Hello fans, this is Big red speaking. This is Chapter 100, a new milestone for Sonic & Sega All Stars Subspace Unleashed to celebrate 8 years of writing this story. I wouldn't had made it this far if it weren't for your support and desire to see me continue after a long depressing hiatus in between the making of this tale. This chapter is a bit bigger than usual because I wanted to make this very special, but that also means subsequent chapters will be the usual size instead of being this big anymore. But as promised, many surprises along with big revelations will be made. So please, take a look and read carefully! \(0)/

Desperate times arisen after one of the Visitors were harmed by NiGHTS and Kirby is out of commission by his own nemesis in Wizeman's realm. Only twelve heroes remained of the many that at least escaped the Door of Awakening before it fully disappeared. Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Amy, Mario, Link, Samus, Captain Falcon, Sam Gideon, Raikoh Minamoto, Liu Bei, and Skarkin stood to see Nightmare standing above them with his ominous grin. He finally open his hand to drop the lifeless puff back toward the ground.

"Noooooo!" Mario called.

Just the sight of Kirby's lifeless body falling made his fellow Smash allies secretly hope he isn't dead in any form. Claris would be busy trying to wake up the unconscious Elliot that NiGHTS dispatched easily.

"Eliot! Eliot! Wake up! I hope you aren't dying on me," she cried.

She really did not want to shed any tears if it meant staying strong for his sake. Will and Helen had just about enough of everything, still glaring at Wizeman for being the reason all of this is happening. Speaking of Wizeman, he is back and angrier than ever after three of four emeralds managed to escape his grasp. The realm is already shifting to reflect his current emotional state along with disappointment in how reckless his own Nightmaren were to follow a simple task. Jackle is angrier at Mario for getting in the way of the long deserved rank he always wanted to become, growing larger than before due to gathering power. Sonic seen this large size before back when he fought him with Zor in his first encounter in the Nightmare Realm. The plumber shown no fear as it was about time he wanted to redeem his glory of losing to him before.

"Mario, I hope you know what we are doing. We not only have him, but three other enemies to deal with now that everyone left us here in this nightmare," Cappy warned.

"It appears I will have to fight fire with fire. Thankfully I have just the right a Power Up in emergencies like this," Mario said.

He takes out a special giant cat bell from his last adventure of a time he faced a truly enraged Bowser. Cappy had no idea what this means but hoped his friend is right about this. The other heroes would be speechless to see Kirby lying on the ground before him to do anything, which NiGHTS is still fighting against Alis' Bindwa spell.

"There is no use crying over spilled milk. I have doubts that Kirby is dead. But even if he is, we will not let it be in vain. We will stop everyone here if we have to and bring that last emerald back where it truly belongs," Sonic said in a motivational matter.

"Great idea Sonic, I am fully with you. We didn't conquer our fears for nothing. It is about time we crush these strong nightmares once and for all," Sam said with more confidence in his body.

All six of Wizeman's hands drew closer to everyone looking angrier than before as the ground starts to shift into a distorted shape to suit the unadulterated range within him.

"You all made a grave mistake for ruining my plans for the last time. We all given you a chance to leave but now our next move would be sending you into the darkness permanently. Get ready to feel the true power of a god!" the powerful being screams.

It would be at this point that the ground begins to crumble apart as the even the dimension slips into a more sinister form around them. Some of the flying heroes like Raikoh and Tails would have a luckier time staying from falling. It would be everyone else who is quickly thinking of a way not to fully fall.

"Cap, you can hand me that Smash Ball now. I have an idea!" Sonic called.

The F-Zero racer nods before he tossed the mystical ball at Sonic from afar. NiGHTS would see this and uses his might to fully escape the magical binds with emerald still in hand.

"Oh no you don't. Maybe I should use this stupid gem to make myself stronger," he whines.

The cyan gem would soon begin glowing brighter than before within his hand as if it heard his desire. Will and Helen gathered around Claris and the unconscious Elliot despite knowing they would die unless they found a way to fly.

"If we don't do something fast, we will never awake again. Got any ideas?" the wounded boy shouts.

"All we can do is hope for a miracle and dream. That is the only option we have," Claris replies despite holding on to her blue haired friend.

Amy Hammer Jumped into the air was Knuckles climbs up the falling dream rubble to get higher. Sam used his ARS suit to slide vertically if it meant not falling. The soldier is smart enough to save the unconscious Kirby before he fell.

"Got you. No one gets left behind as long as I'm here," the Marines commander said.

Link uses one of the Champion's Powers, Revali's Gale, to create a powerful updraft for everyone to use.

"Use this to get higher before it disappears," he called before taking out the Paraglider to rise into the air.

Knuckles knew what to do and glides over the funnel of wind to get higher than before. Amy then Hammer Spins near the wind to rise and so did Tails carrying Sonic like old times. Sonic already had the Smash Ball in hand ready when he needs it.

"Great job, now get closer to that six eyed freak so I can give him a real good dream," Sonic said.

Liu Bei and Skarkin leaps up all the falling rubble as Samus used her Screw Attacks to reach greater heights and Captain Falcon rides his beloved Blue Falcon. The bounty hunting racer would look at the selection of Reactor Mights in his disposal to find out which one would be the most useful. Sonic soon noticed an unrestricted NiGHTS flying for him at high speeds. Tails wished he could attack but knew that dropping Sonic would be a bad idea.

"Sonic, use the Smash Ball now! You will just have to fight the emerald out of NiGHTS' hand," Tails called.

"Roger that buddy. Hurting a friend is not what I want to do, but I have no choice," the blue hedgehog said with regrets.

He instantly crushed the orb in his hands to begin glowing a bright rainbow aura from his body despite the purple Nightmaren getting closer to attacking him. While everyone is getting to higher ground, the four Visitors were getting closer to falling to their deaths into the warped Nightmare abyss below. Will and Helen held righter to Claris' body no mater the cost as she gave Eliot one last hug if this is truly it.

"This is goodbye, Nightopia. I hope you all thrive without us or even the real NIGHTS to save you all," she said with a single tear rolling down.

"Don't give up! I was taking a long time getting here, but thank the dreams that you four are safe!" a voice said.

She eventually turned to see an old friend she never thought would be brave enough to get here. Owl is flapping before them with a pack of Nightopians holding enough Ideya in their hands to help. Meanwhile, King Pian here as well to help Sonic take on NiGHTS with the little strength he has. Claris is surprised that Owl was brave enough to leave the Dream Gate if it meant assistance the heroes of the Night Dimension at all. Even Will and Helen were teary eyed with smiles that they have the needed Ideya to fight after all.

"Owl!" they cried.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be protecting Nightopia while there are still Nightopians to protect?" Claris asked.

"There is no time. I came here for a reason. Take the Ideya these Nightopians have and use their power to defeat Wizeman. If we destroy him now, then all dreams will be safe once more. Unfortunately it means NIGHTS will no longer be with us, but anything will do after the damaged he helped cause," the elderly owl said.

One of Wizeman's hands soon lowered just to see this happening at all, feeling that same rage from seeing earlier.

"You foolish children lived long enough, it about time I crushed your dreams permanently!" he shouts.

The Nightopians quickly tossed the Ideya at all four Visitors and Owl quickly flew away from the nightmare hand's wrath.

"Visitors, use that power now or else you…"

Wizeman eventually crushed all four of them within his hand without the shred of mercy. The elderly being is left wondering if they survived at all, his accompanying Nightopians feeling sad that they failed to save them in time. But something within his fingers begun to glow brightly as if something big is happening before it forced his hand completely open.

"Ugh, how did you fools survive when….of course. You four managed to use Ideya in time," the unamused being said.

Claris, Eliot, Will, and Helen are now glaring back at the hand with their dream powers fully awakened, being able to fly again and have the courage to face their greatest nightmare alone. Eliot would be the angriest as NiGHTS attacking him is the fault of Wizeman's evil.

"I will defeat you no matter the costs. If I am forced to kill my own friend to save him from your evil control, then so be it. This "weak child" is already your worst dream, nightmare!" he yelled before pointing at him.

The angry being is left groaning in anger as he lowered another one of his hands to take on the four of them.

"Have it your way, but do not blame me when you can never wake up from your sleep ever again. NiGHTS is mine and will stay with me, foolish brat!" he shouts with enough force to distort the realm again.

Claris and the others looked at both hands without fear now that they have the power to stand up to him, even without someone to Dualize with. Nightmare shrugs off the many Master Sword beams that attacks him before he sends a wave of black stars at his enemies. Link dodged these stars and aims for his chest with an Ancient Arrow. Nightmare quickly covered his sensitive twister body with his cape to take the powerful arrow. It still hurt him slightly when all evil can be penetrated by this weapon.

"There is no more games to play. You all outlived yourselves just like that pathetic puff. Die!" Nightmare shouts before firing more black stars from is body.

Everyone above would dodge these flying projectiles the best way they can now that they have someone powerful to deal with. Knuckles shot a powerful Fire Dunk at him with Tails as his projectile. Amy then swings her hammer at Knuckles from behind to launch him as well. The yellow and red spinning heroes attacked Nightmare's body as fast as they could before he swung his cape once more to knock them off. Sam fired as many powerful shots at his face while he could to distract him. Nightmare glares since he is the one holding Kirby's body after all.

"I should have known. How about you two die below the abyss right now!" the nightmare wizard shouts while charging a powerful black star in his fingertips.

Little did he know that he exposed a part of his body behind him for someone else to attack. Samus would be the first to activate her Hyper Beam to fire at will with all she had.

"You should always watch your back, traitor!" she shouts.

The blast would be so strong that it caused Nightmare to scream in pain to reveal his massive fanged mouth.

"Aurrrggghhhh, you fools interfered with my plan for the last time. Go to hell!" he shouts before swinging at Samus to knock her away.

Tails luckily swooped down to grab her in time and she recovered with ease.

"Thanks. We have to fight with all we have to stop him," she said.

"Just like Sonic will have to with NiGHTS down below," the young fox replied.

He is right as the battle of the golden hero and cyan covered Nightmaren raged below at high speeds. Sonic is in his super form for the first time in a while, but with the help of the Smash Ball since anything is possible in his dreams. The red eyed hero had just the amount of determination to stop his friend's evil ways as soon as possible. NiGHTS however would be angry that he dared stand in his way of pleasing Master Wizeman at all costs.

"You ruined my plans to make Wizeman satisfied, made ruins of Nightmare, your foolish mechanical friends wasted my time in getting the emeralds, humiliated me back on that miserable island, almost defeated Reala with a trick, and now had that brat put his filthy hands on me! I will show you the true power of a Nightmaren as long as this gem is in my hand!" he shouts with intense rage.

He did another stronger than average Drill Dash to push into Super Sonic with all of his might. The golden hedgehog held him off the best way he could despite all the strength he has.

"You are wrong, this is't the real you. You were someone that cared about good dreams and wanted to make others happy as long as you protected them from nightmares. Wake up, or more fight that darkness within you. It will be shame if we are forced to destroy you directly or indirectly since Wizeman is the root of the problem," Super Sonic warned.

He successfully stops the movement of NiGHTS and tossed him against one of Wizeman's hands at full speed. The powerful being roars in pain from what happened as the area begins to chaotically shift once more. NiGHTS almost begins to feel weaker all of a sudden. Sonic was right and it is clear that if Wizeman is in a state of intense harm, they would feel it as well since he is their creator. The other Level Two Nightmarens had already fell to their doom or died to feel this level of linked pain. There were no doubt Reala felt this pain outside of the realm either for the same reason.

"You fool, fight him and not me! You want to be the reason your own creator and father dies? Then get out of my space and let me deal with the brats that are annoying me enough!" Wizeman shouts.

Eliot and Claris were already distracting his lower hands by flying around his field of vision at high speeds. Will and Helen on the other hand would charge at Wizeman's still body that have yet to move a muscle. What they wouldn't realize are the four upper hands that already saw through their trick.

"If you think this will work, then you will have to try harder than that!" The wounded being shouts.

He creates countess waves of meteors that float around endlessly as ways to slow down their flight. Helen and Will narrowly dodged some of them, but soon collide with a large one that rose in his way. The violin loving girl grabs onto to her friend if it meant them recovering their path of flight. Raikoh eventually reappears to slice through the big meteors to clear up space. Captain Falcon already speeds ahead spinning into more of them with his Blue Falcon. This is the result of him using Boost Fire as a result of using his favorite Reactor Might.

"Keep flying ahead, we will cover you all while you can!" Falcon ordered.

One of Wizeman's hands eventually flew down to grab the vehicle to stop him. Without hesitation, the two Visitors kept on flying through their clear paths if it meant reaching Wizeman. The F-Zero racer cranked the gear harder if it meant using more power and speed of his rotation to free himself from the large hand. Wizeman groans louder as this artifact is doing enough damage to him already.

"Foolish ant, you will never let them harm my body!" he yells.

He instantly changed the meteors into aquatic tornados instead as a better way to defend himself. Raikoh had no issue attempting to slice one of them apart effortlessly for the two children to fly past him.

"Keep it up, you will show him a lesson in light defeating the darkness!" he said.

Giga Cat Mario is now fighting head to head with the gigantic Jackle at full power the best way he can. The orange Level Two grimaces as he uses his two hands to push the large golden cat plumber back. He headbutts him hard enough to push him back slightly in aggression. Mario retaliates with a claw attack to his dark face as payback. Jackle then kicks Mario in his shin with his disembodied left foot as hard as possible.

"Playing dirty eh? Remember that a kitty always has a his claws!" Giga Cat Mario shouts.

He successfully kicks Jackle off of him and jumps into the air for a claw drop attack to stagger him. The Nightmaren isn't giving up without a fight as he first a series of giant cards at the nearby pest. A few managed to graze the golden furry suit but Mario claws up the other cards with ease. This plumber is angry enough to see Jackle as a threat to defeat once and for all. He performs a golden spin attack to tackle the orange Nightmaren once more at full force. Claris and Eliot drill dashed directly into the eyes of Wizeman's hands to keep them from clamping on the two. Once they are fully separated, the two did their own combined Paraloop between them to create the biggest vortex of all time. This would succeed in sucking both hands to successfully damage them.

"You insolent little brats, there's no way mere Ideya made you strong enough to harm me!" Wizeman shouts.

The two flew away as both hands chased them for payback at all costs.

"This was a long time coming for everything you did to Nightopia and our friend. Prepare to be vanquished like all evil should!" Eliot said in determination.

King Pian already distracted NiGHTS with enough Ideya blasts in his face, which Super Sonic follows up with a Light Speed Dash tackle to push him further away from everyone else. The golden hedgehog held down his purple enemy as much as he could despite him being strong enough with one emerald alone.

"Look inside, defeat that evil. I know you are there NiGHTS. Free yourself from his will. You are Nightopia's protector and not destroyer. Please, listen to me!" Sonic said calmly to him.

The angry Nightmaren didn't want to listen to him as all, kicking him if it meant a trying to get him off completely. He then screams in pain as if something hurt him badly. Super Sonic looked to see that Wizeman is kneeling from Will and Helen's successful attack on his body. Even his four eyes are starting to show less life knowing he taken too much damage the longer the fight goes on. He retaliated by smacking the two flying children backwards and retreats while he had time to escape. His other hands soon followed, as well as the two hands that Claris and Eliot damaged enough times.

"I have to get away from you all. This isn't over, I will have to use everything I've got to slow you fools down from defeating me!" he shouts in desperation.

Nightmare already grew concerned for his ally, choosing to teleport away from the heroes in a flash. Knuckles and the others were left wondering where he went.

"Get back here, Nightmare. We aren't through with you yet!" he called.

Sam had a bad feeling he is only running away like Wizeman is if it means saving their own lives. Mario already claws the cringing Jackle while the pain from Wizeman was distracting him. The Level Two Nightmaren is still too stubborn to run as he wants to defeat Mario even if it costs his own life. Everyone eventually looks up to see an unsuspecting guest arrive just in time to feel that same pain his creator is having.

"Reala! What is he doing here?" Eliot asks.

"Here's here because we are defeating Wizeman. You do know that if we destroy him, all other Nightmarens will die along with him. Even…NiGHTS," Claris said with sadness overcoming her.

The red breathing Nightmaren then looks around to see the state his realm is in, complete chaos and in full destruction mode with everyone aiming for his master's head.

"Master Wizeman, I will not let you or all…of us die. Show me the one responsible so I can kill them," he said with much fatigue.

He would soon notice Super Sonic holding down NiGHTS a good distance from him as well as Wizeman running away from the approaching Visitors that chased him in the endless realm. Filled with rage and pain, he charged forward to focus all his energy on the two flying children that dared pose a threat to his only creator.

"I'll make sure to put you little pests down before you think of committing genocide on Nightmaren kind," he said angrily with blue eyes on them.

Sonic noticed Reala going after them, but still restrained NiGHTS as two Level One Nightmarens chasing the children would be twice the trouble.

"Hey guys, go after Reala and stop him!" he shouts.

Claris and Eliot flew past the hedgehog and their brainwashed friend to pursue the red menace from behind.

"Way ahead of you. We will make him pay when all of this was his fault to begin with!" the blue haired boy shouts.

"Just keep holding NiGHTS back for us, ok?" the pink haired girl called.

The purple Nightmaren regains his consciousness and once again pressures the golden hedgehog to back away from him.

"Let me go now! You will be sorry if you don't get your filthy gloves off of my body!" he barked.

"No can do, buddy. This is for your own good. Trust me, you will not lay another hand on those children on my watch," Super Sonic replies.

Another unexpected guest appears in form of Kawasaki who made his way here to face the one responsible for his nightmare of being cooked by Kirby.

"Alright, which one of you busters wanted me on the menu so badly?" the orange chef demands.

It wouldn't be until the sight of his defeated ally Kirby caught his eye. He couldn't help but gasp since he didn't want to see Popstar's hero in this state.

"Oh my stars, let this chef bring you the goods!" he said in an alarmed manner.

The hovering Sam still held Kirby as his other friends already surrounded him to see how he's doing. Link and Samus deep down hopes of there's something they could do to get him back to his senses.

"Make way, coming through! Chef with an emergency special for my number one customer!" Kawasaki called.

The orange chef slowly made his way to Sam with a special plate of food in his hands just for Kirby. He promptly opens his mouth, stuffs it inside, and uses his hands to help chew for Kirby if it means helping. Sam wonders if this is really going to work, but then remains silent to have faith in him. Samus made sure to use her Scan Visor to check any vital information about his current health and ability to keep on fighting. One thing she notice is that he's essentially in a mild cardiac arrest with no heart beat currently occurring along with no signs of any unnatural phenomenon going on with his body.

"Are you sure this dish of yours will be enough to bring Kirby back to his fighting spirit?" Link asks.

"Of course it would. It's my Kawasaki Special. Something that heals the best of wounds in a battle. He's ate it before in his battle with the Void Termina before. Speaking of which, I hope he's ready to bring out the old Star Sparkler in situations like this," the chef replied.

"Star Sparkler?" Samus asked.

Meanwhile, the two Visitors are still chasing Wizeman throughout the endless nightmares while dodging his many elemental traps. In addition to the water tornadoes and meteors, he fired blue energy balls out of his six eyes and gigantic snowballs trailing from his cape. These snowballs move very slow but are big enough to trap either child if they were to collide with them.

"Give up, you two gotten your chance to strike me and you'll never be able to catch up unless you grow truly fast as my Level One creations," the nightmare being taunts.

Neither Will nor Claris cares as they continue to keep pursuing despite the countless obstacles to dodge. Seconds behind them would be the ferocious Reala that aims to eliminate the very two threats to not only his creator, but all the Nightmaren that he's ever created to this day. His blue eyes kept locked on the two children as killing shouldn't be too hard once he get his hands on route of them.

Just you wait, both of you will regret ever making a fool of me or even Master Wizeman. This time, NiGHTS won't be here to save you both from death.

Claris and Eliot were not too far behind him either, both being very determined to save their friends from him or else they'd be too late.

"We aren't going to make it. He's gaining on them. What should we do?" the pink haired girl said.

"You remember when I've Drill Dashed on accident after you threw me, right? And no, don't remember the part before that," Eliot said before blushing.

Claris remembered too well what he meant by that last part, but shook her head because they got bigger things to focus on.

"So you want me to toss you at Reala to slow him down? I can try that again," she replied seriously.

Eliot nods before held her hand for their next plan of action. She then uses the strength she has to spin Eliot around just like her hammer throw PE practice in Twin Seeds High. The blue haired boy relaxes his muscles knowing he will face Reala alone again, this time without NiGHTS to Dualize with. The red Nightmaren swiftly dodged all of his master's attacks of it means gaining speed on Will and Helen up ahead. His large toothy smile shows just what his intention were with his young enemies. He reaches out his hand with the intent to grab one of them by force if he has to protect his master.

"See you all in hell," he said.

He heard something flying faster behind him and turns just to see what it was. Eliot finally collided with with Reala to hold him from even dare touching his friends. Will turns in time just to see what happened and gasps at the sight.

"Don't worry about me! Just go for Wizeman!" he shouts.

Helen taps her friend on his shoulder and gave him a smile despite his worry about Eliot's well being.

"Right, let's defeat that monster once and for all," he said in a serious manner.

Claris left behind would watch as her friend engage in flying fisticuffs with Reala from the distance. Little would she know another familiar evil would appear right behind her with his wicked smile. She is eventually snatched by his large gray hand before she had time to react in horror at his surprise. Nightmare is holding the pink hair girl hostage as the perfect way to stop her from attacking Reala.

"Hey little girl, how about you sit tight and watch the show. Surely you would enjoy seeing your boyfriend die instead of helping him out," he announced.

Eliot would be briefly distracted by the sounds of her screaming while feeling a mix of emotions. Reala would then use this opportunity to claw at his exposed face.

"Eliooooooooot!" She yells at the sudden draw of blood.

Eliot would soon realize that he is feeling a sheer warmth on his face that slowly trickled down lightly. It would be his own blood as he never would expect Reala to seriously harm him like this, even with Ideya boosting his strength. He is too shocked to move a muscle, only for Reala to strike him in his own heart swiftly. This caused Eliot to cry out in pain with a little blood rolling down his own mouth. Claris couldn't bear the sight and struggled harder in Nightmare's gigantic hand from her position. The nightmare wizard would only laugh sadistically at the sight of the situation and enjoying his own hostage's misery up close.

"It's no use. You two weak children chose to enter an adult's world thinking you can solve the world's problems. When in reality you are best staying at home in the care of your parents while we have jurisdiction over your world. He paid the price by thinking he can take on our ally's strongest knight. Just feel free to watch him die nice and slowly," Nightmare said while looking at Claris' broken face.

Soon several star projectiles would hurt the large being in his back, being painful enough to pierce through his own star cape. He still held tightly on his victim despite this and turns around. Reala itself would be distracted by the sound of Nightmare's yell while Eliot gets payback with punch despite his bloody bruised face.

"Heeeeeeyeaaaaaaah!" Kirby shouts.

He would be flying in a large star shaped vehicle reminiscent of the Dragoon meets the Warpstar with Kawasaki, Link, and Samus pitching a ride behind him. He is using his famed Star Sparkler for the first time in a while now that he's back to having that strength to fight again.

"Aaaarrgghhh, you're back already? But how can you hurt me this much when the Star Rod is my only true weakness?" Nightmare said.

"Who's to say that no true evil can be defeated by this baby. I'm not sure if you've heard of the Void Termina, but he was this ancient evil defeated by Kirby with the Star Sparkler before. But then again, anything is possible in a dream," the aloof chef explains.

"How about we NOT give the enemy any advice and eliminate him while we can?" Samus warns.

"Correct, no one harms a fellow Smash Brother on my watch. Especially a traitor that chooses to go against what we stand for as a group," Link said before raising his Master Sword.

Nightmare then figured he would have no choice but to fight and tossed Claris away if it means being fully focused on defending himself.

"Never forget, a nightmare will always overcome the light in someone's dreams," he said with his fangs bared.

NiGHTS finally succeeds in knocking Super Sonic way as it can be seen with him tryin to outfly the latter. The golden hedgehog had no intention of giving up trying to get through to him or even hesitate the idea of knocking more sense into him. The purple jester looks back and scoffs before using a few Drill Dashes to speed up his graceful fight. King Pian is struggling to catch up at all, choosing to slow down and stay with his fellow people and Owl to watch from afar.

"Good luck out there, Sonic. Please do try and bring back our true hero of Nightopia," the elderly bird called.

"You will not be disappointed. Because I know my form can only last long enough as long as I stay in this nightmare too long," Super Sonic replied.

He tries speeding up with his flight to not let his purple friend out of his sight completely. He sighs once again soon as he heard the super hedgehog's already gaining on him within seconds of flight.

"Go away! My only true master is Wizeman and the Nightmarens are my real friends. Not some dumb blue rat that can turn blonde on a whim and be a pest to me. I'll destroy you if you think about touching me again," NiGHTS warned loudly.

"I know what you are, denying it will only bring you into the dark forever. You are NiGHTS, the savior of Nightopia. Our friend and not our enemy that we have to destroy. You'll never do anything to keep me from trying to bring back the real you!" Super Sonic said.

The purple jester's response is to whip up another vortex with his Paraloop before flying away if it slows down his persistent pest. Super Sonic rips through the swirling pass effortlessly thanks to his raw strength and keeps following his brainwashed pal despite his constant tricks. NiGHTS grew angrier when even his ultimate moves did little to slow him down, until he remembers that he still have several Persona Masks in hand. He smiles upon gazing at the rocket one as it could be his only chance to fully escape his enemy.

"Hedgehog, let's see if you can catch up to me now after I use this!" he gloats before placing the mask on.

Super Sonic would eventually witness a purple rocket take form before his very eyes and begin lift off.

"You won't get away from me that easily!" He shouts.

He managed to grab onto the rocket just in time for its faster than light blastoff in the endless Nightmare dimension ahead of him. Mario's Giga Cat Suit is beginning to weaken as it taken already enough deadly hits from Jackle. He has a choice between finishing him off immediately or being reduced to his weaker Mega Mario form for the rest of the fight. Even Cappy is beginning to worry as he feels that same pain for living in the hood of this catsuit.

"I think we will have to wrap things up. The longer we stay here, the likelier we will not wake up alive again. Sorry pal," the Bonneter said.

"You can a say that again," the exhausted weakened plumber replied.

Jackle is already ready to finish off his enemy, with rows of cards beginning to surround him again like a mobile shield with the scariest slasher smile. The psychotic Nightmaren laughs once more knowing that he will finally redeem himself in Wizeman's eyes after this kill. Mario and Cappy winced before he could prepare his next big attack, until suddenly a fireball is launched at the back of his head. He tuns just to see this is the work of Amy and Knuckles tag dealing him if it meant helping Mario fight.

"Hey Joker, why don't you play Old Maid with someone that has time for small fry like you!" the echidna called.

"No one messes with Sonic's best friend while we are here!" Amy shouts.

Jackle growls at their interference, then felt lightning strike his body in many places. Liu Bei and Skarkin were double teaming him with their best attacks if it meant buying Mario time to defeat him.

"Now plumber, fell this foul beast! Our golden friend needs help destroying the true master of this nightmare," the warlord orders.

It was then Cappy looks down on Mario as he smiles back knowing they have a chance. Jackle then fires his cards at the four smaller targets that distracted him since he wants t quickly kill all of them for interrupting his fight. Giga Cat Mario would use this time to fully sharpen his golden claws and raise them in the air for a swift finishing blow.

"Sorry, but this game went on a long enough. Time for your well deserved Game Over, jester!" he shouts before swinging down for the finishing blow.

The orange Level Two Nightmaren then feels his body freeze after the attack, even causing his cards to fall into the nightmare abyss below then chasing his enemies any longer. The four of them watched the blank frightened stare of their enemy as they knew Mario had won this fight. Slowly, his body falls apart into four symmetrical pieces due to the sharpness of his claws with a final frightened yell from the now dead Nightmaren. His end result is finally exploding in Mario's face blowing strong winds in everyone's directions. Nightopians would soon carry any non-fliers before they've fell back down at all thanks to Owl's orders.

"Well done, splendid. We managed to defeat Jackie before he done anything terrible. But Sonic will be needing your help getting to NiGHTS. There is also no doubt that Nightmare cad from earlier is giving him trouble too," the elderly owl said.

"Say no more, we know our friend needs our help. These dream Chao should be enough to help fly us over there if they are fast enough," Knuckles bragged.

"But even these little guys can be tired of flying us for so long. There has to be another way," Amy said in worry.

Everyone soon noticed Giga Cat Mario fly next to them with his back stretched out as if he were stretching.

"Anyone needs a lift. I can try making it there a fast enough for everyone. No doubt many allies will need assistance against a both wicked beings," he said before rubbing his face.

Owl turns to everyone knowing that they were all in good hands at this rate.

"Good thinking, we can ride Mario to the other end. Alright Dream Chao, drop us on his back," Knuckles said with a grin.

The Nightopians shaken their heads as they did not like being called something they weren't by someone who should thankful for their help. However, they still dropped off the four heroes on the back of the giant cat suit wearing plumber that awaits them as Owl floats higher enough to see them.

"Good luck everyone. Please do not forget to stop all of this. The future of the Night Dimension depends on it. You all have thirty minutes left until sunrise if you all want to defeat everyone in Nightmare until then," the wise Owl reminds them all.

"Thirty minutes? Mama mia, I'll start flying as a fast as I can in that case," Giga Cat Mario said.

"Everyone needs all the help if we want to achieve everything in that little amount of time," Cappy reminds his friend.

"Especially Tails and our leader Sam. Something tells me they have reasons for flying after Kirby's group alone," Liu Bei said.

"Enough talk, lets beat everyone's but after than Sonic can!" Knuckles shouts.

Amy faced her eyes forward as she is really worried about what Sonic was doing back there or the Visitor kids for that matter. Speaking of which, Will and Helen are seen defeated and being crushed in the hands of Wizeman after their futile attempts of facing him alone despite the Ideya helping. Captain Falcon's Blue Falcon had already sunken below from sustainable damage which Raikoh had to fly down if it meant saving him from an untimely death.

"Foolish children, you all should had stayed in bed where you belong and never messed with an adult's affairs. Your reward will be the ability to never see the light of day in the waking world again after crushing you brats like the many Nightmarens that failed to accomplish their tasks. Say good night," the cruel god of nightmares said to his young prey.

They were not afraid of him the slightest, but had tears in their eyes for letting down everyone in their plan to stop Wizeman alone. Helen especially wish she was in a state that she could pray for a miracle despite death being imminent for this little girl.

"It is quite a shame that Jackle has failed me in stopping that foolish man from getting in may way. I'm afraid I will have no choice but using one of my best abilities if it tricks those fools from thinking they can stop me. That way I could crush you all sooner before they have the chance to save your lives," the disappointed being continues.

He begins drawing from the Nightmare Realm itself to prepare using an ability that comes in handy when he's in a near death situation. Soon, he duplicates himself into multiple clones with the exact same appearance and with their own Will and Helen duplicates to add the right confusion for his enemies. This is the being's last resort and one way he can truly buy time until the inevitable sunrise that wakes everyone from their sleep. The clones laugh loud enough for their voices to echo throughout the realm for everyone else, even the exhausted Nightmare that still fought Kirby's Star Sparkler for so long.

"You all heard that. Your time to wake up is near and we may live another day to rebuild our forces and take over all dreams. Better hurry, because this is your only chance left," the large chinned nightmare wizard warns.

Link and Samus were frustrated enough to hear that their extra sleep time miss close to coming to an end now that they have the control of their bodies to worry about.

"I guess we will all have to hit harder than before. Any plans?" The bounty hunter said.

"If only I had any spare Light Arrows with me, all evil here would be vanquished easily," Link laments.

Kirby however wanted to end as much as everyone else, tapping into a power that he uses to fend off Void Termina Core's desperate attack. Nightmare giggles knowing his pink foe is always ready for a fight no matter how dire the situation is. He himself would also begin charging an attack of his own in the palm of his hands. Kirby squints his eyes without fear knowing exactly what to expect out of his next attack. Reala is also holding a bruised and bloody Eliot in his hands for ever laying a single finger on him, holding a wounded Claris in his other hand for daring to interfere at all.

"The two of you brats should have stayed outside of this realm or never thought about taking our brethren back from us. NiGHTS was soft for so long because of his attachment with weak pathetic fledgelings like you and the ones my master should kill soon. It does not matter how much Ideya you take, you are still a weak child no matter what. But do not worry, both of you get to be together forever in death," the red sadistic Nightmaren said before laughing out loud.

Claris could only allow the tears of pain roll down her eyes as she had no regret of wanting to save the one she loved from death. Eliot could't be any less thankful for having a friend and future lover like her to stick up for him in an impossible situation. It wouldn't be until Rocket NiGHTS fly directly past everyone in a split second with little control of where he would fly thanks to Super Sonic riding him. Nightmare was grazed on his cheek to make him lose focus on his attack and Reala would be knocked out completely from the rocket ramming him from behind. This caused his clawed hands to let go of the defeated Eliot and Will before their Ideya amp finally dies down. Both wounded teens should begin falling to their apparent deaths before Sam with Tails carrying him to grab both of them in time.

"Great work Tails, we should take these kids to safety since they've done enough trying hold off our enemies," the Marine commander said.

"Correct, let Sonic and our other friends finish things from here," the intelligent fox replied.

The Star Allies Sparkler had already gathered enough energy to fully fire back at the distracted Nightmare Wizard while they could. He fires what he had begun with at the last minute, forcing him to push out whichever power he had left to bunch this beam back at Kirby.

"I will not let you win. Nightmares will rule and I will not let you take my horrible dream away from me. Burn into stardust!" he shouts.

But Kirby had little reason to give up as he uses his beam against his enemies harder than before if it means defeating him.

"Heeeeeeeaaaaaaaaayeaaaaaaaah!" he screams at his long time foe.

Despite his efforts, the Star Sparkler's beams finally overpowered Nightmare's own and fully damaged his body at the force of a supernova. He screams as his cape and body felt every ounce of pain and grew weaker as a result.

"Damn you Kirby!" He screams in intense agony.

This is far from all as he had another car up his sleeve, summoning spectral versions of all of his his Friends from throughout his adventures. Once created from is Copy Abilities or even created from being changed by his Jamba Heart powers, old helpers and even recent ones from his last major adventure, and even new unexpected ones Kirby managed to create with his power. Link and Samus are amazed at the true power of his star machine's literal and metaphorical power of friendship. These friends included BioSpark, Birdon, Blade Knight, Bonkers, Bugzzy, Burning Leo, Capsule J2, Chilly, Gim, Knuckle Joe, Parasol Dee, Poppy Bros Jr., Simirror, Sir Kibble, Rocky, TAC, Waddle Doo, Wheelie, Como, Jammerjab, Broom Hatter, Beetley, Chef Kawasaki, Plugg, Driblee, NESP, Vividria, Clown Acrobot, Phan Phan, Gaw Gaw, Bernard, Digu, Bubblehead, Chemitory, Boxy, Leafan, Metalun, Ringle, Laser Ball, Walky, Togezo, Venog, Pierce, UFO, Twister, Bang Bang, Spynum, Bubbles, Starman, Cupie, Master Hand, and Noddy. The wounded Nightmare is only left to stare at the large friend army that awaits an order from Kirby before attacking at will and the same pink foe glaring at him.

I guess this is it. I have one option left. But that will depend if I can escape all these pests. Forgive me, Wizeman the Wicked.

"Haaaaaaaaaahiyeeeeaaaaaaah!" Kirby orders as his Friend Army charged at the caped enemy before them.

Nightmare quickly shifts into his Power Orb form as a last resort to try escaping the army of powerful allies flying his way. He instantly flies into the air as they all follow him at faster speeds if it means destroying him completely. All Kirby had left to do would be hoping they would be the ones to finish him and flies forward to deal with Reala or even Wizeman next. Giga Cat Mario would watch from below now that he managed to catch up with everyone.

"Do you all see that? That star spangled coward is trying to escape with his life. I hope Kirby knows what he is doing by sending those imaginary friends to finish him off," Knuckles beamed.

"We will have to a hope they finish him off. If he leaves, he is on his own and knows he is alone once his partner goes down. Who we will just have to defeat first," Mario replies.

"But what about that Wart guy he mentioned? Won't he be of help to him in the end?" Sam asks.

"Wart is impulsive and foolhardy for a king of dreams. Even more so than a Bowser. He would be less a helpful to Nightmare than Wizeman ever will," the plumber once again replied.

"Mario is right, we have to stop NiGHTS from fighting Sonic and defeat Wizeman with the little time we have left," Amy called.

Wizeman could see the defeated Reala being carried by Rocket NiGHTS and carrying Super Sonic heading in the direction of him and his clones. The sight alone caused all of his eyes to sink in a mixture of rage and disappointment.

"How many times did I have to say, stop being foolish and defeat our enemies. You are only moments away from me destroying you instead of these foolish children for your constant failures!" he shouts to distort his realm once more.

Super Sonic uses his strength to aim the dream missile to where one of these Wizemen could be real.

"Or how about you get a taste of your own medicine since you messed with our friend long enough! Show yourself, real Wizeman!" Super Sonic called.

Will and Helen slowly opened their eyes just to see that help arrived after all along with their friend who's in a familiar form.

"N…NiGHTS?" the boy asks.

"Please…save us.." the young girl asks.

Sonic heard them clearly now that he knows which Wizeman is clearly real.

"There you are, feel what it's like to be hit by your own creation for the third time!" Super Sonic called.

Wizeman is left with few options left since his clones can't move from their fixed spot. He could either kill the children now or try using his hands to block Sonic's laser guided karmic attack. Before Wizeman could think, he feels enough blows to his defenseless body thanks to Kirby catching that visual cue from faraway.

"Uuuuugggghh, you fools! You realize you will kill your so called "friend" if you kill me. All Nightmarens are a part of my power. You destroy me, all of them even NIGHTS will cease to exists…is this what you all want?" Wizeman asks desperately in his final moments.

Just hearing these words would only make Eliot and Claris tearfully nod, as this is what they wanted in the end if it means freeing their friend from evil. Even Will and Helen regretfully agree if it means saving their own lives from certain death. Tails knew this is a sacrifice worth making as he watch his friend use NiGHTS as the finishing blow on the terrible being ahead of him. Super Sonic had a single tear roll down his left cheek as he plunged the two Nightmarens directly into the chest of the powerful being with the little strength he had.

"Yes. We know. But we have faith that he may come back another day as the hero we all know him as. Sayonara, Wizeman!" he shouts.

The end result is a powerful blast of nightmare energy before him that blasts everyone backwards, even sending the captive children backwards from the impact. The wounded Nightmare that taken enough hits soon uses what little power he had left to make an escape portal while he could. The star covered sphere already begin fizzing erratically like static as if he is on his last legs before more Dream Friends arrived to pound him.

Farewell. I will find Wart and tell him the bad news. Even the Legion.

Soon, the fizzing star orb made its needed escape before the finishing blows would had been dealt at all. All Dream Friend replicas soon disappear in response to their target escaping and their limit on being alive. Captain Falcon's semi functional vehicle barely saved the two Visitors before they would had fallen to their death. Raikoh even double checks if Eliot and Claris were safe within Mario's golden mane. The two were safe and sound holding on as tightly as they could. Kirby huffs due to letting his own nemesis getting away, though Link directs his attention to the real issue before him. Wizeman's body is now glowing a bright purple that nearly blinds everyone while his limp body is struggling to stand and his own eyes were beginning to lose emotion. Even his own voice is reduced to a haunting moan as if he were having his last moments in this world. Both NiGHTS and Reala regained their senses after that collision, the later feeling too angry to to keep standing around any longer.

"Whoever did this will pay with their life. Where are you?" he angrily asks.

NiGHTS however would be less angry and more confused, trying to comprehend where he is and why he's in close proximity of his own enemy. Sonic already powered down back into his blue state and begins falling.

"Sonic!" Tails shouts before flying closer to him with Sam in hand.

Before the soldier would grab him, Reala already swooped past the two to hold his blue nemesis in a powerful chokehold position. His blue demonic eyes were full of nothing but hatred knowing that his life in this world is no longer longer with his master dying.

"You….you insignificant rat! This is all your fault. If I had enough time, then I'd destroy you immediately. But how about I choke that life of yours while you are in your weakest state!" he announced with a sadistic grin.

"You better let him go or this Piko Piko Hammer has a date with you!" an angry Amy called.

"I ought to give you a knuckle sandwich if you touch our friend," Knuckles threatens as he waved his spike fist.

Reala cared little about the threats of his enemies and wanted to end Sonic's life as quickly as possible. It wasn't until NiGHTS placed a hand on Reala firmly to get his attention. The surprised red jester turned just to see that his ally is no longer who he knew him as and back his same old good hearted self.

"Let him go. It's over. You, me, Wizeman, we are going to disappear anyway," he calmly said.

Sonic smiles at the situation to save face and express gratitude at his friend saving him back. Wizeman's hands would slowly start disappearing into crumbles of purple energy, each hand closing their eyes as if they fully accept his fate. Even his massive body would slowly disappear from the bottom of his cape very slowly. Reala grew from confident to slightly afraid as he too feels his own feet disappearing at an alarming rate. Sonic fell once more before Raikoh came in time to grab his hand. The hedgehog is also thankful again that he's saved, coughing hard from the strength of Reala's grip.

"This is far from over. I've told NiGHTS this in the past, but all of you fools must know. As long as darkness exists in all living things, especially the very humans you protect, we will be back. This death is only temporary and even we are unsure how long it may take for us to rise again. It could be soon with the state the world is in thanks to our Legion allies. Have this victory for now, but we will be back and our operations on the global nightmares will continue as planned. Good night everyone," Wizeman said.

He eventually gives in to long delusional laughter to bask in everyone's confusion at his words. NiGHTS however would only yawn while crossing his legs since dying from Wizeman's demise is nothing to him this third time around. Reala would only change that fear into resentment as his body's already halfway home at this point.

"Heed this, heroes. I will be back, like my master said. If you thought this was the last of me, then you were all living a madman's dream. There will always be nightmares. This one will be back to haunt you when the time is right," he said with an almost psychotic grin.

Even NiGHTS yawns again sarcastically as Reala is his same old self with both of his own purple legs being slowly shaved into nothingness. The heroes would be saddened with how nonchalant NiGHTS is about his own death that they wonder if he has anything to say about it.

"NiGHTS, please understand that we had no choice. It was to free the evil out of you. It's a shame that we had to see our result while you are leaving us," Eliot cried.

"I don't want you to go, but it's too late. Just hope that there's no hard feelings about this," a sad Claris shouts with streams of tears flying.

"I know. And I thank you all for thinking about this plan. It's the only way and I can't be happier for realizing that my free will is back in one piece. You all are fine enough without my help," the purple jester replied.

"That isn't true. You helped us out a lot. Fending off Sonic from his kidnapping, helping us raid Eggman's ship, and even taking part in helping the Maboo peoples' island. You're a great asset and it's a shame to lose you," Tails barked.

Deep down even the fox is trying to hold back his own tears. Amy is already crying and the normally hard Knuckles is tearing up. Will and Helen were crying too hard to say any last words to their friend as Captain Falcon did a respectful salute within his Blue Falcon. Samus turns to the side as she knew too well what it felt like to lose someone precious to her. Link thought too hard about the time when Zelda saw her own kingdom in ruins due to Calamity Ganon's power. Lastly, Sonic would only watch as it's his time to say goodbye.

"Remember, we are all stars and we will always be together. See you in the near future, Protector of Nightopia," he said with a confident smile.

NiGHTS felt flattered by Sonic's own nickname for him that he is reduced to innocent child-like laughter despite his lack of a body. Wizeman could show little emotion during his own creations laughter as even he is just a head. Reala is still saving every ounce of his own moments thinking about having his revenge. A rare sight, NiGHTS is actually tearing up during his own laughter in a mix of sorrow and happiness. Sonic only nods knowing he is the one to give his own dying friend that last bit of joy before he could go. Owl and King Pian would watch sadly as the fate of Nightopia is in their own hands like old times now that their strongest ally is disappearing before their eyes. Not even the Nightopian citizens that helped were any less sad about seeing their hero leave their eyes.

"We will miss you dearly. You were a playful troublemaker. But you were our playful troublemaker. Oh heavens, my face feathers are getting too soggy for this," the elderly owl cries quietly.

NiGhTS looks at the crying owl just to say some final words.

"Cheer up you old hoot. Think of it as you inheriting my role. You may be old, but you were brave enough to give these Visitors the strength they needed. That's just the first step. You have big shoes of to fill after all the damage done to Nightopia. Chin up and always keep flying. Never forget," he said before his own mouth disappears.

All three beings eventually disappeared successfully into nothingness before the eyes of everyone. Owl would only do nothing but wisen up after hearing his friend's advice on what to do moving forward without him.

"You're right. I am the hero Nightopia has and will currently act like it from now on. Gone are the days of Owl the advisor of Visitors in the Dream Gate and here are the days of me protecting the only dreams this world has. Thank you so much for your last strong words, fair NiGHTS," he announced.

Sonic would only feel happy for the owl after his grateful words. Soon everyone would begin rising into the air slowly as if something were pulling them in full force. Kirby looks around frantically as Samus aims her cannon in different directions. Will and Helen held on tighter to the Blue Falcon for safety despite the strong pulls. Mario's body already returns to normal as a result of this phenomena as everyone else would float along with him for the same reason.

"What's happening to us, we are finally waking up?" Knuckles asks in surprise.

"Yes, it appears your time is completely up. Don't you worry, King Pian and I will handle the Night Dimension from here. We will all let you know whenever NiGHTS returns along with Wizeman and the other Nightmarens. Take care, Visitors," the wise old owl said gratefully.

Sonic grins at the dream beings and waves back at them as he rose with his allies.

"Take care, Owl. Thanks for saving our skins and helping us kick that six eyed nightmare's butt. NiGHTS ought to give you more credit often," the hedgehog called.

"Good bye, I will promise to handle a Wart the next time I take a good night sleep if possible," Mario promised.

The two Nightopian leaders took a graceful bow as one final farewell to their waking world allies. Eventually the rising heroes would finally escape the dark realm while being consumed in a bright light. Everything is blank as to what happened with the heroes on their way to the waking world. Complete silence until the utterance of a familiar name.

"Sonic! Sonic, can you hear me? This is your captain speaking to see if you are alive at all? Those last spasms really made me think you would have to be buried," a familiar voice said.

"Huh, what? Is this really the waking world?" Sonic said groggily with his eyes closed.

"No shit sherlock, this is Fantasyland. Now get your blue ass up when we have big plans," a rude voice said.

"Still the same ruffian as always. The least you can do is try being less rude with our trump card," a suave voice said.

"Amy woken up and wanted to see you, Sonic. Even Froggy's getting worried for you," a deep voice said.

"How about we all not overcrowd him? Think of his stress levels when facing that Wizeman being in his nightmares. After all, some of us barely awaken after that," a serious female voice said.

The hedgehog slowly opens his eyes to see a group of people standing over him in their point of view. He could barely make out Big the Cat, Vyse, Alis Landale, Detective Washington, Satan, Axel Stone, Alex Kidd, Gear, and Billy Hatcher in his blurry view.

"Guys, where am I?" He asks.

"In the control room. After a majority of us awaken, we decided to carry the rest of the sleepers, including you, somewhere safe if it meant monitoring your actions. It appears that we are missing no one. All except NiGHTS. Is he cured like you've promised?" Vyse asks.

Sonic did not know how to answer this one since he knows some may not like the answer. Eliot would be the first to approach his captain, Claris being too guilty to admit the truth and the younger Visitors still sobbing at the loss of their friend.

"We had no choice. Defeating Wizeman was the only way to cleanse the evil from him. Even if it means having him die like the rest of the bad Nightmaren once more. To make matters worse, we let Nightmare get away and they have a new ally still causing trouble in another dream world. I am sorry, we all were failures in everything," he said with the tears he held back for so long pouring out.

"None of that matters. You all returning safely after what he did to our sleep was good enough. If NiGHTS agreed to his death with no regrets, then he is sorry for everything he did. We can hope that we can just save this world as one last way to honor him," Aika said.

"He isn't gone for good. Wizeman said something before he did. He said something about evil hearts being the reason nightmares like him and others will always be reborn. Fortunately, it means we are bound to see NiGHTS again while unfortunately it means we have to deal with his evil Nightmaren kin once more," Tails replied.

"But the real question is when exactly. NIGHTS did meet Will and Helen several years after his first defeat of Wizeman. But at the same time the world is in enough discord thanks to the Legion that their reincarnation could come soon enough. We will just have to hope for the best. But at least we know the consequences of defeating Wizeman, NiGHTS' life is too dependent on him as his creation to be completely free to live without him. But even he knew it was a worthy sacrifice for truly peaceful dreams if he done this before twice in a row," Sonic said in somber tone.

Amigo bows his head down and shook his head sadly just thinking of how awful it must be for NIGHTS to willingly go through this cycle of life. AiAi felt that not even a single banana would make him happy after losing a good friend. Honey cries loudly into the chest of Ryo, who is very regretful for not staying behind to help the others. Ulala sadly looks at her own mic, being torn if this is worth broadcasting at all or kept private between just everyone here. Beat has his moment of silence along with Gum and the other GG's to pay respect to their purple flying friend. Gilius takes off his green horned helmet and holds it as warrior's way to pay his respects for his fallen comrade. The four ChuChu captains bowed their heads down in respect as Zobio comforts his crying wife gently. Gear would only look away from everyone for a moment as this is the second ally in a while that died when he could do little to save them. Billy strokes his sad partner Oritta, who kneels down like any sad big cat would in distress. Akira only bows down respectfully as his final sendoff to a great ally, Jacky putting him on the shoulder afterwards for a good job. Alex Kidd only punched the ground while in tears for not being there when he was really needed.

"Why did he have to go? It could had been me. He's one of the best allies we have only for him to just die like that. I hate this! I hate this! I hate this!" he cried within each blow to the steel flooring.

BD Joe also held his hat off in respect just like Toejam and Earl did for their fallen friend. You would never expect to see Earl cry, but he shed several tears just thinking about how sudden it seems to lose NIGHTS in one night.

"TJ, I'm going to need multiple tissues to dry the waterworks. Ya feel me?" he said with a voice crack.

"I heard you, brotha. I heard you," he said after blowing his nose from too much crying.

Arle is left wiping her tears with her own cape due to the lack of tissues and Carbuncle hogging them. Then she is surprised that one is in her hand, being Schezo is the one nice enough to pass her some.

"Take these, that will be enough to clear out any blue Puyo stacks within your headlights. Well you know what I mean with my atrocious wording," he said with a red face.

She knew for once what he actually means, taking them and gratefully wiping away all tears. Max bowed his hat down in respect, trying his best not to cry around his rival Rex or friend Zoe. Tembo did a mournful trumpet before doing that soldier's salute to honor a great ally like NiGHTS. Sakura, Alis, Link, Marth, and Lord Max placed their swords onto the ground in a circle out of respect for their fallen ally. G decides to pour one out for NiGHTS, dumping an entire bottle of aged wine meant for Varla onto the ground. Omochao shakes his head sadly as Sega Chan once again dons her "ToT" expression on her visor-like face to express sadness. Vectorman most of all feels responsible for not subduing him in time to prevent this accident. One of the rarest moments this serious Orbot feels remorse for failing a promise made to the captain.

"Alert! Alert! We have two high speed intruders invading the ship from the main doors. Current targets are heading straight for the control room immediately!" the security system announced suddenly.

Everyone hastily dropped their condolences to wonder just who could be invading them at a time like this.

"Damn it, we been found out this soon? It must be one of Galcian's men if we are this close to Valua already," the alarmed Aika said.

"This is a no good when we just arrived so early," Mario said.

"Whoever is unable to fight can evacuate for the back of the room. Let us handle this," Vyse announced before pulling out his cutlasses.

"I will never retreat when we work better as a team. Let me be the assist you," Vectorman beamed.

"Me too. I am not afraid of anyone and we will fight if it means carrying on what NiGHTS did for us," Eliot shouts.

Sonic had already gotten on his feet, preparing to fight like his closest allies.

"Whatever these guys are, they will have to face getting their butt kicked to next week. We have no time for any small fry when there's a kingdom to save," he said without any fear.

"That's our Sonic. Just save some for me when they fists were itching for a punch," Knuckles said competitively.

"I hope these intruders just want peace," Big said nervously.

"As long as you all have the Smash Brothers on your side, there's nothing we can't beat," Captain Falcon said with his fists ready.

"Everyone, the intruders are already here. Get ready to fight if you need to," Omochao announced.

Everyone would have their swords raised and guns aimed for the doors upon hearing his words. The brawlers would be in their best posses if it means being fully focused on combat. The D-Team Trio would be ready to give commands to their Dinos based on who this person is. Pikachu's cheeks sparkled with enough voltage to match his ferocity. Kirby is still unsure of what's going on around him. Banjo takes out Kazooie just in case he needs to launch eggs at his enemy.

"Is anyone here associated with Sonic the Hedgehog? We have something to say to him," a younger male voice said.

Soon as he heard the way this person sound, Sonic instantly knew who it was.

"Silver?" he said.

"But what is he doing here outside of his future? He only shows up when something in the past, our current time, threatens his time," Knuckles said.

"This Silver individual is from the future? Perhaps he should be familiar with our ally Zero," Ness wonders.

"A friend of Sonic is a friend of mines, but we have reasons not to trust them when they invaded the Delphinus uninvited," Vyse said cautiously.

"We terribly apologize for coming here like this. But we had no choice since we would figured you would be in Mystic Ruins, which is in bad shape already by the Legion. They are no concern to my dimension yet, but it's best for me to get involved and stop their plans," a mature female voice said.

"Mystic Ruins is that bad? And here I thought Nack ambushing us was the worst thing to happen there. But say, don't you sound familiar?" the curious fox asks.

"You forgotten me already after the last few adventures we had in the Sol Dimension? Or the last major Extreme Gear tournament? Silly inventor fox," the same female voice playfully said.

"I would never forget you, Blaze. But why would you really be here when you should be more concerned about the Sol Emeralds being protected," the blue hedgehog said.

"They are completely safe. In fact, I doubt the Legion knows about my dimension or how to fully access it. For now, saving your world is what matters when chances are they will explore other universes once they finish ruling this one. A future I want to prevent," she said solemnly.

"Speaking of future, mines is already in ruins. I seen one where the Legion had won and enslaved all the innocents. Ones where even great heroes like you, Sonic, were killed. Not even planets outside of this one are spared, as they served as colonies for even more notorious villains. I had no choice but to come back here if it meant preventing all of that from happening. But I have the feeling I am not alone when a certain scientist likely found a way to this current past as well," Silver said with regret.

"What, don't tell me who I think you mean is here!" Sonic exclaims.

Unfortunately he would be correct as a familiar scientist is already seen casually strutting his way within Eggman's landed mothership with the intent to speak to him. He shares many traits with Eggman from his egg-shaped body type the same sinister mustache to the boot. However he have subtle differences like his hairs to match his older age and triangular shaped glasses. Most of the Egg Pawns and other robots on guard did not choose to attack him at all as if they were clearly respecting their own boss in the flesh.

"Good machines. Stay where you are. I have a few choice of words for my good for nothing failure of an ancestor that gave me a good future. One that I want to make sure stays that way given his penchant for screwing up the most well calculated plans," this scientist said.

Eggman is seen throwing tools of many kinds at Cubot and Orbot for failing yet another task. Bowser, Nefarious, Wily, Bad Boon, and Z would only do nothing but watch the chaos from their seats. Lawrence is focused on getting amusement out of this than cleaning up as ordered by his master.

"This is getting too good. Sir, why aren't you enjoying this as much as I am?" The robot butler asks.

"Because this had been going on for too long. We were told to stop in the middle of nowhere for repairs while these goons can't follow a simple order, sounds familiar?" The robot supervillain said to his own right-hand.

Orbot and Cubot are already shivering in their compact forms than to face the wrath of their angry organic creator again.

"Get out of your shells and get back to work! I gave you two the order to help fix this ship for a reason. Because I have a tight schedule of my own running tests with my latest invention and rebuilding Metal Sonic than to help the two of you work. You have an order and it is best to follow it!" he shouts before tossing a wrench at the two frightened robots.

They both roll out of the way in fright and uncurled to reveal themselves.

"But boss, what about the other robots? Can't they be of help?" The red robot asks.

"They are to guard the ship at all costs. I've already sent a majority of them for surveillance of the world as we know it with Egg Robo as my lead scout. Some were even sent to retrieve Mecha Sonic's parts if it means rebuilding him as well. Quit coming up with excuses," the angry scientist shouts.

Cubot before he could day a word would be projecting an image out of his eyes as if a signal was specifically sent to him. Eggman would stop instantly once he seen this, growing curious of who this could be. The projection would soon show none other than Nack the Weasel who is somehow fully escaped from the Marines.

"Long time no see, Eggy. Do not forget you still owe me my bounty in rings for capturing Sonic. I would be glad to be of service again if you pay me first like you've promised," the sly weasel said.

"Nack? But how? I thought that twin tailed brat sent you flying earlier. I thought you were already captured by GUN or worse," Eggman wondered.

"Wrongo mundo, buddy. I was actually kidnapped by those accursed Marines that ambushed me before I was able to get to Speed Highway with the others. They tried to get all sorts of information out of me, through the worst kind of torture. You would expect these United Nations to be more pleasant to their prisoners. But nope. I stay locked in a cell while given food that I don't even like. Thankfully a few friends were able to save me," he said.

Bark and Bean's faces would appear in the holograph, one waving and the other still serious as ever.

"Those two? It really must be a reunion since the time everyone competed for a Chaos Emerald in that Fighters tournament. It may be a while, but you two have my thanks for saving my best bounty hunter. I actually missed someone competent unlike the two festering piles of scrap that remain useless to me!" Eggman said before glaring at the frightened robots once more.

"The pleasure is all ours. Our buddy Fang the Sniper here is an old friend of ours and we are never without each other. Soon as I figured he did not answer his calls for a while as usual, Bark and I had to track down the signal of his phone and raid that enemy ship. The explosion lover in me really wanted to blow up everything just for fun, but Bark told me a silent getaway is the best way to get our pal back. Did I forget to mention that you are still a charmer as always? What is your secret for staying so young?" the hyperactive duck said.

"Enough flattery, lets us not forget we had a deal. When I get to your base, you better have my initial bounty payment for capturing Sonic or else I will never do another favor for you again. Your choice, Egghead. Will you need my excellent services to guarantee you victory or would you rather stay the same loser you've always been?" the wolf weasel warned.

Eggman shows off his newest invention was a way to show that he isn't the same anymore and actually choosing to back up his own claims. Nack couldn't help but to be distracted by the sight of two Chaos Emeralds shining on a sleek metal ring with enough slots for all five fingers. Bean too also gotten drawn by the shine that he accidentally placed his hands on his partner's face.

"Hey, get your mitts off of me! You will make me crash my old girl. It was hard enough getting her repaired after getting out of that ship alive," he barked.

Bark silently gotten everyone back in position with his large gloved hands being the mediator of the group.

"Beautiful isn't it? I invented this myself after doing enough research on the emeralds and thinking of ways I could use their power based on studies of my greatest foes using them. Not to mention it will be more than important for a special event happening in due time. Who were you calling a failure again?" Eggman explains with a sly grin.

"impressive indeed. I never thought I would be proud of someone I once called my failure of an ancestor. But here I am meeting him in good faith," a similar sounding voice said.

"Ancestor? Did you go to the future or did the future come to you?" Nack asks.

Before Eggman could say a word, Orbot's alarmed scream would let him know that someone snuck into this very ship. Even worse when the red robot never thought he would see someone that looks like his creator or seem scarier than him. Eggman couldn't believe his eyes when finally laying them on the mysterious man. Bowser and the others were surprised as if they were looking at a spitting image of Eggman but fancier as if he were from another point of time.

"Hey, what is the big idea? Is this another one of your robots?" Nefarious demands.

"And of course an outdated machine like yourself lacks the intelligence in knowing who I really am," the mysterious scientist replies.

"Who the hell are you calling outdated you…."

Nefarious once again malfunctions to the point of freezing his body before an episode of Lance and Janice plays.

"Oh Lance, I don't think you can make me feel hotter than the sun. We may have to consider a divorce," the female voice in his broadcast said.

"But my dear, I'm going to become a new man with the tools of pleasure to make you feel good. Please give me another chance!" the male voice said dramatically.

Nefarious' peers would once again feel awkward and embarrassed by his quirk happening at the wrong moment. Eggman couldn't help but to facepalm at an ally making him look stupid in front of his familiar accomplice. The mysterious scientist giggles once more at the scene as if it gives him a good idea of what his former ally is up to.

"Like I've said, outdated machine. But that aside, I need to work with you again Ivo. Anything to keep this new era of the Robotnik family's success alive while it's still inevitable," he continued.

"Hey Eggman, who's this imbecile? I can't tell if he's someone that really admires you or some delusional loon that think he's seriously related to you," Dr. Wily said in a sarcastic manner.

"Actually, he is related to me. He's Eggman Nega, my descendant from 200 years in the future. A main adversary of Silver the Hedgehog, someone that despises me for my failures before this very day, and a target of mockery by other scientists of his time for said failures. I'll never forget the day he ambushed me to turn me into a card if it means taking my own identity. And this was when I first knew of him," Eggman explains.

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?" everyone said in unison.

Bowser is the least surprised as he will never forget his genius being the reason him, Sonic, Mario, Toad, and Eggman were freed from a mysterious console in the last Olympics. Even Orbot and Cubot comically dropped their own jaws at this revelation since they weren't at the Olympic Games before.

"Correct. You are smart as ever. If only said level of smarts were used more often instead of getting foiled by an inferior blue hedgehog many times. But I am grateful as for once my future is good one thanks to your Legion of Subspace. In fact, I would be the one to inherit this multi-universal empire from you. Specifically from your great great grandson. The only reason I'm here is to congratulate you for once in your life than being the catalyst of my humiliating family reputation in my time," the white mustached scientist explains with a sinister grin.

Eggman is glad that his less than sane great great great grandson is proud of him, but couldn't help but to feel he time traveled here for other hidden reasons.

"So tell me, what are the real reasons you are truly here, Nega? I doubt you are here for a simple congrats and there are certain things you want to address to me personally," the red scientist said.

Back at the main Legion ship, all the villains were working the best they can at slowly repairing all the damage they've done to the corridors and meeting room from their previous fight. Tech geniuses like Purge, Dr. Walnuts, Porky, Buggler, Starface, Dr. Coyle, Mars People, Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, Sir Grodus, and Princess Shroob has the least trouble with replacing the steel and fully fixing the damage with superior minds. Heavy lifters like Shake King and Dragaux helped in moving any wreckage out of the ship to make the room cleaner than before. Magic users like Kamek and the Dark Lord uses their abilities to remove the extra rubble that isn't needed outside of the ship. Everyone else would be focusing on fixing the broken screen that they may need when it comes contacting their own leaders again. The glass is good as new just as the other components of the screen is completely fixed. The Bad Brothers would use their combined strength to raise it high enough to be fully connected again before letting out hearty victory laughs.

"Good, everything is coming along just fine. This is only the beginning of our second day and we should contact our leaders for permission to leave," Marcus said in a serious manner.

"Indeed. But it would be wrong to plan all of this when Reala had been gone for so long. We are only being fair as this is a true alliance," Death Adder said in caution.

"He can take care of himself, no? So how about we wipe this baby like a window," Gruntilda said in rhythmic joy.

"The witch is right, let's just have faith in our ally instead of severely underestimating him. It's all in our best interest to finish the job and wait for him before we contact the others once more," Ganondorf said calmly.

"We are a strong alliance Nothing can stop us as long as we have the bigger numbers. Not like an intruder will waltz in here and challenge us," K Rool said with his toothy grin.

Mewtwo floats with his ams crossed in solitude, thinking intensely of something important his allies didn't get a chance to notice. Ridley notices his intense thinking as the dragon wants to interrogate him for information.

"Is there something on your mind, ally? With your power, you can let us know if we have anyone coming to our premise. Just leave the killing to me as I'm still semi starved from earlier," the Space Pirate captain snarls.

"Probably just minding his own business. He will say what's on his mind when he feels like it. However, I still want to know what my team is really up to. If they truly betrayed us all," Wolf said in disappointment.

He still hesitates the idea of contacting them as he prefer to find some way to speak to them alone than giving away his location to the very heroes they were now allied with. It was a truly tough situation for this hardened leader of the mercenary team Star Wolf.

"Speaking of missing members, it's been long since Skull Kid or Majora had returned. They better not be fooling around without us," Black Knight said.

"Knowing that god of Chaos, he is probably doing exactly that. Being an entity of insanity and destruction, who would think about resisting that?" Hades said sarcastically.

"You are one to talk, Hades," Black Shadow uttered.

"Well he better hurry up. We will not leave without a single ally. In fact, he will be our greatest asset in controlling that moon. We can use that as a last resort to wipe out all of our enemies in seconds," the blue Devil said.

"I would place a bet that he gotten himself lost again or maybe even captured by a stronger foe," Rudy the Clown said.

A sudden flash of red pixels would appear within the room, causing all villains to grow cautious of what's to come. Mewtwo is even surprised as he couldn't sense this intruder's presence until now.

"You were on the money, Rudy. But let's get ready to stop this fool while we can," Lord Fredrik said with his massive horn ready.

Ganondorf gathers enough darkness within his hand as if he's ready to attack on sight. Death Adder squints his eyes to further study these strange cubes appearing in the same spot.

"What is this? Now who could this intruder wish?" Gruntilda said in annoyance.

"Stand down everyone, maybe it's someone that wants to join us," Marcus orders.

The red cubes finally take the shape of a vaguely humanoid figure that appears to be holding a captive of some sort. Mewtwo could tell with his telepathy that this is the missing member that couldn't make it here until now.

It's Skull Kid. He is finally back, but appear to be defeated. Same for that mask.

Everyone instantly grew more cautious upon hearing his telepathic words, knowing their ally never lies with his mind reading. That figure soon reveals himself as Infinite, who's mask is more damaged than before and gained the battle scars to show that his fight with the mischievous imp and his mask were far from easy. The brown beaked child is left in a defeated lifeless state as his limbs hang from his position. To rub salt in the wound would be the colorful Majora's Mask that is tossed away by the jackal as it were useless trash. Zant and Ghirahim grew ready to attack him on sight as they tale the defeat of their own allies quite serious.

"And whom do you think you are toying with our beloved Skull Kid? I demand answers from your dull appearance," the flamboyant demon lord shouts.

"Are you powerful as that Hylian pest? There is no way that you could defeat an artifact of evil power like Majora's Mask. No way, no way, no way!" The Twilit king rants.

Infinite then tossed Skull Kid onto the ground immediately after their response, showing little care for their intense hatred for his actions. The forest dwelling imp is too damaged to even move from his spot, remaining onto the ground face forward in pain.

"I am here to drop off this worthless trash where he belongs. He has my thanks for restoring my power to its full potential. Now there's nothing stopping me from crushing both of those meddlesome hedgehogs once I finally see them. The only way this day can be better is if I can find Eggman again," Infinite explains.

"If anyone will crush that blue runt, it will be us. But more importantly, who are you? If you are a friend of Eggman, then he clearly never told us of your existence before hand," Death Adder demands.

"The name is Infinite. I once served Eggman in taking over this world before, after humiliating that blue menace into being our prisoner on the Death Egg. But after one meddlesome rebel whom I've spared freed him, the two managed to foil our plans and defeat me. Being sent back inside of the Phantom Ruby and nearly dying from an explosion left me in a terrible state. Until that fateful day when I've crossed paths with the one who humiliated me and killed my team," the jackal responds.

The villains in the room grew interested in the revelations said by their mysterious new ally. But what really drew their interest is the mention of another powerful gem they were never made aware of.

"Tell me more about this Phantom Ruby, if you don't mind. You seem to know about this gem," Ganondorf asks with a sinister smile.

Infinite cracks a frightening smile under the broken part of his mask now that he has their interest. Off in Central City would be a familiar man walking the barren streets aimlessly in a state of culture shock. His glasses would have an ominous shine to them as someone of very high intellect. But that's not to say he has an impressive mustache that puts Eggman Nega's to shame. He groped about in the streets to find out exactly where he is in this modern city. He looks around at the current state of the city as it is another capital of evil to the Legion of Subspace.

Where am I? Is this the result of my plan succeeding? But most importantly, how am I still walking after my own execution by the monsters at GUN?

The old man stops to look at the reflective glass on a building's window. His mustache and glasses are unchanged as he is shocked even his old lab coat is free of any bleeding while the fabric lacks any bullet holes from his death by firing squad. This is none other than Dr. Gerald Robotnik. Grandfather of Eggman and Maria as well as the oldest known ancestor of Eggman Nega. He scaled his large gloveless hands across the glass to make sure if this isn't some strange dream that he is imagining himself as alive. Heart beating fast and sweat piling up, he really had no logical way to fully process the state he is in.

This is all too real. I can feel, smell, and even feel my own heartbeat. Just how am I still among the living. And more importantly why am I in Central City?

"Excuse me sir, can I identify who you are?" a distorted voice said.

He turned to see a strange cop with purple flowing aura and red eyes wondering what he is doing. Gerald stumbled back with a frightened gasp at his surprise appearance. He had no idea how to respond as he knew this energy from him is very unusual for a human. The scientist even had to double check if this is the result of any energies caused by the Finalhazard's destruction he thought he had caused.

"I am….no. More like the question is who are you. I am not going to identify myself to a complete stranger that is tampering with dark powers they have no control of. You aren't with the Black Arms, so are you mutated by my attempt to punish humanity?" Gerald sternly said.

The cop then places his hand in his utility belt to pull out his gun on the non-compliant old man for his inability to cooperate with him. Gerald is shocked by the sight, but knew too well not to be too trusting of others given the Black Arms' true nature and what GUN did to him. He's also aware that there is no way out as all of his tech and weapons were long stripped from him before his past execution on Prison Island.

"You oppose the law of the Legion of Subspace? The penalty is death. Prepare to die unless you identify yourself to me," the demonic cop threatens.

Gerald would only flinch knowing there is nothing preventing his inevitable second death after having a moment of life. Suddenly, a black robot would appear and knocked out the cop with a powerful punch. The end result would be the man flying several feet as he rag dolled across the street and a strange purple energy left from him. The purple being then taken shape of a single Shadow Fiend that rise up against the attacker that knocked him from his host. Gerald slowly backs away from the strange creature that intends to dive for his body next.

"Just…what are you? I never thought humanity would be overrun with these kind of creatures after I gotten my revenge. Are all surviving humans hosts to these monsters?" he fearfully said.

"Stand back, Gerald. Let me be of service!" the same robot said.

He charged at the shadow creature at full speed with powerful strikes at the creature's strange physiology. The scientist is still speechless at everything going on, especially this strangely familiar robot that somehow knew his name.

"Emerl….is that you?" Gerald asks.

The robot still continues to square off with the rogue purple mass that is hard for him to hit. The Shadow Fiend grew several long tendrils and begin slashing at the flying robot. G-merl dodged each attack as he slowly gather information on his strange new target. He even generates a powerful red shield to save himself from a powerful charge of the beasts' attack. Gerald analyzes the very move of this machine carefully in case it would jog his memory. He is aware that the original Gizoid had the abilities to copy any fighting skills they scan and assumes this is the case for this new black Gizoid he's seeing for the first time.

Astounding. This is perhaps another new Gizoid the Echidna tribe had created. The original I found, dubbed Emerl, is of a different color. I wonder why this particular one knows my name when I never discovered such model in my lifetime.

G-merl's next move would be to spin against the ground rapidly to begin gathering high amounts of static electricity. The Shadow Fiend rears back to prepare another powerful lunge while its robotic target is "vulnerable" enough to attack. It was then when the spinning black robot finally charged at him in a bolt of high voltage to rip through the creature's body at on once. The Shadow Fiend made one dying screech of pain as it slowly dies into smaller particles from the energy overload. Gerald grows from intrigued to flat out impressed at the power of this new Gizoid at his quick learning against new enemies.

"New threat defeated. Are you alright, Gerald? You will need my protection from here on out. Let's find more citizens worth protecting. Most notably Cream," the protective machine said.

Puzzled but grateful, the scientist then agrees and hides away his past if it means being on his first new ally's good side.

"Just what happened to this planet while I've been gone. If this is the result of something I had done before my death, then I terribly apologize," he said.

"Negatory. This isn't your doing as the ARK remains in orbit and had been used to destroy the Black ARMS threat. Your prototype Biolizard was long destroyed by Sonic and Shadow to save this world," G-merl replied.

Hearing that his revenge plan was reversed disappointed the resentful scientist, but he is still happy to hear that his plan to betray the Black Arms at all sill came into fruition.

"But if I didn't do this, then who did?" Gerald asks needing more answers.

"You will not like the truth as it concerns your grandson. Assuming you are related to my true creator, Dr. Ivo Robotnik," the redesigned Gizoid answered.

The revelation floored Gerald so much, leaving him in a heavy state of shock that his own grandson did an act of evil that not even he would approve of. On the other hand, he had a feeling this could be done out of revenge for his death if he knew the truth of his fate after Project Shadow was shut down.

"Yes I am related to him. And if you know where he is, I would like to have a word with him. Grandfather to grandson," he responded seriously.

Out in the deep ends of space would be a sight that really explores the end result of the Legion's magic storm. Various meteor chunks fly around freely due to the asteroid belts severe damage as a result and those with armed ships are the only ones who can navigate through safely. One large ship would be the first to be seen of a truly sinister aura, a shadow from the past whom Shadow though he had rid of for a long time. The ship is semi-organic and very demonic in nature with countless tentacles flowing as if it is the Black Comet reincarnated. A small creature would fly back within the ship of a familiar shape, being that of a one-eyed creature surrounded by tentacles. This being's frightening red eye had seen enough lightyears of coverage to report back to his master. Inside of the ship would be something out of an alien horror film with tinted red organic mess everywhere, black hanging tendrils from the ceiling, doors that resembled sphincters, and countless weapons littered on the walls like taxidermy accessories. One of the "doors" opened for the eye to fly inside to report to the very being that created him. This imposing figure is the true biological father of the Ultimate Lifeform and someone that even Eggman considers disgusting for his actions for humanity. The being raised out his large clawed hand to stroke the creature's closed eye as a way of affection. His sinister chuckle would only echo throughout the horrible ship as he reaches the midpoint of the solar system.

"Good work, Doom's Eye. I am expecting good things out of your work now that we are given life once more. Anything to report on our alliance?" the being asks.

"Yes. Our spies on our desired planet are doing a good job allying with the very being that given us life. They've done too well in giving me all the valuable information we need to know. Our next move should be using this time to make improvements on our technology to counter these fools," Doom's Eye replied.

The large creature squints his three eyes to relish in hearing these good news from his favorite "third eye".

"Great. But what about news of our other allies? How far as they from here?" he asks.

Doom's Eye slowly backs away as to get a real good look at the towering being he serves.

"The Aurum are said to be approximately one million lightyears away as we speak. Finding them were challenging enough as a god once sent them to another galaxy to imprison them. The Menon Dark forces finally responded to our signal hoping to take over more than just Menon eventually. The Creepers, who the Alien Storm thought they wiped out, are prospering well with their new colony. The Alien Syndrome is also making preparations for the mass invasion, feeling stronger than ever after Ricky and Mary thought they had eliminated them. Overall, our aliens are fully prepared for the invasion. I hope that is to your liking, Master Black Doom," the one eyed creature replied.

The creature decides to laugh in delight at the thought his bigger scale invasions were close to coming true.

"Excellent, we will be looking forward to feasting on everything this planet has to offer. And Shadow shall fall for ever standing up against the one who made him. His true father and not that treacherous fool Gerald that long perished," Black Doom announced.

Even deeper in space would be someone who would already be sent by Dedede back to Popstar to get more supplies. Of course he is piloting the notorious blimp Kabula from earlier which Dedede used to escape the Legion previously. Although things were looking livelier than before with more guests the Dee decided to pick up for help. These included the joyous painter Adeleine, Ripple Star's hero Ribbon, the reformed Dark Matter Gooey, the jolly hamster Rick, the revered owl Coo, the talkative fish Kine, the lovely octopus Chuchu, the mischievous bird Pitch, the sly cat Nago, and former servant of Sectonia's army Taranza. Beside them would be a massive brown airship controlled by the notorious Squeak Squad that also agreed to help Bandanna Dee be of assistance in defeating the Legion of Subspace on Earth. Doroach is seen grinning in the control room with his executives Storo, Spinni, and Doc standing beside him and countless Squeaker henchmen playing around behind them.

"Full speed ahead, squeaks. I've heard these Legion guys have countless treasures in their possession. We shall rob them clean of their valuables and give Kirby all the back up he needs," the red hat wearing mouse pirate declares while tipping his hat.

Beside them would-be a familiar blue ship ridden by a familiar friend of Kirby. Magolor heard about the news of the Legion and decides to help if it means getting new tourists in his beloved theme park Magolor Land.

"Our profits had been going downhill lately, so perhaps some intergalactic invitations ought to help. But first, to beat these Legion folks if it means promoting my precious park in more than just Popstar," the sly park owner said before chuckling to himself.

Next to him would be current Haltmann Works Company's CEO Susie riding in her beloved pink Business Suit. But that isn't all since she has a new invention planned that she personally wants Kirby to test out.

"I hope you are still kicking, Pinky. I have something very special for you as a gift for helping me rebuild my company," she said.

Then she would notice something floating in the distance with her bright blue eyes. A floating object would appear in the distance that appears to be carrying an unconscious person.

She eventually turns to everyone else and shouts, "Everyone, we need to stop right now!"

Magolor instantly pulls the control level on the Lor Starcutter to instantly slow the ship down, as did Bandanna Dee with Kabula and Doroach with his airship to follow. The Dream Friends within the blimp were all scattered and curious just like the Waddle Dees were about the reason they've stopped.

"Are we there already? I can't wait to see Kirby again," the young artist said.

"It's too soon. Even I know how far an average trip from Ripple Star to Popstar is by ship," the fairy said.

"Hold on everyone, I will use the blimp's telescope to take a look at what's going on," the blue bandana wearing Dee announced.

He ran his way close to the nearby orange telescope and peeks inside to look around their surroundings. The first thing he would see is Susie's Business Suit nearing the floating wreckage to see just what they stopped for. He saw what appears to be an unconscious man with purple hair.

Is that who I think it is? No way, I doubt it's him. Kirby already told us that his body and soul no longer exists after what the Star Dream did to him.

Susie eventually lifts the man's face up to reveal that he had a rather familiar purple mustache and headset. Bandanna Dee instantly backed away from the telescope as if he seen a ghost, still trying to process the shocking situation before him. Rick would be the first to notice and grew concerned for his spear wielding ally.

"Hey, is there something wrong? We ran into enemy territory?" the hamster asks.

"No, but we did see an old enemy alright that is somehow alive," he replies in a frightened manner.

With news of the great uprising against the Legion happening thanks to activists and civilians fighting back, a great summit is held in the heart of the United Federation. An annual meeting where leaders from all over the world would gather and discuss important political matters between one another as well as what's going on in the world today. This meeting happens once every year and always at noon regardless of any affairs each nation would have globally. Times were desperate when the President of the United Federation had to call in every major delegate, royal leader, mayor, or world leader to attend this meeting in regards the their growing terrorist threat, The Legion of Subspace. These leaders would include Mayor Pauline of New Donk City, Mayor Cody from Metro City, Toadsworth of the Mushroom Kingdom, Chief Yoshi from Lavalava Island, Mayor Dour of Twilight City, Mayor Kroop of Petalburg, Mayor Penguin of Shiver City, Mayor Pianta from Isle Delfino, King and Queen Nimbus of Nimbus Land, Queen Bean of the BeanBean Kingdom, King Jekke of Nevanplace, the Chicken Elders of Morning Land, King Leon of the Topaz Kingdom, Queen Teiris of the Palemoon Kingdom, Queen Junon of the Tristian Empire, Chief Damad of the Seekers, Cardinal Barbarella of Basil, Emperor Enrique of Valua, Empress Moegi of Yafutoma, Dyne of Pirate's Island, King Junjun of Monkey Island, Zonshen of Chu-Nan, Otto of Spagonia, Teanchai of Adabat, Hizir of Shamar, Jari-Pekka of Holoska, Gregorios of Apotos, Gwek of Mazuri, Queen Elise of Soleanna, Drayden of Opelucid City, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, Marina and Pearl from Inkopolis, Mayor Monotoli from Fourside, Mayor Pirckle from Onett, King Mii from the Find Mii Kingdom, Mayor Hyoda of Sapporo, Mayor Hogg from Cinchville, Big Boss of Zanzibar Island, Queen Caeda of Archanea, Hayate of the Mugen Tenshin Clan, Daigo Dojima of the Tojo Clan, Ryu Hayabusa of the Hayabusa Clan, Nel of Orange Star, Eagle of Green Earth, Olaf of Blue Moon, Kenbei of Yellow Comet, Mama and Papa Star of Pufftop, Ramses of the Segua Army, and Lidia Sobieska of Poland. Some of the familiar faces have reasons to be there like Toadsworth acting as a stand in for Peach, this Zelda being an ex Smash member unlike her Link to the Past counterpart that take her place, Dyne being an ex Blue Rogue captain who still protects Pirate's Isle, Barbarella reaching out for help for her fellow Cardinals, a majority of the once smaller citizens of the countries Sonic visited being promoted as prominent leaders of their nation, and Enrique wanting to talk with the other leaders about how to deal with the Legion. The President sits in the far back of this long meeting table with GUN Commander standing right next to him as his main military force. The heterochromic man gazed around to see several familiar faces and many new ones he had yet to see before. The president's usual secretary is absent as she is focusing on important issues within the White House for him.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first United Nations Summit. We are here today to discuss the topic of the century. The ever growing threat of the Legion of Subspace. These monsters would start their first attack on the date of June fourteenth of this year. First by terrorizing the first ever Sega All Stars Fighting Tournament and moving on to attacking other parts of the world. From the Japanese city of Kamurocho to even the humble South Island. They are getting bigger in numbers, taking over police forces worldwide with these strange purple beings and terrorizing civilians as if they owned them. GUN tried their best to stop them with even the smallest of squads proven too weak to handle these villainous forces. Many spots in the world are covered in some strange material called subspace as a result of bombs they've created. No one knows what happens although those swallowed by these explosions were never to be seen again. But that's not all, countless people who opposed the Legion were petrified by special guns that turn the victim into helpless lifelike statues. We have yet to know of its properties or how to cure those hit by the blasts of this weapon. And if that isn't a sign of how bad things had gotten, they recently targeted the world's greatest hero Sonic the Hedgehog to hold him prisoner aboard their mothership. Our best GUN faction lead by Team Dark allied with other groups like the New Blue Rogues and Team Chaotix, barely making it out alive with Sonic unharmed. We have no idea what they plan on doing next, but there had been reports of their numbers mysteriously growing lately that possibly coincided with the worldwide storm they've created. It destroyed countless cities, islands, and nations internationally. Some reports even say that it spread throughout the universe and possibly ravaged other planets. But that is not all, there have been reports of countless individuals who were once dead recently or even years ago somehow walking among us. This could be linked to their larger numbers lately and alarmingly faster rate of stronger holds on the countries they've taken over. We know why most of you are here, to discuss possible solutions and what we can do to defend ourselves against the Legion threat that may take over our very world. Or even destroy it!" the president announced.

All leaders within the room would begin discussing with one another about the intensity of the world's situation. Moegi and Enrique knew too well of what they may be dealing with, knowing the fact that storm revived the dead gave them worries of an old enemy returning for Valua's throne. Hayabusa and Hayate knew that they had to search for Kasumi soon despite sending Ayane on a mission to keep watch of her on the journey. Toadsworth is still feeling glum as the princess's disappearance put a lot of pressure on him keeping the Mushroom Kingdom in control for a while alone. This Zelda lets out a sigh knowing that Hyrule could be the next kingdom under attack if she simply let all of this global chaos slide, hoping the Smash Brothers were already making progress on the situation long without her and the Hero of Time. Dojima listens carefully to all of this, wanting to report to either Kiryu or Majima when it is appropriate to do so as the Tojo Clan's chairman. Big Boss carefully analyzes everything he could while also wondering if some former comrades he fought with could just be still out there as possible recruits.

"But the real question is how do you know that this world will be destroyed? Did your team at GUN figure this out recently or these are assumptions of what will happen if nothing is done?" Gwek asks.

"We know because several former Legion members, as much as we shouldn't trust them, were kind enough to tell Team Dark everything they knew. Their information is what lead to Sonic being saved from their clutches. What Eggman and his cronies plan to do is awaken not one, but two powerful threats. One is a being that once threatened the Algol solar system previously and the other is a bigger threat. A rogue part of the Great Will, the being that created the Amala Multiverse and one delusional enough to consider itself our God. If they managed to summon this being with all seven emeralds, all hope for our universe and many others are lost. We will try everything possible to stop them, even if many of our soldiers' lives are lost," the strict GUN Commander announced.

"As much as I hate to say it, but perhaps the ARK would be our only option. It still orbits this very planet and haven't been used since the Black Arms were eliminated. Thank god we have nothing to worry about," the President said as his forehead sweats immensely.

"I would say get prepared either way. Because if that strange storm somehow made its way off this planet and into the galaxy, we may have to get ready for another invasion. Shadow, I hope he is ready to wipe out the very beings that were his "family" once more. Gerald must be rolling in his grave that his plan to stop them permanently failed. Or perhaps he is still out there waiting to be found," the commander replied.

"Gerald, you mean the same one responsible for almost killing us with the ARK? Why should we trust him when he held his grudge towards all life on Earth over what your army did to his granddaughter," Otto shouts.

The Commander held his tongue for a bit knowing too well that the man is right that this all could had been avoided years ago. A decision he still hate that the previous commander made back when he was a child and before he joined GUN to get revenge on Shadow. Even the President didn't want to say a thing on the matter since he felt responsible for the older president approving the decision to have the ARK shut down and all scientists aboard killed for being involved in the project.

"It is true, what the organization did was a wrong and so was his final words of wanting to kill all of Earth before his execution, but he could be our only trump card. We just have to find Gerald before Eggman does, perhaps make it clear that we are sorry for the accusation and knew what his full intentions were with Project Shadow and the ARK thanks to Team Chaotix's discovery. Perhaps showing him the video will even prove to him that we know the truth. Having someone on par with Eggman in intellect on our side is just what we need if it means trumping the Legion. We just have to track him down while we can," the Commander replies after he sighed.

"I say we have one shot at this plan. One does not simply forgive very easily and may still hold the malice of their past death. Perhaps approach him with peaceful intensions with not a single weapon laid on him. It could not only trigger his memories, but fill him with too much hate to want anything to do with the United Federation," Zonshen said while stoking his white beard.

"Also, the Eclipse Cannon was only programmed to work with the Chaos Emeralds. That is also why we need to take the emeralds from the Legion and those already on their side. Not only it would prevent that being from ever coming to life but give us the firepower we need to wipe out the Black Arms once more before they succeed in attacking this planet a second time," the President said before slamming his fist.

"But how will we know what the Legion's next move is when they will attack anyone on sight? I made a foolish move of sending my soldiers to their base in Launch Base only for half of my men to make it out alive. It's suicide," Tenchai said in distress.

"That is not all, but many reports in Holoska were made of my civilians being petrified or even possessed by those purple creatures. The Legion are slowly expanding their roots everywhere and there is no guaranteed way to stop them," Jari-Pekka said.

"What you need are spies. I know GUN are doing their best but you need someone to join their ranks and not show the slightest suspicion. If anyone really needs it, I can offer my services since my foolish clone of a son may be too busy fooling around with that useless Smash organization," Big Boss proposed.

This drew interest from the other leaders as he literally said the smartest thing by far of everyone here. Even Hayate was surprised he never thought of the idea of sending some Mugen Tenshin ninja into their organization despite the potential risks.

"That won't be necessary. We've already sent some third party spies on the job and they have been sending us enough tips already in private. Some so top secret that almost feel guilty for not disclosing it to any of you or even the GUN agents our commander sent throughout the planet," the President confessed.

Vast murmurs and awe could be heard between all representatives within the room from hearing his words, some being surprised that he already made sure that nothing private is kept from him regarding their global threat. Even the Commander is surprised that this was kept from him despite being the President's most trusted ally in military might.

"Just tell me, who are these spies?" he asks.

"All I can say is this. One of them is someone who is closer enough to one of the smartest Legion members besides Eggman. You all know who Purge of the Rhythm Rogues is right? He used to have a right hand that was actually a kidnapped brainwashed space pirate known as Jaguar. But one of the operatives is close to him as we speak. We've told him to play the role well, even if it means him agreeing with their actions. That way no suspicion is drawn towards him or our plans. The other is a bit trickier. She is actually on board the ship with Eggman going under espionage. Thanks to a device we've given her, she can transform into anything perfectly, even mimicking their genetic and mechanical make up. That way no one can suspect a thing and she will always give us pointers of what they are doing. This is how we knew about their plan to kidnap Sonic before it happened, the identities of most members associated with the Legion, all of their weaponry so we can possibly mimic their tech, and knew of their ultimate plan of the Dark One being a red herring. We are in good hands as long as we have these two acting as our eyes and ears," he further explains to his ally.

The meeting then fills with light clapping after the declaration that they have ways of keeping up with the Legion's plans. The GUN Commander smiles as this is the kind of plan he didn't expect but fully approves of the United Federation's biggest leader. Enrique during the chaos couldn't help but to feel if Vigoro really is fine taking his place as Valua's stand-in leader during his attendance in the meeting. Moegi could feel that her husband's very worried about being away from his kingdom or never seeing his former allies in a long while since the split up.

Vyse, you better watch yourself. Hearing that you've risked your life taking on this new threat almost worried me for a second. Stay safe in the skies.

Toadsworth is still just as worried about the beloved mushroom princess that Bowser kidnapped for a while, secretly hoping Mario could bring her back safely in due time.

Bless the Star Spirits, may you watch over our beloved princess. Protect Mario and whoever journeys with him to stop that evil king.

The President soon gets a special message from the device within the middle of the table as it rings violently. Some of the leaders grew cautious as to whether they should answer this message or not, the ninja and Commander being the most suspicious as it could be an enemy message.

"Mr. President, I believe that is for you. I doubt the enemy would call us this soon," Mayor Dour said.

"That is what they want us to think. We'd be in a bigger jam if that's the case," Pauline called.

"Just let me answer it. Perhaps these are the missing leaders like Daisy and Prince Ali that want to explain their tardiness," the UF President said.

Despite his feeling on the matter, the Commander watches him reach his hand to call the device closer to him. It is made with a special tech that allows it to respond to the finger coding of whomever registers with it, an example of GUN's latest tech. Some leaders were startled by the device slowly moving by itself with his command, being tones who never experienced this level of technology before. It finally succeeds to reach the President's hand and he pressed the red button to answer it. A large green projection then appears to depict a green big eyed, short alien that just happens to send the message. Many would grow alarmed under the impression that this alien got to be an agent for the Black Arms.

"Mayor Pauline was right, we are doomed. This is a sign of worse things to come!" Monotoli panics.

"Oh dear, I should let the citizens of Yafutoma know that we should mobilize for this alien threat," Moegi announced.

"Perhaps it is not too late to surrender. Your spy should had seen this coming, Mr. President," Papa Star said.

"Everyone remain calm. I will contact GUN HQ to send our best men to take down this would-be invader. Our planet will never belong to them or the Legion," the Commander announced.

The alien creature then grew disappointed that this is the reaction to expect out of Earth life when he reaches out to them for a deal.

"A'ight, hold on everyone! No one will get invaded and I am not yo enemy. And here I thought y'all Earthlings are an intelligent race on this floatin' blue rock," the big eyed creature said through the holographic message.

The President had a feeling this alien leader is actually on their side as the only one to remain calm out of everyone. The Commander then felt flustered that his plan to attack him is an embarrassing showcase on his part and not helping the reputation of Earth to other life outside the planet. Everyone in the meeting table then made a thankful sigh of relief knowing this strange extraterrestrial isn't their enemy at all.

"Thank you. As I was sayin', I am here to propose an idea that can help your planet and in turn all planets in this funkin' solar system. My fellow Funkotron cadets Latisha, Toejam, & Earl had been givin' me the scoop on everythin' goin' on in this peace. The name is Lamont, the Funkapotamus that leads the once chill planet of Funkotron. Our planet is a mess thanks to whatever those Legion fools did that sent a storm to destroy everything here and possibly everywhere. You all must be the leaders of this planet, am I right?" the funky alien explains towards the world leaders.

Everyone slowly nods in shock at the alien's question, even the more serious leaders within the room.

"Yes, we are. You just happened to contact us at the right time, Mr. Lamont. I was hoping to hear what it is like for other planets out there to be in bad shape as us thanks to that magic storm. We need an effective way of stopping the Legion as they are only going to get worse if we do nothing about it. Destroying this universe and remaking it into something that suits them. I assume you were aware of that too," the President replied.

"That's what's up. And we know too well. Why else would I actually reach out to yo planet for the first time given my cadets had less than pleasant experiences with yo folks before? Anyways, I would like to see if y'all are ok with the idea of forming an intergalactic alliance between any viable planets to help y'all stop these Legion fools from messin' with the natural order. You feel me?" the funky alien leader said.

This incited several intrigued murmurs between the leaders at the table as well as possible suspicions about needing the help of other entire planets just for one powerful villain organization. Some agree with the idea while others feel it may be too overkill or draw too much attention towards themselves. The Commander himself feels that he should be involved in this interrogation in some way.

"Just what planets you have in mind for this alliance? This could backfire as our first alien encounter was a bad one, the Black Arms. There's also the mysterious Wisps, although they appear to be harmless and hardly get involved without our problems when needed. Just curious," the serious GUN leader asks.

"First off homie, let us not generalize all extraterrestrials outside of your Earthy bubble as bad. You don't see me calling your planet primitive and anti-Funkotronian because of the few that caused trouble to our funky planet uninvited. Secondly, be a little nicer and I will actually consider not changing my mind. You dig? For the alliance, I know of the following planets and colonies that could be of help. Funkotron, Aries, Planet Harrier, Menon, Palma, Morodia, Planet Wisp, Planet Plantaen, Planet Honeyhive, Corneria, Pac-World, Planet Bomber, Planet Bunnera, Space Colony Zero-6, GFS Valhalla, Galactic Space Federation, and Forge World Graia. With this big of an alliance, neither of you will have to ever worry about those fools again. Not to mention the possibility of a full scale invasion. Word on the space street is that some less than friendly aliens have already landed on your planet to side with the Legion," Lamont explains.

"How do you know these things, exactly? We want to be fully sure on whether to trust you or not," Queen Elise asks.

"Gurl, I am a Funkapotamus! When you are in the Funk Dimension, you can see everything that goes on in the universe and communicate with anything. I could even use it to enter other universes and even see in the future. And y'all future ain't very pretty unless I give the pointers to prevent things from getting worse," the blue alien leader continued.

Hearing his explanation gave Princess Zelda and Caeda an idea upon hearing his explanation of how he knows everything.

"Hey Lamont, how would you feel if a few of us were to come to your dimension and use it as a way to gather more allies from other timelines and universes? There is no harm in getting more help if it helps us rid of the Legion. Not to mention given their new alliance with the Smash Renegades, they already have enough allies that happen to originate from different points in time or other realms. Won't you think that's a good plan?" the princess of Hyrule proposed.

Lamont partially opened one of his eyes at her stroke of genius, but then again felt that it wouldn't be wise to let Earthlings use his realm as a way to travel to other places.

"I don't know, usually I wouldn't allow my funky realm to be casually used by anyone. How about this, tell me the names of these worlds or times and I can send telegraphic messages to the right people. Plus I wouldn't want the wrong folks invading my dimension to misuse it in any way, you know what I'm sayin'?" the Funkapotamus said.

Some of this talk about time is starting to feel slightly familiar to the queen of Soleanna, to the point her interest grew more towards the current topic.

"I can promise you that we will not take too long and make sure to bring back everyone we really need from these other worlds. We may be from Earth, but we have experience in dealing with time and traveling to other worlds before. Lamont, give us a shot at this plan," Caeda begs.

"To make it easier, we could gather some people from this meeting to send to these different worlds in a team. Some can choose to be armed and make it back here safely within a few hours at most. That is a fair compromise to this risky plan," the GUN Commander suggests.

"A team of twelve, that sounds like a plan. As long as some remain here in the summit to not draw too much suspicion. Preferably those with combat experience and great with political negotiations with whoever is encountered. This is my proposal to you, Mr. Funkawhatamus," the President said.

Lamont would only let out a sigh knowing that his favorite realm would have to be used by so many people just this once.

"Aight, I will be gathering some of you right now and we will talk more about this plan in my realm. Just raise your hand and I will take you all there," he said.

The right amount of people would choose to raise their hand without hesitation to his surprise, which he chuckles slightly. Zelda, Elise, Caeda, Ramses, Hayabusa, Drayden, Pauline, Cody, Nel, Big Boss, Leon, and Daigo would be instantly warped out of the room in pillars of green created by the funky alien leader's power. The President and Commander gave one last look to Lamont with a trusting nod before he did the same and shuts off his signal quickly. The meeting eventually resumes back to their usual business as they await the results of their new plan in the summit.

Hell is lively as ever with the sounds constant internal flames and strange scenery throughout. However, something would be different. The many souls that were meant to be here to be tortured where nowhere to been seen at all. This is thanks to the Legion's magical storm that literally disrupted the balance of life and death for it and possibly Heaven as well. Many of the demons would only do nothing but roam endlessly in boredom or even snarl in complaints at the lack of anything to do here. Some ranging from the tiny D-Mans to the massive King Bael would be among these hellish residents being less than pleased with no souls to toy with in their unnatural habitat. However, a group of speeding visitors would zoom past these bored creatures of the damned at speeds that were enough to get their attention to their extent. These would be none other than Bayonetta, Prince Ash, and Jeanne speeding on their respective vehicles with Jack Frost and Ashley flying beside them as they near the grand Hell Meeting that's about to begin in less than six minutes. The two witches would already be sucking on their favorite green lollipops to keep their hunger satisfied during their long hours of driving this massive realm. Jack Frost would only grow excited as he is happy to see his master that he fought with for the first time in many years.

"Hee ho, full speed ahead! I can already smell our trump card awaiting us. It is a miracle that we are arriving just in time before anything significant is missed. Just remember not to interrupt anything as this meeting is too important for the Dark Messiah, see," the demon snowman warns.

"Understood. This is no party to crash but we did come here for a good reason. Hopefully this friend of yours is the cooperative type. I was hoping to save my strength for those that deserve a kick to their lovely butt," the black witch said.

"Cereza, you never disappoint with your sass. But our snowy friend is right. We will have to promise not to cause a scene. With no souls to torture, we could be on the menu to these demons if we create any form of trouble here," Jeanne said.

"You've got that right, Hell I an't no joke when the worst of the worst live here. I know I am a # up guy myself, but even I have limits compared to these assholes. When embarrassing secrets of mine aren't exposed at least," the skeletal rabbit said.

Bayonetta leaned from her motorcycle with a smile with curiosity on her mischievous mind at his last statement.

"What kind of embarrassing secrets you have that would make you as flocked up as these demonic fellows down here?" She asks.

"You want to find out? Then you will have to try me, bitch!" Ash threatens.

"Or how about we both not fight? Our blood alone will only attract the demons into attac….."

"Do not interfere!" the two shout at Jeanne's intervention.

"Hee ho, we are already here! No everyone better put your weapons away, ho. Because this will be quite the show, see," Jack Frost called.

The three looked forward just to see they were indeed at the great Hell Hall in its twisted, frightening glory. The building is comparable to that of the empire state building, but appears to be a sinister jagged purple with imposing flesh-like appendages all over the structuring of it. The main door itself appears to be a gaping fanged mouth as if you would be food to this building upon entering. Many live demons would be perched around the building as stand-ins for gargoyles to overlook everything around it. The imposing building would cost a sinister shadow that only the biggest of all hell lords would come to this sacred gathering marked by the beast. The meeting room would be rather organized yet full of chatter featuring countless demonic faces who came in time for the meeting. Some from the other circles or subrealms of Hell like the Underwhere, Inferno, Hel, Underworld, Devil World, parts of the Amala Multiverse, and Makai. They would include Lil Devil, Aoi Satan, Great Demon Lord Astaroth, Great Demon Lord Lucifer, Firebrand, Lord of the Dead Hades, Louis Cyphre, Rodin, Satan, Max D Cap, Hel, The Devil, Yoko Teriyaki, Mordegon, Hades, Demon King Arzoidus, Dark Emperor, Mundus, Queen Sheba, Queen Jaydes, Calypso, Blue Devil, Medusa, Astaroth, Bael Zebul, Loki, Surt, Mot, Abaddon, Azazel, Morax, Mithras, Horkos, King Frost, Shemyaza, Balor, Asmodeus, Belial, Tzitzimitl, Chi You, Lucifuge, and Mephisto. Half of these beings are Tyrant Class demons, the true kings and one of the strongest residents of Hell with only one of them reigning as the leader of all. And that one would be Lucifer, although he is in the form of one of his many blonde human transformations if it means not outsizing his demonic peers in the room. Despite his smaller size and less demonic current appearance, his fellow Tyrants knew to respect and fear him as he is the one who holds these meetings every six months and six days at six sharp. Several among these Hell Lords are among the guilty party behind the lack of souls in Hell or more associated with the very group that done it, choosing to not say a single thing about their involvement. The blonde sinister man would return to his grand satin seat and sits to get a better look at his fellow torturers of the damned before them. The fellow demons and demon lords alike would await what is the topic of the day for this important meeting.

"Welcome one and all to the Hell Summit. You all know why we are here today,. There had been a scarcity of souls to torture or feast on in our beloved infernal realm lately. From the smallest teenage criminal to the biggest threat like that Vortex Queen we had here originally. We need to discuss and get to the bottom of this law against all that's damned. Who do you think is responsible? Should we rise from this realm and throw the world into chaos? Should we suspect that our enemies in Heaven did to his as a way to get back on demonkind? What do you all think of this blasphemy?" the charismatic king of devils said.

The demons within the room would begin discussing amongst themselves about this current event in the flaming universe. Some of the stronger ones can agree that this is an outrage as they felt weaker due to the lack of souls to devour as of late and others were bored withy little to really torture within this realm. The usual suspects who were allied with the Legion of Subspace held their tongues at the risk of not saying just who were really responsible. Max D Cap would be the first to say something as he wanted to take advantage of this.

"I know who is responsible. And it's none other than those heroes. They are the ones we should drag down here to be our first real prey in a while," the fat demon king said.

Louis and the others would all stare at him once he brought that to their attention. The blonde man had no times for games or even lies, hoping what he's saying really is the truth.

"Big deal, humans are always full of sin. If you ask me, I doubt many of them would be the cause of this because for every good person, there is a sinner asking for a meeting with me and my demon elites," a voice said.

A pale skinned young man with strange tattoos over his face and upper body sits nonchalantly in the back of the room. His sullen expression and sinister air would be a sign that he gave up his humanity a long time ago to be considered an ordinary human anymore. His features would leave some to guess that he is from Japan and was once a normal high schooler before his graduation. Louis smiles as he knows this boy all too well since the time they've met in the Amala Network.

"Good to see you are the same as always, Demi-Fiend. Happy you could be here to attend a meeting for once in your lifetime," he said coyly.

The young man looked back at his past ally with a look of little emotion as he had little time for the sass from him at all. But even he could tell that there is someone missing that should had been here on time.

"As I was saying before the brat dared interrupted, these heroes are no joke. They were even the ones responsible for killing me when I was only doing my job in the surface. I'm telling ya, these do-gooders are only going to become a problem. Probably worse than the brat you allowed here. The next thing we should do is get out there and claim their souls before they target all of us next," Max D Cap continued.

Then a red fleshy door slams open to reveal the exhausted Prince Ash, Jack Frost, Jeanne, and Bayonetta that had to take the stairs to the meeting. More attention new towards them with some demons being less than surprised that they were all this late to the meeting. Max D Cap growls due to them being here for a good reason.

"Splendid, everyone is here. Even two new guests too," Louis said with a demonic smile.

Well, so how was that? We know that the nations of the world are gathered together in meeting to plot against the Legion, now with help from the funky leader of Funkotron and possibly other worlds that they may recruit. Wizeman is defeated to rid the world of all nightmares, unfortunately with NiGHTS biting the dust too with a promise that he may return as his kindhearted self. Silver and Blaze finally made their debut, leaving the future and Sol Dimension respectively to help rid the world of the Legion as they are a threat to their homes as well. Eggman Nega also managed to find Eggman with the intent of keeping his perfect future the way it is knowing that Silver wants to stop his plan. Nack is also on the run again to help Eggman thanks to Fighters Megamix veterans Bean and Bark for freeing him. The Black Arms are also plotting a full scale invasion with the help of other hostile alien races while Gerald Robotnik is seen having conflicted thoughts on what became of the world after his death. The next chapter will explore more of the long awaited Hell Mission Bayonetta's group were tasked with along with a fan favorite SMT protagonist's decision to join them or not. Until then, see you all next time.