Tales of the Cosmic Wars

Chapter 94: Picking up the pieces. The Determined Unwavering path of Redemption to shape the Future!

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars the battle between Ben, Master Myers, Ezan, Cloud and the others against Kira reached its climax when Max at last relived the truth about what happened between the former teammates. To everyone horror Max showed them through his Tri-Edge ship what truly destroyed the planet of Zandalor and its people, a massive blast from Kira himself! While the proud warrior race was in a conflict with the Vector Corporation owned by subcommittee member Xiza, it was a conflicted that was orchestrated by the mysterious alien! However, even when Max got to know one of their warriors, Bardock, and soon learned the truth, he saw that his fellow Enji did not see things the same way! Max was horrified to see that Kira was helping Xiza's forces exterminate every Zandlore in site wither ever they were guilty or not! After killing Vector enforcer Cadoria and escaping the sneak attack from Gin Max was able to face Kira upon Xiza's personal cruiser hovering above the capital, and was forced to expect that Kira was ready to wipe out the entire race simply for the threat they posed in theory to the order of the Lylat Kingdom! Max tried to stop Kira but was pinned down thanks to Xiza's pet Metroid's that he apparently kept on board and was helpless as he saw Kira shatter the planet with one attack!

Kira then gave Max one more chance to side with him, but Max refused to side with a man with fascist ambitions and when he saw the battle he escaped. With the truth about Kira 's genocidal nature beginning before this war even began are heroes were horrified, and were more determined than ever to take Kira down! However, Kira proved he had the power to fulfill his ambitions and was able to push the heroes to the edge with his deadly onslaught of powerful light and dark magical attacks! However, when push came to shove Ben and the others were more than ready to show him that his views were not as absolute as he thought!

After combined there powers together Kira was injured severely and even lost his hand! However just when it looked like it Kira was finally going to pay for all the crimes he committed with his life, he saw that he was backed in to the corner and reveled his most shocking trump card of all!

The Enji were horrified to see the sky open up with darkness and protect Kira with a black ray, and worse of all, the sender of that beam was none other than a new type of massive Necrocalcous! Yes, all of this time despite Kira 's clams' to bring true justice he was a secret ally of Darth Damonus, a alliance so secret even Xehamaru and the others were not aware of it! It seems that Kira after spending years learning from the depths of the cosmos to prefect his skills, the best conclusion he could give to bring order to the universe is to resurrect Chaos Zannacross Necron and destroy the cosmos to recreate it! Kira then escaped to Max and Ben's dismay, and at last the battle was over.

Despite King Atem rightfully back as the true leader of the Lylat Kingdom, Ben no longer having to worry about being executed and at last finding out the truth about why Max having left the Enji, not to mention he was not really a traitor by choice. And of course the Enji Knights survival.

Still, it's a hallow victory when the repercussions are the once most adored war hero of the warriors of light and the Lylat army is now a part of the empire of darkness with the remainder of the Titans Special forces! Still, no matter the odds, Ben and the other heroes know they can't afford to lose and know that the war for the survival of all life in this dimension has just entered another dark turn

. Can Ben get ready to fight the new forces? Time to find out so let the saga continue!

Today's chapter begins just moments after the last one ended. Many people throughout the city of Neo Arcadia are shocked to see the entire Titan's fleet be consumed by the brief void of darkness in the sky, and Brad was one of them! Annoyed at seeing his enemies just teleport away from his fists he smashes a damaged Bound Doc and destroys it with a punch as grunts out a gruff," Damn those chicken wusses! All that talk about being the most elite solders in the cosmos and they can't even bare to take a beat down by the number fighter! Bah whatever, not like any of them could match the " Unstoppable Juggernaught" fist! Enough of this, time to find that stuck up turn coat cousin of Ben and make him pay for mocking me! Ah, and maybe see if Lacus is ready to hang out now. Piff, its annoying enough that she has been going on for Ben so long that its time to reminded her who she should really be worrying about ! "

With that Brad takes a massive leap in the direction of Outer Heaven. He was not the only one annoyed at the disappearance of the Titans, Kira's conspirator Xiza was one of them, but for a entirely different reason! From inside his Sky-hook he sees that Kira has escaped, and then stands up as his long time servant Salzon enters. He then says," Well, so Kira made contact with Damonus as well? He sure has his way of getting around. Still, I must say I am disappointed with the results. If he just went over things a little more carefully he could have at last destroyed that blasted order. But, it's a mute point now."

A nervous servant of the many faced man. A creature with a squid face runs up to his master and says," Lord Xiza, we are all doomed! King Atem and the Enji will surly know that you and Master Albert were the ones who helped him gain power! They will not show mercy!"

Xiza laughs and responds with a casual," Coward, you think I did not plan for all possible outcomes?"

His servant looks nervous as he sees his president's skin shift to a blood red color and as he gulps he reacts with a tense," Of course I know how much of a genius you are mister president. But, what can we, GUH!"

An instant later Xiza blasts him to bits with a blast from his finger! Xiza then presses a few buttons and mutters," Annoying pest, of course someone with your simple mind could not see the path to the best outcome. However, I have prospered for thousands of years because I knew how to play the odds no matter what situation! Now Salzon, summon the Dammerung to are mining operation on Elysia. We will take an escape pop there, and send out my cruiser on auto pilot to fool any pursuers. Heh, the rules may have changed. But in the end I will still win."

With this Xiza begins his escape plan, but at the moment the Enji attentions are not at him for the moment!

We now return to Outer Heaven, which now is returning to his land based normal form since the fighting is over. Now that Kira is gone the healers in the group are trying to heal everyone and are diverting their attention to the most injured. Meanwhile the Great Fox as just stationed itself next to the castle and Fox lands his Arwing before jumping out and saying," King Atem! It's a miracle you're still alive! We all feared the worse."

Atem just laughs and responds with a relived," Oh don't worry I feel fine. Thanks to the Enji Knights that is. I am glad that not everyone blindly fallowed Kira's commands."

Fox nods before he retorts with," From the start it was suspicious how he only showed what appeared to be Ben kill you once. But then he never showed the body. And when he quickly issued order 66 me and a few others knew his intentions were not just. I am just ashamed we took action so late. I am sorry you had to endure that your majesty."

Atem looks at Fox Mccloud and smiles while saying," You did your best. Do not worry, I know were the loyalist of the Star Fox team lies, and I am proud to see it's the right one. Thanks to the resolve of you all, and that of the Enji we were able to save this Lylat Kingdom that we have all worked so hard to build from being twisted in to the very thing we oppose.

And, it's thanks to the strong fighting spirit of those like Ben Auro that it pulled through. "

Ben hears this and gets embarrassed and gives of a laugh and says," Oh I don't know if I really did that much. I mean I would have been killed while still being oblivious if Cloud Sensei, Lacus and the others did not rescue me. I could not even get Kira back for what he did to everyone, the best I could do was get his sword hand, and he will just get a new one."

Myers puts his hand on Ben and reassures the owner of the Star Sword with," Don't look down on your efforts Ben, you fought well. Kira was more powerful than even I thought possible. But you never once gave up hope."

Ben shrugs and responds with a focused,"I guess I just refused to let Kira hurt you guys. Thanks again everyone, for believing in me."

Max laughs loudly at this and bursts out a sly,"Oh stop with the modest talk Ben, it's going to make me hurl! If you keep being so timed you one will ever take you seriously! "

Ben then gets annoyed, but remembers what he saw and just snaps back with a solemn," Max, I never knew you suffered so much all because of Kira. I am sorry, I let Kira's lies about you just going crazy and betraying the order purely out of greed become the truth."

Max just stares at Kira's former hand and looks serious before he shrugs and quips out," Meh, it was a drag for sure. But that's life for yah. The best you can do is take the punch's life throws at you and hit back even harder! It's the only real way to survive the cruelness of life."

Cloud eyes Max carefully before he responds with," So you had no choice but to hide in the shadows as Janus because of Kira's vast power and position? You could have tried to tell us the truth."

Max laughs again before he throws out a bitter," My word against the esteemed son of the Grand Master? With Kira's Absolute Hypnosis and his little Patriot system shaping the media he could control events to shape his view no matter how much proof I had. And in any case, He made it quite clear what he do if I tried to mess things up for him."

Ben then gives his cousin a hopeful look before he says," Max, so you really did care. You even helped the Enji get past Order 66 and rescue me?"

Max laughs again as he counters with a wry,"You're giving me too much credit, it was all because of that Diz guy. He was the one who offered me this job and had all the details planed out. Speaking of that, I still would like to get paid for the job."

Ezan then looks down and grasps the Soul Eater Katana tightly before he adds" Diz, just who is he? And speaking about him, where is he at?"

Lacus looks puzzled before she responds with," Well, he said he would heal the rest of his majesties men while we came to help. "

They all then hear a kind of magical sound, and see none other than Diz appear out of a magic portal in front of them! The masked man then says," That is true, and now that I have done what I said I have come to see the outcome of this battle only to see it has already been decided. "

They all turn to see him and Myers says," So you are the mysterious Diz I have hear about. While I am not found of your secretive nature I appreciate you helping us. "

Diz then bows and says,"Do not worry, I hide my true identity for a purpose I must keep to myself. But I assure you I am your ally. Also, I brought along this man to make sure he did not get slip away during the commotion!"

Diz then waves his hand and another man comes out of the portal, and its Garma! While he was defrosted from Samus's ice beam Diz has magic bindings on all of the man's limbs! Ezan then looks pained as he mutters," Father,."

X then goes up to Garma and narrows his eyes before he utters a harsh," I would have thought the head of the elite spying agents would have been smarter than to side with a traitor."

Garma just looks defiant and says," Foolish Maverick Hunter, you're the ones who are mavericks this time! Kira is just doing what must be done to make the Lylat Kingdom strong enough to destroy are enemies! It's the only way to prevail over the Zeon Federation and the Zannacross Empire! It was to get us out of this soft path of stagnation and weakness!"

Everyone just looks at him funny and Zero says," You know the last time I heard that line it did not pass and this time it's even lamer. And in any case you're either a bad liar or a patsy. "

Garma then shouts out," How dare you make a fool of me! What are you implying?"

Ezan just looks at Garma with disgust as he rasps out a uneasy," Father, Kira was working for the Shin Emperor of darkness the whole time. "

Garma just looks at the man he raised to be his son with raw anger as he spits out," You think you can trick me?"

Diz chuckles and says," I guess your arrogance has blinded you to the truth once more Garma. To make things easy, this will be the best way to explain it. Would you do the honors Max?"

Max shrugs before he answers with a even," Fine, though I don't like my ship being more useful as a playback machine."

He then snaps his fingers and once more his Tri-Edge ship shows a projection screen of Kira's daring escape from his demonic buddies. When Garma hears Kira's words about allying with Zannacross they are shocked to see true shock! When the projection ends he looks mortified as he yells out," No, this must be a trick! Kira, wants to destroy the entire Lylat Kingdom? It has to be a trick, it has to be!"

Atem then looks down before he mutters a dire," I see you were not aware of his true intentions. So you truly thought you were acting to side with the Lylat Kingdom. Still, this betrayal cannot be over looked. However, in turn of these events your judgment might not be as sever, well, at least enough to avoid the death penalty."

Doug then looks amused and says," Well, it looks like we finally have as much as we can here, and as a bonus you even found out your cousin/ mentor was innocent buddy! So, how about something to eat?"

Hiryuumon then licks his lips and adds a eager,Good idea, I am starving! "

Ben looks uneasy as he says," Maybe in a bit, even after everything I still don't feel hungry. Kira, because of him I was forced to kill so many people. Ill never let him get away with all the lives he took in the name of his insane cause!"

Max sighs at this before he looks at Ben right in the eye and says," Its true Ben, Kira pulled your strings like a harp. I doubt that whole Idious mess would have happened if my former amigo was not such a snake. But don't forget Ben, even if it was the dark side influencing you, even if Zannacross himself made you his puppet, don't forget that it was still your own darkness , your own anger, that allowed that evil to be anchored on your body. Now I sure as hell am not one to condemn others for complex things like this. But, you can't run away from the truth Ben, and that truth is that your at least partly responsible for killing everyone on a planet. "

Everyone is silent for a moment before Ben looks depressed, and he mutters," I know that Max, that's why I thought at first Kira deserved to have me executed! But, what am I suppose to do about it? How, do you atone for something like that? "

Max just shrugs before he answers with," I am not Kira, I don't pretend to have all the answers. You just have to be a man, admit what you did and keep moving forward so that your mistake is not the last thing you did."

Ben looks more assured as he nods and says," I guess that makes sense, no matter what I have to keep fighting, its the only way to even hope to make up for what happened. Max, at least I know your not as far gone as I first thought. We, we can try and atone together! Come on, now that the truth is out you can return to the Enji! Together we can, huh?"

He is shocked to find Max laugh hard before his cousin answers with a hard ," Keep dreaming Ben. No way am I coming back to the Enji. "

Ben is hurt by this and walks up to Max before he says," But why? Now that we know you did not wipe out the Zandalor race you,"

He is shocked to find Max interrupt him with a laugh as he cuts in with," Oh how quick you are to forget things cousin. I may be cleared of that, but I still committed plenty of big time crimes since then. And besides, no offense, but I can't stand to be a part of the order that let Kira get away with his crimes!"

Myers looks ashamed and reacts with a dejected," I admit it pains me how long I was unaware of my son's true heart. However, I will try to make amends for the damage that is done. And even though you have committed crimes, if you work to fix them I am sure the light can once more shine at you. After what you did today, its not entirety impossible for you to be pardoned for your crimes as long as you prove you are resolved to honor the mantra of the Enji. "

Max laughs again and looks at the sky before looking melancholy as he says,"The light, for so long I have been in the shadows it's like a question. But, like I said, what's done is done. I can't just stay in an order that limits me; I do things my way, outside the law. That's nice of you old man, but even if King Atem will pardon me, I can't pardon myself. I can't fallow anyone's creed but my own now, because I can only trust my own ideals. I don't expect to be forgiven, or for things to go back to how they where. I just know that I have to keep going down this path no matter what it takes."

Ben then gets upset and says," Think about what you're saying Max! Huh?"

Max just walks to the edge of the castle and salutes them all and says," You're getting stronger Ben, you even impressed me a little. Keep this up and the next time you and I cross paths you might give me a decent fight! Just remember not to lose sight of yourself. And keep a grip on your true friends, and your pride no matter what. See ya!"

Ben then runs up to Max and says," No, not again, huh? AH!"

He then sees a blinding flash that blinds everyone! When the sight of everyone returns they see it is too late and the Tri-Edge is already blasting out of the planet! Lacus then sees Ben is sadden by the sight of the Tri-Edge vanishing in to Hyper Space and walks over to him and looks at his face before giving out a kind," Ben, are you going to be ok? "

Ben sees Lacus's concern and smiles before he responds with," Don't worry Lacus, I'll be find. I guess Max just can't let the pain he felt go. And unlike me, he had to deal with it alone. However, maybe in time he will come around. "

They then hear Diz chuckle and says," Time can change many things. It can turn mountains in to pebbles and nations in to ruins. However, time can also bring about great happiness. It's what we use with the potential time brings us that determines winners and losers. And now, it's time for are paths to separate. "

Ezan is alarmed and his eyes flare with anger before he shouts," Hold on Diz, I will want answers. You know the truth, tell me!I had enough riddles! "

Diz just looks down and says," Now is not the time regardless of how hungry you are for answers . I sense great conflict, and darkness in your heart Ezan. When your heart is clear, then we can have a proper discussion. Before you can expect the truth, you have to expect the truth about yourself, about the true desire of your heart. Until that time, take care, and try not to be as pig headed as your "father"."

With this Diz has his magic energy wrap around him and in a second he vanishes much to Ben's rival's dismay. He then looks outraged before he grinds his teeth and emits a cold" Damn that Diz. "

Doug looks at Ezan and raises a eyebrow before he says," What's with you Ezan? This guy has something you need to know?"

Ezan just walks back and responds with a emotionless" It's nothing that concerns you Fitter."

Ben then looks amused and says," Oh, but I thought I heard something about your true ,"

At that instant Ezan glares at him and grinds out," Don't assume things which to you know nothing about Ben Auro."

Ben laughs and reacts with," Find fine be that way. Whew, I am beat."

James looks around and says," Well, it seems that lots of people still have questions. "

Ben then looks at the sky and reacts with a calm,"Maybe, but at least now we have the time to find those questions."

Cloud then takes a deep breath and says, "Well, I am sure Aeris and the others are worried about us. How about we return back home?"

Myers smiles and says,"I like the sound of that. Ill contact you soon King Atem for what are story to the public will be, but for now let's to are best at both ends to try and restore order."

King Atem nods and Myers prepares a mass warp spell to return the group at once to Hallowed Bastion while Master Zoda stays with Atem to help things go smother.

As they do they don't notice an unaccounted person is watching all of this, the spirit of Sephiroth! While after Ezan used the powers of the Sol Emeralds to seal his sprit once more and still not having the strength to try another take over the former 1st class SOLDIER has been watching all of the events from the super elite Enji's mind with great interest. At the moment the archenemy of Cloud is going over the turn of events and at the moment says to himself," Ah, just when I thought the chance to finally take over arisen this happened. Ezan Kaiba, or should I say Ezan Zeon. Your proving quite the worthy host. And it will be all the more satisfying when I am reborn. Next time, I will make no errors in the process. However, I have to make sure I gather even more power than before. I need more power, to eclipse that Kira Myers. I won't any one upstage my rightful place as the chosen one. See you soon, Cloud."

As the spawn of Jenova's spirit plots his comeback are view now turns another villain, and its one who is now officially nothing but one! Yes, are view turns back to the traitor Kira. After the Necrocalcous that bailed out Kira and the remnant of his Titans forces over the capital planet he found himself on the Zannacross "security "planet Xarcabar.

However it was only moments later that as his feet touch the ground of the planets castle of Zvahl that flames break out of the ground and consume him! Moments later he is warped to another place, and its none other than the dark empires core world of Vandalgyon! Kira sees that he is right in front of the large gates of Neo Pandemonium. Within moments the two demonic guards raise their swords and the gate opens as Kira hears the voice of Darth Damonus reach him telepathically and it says," Come Kira Myers. We have much to discuss."

Kira sees more Necrocalcous surround him and he just emits a flat," Well, this should be interesting."

He quickly enters and steps on a platform that takes him right to the throne room. Inside the large glamorous and definitely evilly decorated chamber he sees Damonus sitting on the throne facing the opposite end of Kira. Without even turning around he says,"You have failed your bargain Kira. I and the master are most displeased with this turn of events."

Kira just remains as emotionless as ever and says,"I could see that when you warped me all over your collection of planets. "

The shadow lord turns around and his right hand grasps his staff while the other one bursts in to flames as he says,"You know we can take no chances letting the Enji have a glimpse of are location. Even if only for a second, they had a window of opportunity to reach Master Zannacross in his sealed state. And that cannot be allowed, which is why I had my minion take you to Xarcanar first just in case. Also, I kept your surviving Titans and Salvation solders there while I conclude what to do with them. I am pondering to keep them around or offer them as sacrifices."

Kira smirks and says," It would be a waste to get rid of a whole legion or so of elite solders."

Damonus scoffs from within his masked face and fire now burns on his eyes as he says," Elite, but not elite enough to wipe out the Enji Knights as you promised you would! An elite army of replica solders seems to not be worth the effort after all."

Kira just responds with a dry," I admit things did not go as I foresaw. I did not expect that both Diz and Max would conspire to stop my rule. But I can promise you, next time I see them they will taste true suffering."

Damonus chuckles and coldly emits," Yes, only next time try to not lose another hand. To be honest I fail to see the logic in why you did not enhance your body like Xehamaru did ."

Kira laughs and says," Unlike that weak snake I did not need to enhance my body to have unlimited power and destroy those hopeless hypocrite fools. This lost is nothing, it can be fixed easily."

Damonus quickly reacts with," Yes, there are lots of errors that needs to still be fixed. It seems are assessment on Ben Auro is one of them since even you could not finish him for good!"

Kira looks at where his hand use to be and mutters a detached," Even now he is not truly a threat. It's all thanks to his friends that he is able to be much of anything. I admit I underestimated how loyal he was to them. Even after all those betrayals and suffering he still would not submit to the darkness and kill them."

Damonus then walks back to his throne and has the giant red crystal that he uses to watch events from affair glow as he says," Then if he will not turn he must be destroyed. Now that the matter is settled his death must be are priority. But first, it's time to decide just what to do with you Kira. You failed your promises and no longer can control the Lylat Kingdom from within. However your strength still eclipses that of Xehamaru or the Inquisitors. And your knowledge of their tactics, secrets and military placements will still be useful. I suppose it's better to keep you alive, even if the others will be annoyed at it."

Kira smirks before he mutters a sly," So, they were hoping to see me dead did they?"

Damonus reacts with a vile laugh before he answers with,"Oh, I never told them you were working for us until your announcement as the Supreme King. They were, most displeased. Ah, and speak of the devils."

Sure enough the doors behind them are forced open, and Kira turns around to see Genesis and Nightmare enters from the door as Ganondorf and Sigma warp in! And they are all looking furious as a nervous Dr Robotnik fallows them!

At once Nightmare sees Kira and his eyes narrow as he turns to Damonus, takes out his Soul Crusher and barks out,"Master Damonus! Why is this Enji filth still alive?"

Ganondorf then has the Tri-force of power glow on his glove as he shakes it and adds," Yes, it's insulting enough that you hid that the one who was causing so much irritation was working for you without telling us. However, now after all of this he failed and yet he still stands?"

Kira then turns around and flatly states," Ah Ganondorf, still upset I embarrassed you? "

The evil king's magic energy then begins to fill up the room as he says," You have a lot of nerve to still act so smug for someone who is in your position."

Damonus then raises his staff and says," Calm yourself Ganondorf. While it's true Kira failed his mission, he still is of use to our plans for victory. In fact, I was thinking he would be the ideal replacement for Xehamaru as the head and patriarch of Sithantos. As well as the official commander of military operations as the commander of the Dark Specter."

Hearing that there former source of misery is now to be in charge of the main flagship of the Zannacross Empire causes the four villains to get quite annoyed and Sigma says," It was one thing for Xehamaru to command us since he had already long turned on the Lylat Kingdom. But now you expect us to take orders from someone who has stopped us from several victories?"

Genesis then chuckles and says,"Yes, while the leader of the Titans shined quite brightly for a time, it seems he has shined to bright and has already lost his luster."

Nightmare then laughs and points his sword at Kira while saying,"Yes, from the looks of it you're all ready finished! You even lost your hand from what I saw. I see no reason to take orders from the likes of you!"

Kira then smirks and answers the dark knight with," Maybe because even one handed my powers far exceed all of yours combined? "

This was the last straw for the Inquisitors and Sigma has the red dot on his bald head glow as he says," Enough of this , I'll show who is superior! "The former leader of the Maverick rebellion then fires a blast of energy from his head at Kira, only for him to see it defected by Kira's sole hand! The leader of the Titans then says," I had enough of proving myself to simpletons today. "

This causes Sigma to draw his sword, and at the same time the other servants of darkness do as well! Genesis then has his sole black wing extend as his power level raises and he says," I see it is time for this former star to be wiped out! "

In a flash he and the others all flash step around Kira and strike so hard the ground around him is shattered and Robotnik is blown of his feet! When the mad scientist gets back up on his feet the sight he sees shocks him so much he wipes of his goggles and looks again before saying," No way, I can't believe this! Even after being so damaged, his power is this great?"

The sight that amazes him is of Kira with one hand blocking all four of his opponent's slashes with his blade, knee, and pure magic energy!

Nightmare then widens his eyes before he shouts out a hateful," This must be another one of your cheap illusions!"

Kira laughs and says,"No Nightmare, it's just proof that I am the superior fighter out of all of you. "

Ganondorf then gets annoyed and says,"Silence! Your nothing but a mere boy, you cannot compare to my power!"

With that he dashes back and fires a massive energy orb of darkness at Kira, just as Sigma fires a purple energy blast, Nightmare fires of his Terror Flame attack and Genesis casts his Apocalypse spell at Kira!

When the smoke clears they see nothing but a crater where Kira stood. However moments later they hear a laugh and a shockwave blasts them back! They then turn around to see Kira flying behind them!

He then says," Fools, as if you thought you could escape my Absolute Hypnoses. However only Ben Auro was luckily enough to escape my power. "

Sigma then says," You think just because you were able to sneak behind the Enji's backs and learn a bunch of fancy magic spells you can command us?"

They all power up further and in responds Kira has his six angel wings and six demonic wings come out as his power surges and says," Enough, the likes of you have no chance of opposing my destiny. Now, get in line or pay the price!"

As he sees the four about to charge at him all of a sudden a wall of black fire erupts between them! A furious Damonus floats above them all and in a rage points his staff at them all he says," Enough! This grudge does nothing but embarrasses you all to our master. Kira may have command of the fleet but you are all key players in are mission to revive Supreme Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron and bring this cosmos to its pure state of total darkness! However Kira is the one with the most public appeal even after his betrayal. It's all a matter of figures. I trust you all have the capacity to swallow your pride and expect that this is the reality?"

Nightmare sees the Demon Lord's eyes are glowing and is the first to calm down before he answers with,"The will of the master is also my will. And if he can trust Kira with such a position I will allow it. But I will have my eye on you Kira Myers."

The other bad guys also calm down and nod. Damonus then points his staff at Kira and it radiates with darkness as he says,"

However Kira, be mindful that the masters eye is on you always. If this is a very elaborate scam to try and stop the return of master Zannacross then you will be found out and destroyed in an instant.

"Kira smirks and says,"Do not worry, I know this is the only way this rotten cosmos can once more prosper. I will stop at nothing to break the seal on the ultimate god of darkness. And that is why from this moment on me and the rest of the Titans will now fully fight on behalf of the Zannacross Empire!"

Damonus then has his eyes glow and says,"Well, if we are going to make this official then the master will have his word !"

Everyone is shocked to hear a large vibration, and the crystal Damonus uses to watch over events from afar soon becomes filled with the giant eye of Zannacross himself! While still sealed in the trans-dimensional prison of the celestial ones thanks to the millions of souls being feed to him his power is growing stronger as the seal weakens and his will is expanding! He is using the crystal as a relay point and glares at Kira while saying," Kira Myers, son of the Grand Master of the order of Enji Knights. How fitting that you are to fully transform to my horsemen of this universes undoing! However, your last battle proved you still have much to learn about the true power of the dark side."

Kira then smiles and says," In order to create paradises, there is no sacrifice of limit. Even selling my soul to the devil is not a problem."

Chaos laughs with such force that the entire room shakes and says," Very well then, let the contract be sighed in darkness!

"He then shocks everyone by having a surge of dark red energy burst right in to the crystal, and pour right in to Kira! Instantly his whole body glows with a dark aura, and all his wounds are healed! His previously sliced of hand is restored, and now is a golden color on fire! Kira lands on the ground as the energy transfer ends. The other villains see that Kira now has the symbol of Zannacross burn on his forehead just like all that use the power of the curse seal crystals! The sealed dark god gives of a laugh that shakes the room and says," Heh, so Kira Myers, do you have any complaints? "

Kira opens his eyes, and now has them glow with power as he says," Kira Myers, that name is a memory of my previous weak self. To the people of the Lylat Kingdom and the Enji I've sunk as low as I can, that is to the eyes of those that understand nothing. I am beyond that now; I am beyond all worthless things. And that is why, for now on my name is to be one fitting of the one to end this corrupt dimension.

Judicar, Darth Judicar , the one who will give humanity its final judgment, is who I am now!"

Seeing this Damonus chuckles and says," So be it, lord Judicar. "

Ganondorf just turns around and snarls out," Bah, like I need this man to achieve my plans. Ill prove to the master I am the true king of evil once and for all. I already have several operations in motion. My own revived minions are not only destroying entire countries with their increased power but searching for high caliber powers to bring back. Tsc, it's only a matter of time, before Link, Ben Auro and all others who have delayed my rightful place get what they finally deserve!"

Sigma smirks and adds," Really now Ganondorf, think you're the only one who has been busy?

"Robotnik strokes his mustache and says,"While we are at it, is now a good time to ask if Eggman land can be a part of the new world of yours masters Necron? "

Genesis just laughs and says," The wheels of Armageddon are spinning faster. All that side with the light will soon weep. "

Zannacross laughs again and says," Yes, they will do more than weep! Those that defy me are trying so hard to bring this war to an end. And soon this war shall end, by drowning out all the light! Now my followers bring me more souls! "

With that the villains nod and depart. And as the servants of the darkness prepare their next attacks are view once more returns to those that oppose them!

Several hours have passed since they returned to the Hallowed Bastion. While between the damage inflicted by Darth Idious and the attacks of the Titans it's seen better days. However the damage to the large majestic castle of the Enji order is not crucial and already the damages are being repaired. After returning and showing that they have survived and Moz is especially happy that Ben is alive and back to normal. After going over with everyone, and seeing more of their fellow Enji return from the attacks of the traitorous storm troopers.

After as many people return as they hoped, and after Ben finally has a chance to rest in his real room in a long time, Myers and the other masters have a console meeting with all the available Enji in the grand hall. Are views now turns with everyone standing at attention just as Myers, Zoda, Yamamoto and the others stand on the podium.

Myers looks at everyone and says,"

My fellow warriors of light, it pains me that I see more than a few faces missing. And what gives me even greater sorrow is that most of the blame lies on my own son.

As you are all well aware not only like Xehamaru has Kira gone over to the darkness, he has been there for some time now, perhaps even the same length as my former protégé. While his deceptive act nearly torn both this order and the Lylat Kingdom apart, we were able to prevail. Now he too is working with the Zannacross Empire in order to destroy this dimension and recreate it from darkness.

He continuity claimed he is in the right, but it was clear to me today I was unable to stop my son's pain from driving him mad and now he truly believes his twisted vision is one of justice.

Neither the less no matter what his justification is we cannot allow him or his collaborators to win! That is why, he is now the swore enemy of the Lylat Kingdom.

Even with this change of sides I still believe we can prevail. As long as we do not give up on are reasons for fighting or each other. Now then, a few other announcements. The Lylat Army is trying to figure out if the entire Titan special forces are now hostile or not.

While the majority of the Salvation solders were forced to fallow Kira's commands because of the nano-machines controlling there every action, some freely fallowed his orders. And on the other hand some like Master Chief defied his orders even with the nano machines. Its going to take a while to clear up this mess so just be on guard for any Titan member while at the same time don't destroy them on site. Now, on another note now that Kira is no longer a member of the Enji I think it will be better for everyone if Ben Auro and Ezan Kaiba are returned to their former squads.

So effective immediately Squall Lion heart and Cloud Strife are once more your squad leaders."

Ben's friends are happy to hear this and Moz says," Thank goodness things are finally returning to normal Kupo! At last we can get this whole nightmare behind us right Ben? Ben why are you sad Kupo? Aren't you happy?"

His moogle friend flies on Ben's head and his friends look at him. Ben then looks worried and responds with a pained," It's not that I don't want things to return to normal. I just don't know if they can anymore."

Doug then looks at Ben and says," What gave you that idea buddy? Kira is long gone and so is his influence on you and the order! "

Ben gives a troubled smile as he retorts with a somber,"That's true, but, he still, was able to taint me with the dark side. Because I was unable to control my sadness and rage, my personality of hatred, Darth Idious took over, and killed millions of people! "

Hiryuumon then says," It's not your fault boss! Kira set us up!"

Ben just looks at his hands and says," But, if I was stronger, and smarter I could have prevented it!"

Lacus then looks at Ben and smiles while saying," You said it yourself Ben, you never wanted to do those things. Please don't blame yourself when you already suffered so much. We are here for you."

Luke then walks up to Ben and smiles while saying," She is right Ben, you're not the only one who has made a grave mistake and is haunted by it. Even after all this time sometimes I am still haunted by thinking how Master Van was able to trick me to use my Hyper resonance to cause the mining town of Akzeriuth to sink in to the miasma that covers my planet. So many people died because I followed my mentor without thinking things through. However it was thanks to Tear Guy Jade and the others that I was able to believe in myself, after a little while."

Cecil then walks over and says,"Ben, you're not the only one hear who has been used by the darkness. The fiend of water Cagnazzo, disguised as the king of Baron under the orders of Golbez and Zemus commanded me to do several vile acts, and it was not until too late that I realized it was all for an evil cause that I was just a pawn of. However even though I was tainted by the darkness I was still able to find redemption and become a paladin."

Lloyd then comes over and adds,"None of us are able to make the perfect choice all the time. I thought that by stopping Mithos and combining the two worlds things would get better, but for a while things looked like they were just going to get worse. After the worlds of Sylvarant and Tethe'alla became one thing I never really thought over was that the people of the two worlds did not get along. The people of Sylvarant were anxious by the much more advanced society of Teth'alla and former the Vanguard to cause chaos. The daughter of their leader Brute, Marta Lualdi rebelled against him when she saw how radical he became and teamed up with Emil Castagnier, someone who lost his parents in the blood purge of Pamlacosta under someone who was killing people in my name and appearance named Decus.

The two fought against me under misinformation as well as the Vanguard to collect the Centurion cores and stabilize the worlds energy under the demon lord Ratatosk. However, after a while I found out that Emil was in fact Ratatosk himself. The demon lord had taken the guy's form because previously he had been injured by a powerful half elf warrior warrior named, Richter Abend, who unleashed a furious blow that reduced the spirit to its core form after he killed Richter's friend Aster.

Emil, or Ratatosk had lost his memory from Richter's strike and he thought that Marta had Rataosk within her forehead. However, after fighting with her for several battles his views changed, and even when he remembered his memories he had changed. He changed so much he defied his other aggressive personality to protect his friends. He and I teamed up to stop Richter, whose desire for revenge against Ratatosk and to revive Alster was so great that he made a pact with the demons of my world to gain power, he sought to unseal the door of Ginnungagap to merge my world with the demonic dimension of Niflheim ! We were able to defeat Richter, but not before he breached the door. However we were able to reseal it thanks to Ratatosk and a second thought having Richter then insured the door stayed close.

Ratatosk had changed so much he even sent a portion of his power to reform as "Emil" because he cared for Marta so much. Anyway, the point of all this is that everyone can change.

I trusted Ratatosk despite him being the vengeful summon sprit of monsters and once being murderous; he became someone I could trust. And the same goes for you Ben. I know you have your dark side but even so I can say I gotten to know your true character, and its one I would trust with my life. "

As Lloyd gives Ben a thumbs up Cloud pats Ben on the shoulder and says," And don't forget Ben, Sephiroth was able to control my mind thanks to my current fragile state after remember the true events, and used me as his puppet to hand him the Black Materia to summon the Meteor he wanted to use to make himself a god before he threw me away in to the life-stream to die. However, thanks to Tifa and the others I was able to except my true self and continuing on. We have already fought through many battles, and we will continue to do so. After all, there is no getting of this train we are on."

Ben looks at Cloud and then looks at all the others before he looks moved, and reacts with a emotional," Cloud Sensei, everyone, thanks. "

Master Myers then walks up to Ben and says," Ben, I have watched your progress ever since you joined the Enji, and you have gotten so much stronger then when you first joined. It's true you have your darkness, but everyone has one. What matters is that you were strong enough to not let it consume you even when it was overwhelming. I know that you are a true warrior. And that is why, as a way to make amends for my son's disasters training I now offer to give you personal sessions. "

Everyone is shocked at this and in the back Brad flips out before he yells out," What? The loser blows it big time and now he is getting rewarded for it! That's bogus man! "

Ben is nearly as shocked as Brad and says," You really want to train me one on one?"

Myers smiles and answers with a warm," Cloud is still officially your squad commander, think of it as extra credit sessions or of the sort. Do not worry, it will not be easy to be sure, but I promise you it's not nearly as painful a method as my son's methods. Now, I know you have a lot to think over so if you want to do this come to the lake in an hour. All right everyone, I think that pretty much covers it for today. After all we been through some R&R is in order so try and get some rest. Dismissed! "

He then leaves the chamber and everyone leaves. The rest of Squad 7 and Lacus still stand by him and James says," What are you going to do Ben? It's rare for Grand Master Myers to offer personal training; I can't recall anyone besides his son Max, and Xehamaru that learned his personal moves and magic."

Ben then seems amazed and says," I never thought that after all I did, Master Myers would trust me enough to teach me his personal attacks. I, won't fail his trust. I just hope I am able to be up to bar."

Lacus smiles and says," Don't forget Ben, you all ready come this far, and if you can master the powers of the Star Sword and unleash its Bankai form even when you still have not gathered all the crystal shards. I know you can do it so give it your best shot."

Ben is happy to see Lacus encouraging him and he has a confident look form on his face as he says,"Thanks Lacus, our right I can do this! I am the hero chosen by the celestial ones to weld the Star Sword, and I won't let down everyone who believed in me! All right, time to get ready. Don't worry guys, at least this time it's much closer then the moon so I'll see you later! Ah, and since Moz was able to keep my room in order while I was gone it's as comfy as ever. Be back in a flash, and hopefully even stronger!

Hiryuumon then adds a excited" Go for it boss! And ask if I can get some of this special training to! "

Ben then runs of and everyone looks happy , Lacus sees Ben's happy face and ushers a quiet," Ben, I am glad your back to normal. After all you been through you deserve to be happy. Oh?"
She hears a loud tap that is shaking the room, and she and the others turn around to see Brad impatiently tapping his foot as the source! He then looks annoyed and says," So, had enough time talking to star boy and pals so we can finally get to some real fun Lacus?"

Lacus looks embarrassed and says," Er, well got to go guys! "

She then runs of, and so does time!

We fast forward a bit to the lake by the castle, just as the sun is setting. Myers is looking at the sun sets and smiles as he sees Ben run up to him.

Ben then says," Grand Master, I except your offer. I promise to complete whatever training you give me!

"Myers chuckles and says," I see your passionate fighting spirit as returned. All right then. I just want to warn you one more time. While my methods are not as physically demanding as Kira's, they do require you put all of your body mind and soul in to them. Anything less will not suffice. Do you still except my terms?"

Ben pauses for a moment and grins before he reacts with a enthusiastic," Of course, if I can handle the pain Kira put me through I can handle anything!"

Myers then says,"In that case, fallow me. "

With that Myers walks of and Ben fallows him to the end of the lake. He then surprises Ben by talking him to the end of the area that encompasses the wall that isolates the castle among the mountains. Ben is puzzled when he sees Myers stops in front of a blank wall and says," Um, is this a nostalgic place to stop before the training area?"

Myers grins and takes out his Primus sword and says," Ah, no this is the entrance to where we will train, the Cave of Remembrance. This place is off limits to anyone who does not have my approval. Even the other masters cannot enter without my permission. Now, open!"

Myers stabs his sword in to the wall, and Ben is surprised to see it glow before both it and the wall glow! Ben sees Myers is not just at last getting senile as a opening forms with a long stairway!

Myers chuckles and throws out a wiry,"All right, shall we? "

He and Ben then go in. After a minute of going down he sees a large dome room colored all in white. He sees some sort of water fall on one side and a bunch of monitors on another. And in the end of the room is another large golden door. Myers sees Ben is amazed and says,"This is my personal training grounds, the cave of Remembrance.

Only Kira, Shin, Max, and Xehamaru trained here not counting the masters. This place can also form as a sort of emergency shelter."

Ben looks around and tries to keep his cool as he blurts out a composed," This area looks striking! However, what makes it so special?"

Myers then points to the golden doors and says," What makes this area special is really the room before you, the Hyperbolic Chamber of Sprit and time. Keep in mind that this room is under classified info and is not to be discussed with just anyone."

Ben nods and Myers then enters a password to the side of the golden-door to open it. He and Ben then enter the room, and Ben is shocked when he sees a whole new area! He sees a massive white area, with a blank sky!

Myers then says," Welcome to a area where it's magic is so unique and powerful that the rules of time and space are different here. Watch your step; the first one can be a dozy. "

Ben just walks forward and says,"What do you mean? Is there some sort of drop or, AH!"

Ben is startled when after he sees the entire area filled by nothingness aside by a fort when after taking a few steps he feels so heavy he feels so heavy he all of a sudden falls right in to the ground! As he struggles to get back up he says," What the, all of a sudden I feel so heavy!"

Myers chuckles and says," That is because the gravity in this place is quite more dense then what is on a normal planet for humans. I'd say at the moment it's twenty times heaver then normal gravity. It changes like the weather. Be careful, sometimes it can go from one hundred to four hundred times gravity."

As Ben uses his magic energy to help him stand he stares at Myers and says," Over 400 times? Isn't that enough to crush humans in to pancakes?"

Myers looks at Ben seriously and says," Oh quite so. Beginning to see why this is off limits to most people eh? But that's not all; the room can also change its temperature to hot as a desert to cold as below zero in moments. But luckily today it feels quite pleasant, good for a first day. Oh yes and of course the most important detail. In this chamber time moves much slower, so slow that a year hear is a day outside."

Ben almost thinks he mishear and Myers sees the look of shock before saying," No, you hear me correctly Ben; you can train in a year's time in 24 hours. I do believe your body does not even age inside hear so not even you could tell you cheated time per say. The only way you could tell is by how much stronger you have gotten, which is why this is the ideal place to train. Now, by the end of this year hopefully you can find a groove for yourself. "

Ben then says," Wait, you took me to train for a year without even telling me? "

Myers smirks and responds by muttering a crafty," I said it would not be easy didn't I? Don't worry, your friends will not notice you are gone that long, and that forte does have all the comities you will need. It even has such handy features as a comfy room, a swimming pool, having the ability to recreate any food you desire, and even a link to the data from are castle to create a virtual opponent like from the normal training chambers.

We need all this time Ben, if you are to master the moves I plan to teach you and increase your power to stand against my son and the forces of darkness.

And in a way, think of it as a form of punishment for your acts. However I don't really think of this as punishment."

Ben looks around and feels the gravity getting heaver and the temperature getting hotter his eyes look determined and he says," I understand Grand Master. Like I said many times before. My official motto is that no matter how hard the task before me is, I won't let anything stop me from fulfilling my destiny. My dream, to become the greatest hero that saves the cosmos from the ultimate darkness will never die! And that is why, I will master this training!"

Myers then looks serious and says," Good, then we shawl begin momentarily. But first, answer me this Ben. What is your true reason for this dream?"

Ben looks confused and says," What? What do you mean?"

Myers then says,"Many hearts seek justice, and from that desire a path forms. Some become lawyers, some become officers, some become doctors, and many more. They say only the bravest or the foolish join something that would willingly send them to war, and that goes double for Enji, who after all fight the most powerful and deadliest beings in cosmos. You knew the danger and yet were eager to join for years. Why? If you just had the desire to help people surly you could have sought other less dangerous methods. Many of the Enji were those that were touched by the hand of evil without much choice like Cloud. You had a life free of sorrow, if a normal one. Why would you endanger everything?"

Ben looks down and takes a deep breath before he responds with," I guess there is no fooling you. I always did have a strong desire to be able to one day bring justice to all the crooks that ruin innocent peoples life's. I always saw the Enji Knights like you as hero's, and it was my dream to one day be one of them. But, I guess even if I never wanted to admit it, even if I did not see it at times, I guess deep in my heart I had a ulterior motive.

My whole life, I was a nobody. My parents were nothing but bureaucratize nobodies. My father was not a shockingly evil guy like someone like Tidus or Lloyd, he was, he is, not much of anything. Just a fool who had no power. The only power he had was over me, purely because he was my father. I can't say he really did anything bad, he was mostly lazy and talked like he knew things when he knew nothing. It was mostly irritation, irritation at having everyone not pay any attention to me just because, because I did not stand out. Most of my friends just decided to "throw me away" when they had to choose between me and those cool rich jerks like Nelson. Only Lacus really stood by me. But when she left, things got worse.

I still had friends, but they were always busy. I tried to make more friends, but, I don't know. Something is wrong with me or something because I always have a harder time relating to people than others. I was a little lonely I guess, and wanted to find a way that people would notice me without selling out and being one of those party guys. I saw the Enji Knights, as the only future for me that was one where I could have a fate that was not meaningless.

Even thought my parents thought it was just a pipe dream. Max and Lacus thought I could do it, so I guess that and fallowing in Max's footsteps. When I look back, it was a pretty selfish reason. And the despair and anger of all those betrayals and disillusions were how my other personality Darth Idious was brought out. Some hero I turned out to be, huh?"

He is surprised to find Myers putting his hand on Ben's shoulder and says,"Don't be too hard on yourself. The myth of the ideal hero with a pure heart is only that. Even the ones who spend their entire life's helping others deep down are doing it to fulfill there heart's desire. Take me for example, in essence you could say I founded the Enji Knights because I was tired of seeing the cosmos in the state it was. Well, that and the supreme being of the cosmos told me to.

However, unlike Kira I do not want to force my views on others, just protect people from those who do. You see, that is the key difference between your desire and those that are beyond redemption. You may have more than the desire to protect others be your motivation for being a hero, but you did not let your personal desires get in the way of the safety of others. It has been a long journey at times, ill admit there are moments when everything feels overwhelming. Before I formed the Enji I had to fight my former friend Garland to the death because we could not come to terms with the right way to use are power. I lost quite a lot of friends in my life, I could not save my wife, or my sons. Still, I have no regrets about forming the Enji, nor for having the Enji act as they do now.

You let your grief consume you, its undeniable. But you also regretted it instantly. It won't be easy to make up for what you did Ben but, As long as you do continue to do that, your quest to be a hero can still be reached. And you know, your parents care about your dream more then you think.

Did you know that while you were with Kira you got fifty calls in your room here's message box? Your father may not be the best at what he dose, but from what I can tell he seemed to try and make sure you grew up in the best way he could try to make you to."

Ben smiles and says," Master Myers, thank you.

"Myers then looks serious and says," However, I should tell you one thing. Not to warn you, but the whole affair with Darth Idious and the demise of the world of Taris and its people did not just fade away. I know you were not in control of your body, and so does King Atem. That is why are story to the public was that officially Darth Idious is a knight of darkness that was destroyed by the Enji. However, the price is that you must never betray the Lylat Kingdom or the Enji again or there will be deadly consequences. I still trust you Ben, as to the majority of the Masters. Still, its not like we can expect anyone to be immune to mind control but, if you show that your a easy target for the forces of the dark side , if you pose to great a risk to the people of the universe, then we Enji must act to do what we swore to do. "

Ben gets tense, but then looks confident and responds with a firm," Don't worry, I swear on both my life and honor that I will never give you a reason to do that. And if you do, ill end my own life."

Myers grins and reacts with a cheerful," I thought I would get a responds like that. Don't worry I see no reason for things to get so serious myself. Just stating what must be said. All right, now with that out of the way, let the training begin! Let's see, where to start? AH, I know, first a demonstration I suppose. Stand back Ben."

Ben does as told and Myers begins to charge up his power as he quickly becomes surrounded in a holy aura. He then says," This spell is to increase your abilities in a dire situation. It's easy enough to learn, but not as easy to master.

Its name is, Kaio-Ken!"

Ben is startled when he sees Myers's aura flare up and transform in to a bright red aura! As Ben senses the massive increase in power he says," Wow, your power level nearly doubled! "

Myers looks confident as he says,"nlike other spells that increase your attack power, the Kaio-Ken does not just briefly empower your strength. Using this spell also increases your speed, power, and all of your senses like your sight and hearing. In addition, you can even have the spells power multiply, if you are strong enough to handle it. Like this, Kaio-Ken times two!"

With that the grand masters power and aura increases even more and the magic energy's pressure nearly presses Ben down! Feeling this power Ben says," Incredible! No question you're the grand master when you have spells like theses! Hey wait, but if this Kaio-Ken is so useful how come I never seen you use it?"

Myers chuckles and says,"

I have used this spell in some of the battles you saw like against Xehamaru and even just before with Kira. However the reason you don't see it is since I have long mastered the spell I can quickly cast it in an instant. However, there is another reason I don't use it often. The cost of such a useful spell is that it can be quite taxing on your body. And if it is used to a multiple effect combined with your Bankai state it could quickly drain you of all your energy."

Ben thinks it over and says," So, basically, just use it when your gearing up for a final strike in the battle? Sounds like the perfect way to finish of Kira, Ravxen, that Damonus guy, or Brad. "

Myers laughs and says," One step at a time Ben, first you must be able to use it. The only other thing to it is that it requires you to have a serene state of mind to use. If your mind is not completely focused you will never be able to gather the energy for it. Theses Kai sage arts require complete focus to use, "

Ben just gets a little worried and says," Sigh, I knew it would be something like this. Focus spells are not my strong point."

Myers then deactivates his Kaio-Ken and points his sword at Ben while saying," Well, good thing we have plenty of time to change that! It's time for the training to be in earnest. Unlike Kira I am not a slave driver. He thinks the best way to bring out ones potential is to push the person to the breaking point and beyond. But I always thought that different people work best to different methods. And that trying to push someone down a method not suited for them can only end in a disaster. And tragically your proof of that. However, I do expect you to try your all. Now, your first task is to break through my guard and land a blow on me."

Ben then gets in to his own fighting stance and says," All right, sounds simple enough. Here I , AH!"

Ben is about to dash at Myers, when all of a sudden the gravity increases again, so much that Ben is once again pinned to the floor! As he struggles to lift his chin up only for it to slam back down he says," What the, did you use a gravity spell or did this place change again? Oh great, and now it's hot. "

Myers chuckles and says," I told you it changes rapidly; I believe its now at 100 times gravity. "

Ben sees the sky being hazy due to the heat and sweats as he says," Good grief, this is going to be a long haul all right. Still, no matter how long it takes, I will master everything you teach me! "

With that his energy explodes and he has powered up enough to have the strength to stand. Myers then says," That's the spirit, never give up. I know you have a history of doubting yourself but to truly improve Ben you have to find a way to trust your self without becoming arrogant. If you truly have the will to reach for your dream no matter how long it takes then now is the time to show me! "

With that Ben and Myers clash swords and the training begins.

It takes some time for Ben to get use to the heavy gravity and extreme weather conditions after a while he is able to adapt, and after a few days of trying is able to land a blow on Myers! After this he is taught more both on the Kaio-Ken move and other secret moves of the leader of the Enji. When they are not training they are either eating or sleeping.

Luckily both Ben and Myers have separate beds that are comfy so Ben is able to at least have time to recover when he pushes himself too far.

Unlike Kira Myers's training pushes Ben's abilities to the test, but thankfully without the emphasis on pushing the limits of physical and metal pain. While at first Ben was intimidating by training a whole year in this chamber soon enough he is to exhausted and focused on mastering Kaio Ken and the other skills to keep track in time.

Soon enough several months past, and at least thanks to Myers going over all his early adventures with his alleys against the mad warrior Garlend and the four elite demons that sided with him, Lich, Marlith, Kraken and Timat.

Ben has something cool to listen to in-between the training, eating, and sleeping.

In fact before we know it six months have passed since Ben and Myers have entered the chamber!

(What, you really wanted me to spend a whole chapter on training? Didn't think so hehe. )

Anyway, while Ben has not mastered everything, he has learned the basics of the Kaio-Ken magic and the other Kai Sage skills, and is about to put what he has learned to the test! While six months have passed the area around them has not changed much, expect for a lot more craters surrounding the area.

Ben and Myers are once more standing across each other, only now its freezing cold and the gravity is four hundred times the gravity of a world like earth! Despite this Ben is standing still ready for whatever his teacher has to throw him.

Myers then says," Well Ben, likes like you have taken my training to heart. Now, let's see if you can put it to use. Time to show me how well you can use the Kaio-Ken! Now, show me your full power! "

Ben grins and says," If you insist, Bankai!"

With that Ben powers up and unleashes the full power of the Star Sword. As Myers sees Ben's sword change and his golden aura flare up he smiles and says,"

that's the stuff, all right, this will show me just how well you have been paying attention! "

His hands glow as it forms a sphere of light, soon the light takes form, until it turns in to a massive cube made of metal the size of a van! Myers then strongly states," To prove you have truly learned to use Kaio-Ken you must cut this metal cube in half. But this is not just scrap metal, this is made of kachine, the most durable metal in the cosmos! ! Hope you're ready Ben; I would hate to be the one that chipped of a part of the Star Sword! Here, catch!"

Myers then uses his magic energy to hurl the kachine cube at Ben at the speed of a bullet! However Ben then charges at it and says,"

All right, time to show this little cube that nothing is indestructible. Kaio-Ken!"

With that Ben shows his time spent here was not for nothing and his aura then explodes with a red color! He then slashes the cube while saying," Now, Divine Flare Slash! "

His sword shines with light before its energy grows, and with such force in create a shockwave he slashes the cube clean in half, showing among other things that unlike the Z sword the Star Sword earns its title as a sword not to be taken lightly! As the cube lands in two half's Myers claps and says," Well done Ben! You have preformed splendidly. You mastered the Kaio-Ken in half the time it took me, even if you had better help."

Ben looks confident and responds with a delighted," Thanks Master Myers, thanks for being patience with me."

Myers nods and reacts with a content," As they say, good things come to those that wait. Just remember, when using it as a combo with your Bankai power do not dare to use it more than three times or in your current state you might break your body in the process! Not once during theses months have you did you let the difficulty of the tasks get to you. Who could believe it's already been six months since we started this? Ah, and that reminds me. I think now is when the council meeting is suppose to start back outside. "

Ben looks surprised and says," What, you mean you're going to that meeting?"

Myers smiles and says,"Ben, I taught you everything I could, now the rest of the training lies on you. I am going to go now, and leave you to finish the training here."

Ben is startled and says," Hey wait! You can't just leave me to finish six months here by myself! "

Myers just looks confidant and answers Ben with a whimsical," Like I said, you know the basics, and only you can master them. You still can use the data here to fight virtual opponents. Most of all, in the end only you can find out the best way to improve yourself the most. Think of it as a way of redemption if you must. Some of the worst treatments in some jails are not physical acts of torture, but total isolation. Harsh as it may be, I think something you must do is take a long time to reflect on what kind of person you really are. Heh, but at least you will have all the more time to get a leg up on others like Brad and Ezan yes?

I told you this before, but to remind you using this chamber more then once or twice a year can have a draining effect on your soul. The only time I used this room to train during the course of the war was when I found out Xehamaru was are opponent."

Ben looks down for a second and looks at Myers with resolve in his eyes as he says," I understand, and I accept your terms. If you trust me enough to think I can get stronger on my own, then I will! "

Myers then goes over to Ben and puts his hand on Ben's shoulder while saying,"Don't let the loneliness get to you. Remember, it's still only been half a day to everyone else. Think of it as time to truly figure out who you are. Now, I'll see you at the next dinner. At least it's going to be the big selection of foods, and deserts as well! Good luck Ben, I hope it goes well."

Myers then walks out of the chamber and when Ben sees the door close he looks at the Star Sword he sighs and says," Such a long time alone eh? I, always hated being alone, but, at least there will be nothing to distract me."

Ben looks at his hands and says," After everything I did Master Myers, the others, even Max still trust me. I can't fail them, even if I don't have any honor left I won't dishoner them for still having faith in me! No matter what it takes, I am going to master theses moves!"

Ben then realizes his outfit is torn all over and decides that he needs a shower, however as he realizes he is alone and is going to be alone for a while he just chuckles and says," Well, might as well not get my cloths dirty when I don't need them."

Ben then takes a deep breath before he takes off all his cloths and after he throws off his underwear he feels a small breeze and enjoys how it feels on his naked body before he gets in to a fighting stance and states," Till the day I come out, the only things I am doing are eating, training, resting and repeat! All right, Master Myers trusted me enough to get stronger on my own, and ill show him I can handle it! "

With that Ben thinks of what move to focus on before he resumes his training. Meanwhile Myers has once more exited the Hyperbolic time chamber and Cave of Remembrance and steps back to see the moon is now up. He then checks his watch and says," Ah, hope the others are not waiting long. Oh, seems that a few people are waiting."

He sees that Cloud and Aeris are there, and when Cloud sees Master Myers he walks up to him and says,"

Grand Master, how was the training?"Myers smirks and says," Ah Cloud, I see one of the masters is a blabber mouth."

Aeris looks embarrassed and says,"Sorry Master Myers, I overheard Masters Yamamoto and Zoda discuss how you had not taken anyone in to the chamber in years. Er, I told Cloud and we thought we might get a glimpse of your personal training grounds. Sorry, I did not mean to disturb you."

Myers then smiles at the former flower girl and says," Don't worry, I was just leaving it to Ben to finish up the rest of the training himself. He will be back by the morning. But I do insist that you leave him be."

The spiky haired warrior then nods and says,"How did Ben take it? I hope better then Kira 's."

Myers then looks confident and answers Cloud with," He has learned my Kaio-Ken ability, and hopefully will use the time to master the other moves I taught him."

Aeris looks amazed and says," Wow, Ben really mastered one of your moves in half a day?"

Myers then says,"Well, let's just say time is to his advantage. Ah, its still dinner is it? How about we get something to eat? It's been a while since I tasted the castles chief's work and I did not want to miss the special."

Cloud and Aeris are not getting why Myers is acting like it's been a while since he eaten at the castle when Myers senses a new presence and says," Oh and just one more thing, Brad Fowltror, don't bother to hide from me. Even if you're suppressing your magic energy I can hear your movements."

Cloud and Aeris are startled and turn around, to sure enough see Brad come out of the top of the mountains! He then jumps down with a thud and says," Heh, can't fool you eh pops? "

Cloud looks annoyed and says,"Brad, how dare you spy on the Grand Master! "

Brad looks mockery insulted and spits out a snide," Hey you got it all wrong Cloud! I just wanted to see what treatment the Star of the Enji was getting, and was seeing if I could get some for myself!"

Myers just looks down and says," Forget it Brad, there is no way you're getting the same training when you hardly show up for your normal sessions with Sabin and the others!"

Brad looks annoyed and says," Oh come on, that's because they are hardly a challenge for the unstoppable Juggernaught. But, your power will make me even more unstoppable! "

Myers just keeps walking and says," It's a real shame that after all this time you are just as immature as when you got here. "

Brad then looks annoyed and stomps the ground before saying,

" Oh come on! Star boy had a freaking mental breakdown and you rewarded him by teaching him your ace moves? But when I do much less minor issues I get far less slack!"

Cloud then says," That's because it's hard to give sympathy to someone who only does things his own way and endangers others just to rub defeat in his opponent's faces. "

Brad just gets on the defensive as he grinds out," Oh I see how it goes, for all your talk about being open minded you still can't dig that I do things my way! But even if you refuse to teach me what I deserve I'm still going to have more power than any of you by the time this war is over!"

Myers gets angry and declares a stern,"I am growing tired of your selfish attitude Brad. In the beginning I thought you could grow, but if you refuse to change then I have doubts for your future as an Enji. I don't want to discuss it now, why don't we all eat now?"

Brad sees he is not going to win and just stomps of and says," Oh find, you're the "boss". "

Brad then takes walks back to the castle and when he is out of site Cloud says," That Brad, all this time and he still thinks he can be a Enji while acting like some super jock.

"Myers then looks down and says,"

It's true, it seems his selfish desires are firmly rooted in his heart, just as much as Kira; s ambitions are. However unlike Kira Brad's just reckless and impulsive. As long as he does not purpose endanger others he still has a place here. At least Lacus still believes in him. And no matter what its better he is here then a loose cannon. Ah, but enough troubling issues for one day. I am hungry and want to eat before the council meeting.

"Cloud and Aeris nod, and they return to the castle, just in time to see people looking at the screen in the grand hall!

Cloud then sees Tifa and says," What's everyone looking at, another attack? "

His childhood friend just says," Nah, its King Atem, he is about to give a public announcement about the whole Titan's mess! The public is very confused; Kira just took over and now he left being warped out be demons! And now many people are going to be confused with King Atem giving the speech even though Kira showed a false broadcast of him being killed some people might even think he is an imposter!"

Myers then sees Atem is about to speak and says,"Hopefully the majority of the people will have common sense.

"With that they all pay attention as Atem begins his speech and after testing his mike Atem says,"Hello senators and citizens of the Lylat Kingdom. I know most of you are very confused right now, but I will try and quell that confusion. First, the reports of my demise were greatly disingenuous. I was never killed by the Enji Knight Ben Auro, nor did the Enji Knights betray the Lylat Kingdom. The one who truly deceiving us all was Kira Myers and the Titans Special forces. It seems he had been manipulating the events on both sides of this war in order to gain more power. And his desire for power to fulfill his own insane vision of prefect order leaded him to set up many of his fellow Enji, and then betray me. He froze me in carbonite as he gave the title of the Supreme King of the Lylat Kingdom to himself. While he used order 66 to try and destroy the Enji Knights, thanks to their valor and the help of other true patriots they were able to rally, survive, liberate me, and keep his reign from ruining this kingdom.

However, before he escaped he reveled that in his madness he and the Titans had been alleys of the Zannacross Empire. Yes, I know this is hard to believe, and that even if you believe it its devastating news. It seems the man who was winning the most battles for the Lylat Kingdom was in fact plotting its downfall. However, even with the number of our enemies now multiplied and are own forces reduced, we must not fall in to despair. For even with Kira Myers now siding with the god of darkness there is still hope. We must trust the Enji Knights, and the others that fight for peace and justice. Many of Kira's cohorts like former General Dewey, Garma Kabia, Gendo,and others are now captured and arrested. Some of the former members of the Titans saw Kira for what he was and broke away to show there loyalty to the Lylat Kingdom. I know its devastating that someone we had such esteem for ended up being one of are most deranged plotters, however we can not let mistrust and fear consume us. We must not give in to fear, for the only thing to fear is fear itself.

Even if it was a Enji that betrayed us I still give my full support to the Enji Knights and I expect every member of the Lylat Kingdom to do the same. For we can not judge everyone on the sins of the few. Yes, despite everything I still believe in peace. Kira thought the only way to realize true peace is by forcefully controlling everyone's hearts but I refuse to see that as the truth. Even if its a long hard path I have faith that we can as a whole reach a new era of understanding as long as we insure that we all don't forget history, and try to think for what is best for everyone, not just one group or race. Despite everything, I refuse to give up on the light in our hearts. As long as there is hope, there is a light out of the darkness. Now, I must go over the total situation with my generals, so that is all for now."

With that the transmission ends and Myers claps before his fellow Enji take his lead. He then says," Atem is right, no matter the odds we Enji must be a beacon of hope, for that is our duty. I hope all of you continue to fight on against the many forces of evil, till we can once again live safely. "

Everyone nods and Hiryuumon says,"Don't worry, once the boss finishes your special training he will be even more unstoppable a fighter! I can't wait to see the results! Man, it's going to be one long day waiting for him to complete your test! "

As Doug , James, and the others nod, little do they know that they barely know the half of it! As they spend the seconds to go out of the room Ben is spending days fighting against virtual opponents to perfect his fighting style! With Ben now knowing the Kaio-Ken and the other moves of the leader of the Enji Knights does he now have a chance of evening the playing field with Kira or should I now say Darth Judicar and his fellow alleys of chaos and death? TO find out, tune in next time to Tales of the Cosmic Wars!

In are next chapter Ben emerges at the end of his day to his friends, and while he does not tell him the details to honor the request of the Grand Master, it's clear just by looking at him that his training has made him far stronger, much to both Ezan and Brad's dismay! While the fear of what Darth Judicar and the rest of the Zannacross Empire, Zeon, and the Organization of Dark Enji will next strike still looms, for a while Ben finally has a time of relative peace and quiet. Two weeks after he returns from the Cave of remembrance him and his friends are given a new mission. Squad 7, along with the squads leaded by Luke and Cecil are to go to the world that is on the outskirts of the known universe,

the world of Terca Lumireis ! This world has just made contact with the Lylat Kingdom a year ago, and its people are still trying to decide if they want to be a member.

While untouched by Zeon, the Titans or Zannacross the world has its own problems.

At the moment conflicts are going on between the two major factions of the planet, the empire of Zaphias and the alliance of guilds. The Enji are set there to try and stabilize the situation and then use that to show the people it's worth joining the Lylat Kingdom.

Ben meets the leader of the imperial knights Flynn Scifo ., along with his superior commandant Alexei.

However also there are Princess Zelda and King Dedede , who both have come to the world that is relatively close to them to open trade negation between world, and to Ben's delight this leads to him being reunited with both the hero of time Link and the pink wonder with the endless appetite Kirby!

Ben and the others then learn from Flynn that the cause of the tension between the two factions of the world is due to the disappearance of the successor to the empirical throne, Princess Estellise Sidos Heurassein!

It seems the girl with high magical powers has gone missing, and the suspect is a former Imperial Knight gone vigilante with a habit of murdering politicians he deems corrupt, the powerful warrior and former friend of Flynn named Yuri Lowell!

With this Ben and the rest of the reformed Squad 7, his fellow Enji and his two friends begin the search for the last know location of Yuri.

However, while at first this seems like a breeze compared to what he has been up to, little does he know that events are once more being guided by the forces of darkness and that things are not as they seem! To find out just what I mean tune in to the next chapter of Tales of the Cosmic Wars,

Chapter 95: The new day begins. Search for The Dark Lion and the Child of the Full Moon.

All right, time for another round of authors notes.

First of all, if your confused about Master Myers talking about stuff from the first Final Fantasy its because in my story he is partly based of the original warrior of light among other pepole in my own spin of the orginal Final Fantasy story, but the full detials of that are for another time.

I know last chapter I said Kira was going to be named Darth Cadeus but I changed my mind. Darth Cadeus was the Sith name of Jacen Solo, son of Han Solo and Princess Leia in the EU timeline of Star Wars. He was a powerful Jedi but after a long series of books his views became twisted and he turned evil, and he was one of my inspirations for Kira hehe.

The point is that Darth Judicar was another name that people could vote to be his official Darth name, and I thought it was more proper for Kira since it fits his personality of thinking himself as the one above all others that can judge humanity. And if you're wondering why I fast forwarded through Ben's training, well, because it would be tedious lol. Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, Yu Yu and others do it to so, yah. Lastly, if you're not aware from the preview the next arc is going to be based on a game that might not be that well known but still a game I like that is part of the long standing Tales of the RPG series,

the new Tales of the Vesperia for the X box 360.

As anyone who has been reading my story has known I have been trying to give relatively equal showings of both the Final Fantasy society and the Tales of society since I thought while Final Fantasy is my favorite overall the latest tales games have been more enjoyable to me then the likes of Final Fantasy 10 and 12. Since I already have done an arc on the world of Final Fantasy 7 I thought this would be a good way to balance it hehe.

Also, as a sneak preview some were done the line I do plan on doing a arc on at least the main Final Fantasy 13 game of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII project, but of course that is much more done the line since the game has to finally come out first! Anyway, just thought I give a heads up on what is to come.

The arc will not be a total retelling of the game's story since Ben, Cloud, Link, Kirby and the others will also be a part of it, so it's going to be fun even if you have played the game. All right, now I am just rambling so have a happy holiday and till next time!