World 7-1 - Subterranean Vacation
(Super Paper Mario ost - Underwhere)
Everyone walked out of the door and return to the Underwhere.
"The Underwhere!" Elliot exclaimed
"It seems I was right that we would come back here." Lloyd said.
"Oh, so this is where you were? …Huh, kinda dreary…" Tippi said.
"Still, that also means the Pure Heart is somewhere here too." Elie said.
"..." Levi, Tio, Emma, Elliot, Gaius, Wazy, Noel, Campanella, Sharon, Rixia, Robin, Leo, Erza and Riku felt something was on their mind.
"We should keep going. I know we'll find the others." Felix said.
"Indeed. I pray they're somewhere safe." Laura nodded as they walked off, now taking care of any Dull Bones in front of them as Natsu burn their bones with fire. After that, they came back to the River Twygz.
"We have to cross here again, don't we?" Tio shuddered.
"But with this many of us going, it's going to be a hassle." Gray said. "Let's just freeze the water."
"Let me." Alban approach the River Twtgz and stomp on the water and the water slowly being to freeze as it spread further. "All right, there."
"Here's hoping we don't get into trouble." Juna said as they walk on the frozen water carefully until their made their way to Queen Jaydes.
"Another large group? I am- wait a moment... it's you! The previous group from before! Why have you come back?" Queen Jayde asked
"Our apologize for the sudden return Queen Jayde. We're on a quest to gather the Pure Hearts to save the worlds from the Void." Rean explain.
"What?! You're collecting the Pure Hearts?! Wait… then that would mean that you are the heroes from the Prognosticus!"
"So you heard. We're sorry that we didn't introduce ourselves." Joshua said. "Do you have the Pure Heart of this world by any chance?"
Queen Jayde turn their back to them. "The location of the Pure Heart is a matter of upmost secret I'm afraid. There is nothing I can tell you here. But if you speak to the King of the Overthere of the matter, he will tell you."
"Mother! I'm all packed." A voice said as Luvbi came flying over. "I'm ready to go to the Overthere. Wait, it's you guys again? Did thou end their game again?"
"Hmm…" Jaydes turned to the group. " I have a good idea. You wouldn't mind escorting Luvbi to the Overthere, would you?"
"We wouldn't mind, considering we are heading there anyway. Plus we can use a guide as well." Rean said
"True. We would be lost without a proper guide." Emma nodded
"Killing two bones with one stone." Celine added
"Excellent." Queen Jayde nodded. "There's another reason I should add."
"Oh yeah, what?" Estelle asked
"One of the monsters, as well as prisoners, imprison in the Underwhere suddenly escape after an earthquake. It's far too dangerous for Luvbi to go alone, considering the threat it poses. My D-Man are searching everywhere which explains why I'm short staff. Knowing my daughter is well protected and in your case will ease my worries. Once you leave, I will also inform Gramni of your arrival and about the Pure Heart." She said as she summon a door. "This door will lead you to the Overthere. Makes sure Luvbi returns safely to Grambi. And Luvbi, be on your best behavior as well."
"I understand mother." Luvbi nodded. "Now then, let us be off." She said as they walked through a door and headed off.
"...Hmm... I feel like I've forgotten something..." Queen Jayde wondered.
World 7-2 - The Sealed Door Three
"Herein lies the way out of the Underwhere, the Underwhere Road." Luvbi said
"So going here we'll eventually reach the Overthere?" Tippi asked
"Yea, verily! One would think that to be obvious." Luvbi gave Tippi a narrow look.
"She's not wrong." Alban agreed.
"Pray tell everyone. Thus thou believed in the idea of a soul mate?" Luvbi asked
"Oh, well..." Elie said as she light blushed a bit as Lloyd scratch his hair as he blushed. "Yes. I believe so."
"I believe I already found mine." Laura turn to Felix who scratch his cheek and light blushed a bit.
"Hehe, same." Annette hug Elliot as she wrap her arms around him.
"Same with me and Dimitri." Brianna smiled.
"I'm still searching for mine." Ingrid said.
"Well..." Joshua light blushed with Estelle.
"Same with us too." Luigi said as Mario chuckled.
"Really?" Luvbi gave the bros a narrow look. "And who pray tell would thou beloved?"
"You still got a problem with them Luvbi? Your mother told you to behave." Asuna said
"Yes, yes. I can sense many among you believed believe in the idea. In any case, when we reach the door, be mindful of the darkness. I know my way around." Luvbi said as she took off.
"Hey wait! you're not suppose to... and she's gone." Takumi sighed
"She's certainly a handful…" Blake said.
"So, uh… now what? It's too dark!" Luigi said, and right on cue, Levi, Emma, Leo, Campanella, Natsu, Donald, and Elliot used their magic to create a small fire that light up the room while Natsu's hand is used as a torch. "Oh!"
"Your welcome." Donald said with pride.
"All right! Now we can see clearly!" Sora cheered.
"Yeah. Yet I can still feel the presence of those disturbing Underhands... be careful as we go." Levi told them as they walk around and as Levi mention, they see Underhands hanging around on ceiling and floors."
"Oh for- those things are here too?!" Noel groaned until they heard bone shivering. "What was that?"
"Take a guess." Joshua said, turning to Estelle who is shivering along with Tita behind Agate, and Elie behind Lloyd.
"L-Let's just get out of here already!" Estelle yelled. "Before those things crawl."
Campanella got an amusing idea as he snap his finger and use magic to create a ghostly hand grab Estelle's leg.
"AAAAAAAH!" Estelle screamed as she jump into Joshua's arm. "SOMETHING GOT ME!"
"Bwahaha! Oh that is adorable." Campanella laughed as his made the ghost hand disappeared.
"GRRRR! Campanella you-! Get ready to get your ass kick by my stick!"
"Come on Estelle... let's go before those hands reach us." Joshua sighed as they jumped across a few gaps and kept climbing while Luigi, Leo, Campanella, and Alisa took care of some Dark Boos that tried to scare them.
They would soon make contact with Luvbi on the top platform.
"What tookest thou so long?" Luvbi asked.
"Hey, don't give us that bullshit. You're supposed to be our guide, not running off. Plus you have wings." Ragna glared.
"Not my fault thou doesn't have wings. Even if thou did, thou would fly like a headless chicken."
"Takes it. I'm going to murder her." Ragna draw his Armmara.
"Ragna! Easy!" Noel Vermillion exclaimed, getting in front to him.
"Aw loosest at that. Thy girlfriend if putting thou on a leash."
"G-GIRLFRIEND?!" Noel Vermillion said in surprised. "We're siblings Lubvi!"
"Really?" Luvbi blinked. "You're related to thy brute?"
"Yes, I know he can be nasty at times but please don't antagonize him. He easily gets angry over the simplest of things."
"Noel, you're not exactly helping my case." Ragna sweatdrop.
"Well, she isn't wrong that you're a hothead." Campanella said.
"Watch it Fool, or I'll make you drink river water."
"I rest my case."
"All right that's enough everyone. Luvbi, you're to be on your best behavior." Noel Seeker told her.
"Yes, yes.' Luvbi roll her eyes and turn her back.
"Is she always like this?" Tippi whispered.
"Unfortunately." Mario responded.
"Oh lovely…"
"I heard that, butterfly!" Luvbi said. "…Let's just get through the door."
Machias walked over to the door and tried to open it. "Huh? It's locked?"
"Oh! Let me handle it!" Sora said, summoning his Keyblade.
"Whoooooa there!" A voice said as suddenly a face appeared on the door.
"Whoa!" Sora yelped. "I just got the Deja vu case."
"I can't let you go through that easily. Queen Jaydes says so!"
"Seriously? She didn't bother to inform these guys to let us through?" Ragna groaned.
"Oi! Don't blame our queen! Lots of monsters going out here! I'm just doing the routine check, okay?"
"Well he does have a point." Randy said
"Anyway, I am Dorguy the First, and you must answer a series of questions before I let you through."
"Oh… we're doing this now?" Mario asked.
"Apparently so!" Luigi said.
"Now then, question one: What is-"
KA-BOOOM!
(BGM ended)
"Wah! What was that?!" Annette exclaimed
"Oh damn it... not again..." The Dorguy muttered until the door busted open and three D-Man came out coughing.
"These guys are monsters!" One of the D-man yelled.
"BURN!" A voice yelled, causing another explosion in the room.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Heavy Violent Match)
"Oh I know that voice anywhere." Levi pinches his nose.
"Come on!" Rean said as they go into the door where they see Mcburn in his Blazing Demon form shooting several fireballs toward Bowser, Crow, Shez, Arval, Roman and Neo as Neo snapped her finger and mirror versions of them shattered and Shez reappeared in his Awakened Form behind Mcburn and launch powerful slashes to knock him back.
Roman fire orbal shots at Mcburn who deflect it by summon his Demonic Sword, then Arval summon dark Orbs and firing from above which Mcburn generated a flame barrier around him to destroy the orbs, then Crow use his Pistols and firing several bullets into homing shots as Mcburn backhand them and finally Bowser lunged toward Mcburn to punch him, but Mcburn dodge and counter with a powerful swing. Bowser dodge the attack and he and Mcburn swing swords and fist at each other until both of them push each other back. Bowser unleash his breath attack on him and Mcburn cut his breath in half which sending a slash projection, forcing Bowser to dodged and broken the wall.
"What the hell is goin' on here?!" Randy yelled
"Why don't you ask this one." Mona said as she was observing the fight alongside Mariabell, Morgan, Kamek, and Kazuha, giving Mariabell a dirty look.
"Ohohoh! All I said was if we want to leave this dusty old place, then please, let our strong man break the bars. Mcburn was feeling bored so he decided to do request a fight. I had nothing to do with it." Mariabell said with a grin on her face.
"And yet I can tell you purposely said that just you can get some manner of entertainment."
"Little old me? I would never~"
Kazuha sweatdrop. "Well there isn't anything we can do at this point. Espcually since how wild up Mcburn is."
"Hahaha! It's about time I have some manner of fun!" Mcburn laughed. "I always knew you were tough King Bowser, but who could have guessed you and your crew would put up more of the excitement!"
"Please. I face swordsmen with swift moves, powerful machines, Several Fighters in smash, Giant Dragons, demons, and any other powerful foes. You're just another on top of my bucket list to brag about!" Bowser said, cracking his fist. "So just show up and face me!"
"Took the words right out of my mouth!" Mcburn channeling a sphere of fire. "Intera-"
"WILL YOU QUIT GOOFING AROUND?!" Duvalie yelled and stomped her feet.
(BGM ended)
"Huh?" Mcburn turn his head with the others.
(Blazblue ost - Comedy)
"Out of all the timing with you Mcburn! You decided to pick fights instead of getting out of here?! Have you forgotten that we're here to escape this place? What's more, your little fight is causing a large mess! Queen Jayde doesn't more prisoners escaping with your little roughhousing!" Duvalie scolded.
"Hey it ain't my fault that jester tossed us into this dump." Mcburn changed back to his form. "What's more, we're dead aren't me. Even I can't believe that I was actually killed by some mere trapped."
"Yes, it seems my own sins has finally decided to come. I imagine that we're in Gehenna because of those D-Mans. I shouldn't be surprised at this point." Mariabell said.
"Oh please! If anything, staying here with you is the worst!" Mona grumbled. "I didn't deserve to die toward to Gehenna... Neither of us... except for Ouroboros and what not... deserve to be in the arms of Aidios... But instead... we're all dead in a ceil... Not what I expected..."
"Can't say I'm surprised about that either. I mean, I am a Master Thief and all." Romans said.
{"Oh me as Roman's partner in crime.}" Neo added.
I had a feeling that I would be heading to Gehanna after all my stunts as a terrorist." Crow said.
"I'm just a mercenary. I guess even hell has a place for me...somehow." Shez said. "Though being separated from Arval and Kazuha did scare me."
"In case you forgotten, I was just given life and my sins were completely clean until serving King Bowser's kidnapped and toward that time in Pi'illo Island." Arval argued. "But I'm even more surprised that Kazuha is here. Out of everyone except Mona, he's an angel and was going to be in the heavens."
"Aww, you're so kind Arval. But I want to stay with my dear Shez, even if it mean being with him is a sin." Kazuha smiled.
"Aww, baby." Shez scratch his hair as he blushed.
"Ugggh... the last thing I want to hear is where you two being a couple!" Duvalie grumbled.
"Oh, could it be that you're jealous Duvalie?" Ennea asked with a teasing smirk.
"That would explain it. After all, I imagine that she wanted to find the perfect romantic partner." Ines agreed with a grinned.
"Will you two stop bugging me with my love life?!" Duvalie yelled, causing everyone to sweatdrop.
"If I can have your attention. We have news for you. Turns out we're not dead. If you don't believe me, go ahead and check your heart." Campanella said as they touch their head.
"Wait... I'm alive?!" Bowser exclaimed
"Oh thank goodness. I was worried that I wasn't." Kamek sigh.
"Oh wow! We are alive!" Shez exclaimed
"Huh... so that explains why I suddenly felt like I needed to fight with my very life." Arval mused.
"So where exactly are we?" Mona asked.
"We're in the Underwhere." Fie answered
"Underwear?" Bowser asked.
"Under where. Not underwear."
"What kind of stupid name for hell is that?" Bowser asked.
"It stands for a place where all people who game ended came here. Makes no different to Gehenna, or underworld, or hell." Sara said.
"Well... quite the odd name though." Mona sweatdrop.
(BGM ended)
(Super Paper Mario ost - Underwhere)
"Still, that means we still have a chance to save the worlds from the Void!" Mona stated.
"But what about the Pure Heart. Isn't it petrified or something?" Mcburn asked
"Nope. It's all fix." Mario said as he explained it.
"Ooh so the Queen of this underworld has the power over life and death. I should nothing less from a deity." Mariabell said.
"Right. But here's the situation." Elie said as she explain to the group.
"Okay so if I got this correct... Our next missing is to head to the Overthere and talk to the King of the Heavens?" Arval asked
"Yes. After all, we need King Grambi's help with the final Pure Heart." Marth said.
"Right. Shall we continue everyone?" Caeda asked.
"Right. We still need to look for KeA and the others who are missing too." Lloyd nodded.
"In that case, let's be off." Kazuha nodded.
"Is thou finished?" Luvbi asked.
"Yes, we're finished. Lead the way Luvbi." Falcon said as they continued onward toward a locked door and then Riku use his Keyblade and open it and they went inside.
"Hey why is it so dark in here?!" Bowser asked.
"Hang on." Mcburn said as he channel fire and then throw it into the air and then light up the whole room. "There." He said before seeing the Underhands. "The hell are those."
"Ugh! Are those undead hands?!" Mona exclaimed.
"Yeah, turns out those things are called Underhands. So it's better not to get too close." Shirley said.
"Obviously!"
"Now then everyone. Let us make haste." Luvbi said as they journey on and avoid the Underhands as they climb up as Bowsr roasts the Dull Bones.
They continued climbing and taking care of a few Dull Bones until they made it to another door.
"Wait... I get the feeling it's another talking door." Riku said.
"Well duh." A voice as the door has a face. "Because it's dependent on security measures. I'm Dorguy the Second! I'm sure you all want to go through it, but unfortunately, I need to do a quick check-up here. You understand, yeah?"
"We understand. It's not like we have any other choice." Chrom said.
"All right. I only got a few questions. Answer all of them correctly and I'll let you through. Question 1."
Few security questions later...
"All right, go ahead!" Dorguy open the door and everyone go through and made their way to another lock door.
"Huh? Are you guys new?" A voice asked.
Crow and Rean eye widen.
"That voice..." Rean said in surprise.
"No way..." Crow said as two familiar people approached them.
(BGM paused)
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Reunion)
"Comrade C? Schwarzer Is that you?" Vulcan look surprised.
"Well this is a surprised." Michael said. "Never expected we would run into Comrade C and the annoying brat who ruined most of our operation."
"Vulcan... Michael..." Crow closed his eyes before he started to laugh. "Oh Aidios... Am I seein' things? Is it really you too?"
"I should be asking you that. You certainly grew Comrade C... or should I call you Crow now?" Vulcan wondered before turning to Rean. "I could say the same to you and other familiar faces as well.
"Well, I'll be..." Sara said.
"You guys know them?" Mario asked.
"Yeah..." Rean said, feeling mellow. "Vulcan and Michael... Both of them were with Crow and Scarlet as the Imperial Liberation Front two years ago. The last time I saw you Vulcan... you died in that explosion."
"Yeah. I remember that. I never thought I get to see you two, as well as Class VII here of all places. Not sure about the rest of you." Vulcan said.
"I can imagine that you all also died so long. Well. some of you." Michael said.
"Hey, who are you referring to?!" Sara glared.
"Also, we're not dead." Crow said
"Wait, you're not? Then why are you here?" Michael asked.
"It's a long story but basically is saving the world business."
"You? Saving the world boss? Since when did you decide to save the world?" Vulcan asked
"A lot has going on. But... it's great to see you two again... even though this may be the last time we can see each other." Crow said, looking down.
"Yeah... and Vulcan..." Rean looks at him with a sad look. "I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing to me for?" Vulcan asked
"That I couldn't save you in time."
"..."
"I know you have no reason to live. But that doesn't mean you could have atone for your crimes. I just wanted to save you, just like I did with Scarlet! But I was too await back then... To slow to even-"
"That's enough talk Schwarzer." Vulcan folds his arms.
"Huh?"
"It was my decision to make. I don't see any reason to live now that I got my revenge on Osborne. Honestly, I'm glad that I'm here, same with our other comrades... and Comrade M. I deserve to die in a place like this. Even if you disagree. But I'm sure my death haunts you. Listen, Schwarzer, I get that you're one of those goodie-goodie types, and to be honest, I kinda hate that side of you. But I know you have a good heart. We can't change events that happen between us... or undo my death. I don't want you to feel sorry for a deadman like me, or the thought you couldn't save me bothers you with your own life."
"Vulcan..."
"Listen, I'm going to say this once. Even if you save me back then, how I live won't change the fact of what I've done as a terrorist. Who knows what would happen to me? Sure you got buddies who can put me into protection. But what I want to do. I don't know what or how I can atone."
"But you could have. Like Scarlet." Rean said.
"Heh. I bet that explains why she isn't here. Either way, who can say for sure? But listen Schwarzer, stop lettin' my death haunts you. You have a future to protect yeah? Then do it."
"I..." Rean paused for a moment before nodding. "I will."
"Good." Vulcan fold his arms with a smirk.
"Hmph. Who would have guessed you of all people would comfort someone who was once our enemy." Michael said.
"Ah shut up M. Come to think of it. How some I don't see Osborne here?"
"That's because he was alive this whole time." Crow answered
"What?!" Michael eye widen with Vulcan. "How?!"
"We don't know how. All we do know he isn't normal. It's possible he's the same as the Steel Maiden and the Jaeger King."
"The Jaeger King too?"
"Is Thou done talking all ready?" Luvbi asked, impatiently.
(BGM ended)
"Oh right, sorry." Rean scratch his head.
(Resuming Underwhere)
"I'm sure you all have a lot to do. Don't let us keep you waiting. It's good to see some of you again." Vulcans said.
"Same to you." Crow nodded. "Later." He said as they continued to the locked door and Sora opened it with his Keyblade.
"We're almost there." Luvbi said as they made it through the door and high platforms they needed to get across.
"Wait, what?! There isn't a platform for us to cross!" Eugeo exclaimed.
"I got this." Venti said, using his magic to create Wind platforms.
"Never mind." Eugeo chuckled as they used the platforms to get across the gaps and made their way to the staircases where Spiky Tromps rolling down the staircase, but Levi use his magic to knock them away. They soon come across the final door as they hope to believe.
"Oh boy... another door." Kirito sighed.
"Oh? Travelers now?" A voice asked as Dorguy's face appeared. "I'm Dorguy the Third. I guard this door under Queen Jaydes orders. If you want to pass, I gotta see if you're worthy. UNDERCHOMPS!" He yelled as Three color chain chomps appeared.
"AAH!" Blake yelled as she hide behind Yang.
"Defeat these Under chomps and I'll let you pass."
"Oh there's no need for that." A voice said as a beam of light destroyed the Under Chomps with ease.
(BGM ended)
"Hey! It was their test!" Dorguy yelled.
"That voice..." Aqua said with a chill down their spine as someone came up walking.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Zero Encounter)
The person who reveal themselves was Xehanort.
"XEHANORT!" Sora exclaimed as everyone took out their weapons while others such as Tita look confused.
"Huh? Who this old man?" Tita asked
"Xehanort? Wait... this is the guy you defeated in that Keyblade War thing?" Agate asked
"The very same." Sara nodded
Xehanort let out a chuckle. "Well, well. I never imagined that I would encounter so many familiar faces here in the realm of the dead. Sora, Donald, Goofy, Master Riku, Master Aqua, Ventus, Terra, Roxas, Namine, Xion, Ragna the Bloodedge, Bracers from the Mushroom Kingdom, King Bowser's Men, Class VII, old and new, Super Mario, Luigi, King Bowser, Ouroboros, Those from Hyrule Breath of the Wild, Archanea, Ylisse, Nohr, Hoshido, Fodlan, Fiore, and Remnant. And I believe this is our first time meeting, members of the Special Support Section, Yin, Sapphire, Testament, and Bracers from the Liberl Guild."
"So you're Master Xehanort we heard so much about." Lloyd said, clenching his fist.
"I've never met the guy... but they exactly as what the others describe him." Randy said.
"Oh good." Yang readied her knuckles. "Now we have a chance to punch the guy!" Yang glared.
"Now now everyone, I can understand I still deserve your ire after our time together, but that is all in the past now." Xehanort said.
"Yeah, but that still doesn't change the fact the harm you have done to our world." Rean said.
"Perhaps. However, part of that reason was doing Osborne a favor."
"What?"
"Or perhaps I should say... the Chief of the Gnomes." Xehanort said with a smirk.
"The chief of the Gnomes... Black Alberich..." Altina paused
"The very same. To be perfectly honest. I never imagined that Zemuria would become one with another world. It's been quite some time since I last visited that world during my youth. I suppose life itself has surprises in its plan. I'm sure many of you wonder why I am here, approaching you all of a sudden. Worry not, I do not bear grudges against you all. But I imagine that you're all here because of a mission." Xehanort teleported passed them and then forced open the door. "I'm not sure why you are all here, but I am late for a little game with Eraqus. If you wish to accompany me, be my guest. So long as you don't try to stab me in the back. Which is quite funny considering I'm already dead."
"Master Eraqus is here too?" Aqua asked.
"Indeed. However, he's in the Overthere. I'm sure many of you wish to speak to me. However, I'm afraid we can't talk here. Oh and another thing. You all should consider yourselves lucky too. Because all the enemies you defeated are here too. I'm sure many of them would like to see you." He said as walk in the door.
"There they are!" A voice yelled as they turn and saw many villains by the door.
There is Cackletta, Princess Shroob, Fawful, Antasma, Huff N. Puff, Crystal King, Hooktail, Gloomtail, Bonetail, Smithy, Lava Piranha, Midbus, Elder Princess Shroob, Anankos, Nemesis, Kostas, Kotaro, Metodey, Pallardo, Grimleal, Validar, Oogie Boogie, Jafar, Ursula, Scar, Mother Gothel, Gideon, Shan Yu, basically many villains.
"GET THEM!" Validar yelled.
"Oh crap! We better get out of here!" Crow exclaimed.
"Yeah! Let's go everyone!" Rean yelled as they hurried to the door and closed it and made their escape.
SURPRISE! Xehanort is temporarily back here in the Underwhere! Considering this is where the villains are, I was planning on bringing Hades and Medusa but they're busy with their own things. Plus I thought this would also be nice for Croe and Rean to see Comrade M and V from the Imperial Liberation Front.
Oh yeah. Did you guys play the new story on Genshin Impact? It was quite interesting. But to think Nuevillette was a Water Dragon Sovereign. But that does explain the eyes. They kinda resemble a dragon. Meeting Wriothesley was both fun and interesting. I'm not sure but I think if he and Claude met. They have a lot to talk about or something like that yeah? I'm quite worried about Furina however. The Kanve is quite... how do I put there... blunt? Yeah blunt. But I think I can understand her reasoning. And of course her... "parenting". I'm more worried about Tartaglia after clearing the story. He somehow managed to drift into the depth into the Primordial Sea. That mysterious water that's poisonous to those from Fontaine. After he regain conscious... he met with the massive whale entity swimming above him! Rumors has it that's the next weekly boss. Wait, should I really be saying that?
Anyway, I hope Tartaglia is all right. I clear many stores and quests so sorry about the late update. I wanted to pull Nuevilette but I'm low on Primogems... Oooh... I even would like to get Wriothesley too... And their weapons...Oooooh...
