Chapter 107: Crash Course of the Crucial Gambit! Navigating the Destructive Sky's!

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars Ben, Ezan, Cloud and everyone needed a break after the whole ordeal with Sephiroth. However when they got back they found out that not only was there some enjoyment planed, it was a big holiday event! It seems are hero's arrived just as the Enji were preparing to have their Grand adversely Luminary Ball!

However this brought more stress to Ben then relax him, because he had no date, and little time to find someone that was available! To top it off he realized it was his birthday as well, and all the memories of his nightmarish senior prom made Ben desperate not to repeat the experience! However, Ben seemed to be out of luck, Estelle, and all the other girls he liked already had dates. However, just when it seemed to be hopeless, he had some luck after all, because he ran in to Aeris, and found out she did not have a date yet! Most of all Aeris was willing to help Ben out, and he found himself with a date after all! Despite being so nervous about doing well that he nearly had a panic attack, Ben found out he was in for quite a night, and with a dressed up gorgeous Aeris he and his friends were ready for a fun time!

After various off sets, confrontations of true feelings, and surprise mix ups the night was turning well.

However, Brad soon could no longer put up with his hatred for both high society, and the attention Lacus was giving Ben, and he left Lacus high and dry by jumping out in mid dance! Ben saw this was hurting her hard, and with Aeris nudging him on he went to confront her, and saved her from being drowned in Brad's gang's loud and crude ideals of having fun!

Ben's improvements in the art of dancing thanks to his trials with the patient Aeris leaded to both people having a good time. It even looked like, Ben's true birthday wish was going to come true! However, just as it looked like Lacus might turn around, a ghost from her past, a girl named Rachel appeared! The younger sister of her close high school friend Allen, she was Jerid 's date, and she came all the way to the Enji Castle to yell at Lacus and blame her for the tragic incident that happened three years pier!

This freaked Lacus out, and also cause the seal on the White Dragon to weaken! Lacus left in a hurry after insuring Ben he did not do anything wrong, but it seemed the Celestial Beast inside her was getting even more determined to break out! However, before that could happen somehow the seal was reinforced, by Brad! While it was questionable how Brad knew to be there in the first place, all in all the events leaded to reinforce to Lacus why he is the only one for him apparently.

However, as bad as this is for Ben, his most dangerous enemies are ready to try and end the war once and for all, in their ultimate victory! Kira, Damonus and the others are reading another massive assault, and it seems the mysterious multi faced Xiza is the one who is the master planer. And to top it off, it seems that the demise of Ganondorf is about to become void, because Sephiroth has appeared before the sealed will of the supreme god of darkness! Why would the prideful Sephiroth side with the Zannacross Empire when he made it clear to Organization XII that he won't let anyone command him? It's time to find out, so let's get are next chapter moving!

To get the ball running we start today's chapter right were the last one ended, in the throne room of Neo Pandemonium!

Sephiroth had just reveled himself to Kira, and the man now named Darth Judicar just looks amused and turns to the long sliver haired man as he says," Ah, the man Cloud hate's the most.

We meet at last Sephiroth. So the reports were true, you were the disturbance of magical power that I detected from the Zeon world of Vana'diel. So, you really were housing your soul from within Ezan.

I knew something was hiding in him, but I did not have the time to pursue the matter. Still, it's a testament to your will that you were able to come back with such power. However Sephiroth, it would do you well to learn that this power still pails in comparison to mine."

Sephiroth chuckles, before taking out his Masamune sword and responding with a firm,"So, you wish to test which of us is the superior being? I was watching you Kira, from Ezan's eyes, and I admit your powers are one that can not be taken lightly. But, even the master of light and darkness cannot stop the true chosen one!"

Kira just narrows his eyes before he responds with a emotionless," Your misinformed Sephiroth, I threw away that name that linked me to my weakness a while ago. "

He then clutches his new demonic hand and his aura emerges as he says," I am Darth Judicar now, the messenger of Armageddon for this decaying corrupt dimension!"

Sephiroth then gets in to fighting stance and responds with a coy," We will see about that. "

In a flash the two spring to clash at each other, but in a instant a pillar of pure energy erupts in the ground in front of them! The energy of Damonus then explodes as he interjects with a fierce,"Enough! Wasting time attacking each other is what divides are attack on the Enji Knights! Sephiroth, you have all ready proved your talent and power to us, there are few souls created form mortals that could manage to overtake the mind of Promathia and use its body as fuel for ones revival."

Chaos then chuckles form within his divine seal and adds a wry,"Yes, even if his mind had crumbled over the ages, it's still no small fleet. Ah, Promathia, that was before I decided it was more fun turning and mixing celestial ones in to monsters like the White Dragon. Ah, but enough of this, it's time for you to make your choice Sephiroth. To serve us will be to fulfill your true destiny.

You see, Jenova was one of my followers in the war I welded against those foolish angels and that naïve Enthrall Queen of light, Cosmos. It seems she was one of the few that was not destroyed or sealed in the end of that battle, and instead as blasted away to the world of Cetra. Your creation was the evolution of destiny, the destiny to one day free me.

If you side with me, then you will be a part of the new world that is to be created. For only my powers, can create the true Promise Land, the Utopia of darkness! That is why I beckoned you hear before me Sephiroth, for its time you make your decision. You can stand on the side of proper evolution, or stand against me. And all who stand against me, will all share the fate of utter annihilation! So, where do you stand?"

Sephiroth just closes his eyes and chuckles before responding with a calm," Don't mistake me, I am no one's underling. However, I see the truth in what you say. And, I sense the same energy in you that was in mother, Jenova. And, I can expect having the role of guiding the stars to the supreme rule of its one true master. Yes, and that is why I will offer you my services Supreme Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron."

Damonus chuckles and responds with a keen," It's clear you are no fool Sephiroth, but it's for the best. It seems we did not have to wait long to find someone to replace Sephiroth. For now on you shawl have the title of an Inquisitor of the Zannacross Empire! And here is a token of our pact!"

With that the demon lord fires a blast of dark energy from his staff, and in launches right in to Sephiroth! With this all the wounds that the former First Class SOLDIER received from his last battle that did not heal yet are healed, as the symbol of the dark empire forms on his forehead! Sephiroth explodes in dark power as he laughs and says,"Yes, with this power, Cloud, Ben, Ezan and all the others will never be able to embarrass me again!"

Zannacross laughs and responds with a ominous,"Yes, it seems you're a natural with the dark side. However, even so, you must liberate your hatred for Cloud Strife for the moment. Before you can have your revenge you must show you can get results first. "

Sephiroth lands back on the ground and smirks devilishly as he says," Fair enough, Cloud is not the only thing my mind centers on."

Damonus eyes the new unofficial inquisitor and responds with a observant,"We will see, but now its time to move forward with Xiza's grand plan. He seems to be quite sure he has found a way to destroy the majority of our enemies in one stroke."

Kira nods and says,"I have looked over every detail of his plan, and it just might be more than his ego. Ah, and it seems he is ready to tells us about those details himself."

With that he motions to the right, as a column of darkness appears and none other than Xiza, followed by Sigma and Genesis step out! The being with green colored skin man looks around and bows before projecting a polite," Greetings Master Necron, I come to tell you my operation can begin as soon as you desire."

Chaos's projected eye narrows on Xiza and reacts with a foreboding," Glad to hear your not falling behind Xiza, it is time to see if you can truly fulfill your promise, and destroy the Enji Knights."

Xiza smirks and says," Not only will I rid you of the threat of Ben Auro and cripple the Enji in the process my Emperor. But I will also finish of that annoying pest Weil Zabi, and in the process I will have gathered enough energy to at last break this seal for you! "

Damonus chuckles and responds with a condescending," Weil Zabi, his level of foolishness is high even for humans. Even as we have been blasting apart his precious Zeon Federation planet by planet, he still is either hopeful or insane enough to think he can defeat the Lylat Kingdom and us at the same time! He has disrespected us enough, and its time he pays the price of such defiance."

Chaos then laughs again and bursts out a amused," Weil Zabi, even with is true identity is in the end the same as the rest of the foolish primates, he is nothing but a speck of dust to me. But, his greed and anger, is a prime example of why mortals have no right to defy me."

Xiza nods and says,"I know you have been waiting for such a long time in this trans-dimensional seal my lord, but just a little more patience, and then you can show everyone in time and space who is the true ruler! Ah, I see you have a new replacement, that is good timing."

Genesis realizes that Sephiroth is being calm and responds by saying,"So it went well? Good, I would hope you would not do something foolish like oppose the will of god old friend. I did not think you really came back but I suppose the rumors are true after all, your legacy is not just immortal, you just won't die. I never thought this would be the way we are reunited. But, I suppose it's the whims of fate that is to blame . After all,"Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess. We seek it thus…and take to the sky. Ripples form on the water's surface…the wandering soul knows no rest ."

Sephiroth just sighs and mutters a deadpanned," Genesis, to think that its been over a decade, and your still obsessed with that LOVELESS Novel's nonsense."

Genesis then grins and responds with a theatrical," Ah, but now I have decided to commit myself to a new god, one who's passion I share. Still, I am glad to see once more are blades are united in cleaning this cosmos of this filth.

I knew if you saw the truth you would not let your ego stand in the way of doing what must be done so that we can create the true promised land. Together my friend, together we will at last cleanse all of this wretched reality of all of the loathsome beings that wronged us!"

Sigma smirks before he chips in with a flat," Yes, all the extra fire power that will help us restructure the Universe to its proper state sooner, then better. If you're as good as Genesis says you are Sephiroth, then you can pick up the slack were Ganondorf fumbled, and help bring the new age come sooner than later!"

Xiza then chuckles and says,"The new era, is in are grasps. All that we need now, is to lure the bait, and gather them all in one place so I can unleash the fruits of my labor, and blast them all to nothingness at once!"

Damonus eyes his fellow demon lord carefully before his reaction is," So, you truly found it, the mega structure super weapon foolish left behind by those conceited Forerunners.

I give you credit Xiza, I long ago thought all of those weapons, those Halo's, either were destroyed by their creators or fell apart in the long passage of time when we to were sealed."

Xiza gives the masked demon a playful look before he lashes back with a shrewd,"Oh believe me Damonus, it took a great amount of effort for me to uncover it. But, I found it at last like I found most of my ideals, by the careless greed of man. Let's just say, once I lure them in to my web, in their desperation they will bring about their final downfall. All I need from you all, is to put enough pressure on the Enji, so that they have no options on the table but the one I lay out for them!"

Damonus then says,"With the amount of power you have backing you up Xiza there will be no excuse for failure. Ah, in fact to round things out ill add to your assault force. Heh, we just finished his final modifications.

You may enter now, Bowser!"

The doors open, and everyone turns to see the Koopa King enter. Bowser looks the same, but his eyes are glowing red and he is growling hard. Sigma sees this and chuckles while saying,"

Are you serious? This incompetent oversized turtle could not even defeat a pair of plump plumbers and their friends! I fail to see how this failure can be of any you to, what the?"

The former Maverick Replod leader is shocked to see that Bowser is all ready above him with his claws glowing with energy as he says,"Who you calling weak failure again tin can!?"

Sigma instantly dashes backwards as Bowser smashes the ground and causes a large tremor!

Sigma is about to draw his sword but Damonus raises his hand and says,"It's ok Sigma, Bowser, is just in need to assert his new power. You see, he just now got out of his punishment. Ever since he caused the destruction of Planet Mushroom to fail, he has been in are most brutal, reeducation and revaluation chambers.

But, he proved he is not ready to be disposed yet by having his mind endure are ," Training". And because of that his heart will now fully be able to weld the powers of the dark side. So Bowser I shawl ask this to you again. What is your most important desire?"

Bowser at once bows to Damonus and says,"I have only one purpose, to smash apart any idiot who dares defy the glorious new world of Supreme Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron! So, who do you want me to kill?"

Damonus's eyes glow as he says," You will find out in a moment. As you can see with the modifications and enchantments we have done he is now again a worthy servant. Of course I don't expect him to defeat someone like the Grand Master or Ben Auro, but he still can be useful if used properly. "

Xiza chuckles and says," Splendid, I think I all ready have a idea on how to use him. Ah, I have done my own modifications recently. And with theses tweaks, what was once the light of hope for mortals will be the light of fatality! Now, it's time I give you my final details before we roll the dice. "

As Xiza clicks his fingers and has a layout form on the wall to the left.

Sephiroth chuckles and adds a sly," This, is going to be fun. Hope you and your students are ready for some action Cloud. Because it seems that even if you don't have to face me, it just might be too much for you and your precious band of Enji to handle!"

With that the forces of evil begin the final preparations for there biggest plan yet, are hero's have no idea at all, and are main star Ben, is not even thinking about them at the moment!

With that we take are cue to go back to the star in question, and the time is two days after the mixed results of the Grand Luminary ball. While happy he danced with Aeris, and had a moment where he and Lacus almost connected, the sudden results had left him confused. And the fact that he did not see or hear from Lacus at all the next day did not make him feel better on the subject.

We now are once more in the Dinning hall, where Ben and his friends are eating lunch. Doug and James are being guest instructors in a large training session being leaded by Master Zoda, Captain Locke and a few other so Ben and Hiryuumon went to lunch without them. However his friends and comrades Kyle, Loni and Relala.

After sitting down Ben says," So guys, what has been happening with you all lately? "

His blond haired friend munch's on a burger and says," Oh not much, just the usual business of stopping those Zannacross goons from wreaking everyone's day. It was nothing to big though."

His older friend Loni chuckles and says,"Man, your acting calm after you nearly got fired in that Zeon ambush on Roak."

Kyle just laughs and says," Oh that was nothing, a hero can't fall apart if the number of his opponents double a little."

Relala then looks concerned and adds a baffled,"Oh, but it felt more like triple the amount of battle droids had surrounded us. If Captain Leon had not manage to destroy their commander's mobile armor and cause it to blow up in the middle of their forces I am not sure we could have gotten out of there."

Kyle looks embarrassed and says," Hey, I did just as well as my father defeating that new Cyber Dragon thing on that Dreadnought!"

Loni pats Kyle on the back and says,"Well, Leon did say your behavior had become just like Stan, but I don't think it was a complement."

Kyle gets upset from this and retorts with a defensive," Hey, I have become just as much as a hero as my parents! Still, I have to admit Ben, from what we heard you have been doing even better Ben!"

Ben just tries to be modest and says,"Oh, I just have been training hard, nothing special. "

Loni grins and says," I would not call coming out alive from galactic class S threats like Ganondorf and Sephiroth nothing special. But, in my eyes what's even more impressive was seeing you dance with not one but to ladies at the ball! And, you even managed to get Lacus away from that overbearing punk Brad! Nice moves, to bad watching you in action nearly got me in hot water with Nanaly."

Ben just says," Oh, it was not much. Lacus was just looking down and sine Aeris did not mind I just thought I cheer her up. I think she was happy for a bit, thought she seemed to feel even worse at the end."

Relala just looks determined and says," No, when I saw you two dancing I saw Lacus look happier then I seen her in a while! That Brad, he is so rude to everyone and thinks so much of himself. I can't understand why Lacus lets him get away with so much. "

Ben just sighs and says,"Me either. Something very traumatic had to happen to Lacus around the time she met Brad, something that made her faith in him absolute. I wonder, could it be related to that dragon thing?"

Kyle looks curious and pips up a inquisitive Dragon? What dragon? "

Remembering the Blue Eyes Dragon being in Lacus is top secret Ben laughs and answers with a carefree,"Hahaha, Oh nothing, just speculation. Well, I might as well focus on things I can get to the bottom of sooner, like how to end this war before anyone else has to die. "

Kyle sighs and says," Good question. Even if the Zannacross Empire is going to be tougher then nails to destroy, we should at least try and stop the Zeon Federation so they stop hurling robots at us all the time."

Ben nods and says,"Yes, if we could stop waging a two front war that would make things a little better. Seriously though, Weil is a pathetic ruler, and insane to boot if he still thinks he can win the war. All he has been doing is cause more of his men to die as he fights both the Lylat Kingdom and Zannacross Empire when if he was smart he would help us fight them!"

Hiryuumon nods and says,"Don't blame yourself boss, from what everyone says this Weil has a few too many screws lose! We should just storm his base and take him out all ready!"

Relala then looks up and says,"But, if I recall Grand Master Myers once told me that the Zeon President has made the core Zeon planets so well defended that he said even if us and the Lylat Kingdom launched a full out assault on his planet of Texagrad, that it would be a campaign that could last months and the death toll would be sever. And most of all there would be no certainly that we could prevent Weil from escaping. I suppose it's just a very complicated matter."

Ben looks determined and says," I do understand why the Masters and King Atem have not done that yet, we have been having are hands full just defending are self's. I just wish there was a way to make it work, we have to try something or this war will never end!"

Kyle just sighs and says," Well, who knows? Maybe Weil will get so crazy he will take command of a battle himself so we can jump him?"

Loni sighs and says,"Being the supposedly one hundred year old self preserving politician that never has to worry about reelection, I think that's wishful thinking buddy. Come on; let's see what we can, huh? "

All of a sudden everyone hears the alarm go blazing off as the voice quickly says,"Attention all Enji Knights, report to the command center at once!"

Ben sighs and says," Sigh, there is always something. Well, let's see who's up to mayhem now."

His comrades nod, and they all run up to the command center in the upper levels of the castle to see what trouble is brewing up now.

A few minutes later and Ben is at the large room full of monitors and Enji topped off with the large hologram viewing globe in the center.

Ben sees Cloud, Doug, James, Master Myers, Zoda, and many of his fellow Enji there and Ben goes over to Cloud and says,"

Cloud Sensei, what's up? "Cloud looks serious and turns to Ben before saying,"It seems even with Kira and Garma no longer commanding the intelligence we still have a few good spy's, because we just found a major breakthrough. "

Ben says," What do you mean?"

James polishes his glasses as he says,"It would seem that we got lucky, because we just found out Weil Zabi has let his guard down a bit and is visiting a planet outside the Zeon Federation."

Ben's eyes widen in amazement as he says,"What, really? No way, if only things I talk about become reality this often. Are we sure it's him and not a trap?"

Cloud then motions to the center of the room and says,"Master Myers is about to explain, but he seems to be sure this is not a trap, and a possibility to cripple and maybe even at last get the Zeon Federation to surrender."

Myers then walks up to the center of the room and the lights lower to get everyone's attention. He then clears his throat and says," Hello everyone, sorry to drag everyone away from there business, but we have an urgent matter that must be addressed post haste. I just talked with King Atem, and it seems we have stumbled on to something that has the potential to save countless lives.

One of are deep cover agents was able to secure a transmission, and when it boils down to it contains Weil is visiting the neutral world of Cardianon to discuss something that must be extremely important if he is visiting himself. As we all know ever since Xehamaru was killed and the true face of the Zannacross Empire was shown, they had been attacking the Zeon Federation, and we estimate half of it has all ready been reduced to ruin. I suppose the constant defeats may be getting to him, for this visit seems to be a business transaction. And what makes this even more interesting, is that the one he is making a deal with is none other than Xiza."

Ben then says," What, you mean the former Subcommittee member that sided with Kira, and one of the ones that survived and escaped?"

Myers hears this and nods before saying,"Yes, the one and the same. I am not sure why, but it might be because Xiza is also the CEO of the Vector Corporation and many other smaller companies. There were always rumors, that he was secretly selling weapons, even mobile suits to Zeon. However, there was never any substantial links, although the massive clout Xiza had in nearly every aspect of the business world its hard to see him as innocent. Xiza, he always was a mystery.

Kira seemed to trust him, but that was likely because he also shared his ideals and helped funded his rebellion. No wonder Xiza gave so many donations to the Titans.

Still, if he feels corned Xiza might join Weil, and together they can drag on the war with Zeon far much longer then it has to be. No, now is the time that we end Weil's madness, so we can focus all are efforts at stopping the Zannacross Empire!

That is why, we are about to convert a massive operation, to try and secure Weil and bring him in to custody. We will only have one shot to do this, so we cannot afford to make any mistakes. "

Ben looks confident and says,"No matter how many robots and machines Weil will have protecting him, ill crush them all! Its time he is brought to justice! Far to many people have died because of his lies and his greed!"

Myers chuckles and responds with a calm,"Your resolve is burning passionately like always Ben, but it won't be that simple. Weil is not one to take chances, even if he does not know for sure we found out, he proved through the course of his long life that he is always ready for people to attack him. "

Myers then presses a button and to the shock of everyone a giant race track appears! Doug remembers seeing this unique track before and says," Hey, that's the F zero grand Pix race track! Cool, but, did someone press the wrong button? "

Myers chuckles and says,"No, I am not that old just yet Doug. You see, this is the supposed meeting place where Weil and Xiza will be. Or at least, around it. It seems they want a very public place, to ward of anything like a direct bombardment of their location."

Ben grits his teeth and says," Figures, can't be a true bad guy without hostages."

Master Yamamoto then walks forward and says,"And that is why we must be delicate with this operation. Even if we kill Weil, doing it in a brutal fashion will make negotiating with the remainder of the Zeon forces to surrender in to a nightmarish scenario. So, are mission is to work with the Lylat Forces to try and capture Weil in alive, so he can stand trial."

Myers then says,"I have all ready organized the squads to be sent for this mission. We will also be backed up by two Lylat fleets, the Star Fox Team, Maverick Hunters X, Zero and Axl, and even miss Samus Aran. Everyone, I ask you all do what you can to insure this mission succeeds.

While its victory will not bring the war to an end. It will bring us one step closer to peace. First, once you are near the area around planet Cardianion you must make contact with the bounty hunter and top F Zero racer Captain Falcon. He has good relations with us, and he will be able to help you locate were the meeting place is faster.

Most of the other racers are not to be trusted, the Grand pix they are racing on is a fundraiser. For another thing to take note of is that the planet of Cardianion is heavily polluted and they are trying to get the funds to get technology that will clean the planet, since they refuse to join any government that has been difficult. Now, I have your specialized assignments, you all will be informed on the rest of the details on the way there. I wish you all good luck, and may the light be with you."

With that they all nod, and Squad 7 goes to their terminal to see they are indeed going on the mission and once more are going to be taken there in the Neo Highwind. Ben sees several other squads being assigned this mission and says,"Wow, he really must be on this world if we are sending so many squads and Lylat forces this is for real. A chance to end the fighting, or at least the Zeon side. I won't fail this, no matter what! Let's see, who else is going, huh, Lacus and her squad. Oh, speaking of her!"

It seems Ben has good timing today because just as she see's that Terra's squad is part of the mission he sees his brief dance partner walk by! Ben at once goes to her and says," Hey Lacus, how are you? Are you doing ok?"

Ben sees Lacus smile back, but look distant as she quickly picks up her mission report and laugh nervously before saying," Oh I am find Ben. Thanks for your concern, don't worry I am find. I just had eaten too much to fast at the ball. Everything is find though, no need to be concerned. I hope the rest of the dance went well."

Ben can see something is distracting Lacus and he shrugs while saying,"Well, after you left the ball was just about over anyway. But, are you sure your ok? You, sound like something is bothering you to me. I don't want to be pushy Lacus, but are you sure your ok? If something is bothering you should, huh? Hey watch it!"

He senses something is coming for him and jumps back just as he sees Brad landing hard on the ground where he once stood! He glares at Brad as he cracks his knuckles and Brad says," She said she was find star boy, end of story!"

Ben's anger rises as he says," I was not asking you Brad!"

Brad just walks up to Ben and responds with a crass,"To bad, because you seem to keep forgetting to know your place! She is my girl Benny boy, so back off where you don't belong!"

Ben just says,"Well, maybe if you were not treating her so badly then I would not keep forgetting that fact all the time Brad!"

Brad whistles and says,"Oh, so now you're an expert on what relationships are? Big talk coming from someone who's never been loved back by any gal besides his momma! Bah, someone who's biggest achievement is a handful of pity dates thinks he can talk to me about knowing what women want? That's rich! You may know how to swing your little star sword, but your mind can't comprehend what women really want, which is why you will never be able to satisfy them!"

Cloud, Doug, James and the others have heard this and Doug walks over to Brad and says," Just shut up Brad, you're a big talker considering most of the ladies here hate your guts! "

Brad just waves his hand and says," Oh great, your fan club is here to back him up. I don't care how many people side with you, it changes nothing!"

A new voice laughs before everyone hears,"Your right Brad Fowltror, it changes nothing because you're as oblivious as ever and will never change."

Sure enough Ezan appears looking at Brad, and Brad snickers at Ben's rival and says,"Spare me Ezan, I don't care what a genetically enhanced freak like you thinks of me. Because I did not have everything handed to me in a fancy platter like you from before you were born! I, don't need what a bunch of fancy powers or holy gifts. I am all ready superior! So I think you ought to shove it before I , huh?"

He sees Ezan is all ready behind him as he grabs his wrist and says,"You are indeed superior Brad, superior at looking like a clown. I won't let someone like you call my struggles easy, so why don't you go to get your assignment for the mission and be useful before I once more put you out of commission!"

Ben just sighs and says,"It's really amusing how you think you're so big when you're so close to being kicked out of the order. I guess me showing how far I have surpassed you last time did not get through your incredibly think head!"

Brad just walks right over to Ben and goes right up to his face and says," Don't think your fancy training makes you better than me. No matter what, nothing you got will overtake my guts, you will never be able stronger than me!"

Ben looks Brad right in the eye and says,"I all ready stronger then you Brad; I just don't have enough time lately to properly put you in your place! I can't wait till even you realize how pathetic you are!"

As both of their magic energies begin to rise up a tense Lacus gets between then and giggles nervously before saying,"Come on guys, we have more important things to do then this right? Brad, we should be going now, please?"

Brad just looks at her, before looking over to Ben and putting his arm on her before grinning and saying,"Sure Lacus doll, let's go, together. I'll be seeing you guys I guess, but maybe not. After all, I'll be smashing so many Zeon peons that smoke will be every ware. And when I crush everyone that pansy Weil has, then everyone will see once and for all admit that I, the Unstoppable Juggernaught Brad Fowltror, is the most powerful fighter of all!"

With that he storms out of the room dragging Lacus with her and she just quickly turns around and says,"Er, bye everyone, good luck! "

As Brad and Lacus leaves the Command Center to go to there captains Hiryuumon sticks his tong out and says,"Blah blah, just shut up all ready no one takes you for real anymore Brad! "

Ben then looks over the mission list and groans as he sees Captain Sabin and Brad's squad is indeed one of the squads in the mission and says,"

Great, now Brad is going to turn this in to a contest. He better not jeopardize the mission over his insanely overloaded pride. Or worse, bring Lacus in to trouble because of it! Damn Brad, I wish I knew what happened about what that Rachael mentioned to get Lacus upset enough to be pulled back in to him."

Ezan just sighs and says,"It cannot be helped, for it seems everything that fool does causes trouble. I would like to see him eat his words once more. Sadly, it seems I was assigned to guard King Atem during this mission.

Squall says it's to make sure there is no retaliation from Zeon during the mission, but personally I think it's for them to insure my loyalty. Whatever the reason, I am not one to be picky, especially after recent events. So I suppose I must leave it to all of you to make sure Brad nor anything else ruins the mission. "

Ben grins and says," Don't worry Ezan, we all know your one of us. Just leave it to us."

Ezan just looks amused and begins to turn before he says," Tsc, just don't screw this up Ben. "

He then walks out and Ben says,"But of course, like I want that weasel Weil to worm his way out of this. Sigh, if he has Brad breathing down his neck he might not have enough room. "

Cloud chuckles and says," He does seem to be rather single minded and even Sabin is getting tired of it. I am beginning to wonder if the rumors are true, and that Brad is likely never to become an Enji and is just being kept in order to insure his tremendous raw power is not brought to the hands of the enemy. In any case, don't let him get to you Ben; even if he is with Lacus, there are bigger fish to fry."

Ben nods and says," Don't worry, I am not about to let Brad distract me. All right, let's do this."

Cloud then says,"Just the words that were crossing my mind Ben. Pack your things Squad 7, and then get ready to move out. Are new mission begins now!"

With that Ben and pals nod and quickly get ready to move out for their next mission. We now fast forward a bit.

After final preparations Ben and the others join Cid, and together they depart to their destination. The planet of Cardianion is located in the deep southern galaxy quadrant, so it takes a few days for the ships to get there in Hyper Space. After a little training and eating to pass the time the Enji find the time is soon arriving and we are now an hour before the ship exits hyper space. Ben spends the time to see just what forces he is working with.

He sees that the Lylat Kingdom is sending its best. The two Admirals leading the fleets are Bright Noah and Stephen D"Light-speed" Kenny. Squad 7 is called to the command deck and Cid is all ready there checking up on things.

Cloud sees Cid yelling at his co pilot and chuckles before saying,"So Cid, what's the situation looking like? Think Weil is really hear?"

Cid just throws a pack chewing gum his wife gave him to get him of smoking and says,"Well, if he is not here then they are just messing with us. They are trying to make it seem like it's just a few Zeon ships doing business as usual. However, Zeon ships don't normally patrol a planet from head to toe with mobile suits flying around every where. "

Ben looks serious and says,"Well, that's going to make it difficult to land on the planet without alerting them."

Cid gives them a thumps up and says," Don't worry boys, the party is still on. It seems Ezan's little stunt was good for one thing besides dragging Sephiroth out of him and the shadows. Since you all tested out are stealth ships I was able to fix all the small glitches in the tech.

Thanks to that we have smaller versions ready for all of you! I'll bet the right to own this ship that you will all get past the Zeon ships without any of those morons picking up anything as long as you don't do anything stupid! Then me and the others will be waiting to bomb the hell out of those greedy jerks, and anyone else they are making some deal with!"

Doug just cracks his knuckles and says,"Sounds good to me! I have been waiting to get a piece of that despot Weil for quite a few years now!"

James just says," Don't get to excited or you will blow are opportunity. "

Cid then says,"All right guys listen up. The plan is for you guys to land right outside the city were this little F Zero race is being held, Aeropolis. Plan is your going to rendezvous with Sabin's team and that bounty hunter Samus. Then it's up to you guys to do your part to conform where Weil and Xiza are."

Ben then groans and says, Oh great, now I have to deal with Brad during all of this, but, at least Samus is going to be there as well."

Cloud just looks at the main monitor and says," Don't worry Ben, this mission is going to go down so fast that you won't even have time to deal with him. If things go to plan this is all going to down in a matter of hours, maybe even less. Once this Grand Pix goes down things are going to go down fast. "

Cid then sees something and says," Well, looks like things are going down even faster than we thought; this here is a transmission from that Captain Falcon guy!"

Cid presses a button and everyone sees the image of a man in a blue outfit wearing a red helmet with a visor. Doug remembers him from the many times he saw the videos of him and gets excited before saying,"Awesome, its Captain Falcon! "

The F Zero racer/ Bounty hunter grins and gives them all a thumbs up before saying,"Hey everyone, glad to see a fan in the crowd. This is just Captain Falcon reporting in."

Cloud clears his throat and says," Hello, this is Enji Captain Cloud Strife of Squad 7. Sorry to cut to the chase but we don't have much time."

Falcon nods and says," Understood, and that is why I am contacting you all. Just thought you would like to know that while my races always draw a crowd, this time I have been seeing some rather shady spectators, all either carrying weapons or having droids armed with them fallowing them."

Ben then says," You mean Weil? "

Falcon turns his head and says," No, not the Zeon president. But I have seen a lot of Zeon army guys, even a few famous ones like that Arbiter and Commander Craft."

Cloud rises an eyebrow and says," Commander Craft? Even after all this time he still fights for Weil. He must be very patriotic or too far gone to care. Either way, its clear this is not false in tell."

Falcon nods and says,"What is more is that I have been seeing a lot of people from that Vector Company talking to the stadium staff. I did not see so many corporate people even when they were sponsoring there half off sell! "

James looks down and says," Ah, so maybe Xiza really is here. Looks like we got lucky. "

Falcon then looks around and says,"Well, if you Enji want to catch these guys in whatever act they are up to better be quick. The race is suppose to start in a hour, but Black Shadow and Blood Flacon are trying to push the start time up.

They say it's before a storm hits the city, but I think someone is on someone's pay check! Good luck Enji, I would not mind if that jerk Weil was stopped in his tracks after the things I saw him do in the name of his Federations so called independence! Well, at least you guys are moving fast. All though that other Enji seemed misinformed, he was asking me questions a minute or so ago. "

Cloud raises his eye brow and says," What? Who, I did not think anyone was on the planet."

His responds is," Beats me, the guy did not give me a name. He had a scar on his face and was wearing some funky armor."

This catches Ben's attention and says," What, no, it could not be Max could it? Why is he here? "

Falcon just looks around and says,"Don't ask me kid. All right, I am seeing a few guys look at me funny so ill have to cut it off. I would say I would try and stall the race to give you guys some time, but, I hate losing. Just show me your moves! Hey, what are you looking at, Falcon Kick!"

With that they all see the man charge at someone before the hologram fades.

Cid whistles and says," Well, things are going down all right, what the hell are you guys still doing here? "

Cloud nods and says," We don't have a moment to lose, its likely they are all ready beginning to prepare the meeting place. All right, one last time, are first target is around the actual F Zero racetrack for a secret bunker or something. If not there then we will continue to search around the city. Get ready guys, we can't afford to mess this up."

Ben nods and all ready starts running out as he says," All right, I can't mess up now or Ezan will never let me hear the end of it. And besides, it's time I prove I can truly fulfill my destiny. Still, why would Max be here? Wait, Max did say Xiza worked with Kira to destroy the planet of Zandalor and its people. Meh, I can't get excited on just a hunch, I have to focus on what's at hand!"

With that are hero's get on the stealth shuttle and quickly blast of, and a few minutes later they all ready descending past the planet's atmosphere, thankfully unnoticed!

Ben is even more grateful for a smooth landing, and soon enough he is looking in to a red sky and an arid landscape.

The chosen warrior then feels hot as he says," Well, don't have to worry about freezing at least, still, this place does not seem very livable. But, I guess with what I read up on the people here are more reptile like so they adapted to it or something right?"

James points to the left as he says,"That might have been the case at some point, but now it's too much even for them. That's why they all live in cities like that. "

Ben turns to see that James was pointing to a giant city, encased in a dome.

Cloud then says,"The native life forms of Cardianon are a very prideful people. So full of pride that they refuse to be a part of any Trans planetary government. However they are not above buying technology from others to advance their race. However, they went too far too fast, and caused too much damage to their planets environment in the process.

As a result they have caused there planet to be inhospitable most of the time. Between the areas of radiation storms, and areas just north of here that are too hot for most life forms like us. That might be why they are so frequent buyers of the Vector Company. Well, in any case we are not here to win over a whole planet. Just capturing a man or two. Be careful, the Zeon forces will have their scouters so we will have to be extra careful to conceal are power levels before the time is right."

He then hears a chuckling as a loud cocky voice Ben knows all too well says,"Well, they are going to pick us up sooner or later so we might as well hit them so hard they can't blink!"

Everyone turns around to see Brad walking foreword, with his squad mates Vaan, Penelo , Jerid and Captain Sabin right behind him. Sabin smiles at Cloud and says," I heard from Terra Leon, Bartz,Veigue and the others, they and the Lylat Forces are all ready to move in as soon as we are ready."

Cloud nods and says," Then let's get moving."

Brad just grins and says," All right everyone, don't get in my way or you might get caught in the cross fire!"

Sabin puts his hand on his face and says," You better not screw things up this time Brad. There are innocent people every ware around this. If you just go charging in it will be a disaster! Promise me you will follow orders this time! "

Brad just sighs and says,"Find if it will make you happy Sabin I won't start swinging till things go down. You got my word if that does not satisfy you Captain!"

Sabin looks at Brad and says," Yes well, you said that before. Everyone, mind keeping an eye on him, I can't afford to spend all my time watching over him."

Ben looks at Brad and says," Don't worry, we will make sure he does not let his thick head ruin everything. "

Brad glares at Ben and says," Oh my, how funny, you almost act like you think I'll ever take orders from you! "

Sabin sighs and says," Well, sorry but you don't have a choice if you want to remain in the Enji Knights Brad."

This causes Brad to turn and say," Say what?"

Sabin then says," I am sure your aware you and your four friends still have not managed to graduate and become full Enji Knights yet. That means Ben and the others all have the authority to give you orders Brad. Ben and the others have come a long way Brad, while you refuse to change at all. Maybe you should try and learn a few things before its to late."

Brad flips out and says," No way, that is bogus! I don't care about official standings! There is no way I am taking orders from a stuck up like him!"

Ben grins and says,"Deal with it Brad, otherwise you will never be an Enji. "

Brad then says,I don't need to play by your rules, I am all ready a real man, something you can never hope to become you little, GUH!"

He is shocked to see Sabin punch him in the head from behind to send him to the ground! Sabin then looks at him with disappointment in his eyes as he says," Enough Brad! You must learn respect once and for all to your fellow Enji or there is sadly no place for you here! Now, we have to get moving. Ready everyone? Let us move out."

They all nod and they being to move forward, Ben turns around to see Brad mumbling to himself and looks at him before saying,"Is there a problem Brad?"

Brad just spits on the sandy ground and grinds out a stiff,"No sir, no problem at all."

Knowing Brad is being sarcastic he just blows it off before saying,"Good, glad your finally getting the picture. "

He then leaves and Brad makes sure he is gone before saying,"Oh I get the picture star loser, but you're as clueless as ever, and to bad. Enjoy your little power trip while it lasts, because ill make sure you pay for it! It's clear as long as you're around your going to cramp my style. And most of all, you're putting unwise thoughts in my girls head. And that is why, soon you're going to see that anyone who gets in my way, hero, Enji or not will pay the price!"

He then walks forward to join the rest.

Soon enough they manage to sneak in to the city.

Once inside the city of Aeropolis they try to get to the F Zero Stadium as fast as they can. It's not hard to find the track since it can be seen from outside the city. The main problem is that this race is drawing a rather loud crowed they are having trouble moving fast since going at full speed would attract a crowd. However, everyone is wearing concealing cloths so that their faces are not recognized so easy.

Ben is able to move nimbly enough, and stay away from Brad. While he hopes to bump in to Lacus, he finds no luck in that area either. Ben gets a transmission from both Samus and Megaman X to conform they are searching to, but neither of them are able to pick up anything just yet.

After eighteen minutes Ben, James, and Hiryuumon are able to make their way to the Stadium. Seeing countless people, Ben finally sees a sigh they are on to something when they see Zeon DOM Destroyer Droids and men in Vector uniforms patrolling the area. James then says," Well, this is a good sigh; even for the champion race you would never see so much protection."

Hiryuumon then wags his tail as he says,"But how are we going to get past them boss? Don't we need a ticket to get in to these things?"

Ben nods and says," Yah, we will have to pull something or get a diversion to get in or something."

James then looks at the big screen at the top and says,"Damn it, we better start soon because the race is about to begin, along with the supposed meeting!"

Ben then looks around and says," There must be a side entrance some ware like to ship in food or equipment and the stuff, guess we have no choice but to cover ground fast. Tell me if you smell anything funny Hiryuumon. "

His Digimon partner nods and says," Even if it smells like its overcooked you will be the first to know!"

James points to his ear and says,"Make sure to hand on tight to your transmitter, and keep changing channels in case they try jamming us. Good luck."

With that the three dash around at top speed to look for a why in. After speed blitzing his way around the stadium to cover it in a minute. After not seeing an opening he says," Damn it, usually theses places have like a thousand openings, but every place seems to be protected in to a mobile suit.

I could just jump right down in to the stadium, but I can't take the risk. While it would be easy to fight whatever new Zeon toy they decide to roll out . But, by the time I get pass them, Weil and Xiza might all ready be gone! Damn it, there has to be some whey to, hey, what do we have here? "

Ben sees a life form he has not seen in a while, none other than one of the Space Pirate troopers who's last big operation was smashed by Ben and Samus!

He sees the humanoid bug looking nervous before heading in to the ally way. Ben quickly fallows him and when he turns he sees the bug-man is gone, but sees lights in his place! He sees a transport, that looks like an unmarked long limo like hover craft approaching the large doors at the end of the block. Before he can be seen he jumps high and lands on the ledge of the besides the Stadium to see the Limo approach the large hanger door and not even stop as the door opens and the vehicle goes on ahead! Ben sees two more unmarked vehicles enter behind it and says," That, has to be something worth pressuring. Uh oh, looks like this window of opportunity is closing fast!"

Ben sees the hanger doors are at once closing and bursts at full speed and just manages to get inside the doors as they close! Realizing that he might be crashing a party at once Ben sets up a new magical barrier Master Myers taught him that projects him as invisible for three feet around him. Lucky thought he just sees he stumbled in to a tunnel and the crafts he was tailing are still moving forward.

He then says,"This has to be it, Weil must be ahead! Looks like I got lucky, but now, I have to let the others know. Cloud Sensei, can you hear me? James, Doug, anybody? Er, Lacus, Brad? Sigh, should have know it would be jammed here."

He looks back at the door and shrugs before saying,"Er, if I do this quick there should be no problems. "He leans down and lifts the hanger doors open before sticking his head out and says,"

Could, and any other Enji, can you hear me?"

Ten seconds later he hears his Squad leaders voice and Cloud says,"I am hear Ben, you found something?"

Ben then says," I followed a suspicious vehicle in to the stadium, and now I am in. I think it could be Weil."

His responds is," All right, good work Ben, what is your position?"

Ben sighs and says," Er, I kind of don't have time to stay around, if I let them go they could can get ,

( He then looks at the ground in front of him, and sees a garbage can before thinking fast and casting a ice spell to freeze it solid!),

I am going to go forward. Look for a building near the stadium and the frozen trash can, the door opposite it is where I entered. I can't seem to make contact with anyone in the inside, but I'll see what I can do."

He then hears,"Understood, we will be there as fast as we can, good luck Ben. "

Ben grins and lets the door close back down as he looks forward and says," All right everybody, time to shine some light on just what business goes on underneath the lights!"

Ben then runs through the hall way, and sees a vast intersection of pathways. He does not pick up any magical energy, but dose see various robots moving about. At the end of a hall way he hears voices at the other end of the door and draws his sword. Before opening it, only to see a startled man! Ben points the sword at him and says," All right bub, were did the Zeon president go? Who is he with?"

The man just holds his hands up and says,"What Zeon president? I am just cleaning the walls before the race starts and everything gets all loud!"

Ben sees the man is in fact wearing a janitor outfit and holding a broom and Ben lowers the Star Sword before sighing and says," All right, but, see anything fly by? I need his number, let's just say I need to exchange papers."

The man points his broom the other way and says," I heard something over there."

Ben looks and hears many machines making various noises and says,"I must be underneath the docking bay for the racers or something. All right, just one more thing."

He then takes something out of his pocket, a old torn half of a picture of Max and says," Have you seen the man in this photograph? Its kind of important. "

The man just shakes his head and Ben sighs as he puts it away and says,"

Figures, Max does not show his face in public much these days. Whatever, you might want to go on break now, things are about to get crazy."

He then walks forward and sees the Janitor turns around, however he narrows his eyes and says,"

By the way, you smell rather clean for a Janitor. Just what are you cleaning anyway? I don't see a bucket."

The man just turns around and says, "

Oh, I am a special Janitor sir. You see, I clean the rats!"

With that he aims his broom at Ben, and fires of a high powered blaster shot! Or at least he attempts to, to bad Ben was all ready on to him and before he even fired Ben was behind him!

Ben just sighs and says,"Really now, you say you clean rats? Well, then you should clean yourself out first, and put up a better cover story!"

He then kicks the Zeon undercover gunner hard, and sends him through the new door and in to the wall where he lands with a large imprint! As he slides down Ben looks at him and says," Er, I think he will wake up, still, he did try to shoot me. Anyway, with all the noise I don't think anyone heard that. Still, better move fast in case they did."

With that Ben dashes through another hall way, and up the stair case beyond it. Soon enough he manages to see a large room, with various people, all in uniforms and fallowed by various Zeon and Vector machines!

Several monitors and computers surround the room and Ben notices several of the native, Cardianon people checking the scenes! Ben sees he is in fact on the walk way of the top part of the large chamber and then sees that one of the monitors is at the racetrack above and every ware else in the planet, and Ben says,"

"Well, unless this is all to make sure no one is cheating, I think I found the meeting place. Well, door way to the meeting place but close enough. All right, choice time, if I wait for backup, I might be too late. But, if I go it alone, will either be over my head or causing this planet to have a giant hole in the planet and make things worse again. Sigh, where is everyone? Huh, what was that? Whoa, no it can't be!"

Ben, with his invisibility barrier still up senses a slight disturbance and looks up, and sees a man entering from the ceiling, Ben sees that like him he is invisible, but Ben can make out his outline, and his suspicious are conformed as he sees it turn visible, only for it to be none other than Max, in his Janus armor! Max is descending to the ground, before he lands on the wall right above the large door! As Ben sees his cousin look around he says,"

What the, so, Max is really hear. He must be after them to. But, what should I do? "

I mean, we kind of are after the same thing. But, Max might give them the maximum punishment. I don't know about Xiza, and Weil does deserve to pay for all he has done. But, if he dies before he stands trial it will cause a mess. Well, maybe Max won't go that far. Huh? "

He then sees one of the Vector guards sneeze, and look up, and by chance as his head is forced up he sees Max! At once he aims his blaster at Max and says,"Intruder! Is it an Enji? Get him, AH!"

Before he can even fire his shot Max is on him, and in an instant slashes of his arm before kicking him in to his partner! Max then has his blades extend before he says," Hello boys, just thought I drop in. Don't worry, I don't need directions!"

With that in a flash he jumps in to the air, before firing a spike at the guard, that hits him before having it extend, and firing a shock-wave that freezes everyone in place! The Droids all aim there cannons but Max instantly fires a barrage of energy blasts that destroy them! He then looks at the door, sees a vent above it, and says,"

This ought to do it, now, time to end this at last. Xiza, I got you now, you're going to pay for helping Kira and massacring Zandalor! All right, make sure everything is in position, and get ready. Man, what a drag, I always hate moving under a speedy clock to. Whatever, this is worth it."

With that Ben sees the former Enji take a look at the paralyzed group before he takes a jump to reach the vent, and with a thrust slashes it off. He looks at Ben's direction, and for a second Ben thinks his cousin knows he is there, before he just pauses, looks down and nods and a moment later enters the shaft. Ben then says," That was close, I nearly thought he saw through my protection.

Either that or he is looking at erroneous guys now. Er, anyway, no doubt now, that has to be were Weil and Xiza are! Greet, well, the only option now is to fallow him. Even if I have to fight him again, I'll do what I must to end this right! Huh, wait, someone is coming. Did one of the scouters pick me up. Oh great, huh?"

He gets in to fighting stance and turns around, only to see it's none other than Samus, who had her arm cannon aimed at Ben before she saw who it is! She lowers her arm and says,"

Oh, it's you kid, I nearly thought you were one of the Space Pirates till I saw your hair."

Ben sighs before smiling and says,"Hey Samus, glad to see a friendly face, even if it's underneath a helmet. So, I take it that you and the Enji got my message?"

Samus walks forward and says," I did, you can be real clever Ben, even I could not get inside, but I think they were expecting me. And, I spotted a few Space Pirates roaming around. I know they normally are here to collect on black market bets, but, something is up."

Ben looks around and says," Maybe Weil hired them for extra muscle, but it just means this is for real. Glad you're here, ill need your help making sure Weil dose not escape."

Samus charges her cannon and scans around with her visor as she says," Sounds like fun, there is quite a large bounty to bring Weil in alive after all. "

Ben then looks around and says," So, were are Cloud and the others? Did they make it? Is anyone else with you?"

Samus nods and says,"Cloud and the others all made it in, but they spread out to make sure these guys can't escape . Well, there is one Enji with me, or at least he calls himself the greatest Enji. I had to stop him from crashing in to the stadium and screwing everything up. He was with me but ran off some ware, honesty, how low do you Enji put the bar? "

Ben sighs and says," Oh great, let me guess. He is rather large, dresses like a punk and nearly bald? That must be Brad. Just pay him no mind, he is pretty much just a muscle blown jerk that is good for clearing crowds. Huh, good grief, are you just going to stand there Brad?"

He hears a chuckling and turns around to see none other than Brad with his arms folding entering from the other side!

Brad just says," Hey Benny, you forgot to mention that I also am good for being totally unbeatable! Man, I was just about to stop everything when this armored dude got in my way and said YOU found a way in. Since I did not want anyone thinking you did everything I tagged along with this guy. He was good for going through this sewer, too bad he is so stiff."

Ben just sighs and says," Maybe you got on Samus 's nerve because you called her a guy and she is a she!"

Brad just looks over at Samus and says," What, that's a chick? Man, you could never tell!"

Samus just reacts with a flat," Enough, if I hear anymore I might shoot him. In any case Ben, it seems you all ready been spotted. "

Ben looks at the still paralyzed men and says,"Er, no that was not me, you see, someone else is all ready after them. "

Samus then says," What? What are you talking about, one of your fellow Enji? "

They all hear a new voice say,"That's impossible, none of us were in a position to move."

Ben realizes it's Cloud, and turns around to see the rest of Squad 7 behind him!

Ben smiles and says," Guys you made it, good. "

Hiryuumon then says," I picked up your trail boss, and lead everyone right to you."

Cloud then says,"In any case, who did this Ben? He paralyzed all the guards, and destroyed all the machines in one blow. Wait, I saw this kind of work before. Ben, don't tell me that its,"

Ben nods and says," You guessed it, Max all ready moved in."

Cloud sighs and says,"Great, he must be after Xiza. All right, if they are really past that door, and Max made his move all ready, then we would have sensed something. In any case let's stick to the plan, and get ready to see just what this meeting is about."

Brad laughs and rips part of the walk way of before he shatters it in his hand and says," Oh please, there is no need to wait, let's just go in right now and smash them up real good! And since your traitor cousin is there this makes it even sweeter, because now I can get him back for making me look like a fool!"

Cloud looks at him and says,"Don't be a fool Brad, if you power up now they will all be altered and the plan will be ruined! Use your head for once and think things through! The only way this will work, is if we wait to strike till the time is right!"

Brad just gets annoyed and says," I am sick of this hiding! We are the most powerful fighters of all; some sly politicians are nothing to me! All this tip toeing around trying to be nice is a joke!

The strongest win and the weak fail! That's the number one rule in the entire universe! So what if we kill their leader, I thought everyone hated this Weil guy? And sucks if they do care, they will just have to except it, because losers don't have a choice! Enough, I am going now! Hey, what the!?"

He is about to jump down, when all of a sudden Ben grabs him by the arm hard! He glares at Ben and says," What the hell do you think you're doing?"

Ben looks serious and says," What do you think you're doing! This is not a game Brad, if you cause this to be messed up because of your selfish impulses many more are going to suffer! And, the role of the Enji is to protect people in case you forgot! Now, as a Enji Knight, one who is a higher rank then you I am ordering you to stand down, shut up and don't do anything till we say its ok! "

Brad throws Ben's arm of him as his veins budge and he says," You think you have authority over me?"

Cloud then says,' He does Brad, and if you want to ever get to the same rank as him and the rest of us, then you will obey that order!"

Brad just looks at everyone, and just yells before he punches the wall so hard he punches through it and says," Well Ben, you really have become part of the system. Whatever, I'll wait a little longer. Just hurry up."

James then says," We have a way to see what is going on in there, without being in the room par say. Everyone, follow me I am going to set it up now. "

Ben nods and says," Lets finish this, oh wait, what about those guys? If any of them snap out of it, it could cause problems."

Samus loads her cannon and says," Ill handle it, they are not going to move for a while after this. "

Samus then a instant later fires her Ice spreader blast and freezes the body's in a sheet of ice! James nods and says,"

Good, now that this is settled follow me."They all do, and James takes them through the walk way and in to the hallway right past it. He stops and James says, This should be right. Samus, can you see if you can see through the walls with any of your visors?"

Samus nods before she goes through her Scan, Thermal and X ray visors. After a few seconds she says," I can't get through with any of them. They just about thought of everything. "

Brad then snickers and says,"Well, guess the only way to get in and see what is going down is to open the door are self's!"

James takes out something form his pocket as he says," Not so fast, they may have made it impossible to see through, but not to put something through, after all they need to breathe right? Here look at this. "

James then takes out of his pocket a small orb with a red eye ball and presses a button as a antenna pops out of it and James says,"This is the newest remote terminal spy drone that I finished going over with the Cid 's. It may not look like much, but through nano machines it can reduce its size so much it cannot be seen by the human eye, and yet get a perfect recording. Ideal for trying to spy on stubborn people."

Ben looks at it and says," Cool, does it work? "

James presses a button and responds with a slick,"The test runs went find, but don't take my word see for yourself. "

He then throws it in to the air, before it spins around and fly's in to the wall, before merging with it T000 style! James at once takes out his small arm computer and presses a few buttons before grinning. Cloud then says," James, X and the others are moving in and want to know are status, is it working?"

James smirks before he presses a button and his mini hologram monitor widens as James says,"Tell them we have conformation of the president. "

Everyone looks in to James's screen and sees that its either a very good body double, or the bearded president of the Zeon Federation is indeed in their sights! As James's camera expands Ben sees that Weil is as expected surrounded by his guards, Ben also spots Commander Craft and his three surviving members of his Dead Cell unit, Harpuia, Fefnir and Leviathan! To top it of Weil's top man, Azrael Tarkin is sitting in a chair besides him.

Cloud sees this and says," So, Craft and his guys are protecting him as we expected, this will not end without a fight then. "

Doug looks around and says,"I don't see that Xiza guy, just some reptile guy."

Cloud looks at the man Doug is pointing to and sees a Cardianon in a fancy outfit before saying,"

That must be Sultan Sahariel, he must be taking part in the meeting to. Wait, that man he is with, he is a guy who was always with Xiza, I think he is his secretary Salzon. If he is here, Xiza must not be far behind."

Ben sees that Cloud is pointing to the blue skinned green haired man with a ponytail right next to Sahariel. They are discussing something to each other, before all of a sudden everyone turns and Xiza enters from the other door!

Hiryuumon then growls and says," So this guy that helped Kira nearly destroy us is here to, looks like he was late! Hey, I can't hear anything James turns the sound up!"

James complies, and everyone listens in just as Xiza takes his seat. He drinks a glass of some sort of red drink and says,"Greetings mister president. I am so grateful you came all the way out here to pay a visit. Did you enjoy your flight?"

Weil slams the table with his fist and gets up before he answers with a agitated," Don't belittle me Xiza, I took a grave wager coming to this pathetic rock to meet you in privacy. And now you have this cretin take part in are meeting!?"

Xiza chuckles and says," Oh my, I know your under a lot of pressure Weil, but please try to be more polite to are host, after all I choose this planet because the Cardianon are such frequent buyers of both are products, even if they refuse to be a official listed buyer. "

This causes the ruler of the planet to grit his large teeth as he says," Mister President, I think we need to discuss the quality of your products. Your Grigori reactors may have gave us great power, but now are planet is about to shatter! We want a refund and your assistance in repairing what your products did to our planet!"

Weil just looks dismissive at Sahariel and says," It's not my fault you did not fallow instructions properly! Since you set up to many of Tarkin's reactors at once you evolved your petty race past its limits! And now because you could not use them properly your little planet is quickly becoming inhospitable. Such a shame, there was still profit to be made to. "

This causes the reptile humanoid to say," How dare you!"

Xiza laughs and responds with a playful," You are quite the man Weil, acting so smug even when you're Zeon Federation, and you along with it are on the verge of total destruction. After all, I thought you wanted me to help you out? "

Weil look annoyed and responds with a blustery,"That's a misunderstanding, I am not losing damn it! I just would like your assistance, to help me clear out both the Lylat dimwits and the Zannacross freaks of my territory, before I put that property under its proper jurisdiction! However, I could use your vast power Xiza, together we shawl rule the cosmos! With your power, as a former member of the subcommittee, head of the only cooperation that rivals mine, Vector, and even the powers you are rumored to have as a influential member of the Space Pirates and the Twilight Mafia!"

Xiza just chuckles and says," My, you did your homework I see, even if your summery is not entirely correct. Still, let me guess, you want me to give you my exclusive support?"

Weil grins and responds with a cutting," Think about it Xiza, you don't have much choice. The Lylat Kingdom is gunning for you for since you're one of the surviving conspirators' involved with Kira. Despite all your power even you cannot elude the Enji forever. Only by allying with me can you hope to avoid an unpleasant end. "

Xiza raises an eyebrow and says,"Oh really? I find your words not very convincing. After all, I know the true story on how you dealt with all the other members of the Zeon Federation. And I am to believe you're not trying to kill me right now and take over my company? I warn you, such an attempt, will not end well for you."

Weil laughs and says," Don't worry, I know you all too well Xiza, your history to gain power is nearly as ambitions as my own. I recognize a good deal when I see it. And besides, now that I have the Death Star, no one can stand before me!"

Xiza looks amused and says,"Oh of course, I admit I am rather impressed with what you were able to came up with. A battle station with the firepower that can destroy a world in a single blast, the space station Ragnarok. Such power, is impressive from what you can have. "

Tarkin then gets annoyed and says," What we have, is what no one else in the cosmos has! Even the Zannacross Empire, will fail to us!"

Xiza just says,"Weil, like always your ego is blinded you, you have no idea the true power the Zannacross Empire as at its command. There is no more powerful force in the cosmos then that of the shin emperor of darkness, Chaos Zannacross Necron. Even the power to destroy a entire planet is nothing to what he could do. "

Weil looks dismissive and says," Bah, as if you saw what he could do."

Xiza grins and says," Let us say, I am well versed in history."

Weil grins larger and says," So am I Xiza. And the number one rule, the winners are those who adapt the fastest, and do whatever it takes to succeeded! King Atem will never win, his rule is nothing but soft laughable dreams! "

Xiza sighs before he responds to Weil with a detached,"I do give you credit, you certainty are a survivor Weil Zabi. After all, I sided with Kira because I knew Atem would never succeed in his path. And it was not very profitable to boot. But, in order for you to have any hope at all of winning this war you must stop being so arrogant. Even with your Death Star, victory is not absolute.

After all, the Zannacross Empire has access to weapons just like it, and some of their most powerful members are so powerful they are living Death Stars. But, maybe by working together, we could create something even more powerful. Something that will have all your enemies begging on your knees for salvation."

This is just what Weil wanted to hear, and he says,"Oh, just what are you talking about. "

Xiza then says, Well, you see, I have been working on a new product for some time, but I need some special materials to build it." As Xiza goes on to describe it Cloud says," This is, just what we needed to hear. Weil and Xiza, planning to forge an alliance that will cause us more trouble. And what is this about a Death Star? "

Brad chuckles and says,"Theses lame suits, hiding behind there armies and massive weapons. I'll show them who is the true number one by smashing right through them all! "Samus says," I heard rumors that Zeon just completed a massive super-weapon that could destroy a planet. I guess it was real after all."

Ben gets mad and says,"

Damn both of them! They don't care about anything but expanding on the massive power they all ready have! They won't get away with this, time to shut them down for good!"

Brad reacts by blurting out a crass," Then what the hell are you waiting for? Let's just go in now and wipe them out before they can blink!"

Cloud sighs and says,"First of all we want to capture and not kill them Brad. And in any case not just yet, once everyone is in position we will move in. Just wait a few more minutes."

Brad can barely contain himself as he says,"So you're just going to give them time to escape when they can get away? "

Cloud sees Brad's impatience building before he responds with a firm," We know where they are, they are not escaping. Just be patient a little while longer Brad!"

Brad slams the ground and says," Forget it! I am through with waiting! We don't need to wait for anyone, ill end this myself!"

He is about to head for the wall, when Samus fires her Grappling Beam at him to contain him! He turns around as she says," I am not going to let a hot head like you jeopardize everything for your pathetic ego!"

Ben gets mad to and says,"

Good god, are you truly that self centered Brad?! Calm down before you alert them to your power, that's a order! I swear, I will never understand what Lacus sees in you! Time you settle down, Shadow clones!"

With that Ben uses his magic to summon copies of himself and at once they all tackle Brad!

Brad just laughs and says,"Hehehe, of course you can never understand, Ben Auro! You're nothing but a wuss, someone who is afraid of doing anything if it means causing problems. And that's why you will never be better than me! A real man, is someone who does not take nothing from nobody! A real man trusts his gut, his instinct, his DRIVE, even if no one else dose!

Want to know why Lacus will always love me over you even if I screw up from time to time Benny? Because I keep it real! Seriously, it's because I don't follow the norm, I won't comprise like you bunch of stiffs! It's not kindness that attracts women, it's the killer macho instinct of a real man! And I won't take orders form a guy like you who only is good at doing what others tell him to do, no matter what the rank is! So get out of my way, I won't let you stop me from my moment of glory any longer!"

Samus puts more power to her beam and says," You think women like, forget it I am not wasting time arguing with a moron."

Cloud then says," Brad, fallow the plan and calm down right now! We will attack soon, together! Huh, guh!"

Everyone is shocked as Brad begins to power up, and his muscles expand till he is at around 50% of his max power !

The man with the crew cut hair then grinds out a smug, "Enough, I see what is really going on, your all jealous of my power! You, Sabin, the masters, everyone! They are all holding me back, trying to deny me what is rightfully mine! But, you can't stop me! I'll kill these pathetic sniveling politicians and business men and show Brad Fowltror is the true number one Enji! Now, get out of my way!"

With that Brad unleashes his power and blasts of both the grappling beam and all of Ben's clones! Brad laughs as he sees Ben's clones disappear before saying,"If only it was so easy to make the real one go puff, see you later scary cats!"

With that Ben dashes to stop him and says," Stop it now Brad, ah!"

With that Brad jumps right through the ceiling! Seeing more ceilings break and dodging the rubble Cloud says,"Damn it, I did not think even he would put his own ego above everything! If only he waited till they signed the contract, then everything would have been prefect. But, now we have to hurry before everything goes to hell. Contact all the squads and tell them to move in now! Come on, let's get ready to rumble at the very least."

Ben nods and reacts with a bitter," Brad, you truly are hopeless. I won't let you get away with this. After this, there is no future for you in the Enji! Great, now I have to hurry before he ruins everything!"

With this Squad 7 gets ready to follow there reckless extremely hot blooded comrade from ruining their mission! Meanwhile, Xiza and Weil have been going over the details for their joining. Weil is stroking his beard and says,"

Well Xiza, I think since we are both respectful businessmen, we can come to a arrangement that can leave both of us content."

Xiza laughs and says," I suppose so. So, what is your offer going to be? Please don't insult me mister President."

Weil looks serious and says,"Well, you have nearly as much money as I, so I fail to see why you're in a need of cash. Still, if it's a offer of good faith Ill start with, Craft, what are you gawking at? "

He sees his brainwashed half cyborg top solder is sweating as he is checking his scouter and he says," Forgive me mister president, but it would seem a very large power level as appeared, and he is closing in!"

Weil was drinking a glass of water when he heard this and nearly chokes! However after he coughs a bit he calms down and says,"

It's a glitch, it has to be! The Enji have no idea I am here, and we leaked false info that I was inspecting are new weapons factory back on Texagrad to throw them off! "

His chief scientist clicks his own scouter and his eyes widen as he says,"It's not a malfunction Weil, I am picking up a power level over 100,000 and rising right above us!"

Weil glares at Xiza and says," What is the meaning of this!"

Xiza just looks calm and says"Really now, that's so distasteful. I have as much as a clue as you do about this Weil. But, it seems someone among us was not able to keep are mouth shut. "

He then thinks to himself," Excellent, right on time. Now, time to finish this. "

The man with many faces then throws out a coy,"Well, in any case, Ill check in to see if the race was interrupted. Get me contact with, oh?"

Everyone hears a rumbling, before the ceiling shatters and none other than Brad comes crashing down on the table, crushing it and causing a tremor! As all the guards point there various weapons at him he turns right to Weil and gives a mad smile as he says,"

Hello President Weil, you forgot your scheduled appointment with my fist! Don't worry, I'll be happy to reminded you!"

Weil is furious and says," A Enji?"

Craft takes out his sword and says," That is Brad Fowltror, one of the most reckless members of the Enji. However he is also has a vast amount of power!"

Tarkin gets of his seat and backs up as he says,"He is the one who is always smashing my creations, and everything else! How did this brainless hulk find us?"

Brad just pounds his fists and says," No need to worry about that, you have a much bigger problem to deal with! You really thought you could beat the Enji, beat me? HA, time to use your head as a volley ball for all the annoyance you caused me!"

Weil just laughs and says,"You think an ogre like you can stop my ambition? Bah, it will taken more than your large fists to stop me! Kill him!"

With that Craft has his two extra robotic hands come out before turning in to cannons and fires a powerful energy blast as the rest of Weil 's minions fire blasts at Brad to! However as Brad is hit dead on he just laughs it off! He then says," Nice try, but I'll show you all what power is! Here, watch the birdie you bunch of, huh? Oh great. "

He and everyone else see a explosion, before the door Xiza entered quickly turns to various chunks of scrap metal and falls down, to show Squad 7 and Samus charging in! Cloud has his " First Sword" radiant with his magical energy as he says," Weil Zabi, Xiza Beplhagor, your under arrest! "

Xiza turns around and says,"Ah, if it's not Mister Auro and his famous squad? My, you even brought the famous Chozo bounty hunter Samus Aran with you, I see your very determined to bring me and Weil here to court. But, I am afraid your desire will not be fulfilled today." Ben just has his magical aura flare up as he says," We are just the front line, your all not going any ware but a jail cell if you're lucky! And if you resist we will do what we have to do. Time you greedy slime balls are brought to justice!"

Brad gets so annoyed he kicks the remains of the table through the wall and says,"Damn it, you just have to try and take what is mine every single time don't you! I won't let you, they were mine first so stay out of it!"

Moments later, a new angry voice shouts,"You damn IDIOT! You're going to ruin everything!

Brad looks around and says," Hey who said, GUH!"

A moment later he is hit hard in the head and sent flying through his own hole in the wall! As he lands with a thud everyone soon finds out who landed that blow when form where Brad stoop Max appears! This freaks Weil out the most as he sees the former Enji disengage his cloaking field and says,"What the, how the hell did the Terror of Death bounty hunter Janus get in here too?"

Still wearing his mask Max chuckles before he takes out his shoulder blades and says," Oh please, I was here before anyone. To bad certain brainless idiots don't know timing if it hit them in the head, which is why I had to do it! "

Ben then says," Max, so you were all ready in, and then Brad showed up. Sigh, I just love having my magical luck that makes everything complicated."

Max then turns to his cousin and says," Hey Ben, I thought I sensed you around."

Cloud then narrows his eyes, and says,"So you're after the same thing as us are you?"

Max just begins to power up and says," I don't know about you guys, but I am here to settle the score. Do whatever you want to Weil, but Xiza is mine!"

Xiza laughs and stands up from his chair before emitting a condescending ,"Ah mister Bruder, still trying to avenge those savage Zandalorin's? Honestly nether I or Kira ever understood how you could care so much for them in such a short time. I suppose it's because they reflect your base nature, a battle hungry beast."

Max just points his blades at Xiza and says,"Quite! Before I kill Kira I am going to rip you apart just like you torn apart planet after planet for your damn money!"

Xiza looks down and says," Oh, you think it's all for money? Sorry my friend, but I suppose you yet again fail to grasp the bigger picture. And that is why you, and everyone else here will see only to late, what all of you can truly accomplish. Allow me to show all of you who is truly holding the cards in the pile! Yes, now is the time to end this charade.

Care to show off your new revisions and have another shot at revenge,

Ridley?"

This alarms everyone and Ben says," Ridley, that was that dragon that was the Space Pirates leader right? But, me and Samus already killed him!"

Max just charges at Xiza and says,"You can throw whatever flunky you want at me Xiza! It won't stop me from cutting of your head! Huh?"

He is about to stab Xiza when all of a sudden he detects something and jumps back as a massive column of energy blasts by where he was and goes through a couple of walls! Moments later everyone hears a roar before none other than Ridley lands down in front of Xiza! His armor is now red gold and black, and it looks a little fancier, but it's clear its none other than Samus 's most hated space pirate back from the dead somehow!

Samus aims her cannon at her parents killer and says,"How the hell you crawl out of hell this time Ridley?"

The yellow eyes of the bestial creature turns to Samus and it hisses as it says," Ah, this one is glad that its luck is good. Now the accursed hunter will at last taste this one's revenge, and die suffering from the wrath of Ridley Ultima! Because, even if your hear as well hunter, this one will not allow anyone to harm master Xiza!"

Weil is furious at the new arrival and says,"What the hell is with all of these new players!? And why did you have this monster hiding below us Xiza! You dare double cross me? You seem to underestimate your position!"

Xiza just laughs, before his eyes glow red and he says,"No, you once again fail to see your situation Weil. You, and everyone here are about to realize how pointless your life's are!"

Ben just sighs and says,"Oh great, it's one thing after another, again. Good thing I had some lunch."

Well, looks like Ben and the others are once more in a tense situation! Thanks to Brad's oversized ego and ever burning desire to one up Ben the situation was not in their favor, and with Max arriving to fulfill his own revenge, only for Xiza to shock everyone and reveal he has a newly revived and even more powerful Ridley at his side, it looks like this day will end in any way but diplomatic! Just what is Xiza 's true plan, and what can Ben and the other Enji be ready to stand against what the multi faced demonic villain and his fellow members of the Zannacross Empire have planned?

To find out you will just have to tune in to the next Chapter of Tales of the Cosmic Wars!

In the next chapter the Enji Knight's attempt to capture and Weil and Xiza escalated to a full out battle as all attempts to hide are thrown away and the Lylat Kingdom forces give it everything they have to capture Weil!

Ben and the others try to get through the Dead Cell warriors to get to Weil and Tarkin, and there fellow Enji, X Zero and Axl, and even Captin Falcon all help them. and Brad is even more determined to get to them in order to try and get all the glory. However Brad finds the hard way when he corners the Zeon President that while Weil is not a fighter, after all of his years of securing his power he has more than a few tricks up his sleeve to take care of Brad.

And when Tarkin unleashes his new Cybernetic monstrously on the Enji, it is clear that it's going to be very difficult to capture Weil while also having Xiza and Ridley Ultimas breathing down their necks!

The battle escalates so much that they blast their way to the F Zero race going on above, which gives Weil a chance to summon his fleet to protect him, and with such ace pilots as one of his best commanders, Haman Karn and the ruthless Ali Al-Saachez, the dreaded ace pilot who happens to be also be the only terrorist who survived the attempt to capture Lacus at her High school!

The Lylat forces engage them at once and with such ace Gundam Pilots as Amuro Ray, and ace leader of the Celestial Being strike force Setsuna F. Seiei in his 00 Raiser Gundam along with the Star Fox team, it seems that they have things covered, till a Zannacross fleet being commanded by Kira arrives! Fulfilling his order to terminate Weil he sends Genesis, Sigma, Vile, and the newly empowered Bowser to kill Weil as well with a Titan fleet commanded by His follower Alejandro Corner in his massive golden mobile armor the GNMA-XCVII Alvatore!

As the three forces battle over the planet Ben and the others try to fulfill there mission, all while Max tries to get his own revenge! However, in the mist of all this as Weil gets backed in to a corner he shows everyone how far he is willing to go, and shocks everyone by summoning his ultimate weapon, the Death Star! With the full intention of blowing up the planet of Cardianon to cover his escape, Ben and the others are finding them self's rapidly running out of time! Can are hero's get through obstacle after obstacle in order to try and make this war come closer to a happy conclusion?

Those answers will be reviled in Chapter 108: Flaring Crosshairs! Shooting Through the Inferno of Greed!

And before we leave a few authors notes. First, as you may of noticed or not this planet that are latest fighting is going on is from the new Star Ocean four, the Last hope for the X box 360. If your fan of the series I would recommend it. Heh, you may or may not see more cameo 's from the game hehe. And second, wait, that was it lol. Like always thanks for the reviews and till next time.