Dateline July 30 1206 Sunday...Morning hour...
Juna let out a big yawn as she walk down the stairs as she heard noise coming from the room where she open the door and see Kurt is training in his swordplay.
"Another morning routine Kurt?" Juna asked.
"That's right. Was I being loud, Juna?" Kurt asked
"Nope. I'm used to it at any rate. Today is a bit cloudy, don't you think?"
"Cloudly? Was today weather is cloudy?"
"I think so. I didn't check the weather app, so I heard it from Jessica. Anyway, it's almost time to start classes. We should hurry."
"Already? Looks like I last track of time." Kurt smiled as he put away his swords. "Okay, let's go." He said as he and Juna walk out and then spotted Venti along the way, looking concerned. "Morning Venti." before he notice his expression. "Venti?"
"Ah, Kurt, Juna. Have you guys seen Ash?" Venti asked.
"Ash? No, I haven't seen him all morning. Why do you ask?" Juna asked.
"..." Venti responded with concerned look. "So he really didn't come back..."
"Pardon?" Kurt asked.
"Ash hasn't come back from our room last night."
"What? That can't be right. Maybe he must have got up early and made his way to the classroom." Juna said.
"I don't know..."
"You're worried a bit Venti. I'll be fine. Come on. Allie and Musse are waiting for us too. Let's head to class." Juna said as they walk pass him.
"Well... here's hoping I'm right." Venti said as they leave the dormitory and made their way to their classroom where Musse and Altina are there.
"Morning, Musse, Morning Allie." Juna called out to them as they turn.
"Morning Juna. Kurt, Venti." Musse greeted with a smile. "Oh? Ash isn't with you?"
"I thought Ash was with you."
"No. We just arrived a minute later." Altina answered
"Don't tell me he skipping class." Kurt asked.
"Sounds like Ash. Won't that make it worst?" Juna asked before Musse and Altina notice Venti's expression.
"Venti is there something wrong?" Musse asked
"Well... You guys know Ash is me and Gustaf's roommate right? Ash didn't came back to his bed last night." Venti said.
"That doesn't sound like Ash." Altina said.
"Come to think of it. Ash was supposed to take a bath... and yet he didn't came out." Musse said.
"Oh yeah, he did say that. Wait... if he really didn't come back after that? Where did he go?" Juna wondered until the classroom door opened.
"Sorry, we're late everyone." Rean said as he and Levi came in. "Class is canceled today."
"Eh?"
"This is sudden. Why?" Altina asked.
"Principle Le Quin informed us she received some news... dreaded news. Apparently, the Imperial Government is making an announcement. I don't know what it is yet." Rean answered.
"So we're going to watch the news and see what's up." Levi said as he pulled out his ARCUS and headed to the news. "Oh, the news is live."
"As of last night, the Imperial Government has declared martial law, by order of Crown Prince Cedric."
"What?" Kurt's eye widen.
(Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes ost - The Void)
"A military command center has been established, as of this morning, railway access has been severely restricted, not only in Heimdallr, but throughout all of Erebonia. The cause of this was His Majesty, Emperor Eugent Reise Arnor III was shot by a military student."
Everyone's eye widen at the news.
"What?!" Everyone yelled.
"His Majesty... was shot?!" Rean gasped as Levi covered his mouth.
"And by a Military Student?" Levi grimaced.
"The culprit responsible for shooting His Majesty is identified as Ash Carbide from Thors Military Academy's branch campus. He was detained in custody by the Railway Military Police. The culprit's motive and background will be investigated until further notice. On a related note, His Majesty was rushed to the hospital but is still in critical condition. The finest doctors of Erebonia were summoned to help the recover of his Majesty. Please wait for further notice."
Juna gasped "What? No... That can't be!"
"Ash shot the Emperor?" Kurt look in horror.
'So that explains why he wasn't here... but it doesn't make sense...' Venti thought. "No. That doesn't make sense... Why would Ash do this? He must be framed!"
"Agreed! Ash would never do this!" Altina agreed.
"Yes. I agree." Kurt nodded. "We been through so much together, we grew to understand each other. There is absolutely no way he's the kind of person who would commit such an atrocity."
"Yeah, He was definitely a troublemaking punk, but he wasn't selfish or irresponsible. And despite his lone-woolf, tough guy act, he'd always help us when we needed him." Juna told them.
"Indeed. I also must add it would be impossible for Ash to leave the Branch Campus dorm. Not unless he knows teleportation magic. But as himself confirmed he doesn't have that magic. The magic he's capable of is Chain Magic. Though he doesn't use it unless he needs too." Musse added.
"You're right. It doesn't make sense. I need to talk to the principal right away! Levi, stay here until I get back." Rean said
"Got it." Levi nodded as Rean ran out of the room. "Okay, we need to talk about the situation. When was the last time you saw Ash?"
"The last time we saw him was when he left to take a bath." Venti said. "I was actually heading to the kitchen when he went inside the bathroom."
"Then that means he checks out. But if he didn't come back after the shower... something must have happened while we're gone." Levi rub his chin until Altina's ARCUS Alpha ring.
"Huh?" Altina pick up and answers. "Hello? This is Altina Orion Speaking. What?" Altina's eye widen. "I... Understood. I'll inform my instructor immediately." She hang up.
"Allie, what's up?" Juna asked
"That was from the Intelligence Division HQ emergency channel, we were called to gather."
"What?" Levi asked.
With Rean...
"Principal, Major Michael, surely you don't agree with this, do you?!" Rean asked.
"Of course not. I don't agree that Ash is responsible for this. And yet, he somehow made his way to the Imperial Palace. After Crown Prince Cedric managed to restrain him, Carbide fell into a coma and was taken into the Railway Military Police." Aurelia answered
"And to make it worse, Ash shot the Emperor with the same gun that he once took from the Calvardian agent." Michael said.
"What?! How did he get his hand on it?!" Randy asked.
"I thought you confiscated that and you even checked on him." Towa said
"We did. I'm not sure how he managed to get his hands on it either. It should be impossible for him to sneak past the palace defensive." Michael answered. "I contacted HQ and they already ascertained his motive, background, and any abnormal symptoms. What's more, Crown Prince Cedric witnessed the entire scene himself. He's too stunned to even answer. So he's taking his time to regain himself. If, by chance, he was being controlled and somehow transported into His Majesty's chamber with His Highness as an eyewitness, we must determine the true culprit. I guarantee his safety until all the details are known."
"Major... thank you..." Rean said.
"... I don't need your gratitude. He was one of my students, too."
The door knock. "Rean. It's me. I need to come in." Levi said
"Come in." Aurelia said as Levi and Altina came in.
"Please forgive us for this intrusion. But I ask that I leave the Branch Campus under the Imperial Government order." Altina said.
"What? Why Altina?" Rean asked.
"I received a message through the emergency channel of the Intelligence Division. We've been called to gather. I must report to Intelligence Division HQ."
"What? But that's so sudden!" Towa said.
"But there's another thing that I'm also worried about." Levi told them.
"Yeah... but if it's an imperial order... I'm afraid we can't deny the Imperial Government..." Rean muttered. " Are you going to be okay?"
"There is no need to worry. I'm sure Millium and Major Arundel will be there as well. What's more. I also worried about Ash." Altina replied. "I want to find out what happened to him and how exactly he appeared in the Emperor's study. I can only speculate that someone must have kidnapped Ash and controlled him either by hypnosis or by magic. Therefore, I will attempt to gain as much information as possible. I refused to leave a fellow member of Class VII behind."
"Altina..." Towa said, giving a warm smile.
"Hehe. Well said." Levi smiled.
"...All right." Rean smiled. "But just do you know, even if you've been summoned, don't forget, you're still a student of Thors. If they try to limit your actions, let us know through our personal comm network. Levi and I will come get you, even if I need to use Valimar to do it."
"And my magic too. Even your classmates if they were here to see this." Levi smiled.
"Hehe." Altina smiled. "Of course. I will do my best not to cause you trouble. Please excuse me." She said as she leave the office.
"She truly has grown a lot." Levi smiled
"She has..." Rean nodded before facing the others. "What should we do?"
"Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do at this point." Aurelia forms her arms. "We'll just have to keep an eye on things. Class is canceled until further notice. If something goes on, I'll inform you immediately."
"Understood. Please excuse us." Rean said as he left the room with Levi and made their way back to Class VII homeroom. "We're back."
"Instructor, Levi! How did it go?" Juna asked.
"Unfortunately, it's bad news. Ash is labeled as a Calvardian Agent. But there is a possible chance that someone or something took Ash and controlled him. Altina will find out anything we can. Right now, we need to contact Class VII... and our other friends too."
"Yeah... I'm worried about Ash... Not just him. His Pokemon too." Venti said.
"We need to bring them along. I'm sure they want to help Ash." Levi said.
"Right. But how are we going to go out if the train isn't working?" Juna asked
"Well we can use Levi's magic, or the portal that leads to Smash Bro Castle." Musse answered.
"Right. I'm sure by now the news of what happened to His Majesty has been broadcast all over the world. I'll contact my classmate and find a place where we can discuss." Rean said as he began to contact them in the group chat.
"Hello? Rean?" Elliot answered along with Laura, Fie, Sara, Machias, Emma, Celine, Gaius, Crow, and Jusis.
"Oh, thank goodness you're all awake. Sorry if I disturb your sleep." Rean apologized.
"Eh, no worries. Have you heard the news?" Sara asked
"Yeah... the Emperor has been shot..." Emma nodded but looked grim. "And that Ash is..."
"Damn. I didn't expect to hear that news." Crow said. "I'm sure the world is shocked by it. Even the Big Guy was surprised when he heard it." He said as Alisa join the call.
"Sorry, I'm late everyone. I heard the news... It's horrible..." Alisa sadden.
"It truly is. What's more, It wasn't even Ash's fault. Someone or something made him." Levi muttered.
"But we don't know what exactly. I just hope Ash is all right... same with Altina..." Rean sighed
"Did something happen to Altina? Come to think of it, where's Millium?" Laura asked
"Like Altina, she was summoned to the Intelligence Division HQ. With the Emperor shot, Ash is labeled as a Calvardian spy... I'm afraid things are going as planned for you know who." Levi answered.
"Not to mention this is exactly what happened what we learn from the Black Records." Rean added. "You all remember what Father Thomas, Roselia, and Vita told us before we had to deal with Organization XIII?"
"Yes." Emma nodded. "If what Vita fears comes true, Ouroboros will work alongside the Chancellor and the Gnomes to bring the Great Twilight to complete the Phantasmal Blaze Plan."
"Right. But there are other enemies out there who will lend their support for the Great Twilight." Elliot added until Millium join the call.
"Rean! Its Tilly there?!" Millium asked.
"That's the first thing you join us?" Jusis asked
"Sorry, hello everyone! Sorry, but I can't talk right about now, but please answer the question!"
"No. She got an urgent call from the Intelligence Division a few minutes ago." Rean answered. "Wait, you didn't?"
"Nope, not me. Lechter's busy with something, too. Did the train leave?" Millium asked, with concern on her look.
"I think so, yes." Levi answered
"...So that means I'm too late..."
"What do you mean by too late?" Alisa asked.
"Oh no, It's nothing! I'll take care of it, so don't worry!" Millum replied as she ended her call.
"Wha- wait Millium!" Jusis yelled.
"Why did she hang up?" Machias asked.
"Call her back." Laura said as Rean tried to call Millium back, but she couldn't join the call.
"She's not responding!" Rean said.
"Why did she hang up so suddenly?" Celine asked.
"If Millium didn't got a call..." Levi mumbled to himself before he gasped. "...! Damn it!"
"You thought of something, Levi?" Musse asked
"It's the Oz unit we learn a week ago." Levi answered, causing everyone to look shock.
"No!" Rean yelled.
"Ah! Everyone, turn on the news! It's starting!" Elliot said as they look into the news that's on live on Erebonia where in Drechel's District in front of the statue of Drechels were Cedric, Osborne, Rufus, Imperial Defense Force with Panzer Soldots, and Pokemon of Druddigon, Salamence, Garchomp, Lycanroc Midday and Midnight forms, Golem, and Steelex.
(BGM ended)
"Dearest people of Heimdallr and all citizens of Erebonia." Cedric announced. "I am Cedric Reise Arnor, son of Emperor Eugent."
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Dark Clouds)
"The Emperor yet remains in critical condition. Needless to say, we have the most skilled doctors available to attend to him, but the situation is still dire. We would greatly appreciate it if everyone would pray for Aidios to see him through this. However, this incident demonstrates, without a shadow of a doubt... the scope of the threat looming over our nation... and the identity of the foreign power that orchestrated this tragedy. In my father's stead, as crown prince, I hereby entrust the fate of our nation... to a man I'm sure you may all be familiar with: Chancellor Giliath Osborne." Cedric announced as Osborne approached. "Alongside him will be Governor General Rufus Albarea, who has already proven himself instrumental in overseeing the military command center." Rufus then steps forward to the speaker as Cedric step back.
"I am Rufus Albarea, interim representative during this period of martial law. We are still in the process of investigating the events that occurred at Valflame Palace. However, we have identified the weapon that was used." Rufus announced "It was a handgun manufactured in the Republic of Calvard. It was of Verne Company make. It was made of a material that allowed it to pass through metal detectors without being discovered. Further, it has come to light that in the past few days, nearly 100 Calvardian spies had infiltrated Heimdallr." Rufus said as he step back.
"How can that be?" Jusis muttered as Osborne stepped in next as Rufus stepped back.
"I am Giliath Osborne, Chancellor of the Empire of Erebonia. It pains me beyond description that we can do nothing more for His Majesty than simply pray he pulls through." Osborne said. "My inability to prevent this strategy leaves me shaking with shame and regret. But I ask you! Is this the time to cower in our homes? To sit and wait and worry? No, it is most emphatically not! After countless instances of military activity at our borders, our neighbor has finally become brazen enough to send spies into our capital! ...And now this. This message they have sent us is clear! For hundreds of years now, they have been a menace to our nation... But this is no less than a declaration of war! We can no longer ignore the threat at our eastern borders- the Republic of Calvard!" Osborne said as Rufus stepped in.
"Needless to say, we would be foolish to take such a country lightly. Their size and military might are nearly equal to our own. Therefore, in order to survive, we must make a decision." Rufus then step back.
"We must put aside the difference between noble and commoner, between individuals and organizations... In order to overcome this dire threat to our way of life, every citizen of Erebonia must come together as one! To enable such a feat, we will establish a new law in the coming days." Osborne then clenched his fist. "It shall be known as... the National Mobilization Law!"
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dark Shadow)
"The National Mobilization Law?" Machias asked, looking concerned as they see the people in the capital are cheering for Osborne.
"It is as we fear..." Jusis muttered. "It's a political science term that the government can leverage absolute power over its citizens to prepare the entire nation for war."
"Which means the government has full control over people, businesses, groups and even the entire provinces." Alisa said.
"We learn about this in Instructor Towa's class right?" Venti asked.
"Yes. Though I can't say for certain, but political scientists have been debating over whether or not a crisis like this would ever actually happen." Musse nodded. "Now that it has, it will be used to justify things like confiscation of property and drafting."
"That can't be good..." Kurt muttered.
"I'm sure even Towa, the Principal, Randy, and even Major Michael is shocked over this news." Levi said. "Osborne knows how to sugarcoat it."
"Yeah..." Rean nodded. "This is what they meant too... The surface and what lies beneath intertwining... Just like His Majesty and the Chancellor said. With Ash as the "sacrifice" from the Black Records."
"And it seems some giant wheels have been set in motion." Venti said. "Something that we can't even imagine." He said and then they received a request to invite. "Huh?"
"It's from Palutena!" Juna said as Rean accepted it.
"Hello everyone. I'm sure you all witnessed that news in Erebonia just now?" Palutena asked.
"We have, yeah. It ain't looking good." Crow nodded.
"Yes. What happened to the Emperor was a great shock. I'm sure the others within our list of friends feel the same. But now the biggest concern is with the Great Twilight Plan. And now that the Black Records has foretold next. Now that the ancient blood has spilled... the pathway to the Gral shall now be open."
"But the question is how can the Gral can be open?" Gaius asked.
"Hmm... I might have an idea how... but the problem is, we need to gather anyone available. Because I fear there will be forces to stop you all from preventing the Great Twilight from coming." Palutena said.
"You're right. In that case, let's hang up for now and gather anyone who is available." Rean said.
"Got it. We'll catch up in a few minutes." Fie nodded and they all hung up.
"Okay, we need to discuss this with the principal and the others." Levi told them
"Right." Rean nodded as they made their way to Aurelia's office. "Prinicpal. Did you see the news?"
"We all did, Yes. It's not looking good. What should we do, Rean?" Towa asked.
"We don't know just yet. But we may need to gather help. We'll contact any friends available."
"Very well then. Keep us updated." Aurelia said as they nodded and headed back to their classroom.
Rean and Levi begin to call out their friends who are available. They contacted the Mario Bros, but they were unable to answer the call for some reason. They contacted Ragna, and Jin. They're available to help. They contacted the Kingdom Hearts crew and they agreed to help. They contacted Team Natsu who agreed to help. They contacted the Fighters of Smash Bros, some of them are available to help out. They contacted their friends in Fodlan. However, they can't ask Byleth or Yuri because they're in their honeymoon. Most importantly, the others are still building Fodlan. They contacted Team RWBY and their friends but they can't make it for now. They contacted Palutena.
"I have good news, but I also have some bad news as well. I need to bring you all Smash Bros Castle lobby. Vita along with my scout spotted suspicious movement coming from Giliath Osborne." Palutena said.
"Vita too?" Rean asked. "Understood."
"I already contacted Roselia, Rosie, Rachel, and Mavis. Hang on. I'll bring you guys first and then the others." Palutena said as New Class VII was teleported to Smash Bros Castle Lobby where the other available Fighters are here.
(BGM ended)
A few minutes have passed as Palutena has gathered everyone.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Between the Forgotten Phantasm Sen Ver.)
"All right, that should be all of them." Palutena said
"As expected from the Goddess." Vita said. "I'm sure some of you are aware that Emperor Eugent has been shot by an assassin. However, Ash is no doubt frame. Chancellor Osborne has established The National Mobilization Law. Now Chancellor Osborne... and Ouroboros have finally made their move." Vita said. "The Phantasmal Blaze Plan... a fitting name indeed. I wonder how much she foresaw..." She mumbled the last sentence to herself.
"That's enough mumbling to yourself! It's time that you tell us the movement of Osborne, the Gnomes, and Ouroboros!" Roselia argued.
Vita pulled out her Fan as Giranos chipped. "All right. But I'll need help expending it. Grandmother, Emma, Celine, Lady Palutena. Can you help me?"
"Of course!' Emma nodded as she pull out her Staff.
The Four of them channel their magic and combine them and reveal a vision of Karel Imperial Villa.
In Karel Imperial Villa...
Campanella, Duvalie, Ines, Ennea and Minerva gather outside in the waterfall area where Natsume and Alban finish placing the Bell of Crossbell in the center of the viewpoint of the waterfall.
"All right, it's done." Natsume informed them.
Inside Karel Imperial Villa...
In the center of the grand hallway were Xeno, Leo and the Red Constellation were the remains of Testa-Rossa stand. Garth turn to the two Jaegers who nodded and they leave the Imperial Villa.
Back outside the Karel Imperial Villa...
Gather in the distance of the Imperial Villa, there was Osborne, Rufus, Claire, Lechter who is holding the unconscious Altina wearing a black jet-suit, Millium, Rutger, George, Black Alberich, Epimenides, Cornelia, Maleficent, Pete, Magica, Signora, Scaramouche, the Mysterious Youth, Arianrhod, Shirley, Tartaglia, Nu-13, Azrael, Relius, Hazama, Mcburn, Cedric and Sharon.
Back toward Campanella in the waterfall view area, he let out a grin.
"Now then, what say we celebrate the continuation of the Phantasmal Blaze Plan by ringing in the Great Twilight?" Campanella grin. "I-Enforcer No. 0, the Fool- shall play the opening note."
(BGM ended)
Campanella snapped his finger invisible magic struck the bell as it rang.
Deep below the Imperial Villa...
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Bell, When It Is Ringing)
In the underground chamber deep below the Imperial Villa, allies a gigantic black-purple dragon-like creature heard the echoes of the bell, then it let out a response with a low growl... causing miasma coming out of its body.
Back outside the Imperial Villa...
Miasma soon begin to cover the entire Imperial Villa as space around it begin to distort, causing the background to change into a dark, sinister atmosphere with red lines covering the ground. A purple energy shoot to the sky, causing a vortez as an Egg shape thorny appeared, replacing the Imperial Villa.
Shirley whistle. "Check that out!"
"Now that's what I call a transformation." Tartaglia mused.
"Huh. Sure is something. Ruger added
"Well, how about that." Mcburn smirked
"Hehe. A fine place indeed." Azrael grinned.
"Well, this is a fine wake-up call." Hazama chuckled.
"Fascinating." Relius mused as Nu said nothing.
"So, the beginning of the end, is it?" Arianrhod asked
"Hahaha. Well, isn't this lovely?" Cornelia asked.
"Fascinating. So this is the Gral of Erebos." Maleficent mused.
"Whoa, this is quite the sight." Pete said.
"Hmph. So this is the Gral you told me about." Scaramouche turn to the Mysterious Youth.
"Yep. It's been quite a long time." The Mysterious Youth nodded.
"How marvelous! So this is what was foretold?" Magica turn to Rufus.
"Yes. From the Black Records." Rufus nodded
"The crypt where the Great Power will be reborn." Cedric said, with a look of insanity in his eyes as Claire let out a deep sigh.
"Hmph. And here I thought the things I have seen were amusing." Signora said as Sharon let out a sigh.
"Reah... Levi... Crow... Jusis..." Millium said with sorrow in her words.
"Couldn't have guessed this is how my day would turn out when I woke up this morning..." Lechter sighed as he was carrying Altina unconscious.
"Let us begin." Osborne declared before turning to Black Alerich. "It is time. Chief of the Gnomes and head of the Workshop. Show me the way, Black Alberich."
Alberich then approached, turned his head and bow. "As you wish, my lord."
"Wait just one moment." Epimenidea said as dark magic channel in his hand and turn to the screen and forward his arm. "It seems we have some interlopers watching us from afar. Let me remove it." He said as Vita, Roselia, Emma and Palutena's magic soon distorted and shut down. "I suspected it's those fools. They'll be here soon enough."
"Indeed. Please, follow me." Alberich agreed as they took off while Georg stayed and Campanella, Natsume, Alban, and Minerva appeared next to him,
"All right, all set." Campanella said as Georg nodded.
The Stalritter teleported as they turn to the Gral of Erebols. Xeno, Leo and the Red Constellation run downhill and stand with Campanella, Minerva, Natsume, Alban, and the Stalritter, guarding.
(BGM ended)
Back in Smash Bros Castle...
(Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes ost - Malice and Misgiving)
Palutena, Roselia, Emma and Vita's magic soon erupted and burst.
"Ngh... So he notice..." Vita grumbled.
"Tch... I should have known..." Levi grumbled. "They really did took Altina."
"Boss, Xeno, and Leo..." Fie muttered
"A-And that guy in the labcoat… isn't that…?" Elliot sadden.
"Yeah... It's George." Crow nodded. "So... it turns out he was working with Osborne the entire time... Angelica and Towa are not going to like this."
"The Blazing Demon and the Fool were there as well…" Emma said.
"Well as that other Enforcer from back with King Bowser's conquest... and the Infernal Castle... and the Enforcer Canidate from Pi'illo Island." Celine said.
"Minerva the Spacial Maiden..." Vita said.
"Why…?" Alisa grimaces as she becomes emotional. "We just spoke this morning and… and… and…What's going on?!"
"That man's name was Lughman, or something like that, right?" Celine asked. "His hair looked different."
"Hehe, Franz Lughman. The first disciple of G. Schmidt and the deceased husband of the Reinford Group's chairman." Vita said. "Also known as Franz Reinford."
"Ah, so he has been lurking in the shadows these past 20 years." Roselia muttered
"So that explains the dark presence when we first met..." Levi muttered. "I never thought he was actually Black Albeirch the entire time."
"But that isn't the worst news." Marth said. "There was Epimenidea... and Cornelia..."
"How can that be...?" Sora asked. "Both of them faded to darkness..."
"But it isn't just Cornelia... Maleficent, Pete, Signora and Magica were there too!" Donald said.
"Along with the Mad Dog." Jin muttered. "So now he's finally come out of hiding."
"Son of a bitch..." Ragna grumbled.
"There's also that Murakumo unit... Nu-13... Along with Relius Clover and Hazama." Palutena said.
"And that son of Ei... Scaramouche or something?" Bayonetta asked.
"This is not good..." Lyn said. "I think Sothis and our other friends won't like to hear the news that Epimenides and Cornelia are also alive too."
"Dimitri especially." Tiki said.
"And that person too... the one back in the Keyblade Graveyard..." Aqua muttered. "So he really was Osborne's ally."
"Snap out of it guys, now is not the time!" Sara exclaimed. "As a bracer, I can't just sit here and let them pull off whatever that twilight crap is they're planning! How about all of you?!"
"She's right! We can't just sit here and do nothing! We need to go there and stop them!" Pit said.
"We weren't gather here just for some of you to feel vulnerable after what we seen." Dark Pit fold his arm. "We're here to stop this Great Twilight plan. So let's move it!"
"Indeed." Mewtwo nodded.
"Well Vita? What will you do now?" Roselia asked
"Well, I would like to say I'll charge in there with the rest of you- mostly out of spite." Vita said. "Unfortunately, I suspect things won't be quite that easy."
"What are you talking about?"
(BGM ended)
"What?! Are you certain?!" Palutena shouted as she was telekinesis with someone. "I suspected it wouldn't be easy. I'll form them right away!" Palutena face the others. "Everyone! The situation has become dire! Cryptids, Heartless and Magic Knight have appeared all over the city!"
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Cheap Trap)
"What?!" Pit yelled
"All right, everyone, we need to get to Heimdallr and fast too!" Rean yelled.
"I'll teleport us to the Sankt District!" Palutena raised her staff as a heavenly light appeared and warped them away.
Heimdallr Sankt District...
The party arrived and see the whole sky was changing from grey clouds to dark purple and black. Then they saw a Magic Knight wielding a Chain Ball, an Elephant-like Cryptid and Darkside making a wreck of the area as the civilians were screaming and running away from the scene.
"Everyone, split up and take done those monsters before they destroy the city!" Alm raised his sword high and yelled as a Magic Knight was going to attack the Hotel, but Bayonetta summon a demonic feet that knock the Magic Knight to the ground.
"Was that a demonic foot?" Roselia asked.
"I heard you're an Umbra Witch Bayonetta. How interesting." Vita said.
"Why not save the chit chat for another time." Bayonetta suggests that Lucario dash toward the Magic Knight and use Aura Sphere on it, then Ike use Radiant Aether and kill it with one blow.
Mewtwo use Psychic to freeze the cryptids movement.
"Allow me." Roselia floated in the air with her magic staff and cast a spell where she penetrated the cryptid with crimson transparent thorn, causing it to explore in a pupel right.
"That's our grandmother for you." Vita chuckled. "And I shouldn't expect nothing less from the ultimate Pokemon."
"Save your compliments to yourself. It isn't over." Mewtwo said as Mickey, charge toward Darkside and defeat it with one swing, causing it to disappear.
"Rean!"
"Everyone!" A voice yelled as they turned and see the Imperial Defense Force accompanying Alfin, Elise, and some students from St. Astraia until two Magic Knights appeared and backhanded two IDF soldiers.
Elise pull out her rapier and Pokeballs and came out was Metagross and Meganium. "Your Highness! Run!"
"I can't leave you here!" Alfin exclaimed as she summoned her Orbal Staff and two Pokeballs. "Gardevoir, Dragonite!" She tossed them in the air and came out the two Pokemon.
"Gardevoir!" Alfin's Gardevoir cried as her Dragonite roared.
As Rean with his Ogre power activated and the others ran toward to aid them
"ILL-MANNER BRUTES! HOW DARE YOU THREATEN THESE LADIES!" A voice yelled as Patrick swooped in and strike the Magic Knights from attacking them.
"Patrick!" Elise exclaimed
"The son of the Hyarm's family?" Alfin blink. "Wait, never mind them! Gardevoir use Moonblast! Dragonite, use Hurricane!"
"Metagross, use Meteor Mash! Meganium, use Petal Dance!" Elise yelled as the Pokemon let out their roar as Moonblast was launched, Hurricane was summoned to trap and struck the Magic Knights, Metagross's hand glowed white meteor appeared around its hand and it punched the Magic Knight while Meganium released multiple slashing petals onto the Magic Knights, causing both of them to explode.
"Oh thank the goddess." Rean sighs in relief and cancels his powers.
"Tinkaaaaaa!" Until they heard a Pokemon cry as they turn and see a Tinkatink was running away from a Darkside until it drop.
"Oh no! That's Pokemon is in trouble!" Elliot yelled.
As Tinkatink got back on its feet, it turn and see Darkside was close in range as it panicked... until Musse fire bullets at it and then Sora, and Kairi strike Darkside with Levi cast his magic to rain down a powerful pillar of light and destroy it. Tinkatink let out a big sigh of relief.
(BGM ended)
"Are you all right, little one?" Musse approaches it and bends down.
"Tinkalink!" The Tinkalink cheered
"Aww, you're so adorable~"
"Oh! That's a Tinkalink!" Elise said as Venti scan it.
"Tinkatink, the Metalsmith Pokémon. A Fairy and Steel type. This Pokémon pounds iron scraps together to make a hammer. It will remake the hammer again and again until it's satisfied with the result." Venti's ARCUS Pokedel said. "It swings its handmade hammer around to protect itself, but the hammer is often stolen by Pokémon that eat metal."
"Oh you poor thing. I'm glad that you're safe." Musse said.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Beyond a Little Hope)
"Rean! Oh, I'm so glad you're all right." Elise hugged him.
"You too, Elise." Rean replied. "Thank you Patrick. You really saved the day there."
"I simply happened to be in the right place at the right time." Patrick said. "But what in Aidios's name is going on?"
"Does all this have something to do with that bell we heard?" Alfin asked.
"That's right. I'll explain." Palutena said as she begin to explain to them the situation and what happened in Karel Imperial Villa.
Alfin gasped. "Cedric..."
"Wh-Why...?" Elise asked
"I-I know Cedric was traumatized after what happened to father but... I never thought he would accompany the chancellor!"
"And that isn't the worst-case scenario... All of Heimdallr is under the same situations in the other districts." Levi grumbled.
"Yes. I can imagine that the Railway Military Police and other forces have their handful." Palutena said.
"We need to keep Her Highness and the others safe!" Machias said
"Don't worry, I'll take care of that." Vita volunteered. "I can create a barrier around the girls school. That way, they should be safe from things like Magic Knights, Heartless and cryptids."
"R-really?!" Juna asked.
"That'd be a huge help." Sara said.
"Some of us will stay here and help Vita with the barrier and take care of any other potential threats coming." Tiki said.
"Right. We'll split up into different of Helmdallr and take care of Magic Knights, Crypids, and Heartless." Samus said.
"We're grateful for your help. All of you." Rean smiled. "I'll be counting on you to keep Her Highness and the others to keep them safe." Then he turn to the Pokémon. "Metagross, Meganium, Garderivor, and Dragonite. I'll be counting on you as well." He said as the Pokémon responded with a nod.
"Mother has some explaining to do..." Alisa grumbled
"Same for George. Though if I had to guess, he must have been a Gnome agent the entire time." Crow nodded.
"Most likely that's the case. Oh, Angelica and Towa will not like this one bit." Elliot sighed.
"Please be careful, yourselves." Patrick told them.
"Rean, Levi...Musse, Juna, Venti and Kurt, please be careful." Elise said.
"We will, you stay safe as well!" Juna nodded
"Elise, Your Highness. May Aidios protect you." Musse added
"We'll come back. I promise. So please wait for us." Rean stated
"I believe in you, Rean. And everyone else from Class VII." Alfin replied. "Please stop Cedric, the others and bring him back to his senses."
"I swear on my honor as a noble. And even more, as a member of Class VII." Jusis agreed
"We shall put a stop to that bell and its grim rolling!" Laura declares.
"Vita! Please take care of things here!" Emma stated
"Of course." Vita nodded. "Once this is done, let's have a talk. just the two of us. Consider it my way of apologizing for avoiding you for so long."
"Teehee, I'd like that, but I won't hold my breath."
"Oh my."
"Hmph. You reap what you sow, Vita." Celine remarked.
"Well, well. It seems Emma has matured enough that she can see right through her secretive sister's lies." Roselia said.
"Oh? YOU'RE one to talk, grandmother." Emma replied, causing Roselia to sigh as Levi noticed a quick glimpse at Vita made to Musse.
'Huh?' Levi thought to himself as Vita cast a huge barrier dome around the whole school building and handed the staff to Roselia.
"Very well, we are now ready to depart." Roselia said. "I'll contact Lysander and any help he can bring."
"All right! Let's go!" Juna declared
"To the Imperial Villa...no, the Gral of Erebos." Kurt said and they took off.
'So it's finally time. How fortunate that time was at my side. I wonder if they make it here?' Vita wondered.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile elsewhere in Heimdallr.
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Cheap Trap)
Cryptids, Giant Heartless, and Magic Knights have been appearing more and more again as Tanks from the Armored Division tanks are shooting at them, but the Magic Knight swings it sword at them and knocks them away, knocking them out of commission as some Pokemon Trainers attack using Range attacks as Moon Blast, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball, Ice Beam, and even Psybeam. But the other Magic Knight swings down its axe, creating a fissure and knocking them and the trainers away.
"Everyone! This way!" Mint yelled at the civilians who are panicking from the chaos.
"Let me know if anyone's injured!" Vivi informed them as she healed a wounded man with a Chansey with her.
Hiding behind the scare and taking pictures was Vivi. "This kind of stuff is what gets you the big-time awards. No way I'm gonna let my chance get away!"
"Ledy..." A Ledyba sweatdrop.
"Here, Hugo! You dianae have a hand in all this, did ye?!" A Scottish girl Becky yelled at the guy with the glasses.
"Of course not! ...Is what I'd like to say." Hugo muttered. "But I can't deny this is the sort of crisis they would engineer."
"What's that suppose tae mean?!" Becky yelled until a cryptid appeared.
"Halt Fiend!" A voice yelled as a missle was shoot at it and Panzer Soldots appeared to attack the Magic Knights, Crypids and Heartless.
"The central boulevard is now secure." Neithardt told General Craig and Alan."However, it seems the threat is still spreading across all districts."
"W-We received a report that something's happened to the Karel Imperial Villa!" Alan informed them
"All units! Break into three regiments! We'll each move to different parts of the city! Neithardt, contact reinforcements!" Craig command.
"Understood! Warrant Officer Alan, You-" Suddenly, they heard a roar. "What was that...!?" They turn and see giant shadow-like monsters. "What in Aidio's name!? Those look just like the things that showed up in the old schoolhouse!"
"Damn it! Out of the-"
"Zyaaah!" Suddenly a voice yelled as a large slash struck through the shadow-like giants and they exploded into purple light, revealing Hakumen.
"H-He just took them down with one strike!" Alan yelled.
"A white... suit of armor?" Neithardt asked.
"Hmm... So it seems this city has been invested by more darkness than I expected. No matter. I shall cleave a path and eliminate the source." Hakumen said as he jump from building to building until he struck down more than one cryptid and Magic Knights on the way.
"Who was that guy?" Alan asked
"I don't know, but he cleaves a path for us. FORWARD!" Craig yelled.
Class VII, Kingdom Hearts group, Ragna, Jin, some of the smashers made their way in the streets of Vesta street when they saw cryptids and Magic Knights on the street and three children with small Pokemon going to attack them. Before they can react, something attacks them with lightning speed, causing them to explode in a purple light and reveal it was Jubei.
"You kids okay?" Jubei turn to them.
"Whoa! A talking cat!" One of them exclaimed.
"So cool!" The little girl said.
"Wow... thanks for the save mister!"
Then Jubei wiskers kick in. "Not over yet!" He yelled as two of the same cryptids appeared.
"Waah!" One of the kids yelled until Rean, Sara, Pit and Bayonetta launched their attacks.
"Ah, looks who's here." Jubei grinned.
"It's you guys!" One of the kids said
"The bracer lady too!"
"Phew, i certainly wasn't expecting to see you here Jubei." Rean said.
"We can chit-chat some other time. I'll leave these guys in your capable hands." Jubei said as he leap from the roof.
Then one of the bridge broke on the other side and see a giant lighting cat cryptid approach with a Magic Knight.
"All right, everyone! Lets take down these guys! Don't hold back!" Ragna yelled.
"Yeah!" Everyone yelled.
Team A: Rean, Juna, Kurt, Musse, Levi, Sara, Fie, Crow, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Xion, Roxas, Namine.
The Ice Behemoth - Seah Unsurtr
Ancient Golem - Magic Knight Zelsheim
Levi link with Rean and Musse, Juna link with Kurt, Sara link with Fie and Crow, Sora link with Donald, Goofy link with Xion, Roxas link with Namine.
Seah Unsurtr was the first to attack as it launched an icy breath attack on them. Crow shoot out several homing shoots then summon a wormhole and shoot the bullets from there. Levi swirls his Glaive to blow away the blizzard as Musse shoots orbal shots at the Cryptid as the Zelsheim swings down it sword. Sora dodged and hopped on his arm and then airstep toward the Magic Knight's face and Keyblade combo attacked it with Donald cast Meteor on both of them. Roxas used Cross Slash and then launched a combo twin attack on the cryptids as it backhanded him, but Roxas dodged the attack as Namine use Sonic Blade. Zelsheim swung down which broke the windows and houses to attack Xion and Goofy, but they dodged and Xion summoned pillars of light and then dived toward it and struck through with Sonic Blade. Goofy uses Goofy Tornado and then cartwheel bash on the Magic Knight's head.
Sara leap into the air and shot several lighting bullets on the cryptid and Magic Knight while Fie swooped between them and created clones of herself to strike them with hack and slash, while Juna ran up toward the Magic Knight, landing gunbreakers swings and kicks while Kurt's blades glow with green and blue energy and unleash a flurry of slashes. The Magic Knight punched the ground to knock them away. Crow switfh to his Double Saber and then toss it into a boomerang and strike the cryptid and Magic Knight while Levi imbued his Glaive with a golden light, leaped in between the two giants and unleashed a whirlwind of slashes before he backflipped and launched a giant slash between them. Rean imbued his Tachi with fire and then struck through them, causing another set of slashes around the two, causing both of them to explode in a purple light.
Team B: Jusis, Alisa, Elliot, Laura, Machias, Emma, Gaius, Kairi, Ragna, Riku, Mickey, Aqua, Ventus, Terra, Jin.
Giant Lighting Tiger - Urkganon
Giant Ancient Golem - Zelsheim
Jusis link with Alisa, Elliot link with Laura, Machias link with Emma, Gauis link with Mickey, Ragna link with Jin, Kairi link with Riku, Aqua link with Terra and Ventus.
Urkganon launched a claw attack while Zelsheim swung down it giant sword as they dodged and Alisa used her Craft: Heavenly Gift 2 to buff everyone. Elliot cast La Forte with Emma casting Crescent Moon to buff their defenses as Laura lunged toward the giant lighting tiger and launched a powerful swing as Gaius swirled his spear, took a stance, and then lunged toward the Magic Knight with powerful jabs. Urkganon let out a powerful roar which shattered the window but it thanks to magic reflection from the Crescent Moon, its attack was reflected back at it. Jusis imbued his sword with magic as he lung toward between, launching rapid jabs and slashes, backflip gracefully, and cast his wind magic to form wind swords and launch them. Machias readied his gun and shot several bullets toward the two giants as Elliot and Emma swirled their staffs and rained down several magic shots.
Zelsheim swung down its sword to create a fissure while Urkganon channeled electricity and created an electrical field and sparks exploded in the group. Aqua generated a barrier before it was reflected back at it. Then she, Terra, and Ventus leaped toward the two giants and unleashed combo slashes while Mickey leaped into the air and then dive attacked Urkganon. Jin impaled the ground with Yukianaisa and encased the two giants in ice before sending a large slash, snapping his finger, and causing a devastating attack on them with Ragna channeling dark powers to his Armmara and rash toward Urkganon and claw his face, causing it to roar in agony.
Kairi cast Pearl onto the Magic Knight while Riku imbued his Keyblade with dark energy and lung toward them two, slashing before firing Dark Firaga to create a sphere of explosion. Alisa use Molton Storm 2 on them with Jusis finishes it off by summoning a tornado with his wind magic, fusing with fire and exploding, causing the cryptid and Magic Knight to explode in a purple light.
(BGM ended)
(Blazblue ost - Premotion)
"All right, that takes care of them." Ragna swings his armara before putting it away. "That was a lot easier than I expected.
"Yeah. Then again, we been through several fights worse than this." Elliot nodded.
"Like with Organization XIII?" Laura asked.
"Yeah. That was nothing to this. Hard to imagine how strong we become."
"Are you kids okay?" Rean turn to them.
"WHHOOOAAA! That was SO COOL! You beat those things like it was nothing!" One of them cheered.
"I was so scared..."
"Wh-What are YOU looking at, Rean Schwarzer?" One of the kids folds his arm. 'He's actually super cool.' He mumbles to himself with a gentle smile.
"Huh? I didn't quite catch that." Rean tilts his head.
"I-I didn't say anything!"
"Suuure you didn't." Levi grinned. "But in any case, glad to see you're all okay."
"Kai!" Av voice cried out as a few civilians came out from hiding.
"Martha! Fred!" Rean said.
"Oscar! Everyone!" Juna said
"You know them?" Sora asked.
"Yeah. Martha and Fred are Towa's Uncle and Aunt. While Oscar is a friend in Crossbell." Rean answered
"Ah."
"Ah you save them! Thank you all!" Martha sigh of relief before turning to the kids with a scolding look. "And as for you three, you had us worried sick!"
"I-I'm sorry, Mama!" One of them apologized.
"Everyone's taking refused at the inn! You should come, too!" One of the civilians told them.
"All right, looks like we're in the clear." Kairi said as they approached them.
"Yeah. But we need to confirm everyone's safe, we need to keep moving." Sara said... until they heard a booming roar which turn their heads and see Magic Knights approaching them.
"Are you kidding me!? More of them!?" Ragna complained.
"Tch... with the Spirit Veins active... more will appear." Jin sighed.
"FIRE DRAGON, SWORD HONE!" A voice yelled as something fiery pierced through the Magic Knights, causing them to fell onto the ground and explode into a purple light. "All right, that should do it!" Natsu grinned.
"Natsu!" Emma exclaimed as Team Natsu made their appearance.
"Is everyone all right? We clear things up on our end." Erza said.
"Yeah. Looks like things are under control here." Gray nodded.
"We'll evacuate from here!" Oscar told them.
"All right, let's go, everyone!" Rean said as they took off.
Before they go any further, Rean got a call from Towa and Angelica.
"Rean! I'm so glad we're finally able to get a hold of you!" Towa said.
"Towa! Angelica! Did you heard what's going on?" Rean asked
"Yeah. I just pick up Towa and we're heading to the Imperial Captial right now." Angelica nodded. "What's going on out there? Why is Heimdallr under attack?"
"I'll explain so please try to stay calm." Rean said. "Long story short, the Karel Imperial Villa..."
Meanwhile...
"I see..." Marquis Hyarm said, grumbling in his desk. "So it's going just as she predicted... Bring me Brigadier General at once!"
"Understood My lord!" Celeste bow and ran off.
"I hope they can make it in time..."
Meanwhile with Towa...
"So Shirley and the Red Constellation are there!" Randy grumbled as he was on the call with Towa.
"George..." Towa grimaced. "I was afraid of this..."
"Yeah... What the hell was he thinking?" Angelica grumbled. "But what was the Icy Maiden thinking too?"
"I don't know, but we need to get over there pronto!" Randy said.
"Right! We need to hurry to the villa and fast!" Angelica agreed. 'Here's hoping the Golden Raksasha can make her way too...'
Another story where light and darkness will clash.