Tales of the Cosmic Wars Vol 2: A Star's Twilight

by Darth Necron

The second volume of the tale of Ben Auro as he joins with hero's like Mario, Sonic, Link, Samus Aran, Megaman X, Master Chief, Cloud and more to defeat the many groups of evil that threaten the cosmos. The more Ben fights, the more he faces the horrors of war, from the likes of Bowser, Ganondorf, Sephiroth, Sigma, Xemnas and more, to the darkness within. Character guide added!

35. C 90: Shades of Heroism, The Dark Lion

Tales of the Cosmic Wars

Wow, is it the end of 2008 already? Man, time really fly's. Well, I think this story had a good year since we went from chapter 38 all the way to chapter 90! Heh, I'm a man on the mission to complete my ultimate tale, before I graduate from college and have to worry about more things like bills lol. Well, enjoy!

Chapter 94: Shades of Heroism, The Dark Lion and the Child of the Full Moon.

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars Ben and the rest of are hero's were dealing with the full aftermath of Kira and the remnant of his Titan's defection to the Zannacross Empire. While it was a blow to the moral of the Lylat Kingdom and the Enji Knights King Atem, Master Myers and the others refused to let this change of hands break their wills.

Sadly, while Max's true reason for leaving the Enji has been relived Max still would not return to the Enji. While his name was cleared seeing how long Kira got away with things disgusted him and he decided he still wanted to do things his own way. As Ben's cousin once again left Ezan was also left with his questions unanswered when he found out Garma was not aware of Kira 's allegiance to the Zannacross Empire, and also found Diz left before clearing up things about his true origins. However, even with the two rivals still having plenty of things to uncover, at least they knew they had a place in the Enji Knights. Meanwhile, Kira had found himself at the front gates of Neo-Pandemonium, without the welcoming mat to say the least!

It was bad enough Damonus was infuriated that Kira failed, but the Inquisitors were even more enraged that Kira was working for them while defeating them in combat! While Kira still had enough power to fight Sigma, Ganondorf, Genesis and Nightmare with one hand, the furious second in command of the empire of darkness ordered them to stop! He then gave Kira the official position as the commander of the military operations since he had all that power. The sealed Chaos himself then sealed the deal and infused Kira with more of his power, giving Kira a new hand. Kira then officially severed all ties to his history with the Enji Knights, and proclaimed himself Darth Judicar from then on!

As this event was going on the Enji were just regrouping back at the Hallowed Bastion, and Master Myers knew just how much the tables have turned.

To prepare Ben for the battles yet to come, and to make up for Kira 's training nearly driving Ben insane Myers offered to give Ben his own personal training!

"While Ben was still haunted by his actions as Darth Idious his friends were able to encourage him to press on. He then expected Master Myers's training, and the leader of the Enji Knights showed him his secret training grounds underneath the castle, the Cave of Remembrance.

However this place was really just an area to store an area that bends the rules of time and space, the Hyperbolic Time chamber! In this odd pocket dimension where one day outside lasts a whole year in here and gravity can be four hundred times heaver then a normal planet! While they had more time then Ben ever thought he would have Myers began right away and showed Ben his unique Kai sage spells like his Kaio-Ken power, a spell that increased ones power tremendously at the cost of leaving a heavy strain on the body. With the basics set the training between Ben and his new mentor began, and with Myers having a lot to teach six months fly by like that! Ben was shocked when Myers informed him he had to leave, and told Ben he must train by himself to truly discover his skills as a fighter.

Ben then set of to master the moves taught by him, but can he? And even if he can, will it finally put him on the level of Darth Judicar, Ravxen, and the others that desire to bring ruin to the cosmos? It's time to find out as the new day begins on Tales of the Cosmic Wars!

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Are new chapter begins nearly a whole day since Ben and Master Myers entered the cave of remembrance. Myers told Cloud that Ben would return a day after the two entered, and now Doug, James, Moz, Hiryuumon, Cloud, Tifa, Lloyd, Zidane, Kyle, and the others are looking out for him in the courtyard.

Even Ezan is hanging around even if he is not giving a reason for being there. Lacus is also there, but Brad and his gang are tagging along, and Brad is making sure her eyes stay focused on him. A minute has past and Moz is worried that something happened to Ben before the moogle pal of Ben's fly's over to Cloud and says," Oh no, I hope Ben's training went well. You are sure the Grand Master said Ben would return around now Kupo?"

Cloud quickly responds with a firm,"Positive Moz and Master Myers has always been correct when it comes to estimating the results of training."

Doug then gets excited and adds a brazen," Man, unlike his son's so called training/ torture the founder of the Enji Knights seems to know his stuff! I can't wait to see what ace moves he can unleash now!"

James looks amused and says," It does seem interesting that Master Myers trusted Ben to get so much stronger in a day, there must be some secret to it."

Lacus looks excited and says,"It's so great that Ben was able to rebound so quickly after Kira nearly broke his sprit. Huh, Ah!"

She is caught off guard when Brad turns her around to face him as he grins and throws out a aggressive," Oh come on, why is everyone making such a big deal about this special training! It's not going to do anything!"

Lacus smells her boyfriends breathe and winces before she mutters,"" Brad, were you drinking last night? Why do you have to put down everyone, and especially Ben all the time?"

Brad just flexes his muscles and grumbles out," Bah, you're always going on and on, enough all ready! It was annoying enough when he was about to be killed, but it's getting on my nerves that your still talking about him!"

Lacus just looks annoyed and snaps back with a sharp," Why do you still let the slightest thing make you so jealous? Do you have to be hostile to the idea of Ben having happiness?"

Brad just looks even more annoyed and responds with a gruff," Not at all, as long as it's not at the cost of my happiness! Heh, I can see it in his face, he keeps thinking that these things will make him stronger than me, but it's useless! All those fancy magic tricks and secret weapons are useless against my Absolute Strength! Huh, hey, who is laughing?"

He turns around to see Ezan looking amused as the sliver haired man says,Brad Fowltror, your still the biggest clown in this order. Absolute strength, coming from a fool who only fights with his bare hands? I see you have increased your muscles so much that you erased both the memory of me putting you in your place and when Xehamaru had no problem brining you to deaths door."

Brad at once gets mad, let's go of Lacus and says," That's right, laugh it up rich boy. But for all the things I did that got everyone hollering, its sure not as bad as having a father that is now on trial for treason! And, you're the one who seems to have memory issues when you forgotten that my power has risen tremendously from when you humiliated me!

The power of the "Unstoppable Juggernaut gets higher every second, and by now I have more than enough power for a rematch with quite different results Kaiba boy! "

Ezan just looks annoyed and has the Sharingan form on his eyes as his hand crackles with electricity and he says," Your right, if your that much of a imbecile to waste my time again next time I'll make sure the outcome will result in you not moving again, if you survive!"

Everyone gets nervous as Brad stomps over to Ezan and says," That's it; I am sick of those special eyes of yours thinking they are better than mine! I could have beaten Kira if his drones did not get in my way! Time to show to everyone that, uh, what the? "

He is about to throw a punch when he sees everyone's head turn, and hears Lacus gasp before the brown haired women suddenly says," Ben? Is that you?"

Everyone then sees that Ben has returned without any one even seeing him coming! He is calmly standing on the central pillar looking like he never left!

His outfit is slightly different, it seems in the room of spirit and time he got a slightly more hip version of his outfit with a long white and blue trench coat that could nearly pass as a cape. If you watched Yu Gi Oh it's like the outfit Kaiba wore for Battle City but more armor like with the Enji emblem on its back. He sees his friends, sans Brad, and smiles before waving to them and saying," Hey everyone! How's it going? Is there some sort of event going on?"

Doug flashes his usual half lopped smile before responding with," Yah, you coming back from a training session from the Grand Master! "

James says," You look fine for someone who just got back from some presumably tough training. I guess Master Myers was easy on you."

Ben laughs and says," Oh it was tough all right, just had some rest first heh. "

Lloyd runs over and eagerly says,"So Ben, think you can afford to fill us in on some of your training?"

Ben just wags his finger the same way Sonic does and responds with a sly," Sorry Lloyd, everyone, but I made a vow to the Grand Master that I keep his secret training methods a secret." Lloyd looks disappointed but then laughs and says," Ah it's ok. Dwarvren Vow 23, always honor your vows if you're a true man. "

Brad then laughs and reacts with a dismissive," Piff, to hell with vows, I bet you did not learn a damned thing! I bet you just spent the whole day learning some illusion junk like Kira and that you're not even a inch stronger then when you, huh? Where the hell did he, what the?"

Brad is shocked to see that Ben is floating right on his shoulder and Ben grins while saying," Of course I learned something Brad. After all, unlike you I pay attention and try to learn what I am taught!"

As Brad at once explodes with rage he grinds his teeth and spits out,"You little, think your some great guy huh? Guess I'll just knock you down a peg!"

He then swats Ben, but Ben dodges, and has a small energy ball form in his fingers as he flicks it on to Brad's foot, and causes him to trip like a marble and land hard on the floor! Brad is in a state of shock that Ben was able to flash step right on top of him without noticing till Ben let him notice and then so easily trip him up! Ben's primary rival is even more shocked! Staring hard at Ben he quietly whispers to himself with,"Impossible, even with my Sharingan eyes out I did not see him move at all! Could the training with the Grand Master really improve his skills that much in a single day? There must be a secret to it. "

Lacus looks impressed and says," Wow, your amazing Ben! I knew you could handle it!"

Ben lands on the ground in front of her and says,"Thanks for believing in me Lacus. Ah, it's been a while since there was weather this nice."

Zidane walks over and chuckles while saying," Man, that training must have taxed your mind more than I thought because the weather is the same as yesterday!"

Little does Zidane know that Ben had just spent a year training in tough conditions and Ben just chuckles himself while saying," Maybe so. "

Cloud then smirks before he adds," Glad to see your training seems to have gone well. I can even sense you have gotten stronger just from your magic energy being fuller at its base level."

Hiryuumon then goes over to Ben and lick him while saying,"To bad I missed out on the fun boss, but I'll get strong enough to keep up! So, what now?"

Ben pets his Digimon pal and says," Now, I think I trained enough for a while. Master Myers told me I have the day of, and I plan to take advantage of that by having some much needed fun."

Doug then says," Awesome, sounds good to me! Hey, that new movie, Four brunches and a funeral just came out yesterday."

Ben then chuckles before he responds with,"Sure why not? After all this I could use a few laughs."

Lacus then says," Oh I heard that a lot of good things about the movie? Mind if we join you?"

Ben blinks for a moment and then at once says," Of course Lacus!"

Not even an instant later Brad pulls Lacus's arm and says," Sorry doll, but you forget we already had a date?"

Lacus looks confused and says," What? No we don't Brad"

Brad grins wider before he says," Now we do! Sorry Benny, priorities first!"

Ben looks disappointed and says," Oh, I see. Well, have a nice time Lacus. All right, let's check the times at Neo Arcadia Multiplex. I want to see this on the big screen."

As they exit, and even Cloud and Tifa fallows Ezan looks annoyed before looking at his sword while saying," Ben Auro, somehow someone like you has become stronger than me. And now you have widened the gap even more. The training I received from Kira made me better, but not good enough. I cannot accept this; I will not be out done by someone like him. I have to get stronger."

With out another word he flash steps away, just leaving Brad, Lacus and his posse. Brad laughs and says," Yah you better run rich boy before I smash your face in! See Lacus, they all act tough but they really know who is the top dog."

Brad sees Lacus is annoyed and says," What's with the look doll?"

Lacus then breaks out of Brad's grip and responds with a weary," You know, I wish you lay of Ben already."

Brad gets angry again and says," Didn't we have this discussion already? I am your boyfriend, my wishes override his!"

Lacus then gets more assertive as she responds with," That does not mean he does not have feelings! It was wrong of me to be so cold to him when he needed help, and I won't let that happen again. Ben is one of the nicest, most determined people I know. He never let me down once, and I won't just erase him from my heart. "

Brad then spits on the ground and says," You know, after all this time you rant on about Ben's kindness I remember the last time another guy you talked about.

You remember Allen right Lacus? Your other boy pal in High school? He may have been kind and there for you, but when the "incident" happened you saw how helpful his kindness was!"

Lacus, remembering the horrible day the Blue Eyes White dragon broke out and went on a rampage at her high school she looks mad at once and says,"How dare you say that! Allen was my friend! And, it was not his fault about what happened that day. It was, it was."

Brad laughs and puts his hand on his girlfriends chin while saying," Easy gal, I have a good memory and of course I remember Allen died when that monster inside of you stepped on him! What a riot, he was still concerned about you. But, the point is, his kindness can't help you, just how Star loser and his kindness can't save you! Never forget, that the only one who understands you, truly understands who you are is me!"

Lacus then slaps Brad and shouts out a outraged," Don't act like you own me Brad! It's true you helped me in my time of despair and thanks to you I was not alone. But, that does not mean you can expect me do just do whatever you say!"

Brad just laughs and says,"Has your memory gotten foggy? Or did you forget that you and I are meant for each other!"

Lacus looks at Brad, and then sees Ben and his friends in the distance walking to the now fixed elevator to the city and says,"You seem to have forgotten but that is not sent in stone."

By chance Collette and Yuna walks by and the blond haired friend of Lacus runs up to her and says,"Oh hey Lacus! Lloyd asked me if I wanted to see a funny movie with him Ben and the others. You want to see it? I heard there is a bunch of cute dogs in the movie!"

Lacus looks at Brad definitely and says,"That sounds fun. Brad was just leaving anyway. See you later."

Lacus then walks out on him with his friends and at once Brad is infuriated! His gang knows by now not to even say anything and there fear is justified when Brad punches the ground so hard it cases a tremor! He then yells real loud it causes another tremor, and he turns beat red before he snarls out," Damn that Ben Auro! He had a freaking mental breakdown and now everyone is feeling sorry for him? That suck up, he has been causing me grief since he got here. And now his pansy behavior is affecting Lacus more and more each day! Both he and Ezan think they can take away my glory with their special training. But they are wrong; I'll make them pay for trying to take what is mine away from me!

Sabin and the others have been holding me back from the good stuff on purpose! They are jealous that my raw natural talent is greater than anyone else's and are afraid of me! But, they can't stop me from soon becoming more powerful then everyone here combined! "

Jerid tiptoes to Brad and says," But, what are you going to do Brad? The higher ups are on are cases more and more these days. And if we do something they might really kick us out?"

Brad just back hands his "pal" in to the wall and says," Cowered, I an't afraid to do what it takes to get things done. Ben and Ezan may have the special moves and secret powers. But even so, they still can't get stronger than me. Because, my trump card is better than a holy sword, family bloodlines and secret moves. I don't play by the rules, and soon enough everyone will see how much of an advantage that is! If Lacus is having second thoughts about being with me, then I will just have to reminded her why she needed me in the first place! Tch, she can be a real ungrateful gal at times. But if she forgets just why she is fated to be my girl then, ill just have to see that she's humbled enough to know her place for good!"

As Brad then goes on to be a jerk time agrees with me and stops wanting to care about him. And that is why we now move forward two weeks!

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After the long time he spent on edge being with the Titans Ben at last has two weeks of relative peace and quiet. While he resumes his normal lessons with the Masters and the other captains it's nearly a breeze with what he has been through. Mostly he has been having fun with his pals, and even hanged out with Lacus a bit! Two weeks after Ben stepped out of the Cave of Remembrance he finds after breakfast Cloud waiting for them, and tells them the masters have another mission for squad 7. 10 minutes after that Ben, Cloud, Doug, James, and Hiryuumon enter the console chamber and see Myers, Zoda, Yamamoto and the others.

When Myers sees everyone he smiles and says," Hello everyone. I trust you are doing well?"

Ben smiles and says," Yup, I finally don't feel tired . And for some reason I have a hunch that it's going to be helpful for what you're about to tell us."

Myers chuckles and says," Glad to hear your refreshed Ben. And yes your senses are correct, we have decided for squad 7 to partake in this next operation."

Cloud salutes them and says," What is the situation Grand Master? "

Myers then has the universal hologram map form on the room and as he zooms in on the planet of interest he says," Today's mission is a priority one to be sure, but it's not one that brings the fate of the cosmos on its outcome, as far as we know that is."

James then chuckles and reacts with a smooth," That's fine, it will be nice to not have the weight of everything on are shoulders for once."

Myers then zooms in to the planet of interest nearly on the edge of all known planets to the Lylat Kingdom, and Ben sees that it's a world similar to the capital planet of Corneria.

Yamamoto then steps forward and says," This is the world of Terca Lumireis , the world where your mission will take place.

This world is a class C advanced world. They do have a grasp on technology, but there grasp is very limited and reliant on an ancient technology.

The people of Terca Lumireis have come to rely on this technology called "blastia", an ancient civilization's technology with a wide array of capabilities, such as providing water, powering ships, or creating barriers around major cities and towns to protect them from monsters.

The world made contact with the Lylat Kingdom approximately a year and a half ago. They were not trusting of the Lylat Kingdom at first, but when they saw we only sought to help their world and further its advancement along with the improvement of the life's of those that lived there, they opened up a little."

Doug then sighs and says," Let me guess, either the Zeon army, the Titan's goons or the Zannacross psychos invading the world this moment right?"

Zoda then says,"True that is not, for now at least. Lucky we are, that the planet is far from the interest of those that wish to concur it. "

Myers then causes the image of Terca Lumireis to zoom in and says," Yes, it's more of a inner turmoil. For ten years now, the ruler of the major government force of the planet, the Zaphas Empire has not had a true leader in ten years. And while they are trying to pick a new leader the government has not been in its finest moments lately to say the least. And to top it off, the other major faction from within the planet, the many groups of guilds or the Guild Union are at a conflict with the Empire. With the planet at its current state it's been complicating the planet being let in to the Lylat Kingdom."

Ben then scratches his head and says," So, what do you want us to do about it? "

Myers then says,"Basically, we got a secret message from a member of the Zaphas Imperial council requesting we help stabilize the conflict. In return it should speed the planets joining the Lylat Kingdom, and also show the good will of the Enji Knights."

Cloud then says," I see, it's more of a diplomatic mission then anything."

Myers strokes his beard as he reacts with,"Not quite. One of the major reasons the two groups are heading to war is the sudden disappearance of a major imperial figure, Princess Estellise Sidos Heurassein, an heir to the throne and a girl who is rumored to have special magical powers to boot. We don't know just who, but that is why your being sent just to make sure things go smoothly. I don't think I have to go in to just how bad it would be for her to die."

Ben looks confident and says,"Don't worry Grand Master, I understand. No way a true hero lets anything happen to a magical beautiful princess anyway!"

Myers chuckles and reacts with a keen," Glad you understand the situation. Teams commanded by Luke and Cecil are going alongside you so the burden is not all on your squad. All right, I don't think there is anything to be said. If you could be ready at the hanger bay in an hour? "

Everyone nods and Cloud then says," Don't worry, the newly reformed Squad 7 won't take failure for a answer. All right guys, Cid, my world's Cid is going to take us there on the Neo High-wind in a hour so get what you need and be ready."

Hiryuumon jumps in the air and says," All right! It's just like the good times, this should be fun!"

Myers then says,"With that, I wish you all good luck. So Ben, you feel up to it?"

Ben laughs and retorts with,"Don't worry, all the time I spent made me have plenty of time to think about what is important. And now more than ever I know what I am fighting for. Darth Idious still annoys me, but just like that bad time you have at a family union, a ghost of the past."

Myers then smiles and says,"Glad to hear that. Well, good luck on your mission and be careful. Like always may the force of light be with you."

With that Ben nods and runs off to join his friends. After that Ben quickly gets ready and sure enough he and his friends are once more blasting in to the hyper space on the Neo Hind-wind.

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Since the planet of Terca Lumiris is on the edge of the known space it takes a week to get there, but at least since Cid modified and upgraded the ship once more he is able to shave of another day of trivial. Things go smoothly, and Ben manages to keep his training a secret to both his friends and the others. We now fast forward to just as Cid is having his personal ship descend in to the planet's atmosphere. Ben and the others are on the bridge and see the place where they are suppose to land, the Zaphas capital city.

Cloud then says," Nice going Cid, I am impressed you were able to make the ship even faster when everyone thought it was not possible to build a stable faster hyper drive. "

His ace pilot friend laughs and says,"That's what a lot of those other Cid's thought to, that is till I proved to them how to get the engines to keep calm! Ha, this beauty is even more of a collector's item now! Not that I am ever giving her away!"

Ben laughs and reacts with a delighted,"Ah, I always did like this ship more than any of the Titan's ones. As effect as they all are they are not very cozy or had much to relax you. So, this is the capital of the planet huh? I see they were not kidding about the barriers. "

Ben sees the city in front of him, and it has a giant castle with a sort of humongous sword like structure sticking on top of it. He also sees the barrier and Cloud then says,"

Yes, this world has an unusually high monster population that roams the world. To live safely they use theses Blastia to power barriers to keep monsters out of the city. Now, time to see if we can get them to let us in. Open the com link."

As Cloud prepares to work with Cid to dock the ship James goes up to Ben and says," I overlooked the history the archives has on this world and apparently theses guilds were at first created to help hunt monsters. However, it seems in time a division grew between the guilds, who wanted to do as they please, and the Empire that wanted more order."

Ben sighs and says," Man, it's almost like the same situation between the Zeon federation and Lylat Kingdom!"

James then fix's his glasses and reacts with a analytical," It's not that unlikely a parallel, if on a smaller scale. Lets just hope it does not take as long to help the two factions get along as it is taking as it is with Zeon."

Ben just grins and says,"Well, hopefully the guilds don't have a leader like Weil Zabi. "

Cloud then walks up to them and says,"All right, we got the clearance so prepare for a landing. It seems we are going to meet two of the highest representative of their Imperial Knights. A Commandant Alexi ,and Captain Flynn Scifo. They will brief us about the current up to date situation and possible leads on the princess. "

Ben sees the barrier around the city briefly close to let the ship in and he steels himself as he says," Well, here we go again. "

After a smooth landing the three Enji squads are off the ship, and it does not take long for them to be met by a group of old fashion looking knights and important looking people .

The man who seems to have the highest rank is a man in a red military out form with a cape and several medals. The man's hair is grey and is sort of like the style of George Washington but smoother. Ben guesses he is one of the men Cloud was talking about and his guess is correct when the man stands in front of the warriors of light and bows before saying," Greetings Enji Knights. It is an honor that the Lylat Kingdom sent such esteemed figures to are distant world of, Terca Lumireis. I am Commandant Alexi of the Zaphas Imperial Knights."

Cecil is the first to speak and says," The honor is ours Alexi. I am sorry that your planet is suffering enough to call us out here."

Alexi then laughs and says,"Yes, this world has been unruly for quite a long time, it's so embarrassing that even when we are on the verge of forming a union with the greatest society in time theses fools still refuse to let go of their greedy desires. Hopefully with you supreme warriors here this mess can be cleaned up."

Tear then walks up and says," Do not be embarrassed, we are well aware how hard it is for people to change."

Cloud then says,"So, is the situation about the missing princess still the same?"

Alexi looks at the center of the giant sword and says,"More or less. My subordinate Captain Flynn has been leading the search for princess Estellise, and right on time he is approaching us. "

He points to the side and the group turns to see a new group of knights coming their way. Ben sees the figure looks like a young man around his own age, and his shocked to see it looks like his and Luke's friend Guy! Luke looks at the blond haired man and says,"

Guy? When did you get here? What is with the uniform?"

The blond man looks at the Enji Captain and says," Excuse me? I am sorry, but I don't believe we met."

Jade then sighs and says," This is no time to play around Guy, it's not even funny."

Just as everyone looks awkward a new voice says," Did someone call me? Sorry I was late, just checking up on the engine."

Everyone turns around and sees that its none other than Guy! Guy looks at Flynn, sees that he looks nearly like a twin brother and says,"

Well, this is awkward. No one cloned me when I was sleeping did they?"

They are all not sure what to make of this when a brown haired female knight with pigtails next to Flynn gets upset and says,"This man is not your Guy! He is the great Flynn Scifo, one of the best Imperial knights on the planet and leader of the upstanding Flynn brigade! "

As everyone looks at the two Luke says" Man this is freaky, they look like they could be twins or something."

Ben just shrugs before he reacts with," Well, it's a big universe, there was bound to be random strangers that look the same. So you're Flynn? I am Ben Auro, one of the Enji Knights sent here to set things straight."

He then offers his hand and Flynn expects and shakes his. He then smiles and says,"It's a pleasure to meet such honorable warriors from other worlds. All right, I guess you're waiting for me to get you up to date so IL wait till later to exchange peasantries. Like you were informed, we are on the verge of war with the guilds from the cities of Dahngrest and Nordopolica. Both of these guilds are groups that excel at fighting, and have enough combined power to wage a war with the Empire that could drag on for years and cause countless mindless deaths."

Cloud then says," So, just what does this have to do with your missing princess?"

Flynn looks embarrassed and says," Ah, let me go back a bit. A month ago Princess Estelle exited the castle for the first time in order to warn me about an assassination threat. This leaded to a series of events that nearly caused war to break out. However, we were able to avert war by finding out the man trying to bring both sides to war, the leader of the guild named the Blood alliance, Barbos. We were able to stop him and kill him upon his tower of gears Ghasfarost. However, it seems that he was just a pawn. Only a little while later a monster attacked Dahngrest and caused many deaths.

Then, both the Duce of the mercenary coliseum city, Belius, and the leader of the Guilds, Don Whitehorse died. It seems that this was all a plot of the weapons dealing guild Leviathans claws leader, Yeager. We are not sure, but he seems to be after Estelle for some scam of his, and he has already caused many deaths to further his plans. We must find her!

"Ben then says," So this Yeager guy has her in his evil lair huh? Then just point us in the direction and we will be happy to cut are way to free her. "

Flynn looks troubled and says," It's not that simple, we know Yeager wants her, but at the moment we are not sure where she is.

"Alexi just walks forward and says," I will explain from here Flynn. Princess Estelle is not in the hands of Yeager at the moment, she is in the hands of someone even more dangerous. A criminal named Yuri Lowell."

Luke then raises a eyebrow before he says," Yuri Lowell? "

Alexi nods and says,"His current age is 21. He use to be one of the knights. But thought we were not good enough at are jobs and quit. He always had an extreme sense of justice, and after he quit he became a self imposed vignette and a criminal. He has caused several crimes, and shows no remorse."

Kain then says,"Many men who are not satisfied with how society works take it upon themselves to force change."

Flynn then looks nervous and says,"Yuri is not a bad man, he just takes it on to himself to right justice, and goes a little extreme at times. "

Alexi chuckles and responds with a coy," I know you and him use to be friends Flynn, but Yuri is more than a little extreme, he is a cold blooded murder. Just recently he took it upon himself to kill both the member of the imperial magistrate Ragou and Captain Cumore. It's true that both of them were found out as corrupt officials abusing their power. However, Yuri acted as judge, jury, and executor in cold blood! And what is more is that there are rumors he beheaded the head of the Guild Union Don Whitehorse, whose death caused the current situation to deteriorate further."

Everyone starts to get the picture and Ben says," Well, I mean us Enji dealt with betrayals to. When they start threatening lives and life's are at stake then I suppose I could see how death could be a priority over a normal trail. Sometimes those things just drag on and on."

Alexi looks amused and says," Ah, but you see mister Auro, the thing is they were not in anymore position to do harm, Yuri just thought they were. From what the investigations looked like they were murdered in their sleep."

James reacts with a sigh before he throws in a dry," Well, that would make things different. That is straying more in to criminal acts then Grey line of justice area."

Flynn looks upset and says," There must be some misunderstanding! Yuri, he is not a bad guy."

Alexi just looks serious and responds with a authoritative,"We cannot afford to just trust your opinion Flynn. It is essential for this planets future that Princess Estill, and Yuri Lowell are found. "

Cloud then says," Don't worry, we will get to the bottom of this. After all, it's what Enji Knights do. "

Alexi nods as he gives out a polite," I knew I could count on you all. Now, I do have an inside man in Yuri's group, even if he is unreliable. We have three possible locations to where they could be. Egothor Forest, The Erealumen Crystal-lands and Releweise Hollow. We know one of Yuri's alleys has a dragon that transports them around. A monster of that kind was seen in those three locations. After all, unlike your pet dragon this one is much larger."

Ben smirks and pets Hiryuumon before he says," Oh I don't know, he may not have a imposing presence now, but I dare you to think that after he Digivole's."

Alexi just sighs and says,"Perhaps. Now, I know you are all not very familiar with the planet, but I will give you as many men and resources needed."

Everyone then nods and Cloud says,"Thank you Commandant, I promise Princess Estelle will return safely. So, anyone has a place they prefer to look in?"

Flynn then goes up and says," I was just at the Hollow. If anyone was there I would be able to tell due to the rock formations being moved and are stations in the mountains have many scouts."

Kain then says," Mountains you say? I might be able to work best at that place."

The friend of the dragoon nods and Cecil says," I suppose we could look there."

Jade then steps forward and says," If you don't mind Luke, I was interested in a type of crystal in that Erealumen Crystal land. Of course don't feel pressured to go because of my desire. But if we don't go there now I'll just drag you all later anyway."

The red haired Enji looks annoyed and sighs before saying," All right, my team will check there."

Doug then says,"Guess we get to search some trees."

Flynn then says,"You're in luck; we have just the person to help you. He is not from this world, but he has been to the woods before and is quite good at finding people. If I remember he was part of the entourage Princess Zelda brought with her. "

Ben's eyes widen as he says," Princess Zelda is here? "

Flynn then says," Ah, you met her before? You Enji really are every ware. Yes, her world of Hyrule is one of the planets that is not too far away from us. She and a few other worlds have been trying to start a trade between goods. In fact, she is staying in the capital as are guest at the moment to further work out the details. Her and that odd king from the world of Pop Star, I think his name was King Dedede. While he was rather odd and liked his hammer to much the princess is a fine person. Ah that's right, I knew I heard the name Ben Auro before. That knight in green that was Zelda's special body guard was very fond of you."

Ben at once realizes that it's Link and says,"What? You mean Link was here to? "

Flynn smiles and looks to the left and says,"Oh, he is right in the castle, and was the one who I was going to have help you. Ah, and in fact he is right down there in the courtyard! Huh, he seems to be sparring with Adecor & Boccos."

Ben then runs over and looks down to see that Flynn is right! Sure enough, the cap wearing hero of time, wind, the seasons and more is at the moment in the courtyard facing of against two less than impressive looking knights. One looks like he could be French, way too skinny for a supposed warrior and has a mustache and he is named Adecor.

The other is both short and fat and to top it off his shield is on his back. He is the one called Boccos. As Ben and his friends make their way to the court yard they see that Link is clearly not having the fight of his life. In fact, he seems to look embarrassed! As Link dodges Boccos 's attempt at a thrust he blocks with his shield and Ben is now close enough to hear him say,"

Um, you two might want to stop this. I did not mean to offend you before but you might want to stop fighting or you will wind up ending hurt. "

Adecor gets mad and says," I say, you will pay for taking the imperial knights so lightly you trespasser!"

Link sees a sword stab coming his way and blocks it with the Master Sword as he says," I told you , I have been here on official business as Princess Zelda's protect for some time now! I already showed you my identification card! Your arrogance is beginning to annoy me. "

Bocco gets back up and looks smug before spitting out a snide," You're the arrogant one elf boy! Why would someone with a pass port be sneaking around and stealing food from the castle? It is inexcusable to steal the entire Imperial Knights lunches!"

Link just rolls his eyes and says,"I told you, that was not me! I was there when we checked for prints and the foot prints were much smaller then my feet. And besides, no one person could steal so much food."

Adecor then points his sword and says,"Quite you! You think we Imperial knights are fools? Enough is enough, time we beat you in to submission as we display are overwhelming power and finesse! Sword Rain Alpha! "

Link sees the two get on both of his sides and charge at Link. But Link just sighs, as his Master Sword glow with his magic energy and he says," Your right, enough is enough. I don't want to act smug, but I won't take such insults lightly!"

Just as the two knights are about to slash Link he unleashes his whirlwind slash attack at full power, and shows his power by cutting his opponents swords in half and blasting them in to the nearest wall with its force! Link then takes a deep breath before putting his sword back in its sheath. He then hears Ben's voice say," Heh, I see you have been training to Link! "

Link smiles as he hears his friends voice and turns around to see Ben and co right behind him! He laughs and says," Ah, so you are the Enji Knights sent to help deal with the situation here? Looks like are fates are intertwined once more."

Ben goes over to Link and says,"It's good to see you to Link, so you're helping this world to?"

Link nods and says," Aye. I went along with Princess Zelda to this world to make sure nothing happened to her while she helped get this world to join the Lylat Kingdom. And I am glad I did. Even with Ganondorf and the others from the Zannacross Empire seemly no were near this world the situation here is not very stable. However, I was depressed to see that it seems the whole Lylat Kingdom being a little unstable lately.

I never thought that Kira Myers would turn out to be worse than Xehamaru. However, me and Zelda were just barely able to help the Enji in are world survive Order 66. No matter how many of those Salvation Storm troopers we defeated those Titans kept attacking. However, just when it looked likes were bleak, they retreated."

Ben just grins and says," Let's just say things turned in to my favor."

Link looks relived before he says,"I would hope so, I saw the image of you killing King Atem! But, I knew it was a trick."

Ben looks down and after taking a deep breath he says,"Well, Darth Idious was real, but not that part. Let's just say, I had a really bad few weeks thanks to some events and many suffered because of it. However, now I am ready to atone for my mistakes."

Link puts his hand on Ben's shoulder and says," Don't worry, whatever happened I know you're a true warrior of justice. Tsc, much more than those two fellows anyway."

He turns to the now unconscious Adecor and Bocco and an annoyed Alexis looks at them and quips out a disgusted,"How pathetic, the Schawann brigade truly needs to be whipped in to shape. Who allowed theses two to disrespect are esteemed guest?"

They get there answer when the superior of the two rubbish knights, a large man in a mustache named LeBlanc runs in to the area in a panicked look, sees Link, the Enji and Alexi before he sees the two beaten knights and runs over to let them have it! He then says,"You idiots! How could you two make us look like fools in front of the Enji Knights?"

A dizzy Adecor looks humiliated as he says,"So sorry Lutenet, it's just we thought this Link was the one who stole ours and the other guards lunches!"

LeBlanc just picks him up to rattle him back and forth and says," You idiot! Even if that was the case you can't just go attacking important guests without proof! And in any case several others have seen the food being taken by some odd pink creature!"

Ben and the others look at each other and James says," You don't think, the person stealing the food is Kirby?"

Ben sighs and reacts with a wry,"Well, if King Dedede is here then there is the chance that, huh?"

Everyone hears a new noise and sees a large cake fall down , only for none other than the pink wonder himself to roll out of the hall way! He inhales the cake and swallows it with one bite and Flynn says," Did that creature just devour the whole cake?"

The owner of the Star Sword facepalms before he answers with deadpanned,"" Believe me, he has quite the appetite."

Kirby then looks happy to have eaten and says,"Ah, that was a nice brunch. It was so kind of these people to leave all those snacks out for my lunch! Oh, is someone there? Oh hey Ben!"

Ben just throws out a wave that's fallowed with,"Hey there Kirby, seems glad to see you're full and happy. What are you up to?"

Kirby just prods over and says,"Oh not much. After I helped a few Enji be saved from those mean Titans I thought it would be nice to have a different meal on a different world so when Dedede said he was taking a business trip I thought I tag along. What are you and your friends up to Ben?"

Ben then says," To put it simple, we are helping theses people look for their missing princess and trying to stop more jerks from harming her. Want to tag along?"

Kirby smiles and jumps on Ben's head before saying," Sure! Sounds like another fun adventure! Things are always interesting when you're around, even if some crazy bad guy seems to always be trying to blow you up."

Ben gets enthusiastic at this before he says," All right, with you on our side we can't fail!"

Link then says," Ah I see, so you're going to help search for Princess Estelle?"

They all nod and Cloud says,"Yes, we were going to search for her in the Egothor forest. And it would seem that you're the person that was supposed to be are guide."

Link then says," Ah so you think she is there huh? Yes, I was there last time I was here when I was searching for some run away Deku scrubs. It appears some of the creatures from the other worlds are making their home here. I heard those Waddle Dees from Kirby's world have sent up a resort. In any case I did meet this Estelle once, she was a little shy but a wonderful person and I will make sure nothing bad happens to her."

Flynn then walks up to them and says,"In that case, may I suggest we get going everyone? I hope at least one of our groups find what we are looking for. And, if you do find Yuri, please don't kill him. Despite what he has done he still is a good person at heart. Good luck."

With that they all split up to begin their mission. Link joins Cloud and the others on the Neo Hinh-wind and shows Cid their destination. While they have to go in the ships new stealth mode to make sure no one notices them coming it's not long before they see the forest in question. Cid lets them of right outside the hilly forest and the Enji, Link and a few Zaphas Imperial Knights helping to scout along enter the forest. Link brought along his trusted hoarse Epona and is riding on ahead. A minute in to the forest the commander of the scouts says," Captain Cloud, we have additional troops stationed in the forest with hoplon blastia cannons. But we have not received contact from them, so there is a good chance that Yuri could be here. "

Ben just sees Kirby fly up to swallow an apple and says,"This Yuri Lowell seems quite popular. I can't sense any powerful magic energies in the forest. However they might just be hiding there power. I hope he is ready to answer to his fans."

Ben and co then goes deeper in to the forest but after nearly a half hour they find nothing. However, before they begin to get discouraged a few minutes later they see they might be on the right trail after they see a clearing, with a team of knights all beaten and most of them face up on the ground, and dead! Cloud then goes over to check for signs of life and says," It seems this battle just happened a while ago. Good, we are getting close."

Ben then looks around and sees a giant broken cannon on the top of it. He then turns to the commander and says," That's the cannons you tried to stop Yuri with? Those things can take out battleships! You would kill Princess Estill as well!"

The commander shrugs and says," We were not going to use it on her, just Yuri and his supporters. "

James then walks over and says," Well, if you managed to get a shot on Yuri, the poor women would get hit with the blast radius!"

The Knight just says," We have to kill Yuri Lowell no matter what. But, wait a second. Let me think about it."

As he thinks about it Ben and James look at each other and Ben says,"

Good grief, we better find her before these guys do something stupid. Still, if this Yuri and his alleys were able to take out those cannons they must be skilled. Hey Hiryuumon, you don't smell anything pretty looking do you? "

He sees his dragon pall sniffing around and says," If you mean anything like the makeup Lacus and the others were then not yet boss. Oh but what do we have here? Ah, something better!"

Ben and Cloud turn to see what the digimon picked up, only to see that it's a large slab of steak! Ben then sighs and says,"Hey, you already had lunch and we need to focus. Hiryuumon then licks his lips and says,"Oh, but it smells good!"

Doug then looks at it and says,"That's funny, it almost looks misplaced. There are no other monsters here. Oh great, don't touch it Hiryuumon! It's a trap! "

The dragon is about to pick it up when he stops and says,"Come to think about it, this does reminded me of all those lesions we had in basic traps. All right, I'll wait."

The four Enji and Link then walk over to it and Link says,"Well, even if it's a trap perhaps we can use it to our advantage? Maybe there are prints or a sent we can use? I think I still have my lens of truth with me. "

Ben grins and says," Nice going Link! Might as well give it a shot Hiryuumon, just don't pick it up. "The purple digimon complies and gives it a whiff and then says,"

Well what do you know? I am getting a faint sent of some guy, another guy, a kid, a few women, and a dog? "

Ben then says," A dog? This guy has a pet with him or something? Still, this is good. "

Kirby then walks over, looks at the steak and says," Oh I know how to find this guy! I'll eat this steak and absorb its power!"

Ben raises his eyebrow before he reacts with a uneasy," Wait, that won't work Kirby. Hey, no don't!"

Ben goes to stop Kirby but it's too late and Kirby sucks in the steak, and everyone cringes as they brace for the worse! However, after waiting for a few seconds and seeing nothing happen Ben wipes the sweet of his head and says," Well, maybe it was just a stray, AHH!"

As if on cue the ground falls out before them and a giant net catches them all and hurls them in to the air! As they stop in midair, all stuck, Cloud just grumbles before he states,"I guess there was a time delay."

Ben then tries to reach for his Star Sword but can't move his hand and says,Great, it's not just rope; it's a kind of metal rope. The onet ime Hiryuumon suppresses his hunger we have someone with an even bigger stomach."

Kirby then says," Sorry Ben, I should have known better. I would try and squeeze out of here, but I think I am being crushed between the backs of Cloud and Link." The other knights finally run over to them and the commander says," Captain Strife, are you all right? "

An annoyed Doug then says," Does it look like we are fine smart guy? Hurry up and get us out of here!"

The commander then takes out his sword and says," Hurry and cut them down! We can't let the chance to find Yuri Lowell!"

Hiryuumon then growls and says," Boss! Those smells, they are coming closer!"

Ben then says,"But that would mean, hey, now I am sensing it, several power levels! They must have hid it! Oh no, look out!"

All of a sudden Link's horse Epona neighs and runs back and the knights are about to turn their heads, when a sort of energy fire ball blows them back!

Out of the trees jumps down a man. Ben sees this man is the same age as him, the others and Flynn. He has shoulder length black hair and black eyes. He is wearing a black outfit to go along with it with long grayish boots. Ben sees he has a sort of golden bracelet around his left arm. In his right hand is a small nimble type sword. The man then looks at the knights and says," So, you're looking for me? Well, you found me! But now your going to wish you had left me alone! "

The commander takes out his sword and says," Yuri Lowell, at last! Return Princess Esetlle now in the name of the law!"

Yuri just yawns and says,"Sorry bucket heads but that's not going to happen. Estelle does not want to return to you guys so be a good knight and turn tail before you wind up dead." The Knight then steps back and says," You don't scare us this time you criminal! This time we have a whole squad of elite Enji Knights to bring you to justice!"

Yuri looks at the netted Enji and chuckles before saying,"So, these are the supposed super elite warriors of light that travel throughout worlds to enforce" justice" ? They don't look like anything special to me!"

An annoyed Ben then says," Tsc, if you think a net can stop a Enji you're in for a shock. So your Yuri Lowell eh? What's with the long hair? You almost look like a girl at first glance! Sigh, this won't look good on the mission report."

Yuri then throws the sheath off his sword and catches it in his hand as he says," Right, more stuck up warriors are not going to scare me. So, go tell who ever sent you to back off. Last warning! "

The Commander then says," You punk, to think you were once a knight. Kill him now!"

The knights charge at Yuri and a worried Cloud says," No, don't rush him like that! I am starting to get a feeling on his power level, and it's too much for you!"

It's too late though and the Knights are all charging at Yuri with their swords drawn. Yuri just looks annoyed and says," All you knights are so full of your self's, you asked for it. Ghost Wolf!"

Ben and the others are horrified and sees Yuri unleash his attack and in a flash appear on the other end of the charge, just as blood pours all over the knights and they all fall down dead!

Ben then says,"He killed them all in one attack! So, he really is as ruthless as Alexi said."

Link then says," You did not have to kill those men, they were just honest solders doing their jobs!"

Yuri looks at Link and says,"I can't take any chances, I don't know what you Enji have thinking in your heads but I have no time for mercy."

Ben then says,"

Yuri hears Ben and turns to look at him and says," So, it was Alexi who sent you after us huh? I did not think he would get the help of other world fighters. Bah, you people and your Lylat Kingdom think you can just do as you please with this planet?

We are not just going to bow down to you and roll over! Don't think you can impress me just because you're from another world. Rank does not impress me, my policy is that skill is what truly matters in life!"

Ben gets annoyed and says," Well, then let me down and I'll show you not to knock an Enji."

Yuri then says,"I heard that line before. Sorry, a little to busy at the moment to shut up a smug Enji."

Ben then gets mad and reacts with a angry," Smug Enji? Do you know who I am? I am the one who is suppose to save the cosmos from the ultimate darkness, I am the one chosen by the celestial ones to weld the Star Sword.

I am Ben, Ah! Whoever foot keeps getting in my mouth, stop it! Sigh, Hiryuumon either burn this net or Digivole to break out of it because this is embarrassing."

Yuri just sighs and says," Well guys, looks like it's no point, they spotted us."

Ben and the others see four other people step out of the trees. One almost looks like a younger version of Ben's friend Lloyd but half his size and holding a large travel bag and a hammer.

Another looks like a teenage girl wearing some sort of odd outfit.

Behind them is a man in his thirties in a purple clothes with a bow in his hand.

To their left is a sexy looking young women wearing, not much, but some sort of light blue armor and a spear. Her most unique features being elf like ears and some blue feather like things coming out of her neck!

Lastly the last part of their group is a blue furred dog with a sword on his back, a pipe in his mouth and an eye path! The kid runs up to Yuri and says," Wow Yuri, they really sent those Enji Knights against us? We are in big trouble now."

Yuri just chuckles and says," Don't worry Karol, they are nothing more than you're regular overblown knights. But still, good thinking with your trap Rita."

He is talking to the girl and Rita Mordo looks smug while saying," It was easy to lay a trap for a bunch of pawns! Too bad it's not big enough to catch all theses bucket heads! Now we should hit these guys hard before they can break free!"

Kirby then says," Hey! You're just going to attack us while we are in this net! That's mean!"

Link then nods and adds a outraged," Yes, there is no honor in attacking those that cannot defend themselves!"

Yuri just snickers before he dishes out a cynical,"Maybe for the fantasy world you Enji live in, but in the real world its whatever it takes to survive and honor is not always a luxury! I won't let anyone get in are way."

Ben's expression hardens before he says," Look Yuri, first of all Link and Kirby are not Enji, just are pals. Second of all, you have no idea what we been through. And third of all, return princess Estelle right away or your safety is not guaranteed! Flynn seemed to think you were being misunderstood, so now is your last chance to prove that you and your thugs did not harm her!"

Yuri just looks annoyed and says,"Flynn, so you sent the Enji knights here? He just does not get it. We did not kidnap Estelle, she wanted to join us. So mind your own business!"

The boy Karol then gets defensive before he says,"And we are not a bunch of thugs! We are the number one Guild in the world, Brave Vesperia!"

The Enji just look at each other and Doug says," Brave Vesper, case? What the hell is that, a kidnapping group? "

The blue haired women then walks up and say," No, we don't specialize in that sort of thing. We are a guild that, um, what was it that we specialized in"

Karol looks nervous and says," Well; we don't really have a real central idea just yet. But we do whatever is right! Ow!"

Right after that Rita punches Karol to the ground and says,"Way to make us look like idiots Karol! I don't care who these guys are, ill burn them all!"

James then says," Careful miss, if you play with this fire you will get burned!"

The old guy then walks up and says," Well, looks like theses Enji don't know they are about to enrage the genus mage Rita Mordo. Well, old Raven will just let them find out for them self's. Oh yes, the lovely spear welding miss is Judith, and if I did not mention it you can call me Raven. I guess you already know who Yuri is."

Cloud curtly replies with,"I don't think we ever asked who you guys were. But thanks, now we know who we are dealing with."

Raven then looks smug and quips out a sarcastic," Oh no need to be so rude, just giving you the consideration of knowing who's going to end your carriers!

"Ben's magic aura begins to form around him as he says," Even by the standards I work with, you're an odd group. Still, I guess you are clever and have some power for sensing are power levels."

Yuri just laughs and says," I don't know what you mean by power levels, my dog Repede smelled you and your knights from a mile away! Guess you're so fancy you underestimated a good nose!"

Ben just gives the blue furred dog a dirty look before he mutters," I always did prefer cats. Whatever, this is getting old. Either return Princess Estill now or face your judgment. Even Flynn can't overlook you doing this Yuri."

Yuri is shocked to hear Flynn's name and says," So even Flynn was on board sending Enji Knights after us? Damn that idiot, he still never thinks with his head! Look, we did not kidnap Estelle; she came with us by her own free will! I don't care how high up in the law you are. I won't let anyone force her in to what she does not want to do!"

Link then tries to reach his Master Sword and says," Well, if that is true scoundrel then where is the fair lady?"

Yuri sighs and reacts with a irate," It's complicated and I am not in the mood for explaining! Huh, well, looks like more Imperial hounds."

Everyone then sees another group of knights run up to the area and its commander sees the dead knights, the captured knights, and Yuri before he takes out his sword and says,"Yuri Lowell, you ran awoke with the princess for the last time! Now you die!"

Yuri points his sword at the Captain and says," You want revenge? Bring it, Il take it and destroy it! Brutal Fang!"

With that Yuri unleashes a powerful lighting fast combo that knocks the knight in to the air and has him land on the ground with a thud! He sees the others and says," I don't care what it takes; I won't let you stop me! Azure Blast!"

With that Yuri unleashes his magic energy as an explosive shockwave that blasts the knights of their feet! Ben then says,"He really is strong, these guys have no chance. Huh?"

He then sees Yuri charge at the wounded knight and says,"I can't take any chances, this ends now!"

Ben then sees Yuri is preparing to kill them even when they are no longer able to fight and he says," Enough, I won't stand by any longer! Time you see what an Enji Knight can really do!"

Doug then sees Ben shine and he says," What are you going to do? Whoa!"

He then sees Ben have a flash of light break out of them, and he is gone! Tracking his energy they see him instantly appear right in front of Yuri, just in time to catch his sword! Yuri is shocked to see Ben catch his blade and says," What the, how did you get out of there? "

Rita then says," Impossible! The only way he could have did that is if he did a warp spell in a instant. Even I can't cast one that fast!"

His alleys are even more impressed and James says," Heh, I never saw Ben use a warp spell with such speed. "

Cloud then grins and says," It seems there is no doubt Ben's skills improved from whatever Master Myers taught him. "

Yuri sees Ben staring at him with calm eyes full of resolve and he says,"

Nice trick, but don't think you can scare me with a few magic spells! I don't care what your title is. Someone who just tries to waltz right in with no idea what is going on has no right to judge me! Now get out of my way! Dragon Swarm!"

Yuri then jumps in to the air and unleashes a powerful slash, but Ben shows just how much his training has increased his power, when he blocks Yuri's sword just with his finger! Karol then widens his eyes and emits a shocked," No way, this has to be a trick. Is that guy really that much stronger then Yuri?"

Raven gulps and walks backwards as he says," Um guys, I think we are in trouble."

Yuri then gets mad and says,"

Think you're so much better than this lowly creature huh? "

Ben just looks Yuri in the eye and retorts with a firm,"No, I am just showing you that becoming an Enji Knight is not a formality. Trust me, I trained very, very hard to get this power. And I use this power to protect those from injustice."

Yuri then gets angry before he yells out,"Oh really, so you think you have the right to say what justice is? Who the hell do you think you are?"

Yuri then unleashes a barrage of sword strikes, but Ben continues to keep them at bay with his finger! Ben then says,"Who do I think I am? I was going to tell you before when you interrupted me so I'll do it again. I am Ben Auro, and while I don't want to be smug, to be straight you have no chance of beating me Yuri."

Kirby then squirms as he yells out,"We have to break this ugly net guys! They might gang up on Ben and they have some mean looking weapons!"

Hiryuumon begins to get his breath ready to burn and says," Don't worry, they may have those weapons, but the boss has his finger!"

Everyone sees that Ben's digimon partner's confidence seems to be conformed as Ben continues to force Yuri to expect his power as he shows no effort blocking the renegades various attack just as easily as when Goku blocked Trunks's slashes when the young Super Sayian from the future tried to test him!

Back stepping Yuri looks at Ben and says," So, you think you're going to beat me with a finger? Guess you don't want to get your sword dirty on a "lowly scum bag" huh?"

Ben rolls his eyes before he responds is," Well, I was trying to be nice and not kill you. But you're not making this easy. Alexi was right, you're more than a little reckless."

Yuri then gets mad and snarls out," Figures you trust the words of the Commandant. It's always titles before anything else with your kind."

Ben then says,"So, then you're telling me he made up you being a criminal? If you killing Cumore and Ragoul is just a lie then it would help with my impression on you."

Yuri snickers before he emits," He was not lying; I am not going to hide that I killed those men. But they got what they deserved. They were nothing but lying corrupt scumbags that were abusing their power to make others suffer! You're saying its justice for them to just get a slap on the back and cause more trouble?"

Ben narrows his eyes before he says," No, but they should not be killed in cool blood either! There are rules and laws for a reason, it's what prevents us from acting like beasts and descending in to anarchy."

Yuri gives an angry laugh and says," Sometimes the beasts have the best judgment. Laws, rules, some are good but most are just things that lets those with power oppress the weak! The only path for true justice is to make sure it's enforced with your own hands! Someone like you could never understand!" Lone Wolf Storm!"

Yuri then has his sword glow with magic energy, but this time Ben takes out his Star Sword to block it and the impact rocks the ground! As his holy blade glows he looks at Yuri and snaps back with a spiteful," You're the one who knows nothing if you think you know what I been through. Because it's clear you don't have a clue, and it's not sunshine and rainbows! So you're not happy with how things go down, and bring it on yourself to enforce justice as you see fit? You really just think killing a few corrupt individuals will really change the world? "

Yuri gets mad and presses down harder as he says,"Your just like Flynn, but it's the only way to give those above the law what they deserve! GUh!"

Ben then kicks Yuri in the stomach with such force that he is sent in to the air! A instant later Ben is above Yuri and as the shocked warrior sees how fast Ben slams his foot down on Yuri 's head and causes him to plummet in to the ground! As Yuri coughs up blood Ben is right in front of him as he says," What about that Whitehorse guy? The report said you beheaded the leader of the Guild Union, Don Whitehorse, when he did no crime? How you explain that? "

Yuri just looks at Ben and says," That, is complicated, AH!"

A instant later a angry Ben kicks Yuri so hard he is slammed through a tree and as a angry Ben charges at Yuri he says,"Not good enough! I can see you're not a truly evil man Yuri Lowell. But I won't let your misguided views harm others! If you're not going to stop, Il subdue you by any means necessary Huh?"

As he prepares to attack Yuri he then sees Yuri's dog Repede jump in-between them and shock Ben by taking out a sword! As it growls at Ben and Yuri's other friends all get in front of him he says," Wait, that dog uses a sword? Just when I thought I finally seen everything. In any case, all of you, step aside and I promise I won't hurt you."

Karol then says," NO, we won't let you hurt Yuri! The members of Brave Vespria stand by each other no matter what!"

Raven aims his bow at Ben and says,"This guy is one tough customer, but if we combine are power we just might have a, huh? Please don't tell me that was an explosion I just heard!" Everyone turns to the left, to see a newly Digivoled Wyrmmon and the rest of Ben's friends out of the now burnt and broken net, and at the flank of the Guild! Wyrmmon begins to fly up as he says," Sorry for the delay boss. Finally got in to a position to divolve without crushing anyone. Now, this makes the odds a little better. "

Raven sees James pointing his energy bow, and Cloud having his First Sword split in to two blades as he says," Great, those weapons clearly are not from this world. That's it, we are so going to be dog meat. "

Rita then begins casting a spell and says," I don't care how many of them there are ill blow them away all at once!"

Cloud then says," Its over Yuri. Just return Estelle and we can end this without things getting messy."

Link then adds a grim,"You all cannot win, there is no point for you to throw away your life's. Lives lost in pointless struggles do nothing but cause pain!"

Yuri then gets back up and says,"Maybe you guys can't see a point, but we do! Even more then are life's, none of us are about to let anyone control us. WE won't back down, no matter what!"

Ben then has his magic energy flare up as he says," You're all being idiots! "

Yuri then gets ready to fight again and says," Maybe, but it's how we live. "

Ben closes his eyes as he mutters a somber," So you want to do things your own way so much it overrides your reason huh? That won't help you when you find yourself dead!"

Yuri then says," Who said anything about dying Ben Auro? Let's finish this!"

He is about to charge at Cloud, but just as everyone is about to clash Ben senses a new powerful magical energy flare up and a female voice says," Everyone, please stop this!

"Ben then sees a new person run out of the trees to get in front of Yuri! Ben sees that it the person is a female with pink hair and green eyes. She is wearing a sort of white and pink royal battle dress and is holding a sword and a shield. Ben takes a guess that she is Princess Estelle and his guess is justified when Rita panics and says,"

What are you doing out here Estelle? You were supposed to hide while we got rid of them!"

Estelle looks worried and responds with,"I know, but I could not stand by and let you all get hurt because of me any longer! Please, stop this fighting."

Cloud then eyes the new arrival curiously before he says," Ah, so your princess Estelle? We are glad you're unharmed and Flynn and the others will be even happier. The fighting will stop as soon as Yuri and the others cease this aggression."

Yuri gets mad and says," It will ceases as soon as you back of! Huh?"

He sees Estelle face Yuri before she says,"Please wait Yuri, these people are not evil. If they wanted to kill you they would have already. If we just explain everything to them maybe they will understand. "

Link then says," So, then Yuri did not kidnap you princess? "

Estelle smiles when she sees Link and throws out a merry" Oh hello Link! It's good to see you again. Yes, it's true; I joined Yuri purely on my own free will. However, I am sorry to have everyone worry about me. I hope none of you were hurt, it's just we are all on edge lately. "

Kirby then looks confused and says," So, if you're not kidnapped why are you hanging out with the scary murderer, the odd dog, the smelly old man, the blue haired elf lady and the others?"

Judith at once says, " Elf? I am not an elf like mister green over there, I am a Krityan."

At once Link gets annoyed and says," Who said I was an elf? I am a Hyilan! Are ears are not nearly as sharp!"

Raven then says," Who cares, why is the talking pink fluff ball calling me smelly?"

Cloud suddenly interjects with," Because you do stink. All right, I don't need to put any pressure on you princess, but this does need an explanation."

Estelle looks embarrassed and says," Of course. You see, I joined them because I wanted to find out the truth about myself. After the Entelexeia Phaeroh told me I was the world's poison I wanted to find out just what my destiny truly was. That's why I joined Yuri and Brave Vesperia, because I knew I could find the answers with them. I am sorry to make so many people worry about me, but I had to do this."

James then crosses his arms before he says," Entelexeia, what is that? Wait, more importantly, why did Alexi and Flynn not tell us this? "

Yuri smirks and says," So, looks like your just blindly fighting without knowing the truth huh? So much for being in the right."

Ben then has memories of Max flash by before he gets angery and says,"Why did they not tell us this? Nothing gets more on my nerves then people hiding the truth from me. I hope you're not lying, but, I don't see why you make this up. How about we all have a nice chat about this at the Zahpas castle over snacks? Because, I can't let you guys walk away."

Yuri raises his sword again but Estelle puts her hands together and holds them up to her head as she says,"Please Mister Ben Auro, please let me find the answer to my destiny. We were just about to get to the place where I could find the answer!"

Cloud then puts his swords away and says," What do you mean?"

Judith then points at the top of the mountain and says,"Right at the top is the place where we contact the home land of my race, Myorzo."

Doug takes a good look at the mountain and says," There does not seem to be any one living up there. What, you guys live in caves? "

Judith then sighs and says," No, we live in the sky. Myorzo is a floating city in the clouds that has been around for centuries. They know all the secrets and history of this world. So we are trying to get there, and would have if everyone was not trying to drop in."

Ben then says," A city in the sky? Sounds like Nimbus land. Well, if you're lying there will be no ware for you to run. What do you think Cloud Sensei?"

Cloud just walks forward and says,"I say we trust them for now, as a show of good will. However, if you think you can trick us I am warning you, we all dealt with worse then you."

Yuri just puts his sword away and reacts with a sly," Oh, that was the worse blow you guys dealt me. Find; see for yourself who is lying. "

Estelle looks excited and says," You Enji have saw a castle in the clouds? Wow, you Enji really are every ware! This is so amazing!"

Yuri just rolls his eyes and says,"Yah, it's unbelievable all right. Since you're so great you can lead the way and take the front."

Ben smirks and says,"Find by me, oh and one more thing. Yuri Lowell, I can't say I trust you. But I will give you my word that until you give me a reason to attack you I won't."

Yuri just chuckles and says,"Hope you Enji have a stronger code of honor then the Imperial Knights I use to work for."

Ben just chuckles back and says," I assure you, even if there are some bad apples, the tree of the Enji is the strongest there is in the cosmos. "

Yuri then says," Well, I guess you don't mind a little walk to the summit? "

Ben then says," No, however, if you're all in a hurry there is a shortcut. I guess it's safe to show them right?"

Cloud smirks and says," Good idea Ben, it can't hurt. All right Cid, it's clear to come out now, we have a little pick up added to our mission. "

As Yuri and pals are confused at what is going on, they get there answer when they hear a loud noise, before a flash of light fills the sky, and moments later the Neo High-Wind is right above them!

Even Yuri's friends are impressed at the airship and Karol can't help but jump up in excitement as he says,"Wow, I never saw a ship like that! Unreal!"

Rita is amazed to and says,"That must be some Blastia powering it; I must see its engines."

Ben then says," Um, we don't really use this Blastia of yours as we have much more advanced technology. The planet of Terca Lumireis seems to be the only planet we know that uses Blastia even if other planets have things similar to it."

Judith then says," Good, then I won't have to destroy the ship. We could easily just ride Ba;ul there."

Cloud just looks at the female lancer and says," I would not do that if I were you, do it and Cid will kill you all in a fit of rage single handily."

Ben laughs as he sees their friend's ship get in to a pick up position and says," He is not kidding either. The last time an enemy boarding party tried a stunt like that, well, it was the last thing they experienced."

Yuri just looks serious and says," And why should I not think of this as a trap?"

Ben just puts up his hands in a guessing expression and says," Because it's not very honorable to lie to a princess and her friends."

Estelle then smiles and says," Don't worry Yuri, I trust this Ben Auro and his friends. Come on, this looks like it will be fun!"

She then runs up to the now lowered docking plank and Raven says," This is getting way to stressful for theses old bones of mine. But, better than being toast. Still, things just keep getting more complicated. OH well."

The "senior member" then goes on board and soon everyone fallows. Seeing Yuri look at Ben and Cloud with the eyes of a cat ready to jump Ben sighs and turns to Cloud and says,"Well, looks like that was not the best way to show good will."

Cloud smirks and says," Don't worry, you did the best you could. And I admit I am impressed with how vastly you improved in a day. "

Ben looks happy and says," Thanks Cloud sensei, there was no way I could let down everyone's exceptions after messing up like that. "

Cloud just nods before he responds with,"Don't worry; the one at fault was Kira. And you're doing your best to the path of redemption. It took me a while to stop being haunted by my mistakes. Hopefully you won't take as long.

"Ben smiles and says," Thanks, don't worry with all my friends behind my back I don't think it will be. And at least this mission is not turning out to be too dramatic. While they are not the ones that go down in history it's nice to have a mission when everything is not at stake."

Cloud just looks down, remembers how Alexi appears to have withheld information from them and says, "I just hope it stays that way. All right, time to get some answers. Oh yes, and send some help to heal the knights still alive here.

"With that Ben nods and they enter the ship and with everyone on board Cid gladly goes to the top of the mountain to see if Yuri and Judith were telling the truth about this city on the clouds.

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Meanwhile, as Squad 7 tries to get to the bottom of things, back at Zaphas castle Alexi is in the throne room discussing the recent events with another candidate to the Imperial throne prince Loder. At the moment Alexi was discussing the reports he received from all three Enji Squads to his highness's; however, it's now that we see that Ben's suspicions about Alexi's truthfulness are not unfounded!

We come in just as the Commandant is filing out his report and he says," So, it seems that Princess Estelle still is not safe yet. While Captain Luke engaged that brutish Hunting Blades guild and Captain Cecil managed to drive out a hideout belonging to Yeager and his filthy Leviathans claw guild, but it seems they are either good liars or another party is responsible."

The young blond prince then says,"What about the team headed by Captain Cloud and Link? Where they able to find Yuri Lowell?"

Alexi just looks concerned and says,"I am afraid to say we have not gotten any reports back from that group my prince. "

Loder just says," Well, I know Flynn trusted them, and I doubt Enji Knights will fall so easily even to Yuri, we just have to wait a little while longer. It's so sad, all these groups that think power is the only way to get want they want. But I hope that by working with the Lylat Kingdom we can prove that violence and fighting is not the only way to settle differences.

"Alexi then says," Sad to say but it's clearly apparent that some people cannot see what is good for all. Hopefully, Princess Estelle will return soon so we can join the Lylat Kingdom and make this world the world it should be. Huh, what is it? "

LeBlanc then enters the room nervously and quickly salutes before saying," Forgive me to interrupt, but I was sent here to tell you your adviser is here Commandant. The one from the other world." Alexi's eyes widen as Loder says," Oh, when did you have your own adviser Alexi?"

Alexi grins and says," He has been most helpful helping us help empowering are beloved empire. Ah, but I would hate to bore you over such mundane details. I'll meet him in my personal chamber. "

Loder then says," Very well, dismissed. "

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Alexi then returns to his personal chamber, and we are about to see why this whole scene is important when as soon as he closes the door to his office a deep voice says," So, they have come?"

Alexi nods and says,"More than I expected, I am beginning to think it was unwise to call them here."

His ally just says,"No, it matters not that they are here in this number. Are plan will not be stopped no matter how many warriors of light are here. What is important is that they are able to bring Princess Estelle to us."

Alexi grins and says,"Then you will be happy to know that my spies just informed me that one of the groups has found Yuir Lowell, and Estelle is with him as we thought.

"His ally laughs evilly and says," Good, soon everything will begin once the child of the fool moon is returned to us. Also, you are sure Princess Zelda is still within this city?"

Alexi nods and says," Yes, she is are guest in this very castle. Forgive me for my forgetfulness, but I thought we only needed Estelle to rise up the ancient city, the enduring shine of Zaude, Abraham?"

He then sees his ally step forward, to show us a man dressed fully in red and green wizard clothes. The man's eyes glow as he looks annoyed and says," I told you to pronounce my name correctly human,my name is Agahnim !

And while we only need the Child of the Full moon to complete my masters plan, Zelda, is a more personal matter."

Alexi says," Don't worry; I have no intention of failing this plan of your masters. I have every desire to join with him to bring this world in to the new order. However, what worried me the most is that one of the Enji is that one you told me was special. Ben Auro." Agahnim laughs and says,

" It's of no concern. His power cannot compare to my masters. Yes, its fate that all of the factors are here. Link, Ben Auro, Princess Zelda. All the players are in place, and soon my master will assert his power. Soon everyone in the cosmos will submit to the true king of darkness, master Ganondorf!"

Alexi laughs and says," Yes, and the Zannacross Empire will rule over all! I am so glad I was privileged to make contact with your master. There is no better destiny then for me to be on the winning side! "

Well, it seems that Ben's worse fears are correct, and everything is about to get a lot more complicated! While Ben has found both the group Brave Vesperia leaded by Yuri and Princess Estelle and while it was a rough start, it seems the groups are trying to get to the bottom of the truth.

Meanwhile, little do they know that the one who hired them is in league with one of the apparently revived servants of Ganondorf, Agahnim!

And that means that both the evil king and the Zannacross Empire itself has its sights on this world! Will Ben Link, Cloud, Yuri and the others be able to escape the traitorous trap that awaits them? To find out don't miss the next chapter of Tales of the Cosmic Wars! In are next chapter The Enji Link and Kirby see that Yuri was not making stuff up when Judith is able to use a bell to call the city of Myorzo, which is entombed within the body of a giant jellyfish like monster that Yuri's group calls and Entelexeia!

Once on the secret city the village elder is happy to explain to all the new visitors. After Ben learns from Yuri and his freinds just how they got in to the situation they are in both the Enji and the members of Brave Vesperia are shocked to learn the secrets of the planets Blastia and the true dark history behind both it and Estelle, the true Child of the fool moon.

When the pink haired princess is shocked to learn her supposed destiny and Ben and his friends are thinking they found the end to the mission. However, things go to a drastic turn when a present Raven brought with him endangers the entire secret village.

The reason is because when he bought a mask the day before, it was more than that, it was another former source of misery for Link, none other than Majora's Mask !

While the recreated mask is no longer bringing down moons it's still powerful enough to once more transform in to its true form and kill everything in sight! Working together Ben and Yuri are able to stop it, but when they do Estelle is gone and one of Yuri's own alleys seems to be the culprit! Realizing he has been set up Yuri agrees to trust Ben and the Enji and they quickly track down Estelle and her captor to the nearby Shrine of Baction.

And when they get there they see just who is playing who along! Not only does Alexi confront are heroes, but so does the leader of the Leviathans Claw guild Yeager and his group!, To round it of the mysterious warrior Duke that has run in to Yuri during his journey also appears before them, and it seems even with his new training Ben is once more in a tight spot! With everyone just dealing with the whole Kira affair, when they find out Alexi's true colors you can bet they are not going to be happy to deal with this thing again! To find out how things go down tune in next time to

Chapter 95: Cataclysmal Deja-vu! Ambush of the Menacing Alliance!

Ah, and now for some more authors notes. First, I know it's a little confusing and there was a lot to things to explain this chapter but hopefully with most of the introductions and the sort out of the way the action can resume at full blast next time. Also, I know it's might be confusing to understand the situation with the cast from Vesperia with Ben and the Enji stepping in at what was the half way point or so during the real game. But, I thought this would be the best way to start my arc. I guess since I knew this game is not as well known as the others I wanted to go in to the world and its characters a little.

For one thing, one thing that makes Tales of Vespria different is that Yuri is the main hero of the game, not Flynn. In fact Flynn never even becomes a party member, and never really becomes evil either, it odd what they did with that lol.

Oh yes, one last funny note. I realized when i was working on this chapter that both Luke and Cecil are voiced in America by the Voice actor Yuri Lowenthal and of course now we have Yuri Lowell, who is voiced by another guy but has the same first name lol.

Well, in any case like always thanks for the reviews, hope more keep coming and till next time! Oh yes, and happy new year!