, Madoka, Sayaka, Ayase, and Argo clap and cheer for the pocky-loving girl's awesome DDR performance.

"Way to go, Kyoko!" Madoka gleefully cheers the redhead.

"You're killing it, girl!" Sayaka cheered.

"She's good, but I bet I can do better," Ayase said, thankful her legs have long regained their mobility.

Kyoko snapped her fingers and beckoned Ayase over. "Then, why don't ya step on up and put your money where your mouth is?"

"Fine!" Ayase grinned, answering her three-way partner.

"Hold it!" A loud girl's voice rang out, surprising everyone in the Arcade. Everyone turns around as the main attractions of Grand Arcade appear.

Wreck-It-Ralph, Vanellope, Fix-It-Felix, and Sergeant Calhoun approach the DDR area.

"Whoa, it's Wreck-It-Ralph and his crew!" Shu exclaimed.

"Well, it makes sense they'd be here," Argo referred to the games based on the aforementioned four within the Grand Arcade. "Wait, did they just come out of the arcades?!"

"Yeah, man, we come in and out of our arcades as we please," Wreck-It-Ralph answered the befuddled Argo.

Vanellope scans the GCLK group. "Ok, which of ya is that so-called DDR Queen I've been hearing about?!"

The GCLK group point to Kyoko.

"That was you who yelled out to me, squirt?" Kyoko asked Vanellope.

"Squirt? Oh, I'm about to school you in the art of DDR dance-fu, sweetie!" Vanellope rebuked as she got on the opposite DDR end.

"Don't go hard on her… um, I mean easy, kid!" Wreck-It-Ralph cheered on Vanellope.

"Your redhead friend should pull out while she still can," Fix-It-Felix suggested.

"Pfft, no way! Our Kyoko's no quitter! Show her sorry butt, Kyoko!" Sayaka yelled out encouragement to her other three-way partner.

"Show her you're our DDR Queen, Kyoko!" Madoka cheered for her.

Hearing Madoka's encouragement elicited a genuine smile on Kyoko's face. She looked over at Madoka's cheerful demeanor and nodded.

"I'm dedicating this win to you, Madoka," Kyoko whispered, smiling her fangy grin.

"Ready and GO!" The DDR AI loudly announced as Kyoko and Vanellope initiated their epic DDR dance-off.

Sergeant Calhoun turned to Ayase. "So, you're the tough gal of the group?"

"Yeah, and judging by your look, so are you."

"Is that chatty redhead your friend?"

"She's my girlfriend."

"Oh really?"

Ayase nodded. "Her and the girl with the blue hair are my girlfriends. Let's just say we're in a three-way relationship."

"That's interesting," Calhoun replied.

"And you're with Felix these days, aren't you?"

"Yeah."

"That's nice. I'm happy for you two." Ayase smiled and turned to watch Kyoko match Vanellope's DDR techniques.

"Oh, you almost had it, Kyoko! Keep it up!" Sayaka cheered.

"C'mon, Kyoko!" Madoka shouted.

"You've got this, Vanellope!" Wreck-It-Ralph hollered.

(Cue Age of Aincrad OST - Boss Room I)

As the GCLK group watches Kyoko and Vanellope competing, some of them see two familiar faces nearby: One is a black-haired boy with a black grey uniform, the other is a strawberry blond-haired girl with a white and red uniform. Shu gives a surprised expression.

"Kazuto Kirigaya?!" Shu cried out his name.

Both Kazuto and his girlfriend, Asuna, turns to see the GCLK group. They seem to be surprised, yet Kirito gives a welcoming smile.

"Oh, that's me alright, Shu. But, me and Asuna are just parallel versions from the Cornerverse dimension." Kirito (Corner) chuckled. "Wow, it's like deja vu that we just met, since I interacted with the other you in my dimension."

"I've heard about this Cornerverse dimension!" Madoka interjected. "I know there's another me and my friends reside there too!"

"Really, Kazuto? I'd take it you're a different person from the other you I briefly met before the final battle against Yuu and Gai," Shu remarked. "I guess that you've grown."

"Yeah, I've gained a lot of experiences as a well-known gamer. Just call me Kirito. That's my nickname." Kirito (Corner) said to Shu.

"And I'm glad you're with Inori as well, right?" Asuna (Corner) winks at the pink-haired songstress.

"Right, I'm happy me and Shu are together." Inori calmly smiled.

"So what brings you, kids, to this place?" Argo asked Kirito & Asuna (Corner).

"Well, I'm going to take part in the tournament to test my sword skills." Kirito (Corner) grinned. "I also hear you're competing as well, Shu?"

"Yeah, and I'm not going to be surprised if I face you," Shu stated.

"If we did, then I'm lucky." Kirito (Corner) replied.

"I'll be cheering on both of you then!" Madoka smiled as she jumps in between the two boys.

"Heh, what can I say, it's some sort of a triad here." Shu chuckled, referencing Guilty Crown, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and Sword Art Online co-exist together in dimension GCLK-1113.

(End theme)

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Convention Center/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue The Birthday Massacre - I Think We're Alone Now)

Inside the convention center on the first floor, Kara smiles as she watches over Jessica and Ford riding Eden's Carousel. Then, Kara turns to see a long auburn-haired young woman with freckles, wears a white buttoned shirt with a black shirt underneath, light blue short jeans, and wears sandals.

The redhead girl sees Kara and speaks out, "Hey! Aren't you Kara Summers?!"

"Yes, but how do you know my name? Have we met somewhere before?" The Olympic swimmer asked this redhead girl.

"You kinda have, but I'm a different version of that person you fought and beat."

"That I fought and beat before? Well, I did fight Reginleif when Loki and his crew messed with us," Kara said, peering at Reginleif as she recognized her face. "Wait, don't tell me you're…!" She quickly put up her guard.

"Whoa, what the hell?! I'm not here to fight you. Trust me anything but that!"

"Why did you come back to life?"

"It's like I said, I'm an alternate counterpart of that Reginleif you defeated. I'm the Reginleif from the Cornerverse dimension," she sighed. As she approached Kara, she put a palm out for a friendly handshake. "Let's start over. Hi, I'm Elle. You'll also know me as Reginleif."

Kara looked suspiciously at Elle's (Corner) hand. "No trick?"

"None."

Nodding, Kara grabbed Elle's (Corner) hand and shook firmly.

"There. See? I'm not your enemy, but I understand the other me was brainwashed and put under Mist's control?"

"Y-Yeah something like that, but she didn't speak nearly this much as you. In fact, she mostly gave growls and battle roars when we fought. It was only when attempted to resist Mist's dark magic that she started to speak and that was limited. Oh, and she frequently spat blood out. It was icky, but I really pitied her."

"And you defeated her?"

Kara sighed sadly. "Yeah, when she finally resisted, that dark magic controlling her turned her into a Dai-Erinye and that led to me becoming a Dai-Valkyrie. And it ended with how you'd expect. I'm still here and she's not."

"Yeah, I did saw that tearjerking scene in a party homecoming back in our Asgard." Elle (Corner) remembered.

"You saw?"

"Yeah, and it was hurtful to watch. I felt remorse for my other self and hoped that resistance would've lead to her being free," Elle (Corner) sighed, nodding dismissively. "But that was not meant to be. So, I bear you no grudge. Thank you for taking the initiative and mercy-killing her."

"It's not something I'm not proud of."

Elle (Corner) hugged Kara. "Believe me, I know. You also want to know something shocking? My Mist isn't anywhere near as bad as yours. She's also my cousin."

"You're kidding?!" The Australian was taken aback by this. "She's your cousin?!"

"The best cousin I can ask for! She saved me from the rathole my life was before I saw her again," Elle spoke pleasantly about Mist (Corner).

Kara was at a near loss for words. "That's totally the opposite of our Mist."

"She's the definition of an immoral bitch monster, huh?"

"I had other derogatory names to describe her, but that works, too."

"If my cousin met your Mist, she'd totally wreck her sorry ass," Elle (Corner) said.

"Y'know the little words my world's Reginleif said was polite-sounding. You're the opposite."

Elle (Corner) chuckled. "You can already tell I'm a foul-mouth? Well, it's who I am and I was born a feral child." She grabbed Kara's hands. "Listen, there's something you should also know."

"What?"

"Well, that can wait," Elle (Corner) nodded. "I will say your Cornerverse counterpart's strong. Maybe stronger than you now, but that's because she's been involved in more fights since her reawakening. But, don't worry give it time, you'll have more battles ahead and you'll be a badass like your Cornerverse self."

"I hope so, and I get the feeling I won't be retiring my hero duties anytime soon. Even though I have to mentally prepare for this year's Olympic games."

"Right, it's 2012 where you live," Elle (Corner) recalled. "Your Cornerverse self kicked total butt! Maybe your future will be bright like hers."

"I hope so. My Olympic training will help with the games and strengthen my warrior body."

"Eh, you'll do fine!" Elle (Corner) playfully slaps Kara's back. "Say, why don't you show me to your friends?"

"Sure, but just fair warning, they might take you as the Reginleif I defeated."

"It's ok. We'll explain I'm an alternate counterpart."

"I am curious," Kara addressed. "Did you come alone?"

"Not really. Me and a few others came from the Cornerverse to check out the tournament, but since I heard you'd be here, I had to come to see you. Is it ok I hang with you?"

"Absolutely, in a way, this is like my Reginleif given a second chance to mend our differences," Kara smiled to Elle (Corner), who genuinely accepted her friendship.

"I'm glad to hear this! Ok, why don't we look around? Maybe catch up with those friends of yours on that ride? Jessica and Ford are their names, I take it?" Elle (Corner) led Kara through the theme park.

Along the way, they pass by Coop, Jamie, and Kiva from Megas XLR, who are showing off MEGAS to the crowd.

"These people really dig our giant robot, Coop," Jamie flashed a grin and waved to the chicks.

"People from all over the multiverse appreciate a sweet ride when they see it," Coop smugly grinned. "How long until the tournament matches start? I'm craving for some good fighting!"

Kiva checked her watch. "It's 11:15 now, Coop. There's still plenty of time."

"Yo, I'm famished! Let's hit the convention center for some food!" Coop groaned, hearing his stomach rumble.

"Bet there's lovely waitresses in schoolgirl outfits waiting for us," said Jamie.

Kiva sighed. "Oh, brother."

(End theme)

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Across Conventions Theme Park/IGN Theater/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist of the Roses OST - Get Card!)

On the first floor inside the Convention Center, a sizable audience attended a magic show performed by Game Lord and his lovely assistant Rebecca. After being bested by the Spirit Detectives and the Hunter gang, Game Lord decided to hang up his evil ways and reform using his abilities to entertain his audiences.

"We hope you're enjoying the show because we have more where that came from!" Game Lord proudly announced.

"Yay! More!" Athena clapped cheerfully with PinkPatamon sitting on her lap. Sitting beside them are Dorothy & Avengemon and Meryl & Salamon.

"We're having a good time, huh?" Meryl giggled.

"I have to say this is an entertaining show," Dorothy observed the families enjoying Game Lord's show.

"Man I could go for some cotton candy," PinkPatamon sighed.

"We could leave and get some food anytime we want," Meryl whispered.

"Really?! Let's go!" PinkPatamon chirped excitedly.

"Oh, but I don't want to miss the next performance!" Athena said as PinkPatamon tugged on her skirt. "Ok, ok, but let's hurry and come right back here!"

"Hold on, young ladies! Wait!" Avengemon called out as he followed them.

As the girls headed their way out, they passed the food court where guests dined out. Coop, Jamie, and Kiva were seen chatting with fans. Jamie earned himself a slap from a Harley Quinn-dressed waitress following a failed attempt to woo her. Hanging on the walls of the convention are various Hollywood film and anime posters, including Rin Asougi (Mnemosyne), Optimus Prime ('86/Bayformers), Sora & Shiro (No Game No Life), MCU film posters, Your Name. poster, and Saitama (One Punch Man).

"Hey, girls! Meryl!" Mummymon called out as the girls snuck out. "Where are ya going?!"

"Be right back! We're getting some cotton candy and snacks outside!" Yelled out Meryl, who led her friends out of the Convention Center.

D-Reaper, aka Dee, blinked while licking some ice cream. "Where are they going, Mummymon?"

"Who knows with those kiddos," Mummymon shrugged. "Good thing Avengemon is with them. He'll make sure my daughter and her friends stay out of trouble."

On the opposite end of the Convention Center, TOM5 (Toonami's host) passed by taking photo ops with fans, this is the same one seen in Dawn of Chaos Ch. 62. He notices another TOM5, who just happens to be the Cornerverse version. TOM (Corner) is accompanied by his bodyguards Akane Tsunemori (Psycho-Pass/Corner) and Ritsu Takarada (Guilty Crown: The Lost Kingdoms/Corner).

If TOM had eyes, he could blink in befuddlement at TOM (Corner).

"I'm seeing another me? Intriguing."

"Hey, you must be mainstream me. Nice to meet ya," TOM (Corner) shook his counterpart's hand.

"Thanks, and who're these two?"

"My lovely bodyguards while Sara is back operating the Vindication."

Akane (Corner) interjects. "TOM, Sara has informed me you can mingle with your mainstream counterpart."

"Heh, Sara's been large and in charge on the ship, huh?" TOM chuckled.

"Tell me about it, but without her, the ship wouldn't operate well. And without her, I wouldn't have been able to form my Anime SHIELD."

"Anime SHIELD?" TOM asked in bafflement.

"Yep, like our version of SHIELD, but with honorary members of the anime world. Ms. Akane here is one of them."

Ritsu (Corner) adds. "And I'm an intern in-training to hopefully become an Anime SHIELD member. But my main job is as a MWPSB member working with Ms. Akane here. By the way, I'm Officer Ritsu Takarada."

"She's done splendidly well," Akane (Corner) said.

"Well, you can tell me more about this Anime SHIELD. You have me intrigued," TOM said with keen interest.

TOM (Corner) nodded. "Sure."

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"Here you go," Avengemon handed out the cotton candy and ice cream to the girls.

After Meryl paid the vendor, she, Athena, and Dorothy headed back toward the Convention Center.

"Having a good time, kiddos?" Dorothy asked them.

"We're having a lot of fun, Dorothy!" Athena replied gleefully, licking her chocolate and strawberry ice cream. "Hey, Dorothy, are you still training with uncle Tai?"

"Yeah, I sure am. I'm very excited to see him compete in the tournament today," Dorothy said, biting into her ice cream sandwich. After gulping down some, she went on. "I'm curious who he's going to fight."

"I'm excited to see both uncle Tai and grandpa Matt fight either way! One of them is gonna win!" Athena said with an infectious and radiant smile. Her optimistic outlook brightened up Dorothy, who mulled over her foster father's well-being.

"You're right. We're going to cheer for them all the way, Athena!" Dorothy replied, pointing straight to the air.

"Yeah!" The child cheered. "Too bad uncle Ken and my dad aren't fighting, but it's ok. They'll cheer and watch with us."

"C'mon let's head back and watch the rest of that magic show," Meryl said, running back to the Convention Center.

"Wait up!" Athena bolted ahead with PinkPatamon.

Dorothy rolled her eyes, chuckling. "I love that girl's positive outlook. She sure is Karin and Dimitri's child of hope."

"Why didn't you sign us up to fight in the tournament, Dorothy?" Avengemon inquired to his partner.

"I just feel like kicking back and relaxing. This is our vacation, Avengemon. I say we enjoy it."

"As you say, miss."

"Come. We have a magic show to finish watching, or perhaps you'd go on the Haruhi Suzumiya: 4D ride?" She offered to her Digimon partner.

"A ride sounds about nice," answered Avengemon.

"Then, that's where we'll go. The kids will be fine on their own," Dorothy said, walking Avengemon to Level 2 of the Convention Center's first floor.

(End theme)

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Across Conventions Theme Park/Land of Ascendants/Dimension: AC-TP

Meanwhile, Tai, Max, and Sora reconvened with their Digimon partners. Matt, Mimi, Keke, and their Digimon arrived shortly after they did.

"Hey, guys! Enjoy the shopping spree?!" Tai teased them.

Matt scoffed. "Very funny. I still don't get why you women take long to shop?"

Mimi stuck her tongue out. "You'll never know because you're not a chick."

"Thanks for taking us out shopping, dad," Keke hugged Matt.

"Check it out, guys! I've got new shades!" Gabumon showed off his sunglasses to Agumon, Biyomon, and Gojiramon.

"Wow, those look so cool!" Agumon complimented.

"Wow, so this is it, huh?" Mimi looked upon the Land of Ascendants area, which is entirely based and dedicated to the DF-616/Digimon Fusion Kai dimension. "This is the amusement section based on our world?"

"Yep, and there's a total of four awesome rides, a museum, and a pizza restaurant. And get this? The pizza place is called our very own Pizza Parlor!" Tai revealed.

Max added. "We have the Dueling Ascendants." He pointed to two inverted steel roller coasters theme based on Omega X and Metalla X, which looks like the Dragon's Challenge from Universal Studios. "Over to the far off right is the Villainous Spin." He showed off a Chance Wipeout-like ride featuring themes of Burizalor, Virus, and D-Reaper.

"There's also the Web Wrecker!" Tai showed them the Swing Ride-themed attraction.

"And finally last but not least, a ride based off me," a voice belonging to Kensuke Rainer interrupted them.

The group sighted Sailor Sedna & Dimitri and Kensuke & Sailor Orcus walking over to them. Veemon and Faith followed them carrying snacks.

"It's called Dramon X's Accelerating Race-Track," Kensuke said, showing them the go-kart course with Accel Stream's main character-based go-karts. "You guys know I'm not one to brag, but I recommend trying it. Christina and I already rode them."

Orcus chimed in cheerfully. "Yeah! It's totally fine! We raced Karin and Dimitri here."

"Yep, and you left us out in the dust," Sedna sweatdropped.

"Well, there's a lot to choose from, guys," Tai said. "But I think me and Sora are gonna check out the museum."

"Ah, the World of DF-616 has a fantastic gallery of our dimension's entire history, inhabitants, gallery, treasure pieces, and even a gift shop," Max said. "You wanna go with me, Keke?"

"Sure," Keke nodded. "And we'll be back to try the rides out."

"Welp, that means more opportunities to try out the rides, Ken!" Veemon said.

"Let's go on Keramon's Web Wrecker!" Faith flapped his wings and headed over to the Swing Ride.

And once we're all done with the rides, let's hit the Pizza Parlor!" Palmon said.

"I hope it's as good as the one back home!" Biyomon chirped.

Within the Accelerating Race-Track, Masaru and his Agumon were having a blast racing on go-karts.

"Whoo-hoo! Eat my dust, Agumon!" Masaru boasted, driving off fast and leaving Agumon lagging behind.

"Just you wait, Aniki! I'm coming for ya!" Agumon (M) shouted in his direction.

Taiki and Shoutmon rode on the Dueling Ascendants. Both screamed loudly as their roller coaster carts zoomed past each other.

"THIS IS THE COOLEST, TAIKI!"

"AIN'T THIS BOSS, SHOUTMON?!"

Gojiramon tugged on Max's pants. "Want me to come with y'all?"

"Sure if you want, buddy," Max smiled, patting his Kaijuu Digimon partner.

Mosuramon rubbed against Keke's face. "I could use a break from spreading my wings."

"Well, I hope they can let our Digimon into the museum," Keke wondered.

"They sure can! C'mon!" Tai called out to them.

"How about it?" Max winked to Keke, who simply smiled.

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Across Conventions Theme Park/The World of DF-616 Museum/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Morganstudios - Ascension (Z Music))

As Max & Gojiramon and Keke & Mosuramon entered, guests immediately flocked to them for autographs.

"Wow, we're really famous here, Max!" Gojiramon was flabbergasted by the masses.

"Well, our heroic feats have made us pretty famous, so it makes sense," Max said, signing a few autographs. "At this point, we might not even get to Tai and Sora!"

Keke signed photos of herself and asked for a photo op. "I appreciate the love, fans, but we really should be doing this at the Convention Center!"

Meanwhile, Tai & Agumon and Sora & Biyomon managed to get past the fans. And how? Tai's Instant Movement became useful in this regard and teleported them into the gallery.

"Coast is clear," Agumon whispered.

Tai sighed with relief. "Cool, now we can enjoy the gallery in peace." He grabbed Sora's hand and escorted her around the gallery. "Man, these pictures of our adventures and my fights sure take me back." He paused as he saw one important scene in the gallery. "But this is my favorite."

"What?" Sora asked as her eyes fell on a picture of Tai and herself sitting together. A soft smile adorned her features as their high school memories returned to her. "Now this takes me back. It wasn't that long ago."

"Yeah sure is, Sora," the Bearer of Courage turned and looked Sora in the eyes.

Tai and Sora leaned in for a kiss until the former sensed a presence. His eyes narrowed, confusing Sora.

"Tai?"

"We've got company."

"Hey, I can sense it, too, Tai," Agumon acknowledged, probing the immensely strong Ki near them.

Sora and Biyomon both sensed the power near them.

"I'm also feeling it, too," Sora admitted. "Man, I have to get used to feeling out energy like you guys."

"You guys can sense Ki like me? Neat!" Boasted a masculine voice exuding child-like innocence.

Shoom.

Materializing in front of them is a man of average height garbed in a bright orange Dōgi uniform with a short-sleeved blue undershirt, dark blue boots with reddish stripes, a blue belt tied into a knot over the waist, and blue wristbands. He had a well-framed muscular body for a martial artist. He wore his wild black spiky hair out, which is one of his recognizable features.

"Hey, you must be Omega X," the man greeted the Bearer of Courage.

Tai and Agumon both gasped upon seeing this legendary figure.

"Who is he?" Sora asked them.

"Yo-You're him! The warrior who's just like me! Max told me all about you! You're that Goku guy!"

"And you're Taichi Kamiya and this is your buddy Agumon, I think it is?" He tried to remember the Digimon's name.

"It is!" Agumon answered him.

"So, are you taking part in today's tournament?" Goku asked Tai.

Tai and Goku walked up to each other.

"Kinda fitting we meet here," Tai smirked in the Saiyan's face. "And yeah I'm competing. Are you?"

"Sure am. I hope we can get to fight," Goku smiled back, unfazed by Tai's Ascendant aura.

"That all depends on the luck of the draw, but I hope I'm lucky to be paired against you. We'll see if you can measure up to Omega X."

"Couldn't ask for anything else with the Tournament of Power coming up."

As Agumon walked up to Tai, they both stared down Goku. Sora and Biyomon watched in awe from the sidelines.

"This is incredible, Sora," Biyomon whispered. "Looks like Tai's found his competition."

Nodding, Sora muttered. "This is surreal."

Finally getting the heck away from the crazed fans, Max and his friends came just in time to see Tai's intense staredown with Goku.

"Oh, man…" Max whispered. "So, that was his energy. Goku from dimension DBU-84 showed up as I thought he would."

Keke added quietly. "This may be good or bad for the show. Hope they got foolproof barriers to prevent any collateral damage."

"We'll see, but don't count on barriers to hold these two back," Max said. "And when Goku is here, usually he is not far around the corner…"

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Near Pizza Palace/Dimension: AC-TP

At that exact time, another showed up to confront Matt, Gabumon, Mimi, and Palmon. It was Goku's rival and friend, Vegeta. The Prince of Saiyans, fully dressed in his blue Saiyan armor, confronted Matt.

Upon contact with Vegeta, the Yamato persona stirred in Matt's thoughts.

"Oooh, shit! This guy's power is off the charts! Now here's a guy with edge just like me!" Yamato rang out in Matt's head.

"You have some power in you, boy," Vegeta faced him, arms folded like the stubborn and proud prince he is. "It's quite similar to my own. Pray to tell, you're no Saiyan though."

"I'm an Ascendant," Matt replied back.

"No shit Sherlock! Ding ding, give this man $10,000 for an obvious answer is so obvious!"

"Well, whatever you are, imposter. If we get paired up, you better give me all you have," Vegeta demanded.

Suddenly, Sedna and Dimitri stopped briefly to see Vegeta and Matt's face-off.

"My god, it's Vegeta from DBU-84!" The Ice Senshi recognized him.

"We were in that dimension once. So, we can expect some of Goku's friends to be here?" Dimitri said. "If Vegeta's met my father, then no doubt Goku's already met Tai by now."

Sedna smirked. "This tournament's about to get interesting."

Not too far off, Kensuke and Orcus both ran into a tall humanoid blue jay and a short raccoon.

"Oh my gosh! Mordecai and Rigby?!" Orcus spat out, shocked to see the duo she met during the Dimension Missions.

"Sailor Orcus? Babe, what a surprise you're here!" Mordecai said.

"Yo, what's shakin', our favorite Aussie Sailor?" Rigby asked.

"Nothing lota, but allow me to introduce you two swell mates to my boyfriend Ken. Ken, this is Mordecai and Rigby. I met them on my solo mission."

Kensuke nodded. "Hi."

"Whoooa," they both fell into a trance over Ken's awesome presence.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Age of Japan's Heroes/Dimension: AC-TP

Elsewhere, half of the YYGDM founders (Sailor Moon, Yusuke, Yugi, and Marty) checked out the Age of Japan's Heroes vicinity. Fans quickly recognized Moon, Yusuke, and Yugi enough to crowd around and get their autographs. Marty used this opportunity to slip away to check out the rides.

"Whew, good thing me and my team are an underground unit!" Marty bolted off, realizing being out of the spotlight has its benefits. "Also helps I'm not an iconic figure." He arrived at an area akin to the Hall of Justice.

Marty stumbled on the Hall of Heroes, which was a facility hub explaining YuYuGiDigiMoon's crossover origins & history, its inhabitants, gallery, treasured materials, and a shop at the end of the exhibit hall.

"Huh, this place will good as any to keep me occupied," Marty explored the Hall of Heroes. As he scanned the profiles of the YYGDM founders, he saw three for himself, Sailor Sedna, and Brunhilde/Kotori. "I totally get Sedna and Brunhilde getting profiled, but do I really deserve this? I'm hardly an icon and a superhero. I'm just someone who loves to help the little people and Metas."

He turned to see some Justice League and Avenger cosplayers taking photos with Sailor Moon, Yusuke, and Yugi.

Just then, one boy dressed as Spider-Man tapped Marty's leg.

"Hey, you look like that Marty guy. Stronghold is pretty cool, isn't he? He and the West Coasters are like totally underrated."

"Well, they just started becoming known to the public, kid," Marty smiled. "And yeah, Stronghold and the West Coasters are cool."

Moon took a picture with a Superman and Supergirl cosplay duo.

"Enjoy the theme park, guys!" Moon waved them off.

"Hey, let's go explore this place!" Yusuke said.

They checked out the first of two rides: Chaotic Crystals, which was a launched roller coaster based on YuYuGiDigiMoon: Dawn of Chaos.

"That ride has crystals just like those used by ChaosMillenniummon. takes you back, huh?" Yugi asked his colleagues.

"I'd like to forget it, but sadly it's still fresh on my mind," Moon sighed. "Man, I'm too scared to get on roller coasters."

Yusuke snickered. "After all the bad guys you've beaten, getting on roller coasters scares you? Where's your freakin' courage?"

"Why don't you get on one?!" Moon got snippy with him.

"Ok, fine," the Spirit Detective snickered as he eyed a dark ride parodying haunted mansions and dimension. This spooky ride is called the Underworld Realm. "Let's get on that one."

"C'mon, that one's way too spooky for me."

Just then, a cart carrying a bunch of people came out of the Underworld Realm exit. Moon, Yusuke, and Yugi recognize Takato and Rika sitting together.

"Look, it's Takato and Rika," Yugi pointed them out.

"How was the ride like you two lovebirds?" Yusuke asked.

Takato shuddered. "Totally creepy."

Rika sighed in exasperation. "More like totally not scary."

"You sure yelping and clinging onto me that one time in there doesn't count?" Takato winked to his girlfriend, who blushed and scoffed.

"Sounds like you two had a fun time. Ok, Yusuke, we're riding this thing!" Moon said, getting into the cart.

"Now you're talking!" Yusuke joined his colleague.

"Man if only Brunhilde and Sedna were here," Takato said. "They'd like this section dedicated to our dimension."

"Well, Kotori and her team might be in the Mythological Realm. That's where I'll be going to see the Ancient Pyramids. You two are welcome to join," Yugi invited Takato and Rika.

"Sure, we'd love to go," Takato nodded.

As Yugi, Takato, and Rika left, Guilmon and Renamon walked out of the Burger World. Guilmon had his fill eating a ton of burgers and decided to burn off that energy. Renamon walked out carrying a vanilla shake.

"Now that place brings back memories," Yugi recalled his girlfriend, Tea, having worked in Burger World during high school.

Not far off from Burger World, Sailor Varuna and Sailor Quaoar dined together at another restaurant called Senshi Café. This Sailor Moon-themed restaurant was solely dedicated to paying tribute to the Sailor Moon franchise as well as other famed magical girl series such as Pretty Cure, Madoka Magica, Cardcaptor Sakura, My-Hime/My-Otome, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cutie Honey, and others with similar magical girl themes. There were various memorabilia from animation cels and figurines.

Varuna watched Yugi, Takato, Rika, and the Digimon leave. "Hmm, they're leaving. It can't be time yet."

"No, the tournament doesn't start until 16:00 hours, Varuna," Quaoar said, sipping her coffee. "So, are you nervous?"

"Me? Nah! I've fought in a tournament and you know me. I'm always ready for any challenge!"

Quaoar giggled, pressing her chin on her palms. "You sound so sensual when you say it like that."

"Sensual?" Varuna calmly chortled. "I'm only sensual to you when I say I'm ready to meet a challenge."

"It does turn me on."

"Well, I'm glad to know that, Hel," Varuna scooped cream from a cup and licked it. "Whoever I fight, I'll win. Now, how about we hit the gift shop here and buy some souvenirs? Let's get the figures of us two."

"Sounds like a plan," Quaoar said. "And let's make sure to get on one of the rides."

"Deal," Varuna said, grabbing Quaoar's hand as a few Sailor Senshi cosplayers asked for a picture with them. "And to all our adoring fans."

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Mythological Realm/Dimension: AC-TP

Kotori & Seadramon, Kara, Jessica, Ford, and Elle (Corner) are in the Mythological Realm vicinity. Kara had already introduced Elle (Corner) to the others, to which after initial comments of surprise, they begin to get along with the alternate version of the Erinye. Geirskogul's conscious inside Jessica is surprised to see Elle (Corner) in a sense. Not only that, but Elle (Corner) discussed with them the Valkyries (Corner)'s experiences to their YYGDM-01 selves.

"So, not only have these counterparts of ours been a team longer, but they have these Slide Beast forms?!" Kotori was flabbergasted to learn this. "Kinda makes me jealous."

"Yeah, and can you believe our counterparts fought Lucifer in an epic battle?" Kara said.

Elle (Corner) nodded. "Yeah, that's something I'll never forget. Not to mention there's better relations between Valkyries and Erinyes. Granted, we started as enemies, but we learned the value of teamwork and putting aside differences."

"I'm shocked to know your Mist is not as bad as ours," Kotori added, still trying to grasp this notion.

"Yeah, and my counterpart is in a relationship with Ayanna," Kara revealed. "That's different from my relationship with Alec. Plus, my Ayanna is with Arashi, while my counterpart and her Ayanna are with Arashi as well."

Elle (Corner) briefly remains quiet about Alec for the moment with an unsure expression.

Jessica speaks up. "I can't believe I'm so different from my counterpart. I feel like a child compared to her."

"Well, that's because you are," Ford stated.

"Explain."

"You seem to enjoy yourself, for a girl who didn't attend university." Ford joshed at Jessica with some light-hearted comparative sarcasm. "I thought you're supposed to be, I don't know, the 'smart one'. Like I know Elle told me that your Cornerverse version went to uni that she and my counterpart treat each other more nicely. Heck, Jessica (Corner) first talked to my counterpart with confidence all on her own as proof of difference, while you're nervous and need your friends to just talk to me. Guess you and your Corner self are different people, huh, Soul Shadow?"

"Wow, his teasing to you is so much fun." Geirskogul's consciousness speaks inside Jessica's mind. "Plus, learning that my counterpart is together with yours and Ford's counterparts, 'we' (referring to Corner!Skogul/Geirskogul) made lovely sex together."

Jessica blushed, shaking her head. "Oh, c'mon! I can mature into a woman like her. She's had more happen to her than me. More reason for her to develop."

Elle (Corner) shrugged. "Sure, I guess with time you'll mature like our Jessica, but you'll have to endure some kind of dramatic events that forces you to mature."

"Being Pluto's student and substitute Time Guardian is a good start, I guess," Kara said.

"Well, I think that's enough talk. The Halls of Asgard exhibit is just ahead!" Kotori pointed them to the exhibit venue. "It's 13:00 and I'd like to get as much done before I'm called for the tournament. Let's get going!"

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Mythological Realm/Halls of Asgard/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV OST - 05 Sombre Return)

The group then enters the Halls of Asgard, where they explore the history of Norse Mythology and the Nine Realms. The music heard from this scene gives a different down-to-earth feeling for Corner, mainly FFXII is for YYGDM-01 while FFXV is for Corner.

The first is that it shows two large pieces of artwork of the Nine Realms.

One shows the Nine Realms (YYGDM-01) with Yggdrasil: Midgard, Asgard, Vanaheim, Jotunheim, Niflheim, Muspelheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, and Nidavellir.

The other shows the Nine Realms (Character Corner) with Yggdrasil: Midgard, Asgard, Jotunheim, Niflheim, Muspelheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Utgard, and Nidavellir.

"These are nice-looking exhibits. It almost feels like-like and as if we're stepping into the Halls of Valhalla," Ford said.

"Look at this, our Nine Realms doesn't have an Utgard," Jessica pointed to the art piece showing YYGDM-01's Nine Realms.

"Yeah, Utgard is one of the Nine Realms in our universe," Elle (Corner) said.

"So, we got stuck with Vanaheim," Kara said.

"As cool as that is, that's nothing compared to these badass-looking figures!" Kotori showed away from the Nine Realm artworks.

There are statue figures of Norse figures such as Odin, Thor, and Loki. Frigg and Freya are seen, yet the YYGDM-01 Valkyries read that Freya (Corner) is the Valkyrie leader in Cornerverse as a big difference. Two of them show Utgard-Loki (YYGDM-01) the Frost Giant with a ruthless personality, and Utgard-Loki (Corner) the Mountain Giant with a jovial personality. There's a figure of Sanngrior, a female Lokar general exclusive to Corner, proving that while the Lokar soldiers of YYGDM-01 are humanoid otherworldly creatures, the ones in Corner have both that and there are fully human soldiers alongside half-humans as well. Yes, there are Lokar generals exclusively exist in Corner besides Sanngrior, such as Hagen (Who didn't get involved in YYGDM-01. In YYGDM-01, he is referred to as Hogni.) and Gunnar (who's not a king unlike YYGDM-01).

"These are beautiful statues," Jessica eyed the statues. "Look, it shows here Freya is the Valkyrie leader in the Cornerverse!"

Elle (Corner) smiled. "It's true while in your universe, Frigg led the Valkyrie Maidens."

"The differences between our universes provide a ton of insight for us," Kotori said. "Heck, I'm interested in this female Lokar general."

Elle (Corner) added. "Oh yeah, Sanngrior is not someone you want to mess with."

"I can't believe your Gunnar isn't even a king," Kara said.

"Yeah, hard to believe, huh?" Elle (Corner) replied.

There are some paintings showing the events of Norse Mythology. One is Ragnarok (YYGDM-01) that showed Skuld (YYGDM-01) destroying everything to end the war. There's also a separate Ragnarok artwork of the Cornerverse that ended with Odin's will upon Allfather's death, it showed are Odin/Vili/Ve (Who the brothers didn't get involve in YYGDM-01) fought Dragon-Loki, and Brunhilde (Corner) and Siegfried (Corner)'s death moved later to Ragnarok. Siegfried (Corner) who that counterpart was also a brainwashed Lokar general, was killed by Hagen instead of Gudrun (YYGDM-01). Brunhilde (Corner) was overpowered by Mist (Corner) as an Erinye (who her YYGDM-01 self wasn't an Erinye). Kotori is surprised by the differences, especially learning that she didn't meet Odin's brothers, unlike her Corner self.

"Man and this is the mother of all the contrasts between our universes!" Kotori exclaimed. "So my counterpart's past self's death came later during Ragnarok, but past me died before it. Not to mention my counterpart's past self got overpowered and tossed around by Mist. My past self only managed to fight Gudrun and burned her face!"

Elle (Corner) nodded. "Yeah, and you never met Lord Odin's brothers. Your Corner self had the rare opportunity to meet them."

"Check it out, their Skuld wasn't the one to end Ragnarok," Jessica pointed to the Cornerverse Ragnarok pointing. "Lord Odin did it himself."

"Indeed," Elle (Corner) said. "That's because me and my Erinyes' past selves killed your counterparts' past selves. So, Cornerverse Skuld was killed by Rota." She turned to Kara. "And sadly my past self killed your counterpart's past self."

"Hey, that was in the past," Kara said. "At least our Siegfried wasn't turned into a brainwashed Lokar general."

Another artwork shows in Cornerverse that the Valkyries (Corner): Brunhilde, Skuld, Skogul, Gondul, Sigrun, Mist, and Reginleif in Alfheim fought a Light Elf renegade named Quedesha. Kotori learns that Mist (Corner) met Brunhilde (Corner) much earlier as Valkyries, unlike Brunhilde (YYGDM-01) first met Gudrun (YYGDM-01) while Brunhilde was banished.

"Quedesha," Kotori scanned the Light Elf renegade's name. "That name doesn't ring a bell."

"That's because she doesn't exist in your universe," Elle (Corner) revealed. "But she did in our universe's past and she was our past selves' first nemesis. Kotori, your counterpart's past self and Mist ultimately defeated Quedesha."

"And my counterpart's past self knew her Mist longer," Kotori realized. "If someone told me I'd team with Mist in any way, I'd throw up."

"Well, if you were to meet my cousin, you might change your tune!" Elle (Corner) laughed.

Kara meticulously scans the Alfheim pic as she's reminded of her exploration of it recently. It was there the Lokar recruited Mab and Puck, leaders of the Unseelie side of Fae. This has become ironic that in Cornerverse, Quedesha is one of the daughters of Queen Mab and King Elegast, while Mab (Corner) (alongside Puck (Corner)) is a Seelie that's given Adaptational Heroism and she alongside her husband are retainers to Oberon & Titania (Corner). However, Quedesha is a Complete Monster unlike Mab (YYGDM-01).

"Well, no matter the universe, we've both had to deal with troubled Elves," Ellen (Corner) said. "But Quedesha was deeply disturbed."

Jessica looks over the Svartalfheim pic as she recalls her group's exploration of it prior to the Second Ragnarok. The Lokar recruited Skoll and Hati, who amassed their Svartalf werewolves: The Hexenwulfen, while the Berserkers led by Harald opposed them. Plus, Jessica's group recalled that Lupe, Pluto's partner, is originally a Svartalf native.

"Yeah, our Svartalfheim colleagues have werewolf variations, too, they are also referred to as Svartalf Wargs," Elle (Corner) said.

"I think we've learned a lot about each other's universes," Ford said, having gained a wealth of information about the Cornerverse's Norse Mythology.

"Also neat to notice similarities and differences," Jessica added.

"Yep, but there's so many other exhibits to check out," Kotori said as Seadramon took out the map.

Seadramon scanned the map. "There's the Greek Gardens, Ancient Pyramids, and Pagoda Bathhouse."

"Isn't the Pagoda Bathhouse the one with the Spirited Away stuff? We're so going there, Seadramon. Anyone else wanna come with us?" Kotori asked the others.

"We could," Ford replied. "Well, me and Jessica would."

"I think me and Kara will check out the Greek Gardens," Elle (Corner) said. "What do you think, Kara?"

"Sure, that sounds like a plan."

"Then, we'll meet back at that Riders of Berk ride after we're done," Kotori suggested as the group split up to cover more of the Mythological Realm vicinity.

(End theme)

xxxxx

New York City/Time Square Restaurant/Dimension: Character Corner

(Cue Persona 5 OST 49 - BAR Yuu Comer)

Switching to the Cornerverse dimension, it shows one of Time Square's fanciest restaurants. This is the same restaurant a few years back when the LK!Guilty Crown group (Corner) and the Puellas (Corner) met with the Canon!Guilty Crown trio in the Shinnen: New Year event.

In the background are the usual guests eating and talking. Two of them seen in a table are Rika Shinozaki (Sword Art Online/Corner) and Rowan (GCLK).

Sitting at a reserved round table are: Setsuna Meioh (YYGDM-01), John Smith (YYGDM-01), Jessica Nightwind (Corner), Ford Nightwind (Corner), Samantha Nightwind (Corner), and Ford/Jessica (Corner)'s two babies that are named Sophia and Jack.

"Thank you for inviting us," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) politely addressed their Cornerverse friends.

"Yeah, it's not often we get invited by other universe versions of people we know," John (YYGDM-01) said.

Jessica (Corner) lifts a water glass. "Think nothing of it, Miss Setsuna and Mr. Smith."

Setsuna (YYGDM-01) noticed this version of her Valkyrie student was more refined and mature in her character. The Time Guardian saw more of herself being reflected from Jessica (Corner) than Jessica (YYGDM-01).

Ford (Corner) added, raising his water glass. "A toast to a new friendship to us and a thank you for helping rid our universe of Zamasmon."

Samantha (Corner) raises her glass. "Oh yes, a toast to us all."

Setsuna and John (YYGDM-01) also raised their glasses.

"Those are beautiful children you have, Ford and Jessica," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) smiled over Sophia and Jack.

Jessica (Corner) holds Ford (Corner)'s hand. "Besides Ford, they are the loves of my life. I would never trade them for anything."

Samantha (Corner) grabbed Ford (Corner)'s other hand. "Don't forget I'm also the love of your lives, too."

John (YYGDM-01) remarks. "You're one wonderful family."

"Well, I know our Jessica and Ford aren't anywhere near ready to be married or having children. Our Jessica still has much to learn to fully bloom into pure adulthood," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) stated. "I hope when she completes her Time Guardian training, it'll be a step in the right direction for her."

Jessica (Corner) inquired. "So, I understand she's not college educated like me?"

"No, but when and if she's ready to commit to that, that'll be up to her," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) said.

"One day, I'd like to meet the other me," Jessica (Corner) yearns to meet Jessica (YYGDM-01). "Maybe she can learn when she hears me out."

John (YYGDM-01) inquires to Setsuna (YYGDM-01). "It's your call."

"Perhaps we can have something arranged," the Time Guardian said as their dinner arrives.

Halfway through dinner, more questions came from both sides.

"What are your plans after our meeting?" Setsuna (YYGDM-01) asked the trio.

"We're planning a trip to visit Portland, Oregon. In fact, we'll be leaving first thing in the morning," Jessica (Corner) revealed their plans.

Ford (Corner) nodded. "Actually, we're flying to your family's place in Navajo County, Arizona to leave our kids with them."

"Yes, that's right," Jessica (Corner) remembers this detail. "We're planning to bring two friends along from Portland: Carmen and Eikou."

Samantha (Corner) chuckles. "Ah, Carmen, I wonder how she's been."

Ford (Corner) then stresses about a recent discovery to their guests. "Miss Setsuna and Mr. Smith, our colleagues have discovered something intriguing."

"What is it?" Setsuna (YYGDM-01) asked curiously.

"There's a yet-to-be-born universe in its own 'layer' outside the Triad and Cornerverse dimension layers. I do wonder if someone is fated to observe this unborn universe. Once it's fully born, could you two possibly be candidates to look after it?" Ford (Corner) speculated the endless possibilities on who would guard this new dimension.

"That's not to say you two will be asked to look after this new universe because there are other candidates," Jessica (Corner) said, picking up Sophia and Jack for Ford (Corner) to take a photo of them.

Setsuna and John (YYGDM-01) both mull over what Jessica and Ford (Corner) told them. While this may have nothing to do with them, they have to consider that 'fate' tends to do the exact opposite of what people want.

"Geez, why so quiet?" Samantha sighed. "Let's enjoy the rest of our evening."

"Yes, sorry," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) apologized. "It's amazing New York in your dimension was the location you fought and defeated Da'ath as well as this being known as Inkarnierte Mana."

Indeed, Inkarnierte Mana as Canon!Mana Ouma is the one that caused the Apocalyptic Upheaval that threatened the multiverse and the Triad dimensions before stopped by Cosmos and allies.

"It's unbelievable that monster is the source of the anomalies that spread through the Nexus and caused us headaches," John (YYGDM-01) said. "I know it's given us headaches through our time and space travels, Setsuna."

"Yes, indeed," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) said.

"But the final enemy we defeated was a being named Zeed X," Jessica (Corner) revealed to the duo.

"Zeed X?" John (YYGDM-01) inquired as the name didn't register with him. "I know of ZeedMillenniummon, who is Lord Ancientmon's nemesis, but ZeedMillenniummon X? That's new to me. Unless this is another one of ZeedMillenniummon's incarnations?"

"Your guess as is good as ours," Ford (Corner) said. "Zeed X ceased to exist in this universe thanks to our heroes."

"We've only had to deal with ZeedMillenniummon and my evil twin Charon," Setsuna (YYGDM-01) said, refusing to acknowledge Charon as her sister.

"Oh, Charon and Jeremiah were a truly evil duo and almost destroyed us with their Dawn of Chaos plans," Jessica (Corner) stated. "But after they've been foiled several times, they're on better terms with our Setsuna and John. However, those two have been gone for a while. I do wonder where they are these days."

Ford (Corner) kisses Jessica (Corner)'s cheek. "Let's worry about us, dear."

"You're right. Our family must come first," Jessica (Corner) kisses back.

"Yes." Samantha kisses Jessica (Corner)'s other cheek.

Setsuna and John (YYGDM-01) both are shocked the Cornerverse's Charon and Jeremiah were responsible for saving their universe from Zeed X. Of course Setsuna (YYGDM-01) already saw the event screen back in the Time Gates before her first meeting with John (YYGDM-01) to remind the Time Guardian.

"First, a mature Jessica, then a mature Ford, then Geirskogul being their third partner, and now to learn Charon's a hero in this universe… this Cornerverse is beyond logic," John (YYGDM-01) concluded.

"This is quite the unique dimension, isn't it?" Setsuna (YYGDM-01) referred. "Wait until we tell the others back home."

Outside of this dinner table, Rika (SAO/Corner) and Rowan (GCLK) murmur, eavesdropping on them.

"Man, this is seriously deja-vu," remarked Rika (SAO/Corner).

(End theme)

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Dimensional Tournament/Dimension: AC-TP

(Cue Unreal Tournament 2004 Soundtrack - Go Down)

Hours later, it is now 16:00. It shows a huge tournament area that looks like Rome's Coliseum made out of futuristic metal. The tournament event is starting. Lots of audiences are seen.

All of the Triad group are seen as part of the audience with Asuna (Corner) and Elle (Corner) joining.

Other characters spotted within the audience are the Wreck-it-Ralph group, Megas XLR group, Sym Bionic Titan (Lance, Ilana, Newton), The Powerpuff Girls (Original) (Bubbles, Buttercup, Boomer, and Butch), Bumblebee & Sari Sumdac (Transformers Animated), Bob (ReBoot), Green Lantern: The Animated Series (Hal Jordan, Kilowog, Razer, and Aya), TOM (Toonami), Rintaro Okabe (Steins;Gate), Keroro (Sgt. Frog), Game Lord & Rebecca, Space Dandy Crew (Corner), TOM (Toonami/Corner), Akane Tsunemori (Psycho-Pass/Corner), and Ritsu Takarada (GCLK/Corner).

The tournament combatants at the center of the arena are Omega X, Metalla X, Sailor Varuna, Brunhilde, Shu, Kirito (Corner), Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII), Kratos (God of War), Blossom (PPG/Original), Brick (PPG/Original), The Rock (Corner), John Cena (Corner), Rolf (Ed, Edd n Eddy), Mordecai (Regular Show), Rigby (Regular Show), Goku (Dragon Ball) and Vegeta (Dragon Ball).

One of the tournament combatants joining is a Saiyan woman with spiky hair that's half the length of Raditz's and has a similar style. She has a youthful face. Her body is about average for a female Saiyan warrior: a decent physique with muscular arms. Her name is Tabaga, Takeru Cage's personal assistant.

The host, Takeru Cage, is standing beside the contestants.

"Ladies and gentleman, thank you for coming to Across Conventions and welcome to today's main attraction! Today, I stand here with these competitors as we will determine a new Multiverse champion. We will do so via a tournament and thanks to the draw of lots, we've established our match-up pairs!" Takeru announced to all in attendance. "Just a few rules before we start. 1)to win your match, you either must push your opponent out of the ring, knock them out, or make them submit. 2)You're not allowed non-sanctioned weapons. Our competitors have already checked in their weapons and have been given the green light to use them. 3)Outside interference on a fighter's behalf and no abiding to the rules will constitute to a disqualification. 4)and this is important, but there's absolutely no killing allowed! And mark my words, there will be a new champion no matter how long this tournament lasts. So, without any delay, give one round of applause for our competitors!"

The Across Convention crowds vigorously cheer the tournament competitors.

Rigby shakes anxiously.

"Yo, dude, we've got this. One of us is gonna win that belt!" Mordecai stated with confidence.

Omega X scanned the crowds. "Man, I think this is the biggest crowd I've ever seen. Tokyo Dome has nothing on this."

Metalla X scoffed. "Don't tell me you're getting cold feet."

"Hah, in your dreams, Matt!"

Goku and Vegeta overhear the Ascendants' interactions, reminding them of their retorts to each other.

"You can't imagine my excitement to fight Omega X!" Goku said exuberantly. "This'll be a great warm-up before the Tournament of Power."

"I look forward to assessing Metalla X's strength myself," Vegeta said.

Shu and Kirito (Corner) approach Brunhilde and Sailor Varuna.

"Hey, good luck on your matches," Shu said.

Brunhilde replied. "Thanks, can't believe I'm actually fighting in front of this crowd. It's getting my blood pumping!"

Varuna turned and faced Tabaga's direction. "So, I'm fighting an actual Saiyan and the Women's champ. She's apparently defending her belt against me. Lucky me, I guess."

Kirito (Corner) comments. "Let's give it our all!"

(Cue Age of Aincrad OST - Reverence)

"Let's see the first match! Contestants, Shu Ouma and Kirito (Corner), please come to the stage!" The announcer called them both.

The two swordsmen: Shu Ouma and Kazuto Kirigaya (Corner) step forward to the arena.

"Whoa, Shu's going to fight that Cornerverse Kirito?!" Takato exclaimed.

"This one should be a good match-up," Max commented.

Inori eyed Shu standing in the ring. "Shu, you can do it."

"He's not gonna hear you if you whisper like that, Inori," Madoka giggled. "Look, like this…" She stands up, yelling and cheering. "Go, Shu! You can do it!"

Asuna (Corner) stands up as well and cheers. "You've got this one in the bag, Kirito!"

Yusuke scanned the roaring crowds within the stadium. "Damn it's nice to be in a fighting arena again."

"Heck yeah, these seats are great!" Masaru hollered, jumping out of his seat with Agumon (M).

"Let's go! Fight, fight, fight!" Agumon (M) cheered the competitors on.

"Hey, Sora, how's it feel knowing Tai's fighting Goku?" Max asked her.

"Surreal if they're supposed to be equally matched," Sora replied. "That won't stop me from cheering my guy on regardless." She spotted Omega X chatting with Metalla X.

Shu brandishes his emerald longsword, a Norse weapon he received before when he and Funeral Parlor helped the alternate Valkyries (GCLK-1113) against the revived Lokar (GCLK-1113). Kirito (Corner) brandishes his dual swords: the Elucidator and Dark Repulser.

"So, you're not using your Void Genome abilities?" Kirito (Corner) asked his opponent.

"Nah, since the rules state that I have to do this alone, I think this will do." Shu briefly looked at his Norse weapon before facing Kirito (Corner).

The first match is about to start.

"And begin!" The announcer shouted.

(Cue SAO II OST Track 01 - Gunland)

Both fighters swiftly charge at each other with their swords while blocking simultaneously. Shu tries to give an upper blow, but Kirito (Corner) blocks it with his dual blades. Shu then kicks him, only for the Black Swordsman to quickly recovers to his feet.

Shu conjured green energy waves from his emerald longsword, sending them at his opponent. Kirito (Corner) rushes to evade every single wave and leaps above one of them. Then, Kirito (Corner) lunges to strike at Shu, but Shu blocks it again. They keep going at it until Kirito (Corner) gets an opening to deliver a minor slash at Shu. Shu counters by slashing at the Black Swordsman.

"Go, Shu!" Madoka cheered. Inori remains quiet, yet her expression gives the same feeling.

"C'mon, Kirito!" Asuna (Corner) cheered.

"Man, to think that this version of Kirito, Asuna, and their friends from that Corner dimension gain MMO abilities." Argo quipped with his arms crossed.

"It's like something of a fanwork that makes these characters on par with super-powered beings," Max explained. "Unlike the GCLK-1113 versions where they are just normal beings who simply used gaming avatars."

Both Ayase and Argo did recall their first meeting with the SAO group (GCLK-1113) at the Dicey Café after the kids and Klein completed the Excalibur quest. Funeral Parlor did play Alfheim Online with them afterward.

(Cue Guilty Crown - Hill of Sorrow)

As both took a breather, Shu and Kirito (Corner) briefly have a staredown.

"Looks like we're going to finish this, Shu." Kirito (Corner) smirked as he powers up. An image of a blue demonic goat with a purple cobra-headed tail called the Gleam-Eyes is seen before disappearing.

"Yeah, I had the same feeling," Shu responded as he powers up. An image of Speckles the Tarbosaurus is briefly seen roaring behind Shu before disappearing.

Both Shu and Kirito (Corner) clash with their swords as a powerful effect blows around them. They deliver a flurry of fast sword combos. Kirito (Corner) spreads blue flames around while doing burning attacks, but Shu counters with green blasts and delivers another energy wave from his Norse longsword.

Kirito (Corner) evades the energy wave and does a horizontal swing with his right sword. Then, he lands an uppercut with his left sword akin to the Starburst Stream, delivering major damage to Shu. Shu endures it and yells out by slashing at Kirito (Corner) with full force. Kirito (Corner) tries to keep blocking his opponent's attacks, but to no avail as Shu eventually slashes him again, knocking out Kirito (Corner).

(End theme)

"The winner is Shu Ouma!" The announcer cried out.

The audience cheered at the results, especially the GCLK group and Asuna (Corner), knowing that it's a great match.

Shu and Kirito (Corner) recover from their injuries thanks to their auras. Both boys smile at each other and shake hands.

"You did well, kid," Shu remarked.

"Thanks, it was nothing even if you won." Kirito (Corner) replied.

Both Shu and Kirito (Corner) then walk towards the stage in meeting with the Triad group.

Inori claps for Shu as he rejoins his friends.

"Way to go, Shu!" Madoka hugged him.

"You sure kicked serious butt out there!" Sayaka said.

"Don't let anyone beat you, Shu!" Kyoko added with a toothy grin.

"Great job, man," Argo fist-bumped Shu.

Ayase gave a light jab to Shu's arm. "Nice win, tough guy."

"That was a hell of a show!" Yusuke commented.

"Hey, that Kirito guy is coming this way," Takato watched Kirito (Corner) walk up to the YYGDM founders and company. "Hey, uh great show."

"Thanks," Kirito (Corner) then turns to Yusuke with an overweening smirk, "Just for the record, I once fought Arago in a one-on-one duel and struck him down. Heh, I'm like Samurai Jack when owning the demonic Master of Masters."

This surprises the ex-Spirit Detective. How can one boy defeat an ancient Taiyoukai of all people?

"Whoa, what the hell?! You beat Arago in your world?" Yusuke was taken aback.

Moon inquired to Kirito (Corner). "If Arago exists in your world, then Yusuke and the rest of us do, too?"

"We sure do," Sailor Sedna confirmed. "Our Cornerverse counterparts live in a crazy shared crossover dimension like Who Framed Roger Rabbit. And the world's so crazy, even someone like Kirito can power himself up to beat villains we've had difficulty with."

"So, he's like a one-manned army? Just like our friend Kensuke?" Yugi asked.

"I'm not always a one-man army though," Kensuke admitted. "I've had to need help from you guys."

Kirito (Corner) then turns to Kensuke.

"You know, we're kinda similar in 'some way' despite having different lives." Kirito (Corner) both related and teased the Accel Ascendant.

"What are you getting at?" Kensuke asked Kirito (Corner).

Sailor Orcus grabbed Kensuke's hand, frowning at Kirito (Corner). "Hey, what's with the question, dude?"

"Kirito, don't be like that, you didn't need to add in 'some way' remark." Asuna (Corner) retorted.

"Relax, I can handle this." Kirito (Corner) replied.

Indeed, for the first time, someone is unfazed by Kensuke's presence. Heck, Tike is afraid, but not Kirito (Corner). His presence marks a game changer that unlike knowing the Dragon Ball and Yu-Gi-Oh! series, Kensuke does not know much about Sword Art Online.

"I'm always up to meet new challenges and if you're one of those one-man army types, I'd like to test my will against yours!" Kirito (Corner) threw down the gauntlet.

Kensuke retorts. "Don't you sound a little too eager, kid?" He takes off his shades and glares down at Kirito (Corner).

Both Sailor Orcus and Asuna (Corner) get in the way of their boyfriends.

"I say let 'em fight!" Masaru declared.

Taiki chuckled nervously. "Fight here?"

"Hey, there won't be any competitive fighting here? We're here to watch fights!" Dimitri reasoned with Kensuke and Kirito (Corner).

Orcus and Asuna (Corner) finally convinced their boyfriends to sit down.

"Relax, babe," Orcus whispered to Kensuke.

"I'm cool. I was just minding my business 'til he got a little confrontational," Kensuke sighed. "Should've just let me flick him."

Sedna sighed, nodding dismissively. "Just forget him, brother."

"Yeah, you would've beaten him, uncle Ken," Athena said.

"Hey, Kotori's stepping up to fight now!" Kara announced to the YYGDM group.

"You can win this, Kotori!" Jessica cheered her on.

Elle (Corner) added. "I wouldn't count out Lightning. She's got her own Valkyrie mode. If Kotori isn't careful, her ass is in trouble."

xxxxx

(Cue Final Fantasy 13-2 OST - Disc Three - 07 - Plains Of Eternity)

"Contestants, Brunhilde and Lightning, please step forward!" The announcer calls them.

Brunhilde and Lightning are seen walking towards the arena facing each other.

"So, you're a kind of a warrior goddess?" Lightning asked.

Brunhilde responded with a grin. "Yeah, something like that."

"Then, it'll be an honor to fight a Valkyrie goddess."

"You flatter me."

(Cue Final Fantasy 13 OST - Disc Two - 01 - Blinded By Light)

The second match begins, as both Brunhilde and Lightning charge at each other. Brunhilde tries to swipe with her sword, but Lightning easily blocks it with her gunblade and casts Thundaga at Brunhilde. The Valkyrie evades the lightning strikes and fires blue flames at Lightning. Lightning then uses Ruinga, in which she throws a magic orb that explodes and blows Brunhilde back. Brunhilde recovers and absorbs the blast from the attack.

Both maidens continue to strike endlessly with their sword combos. Lightning delivers Flourish of Steel and utilizes spinning sword slashes. Brunhilde blocks each one and makes a direct hit on Lightning, but Lightning strikes back by using Thunderfall. Several lightning bolts lift Brunhilde up and slam her down.

Brunhilde gets up as she and Lightning have a staredown.

"Ready to give up?" Lightning asked.

"Nah, I'm just getting started!" Brunhilde grinned exuberantly.

Brunhilde powers up for her opponent and for the audience to see. A combination of red and blue flames enveloped Brunhilde, transforming her into a higher Valkyrie level. Brunhilde received her Dai-Valkyrie form. She is similar to her normal form, except her helmet is shaped like Grani's. Her right wing is covered with light blue ice while her left wing is ignited with dark blue flames. The armor on her left shoulder juts up like a blade. The armor on her right shoulder juts out with a red tip at the end. Her lance in her right hand turns into a double-sided staff. A sword in a scabbard rests on her right hip.

This is the form used back in YYGDM-01's Second Ragnarok when she fought Dai-Valkyrie Mist.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" Brunhilde smirked. "Getting nervous?"

"Heh, not even close. It's time I finish our match." Lightning remarked.

Lightning then powers up to her EX Mode, which she simply swaps her Blazefire Saber with her Omega Weapon blade.

Both the full-powered Brunhilde and Lightning continue to fight with their blades. Lightning delivers the first strike, but Brunhilde slashes at her in return. Brunhilde fires Valhalla Frozen Inferno at Lightning, which Lightning casts Reflect to block the fire/ice combo attack. Lightning delivers her EX Burst, Gestalt Drive, which she attacks Brunhilde with a backflip and barrage of gunfire from her gunblade. The Valkyrie immediately stops the attack from continuing by blocking with a lucky chance, canceling out Lightning's EX Mode. Brunhilde fires another Valhalla Frozen Inferno in forcing Lightning to evade and back off.

Brunhilde then conjures Cyan Symbols. These circle-like projectiles summoned blue flame constructs of a bird, a sea serpent, a sea turtle, and a cat. The four are launched at Lightning much like the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack. This is a move Brunhilde picked up on, inspired directly by Daike and Gotenks. Lightning slashes and wipes out the flamed cat and bird, while evading the sea turtle as the construct explodes. However, Lightning receives an opening as the flamed sea serpent directly slammed into her as she's sent crashing in the ring's center.

Lightning then gets up injured, kneels down, and holding her gunblade by stabbing it to the ground in defeat.

"I concede," Lightning declared.

(End theme)

"Brunhilde is the winner!" The announcer yelled out.

The audiences cheered, much to Brunhilde's amazement. Think about it, back in the universal tournament against Digiverse 6, Brunhilde lost against Magettamon in the first round. Now that the Valkyrie leader wins this time, she feels a big relief and finally advances to the next round.

Lightning recovers and walks towards Brunhilde, "Not bad, you beat me fairly."

Brunhilde smiles and shakes Lightning's hand. "Hey, you pushed me to go Dai-Valkyrie mode. Not too many ever do that! So, props to you."

"Yes, and good luck to you in the next round," the pink-haired warrior walked off, wishing the Valkyrie well.

"Yes! That's our Kotori!" Kara cheered.

"So one of our own makes it to the next round," Jessica said.

"Good for her, but the next opponents she'll have to fight won't be easy," Elle (Corner) said. "I mean, Lightning did push her to go Dai-Valkyrie mode."

"Yeah? Well, watch and see our friend, Kotori, will advance and win this darn tournament!" Takato yelled out.

"Got that right," Rika added. "I know if I were her, I'd go all out if I'm pushed to a corner."

Brunhilde floated over to the seated location where her friends cheered her on.

"Look who made it to the next round? Me!" Brunhilde boasted.

"And you'll kick as much butt in the next round!" Seadramon cheered his partner on.

"Hope you get a good opponent in the next round," Moon said.

Masaru turned to Agumon (M). "Hey, isn't that the same Kotori that nearly beat me to death when she was a possessed zombie?"

Agumon (M) tried to recall this instance. "Hmm, I think so. Yeah, and she was controlled by that Necromon jerk."

"And she's only gotten stronger since then! I wonder if her fist is as strong as mine cause I'd like to fight her but with no bad guys pulling any strings," Masaru dreamed of a rematch with Brunhilde.

Hal Jordan mutters to Kilowog. "Did you see that? Those constructs she made were like mine, except hers was made from fire."

"Maybe she'd make a good lantern?" Kilowog suggested.

"Her? No way, I mean what ring would possess," Razer scoffed.

"Why ours of course," Hal answered.

Aya scanned Brunhilde. "Her energy signatures in combat increased exponentially. Her willpower is what gives her strength."

"And you were able to scan that?" Kilowog asked.

"Yes."

"Yeah, that was a totally kick butt match!" Buttercup yelled.

Bubbles added with a smile. "Maybe Blossom will fight her?"

"No way, it's gonna be our bro that fights and kicks Brunhilde's butt!" Boomer and Butch hyped up their brother's upcoming match.

"Next, can we have Contestants Rolf and Mordecai enter the ring?" The announcer called for the next fighters.

"Kick his butt, Mordecai! Oooooo!" Orcus cheered him on, causing her friends to give her awkward expressions. "Heheh, sorry guys. Just got caught in the moment." She sat down whistling innocently.

xxxxx

Two matches are seen briefly skimmed through. Rolf fights Mordecai, but the anthropomorphic blue jay defeats the son of the shepherd. Kratos easily defeats poor Rigby, much to the anthropomorphic brown raccoon screaming loudly in pain.

xxxxx

Keroro cringed at Rigby's painful defeat. "Sheesh, I'm glad I'm not him!" He said this winking to the reader.

Meow (Corner) shuddered as Rigby is carried out on a stretcher. "That was cringeworthy but glad that was quick."

"Talk about a total squash," Space Dandy (Corner) remarked. "I would've asked for my money back if every fight ended quickly."

QT (Corner) quipped. "It could be worse, we could've been at a boxing event."

"Yeah, I've been ripped off after a few first round KOs. You gotta give the audience what they really want and that's a good long fight to draw out the crowd reaction! That's totally the Dandy way, baby!"

Mordecai rushed over to Rigby, who was being stretchered out. "Noooo! Whatever happened to us fighting, dude?"

"Mordecai… don't fight that freak… he'll kill ya… but if you… use the force…"

"The Force? But I'm no Jedi?"

"No… I mean…" Rigby falls unconscious as he's carried out.

Orcus sats down, twiddling her fingers. "Oh poor, Rigby."

Kensuke remarked. "Well, that's what happens when you fight Kratos. That wasn't even a fight."

Veemon cringed. "Yeah, that was a death sentence."

"The next match is Vegeta vs. Metalla X!" The announcer called their names. "Step forward!"

This is it, both Saiyan and Ascendant rivals walk towards the arena with vibes of warrior pride.

"Well, it's about time father steps in to fight Vegeta," Dimitri said with his attention drawn to the face-off between the combatants.

"This one should be good," Keke said, meticulously eyeing Metalla X. "C'mon, dad."

"I do wonder if Matt will let the Yamato persona take over and if that'll make a difference," Max deduced a possible outcome in this match. "Because if he's fighting Vegeta, he'll need Yamato's fighting prowess and edge."

"Oh, so there's a likelihood this Vegeta guy can beat Metalla X?" Sora asked Max.

"Those chances are good, especially if Vegeta's trained hard recently, and I'm willing to bet he has for some big event," Max said without disclosing any information he received from Simms regarding the Tournament of Power.

"C'mon, grandpa Matt! You can win!" Athena stood up, cheering energetically for Metalla X.

Goku commented on this match with Omega X. "Let's see how your friend does with Vegeta. This should be good."

"Yeah, we'll see who the best rival is," Omega X concurred with the Saiyan.

(Cue Dragon Ball Kai 2014 OST - Battle Royale)

The fight between legendary rivals begins.

Vegeta starts off with his Lucora Gun, firing energy bullet barrages at Metalla X. Metalla X easily deflects every single one like it was nothing. Metalla X then charges at Vegeta as both clashed with punches and kicks.

"What's this? This the best you've got, fake?!" Vegeta snarled.

"Huh, underestimate me, will you?!" Metalla X snapped.

Both warriors jumped back, giving each other space to mull their next move.

"How about we take this a notch, copycat?!" Vegeta challenged the Ascendant.

"If it means, I'll shut your damn mouth!" Metalla X retorted.

Both Metalla X and Vegeta powers up as cyan aura glows over them. Their spiky hair turns light blue. They have become Super Ascendant Blue and Super Saiyan Blue respectively.

"Whoa, I know all of you are seeing this?! I'm seeing double the blue!" The announcer exclaimed.

Brunhilde fumed. "Oh god, is everyone copying my lighter blue hairstyle when I transform?!"

Sailor Varuna patted Brunhilde. "It could be worse. You don't have anyone calling your technique a Pokémon attack."

Omega X gasped. "Yikes, he can turn blue, too?!"

Goku added. "Yep, but we call it Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan."

Omega X facepalmed. "Geez, that's a mouthful! We just call ours Super Ascendant God. Might wanna rework your naming conventions."

"Huh, that's not a bad idea. Maybe Super Saiyan God or Super Saiyan Blue?"

"Super Saiyan Blue is not bad."

The Triad group in the audience are taken aback by this, but none were more intrigued than Max, who also achieved the power of Super Ascendant God with Omega X and Metalla X. Kensuke, too, watched with interest as he had been the first to tap into a form of 'Ascendant God'.

"Hey, Max, that Vegeta can turn his hair blue like you, Tai, and Matt!" Keke said.

"Yeah, and so can Goku. Judging by Vegeta's aura, he's had more experience handling this blue power than Metalla X. Our blue power-ups are pretty recent," Max explained. "But that doesn't make it any less exciting."

Sedna turned to Kensuke. "But you don't have a blue form."

"Nah, my God aura tends to be white. I mean, it wasn't even red like Tai's was when he fought Beerusmon, right?" Kensuke asked.

"Which reminds me, Goku and Vegeta have their own Beerus, who Beerusmon is obviously based off on," Max stated.

"Is he as gluttonous and a jerk as Beerusmon?" Orcus asked Max.

"They're exactly alike."

"You can do it, Metalla X! We're behind you!" Madoka cheered him.

"Win it for us, Matt!" Mimi cheered Metalla X on.

Argo asked Kyoko. "Who do you figure will win?"

"Wanna bet on it?" Kyoko challenged.

"Twenty bucks on Metalla X."

Kyoko put down twenty-five. "I bet on Veggie to take this!"

"Should we even be gambling?" Sayaka sighed.

"Oh just let them have their fun," Ayase put an arm over Sayaka.

"Right, this is fun and I need more cash anyway," Kyoko put an arm on Sayaka as well.

"Here they go!" Athena shouted.

The blue-haired rivals charge, delivering more punching and kicking combos. Vegeta flies above and fires a Big Bang Attack, but Metalla X evades the energy sphere and fires his Big Bang Attack at Vegeta. Vegeta evades as the sphere flies to the atmosphere and explodes like fireworks. Metalla X charges forward and delivers another punch, but Vegeta blocks and counters by sending him to the ground. Vegeta floats down to the ground with his arms crossed, while Metalla X gets up with a frustrated expression.

Damn it, this guy's quicker and hits harder than I anticipated! Metalla X thought, getting up. Um, Yamato, I could use your help! Maybe switch out with me?

There was no response from the inner persona.

"Yamato?! Are you asleep or something?!" Metalla X yelled out to his dark inner persona.

'What? I've been here the whole time.'

Yeah, I was calling for you! How about switch out since you might have a better strategy to beat this guy.

'I only resurfaced so I can humiliate that bastard Burizalor and toughen up that Xander kid. Now that Burizalor's gone, I don't need to come out often.'

You're leaving me to hang out to dry?!

'You don't need me to win your battles all the time. You have to learn to win with your own strength.'

That's rich coming from a total psychopath like you! Please, just this once…!

"Why are you dawdling, fake? If you won't come to me, I'll come to you," Vegeta scoffed irritably at his Ascendant counterpart.

"I'm going to end you!" Metalla X angrily shouted.

Metalla X rashly decides to charge his Ki in both of his hands and unleashes a new technique called Gamma Burst Blaze, a more powerful version of Final Blaze. He fires the devastating beam at Vegeta. However, the Prince of all Saiyans easily evades, knowing that technique needs a lot of work.

"WHAT?!" Metalla X yelled in shock as the beating he got took a heavy toll and pants.

"Heh, now it's my turn!" Vegeta smirked.

Vegeta quickly rushes Metalla X, quickly punching him in the chest. Then gives the Ascendant a fist to the face that sends him out of the ring.

Metalla X is knocked out cold to the ground as his hair turns back to normal.

(End theme)

"Vegeta is the winner!" The announcer shouted.

The typical audiences cheered. Some of the Triad group, especially Omega X, Dimitri, Kensuke, and Brunhilde are surprised. Metalla X himself, but mostly Yamato, is briefly shocked and stunned being defeated by an experienced Saiyan prince. Could it be that unlike Vegeta, who has shown development on his own since he helped Goku defeat Kid Buu, that Yamato disappeared and took the coward's route of never reconciling with the Kai Digidestined who helped defeat Teen-Reaper. Is the inner Yamato fated to remain a pure asshole?

Strike one of someone surpassing Yamato: Omega X. Strike two of someone surpassing Yamato and hating him the most: Dramon X. And now, strike three of someone actually defeating him as the mirror image: Vegeta. It feels like Yamato has still much to learn since he finally has it coming after years of antagonizing his allies.

"You call yourself my counterpart? Your strength isn't even up to snuff with mine," Vegeta scoffed, walking past Metalla X. "I suggest training more if you want another shot at me."

Metalla X growled and punched the ground out of frustration.

"Damn it!" Metalla X cursed aloud. "Damn you, Yamakins!"

Takeru assessed Metalla X and Vegeta's fight. He could easily call the winner before the bell rang.

"The experience and tranquil mind of the Prince Saiyan bested Metalla X's slight inexperience and conflicting mind," Takeru addressed the announcer. "Vegeta's has had years as both a soldier and a warrior who's pushed himself beyond his limitations. While this Ascendant counterpart, Metalla X, has faced similar challenges through training regiments and powerful foes, he still can't control the unpredictable dark persona that remains within him. Until he's able to produce an equilibrium between himself and the Yamato persona, he will never surpass his rivals long term. That's why he falls behind."

"Mr. Cage, the way you talk about him, you act as though you know Vegeta and Metalla X," the announcer said to his boss.

Takeru calmly responded. "I met and know their Corner counterparts. The Metalla X from the Cornerverse has successfully created that equilibrium within himself and has firm control of his Yamato persona. Cornerverse Yamato never disappeared from his vessel."

"That's interesting trivia, sir," the announcer replied in fascination.

Max overheard Takeru's commentary. "He's right. That's exactly why Metalla X will remain in the rut he's in. That's all Matt needs to do."

Mimi sighed sadly. "Oh, Matt…"

Dimitri turned to Keke. "Looks like we'll have to tell father about this."

"Well, between us, I have the best mental training so I can teach him to control that bastard once and for all," Keke said. "I just hope Matt's ok with more mental training."

Argo groaned as he handed Kyoko 20 bucks. "Son of a bitch."

Kyoko fanned herself with Argo's money. "Please doing biz with ya, bro!"

Athena sat down dejected. "Poor, grandpa Matt."

Meryl patted Athena's side. "Don't worry, your uncle Tai is still in this!"

"More like he's going up next to fight!" Sora announced.

"Yay! You can do it, Tai!" Madoka cheered him on.

"C'mon, Tai! Don't let us down as Matt did!" Sora shouted from the stands.

"This is pretty much the main event right here," Max firmly stated, watching Omega X and Goku being called up.

"Oh, man! This is exactly why we're here! Main event pay-per-view quality match in the making!" Jamie hyped up the match.

"Yep, and we're gonna experience this in person. Don't ever forget this day, guys!" Coop said, holding up a sign that read, "Superman Who?'.

Jamie held up a sign that said, "Multiverse WrestlingWWE".

"Hopefully they don't blow up this stadium," Kiva dreaded.

Space Dandy (Corner) mutters. "Man, I was expecting more babes to fight."

Meow (Corner) reminded him. "But we just saw Lightning and Brunhilde fight."

"Yes, but they should've been fighting in hot bikinis or in Boobies outfits. That would've been fantastic! If this was my show, I'd require all lady competitors to fight in hot bikinis and dominatrix outfits! That'd be the Dandy way, baby!" Dandy (Corner) declared with a shine in his grin.

QT (Corner) groaned. "I don't think Takeru Cage would allow that."

"Only if I plead my case."

"Even so, you'll have a bunch of the women competitors wanting to kill you."

Meow (Corner) added with a devious grin. "That'd be worth to see."

Dandy (Corner) sighed happily. "I'd die in heaven if all those hotties kicked my butt."

TOM turned to TOM (Corner). "So, other me, who are pulling for in this?"

TOM (Corner) replied. "Don't know, but this should be one for the ages."

xxxxx

(Cue Dragon Ball Kai 2014 OST - Goku)

"Now, we get to the awaited match that all of you viewers want to see! Goku vs. Omega X!" The announcer happily cried out.

The audience cheered as both fighters are stepping into the area. The Saiyan, Son Goku. And the Ascendant, Taichi Kamiya, known as Omega X.

"So, this is it," Goku smirked, eagerly ready to fight his Ascendant counterpart. "That friend of yours… I think her name's Karin? She said I could meet you someday. Well, here we are. If I can beat you, I know I'll be ready for Lord Zeno's Tournament of Power."

Omega X offered. "What do you say? We give the audience here something to remember us by? This could be once in a lifetime."

"Now you're talking!"

Goku then powers up and turns normal Super Saiyan. He drops into a fighting stance.

(Cue Dragon Ball Super Opening 2 - Genkai Toppa × Survivor)

And so. The legendary match begins.

Goku and Omega X fly towards each other and start fighting with countless punches and kicks. Both fighters briefly went in fisticuffs, but Omega X gains the upper hand by punching Goku off. Goku fires ki blasts at Omega X, but Omega X briefly conjures his Courageous Hope Armor to repel the blasts.

"Whoa! What the heck?!" The Saiyan gets taken aback by Omega X's armor defense. "A shield?! I don't got anything like that!"

Omega X chuckled. "Surprised? This was passed over to me by a friend. It helps with my defense and conserves my energy when I need it."

"Neat trick, but how about I test its durability out?"

"Be my guest!"

Both Omega X and Goku scream and power up as cyan aura envelops them. Their spiky hair turns light blue. They have become Super Ascendant Blue and Super Saiyan Blue respectively.

The announcer yelled out. "And now they've turned blue! I guess Blue is the new Gold these days?"

Marty commented. "Blue is the New Gold? They should make that a show."

Takeru Cage appears beside Marty, surprising the Triad group. "Yes, it's called Dragon Ball Super." He coughs following his sardonic comment.

"Hey, you're him!" Taiki exclaimed.

"Couldn't resist watching with us, Mr. Cage?" Max asked the Across Conventions owner.

"It's been a while since we've had fights of this caliber. Some audiences have been losing interest, but thanks to your friends, interests are starting to pique," Takeru said, sitting down beside Max and Sora. "Did you know this is not the first time Goku and Omega X met?"

"Wait, they've met before?" Sora inquired.

"Yes, but not these two in particular. Their Cornerverse versions to be exact. You see, it happened almost roughly two years ago in their dimension when the Da'ath organization attacked during New Years' Eve 2015," Takeru explained the last major war that shook the Cornerverse's entire foundation. "I was there and involved in the series of conflicts. I fought alongside Goku, Omega X, and their entire collective entourage. Together we defeated these fiends called the Time Breakers and the Shadow Dragons."

"That's incredible!" Takato exclaimed.

"Yea! So, who do you think will win this, Mr. Cage sir?" Guilmon asked him.

Takeru patted Guilmon. "Well, my red friend, I can't say without certainty. Why don't we see for ourselves?"

Goku then charges at Omega X in delivering a powerful punch, but Omega X counters by blocking with his right elbow and punches Goku in the face. Goku quickly recovers in his feet. Omega X flies and conjures an energy blade from his hands called Gaia Breaker as he leaps down on his opponent. Goku easily blocks the blade with his bare hands and crushes it. Omega X in close range fires Dual Terra Beams, but Goku uses Instant Transmission to evade the attacks and went behind his opponent to kick him. Omega X recovers quickly to his feet.

Omega X fires his Tsunami Wave. Goku fires his Kamehameha. Both iconic blue beams collided with each other, creating a magnificent beam struggle. Both fighter junkies grunt while pushing their beams.

However, the powerful energies from both Ascendant and Saiyan became so great that the beams exploded into an explosive wave. Omega X and Goku are sent flying out of the ring, immediately ending their match.

(End theme)

"Amazing! Both fighters fell out of the ring simultaneously! It's a double knockout!" The announcer cried out.

The crowd cheered on the fight despite the results. Nevertheless, the Triad members are taken by surprise.

"Oh, both were knocked out of the ring?!" Sora yelled out, shocked with the end result.

"And knocked each other out. Didn't see this coming," Max commented.

"Aww, this stinks," Athena sighed in disappointment. "Uncle Tai and grandpa Matt lost their matches."

"I wouldn't feel bad, sweetie," Sedna patted Athena's shoulders. "Tai and Matt gave good showings."

"She's right, Athena. Tai gave him a good fight," Dorothy stated.

"Maybe uncle Tai, but grandpa Matt didn't do so good."

"Then, Matt will get stronger if he trains more," Dimitri reassured his future daughter. "He lost to someone with more fighting experience than Matt."

"Man, great fight regardless of the outcome," Takato approved.

"Crazy to think they could've gone further over the top," Kensuke remarked on the match.

"Great show, Tai," Madoka smiled, clapping.

"Hell yeah! That was my kind of fight!" Yusuke shouted.

Moon chuckled. "Ever thought of fighting those two?"

"Maybe, though I know I'd get my ass kicked," the Spirit Detective openly admitted.

Masaru added with a smile. "I wish that could've been me in there. Me vs. Omega X would've been hype as hell!"

Agumon (M) agreed. "Sure would, Aniki!"

Brunhilde was captivated by Omega X and Goku's match. It was like a dream come true to finally see Dragon Ball characters fight in real life, but fighting the Ascendants she's come to know was the icing on the cake.

Omega X and Goku walked up to each other, shaking hands.

"Hey, good fight, but I feel we could've done more without tournament rings holding us back," Omega X said.

"Oh yeah! It'll take more than a ring to let us go all out," Goku agreed. "Maybe we can rematch after me and my friends win the Tournament of Power."

"Sounds like a big deal."

"Yeah, we're supposed to fight to keep our universe. If we lose, we'll lose our universe."

Omega X was flabbergasted hearing this. "What?! And you agreed to that?!"

"Yep, but I'm mostly excited to fight really strong guys. These other universes better provide some strong guys for me to fight!"

"Aren't you worried about your universe possibly going poof?"

"Sure, I'm worried, but no way I'm turning down the possibility of fighting other universe fighters," Goku said with a smile.

Omega X slightly balked at this. "Uh…" This guy smiles despite the fact his own universe could be destroyed?! But who'd be crazy enough to wipe out his own universe?! "So, who decided on this?"

"Lord Zen-Oh."

"And he's…?"

"Oh, he's like the top guy who's above the other gods, including Lord Beerus. I hear there's other Gods of Destruction in those other universes! Should be exciting!"

"So, he's like our Zenomnimon."

"Who is that? Is he like Lord Zen-Oh?"

"I guess something like that, he does have Zen-Oh in his name," Omega X chuckled. Oh boy, if Zenomnimon ever decides to host some universe tournament of his own, we better prepare for the worst.

xxxxx

Another two matches are skimmed through. Blossom and Brick have their rematch, yet the leader of the Powerpuff Girls defeats the leader of the Rowdyruff Boys. The Rock (Corner) easily defeats John Cena (Corner).

xxxxx

Butch and Boomer cringe as their brother, Brick, is carried out on a stretcher.

Butch growled. "Damn it, Brick! How could ya lose?!"

Boomer gritted. "Brother Boomer!"

Buttercup and Bubbles high-five each other.

Buttercup yelled out. "Way to go, Blossom! Way to kick his sorry butt!"

Bubbles cheered. "Yay! Hooray for Blossom!"

Blossom floats over to her sister. "I'm taking home the prize for Team Powerpuff!"

Coop chuckled. "Yay, take that Cena! Take your Fruity Pebble carcass outta my ring!"

Kiva rolled her eyes. "But you didn't beat him, Coop."

Jamie added. "Coop is imagining himself as The Rock. He likes to imagine himself as the guy beating up his least favorite."

Coop grinned evilly. "Yeah, go home, Johnny boy! You can't see me? Well, we just saw you get your butt kicked! This is Multiverse Wrestling, not the WWE, Super Cena!"

Wreck-It-Ralph clapped. "Now that was a show. What do you think, guys?"

Vanellope finishes her lollipop. "Eh, I liked Blossom kicking Brick's sorry butt better."

TOM asked TOM (Corner). "So, what did you think of the matches?"

TOM (Corner) replied. "Hard to top those last Saiyan & Ascendant matches and the Powerpuff fight. Rock and Cena was just a standard WWE-style match."

Space Dandy (Corner) added. "But on the bright side, Rock planted Cena with that Rock Bottom hard!"

Meow (Corner) groaned. "Dude, that sounded wrong."

(Cue Unreal Tournament 3 Music - Go Down)

"Next match is Tabaga and Sailor Varuna!" The announcer cried out.

Sedna heard Varuna and Tabaga's names being called. She quickly turned to Sailor Quaoar, who smiled and clapped for Varuna.

"Hoping Varuna wins and takes home that championship?" Sedna asked her.

"Yes, if she can win this Women's championship and then wins the Multiverse title, then that'd be awesome!" Quaoar exclaimed.

"If that were to happen, your friend would be a double champion," Takeru said. "Of course, she'd have to relinquish the Women's title because being Multiverse champion means more high profile fights and higher pay."

"Oh, I think Tyra could handle that. She's tough," Orcus said.

"But tough enough to beat my personal assistant, Tabaga? She's had an impressive undefeated streak as the Women's champion."

"How long has she held that belt, Mr. Cage?" Dimitri asked.

"Almost two years going into this month," Takeru revealed.

"What?! Two years?!" Yusuke spat out in disbelief. "You mean, she hasn't been submitted, pinned, or thrown out of the ring that long?!"

Takeru nodded. "Yes, every female competitor has tried their luck, but all have fallen to her. Only very few have passed Tabaga to her limit. One of them being Kotori's Cornerverse version, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and some others."

"Wait, Cornerverse Kotori fought her for the belt?" Takato inquired.

"Yes, and what a fight it was," Elle (Corner) said. "I fought Tabaga myself but didn't fare too well. In fact, all of us Cornerverse Valkyries and Erinyes have been involved in Multiverse Wrestling competition in some way or form."

Kara smiled. "That sounds cool. I wish I could join."

"You can if you ever decide to come back here," Tabaga said. "We sign talents from all over the Nexus."

Elle (Corner) winked. "Think about it, Kara. The training is great if you need to prepare for the Summer Olympics."

"I'll think about it."

"Match's about to start, guys!" Mimi said.

"Go, Varuna!" Quaoar cheered her girlfriend on.

This is a championship match of women indeed, as Tabaga and Varuna step forward to the arena.

"Huh, another Sailor Senshi opponent? Just how many of you are there?" Tabaga asked, dropping into a fighting stance. "Well, no matter. I'm not losing my title here."

Varuna put on her game face. "Sorry to disappoint, but that belt's gonna look good around my waist."

"And begin!"

Sailor Varuna and Tabaga rush each other. Tabaga goes for a roundhouse kick, but Varuna ducked under and folds her arms around the Saiyan woman's waist. Varuna attempts to lift Tabaga up, but Tabaga headbutts Varuna's face and forces her to let go. Tabaga goes for a running lariat (clothesline), but Varuna leapfrogs over the charging Saiyan. Varuna gets behind Tabaga and hits a reverse neck breaker on her. After laying Tabaga out, Varuna gets to a ring corner and charges a ball of light.

As Tabaga stands, Varuna fires her Varuna Flash Cannon. Tabaga narrowly dodges the beam and phases in front of the Kuiper Senshi. She punches Varuna's gut and deadlifts the Senshi overhead. Tabaga presses Varuna over her head like a sack of potatoes and drops her facefirst on the ground.

"Oh and the champion drops Varuna like dead weight! Varuna's feeling that one!" The announcer shouted.

"No, Tyra!" Quaoar cried out worryingly for Varuna.

"It's not looking good for her," Kensuke commented.

"Don't let up, Varuna!" Sedna shouted for their friend.

"Now you see why Tabaga's been dominant for so long?" Takeru addressed the Triad group.

"We can see why," Max said.

As Varuna gets up, Tabaga charges at her, but Varuna sidesteps the Saiyan and gives her a hip toss. As Tabaga springs up, Varuna hits a dropkick, knocking Tabaga down. Tabaga shoots a Ki blast, but Varuna uses a Flash Step technique to evade. Varuna phases behind Tabaga and blasts her in the back.

"Ugh! Nice fake out there!" Tabaga growled. "But it's time I end this!"

Tabaga powers up to a full-powered Super Saiyan as her hair turns blond. Varuna powers up to her Dai-Valkyrie form and wields Mjolnir.

Elle (Corner) notices this. "Well, this is intriguing. Sailor Varuna in your universe now wields Mjolnir?"

Moon answered. "Yeah, Sailor Jupiter passed it over to her during the Second Ragnarok."

"More or less, they're co-owners now, but Varuna mostly wields it these days," Sedna said.

Elle (Corner) smiled. "Well, in our dimension, Jupiter passed it to Sigrun."

Kara is taken aback. "My Cornerverse counterpart wields Mjolnir?! Ugh, lucky! I wish I got to wield it."

The battle for the women's championship heats up, as both female fighters make a direct charge to each other. Varuna starts by landing a kick to Tabaga, but Tabaga blocks it with her left leg. Varuna then delivers a swift fist, but Tabaga blocks it again with her elbow. Both are briefly in a power struggle.

"Wow, you're very strong, Sailor Varuna!" Tabaga said, getting excited as her Saiyan warrior urges kicked into full gear. "Maybe you can defeat me?"

"It's not a maybe, I will beat you!"

Varuna swings Mjolnir and unleashes Mjolnir's Strike. A thunderbolt is about to directly hit Tabaga, but Tabaga somersaults and evades the lightning strike.

Then, Varuna fires a silver thunderous beam from the Mjolnir called Mjolnir's Flash Cannon at Tabaga. Tabaga uses her arms to block and hold off from the attack as the Saiyan takes some damage.

The announcer exclaimed. "WOW! It's a power struggle between challenger and champion! Neither warrior is giving out! But in the end, who wants it more?!"

"VARUNA!" Quaoar cheered passionately for her lover.

I have to win! I can't lose! Varuna thought determined to win. However, she started to exhaust as wielding and combining her power with Mjolnir took its toll.

The experienced champion raised her power and pushed her energy wave against Dai-Valkyrie Varuna. She overpowers and knocks the Kuiper back.

"The victory is mine!" Tabaga charged and roundhouse kicked Varuna, knocking both her and Mjolnir out.

Varuna falls down to the ground defeated.

(End theme)

"Tabaga is the winner and still the Women's champion!" The announcer called.

The crowd cheered for the winner, and the Triad, especially Quaoar, is surprised to see Varuna defeated.

"No, she lost…" Quaoar felt deflated from seeing her girlfriend lose.

"It was so close, but I have to hand it to her she's one of the few to push Tabaga to her limits," Takeru commented.

"I agree. Winning is great, but to give a champion a run for her money makes the chase more exciting," Max said.

Sedna watched Quaoar run down the stairs and jump over the railing. She smiled. "That's it. Go get her."

As Quaoar helped Varuna up, Tabaga approached them with a championship belt in tow.

"That was a great effort your friend put out there," Tabaga addressed Quaoar.

"Yes, and she almost had you."

Varuna raised her head, looking up at Tabaga. "I almost had you." She grinned, chuckling. "Just a few and I'd be holding that belt."

"Maybe, but my reign continues. However, next time you and your friends come here, look for me and I'll grant you a rematch. You deserve it," Tabaga gave her props and walked by, patting Varuna's shoulder.

"C'mon, let's get you fixed up," Quaoar carried Varuna.

"Be gentle," Varuna smirked.

"Oh, I will," she teased.

Space Dandy (Corner) gives a thumbs up. "That match was good, but would be better if they wore hot bikinis!"

Coop yelled out. "Now you're talking!"

Kiva, Vanellope, and Sergeant Calhoun sighed together. "Ugh, pervs."

Rika glared at Takeru. "Don't tell me you let women fight in that fanservice crap."

Takeru sighed. "Sometimes you just have to that portion of the audience what they want, but not too often we do that. We want our fighters, regardless of gender, to be taken seriously. Besides, that's what expose events are for."

Keke spoke up. "Well, that's a relief."

"Hey, I'm curious Mr. Cage, you don't have a Corner counterpart, right?" Takato asked.

"I don't. My existence is exclusively tied to this dimension and as long as it remains intact, I will continue to exist in many forms," Takeru revealed. "This form you see is mentally conjured as I see fit. I can alter my appearances anytime I wish. I recently changed to this form following an incident with a dimensional criminal. Thankfully, your Cornerverse counterparts stopped him." He said this, facing Takato, Moon, Yusuke, Yugi, and Sedna. "There were more of you, but you managed to stop him."

"Whoa, talk about a close call," Yugi said. "Who was this criminal?"

"Your greatest enemy, Yugi. You know him as Yami Bakura. Well, his Cornerverse counterpart."

Yugi frowned hearing this. "No matter the dimension, that evil spirit is up to no good."

"He's been seized and sealed in a prison somewhere in the Cornerverse under tight security," Takeru said. Yami Bakura (Corner) has already returned back after being defeated again back in the House of Madoka. "He shouldn't cause any more problems."

"And looks like the quarterfinals are about to start!" Max announced.

xxxxx

(Cue Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Quidditch World Cup)

As the second matches start, it shows images of the characters fighting with eventful results. Mordecai fights against Tabaga, but Tabaga decides to forfeit. Shu fights The Rock (Corner), resulting in the winner for the Void Genome wielder. Vegeta takes an easy win against Blossom. Then, it shows the literal battle of demi-gods, Brunhilde vs. Kratos. Elle (Corner) remembered and told the Triad cast that Brunhilde (Corner) mentioned in their Asgard's homecoming party that she imagined fighting Kratos. Well, this wish happens for Brunhilde (YYGDM-01) and she won against the Ghost of Sparta after a hard battle.

Then, the semi-finals happen. Mordecai pretty much beats Shu, while the experienced Vegeta defeats Brunhilde. As an extra bonus before the final match, Shu and Brunhilde fight for a third runner-up match. Brunhilde becomes the bronze championship winner and earns 2,000 prize money.

The final match, well, the obvious result is that Vegeta squashes the anthropomorphic blue jay. As a result of this easy win, Vegeta became the new Multiversal champion.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Across Conventions Theme Park/Dimension: AC-TP

Within an hour later, the Triad group (except Matt & Gabumon for the moment) are planning to depart from this dimension. It has been a great and spectacular experience. Plus, the group is joined by Elle (Corner), Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner).

"Man what an eventful day that was! Mr. Cage didn't disappoint us!" Tai exclaimed jubilantly. "But am I tuckered out!"

Agumon added, eating some ice cream. "You said, I could use a nap!"

"Happy you got to fight Goku?" Max asked Tai.

"One of the best fights I could ask for," the Bearer of Courage admitted. "I'd like to fight him again but outside a tournament."

"Don't forget to let us know so we can watch y'all fight!" Takato said.

"I think I've seen enough martial arts for one day," Rika said.

"Not me! I wanna fight in this tournament next time!" Athena said.

Dimitri chuckled, patting his future daughter's head. "Maybe one day."

"Only if there's a kids division," Sedna said.

"Aww, but I want to fight grown-ups."

PinkPatamon smirked. "Be careful what you wish for, Athena."

"Yeah, I give this place five stars," Yusuke said. "I know Keiko, RJ, Kuwabara, Hiei, Kurama, and the others would like this place."

"Yeah, same with Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and the others," Moon added. "They'll love that this place has a section dedicated to our world and a Sailor Senshi Café!"

"The Ancient Pyramid exhibit will interest my circle of friends," Yugi said.

"Hell yeah I'd come back here again!" Kotori said, wearing her bronze championship around her waist.

"What are you planning to do with the prize money?" Kara asked.

"Dunno. Maybe treat Kouichi to dinner or plan a vacation together?" Kotori considered her options. "Or, I'll save it."

Elle (Corner) interjected. "Or, you could give it to me?"

Kotori scoffed. "In your dreams. By the way, why are you and these two coming with us?" She noticed Kirito and Asuna (Corner) behind them.

Elle (Corner) answered plainly. "Why not? We're guests and we want to see how your world operates compared to our crazy universe."

Kirito (Corner) added as he eyed Kensuke. "Yeah, and I want to see how strong you guys truly are."

Ford leaned over, whispering to Jessica. "Is it just me or is Kirito crazy to challenge your friends?"

Jessica sighed. "I don't know. I'm too tired to answer anything now."

Geirskogul's voice calls out inside Jessica's mind, "Oooh. I have to urinate, but it's too late to find a bathroom. Oh well, I have to pee inside yours. Tehehehe.."

A sound of peeing is heard inside Jessica's mind. Then, Jessica feels that her pants become wet.

"Oh god…" Jessica muttered, holding her pants. "Ugh."

"HOLD IT!" A voice called out to the group.

(Cue Unreal Tournament 3 Music - Foregone Destruction)

The Triad turns behind to see Matt & Gabumon arriving. Matt is the source of the voice, except that this isn't Matt speaking. Rather, Yamato takes over his body and gives an arrogant smirk to the group.

"Matt?" Sora turned around.

"No, it's Yamato," Tai sensed the dark persona take over.

"How's it going? It's been a while," Yamato chortled darkly.

Kensuke rolled his eyes. "Oh look, everyone's favorite edgelord asshole is back. What do you want?"

"I can't resurface to talk with Matt's friends? Who made you the boss?" Yamato retorted in Kensuke's presence.

"Hey, why didn't you come out and help Matt fight Vegeta?!" Mimi demanded. "Too scared to take a whooping you let Matt take the fall for you?!"

Yamato cringed being chastised by Mimi. "I didn't help, because I wanted Matt to fight his own battle. He can't always rely on me. Yes, while I would've provided Matt with strategy and together we would've beaten that Saiyan, I refuse to be Matt's crutch. He either improves on his own without me or he's doomed to fall behind."

"That's rich coming from an asshole who abandons his vessel," Kensuke confronted Yamato.

Gabumon and Veemon tried to separate their partners.

Kirito (Corner) watches as Yamato is unfazed by Kensuke.

"Hey, knock it off you two!" Tai berated them both. "Don't make me come over there!"

"Y'know, every time I look at you, I'm reminded why I rarely resurface," Yamato said. "It's not because I pity Matt, but there's people I utterly despise. Burizalor is just one of them. However, there's another. And I can tell you, it's not Taichi anymore. Hell, I don't even feel hate for Vegeta for beating Matt." He got right up to Kensuke's face. "It's you."

Kensuke frowned. "Like I give a damn, you wanna have a go with me again? Let's do it."

"Uncle Ken! Grandpa Matt! Don't!" Athena pleaded.

"But, I can't. Not in front of my family and especially not in front of my niece, who happens to be Matt's granddaughter," Kensuke reminded Yamato of that fact. "I have this thing called respect for my peers. Something a cowardly asshole like you will never have, Yamakins." He then turned his back and walked away.

"I have respect, but only for those who've fought and bested me, but you're the exception, Kensuke! By the way, I heard Deckerdramon was killed again not too long ago, that must suck, huh?"

With that, Kensuke zipped over and grabbed Yamato. He lifted Yamato off the guard, but the asshole kept a calm demeanor.

"You think I give a damn if I piss you off? Reality hurts, doesn't it?"

"Stop it!" Tai separated the two. "Don't even let the day end like this."

As Kensuke dropped Yamato, he shouted. "At least Matt Ishida is a real man unlike you! You drop off after we defeated Teen-Reaper without so much of a goodbye. Like I'd care about that, but you don't even say goodbye to Matt's friends. Nope, it's right back in sleep mode until that white lizard emperor showed up again! You're just an opportunist! That's all you are! You rashly make Matt use an attack he's not accustomed to yet and leave him without so much of some advice. You're a rat bastard!"

Yamato stood and dusted himself off. He was not even fazed by Kensuke's scathing words. Kirito (Corner) watched this exchange with intrigue.

"Ok now, this guy is actually not fazed by Kensuke?" Kirito (Corner) muttered. "He's gotta have balls of steel."

Asuna (Corner) added. "Or, he's totally out of his flipping mind."

Sedna held Kensuke back. "That's enough. Let's just enjoy the rest of the evening."

Dimitri and Keke confronted Yamato.

"So, are you back for good, Yamato?" Keke asked him. "I thought you'd leave my dad's body alone."

"We've got our eye on you. Don't you dare start any trouble," Dimitri warned the jerk.

Yamato smugly shrugged. "I'll come and go as I please, but only if Matt lets me. That defeat to Vegeta took a toll on his psyche, so I decided to come out and play."

"Greaaat," Dimitri and Keke sardonically replied.

"Well, that was heated. Let's just stay out of their way, Dee," Mummymon muttered.

D-Reaper munched on popcorn. "Hmmm?"

Dorothy walked up to Tai. "You ok? You told me a lot about that Yamato side to Matt. What a jerk."

Tai nodded. "Got that right, but hopefully he's not back full-time. I hope Matt can keep him in check again."

Varuna readied Mjolnir. "If you need someone to wallop him good, I've got Thor's hammer now."

Sedna chuckled. "Thanks, but I think that's the last resort."

Kotori added. "Or call me in to put him in his place."

Meryl comforted Athena. "It's going to be ok."

"Thanks, Meryl, but I know grandpa Matt will win."

Suddenly, the group heard and watched as explosions lit up the evening sky. Fireworks exploded giving a light show bigger than a New Year's Night celebration. The group watched in awe and wonder. The couples (even Yamato letting Matt take over to let him join his family) come together to watch.

"Isn't this a great view, Rika?" Takato asked his girlfriend.

"This whole day was totally worth it."

"Thanks for bringing us here, Max," Keke kissed him.

"Hey, anything to get our minds off all that happened to us recently!" Max replied, kissing Keke. "We all need to unwind every once in a while."

Madoka watches Sayaka, Kyoko, and Ayase embrace together. She quickly realizes something important.

"Oh! Kyubey said he'd be here, but he didn't show up," Madoka realized.

"So, what? That little creep comes and goes as he pleases. It pisses me off sometimes," Kyoko said.

Sayaka nodded. "Yeah, don't worry about it. Homura's still got his eye on him."

Madoka smiled and calmed. "Yeah, you're right. I wish Homura were here right now."

Tai and Sora held hands as they soaked in the excitement in the air. They turned and kissed each other.

"Here's to some peace and quiet for a while before we get back into Nexus duties, Tai," Sora said.

"Yeah, me, too, Sora."

(End theme)

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(Cue The Birthday Massacre – Leaving Tonight)

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?-?

Back within the anomalous antagonist's organization, a new activity was a-brewing. The alternate version of Homura, R. Homura, stands for all to see as she prepares to give orders to her group.

"You are all ready to begin the next phase, Imaginalists."

Standing beside her is the group she mentioned before. One is a lanky elegant man who looks like Sensui from Yu Yu Hakusho with the dot on his forehead, except his hair is spiky like Pitch from Rise of the Guardians, and also wears a white fur coat similar to Soma Cruz from Castlevania: Aria/Dawn of Sorrow. His name is Soma Saitou. He has two Digimon partners, an Arkadimon who plays the role of Death of Castlevania with Saitou as his Dracula, and a Deathmon who plays the role of Galamoth from Castlevania.

"Yes, we are quite so," Saitou stated calmly, turning in another direction. "Isn't that right, Kyubey?"

Suddenly, Kyubey surprisingly appeared out of thin air. From a glance, he seemed to be in league with the Imaginalist.

"Well, I don't suppose to work with you guys. I only did it for my own reasons." Kyubey stated.

"If that's the case, then I sense the Dark Angels are active," R. Homura said about a certain group of Black Ascendants. A collective smirk adorned the Rebellious one's pale features. "It now begins."

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Odaiba, Tokyo/Dimension: DF-811/June 12th, 2028

A portal is created out of nowhere. Coming out of it are Dimitri & Faith and Sailor Sedna. Shortly after their Across Conventions vacation, they are visiting Dimitri's home dimension to see his mother again.

But, what they discovered was a horrifyingly grim and devastating shocker.

(Cue Gundam 00 OST 2 Track 13 - Reaction)

"Oh god… what the hell happened here?!" Sedna yelled out horrified at the sight of a post-apocalyptic scenery that resembled the destruction left by the Artificials. "Dimitri, don't tell me there are Artificials we missed!"

"No, every one of them was destroyed," Dimitri answered. "And I'd know because I finished them."

"Yeah, peace was supposed to return!" Faith said.

Dimitri scanned the devastated city. "We've got to find my mother and Palmon! Only they can tell us!"

"Then, let's go!" Sedna encouraged.

Before they advanced further, a black energy beam exploded in front of them. Dimitri & Faith and Sedna stopped in their tracks.

"Who did that?!" Sedna asked frantically, feeling her heart race.

The trio looked up as a thin veil of smoke materialized above them. They saw a dark, disembodied figure with red glowing eyes alter into a human-like shape. They discerned the figure and to their shock recognized the figure's face.

Sedna gasped in horror. "It can't be… not you!"

Dimitri growled. "What is this?!"

A low, evil chortle came out of the thin veil of smoke. "Finally… it's the day you take your final breath… Ascendant." As the smoke finally dissipated, Black Omega X evilly grins down Angemon X and Sedna.

(End theme)

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Next chapter: Advent of the Dark Angels

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Ford1114's A/N: Well here we have it, the Curtain Call chapter with the tournament going onboard. I remember back then before CG's release that I did an early draft, but obviously, it's completely changed to where we have now. I co-author this.

This marks big differences between Ford/Jess (Story) and Ford/Jess (Corner) (Unlike both Setsuna/John (Story and Corner) that are similar), especially discussed in the Cornerverse dinner scene with YYGDM!Setsuna/John. While Ford/Jess (Corner) are major characters, me and the author ultimately decide and help that Ford/Jess (Story) remain minor characters. For instance: Despite being a couple since it's been nearly a year already, unlike Corner!Jess/Ford seen in Shinnen Ch. 1, they do not hold hands often. Even if they will be married and truly bond, YYGDM!Jess/Ford will not refer each other as 'my love', 'honey', and 'dear' unlike their Corner selves. This is to support YYGDM!Jess' different maturity, especially Jess (YYGDM-01) didn't attend college (Unlike her Corner self) that affects her well-being (Of course even though Pluto (YYGDM-01) mentioned that if Jess (YYGDM-01) decides, let's not make it happen overall to retain that difference since it's not important for the YYGDM self anyway), much to her humorous annoyance from Ford (Story)'s joke. YYGDM!Jess is nervous to first meet Ford in Ch. 2 and has her friends' encouragement to help, while Corner!Jess' first meeting with Ford back in House of Madoka shows her being brave all by herself without help. Plus, YYGDM!Jess/Ford will not be the first Valkyrie couple to get married (unlike their Corner selves), the first YYGDM-01!Valkyrie couple to eventually get married will be Kotori/Kouichi (This will be the only one fully shown and that's it), second is Sasha/Philippe, third is Jess/Ford, fourth is Ayanna/Arashi, and last is Kara/Tuxedo Norse. Another reason that supports this is the mixed reception from VA to remind. Think about it, it's like comparing two teams of different writers in different continuities (YYGDM and Corner). I observe something in VA, originally YYGDM!Skogul is just as mature yet still retains a unique youngness as a civilian (50-75% wise and 25-50% casual). By CG onwards as seen in Ch. 1 and 2 (such as her saying 'la la land'), YYGDM!Jess/Skogul's 'youthful' personality is amplified as a way to fit better in the restricted YYGDM-01 continuity (because it's an anime fanfic crossover (Cornerverse does not count since that allows Corner!Jess good development), not an original setting) despite remaining mature (20% wise and 80% casual), it's part of its own 'characterization marches on' instead of Corner's take.

Kara meets Reginleif (Corner) that it's going to be an interesting relationship.

For the first time in fanfic history, Omega X meets Goku. Well, their Corner selves met before in Shinnen: New Year, but this is the first time it happens in fanfic canon for Kanius. And better, they duke it out for the joy of readers. Here's what the author said to me and saw one of MasakoX's videos: Goku could be there during the whole Universal Survival arc waiting period as he scopes the competition and he sees Omega X. Goku meeting Omega X would raise, who is truly the real hero between them. I mean after all, the recent Super arc and Toriyama's interview about Goku's 'hero character'. Would Tai/Omega X have that similar 'elements of poison that slip in and out of sight among the shadows'? (I find that last sentence about 'poison' to be interesting and compelling from Toriyama). Or could the Ascendant DNA (derived from Alpha X) influence Omega X and affect his judgment? Omega X may or may not have this 'poison', but that's up for debate. If he doesn't, that aspect would contrast him from Goku. Omega X actually owned up to most of his mistakes unlike Goku (who has only done that a few times).). To further emphasize the difference between Omega X and Goku, Omega X learns to wise up after Ress B. His arrogance against Beerusmon and letting down his guard with the Fiends will make him learn from his mistakes, especially when it's time for the BAT.

Wow, Kirito (Corner) is not afraid of Kensuke (XLR-8) here. And yes, Vegeta is the winner of the tournament.

The post-credit scenes, R. Homura reveals her Castlevania-themed group alongside Kyubey who simply sides them for his own reasons and not commit to the organization. The eyecatcher of one of them, Soma Saitou, this person is based on Kanius' old OC back in his original D-Fusion fics who's a full-out expy of Sensui named Himo Saitou, I remember him back in the day. This version has Digimon partners that reference Neo Saiba (V-Tamers) and Josaki (C'mon Digimon). The second one shows the destruction of Dimitri's home dimension caused by the Black Ascendants, things are going shit.

I imagine Ch. 15 - 16 is going to be a double-feature release to kick start the Black Rebellion conflicts. This is it since I'm helping out and co-authored the arc, meaning the chapters are not monthly releases. Let's enjoy this.

Kanius' A/N: That's our Curtain Call chapter and it's finally behind us. Ford and I have been planning this one-shot since 2012. You wouldn't believe this one-shot saw various drafts and revisions. The original version of this was going to have a different set of tournament matches, including a match between Tai/Omega X and Athena/Athena X.

The original main three guest combatants to take part in the tournament would've been GT!Vegeta, Lightning, and Kratos. Since then, times changed and Super has taken over, resulting in replacing GT!Vegeta with Mainstream!Vegeta. Goku was a recent addition. Originally, it was just going to be Vegeta vs Metalla X, but heck why not Omega X vs Goku, too? Besides Shinnen: New Year, this is the first interaction of Omega X and Goku. As Ford already commented, Goku vs Omega X was done purely to compare and contrast their character personalities and motivations. They're both largely the same, but there's subtle differences (Omega X being slightly less of a battle junkie than Goku). Vegeta vs Metalla X served largely to expose Matt's dependence on 'Yamato' and how the dark persona hasn't matured the way Vegeta has. Yamato's tirade with Kensuke shows that (and also in fairness Kensuke still has ways to control his emotions, which will be used against him when CG's final enemy intends to exploit them).

Speaking of Cornerverse, say hello to Corner!Reginleif, or just Elle. Those who've been keeping up with the Cornerverse since Shinnen: New Year will know Corner!Reginleif is a different character than how her YYGDM counterpart will be portrayed in Valkyrie Advent. Since this story is post-VA, there's unmarked spoilers and reveals that Kara/Sigrun defeated Reginleif, so her meeting Corner!Reginleif (Elle) should come as a surprise to her. Corner!Reginleif is a free-spirited individual than her YYGDM counterpart. And she along with Corner!Kirito (if he can stop obsessing fighting strong heroes) and Corner!Asuna will join up with the Triad group for the foreseeable future throughout the next CG arc.

To save time, we didn't show all the tournament matches. We opted to do only the qualifying round matches. Ford helped to write most of the matches. I helped revise the matches he wrote and write some of the Varuna/Tabaga match. My personal favorites (at least those shown) were Brunhilde vs Lightning, Sailor Varuna vs Tabaga, and Omega X vs Goku ( this one purely for hype reasons). Metalla X vs Vegeta was good purely for Matt's plight and revealing his flaws.

There was a lot of interesting character stuff, including Setsuna and John (YYGDM) meeting the Corner versions of Jessica, Ford, and Samantha. Ford has already explained the differences between Corner and YYGDM versions of the aforementioned three. Needless to say, this made for interesting discussion and shows Corner!Jessica in a mature light compared to her YYGDM counterpart. As for this 'unborn universe', well that may be related to that untitled novel I've been working on (and as of this update, I'm 3 chapters into my work in progress novel ;) ).

Post-credit scene 1: Tada, here's your arc villains for the Black Rebellion saga. And now we know where Kyubey has been lately. He's apparently in league with the Rebellious Homura and a group called the Imaginalists. Indeed, Soma Saitou is based on my old Digimon OC, Himo Saitou (who's an expy of Shinobu Sensui of Yu Yu Hakusho). But, he's not the main villain this time. He's playing second fiddle to R. Homura and...

Post-credit scene 2:... yes, the Black Ascendant Trio. What you've got is the prelude to the Black Rebellion arc. Say hi to Black Omega X, and watch as the mystery unfolds. I don't know when I'll release the first chapters of the Black Rebellion arc, but it should be sooner than later. I want to finish Battle Supremacy at least.

Until then, see you soon!

Ford1114's A/N: Send a review, and see you all in the next arc!