"Today has come. So...what do we know about Onyx?" Yoko asked.
"From what I gathered, she mainly uses Folktale monsters." Emiya said.
"Folktale? Like a manticore for example?" Simon asked.
"No...its a Dungeon World attribute that's mostly based on fairytales." Tails said.
"And mythological creatures, if I'm guessing right." David said.
"Something like that." Hope said. "I met with Ku after i got outta the infirmary good to go. She's uh… a bit of a character. You know she's in the buddy police, only as a trainee and all, but she looks tough. Haven't really seen what her buddy Satsuki looks like though. You know...I called her a cute little girl and she did this." He said showing bite marks on his arm.
"Ugh!" Al said in shock.
"She usually does this to whoever calls her little or treats her like a kid." Hope said.
"Sounds like someone I know…" Winry said looking to Edward.
"What're you looking at me for?!" Edward said in shock.
"Uh, Ed… you kinda do the same thing. You know, when everybody mentions your… height problem and all." Alphonse siad.
"Oh… right." Edward said.
"Huh, usually you get pissed off and swing the person who insulted you around." Roy said.
"Not Winry. He wouldn't dare do that to her. Trust me." Sectonia said.
"Let me guess, she hits him with a wrench or rages out on him when she sees he broke his automail?" Mari asked.
"Yeah...pretty much." Maka said.
"Well...seems the lighter folk have come to play." a voice said as standing near her brothers was Onyx. "I hope you are prepared...because I intend to come out victorious!" she said.
"Why do you want to participate? If you win this with Ku, that Mirage card becomes your family's property. God knows what Pen could do with that kinda powerful influence." Kazuichi sid.
"What do you expect? I'm a negotiator. I use what I have on hand to my advantage and gain favors with other kingdoms." Pen said. "Nothing wrong with that."
"Didn't do much for you back in the Earth Kingdom." Spade said.
"Uh, Spade. That was kind of our fault, remember?" Sectonia asked.
"No it's ours too. We were intending to take the airbenders hostage and blame it on you in order to gain favor." Pen said.
"Uh huh. Here's a rebuttal." Hope said stomping on his foot.
"Ow! Son of a...what is with your groups and random violence?" Pen said.
"Don't ask us." Most of the Brave Adventurers said sweat dropping.
"What do you want?" Ace asked.
"All we are doing is killing time before the match our sister is in." Pen said. "Nothing wrong with that." he said as David watched a certain trailer on his phone.
"Hmm? What are you watching there?" Sectonia asked.
"Just...a little something I've been hearing about." David said.
"What's it called?" Mari asked.
"Wait...is that that old Captain N show?" Pit asked.
"Not really, just that some new fighters have been added to a tournament taking place in the near future." David said.
"Huh?" Ace asked before he watched the trailer on his phone. "Holy...Crap. This actually lines up with that reference you made in the Jambastation, David."
"Wait… Is that...Simon Belmont?!" Mega Man asked.
"In the flesh." Ming said.
"I can't believe it… he's fighting in the Smash Tournaments! Best news ever!" Rainbow said.
"I may be jinxing it but… Teaming up with the legendary Simon Belmont might just be a dream come true." David said.
"Who knows…? Maybe it just might happen someday." Miasma said.
"Yes...and...wait...why are we being dragged into this?" Pen said.
"My bad." David said putting his phone away. "Still...That was just something I had to see."
"By the way...what can you tell us about these men?" Hope said showing a picture on his phone as Pen looked it over.
"Hmm. The symbol on their cloaks is faked using decals, but otherwise, these are definitely Dark Kingdom soldiers." Pen said. "Looks like a retrieval team."
"Retrieval? Jexi was bedridden because of these guys!" David said.
"Likely from an overdose of paralysis darts. But they shouldn't have been acting. These class of soldiers only respond to the royal family." Pen said.
"So that means someone else from the Dark Kingdom is here?" Leonora asked.
"That or they gave the order from back home. Either way, I'll see about looking into the matter. But you all owe me one." Pen said.
"I don't know what that implies, but thanks." Leonora said turning back to the group. "Looks like they're clear. Jexi's injury clearly wasn't a sabotage."
"But if what Pen said is true, that means someone was wanting to capture him." Sonia said.
"It's likely all connected to all this Chaos talk. We've seen that weird symbol on Sakate and Alonz's cards. We have to figure out what's going on." Hope said.
"The next fight is about to begin, will the teams of Shosetu Kirisame and David ishihara, as well as Kanata Ozora and Mana Kawai please come to the fighting stage?" the announcer said.
"You're up David, Mana. Try not to fight each other too hard." Hope said.
"I'll see what I can manage." David said.
"No hard feelings, mate. Just come at me with all you've got." Mana said.
The fight began with earnest, as Shosetu, David, Mana and Kanata battled hard. Eventually, it came down to Shosetu's fast paced attack with his Heroes as well as a change up between Sword of the King, Excalibur and Immortal Sword of the King, Durandal to try and get rid of Athora, but Kanata was too quick on the drae and countered the assault with Brush Upper, before finishing Shosetsu off with Cristiano Crystal Shoot.
As for David and Mana, it was a fearsome clash of Wizards vs Dragon Knights. However, Mana managed to pick up on David's strategies and edge him out, narrowly escaping defeat.
"What a fast paced match! Kanata and Mana have won two matches in a row! Now it's time to switch gears from one member of SEALED to another, as Gao Mikado and Yoko Tachibana take on the team of Ku Teito and Onyx Dark!" Paruko said. "They're live from the water stage, ready to throw down!"
"This officer will win the tournament and prove that Satsuki is the strongest buddy and Hero world is the best world. As for Yoko, there's only room for one special forces officer and that's me, indeed!" Ku proudly proclaimed.
"If that is what my Admiral wishes, then all enemies will fall before us." Satsuki said.
"Once upon a time, there was a princess living in a kingdom of darkness. She was the youngest sibling, and was among a family of cursed princes and princesses. The youngest princess longed for a chance...a chance to live a true fairytale. And now..she is ever closer to that dream." Onyx said.
"You fools can't beat us. We are the greatest!" Batzz said. "And besides… our teammate can't lose until she faces that Demon Priest."
"I've got a score to settle with Sakate too, so nether Yoko or myself can lose here. Right, partner?" Gao asked.
"That's right. We will put everything we've got into this battle." Yoko said. "Countless stars that wander the heavens, unite and rain down your majestic embrace! Lumenize, Prismic Future!"
"Rise up! Almighty dragon! Luminize! Demon Lord Dragon of Tempest!" Gao said.
"All crew! Prepare to launch! Luminize! Great Teito Fleet!" Ku said.
"Everyone gather round! A new tale is about to unfold! Luminize...Eternal Fairytale!" Onyx said.
"Buddy...FIGHT!" Paruko announced.
"Raise the flag!" all four called.
"Dragon World!" Gao called.
"Star Dragon World!" Yoko said.
"Hero World, indeed!" Ku said.
"Dungeon World!" Onyx said.
"First move goes to Gao and Yoko." Paruko said.
"I equip Arc Dragon Sword and then call Replenisher, Pentar to the center! I Draw a card and Pentar, attack the fighter!" Gao said.
10-8
"You're up, Yoko!" Gao smirked.
"You've got it. I call Blue Crystal Dragon, Kalvados to the center, Flying Crystal Dragon, Sheldre to the left, and White Crystal Dragon, Vioneir to the right!" Yoko said. "And since I have a size 3 monster in my center, Volneir gives me one life. And because Sheldre is here, i can add one defensive counter spell from my deck to my hand."
10-11
"Kalvados, go for it!" Yoko said.
"Yes, ma'am!" Kalvados said as he struck Onyx.
10-8
End of move.
"Now it's our turn indeed. Draw! Charge and draw! Cast Hyper Energy!" Ku said.
"She's bumped her gauge up…." Hope said.
"Buddycall to the center, Koyomi Class Fifth Fleet Satsuki! Ku Teito requesting station to Satsuki, indeed!" Ku said.
"Request granted. Satsuki, launching!" Satsuki announced.
With a brilliant flash, Satsuki's mini form was gone, and rising out of the ocean was a massive green and white flying battleship.
"Holy…!" Hope said.
"Talk about humongous!" Sonic said.
"That's not a monster. That's World War IV!" Sachiko said.
"4? What happened to 3?" Rainbow said.
"I think she's trying to say that Satsuki's got more than enough firepower to skip WWIII." Hope said. "But Satsuki shouldn't be out, she's Size 5, so why'd Ku call her out when the limit is only 3?"
"Because, Satsuki has an ability called Station. Think of it like Ride or Transform. She can equip Satsuki like an item." Tails said.
"Now….equipping Crew Troopers from the dropzone!" Ku said from inside Satsuki.
"Affirmative. Loading up Piercing Specialist Chassis, Stregia and Quinq Lada, Swift Mobile Frame." Satsuki said loading up said cards.
"Now I call Quinq Lada, Cloaking Frame to the left, Indeed! With his ability, I gain a gauge. I'll use it to launch Swift Mobile Frame to the right!" Ku said.
"Whoa, what?!" Ochako said.
"If Ku pays 1 gauge, Satsuki can launch any of the crew troopers in her soul straight to the field." Tails said.
"Man, its like she's got an entire robot battalion at her beck and call. Okay seriously, what is this, Starcraft?!" Hope asked.
"Either that or Gundam." David said.
"Focus guys. Since Ku called Swift Mobile Frame, that means a monster on Gao's field is also destroyed." Sonia said as the robot destroyed Pentar.
"Cloaking Frame and Swift Mobile Frame, attack the fighter, indeed!" Ku ordered as the robots swarmed Gao.
10-6
"Satsuki, attack the fighter!" Ku said.
"Yes, admiral." Satsuki said preparing to fire.
"Cast! Green Dragon Shield!" Gao said blocking the laser assault.
6-7
"Now...my tale can finally begin! Draw! Charge and draw!" Onyx said. "First, I equip Illusions Folktale, Echt Biblio!" She said as a storybook appeared in her hands. "Now, I call Ideal Prince to the left."
"I do wonder what sort of prince I shall be for my princess." he said.
"Then I'll pay 1 gauge and call Seven Dwarves to the right." she said as seven small figures appeared. "When I call these adorable little guys, I gain a life and put one Folktale item from my deck into my hand."
8-9
"Now...the protagonist of our fun story! Buddy call Snow White, Krista!" she said as a girl in a blue dress with a heart locket appeared.
9-10
"Oh dear. Please don't be so hard on us." she said.
"What's more, when I have Krista on the field, all Folktale monsters gain 4000 power and the Penetrate ability." Onyx said.
"Penetrate?!" Yoko said.
"Now..Snow White, attack Kalvados." Onyx said.
"Please forgive me." she said slapping Kalvados destroying it before it returned with soulguard.
11-10
"Now...my prince. Please help me." Onyx said.
"For the princess." he said slashing Kalvados destroying it.
10-7
"Now my dwarves...go to work!" she said as they charged at Yoko.
"Yes, princess!" the dwarves said looking to swarm Yoko.
"Cast! Proto Barrier!" Yoko said.
"She's good…" Hope said.
"Hey uh… is it me or is she trying to be like Snow White? Onyx, I mean." Sora said.
"I think so. Hey Pen, did Onyx read Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as a kid by any chance?" Hope asked.
"Not just that. Our sister is a huge fairytale fanatic." Pen said. "She's read every single one in the royal library and immediately fell in love with them. That's what drew her into buddyfight when she learned there were monsters based on fairytales."
"I'd hate to kick down someone like that, but I can't stop now. Draw, Charge and Draw!" Yoko said. "First, I equip Red Gem Ball, then I pay two gauge to call Shiny Crystal Dragon, Jenova!"
"This one has Soulguard too. It's gonna be tough to bring down." Hope said.
"And here's something that will give this tale even more of a twist. By sending one of Jenova's souls to the drop zone, I can destroy a monster and gain life equal to its size." Yoko said.
"Haa! You can't gain life from my monsters! Snow White and her dwarves are size 0!" Onyx said.
"Last i checked, Wasn't Ideal Prince Size 2?" Gao asked.
"Uh…" Onyx said sweating a bit.
"Sorry, but you won't bluff your way out of this one." Yoko said.
"Be destroyed, and from your remains, become the life energy of my commander!" Jenova said blasting a brilliant beam at Ideal prince.
"My princess…." Ideal Prince before being destroyed.
7-9
"My prince!" Onyx said. "At least your gift is with me."
10-11
"Oooh… guess she didn't expect that plot twist." Hope said.
"It's about to get worse. Vioneir, strike the seven dwarves. I'll go for the princess." Yoko said as she tossed her Red Gem Ball. "Heads up!"
"I activate my item's ability. I pay 1 life and send Krista into my book!" Onyx said as Snow White went into the book. "I'll do the same for her dwarves too." she said as they went into the book.
11-9
"That's all well and good, but you forgot. Jenova and Sheldre still have their attacks left." Hope said.
"Seems someone got a bit overprotective…" Gemini said.
"You're open!" Jenova said as he and Sheldre attacked.
9-5
"I felt really bad about that, but...at least my turn is over now. You're up to bat, Gao." Yoko said. "(I have to thank Gao for calling her out on her bluff. But...why does it feel like I'm the bad guy here?)"
"Okay. Draw! Charge and Draw! I call Chibi Panda to the left!" Gao said.
"Let's show them why Dragon World is the best!" Chibi Panda said.
"Then All Rounder Warrior, Tetra to the right!" Gao said.
"Activate Satsuki's ability. Launching Swift Mobile Frame to the center!" Ku said. "His ability destroys Tetra!" she said as Tetra was blasted apart.
"I've had enough of this." Gao said as he slashed through and destroyed Swift Mobile Frame.
"Now...I shall show you my fury." Chibi Panda said.
"Cast, Suppressive Barrage! Now your power is too low to go at me." Ku said.
"Unbelievable. Gao's turn ends without him able to deal any damage." Paruko said.
"Now...I shall show you my true power over fairytales!" Onyx said. "Draw. Charge and draw! First I call to the right Magic Mirror. Then I cast Illusions Tea Time! I put a folktale monster from my dropzone into my item's soul, then put the top card of my deck into my gauge and then draw. Now, I activate my item's ability." she said. "Marchen Panic." she said as both Snow White and the Seven Dwarves returned to the field. "But I'm not done yet! Snow White...time to change!"
"Of course." Snow White said as she vanished.
"By sacrificing one Folktale Monster and paying two gauge, I call from my hand...Illusions Dragon, Snow White Dragon!" Onyx said as a large white dragon rose up and stood there.
"I shall do all I can for my buddy." the dragon said.
"A Dragon?!" Hope asked.
"Now she's the one flipping the script on this tale." David said.
"Now...I activate Snow White Dragon's ability. When I call her, I can destroy a card on your field. So bye bye Sheldre!" Onyx said as Sheldre vanished. "Oh...you also take a damage point."
9-8
"Now...attack my dragon! Destroy Jenova!" Onyx said as Snow White Dragon destroyed Jenova before it revived. "Pesky Soulguard...not a problem. Double attack!" she said as Snow White Dragon attacked once more and destroyed Jenova. "But we aren't through yet. Triple attack!" she said as the final strike took out Jenova.
"She got Jenova!" Chibi Panda said. "But thankfully, Yoko didn't take any damage from that dragon."
"Did you forget I have two other monsters out?" Onyx asked.
"Ah! So stupid!" Chibi Panda said.
"Now...take out that wicked witch of the east!" Onyx said as both the mirror and dwarves went at Yoko.
8-6
"Uh… isn't that more Wizard of Oz than Snow White?" Hope asked David.
"Do you want to be next on the chopping block?" Pen warned him.
"Doesn't change the fact that it's insulting. She's clearly painting Yoko as the bad guy here. Yoko doesn't even have witch-like qualities anyway!" David said. "Don't let her get to you, Yoko! She's just trying to psych you out!"
"As of now...my turn is finished." Onyx said.
"Now it's this officers turn! Calling two Cloaking Frames to the left and right!" Ku said.
"Moving Chibi Panda to center!" Gao said.
"I can take it." Chibi Panda said before being blasted apart as the other Cloaking Frame hit Gao.
7-5
"Now Satsuki attacks Gao, Indeed!" Ku announced.
"Initiating Bombardment." Satsuki said readying her cannons.
5-2
"Now attack, Chassis Stegia!" Ku said.
"Cast! Arc Dragon Shield!" Gao said blocking the attack.
"This officer is not done yet! Final Phase!" Ku said as Satsuki began charging up a massive main cannon. "Impact! Main Cannon, May Blaster!"
"Argh! Cast, White Dragon Shield!" Gao said blocking at the last possible second.
2-1
End of move
"That was close…" Hope breathed.
"You two are stubborn. But on the next turn, we will win, Indeed!" Ku proclaimed.
"Yes...victory is almost ours...and you two will fall with ease." Onyx said.
"A...witch…" Yoko said. "(Just hearing that brings back painful memories… While we were at The End's pillar, Marco and I almost got erased so many times. We thought that no one would be able to trust us. But...Agito, Zenji… Even though they were traitors, they still consider me a friend because of how alike I am to them. We grew to trust each other, and those that were left in SEALED. For their sake, I can't lose…)" she thought as blue energy began to spiral in her. "(No… For the sake of those that were lost, I will not lose!)" She said as she entered Sapphire God Mode.
"Synchronization." Marco said. "But when did...could she have done this during the Earth Kingdom Battles?" he pondered.
"So Zenji could copy powers just through contact, huh?" Hope asked. "So Yoko can pretty much copy any of our abilities."
"Not all of them." Himeno said. "There are some that she prefers not to copy. Plus, any weapon based abilities require her to equip said weapon."
"Like my carnage forms with Excalibur for example right?" Ace asked. "She would need a sword, correct?"
"That's right. Now, let's see how our dear girl turns this around." Mana said.
"I only have one turn left, huh? Then I may as well make the most of it! Charge and Draw!" Yoko said as she saw her card. "I call Life Crystal Dragon, Yomei to the center, then I'll call Arc Crystal Dragon, Denki Bran to the left!"
"Though i am a Prism Dragon, my loyalty is to the Thunder Empire!" Denki Bran said.
"Next I'll cast Delete Jewel! By paying 1 gauge and one life, I can either destroy on of your monsters, or I can send one of your monster's souls to the drop zone." Yoko said.
6-5
"And since you know Snow White Dragon doesn't have Soulguard, it's time for her to say sayonara." Yoko said.
"I'm sorry, princess." Snow White said before vanishing.
"Now she's wide open! Go for it!" David shouted.
"Let's go, everyone! It's time for an All-Out Attack!" Yoko said.
"It's time!" Denki Bran said.
"This battle is finished!" Yomei added.
"Oh no!" Onyx said as all the attack went at her.
5-0
Game over, Onyx! Winner: Yoko Tachibana!
After Yoko secured the win, she reverts back to her normal state before looking to Gao and Batzz. "Sorry you had to see that. It's all on you now."
"No worries. We're about to win. Draw! Charge and...DRAW!" Gao shouted. "Call Delta to the left and then buddycall Demon Lord Dragon, Batzz to the right!"
1-2
"About time! Let's sink this battleship!" Batzz said appearing.
"Move Chassis to the center!" Ku said.
"Delta!" Gao said as Delta dispersed the monster as Gao dealt with the resulting crew trooper.
"Now...face my fury!" Batzz said striking Satsuki.
9-7
"My wrath!" Batzz shouted striking again.
7-5
"Launch Cloaking Frame to center, satsuki!" Ku said as Batzz easily destroyed it.
"Meaningless." Batzz said.
"Final Phase! I cast!" Gao said as Batzz transformed into his Spear form as Gao Dragonised. "Impact! Thunder Lance X Tempest Buster!"
5-0
Game over! Winner: Gao Mikado!
"I'm on it." Ace said as he went to heal Gao's wounds.
Later…
"This officer is so ashamed of herself… Gao was the better fighter, and so was Yoko, Indeed!" Ku sobbed.
"Admiral, dont say that! Its my fault I failed to protect you." Satsuki said.
"My brothers… I'm sorry. I couldn't get the win. And after I worked so hard to get this far… I couldn't get the happy ending I wanted for all of us! Please forgive me!" Onyx said.
"It's not too late." Yoko said. "If my friends have taught me anything, it's that your dreams will come true if you keep pushing forward towards the path you believe in."
"Keep...pushing forward?" Oynx said.
"That's right. If your heart is strong, you would never give up on your path until you reach the very end." Yoko said. "(Isn't that right, Chikasu, Himeno?)"
"You're right! I shall continue until my fairytale dreams come true!" Onyx said as she ran off in joy.
"Such an innocent heart, please, continue watching over her." Emiya said.
"That was a very inspirational thing to say, Yoko. You've changed a lot since that whole incident." Marco said.
"I'm sure you all knew this already, but...before that incident, I wanted to become an idol singer, but I was afraid my Telepathy would get in the way." Yoko said.
"An Idol? I don't think reading minds would get in the way of that." Hope said.
"Well, I was afraid that using my Telepathy would be taking the easy way into reaching people's hearts." Yoko said.
"You would never do that. I've never seen you use your powers on civilians or anyone that wasn't the enemy. You've got a great heart Yoko. maybe…. That's the reason why you weren't erased. Because of how much the others trusted you and your decisions to do the right thing." Starlight said.
"That's right. Plus, there's also George and his signs of betrayal." Himeno said.
"George...even held a sword to my throat at one point." Yoko said. "I was so scared. If it weren't for the fact that everyone had to participate in the Judgments, he would've killed me right then and there."
"But here you are. Amongst friends and comrades." Atro said.
"Hmm. I think I'm done here." Batzz said.
"What?" Hope said.
"You heard me. I'm done with this tournament." Batzz said.
"Big boss!" Chibi Panda said as Batzz walked away.
"This is bad… if Batzz isn't gaos buddy for the rest of the tournament… he loses his spot as Dragon World rep." Hope said.
"Stop, Demon Lord Dragon." Siegfried said.
"You don't tell me what to do." Batzz said.
"Sieg, let him go. I don't want this tournament becoming a battlefield, especially if you two start fighting." Hope said as Batzz walked away. "There may be another way to convince Batzz to keep competing."
"I hope you find the answer. I was once the demon dragon Fafnir, so I used to understand what he feels right now." Siegfried said.
"Yeah… but we don't know everything about him." Sunset said.