~Episode 11: ジャーニーズエンドパート1: オール·ザットグリッター等
Journey's End Part 1 - All That Glitters!
"Every beauty lies within something foreign,"
-Rei Ryugazaki
Flashback: Before the Winter Plague, Camelot Universe, Summer Season
Pandora, Morgan, Elaine, and Morgause splashed happily together at Lake Erax in their long clothes of Bathing Dresses with hats and facial protection from the sun. It was one of their sisterly traditions that they would come out here at the highest of summer (aka the Summer Solstice).
"Hey Pandora, can you help me find some sea shells?" asked Elaine.
"Sure!" she replied.
Morgan smiled while Morgause happily splashed around the shoreline, kicking the water with her feet while laughing. The other two sisters walked several yards over as Pandora flicked her hands as the sand ahead of them exploded, revealing a few sea shells in the shallow pit.
"Your magic…" gasped Elaine, "How did it get so powerful!?"
"Well I uh…" shrugged Pandora.
"It seems a bit unusual," said Elaine, "I haven't even reached my pre-stage magic. It's almost like the Legend of the fairest blood."
"Fairest Blood?" asked Pandora, "Wait! You mean the tale that mamma and papa used to tell us?!"
"Well it is said that those who are born with magic naturally are said to have blood that is so powerful," shrugged Elaine.
"Now, now," said Morgan as she walked over with Morgause, "It's only just a tale. There has been no sign of a Mahotsukai with such powers…not even Camelot himself is close."
The lake suddenly shifted and turned as a gigantic monster in a form of a massive caterpillar rose above them, scaring the girls.
"RUN!" screamed Moraguse.
The girls ran as Morgan dragged Pandora but the Mahotsukai was somehow acting strangely, acting on her own to unleash a blast of magic that smacked the creature to the side. It roared back and threw spit towards the girls but Pandora unleashed up a shield before snapping her fingers as the caterpillar monster broke in half as blood spewed out, polluting the lake and the beach area.
"W-what in the name of…?!" gasped Elaine, horrified.
"Sister, what's going on?" asked Morgan
"I…I just acted like on my own and…" she began.
"You saved us but how did you get that advance in your magic? I mean, you're older than us but even still…you haven't even reached adolescence," replied Morgan.
"But that creature spoke to me…calling me a monster," said Pandora, a bit horrified.
"You're not a monster," replied Elaine, "You're our sister! And you saved us."
"That's right," smiled Morgan, "We'll never look at you as one."
Morgause turned to see a small Sakura flower floating from a nearby tree. She grabbed it and showed it to her sisters, "Look at how lovely these petals are."
"Here, let's each take a petal and we'll swear that as long as we carry these…we'll be together no matter how far away we are," said Elaine, "This is our sisterly pact."
"I like that," agreed Morgan, "That way Pandora…if you do become an Author, this petal can be your symbol of hope."
"Thanks," she smiled.
But their happiness was not to last as that winter season will arrive with terror…turning the villagers into monsters of all shapes and sizes…
Planet Duniya – Present Day
After meeting Awlida's twins and embracing their reunion, the Magic Six sat on their Hover Bikes provided to them from The Watcher's. Some of the people were already ahead with horses and other slower moving technology.
They departed Iwamara and headed in a southern-eastern direction, heading towards the Las Jangwa Desert. The Magic Six were followed by Johann, Beatirce, Jadwiga, and Georgia while Gou, Sei, Momo, Nitori, and Aki rode on the larger vehicles.
Alex could feel the darkness rising closer and closer as they reached the outskirts of the desert. He knew that it wouldn't be long until their conflict will actually begin.
"Alex?" asked Rei, worried.
"I'll be fine," he answered, "I won't die again."
"You better not," replied the megane.
"Alex-chan! I think I see the mountains ahead!" shouted Nagisa.
The group stopped and saw the series of mountains with the dark cloud hovering high above the area of Chirottori.
"This is it," said Alex, "Chirottori. The mountain ranges are called Mount Etcetera."
"Is it the only way in?" asked Makoto.
"We probably shouldn't take these vehicles in," said Alex, "I have a bad feeling about this."
"Why's that?" asked Haruka.
"Chirottori is a volcanic region…which can be seering hot," he answered.
"Are you sure there's not another way in?" asked Jadwiga.
Alex closed his eyes and tried to remember…he visualized himself back when he was a little boy in his dresses, running around the outskirts of Chirottori. He remembered playing with the villagers though they would normally turn against one another at times.
Suddenly, Alex felt a jolt of emotions hidden in one of the mountains.
"Y-you guys…I think someone is up there," he replied, starting the engine again.
"W-wait!" shouted Rei before he and the others continued their way.
The gang made their way to the base of the mountains when Alex drank the last vial of his Chiropteran blood.
"Wait here," he said, "I sense someone…"
Alex used his Chiropteran abilities to jump up the mountains, reaching himself to a cave where he saw a small cocoon bathed in red light. He took out his sword and carefully sliced opened the protective layer.
A small girl emerged out with Chiropteran wings before opening her eyes which glowed in a Lavender color.
Aida opened her eyes and saw Alex right before him, holding the sword.
"W-what do you want?!" she hissed.
"I am your king," he answered, "One who was exiled from this land."
"Don't try to fool me," she answered.
"Your power is the same as mine," replied Alex, "Clearly you have seen what has happened in this land. The Mullerians will have their home back."
"As if I were to expect this land to return to normal," she hissed, readying her claws.
"Put the claws down," he said, "I have an army outside here. But you must tell me, what did you hear?"
"How should I know?" she growled.
Alex had no choice but since he was in his Chiropteran mode, he was able to access his Mahotsukai abilities and he waved a flash of light towards her, cleaning out the darkness with reason and light. Aida gasped and looked at herself, looking like how she was years ago while the town was still beautiful.
"Y-you?" she asked, confused.
"Yes," he replied with a smile, "I am the true King of the Mullerians. But let is put an end to the current tyrant, shall we?"
The two returned down the mountains where the others were at as they were shocked at the little girl before them.
"This is Aida," said Alex, "She knows another way into Chirottori."
Aida bowed to her visitors and said, "Welcome. Please follow me, we have no time to waste here."
Chirottori Castle
Pandora walked through the castle with Kain and another Chiropteran, passing through the halls as she was heading to one of the outside balconies.
"Where are they?" asked.
"Their numbers are massive and swollen," replied Kain, "A mass of them are on the boundaries of the desert and the mountains."
"They say that they have the flag from the past…now flowing once more," said the other guard.
"Then let them come…let them brave their skulls into these cold, hard, stone walls…and bring me my prize," she hissed.
The Destiny War – Phase 3: Siege of Chirottori/Final Confrontation of Pandora
Aida led the group through the twist and turns of the mountains while Alex and Rei kept a watchful eye on the girl. Alex was able to detect her feels and memories and saw that she had fled from the area when Pandora first took control of the kingdom.
"So it seems you fled when she took control?" asked Alex.
"I hid myself in a Chiropteran cocoon," said Aida, "Three of my friends turned against each other but then they turned against me."
"She must have used the same spell we had suffered through," replied Beatrice.
"Pandora used a spell called Shattered Morals; anyone affected by it will show their worst selves and will tear each other apart until everyone either dies or becomes unified under her rule," replied the young Mullerian, "She had everyone fought here at first but made the people unified."
"That's almost like how we were back on Earth," muttered Johann, "Only that she wanted everyone to die."
"She'll definitely meet her end with us," growled Deana.
"Even if…you can't win?" said Aida
"We will win," said Rin, "For the team, for the future, and for the sake of our families and our friends that we love; we WILL BE SURE to win."
"Even if…the odds are against you…" sighed Aida, "I…it's for the sake…for the ones you love."
Alex rested his hand over Aida and said, "I need you to do me a favor. These people are under her spell right?"
"I would assume they are," she answered.
"Get them out from this village. I don't want to harm any innocent lives. However, we'll fight off the guards and anyone else, but…I know there has to be some innocent people that are on between her will and their own will. Those people, get them to safety," he explained.
"They won't listen to me," replied Aida.
"They will," said Makoto, taking out his vase and chanting a small hymn.
"M-Mako-chan?" asked Nagisa.
"Waters of life…grant them the river that will revive and forgive and bring them to exodus," chanted Makoto as his eyes glowed a soft green, creating a small stream of water that slowly flowed down from the mountain, heading to the kingdom.
Some of the Mullerians that were left in Chirottori were indeed under Pandora's control while others just fought amongst themselves like it was normal. Several of the people were humans as well but they were already slave workers for the Mullerians while the Chiropterans patrolled the area.
However, many of these beings have developed fire-based powers due to the volcanic region. One of the inhabitants turned to see a flow of water making its way down towards the center of the village, seeing that it was coming from the mountains.
Another Mullerian rushed over to take a wash of the water but found himself fighting another villager. Eventually, a few more of the residents began to fight over the water until it flooded the area, bathing them into some sort of a miracle.
The Six Suiei Gods appeared towards them along with Aida, looking at the recently healed villagers.
"Thou must leave this land," said Suiei Nanase, "Tis not safe for you all."
Aida looked through the crowd before her and recognized her old friends from long ago; including Sar, Edy, and Adan.
"S-SAR!" shouted Aida, rushing over to the trio.
"Oh Aida!" he smiled, crying happily.
"T-these beings…" said Edy.
"The Legend is true after all! If the Six stars reunite…the reign of Pandora will come to an end!" gasped Adan.
"There is not much time," said Suiei Tachibana, "Pandora knows we are here but she is waiting for the chaos to begin. Before that happens, all of you must leave."
"And not have this land back?!" asked Adan, "I will fight!"
Several of the other Mullerians agreed. Not wasting the time to argue, the Suiei Gods unleashed a blast of water into the skies, signaling the armies to come down from the mountains. The Mullerians gasped at the swollen numbers of humans before them; all coming from other areas of the world.
The Tabukists, Aeuropeans, Iwamarians, the pirates, and other allies, all led by the Magic Six as the massive army charged down. The Mullerians joined up as their forces were now completed as one.
Sergi, Aki, Momo, and several others flew on their vehicles as they attacked the now rising monsters of Chiropterans, Megascolides, and other fire beasts around the region.
Finally…the final battle…has begun!
Back on Earth
Several Chiroptearns tore down some of the buildings while the inhabitants continued to fight back, repelling some of the monsters towards the portal. One of the Chiropterans touched the portal and was instantly burned into dust.
"Y-you guys!" gasped Xing, "I think we have our turning point!"
"I saw that too!" said Claudia, "We have to hurry and push them back!"
"I hope Beatrice and Johann are aright," answered Atari, "I feel like this battle won't be over until something really happens in that other world."
Annabelle summoned her witches/warlocks again and they used their magic to capture the flying beasts and swinging them towards the portal, pushing them towards the wall of energy. As predicted, the monsters were incinerated into dust.
However, the Byatis frogs and the Nacahs spiders were already attacking various civilians while some were trying to escape on the air ships. The frogs used their sticky tongues to attack themselves onto the ships while the spiders used their webs to pin down the massive vehicles.
In the skies, Sousuke's robotic arm was already feeling a bit stiff but Chigusa turned to one of the captains, asking, "What's going on down there? Why aren't the ships going?"
"Monsters are attacking! But we have to keep moving!" replied the captain.
"I'm going back," said Sousuke, "I don't want any more lives to be lost!"
"Honey, your arm!" replied Chigusa, "You can't get too reckless with it!"
Down below, Nao turned to see several of the frogs attacking the air ships, he took out a small vial of some clear fluid and threw it towards the monsters, creating an explosion of fog that turned the monsters into mush.
"Seems like the table has turned a little," said Ikuya, pointing to the skies to the east and west.
Shiina and Kisumi saw more battle ships from Terran Nost finally arriving in time to turn the events around for their favor.
Chirottori, Planet Duniya
While the massive armies continued to combat the endless Chiropterans, Megascolides, and other monsters, the Magic Six along with their allies broke in towards the fortress region where the castle stood dark and tall, shimmering in shadow.
"This is only the outside area," said Alex, pointing to another gate, "We have to get past there if we are to get inside."
"But where are the guards?" asked Rei.
"Clearly this is looking too easy," said Rin.
The ground exploded in front of them as a massive fire dragon erupted.
"DRAGON SEA KING!" screamed Alex, summoning his water dragon to counteract the elements.
The fire dragon blew fire out but the water one replied with its own, turning the flames into steam while using its claws to slash and fight. The fire dragon roared but used its power to heat up the water dragon, boiling from the inside out.
"Makoto threw an acidic, explosive splash towards the fire dragon, hoping that it will counteract the attack. The acid exploded, distracting the fire dragon while the water dragon roared out its waves of water and managed to turn it to steam.
However, the flames of the fire dragon were already beginning to reform slowly.
"We'll settle this," said Suiei Nanase, "You guys go on ahead!"
"GO!" shouted Suiei Hazuki.
The Magic Six combined their powers, shouthing, "SPIRALLLLLLLL SPLASHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
The combined blast smashed through the entrance, creating another explosion of light and force. Once the debris was cleared, they all charged inside.
Alex closed his eyes and focused on where Pandora was at; it was no surprise when he found out…the main chamber.
"Where is she?" asked Makoto.
"The main chamber area," said Alex, "on the tower."
"And that is…?" asked Rei.
"We have a way to go yet," answered Alex, grabbing Rei's hand, "COME ON!"
The group reached out to a courtyard clearing that was similar to the one back in Italy where the Shadow Mafia resided.
"Th-this place…" said Haruka.
The others readied on their weapons and silently made their way through. The pirates and other allies stayed hidden in the shadows to wait upon a signal.
"This is too much like Italy," said Rei, "Too much…and it's NOT beautiful!"
"Keep your voices down!" hissed Nagisa.
Rin used his x-ray vision but couldn't tell what was going on, "You guys…do you think we are…?"
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
"W-WHAT WAS THAT?!" gasped Makoto, horrified.
Whrilllll…Whirll….whrilll….
Two pairs of flickering lights shined around, making mechanical noises. Before their eyes, gigantic robotic creatures with their tractor wheels and their long punching claws…
"MANAS!" gasped Alex, "THESE ARE THE MANAS!"
"W-WHAT?!" gasped Rei.
"So that's what they look like?" asked Nagisa, seeing their strange robotic pincers with metallic looking masks on its two smaller heads.
One of the Manas whirled its noise and sped towards them.
"WATCH OUT!" shouted Makoto as they all dove to the side, dodging the attack. Nagisa barely got up in time to see another one charging towards him. He threw up a water shield but was punched in the face, being thrown across the area.
"NAGISA!" cried Rin.
"Waters of wrath, go take thy prey!" chanted Haruka, unleashing a blast of his attack towards the Manas but it made no damage.
Makoto attacked as well but also got punched in the chest and spat out a ton of blood, possibly breaking a few of his bones in the chest.
"MAKOTO!" shouted Rei.
Awlida and Anne were about to go into battle but Alex shouted, "NO! These are too dangerous! Keep on guard for anyone else!"
More Manas appeared, trying the surround the boys. Before the robots could attack again, their Suiei necklaces began to glow; at first by their respective color but then it changed to white.
"W-what's going on!?" asked Rin.
"I-I feel a bit strange," said Makoto.
"O-our powers…" replied Nagisa, feeling his energy connecting to Alex and Rei.
"Y-you guys!" said Rei, "I think this is it! Our time has come!"
"What are you talking about?" asked Haruka.
"Our powers…three shall walk in the path of courage…the other three walk in the path of fortitude…" replied Alex.
Rin turned to look at Nagisa and said, "I hope what the gods told us earlier was right…"
"I would say the same thing…now you better be nice during this…" replied the blonde.
"Same to you," answered the red-hair.
Rin and Nagisa let go of their hands as they each joined with their respective partners, feeling raw energy coursing throught their bodies…in each sphere of light, three pairs of eyes…locked into one…
Flashback 2: Morgan's Funeral, Temple of Souls, Camelot Magna
Iwatobi, Sametsuka, Sano, Mayfield, Phoenix and several other Mahotsukai stood in the Temple of Souls while Pandora placed her Sakura petal to Morgan.
"I'm so sorry sister," said Pandora, tearful, "Please take my petal and I'll know that you'll have my heart."
The procession went through the original, abandoned hometown of Erax Nui and later in the village of Costra. Many people attended to the funeral, giving their condolences to Pandora as she thanked them for visiting.
Iwatobi looked at her sadly for a moment while the others remained silent. Pandora turned to him with a hug, still crying over the loss.
"I swear…I want to make a home…for all of us," said Pandora, "A home where everyone can belong to…"
The others remained silent, wondering if they were even allowed to create such a reality. For now, they were the chosen Mahotsukai to create the world of swimming and magic and other places according to the script.
"We'll make it possible, I swear," said Iwatobi quietly, "I won't forget."
The Store of Wishes
Watanuki walked through the warehouse of the shop, looking for a particular item that he received from a long time ago. Hidden through one of the wardrobes, he opened it and found a set of bones that were from the shoulder joint all the way down to the digits of the hand.
"Sousuke…long ago, you gave up your entire arm…for Rin's existence…and Rin…you paid your price as well in order to keep Sousuke's existence," he muttered.
He turned over to see a photo that showed the Magic Six upon their wedding on Lynwin, continuing, "Haru…you and Alex still hold a sense of love, even though you have swore to your new partners. However, the same is said for all of you. Never forget for your own wish…
The time of your final decision…has come!"
Present Day: Destiny War, Phase 3: Fusion of the Free!Boys/Magic Six!
The two massive titanic beings stood over the Manas as the battle was now beginning to turn a little.
Riruko Matanachi (龍子マタ那智), the fusion of Rin, Makoto, and Haruka stood tall and mighty with dark, navy blue hair and red tips in a fashion similar to Rin with a ponytail on the back. The eyes shined green with radiance as he turned to see one of the Manas jumping towards him. With few efforts, the fusion entity tore the robot away from his chest and threw it across the area.
Renagal Ryuzouta ( 恋愛ギャルリュウ創太), the fusion of Rei, Nagisa, and Alex also stood tall and ready with his hairstyle similar to Alex but had blue hair of Rei's with yellow tips from Nagisa's blonde. He took a deep breath and unleashed a cold, icy power, freezing the robots.
Both of these entities were way over 6 feet tall (perhaps almost 10 feet in height) with clad in colorful, shiny armor with stronger looking swords from their Arabian clothing.
One of the Manas turned to attack but the menacing look of Riruko made the robot scurry away.
"What, so you scurry away like a tiny firefly?!" roared Riruko with a loud laughter echoing the area.
"Do not taunt them Riruko," said Renagal. "Remember that they are unwilling servants to our enemy. Let us finish this quickly."
"Spirit of Courage…hear me…I AM RIRUKO!" he shouted, unleashing a wave of light from his sword.
"Spirit of Fortitude…hear me…I AM RENAGAL!" he cried out, marking a similar pose in ready for battle.
Behind the scenes the pirates, Deana, Glena, and other allies were shocked to see such gigantic entities before them.
"A-amazing…" gasped Awlida, stunned, "So tall and…"
"Their powers are much stronger this way," said Masaru.
"Should we go help them?" asked Glena.
"Probably not a good idea," said Shirahama, "They told us to stand by."
The two fusion entities (in Bionicle they would call this a "Kaita") turned to see more of the Manas crabs making their way. The two combined their powers to create a stronger version of SPIRAL SPLASH, sending waves of power across the area, destroying a good chunk of the walls around them.
"R-right…" said Anne, feeling a bit nervous, "We should move out of the way…"
The two Kaita turned to see several more Manas crabs coming in. It was getting a bit more challenging even though they were very strong, muscular, powerful beings, the numbers of the crabs were at least over 20.
"So…this is how it ends Renagal?" asked Riruko.
"For these monsters!" growled Renagal, "We will not go down without a price!"
One of the crabs leaped onto Renagal, throwing him across the area but smashed into some strange tower, creating electrical sparks. 5 Manas were electrocuted and shut down.
"Wait brother," said Riruko, "These towers…"
The two used their swords to slice down all the towers around, disabling the Manas as they each shut down. Once it was done, the others arrived at the scene and saw the giants before them.
"H-Haru?!" asked Awlida.
Riruko turned to her and said, "Haruka, Rin, and Makoto make up my body as one. They are still alive but their will is combined."
"The same with ours," replied Renagal, "Rin and Nagisa were willing to separate for the time being to allow us to exist. Our love for each other still lives but this moment required our existence."
Riruko turned to the doorway and kicked it open, saying, "Pandora's chamber lies beyond here."
"Remember, let courage and fortitude be your friends and your ultimate ally," said Renagal, "Even when you're near death."
The two kaita began to shimmer away, revealing the Magic Six separated back to their individuals once more.
"HARU!" shouted Awlida, hugging him.
"Makoto!" cried Anne.
"Onii-chan!" said Gou.
They smiled to see their friends still together so far with not much causalities.
"W-we did it guys!" said Rei, "We were able to survive that fate and more!"
"R-Rin-chan," said Nagisa, before crying, "I'm so sorry for what I've said to you earlier!"
"I feel the same way," he replied, hugging the blonde, "The Suiei Gods were right about our relationships!"
The two hugged happily as the others smiled, knowing that after hearing about what they were told earlier back in Terran Nost, the gods have indeed saved their lives once more even though it wasn't completely approved at first.
"Are they still fighting out there?" asked Alex, "The other armies?"
"Most likely," said Deana, "But we have to keep going. We got a boss-ass bitch to defeat!"
The gang rushed through the hallways, seeing more of the familiar rooms of various chambers as they realized they were already closer and closer to the final enemy. However, Alex felt something strange in the air as his eyes glowed neon golden.
"Y-you guys!" he said, hearing a strange electrical whirl all over.
"W-what is that noise?" asked Rei.
Makoto turned to a door and said, "In here you guys!"
They rushed inside in of of the chambers as Alex was the last one to shut the door. Moments later, a flashing blast of light/electricity struck through the hallways.
"W-what in the name of!?" gasped Gou.
"One of the many traps," said Alex, "Pandora is probably scared to the point she's using all of what this fortress has."
"Well that's no surprise," replied Nagisa, "Such a cowardly bitch."
Alex took another sip of his Chiropteran blood to resume his darker form, detecting the area around.
"A-Alex?" asked Rei.
"I remember now," he replied, "There's a secret path that leads right up to the room. I can smell it."
Alex turned to one of the book shelves and pushed it with his Chiropteran strength, revealing the set of stairs.
"Beyond this leads to the upper levels. However, I must go on ahead first," said Alex.
"You can't!" replied Makoto, "We'll stay with you."
"I need 2 minutes," he answered, "I need to make a safe trail for you guys in case she unleashes that electrical blast again. I'll leave a trail of my blood, give me two minutes and the blood will lead you guys."
Before the others could protest, Alex cut himself opened on his wrist, leaving a trail of his blood and began his way up the stairs.
"Sounds like we'll have to obey his wish," sighed Rei.
"Uh guys," said Nagisa, turning his head to see a set of Chiropteran Guards with weapons.
Back on Earth:
Ikuya stood over a hill on Mount Aluk while fighting off a Chiropteran. He turned to see Shiina, Kisumi, and Nao.
"Sousuke has gone with the others," said Shiina, "He needs to get back here."
"Has everyone managed to get out?" asked Ikuya.
"The last ship took the civilians safely yes," replied Nao, "But I'm afraid that our duty isn't over just yet…"
"You think it's best we take our leave now?" asked Kisumi.
Ikuya turned to the skies before saying, "By fairest blood…it is done."
Back down in the city, most of the area was completely destroyed but many monsters and beasts were defeated from the attacks. Robots were destroyed into parts, several witches killed but the force and the spirit of this kingdom was still strong enough to fight anyday until they were victorious.
Atari was a bit injured from the fight and was already on the last ship to Australia while Annabelle managed to heal some of the other injuries but for the sake and protection of the people, a few of the girls split off; one group heading down to Australia and the other staying to continue fighting.
Xing twirled on her Sametsuka staff, unleashing waves across the area to throw the Chiropterans and Megascolides across the area.
Thugisa kicked down another Nachas spider, "Take dis you spiky motherfucker! Ha! You thought a swag lord like myself only bribed about shit?!"
"Thugy, we have to get moving to the Souther district!" said Xing.
"Gotcha that," he replied as he jumped to the spider and jumping up and down to squash it.
In the skies:
Claudia, Denise, and Demitra checked on the other civilians all worried but in relieved to escape. They were already leaving the continent at last and heading over to Australia for a temporally stop. However, Sousuke was already getting more upset by the minute.
Closing his eyes, he focused on a part of his power…reaching out to Rin's eyes to see what was happening. He gasped in shock as he could finally see them making their way through a dark castle where Pandora waited for them for the final confrontation.
Words of the past echoed his mind as he somehow remembered that day but thought it was all just a dream…
"Don't disappear!"
"Honey?" asked Chigusa.
"It's nothing," he said, "I…I have to…I need a moment."
He left the main room and went over to the windows to see how high they were. He closed his eyes and said, "Can you hear me…witch?"
"I can," replied Watanuki's voice.
"About the price…is it true…who I really am?" asked Sousuke.
"You are who you are, but yes…your existence is tied to him…just like the others. It's as I told you all long ago…that each of you will live out your lives; but towards the end, you will reunite with your other selves. What you do with them…is all up to you," explained the witch.
"I…I did what I could, but I feel…upset," said Sousuke, "I tried to be more opened to them and yet I…"
"What you've done is opening your heart…and that's exactly what you need to do," said Watanuki, "Because after all…your existence…is inevitable."
"Take me there," replied Sousuke, "Along with the others. It's time we put an end to all of this."
Chirottori Fortress, Outside Yards
Back in Chirottori, the armies of Aeuropa, Tabukists/Starrists, Iwamarians and others continued to fight off the monsters while some began to tear down the walls of the fortress, trying to break into the inner part of the castle.
Sergi, Aki, and Momo fired more spheres of light from their Midak Skyblasters, punching holes through the walls and causing some of the towers to collapse to the ground.
Seijuurou turned to slash down another Chiropteran while Nitori narrowly dodged a Megascolide. The elder Mikoshiba brother clashed with his bare hands against an Acephalipteran, punching through its mouth while taking a grip on its fangs. His improved strength from Nitori's (from Izawa's blood) blood allowed him to behave in vampire-like ways during battle.
Nitori's eyes glowed neon sky blue as he jumped onto a megascolide and rode for its life, punching another Chiropteran down with his shield. He quickly stabbed the shield on the worm's head, chopping it off. Momo turned and grabbed Nitori safely on his vehicle.
"You seemed to be in for it, Nitori-senpai," smirked Momo.
"Just drive!" growled Nitori.
Aki turned to the fortress and wondered how much progress did the Magic Six and the others got through. She could only pray and hope that they will reach to Pandora and defeat her once and for all.
"B-brother…" whispered Sergi, worried.
"CASTELLA!" shouted one of the Starrists, exploding another Nachas spider into guts.
The Aeuropea soldiers managed to break down more of the outer walls, finally collapsing it into the dust as everyone roared and continued onwards to fight off more monsters and getting closer to the main tower.
Jadwiga and Georgia turned to see the explosions and knew that finally, after 150+ years of waiting, this was truly the final moment for 'The Watcher's' to fulfill their vows of the organization.
"Let's go!" said Sei, "We got some fun to take care of!"
Honey, I hope you're doing alright with them, he thought, we have to find our children still if they're still alive…
"ATTAAAAACCCCCKK!" they all shouted, "FOR DUNIYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Chirottori Core Castle Tower:
Alex rushed his way through the core fortress, heading up a series of stairs while the others continued to fight off the monsters and other creatures. Rei and Rin slashed down the last set of guards before they and the others rushed through to follow Alex's trail he left behind through the stairwell.
Everyone could hear the walls around finally crumbling as the combined armies were getting closer and closer to the end. Some of the debris began to fall towards Alex but he managed to dodge them as he could feel the others finally making their way in as well.
All of their hearts were beating rapidly with fear and determination as everyone wanted to obtain their eternal peace.
Alex made his way to the upper floors as he remembered this area all too well; the main throne room was nearby! He turned his head and thought he saw Rasputin for a moment but he realized that his head was giving into the illusions.
Pushing it to the side, he found the massive doorways that led to where his mother stood inside. He kicked open the door and breathed heavily to calm down, staring at his blood mother of this "world" waiting for him. The last star threw down his shield and gently walked further into the room as he saw her standing behind her back at him, waiting by the fire pit.
Pandora slowly turned herself around and saw her son standing before her; the expression she had was slightly bitter but quiet as she waited for the others to show up.
Finally, Rei, Nagisa, Makoto, Rin, Haruka, the pirates, and others showed up in the room; each of them carried an expression of vengeance and pure hatred towards the Chiropteran Queen/Evil Mahotsukai. Alex turned his head to see them before facing Pandora again.
However, she had different plans.
Pandora closed her eyes and turned her head to the side, wiggling her nose. Suddenly, the ceiling above collapsed into shards and glass, raining down on the visitors (Keeping Alex intact) but Nagisa and Rin threw up a water shield to protect themselves.
Still not saying anything, Pandora used her telekinesis fourth dimensional power to create the shatter glass fragments and wooden chips into massive monsters. The monsters attacked the group as Awlida slashed its head off while Shirahama slammed into one of them but the shattered pieces reassembled themselves and resumed their attacks.
Deana narrowly dodged them while Glena fired her radioactive gun to one of the beasts but it grabbed her by the neck and threw her to the side.
Masaru slammed his staff down, sending the crystal monsters down to shards but they were already reassembling themselves while Akane tried to dance her way through but got hit and was thrown across the room.
Alex wanted to go help them but…
"Come…and avenge your destiny…that was too weak to even raise its power," hissed Pandora deeply.
"GRAAAAAAAAHHHH!" shouted Alex as he dashed right towards her but she knocked him down with a simple hand gesture. However, he was not ready to give in as he got up on his feet with his sword ready.
He ran towards her again but she threw him across the scene, crashing him to the wall, forcing him to cough up blood.
"ALEX!" screamed Rei as he tried to get to him but one of the monsters blocked his path, forcing the megane to combat them down.
Pandora soared over towards Alex, grabbing him by the face and his hair hissing, "Go on…watch them die!"
Alex eye's were widened in horror as he saw the others trying to reach out to him but the monsters kept propelling them back while a few their comrades were being stabbed, eaten and ripped apart. Pandora covered his mouth in order to slow down his breathing.
Haruka narrowly dodged the crystallizing beast while using his water powers to stab through while Makoto unleashed some acid rain from his vase, burning some of the creatures down.
Rin tried to aim a sneak attack blast at Pandora but she used her power to throw him across the room while Nagisa screamed to make sure Rin was alright.
"How does it feel?" she asked in a deep voice, "Knowing you were the one that led them here…to their deaths? You see, were NOT that different are we?"
She slammed Alex down to the ground and walked away with a hiss while Alex spat out some blood and growled, "I'm everything you're not!"
He turned around violently and tried to slash her down but she dodged every attack from the sword. She turned and grabbed him by the neck and his hand, forcing him to drop his sword while she threw him across the chamber.
"For such power…" she replied, "YOU THINK THAT MY POWER TO YOU CAN DEFEAT ME!?"
Alex barely lifted his head up as he saw her dark, malevolent, violent expression. Pandora blinked her eyes again and turned the firepit into a fire-shaped snake.
"Say your final prayers…" said Pandora, "You cannot defeat me!"
The snake descended down towards Alex but a megablast of water turned it into steam. Alex turned to see Rei and Haru standing at the edge of the stairway while the battle in the chamber was still going on.
"OI! Remove your fucking hands off of my lover!" growled Rei, "You filthy masterminded bitch of all our troubles!"
"Indeed," replied Pandora, "I have puppet everyone and everything…just like my brothers. However, the only thing I cannot control yet…is you or those that love you. Everyone else I can control!"
"But that's going to change…once I have Alex's heart!"
She turned to the Crystal Mirror and chanted, "Crystal mirror…on the wall…tell me…who is fairest…of them all?"
"Your Elder son," replied the mirror, "Consume his heart…and you shall forever be the fairest."
Alex got up finally as his eyes glowed red from the Chiropteran blood, hissing, "You can't. As long as I remain Chiropteran mode…my blood isn't the fairest!"
"YOU…LIE!" shouted Pandora as she soared over towards him, "Your heart is as clean as the heavens!"
Rei tackled Alex down as they narrowly dodged Pandora's attack. Pandora used her powers to lift Rei into the air while choking him.
"You…insignificant…human!" she growled, choking him further.
"REI!" screamed Haruka before she did the same to Haruka, holding both of them in the air and choking them.
Rin and Nagisa turned to see what was happening and gapsed in shock.
"REI, HARU!" screamed Rin while blasting down the Crystal Monsters.
"HARU-CHAAN! REI-CHAAAN!" shouted Nagisa.
Makoto managed to break free from a crowd of the Crystal Monsters, readying his vase.
"You guys go on ahead!" said Anne, while dodging an attack.
"Please…save them!" agreed Awlida, "D-don't worry about us!"
"GO!" shouted Beatrice as Johann nodded.
Makoto, Rin, and Nagisa joined up to the upper chamber where they readied their magic towards Pandora.
"You better leave our friends…ALONE!" growled Rin as his eyes glowed red.
"I say the same thing too," hissed Nagisa, his eyes glowing hot pink to vermillion red.
Makoto readied his vase with his eyes glowing green.
"I am thousands of times the power to your pathetic swimming powers!" snapped Pandora as her eyes glowed blue, bringing down 3 Chiropterans to the chamber.
Makoto, Rin, and Nagisa wasted no time, combining their powers thanks to what they've learned from the spirit of Courage and Fortitude, unleashing a blast of energy at their enemy.
Pandora turned and extended out her hand, turning the blast into pure crystal.
"What have you done with Matryona and Varvara?!" growled Alex.
"I'm glad you asked. My grandchildren will rise…and they will take down the one who killed his brother," she answered, snapping her fingers, releasing Haruka and Rei while two doors opened with the two twins, both filled with vengeance.
"Go!" she chanted, "Kill them!"
Matryona soared over into battle as his sword clashed against Alex's while Varvara snuck a blow and kicked Alex across the chamber. Rei tried to recover from his breathing while Haruka was able to heal fast enough but Varvara turned and knocked him back down.
"These two are under my control," said Pandora, "They will fulfill the dream that their father was unable to realize…"
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM!" screamed Rei as he readied on his water attack but instead of blasting it, he aimed it up at the ceiling above Pandora. The Mahotsukai blinked her eyes and two more Crystal Monsters were created as a result of that surprise blast and sent them towards the heores for futher combat with Haruka and Rei.
Matryona and Varvara were locked in combat with Nagisa and Rin while Pandora just smiled evily and said, "Your powers are no where near that of a Mahotsukai."
Pandora snapped her fingers again as the Original Compendium appeared. The others gasped at the sight.
"At long last…I will finally ERASE YOUR EXISTENCE FROM ALL REALITIES!" she laughed evily as she took out a quill.
"LEAVE US ALONEEE!" shouted Alex as his eyes glowed violently red and he unleashed a strange wave of magic against her, knocking the book out of her hands while Rei caught it safely after defeating the crystal monster temporally.
Makoto snuck behind Pandora and threw his acidic splash at her but it didn't seem to even faze. She turned towards him and raised up her hand, choking Makoto in mid air.
Matryona turned around as Alex came for the attack but the new Chiropteran knocked his sword away and pinned down Alex and readied on his sword with Varvara stepping on his chest.
"W-we will do…what must be done," growled Matryona as he and Varvara stabbed the sword down.
The others gapsed in shock while Pandora smiled evily, throwing Makoto to the side. The pirates turned and saw the horror before them.
"ALEEXXX!" screamed Awlida.
"THAT BITCH!" growled Shirahama as he tried his way over.
"OUTTA MY WAY!" screamed Rei as he unleashed an explosive blast of water while Nagisa's eyes glowed dangerously red too as he and Rei tried to reach to Alex.
Matroyna and Varvara turned and combined their powers. Unleashing an explosive blast, knocking Rei, Nagisa, Makoto, Rin, Haruka, and the others out of the way while the Crystal monsters shattered into shards.
"So you finally did it," smiled Pandora while Matryona grabbed Alex and Varvara whispered something to his ear.
"Dead," said Matryona, dragging Alex's body towards Pandora.
"Very well," she answered, "I have carried Rasputin's soul…so with that, we can kill his own soul and put Rasputin's inside. With that he will set the new order to all Chiropterans on Earth and Duniya. And when that is done, we'll have no need for him anymore."
Pandora extended her hand out towards them and smiled while everyone grew deathly silent and horrified on the scene before them.
Deana growled and could barely get on her feet while was ready to make a punch at her while Anne grabbed her sword, deciding who she was going to attack first. Gou got up as well to see what was happening.
Time seemed to flow slowly in seconds as the Chiropteran twins stared at Pandora with obedience-looking eyes.
Suddenly Pandora felt a jolt of pain stabbed through her. She looked down and saw Matryona's sword stabbed through her and the one holding it was…
"You…" she growled, "You deceived me?! BOTH OF YOU WERE MY PUPPETS! HOW DARE YOU!?"
Makoto gasped as he and the others saw Alex still alive as the Chiropteran used his nephew's weapon to stab Pandora. The Mahotsukai readied on a deadly blast with her own big sword but Varvara and Matryona blocked it with their bodies, stabbed through by the attack.
Alex gapsed in horror but the two Chiropteran twins used their powers again to recharge Haruka and the others.
"W-why did you…" gasped Alex.
"Because I wanted to see what would happened next," said Matryona, coughing out blood "B-back then…"
"Thanks to Jadwiga, we managed to drink a potion earlier to fake our obedience and loyalty…"
"YOU LITTLE NITWITS!" screamed Pandora, trying to blast another attack.
Haruka growled this time and his eyes glowed neon blue, drawing the moisture in before exploding a fog. Rin took his chance to use his x-ray vision and found Pandora staggering away a little.
"RAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" shouted Rin as he finally slashed her down while Haruka dispelled the fog.
A large trace of blood exploded from Pandora but it suddenly stopped as her body shattered into pieces, revealing a shocking surprise to them.
"W-WHAT?!" gasped Nagisa as he and the others recognized the person before them.
Abigail coughed and spat out blood, saying, "I-Is t-this you w-wanted me t-t-to…"
The former Clan girl collapsed to the ground, dead from the loss of blood as she fell onto her own puddle. The Magic Six were horrified to see what has happened but Alex turned to the shadows and saw someone walking out of there.
The real Pandora stepped into the scene just as Matryona and Varvara were crystalized and shattered into pieces. However, she was carrying a body in her hands.
"I was hoping she would last…but even she too, is nothing more but a piece of data with failure stained in her blood," said Pandora.
"Pandora…PANDORA…PANDORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" screamed Alex as his eyes widened in shock, turning back to golden-yellow, and anger intertwined with sheer vengeance. Now that his niece and nephew were killed, the last straw was already blown.
The others got up and arrived in the same chamber to see what was happening as they were horrified to see the "real" Pandora, looking as youthful as ever with her dark curse of beauty.
Pandora snapped her fingers and turned Abigail back into nothing, "I suppose that creations are only mere failure…unlike the real thing."
She unraveled the cloth around the person she was carrying but what was inside of it shocked the Magic Six to the very core.
"N-NO!" gasped Alex.
"I-IS THAT!?' asked Makoto.
"This body who I am carrying…Alex…your other self," said Pandora, "Covered in the body hairs of his father on Earth before him. His dreams of becoming a swimmer failed when this own beauty was filled from the traits passed down to him. However, I will grant him his wish…by destroying everyone in sight…and with that, I will destroy the legend of the Suiei Gods!"
"In turning someone whom you think is beautiful by killing others…!?" growled Rei, "WHO THE HELL DO YOU CALL YOURSELF!?"
"I have consumed worlds far beyond your imagination…" said Pandora, "Killing stories is what I must do to maintain my beauty. The same will be said for him; once he gains the ancient power, he will share the same curse as I am. And then, as of your Alex in this reality, I shall consume his heart to achieve my immortality."
"YOU LEAVE ALL OF THE ALEX'S ALONE!" growled Rin, "IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT!"
"YOU LEAVE THEM ALL ALONE!" shouted Awlida.
Pandora smirked and lifted the Beta!Alex into the air and said, "Let us begin…"
The scenery around them changed as they were all at the Mayfield pool once more but it was somehow different; all seemed peace and quiet at first until as massive blast of shadow invaded in the pool, killing everyone in sight while grabbing the little Alex from the Beta!Timeline while the older Beta!Alex floated with only a piece of cloth covering around his part.
The little Alex was slowly being sealed by the dark shadow with his eyes faded in a "trancing spell".
"T-this is!" gasped Alex as he watched his two other selves.
"You have to get them!" said Rei, "Tell them how you feel! This is what you wanted right?!"
"I…" began Alex.
"GO!" shouted Rin, "Don't let Pandora take them for herself!"
Alex nodded and rushed over towards the edge of the pool, he took out his sword and used his power to smash down a part of the ceiling, sending enough rubble into the pool to reach out to his younger, Beta!Alex.
"The time has finally come…" smiled Pandora, "That hand that you cannot reach…change that past Alex, tell yourself that all will be well will certainly changed that reality!"
Gou readied on her staff and attempted to make a blast at her but Pandora replied with her attack, prompting Johann to use her wings as a shield while striking great pain through her appendages.
"But also…that can't be complete without an object as strong as the mind…" said the evil Mahotsukai.
Suiei Marotta floated high above the Paleolassa Ocean with the other gods. Ever since the battle finally began, a strange light shined from the ocean down below as they recognized a familiar object hidden in the depths down below.
"W-what is this?!" asked Tachibana.
"I-I can't belive what I am even seeing," said Hazuki, "But…how the hell is this even possible?!"
"We didn't take the thing with us, Rin and the others agreed to leave it behind…" nodded Matsuoka.
"What's worse is that Pandora is going to try to use it!" said Nanase, "We must try to preserve it!"
The gods nodded and set to work, using their powers to conceal the power down in the depths but a blast of light struck them out of the way, losing their concentration.
Alex could feel something paralyzing his legs as he struggled to reach the Beta!Alex's younger self. The older version was still floating to the side, waiting for something.
The others tried to use their magic against the mahotsukai but Pandora did not faze even one bit, but instead replied by her own blast, sending them spiraling down the room.
Shirahama, Johann, and Beatrice spat out some blood from the blast and could barely get up with the others. Makoto used the vase to try to make a quick heal to him and those nearby. However, they could all feel themselves at their limit of fighing…
Was it all going to end here…? In their defeat?
"You guys!" gasped Rin as he felt something in his mind, "The gods are saying that they found something in the waters of the Paleolassa Ocean that has familiar magic back from Earth!"
"There can't possibly have some magical item that's related to ours!" said Alex
"Perhaps not," echoed Pandora's voice, "But back then…your journey has caused the balance of the universe to crumble…not only the future…but also the past as well."
"W-what are you saying!?" shouted Rei.
"You're just distracting us, aren't you?!" shouted Makoto.
"Haven't you figured it out yet?" asked Pandora, "Deep down in your heart? All the names of Iwatobi, Iwamara, Neo Tabuk, Aeuropa, and other places you witnessed and visited? The Temples that protected your existence...and of course…the "same tower" that you are in here and now…is just like back then…in another world…where corrupted politicians lived…"
It took a few seconds to think it through but the answer FINALLY struck them hard, shakening all of them to the core of their existence…c-could it be?!
"NO!" gasped Rei and Nagisa.
"TH-THIS CAN'T BE…" gasped Rin.
"YOU'RE SAYING THAT THIS IS…!" shouted Makoto.
"IS PLANET DUNIYA…" began Haruka.
"E-EARTH!?" asked Alex, eyes widened by the revelation.
~Episode 11 END~
~Episode 12 PV~
Makoto: Haruka, do you remember that day we promised back on Lynwin?
Haruka: I think all of us do remember that day.
Alex: And I still swore to be with all of you guys, to the end!
Rei: For always and forever…
Nagisa: You guys, you're making it sound like we're all going to die!
Rin: None of us…will get killed! We can't get too boastful about it but…we have a promise to keep!
Everyone: Final Episode, Free! - Journey's End Part 2 – Renaissance World of Beginnings!
Voice: T-thank you…Rin…*sniffs- Please…all of you…live…