*Within the core room of the Tarqaron,Gharnef and Zephiel stared at the Orange Chaos Emerald that powered the fortress*
Gharnef:Seems like Shinra's forces have already breached the fortress yet again. But they will not stop our efforts to use this vessel for conquest!
Zephiel:We must do what we can to stall them from reaching this area. I may have an idea on how to stop their efforts.
Gharnef:Oh? Pray tell what do you mean by that?
Zephiel:More help from my realm. I have more of the assassin group known as the Black Fang. One member in particular could stand his ground in a fight like this. Not to mention the guardian of this place has been repaired to aid us in battle.
Gharnef:I see. But I think I can redouble our efforts. During our travels,my troops discovered a certain dragon that could aid us. Allow me time to prepare a ritual to summon it.
Zephiel:Very well,I will spare you time to summon it towards here.
?:I hope you are ready. It would be wise for us to keep this place under our control.
*Zouna appears with Black and Green Sizaths,Five Dadattas and sever Honorians spread across the area*
Zouna:So not even Druaga nor Kamuz could defend this area. And given the commotion I heard from up top,neither Death Adder nor Blade could stop them.
Gharnef:Seems like we are whittling down to our last defense of the emerald. What do you have to report,Zouna.
Zouna:Well Bowser is coming as additional reinforcements. Or rather his flat alternative. Hopefully we have enough people to outlast the attack.
Zephiel:But we indeed have more forces. As this place still holds troops from the past experiences this place has endured. We could use their forces to our advantage.
Zouna:Very well. We better be ready. Their forces could arrive any minute.
*The Group walks down the steps as they made it to the chamber*
*Trembling City of Aris from Namco X Capcom plays*
Yuri:Seems like we made it.
Flynn:And there it is!
Estelle:This seems a bit too easy.
Marth:Seems like we have some enemies up ahead.
Gharnef:I see the prince and his army has arrived.
Zephiel:We aren't going to hand you that gemstone so easily.
Zouna:Stay out of here if you wish not to die this day.
Valkyrie:Enough with this,Zouna! You will surrender your forces now! Using that gem might cause a greater length of destruction to our world.
Zouna:You fail to understand just how feasible it is for us to harness powers like this,Valkyrie. With this fortress,we will continue to increase our forces before too long.
Xiaomu:As if. We came here to stop you,and darn it,we'll get that done.
Zephiel:Then let us begin.
*Soldiers,Fighters and Mercenaries set up in rows blocking the group on each of the stairs*
Victory Conditions:
Defeat all enemies.
Defeat Conditions:
Marth & Caeda are defeated Eliwood & Roy are defeated Pit & Valkyrie are defeated
*After reaching the first flight of stairs*
?:Gwahahaha! Think you can get up here!
*Paper Bowser appears on the top of the stairs,while Paper Kamek appears in the air.*
*Koopa's Theme from Super Mario 64 plays*
:You ain't getting up here that easily.
:That's right,your gnarliness. We've come with the back up you need.
*Paper Green and Red Paratroopas surround the air area,along with Day and Night Breakers*
Zelda:More of Bowser's cronies.
Flynn:Not to mention of the Adephagos. What are you doing with them!
:I assume they would be perfect allies for us in this battle. They seem to respond to command pretty well.
:Which means this battle is gonna be easier than I thought. Now how about you go ahead and use that magic of yours to make us stronger.
:Of course,your nastiness.
* flies as he spreads his magic across the area.*
Gharnef:Perfect. Seems like a good time for me to begin the ritual.
*Summoners appear near him.*
Aty:Summoners? Ritual for what?
Gharnef:Oh you will see once it is done. Till then,I think it's time you brought out your help,Zephiel.
Zephiel:Very well. They are all .
*A Man wearing a black scarf around his head and held two daggers and had a brown flat top. He appears near one of the areas filled with capsules,with thieves accompanying him.*
*Strike from Fire Emblem plays*
Jaffar:Understood.
Roy:Wait,Jaffar?
Eliwood:Jaffar! What is he doing here!
Zephiel:He has...returned to the service of his fellow members of the Black Fang.
Eliwood:As if that is the case. No doubt you are controlling him!
Roy:I have heard tales of Jaffar. But to be used as a weapon against his will. It will not stand.
Eliwood:Jaffar listen to us,you do not fight for people like then. If only Nino was here. She was the one who was able to give Jaffar a sense of humanity again.
Roy:Looks like we will have to free him from their evil.
Gharnef:You think you can free him? You fail to see that he has always been a tool. And he will stay a tool for as long as we stay fit.
Zephiel:He's a hired hand after all. I feel he will only do what is better for their group rather than others.
Jaffar:...
Eliwood:No. He will be free. We won't let one of our allies become a slave to your madness!
*After reaching the top of the flight of stairs.*
Gharnef:Perfect! You fools feel right for our trap!
*At the area the group arrived at,A Rathalos appears*
*Roar from Monster Hunter plays*
Pit:Aw man,not that thing again!
Zephiel:Quite the magnificent beast. This battle seems difficult for you to continue. You might as well surrender now before it is too late.
Reiji:We aren't going down that easily. We need to keep fighting if we are to survive this battle.
Gharnef:I seem. So you still persist. Then how about this.
*Phantom Summoners,Soldiers and Beasts appear around the Rathalos*
Aty:More Summon beasts from the Island of Strays! You have to stop this now!
Gharnef:Never! As long as that gemstone is still running this place,then we are to continue our assault over this realm!
Besides,this is only the beginning of what's to come. Better come out now.
?:I do when I want to. But I guess this might as well be a good time.
*Pandora appears with several Skuttlers on the right side of the capsules*
*Boss Fight 1 from Kid Icarus Uprising plays*
Medusa:Pandora,stand down! We are no longer involving ourselves with this battle.
Pandora:You aren't but I am. I see you were just too weak to keep up with this. But me,I have my youth and power to continue the underworld march. I still don't know why would you aid these mortals? Honestly you are wasting your time.
Medusa:And you are wasting mine by standing in the way. All of this is something not even Hades can control. I rather you go and help us then continue to stop the progress that might fix all of this.
Pandora:Fix? As if this plan is falling apart at all. I rather have some fun with all this discord. After all,I am the goddess of chaos.
Medusa:Then let's see if you can bounce back once this world gets obliterated with you in it.
Pandora:That's why we have this fortress. It might be able to shelter us if this world goes straight to hell.
Palutena:I doubt that. Though I do sense some sort of danger coming forth in our direction.
Xiaomu:That seems ominous for you to say,Goddess.
Gilgamesh:What kind of danger?
?:Danger that might collapse all of life!
*The group was surprised by the new voice. As a figure goes down and eliminates a few of the summon beasts*
*Brave New World from Namco X Capcom plays*
*A woman with long white hair,red armor plates with a slightly golden chain around her top half,and had gray silhouetted pants. Her body was completely white,and she had some sort of blue and gold armor around her eyes.*
?:Such danger must be stopped before all is lost.
Gharnef:Who are you!
Zephiel:An intruder. It seems she has slipped right through our defenses.
?:Indeed I am. For I am one who seeks those who will stop the chaos. Xiaomu:So who is this gal? Wait a minute,that shape?
Reiji:We've seen it before. This woman is a creation made from the Golden chains during the last time Ouma was causing problems.
?:I see. But I assure you I am not one of Ouma's servants. I am Dual!
Xiaomu:Dual? That's a weird name. I thought you were called Two Two?
Dual:I mean I am? But that's not what I want to call myself. I assume you would be amazed by the name,but I guess not. Oh well. I am here to aid you. For what the leaders of Ouma are doing might cause a major setback and hit them with the hardest recoil.
Reiji:In what way?
Dual:Allow me to explain once we finish our job here. I rather feel it's better not to speak in front of those who wish to get ahead of the game.
Gharnef:Oh really? Well I do wish to see what those fools are scheming. Troops,go and capture that woman before she can reach our enemies!
Dual:This was not the plan I had in mind. Eeep!
*The Rathalos turn around, aiming towards her.*
Xiaomu:After all that stealth she accomplished,she seems to be a bit of a clutz.
Reiji:But if she has information on our enemies,then we better go and save her.
Update Victory Conditions:
Rescue Dual by defeating the Rathalos Update Defeat Conditions:
Dual is defeated
*After defeating the Rathalos*
*The Beast is destroyed*
Dual:I thank you for your aid. I have been observing certain events for some time. And I wish to meet the one called Katee amongst your group.
Xiaomu:Why is that?
Dual:She is the key to fixing this whole thing,and also rather the key to destroying it. Plus I k-kinda want to meet her because she sounds cool from the rumors I h-heard.
Xiaomu:Ah,a fangirl. That seems like fun. Sure,we will see her in no time.
Dual:We will! A-awesome!
*Dual joins as a solo unit*
*After defeating Jaffar*
Jaffar:...
Zephiel:Jaffar,retreat. You will deal with them at a later time.
Jaffar:..
*Jaffar retreats*
*After defeating Pandora*
Pandora:Hmph. This is not worth my time anyways. You may be out of the game,Medusa,but I am doing just fine staying.
*Pandora retreats*
Medusa:Seems we need more time to convince her.
Palutena:Do you think she will be able to help us out?
Medusa:I can't be so sure about that.
*After defeating Paper Kamek.*
:Seems I didn't use the right spell. I gotta run before my king gets even angrier.
*Paper Kamek retreats*
*After defeating Paper Bowser*
:No! It's not fair! Even with my annoying plumber gone,I still keep losing. Hmmm. Guessing I will have to do better. I'll see you chumps later.
*Paper Bowser retreats*
*After reaching the bottom steps that lead to Gharnef and Zephiel*
Gharnef:Curses! Even with all of this help,we could not hope to stop you! Then it's time we take the final steps.
*Galleom falls from the sky and lands at the same area the Rathalos and Dual came from,as Primids spawn near him*
*Boss Battle Song 1 from Super Smash Bros Brawl plays*
Zephiel:I will end this struggle myself. Your magic daunted our progress to protect the emerald long enough.
*Wyvern Knights appear around the area,with Narcian appearing with them.*
Narcian:What shall you ask of me,my lord!
Zephiel:Simple. Remove these pests from our sight. I will take time killing them. I expect you do just as much.
Narcian:Of course,Lord Zephiel. I wish not to disappoint you as my status as your general must be shown with a demonstration. Gharnef:Hmph. As if my magic has stopped our battles here. Now to end this!
*Title Call from Namco X Capcom plays*
Chapter 64:Mythical Core
*After defeating Zouna*
Zouna:Fools. You will not stop this fortress. As long as we control this flying castle,all will fear us!
*Zouna retreats*
Valkyrie:Nothing will fall under your control,Zouna.
*After defeating Galleom*
*The machine shuts down.*
Xiaomu:Geez,this guy sure gave us some trouble. Should we trash it?
Reiji:No need. Seems we did enough damage to cause it to shut down for good.
Pit:I sure hope so.
*After defeating Narcian*
Narcian:Damn you! No way someone like me can lose so easily! I will make you all pay for this!
I will make sure I do!
*Narcian retreats*
Dante:Seems like someone is having a hissy fit today.
*After defeating Zephiel*
Zephiel:It won't be enough to stop what becomes of this world. We will meet again. But for now,I must leave. Medeus requires my attention.
*Zephiel retreats*
*After defeating Gharnef*
Gharnef:I won't let this get the better of me. Fine,take your ancient gem. I know now we no longer have use for this place.
*Gharnef retreats*
Xiaomu:What does he mean by that?
Flynn:Could it be they have given up defending this place?
Yuri:That seems like the idea. But I don't like it. It's clear they were holding out for something.
But what.
*The group ponder on what the dark mage meant,as Pit retrieves the Emerald.*
Pit:I got it! Let's go and get out of here.
*But before they try to leave,Galleom reactivates,as his chest opens,revealing a subspace bomb,already counting down on it's timer. As it was shown on the clock on twenty seconds left*
Lucas:I had a feeling this could happen.
*A blue sphere appears as Byako ran out of it*
Byako:Need a lift! Come on!
*The group evacuated into the sphere,as Galleom explodes,taking the whole Tarqaron into a Subspace sphere*