(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Pancake on the Way Home from School)

"All right, that will be the end of today." Rean said as school day ended.

"Ahh, finally it's over." Juna said as she lay her head on the table as her Quaxly on the table, tilt his head. "But now I have to focus on my next homework assignment... uggggh..."

"Whining about it isn't going to help, Juna." Altina sweatdrop while petting her Squirtle.

"Well today has been a long day. I can imagine about our next field study." Musse said. "Speaking of which, Instructor, I take it our next field study will be happening?"

"I haven't heard anything as of late, but I'll be sure to let you know. A month has happened after the summer festival." Rean said.

"No kidding. Last month was quite wild. I can imagine that we all need a break. But sadly there are some things that can't be avoided. Such as the life of school. Ahh, brings back memories." Levi let out a sigh as he stretch his arm.

"Yeah, that's good for you I guess." Ash got up from his chair and begin moving. "Anyway, I'm gonna take a piss and head out of here."

"TMI Ash." Juna said, deadpanned.

"Hold it Ash. I still have to remind you about last month event." Rean fold his arms. "Venti, Levi, I'm sure you have your business with the Riding Club."

"Hehehe, quite right." Venti got up from his feet. "Shall we Ash."

"Oh shut up Bard, you're enjoying this, aren't you?" Ash fold his arm with a small glare.

"Oh whatever do you mean. I was just thinking how well you get along with the horses since you been taking such good care of them."

"He's not wrong you know." Levi said.

"Oh screw it. Anyway, I'm out of here." Ash wave off and headed out with Venti.

"Still playing the tough guy, huh?" Levi smiled.

"Oh that makes him so loveable." Musse giggled.

"What the- the hell are you guys doing here?" Ash's voice said on the other side of the classroom.

"Hehe. I thought we might have a nice visit to the Branch Campus. It looks like we found the classroom after all." A voice said as the classroom door open and reveal Alfin, Cedric and Elise enter the room with their Pokemon.

"Oh! Your Highnesses, and Elise! What brings you three here?" Rean asked

"Do apologize that we came here unannounced. I thought I should come by and pay a nice visit to you Rean and Class VII. Of course, it seems a certain someone had the same idea." Cedric turn to Alfin.

"Well actually, I was on my way to the Mushroom Kingdom to visit Princess Peach. And Elise was so happy to join along." Alfin replied

"Well, someone has to look out for you, Your Highness." Elise told her.

"You wish to visit Princess Peach, Princess Alfin? What for if I might ask." Kurt asked.

"Well Princess Peach and I hope to have ourselves a nice conversation. However, for some reason, she hasn't answered her ARCUS Alpha. I figured she must have taken a shower, but that was over an hour ago. I came here to Leeve to ask Rean about the portal leading to the Mushroom Kingdom." Alfin answered.

"The portal to the Mushroom Kingdom? Yeah it's actually here in campus. I can take you there if you like." Rean said.

"Oh, that would be splendid!"

"You guys interested in coming along?"

"Yeah, I'm down!" Juna said.

"Hehe! Of course, I'll be happy to have a nice girl chat as I did back in St. Astraia." Musse wink.

"Well if you're all going, I don't mind coming along. Sounds like fun." Cedric said.

"If that's the case, then I'll accompany you, Your Highness." Kurt said.

"All right, let's go." Levi said as everyone nodded.

(BGM ended)


At the Bros House...

(Super Paper Mario ost - Mario Bros House)

"Come on, come on!" Mario said as he and Luigi are playing Mario Kart until he got hit by a red Shell. "Oh!"

"Ahahaha! I'm-a-gonna win, Mario!" Luigi laughed as he made it to first place. "Ooh yeah! Score!"

"Looks like you got me Luigi. It was a close call."

"Oh yeah, I was feeling nervous there."

"Well, what do you want to do now? Play another game?" Mario put the controller down.

Luigi rub his chin. "Nah. I feel like going to town actually. Wanna come with?"

"Sure, I can use the exercises." Mario nodded as they headed out the door and use the door, close and lock it and headed via warp pipe to travel to Toad Town.

At the right time, Class VII along with Princess Alfin, Crown Prince Cedric and Elise came out of the international portal.

"Oh hey, look who's here!" Luigi called out to them as they turn to him.

"Oh hey it's Mario and Luigi!" Venti waved at them. "Nice to see you guys again."

"Us too. What brings you guys here?" Mario asked.

"Well I plan to have a nice girl chat with Princess Peach, but she isn't answering her ARCUS Alpha and thought I should visit her in person. Elise and the other decided to accompany me." Alfin answered.

"Right. But I'm feeling a little adventurous at the moment. I want to see the plains of the Mushroom Kingdom. What was the plain called again? Mushroom Plain? I've heard many names so it's hard to keep track." Cedric said.

"No kidding. The Mushroom Kingdom as countless names for all sorts of environments." Mario nodded.

"HEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!" A voice cried as they turned to see a Toad running toward them.

"Toad? What's the matter?" Levi asked.

"I'll tell you what's the matter! The castle was just RAIDED! And Princess Peach was kidnapped in the progress!" He answered

"WHAT?!" Everyone yelled.

"She was kidnapped?" Rean turn to the others.

"Oh dear... and JUST when I plan to visit her..." Alfin groaned. "But who could have kidnapped her?"

"I think it's obvious at this point." Levi turn to Rean, Mario and Luigi who nodded.

"Right. It's got to be Bowser." Rean nodded. "Guess the cycle of Princess Peach continues."

"Instructor, are we gonna rescue the princess?" Juna asked.

"That was the plan, yes."

"Well if that's the case, then I'll be coming along." Alfin said.

"What? But your Highness-"

"Oh Let it go Rean. You know you can't stop her. The same applies to Elise." Levi told Rean.

"I know... I still can't get use to it. Guess old habits are hard." Rean sighed.

"Well I'm glad you come to the understanding. If Princess Peach is in trouble, then as her friends, we must do what we can to help her."

"Well, this is just the kind of adventuring spirit I need! Good timing I say." Cedric smiled. "Ooh I'm excited for the adventures we'll have! It's about time too! Alfin gets to go on adventures but not me! It's time I finally got a chance for a change!" He said, causing them to sweatdrop.

"Right. But be careful Your Highness." Kurt said.

"So, where do we go from here?"

"Warp Pipe or the usual adventuring?" Levi asked.

"I think it's best with the warp pipe." Rean said.

"Aww." The group sweatdrop.

"All right, we can do that afterward. But shall we?" Rean asked.

"Right!" Everyone nodded and moved out.

"Good luck everyone!" Toad smiled.

(BGM ended)


In Bowser's Castle...

(Super Paper Mario ost - Evil King Bowser Here)

"Bwahahahaha!" Bowser cackled. " All right, listen up everyone! Today is the day we initiate my awesome plan to invade Peach's Castle, take Princess Peach and destroy those plumbers and Class VII, Old and New!" He declared.

"YEAH!" The Koopa Troop cheered.

"You got this Lord Bowser!"

"You can do this Lord Crow!"

"Go Lord Roman go!"

"Go go Lady Neo! Go go Lady Neo!"

"Mona! Mona! Mona!"

"Give them hell Lord Shez!"

"Kick their asses Arval!"

"Kamek you got this! Kick their butts!"

"Um, Guys? We're under attack!"

"Wait, by who?"

"ACK! WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!"

"Hahaha, 'we're under attack'. You guys are hilarious." Bowser chuckled. "…Hey, wait a minute, why do I see a few minions with hair on their lips? We shave around here, minions!" He said as he leapt into the air as the crowd dispersed to reveal the Bros, New Class VII, Cedric, Alfin and Elise "Bah! It's Mario, Luigi and New Class VII! Wait a second, why are two Erebonian Crown Prince and Princess doing here? And Rean's little sister too? How did you bozos manage to get pass the new security system?!"

"Um, which security system?" Juna asked.

"You know the barrier that detects intruders that Crow and Arval whip up. Then the security units, guard dogs, and my elite troops!"

"I wouldn't call it security if you leave the door wide open." Venti said.

Bowser blink. "What?"

"Yep. The gate was opened and we just waltz right in."

"And I think someone must have shut off the security system. Because it didn't hear an alarm." Altina added

Bowser eye twitches. "HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD THOSE IDIOTS TO LOCK THE GATE?!" Bowser yelled stomping his feet angrily. "And to make it worst, who shut off the security system!?"

"All right Bowser, I think that's enough complaining." Levi said as he and the others took their stance and readied their weapons. "Now where's Peach?"

"We know you the only one who kidnapped her so spill it! Where is she?!" Juna demanded.

Bowser raised an eyebrow. "Huh? What are you guys talking about?"

"Don't play dumb with us Bowser." Rean said.

"Um, he isn't lying." Crow said. "We were just about to launch an assault when you guys burst in."

"Wait... you were gonna what?" Ash asked.

"Wait, hold on a moment, what's this about Peach getting kidnapped?" Mona asked.

"Peach's castle was raided and Peach was kidnapped in the progress. So it wasn't you guys?" Rean asked.

"No, it wasn't us." Shez answered

"WHAT?! WHO KIDNAPPED PEACH BEFORE ME!?" Bowser wondered.

"EEEK! SOMEONE HELP!"

(BMG ended)

Suddenly, Peach was warped into the room, and was inside a cage.

"Peach!" Mario exclaimed.

"What in the world?!" Arval exclaimed

"Bleh heh heh Bleck!"

(Super Paper Mario ost - The Evil Count Bleck)

Suddenly, someone appeared out of thin air. He was wearing a white coat with a red gemstone on his neck, a monocle to his right eye, a cane with a diamon shape stone on top and a white hat with a blue stripe.

"Bleh heh heh heh! It is I who took your princess... for I am Count Bleck!" He said with a nobleman bow

"Count Bleck?" Cedric asked.

"Hey! I don't know or care who you are! How DARE you kidnap Peach when the kidnapping is MY thing! You better let go otherwise I'll roast you alive!" Bowser growled. "In fact, give her to me instead of these guys!"

"Oh ha ha Bowser!" Levi sighed.

"Tsk, Tsk Tsk." Count Bleck shook his head with a smirk. "I cannot nor shall release your princess. Because she is required by the Dark Prognostcus... and I am its chosen executor! I've journeyed through several dimensions to find the perfect one."

"Dimension? What exactly are you talking about?" Musse asked.

"If you won't release Peach then I'll force you!" Mario said as he jumped up to try to attack Count Bleck, but his attack was bounce off. "Eh?"

"Crimson Slash!"

"Penetrate Hurl!" Both Rean and Levi yelled out their crafts as a fiery slash and Levi toss his Glaive to Count Bleck but their attack was also deflected.

Huh?!" Both of them exclaimed as Juna, Kurt, Musse, Venti, Altina and Ash launch their own attack onto Count Bleck but each one bounced off.

"What the heck!?" Juan exclaimed

"Our attacks aren't working!" Kurt said.

"It's like they're being bounced off!" Altina remark.

"Hey! What's the big idea asshole!" Ash yelled.

"Bleh heh heh heh! Your attacks are useless! None shall harm Count Bleck!" Count Bleck said. "Begone with you!"

Suddenly a dark void surrounded Mario, New Class VII started draining their energy.

"GAAAAAAAH!" They all yelled before falling to the ground in defeat.

"Rean!" Elise, Crow and Alfin yelled

"Levi!" Mona exclaimed

"Kurt! Class VII!" Cedric exclaimed

"These fools deserve ridicule. Weaklings cannot win against Count Bleck!" Count Bleck smirked

"You son of a- How dare you insult my friends!" Crow pull out his Double Saber.

"Yeah! No one insults them and hurts them but us! I don't care where you came from, but you messed with the WRONG crowd! Now release the princess right now OR ELSE."

"Bleh heh heh heh… your princess shall NOT be returned to you… by Count Bleck! In fact, Bowser, King of the Koopas… Count Bleck will be taking you too!" He declared as a void started to suck up everyone except those who are KO'd. "BLEH HEH HEH HEH! BLECK! Count Bleck's preparations are now in order! All that remains is for the dimensional void to appear, as foretold in the prophecy!" He said and then disappeared, leaving the others behind.

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile

"Uuugh… where am I…?" Peach groaned as she opened her eyes and found Bowser in a tuxedo. "What the?!" She wondered and looked down, seeing that she was in a wedding dress. "DOUBLE WHAT THE?!" She yelled as Bowser turned around and waved to his fellow minions.

"Uuugh…" A voice groaned as Peach turned behind her and saw Neo, Arval and Mona in dresses.

"My head... what on earth happened…" Mona wondered before looking at her dress. "What the… why are we in bridesmaid outfits?!"

"Why are you in a bridesmaids outfit? WHY AM I IN A BRIDESMAIDS OUTFIT?!" Arval yelled as his cheek are completely red. "I'm not a girl! I'm a boy!" He yelled until Neo took a picture. "NEO DETELE THAT RIGHT NOW!"

"Hey! What the hell is this?!" Crow wondered as, Roman, Shez and Kamek wearing white tuxedos. "Why am I wearing a tuxedo? And why are we in a wedding?"

"This is too formal for my taste." Shez look around. "Also, why is Arval in a bridesmaid outfit?"

"I think it suits him." Roman snickered until he got blasted by dark magic and fell down the stairs. "Ah! Eeh! Gah! Oof!"

Thud!

"NO, IT DOES NOT!" Arval yelled, causing the others to sweatdrop.

"Bleh bleh bleh bleh! Good, I see everyone is awake!" A voice said as Count Bleck appeared before them, along with a woman who appears to be his secretary.

(Super Paper Mario ost - Wedding Waltz)

"Count Bleck, our preparations are complete." She said.

"Good. Now the wedding can begin!" Count Bleck smirked. "Now, Bowser, Ferocious and fearsome evil king of the Koopa, do you take Peach to be your lawfully wedded wife until your games are over?"

"Bwahaha! Do you have to ask? My answer is YES BABY!" Bowser cheered.

"And do you, Peach, the noblest of princesses and pure of heart, do you take Bowser to be your lawfully wedded husband until your games are over?"

"NOW WAIT JUST A MINUTE!" Peach yelled. "You expect me to marry Bowser? Absolutely not! Sure Bowser and I are good friends… in a sense. But there's no way I'm marrying him!"

"Attagirl!" Mona and Crow whispered.

"Oh come on, Peach. I got no gripes over this side of the altar, Bleck old boy!" Bowser grinned. "I don't really get the details, but he really took the time to make all of this for us! Just relax, we'll be married, we'll be in love… and it'll be awesome!"

"Really Big Guy? We were just in the castle a few seconds ago! Not to mention why they suddenly hosted this wedding. They gotta be up to somethin' right?"

"Yeah I agree with Crow." Shez nodded

"Even I must agree, something about this is too suspicious." Kamek admitted.

"And I don't understand why Arval is in a bridesmaid outfit... actually, how did we change into the bridesmaids and tuxedo? They did change us when we were knocked out?" Shez asked. "Did we get violated?"

"[That's what you're concerned about?]" Neo asked with a sign before she raised an eyebrow and switched the sign that said. [Actually, I see your point.]

"Exactly! That is what I thought as well! This is exactly why I'm glad Crow, Mona, Neo, Kamek, Shez, and even Arval find this suspicious! More importantly, who pick out this dress?" Peach looked at herself. "It's TERRIBLE! Far too tacky for my taste! I have my own personal seamstress and they can wipe up something better than this! Take me back to my castle so I can take up this stupid dress and-" Suddenly, Peach was hit by some red electrical lines. "MMMPH!" She grunted as she fell over.

"Yeah, no. It's rather rude to say that to the esteemed count and we rather not make such a frowned, mmk?" The secretary tuck in her glasses as she said. "So let's do this again and this time, you must answer the count. Princess Peach. Do you take Bowser to be your lawfully wedded husband until your games are over?"

"Ugh...N-no…" Peach weakly said.

"Wow you're quite the fighter. I don't think anyone can withstand my super hypnosis. So sorry about that. "I do". Say it now, kay?" She ordered as she hit Peach with another dose of Super Hypnosis.

"Agh!"

"Why you-!" Mona use her magic to make her flowers disappear and then prepared to attack the secretary, but she used her super hypnosis attack on Mona. "Aagh!"

"Mona!" Arval, Shez, Kamek, Roman, Crow and Neo with the sign yelled before glaring at the secretary.

"Hey! Don't you hurt my minion!" Bowser yelled.

"No interruptions please." She said.

"Ngh... I… I do…" Peach hypnotically said, when suddenly a black light started shining out of the pillar between them.

"Hey, what's going on?!" Bowser exclaimed as the place started to shake… right as down below, Luigi, Alfin, Elise and Cedric woke up.

(BGM ended)

(Super Paper Mario ost - Birth of the Chaos Heart)

"Ugh... Oh my... why on earth is the ground shaking?" Alfin asked as she nearly hold on until Sylveon helped her

"Huh? What is this? Why does this look like a wedding?" Cedric asked.

"Ah! Everyone, look over there!" Elise pointed "Isn't that Princess Peach and King Bowser?"

"Are we at their wedding?! Not what I expected." Alfin said.

"Wait a second, if there's anything I've been taught is situations like this is that this look completely suspicious! More importantly, what's with that... lightless black?" Cedric wondered

"I don't know but we gotta move!" Luigi said as they nodded and ran off as a black heart emerged from the pillar.

"What on earth!?" Roman exclaimed

"What is that? I'm sensing some sort of power resonating from that!" Arval exclaimed

"BLEH HEH HEH HEH HEH! BLECK! Yes! All precisely as written in the Dark Prognosticus! Already it is unleashed! THE CHAOS HEART!"

"Yeah, um, congratulations, Count…" The secretary sounded less than enthused.

"HOLD IT!" A voice yelled as the others approached the altar.

"And just who are you? …Asked Count Bleck." Count Bleck asked.

"As if we'll give our identities to a bunch of scoundrels!" Cedric said, drawing his sword and his Flareon snarl.

"Flareon!" Cedric's Flareon growled.

"That's right! And we also object to this wedding!" Alfin added.

"Sylveaaa!" Alfin's Sylveon growled

"We don't know what you're planning but we'll put a top to it!" Elise agreed as her Metagross came out of her Pokeball.

"Meta!" Elise's Metagross roared.

"Yeah, okay no! I'm gonna need to stop you right this second!" The secretary yelled. "If you interrupt this moment RIGHT now…" She said as Luigi jumped into action and landed right on Bowser's head and right on the Chaos Heart as he landed near Mona, Arval, and Neo as the others climbed up on the altar.

"And this is where we rescue Peach and… and… Eh?" Luigi wondered as they were starting to get enveloped in light. "Yipe! What's going on?!"

"Oh, this doesn't look good!" Kamek said.

"Damn it Luigi! I blame you for this!" Roman exclaimed

"Um guys... I don't feel too good!" Shez said as they were all enveloped in light…

(BGM ended)

(Super Paper Mario ost - Champion of Destruction)

After the light faded the Chaos Heart remains... until Count Bleck appeared with a small dark book and the secretary appeared next to him.

"Um, Count? Are you alright?" The Secretary asked

"Hmph. Count Bleck is fine. Fools, what ludicrous acts like these will only bring you pain… from Count Bleck! But it matters not. The Chaos Heart is secured, we have no further use for this ragtag group."

"Um, so yeah, Count… now that we have it secured, this means that you may turn to a new page of dark prophecies."

Count Bleck opened up his cape. "Open your mouth, darkness! Consume everything and destroy all worlds, as told in the prophecy!"

(BGM ended)


Back at Bowser's Castle…

"….ario... an... Le...Cla...ven..." A voice distantly said. "Mario! Class VII! Wake up!"

"Ugh..." Rean let out a soft groaned as he was the first to get back on his feet. "Ngh... That really hurt..." He shook his his head. "What happened?" He wondered as the others slowly got back up.

"Ugh… Damn that hurts." Ash grumbled

"Mama mia…" Mario muttered.

"Oh thank goodness you're all awake." A voice said as they turned to see a butterfly.

"Whoa! Is that a rainbow butterfly?! And did it just talk to us?!" Juna exclaimed

"It certainly looks that way." Musse said.

"I'm sensing a magical presence within this one though." Venti remarked

"Well, you're right about that. My name is Tippi, and I'm a Pixl… I'm sort of like a fairy." She said

"You mean an actual fairy from fairy tales right? Actually wait, considering other worlds, I shouldn't be surprised if fairies exist. Not to mention Fairy Type Pokemon."

"Riiight. So anyway, I was looking for you guys." Tippi told them

"Looking for us?" Musse asked as they got ready to fight.

"Wait. I don't sense she's hostile." Rean told them.

"Yeah, I don't sense it either." Levi agreed. "Why are you looking for us?"

"You all met Count Bleck right? He captured not just your princess but the evil king too." Tippi answered

"Ah!" Kurt gasped as he look around. "Wait... Where are Prince Cedric, Princess Alfin, and Elise?!"

"You're right... they're not here!" Rean exclaimed. "Were they taken as well?!"

"That is most likely the case. Which means even now, Count Bleck is beginning to make the Void..." Tippi grimace.

"What do you mean?" Levi asked.

"I can answer that after we leave this place." Tippi answered as suddenly boxes appeared around the six.

"Eh? What's all this?" Mario wondered.

"Let's go." She said and then disappeared along with the others.

"WHOA!" They all yelled.


Meanwhile in the Mysterious Tower...

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Magical Mystery)

"Hmm..." Yen Sid let out a low growl as he concentrates his mind before opening his eyes and turning to the window. "A dark power as surfaced. "However... this unknown power is ominous. As darkness consumed."

"Yen Sid." A voice said as Rachel Alucard and Mavis appeared before him.

"Lady Rachel and Master Mavis. I believe you are concerned with what has transpired?" Yen Sid asked.

"Yes. However, what we both saw might catch your attention." Mavis said as she use her magic to reveal a vision of the void in the sky.

"Hmm... What an ominous void."

"I've seen that void from my very castle. It also appeared in Zemuria... But I imagine that it appears in every world." Rachel folded her arms as she look serious.

"Yes. I suspected that might be the case in order worlds. That void made me feel uneasy. I can sense traces of darkness coming from that void... But I don't think this is the work of a Heartless. I doubt even they are capable of this."

"No. It's most likely some sort of dark power." Rachel folds her arms. "I plan to investigate this matter."

"I take it you're also investigating that thing in the sky?" A voice asked as Vita appeared with Grianos on her shoulders. "Because if so, then it's dire news. That void appeared not just this world apparently."

"It appeared in other worlds as well after all?" Mavis asked. "This does not bode well."

"Indeed. If this void appeared in every world... then I'm afraid things will become tired. I imagine the others are feeling tense. There must be someone we should ask."

"Agreed. But the question is, who should we ask I wondered." Yen Sid rub his beard.

"Why not the Goddess of Light, Palutena? Considering this is some sort of dark power, she might be able to know." Vita suggest.

"Maybe. But what caused this to appear? Someone or something must be behind it." Mavis wondered.

"From what I can sense, this dark power resembles that of a black hole. Perhaps it has something to do with space-time." Yen Sid said.

"I suspected that might be the case as well. We must consult with Arecus. Or perhaps those two legendary Pokemon, Dialga and Palkia." Rachel said.

"But where can we communicate with Arecus?" Vita asked.

"I can communicate with Arecus. But also Mewtwo. Unfortunately, he is unable for some odd reason. But I imagine that he is investigating this matter."

"That I am." A voice said, causing their attention to turn to the window and see Arecus outside. "Forgive me for my arrival. But Rachel has called me. I imagine it has something to do with that void that appeared in several worlds. I have some answers. Alas, I wish I can enter the building but I shall speak of it here." Arecus turn to the Void. "Palkia has informed me that someone has meddled with Space-Time. That void is capable of consuming all worlds."

This causes them to respond in shock.

"..!" Mavis gasped.

"Consumed worlds? Are you certain of this?" Vita asked

"I am. And I know Palkia is not the type to lie either. Space is his domain, just as Time is Dialga. Someone is causing this. I am gathering the legendary and mythical Pokemon to a meeting to discuss more about this void." Arecus answered.

"I see..." Vita fold her arms and close her eyes. "I imagine the Grandmaster is also concerned about the void... However..." She look concerned because she's hiding from the society, before she let out a deep sigh. "There is only one person I can trust to pass this info."

"Before you begin that info, let me have my meeting.

(BGM ended)


A few minute's letter... In Ouroboros Celestial Globe...

"Is everyone presence?" The First Anguis asked.

(Trails into the Sky the 3rd ost - The Way of the Heart)

"Not everyone. Abyss along with the Steel Maiden are absent at the moment." The Forth Anguis said.

"Well, Abyss is certainly not going to join, considering she was against the vote." Mariabell said.

"I suspected that would be the case. Not that I blame her of course." Novartis chuckled.

"Focus Professor. Our Grandmaster is here." The Fifth Anguis said as the Grandmaster signal activated and she appeared.

"I see some of you are presence. But Vita and Arianrhod are not present at the moment." The Grandmaster said. "I believe I know why I call you all here for this emergency meeting."

"Does it have something to do with what I saw in the sky?" The First Anguis asked.

"Yes. But that void isn't the only appearance... it appeared to arrive even within the Celestial Globe." The Grandmaster said as the very Void is above them."

"Wah! Where did that thing come from?!" Novartis exclaimed.

"That's certainly surprising." Campanella muses.

"I've sensed a dark power within that sky that cause a distortion within Space-Time. I am currently investigating the matter personally. However, all I see is never-ending darkness and it continues to spread. I fear it is a power that is beyond even my understanding. And yet... I fear that very void in the sky."

"Hmm... I've seen that void coming not just the Empire apparently. But it seems the entire world can see it. But if you can't discover where it comes from... then I'm afraid we're at a loss." Campanella said.

"I have returned." A voice said as Arianrhod's signal came on as she appeared as she look up. "I see that very void has appeared as well in this sacred realm as well. It does not bode well."

"Arianrhod, what causes you to be late?" The First Anguis asked.

"My apologies. But I've just received word from Abyss. She investigated the cause of the void to appear not just here, but in every world. Someone has disturbed Space-Time and that very void above us is far more dangerous than anything ever imagines. It can consume all world."

"WHAT?!" Novartis and the Fifth Anguis yelled.

"Oh?" The Forth Anguis muses.

"This void is consuming all world?" Mariabell asked.

"Yes. That is what the Azure Abyss was informed by her acquaintance. They confirmed it." Arianrhod nodded.

"I see... Then I'm afraid we're unable to avoid this very fate. None can survive this." The Grandmaster said calmly.

"Y-You can't be serious... we're all going to die?!" Novartis turn pale. "I think I'm going to have a heart attack."

"Oh dear... this is what I was expecting to hear..." Mariabell sighed. "But the question is why did someone meddle with the affairs with space-time and seek to destroy all worlds?"

"I do not know for certain, but I've received words from the Azure Abyss that Class VII is a journey into a traveling in-between dimensions, heading to this place called Flipside." Arianrhod informed them. "There are others as well... however, not even the Abyss nor her informant know where they are."

"I see… If it is possible to avert this crisis... we may have hope." The Grandmaster muses

"Grandmaster, what should we do?" The First Anguis asked

"If we are to avoid this fate for the sake of my plan... then we should accompany the heroes and figure out who is responsible for this."

"I understand. Who should we send?"

"Wait. We should figure out how to get into this Flipside." The Forth Anguis pointed out.

"I may be capable of opening a dimensional portal to Flipside. If I find the right coordinates... I may be able to instruct the rest of you to join them. But it will take time. Informed everyone in the society for our mission."

(BGM ended)


Meanwhile in Zemuria...

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Uncertain Circumstances)

"..." KeA look up into the sky to see the void and look completely uneasy, even scared even.

"What is that?" Elie asked.

"I don't know... but I don't like the look of it." Lloyd said.

"Me either... just looking at it made me feel uneasy." Rixia agreed.

"Is there something wrong KeA?" Noel Seeker turn to KeA who look completely unlease.

"..." KeA said nothing.

"KeA?" Lloyd called out.

"T-That void..." KeA shivered. "That void... I have a really really bad feeling about that void..."


And here we are! The Trails of Super Paper Mario. Considering Ouroboros goal, it make sense for them to join in. What's more... we're going to have a large party... oh boy.

Also, did you guys hear about Charles Martinet retiring from Mario and other voices? Honestly... I'm shocked... I'm gonna miss him... Oh, I make it sound like he passes away. Charles will become the Mario Ambassitor... whatever that is. Oh well. I wonder what will it be. Guess we'll see about the update... and curious about who will be the new voices for Mario, Luigi, Wario and Waluig, even Toadsworth.

Thank you for voice Mario during my childhood Charles.