Hey there everyone, Big Red speaking. It's allergy season as you could tell it's been slowing down my strength and progress as writing more frequently, but I am making big progress to push the story forward despite a few bad sinuses. So last chapter we had the demons finally arrive on the Lost Hex to cause trouble only to be stopped by the heroes. Lucifer explains his side of the story that souls were needed to get his former strength, which was why Palutena opt that Pit and Dark Pit should escort him to the Fountain of Youth as a faster method. The Blue Marine Rogue Alliance and World Destruction Comminitee all agreed to have the demons and Demi-Fiend board with them as long as they were heavily monitored. However things will go for a dark turn involving Derrick and Britney's breakup which we will see now.

Derrick intensely held his firearm at the very demon that kneels before him as he wanted to keep his ex safe at all costs. Regardless of how he felt about her. The Canaanite worshippers were all alarmed that someone dare threaten their own prophet and god while they were only doing a prayer of the harvest in peace. Britney is confused on what gotten into the boy lately as he wasn't the vengeful type normally at all. Bianca stands before him huffing and tired from all the running, holding her body down from the exhaustion with countless sweat droplets dripping from her drenched face. Despite being far stronger than him, Baal would only be shocked that someone is accusing him of an action that only his demon self would ever do. His red eyes fill with a mixture of bewilderment and fear as he felt that trauma of losing his followers in the past. The hatred he is facing from the human Grunt would only remind him of the same hatred he was faced by YHVH and his angels when they considered his faith too barbaric to see the light of day again as there was only one true god to them. The same grisly images of his own followers slaughtered left and right by the angels and Hebrew followers alike would only give him a deep anxiety attack as he never wanted to remember that day it happened.

"You heard me, demon. Leave her alone and the innocent people here that you are brainwashing into your messed up cult. Your kind is best staying in Hell where it belongs. This is my only weapon and I will not hesitate to gun you down," he demands.

The many followers Zeti and human alike were confused as to what is going on in Derrick's head as they were not forced into anything and see Baal as a good leader. Zatania did not like how his heart is in the wrong place for accusing a nice deity as someone who's this heartless monster that would hurt anyone. Britney had her eyes on his new partner, still angry that he chooses to be with someone like her despite being less than her in every way. That anger builds up inside of her the more she looks at how close the two were going as a reminder that she is replaceable as a woman in his eyes.

"Still hanging with that floozy? It's funny you act like you care about my well being when you settle for less. Would she protect you if you were ever in danger? Instead of acting like the blubbering top heavy coward she is? Go back to your little get together and stop pretending you care about me," Britney said sternly.

Derrick felt hurt that she dared to attack his girl despite that he was encouraged to help her despite their differences. A seagull flew down and sat next to him, being Ecco who arrived in one of his few land surviving forms. Baal could tell just by looking at the bird that it is far from ordinary as he could see his true form and the magic responsible for his shapeshifting. Bianca would be too busy breathing from the long due to take notice of the hurtful things her lover's ex said about him.

"This is the way you treat me while I am saving you from this demon? If I never cared, I wouldn't even be here trying to save you. Ecco's sonar doesn't lie as he can tell that thing is from Hell and not to be trusted," Derrick said.

"Foolish boy, our lord Baal is a good being of the harvests. He was never a demon until your insane God took everything away from him. So much blood spilled for an all loving being and his hypocritical followers that colonized the world in his name. Let alone ignoring that the very angels you have faith in are monsters who would gladly kill those they deem unworthy of their "god", a male Baal worship shouts at him.

"That's right, stand down since you worship a being we are happy to know is dead. He's brought nothing but miserable autonomy and bigotry to this world. That's why we are fulfilling Baal's mission in making him a well owned god again as he is anything but the monster that glowing holy monstrosity will ever be," a female worshipper shouts.

Zatania wish she had something to say as she knows little of what human religions were or more who is the God they were talking about. Baal is glad to hear that his own followers were willing to defend him and speak the truth of what makes Judeo-Christianity more evil than the very demons that they resent so much. Britney is inclined to agree with them as well if it means spiting Derrick and turning her back on the very religion she is ashamed to see as a good one anymore. His emotions then turned into a deeper form of anger as seeing her side with old enemies of their own deity and condemning him would only give him that she was already lost.

"God is not dead. What the hell are you people talking about? He was always with us. You demons are only lying out of your hellish mounts and tempting me to join your insane cult. Even worse, you brainwashed someone who I used to love with your heresy. Damn it, I will not believe a damn thing you Hell loving freaks say! If God were not real, this world wouldn't be gracing me with the strength to fight and continue for saving the very world he made. If your lord is a god guy, then why else would he be bastardized as a Lord of the Flies that hangs with Lucifer? I bet he never told you that one, right?" he said with an almost smug look.

"We already know and we were originally following the wrong god, his enemy Moloch. He shown us the light and revived the few of us he punished with his wrath. Choosing to give us a better world if we followed him. He is no longer the Lord of Flies as he is putting the past behind him and showing God that he is going to reclaim his throne as a respectfully worshipped being. As for your God, his ally Lucifer had already killed him before you were even aware. The Legion aims to bring back your God to show the world the monster he truly is. By destroying it. This is what Baal wants to prevent as the one true god and save us all," a female Baal worshipper explains.

"He was already a monster even before he was slain by a "demon", who just happened to be one of his own followers that he wronged. He encouraged his followers to kill those that don't follow his word, discriminates against those who aren't the average normal human that marries the opposite sex, have a superiority complex that makes himself seen as the only god above countless others, and overthrowing other groups to make yourselves bigger. Christianity is a disease that's overstayed its welcome for millenia," a younger male Baal worshipper beamed.

"Your gaijin deities also hurt the Amatsu Kami, Japan's sacred gods. It shows just how corrupt they are as beings yet billions still see them as the good guy. I would rather be dead than worship a hypocritical zealot like YHVH," Fuma beamed.

Derrick didn't know the ninja too well but could tell that he was crying. He still don't forgive how the angels more or less did away with Japan's only hope in keeping the country safe all because they spread the truth of what happened to God.

"This is rich coming from the same faith that condones to children being sacrificed to the flames of a bull idol, worshipped false idols instead of a true god, commit all sorts of messed up sin in Sodom & Gomorrah, rot corpses in ditches instead of properly burying the dead, and turn their back on the one true lord. Maybe it was best that you stayed what you really are, a demon that's best kissing the ass of Lucifer," Derrick shouts.

A hard fruit was thrown at his face that nearly struck him towards the ground. Baal would wonder if any of his followers did this to shut him down, many of them shaking their heads as they did not resort to that attack. Ecco looks around with his black eyes to try seeing the source since his sonar can't be used in this form. Derrick would look up, with a swollen cheek from the hit, to see that his own ex was the one that attacked him. Hurt and confused, he is wondering why she did this of all things despite caring enough to bio save her. Her emotions were in utter chaos feeling a wide arrange of negative feelings at her ex from rage to even hatred, something Baal found different about this human compared to others. He felt something oddly familiar about her, more or less that something inside of her makes it as if she contains something of importance.

This girl, she has a power within her that feels like it's calling to me. Could she be the human with my Knowledge? But that's impossible if she used to be a woman of God. Or perhaps her true feelings are coming to light and rejecting his will to show the Knowledge she truly has. Perhaps it was fate that we've met. But even I've lost interest in ever wanting to be a Nahobino since that Creator defeated me. Ruling anything isn't in my interest anymore, being a respected god again is all that matter which is why spreading my faith is important. I'm done being a demon if it means being called one by that boy.

Britney could sense that the bull god was looking down on her out of curiosity, she realized what she did wasn't a good look and stood back to her feet. Feeling hurt and confused, Derrick tries his best to hold back any tears after being hurt. Bianca feels bad that she did nothing to prevent this, digging for a Potion that she could spray his face with. Just seeing this level of care she is doing would only anger Britney even further.

"You deserve that. Being the biggest bootlicker to an evil being that will destroy everything we love anyway. I refuse to accept that thing as our God anymore if he's already going to become a puppet to our own enemies. Even more so after hearing the horrible things he did to the poor Canaanites and damning Baal into what he is now. He has every reason to want to spread his beliefs just like your people did the same doing so through fear and violence. At first, I actually regret breaking up with you, but now you are nothing more than a lost cause. A shell who's only existence is to bow down to a tyrant that is better off staying dead. I don't need you anymore," she coldly said.

The Zeti would be more confused than shocked as they didn't know what to take of this as human religions didn't seem this divided to them. Baal's followers were gladly bowing in respect, or even clapped as she had the right mindset towards the enemy of their reviving religion. Baal still remains silent as he is sure that she truly is the human he longed to be with now that her unfiltered thoughts were becoming clear to him. Derrick bleed from his wounds as much as he had tears rolling down his eyes as his own love is a shadow of her former self in his eyes. Ecco is more worried than before feeling like there is something truly wrong with this conversation than before.

"Pardon the interruption, but is this God the real threat we should be worried about than the Legion that attacked our own home?" a Zeti asks.

"That is right. We've heard from the witch's mouth that this is the Legion's true goal. Use the "holiest of the holy" that the fools down below worship to make a new world without free will or all of us. Making a world for the very fiends that want to rule our universe and enslave those that oppose them. Kind of karmic that our Lord Baal's enemy would be the one thing his followers always was, an automaton to be used by others. He needs more strength than ever to save us all from this fate. That's why we need more followers than ever," a female follower said.

"Shut up! Of course the ones who worship a messed up god of sin would think their false god can be the hero this world needs. It is true our God is going to be used in their plan, but that doesn't change that he made a perfect world for all li…"

"Derrick, you are pathetic. You only shout the same spiel after your God allowed this all to happen after death. His angels are nothing without him and they've done nothing but sit on their butts instead of stopping the Legion themselves. What's that about God's kingdom caring about the universe? They are cowards that let the Legion do whatever they want. So sit down and go back to fooling around with that new floozy of yours," Britney shouts to cut off her ex.

In an unexpected turn of events, Bianca would actually defend herself for once as too much bottled up anger from facing similar abuse from her peers taken a toll on her.

"Derrick is not pathetic in any way. How could you say that to someone who you used to love when he's only trying to keep you on a good path? And to call me something I am not only shows just how immature you really are. I didn't want to believe him when he said that you are any of these things, and now I see you for who you truly are. I have no stake in this argument over a deity I don't follow on either side, but you don't see me calling the great Arceus a coward for not protecting this world. Maybe your jealousy is getting into your head. You are only compensating for something good that you've lost. Or is it you were always a toxic person who was nothing more than a negative influence to Derrick after all this time," she said.

This left everyone, even Derrick shocked at her own choice of words for his ex. Baal felt things were getting a bit too heated and wanted to find a way to stop things before it could escalate. Zatania wasn't liking the way things were starting to get, mostly seeing the trembling a shocked Britney is doing. Bianca had no regrets with her words and continued to stare her down with her same fearless glare. Ecco however wanted to intervene by flying up to Britney and squawking furiously. With little patience or care for the birds words, she out of nowhere slaps the bird hard with her hand. The blow was enough to send him flying toward the ground, wounded and shedding so many feathers from the flight. Bianca and Derrick were shocked that she is willing to strike someone who's supposed to be their ally. His body would eventually go limp from the powerful hit and she shifts back to his normal form as a dolphin. Britney would eventually back away with utmost shock now that she recognized that it was the dolphin that traveled with them. Horrified and slowly covering her mouth, she realized that her own anger gotten the best of her to harm an ally. The Baal cultists were just as shocked at the scene of animal abuse and how this aquatic creature is away from water that could save its life.

"Oh that poor creature. Shows that some don't have the utmost respect for nature. We would have welcomed you to join us, but those that disrespect nature are not even worthy," one worshipper said.

"Quick please, someone make a body of water before it dies. Tropical Coast is too far of a walk to carry it there," a Zeti said.

Baal saw a clear solution to the problem. as he is the god of harvest and storms. Standing up, he would raise one hand into the air to draw as much as power as he could into the skies. People would soon witness first hand his ability to cause changes in the weather. The wounded dolphins body still remains limp as he still feels that pain of being hit in a weaker physical form than before. Derrick on the other hand felt nothing but utmost disrespect for Britney's actions as what he witness is something worth telling everyone else instead of hidden. Bianca being just as disappointed as she just had the perfect way to get them to everyone else for safety.

"I have a plan, but you will have to promise me that you aren't afraid of heights. Just grab my legs when it's time to take off, ok?" she said.

Derrick would take one last glare at the horrified Britney who is trying her best not to cry at her mistake. Being someone who lost all respect for her, he is fine with the idea of warning everyone of her crime.

"Very well. Let's hurry as the Blue Rogues wouldn't mind having a new prisoner on board," he said coldly.

His new partner tossed a Pokeball onto the ground to release a familiar purple moth-like Pokemon known as Venemoth. The large fluttering creature looks at its master to await a new command that demands its presence.

"Venemoth, use Fly to carry me back into the heart of the Silent Forest, there is something I want to discuss with everyone and even my Rocket superiors about that new member," she said.

The moth nods and proceed to flutter behind her to grab the woman with its strong six legs. Bianca would feel herself being lifted into the air slowly as she wanted to give her partner time to grab her legs before flight. Derrick slowly drew closer to her before latching on both appendages to also feel himself raising from the ground. The moth would already grow cautious as it saw the presence of many droplets falling toward the ground. All three of them would also realize that the sky is darker than usual in an almost sinister way. This would be the result of Baal succeeding in calling a rainstorm that would help keep the fallen dolphin hydrated at all costs with nobody of water to swim in. The followers all cheered for their god once again proving that he cares about all things around him to prove their enemy God wrong. Some would even be comforting the knocked out cetacean at all to calm him or even make sure he lives. He looks down on the girl below, having very mixed feelings on the matter. As much as he wants to become a Nahobino, he also feels what she did is wrong and not even worth entertaining as someone who's on his path to redemption. He appreciated her defending him, but also felt her problem with rage and jealousy will only be her biggest flaws. Even to him if they were to agree to be demon partners at all. She is awaiting his answer as she also knew the two were flying away to spread the news of her mistake.

"Get out of my sight. You may not be a blind lamb of God, but you are still a lost cause that don't deserved to be graced by my presence. My people have spoken their terms which you will never be one of us. I will not hurt you, but you better run away or else I will have second thoughts," he said angrily.

She is still speechless at his words and too guilty to run as she takes in everything that is happening. Venemoth would already be fluttering away with Derrick and Bianca as fast as they could during the rainy weather. Baal worshippers continued to stroke and comfort the beaten Ecco as much as they could despite the heavy downpour at least nourishing him. She seemingly closes her eyes furiously and aimed her gun backwards with much rage.

"No, don't tell them! I will never face Witch Girl if she knows about this," she cried.

Baal is shocked that she fired at her own allies without any thoughts in her head. The bullet managed to pierce through Derrick's body, which he cried loudly from the pain. The emotionally struggling Britney finally realized what horror she had done. Bianca would look down once she felt his grip getting weaker until she no longer felt him anymore. He slowly falls towards the ground with a bad bloody gunshot wound in his chest, losing his vision and too limp to try reaching for anything. Baal would be too shocked at what she did to even focus on telling her to leave anymore. Several of his followers would be just as disgusted to see what happened as they kept comforting the wounded dolphin. Mega Man would be the first to warp into the scene just to see how everyone else was doing, with Bayonetta appearing beside him out of an Umbran portal.

"Alright young ones, your superiors would like you to come back for more training before we…what?" she said upon seeing what happened.

Mega Man would see what would happen from behind, Derrick already landing from the hard fall on top of his nasty gunshot wound. The sight of a crying Bianca who still remains airborne from shock at what she seen. Bayonetta would be wondering what reason Britney is staring with a gun in her hand as if she's incredibly guilty of something. She also saw that Baal's followers were trying to help out the unconscious Ecco as if he's unable to move in an y way. The witch is able to fully process and put two and two together that this was the doing of one of her "fans" that was inspired to be a hero to begin with. She is always someone who can be lighthearted and playful, but the kid gloves were off since she is seeing something too unforgivable for her to excuse.

"What the bloody hell happened here?" she said in a rare serious and angry tone.

Baal no longer needed to hide anything as he needed to prove his trust to his new allies than keeping any secrets.

"That girl, she shot the boy and wounded the shapeshifting dolphin. Blinded by anger of dealing with a relationship she broken herself instead of being more rational about the situation. You say this was a civilian you dragged into this, correct? It's best to send her home as she is too irresponsible and a danger to all of us," he explains.

Britney is too silent to defend herself at this point knowing too well that the damage is completely done and there's no running from anything. She glanced at Ecco once more, seeing that the dolphin is barely staying alive despite the heavy rain keeping his body moisturized. Mega Man is still horrified at the damage that happened to Derrick to face the other way, not knowing this is how a relationship turned sour would escalate into. He knew too well that he was in critical condition and need all the paramedics he could get.

"I'll be back, I will tell the right people to come with me to heal him," he said to the witch.

"Very well Mega Man, I have some business to take care of with someone who don't have a place with us anymore," she replied with her eyes still on Britney.

Britney is still clutching on her weapon in distinctively as if her senses were telling her to fight now that her idol is far from playing around anymore. But her body would not be moving from its spot at all. The blue robot had already teleported away soon as Bianca drew closer to her fallen partner. She cried so much that anything she felt about his ex would be nothing but pure hatred for her. Her heart felt like it is torn into a million pieces as she couldn't bear the sight of him being in this lethal situation. Bayonetta's beehive is starting to fall apart completely from the weather, although she didn't mind as she had a bigger bone to pick with her "fan" that did more than disappoint her today. Britney gulps, now starting back at the towering disappointed witch that had a choice of words for her. She felt the whole world falling apart with a few sins on her back that may forever haunt her.

"I was only trying to talk some sense into him. His love with that new girl just filled me with..."

"Enough, I will not want to hear any meaningless babble to justify you not only almost killing one of our allies but even someone you used to love. I am not sure what happened between you little ankle biters, but this should had been resolved in a way that don't involve violence. It's clear to me that you don't deserve weapons like these if you use them for malicious reasons. Do you see ME hurting innocent lives with these? Do you think I have time to babysit someone so unruly that they would hurt those around them? Bloody hell, not even I acted like this when I was a younger age equivalent for the centuries that I had lived. Letting you sneak aboard the ship was a mistake and the bigger mistake was not taking you two home when countless lives are on the line. The boy he can stay because he's proven himself to be the least trouble. As for you, it is over. I will make a portal right now and send you back to Outrun Bay. It is not even worth telling the others to keep you in a cell as you'll only be excused by that soft captain. Forget that favor you owe me. I don't need you anymore," Bayonetta shouts.

These words crushed her harder than the burdens she already carried on her back. Britney is now aware that she's no longer wanted and an accident gone wrong truly dictated that she is not trustworthy enough to be a part of something big. Tears would slowly run down the yes of the broken girl, now realizing that things were all over and it would be back to living in fear of her own overrun home. Her first instinct would be to use that gun to end her own life, but even she don't have the strength to pull off something daring nor want this moment to the last thing she'd want to experience before death. She could only do nothing but kneel down in defeat and accept her fate that's about to come. Baal would only look at the sad state of his human knowing well that he has standards than to desperately fuse with someone that just happens to have his knowledge. Now he wished that Knowledge was passed on to another respectable human that he can fully put his faith in. Mega Man came back with several great healers like Fina and Ness to help tend the intense wound that Derrick had. The two would begin their work as standing any further would lead to a death of blood loss. Mega Man turned to Bayonetta who seemingly was finished with her soul crushing chat with the college girl.

"Make sure you two also help Ecco. I'm afraid he needs it while the rain keeps him from drying up," the robot said.

"I've already told the girl. She's fine here and will have no problem being sent back home. We don't want to look after little ones who are too unruly and dangerous toward others. The decision is final," she replied.

One Chaos Control later would see a large group of the more important members just to see the situation with their own eyes. Shadow, Rouge, Sonic, Morte, Zavok, Demi-Fiend, Amanozako, Blaze, Silver, Sonic, Mario, Marth, Sheik, Sam Fisher, Scooter, Ford, Selvaria, Ramirez, Aika, and Vyse are among these members who arrived just to see the broken girl with their own eyes and see what happened. She knew that there is no running from her fate with this many witnesses to see her end result. Ness and Fina were getting closer to fully closing the gunshot wound and recovering any damage to his internal body, thankful that they weren't too late to stop this. Morte couldn't believe her eyes at the thought a mere stowaway would do this to an ally who did his absolute best to help in Outrun Bay and the Lost Hex. She saw Ecco as a more than a pet, but a valuable ally that would be great at helping everyone ether it was the land or sea. Char couldn't be line that a mere civilian that just happened to sneak with them would do something like this to their former partner at all. While Sonic is the more reasonable of the group, he could only shake his head slightly with his eyes closed at the mere disappointment of this event. Sam felt something like this shouldn't be disclosed with any officials or even the police, just sending the person in question away to focus on bigger manners.

"Mega Man told me everything, I've entrusted all of my faith in you that one day you would be a great soldier to help save this world. But there's enough things holding you back from ever achieving that. Like your inability to control your own emotions. This is negligence and sabotage that can't be accepted here," the Valkyrian woman said seriously.

"The two of you would had made a great team, but here you are repeating a mistake that I had done in the past. I never thought history would repeat itself with someone else. But from you, it's deliberately clear that you were never meant to be one of us," the Valuan commander said with cold eyes on her.

"But I only wanted to be left alone and not bothered by the bitch that stole him from me. This isn't…"

"You are young and to see you do something like this over something you had done yourself is criminal. Be glad we won't even think about reporting you to the authorities. We have enough problems on our hands and that's why we will prepare a special escape pod to send you back home, Britney Sundance. It's a miracle we know where you live and have looked at previous felonies you and your former partner in-crime were known for," Sam said.

"If your relationship is unstable as it is because you are too immature to realize that you have to women up and treat your own former boyfriend with respect, then coming with us was only a mistake. I'm sure Bayonetta here made it clear that she don't owe you a single thing. I've been observing the two of you even before the storm. I would never expect things to go this far," Aika said.

"Because you aren't close to as dangerous as the Rin Sisters or former Syndicate criminals, it wouldn't feel right to put you in our dungeon for this. Instead, you will do the one thing that both of you shouldn't had done a long time ago. Go home and stay inside where you will be completely safe from the Legion entirely," Vyse said after approaching her.

"But you need all need me? No, my home town needs me. We will all lose our homes, our universe. I can't go back now not like this," the shaken Britney said sadly.

The weakening of her voice only meant that she's definitely in no mental strength to defend herself anymore as there's no avoiding this. Ness and Fina steps away from the fully healed Derrick, allowing Bianca to hug the boy as hard as she could with much love and tears. Her loyal moth Pokémon flutters above the couple as a way to protect either of them from harm. The hero of Onett and Blue Rogue's secondary Vice Captain began walking past everyone else to focus on the fallen dolphin to help him next. Fina would only make a side glance at her fellow long time Blue Rogues crewmates to trust that they handle this situation themselves. Vyse nods and Aika gave her friend a reassuring smile before focusing on the culprit before then that's too broken to accept her fate.

"This right here is a good example of why we don't accept ordinary civilians to ever fight our battles. Our job is to protect you and everyone in this universe, this is a job too dangerous for people like you. That's what the Smash Brothers strive for. You are only setting a bad example, I dare say even worse than our marooning members who are siding with the very enemy. I've seen enough to know that you shouldn't be trusted," Marth declared.

"I wouldn't even trust you around my people with my own life. Consider yourself banned and never to step foot on the Lost Hex again. I'll probably even remind the leader of your people to keep that in mind," Zavok said coldly.

"That is true, I wouldn't want a human as dangerous as her to show her face here again. Not all humans are bad, but this one is proven to be just as bad as Eggman himself," Zatania said to support his statement.

Even the normally friendly curious blue Zeti that always wanted to defend the innocence of humans saw just enough to justify never wanting to be around Britney again in her life. Britney could only avert her eyes as she's being harshly judged by even the locals of this world.

"Humanity has a lot of growing up to do. They say the demons are bad, but here we have living proof that they are no better than them. You all should be grateful I will still fight your battle to save your kind. Only the deserving ones that need a second chance at life," Demi-Fiend said.

"Civilians will never make good heroes. They will only risk their lives in a losing battle or end up like you, someone who abuse their power to hurt the wrong people. It's hard to believe our own allies literally trained you instead of sending you back where you belonged. Although that is a subject for a whole other day," Scooter said.

"Save the criticism for another time, we only went easy on the kids because we didn't want to send them home too early. But at least now we know the girl isn't someone who's mentally fit to be a fighter. What she did would had been enough to brand her as an enemy of G.U.N. or even the world. The guy for now isn't deemed dangerous enough as he was the victim of this attack," Rouge remarked.

"And worst of all you've hurt Ecco. Imagine if it was someone weaker like Football Manager or Berry, this isn't cool at all. What if your parents seen this? You would bet that they wouldn't even approve of what you did to someone you used to love? The two of you used to be close and for it to end up like this? It's for the best the two of you are separated," Sonic said in concern.

"Instead of lecturing her like she's some child who will obey us, it's best to send her away now. She will only slow us down, harm others, and don't belong to deal with something dangerous as dealing with the Legion. We should be more responsible with these matters," Blaze suggests.

"But what about the boy? Would it be wise to trust him despite the situation?" Silver said.

"He's fine, he is not the one attacking others. He's in good hands working with that Rocket girl. We'll trust the Rocket Organization for now assuming they are genuine about their disassociation with the Legion. We'll inform them on the girl's misdeeds and explain why she's sent away," Shadow said to the eager hedgehog.

Without haste, Bayonetta knew she couldn't hold this portal open any longer and grabbed the college girl by her shirt from behind. She's surprisingly obedient, still consumed by her shock and guilt to fight back. Being sent away by her own savior and idol felt poetic about her fall from being a hero demoted back to being a mere civilian. Worst of all seeing her ex getting a chance to stay with them as he is the very person she hurt on accident from her own blindly lethal jealousy of his new relationship. The last thing she would see is the sight of a barely recovering Derrick in the arms of Bianca, who briefly glares back at her for what she did. Her blue eyes would only fill with more tears with no spirit left to escape the witch's toss. She eventually disappears inside of the shrinking portal of magic that is guaranteed to send her home. All Bayonetta could do is simply breathe from the effort it took to carry lift and send away her biggest fan, thinking about how humans can only go down a dark path when overcome with the most negative of emotions. Mario could only solemnly look as did his other allies at the hard decision they had to do for the safety of their alliance. Fina and Ness will successful in healing the fallen dolphin despite the worries of the Baal worshippers. Morte continue to watch from her spot just to see if they weren't too late at healing their ally. Sonic could only wonder if this isn't the end of their cetacean friend's journey. Scooter made sure to use his robotic scanners just to double check if their efforts weren't futile. His suspicions were correct as he saw now traces of several internal injuries and the nervous system of the dolphin are in perfect condition. His heart beat is beginning to pick up which is a good sign for an animal like him. Ecco finally opens his own eye, slowly, realizing that he's beached and already in need of reaching a bigger body of water despite the rain. He's surprised that a big group of his friends are watching him and there's no sign of Britney around. Ecco unleashed an echolocation sonar to try communicating with everyone around him for answers.

Why are you all here? And what happened to the girl? All I could remember is trying to stop her from getting physical with her former mate and his new mate. Was I took late to stop it?

Bayonetta felt it was best to tell him the truth instead of hiding anything vital to tell.

"She attacked you. We wasn't sure how, but Mega Man told us that he saw you barely hanging on and getting showered in a storm by Baal. She also shot that Derrick boy before he and his new girlfriend would have told us what happened. Something overcame her, but we are sure she's best not staying with us any longer. I made a portal to send her straight back to Outrun Bay. We are not sure how fire things are there, but we can trust that she can get home safely if she wants to play with her toys so recklessly. You are healed and so is the boy, we really should focus on heading to Valua soon instead of wasting any more time," she explains.

"You did your best, Ecco, and had good intentions for reasoning with them. But it's for the best when you were hurt in the process. Your tank is ready and cleaned. You've done enough outside of the ship for a while," Morte said in the best way she could.

The dolphin would only look sadly at the ground to realize how tough the situation was for everyone despite being thankful for his injuries being healed. Vyse would only nod with his arms crossed knowing well that it would be time to go once more. Marth is quite satisfied with how the situation is handled as he wouldn't want another incident like this happening if the alliance will truly stay united.

"Vector isn't going to like this one but, but he'll get over it once we explain everything aboard the ship," Rouge said.

"That croc should have bigger worries when we have to get the move on protecting Valua while their leaders are gone. At least he better be glad that the boy is still here, but he's staying with Rocket as part of the deal. They also deserve to know what happened with the girl and why it's best for her not to stick with them," Shadow replied.

"I'm not sure who you guys are but boy you all have the biggest trust issues between each other. It's no wonder you all need a God to keep all of you in check. Unfortunately all you humans and other living beings seem to forget that while doing whatever imaginable sins," Amanozako said with her finger on her chin.

"As long as government powers like us keep the worst of criminals in check and protect the people, we are doing more than any god ever will. Even our own," Sam said blankly.

"I've been hearing of the people that worship this God. I'm more familiar with ones like our buddy Chaos, or Dark Gaia. It's truly mysterious that more of them exist," Sonic said.

"When animals like you live on islands and hardly interact with our species, you are bound to be in the dark of what deities we truly believe in. But I would never expect them to actually exist in a physical form when Silver warned us. And I say this as someone that fight aliens like the Conduit," Ford replied.

"The Gigases are like gods. But they only respond to or can be controlled by the stones of the various moons that orbit this planet. Beings of unimaginable power that can only be defeated by Moonstone weaponry like our ship. Zenos being one that we had to weaken before finishing it off," Vyse said.

"Other than dragons, there are various gods that I know of. Ike told me about one like Yune, who blessed him with the Azure Flames that give him power to rival that of her rival goddess Ashera. Corrin also told me of Anankos, a special dragon that was worshipped as a deity and ruled a hidden country called Valla. Byleth is also in contact with a god, Sothis who is rumored to be the reincarnated form of an older god Seiros. We can't deny the existence of gods but even they don't feel obligated to help humanity when needed," Marth explains.

"Demons and gods aren't obligated to help any humans, we only act on our own accord and what's right with will of the universe. If we reach a point humanity isn't worth saving, we would rather let them self destruct themselves or just remake a new world with better replacements. You can't simply expect gods to protect you all the time as you are to believe and follow the natural order. That's what he would always tell me," Amanozako said solemnly.

"I can believe that when my future was overrun with demons ruling the planet. No signs of gods if I remember, as if they let everything happen or they were killed by the demons. But the questions remains, should we owe worship to beings that don't care for us in return? What's your true goal, some arbiter of God?" Silver asks rashly.

"Duh, you were made in the image of the original gods to live life. We are all about you getting stronger with your faith and solving the human problems yourselves than needing divine intervention. All you are expected is to follow God's order alone and he will only deal with threats to humanity that are close to a demon. Ok? We don't want to waste our time with a group of supervillains that only you all can deal with yourselves. But we have no choice when we heard that they will use YHVH as a weapon to undo everything our Creator ensured so far," the Tengu woman rambled.

"I am still unable to trust you, but assuming you are in cahoots with the gods you will have to protect us from any hostile demons," Ford said.

"And not like the ones who already caused a scene in Japan? You don't trust me, yet give them a free pass? I wouldn't be so sure if you are on Chaos's side," Amanozako complains.

"Law? Chaos? All of you divine and demonic beings aren't trustworthy as it is since you seclude yourselves and see humans as pawns in your own game. Other than finding these missing people for your Creator, what is your true goal?" Shadow asks suspiciously.

"To serve the highest of all God at the Empyrean and oversee humanity. What else do you want me to answer? Saying too much will disappoint my Creator and he's pretty wrathful if you get in his way," the nervous tengu woman replied.

"Yeah yeah, the almighty benchwarmer that sits in a closet throne and watch millions die and get controlled. Now let's leave this place or Valua will be no more. Enrique is our friend and protecting his kingdom that he rightfully rule will return the favor. If anyone needs me, I'm heading back to the ship now," Aika said before walking off.

Demi-Fiend sighs as he too think enough time was wasted here since he haven't forgotten what he was tasked to do for the Creator.

"Anyone who's leaving better stay with me, I'll cast Traesto to warp us back to all ships immediately. Baal, I suggest your followers to get close of they are coming with," he ordered.

The Canaanite god knew what needed to be done and gestured his clan to regroup with everyone else there.

"We will be leaving here soon. But our mission to spread Canaanite faith continues. I'll leave this shrine here to mark a new beginning and we can make new ones wherever we go. In the name of the harvest, we must leave," he announced.

The human and Zeti followers would begin moving on to their travel group in an orderly fashion. Ecco had already shifted back into his seagull form to fly towards the group. He perched on Morte's shoulder and squawks happily as he anticipates swimming in his tank again. Zavok is deeply concerned about the fact that a handful of his people are planning on leaving the Lost Hex on a religious journey as his protective nature kicks in. Baal nods as he walked his way to let him know that he's a demon of his word that will keep him safe. Bayonetta slowly cuts her hair short with one of her swords, knowing well that it's time to go back to her last hairstyle once more for the remainder of this journey. She still had no regrets about sending Britney away as some humans like her are best learning from their own mistakes than being told what they've did was wrong. Bianca calls her beloved Venemoth back in its Pokeball, proceeding to help Derrick back to his feet now that he's recovered. He smiled at her while holding his chest as he's grateful to not die before he get a chance to love her. Bianca hugs him as hard as possible in return, almost crying in bliss that he will be with her longer. Selvaria and Ramirez would notice how close these two were from a distance while everyone is gathering around to be transported. They would be glad that this relationship appears to be working out much better than with a treacherous vain girl who's toxic relationship with him would only be her downfall. Demi-Fiend gets into his trademark pose to gather as much magic as possible for the biggest warp yet. He double checked if all were in the right proximity to be affected by the spell with a few quick glances before fully unleashing all of his magic.

"Traesto!" he shouts.

Everyone soon disappears in a massive flash from the scene leaving nothing behind. Within a good hour since then, all ships were fully ready to bid farewell to the Lost Hex in due time. The Delphinus would be the first to slowly take off into the air as the blue behemoth of the landed ships, followed by the Marine's gray cruiser next to them. The brown airship helmed by the World Destruction Committee would be the next to take flight along with Star Wolf's squadron of Wolfens that were ready for take off. The graceful robotic dragon Fracktail spirals into the air with a mighty roar to express his willingness to fly again. No one is riding him as his allies were all aboard the same ship as Mario to converse with the plumber. The entire VCP force would be getting their helicopter forces gathered after some were fully repaired thanks to the help of their allies. James will not be going with Hardy's group as he has to report the news to the Virtua City Police Department first in-person before he regroups with him. Also due to feeling his unmotivated police rookies are far from ready for a serious case like this with how inactive they were.

Good luck Janet and Hardy. We will meet again once I report these news to the sheriff. Don't die out there.

He eventually leads his police squadron back the other way to prepare for his next report. Several fleets of Russian fighter planes would be lifting off to act as security under General Winter's orders. They understood well that their mission is to look out for any Legion forces and alert him for any additional orders if necessary. Sackboy's own crafted airship would be taking off as well with no one but himself. This is due to the G.U.N. soldiers being well rested and healthy to be aboard Morte's ship with their top agents Team Dark. The rescued former Legion members all boarded with Team Rocket's military airship after a compromised deal the admins made with Shadow. Lastly, the Zeti Airship is beginning to take flight now that the Deadly Six said their goodbyes to the leaders of the countries of the Lox Hex and having a good feeling every citizen is safe enough to await their return. Some citizens like Zatania and Zane left along with them, the former who is now a part of Baal's followers that want to learn about the world and the latter who snuck without his sister's permission despite her warning. Zeena is keeping her little brother under watchful eyes since it would had been too late to return him back to her parents quietly. Zazz and Zor were less than thrilled since they didn't want to babysit any young Zeti. Master Zik didn't mind as he felt a young seed like him could blossom into a powerful warrior if he's willing to learn from them. Zomom is tearfully waving since he'll not forget the kind words he received from his mother before leaving. It shows that despite how mean and doubtful she ever was to her son growing up, she still deeply cared for his own safety. Zavok overlooks the sight of many Zeti waving to their ship flying into the air, arms crossed and more than glad that everything is back to the way it was with everyone's help. If one thing is clear, he acknowledged that taking on Eggman's forces alone would have been impossible and he is best looking forward to meeting him personally for well deserved payback. The Zeti robot doppelgängers were still having their repairs in the chamber within the last hour as they will come in handy once more when the time is right.

Just you wait, fat fool. Your days are numbered if you think you can get away with a crime like nearly eradicating my people. I will savor every single ounce of pain once these hands strangle you and I'll be fine.

With that, he would only look away as the ship already take its course of flight from the atmosphere of the Lost Hex. Zik, Zazz, and Zomom would watch their red leader walk away in wonder of what he intends to do. His old master knew too well that his pupil is getting the rest he deserves since he fought nonstop just to save his people which taken a toll on his physique. He always knew him as a leader that never wants to show his weakness around his peers just to stay strong for them. Zeena however would still be upset that her brother didn't follow a simple demand of staying with her parents instead of following her. Her little brother cared less since he craved the idea of being stronger and not being as "useless" as his retired warrior of a father.

"Did we really have to take that little green kid? He should know that we are the Deadly Six and not the Deadly Babysitters," Zazz complained.

"Hey, I was the one who tried defending Windy Hill while you were parading around with the very people that turned on all of us. You wanted me to do nothing while countless lives were lost. I always wanted to be like Zeena and be a powerful Zeti warrior," Zane beamed.

"Our robot doppelgängers did most of the work and one of them told me that you almost gotten yourself killed by that blue spiny halfjob. You aren't ready to be one of us and best staying home to be worthless," Zor said.

"Speaking which, I've heard that annoying blonde human girl was sent home. Did she kill someone or she was that annoying to be around?" Zomom said before stroking his big chin.

"Almost, young one. It's a miracle that boy was revitalized in time before he perished. But what went wrong that girl used a gun on him in the first place? And humans say that we were the evil ones," Zik pondered.

Zeena rolled her eyes as it was clear these men have no idea what jealously can do to a woman. She still wondered how things came to be between Britney and Derrick that escalated into a horrible event.

"Such a shame, I was hoping to teach both of them the ways of the Zeti. We would have given her another chance because the guy didn't die. That should be a thought," Zazz said.

"Anyone who can't control their emotions is best going back where they belong, in the darkness. This is why love is a terrible feeling that I always avoid. Because these things can happen," Zor said after tending his blue rose.

"Or maybe, get this, someone stole her man to begin with! How can you guys be so daft? I don't trust the new girl that he is with. Maybe this was part of her plan to get rid of her knowing well this would happen. I have a bad feeling about her and those Rocket guys. Same for those demons too that boarded the other ships. That's why I'm glad Zavok told them that they are better off traveling in anyone's ship but ours. Some citizens were eaten by them, I still don't forgive them even if they are strong enough to take on the Legion's pet God," Zeena shouts.

"Yeah, I hate that we are forced to be nice to those freaks from Hell. If I were stronger, I would eat them all easily as payback," Zomom said with less than inviting glares.

"Maybe they happen to know that Sephiroth freak that attacked us. He simply being all "I will never be a memory" before disappearing like the coward he is. The next time I see him, he will be nothing but a pool of blood once these claws meet his soft flesh!" Zazz rambled in a crazed manner.

He's still pretty mad at how he almost seduced Zeena into killing her, which she could tell by how insane he sounded from his last words. Zor shakes his head since this is always Zazz going on a tangent as usual.

"You may have a point, these demons are truly powerful foes if what that young white hedgehog say is true. If they ruled the world alongside the Legion in the future, I wonder what their true motives are. They may had been victims of the Legion, but my wisdom taught me to never take things for face value," Zik said in suspicion.

Back aboard the Delphinus, a handful of the demons would decide to stay with the crew as means of travel without mindlessly teleporting throughout the world. They would be Mithras, Mara, Abaddon, Ashtar, Ishtar, and Tzitzimitl. The latter two would be with the other women in their dorms as the former three are standing alone in their disguised forms looking at the other male cremates that simply minded their own business. A large group of them would be playing cards with each other like Wario, Tingle, Shovel Knight, Vashyron, Gunstar Blue, Frank N Stein, Doctor, G, Larcen, the Hero of Amazing Island, Axel Stone, Mario, Sonic, Knuckles, AiAi, Amigo, Gilius, Ralph, and Akira. There were a handful that were spectating their game to see who would win and some who were conversing with each other on what they could do in Value together. Some of the serious ones like Detective Washington, Kiryu, Ichiro, Odin, Cloud, Fox, Link, Saki, Takamaru, Isaac, Lord Max, Schezo, Chaos, Segata Sanshiro, and Zobio keep their eye on the four demons that watched them due to their high suspicions of them. It was clear that not everyone is on board with trusting these immortal soul eating beings yet and would have been aboard with the idea of killing them instead of letting them live. Ashtar and Abaddon were less than thrilled that they were watched in this manner as if they truly judge them for being demons. The latter especially wouldn't have any qualms devouring them if it weren't for clear orders from Lucifer to not eat a single ally as they were needed. Mara is somewhat thankful that they were saved from Dimentio's sneak attack that would had killed them.

Speaking of him, both Dimentio and Fawful were nowhere to be seen as they were in the middle of being interrogated by the Blue Rogues captain and vice captains along with Demi-Fiend to see if they were really trustworthy. Same for Yacker and the Rookie as they chose to stay with Sonic despite Vector's pleas of wanting them to stay with the Chaotic. O' Chunks and Francis were seen telling tales of their adventures to the easily impressional younger members like the D-Team trio and Will, amazing them with their many feats and accomplishments. Max in particular wants Francis to invent him a robotic dinosaur friend, even if the nerdy chameleon warning him that it would cost him more than a few yen in his pocket. Chomp is less than impressed because he never wants a robotic dino to ever replace him as Max's best partner. Will would be more impressed that O' Chunks paint himself as the true hero of the story who fought Bowser to a standstill and would have defeated him if the ceiling in Castle Bleck never collapsed.

"And so I said, "Yer not gonna out chunk me in this battle, you egg eating turtle!" And then it fades to black. We both survived the battle and held a truce to defeat the true enemy that is Dimentio that almost killed me bosses. You will never see a fighter more tough than me, the great O' Chunks. Other than Mari…Mario who proven his worth to be a man of my respect," the Scotsman announced.

"That's so cool. I've always wanted to strong. Now that NiGHTS is no longer with us, I want to get muscles as big as yours to be useful to everyone," Will shouts.

Little did he expect was Jack Frost overhearing what he said in confusion. The snow demon was wondering what really happened to NiGHTS and someone admitting that he's gone turned the jolly demon less than happy.

"Hee, NiGHTS is gone? Where is he, ho?" he asks.

Everyone would stop what they are doing now that their snow ally finally figured it all out. The four demons grew just as curious since they wondered what would make this low level demon so upset. Sonic would only take a deep breathe since now it was a good time to tell him the truth. Gilius and Tails knew too well that this isn't going to be something he would accept. Mario knew too well that it was a hard sacrifice to accept despite knowing him for a short time. "He's gone, as in he don't exist anymore. Several times Wizeman had kidnapped and brainwashed him in an attempt to take the Chaos Emeralds. He given us frightening nightmares to overcome and we defeated him in his own realm. Unfortunately all Nightmarens, including NiGHTS, no longer exist as a result of our battle. We had no choice since that being was the main problem that kept forcing our friend back to his evil ways. Sorry Jack, but he won't be back for a while," the hedgehog explains.

He knew how hard it would be to tell a friend that was unaware of this and hiding it any longer would have been wrong. Silver wasn't sure of what to say because even he was in a future that NiGHTS was reverted back to being loyal and helped in killing everyone else. Even something he didn't want to tell his new allies either to avoid any trust issues. A rare moment of Jack's eyes would be filling with icy tears that flown from his black eyes.

"Pathetic, a true demon doesn't show such weak emotions like sadness. You are only a disgrace to your king shedding tears over some dead fool who's not worth grieving ," Ashtar gloats.

"Big deal, he was probably a weak demon if he died that easily. You and him are a perfect match in Hell," Abaddon laughs with a messy mouth full of trash.

"You are even worse than Girimehkala. I'm just getting flaccid just watching you blubber over nothingness. It's hard to believe you were Demi-Fiend's partner," Mara chuckled.

"Only the strong and beautiful survive, this NiGHTS person must be neither if he couldn't maintain his existence," Mithras said before laughing.

"=He could only do nothing but cry due to being too inferior to that of stronger demons that are above him. And to bring up King Frost in bad faith only added insult to the injury. O' Chunks would stop telling his story just to see the Tyrants picking on Jack for crying. Kiryu is more than disgusted at the immature behavior off these demons, wishing that he wasn't bound by the rules of this ship. Ralph stopped dealing his card, something his fellow players would notice as well. Sonic knew Jack would be dishearten by the news, but did not anticipate the demons picking on him for having feelings. This is the Hell Meeting all over again, but instead of Bayonetta it would be Jack who is humiliated by the heartless Tyrants. Knuckles would already have his fists clenched with flames building up since this was disgusting for him. Alex Kidd and Billy did not like what was happening to their friend either, knowing too well about the gap in power of these demons and their weaknesses. Beat slowly reach for his can of spraypaint eagerly despite warnings, Schezo drawing his blade.

"What are you all doing? Vyse clearly told us that we aren't allowed to fight aboard this ship," Gunstar Blue said.

"And watch them poke fun at our friend for grieving a loss? Demon or not, these jerks need to be taught a lesson," Corn replied.

"Yet these same demons are specifically told to behave themselves if they were allowed here. So Jack Frost can be their personal target of harassment? I don't care what the captain thinks, these guys are toast," Knuckles said.

"Knuckles for once, these high and mighty clowns are not funny for making light of the death of our own. NiGHTS wouldn't want us to let this slide. We got to do something for his sake," Sonic said.

"We can't shoot them, so there goes that plan. If only we had some holy bullets on these demonic scum," G said in annoyance.

"I wish I could do something to help you guys, but they are too cute to hate. Maybe not the fat one, but the other three are too sexy to hurt," Ash said.

Shiva isn't shocked that his ally is too busy fawning over the attractiveness of these demons to defend Jack Frost. Break is less that pleased because no one dared to take the attention of his man from him, being even less than amused at the sight of Mara's less than modest appearance in his human form.

"These chumps aren't even worth it. I've seen tougher and they are nothing but irrelevant pansies compared to the great Wario," the yellow wearing plumber boasts.

"For great gods, they probably don't get any action at all. Especially the one with his magnum pitching his tent. Maybe he dress the way he does because he knows a lady would never want him," Vashyron insinuates about Mara.

The erotic blonde man would now have his eyes on the one who insulted him, being a mere human that compares little to a demon of lust. Several crossing veins would appear on his forehead to signify his building rage.

"It's s such a shame for a bunch of demons that act less immature than teenagers. Got to compensate for something somehow as I would say," Beat say.

"Like being a bunch of has-beens that no one really care about or worship anymore. Lord of the Locusts? We all know the plague was our Lord's doing and not some gluttonous pile of roadkill," BD Joe exclaimed, giving a hi five to Beat in response.

Abaddon would drop the trash he is consuming once he realize that he its now the subject of mockery this time. And by mortals that had long forgotten what he is known for as an infamous demon. He would soon bare his trash covered fangs as if he's preparing to chomp down on the lesser beings that mock him. But what is meant to be threatening would only cause half of the guys to laugh of him instead for being a greedy slop with poor hygiene.

"That's what I'm talking about. What kind of monster are you, a garbage disposal? And here I thought Max D Cap was pathetic," Chuck cried before laughing out loud.

"For once you crack a good joke before I did? But can you beat this, Chuckie? That fat one looks like something that was created in a monster creation accident. Any human that big would be rolling in their grave of diabetes and coprophagia!" Head shouts before howling in laughter.

It wasn't until even Jack would start to stop his crying, confused at why everyone seem to be picking on his demon tormentors like this.

"We all know why they Roman Empire few because they worshipped a lesser god that inspired them to be so weak. No wonder they needed Christianity to save their asses," Corn said in laughter.

"Lesser god? More like he resembles some pretty boy who stepped out of them stupid boy bands that only easily excited girls care for. He couldn't even snap a twig with those skinny arms. Waahahahahahahahaha!" the large yellow man cried.

Just the sight of Wario rolling around in uncontrollable laughter on his back would be enough to allow his Smash peers to join in on the laughter. Mithras' eyes would twitch slightly in annoyance at the sheer audacity these beings had in mocking the fall of Mithraism as a faith, something that still hurts this Tyrant for centuries. He clutched even harder than before on his dagger as if he's done holding back from killing them for their insults. Jack begin to slightly chuckle himself despite wanting to still grieve NiGHTS.

"Ashtar what? Ashtar who? No one ever heard of him nor will they care in the next century," Zobio said in joy.

"Another fallen empire again? Geez, how many will fall because they are just flat out forgettable or plain inferior to ones still standing. More like Ass Star!" Axel exclaimed before laughing alongside fellow taxi driver BD Joe.

"But wait, isn't he the quote on quote rival of Baal, who is just more infamous to be brought up by Christians while other gods are forgotten? Perhaps he never made a true impact at all as a god," Ichiro said before wiping his tears of laughter.

"More like Diet Baal!" Headdy adds before chuckling and bouncing his own head.

All four demons had their eyes on the heroes that were mocking their failures and lack of presence in modern day. Seething and hungry, they all couldn't sit and allowed themselves to

be insulted by a bunch of lower beings that dared question their impact on the modern world. Sonic is surprised that these power beings easily let his friends get under their skin or more how Jack is feeling less heartbroken after being cheered up. They were even flabbergasted at their own fellow demon finding the jokes these mortals made were very funny.

"Hee-hohohohohohoho! That really cracked my cold heart up. You hee-homeboys are the best at making me smile!" he cried with laughter.

Tails laughed after seeing that their plan had worked as well as it did. Larcen calmly chuckles with a lit cigarette in his mouth and Tembo triumphantly trumpets loudly. Mario turns around after dealing his hand of cards to the game, happy for the small demon's cheering up. Jack Frost rolled around on his back with more frozen tears flying from his eyes while soaking in these jokes, leaving the four demons more confused instead of angry anymore.

"Settle down everyone, or else none of you will be having my Kawasaki Special anymore. A peace offering with our new friends is more idea than fighting," the orange chef said after rolling a massive buffet table inside the men's dorm.

Most of the entire room would be confused at Kawasaki's intention of feeding everyone so soon, but Kirby didn't complain as he is the first to run and jump or joy at the delicious food. Pikachu would also run around the table as he could recognize that sweet smell anywhere.

"Pika pika!" The electric mouse cried in excitement.

"More food? Oh you shouldn't have. I was wondering when we would have our next meal after Vyse didn't want to overwork our chefs," Ryo said in joy.

"Yes! Last one to get to the table is a rotten Eggman," Sonic said before speeding off to help set the table.

"If there's our, I sure want to stuff myself to keep my wrecking fists strong," the excited Ralph said before quitting the card game.

All the other players would give up the game as well since there's no harm in taking a break from dealing cards. The demons watched as everyone else would gather around the table or help Kawasaki set everything up for their first meal in a while. They also seen Jack skip his way in their direction to be of help due to lifted spirits.

"Hee ho! Wait for me!" he joyfully shout.

Ashtar didn't care about Jack ignoring him as true demons never negotiate with humans and other lesser beings in his eyes.

"Fine, indulge in their filthy "food". We don't need to be fooled by their antics to become "allies" when they don't trust us anyway. Right, men?" he said.

"I don't think Abaddon is going to agree with us," Mithras said he said in bewilderment.

The three demons would notice Abbadon joining in on helping due to his immense gluttony, almost seeing them as friends just because they provide good food to put his initial hatred aside. Ashtar grew angry that they had a traitor on their hands who gotten bewitched so easily by their kindness.

"Well fine, who needs a useless green glutton like you! We are just fine without a foolish demon. Isn't that…Mara!?" Ashtar yelled in surprise.

The semi-nude demon is now walking his way towards them to help, but mostly with Vashyron to prove him wrong on being limp by outclassing him in usefulness. The ponytailed mercenary saw that as a worthy challenge since he always wanted to compete with a fellow "man of culture" in an endurance of manliness. Ashtar twitched his eye sporadically in rage that another demon decided to turn on him.

"Go to hell, you phallic tower of filth! No one needs you either. Now where was I? It's just you and me….Mithras!?" he screamed in surprise.

Mithras would be impressed by how Ash is fawning over his figure and very interested to convert to his long lost faith of Mithraism. Once again, Break is over Ash's wishy washy behavior feeling he is best flying solo as a human. This left Ashtar alone and more frustrated that his fellow demons were giving in to temptations than staying loyal.

"Well, fine! Who needs you betrayers, I am fine standing on my own. Giving in to these fools is a sigh of weakness while I'm the only one truly loyal to Lucifer," he brags in frustration.

He would only watch in scorn as everyone is close to finished setting up their glorious feast to celebrate a new alliance. The women's side would be less chaotic but not as welcoming to the lone female demons Ishtar and Tzitzimitl either. Fellow Smash members Zelda, Yuri, Midna, and Tiki were getting along quite well with the women of the New Blue Rogues. Pai Chan would be helping comb the hair of the Hylian princesses the perfect way to welcome their new crewmates, enjoying her experience very well. Midna would be telling Mae, Narsha, Zoe, and Zobiko about the dark aspects of her past. Zobiko and Narsha understood well why she takes this form compared to her once regal Twili appearance thanks to Zant's curse. Tiki amazed her new friends Lisa Rogan and Tillis at her true age over centuries years old. Her nature as a Manakete gives her an advantage over humans as one of the longest living species in Archanea. Likewise, Varla Guns and Alis were confused on how Yuri's Camera Obscura works against ghosts. Being ones who use weapons, they were truly curious how could a device meant for capturing pictures be an effective weapon for battle.

"If I were you, you are better off with something like a gun or sword. Some novelty picture frame won't be of use taking on the Legion if we were to face them," the zombie stripper said.

"You don't understand, this camera was bestowed to me by Hisoka from a generation of exorcists. We help the restless spirits pass on to the afterlife with enough shots from this. Any film can do, but the camera itself have supernatural properties engraved by the previous wielders of old. It truly helped me stop a very vengeful bride, Ose of the Black Water, all she wanted was love after he tragic death before marriage. She used the regrets of other spirits to help her kill many on Mount Hikami, making them just as important for me to exorcise. Luigi isn't the only ghost hunter on the Smash team and they see me as valuable enough to help with these kind of threats," the Japanese exorcist girl explains.

Alis thinks about what she had heard, pondering just that this is a generational cursed tool that actually is effective on spiritual beings. She only known few people who can hurt ghosts like Kiryu and Knuckles, but they can harm their forms through force.

"But let us set our sights on our main goal, preparing to stop the Legion. Our last encounter is proof that these alliances will be what we need to stop them and chase them off of our world for good. Knowing they attacked Hell and know of a way to be a threat to even Lucifer, we just can't take them lightly anymore. They could still be plotting to this day. If only we could send a spy to gather information somehow," Ulala announced.

"We already have a fraction of our Smash forces attacking the main ship of the Legion's leaders. They should have less firepower and time to give orders to their minions in no time," Zelda replied.

Rebecca snarls to give her two cents on the topic in a vocal manner, unfortunately leading her peers to fail at understanding her. After bonding with her for some time, Leanne is able to truly understand what she means by her words similarly to what Sullivan had to do for a while.

"What Rebecca here is saying that gathering more forces is necessary as they have taking over many major cities and worlds thanks to what their forces were capable of doing with Eggman's leadership and intelligence. We should be on high alert in case we are being followed or watched by their stray forces," she replied.

"Let us not forget the Dark One is still at large probably feeding on what's left of the areas consumed by subspace, growing stronger within each day. The way we are, we will have to get much stronger to take it on," Alis sad with urgency.

"We will assist as much as we can. I didn't come all the way to this abstract universe for nothing. Our ability to flip dimensions will come in handy for anything," Nastasia said after adjusting her glasses.

"A friend of Mario is worth helping in all honesty. Despite my big sister's attitude, the three Shadow Sirens are at your service in any way," Vivian said confidently.

"Think of all the innocent who are forced in to hiding or worse over this. It's not like we can be in many places at once, but stopping the Legion head-on is the only way to stop all of this," Honey said.

"Let them all fall. Humanity's original sin was their greatest downfall, so they deserve their fates for leaving so deities like us behind to worship a tyrant like their own God," Ishtar said from her spot.

The female cremates all laid their eyes on the two demons that stood away from them, especially the Babylonian goddess who thought so little of the very beings that abandoned her faith for the very being that the Legion will use to destroy them. She is still vain as a goddess and also extremely bitter that she has no reason to owe humans anything when they partially created their own worst enemies.

"What's wrong with this ugly? She grew too many wrinkles?" Beldam said to her sisters' dismay.

"Careful unless you want her to blow your smug head off," Mimi warned.

Amy had no time to deal with any sass from someone who is their new ally, even if they are a Megami.

"Whether you like it or not, your boss who's a demon agreed that you would be of help if it stops that YHVH being from destroying many worlds, even this one. So what if humans forgot about you, but you are still acknowledged in museums as a part of history and tradition. It's better to be remembered in some form than to be completely forgotten. So why don't you stop acting spoiled for a goddess?" she beamed.

"She has a point. We aren't obligated to care about a weaker species that always go for the gods of the strongest status while leaving ones like us completely behind or killing the ones that worshipped us. Humans are irredeemable filth. They use their own to get to where they are, they slaughter each other over trivial manners every century, and some are ignorant enough to think they can get far without goddesses like us. Especially the men. They started their own problems and will only fall because that's such fate for simple minded creatures. I would gladly eat their only stars and they can freeze to death if they want to be saved from a worse fate than at the hands of their own "God"," Tzitzimitl said.

"Perhaps there's a reason no one even worships your stuck up butts anymore is because you are both vain and petty for beings worth the worship. Even Earthlings would deserve a better deity than you," Latisha said.

"And their God isn't? Not that I should waste my time with a mere alien that never heard of what a god is. Why do you care about beings that persecute beings like you for not being on their blue secluded bubble?" Tzitzimitl replied with her hair arms folded.

"Because she's our friend and we have been known to travel the galaxy and learn of other people outside our own. I was once born on Earth before signing up to be a Burning Ranger to protect the few that live in the space station from all sorts of fires. We live on protecting lives as no one deserves to lose a life too early or too late. You gods or demons may be bitter due to God taking most of the love from humanity, but it's for a reason. Many have faith or need faith to make themselves stronger to strive in life. I'm sorry to hear that the people that once worshipped the two of you were unfairly killed. But to act like you still are forgotten in some way is just a revisionist way of thinking. That could change if you make a difference and save lives," Tillis said.

"Fool, you really think it would really be an improvement to now? Their God is dead yet they are still ignorant of his lack of existence and keep worshipping. They don't give a second thought to anyone who isn't him, the four Devas, Hindu gods, the Amatsu and Kunitsu Kami, the Buddha, the Greco-Roman gods, Egyptian gods, and Norse gods. We don't owe these pathetic wastes of space anything. Just let them die and become more forgotten than the very deities they've abandoned," Ishtar beamed.

Amy and Ali's had just about enough of the twin goddess's lack of empathy for humanity as if they were owed anything in return for this. Zelda only shakes her head, knowing well that she is fine with her status as a forgotten goddess's reincarnation while still respected as the princess of her kingdom. Zoe wonders if there's something she could say that would help without entering these two divine beings. It wouldn't be until someone anyone would least expect would be the one to approach them and knew how they would feel. It would be none other than Columns as a fellow deity like herself that couldn't help but to overhear their conversation.

"You want to be respected again, than make it happen than crying about it. At least while there's many who are in a hopeless position or need faith to survive the hell happening to them from the Legion. I want to restore balance and life to this world, something I'm actively doing unlike my sister who wants the world to be destroyed. Think of all the power you two have and it could be used for good. That is what a true goddess would do than actively supporting in the destruction of humanity. Not all of them are bad and my allies are proof of it. Have that for some food for thought," she said.

A serious Columns is a pretty rare sight for her peers as they wondered what came over her all of a sudden. Ishtar have yet to see a goddess of her magnitude defend humanity nor challenge her own malicious ideals if ever. She curiously stared at her almost artistic figure as one could tell she is one of Greek origin, but she's unfamiliar with her as she's not a part of Zeus's pantheon.

"What is your name? I would like to remember it once your theory is proven true," she asks.

"My name is Columns and I'm a puzzle that one should never forget when solved. Mistress Ishtar, you have the potential to be a revered deity again. If you take matters into your own hands. Moping about it while actively assisting in humanity's extinction will do no good. Consider this advice you should take from a fellow goddess," she answered truthfully while giving eye contact.

The Babylonian goddess slowly opened her eyes to show that of gold and serenity, really looking closely at her new partner. Everyone would realize that this is an unexpected sign that she's truly sold by her words. A goddess defrosting the heart of another ancient forgotten one isn't something one of their own allies would be truly successful at. Tzitzimitl however isn't as impressed nor sold on her wisdom yet.

"Say what you will but that doesn't change the fact that the followers of old were slaughtered by that gold fool's sheep to make way for his holy conquest. You think it will be easy when he will only rise again to kill our new possible followers? I never thought my eyes would be laid upon someone so naïve," the celestial goddess said.

"Easy, we will stop him. It may seem unlikely, but with strong numbers and deities like us working together, we can save your new followers. You can't erase history, but you can make it by changing the future. Which is why you should do it. Think of the fallen Aztecs that looked up to you, they would be proud to see their legacy live on than staying in the past," Columns replied.

Amy watched in silence after the goddess' words reached the female Tyrant. Zelda is truly curious if this would change her view on the living things of the universe, Pai Chan drawing closer to the sight. What would be occurring is the sight of celestial tears dripping from the various eyes of Tzitzimitl as she truly thought of the pain she felt losing the Aztecs to conquistadors.

"It was painful to see my former followers fall because of that two faced godly freak. All the faith I've had by my people only for them to die. I'm sided with one of his banished angels because he promised a better world where it will be free of him and people would have no choice but to surfer for ever forsaking me. That's more than all I'd ever want," she cried.

Columns thankfully smiled knowing too well that she truthfully answered this the way she wanted. Zelda nods after her own her is complete by one of her new allies, standing from her seat with a new hairstyle.

"Why don't you all join us in getting a new hairstyle. We've never worked with goddesses before, but I'm sure there's a style that suits you both," she said.

"Yeah, we all had our hair done for a party previously, so why don't you just relax and enjoy a good time with the rest of us?" Gum said.

Ishtar would be the first to float her way towards the nearest salon station to join her new comrades in a period of relaxation. Both Nastasia and Vivian were quite glad to see the dieties turning a new leaf than acting like innocents should lose their lives. Meemee and Yanyan would be happy to greet her as the hair station attendants for the day, bowing before the goddess to welcome her. Tzitzimitl soon followed by to join in as a way to relax from revisiting such painful memories. Back in the Briefing Room, the BlueRogues captains would be in the middle of interrogating Demi-Fiend and other newcomers to gauge if they were to be trusted. They agreed that it was the best to talk to him over the other demons because he seems the more controlled and likely to cooperate, same went for Amanozako who acted as The Creator's eyes and ears for this mission. Both the male and female Octolings were also there as they were interested in having a new purpose as heroes after abandoning their original status as DJ Octavio's agents. Vyse seems to be the m most satisfied with the answers he received, same with Fina. Aika is still far more suspicious of the demons when their goals seem a bit ambiguous for beings that were flat out said to rule everything in the future.

"Alright, it seems like you all proven just about your worth. Especially you, Mr. Human Demon Slayer. You'll be our key to defeating YHVH if we fail to keep Eggman from stealing our emeralds. Your demon buddies are just as integral since they are stronger than all of us combined if we take away their weakness factor. The little pixie here should be a way to keep the co-God that takes his throne from ever making an enemy out of us as long as we find his missing pals. The more the merrier to save our worlds. As for our inky cephalopod friends here. We have a few Inklings on board that may not fully trust you yet, so the best you can do is prove to them that you aren't their enemy anymore since they know all about your former boss's flashy crimes. You all are welcome aboard this ship as long as you follow the rules. We may have to consider a ship upgrade since things are getting a bit crowded lately. Which is long overdue for the old girl Delphinus. Any questions?" Vyse explains.

Demi-Fiend had little questions at all due to understanding everything that must be followed since he agreed to travel under Bayonetta's terms. Both Octolings understood too well that they would have to do whatever it takes to prove their innocence to the few Inklings they're aboard with. Amanozako is still amazed at the fact she is on a ship, let alone knows more about how humans travel on one as opposed to watching below from the heavens. She didn't care about being called a pixie as she's lost in a state of wonder and child-like excitement over the experience of traveling in a ship.

"I have a ton of questions that I hope you don't mind answering. How does this ship fly? Is this ship powerful enough to take on demons? Why do you choose blue over a better color like white? Have you flown to other countries with this thing? When since your crew formed? So many to ask, but I gotta know!" the tengu woman chirped.

Demi-Fiend smirked a little at his "partner's" enthusiasm an curiosity really shining. Fina chuckled a little since she finds her behavior almost as cute as Cupil's. Vyse is smiling widely, adoring the hype this little woman had his beloved ship.

"Well I'm happy you asked since not many would often ask these things. This ship used to be powered by Moonstones for flight, but we moved on to electric power as a way to save resources and the scarcity of them lately. We don't know as we never fought one with the old Delphinus before. But I'd reckon the Master Emerald should be enough firepower to possibly take one down. Blue because we are the Blue Rogues, the White Rogues would be a disrespect to my father's legacy as the founder of this crew. And I've traveled everywhere with this vessel. From the flourishing city of Central City to the dangerous lands of Yuria. That's how I've gathered new crewmates to take on The Legion after my old crew disbanded long ago. Our original crew first formed after my father was taking care of Pirate's Island after the Empire attacked it. It was a day that truly changed our goals and crewmates since we wanted to stop the Valuans from their reign of tyranny over the skies. Is there anything else you wanted to ask?" the captain explains.

"Actually I do have one myself and this is no disrespect when I say this, but I really want you to listen to this," Demi-Fiend said bluntly.

Aika couldn't help but to hold in her frustration at the pale tattooed demon that back talked her captain. Fina is just as curious to learn about this boy of demonic origin as Cupil appears from his favorite hiding spot. Amanozako is stunned by the appearance of the silver Gigas-like creature that stared back at her.

"Anything for our number one trump card that will help save our world. What will it be?" Vyse said cheerfully.

"Do you believe in a world for demons, humans, or gods? I always want to ask what any of my allies truly stand for since we all have different goals in mind. I'll remind you that Lucifer wants a world of absolute freedom for humans and demons, but it will mostly benefit the latter as those truly weak won't survive in his ideal world. That silver hedgehog may had been able to tell you a glimpse of what will happen, but I want to make sure you know what endgame you truly want for all of humanity. Defeating your foes ain't simple when you also have to deal with the task of slaying a God that most on the planet see as their reason to live. But it can't be blamed if they can't realize the truth behind his lawful tyranny and what he wants to do with all humans that don't praise him every day. Some food for thought?" Demi-Fiend explains.

Vyse had a feeling he would ask something this difficult, as did his Vice Captains who were just as shocked to hear what came from his pale lips. This is truly a challenging concept for him to grasp since Enrique asks him what would he want more out of the world after holding him "hostage". Fina even grew unsure herself as the concept of more deities than the Gigases is all new to her as it was. Aika began feeling some slight regret in ever agreeing with Jack Frost's plan if it meant really choosing the state of the world after stopping the Legion. Amanozako however is curious on their answer as well since she firmly believes that there is only order if anyone owes their life to The Creator and his angels even after they dispose of the former Creator. Both Octolings were completely confused as human culture is all new to them compared to their life in the Octo Valley. Demi-Fiend really wanted to challenge the minds of any new ally this way so he truly kin own what side they stand for before accepting alliances. Law, Chaos, or Neutral were always mindsets each demon followed; as well as humans if they truly believe what is right.

"We just want a world of peace. No chaotic world where your buddies are ruling everyone else and definitely not world where we are ruled by a godly tyrant that cares little about the people that love him either. There should be order, but nothing too strict like the past Valuans. There should be freedom, but not in a chaotic way like the Black Pirates either. In the end of the day, we just want everyone to be completely safe and our worlds not to be destroyed nor overrun. That is the Blue Rogues way, and I swear on it with my life," Vyse declared.

Fina knew too well that he would say such a thing as an air pirate that takes care of the lesser fortunate since his birth. Aika herself took a deep breathe and sighs knowing well he would say the right thing for once. The female Octoling definitely agreed with his mindset as it reminds her so much that she wants a world where both her species and the citizens of Inkopolis would get along with each other without a totalitarian like Octavio still keeping most Octavian's under him by force.

"So you are Neutral. Probably one of the rarest humans I've ever known to have this mindset. There's wanting a world to be perfect but no world will ever be that way. There will always be gods or demons whether you like it or not. They will always reincarnate as long as others believe in them or know of their existence. Just thought I'd let you know that since most neutral people are rather naïve and normally too weak to choose a side that truly benefits them. The truth will always be the hardest to accept when you know that what you truly want isn't achievable. There will always be order as much as there will be disorder. But in the end, I'll still chose to help rid of YHVH as that's my sole existence, my purpose in life for eternity. That is all," the solemn demon replied.

"And I know that. With so many innocents that will be hurt, including an entire kingdom that a friend of mines rule, I will always try what I can to return the favor. We all know what we were up against when we trusted Bayonetta and the others to go to Hell and recruit you. What we didn't expect were the many infamous demons to follow you out of there and we did our best to subdue them. They see humans as food and beings worth hunting, which we will do what we can to stop them if they even try. As you already seen, one of our own is a god of destructive power but uses it for the greater good and he supposedly remade it previously to be better than what it was for his close allies at the World Destruction Committee. We will be more inclined to trust your friends if you can keep them in control," Vyse replied.

"Demons respect strength over anything else. You earn that respect by defeating them in battle or negotiating the right things with them. Give up some of your life-force, give them your magic supply, trade valuable items or currency that they would want, or just add to their conversation no matter how dark it is. Some will even join you if you do a favor for them, like eliminating a demon they dislike or feel lost their way. Humans think that the world is black or white, but it's far from that. I didn't like it before when I first came to the Vortex World, but now it's all I've ever embraced. I am a True Demon, not a human anymore like my Frost foolishly described me as. The sooner you learn that, the more you'll really learn how the cosmos works," Demi-Fiend calmly explains.

"We defeated them all, even your strongest one was taken down by our trump card, Kyrie. It would be unfair to say Silver defeated Lucifer since he's in a weakened state and not in his prime. So your friends are obligated to follow our rules as we can eliminate them if we are forced to. You on the other hand have some humanity in yourself despite being this "true demon". We have cameras everywhere and will alert the right people if necessary. We are thankful that you will be willing to help us save our worlds, but still don't fully trust your demonic allies just yet. And you, Blue Pixie. We will find these missing friends of yours in no time as we don't want bigger problems like fighting an army of angels. They must be pretty strong if Bayonetta chose to run from them than fight them all to a standstill like she usually do," Vyse said addressing Demi-Fiend and then Amanozako.

The miniature blue haired tengu will put her hands on her hips in a commanding manner and puff out her chest as if she's in charge of them.

"That's right. The Army of Law isn't to be looked down upon either. Each one is ranked by different levels with the higher ones being our elites. The Archangels are no slouches either, they made a Messiah and a utopia one time without their former Creator's permission. I will tell you that they fear him more than miss him, while The Creator in comparison treats them all very well or even give them compliments. I will let him know everything that happens at all costs and even leave you all alone if you succeed in finding the Nahobino of Abdiel. Sounds fair to you?" She bragged.

"Sure, as long as neither of you double cross us. Because I sure feel safe knowing we are teaming up with the very divine beings that are also holding us at gunpoint," Aika said in disappointment.

"The feeling's mutual, you aren't the only one held at gunpoint. It's a miracle I am here to return the favor for the witch. She's the only one with my respect for going through all the hell to reach me and tried to assist against Lucifer's assassins. I'll kill anything that opposes our goals if it means stopping YHVH from reading his ugly head in existence again," Demi-Fiend replied.

"Maybe less of the killing. What separates us from the Black Pirates is that we do our pillaging for a good cause and not blindly harm innocents or even end our enemies. Some of our allies may had killed, but we want to move away from that direction," Fina said.

"The only way to make changes for any world is to dominate and kill anyone that gets in your way. While I did stop a few of my demons from killing an ally in the crossfire, it is in a demon's nature to feed on prey in order to stay satisfied. Humans do it and so do every animal known on the planet. It's a fallacy to think we can stop our enemies without ending their lives. If anyone dies in a fight with me, they are simply weak or just not strong enough to keep up with my strength. You all will learn once you face your enemy altogether. Or even God, you can't change him even if you tried," the True Demon said with his arms crossed.

"You may be right, some are just incapable of change. That's what I have no respect for the leader of Octarians since he's a strict jerk that think we can't make decisions for ourselves and stay segregated from the Inklings of Inkopolis. Part of the reason why I am here is for a new purpose of making others realize that there is room for Octolings to grow with Inklings. And to splat that wasabi scratching octopus in his face when I see him," the female Octoling said before clutching her Octoshot harder.

"At the same token, you proven that I could change, realizing that I am more than just some octospawn for him to control anymore. What we want nothing more is freedom and to convince the less "lost" Octarians that there is more to life than stealing Zapfish and kidnapping the idols Inkopolis craves. The Smash Brothers are what we all want to join one day, so flying with you could be the key to proving our worth to them since I've heard some are aboard this ship," the male Octoling said in addition to his partner's words.

"Which is why the two of you are perfect here. We will treat you better than your leader, assuming he likely joined hands with the Legion. Everyone here are equals in our book, and like you, just happen to be former Legion members for some reason or another. Just as long as you don't hurt anyone or happen to be a double agent for the Legion, you two cuties should be just fine," Aika said with a false smile, willingly glad the subject was changed from Demi-Fiend's ideologies.

"That's our Vice Captain. And that brings us to the end of our little meeting. You all know which dorms to go to since guys and girls are completely separated, it's better that way so you can introduce yourselves to the right people. That include you Blue Pixie, don't follow the demon guy to his room since even he deserves his privacy," Vyse teasingly said in glee.

Amanozako scoffs with her arms crossed since her goal is to keep an eye on her "partner" and being a peeping tom was the last thing on her mind as a messenger demon. Demi-Fiend sighs as he is finally free of having her constantly watching his every move for once in a while. Both Octolings would begin walking away together in anticipation to explore the ship in its glory. They did agree not to be splatting ink everywhere at all since it would cause a mess the crew would rather not want to clean all the think. The tattooed demon body would walk away in a serious unflinching manner toward the exit is silence knowing well that he did his part of cooperation for these captains. The disappointed tengu woman would slowly follow behind knowing well that she will have to separate for the evening to hang with the girls. Aika still keeps her eye on the mysterious boy of hellish origin, still having a less than good feeling about him despite learning about his motives. Fina couldn't help but agree about her suspicions on him, feeling his ideologies are almost like Ramirez's before his change of heart. Vyse could understand how both pot them feel, but knew that this is the only way if it meant a realistic chance at stopping YHVH if they were to fail in protecting all seven Chaos Emeralds during the war. Silence continues between the three knowing well that they will only be days before they finally reach the kingdom of their old friend as promised.

Aboard the World Destruction Committee ship would be a lively party to celebrate their victory at saving the Lost Hex within the last day. A majority of the Smash Brothers that helped in this mission were a part of this celebration as there was far more spare room for more cremates here compared to how cramped the Blue Rogues and Marines ships were at the moment. Centurion and Vector had a toast with their respective root beer mugs before resuming their moment to chug the drinks down together. Phantom R and Marie danced tother in a ballroom style to celebrate his help in keeping the infected quarantined. Heather's body is seen chasing Duck Hunt as the snickering dog is too busy playing catch with her head with his duck friend. Young Ike, Taupy, Terry, and Shogun are covering with one another as they enjoyed their meals. Jill and Kururin were arguing with Agent Seven over her attempt to hack Helirin and Drill Dozer, the latter nervously accepting their angry words. Ristar and the Frenonian Child were running around the diner room to play with each other in a heated game of tag. The Blue Inkling would be chasing them in full force using his squid form, leaving Nikki to use a special eraser she created to clean up his blue inky mess. Her last fear is for someone to meet up their outfit from the ink or getting splat in the crossfire. Charmy, the pink Villager, and Young Link were busy marking the face of a sleeping Kawashima as a prank without a single sound. The professor's face is covered with a series of scribbles, circles, sweat drawings, bump doodles, and hand drawn hairs, looking almost like Gameboy Camera easter egg. Phosphora is seen sitting alone wondering if Dark Pit will return home safely despite the festive environment around her. Male Wii Fit Trainer, Mighty, Incineroar, Isabelle, Espio, Sir Pepper, Howard, Kreese, Block Man, and Elec Man were forming a long conga line in the middle of the room enjoying the atmosphere. Roll and Princess Sora were blowing party favors in the background to match the conga song in festival jubilee. Despite all the fun, Jack Cayman silently chugs his beer in peace and the familiar undead rabbit would only be smoking a comically large cigar to relieve the stress of his last mission. Next thing he would notice are his VCP partners Hardy and Janet approaching him from behind. The two were just as well spirited now that they can rest easy knowing James will return when he's done with his police report.

"Oh come on, why don't you enjoy the party with everyone else? There's plenty of cake, dancing, and relaxing to go around?" the male cop said.

"Don't be such a skeletal sourpuss and have some fun. You deserve it for giving us the key to saving our worlds as promised. We were worried for you the whole time, but seeing you back in one piece only made those worries unwarranted," his female partner said.

"Don't try to butter me up. I had a long day in Hell just barely escaping the Legion's bastards who just happened to be there too. We should always be aware of what they plan to do next instead of partying. Humans….," the grouchy rabbit prince grumbled.

"You think you had it bad? I had a hard time beating up that blue metal freak that would have absorbed me had Shadow never used his Chaos Control. Never thought these cybernetics would had been the death of me. But it was all worth blowing that landfill of worthlessness and saving a friend. Yes, Agent Seven is still a friend in my book despite everything," Jack said with much beer in his breath.

"What did she do this time? Try and make your arm punch yourself through hacks?" Ash asks.

"Worse, as she allowed herself to be absorbed by that mechanical monster after grieving the few machines she hacked in our battle there. She was badly wounded, but our new allies healed her real good before she died. I've learned something today, that no matter how badly any one gets on your never they are still a valuable partner to fight beside. All it took was a certain princess to make me realize that," the monochromatic mercenary replied before taking another sip of beer.

"Same for everyone who risked it all to retrieve that kid and his demon buddies to come with us. Speaking of which, where the hell are they?" Ash wondered before blowing smoke from his jawbones.

"Team Dark and the captain are currently interrogating them in another room while everyone enjoys the party. It's so that we know if they promise not to cause any trouble while they travel with us and share valuable information to G.U.N. during our travels. They also have several questions about the United Federations summit that's going on since they weren't aware of it," Janet explains.

The two would be wondering how things were going for their leaders despite wanting to respect their rules. In the main briefing room of the WDC ship would be a private meeting with Shadow, Rouge, Omega, Gamma, Kyrie, and Morte communicating with the Commander in private on the current subject of Maria's presence. The demons they were finished interrogating like Surt, Lucifuge, Baal, Belial, Girimehkala, and Chi You all stood in the back to see what is expected of them next. Baal was the most calm out of his peers as he knew what to expect, being less fickle than the others who hope Lucifer's next mission is a safe one. Lucifuge is the most worried about his demonic lord and wouldn't hesitate to kill his new allies if Lucifer were to die in Greece. Maria would be tears for seeing an old friend for the first time in years on the scene before her, struggling to retain all these bottled up feelings of regret for knowing what happened with him. Similarly, the Commander would be just as sad but for different reasons by feeling guilty for the reason that she died that fateful day. For the years he idolized G.U.N. enough to join them, he would faint o realize that the very organization he gotten promoted for is the one reason he lost his only friend so long ago. Shadow could tell this was tough for him as this is the first a serious hearted man like him had ever been this emotional around any of his soldiers. He made sure this message was done in a private room so no one would see, whether it was the President or his fellow G.U.N. agents.

"Oh Abraham, you have grown so much…but your eyes are still as warm as ever. I know it must had been a big burden to hold on to for so long, but please don't blame yourself for what happened. It will be just fine, I'm just glad we could see each other again at all," she cried loudly.

Rouge made sure to observe closely, knowing well this would be a tough situation for both of the reuniting humans. Omega wish in a situation like this he would have any feelings like these, being a robot who harbor mostly desire for destruction and immense hatred of his former creator. Gamma could only think back to the day he first met Amy and learned that there was more to life than being an obedient shell to Eggman that only followed orders. The Commander would only feel the tears rolling down his hardened semi-wrinkled face as he face the truest battle he's ever faced: the feelings of grief. The man sobbed loudly with fists clenched and his gray brows furrowing immensely. He would never in fifty years expect to ever see Maria again in the flesh, but in an age that's nearly close to his own before his eyes.

"Maria…you have no idea how much it hurt hearing the news of your death as a child. I became overfilled with hatred for Gerald and Shadow for so long only based on what I've seen with my own two eyes and conclusions from the aftermath. If there's one good thing that came out of the world being thrown in chaos from the Legion's damned conquest, it is the fact we could see each other again at last. These years I've forgiven Shadow since he rose against the black aliens that almost wiped us to extinction and we learned the truth about Gerald from the Chaotix's detective work. He was innocent, Shadow wasn't responsible, and my single minded grudge almost costed the life of someone who's just as precious to you as me. Forgiveness isn't what I want, but it will be accepted as long as you are here. My dear friend!" the commander shouts in tears.

Shadow and his team knew to stay silent as this is a moment between two friends who are just getting used to seeing each other again. Baal wondered with this revelation that a small chance his Canaanite followers of the past would still be walking this earth as of now. Belial would only be thinking of how Alice may be doing, if her and Nebiros are still out there staying safe from the Legion.

"If there's one thing we should do, or more your organization, is that we need to find my grandfather and stop him from exacting revenge. The sooner he knows that I am alive, the least likely he will try and destroy humanity again. Shadow told me everything that happened, even down to what he did after his execution. Humanity is in enough trouble because of my cousin's evil actions. It's just not something I can afford to happen even if I wasn't there for it," Maria pleaded.

"We already had that in mind for quite some time. Some annoyances like a honey badger gotten in our way thinking we were the ones behind everything. She eventually wandered away after the stampede animals with her were hungry. But that's besides the point, we've been picking up traces of the same magic that revived the dead somewhere in Central City. That could be him, but it won't be easy since he still won't forget the day we killed him. Planning carefully of a way to approach him will be part of our plan," the Commander replied after wiping his tears with his gloves.

"There's no doubt that it could be Gerald. I would say approaching him without any weapons should be enough to not trigger his trauma of his execution. Remaining calm and having good intentions with your approach should be the best way to go at this," Rouge suggests.

"Agreed. Don't bring a single gun, just come unarmed in a welcoming manner. Explain everything to him too, that way he is less inclined to do anything with the ARK. Not that it's possible since he would need to get his hands on his tech which you all have secured at base," Shadow said calmly.

"New inquiry is that we all should head there to help with securing Gerald. My sensors indicate that the Legion may seek him for similar reasons. Never underestimate the mind of an inferior madman that's related to him," Omega said.

Gamma had nothing to say on the manner as he is too unfamiliar with Robotic other than the one who created him. His feelings were mixed on the idea of trusting him based on past actions or even thinking of the idea of leaving Amy again without reasons.

"Correct Omega, I would have to be the one to speak to him. Maria should also come with as she's just as integral for this to work. He remembers me, at least before he modified my memory to be a threat to humanity. I could be the one to change him a better way, like Amy had done for me," the black hedgehog said before walking from his spot.

"Amy changed you? The same way she changed me?" Gamma asks in mild surprise.

"You could say that, Prototype Omega. Shadow did say his memories were altered by Gerald to thinking her last words were destroying humanity. But it was Amy reminding him of his true purpose that allowed him to remember what Maria truly said. Sonic's pink friend had a great impact on the two of you," Rouge said slyly.

"It's still horrible that my grandfather done such a thing behind my back, trying to use him as a weapon to go against what I've said. Humans may be flawed beings, but not all of them deserve being hurt or having their world destroyed. That's why we need to find him, and he could probably bring my cousin back to his sense," Maria said remorsefully.

"You are still as kind of a soul as ever. That's the thing I've always missed about you since childhood. Perhaps we may need all of you to assist us in this task of retrieving Gerald while he's among us. The Legion was last seen in Speed Highway, so the faster we move the less likely we are at failing. Your Chaos Control should help get here faster enough," the Commander said.

"He's right. Don't worry about us, you all are free to leave since we are heading to Valua to defend it from Galcian, knowing that he is at large and with the Legion," Morte said.

"There's no need to. I'll have you know that Enrique was at the summit and informed me that he had a former Valuan commander Vigoro and his air pirate crew there as stand-ins to protect the country in his stead. He would had never left if that didn't happen," the Commander said.

"Trust me, a mere pirate crew would be nothing compared to how massive the Legion is after gathering so many forces they brought from the dead. The Smash Brothers also informed us of certain deserters who happen to be notorious villains that may think about allying with them. Making it a situation that would be too much for this Vigoro character to handle alone. Our ships are set course for that country, so he will be thankful to accept the extra help," Morte reassures.

Shadow nods as he agree with this line of thinking on both topics, Rouge feeling just the same. Baal hearing about this country gave him the idea that he could gather more followers there and perhaps earn their respect by helping defend their nation. Lucifuge, who still dislike how he's moving away from his demon roots, also had a bad feeling about what the Canaanite god is thinking about. Chi You would only do a fanged smile as he's always itching for another war to slaughter other potential prey regardless of the reason.

"We will do everything we can to help Vyse's friend, keeping all the citizens and even his kingdom safe at all costs. Shadow and friends, I wish you all luck on getting this Gerald guy to his senses. I have a hunch even Eggman would want to find him for his own purposes, maybe trick him into joining his side because they are family. I know because my mother almost tried the same with me before we stopped her," Kyrie announced.

Morte is surprised at how he's actually serious for once and even showing no form of cowardice as usual. Shadow gave the blonde fighter a rare smile as he had the right mindset on what makes this mission important for him and Maria. Rouge flown to her ally's spot as did Omega to prepare for the Chaos Control. Gamma however chose to walk out of the room with only one thing in his mind, which was staying there for Amy.

"Brother, do not get destroyed on my end. Your mission is more personal while I embark on one befitting of my database," he said as he left the room.

Omega knew too well how much that pink hedgehog meant to her and gave him a robotic thumbs up to wish up him.

"Good luck. I will reduce everything that belongs to the ova sapien into piles of rubble. My tech is too highly advanced to fail," the large robot brags.

Rouge chuckles at her partner's same bombastic personality showing, Shadow respecting Gamma's reason to leave their group for now. Maria knew what she must do knowing well what her long time friend expects of her on something this personal, in solving her beloved grandfather.

"I am ready, to see him. He will have to see the light like you've did before. That humanity is worth protecting instead of warranting more chaos," she announced with a brave face.

Shadow raised the special gem in the air once more to prepare his infamous space time warping technique, his allies gathering closer to make sure they aren't left behind. The Commander does a salute to show his respect for his top agents promising to do the mission and keeping his long lost friend safe during this. Morte and Kyrie would also take their time to wave one last time to their Team Dark allies. The demons would only watch to see what would happen before their eyes, some detecting a mysterious power unlike any demon.

"Chaaaaoooooosss Control!" he shouts. A mysterious green flash consumes Team Dark and Maria instantly to blind everyone's view briefly.

The Commander would soon shut off his message in response to leave the briefing room in silence. Now all that remains were the Tyrants and WDC captains who only had nothing but the future goal of defending Valua in mind. Lucifuge had no choice but to oblige since he's used to following Lucifer's orders no matter what, and it was to stick with the heroes in his absence as he goes to the Fountain of Youth to regain his former Glory. Meanwhile the Marines were back aboard their ship to help repair most of the damage done from Bean and Bark's rampage to free Nack the Weasel now that they had the time. Key Smash members like Palutena, Samus, Wario, Marth, Simon, Steve, Joker, Little Mac, Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Jeff, Knuckle Joe, Ashley, Spring Man, Mr. Reset, Ike, and Jigglypuff would remain aboard to act as mediators between them and the Blue Rogues. Marth had already discussed with Sam before about everything they knew about their runaway members and even talk about the possibilities of "new recruits" they would be gathering for their forces. The stern Marine soldier knew exactly what magnitude the situation would be, keeping this all in mind to discuss with the right US branch when needed. He's still disappointed in his team for failing to keep their captive contained as it was mostly the fault of their enemies the Legion that they were struggling with their nightmares to notice what was happening aboard the ship. The robotic members of the group, notably Duke Oda and Galacta, were less than proud of their failure to fulfill that mission fully.

The morale between them all would be quite low in how they managed to do even worst than their allied partners in keeping their enemy from leaving at all costs. They all sat around the round table feeling the worst they have ever started since the first Legion attack began. Pipo slowly pets a sad chibi Mushiking to comfort him, Tempo plays a sad tune with his fingers in low spirits, Love and Berry wore black mourning outfits to reflect their current feeling, Hang sits in her seat with arms crossed and helmet still on, Yuri solemnly looks at his communicator to speak with his crew in space, Hiroki feels like he did nothing at all to crack this case, Mr. Bones plays the most somber tune with his guitar, and Bug felt just as bad as he did when Elise humiliated him back in Wood Oak City. The few people who didn't lose their hope would be none other than Prince Armer, Krystal, Ben, Nora, the Rub Rabbits, Jack Wade, F.F., Buster, the Brave Firefighter Chief, Hayato, Rick, Mary, Elliot Ballade, Seager, Skarkin, Dan Marshall, Rez, Bin, Pin, Sketch Turner, Raikoh Minamoto, Kid Chameleon, Kelly, Yusaku, Lui Bei, Nigel, Spiral Knight, Wang Yi, Astal, Wein, Football Manager, Rent-A-Hero, Spike, Leona, Erik, and Micheal Ford.

"Gentleman, we made a grave mistake. The original bounty hunter whom hunted Sonic and delivered him to Ivo Robotnik before has escaped. We could only learn so much about him and he rarely cooperated when we interrogated him. It was as if he knew he would eventually have spies come rescuing him. What we all should do is use this moment to learn from our mistakes. Let we all remember that we are Marines that should do everything we can to keep this world safe," Sam solemnly announced to his peers.

All key members would be discussing amongst themselves on the manner as well as their Smash allies that stayed aboard their ship. Some still having hope that there will be less issues in the future and others feeling it could mean possible problems when they do cross paths with the Legion.

"What are the odds that rascally weasel will find his way back to that rotten egg?" Pin said.

"Very likely knowing that coward wants to be paid for his initial bounty for Sonic. Eggman's always been the stingy type with currency. Always," Football Manager said before wiping his glasses.

"The worst part is that he may tell him everything about our existence or even spill confidential secrets relating to our work as Marines," Ford said in worry.

"It's a good thing that I never blew my cover initially when that booby vampire attacked me back then. Not that it means much when Pop Goes the Weasel is going to snitch on us anyway along with his buddies," Bug said sadly.

"We shouldn't let this minor set back get us down. We are the Marines and we have to do what we can to save the world. And prove to others that we can do more for everyone than G.U.N. We aren't quitters!" Jack Wade barked.

"How about we think about our successes than failures? We've rescued a few spies from Basel in Speed Highway before the Legion ended them, allied with the Sega All Stars that risked a dangerous mission to save Sonic, helped pacify the possessed monsters on that magical island for the locals, stopped a robot spy sent by Eggman to steal the emeralds, destroyed the leader of all Nightmarens in our own dreams, and found the hero of that island along with the book it originated from. Letting our prisoner out of our sights shouldn't downplay the importance of these amazing feats," Prince Erik announced.

"I hate to burst your bubble, but the witch on their side was the one who found the hero while we were already leaving that island. But everything else you've described couldn't be far from the truth, daddy-o," Kid Chameleon said while combing his hair.

"To say we should ignore the problem is like saying we should admit we aren't professionals because that's what we all should be. We aren't inexperienced like them, we should be more than that to set an example of what they should be like," Dan Marshall beamed.

"That is where you are wrong. G.U.N., the World Destruction Committee, and certain key Sega Super Stars staged an elaborate plan that dragged out two of the Legion's biggest leaders in a trap that worked. None of us saw it coming because we thought one of them heavily distrusted us. That is some real strategy that neither of us would pull off effectively," Wang Yi said elegantly.

"Big freaking deal, that is luck. I bet you I would had done the same thing if I had my hands on the right radio gear and enough rehearsing," Seager brags with pistol in hand.

"For someone who is part of a group called The Club, you sure don't sound like the critical thinker. And I am saying this gang banger to gang banger," Spike said before chucking to himself.

"How about we all give credit where it's due? We at the Smash Brothers thought the same because Sonic's friends were not within our ranks with a few exceptions. But they've given us convincing arguments, provided data on all that follow him, and informed us on the possibilities that some of our own decided to join the growing Legion threat. Perhaps you Marines should be more humble just like we have been since we started allying with them," Marth calmly said.

"Our leader Marth is right. Maybe you all need to see the light and realize that for every mistake comes an opportunity to truly show yourselves as truly helpful in purifying the dark. Just like how my best soldier is taking the Chaos Prince to a needed bath that should make him his big strong self in no time," Palutena would say after donning her infamous nerd glasses.

A fair amount of Marines would be caught off guard by the goddess' behavior, some struggling to hold their laughter for someone trying to give them a serious lesson. Sam would certainly feel that the two Smash members were more than right as far as not taking this failure too hard and focusing more on the bigger future if they wanted to preserve a good one. He's definitely proud that a good portion of his men felt the same way instead of being too hopeless like a small portion of the group. He thought back to his earlier days of being a rookie in the Marines even if it did lead in a coup-de-at that almost gotten him killed. But his accomplishments and experience with the ARS suit would only be an attestant to his status as the Marine's biggest hope. Nonetheless he still felt proud to be a leader to all these agents without a single ounce of regret in his body.

"Let us all say that this will be a good year. A year we will make the Legion fall. We've all promised to be a great allies in this alliance, which we will prove it by cooperating with everyone more often. As in actually communicating with one another more often, hosting virtual meetings, or planning the best strategies that may land us a win. Marines, we will not let this one get us down a bit. For the world, and for our honor. We will defeat the Legion at all costs even if our lives are on the line. Are you with me?" He announced with enough volume to travel the room.

"Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Goooooooo Maaaaaaarines!" All the core Marines shout in unison.

Marth is pleased that his word were able to reach them, content that he could give the best advise as an experienced leader. Palutena would be lost in thought now that there's bigger worries on her mind like Pit's safety in Greece.

Well Pit, you better not lose your life out there. The Power of Flight can only last for so long. Good luck.

In the massive airship owned by the notorious Team Rocket organization, the admins would be in a holographic meeting with the other leaders of various Pokemon organizations with the same evil goals in mind. But the current topic would involve their current alliance with the heroes and change of plans in betraying the Legion to serve as a new obstacle for them. These leaders would be a new leader of the Neo Aether Foundation, Maxie of Team Magma, Archie of Team Aqua, Ghetsis of Team Plasma, Lysandre of Team Flare, and Cyrus of Team Galactic. The leader for the Neo Aether Foundation was a former co-worker who was once close to the President Lusamine and other Chiefs Wicke and Faba. Disappointed with Faba's firing and Lusamine's defeat at Poni Island, he vow to have revenge on very trainers responsible by recruiting some other former Aether members to join his cause. Being the youngest of the leaders, he's the other one out with his blue eyes and youthful face amongst these hardened older faces. The leaders had already received their Great Balls which contained the Legendary Pokemon they've sought after for so long thanks to Bowser's help as part of the deal. Him stealing all the Legendaries and trusting Giovani with them only made it all more easier for this sinister Pokemon crime alliance to be fully armed. This is also how Team Plasma gotten their hands on their beloved secret weapon once more. Ghetsis revels in his trademark psychotic laughter upon holding the Great Ball in his hands, knowing well what Legendary it contains.

"Well done, leader of Team Rocket. I can say our alliance have been a good one now that I finally have my trump card once more. That good for nothing puppet I refuse to call a son will be in for a rude awakening when we see each other once more. But I am truly curious, what is the meaning of us teaming up with the very people your allies robbed? A personal change of plans?" the megalomaniacal man said.

"Yes. A rare moment occurred in which the Legion's foolish allies infected a majority of my men with their Phazon virus. Some of the heroes were merciful enough to create a vaccine that saved most of them. Only few of them died, either it's because of the virus's instability or being torn apart by their own infected Pokemon. Some Pokemon we were forced to kill before they even prepared to get the vaccine for them. We were planning on backstabbing those fools from the start, but this is where the Legion is officially our greatest enemy. You all wouldn't want the same fate to happen to your own Grunts," Giovani explains.

All of them were quite horrified at what he said, even the sadistic Ghetsis knew that this isn't something he'd want to happen to his most loyal followers.

"Blast, the Legion fools are more unstable than I've expected. I've always had second thoughts about them when they started to terrorize the very land they rule," Maxie said.

"It gets deeper than that. The heroes were nice enough to tell me a secret that not even the Legion would tell their own allies. They plan to revive a powerful god that died and use him to wipe out all of existence. Recreating everything anew just to suit their tastes,"Giovani called.

This caused even more murmurs between the holographic bodies of the other crime leaders, some more shocked that they would even think this is a good idea.

"As a man who once thought I could recreate a perfect world with Dialga and Palkia, this is insane," said the surprised Cyrus.

"Are they mad? Especially knowing well you can't control a force of nature without taming it? We at Team Aqua already learned that the hard way with Primal Kyogre's raging waters," Archie shouts with his fist clenched.

"This isn't just one country they are dealing with, but even everything within the Ultra Space. My Arceus, they are fools to think this is a great plan," Lysandre said in rage.

"Typical, we are dealing with true god complexes here. I've had my suspicions of this Legion for a long time after learning about their actions for some time. My Aether spies are excellent at gathering information when necessary. But it's great to have just the two Legendaries I need to teach them some manners," Heinrich said.

"You had spies? Then why didn't you tell us to begin with, you artificial obsessed brat?" Cyrus wondered.

"A true leader never reveal their secrets. I will succeed where Lusamine and Faba had failed, and nothing like that soft hearted wench Wicke. Just because I am younger than the rest of you senile old men doesn't mean I am not as competent," the Neo Aether leader responded.

"I'd watch your mouth if I were you. You are only riding the name of a once powerful organization that researched Ultra Beasts. Had we gotten our hands on them if it weren't for Looker's interference, we would be stronger than before," Lysandre said scornfully.

"We won't need them at all now that we have these Legendaries in our hands. But that does raise the question, what substitutes you have to make up for being Mewtwo's puppet?" Maxie asks.

Giovanni pulls out the two Great Balls in his hand, glancing at them with a stern look. The rest of the leaders on the call will be curious on what he has to say on the manner.

"Let's just say they are two certain Johto legends who just may be the key to stopping that genetic failure of a Pokémon in due time," he said while clutching them.

"What's the status on Galar's Macro Cosmos team? I hope negotiations with Chairman didn't fall through," Cyrus asks.

"Unfortunately he's too soft. He's so regretful of his actions using the Pokémon Eternalus that he would rather serve his sentence than to get free. I guess it can't be helped that he wants no part of crime," Giovanni said.

Soon after, the projection of a sharply dressed man would appear next to the other holograms just to speak with Giovanni once more. Shocked gasps fill the room as they could recognize exactly who he is. Something felt different about him, his calm friendly demeanor he's know for is more vile and cunning as a sharp contrast to his last conversation with him.

"Back again Rose? What is it that changed your mind?" the Rocket leader asks.

He would only respond with a very wide smile as if the very fiber of his professionalism is long gone. Even the least stable of the group, Ghetsis, knew that something about him isn't right compared to what he's heard of him. The three Rocket admins knew took well this man is off his rocker, especially James who's the most disturbed of them all.

"Let's just say that I've had a shimmer of hope rescue me from my prison. As if I'd ever enjoy being in solitude not having any say in Galar's energy economy, losing my title to some nobody that taken my seat. It was a miracle that Oleanna decided to break me out along with having some former Cosmos employees to help us with our cause. Who needs Eternalus when we gathered two Legendaries that's just as powerful and more stable to control. But most importantly, we are more than happy to join your alliance if it helps get me the power I need to rise back in Galar. Expect me to arrive in due time," the sinister ex-chairman said.

The other leaders would slowly smile, nod even since they wouldn't have to worry about this being a small alliance anymore. Heinrich especially admired how this man did a complete 1080 instead of going the peaceful route like the very two people he idolized.

"Fantastic! The Pokémon Organization Alliance is now complete. We could have any new last minute additions, but we should be good for now. All that's left is striking back at the Legion. Especially that rebellious Pokémon creation of yours, Giovanni," the Neo Aether leader said with a grin.

"Indeed. That Psychic abomination will rue the day he brainwashed and forced us into anything. We will find a way to make that feline menace faint even if it kills us. Even recapture him if we need to make him bow down to his creator once more," the Team Rocket leader said while gripping his console.

"Long live Team Rocket!" Jessie said.

"To unite our organizations within this world!" James called.

"We stall rise again and no one will stop us!" the red haired admin said.

"Meowth! No twerps will be an obstacle to our plans!" Meowth shouts before pointing in the air.

The true intentions of these infamous villains are shown and it's more than for simple revenge on the Legion. All that would fill the control room is the various laughter from the many infamous leaders altogether. Their hatred for Pokémon that dare stand up to their masters goes beyond that of a Snorlax's stomach. An unusual scene would be happening nearly one-hundred sixty lightyears away from the Earth that is happen ing outside of the Legion's radar. A fast speeding space cruiser of Palam origins would be speeding through the starry space field away from a pursuit of Black Arms ships that discovered him. This ship would be piloted by a young man wearing a blue space suit, having blue hair to match of an older age. This appears to be one of the first of the heroes' dead allies that rose from death thanks to the space storm. That reached the ends of the universe. His first instinct was to seek his sister Alis hearing that she was the one who saved the Algol Systems in its steam. Unfortunately, he had been chased by these persistent back aliens for a good while due to Black Doom wanting to wipeout any curious spies that caught on to their plans. Both saucers were piloted by a pair of Black Assassins tasked with eliminating this foreign threat. The man looked backed to see that these violent aliens weren't giving up without a fight as they continued firing deadly plasma blasts at his ship.

"I don't know why you two are obsessed with me when I am only passing by. So what if I happened to overhear your leader's plan that concerns attacking a nearby planet. You won't kill me, not like Lassar's dogs did to me years ago!" Nero shouts.

He could only do nothing but out maneuver them with a series of sharp turns and flips if it were to disorient the persistent aliens. Unfortunately their Air Saucers can move much more versatile than any other space travel ship from Palma or any other Algol System planet. They knew too well what the punishment will be if they failed their leader which is why they entered the right maneuvers to draw closer to his vehicle in speed. Time was running out as Nero knew they didn't want to give up their chase too easily.

Damn, they really aren't going to let me go. The only choice I have is going in hyper speed, but that's a risky enough move since I may collide into something hard and die. But that's not what I want to do, not when I want to see my beloved younger sister again. She made me proud by keeping the galaxy safe, but it seems this new one I've entered is in deeper trouble if she's set out here of all places. My tracker is detecting some Palma tech nearly eight lightyears away, I'm getting closer enough to the spot. But these alien pests needs to get off my tail first.

It wouldn't be until a mysterious shield coats his ship of psychic origin. The aliens are confused, but still continue firing their plasma blasts in an attempt to get past the impenetrable bubble. Nero is just as confused as he didn't even know the ship had shield functions all along. Instead this is the work of an unknown ally and this is far from the only one. Several blue plasma shots damaged the Air Saucers that were chasing Nero, causing the alien warriors to screech in fright. Nero would turn once again to see that his attackers were starting to sink below him from the severe attacks. But it would-bet be over as the desperate Black Assassins leap off the ship regardless of the low gravity to try ending their runaway target themselves. He flinched to brace himself for the inevitable attack, only for another ship to appear and barrel roll itself into the aliens. Both Black Assassins would be spiraling away into deep space with no way to fly anymore and their weapons gone.

"What the world? That still don't explain where this shield came from when I know this ship never came with this technology," Nero said.

Soon a small rhinoceros beetle-like creature would be flying beside his windshield to greet the Palman man. His appearance startled him a little as he never thought he would see an insect that can somehow survive the ends of space.

"Do not be afraid, I came from the future. Or more the past since a human once killed me like a mere pest. I am Buzz Buzz, someone who once helped the boy who saved this universe once. But it appears that it's in grave danger once more," the insectoid creature explained.

A message transmission would also be sent to Nero, which he reluctantly answered despite being weirded out by a talking psychic insect. The projection would show the face of a fox similar to a certain Smash brother, but the shades is a striking difference he has from his talented son. While he is familiar with Werebats and talking Musk Cats, the idea of an anthro fox from space talking to him is enough for Nero to question if this was all real.

"Are you alright? I your ship on my radar and decided to help. They flight from Venom was brought already with so many Venom army soldiers on my tail. But not to worry, I used hyperdrive G-diffusers to outpace them into this solar system. They have little chance to follow here. But I have a question for you, what are you doing out here alone with this many bogeys after you," the shady pilot asked.

"First, who the hell are you? And second, thanks for covering me back there. I would had been toast if you and this, bug….., didn't come to protect my ship. I once worked as a spaceport worker and as you can tell, I'm rusty since last using a ship since I was well alive. I am not sure why I am alive again, but the mystery must lie in this solar system if my sister was said to be here," Nero replied.

"The name is James McCloud. Former leader of Team Star Fox. I was a hero in the Lylat System that fought to protect the galaxy, but Andross's forces and that traitor Pigma lead to my death. I've once guided my son out of Venom after he avenged me by destroying that maniacal ape in spirit. But to actually have my flesh and body back, feels like a miracle. That's why I want to reach this planet and see him," James explained.

Nero knew too well how it feels since he always wants to see his sister Alis once more despite having to travel outside of the Algol System for the first time alone.

"Yeah, it seems we both have family that miss us since we've died. This is why I want to be the one to see her face and help her take out whatever threat is here. Something about it feels familiar, but even I am unsure if Lassar cheated death like we've did," he said sadly.

"If Andross is at large again, then chances are that your enemies are back. I barely made it out alive since he knows with that large brain of his'. Things are bad if he's already making his move for a solar system other than Lylat for the first time. That's why I'll warn my boy, he's got a capable team that can save any star system," the fox father said urgently.

"Unfortunately the one who doomed my future and threatened this universe before is back too. Giygas is truly a powerful alien that is beyond that of any deity. Ness's party must be warned at all costs," Buzz Buzz chirps.

"If he's as much of a threat as Lassar, then we have to hurry to the right part of this system. We need to shut down everything that's a threat to our friends and family. Hey, we would make a good team, don't you think?" Nero said with a grin.

"We don't have a choice since it seems to be the three of us. The sooner we find Fox, Ness, and Alis is when we can all rest easy. At least while we have our second lives," James replied.

"Affirmative! I have no objections to the formation of this party. As long as you all protect me from being smacked or crushed. I may be powerful, but my body is susceptible to fatal wounds. The last thing I want to be is a burden to the chosen hero once again," the nervous alien bug said.

They all flew fast as they could as they entered the deepest parts of the solar system at faster light speeds. Little did they know was that they were being watched. But the spy turns out to be the very moon that Majora controls with his strange reality warping magic. The grimacing celestial body would have its terrifying reddish yellow eyes glaring down the intruders that dared entered this part of the territory. Now they knew that Andross isn't the only Legion affiliate that know of their existence. Meanwhile in a far away jungle area would be a flying blond boy that searched the thick treetops of this vast area. This would be a boy of blue eyes and Seguan origin as he's certainly a familiar relative of the Blue Sonic himself. Til searched as far as he could see as he traveled from high above to avoid being seen. The only thing is in. His mind was to find his siblings Gear and Nel at all costs to protect them from the Nintendo threat. He is far from alone as he's being chased by a massive black creature with shining gold eyes and a terrifyingly muscular frame. This is a Darkside, one of the elite Heartlesses sent by Maleficent to terrorize this planet. Til was unfamiliar of what this creature was and only flew as fast as he could to avoid the rampaging beast's desire to feed on his heart. Its bloodcurdling scream would echo throughout the jungle as it tore through every tree that were in its path.

"Listen, why don't you just leave me alone? I have a brother that I want to see and dying again is the last fate I'd desire. You better not be soldiers from Ninteldo," the boy warned.

The Darkside had little reasoning within its dark thoughts but only the desire to grab and feed on its smaller prey. Suddenly various laser blasts would be attacking the shadowy creature from above at high speeds. The pain caused it to stop its pursuit and roar immensely in serious pain. This caused Til to stop his flight and see just what caused the creature to react that way. This would be the work of a dragon bound warrior flying down at him at high speeds. This would be none other than the husband of Azel from Dragon Canyon, Edge. His dragon is already in the standard Valiant Wing form for his form of firepower on the shadow creature.

"In the name of the dragon, you will leave that boy alone. Die monster!" Edge shouts.

The dragon lets out a massive roar to intimidate the muscular shadow creature from above despite its lack of fear. Instead, Darkside would begin a charging massive amount of light energy within its face to prepare a counter attack on the new winged target. Til felt obligated to help in some way to repay the stranger's kindness. He isn't alone as powerful bullets would fire at the Darkside's head to distract him, fired by an old AMS agent G is familiar with.

"Man, I've haven't seen mutants this ugly since The Lovers. You ought to be put down for being such an eyesore," Thomas Taylor said.

The massive Heartless would raise one of its arms to attempt crushing the human agent. Instead the arm would be pierced by a thrown lance, this would be the world of an older centaur warrior that often trains Max in battle back in Guardiana and the father of Mae. Varios soon leapt directly at the head of the charging Darkside and kicked its throat at full force with all four hooves. This toppled the massive Heartless being backwards and caused it to fire the magic ball off in a completely other direction.

"You sure are the brute. I may be old, but I'm not going to disappoint my pupil nor my daughter again," the centaur royal guard said.

A Yurian warrior clad in gray armor would slash past the next of the Heartless to mortally wound it. A foundation of darkness sprayed from the wound as the falling creature roars violently.

"I swear on my name as a soldier, I'll never fall in battle again. I'm coming for Death Adder's head for what he done to me," Alex shouts.

Lastly, as series of portals would appear around the fallen Darkside along with loud Latin chanting. It appears to be a gray catsuit wearing witch that happens to be a part of the same Umbran Clan as Bayonetta. She appears to be using a Climax summon to fin ish off this heart eating shadow creature for good since she knows its too dangerous to let such a being loose.

"Affa Tadaag Napta!" she shouts.

What ensures is a majority of her cloaked outfit disappearing into a series of hairy "mist" that cover parts of her nudity and a massive stream that dives into a summon portal behind her. Various massive black arms would appear from the portals around the Darkside, which is the demon Hektonchier preparing to violently destroy the sinning victim. The heartless's last words would be a confused roar before it's is violently supplied to death by the gigantic black hands where it lied. Alex, Varios, Thomas, Edge atop his dragon, and Til would be shocked at what they were witnessing. Some surprised that such power exists among a mysterious woman that happened to join them. Blow after blow, the Darkside's body is pouring countless clouds of darkness from its body as it roars loudly. The dark being knew that it would soon leave this world with nothing left to do. Rosa still holds her pose if it means keeping her demon out until her victim dies. Her only thoughts would be finding her daughter and hopefully her husband as soon as possible.

I'm coming for you, my child. If Balder is out there, I would like to see if he's done his part on raising her into a responsible witch. Never thought the world would become this bad in a thousand years.

The Darkside would finally explode into a sea of darkness after enough damage its body sustained as it spreads apart. Sadly there was no soul for the demons to drag into Hell as the mysterious hands disappeared back into their portals. Rosa completely recovered her body back into her trademark outfit as a result of feeling the creature is dead enough. She slowly walks away from the dying mass off darkness that's losing its shape without looking back.

"That was a willing distraction. Now I have several questions regarding all of you. Something seem to have brought us to this very place and I am wondering if any of you know what is the meaning of it," she demands.

Little did she know is that a tendril of darkness rose from the dying mass that prepares to strike at its aggressor. Edge's dragon growled he knew that it wasn't far from fully destroyed.

"Ma'am, look out!" the dragon rider shouts.

Soon afterwards, a strange portal would appear behind that tendril that drags a familiar Gallian soldier into the scene. Armed with her trusty smoke bombs and shotgun, she blinds the ten table with one of her trademark inventions to fully disorient it. Then fired a powerful shotgun blast to destroy the darkness immediately as she fell. Alex and Various could tell by her grounded weaponry that she's definitely not from Yuria nor Gaurdania. The blue eyed soldier would only look to see that the darkness finally disappears from her sight.

Brother, I am coming for you. I've heard about your accomplishment of saving Gallia from the Europeans. Hang right, sis is reuniting with you.

She lands on her feet from the jump, almost losing her footing from the impact. Rosa would be the first to run up and keep her from falling to return the favor for being saved. Because of her tall frame, the smaller woman would feel the cushion of her motherly bosom on her face from the almost fall. The others would be clapping at their heroics at the stopping the Heartless from attacking. Til being the one to clap the less since he feel obligated to find Gear once more instead of wasting anymore time. He looked around to see if there would be a quicker way out of this jungle to find his brother-figure despite being thankful for the help.

"Thinking about leaving? You are better off sticking with us as you couldn't beat that black creature alone," Edge warned.

"Now that you mention it, there has to be logical explanation for why we are here. Or more why we are all alive since our deaths," Alex said in confusion.

"Yes, I feel that whoever sent us here must be about. I can feel a strange psychic presence here that's not too far," Rosa said as she held Isara.

"That's where you are correct. I am a friend, one who's doing his best to help this planet like my friend currently is," a cute voice said.

Everyone would look in. The air to see a very unusual guest who knew of their arrival the entire time. He's a blue mammal-like creature with big ears and blue eyes similar to Kirby that waved down at the curious revived heroes. They finally came face to face with a powerful creature known for his psychic ability to open dimensional travel portals, also. Friend of Kirby that hails from the New World.

"My name is Elfilin. I'm not a bad guy like the many I've seen around here, but a friend that wants to gather the forces to stop them," the blue creature said.

The dead allies that the heroes previously said they wanted top seek have been found already by a new ally Elfilin. He secretly came to Earth to return the favor for Kirby after seeing what became of Popstar currently. I figured his dimensional abilities would come in handy for furthering the plot and helping all the missing allies find the heroes in no time without drawing much attention of the Legion. As for Britney, her story is far from over as you'll see in due time. The next chapter definitely revolve around the Summit's mission of gathering forces in other universes as I feel now is a time to properly talk about it. See you all soon until next time.