Hey everyone, Muk854 here with the next chapter of Yo-Kai Journey. So last time I made an announcement I asked if you guys wanted Crafter Z in here. After looking what you guys said and thinking about it myself, the decision has been made… Crafter Z is staying. And I figured might as well since I made the choice to add him in here in the first place, so I might as well live up to that choice and finish it.

Alright, so now that everything is out of the way, enjoy.

The day started as any other, with kids leaving their homes in the mornings to get to school on time. Normally, students would just walk their way to school, but for a certain purplette, walking was not an option. Inaho was running as fast as she could toward the direction of the school, the folder that was given to her clutched close to her. Behind, USApyon was trying his best to keep up with her.

"Slow down Inaho,there's still plenty of time before school begins!" He exclaimed.

"Doesn't matter, we need to get this information to those two now," Inaho informed, "They need to know about these two."

"Well can we at least slow down a bit, I'm already exhausted," he said panting.

"Not my fault you're lazy and have low stamina," Inaho said.

"You little…" the Yo-Kai growled as he grew a tic mark on his head. He then pressed the buttons at the bottom of his helmet, causing his helmet to seal up and be filled with black smoke before two glaring, red eyes appeared.

VADER MODE!

"... Well on the bright side I can get there faster," Inaho noted as she ran away from the rapidly shooting Yo-Kai.

At the school, Nate had already arrived and was waiting at the gate for Katie. The day before she told him to meet her at the gate cause there was something important that he needed to know about.

"Is it me, or is anyone else getting the case of déjà vu?" Whisper inquired.

"What are you talking about nyow?" Jibanyan asked.

"Katie tells Nate to wait for her cause there is something important she needed to tell him," Whisper explained, "This is just how it was before Lilly intervened."

Nate thought about what Whisper said and realised he was right, this is a lot like the first time Katie wanted to tell him something important, "Do you think she wants to tell me the same thing?"

"Possibly, it could be anything really," Whisper responded.

"Well we're about to find out, here she comes nyow," Jibanyan stated, pointing to Katie who was heading to them, with Frostina and Sailonryan following her.

Nate smiled when she came up to him, but noticed that Katie had an expression of worry, which unsettled him. "Katie, what's wrong?" he inquired.

"We got a problem, there's a chance Lilly knows about Yo-Kai," Katie replied.

Nate and his Yo-Kai were more than shocked from the information that she had just told them, "How does she know?"

Katie then explained to them what Frostina and Sailornyan told her, that Lilly was able to get her Yo-Kai watch and used it to summon the two Yo-Kai. Nate, Whisper and Jibanyan already looked worried, but it only grew worse when she told them about the dark being that was with Lilly.

"This is not good," Whisper said in worry.

"I know, Lilly knowing about Yo-Kai is bad enough, but what about that shadow that was with her, what could that be?" Nate asked.

"I think I may know the answer to that," they heard someone say. They turned to where it came from and saw that Inaho was there. "You two with me, now," she said.

"Wait what?" Katie asked before Inaho grabbed their arms and dragged them somewhere else, the Yo-Kai following them.

"Kin, Gin, are they ready?" the shadow asked it's two servants. Currently, it was on top of a building under construction and overlooked the city of Springdale.

"They are, Motojime-sama," Kin responded.

"They are waiting for your orders," Gin added.

"Good, then the time has finally come," it said as it raised it's staff in the air, a dark aura surrounding it, "It is time to act!" It tapped the ground with the staff and a wave of dark energy was emitted from it as it went through the whole city.

"And what of the watch holder?" Kin asked.

"As long as they have those accursed watches, they could pose a threat," it stated before turning to the two, "This is what I want you two to do."

"Was there a reason you dragged us away from the front of the school?" Nate asked when Inaho finally stopped dragging him and Katie.

"What I'm about to tell you two is serious," Inaho explained, "If those two found out that we know this, then it won't be good."

"Wait, you mean you found out who they are?" Katie inquired.

"Not exactly, but clearly someone else does," Inaho said as she pulled out the folder, "Somebody gave this to me, and in it contains the information that we were searching for."

She handed the two the folder so they could see it's contents. Nate opened the folder and was shocked what he saw in it. The folder contained various images of the two Yo-Kai, some dating to fifty years ago, along with other images of some shadowy beings, and a dark figure they presumed was the leader. There were some written notes on them, which Nate took and read out loud.

"These two are Kin and Gin, twin sisters and top elites of the evil Yo-Kai tribe called the Kaima. While the extent of their powers are still unknown, they can manipulate time, as well as send others back in time, even to when they were alive in the case of a Yo-Kai. They can even enhance other Yo-Kai, making them stronger, but they are in their control."

"Well that explains what happened to the three Onis when they attacked," Katie said.

"The Kaima, there's actually another Yo-Kai tribe that are evil?" Nate said questionably.

"Yo-Kai isn't really the correct term for them," Inaho replied as she grabbed another note from the folder, "Listen to this, 'Though the Kaima are listed as a Yo-Kai tribe, the majority of them aren't real Yo-Kai, most of them are Yo-Kai that were created by the leader. The only true Yo-Kai are the leader and the elites.'"

"A whole tribe made out of artificial Yo-Kai, unbelievable," Whisper said stunned.

"Hey is there anything here about their leader, judging but what we're hearing about the Kaima, their leader must be serious," Frostina said.

"Just this little bit right here," Katie answered as she pulled out another note and started to read it, "'While I don't have much information about the leader, one thing is for certain, they despise humanity, and will stop at nothing to destroy it.'"

That last note was enough to have everyone freeze in fear. Hearing about a tribe like this is bad enough, but hearing that they plan on destroying humanity was horrifying to them.

"This is nyot good," Jibanyan said in worry.

"I'll say, a Yo-Kai that wants to destroy humanity, that's just wicked," Nate said.

"What do you think they're planning now, after all that they done recently they must be planning something," Katie said in worry.

"I don't know, but it cannot be good," Inaho said.

"Um, guys," Sailornyan said nervously, getting their attention, "What is that?" She pointed up at the sky, where the dark energy wave was flowing above them. It passed by them, but the sky turned dark, similar to Terror Time.

"What just happened?" Nate asked

"Looks like the Kaima started to make their move," Inaho said.

"What did they do?" Katie asked

They walked back to the school to see if everything was ok, and they were relieved when it was still in one piece. When they passed through the gates, however, they saw what was going on. Nothing. Literally nothing was happening, students were frozen in mid-walk, like time had stopped for everything.

"What on Earth?" Nate inquired shockingly.

"Did the Kaima do this?" Katie asked.

"Probably, we know they have powers over time," Inaho said, waving her hand in front of a frozen student's face, "And this is definitely some sort of stasis."

"Then why weren't we frozen as well?" Nate inquired.

"Because it was our choice," they heard two voices say in synch. Before the watch holders, Kin and Gin suddenly appeared.

"It's you two," Jibanyan growled.

"Indeed it is, about time we meet formally," Gin smirked.

"What are you planning freezing the whole school?" Nate inquired.

"If you paid more attention, it's not just this school," Kin replied, "All of Springdale is frozen in time."

"Why would you do this?" Katie asked.

"So there would be no interruptions, for the time for your downfall has come," Kin said. Both her and Gin unleashed chains of dark energy that grabbed all of the Yo-Kai and tied them up.

"What the, release us!" USApyon exclaimed.

"Talk is meaningless, so don't waste your breath," Gin said, before she made the Yo-Kai vanish.

"What did you do with them?" Nate asked angrily.

"If you wish to save your Yo-Kai friends…" Kin started.

"Then find us and get them yourselves," Gin finished before the two of them vanished.

A moment of silence passed as the three were still processing what had just occurred. Nate was the first to speak, "Now what, we don't know where they're at."

"Inaho, did that folder say anything on where they might've taken our Yo-Kai?" Katie inquired.

"No, I have no idea where they could be," Inaho replied.

"I believe I might know where they are," someone informed. The three turned to where it came from and were shocked to see that Zane was the one who spoke, and that he was still able to move.

"Zane, what do you mean you know?" Nate inquired.

"I know where Kin and Gin took your friends," Zane replied.

"Wait, how do you know who they are?" Katie inquired.

"I know everything about them, afterall, I was the one who gave Inaho the folder," he said, shocking the three.

"Wait, so you're Crafter Z?" Inaho asked.

Zane simply responded by showing his wrist, which had a red Yo-Kai Watch on it, making the other three gasp. "I also know about the Yo-Kai, which was how I knew about you three, some of my friends know about you," he explained, "But now isn't the time for proper introductions, as I'm sure you already know about what's going on."

"So, where are the Kaima now?" Nate asked.

"In the construction zone, for some reason they decided to make that place their area of operations," Crafter Z explained, "If you want to rescue not just your friends, but possibly the world as well, then follow me." Zane started to walk away. The three watch holders, already making their decision followed him.

The Yo-Kai that were just taken were hanging on a steel beam as the giant shadow glared at them. "This is good, with you here the watch holders will come for you, where they'll be utterly destroyed," it said wickedly.

"Hey you better let us go now, cause you don't want to see me when I'm mad," USApyon growled.

"Silence you pest."

USApyon grew a tic mark and tried to reach for the buttons on his helmet, which only succeeded in swinging their hanging prison.

"Hey watch it, nyo nyeed to make this a moving prison," Sailornyan glared at USApyon.

"Whisper, can't you just go through these?" Jibanyan inquired.

"Don't you think already tried, this energy makes this impossable," Whisper replied.

The shadow turned to Kin and Gin, who were kneeling before it. "Are the others prepared for when the watch holders come?"

"Yes Motojime-sama, they are ready," the two replied.

"Good, for now, let us set up some entertainment for our guests."

Crafter Z led the three to the construction zone where the Kaima would be. "Alright, I should warn you now that chances are there will be a ton of Kaima there, so if you want to turn back now is your chance," he explained

"No way, we aren't leaving our friends with those monsters," Nate said boldly.

"Besides, if we don't stop them now, then who knows what will happen," Katie added.

"Plus we get to be in a battle against evil forces, how cool is that!" Inaho exclaimed joyfully, making everyone sweat drop.

"Right… anyways if this is what you three want, then let's go," he said as they walked in.

As soon as they walked in, they saw the Yo-Kai hanging above them.

"Guys we're here!" Katie exclaimed.

"Katie, get out of here, it's a trap!" Frostina warned

As soon as she said that, the four watch holders were surrounded by various Kaima. Some were dark humanoids, others were small, flame-shaped creatures, and others were levitating snake-like creatures.

"Hahaha, welcome watch holders, to your doom!" the shadow exclaimed as it appeared, cackling loudly.

"Guess we're calling in for help," Nate said as he took out a medal, "Crafter Z, you have Yo-Kai friends too right?"

"I do, but I can't summon them now, you guys have to use your friends for now," Crafter Z responded.

"Whatever you say," Inaho said as she took out a medal, as well as Katie.

"Come on out my friend, calling Venoct! Yo-Kai Medal, do your thing!"

Summoning, Slippery!

Trippery!

Gippery!

Slimey whimey do,

Slippery!

Venoct

"Let's go my friend! Come on out, Goldenyan!"

Summoning, Tough!

Gruff stuff!

Rough bluff!

Red band, jacket stand, bling bang,

Tough!

Goldenyan

"Come on out my friend, calling Blizzaria! Yo-Kai Medal, set on!"

Summoning, Charming!

Alarming!

Boom boom walla walla!

Dance dance!

Charming!

Blizzaria

The three Yo-Kai that were just summoned took in their surroundings, and immediately knew what was going on. Without hesitation, they sprung into battle against the Kaima footsoldiers.

Venoct jumped onto a steel beam as two of the humanoid Kaima jumped toward him. He jumped back to avoid their attack and his scarves bit them both before flinging them away. A snake Kaima charged behind him, but Venoct turned and punched it right in the face. The Kaima staggered back, only for Venoct to grab it's tail and throw it at some of the flame Kaima that were heading towards him. Two more humanoid Kaima appeared on each side of Venoct, which soon led to a flurry of punch and kicks, while Venoct was dodging the both of them. Eventually, he grabbed both of their wrists and used them to punch each other before spin kicking them away.

Goldenyan was flying through the construction zone as she had some snake Kaima following her. As she flew, her scanner searched for anything that might be of advantage to her. It then highlighted on some beams stacked ontop of eachother on a wooden floor. She flew under the floor and launched a rocket fist at one of the wooden beams holding the floor, causing it to collapse and the steel beams crushed the Kaima. She landed only for a swarm of Kaima to charge at her. Her paw flipped open to reveal the cannon before firing and blasting them away.

Blizzaria found herself surrounded by various Kaima, which then all jumped towards her. However, she only smirked before letting out a blizzard which froze them all solid. Some snake Kaima flew at her, only to be taken down by ice shards she fired. A flame Kaima got behind her, but as soon as it touched her, it was frozen solid.

"Hey since you're taking all of those guys down easily, think you can help us!" Sailornyan shouted.

"I got it," Blizzaria said as she launched an ice shard at the chain hanging them. It broke and the five Yo-Kai were released from their chain prison. They landed safely, or float safely in the case of Frostina and Whisper.

"Thanks for the help sis," Frostina thanked.

"Not a problem little sis," Blizzaria said.

"Motojime-sama, it seems the odds weren't in our favor this round," Gin said as now most of the Kaima were gone and the five Yo-Kai were now freed.

"It's over, we stopped your plans," Nate said.

Expecting a surrender from them, everyone was confused when they heard the Shadow laugh evilly. "You think you won, fools!" it exclaimed, "This is merely the beginning, for you see, we had acquired assistance in order to defeat you pitiful humans!"

"What do you mean assistance?" Katie asked.

"They means us," a voice said, one that was all too familiar to Venoct.

"It can't be," he said.

From behind the Shadow, a giant Yo-Kai walked forward. The Yo-Kai resembled Jibanyan a lot, except it was more humanoid, more muscular, and had on a belt filled with sticks of dynamite. On the other side of the Shadow, another giant Yo-Kai walked forward. This one resembling Komasan, but more bulky, with huge arms that could crush anything, and blue chest fur.

"Rubeus J and Hardy Hound!" Venoct exclaimed.

"Yes indeed child, we are now with the Wicked," Rubeus J smirked.

"When we were told of their plan on destroying humanity, we of course joined," Hardy Hound added.

"But they are not the only ones who agreed to help," the Shadow added.

Soon, everyone felt the ground beginning to shake immensely.

"What's happening?" Inaho asked.

"Oh dear," Crafter Z said in realization, "Now I know why they went here."

Soon, a gigantic Yo-Kai loomed over everyone, the only thing being visible was it's face. It's face was mostly pale, with the exception of wispy red hair, purple lines, and a huge, blue x-shaped scar on it's forehead. It opened his eyes, revealing them to be black with red pupils.

"MASSSIFACCCE!" it exclaimed loudly, causing the humans and the Yo-Kai to cover their ears.

"Now watch holders behold," the shadow said, "For this, will truly be your end!"

Everyone just looked on in fear, now seeing that they were up against more than they thought.

And finally, this chapter is done!

So, what excuse do I have for this being delayed, nothing. I have no excuse, just pure laziness. Sure I did go on some trips, but after those I had plenty of time to do this story, which I didn't for some reason. Sad thing is, this was the only chapter I could do for all of summer vacation. Yeah, I'm going back to school tomorrow.

Anyways, even though this was due for so long, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. So yeah, Crafter Z is here, the choice has been made and now I just have to go through with it. But you know, there's still that feeling in me saying this story could be so much better, so I have an announcement. At some time in the future, when this story is done, I plan on doing a rewrite on Yo-Kai Journey. Yes a new version of this story, with no mistakes like here.

Speaking of which, I have already messed up with this whole story canonically, I mean Inaho is using a regular Yo-Kai watch instead of the Yo-Kai Watch U.

Anyways, let me clear up a few things, a lot of people have been saying how the Kaima are here, well in this universe I'm having the Kaima encounter the watch holders before the event of the movie. Why, you'll see later. Speaking of which, I'm using the term Kaima instead of Wicked since in this story I already used Kaima since this was before the english names were revealed.

So yeah, this is finally done, hope you all enjoyed and I will try to be faster with this updates now.

Sain'ofu.