We open up to the group the next day as they began to watch the diary footage. On the screen appeared Franz Hopper as he looked at the screen. "June 6th, 1994, Day 67. Project Carthage was a military program used to block enemy communications..." he began as Jeremie fast forwarded. "So I built the supercomputer, created Lyoko and of course, XANA, to destroy carthage. I contacted my friend Cretaceous about the project, but he said it would be incredibly risky to even attempt. But, I have gone through with it anyway." he said as the next entry played. "June 6, 1994, Day 1,265. Someone is watching me. Someone wants to get rid of me. I wanted to destroy the supercomputer and destroy all the evidence of my activities. That's when I discovered one of the most fascinating properties. Returning to the past. It gave me all the time I needed to perfect my great project. The only thing that would allow me to escape my enemies." It then moved to the final entry. "Day 2,546, I have finished the scanners and in a few hours, I will virtualize myself and my daughter onto Lyoko. Just like me, Aelita will hold the keys to Lyoko. Together, we will be the absolute masters. We will live together...forever." he said before the diary cut out.

"Oh my…" Liliana said as she put her hand over her mouth in shock.

"Wow…. this is my first time hearing this and I'm already feeling so many emotions." Hope said.

"Aelita… I'm so sorry." Al said tearing up a bit.

"But still, 2,546 days? He's practically repeated the same day for about eight years. That kind of thing tends to take a toll on a man's mental stability." David said.

"By returning to the past so many times, Franz Hopper became mentally unstable. So he wanted to virtualize himself and Aelita onto Lyoko so that they both could be immortal. I can't believe he went through with this, and Cretaceous was in on it." Zinia said.

"I can see why dad thought the process was risky." Damien said.

"He tried to stop him, but it ended up happening anyway, huh?" Papelne asked.

"Looks like it." Hope said.

"I still can't believe I couldn't finish FreezeMan. I knew the ritual was supposed to happen, but still…" Ming said.

"You were interfered with by Arojam weren't you?" Jexi asked.

"Was that what he was called? Yeah, it was him." Ming said.

"He's a wicked magician who wants to revive the demon lords too. He's the reincarnation of Majora." Jexi said.

"Seriously? He's Majora? Course given the name we shouldn't be surprised." Takeshi said.

"He's the one who created the mask that possessed the Skull Kid right?" Roy asked.

"Uh...not right. Majora was the name of the being that lived within the mask. Hence the name Majora's Mask." Twilight said.

"Still...I think after everything that happened today...we should be packing our bags and going." Jexi said.

"Sweeter words never been said. I'll go pack our bags." Usopp said.

"Wait, we're just gonna leave? But we can't do that until the Redux is over." Hope said.

"I would agree, but let's face it. Aelita's momentary death, XANA unleashed… It's going to happen, whether we interfere or not." David said.

"So we're just gonna run away, is that it?" A voice asked as Ace approached.

"Ace, I understand how you feel, but we did everything we could at this point. We all know it's going to happen, one way or another. Ming might've dealt a serious blow, but anything else we do is just delaying the inevitable at this point." Francisca said.

"I'm a little bitter about this ending too, but no matter which way we look at it, no matter what we do, Aelita losing her keys to Lyoko and XANA being unleashed were supposed to happen." David said.

"Yeah...I remember clearly now. FreezeMan was repaired by Arojam, he kidnaps Aelita and virtualizes her and freezes the scanners to make sure no one interferes." Jexi said.

"And then he completes the ritual in Sector 5, and the Seven Demon Lords and XANA are Unleashed." Hope said. "But I like to think about this a different way. If this all never happened… I wouldn't have met all of you. I'm really glad I did."

"Yeah, Hope's right. If this didn't happen, how would we have all met down the line? Who would we be if not who we are right now?" Titanica said.

"Alright...I get it…" Ace said before he left.

"Ace, hold on a second." Hope said as Ace stopped. "I know what you're feeling. And it's hard,I get it. You want to fight as hard as you can, but sometimes things have to happen. Like I said… we never would've met you if this didn't happen."

"He's right. As hard as it is, there are times where you can't run from fate." David said looking up to the sky.

"Yeah, I would've been buried six feet under for good if it wasn't for this happening." Connor said.

"And I would never have gotten the strength of the crew I have to save Metal City from Black." Ty said.

"Me? Sectonia still would've been resurrected and I'd still form my group, but who knows where we'd be?" David asked.

"Hope made a good point. Everything a person does could alter the fate of another." Jexi said.

"So if we change the fate of Aelita and FreezeMan… what would that cost all of us?" Hope said. "Ace… are you happy you met all of us because of this?"

"...Yeah...After learning about my origins and what happened to my father. I met a lot of good people including you guys and overcame it a bit…" Ace said.

"And you'll keep going as long as you keep walking the path you believe in." David said as the group saw black smoke coming from the factory. "It's already begun."

"What should we do?" Ace asked.

"I'm afraid nothing you do at this point matters." A voice said as Arojam stood on their ship. "The time has come!" He said as a pillar of light erupted from the factory. "Their return comes!"

"Stand strong Ace. This is the beginning of all our crossed paths, Arojam just doesn't know it." Hope said clutching Ace's shoulder.

"Alright. I just want this whole redux to end. Let's go home together, everyone." Ace said putting his hand on Hope's as he smiled.

"Home? Isn't that a bit...presumptuous?" A voice said as a figure with three angel wings and three devil wings appeared. "So...these are the ones who almost stopped our resurrection."

"Lucemon." Jexi said.

"Stay hidden, Beelko. He doesn't know you're here." Ty said. "Let's keep it that way."

"Master...why have you graced these lower creatures with your presence?" Arojam asked.

"Simply...to get rid of a problem before it begins." Lucemon said.

"Wait...this...this never happened." Lucy said.

"Something's not right here. Everyone, stay on guard!" David said.

"What happened in the original timeline, Lucy?" Ace asked.

"Jexi lunged at Lucemon only to be stopped, but after Lucemon just left after devouring these strange slime creatures. But...he never tried to kill us in one go." Lucy said.

"I guess this is Pandora's last surprise…." Hope said.

"Pandora? Do you mean this thing?" Lucemon asked holding her in his hand.

"Pandora!" Nu said.

"I'm… sorry everyone. Somehow...by altering things too much...I made him self aware." Pandora said.

"Why the hell did you do that in the first place?!" Ban asked.

"No time for questions right now!" David said drawing his sword.

"I'll fight as well, David. You're not alone in this." Ace said as he pulled out Excalibur.

"My...seems I'm a tad bit outnumbered. But...it's okay. I have friends." Lucemon said as six portals opened as six different figures appeared.

"God...he brought them all together. Lilithmon, Barbamon, Leviamon, Belphemon, Daemon and Beelzemon." Nami said.

"Each one representing one of the seven deadly sins." Medusa said.

"Oh boy…" Connor said. "Anyone see a way outta this one?"

"You...all of you can win. You...can change fate." Pandora said weakly.

"She's right. If Pandora believes in us, then I'm sure we all believe in ourselves too." Hope said.

"That said, since they were so kind to introduce themselves. I guess I should make one of my own." David said. "I am the light in the darkness, the sworn protector of Akihabara. I am the answer to all beings everywhere in pain who cry out for help! I...am David Ishihara, the Ice Devil of Akihabara, and I…" David said as he went into Sapphire God Mode. "...am a Demon Hunter!"

Hope smiled. "My name is Hope the Victor, the Enforcer of good! Ally to good, nightmare to you!" Hope said entering Azure God mode.

Ace smiled at both of them. "I am Ace Neptune, prince of Devaloka, and wielder of Excalibur. In honor of all the Nephilims, the Hero Alliance and people of the Multiverse, I sentence you demons to death. Now...prepare yourselves!" Ace said as an angelic and demonic aura formed around him as he sprouted an angel and devil wing and his hair turned black and white.

"I'm Jexi. And...we're gonna win." Jexi said entering Golden God Mode.

"Ah...foolish human…" Barbamon began before a shot pierced his head as he fell into the waters.

"Sorry...my finger slipped. We aren't letting them go at this alone." Sinon said as the other members of the groups stepped up.

"Alright, who else wants a bullet in the head?!" Connor said.

"So this is the result of the possibilities changing, huh?" Ty said. "In that case, we'll just have to beat ALL of you up!"

"Jexi, Hope, David. God mode or not. I'm...with you all the way!" Ace said.

Hope smiled. "Hero Alliance…. LET'S KICK THEIR ASSES!"

(Cue-My Hero Academia: Jet Set Run)

"Nephilim's...Gemini Burst!" Ace yelled as he fired a white and black fusion beam at Lilithmon, obliterating her. "Alright!"

"Rar!" Belphemon said descending onto the ship. "I'll sink this whole ship!" He said.

"Zelos, with me!" Selena said.

"You got it!" Zelos said.

"Overdrive...Mercurius Blade!" Selena said as Lexida glowed bright before she slashed Belphemon and launched him into the air. "Zelos!"

Zelos grew red wings and took to the air as streams of light surrounded him. "Shining Bind!"

"Raaaaagh!" Belphemon screamed as he was disintegrated by the light.

"Perfect World." Leviamon said covering the ship with a rainbow smoke. "Now...to eat." He said chomping down on Nu. "Now that...wait...what is…" He said before Nu's swords sliced off his head from inside.

"Target eliminated. Do you get it now? Only Ragna is allowed to hurt Nu." Nu said in her serious voice.

"Nice work, Nu. We owe ya." Sachiko said.

Connor and Beelzemon were exchanging bullet fire before Beelzemon kicked him down.

"You should pay more attention to your opponent than your guns." Beelzemon said.

"How about mine, then?" David asked firing his Judgment Blaster as it damaged the Gluttony Lord.

"That's far enough, Beezle." A voice said as Beelko appeared and fired down homing bullets on him before landing between Connor and David.

"You? The hell are you doing here?" Beelzemon said.

"Making sure you don't hurt anymore innocent lives." Beelko said as she pointed her guns at him.

"I'm a demon. It's kinda my whole deal." Beelzemon said.

"And now you're a coat rack." David said firing an energy sword at Beelzemon.

"Thank you, David, Connor." Beelko said.

"No prob." Connor said as the sword impaled Beelzemon as he was defeated.

"I hope when my brother is reborn, he'll do what's right." Beelko said. "Thank you for defeating him."

"Too bad…" Daemon said appearing behind her. "I'll be sure you see him in hell." He said before a sword sliced off his arm. "Ahh!" He screamed as standing there was Yoshitsune.

"I'll have to ask you to leave them alone. This is a moment between siblings." He said.

"Hehe. Joker's trick!" Daemon said but was shocked to see nothing happen. "What? Why didn't you lose your arm instead?"

"Simple...I have a power that negates swapping afflictions." Yoshitsune said. "I am he who is the master of strategy, swordplay and counters. Yoshitsune." He said as Daemon automatically lost his other arm.

"No...n-" he said before he was beheaded by Yoshitsune.

"This was….inconceivable. They defeated six of the demon lords so easily?!" Arojam said in shock.

"That's because we believed in each other. No matter what, the Hero Alliance will defeat you. It's over Arojam, Lucemon." Ace said.

"Hmm. I still believe I can…" Lucemon said before Jexi lunged at him and punched. As Lucemon tried to block, his arm ended up being obliterated.

"Sorry...but things aren't the same as the last time." Jexi said with a glare.

"You… how are you so strong? You weren't like this according to Arojam.…" Lucemon said.

"Master...given the situation, we must retreat." Arojam said.

"To make a demon lord feel this weak...it's unheard of. I swear...I shall slaughter all of you when the time comes!" Lucemon said as he and Arojam fled.

"Good luck with that." David said as everyone reverted.

"Are you okay, Pandora?" Leonora asked as she healed Pandora.

"Thank you. I'm fine." Pandora said. "That was unexpected. Nevertheless...I still granted the wish."

"Speaking of, why all these changes? Why bring our old friends back to us?" David asked.

"David, let's give her a chance so we can listen to what she has to say." Ace said putting a hand on David's shoulder and nodding at him.

"I was just curious, that's all." David said.

"The reason I did what I did...it was to fulfill Mr. Neptune's wish. He wished for he and his friends to become stronger." Pandora said.

"And it's been fulfilled, thank you Lady Pandora. And everyone...I'm sorry I brought you all into this mess." Ace said.

"Don't worry about it. I ended up starting one before." Sectonia said.

"I see. Thanks to all of you, we gained the strength to overcome this trial, right?" Ace asked.

"Yes. And bringing others in...it was to strengthen your numbers and power. Bring people to do things you could not." Pandora said. "Especially considering one of your allied groups was planning to leave soon."

"Wait, really?" David asked.

"I'm afraid she's telling the truth." Illuma said. "Me and the Freedom Seekers and other color fighters were planning to leave once the tennis tournament was over."

"Really? Well before you, Skyler and the other Freedom Seekers leave, I made you these in my spare time." Ace said holding out two pendants.

"He made those for us, too. Just a little something to remember us by." Ty said.

"No matter where you all are. You're always with us in our hearts, Lady Illuma." Ace said.

"Ahem…" Hope said pointing to Skyler.

"And you as well, Lady Skyler." Ace said as he put Iluma's and Skyler's hands on top of each others.

"Thank you." They both said.

"But...why leave?" Hope asked.

"Two reasons...Cor and Master Rain Bow." Illuma said.

"Ah, right. You're one of Master Rain Bow's Four High Masters." David said. "Of course you couldn't stay out for long."

"Unfortunately not. But this was...enjoyable." Illuma said.

"Yes. Me and my brothers were very glad to meet you and Skyler, Lady Illuma. Please take care." Spade said as he kissed the back of Illuma's hand.

"Now before I return all of you, I have two things. The first...is this." Pandora said giving her medal to them. "The second….is a message for the future."

"A message? Of what kind?" David asked.

"Let me ask you something. Sunset, you are in tune with the Yo-kai. Have you seen the Yo-kai members on your ship recently?" Pandora asked.

"Now that I think of it...they've been absent even before this Redux happened." Sunset said.

"Same with us, Hope. I didn't think of it at the time but...she's right." Erica said.

"A great change is coming to the Yo-kai and the Yo-kai world in general. You may end up having to return there one day." Pandora said.

"A great change? What do you mean?" Sunset asked.

"I cannot reveal much. Just keep this in mind. Everything has two sides. History, politics, relationships...even the Yo-kai." Pandora said as they all vanished and soon returned to the Metro Kingdom.

"Ugh… Well, that was a trip and a half." Sachiko said. "Guess this means we're stuck with you guys."

"Very much so." Mayumi said.

"Where did David go, anyway?" Lloyd asked.

"As soon as we got back, he's back to signing autographs. Making up for time lost, he said." Jesse said.

"It makes sense he wants to get some practice in." Zexi said. "I mean...tennis is happening soon."

"Yep. Tennis is his old livelihood. He wouldn't miss out for the life of him." Ross said.

"Yeah...the Aces tournament...I can't wait for it. It's gonna be amazing." Rainbow said.

"Yet somehow I can't shake the feeling something is about to happen during this tournament." Ty said.

As the days were slowly beginning to go by once more, upon a familiar ship two letters were being written.

"There...our warnings are prepared." said Takeda as he got up and stood over AJ who lied on the floor with a wound. "Sorry. But in the end, we both knew it would end this way."

"Yeah… i kinda figured…" AJ said. "But nothing's gonna stop us from coming after you and Cheetah."

"If I wanted to escape clean, I wouldn't have left you alive." Takeda said.

"So true. We'll be seeing you at Marina Island." AJ said.

"Cute...but you won't." Takeda said as the back hatch opened as he kicked AJ out along with Hitomi, Dark Water and Natalie as Cheetah, Captain Cold and Poison Ivy stood behind him. "Though if you make it to shore alive, I'll humor you with a sword fight." he said as the door closed.

"But...why did you…" Coronamon said before Cheetah knocked him out.

"I have to offer you as a prize. Otherwise….Kenshin won't agree to a rematch." Takeda said moving off.

To be continued...