(Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories ost - Scent of Silence)
Ruby lock herself in one of the rooms in the Schnee's new home after the distressing news Vanitas told her and the others. Yang, Blake, and Weiss had no choice but to give her time to heal while JPNR, Qrow, and Oscar are with them.
Qrow punches the wall of the house. "That son of a bitch!" He cursed in anger. "I'm going to kill him if I ever see that mask prick again!"
"Please try not to break my new home." Whitely told him as he's just passing by.
"More importantly... Mom... was the one who took Summer to Salem..." Yang clench her fist.
"Yang..." Blake trailed off.
"He has to be lying... right?" Weiss asked in concern.
"I'm sure he just trying to get under our skins... and it strings..." Jaune muttered. "Really bad."
"Grrr!" Nora growled. "If I see that punk, I'm gonna break his legs!"
"Nora, I share your sentiment, but please calm yourself." Ren told her.
"I hope Ruby is feeling okay... I'm worried about her." Pyrrha said.
"We all are." Blake nodded, then the door burst open.
"I'm here!" Penny shout as she charge toward Weiss. "Where's Ruby?"
"She's lock herself in the room on her left, third door down the hall. But-"
"Ruuby!" Penny charge toward the door.
"And there she goes." Blake sweatdrop.
"I heard from Penny on the way." Maria said as she close the door behind her. "So it is true from that brat in the mask?"
"We honestly don't know if he's lying or not."
"But I'm going to find out." Yang said as she headed toward Raven's room.
"Yang, where are you-" Weiss called out until Yang open the door to Raven's room.
"We need to talk." Yang told Raven who was still sitting on the bed resting.
"It's not like I have a choice." Raven roll her eyes sarcastically. "But what do you want to talk about?"
"A lot of things. But first, there is one thing we need to confirm. Is it true?"
"You're gonna have to be more specific."
"Is it true that you took Summer Rose to her mission?" Yang said clearly as Raven eye widens.
"What are you talking about?"
"One of the Organization XIII members told us that you took Summer to her mission. Is it true?"
Raven let out a deep sighed as she palm face. "I heard about Organization XIII from my own sources but..." She then look down and feeling guilty. "It's true." She said, causing the others to eyes widen. "I took Summer and help her to her mission."
"So you're the reason she disappeared..." Yang clenched her fist.
"Don't get the wrong idea." Raven told her. "I didn't even want to take her to face Salem. In fact, I never knew that Salem was immortal back then."
"But that doesn't change the fact that you took her and that's what got her kill!"
"I tried to talk to her and change her mind!" Raven shouts back. "But... I couldn't reason with her. She wanted to face Salem. I had no choice but to help her in any way I can. You haven't seen what Salem is capable of. You may have heard about Salem from both Ozpin and James, but Ozpin was the one who hid the fact that Salem was immortal from all of us. Until he decided to tell you the truth. She can never be beaten. No matter how anyone tried." Raven look down on he sheet, clenching her fist and look sad. "I tried to save her but I couldn't. Salem is too powerful. She can't be beaten by human hands."
Yang and the others look each other with a concerned look in their eyes, until Yang took a deep breath and sit on the bed. "You may be right. Salem may not be kill. But she can still be beaten."
"And how can you beat Salem if she's impossible?"
"Nothing is impossible." Yang look at her. "According to Mewtwo, It's Ozpin can't kill Salem, but other people can. That is what Jinn told Ospin at least. And we learn many things from adventuring with our friends in other worlds. There are people who can defeat Salem for good."
"Okay, then let me ask you this. If our world hasn't been-"
"Guys!" Penny burst in. "Ruby's gone!"
Meanwhile... in the Observatory...
Ei was spending her time alone in the Garden to progress her thought after her confrontation with her true son. While everyone else was gathered in the Observatory concerned about what happened... as well as Levi. Levi, on the other hand, was more concerned about everything.
"Levi, you feeling okay?" Rean asked in concern as he, his students, and all his friends approach him.
"I... honestly don't know." Levi shook his head and look upset. "After watching that whole battle and after it... I'm honestly speechless... Scaramochue really hates me for taking his mother's affection and time. And I didn't even know it. I wanted to help him but... If I do, he'll just shove a knife at my throat." He then palmface. "Mother... what were you thinking?"
"Levi, you know that this isn't your fault."
"He's right. I'm not gonna place in any blames. But there's no way we're gonna let that guy kill you." Sara said.
"That's right. If he's coming after you, then he's going to go through us." Gaius nodded.
"But you all saw how strong he is. And I know my mother's strength. She's just as powerful as the Steel Maiden, Mcburn, and Azrael!" Levi told him. "Anf after witnessing that battle, you guys don't stand a chance against him! I don't want you guys to risk your lives to protect me!"
"That's where your wrong Levi." Rean said. "He maybe powerful just like the people you mention. But with all of us together, we'll be able to stop him. You gotta have faith in us too Levi. You know that."
"Of course... I have faith in all of you. And that never will chance."
"Good. Because we're going so stop Scaramochue, together!" Alisa nodded.
Levi let out a warm smile. "Thanks everyone..." He then sighed. "Honestly, things are quite crazy throughout this adventure. But I suppose that's the good thing... sort of."
(BGM ended)
"Yeah I'm not sure what the "sort of" in this adventure." Machias sweartdrop.
"Well, on the bright side is we're getting closer to Grima, right?" Millium asked.
"That's a good question. But I believe we are on the right track." Emma nodded.
"I wonder what realm of the cosmos we'll reach next." Celine wondered.
"Is everyone ready?" Rosalina asked as she approaches the group.
"We are." Laura nodded.
"All right, we're about to make way to the next realm of the cosmos." Rosalina nodded as she swirl her wand and the Grand Star stated to swirl before launch into space and created a wormhole.
The Observatory along with Starship Mario begin to take off to the wormhole.
(Super Mario Galaxy 2 ost - World 5 Map)
Once they made it out to the other side of the wormhole, they arrive in the realm of galaxies clusters.
"Whoooah. Where are we now?" Juna ask in awe.
"Oh, they look like galaxies clusters!" Levi exclaimed.
"Wait, Galaxy clusters?" Ryuji asked.
"Ryuji... you really need to pay more attention to Galaxy Clusters in Astromany class." Makoto groaned. "Galaxy Clusters are a structure that consists of anywhere from hundreds to thousands of galaxies that are bound together by gravity."
"Really? That's some interesting information." Kurt mused.
"If you're interested, you can research them in the library. I'll happy teach a class." Polari chuckled.
"Maybe you can give one to Ryuji since he might have the lowest score." Futaba smirked.
"Yeah, maybe- wait a minute- Hey!" Ryuji yelled
"Walk right into that one." Claude sweatdrop.
"But you had to admit, it does look beautiful." Samus said.
"Yeah. Just perfect enough for some sightseeing." Alm nodded.
"Wow. So many of you gather here." Namine said as she and Byleth approached.
"Oh hey Namine, what brings you here?" Kairi asked.
"We thought we should let you know that Namine is ready to go on adventures with you guys. She got the basic of fighting in both physical and magical."
"I taught her one of my spells and she's able to get a grasp on it." Lysithea nodded.
"Really? Wow, you must be a fast learner Namine." Hilda said.
Namine giggled. "I guess so. I'm still getting the hang of it. But with a little experience in me, it can help me progress more."
"Hmm..." Altina was thinking for a moment. "Excuse me. Instructor Rean. If it all right with you. I would also like to take other measurements to fight."
"Other measurements? You mean you want to try other ways to fight?" Rean asked. "What brought this on?"
"I been thinking a lot about what Marth, Caeda, Alm and Celica said about having a secondary weapon. I'm not saying I don't need Claiomh Solais anymore. But just in emergency in case is something cause Claiomh Solais is restrained by something powerful."
"Ah, I see. In that case, sure, I can help you out." Rean smiled. "We're going to find out on what sort of weapons you might have a talent or what weapons you want to use."
"Well... I'm good at Arts, but I want to see if I can do magic."
"Oh, you want to learn magic? In that case, maybe I can help." Lysithea offer.
"I think Fiore's magic might help you out too. After all, Class VII learn their magic from our country." Erza added.
"Wait, you learn magic from Fiore?" Musse asked.
"That's right. It's Sword Magic. I don't often use it because of my crafts. But I do use it occasions if monsters are immune to physical attacks." Rean explained.
"Perhaps we should speak to Master Mavis, since she was the one who taught the old Class VII how to have magical powers into their bodies." Erza said.
"Oh, oh! I wanna learn magic too!" Juna jump up and raised her hand.
Kurt begin to think. 'Should I add magic into my repertoire?'
Rean chuckled. "All right everyone. I'll see if I can make arrangements to take us to Fiore or ask Byleth, Lysithea or anyone who can teach you guys magic."
"Aww, the joys of youth of mortals." Palutena giggled.
"So what Galaxies are available?" Mario approach the map. "Let's see... there... wait, I see a Hungry Luma coming." He said, and right on time, a Hungry Luma landed.
"Hello! I'm hungry. Do you guys have 1500 Stars Bits so I can transform?" The Hungry Luma asked.
"Of course. Here you go." Rosalina swirl her wand and fire 1500 Star Bits at the Hungry Luma who open his mouth wide and gobble the Star Bits up until he's full.
"Ooh... I'm so stuff! That really hit the spot... I think I'm gonna... TRANSFOOOOOOOORM!" He yelled as he started to swirl into a sphere, launch himself into space and transform into a galaxy, which the map provided info of the new galaxy.
"Okay... So the Galaxy appeared now is... Fleet Glide Galaxy." Mario mused. "While the available galaxies so far are... Space Storm Galaxy and Slipsand Galaxy."
"Space Storm, Slipsand and Fleet Glide?" Laura mused. "I presume one is some sort of base, a desert realm, and... an armada?"
"Hmm. I'll check out the Space Storm Galaxy." Samus said.
"If there's a desert, it's gonna be a lot of quick sand... coming from experience." Machias sighed. "I might as well take a look into it."
"You? I never imagine that would be interested in getting sand. I suppose the desert heat must be accustomed to you." Jusis jokes.
"Hey! What exactly are you applying!?"
"I'm curious about Slipsand Galaxy so I'll be coming along. So who will be coming along?" Zhongli asked.
After the discussion, Group A who are heading to Space Storm Galaxy are Samus, Alisa, Tita, Sora, Kairi, Laura, Peach, Millium, Edelgard and Bayonetta. Group B who are going to Slipsand are Machias, Zhongli, Rean, Roy (Fire Emblem) Roy Koopa, Crow, Robin, Lea, Kirby, and Dedede. And Group C who are heading to Fleet Glide Galaxy are Aqua, Rosalina, Wendy and Carla as they launch to their chosen Galaxies.
(BGM ended)
At Space Storm Galaxy…
(Super Mario Galaxy 2 ost - Space Storm Galaxy)
Samus and her group landed on the starting planet. "All right, we're here." Samus said. "Though it's a bit crowded with this small planet."
"But there are those pull stars. But we should split up to find more ground." Laura said.
"Right, I'm curious about the galaxy." Alisa nodded
"Me too. Seeing other spacecraft really makes me feel all tingling."
"That's the engineering spirit for ya!" Millium giggled.
"All right, then let's split up." Sora nodded
"Hold a moment." Bayonetta holds her hand. "Am I the only one who noticed something interesting?"
"And what's that? Edelgard asked.
"Sora is the only boy in our group. I see he wants to be alone with us gals." Bayonetta smirked as the girls turn to him.
Sora blushed a bit. "What?! N-No, it's nothing like that!"
Back in the Observatory...
"Ok hey, you're right! Sora has a lot of girls in his team." Donald folded his arms.
"Why if we didn't know any better, you wanted to be alone with them." Goofy teased, causing the others to try not to crack a laugh.
"Why Sora you sly fox." Riku smirked.
"And here I thought Schwarzer was the only one who wanted to be with the ladies." Ash smirked.
"Ash, please leave me out of it..." Rean groaned
Back with the others...
"Oh come on, not you guys too!" Sora pouted while the girls giggled.
"Oh we're just teasing darling." Bayonetta flip her hair.
"Hehe, she's right. Looks like you're just as easy as Rean to tease." Palutena said, telepathically.
Sora rolled his eyes.
"Well the bright side, he has Kairi with him so she won't be jealous." Riku said.
Kairi blushed "Seriously, Riku?" She pouted as the girls giggled while Sora scratch his cheeks and blushed while she blush back, wrapping her hands behind her back and playing with the tip of her shoe.
"All right, that's enough teasing everyone, we can control this another time. Let us explore this galaxy." Edelgard said as they nodded and use the Pull Stars to reach the Launch Stars and launch away as the other team use the other Launch Star.
Space Storm Galaxy Power Star #1 - Follow Me, Bob-omb - Sora, Kairi, Bayonetta, Millium, Peach
Sora, Kairi, Bayonetta, Millium and Peach landed on the Abandoned Rocketship Planet, where they worked their way around the electric fences and jumped across the various moving platforms and getting to the Launch Star. They got in the Launch Star and launched away to the Bob-omb Planet,
"Hey look, there's a Launch Star underneath us!" Peach pointed.
"There must be a way in." Sora look around.
"Oh here's a shortcut idea!" Millium said as Airgetlam appeared, change into a hammer and slam the glass, causing it to craft and slam it again, causing it to destroy and landed near the Launch Star. "Woohoo! Best shortcut ever!"
"Well, that was easy." Kairi said.
"Please warn us next time." Peach sighed as they use the Launch Star and launch themselves to the Topman Planet.
"Oh look what we have here." Bayonetta said as they seea lot of Topmen were scurrying around the planet. "Little mechanical toys. Oh they're so sure that you can pick them right up."
"Oh! I think I remember what they are. They're called Topman." Peach explained.
"I remember them too. Laura had quite the bad memory with them. It was mostly because of that Daredevil Comet." Millium said.
"Okay, then let's clear our way then." Sora said.
"WAAAAAAAIT!" A Silver Gearmo suddenly appeared. "Have you lost your mind?! Don't break them! Do you guys have a barbarian mind?!"
"Whoa! Where did you come from?!" Millium exclaimed.
"Oh, are you a Gearmo?" Peach asked.
"That's right and I collect these Topman. I'm trying to catch a Spiky Topman, but they're tricky! If you guys can bring me one, I'll give you a Power Star that I found. Deal?" The Silver Gearmo offer his hand.
"Deal!" Sora took his hand and shake it. "Wait here!" He said as he ran to the center. "Gather!" Then he cast Magnega and gather many of the topminis and even a couple of Spiky Topmans until the magic dispel and they were all pile-up. "Here you go!"
"WOOHOO!" The Gearmo cheered and pull a Power Star and hand it over to Sora. "Pleasure during business with you!" He said as he pick up the pile and ran off.
"What an interesting guy... well... machine person." Kairi giggled.
They walked ahead where Millium use Airgetlam to break the cage blocking their way as they went through the area where they reach the top of the edge and see a Power Star from the distance between Electric Field Area.
"Oh look, there's a Power Star over there! We got ourselves a puzzle. Let me handle it!" Millum said as she hop on Airgetlam's arm and made hr way to the Power Star as she navigates through the Zap Balls, Zap Nozzles and the electrical fence. Millium snatch the Power Star. "Woohoo! I got it!" She yelled and made her way back to the others.
"Awesome Millium, you rock!" Sora high five her.
"I'm awesome!" Millium agreed as a heavenly light warp them to the Observatory.
Space Storm Galaxy Power Star #2 - Samus, Alisa, Tita, Laura, Edelgard
"Whoa, look at this place!" Alisa exclaimed. "It's gigantic! This is definitely some sort of HQ building or something!"
"Yeah, but looks like we have to make our way through." Tita said.
"Right. I'm also getting a reading coming from the top of the planet." Samus said as her hologram system show her something.
"Whoa! Miss Samus! Is it all right if I example your Bodysuit and... the technology?" Tita eyes sparkling.
Samus chuckled. "Maybe another time. Let's make way to the top."
"Of course we need to be careful with the obstacles here." Edelgard pointed to the moving floor and the Water shooters.
"Indeed. Let's proceed carefully." Laura nodded.
The girls begin to navigate through the moving floors and avoid getting bubbled by the Water Shooters as they Samus found a level and use it, opening the gate where they navigate through again the same course. They eventually found a String Star where they use the Spring Vault and launch themselves to the ledge. They made up their way and an elevator shift.
"Look, an elevator!" Tita pointed the obvious.
"Hmm... there should be an elevator button or a keycard to use it." Samus mused.
Edelgard turn her head and see Three Unverse appear. "Everyone we got company."
"Three of them? Please." Samus roll her eyes and fire a laser beam to blast one while Alisa fire two Orbal Arrow as Edelgard charge and slash the last one. "Too easy."
Alisa look down. "Oh, look at this!" She pick up an Elevator Key.
"An elevator Key? Did they have it in hand?" Laura wondered.
"Hmm... I'm sensing something amiss here." Samus warned.
"Agreed. But should we use it?" Edelgard asked.
"Hmm... if it a trap, we shouldn't but..." Tita paused. "I don't see any other way to get up."
"True. We might as well. But stay on your toes." Samus said as they use the elevator Keycard and open the elevator door where they enter.
Alisa press the top button as the elevator close. The elevator begin to take them to the top of the Topman Tower as it ding. They arried at the top of the tower and see a Power Star being guarded by two Spiky Topman.
"Oh, I remember these foes." Laura grumbled.
"Those are Topman right?" Alisa asked in concern.
"Yes. Though I don't see that same leader from two years ago. We might as well defeat them. Allow me." Laura pull her Great Swing and let a heavy swing and knock the two Spiky Topman away.
"That was easy... Huh." Tita said as Samus use the Grabbling Beam and snatch the Power Star.
"Too easy..." Samus said.
"Always so cautious, aren't you?" A voice asked.
(BGM ended)
"There it is." Samus muttered as a corridor of darkness appeared and Vanitas appeared.
(Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep ost - Drop of Poison)
"Ah! You! I remember you! Your one of the Organization members back in Fort Mercious!" Alisa quickly pull out her bow.
"So this masked guy is one of Organization XIII members?" Tita asked as she pull her blasters as everyone is on guard.
"I'm so honored that you remember me, Reinford girl. But relax. I'm not here to fight you. I'm just here for fun." Vanitas said.
"For what? Please, as if we should trust anything you say." Edelgard growled.
"Fine, if you don't blame me, go ahead." Vanitas shrug as he look at Alisa. "So tell me Reinford girl. How are you feeling? Finally got some relationship with your mother?"
"My relationship with my mother is none of your business. And don't you even think messing up my mind like you did with Palutena!" Alisa growled
"Just for the record, that wasn't me. That was Xemnas. But at least he hit up the right mark on the Goddess of Light. Unlike her problem, I'm not the one who has mommy issues ever since the love of her life died, leaving her alone with the daughter she never care but increasing her family's busy."
Alisa sniffed a bit. "T-Thats...!"
"Sure, she left raising you to her most trusted maid who is from Ouroboros. But you tried to get her attention, her motherly love you yearn for. You stop at nothing, until at some point, you begin to hate her."
"I-I wouldn't go that far! Sure she can be insufferable and makes me mad but-"
"Didn't you try to run away from her like you did with Thors Military Academy?" Vanitas asked with a smirk underneath his helmet, causing Alisa to flinch. "Of course you did. You still hate your own mother, even now. Because she still refuses to give you love. What's more, your mother has been making weapons for the preparations for war with Calvard. You don't want her to make weapons to hurt people. Because deep down, you fear that people all over the world will hate your Grandfather's company, hate your family, and hate you."
"N-No...! T-That's not true!" Alisa shaken.
Samus pointed her arm missle at Vanitas. "That's enough you son of a bitch. You are messing with her mind!"
"Am I really? I'm just telling the truth that she held deep in her heart. And what about you Samus?" Vanitas asked. "You still want to murder Ridley because he took everything from you. He kill your parents right in front of you. And even now, you want to make him pay." He said, causing Samus to growl.
"S-Stop it...!" Alisa shake her head. "I don't hate my mother!"
"Yes you do Alisa Reinford. Stop denying what your heart say."
Alisa sniffed. "You want to know what my heart say?"
"Oh yeah, what does your heart say?"
(BGM ended)
Alisa look at Vanitas with a glare. "My Heart say you're a complete scumbag!" She dashes to Vanitas and punches him in the gut.
"Gah!?" Vanitas flinched before Alisa kick him in the crouch. "AAAAAAAAH!"
(Mario and Luigi Paper Jam ost - Funny-Going on (Comedy))
"Oooooh!" Peach, Tita, Laura, Edelgard winced
Samus cover her face as she is holding in her laughter.
Back in the observatory...
"Oooooh!" Almost everyone winched
"Ha ha! Brutal!" Futaba, Fie, Sara, Juna, Daisy and Wendy Koopa chuckled.
The Boys on the other hand felt a shilvered down their spine.
"Now I feel bad for him." Alm groaned.
"That's gotta leave a mark..." Elliot shuddered.
"And right were the money is..." Yosuke cover his bottom area as he shivered.
Back in Space Storm Galaxy...
"Well... that looks insightfully painful." Laura sweatdrop as they watch Vanitas fall to his knees.
"Ugh... you... bitch! Oooh!" Vanitas groaned.
"Hey, you brought it upon yourself." Alisa place her hand on her hips and look down on Vanitas. "I told you to shut up, but you didn't listen. Do you really think I would fall for that game your colleague did to Palutena? As if! Besides, I don't hate my mother. She loves me in her own way. Plus if you think you would use my negative emotions for your "Unversed" minions, then you underestimate me buster!"
"Nnngh…" Vanitas got up, his legs wobbling like crazy. "You… you… stupid…"
"You should consider yourself lucky that Sharon isn't here. Otherwise, she literally chops you waaaay worst then kick in the nuts. So why don't you get out of here because I call Sharon." Alisa smirked
Vanitas opened up a portal. "This… this isn't over!" He said, hobbling over to the portal and closing it behind him.
Alisa hmph as she flip her hair. "Good riddens."
"Wow Alisa... that was incredible!" Tita exclaimed.
"Looks like we don't have to worry about you." Samus chuckled.
"Hehe, Sorry you all saw that." Alisa chuckled.
"Oh, no need. In fact, that was a clever move." Edelgard smiled.
"Well, now that we... and I mean you, taught him a lesson, let's return." Laura said as a Heavenly light warp them to the Observatory.
(BGM ended)
In Slipsand Galaxy...
(Super Mario Galaxy 2 ost - Slipsand Galaxy)
The group landed on the starting planet, noticing there were two directions they could take. One end of the planet had the sand current go with them and the other end had the sand current going against them, complete with moving platforms.
"There are two directions, which one should one of us go?" Roy Koopa asked.
"I'm gonna take the one with the current. Anyone else?" Machias asked.
"I'll come with ya Machias." Crow offered.
"Same." Lea nodded
"I'll join too." Roy added
"Then the five of us well head to the other one." Rean said as his team nodded. "Good luck." He said as they begin to take the other end.
Slipsand Galaxy Star #1 - Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole - Machias, Roy (Fire Emblem) Roy Koopa, Crow, Lea.
Machias and his team begin to use the current of the sand to take them to the Launch Star as they jump to the ledge and avoid being hit with the Fireballs. As they made it to the end, they use the Launch Star and launched away toward the Sandy Fall Planet, where they would go ahead and walk through the current where a few Pokey heads popped up.
"Well isn't this a treat. We're gonna jump to make our way, aren't we?" Lea complained.
"I got a better idea." Machias said, pulling out his Pokeball. "Golurk, let's go!" Then his Pokemon came out and landed on the sand.
"Holy crap! That's one big statue!"
"Ooh smart thinking." Roy Koopa smirked.
"Thanks." Machias smiled before looking at his Pokemon. "Golurk, do you think you can carry us to the Launch Star?"
Golurk nodded as he bend down, offer his knees for Machias as the others jumped and hop onto his shoulder.
"Hold on tight." Machias said as Golurk legs begin to retracts and fly into the air and flew over the planet.
Three Cluckbooms spotted them and charge toward them, only for Crow and Machias to shoot them. Pegasus Knights Risens flew toward them, but they were also shot down by Crow and Machias until they arrived at the Launch Star area where they hopped off Golurk.
"Thank you Golurk!" Machias wave at him as he wave in response. "Return!" Then he return his pokemon to his pokeball and the team use the Launch Star and launched away toward the Sand Slide Planet and slide.
"Whooa! Steady everyone!" Lea exclaimed
"Boy if I had a skateboard or a snowboard, this would be fun." Crow smirked
Roy then heard something. "Um…Does anyone here that?" Roy asked as Lea turned to see Rhomps rolling toward them.
"HOLY CRAP! Incoming!" Lea yelled as they look back and flinched.
"Golurk I need your help again!" Machias his pokeball again and Golurk appear sliding with him. "Golurk, can you do something with those?!" He pointed as Golurk turn his head and then begin to fire energy beam toward the Rhomps and blew them up until not any of them remains as they made it all the way to the end.
"Oh thank goodness." Crow wipe his forehead. "There's no way I'm gonna die from that... otherwise... how am I gonna..."
"Gonna what?" Roy asked
"Eh, nothing."
"Well... thank you again Golurk. What am I going to do without you." Machias sigh with relief and smiled at his Pokemon. "When we return, I'll be give to give you your reward. Return!" He then return his Pokemon to his pokeball.
"All right, let's use this Launch Star and see where it takes us!" Crow said as they use the Launch Star and flew off toward the last planet and landed.
(BGM ended)
"Um... where are we?" Machias asked as he look down at the sand. "And why do I get a bad feeling about this place?" The ground rumbled underneath them as a large creature emerged from the sand, letting out a loud roar. "I had to asked!"
As they go ready to right, Crow noticed something appearing out of the corner of his eye.
"Yo, we have a comet approaching." Crow spoke up, as a Daredevil Comet flew overhead.
"Ah crap, it's the Daredevil Comet!" Machias exclaimed.
"Ngh!" Lea groaned. "Why do I feel like I lost a bit of my strength?"
"Damn, I feel the same..." Crow muttered
"The Daredevil Comet makes us weak whenever we're up against a boss." Machias groaned
"Ah damn it. Well, we'll just have to beat this guy down!" Roy Koopa declared
"Right! Let's take this beast down!" Roy yell as they got ready to fight the creature before them.
(Paper Mario: Stricker Star ost - Vs. Gooper Blooper Phase 5)
Creature of the Sands - Squizzard
Squizzard threw sand balls at them and then opened his mouth before punching the ground to create sandy shockwaves but they avoid it as Machias shoot at Squizzard along with Crow as Squizzard use his arms to shield himself as Roy Koopa got into his shell as Roy kick him directly aiming at Squizzard's side and catch him off guard. Lea charge toward Squizzard and slash him. Machias spotted a Fire Flower nearby.
"A Fire Flower?" Machias wondered as he grabbed it and absorbed it, as his gun changed into a fire gun. "Oh this is gonna be fun." He smirked as he ready himself. "Incoming!" He shouts as Lea jump back and shoot a fire bullet at Squizzard's mouth as he roar before shaking it off.
Squizzard then pull up spiked balls and throw them toward the gentlemen while Roy pull up a baseball bat and then bat the upcoming Spiked Balls and knock one right at Squizzard's face while Lea, Crow and Roy had the same idea as they use their Keyblade, Double Saber and Bindling Blade and swing it, sending the other three Spiked Balls at Squizzard and land a blow on him and stun him. Roy pull a Bob-Omb and toss it at Squizard's mouth and exploded on him. Squizzard roared and shake it off as he summon sand turrets Squizzard then fire the Spiky Balls toward the boys as they all get out of the way.
Squizzard then pull out large bombs and throw them along with shooting the Spiked Balls. Crow jump to one of the throwing bombs and spin kick it back at Squizzard who then covered himself as Machias shoot several fire bullets all over Squizzard as Lea join by sending flame waves on the other side as Roy leap into the air and swing down Binding Blade heavenly over Squizzard, stunning and let out a groan and his eyes are swirling.
Roy Koopa pull out a cannon. "Sayonara sucker!" and fire a Bullet Bill at Squizzard's mouth and exploded on him, finishing him off as he roared and sink into the sand and explode into purple mist.
(BGM ended)
The Power Star emerges from the sand while the other Power Star came flying down, then the Daredevil Comet disappeared.
"That's how it done!" Crow place two of his fingers before swiping off.
"Haha! As if that thing can beat us." Roy cheered.
"Now we got two Power Stars. Let's get out of here." Roy Koopa said as a Heavenly Light warp them to the Observatory.
While Hades was eating popcorn from the distance. "I love a good show." He said before turning the screen. "What? Oh you were wondering why I wasn't seen much on the previous chapters. Turn be told, It's hard to find a good place for me to do some pranks."
Slipsand Galaxy Star #2 - Sailing the Sandy Seas - Zhongli, Rean, Robin, Kirby, and Dedede.
(Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Slipsand Galaxy)
Rean and his team jump their way to the moving platform until they reach the part where there are no moving platforms to use to reach the Launch Stars.
"Looks like we reach the dead end. The current is too strong and we won't be able to progress." Rean said.
"Speak for yourself. I can fly my way over there. Ahehehehe!" Dedede laughed.
"Poyo. Poyo!" Kirby said
"Yeah, yeah you too."
"Well I can use Wind Magic to levitate myself there. So it just leave you and Mr. Zhongli at a disadvantage." Robin scratches his cheek. "But can't you leap into the air to get across?"
"I mean I could-"
"Actually, I have a better idea." Zhongli approach the edge and then forward his hand as it glow with power and the ground shook, creating a pathway toward the Launch Star.
"Whoa! How did you do that?" Rean ask
"With my powers of course. I can bend the earth to my whim."
"So you can control the ground? Wow."
"Well at least we can get across." Robin said as they took the path Zhongli created to reach the Launch Star.
"We made it. All thanks to you Mr. Zhongli." Rean praised.
"No need. I'm glad I can help." Zhongli nodded as they launch the Launch Star to launch off to the Sandy Sea Planet and landed on the ground.
"Hey, what's with this place?" Dedede look around.
"I think we found ourselves in a dangerous situation." Robin said, looking at the sand below then the sign with skulls. "I think we enter the quicksand area.
"Oh that can't be good..." Rean gulped before noticing the sandbird. "I think we need to use this to get across."
"Agreed. However, it's also possible we will encounter obstacles and creatures shrouded and hidden within the sands." Zhongli nodded. Everyone gather around me. I'll protect you all." He approaches the sand bird ; platform as the others follow him.
The Sandbird begin to activate and start moving, then Zhongli spread his arms and form a large barrier around them and the Sandbird as it begin to move.
"Hey, what's this? A shield?" Dedede asked.
"No... more like a barrier. However, I sense... raw power." Robin mused as he notice cactus obstacles are coming closer, but they were bouncing off.
"My barrier will protect us and this moving platform. I've noticed this platform is carved in sand. Should anything hit it, it would cause it to disappear before rejuvenating." Zhongli explained
"Ah, I see. Thank you Mr. Zhongli. If you weren't here with us we might be in trouble and fall to the quicksand." Rean smiled
"Like I said, I'm glad I can help." Zhongli replied. "But it looks like it will take awhile. So why not we chat for a moment, Rean?"
"Oh, sure. What would you like to talk about?"
"Well it could be anything if you have something in mind."
Rean rub his chin. "Okay then... you mostly raised Levi right?"
"That's right." Zhongli nodded. "He has countless potential. He's a bright young man. Though at times, he can be a little tense when anger."
Rean chuckled. "You're not wrong. But that's Levi for you. So what was the name of style of spearmanship you taught him? Never wonders about that for awhile."
"Ah, that's right. I never told him that, didn't I? I suppose you can say it's unique among all manners of spearman ship. But the style I taught him is called Heavenly King."
"Heavenly King?"
"Yes. Heavenly King style is a form of style involving matters of the world while honing one's mind, body and spirit into a superb form. A form to break the limits of one's growth. His spearmanship style is from this martial arts. It's different from all martial arts schools in Zemuria, but some are similar like the Eight Leaves One Blade School. However, that school pales in comparison to the Heavenly King style. Heavenly King style involves insights of the world and channels one power from the soul, and the element of the world. It has many forms of style of Swordmanship, spearmanship, martial arts, and so forth. The style is graceful and compose, but also wild at times. Levi Master the Heavenly Style and gain new insights. Unlike he was two years ago. But at the same time, he has yet to reach the true height of skill. I'm looking forward to that day where he reach that height."
"I see. How interesting." Rean mused as they past more cactuses and bounce off Risens tried to attack them and sank to the quicksand. "It's almost sound like it's an Eastern style, considering the name."
Zhongli chuckled. "Perhaps you're right. Considering that the east has name for Heavenly King."
"So Levi's power comes from this school?"
"In a sense. But not entirely. Levi's power came from his birth."
"Came from his birth?" Rean asked
"Ah..." Zhongli sweatdrop as he turn to Rean. "Pay no attention to that." He turn to the Power Star coming closer. "If you would like to learn more about it, maybe another time. Looks like we arrived"
The Sandbird stop at the Power Star location as they hop off and Zhongli snatch it.
"Poyo!" Kirby cheered.
"Well, that was easier than I bit expected. But the bright side we can return." Robin smiled as Heavenly Light warp them to the Observatory.
(BGM ended)
Fleet Glide Galaxy - Power Stars - Heartless Infestation - Aqua, Rosalina, Wendy and Carla
Aqua, Rosalina, Wendy and Carla landed on the Starting planet of the galaxy.
"A rocket ship location?" Aqua look around. "Strange. I don't see any fleet around here."
"So it's a single rocket." Rosalina mused. "Let's use the Power Star Radar to find our missing Power Star."
"Right." Wendy pull the Power Star Radar and two Power Stars are responding from the distance. "Oh look! Two are them are somewhere in the distance!" She said as unknownly a Shadow begin to emerge from the ground.
Aqua sense it and turn around and spotted a large army of them.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Cheap Trap)
"Heartless!"Aqua shout as the girls got on their battle stance
"And there are so many of them!" Carla exclaimed
"I got this!" Wendy got in front of the girls. "Sky Dragon Roar!" Wendy unleash a hurricane from her mouth and destroy many Shadows. "All right!" She cheered but the more Shadows appeared. "What?!"
"More Heartless must be here to stop us. Ladies, we need to retrieve the Power Stars and get out of here. If we fight them now, we'll get tired and they'll take the Power Star."
"As much as I hate to admit it, you're right." Aqua nodded. "Let's Hurry to the Power Star."
The girls ran ahead as the Shadows chase after them in large numbers. Aqua use her magic and created a wall of ice to block them, but the Heartless begin to burst through it as it shattered. Rosalina use her magic and created a celestial beam to knock them back. More Heartless begin to appear to stop them. But Wendy use her Sky Dragon Slayer Roar to knock them away.
They arrived at the Magmaargh Area.
"Hang on."Rosalina use telekinesis on Aqua and levitated them through the course as Carla pick up Wnedy and chases after them.
The Shadows begin to turn themselves into the Demon Tower and made their way through the Metal Block Area. Rosalina, Wendy and Carla flew past a few obstacles and holes on their way as the Demon Tower launch a surprise attack on Wendy and Carla.
"Yipe!" Wendy yelped as Carla move up to avoid the surprise attack. "Phew, thanks Carla!"
"I swear those beasts!" Carla complained as the Demon Tower disappeared and then reappear to attack Aqua and Rosalina but they dodge.
"That's the same Heartless I've face in the realm of darkness." Aqua said, calmly.
"It certainly frightening. However, we mustn't stop now." Rosalina said as they enter the Collapsing Room.
"Huh?" Wendy wondered as the Power Star Radar is blinking fast. "Oh!" We're most there!"
"I can sense it as well. Just a little further!" Rosalina nodded as the Demon Tower emerges and knock one of the obstacles to attack the girls but they evade it.
"Now they're trying to trap us! Such uncouth creatures!" Carla complained
"They'll stop at nothing until we escape with the Power Star." Wendy groaned.
"Be careful, we're almost there!" Aqua stated as they avoided the falling debrit and see the gate is going to shut down.
"The Gate is closing! Hurry!" Rosalina exclaimed as they rush their way to the gate before it closes.
However, the Demon Tower appeared and attempt to stop them with an attack. But Rosalina use her magic to generate a barrier and knock it back as she, Aqua, Wendy and Carla pass through the almost close gate until two Power Stars is seen ahead.
"There it is!" Wendy exclaimed as the Demon Tower appeared underneath them and grab Wendy."Aah!" She yelp and drag Carla with her
"Wendy! Carla!" Rosalina and Aqua yelled.
"Unhand me you creatures!" Carla shout from the struggle.
"SKY DRAGON WING ATTACK!" Wendy burst out of the Demon Tower with Carla. "Carla, are you okay!?"
"I'm fine, but let's get out of here!" Carla answered and took Wendy as they flew off.
Rosalina and Aqua grab the two Power Stars as the Demon Tower appeared to attack.
"Palutena, get us out of here, now!" Rosalina yelled as a heavenly light warp the girls out of the galaxy, causing the Demon Tower to disappeared.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile on Earth...
(Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep ost - Tears of the Light)
In Mushroom Field Hill, there was Ruby who was crying her heart out, recalling Vanitas words.
"You're weak. You're naive. You know nothing about the world you live in and outside. Or even know how it works. All you dream about is becoming a hero just like in those stories for children. Huntresses who fight for justice and serve the people. A little daydreamer like you will be killed. Just like your mother." Vanitas words echo in her mind. Do you think you can be called a hero now like your dear old dead mommy? Go ahead. At least you prove to me that your weak, naive, and hopeless just like your mother."
"Shut up, shut up!" Ruby shout to herself but no one is there. Ruby sniffed as she wipe her tears. "Uggggh... Mother..."
"This is a surprise. I thought I heard a familiar voice." A voice said, causing Ruby to stiffen as she turn her head and see Noel. "Whoa, are you okay?"
"Ah!" Ruby quickly got back on her feet and got Crescent Rose out. "It's you again!"
"Relax I'm not here to fight you. Not unless you really want to."
"You're... not here to fight... right?"
"I just said I'm not here to fight." Noel sweatdrop.
"Sorry..." Ruby put her weapon away and sit down and curl herself.
"What's wrong with you? You look like you got your heart broken."
"It's... I don't want to talk about it." Ruby sniffed as she sob a bit.
Noel approaches her and sit next to her as he use his knee to support his arm. "Sheesh, you really do look like something happen to you. What's wrong?"
"I don't want to talk about it... Besides, why should I tell a bad guy like you?"
"I may be a "bad guy" to you but that doesn't mean I have a heart or some unable to comfort you. I'm human like you. Plus, I was on the job, you cannot judge people because of their work. Come on, tell me what's wrong. And I'm not going to use it again you. My mother did not raise me that way. Unlike some bastards I know."
Ruby look up and look at him with tears in her eye. "Are you sure?"
"Does it look like I'm lying?" Noel wave his hand.
"No..." Ruby look down. "Sorry. It's just... I believe in a lot of things but... someone so evil told me something horrible."
"Oh? Like what?" Noel asked.
"This guy name Vanitas who serve Organization XIII... he told me that I've weak, naive and that I know so little about the world. What's more, he told me that Salem kill my mother." Ruby said, heartbreaking as her tears came out. "He told me that... I'm so naive that I will get myself kill... like how Salem did to my mother. And that Ra-" Ruby stopped saying Raven's name before she knows that Ouroboros is after her. "-that... someone who's connected to my mother took her and help her on her mission to defeat Salem. Because I told him that me, and so many other people will stop him and the Organization. But then Vanitas ask me that if I'll be the naive hero who will die just like my mother to defeat Salem... knowing that she's impossible to kill! He told me that if I do... then it proves that he's right that I am weak, naive and hopeless as my mother was!" Ruby sobbed and cry harder as Noel listen to her story.
Noel close his eyes before turning his head to the scene of Mushroom field. "Wow. That Vanitas bastard is really one twisted son of a bitch. Messing with your heart like that." Noel said as the wind blow his hair gentle. "Listen Ruby. I can't deny that he's right that you're naive and you know so little about the cruel world we're in. But you're not weak." He said as Ruby sniffed and lifted her head a bit and look at Noel. "As for your mother, I'm sorry to hear that. But this mother of yours... she sounds like a strong woman... I'm guessing your mother was a kind and loving person, right?"
Ruby nodded. "Right..." she said quietly.
"If you ask me, I think your mother follow her heart. She fought for what she believed in... even if it means it will cost her life. Don't let Vanitas words get to you. That's just how he wanted. To absorb your negative emotions. Not only to draw Grimm, but also to increase his strength. Vanitas draws power from negative emotions. Which is why he's a heartless character." Noel told her as he place his arm to his side and spread his legs to relax at the hill. "Let me ask you something. You want to be a hero to save the world, right?"
"Yeah... I do..." Ruby look up at the scene of Mushroom Field. "That's why I wanted to be like the characters in those fairy tales, and stories my mom used to read to me back when I was little. And as a Huntress."
(BGM ended)
"Then continue becoming that hero." Noel told her, causing Ruby to look at him, looking surprised.
(Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon ost - Partner's Theme: Music Box)
"Heroes come in all forms, including you being naive. It's just part of your charm. Although Vanitas is right that you're naive and that way of thinking will get you to kill... but that doesn't mean he's right completely. If you ask me Ruby... is that you're strong in your own way. You're kind, selfless, honest, and you have a strong moral sense of justice. I could go on, but I don't want to embarrass you." Noel chuckled as he wink. "Let me ask you something. What is a hero? And I don't mean anything from the stories you heard. What is your definition of a hero? And what are you?"
Ruby look down as she begin to think for a moment. Deep down in her thoughts, her thoughts progress to what exactly is a hero. And what is she?
'What... is a hero... what am I?' Ruby ask in her thoughts. 'Heroes are people who... noble... who are kind... compassionate for others... and risk their lives for the greater good. They fought for what they believed in with their morals. No matter... or even against the odds.' She smiled in her thoughts. 'And who am I?'
"I love you just the way you are." A voice said to her as Ruby look up in shock and see her mother, Summer Rose, smiling her with pride before she disappeared.
"Looks like you found your answer." Noel smiled as he got up from his feet, and offer Ruby a hand and help her get up on her feet. "Feeling better?"
"Yeah." Ruby nodded. "I feel like... I understand... I learn something about myself... and... a lot."
"Glad to hear it." Noel wrap his arms behind his neck and turn to the Mushroom Field. "So what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to stop Salem... but I won't do it alone. And... I will fight for what I believe in... as myself."
"Atta girl."
Ruby giggled. "You know, for a bad guy, you're surprisingly kind."
Noel look at her with a deadpan look. "Okay, I said I may be a villain to you but that doesn't mean I have no human heart." He said, causing Ruby to laugh, and causing him to sigh and scratching his head. "You're a real piece of work." Then he fold his arms. "Well anyway, Ruby. Always follow what you believe in. Never let anyone mess with you like that. You may be naive, but that's part of your charm. Let me give you some advice. The world we live in is a double edge sword. Always remember the ups and downs of everything as you continue walking the path you have chosen. Always follow your heart. And always keep your mind open as you learn about the world."
"RUUUUBY!" A voice called out to her as Ruby turn her head and see Penny flying toward her.
"Penny!" Ruby waved at her until she crash into her. "Blah!" She yelp as Penny pick her up.
"Ruby! Where have you been? Everyone was so worried about you! We have been looking everywhere for you!"
"Sorry Penny. I was just having some alone time."
"I see." Penny said as he and Ruby gentle landed on the ground. "I'm glad you're safe. I heard about what happened with the others. Do you wanna talk about it?"
Ruby nodded with a smile. "Sure." Then she click. "Oh, but wait first." She turn her head. "Thanks- Huh?" She blink and see Noel disappear. "Huh? Where did he go?"
In the distance, Noel was watching Ruby and Penny looking around.
'Good Luck little miss sunshine.' Noel said in his thoughts.
"Nooooel!" A young boy's voice called out to him as he turn around and see many kids approaching him.
"There you are Noel! Where did you go? We been looking everywhere for you!"
Noel chuckled. "Sorry. Something caught my attention. My apologized. Come on, let's head back before the director get worried." He smiled at them and begin to take one of the children's arm and walk to Toad Town.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
"Hahahahahaha!" Xigbar, Dimentio and Larxene started laughing crazily.
"Oh man, that was hilarious!" Larxene laughed as Vantias has ice on his crouch. "You got kicks in the nuts!"
"Shut up! I thought I had her like I did with that Ruby girl!"
"Oh yes, she was quite the easy target. But for Alisa, look like she drop the bomb on you!" Dimentio smirked.
"And the best part, she got you good! Hahahahaha!" Xigbar laughed as the other two laugh their hearts out while Vanitas growled.
Haha! I love where villains whos deserve getting kick in the nuts parts. As for that scene with Noel and Ruby, it was a nice warm scene. After the lastest episode where Ruby finally accepted herself in Volume 9. I thought she can use this. Also, I think Raven doesn't know that Salem was immortal until recently. That is what I believe in anyway.