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!

57. C 112: Requiem For a Heroic Warrior

Chapter 116: Epilogue, Requiem For a Heroic Warrior. The Final Promise On the Road to Dawn.

Last time in Tales of the Cosmic wars, the fate of the universe itself hanged in the balance of the outcome between Ben, Max, the others and the demon lord Xiza! After showing just how powerful he could be after transforming in to his true form, his power was great enough to bring everyone to deaths door! However, once Max joined the fight, thinks looked a little less bleak, however, it still was a uphill struggle. And with Halo nearly ready to fire and wipe out the entire Lylat Kingdom, it was clear every second counted! While at first Xiza's power seemed to overwhelming to match, the good guys fight through the dark foe's deadly onslaught, and takes to Max's brave resolve leading the way, they managed to not only pull though, but get Xiza to impale himself with his own attack and severely damage him!

Enraged at being damaged Xiza unleashed all of his power in to a final massive energy orb of supreme destruction! However, when push comes to shove, are hero's showed the extent of their combined will, and to the horror of Xiza, burst though his attack, and destroy him once and for all! Yes, at long last, Xiza Belaphagos, the demon who's web of darkness has caused suffering for centuries finally received the justice he long had coming for him! However, even with this victory the battle was not over yet, because even with Xiza dead, the super weapon he reconfigured was still nearly done with its countdown to doomsday!

As are hero's in a panic tried to think of a last minute plan, knowing there was no time Max did what he had to do, and summoned his Tri-Edge to charge at Halo right before it was going to fire, and in its Gundam mode cause the energy to go unstable at the last second to stop it! While it was a crazy plan that even Han Solo would have doubts upon but in the end it seemed to work, as Max's last ditch attack from his Mobile Suit indeed caused Halo to misfire, and save the Lylat Kingdom!

While it seemed like at first Max had made the ultimate sacrifice to atone for his rage made mistake, Max then showed it takes more than a explosion or two to do him in, as he lands besides the Enji, even if his Gundam is now in need of spare parts! As Max was congratulated by everyone, Ben asked him if he would return to the Enji Knights. And while Max still thought he did not belong with the warriors of light, Cloud, Leon and the others were able to persuade him that now that the Masters and King Atem knew the truth about Max's reasons for leaving, and even after all he has done he still had a option to redeem himself as long as he wished to.

Yes, with Ben appealing to his former mentor's heart, it just seemed like the unstoppable duo was about to become a team once more! But, just as it seemed like the day was going to end happily, tragedy stuck! Out of no were Max was shot right through his heart with a sniper shot, and while that was bad enough, the shot caused a hole to burst in his chest and destroy his heart!

Before a outraged Ben and the others could confront the coward, a Solar Flare like flash blinded them all, and when they could see again the area where the shooter likely took the shot, was totally destroyed! Ben was nearly in a state of shock that he was seeing his cousin die before him. But, even though James and Reala tried to heal him, it was no use. Because Max was shot with a special Anti Enji bullet that uses the body's own magic energy to poison him or her, and shut down all of the organisms vital organs!

And so, with deep regret, Max had the strength to give his cousin one more long speech about how he believed Ben had what it took to fulfill his destiny.

And with that, after giving Ben his own sword the massive prized blade of the Zandalorin's, Beskar, as well as his Tri-Edge Gundam and his Droid partner T4-X5, a great man died, Max Bruder was no more. As the memories of all the times Max looked out of him flashed through his mind Ben nearly fell in to despair, just as a horrified Lacus entered the chamber! She and the others had been in a tense clash of their own against the deranged Ravxen!

And while they were able to land some real damage, no thanks to Lacus unleashing some mysterious new holy power, the more pain the mysterious man seemed to receive, he seemed to be ready to inflect twice as more! However, his fun seemed to be ruined when thanks to Aeris she, Ezan, and his squad arrived on the scene, and caused the demented foe to lose interest before he warped of to get his revenge on Max!

However, as Lacus arrived she was in tears to see it was too late! Right on cue, both Ravxen, and Kira vie hologram appeared in front of the battered team of hero's, and while neither villain denied murder, neither took credit for it either

. However, both of them were ready to finish the job Xiza started! However, Ben at last snapped with rage, and his anger exploded, with such force that he was able to unleash a surge of power, that with the arrival of Grand Master Myers 's back up fleet caused the bad guys to decide to settle things with the upholders of justice before they fled! With this Ben was only left with his pain, but thankfully Lacus was there to comfort him. However, just as he nearly recovered, another surprise appeared, out of the main generator of Halo! Out of its core crystal, appeared a beacon of light, and the women that appeared before Ben and the others was none other than the Ethereal Queen of light herself Cosmos!

Why has all of a sudden the among other things, the embodiment of all light and overseer of the universe appeared before Ben? Only way to find out, is to get this party started. And, let the final chapter of Tales of the Cosmic Wars Volume two, a Stars Twilight begin! It's been a long fun ride, so let's get ready to enter the pit stop of sorts! Ready everyone? Lets a go!

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Are chapter begins right where the last one left off, with everyone in a state of shock of seeing a goddess like women appearing before them! Ben Auro is not sure what to make of this, and looks over to Lacus and blinks before blurting out a baffled," Lacus, you see her to right? "

Lacus, who is still right beside him slowly, nods and responds with a firm," Yes Ben, I see her to."

Ben then sighs and reacts with a dry," Good, then I did not just lose my mind. So, your, really Cosmos, the legendary being who is, the creator of all existence?"

The women before him smiles warmly as she says," While there has been many alterations about what I truly am passed down through out the long stream of time, in essence that is correct. Do not be afraid, I bring you no harm."

Ben then smiles nervously and says,"Ah, that's good to know. Well, I never met a, real celestial one before, er, not to mention their leader. Its, an honor to be graced with your presence."

As Ben bows Cosmos then says," Rise, my champion, I am here because after all of the battles I have seen you all go though in this long sad war, and all the suffering you all have endured. And, I thought after saving this entire realm from descending in to the eternal discord of darkness, the least I could do was address you myself."

Lacus then stands up and says," But, why now of all times did you come to visit us in person Miss Cosmos?"

Cosmos just gives a soft smile and responds with a warm," Well, your statement is not quite correct, for I am not here before you in a physical sense, what you see is my projection. Because this ancient structure, installation Halo 04 Merkabah , was created by both humans angels and a few other life forms, I have the power to project my will from its power crystal. Now, more importantly, I came because I wanted you all to know just what you are up against."

Meanwhile, Ezan and Aeris enter what is left of the Command chamber and as the new arrivals pause Zidane says,"Whoa, where did this new lady come out of?"

Ezan looks at her and says," I don't sense any energy at all, and yet, it does not seem hostile, still, be on your guard."

Aeris giggles as she tries to break the tension with a rueful," Of course she is not a threat, that's Cosmos Ezan, the supreme guardian of the universe and just about the exact opposite of Zannacross. "

This gets a reaction out of even Ezan and as he raises a eyebrow he says,"Your, serious? This is, what some call god?"

Aeris nods and closes her eyes before putting out a endearing," I remember, that the celestial one Minerva who granted me a new life briefly told me how she was choosing me to be her herald of Cosmos 's will. And, this women was the vision I had when she spoke of."

This causes Cosmos to turn to the flower girl and smile as she says," Ah, it is good to see your still in good health Aeris Gainsborough ."

The Cetra smiles and says,"Oh thank you! It's good to see you are healthy as well! "

She then looks over, and sees the now pale, and dead Max, still with a hole in his chest, and her happiness quickly leaves her eyes as she says,"Still, it does not seem like even after we saved billions of life's from death, we were one short. Even after coming back with my new power, it pains me to see I can't help when it counts most. "

Cloud then looks at her and responds with a reserved," Don't blame yourself Aeris, there is all ready enough blame going around. "

Doug then looks solemn as he adds," Yah, it happened so fast, and right after we lowered are guards, that it would be a miracle for anyone to have been able to stop that. Damn it, Max did not deserve to go down like that! After all that, and some slimily punk cheap shots him and runs off! But, whoever did that better keep running, because one day we are going to catch you and give you the beating you deserve! "

As both Ben and Lacus turn to Max and get depressed again, and as Cosmos looks at Ben's now deceased cousin she says," Yes, I am sorry for your lost Ben Auro, I know that he meant a great deal to you all. And, while he was a man who made his share of mistakes, in the end he was able to pull himself from the brink of darkness and be a major factor in saving countless lives, and the return of Chaos Zannacross Necron. And, I believe a major factor was thanks to the bound he had with you.
Ben then looks at Cosmos before he says,"

Cosmos, um, can I ask a favor? Since you like, all powerful, being the god of the universe and all, could you possible revive Max? Please, after all I, and he have done, he did not deserve to die like that, not after he finally was becoming the man I looked up to again!"

Cosmos looks cheerless as she says," I am very sorry Ben Auro, but I cannot just grant favors and bend the rules of existence, even to the chosen one."

Ben then gets upset and says,"Please, please just give Max a chance to be happy again. If both Leon and Aeris were allowed to come back, and she was also killed ruthlessly by Sephiroth, and how Leon died saving Stan and the others after being tricked, then Max, who was betrayed and forced to spend so much of his life hiding in the shadows should get such a right as well!

You're supposed to be the protector of this world, but how can you just let such horrible events go by under your watch, and let people as evil as Ganondorf, Sephiroth, Xehamaru, Ravxen and all the other pure evil freaks do as they please? "

As everyone sees Ben's anger flare up a nervous Hiryuumon inches over and says,"I know your upset Boss, but still I think you should not be yelling at someone who can blink us out of existence! "

Cosmos just sees the sorrow in Ben's eyes and says,"No, I completely understand why you are upset Ben Auro. And believe me, if I would normally do such a thing I would not hesitate. However, I cannot or I will break the rules of the dimension, and Aeris was a special case because of the unique powers of the lifestream on planet Cetra. Leon Magus also was a special case because beause of the way time was effected on that world by the servant of Chaos, the fallen angel Fortuna.

You see, it's true I have powers far beyond what most mortals can even dream of, powers that bend the normal rules of time and space. However, for the sake of the stability of the realms, I have not used my true powers since the dawn of time."

James looks confused as he says," The rules of space and time bend when you interfere?"

Cosmos nods and says," While if I did bend the rules once or twice no great disaster will happen, if I would continue to do so, the very stability of the borders between the dimensions would weaken. And, I would be no better than Chaos. You see, that is one of the things that set us apart the most, and also the reason Chaos Zannacross Necron can never be allowed to break free of his trans-dimensional prison and resume full command of his demonic empire."

Bacchus then says,"Most interesting, are you implying that this is what the Shin Emperor of darkness true motive was in the great war between the celestial ones?"

Cosmos then elaborates with," In essence that is correct. One of the things I wanted to tell you was the details of what your history labeled the great war between angles and demons. Yes, it was all because I failed to predicate how much resentment even a celestial one whose direct purpose was to govern the souls of hell could have. Yes, in the beginning Zannacross took to his task with pride, he was given more power than normal to effectively rule over the souls of the damned and I did not think he would ever grow twisted by those that he was created to watch over.

However, because I suppose you could say since it was the start of history itself, I had no way to predict he would grow spiteful over the many failings of mortals, and that there very evil would influence him. No, or maybe I should have known all along that since he was created at the dawn of time from those negative emotions that he was fated to become there supreme leader. Zannacross is not just a random demon, he is nearly as old as me, one of the oldest sentient beings in the history of existence. But in any case, as the years turned in to millions and billions the hatred disgust and other emotions slowly mutated Zannacross from the dark angel of hell, to the original, true, and still the most supreme devil.

If I only knew better, I would not , did not make the same mistake for his replacement Shinnok . And that is why, when Zannacross shocked everyone by leaving his throne in hell, to create a armada of pure evil and take it to himself to force evolution on the living dimension so that in his eyes rid it of all its imperfections that he was them all make over and over again, and turn it in to his vision of a paradise, I was shocked to say the least.

However, when he and his followers like Xiza and Darth Damonus destroyed worlds and ruin entire galaxy's, I knew his will was absolute. He even saw those that went to heaven as impure unworthy life forms that mostly consisted of beings who had no value, and even saw other angels as unworthy. He then saw it as his destiny to recreate existence itself. Yes, Zannacross directly sought to shatter the balance of the realms, became his desire was to purge all corruption form existence, by shattering the border between dimensions, and having total control over element of existence.

Yes, he sought to become the absolute master of time and space itself, by reducing everything to nothing so that he could control everything. And yet even as I saw him nearly bring the universe to ruin, I could not directly interfere, as long as Zannacross was in the "Living" dimension.

You could say he sought to create the ultimate, " Anti-Life Equation".

For you see, his very presence at full power causes the laws of the cosmos to be unstable. And, he wanted me to confront him directly, because he fully desires for this very dimension to shatter, for all dimensions to shatter, so he can merge them all, in to his own dark ideal of the perfect existence, one where everything is bound by darkness. However, his master plan's greatest fault was that he saw the will of mortals as absolutely no value and either saw them as pawns that he could either get to join him out of absolute fear or by worshiping his power.

And the rest, were to be erased. However, while the celestial ones that I sent to aid mortals did play a major part, mortals also showed that they can rally together and surpass there supposed limits, and was able to shock him on more than one occasion. But the biggest surprise to him was when a mortal warrior, welding what was the final ultimate form of the Star Sword that you now weld Ben Auro, was not only able to survive his power, but endure it long enough to seal him and destroy his empire!

However, even with him and his surviving followers like the seven demon lords all sealed away, one thing Zannacross said could not be denied, and it's that evil would never disappear entirely as long as it was the shadow of goodness. And, sadly enough, his words were true, for after countless years had passed, the evil in man grew once more, and their sins against one another were strong enough to create more and more powerful servants of the dark side over time. As the time grew on, the forces that sought to seek to bring eternal discord to harmony gained in power, some even had the power to bend time and space, even if it was only a fragment of the true power Zannacross has.

And, soon enough, there was enough hatred in this dimension to free first Xiza, and then Darth Damonus, and now they seek to finish what there master stated long ago united with new agents of evil. It is true, that as long as there is light there is darkness. However, even after I have seen the countless and sometime senseless wars, disasters and tragedies that I have seen creatures inflict on each other, I have also seen the kindness and compassion of the heart. And I firmly believe, that even if it is still far in the future that mortals are capable of creating their own paradise.

That is why, I wish for all of you to win this war. Please, please prevent Chaos Zannacross Necron from breaking free, so that his nightmare never comes true! I am sorry that I cannot do more; I truly apologize for placing such burdens on all of you. "

Ben looks seriously at Cosmos, before taking a look at everyone, then looking at the Lylat forces flying around the remains of Halo, then the broken ring weapon itself, before looking again at Max, his last facial expression a happy one, and then at Lacus before he turns to Cosmos and says," Don't worry, I understand Cosmos, and I will not run from this burden. As much as I wish for it, I understand that the rules of the cosmos must be upheld. And, I swear to make Max's sacrifice be worth something, by ending this war and ending the Zannacross Empire and all other threats to the cosmos with it!"

Lacus looks at Ben and smiles as she says," Oh Ben, you, really have become strong."

Cosmos then smiles and says,"Ben Auro, you are truly worthy of the sword you weld, and are just a great a warrior as its original owner. It will not be long till you will be able to become as powerful as the one who sealed Chaos, as soon as you complete the holy sword so that it can return to its true state. "

Ben looks embarrassed and blurts out,"Oh that's right, I still have to find the last Crystal Shard. Arg, I was on such a roll, but with everything that happened I nearly forgot about that !"

Cosmos reacts with a reassuring," Do not worry, I know you will find the true brilliance both in yourself, your friends, and that sword in due time. Even after the darkness brought on both by your pain and the darkness the one named Kira Myers forced on you brought out your evil in the form of Darth Idious, you were able to recall your heart and soul and return to the light. And, I also want you to know that while I cannot revive Max, I will assure you that even while he did not lead a perfect life, the good in his life far outweighs the bad. And as a reward for living a noble if cruel life to the end, I have a assurance from the judge of the dead, King Yamma, that he will be able to live happily in heaven among the greatest hero's of all time for the rest of eternity."

Ben then smiles and reacts with a relived," Ah, at least Max will have some happiness in the next world then. Now, time to show him I can fulfill my last promise to him, and live up to his, and your expectations! I swore an oath, that I would atone for my mistakes and become a true hero that would save everyone form total darkness, and I won't fail that oath no matter what!"

Lacus then taps Ben gently on the shoulder as she nods and says," Yes, we will all do what we can to protect this cosmos, and fulfill are duty. "

Cloud then nods and says,"We have been riding this rough train ride for some time now, and stopping midway would just make everything pointless."

Ezan chuckles and walks up as he adds a firm,"Correct, to have come this far only to be unable to complete the mission would be disgraceful. That is why I will do my part, to honor the sacrifice of my comrades."

As he looks over to Max and grasps his sword tightly Ben says," Ezan, thanks."

Cosmos then says,"I believe your vows with all my heart. I believed since I appeared before Rodiums Myers nearly fifty years ago and inspired him to fond the holy order of the Enji Knights that its creation would have a positive effective on the cosmos, and I am so glad to see that my belief in you all was not unfolded. Your words have touched me, and if you swear an oath then so shawl I. And that oath is that I will also believe in you warriors of light, you hero's, till the very end. Now then, since I have come to tell you what you needed to know and expressed my gratitude I will depart now."

A nervous Lacus quickly runs up and says,"Miss Cosmos, please wait a second. If you could before you leave, could you tell me what I really am, what my true purpose is?"

Ben is startled as he looks at her and says,"Lacus, what do you mean?"

Lacus looks down and responds with a troubled," The Blue Eyes White Dragon inside me, and now this other power that made Ravxen want to kill me no matter what. Just, what is my true destiny?"

Cosmos looks at her, then hears someone approaching, and sees it's a lumbering Brad before she looks remorseful for a few moments, and says," I can not just tell you how to live your life Lacus, I am not like Zannacross, I want you to forge your lives primarily by your own decisions, despite the pains it might cause. The answer is up to you to decide my child. While it's true external events have shaped the road you travel, but in the end, only you can decide what you want your future to be. Just remember Lacus Raystar, remember what you truly believe in. The road might be difficult, but if you can hold on to what you truly believe in that is when you will find true happiness. I hope even if its not clear to you now, it will be clear one day.

Now, I must take my leave. Be strong heroes, and never lose the faith you have in what and who you are fighting for. Only through this can your light shine through the darkness despair. I will always be watching, so good bye."

With this in a flash of light Cosmos, or at least her projection vanishes, and as Ben sees the Crystal that her projection came from float down he looks at his Star Sword and mutters," That, really was the Ethereal Queen of light, and even she believes in me. There is no way I can let everyone down!"

Lacus just looks at her own hands and says,"It's up to me to decide? But, I don't even know what choices I really have. If only I, oh?"

Her attention along with the others chances when Brad then stomps the ground to cause it to vibrate and get everyone to notice his arrival as he grins and says,"Hey, who was that fancy chick just warping around? She must think she is hot stuff just warping around and stuff."

Kyle just rolls his eyes and spits out a deadpanned," Oh don't worry Brad, that was just what was pretty much god, and she most likely heard you trash talk her so your chances of going to hell are even higher now. "

Brad just cracks his knuckles and spits out a crass," Oh really? Well, I thought she would look more god like anyway. Ah, at least if I was sent to hell I would have a decent fight. So, what did I miss Lacus doll? Huh, what's that look for? Oh, right."

He then sees the dead body of Max and just says," Damn, guess that proves that even the best warriors are helpless when they leave there guard down. Still, I thought he was a guy who was smart enough then this!"

At once everyone glares at him and Lacus says," Brad! How dare you say that! "

Brad just gets defensive and says," Chill girl, I an't dissing him, I am just saying!"

Ezan just looks coldly and takes out his sword before putting out a sharp,"Just be quite Brad, the more you talk the more I have the desire to see parts of your body fall off."

Brad just gets annoyed and says, "Hey now, just because this guy died it does not mean you have to go off on me! You're all always giving me your grief!"

Ben clutches his fist and snaps back with a hateful,"Probably because you're always giving out grief Brad! If you have nothing to say then go all ready, I am not in the mood!"

Brad just narrows his eyes and grinds out," Your lucky your cousin just bit the big one, because otherwise I would have to, huh?"

He finds in a blink of a eye Sabin grabbing Brad by his collar as he says,"How dare you Brad! Ben and the others fought valiantly with his cousin to defeat Xiza and save the universe, I won't have you talk that way to your fellow Enji!"

Brad just moans out a hostile," You, all of you are always taking his side!"

Sabin's face hardens as he yells out," You dare act like you have anything to defend yourself when you did not even take part in the battle?"

Brad just grins and says," Don't blame me that fate itself is against me and all of those zombie freaks loved me so much they just would not let me go! They even eat me at one point but I am to hardcore to be zombie food for long! Piff, I know, even your jealous Sabin, that I am so much more powerful then all of you through my own way, the Brad way! "

" Doug then gets angry and says,"Man Brad, all your brain cells really do go to your muscles! You really think everyone thinks you're a star? You really are a idiot, besides your brain dead pals, nearly everyone in the order and everyone else thinks your nothing but a fight loving punk!"

Brad just looks even more wilder as he lashes back with," You're the ones who don't have a clue! The media may not be giving me the credit I deserve just yet, but all the REAL people, not the stiff politicos and upper class fat heads but the little guys like me know who is the true number one! See, because unlike all of you guys, I don't hid behind anything, I keep it real!"

Sabin is about to bust a vein as Lacus has had it and suddenly shouts out a furious," Stop acting so immature Brad! It's no wonder no one takes you seriously!"

Brad gets annoyed at this and throws out a casual," You use to love my uncompromising take charge attitude doll!"

Lacus looks disgusted as she responds with," That was, till I realized you were not just rebelling against those that were holding you down, but anyone that would not let you have want you want! I, I am tired of this. I looked the other way for to long but I can't just overlook how repulsive you act most of the time."

Brad begins to get really mad as he says,"Damn it, it's all because of you Star loser! Don't think you can take her away from me Benny boy, Lacus is my girl, FOREVER!"

Sabin winds up his fist as he says," That's it Brad, you have gone too far for the last time!"

Brad quickly snorts back with," Find then, lecture me, discipline me, but don't think you can ever change me! I am who I am, and if you don't like it then tough! I am not changing the world to fit in, I am going to keep smashing along till the world makes way for the true top dog! "

Just as Sabin is about to explode all of a sudden a new voice says,"It's all right Sabin, leave this to me."

Everyone is then shocked to see that Grand Master Myers has appeared besides them! The space ship he was on, the Eldrige is flying right above them so it's clear during all of this the ship stopped long enough for Myers to descend. Sabin then says,"Grand Master! Are you, sure?"

Myers looks around and says," I am sure. "

Ben then says," Master Myers, so you arrived? Ah, I am glad that at least the battle is over, at least no one else has to die. "

Myers then walks over to Ben, turns to Max, before he goes up to Ben and puts his hand on Ben's shoulder as he says," Ben, I am deeply sorry that I was not able to arrive in time. Max, was one of Shin's closest friends, and I am ashamed I was not able to save him from suffering such a fate. I failed once more as the leader of the Enji."

Ben just nods and says," It's ok, the one who is really to blame is Kira. I still think either he or Ravxen used their magic to, get in position unnoticed. No one else, could really be skilled enough that was close by. Still, I am glad, that at the very least at the end Max was able to not die with regret. And at least, Cosmos promised he would not have to suffer in the next world. And, I'll make sure to live out both of our lives, and avenge him at all cost! "

Myers just nods and says," I am proud at how far you have come Ben. Don't worry, we will make sure whoever killed Max, will suffer the consequences, even if it was Kira. No, if he could so casually kill his former best friend and not even admit it he is truly nothing but the mad Darth Judicar now."

Lacus then cuts in with a curious," Master Myers, did you see Cosmos? She really did appear to you before?"

Myers chuckles and says," Heh, I knew that flash of light was nostalgic. Like I said, I indeed met Cosmos, after I stopped Garland all of those years ago with Zoda, Yamamoto, Craft, and Gandowan. She appeared to tell me that she thought it would be best if we used are talents and wisdom to found an order that would bring justice and peace to all planets that cried out for it. And that was how I, and King Atem 's father began working on the bases for the Enji Knights. So, she appeared before you all?"

Leon nods and says," She wanted to both congratulate us, and to show us her support."

X then contributes with," Also, she wanted us to know just what Chaos's true aims where, as if we needed any more reason to stop him."

Brad just chuckles and says," Who cares what that grumpy billion year old dark god's plotting? In the end it's just another thing for us to destroy! "

Myers just turns to glare at Brad before he says," You just never learn anything from your experiences, do you Brad Fowltror!?"As he sternly walks over to him Brad just says," What? Mad I am not showing more love for your model students? Look, I don't need to do things your way to become the strongest all right? Lay off! What, you going to lecture me to? It's the truth, in the end power is the truth of the cosmos!"

Myers just walks right up to him and says," No, I am done with lectures with you."

Brad just grins and says," Ah good, you're finally getting the message on how, GUH!"

Brad's speech is interrupted as everyone is shocked to see Myers punch Brad hard in the stomach, so hard he is sent flying, with such force that he is hurled around Halo!

As Brad rockets to the other side of the Grand Master at once he moves fast enough to smash Brad down to the ground with the hilt of his sword and he lands with a thud so hard that the entire tower shakes! Everyone is shocked as Brad coughs up blood and is gasping for air, and Cloud says," I, never seen Master Myers as angry as this."

Brad just looks right up at his leader's eyes and blurts out a dazed," What was that for dude?"

Myers narrows his eyes before retorting with a scornful," Do you really have to ask? Your behavior has not been good from the start, but as we tried to change your selfish ways you just get worse! My reports say, that everyone was in a position to capture Weil and Xiza before they were even aware we had them. But, it seems you defied your orders from Ben, who outranks you, just so you could selfishly try and have all the glory for yourself!

Not only was that totally disrespectful to everyone, but your impulsive desire caused the situation to decay severely! We might have captured Weil successfully and prevent him from escaping and causing havoc with his Death Star! And while in light of Xiza's true face, he would have put up a brutal fight and still cause pain. Even so we could have likely ruined his plan, and prevented him from ever bringing out this Halo, and to say the least we could have likely not have had as much casualties. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"

Brad just looks defiant and yells out a angry," Yah, it's not my fault! Its everyone else's for messing things up and not being fast enough to catch them! If you were smart, you would stop trying to control me and just let me get the job done my way! Bah, all of you are jealous because I get stronger and stronger each day! Well to bad, it won't be long now, till I am more powerful then all of you! Then I will be the top dog in the Enji! "

Myers just responds with a disgusted," You will never become truly strong, not as long as you embrace your selfish desires!"

Brad just spits on the ground and says," Oh put that moral stuff back in its old rusty can why don't yah! That's just a thing to give weaklings something to cling to, but the cold truth is that it's all fluff! In the end you either got it or you don't! I always had the desire, the drive, to be top dog, and I bashed anyone who got in my way! And, wither or not you expect it or not I will be the strongest of all!"

Myers just looks disgusted and says," Wither or not that is to be so, there is something I do know for certain, you won't get that way being a Enji Knight Brad Fowltror!"

Brad's eyes widen as he says,"What you saying Myers?"

Myers then points his sword at Brad and says,"What do you think I am saying? It is clear to me now, and I don't think the other masters would oppose my view on the fact that you will never be worthy of becoming an Enji Knight, and I cannot over look how you have tarnished the Enji any longer!

So that's why, as of now your officially stripped of your rank of Genji and disgracefully discharged from the order!"

Ben, Doug and Ezan, in fact everyone but a shocked Lacus get happy from hearing this, and Brad nearly flips out right there as he says," WHAT!? Are you kidding? You're being biased, just like the stiff head in the sand leader you are! Maybe if you were not so stuck in the clouds your own son would not betray you huh? This can't be, GUH!"

This outburst lands him a swift jab at his knee, causing him to yell out in pain before Myers at once has his sword glow as bars of light pin Brad down and he says,"

Not only am I serious, but I am not done yet! Don't think I did not notice all the times you disobeyed and fought in the Power Club and other illegal savage " underground" tournaments to amass your profits!

It's about time that your sneaky selfish acts of disobedience are put to a halt! Till we can figure out just how to properly punish you, you will have plenty of time to look over your behavioral corrections in the Sekkiseki confinement cell!

Maybe then you can figure out not to act like a savage beast that does not even know what honor and the themes and beliefs of a Enji Knight are! Tell me, just why did you join the Enji Knights Brad Fowltror? What did you expect?"

Brad just glares at the leader of the Enji and howls out a outraged,"This is totally bogus! You can't do this to me man! Just because I don't fit in with your ideal standards, you want to lock me away, and deny me what is rightfully mine!? Hahaha, what did I expect? I expected, TO FIGHT!"

With this his energy explodes and as he says," I joined the Enji, for two things! To stay with my gal Lacus, and to fight strong opponents, opponents that would give me a challenge!

All you old timers don't get it! Honor, pride, the way of the warrior, all of those things are just window dressing! Can't you see we all are animals! In the end all that matters is getting what needs to be done, and you either can hack it or you can't! You think just because I know the truth I have to be held back? FORGET IT!"

With this he unleashes a burst of power, and his size increases till he is at eighty percent of his max power and he shatters his confinements! He then at once yells and jumps in to the air as he says,"I won't let anyone stop me, not even you!"

With that he yells like a crazy biker as he attempts to pound the Grand Master's skull in, but Myers flash steps out of the way as Brad pounds the ground, and nearly causes the entire Command Tower to collapse! Ben like everyone tries to keep his footing as he says," Damn it Brad, just how insane are you? You want to wind up locked up forever?"

Brad just turns to Ben and grins sadistically as he says,"Oh don't worry, I'll never let anyone stop me! I don't care who it is, no one will stop Brad the great from taking what is rightfully his, no one!"

Before Ben can reply Lacus gets in front of him and says," Enough Brad, you're just making it worse! Please, stop this, your acting insane! If you keep acting like this I can't defend you anymore!"

Brad then turns red before snapping out a angry," " Can't, or won't? You have a lot of nerve Lacus doll, after all, without my help you still would have been despised for what happened when you went nuts back in High School! We don't need the Enji, I see it now, we can have it all just the two of us! The two true gods of the cosmos! But, as long as theses stuck up idiots keep your head in the clouds with them, then that's a problem!"

Ezan takes out his sword and says," The only idiot here is you, and I think it's time I made what I do to you last time feel like a spa treatment!"

Brad just begins to have his muscles budge as he powers up and says,"Bring it on, ILL TAKE YOU ALL ON! I have more raw power then all of you wusses put together! And when I thrash you all at once, ill show that Brad Fowltror is the true number one! Hahaha, I'll make everyone in the god damn universe see, that I am the, king,

THE GREATEST! Time to shut everyone up ONCE AND FOR, GUHH!"

Before he can go on even more, Myers puts a end to it by channeling his power, and giving a swift karate chop to Brad's neck, and slowly but surely cause the raging hulk to power down before he collapses unconscious! At once Myers covers all of Brad's body with energy bars of light before he says,"Maybe we are all animals, but I like to belief we can act more sophisticated then savage beasts.

Sigh, I wanted to believe that what you said was true Lacus, that there was a better side to him, but now he is clearly unstable, and I can't allow him to endanger everyone and tarnish the Enji Knights name anymore. Take him to the maximum level confident cell, and if he causes any trouble on the way back to Hallow Bastion let me know at once."

At once Squall and Leon nod before they and the Spartan Guards begin to drag Brad back to the ship. And as Lacus watches on in sadness she looks down and says,"

Oh Brad, what happened to you? Were you really that jealous, of Max and Ben?"

Ben looks depressed and says," I am sorry Lacus, after all of this and now you just have more to deal with. Oh?"

He is shocked to see Lacus put her hand on Ben's face as she says," Why, are you apologizing, after all that you had to put up with today, after, Max dying? Don't, let Brad get to you. I won't, not anymore. If he, won't expect reality, then, maybe it's time I move on, even if it means a difficult future."

Ben at once gets really happy at this, and slowly holds Lacus 's hand to as he says," Oh Lacus, thank you. If that's what you think, then I'll be ready to help you, no matter what! After all, that's what friends do right?"

Lacus blushes before she giggles and she says,"Hehe, oh Ben, I know want you want to say. But, it's ok; maybe, it can be more than a fantasy after all. After all of this, I don't want to lose sight of what is truly important, nor do I want to lose what is truly important to me, ever again. That's while, I'll try to become an even better Enji Knight, and make sure I can help you reach your destiny to its end. Ah, but, I think, it's time to rest."

Hiryuumon licks his lips and says," Sounds good to me, after getting use to my mega level, I feel like I am about to die of starvation! Master Myers can we go to the ship to eat now? I need three chocolate Sundays stat!"

Myers chuckles and says," You have all preformed grandly, of course you may now rest. "

As the Digimon jumps for joy and his partner and friends laugh, Cloud looks at his superior and says,"Are you sure you don't need any help cleaning things up here? While Halo is broken it still can be salvaged by either Zeon or the Zannacross Empire to cause more problems later on. Plus, while Xiza is dead, I noticed he had the ego, or surprisingly lack of for site to not have the Dammunge self destruct as soon as he died. "

As he and Myers look up at the now giant black ship just floating in space Samus takes off her helmet and says," Cloud, don't jyix it or I will shoot you. To be honest since he was the head of the Space Pirates I figured he would have it explode on us the moment he left. Go figure, I guess he was too sure of himself to even do that."

Myers just looks firm as he says,"After arriving too late to do much of anything cleaning up here is the least I can do. I'll make sure King Atem has a fleet stand by here at all times before we decide what to do with the remains of Halo. And as for the Vector flagship, we shawl tow it back to Corneria with us. While I am sure Xiza programmed his files to auto erase, we can't over look the possibility of finding something useful in that giant ship. With all of the things Xiza was behind, if we can just find one useful thing it will all be worth it. "

He then looks at the deceased Max and sighs as he says,"Even with the death of Xiza, are foes will just become even more restless and brutal in their attacks. And, we must find a way, to bring this long war to a end soon, before anymore life's have to be lost! Come everyone, I think it's about time we go home, to give Max his proper burial. While he may have strayed from the path, in the end he died as a Enji Knight and will be treated as such."

Cloud solemnly nods, before everyone begins to prepare to go back. Meanwhile, as they prepare to go back, we now change are view's to someone who has all ready returned to his home, Weil Zabi!

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Yes, because of the crises Xiza brought out the Zeon president was able to blast enough of his pursuers of his trail in order to get his Space Station Ragnarok the Death Star and the remainder of his fleet back to his capital world of Texagrad. After furiously stomping his way back to his office we turn to him entering as he is shouting to Tarkin, the Arbiter and the rest of his on edge staff as he has been shouting the whole time and as he enters he says,"

Damn that Xiza! How dare he sell me out! I'll make it the priority of not just me but every citizen of Zeon to drag him to here where I can shoot him and kill him myself!" His now terrified secretary Mercy walks forward, and says," Greetings mister president, how was your latest venture? No wait don't look at me that way I am required to, AH!"

A near lived Weil throws one of the large chairs up and nearly throws it at her! He then pounds his desk and says,"Xiza, the Lylat Kingdom, those quacks in the Zannacross Empire, they all think I am out for the count all ready! But ill show them all, that Weil Narhe Zabi can't be stomped out so easy, in fact I'll be the one to in the end stomp them all out of business permanently!"

Tarkin then sighs as he picks up a report chart and adjust his monocle before he grins and says,"Well, it will please you to know sir that you won't have to worry about Xiza double crossing us anymore. The newest reports say that Xiza was just killed, by the Enji Knights. Ah, so it seems he hid a tremendous power underneath that scaly clad body of his. And, I never thought even he would have resources to uncover a weapon such as the fabled Halo's. They have the power to exceed even the Death Star."

Weil then has his eye spas as he sits down and says,"Well, then why don't you find a way to make my ultimate battle station even more powerful? "

Tarkin puts his hand on his head as he says,"The Halo mega weapon's were rumored to have been created by the celestial ones during the celestial war! Even I can't duplicate that technology so easily, not without a good amount of the original to analyses. And with the reports that this Halo was all ready destroyed and its remains being guarded by a Lylat Fleet, that might be difficult. "

Weil just snaps out a sharp," Well, find a way! If we could make one of these Halo's for our own, then we will have this war won! Do whatever it takes Tarkin! This is your last chance!"

Tarkin just rolls his eyes and says,"Oh please, like you would ever be able to effectively replace me. Face it mister president, with all of the purges you have done to the Zeon Federation through your paranoia, there is hardly any truly qualified personal left in the all, with the data I have taken from X and Zero, those new XZ modal mass produced battle robots should be ready to deploy any day now. All thought, that won't change are current situation."

Weil just narrows his eyes and says,"Don't push my buttons to far Tarkin, if anything I proved that no one is truly indispensable in my company, expect me! Ah, now who is it? Oh, it's you. "

Weil then sees two of his highest ranking staff members enter. One is the head of Zeon intelligence, he is a man with blond long hair and wearing a black Zeon General uniform, he is Igniz and behind him is a white haired man in a blue uniform whose codename is Minus. On the other side is a man with red hair and a green and grey Zeon uniform.

He is the Vice President of Weil's " Presidency", although since Craft is now being controlled by mind control he also has a good amount of control over the operations of the army, and his name is Serpent. Behind him is his own elite body guards the male Prometheus and the female mage Pandora. As they both salute Weil says,"Well what is it? Don't waste my time just to address me I am in no mood!"

With this Serpent just says," No, not quite President Zabi, we just came to inform you of are latest battle reports. And, it's not good. Between the Lylat Forces defeating most of our forces, and the Zannacross Empire slowly destroying are planets one at a time, moral in general is down. Even the likes of Char and Haman are having a hard time seeing victory in the name of Zeon."

Igniz then says,"And, at this rate, the lost of key production worlds will cut are ability to keep producing significant forces needed to protect are key worlds. At this point the admirals are nervous to even go on the offensive!"

This causes Weil to snap as he says,"In that case ill just replace them with droids as well! You're the sharpest minds in the Zeon Federation and your telling me you can't figure out a way to win?"

Serpent gulps nervously as he says,"Well sir, at this point I think we might have to expect that there is no way for the United states of the Zeon Federation to win a two front war against the Lylat Kingdom and the Zannacross Empire. However, there still might be a way for us to not be totally humiliated. What if, we were to form a temporal alliance with the Lylat Kingdom? It would keep them off are back and once we defeat them we can always, GAH!"

The Zeon Vice president screams in pain as Weil at once shoots him in the leg! And it was a powerful enough shot to blow of his leg! As he screams in pain and his servants rush to his aid Weil says," Next time that will be your head! How dare you even suggest working alongside those idealist peons leaded by that damned brat Atem! I would rather be dead! And you all know how much I refuse to die! No, we don't need to ally with the Lylat ideologist, the Zeon Federation is all ready the most powerful fighting force in the cosmos!

We just need to find a way to properly use that power! I thought you worthless idiots could at least help with some of the stuff, but as always I have to do everything myself!"

Just then before Tarkin can say something all of a sudden everyone hears a new laugh as it says,"Oh my dear deluded father, how wrong you are as always. Even you won't squeeze out of this path if you keep running the war like this!"

At once as his men get alert Weil greets his teeth and says,"Of all the times, you dare show your face now Marluxia?"

Sure enough rose petals begin to fall, as from above the pink haired dark Enji reveals himself as he walks down, from nothing to stand by the president chuckling all the way! Weil then says,"Don't think you can get away with mocking me like this, " son"! You're only related to me from my first wife, and even if you were a full blood Zabi I still won't hesitate executing you if you think you can try and take what is mine! You chose to stick with those dark Enji loonies and that's the path you will have to stick with!"

The Dark Enji just looks sly as he says,"You misinterpret my arrival father, I came here to aid you. You see, I desire to see the Zeon Federation emerge victorious from this war as well."

Weil just narrows his eyes as he says," Say I believe you, which I don't, just how would you aid me? And, what do you want in return eh boy? If you tell me its the long sought after approval of your father I will shoot you this instant!"

Marluxia laughs as he responds with a dry," You assume to much father, although, I suppose I could ask that in return for my help, you will let me borrow some key equipment, in order to help me reach my own dream, to take control of the Organization from Xemnas."

Weil chuckles himself as he says," So, your finally going to fulfill your Zabi blood and take over eh?"

Marluxia just closes his eyes to responds with a casual," Let us just say, I think I can be a superior guide to a future new world order, and that you shown me how the ambitious ones are fated to rule. "

Weil then stands up and reacts with a keen," I like the sound of a Zabi being the head of the Dark Enji Order, even if it's a unreliable one. Still, I need something in return to make it worth the funds and efforts I would have to give up in this taxing time. "

Maluxia takes out a cube, before he presses a button that causes a hologram of a giant structure to appear as he says," Would this do?"

Weil looks at this and says," And just what is this?"

His son laughs as he says," You were talking about how much you wanted the fire power of Halo at your command did you not? Well, how about something that would fire all of them at once!

This is Abel's Ark, the master command system for all of the inactive Halo's still slumbering in the universe!"

As Weil's eyes widen in glee a shocked Tarkin looks at it and says," How could you, possibly get your hands on this information? This, must be a deception!"

The "Graceful Assassin just hands him the hologram as he says," Oh I assure you Tarkin it's no trick, not this time. My dear lively comrade Ravxen was on Halo 04 as Xiza tried to fire it. And while he was not able to help him fire it in time, he was able to intersect some data Xiza was downloading off it before he departed. He just presented this to Xemnas and Vexen in order to see how we could use it, and I thought you would like to have a copy as a token of my good will.

Xemnas and the others still want to go through with harnessing the power of the Celestial Beasts to give them ultimate power. But I though, being able to wipe out all of our threats at once with one blinding flash would be, much more faster. All you need to do, is pinpoint the coordinates where the Ark is located before anyone else does."

Weil begins to laugh manically as he says," Marluxia, do you know what this means? Hahahaha, it means my victory is at hand! I knew there was a good reason I did not kill you! Yes, YES! Tarkin, prepare to upload this in to the databanks and put everything you have to securing this Ark, DO YOU UNDERSTAND!"

Tarkin just takes it and repositions his monocle," As you wish Mister President, I do look forward to how this experiment will unfold. At the very least with this new turn of events the statistics for are victory have increased dramatically. "

Weil then looks at everyone and says," That goes for all of you! Are top priority is to secure this Abel's Ark! Heheh, and once we do, all of these Halo's will be under my control, and with that ill win this war in one stroke! HAHAHAH! The Enji Knights, and the forces of Zannacross are all outdated fools! While they rely on their arcane magic and warrior skills, I have always outdid the competition, to letting nothing stop me, and to unleashing the most advance technology to out preformed the competition! Yes, once and for all, every being in the cosmos, no matter if it's a human, demon, or whatever, will be forced to see that Weil Zabi is the supreme ruler of all! Hahahaha, Hail Zeon!"

With this the fellow employers of Zeon repeat that phrase, to various levels of enthusiasm. And as they do Maluxia sits back on the pillar to the side of his father as he grins and says,"

That's right, my dear over ambitions father, try and consume everything, for when you fall, I'll be ready to pick up the ashes, and show this cosmos who the true deserving ruler is!"

As he then prepares to give Tarkin the data disc, little does he or Weil know, that at the exact same time, another evil ambitious man is preparing to further his own plans! We now change are views once more, to the view of another villain that we have not seen in a while, the last surviving member of the Subcommittee besides Erich Raystar, Albert Yurive!

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After Kira was forced to advocate the throne as Supreme King the secretive man's whereabouts were unknown to all, but now we now turn to him in his for now top secret lair! It seems the man is pressing buttons on a monitor, and is watching a replay of his former partner Xiza being destroyed by Ben, Max's and the others powerful combo energy blast. As he sees the demon lord fade in to nothingness he strokes his mustache and says," Bah, I knew in the end Xiza would fail, even his power, was not perfect. Ah, while he may have been around thousands, maybe even millions of years longer then I, it's clear now, I still have the sharpest mind!And its clear that even the flesh and blood of a demon lord can not compare to the ultimate power of the ulimatce fighting machine!"

He then rewinds the file, to back when Axl was attacking his friends in berserk mode before he pauses it and grins before saying,"And, it would seem Axl still needs to have a few errors removed, before I can make him fulfill his true destiny. Ah, to bad you were impatient Xiza, as I have long learned, victory comes to those that wait. I suppose even a Demon lord, does not have the endurance of a machine!"

He then switches the view to Zero, before he says," At last, the time has come! Zero, its time you retake your true destiny, and help your true master fulfill your true design! Huh, what are you still doing here? I thought I told you to check outside, to make sure we are in position for when we activate Zero Requiem!"

His servant, who is concealing himself with a brown cloak chuckles as he walks forward and looks at the monitor himself as he says,"I all ready did old man, it was a breeze to slip through those idiot soldiers notice. We can start anytime if you weren't so cautious!"

Albert just frowns as he turns to his servant and says,"Don't mess this up, one mistake can ruin everything! I have waited too long, stood by for far too long, to have things go wrong now!"

His servant just grins as he clutches his hand and says,"Oh please, we don't even need those two, I told you before, we never needed to reign in that girly haired wuss back to us, when if you just did some upgrades on me we could destroy them all! I told you again and again, the strongest robot in the universe is me!"

Albert laughs snidely as he says," Oh please, maybe the original would lose to you now, but I doubt at full power you would be able to defeat Megaman X, never mind someone like Ben Auro! No, after analyzing all the data, only through Zero Requiem can I truly take my rightful place in history, and unleash a power stronger then the gods themselves !"

He then looks back at the frozen image of the red Maverick Hunter and cackles as he says," At long last, we will meet once more Zero. I have been waiting for this for quite some time, don't let me down now! And most of all, I am very excited to see you alive your true from, your true perfect from! Muhahahah, after all of these years, I'll make this entire dimension bow to my genius, the genius of ultimate perfection!

Yes, with the perfect warrior at my side, the true form of my god of destruction, not even the chosen hero of the celestial ones will be able to stop me! So rest from your victory worn-out warriors of light, it will be the last peace you have in this world! And then, when it's all done, ill show what I was right all along; I was the true superior one all along, HAHAHAAHAHAH!"

With this Albert prepares his final preparations for his long in the making ultimate plan of his own. But, with this we leave him to, to at last go back to are hero's.

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In fact, we now fast forward a week after Max's tragic murder. After Ben and the others returned to Hallow Bastion, and after Ben got time to rest, giving the damaged Tri- Edge in to the hand's of the Cid gang to be repaired with help from Bacchus, and recover from the grueling series of battles he went though, he reluctantly prepared for Max's funeral. While Master Myers was willing to inform Max's estranged parents about his death in person, Ben took to telling his parents himself.

Needless to say, his father, who uses to look at Max as his own second son, was devastated. And even Max's own mother and father, the mother being out of touch with reality each year, and the father being a grumpy old drunken boxer and energon miner, seemed to at last show concern for their son to late.

That was why after making the necessary preparations, Ben is now exiting his room, in his full formal Enji Knight dress outfit, and preparing to go to the event he never thought he would go to, his favorite cousins, and mentors, funeral. As he exists Moz and Hiryuumon are with him, and waiting for him are Doug and James, both dressed in the same attire. Doug gives Ben a sympathetic pat on the back and James also nods in sympathy as Doug says," How you feeling buddy?"

Ben just gives a weak smile and says," Well, the best I can do I guess."

James just says," That's all we can ask for; it seems lots of people are ready to pay Max their respects. Not only are most of the off duty Enji here, but apparently a lot of fighters Max fought in tournament's in his earlier years and his old friends as well. In fact, there were even a few surviving Zandalorian's as well. And, I think your parents, his parents, and the rest of your family are waiting outside."

Moz then fly's around excitingly as he says," Wow, it's been so long since all of the family has gathered Kupo! Sigh, to bad its other such sad circumstances."

Ben just pets his long time Moogle friend on the head as he lands on his shoulder and says,"Well, I guess it's as they say Moz, tragedy unit's estranged hearts, or something like that. Still, it's been years since we heard from Max's parents. Max himself told me they may have still been married but they hardly interacted with each other. I guess, they did care about their son after all, too bad he had to die for them to realize it. Oh well, come on guys, let's get this over with."

With this the members of Squad 7, plus Moz head down through the residents chambers, and go to the front gates, where Ben sees his parents and the rest of his family before at once his mother runs in to him and hugs him as he says,"Oh Ben! I am so relieved to see you're in one piece! I was so worried! Ever since Kira Myers went mad I was so worried about you!"

Ben then smiles and says," Don't worry Mom, I am fine see? I did not come this far to let a few jerks kill me. "Max's mother then bursts in to tears as she says," Oh, but why did my dear Max have to die? I never got to tell him how proud I was! Sob!"

Max's dad then looks delirious as he looks at Ben and says," You were there with him, you and all of those other lousy Enji were all there! Why did you not do anything about it! "

Ben just looks ashamed and says,"I don't have any excuses. I am so sorry uncle Bruder."

Ben's dad then pats him on the back as he says,"Lay of the kid Jake, he is feeling enough stress as it is. I know my son did all he could."

Ben just gives of a small smile as he says," Thanks dad. "As his father nods Cloud walks up to them, with Aeris, Tifa Vincent and there Cid behind him as he says,"

Welcome everyone, hope you enjoyed seeing a rare close up tour of the Enji castle, sorry it was not under a more cheerful event. We are now ready, so if you may please fallow us to the memorial grounds so we can begin. "

With that they do as such, and as everyone fallows Cloud and the others through the resident halls, Cloud leads them to the burial grounds, the secluded section where all the Enji that have died so far have been put to rest. Ben, not likening this area has only rarely been around this area, but now he has no choice but to come in to it. As Ben looks around he sees it's at the least a nice area, full of trees, a mini lake and cherry blossoms flying around.

As Ben walks forward he begins to see the audience for the event, and sees that in fact most of the Enji Knights around are indeed there.

Just some of them are Ezan, Squall, Zidane, Lloyd, Yuri, Estelle, Flynn, Cecil, Tidus, Auron, and of course Lacus. Master Myers, Zoda, Yamamoto, and the other available masters are all there as well.

And even Samus, now wearing her own formal outfit, the Maverick Hunters, the Star Fox team, several high ranking Lylat army staff like Bright Amruo, Herro, Shin and more that worked with Max, and Bacchus are there as well. Ben is shocked that even King Atem is there, along with his usual body guards like Mahado and Shimon. Ben sees that he even sees some of the old friends that Max had from when they were kids, and even some of the fighters he remembers Max defeated when he entered the last official martial arts tin Neo Arcadia before he joined the Enji.

Some of them is the powerful quite martial artist master Ryu, standing in the distance with his own rival Ken Masters.

Some of the other fighters Ben remembers that are there are Kyo Kusanagi ,Kazuya Mishima , Terry Bogard, Akira Yuki , Lu Kang, and more.

At last Ben is surprised to see Lacus 's entire family there, and in fact it's her father and Lacus herself that are the first to come up as Lacus looks gentle as she walks up in her black and magenta funeral dress and goes up right to Ben and says,"Hey Ben, how are you holding up?"

Ben just smiles and says," I, guess you could say I am not depressed enough that I am out of it. Maybe it just has not fully hit me yet."

Lacus just says," Take's much time as you need, your only human."

Ben's father just chuckles as he says,"Ah, so Eric, you brought the whole family together eh? "

Ben, nervous since he still remembers how Ben's dad caused part of the tension in the first place turns to glare at him and says,"Dad, now is not the time, to bring up bad memories!"

Eric just walks forward and says," It's ok Ben, by now it's pointless to let old wounds to clout the future. Now is a time of morning, and, I think we let grudges go on for long enough."

As he offers his hand up for Ben's father his father grins and says,"I am sorry to ruin that vacation, I did not think just because it was a cheap ride, that terrorists where going to pop out! My bad. "

As they shake hands Ben takes a sigh of relief as he says," Well, at least that's one less thing that I'll have to worry about. Huh, whoa!"

He is shocked to find Lacus 's younger sister all of a sudden hug him as she cries and says,"Oh Ben, it's so horrible that Max had to die like that! I never had the chance to thank him for saving me and Lacus! Now that we know everything about what he went thorough I felt so horrible thinking he betrayed everyone to become an evil criminal! "

Erich then looks sad as he says,"Yes, we all feel horrible about how we mistreated and misunderstood him. While it seemed he had gone mad at the time, it seems it was all an act to make sure Kira did not go to the extremes. And, I am sorry for how we treated you to Ben, Some of us, over reacted more than others, but it was clear you had no right to be treated so harshly in your time of crises. Jane, don't you have something to say?"

Lacus 's mother just looks embarrassed as she looks at Ben as her eyes are twitching and she says," Oh all right if you insist Erich! I apologize for both accusing you and your cousin of being the sort that would harm my family. While there is that disturbing report of you turning in to that ghastly Idious, I suppose from the acts I have read lately, and heard from Lacus and Master Myers you are someone that would never be a threat to my family."

Lacus then rolls her eyes and gets right up to Ben as she says,"Mother, Ben deserves better then that! He is one of my longest, closest friends, not to mention he and Max were the ones who prevented Xiza from using Halo to massacre the Lylat Kingdom, that includes you! Really now, do you have to hold on to your assumptions so tightly that you can't ever admit your wrong even when its hurting others?"

Her older sister Shion looks amused as she eyeballs Lacus and says," My Lacus, your being quite protective of Ben, just like in the old days. Ah, but won't Brad be jealous?"

Lacus looks ashamed as she mutters back with," Brad, I don't care what he thinks at the moment. He, I barley even recognize what he use to be compared to how childish, selfish, and aggregated he is lately. "

As her father is about to ask just why she has not said anything about just what has happened to Brad all of a sudden a chime bangs before they see Grand Master Myers standing on a podium, and behind him is a floating golden coffin, that is Max's grave before the leader of the Enji says," Ladies and gentlemen, it is time."

With this Ben sighs as he says," Well, I guess this is really it, time to say good bye."

Lacus takes Ben's hand and says," Don't worry, you're not alone."

With this they walk forward, and as they descend to Max's destined burial site, and Ben sees it's a large white obelisk like tombstone, right next to Shin 's grave and with those like Gandowand. When they stop its King Atem who takes to the podium and clears his throat before he says,"

Greetings everyone, today I stand before you not as the leader of the Lylat Kingdom, but as a fellow mourner of the great man we have lost recently. Ah, I see that Max Bruder has encountered a colorful cast of characters in his life. Now that we all have gathered, let us now give him his last respects."

He is about to begin, when all of a sudden a new loud voice screams out,"

WAIT! Don't start without me your majesty!" As everyone turns to the left Ben then says,"

What the? Who was that? I, never heard that voice before. No, don't tell me someone is attacking now!"

Everyone sees a man stumbling in, and Ben sees it's a old yet muscular man with a grey beard and wearing a martial arts outfit of a similar nature. It seems some of the masters know him and Myers sighs as he says," Oh great, I see you as untimely as ever, Gouken."

As this Gouken enters he says," Don't mind me everyone, just had a little trouble with traffic. I am here to pay my respects to my brothers pupil like you all. "

James then looks annoyed as he says," Who is this old fool? Some drunken crazy man Max defeated?"

Doug looks excited as he says,"Awesome, it's my master, Master Gouken Kusanagi! I haven't seen him in ages! "

This gets everyone's attention as Ben sharply turns to Doug, before looking at Gouken, and back to Doug before he says,"Your, master? "

Doug grins and puts out a eager," Oh yah this is the man who taught me my ace martial arts moves! It's thanks to him that I was able to join you all and kick evil butt!"

Moz then says," But, if he is as powerful as that, why is he not part of the Enji order Kupo? Oh?"

Everyone then sees Gouken stumble before tripping over. Before in a flash stands back on his feet and hiccuping before Doug laughs nervously and answers with," Well, let's just say, he did not want to have to live up to the name of the Enji, kind of like Max, only it was for, more of a life style reason. Still, he is awesome, and I was wondering when he would show up! Hey Master Gouken, glad to see you made it! "

Gouken turns to Doug and laughs loudly as he says," Ah, if it's not Doug Fitter, my prized student! I have been seeing your victories on the news! I like how you have been working on your moves, thought you're still a little rough on the edges! Er, but, I think I should shut up for now, since everyone is giving me an evil eye. After I pay my respects, and have a few drinks, wake me up so we can have a little talk!"

As he gets about a dozen shushes he in a flash goes to the edge and leans over as he says,"Sorry everyone, really, but I came here to pay my respect to the last pupil of my brother Master Asia, the former Undefeated of the East! Max, was a genius fighter, I remember when I was watching him fight with my brother , and I was impressed how causally he mastered the moves he was taught, some of them he mastered after only trying once! Yes, he was my brother's pride, till he got stick.

Even so, we all know Max's road was not an easy one. While he started the path of an Enji with pure intentions, those intentions were twisted by the cruel true nature of battle, war, and of humanity, it corrupted his very soul. However, in the end it would seem he was able to regain his pride as a warrior, and fight one last valiant battle to save the cosmos. And for that, I could not be prouder to know Max Bruder, and if my brother was still well I am sure he would say the same thing. "

With that Gouken looks at Max's grave before he bows, and sits down on the ground with his legs crossed.

Zoda then looks over at Myers and says,"While, seem it would be that Gouken could have been more proper, true and horrible his words are still."

Atem then nods, and clears his throat again as he says," Thank you for your unannounced but honorable speech master Gouken. Now, as I was about to say, while there was a time when the true nature of Max's heart was in doubt, in the end there was no question he fought for the sake of justice. I first met Max shortly after I took over the job as the Supreme King of the Lylat Kingdom from my father.

I first met him when he, Kira, and Xehamaru were setting out on one of their first missions as a official squad under their Captain Aizen. Yes, this was before both Kira and Xehamaru went over to the darkness, and they were the elite Cobra strike squad. I remember my first impression of Max was that he seemed ready for any challenge, and nearly thought the Enji Knights missions were games to play.

However, as I had brief reports of his missions return, the videos that I saw clearly showed he took protecting innocent life's very seriously, and would do whatever it took to prevent life's from being lost. Yes, it was clear that he was passionate about the beliefs of the Enji. And, that was why it was all the more shocking when I heard the report that Max had betrayed everyone and had killed himself and the entire planet of Zandalor in a failed rebellion. However, I should have trusted my heart when Kira gave me that report, but I but faith in what was at the time the read out from the most esteemed Enji in the entire Lylat Kingdom. However, now we all know, who was the real liar. In another case of false appearances, the ideal polite and calm composed warrior who wanted to bring peace, the son of the grand master of the Enji, was the one who was deviously pulling the strings.

Still, out of all of this, I think Max's sacrifice taught us we cannot just be content with the conditions we are given, and be ready to fight with everything we have for the world we believe in. While hid under the mask of Janus to throw of Kira, Xiza, and there Titan and Vector agents to ward off pressures, he acted like a ruthless bounty hunter that cared only for himself. However, while I do not know for certain, I believe, that he hid to protect not only himself, but to protect the ones he cared about. Yet, to the end he showed the strength of his compassion, because everything he did was to protect the ones he cared about. And that is why, while for years he was not an official Enji Knight, we will honor him with the pride he deserved. "

With this he motions to the coffin as it begins to hover right over the burial ground and he says,"This long, bloody and devastating war against first the Zeon Federation leaded by the deluded Weil Zabi, that then expanded to against the dark order of Sithantos and the twisted traitor Xehamaru, and now leads us to fighting against its true face, the ancient empire of evil, the Zannacross Empire under the forces of Darth Damonus and his Inquisitors, who all desire to revive the most evil being of all, Shin Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron himself. It's clear now that we are fighting for are very right to exist. We have all ready paid a heavy cost, many brave souls have lost their lives for us to survive, and now Max Bruder is the newest member. This war, is to prove to everyone that us mortals, can prove to the god and the devil, and to are self's that we are capable of evolving past are bloody black history.

We must show, that we can create a society where we can truly understand each other. We must show to the dead, that through this great pain we can truly understand each other! While we will always have are differences, I believe that one day we can understand each other enough, so that the majority of us can live in the same world, side by side in happiness! It will be the closest thing to paradise mere mortals can achieve, but it's still the ideal world I strive for! That is why, you Enji Knights must fight on, through the pain, the anger and the sorrow, so we can defeat those that strive to destroy or control everything! For the sake of everything, we must fight and live on! But for now, let us honor the life of one who made such a future possible. If anyone would like to say something now, then go ahead."

With this he sits down, and Max's dad begins to stand up. Ben sees the giant man look teary eyed as he looks at Max's grave, and as he sees Max's body resting in it he holds back ears himself as he says," Max, in the end, everything, even becoming Janus and being a ruthless killer, was to protect me. Even in the end, you pushed me out of the way to save me from whatever scum fired that shot.

In the end, it does not matter if it was Ravxen, Kira, or any other slime! Ill defeat them all. You and I joined together one last time to defeat Xiza before he could use Halo to erase are life's, the life's of are friends and the life's of everyone in the universe! And for the price you paid, like I said before I will swear to fulfill your and Cosmos's dream!

I will prevent Weil Zabi, Xemnas, and even Zannacross from having their visions for the cosmos come true! I will, become the true hero, and end this war, so that no one else has to die!" With that Ben sits down from his outburst, as he sees Max's father prepare his own speech.

However, as touching as it is, we now turn to a more, urgent event.

Although, this in fact happened a week ago, it's more of a timing thing then anything that we waited to go to this, but now we rewind time just a bit, to the ones that reacted to Xiza 's defeat worse of all, Darth Damonus, and the sealed Zannacross himself!

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And of course we now rewind to change are view back to the pure evil world of Vandalgyon, and its unholy capital Neo Pandemonium!

Zannacross was so infuriated that his demon lords assured plan to at last break the seal on him ended in a spectacular failure that not only everyone on the entire planet, but every living being in the space around it is feeling his wrath! At the moment even Sephiroth, who has just returned with Nightmare from their own mission is feeling a slight hesitation as he is walking to the throne room, only to see bursts of energy blast out of the floor and walls before he turns to his fellow Inquisitor of darkness and says," It would seem are superiors are not in the best of moods. "

The demonic knight just looks in to the cold green eyes of the "One Winged Angel" and chuckles as he responds with a dark,"It's not because of our actions, but because of the only thing that I image could happen to upset the master this much. And it's that Xiza 's" Master Plan" has failed, along with him most likely. If you value your life Sephiroth, tread carefully, as furious as the master is he will not hesitate to destroy you in an instant."

The former SOLDIER general smirks defiantly as he says," Rest assured Nightmare, I think I know a bit about enduring wrath. Still, it would seem he wanted Xiza to succeed very badly if, what the? Urg!"

As Nightmare opens the large dual doors to the throne, instantly both he and Sephiroth are nearly crushed by the enormous amount of rage filled energy being contained in the room, and even the likes of villains of their caliber can only use all of their strength to keep from being crushed! Nightmare hears a demonic roar causing the ground to shake and Nightmare gets back on his feet, barley and says,"We have returned, master. I think it would be safe to say Xiza has not? "

At once Damonus emerges from a wall of black fire, seemly not concerned that he was lit ablaze by his masters outbursts before he walks down, glares at Nightmare as he says," You better have something good to report Nightmare, I, and the master are in a very foul mood! "

Sephiroth raises a eyebrow as he says,"I am surprised to hear that Xiza failed so spectacularly. Tsc, for being a demon lord, I suppose I expected better. "

All of a sudden the entire gigantic red crystal incasing the will of Zannacross that still has the celestial golden chains wrapped around it appears before them, and the giant demonic eye in the center is budging as it says," Xiza, that damn imbecile XIZA! It seems that for all of his plans, completing them successfully was beyond his grasp! He had the Enji Knights and their allies at the very tip of death, and somehow, he managed to lose to Ben Auro, his reckless cousin and the others! "

Damonus then grips his staff tightly as his eyes glow red and he throws out a gruff. "Xiza always was all talk when it came to fighting. He was a master manipulator yes, but his arrogance soon began to swell is head! He was always so concerned with amassing more power, his greed even dared him to think he could obtain my position, as the voice of Zannacross.

Heh, such lack of faith, was why he could never be the true number one servant of you my master. Still, I am still deeply regretful his failure cost us your swift return, along with the lost of Halo."

Everyone notices the inter dimensional seal cracking slightly as its prisoner unleashes another outburst of darkness and says," Bah, my powers are superior to any mere weapon. No, what infuriates me most, is that Xiza, one of the seven demon lords was defeated by mere mortals! Even if the chosen one was aided by his powerful cousin and other allies, the fact that he has the power to defeat someone as powerful as a weakened demon lord, means his growth is progressing far too fast for my likening! "

Sephiroth then grins devilishly as he says," Cloud's number one student indeed has some power. However, last time we fought my own power was handicapped since my body was adjusting to its new form. Now however,"

He then swiftly takes out his long Masamune and with one lighting fast stroke he creates a sword wave that in a instant slashes the wall it hit in half! And while he could do that before, everyone notices a squad of unfortunate Salvation Storm troopers all scream in pain before they all fall in to pieces! He then turns back to Damonus and says," Now, I am quite ready to finish the job."

Nightmare then has his massive Soul Crusher sword glow as he slams the ground with it and as the debris comes up slices them all to dust in a instant as he says,"

Yes, I never finished my bout with the so called chosen hero as well! HE may have gotten a little stronger, but I have gotten a great deal stronger! Just let me command the execution force needed master and I swear when I will return Ill have Ben Auro's head!"

This causes Chaos to nearly explode again as he says,"ENOUGH! I don't want to hear any more promises that will only end up broken! Xehamaru was suppose to bring me King Atem and kill Ben Auro, and he failed.

Kira was supposed to either convert Ben Auro to the dark side or kill him, and he failed! And now even one of my most powerful creations could not get the job done. Bah, that damned pawn of Cosmos must not be allowed to reach his full power!

He all ready has those eyes, the same eyes of the previous one, and I will not allow any more incompetence!"

Nightmare then bows and says," I assure you my master, when I set out your will, it always gets done!"

Damonus then walks forward and says," Is that so? Well then, along with completing your recent task with Sephiroth to wipe out what was left of the northern Zeon defense worlds, this would mean you have completed the Fabula Nova Crystallis operation?

We have been trying to get what we need from that world, for a very long time now,

so I trust by now someone as efficient as you has by now got it done correct Nightmare?"

Nightmare hesitates, before he looks down and says,"

Um, I regret to report that my task on that world, is not quite done. "This causes Zannacross to coldly glare at Nightmare as he says," Nightmare, I believe I assigned you that task nearly six years ago! How is it that you still can't obtain that mysterious power source we sensed from those isolated fal'Cie ? "

Nightmare slightly inches back as he says,"

Well, you see my lord, while at first it seemed like a simple task, as I dived in to it, the situation became more and more, complicated. And while I could shatter the whole world with ease that would make the whole process, GUH!"

A instant later Nightmare finds his master exploding with rage and Sephiroth wisely flash steps to the side just as a pillar of raw power explodes out of Chaos before it forms a hand and grabs Nightmare! The Emperor of evil then says," No more excuses! I should have been freed from this prison by now, and I would have all ready began unleashing my revenge upon the cosmos if it were not for all of your incompetence! This is the last chance, for all of you! Any more failures from any of you and I will not hastate to reformat you! Understand?"

With this he hurls Nightmare through the ceiling,just as Kira, Sigma, Bowser, Vile, and Genesis teleport in to the room! Seeing the state of the chamber the Inquisitors and the lesser minions all at once bow, however Kira just says," I know I am coming back with less then steller news that your all ready aware of, so I'll just say I deeply regret that your still imprisoned master Zannacross. Oh?"

He then sees Damonus have his own aura explode before a circle of black fire surrounds Kira and the masked demon lord says,"You are acting quite smug with the position your in! You could not stall the Enji long enough for Xiza to fire Halo, you retreated before you and Ravxen could finish the job, and to top it off you could not even complete your secondary mission of capturing or executing that fool Weil Zabi!"

Kira just looks emotionless as he says," It would seem unexpected factors changed my plans. It was an annoyance, but next time will be the last time the Enji interfere with destiny."

Zannacross then glares at Kira as he says,"Yes it will, Darth Judicar!

I let you live this long because I thought adding you and your Titan's forces to my empire would quicken my resurrection! However, it would seem I only find even more irritation! "

Kira then looks at the sealed dark god right in the eye and says," It would seem that even Xiza underestimated just what resolve Ben Max and the others had. And, I wished to have a more proper area for my execution of the Enji, so with Halo no longer able to be of you I had the fleet withdrawal. Still, at least it was not a total loss. Max Bruder may have stood in are way, but it will be the last time he ever stands against the creation of the dark paradise."

With this the flames around Kira grow larger as Zannacross once more has a hand of demonic energy burst out of his prison as it nearly goes right up to Kira and its owner says,"

The death of your former teammate means nothing in the overall plan!

As powerful as he may have been, Ben Auro was the one who I wanted to die more than any other Enji!

At this point, his power will become a significant threat to my grand design!"

Kira smirks as he says,"There is no need for concern. While his powers continue to rise, he is no threat to me, or to you. No matter how much power he has he still is to naïve and too weak to ever match my power. And next time I face confront him, it will be the last! Huh, GUH!"

All of a sudden he finds Chaos forcing all of his energy on him till he is blasted back through the flames! As the dark god pins him to the wall Zannacross hisses out a echoing," You think you know everything human? No matter how much logic you absorb mortal, it will never be enough to match me! Your mastery of both the powers of light and darkness are still nothing to that of me, the one true god of all of existence! If I say he poses a threat, HE IS A THREAT! Understand? "

With this Kira nods and says," Make no mistake Emperor Zannacross, I will not let him make me look like a fool again! Now that I know just what he is capable of, I will be ready for anything. I assure you, my services will still provide useful for you."

With this he releases Kira as he says,"For your sake I would hope not. For if you continue to fail me, you better hope Ben Auro does kill you in battle because otherwise you experience the pleasure of being destroyed cell by cell, and I assure you even you will not be able to handle the pain! Bah, my ultimate glory is nearly at hand, I can taste it!

I have waited for so long, imprisoned here, agonizing how my supreme domination was primarily denied by a mortal!"

At this moment Nightmare lands on the ground with a thud, but he just shrugs it off and cracks his neck as he says,"

Please wait just a little more master, even with the lost of Halo your return is almost at hand! "

Damonus then nods and says,"It is true that we at last nearly have enough souls, enough energy to at last shatter this wretched seal! My estimate is that we are now have seventy seven percent of the required energy. If we speed up are onslaught, maybe devout are attention to massacring the rest of the Zeon Federation first, then only a few more months remain!"

This causes his master to unleash so much power that they are all blow back as flames encircle him, and the overlord of evil reacts with," A few more months is your best case scenario ? That is not expectable Damonus! Enough of this, I see what is the case now. Are numbers still are not enough to out match the Enji it would seem. In that cause, all that it means is that it's time to overwhelm the Enji to the point where they cannot possibly stop you all!"

With this his eye glows, and everyone sees five altars appear in the corners of the room before Damonus gasps and he says," Master, does this mean you're going to, revive Xiza and the rest of the demon lords?" Before his speech is finished the dark god cackles madly as he says,"

Correct, almost. Xiza can rot in hell for his grandiose miscalculation, and the other demon lords are still sealed. Alas as I am now there seals can not be broken, yet. Still, I'll just have to settle by adding some of the most powerful beings of the dark side to finish this! While this seal is not broken just yet, I can feel its effects weakening ever so slightly! And it's enough, to increase my influence! Enji scum, do you really think you have gotten any traction in this war? How so very wrong, you have not gotten any closer to winning, not one single inch. The more you struggle, the more you will realize how futile it is to oppose the one true master of all existence!

Now, souls of the damned, your supreme master calls you from hell to serve his goals!

I, Chaos Zannacross Necron, Supreme Emperor of the darkness command you to RISE!"

With this another shockwave of darkness bursts out of the crystal, and the villains are shocked to see the cracks around the crystal get bigger, before for a moment the giant red eye transforms to what seems like a hominid figure! This figure, which can only be the true form of the dark god, or at lest his outline,

looks like a cross of the Shrdder and Sauron from Lord of the rings with fire covering him like Inferno from Soul Caubler wing a set of angelic yet demonic wings, fires a blast from his hand that breaks out of the crystal and splits in to five different beams that hit the alters, causing them all to have pillars of pure black energy blast up!

Genesis sees this and says," Is this, the true power of a god? Chaos's true wrath is a impressive fleet indeed!"

Chaos laughs as lighting sparks out of the pillars before one by one a figure begins to form, and soon the new minions of the Zannacross Empire take form!

The first one to appear is a man with pale skin and an elaborate hair style. He is wearing a fancy royal gold and purple out fit and he has a scepter in his hand.

He is Mateus Palamecia, the ambitions powerful man who ruled the world of Enji Knight Frion with a iron fist, had no problems making pacts with demons to enforce his rule, and who's ambition was so great he signed a pact with Zannacross before to be reborn as a demon and open a path from hell to him, only to still be defeated by Frion and his friends!

The second person to step out is a man covered in white armor and a cape and in his hand is a wicked sword. However, while his appearance is that of a man, he is really an ancient demon tree taken human form. He is in fact the rebirth of an even more devious demon named Enuo, and he his vast magical powers include the near total mastery over the destructive void!

He is Exdeath, and he nearly consumed Enji Knight Bartz, his friends, and his entire world in to the void till he was defeated!

The third person to emerge is a deranged looking man who looks like a court jester, but he is anything but a joke! He is Kefka Palazzo, a former general of the Magi Tek empire before he overthrew his master, absorbed the power of the goddess statues to nearly have divine power for himself, and then bring devastation to Terra and the other's world, turning it in to the world of ruin before Terra and the others used all of their power to overcome his fury!

The fourth person to emerge is a women whit h long white hair, demonic wings, and only wearing a red robe! She is Ultimecia, the extremely powerful sorceress that technically comes from the future, till she tried to rule over all time, cause time compression to pull it off, and take over the bodies of lesser sorceress's Edea, Adel, and even Squall's love Rinoa, that is till she faced Squall and the other SeeD 's and lost!

The fifth person to emerge is a man with silver hair, that is wearing an outfit that with the hair would nearly have some people mistake him for a girl! However despite his fruity appearance he is a extremely dangerous man, and in fact Zidane 's brother! He is Kuja, the villain who was given the title angel of death, have extremely powerful magic, and nearly brought the world of Gaia to its end!

While originally just a Genome pawn of another man named Garland who's purpose was to cause havoc before Zidane could destroy Gaia so the world inside it Terra could properly absorb it, or something like that. However, Kuja 's ambition proved too much as he overthrew Garland, till he realized his life had a preset limit and in a rage nearly tried to destroy everything! However when his actions caused the arrival of what is now known to be a massive off break of Chaos, A extremely powerful "Necron" Necrocalcous spawn, he had a change of heart and saved Zidane and his friends life's. However, it seems that act of good clearly was only a rare moment for him, because the amount of darkness he had was enough to draw Zannacross to revive him!

As Sigma sees all of the villains realize they are alive once more he says,"This defies the laws of reality, while Xehamaru had to be at the point of my demise he revived them all at once!"

Damonus chuckles and answers with a proud, "It's true, I taught Xehamaru the revival ritual, but are master has the power to bypass all procedures, and revive whoever he desires with only his own power! It may not have been the most powerful group of hell's denizens to be revived, nor would this be the most loyal, but they seem to be the most powerful group of souls in the area that responded to my masters summon. Still, even I did not expect him to be able to perform this while still sealed away. Hahaha, it can only mean his power is growing stronger!"

Chaos does not give his newly revived servants time to be aware of their surroundings as he says,"

Listen to me my, new envoys of darkness! I am the supreme ruler of all darkness, Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron! As you can see, the fact that you're now among the living is proof of my power. However, I did not drag you out of hell for no reason. While my power is infinite, I am sealed in this trans dimensional cell, because of the only power that rivals my own, Cosmos and her accursed agent's.

Your all here for one purpose, I have an interest in all of your individual powers. My current servants are currently waging war with the primary force that opposes me, the galactic Lylat Kingdom, and its main protectors the holy order of Enji Knights. Yes, theses warriors of light are the most stubborn defenders of justice in the cosmos, and my desire is for every one of them to die! Still, they are resilient, and pop out like worms.

Which is where you all come in. You are all to become my new generals, to overwhelm the Enji, and to hasten my freedom! If you can complete this simple task,

Mateus, Exdeath, Kefka, Ultimecia, Kuja, then you will all be rewarded beyond your imagination. Help me be free of this inter dimensional seal, and destroy the current existence, and you will all be allowed to live in the new existence, the supreme dimension of darkness! However, know this. I know all too well the impulsive ambitions of man, and that some of you got as powerful as you are by excelling on the act of treachery. But, don't think you can EVER get away with betraying me, if I even think your plotting something, you will fail and suffer in the worse way back in hell forever! Really now, your all getting a deal of a life time, so what is your responds?

"Mateus walks forward and chuckles while saying,"

You propose a hard to reuse offer, but in the end it would be a fools error to turn down such a opportunity. I suppose I could allow being called the sub emperor of the entire cosmos"

Exdeath then bows and says," It's my purest desire to reduce all existence in to nothingness, I will gladly serve your cause Master Necron!"

Kefka then bounces around and rattles his hands around irately as he looks at the sealed dark god and chuckles before saying,"Well then, you seem to know your stuff. I always hate a scripted plan, but as long as that plan involves destroying everything then it sounds like fun! I suppose I will be a team player, mister emperor Zannacross! HAHAHAAHA!"

As Kefka ends his trademark deranged laugh

Ultimecia walks forward and bows as she says," To live in a perfect world of darkness, a dimension of compressed time free of worthless vermin, sounds like a world that I would enjoy just find. "

Kuja snickers coldly as his hand forms a ball of energy and he says,"This existence, this current dimension that us living beings call a reality is such a farce. Those who wish for a joyous tomorrow sleep. In order to forget about the misfortunes of yesterday...And lose themselves in their beloved dreams. Yes... They want the bitter pain of reality to end. And I'll be all to happy to end it all for them!

I once was nearly fooled in to thinking trivial beings are worth something, but that was just another illusion. The right to exist is only reserved for expectable players, players like me! I will be your agent of death, Emperor Zannacross. However its no use, my life was fated to end in mere days thanks to that Garland!"

With this Chaos says,"Ah, but what if I told you my power could make you live not just a normal life, but for ever? "

Kuja then grins demonicly as he says," In that case, then what are we waiting for?"

Chaos laughs madly before energy forms around him as he says," Excellent, with this, the pact has been sighed!"

With this he fires a burst of energy in to all of the villains to empower them with darkness and as the symbol of Zannacross appears on all of their foreheads Vile chuckles and reacts with a delighted," Oh boy, looks like the party is getting really big now eh Sigma? With all of this firepower, we can't lose now! "

The former leader of the Maverick Rebellion chuckles as he says," Yes, it's clear that we are the destined victors! X, Zero, soon you will see once and for all, that there is nothing you and the Enji can do to stop the true evolution of the cosmos! AH, and if my monitoring of that doctor's activates tell me, it will be even sooner then they think!"

Bowser looks around and says," Oh man, with all of theses guys, I have to work even harder so I don't get iced. A koopa king's work is never done. Still, the boss man really is the master troll, those Enji worked so hard and he just brought back even more dudes and dames from the dead in a instant! It really is the power of god, no one can beat that. "

Genesis then grins as he says,"The absolute will, of the true master of life itself, cannot be denied. I will enjoy hearing all of those warriors of light succumb to despair when they realize how futile their struggles were."

Sephiroth, who is now leaning on the wall near Genesis hears this and chuckles himself before he looks at the power of all his new "comrades" surging and he says,"What will you do now Cloud, when you see just how worthless you really are? You, that Ben Auro, Ezan, all of you are mere puppets in this war of the gods. Your half-hearted resolve and hallow light will not deny me, not deny the forces at my command, from creating the TRUE promise land! And then, at last I will enjoy seeing you all at your knees before I complete my revenge."

Just then Zannacross laughs madly to fill the room again as he shakes the room with a malevolent," Hahahaha, HAHAHAHA! It's indeed been so long since I could feel my own body, but my wrongful exile, will soon be over! Cosmos, even after all of this time you were a fool to think you and your petty angels could stop me! You have only delayed my plan of final judgment from taking form! You will at last pay for being obsessed with your worthless pets, once and for all I will prove they have

All along, I am the true force of this existence, and mortals deny me because they deny there true nature, they deny the true nature of the universes! Yes, there true nature of loving death, embracing death! All life is fated to die, all light destined to be swallowed up by pure never ending darkness! Instead of trying to evolve to a proper universe humans choose to repeat the cycle of petty pointless wars and greed forever! Yes, the truth is that humanity will never evolve on its own Cosmos, you are beyond a fool to think mortals can break free of their savage bestial nature on their own!

The only cure for such stupidly, is total annihilation! Ill tear the reigns of control from you Cosmos, before I destroy you, all of your followers, and the rest of known existence! Hahahaha, yes, only by destroying everything, by resetting everything back to zero, can a true paradise be created!

The last bloody chapter of this dimensions history will be the purging of all trash, and all life being bound to darkness! Ben Auro, Lacus Raystar, Ezan Zeon, these three warriors are the more dire threat to my grand purpose. However, while there powers are great, they are not just yet at their full potential, and I will see to it that they never reach it! Yes, prepare chosen hero, prepare to have your dreams, your friends, your hopes, and your LIFE erased!

The victor, of this long battle of light and darkness will soon reach its final true conclusion, and the victor will be the one who most deserves it, me! And then, as it should be, all of existence, shawl be under my domination! HAHAHAHAAHAHA!"

With this everyone bows and Kira just says," Yes, at long last the battle of the gods will soon reach its end. However, to insure it reaches its proper end, I see I must make sure, that all wide cards are accounted for, so they don't interfere with the proper path of destiny. After all of this time, I won't let any lowlife deny me from what is rightfully mine."

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With this the master of evil prepares to bring the newly revived villains up to speed. However, we now leave them, to turn to one such wide card that Kira was thinking of, and for this we go back to the current time frame! We now turn back to see how Ben's going. But, to save time we are going to fast forward the funeral a little bit.

After Max's dad has a speech a few others like Ben's dad gave their own speeches. And after that at last Max was laid to rest, as Tear and Garnet sang a newly created memorial song.

After that the formal morning party was held in the dining hall, but not everyone went there.

No, for now we turn are views to such a wild card. And no one fits a wild card better then Brad Fowltror!

It would seem Master Myers was not kidding this time when he said Brad was in deep trouble. Because as soon as they returned to Hallowed Bastion the masters at once had no problem with Master Myer's suggestion of relieving Brad of even his Genji rank and confiding him in to the Sekkisek prison tower where he is to be confined till his proper punishment for all of his disobedience and crimes shawl be sentenced! The Sekkiskek is in fact one of the Lylat Kingdom's best prison cells for high powered criminals like Brad, as he is finding out the hard way!

Not only is he locked in a straight jacket in an office sized cell that is made entirely of layers of the toughest metals like Adamantium and Vibranium, but also incased with special crystals fused in the walls that compress magical energy in life forms to a minimum and making it hard to escape when your energy is repeatedly being drained .

To top it off the chamber is sealed off from all conceivable waves of communication making warping or even using magic to reduce or enlarge one's size a non issue. However, Brad has not spent his week behind bars doing anything to change the minds of the Enji, in fact he seems to be proving that he is a man who can only fallow his primal instincts as he has been causing so much fuss that you would think a dragon with rabies's is locked in there! And we now turn to the so called Unstoppable Juggernaught, who is still defining everyone.

Even with his massive power being suppressed he is doing the best he can to bust out of his cell, by kicking and even heat butting his cell! And as we turn to him head butting the energy bars in front of him and not caring that his face is cut he just yells loudly and says," LET ME OUT! You're all freaking over reacting! You think you can get me to admit I was wrong? YOU'RE ALL WRONG, I AM THE BEST!

You can do what you want, but you won't stop me, nothing can keep Brad the great down for long! You won't get away with oppressing the true hero, the true number one! As soon as I bust out of this fancy den I am going to show that damn know it all Myers just what I care about his rules, and his honor when I , huh? Ah, finally, someone is listening!"

He then sees the doors open, and grins as he sees its Lacus! His, girlfriend looks at all the dents Brad has made in his current living quarters and sighs before she says,"Oh Brad, you really are not making it easy for yourself."

Brad just gives a cocky grin and says," Hell no Lacus doll, I won't let them ever make me beg! Ill force them to beg me for mercy! Anyway, why it take you so long to visit?"

Lacus just looks annoyed and says," It's been a hard week Brad, not to mention right now how mad I am with you. You know nearly everyone said you deserved to be punished after being so rude to Ben right after Max died?"

Max just rolls his eyes and says," I knew they would all side with the "Hero" especially after his cousin's tragic end. Bah, there all too soft, warriors of light? HA! More like a bunch of softies! If you're going to cry about everything little bad thing you're never going to get any were! I never wasted time with crying, and it's how I got this powerful! Still, even I will give the Star Loser the benefit of the doubt, he was always the time to breakdown at something like this instead of taking it like a man. " Lacus gets mad and says,"Having emotions, being sad when someone who meant so much to you died, and in such a cruel way, is normal! Would you not even feel anything if something were happen to me?"

Brad just moans out a annoyed," Of course I would feel something if my main girl died, come on I have a heart, it's just tough! Anyway, so, the funeral for Max is going on right? That means your folks are here to pay their respects?"

Lacus looks down and says,"The funeral just ended, now everyone is eating. "

Brad grins widely as he says," Perfect! Now's the time to break this lame over blown punishment! Get your dad to set me free Lacus doll, he has the power to do it!"

Lacus just looks sad and flicks her hair out of her eye before responding with a uneasy,"Um, about that Brad, I don't think that's going to happen."

Brad's face turns bright red as he says," What do you mean won't happen?"

Lacus just looks Brad in the eyes and says," Brad, my dad is firmly on the side of the Masters that you should be imprisoned. Both he and King Atem did not like at all that you let Weil get away, nor did they like all the other things they have heard you have done."

Brad then gets right up to the bars and says," Damn it, all of theses so called leaders don't understand a man's pride at all! That's where you come in Brad, be the good sweet daughter you are to cry your eyes out to beg your father and that Atem to have mercy and compassion for a rough misunderstood guy and let me freaking out of here!"

Lacus then says," That would be, lying and exploiting people's emotions Brad. "Brad then greets his teeth as he says,"

What do you mean Lacus doll? Don't you want your lover out, huh, HUH!?"

Lacus then looks at Brad and says," Brad, I have been thinking. You have helped me a great deal, but after thinking it over, I don't think we are really meant for each other. "

Brad then flips out and says," ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS? How dare you say that after all I did for you! You know by now, we are destined to be with each other forever! What, did your father say he does not approve that you're dating a thug? Screw him, screw everyone who thinks I don't deserve you! Since when did you care what people thought about the man you loved? To hell with the entire damn Lylat Kingdom!

Screw the entire god damn universes are love comes first!"

Lacus looks serious as she says," This is not my father, the Enji, or anyone else talking it's me! Brad, I will always be helpfully for all that you helped me with in High School. After the terrorist attacked, and the Blue Eyes White Dragon went berserk I was so alone. But, you did not care about what I was and helped me make everyone trust me again. However, while when we first joined the Enji Knights together I felt safe with you, gradually that began to change.

While I admired your take charge attitude and confidence, as time has gone on, I seen that you have so much confidence that you have no respect for anyone else. Your selfish desires for power and fame and your blood lust have become more radical, and disturbing. And I can't, tolerate your total disrespectful nature to everyone and your reckless acts that endanger everyone for your own ego, not anymore."

Brad is furious at hearing this and he slams his head in to the energy bars so much that they bend as he screams out,"What the hell happened to you doll? You knew what you were getting in to from day one, but you loved me because you knew I was the real deal! All of these people, they are all actors, hiding their true motives and behaviors, to play nice and pretend we are what we are not! I don't play hide and sneak, I am raw, how it is! I don't apologize for what I am, because I don't feel sorry for doing whatever it takes to get what I want god damn it! And what I want is you at my side Lacus, you're my woman! YOUR MY GIRL! So don't dare say you want to quit when you're in this deep! "

Lacus just walks back and says," Look at you, you don't care at all who you hurt to get what you want, and anyone who does not do what you want you only want to hurt! I am beginning to wonder, do you only see me as your prized trophy that would put up with everything you do no matter what? "

Brad then slams the ground with his feet as he says,"

Damn it, it's all that damn Ben Auro! I knew it, ever since he came here, he was changing you, making you weak! I don't care how bad I hurt him, even if I made him snap and turn in to Darth Idious I don't care! A man has to came what is his Lacus, and if you forgotten, we promised to be together and let no one take us apart! That Star Loser, I'll make him pay!"

Lacus gets mad and says,"Stop blaming everything on Ben! He, is kind, and courageous, and while it's true he does not always have the perfect responds, he is always there when I needed him! Ben has helped me remember who I want to inspire to be, and I won't let you hurt him anymore! In fact, I am tired of reaching out and not being respected Brad. I see, that the man who I thought you were was just a dream after all. And that is why, I am breaking up with you."

Brad at once gets furious, so furious he unleashes all of his power, and begins to transform to his one hundred percent full power as he says shatters the straightjacket and roars out a purely hateful," HOW DARE YOU! You really are an ungrateful witch, just like everyone said! After all I did for you this is how you repay me? You're the one living in the clouds girl, you loved what I am, but it's the star boy that made you wish for a illusion! You think he is your knight in shining armor, who will protect you? HA, I am the only one who can really protect you Lacus, from yourself!"

Lacus then looks confident as she says,"I once thought of myself as needing you to help me deal with my true identity, but not anymore. Brad, I am not a monster, I am who I am. "

Brad then transforms to his true power, and his head hits the ceiling as he is now a mass of grey muscles towering over her as he shouts," Hahaha, get over yourself! You are a monster, and that's why we are best for each other!

Monsters are best suited for each other! Enough, your clearly delirious from Max's death so ill let this slide. But don't you dare say that again. After what happened at the dance, do I really need to remind you how much you need me? If you're going to be silly Lacus, I SWEAR you will regret it!

Face reality Lacus, the Enji Knights can't save you! Ben Auro can't save you! All of them may have power but they are too soft to have what it takes!

Only I can save you from being miserable and alone! So, AH!"

He is about to punch is way through the cell when all of a sudden the sonic security systems activate to create a sound in Brad's head that makes him scream in pain before he falls to the ground and a barrage of energy coils enwrap him to immobilize him and as he screams like a furious gorilla Lacus just looks sad as she says," I, am not a monster Brad, and I don't want to act like one. If you want to act like some unstoppable monster that's fine, but you can do it by yourself. Good by Brad, I hope you really think about why you're in here. "

With this Lacus swiftly walks out, and as Brad sees her go he smashes the ground with his head, not caring that it causes him to bleed as he says,"Lacus, your such a ingrate, but it's clear your mind is being warped by all of theses up tight Enji, and Ben Auro! That's it, they are REALLY starting to make me mad! They think they can stop me from taking what is mine? They are about to see who has all the cards! Bah, soon everyone is going to see, that Brad Fowltror does not need to stick by the lame rules of the Enji to win when he has his own rules! Hell yah, all of them, are going to see that the one who is in control is me! And Benny, for missing up my girl's mind, YOU'RE DEAD! I don't care how powerful you are getting, you will never, EVER, be more powerful than me! You will never be a real man, you will never be better then me!

Next time I get my hands on you, none of your fancy tricks will save you from my absolute power! You think you're so smart, but in the end you know nothing about how girl's work, and I do! Oh yes, the Brad knows how the real world works, that's how I made everyone who tried to stop me pay, PAY HARD!

The Lylat Kingdom, the Zeon Federation, the Zannacross Empire, no matter who it is, there all a bunch of stiffs! I don't need any group, all I need is my own power to win!

And I will win, hahaha, no one can stop me even if the entire cosmos hates me! Because, in the end, the Brad has the key to victory, just like I have the key to control dear Lacus! I'll just have to be even more harsh on you Lacus, when I make you aspect that are true harsh love is for real! Hahaha, you can never forget Lacus, your mine, MINE! But I'll make you understand soon enough, just like ill make everyone understand who is the true top dog! Ben Auro, Kaiba boy, EVERYONE! I'll show you it's not powers or talent that makes a winner, all that matters, is being willing to do whatever it takes, to have nothing stop you! HAHAHAHAAHA! No matter what I will keep on going till everyone, EVERYONE IN THIS GOD DAMN REALITY SUBMITS TO BRAD THE GREAT! I don't care if every other person hates my guts, I will keep it up till I get my way, because there is no stopping Brad Fowltror, NO STOPPING THE UNSTOPPABLE JUGGERNAUT! "

As Brad continues to laugh like a deranged maniac we now leave are view back from the man winning most annoying jerk award to are main hero.

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He, Doug, James , Bacchus, Cloud and Moz are on the balcony of the dining room, having just talked to a few Enji and Max's parents. Ben is watching the moon rise as he says,"Well, at least Max's burial was not a cheap one, he always did love to draw a crowd. Hopefully that will make him happy."

Cloud pats Ben on the back and says," Don't worry Ben, I am sure he will. In his last moments, at least Max looked content. I think he did not die in pain because he knew you could continue his dreams for him. HEh, I think Zack was the same way."

James nods and says," Don't worry, whatever dirt bag who did that to your cousin will pay dearly, we will make sure he is brought to justice!"

Doug nods and says," That's right, we won't let who ever did that to Max get the last laugh!"

Bacchus then says," Yes, while my long term objective of seeing Xiza and his operations are now complete, I will honor him by now putting my efforts to both find his killer, and to help you Enji in any way I can to end this war with us as the winners. That is why for now on I have asked to be part of your order, as a more of a supportive role. The man named Cid said my services could be useful for his new Airship. However, I might have found a error, there were two other men named Cid at the party."

Ben chuckles and says," Don't worry your fine, that's just all the Cid's, yah I got confused at first to haha. "

Moz then says," Yes, as sad as it is, try not to get to depressed Kupo! "

Ben chuckles and says," Don't worry, I am not going to snap in to Darth Idious again. I guess, ill just train harder, to make sure I get powerful enough so that I will never be helpless to save those I care about again! I won't break this final vow, that I will make sure the end of this war means something!"

Doug then looks serious as he says,"Channeling your anger in to your training sounds like a good thing to me! In fact, I'll be training to, with master Gouken! Haha, that was in fact one of the things he came here for. He wanted to prepare me for the final stages of the war, by completing the final stages of my training! I guess it only took nearly dying a few times to show him I could handle my secret moves! Haha, when I do master them, I'll be able to kick but even harder and faster!"

Ben grins and says,"That's great Doug! When is your training going to start? I wonder if Sabin Tifa Regal and the others will be jealous since they are the top martial arts masters in the order? "

Doug looks nervous as he says," Well, it seems Gouken does not want to train here, er, it seems he does not want to work at any place that he has to watch his drinking. That is why, I will be away for a while."

This shocks everyone as Ben says,"What? Your leaving?"

Doug pats Ben on the back as he says,"

Relax buddy, it will only be a few weeks and I'll be back like I never left, expect that I'll be even better of a warrior. After seeing how wicked Max fought I want to be just as skilled as he so I can honor fighting alongside the chosen hero that is his cousin!"

Ben looks anxious for a second before he regains his composer and says," I see, yah, I get what you're saying, don't worry I understand."

Doug pats Ben on the back before he says," I know you're going through some rough stuff right now, but don't worry, you have been a great pal, and I'll always have your back buddy. I am sure Max felt the same. We came this far, and we will all make it to the end together. Till then feel better Ben Auro."

With this Ben smiles and says,"Thanks Doug, you too."

With this they punch their fists together before Doug salutes and says," See you guys! I have to drag master Gouken out of here before he gets in trouble. See yah!" He salutes and dashes off before James sighs and says,"Way to make me look bad Doug. Still, even though I am not going any were Ben, you can count on me if you need anything to help get you through this. I will be busy for a few days, Polaris needs help reorganizing the Brotherhood and getting them to see that just because the Titans tricked them the Lylat Kingdom is still on there side. No matter what, I won't dishonor my uncle's last will. "

Cloud nods and says," It's the same for all of us, the Enji may not be a family in the sense of blood, but we all support each other not just in combat but in each other's time of need. Don't feel like you carry the burden by yourself."

Ben smiles, before he looks at the sky and says,"Thanks James, Cloud Sensei, I know I have true friends, friends I can trust. Ah, but for now, I think what I need is just a walk alone to get my thoughts straight. I'll be ok."

Cloud nods and says,"That's fine, I'll tell everyone. "

Ben walks up to the balcony and says," Thanks, see you guys later. "

With this Ben jumps down on the balcony and flies down to the ground with his magic and as Bacchus sees him walk on he turns to Cloud and says," I did detect a very high degree of stress in his systems, I hope his pain does not overwhelm him."

Cloud just looks down and says," He will be find, he just needs time."

With this we follow Ben, to see he is in fact walking back to Max's grave!

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When he at last arrives at his cousins tombstone he looks at the large Beskar sword he left at his side, before he picks it up and says,"

Max, I promise that you won't regret leaving things to me, I won't screw up! No matter how hard it is, I'll do what it takes to win. Still, I wish, I could have saved you. I, we could really have used your help to end this war. Now, I guess it's up to me now, I have to be strong enough to handle everything on my own! But, I, don't want to be alone. I know everyone hear is for me, but, I remember what you said. The stronger one becomes the more distant you become from others. And, I don't want to be alone anymore. I want to save everyone, but I , want to not have to die doing it! Damn it, what a selfish desire, I guess I am still not a true hero after all. Huh, who is there?"

He hears someone come up and turns around to see it's none other than Lacus! Lacus just smiles as she says,"Oh, sorry, I was, just going on a walk myself when I saw you here. You're not a bad hero, you're a great one. It's not wrong to have a personal wish, it just makes you human."

Ben smiles as he walks forward and says," I don't mind at all Lacus, I am glad to see you. Thank you, I needed that. "

Lacus walks right up to him and says," Ben, are you going to be ok? "

Ben just looks back at the grave and says," I'll be all right, in time I guess, thanks Lacus. "

Lacus just leans over till she is right in front of Ben and says," Well, you don't look ok to me. It's ok, I am going to miss Max a lot as well. He was someone I admired since you introduced me to him all of those years ago. I always knew he would not really become a traitor. His will was too strong for that. So, if you need to talk or anything, just know that I'll always be there for you."

Ben is shocked before he says,"Lacus thank you."

Lacus winks as she pokes Ben playfully in the chest and puts out a endearing,"Are you really shocked? I mean, your one of my best friends for years now."

Ben just looks down and says," Well, it's just, Brad is, he always, sigh, never mind."

Lacus sighs before responding with," Ben, Brad and I, I won't let him define my life for me. In fact, I am wondering if he, really is the man I thought he was, or that was a lie I created to delude myself."

Ben just says," Well, you are usually a good judge of a person's heart. I don't know, maybe brad use to not be a total selfish arrogant jerk. But, if you saw something in him, then either it was a very well done act or it's no longer there. But, I trust your judgment. Lacus, I wonder, what did you see in me? You were my friend, even, when I was an nobody who had nothing to offer. I was just a, huh?"

Lacus just puts her hand on his hair to make it look better as she giggles and says," Let's see, just what did I see in you? Well, I saw a shy, lonely kid, who could do lots of things when he had the confidence and put his mind to it. I saw a kid who while may not have always been good at saying the right thing, or even say some stupid but harmless comments, but who was the nicest person I knew who did whatever it took to always be there for me and try his best to feel better. And now I see him growing in to a true hero, one who I know will be able to fulfill his destiny, and be the one who welds the celestial sword and save everyone. That's what I see in you Ben."

Ben at this point can barely hold it together as he takes Lacus 's hand and says,"Oh Lacus, I am so, grateful that you and I are friends. I know, I just cause problems with you and Brad. Most girls, like the other girls in High School who were nice to me just either forgot or threw me away when there boy friends said so. And I, I want you to know that I, oh?"

He is shocked to see Lacus nearly have tears in her eyes as she says,"I nearly lost you because I nearly lost sight of both who I was, and what is really important to me. And I won't make that mistake again, your, to important to me Ben. I think, if I have to choose between what Brad wants, and what everyone else wants, at least for this, ill choose, not to abounded them, I won't abounded you! We will get through all of this sadness, together! "

With this she hugs Ben and he nearly cries for being so happy himself as he says," Oh Lacus, thank you. I know, with you and everyone else, we will live through this. Not even Zannacross himself will stop us!"

Lacus then looks up at Ben and says,"Right, he may be the god of darkness, but even his power is not absolute! If Cosmos believes us, then we will win, and bring about the best peace we can put together between everyone, one where everyone can be happy. "

Ben nods, before he looks back at the place that is now home before he says,"Sounds good to me. So Lacus, ready to go? I never had dessert, and I think they are putting out the cookies now, my mom even brought her special fudge ones. "

Lacus giggles before she puts Ben's arm around her shoulder and says,"Oh I love those! Shaw we? "

With this Ben nods, and the two friends walk back to Hallowed Bastion, with Ben's cousins favorite sword in one hand, and Lacus's hand in the other, all while trying to block out a still raging Brad yelling a storm from his isolated tower! And, as they go to have fun for the rest of the night, this chapter ends, and with that, volume two!

Will Ben, and everyone, be ready to finish this war, even as everyone of there villains is preparing to unleash even greater horrors and even more powerful threats? Those answers will be found, in the next episode of Tales of the Cosmic Wars, in volume three!

Yes, this official marks the end of volume two, a Stars Twilight! It's been a wild ride, I want to thank everyone that has made me know Cosmic Wars has been worth the trouble. Wow, I just realized, that I was able to get Cosmic Wars volume two done in less than a year!

And on Memorial day to! Er, almost. Ha, it was not much, just wrote every single day and tried to get a chapter done each week or faster. Ha, and to think the total word count is now over 900,000 words! Ah, it was worth it,"

Arms fall off," ,,, damn it. Lol, no but seriously, even though this year was busy, during the school year anyway, but even when I was stressed out, it just made me want to write this more.

Make no mistake, I do have a life, but, I just wrote a little each night, because working on this made me feel better a lot of the times. I always get cheered up when I see reviews haha. Hope to see reviews from everyone if you don;t mind. And, feel free to go indepth on how you like the story and evolution of the charaters if you want heheeh.

Now, time to thank the people who gave me such reviews.

Chad, thanks for being a constant reviewer from nearly the beginning. I know it's hard when I update so often but thanks for putting up with my rapid pace. I know It's a lot to read to, even I wonder how the word counts been rapidly increasing as my story increased. I never really intended for the chapters to get larger, it just happens that way, although it might have been I have tried to keep the chapters the same length while now writing in normal style.

Ah yes, now to thank Super Sayian Crash for being another constant reviewer.

And of course thanks to Zalcuer, AKA my bud Doug, who has been reviewing my story since the start hehe.

Also I would like to thank my new reviewers who caught on in Volume two, Blue, Extreme Gamer Snake, Mangaor, Jouryman, and even captain A, who while sometimes, reacted stronger then, normal, and sometimes acted in ways that were uncalled for, at least we were able to come to a understanding. Also like to thank Shadow Sydancte, Full metal 5000, who I ll give the credit for one of Max's speeches last chapter, and Flower Star.

Also I will thank Jake Crusher for reviewing Volume one, and while I am add it all the people who put this story on my favorites, Ctar, D,W, Tyn, Oh My god they killed Kenny, and Mad Nekko, Oblivion 55, and Phillps.

I would like to thank Key 20 but apparently he has not reading my story yet,,.

But while for a while I thought Captain A was him in disguise I got his note so it's ok and ill just wait for him to catch up lol. Ah, thanks for being on board my ultimate ambitions fan fiction, it's been fun, and as they say, aim big to make it big! Hahah, hope your all on board for Tales of the Cosmic Wars Volume three, title still not just decided haha. But before the tracks on this train end and we wait to change the tracks, just a few more authors notes. I revived those villains and not the others is because, Cloud of Darkness is to boring and mindless to have a big role haha. Zemus/ Zeromus, ditto. And for Golbez, well he was never evil, although, hehehe, I do have a plan for him in Volume three. Ject was also not evil and I thought Yu Yevion and Seymore both sucked as bad guys, although Vayen from 12 was even lamer.

And, sadly, still of course nothing to work with from 13 just yet, get your act together Square damn it. Ah, also, before Volume three starts, I plan to add a updated Character guide to this that will be up to date, so I guess there is still one more chapter since ill do that first hehehe. While I won't have any secret speeches like at the end of Volume one since many of them were said there, I'll leave a little preview of what is to come. The first arc of Volume three will involve confronting Albert Yueriv, and some other big things hee, although I may or may not have a small intro arc involving the Banjo and Kazzioe cast just to set things up lol. Ah, but before anything, I plan on having a special chapter start off Volume three, a chapter that after the extended intro will be in the past, yes, I plan to swing back the Pendulum if you may, to have a little view on the original showdown that showed how Emperor Chaos Zannacross Necron was sealed in the first place!

And that's why, stay tuned for Chapter -1: Origins of the Ultimate Dissida!

And with that, once more, Till next time! And for the hell of it, what is the power level of my intensity? Why I believe, ITS OVER 9000! Oh well, Kamahaha! Lol, and with this,

To Be Continued.