(Opening- Phoenix by Fall Out Boy starts to play)
The scene opens, showing the claymore wielded by the Scotsman with reflections of Grimm appearing on it then shifting to show Major Glory shooting across the sky. The scene shifts again, showing Krunk fighting a hulking villain then switching to young Stanley Pines and Lydia Gilligan fighting Blind Ivan in the lair of the Blind Eye Society. Sebben appeared next, fighting Agent Epsilon before Abigail Lincoln appeared, her Elemental powers active just before the title appears:
GRIMMFALL
(Put on your war paint)
Steven Universe screams as he changes into Stipher and laughs as he blasts Amethyst and Garnet back. Greg Universe screams and runs towards the fusion, the shadowed form of Wirt appearing behind him.
(You are a brick tied to me that's dragging me down)
Sammael is shown in his lair, standing before Cree Lincoln who was kneeling before him and pulls two twin swords before lunging at him.
(Strike a match and I'll burn you to the ground)
In the Haunted House of Peach Creek Nazz appears as the form of Fenrir towers over her. Light shines down on her and activates her Semblance, firing bursts of light at the demon who fades away as the blast hits him.
(We are the jack-o-lanterns in July)
Moloch appears, summoning tendrils of wood to attack Johnny Bravo, Carl and Pops. Buttercup is shown on Pleasure Island, seeing a cloaked figure standing on the stage with puppets surrounding him.
(Setting fire to the sky)
Drew Saturday and Genki Sanban unsheathe their swords, facing down a man wearing blue samurai armor.
(Here, here comes this rising tide so come on)
The eyes of Malachite Plasmius shoot open and it lets out a roar. Pearl is then shown fighting the Lava Giant in the ruins of Berk, slashing her blade against his larger one. Superboy and Artemis are then shown, facing down a stranger in a heavy coat who draws a flute.
(Put on your war paint)
One by one, young heroes appear starting with Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems, Ben Tennyson, Zak Saturday, Wallabee Beatles, the Eds with Rolf, Nazz and Jonny 2/4, Nigel Uno, Abigail Lincoln, Hoagie Gilligan, Kuki Sanban, Dipper and Mabel Pines, the PowerPuff Girls, Dani Phantom, Raven, Superboy and Artemis, Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable, Star Butterfly and Marco Diaz. All of them standing in a dark room with red eyes surrounding all of them.
(Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope to die)
Abigail is shown looking at a picture of her older sister and looks up as Cree appears behind her. The scen then shows Jack Spicer and Gideon in a control room, monitoring the Mystery Shack.
(Seal the clouds with grey lining)
Mabel and Dipper Pines are shown looking over fake IDs of their Grunkle Stan while Hoagie looks shocked as he stares at a smirking Nyx with Pericles sitting on her shoulder.
(So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked)
A map of the world is shown, highlighting locations such as GrimmFall, Empire City, Chicago, Denver, Beach, City, Gravity Falls, Nowhere, Townsville, Andromeda City and Tokyo.
(One maniac at a time we will take it back)
A brain with artificial eyes implanted into it inside a glowing green capsule was seen, flanked by a red haired woman in a dark red body suit with black goggles followed by several dark figures. Next appeared Van Kleiss, followed by Vilgax, Toffee, V.V. Argost, Bill Cipher and ended with the Diamonds: Yellow, Blue and White.
After these villains appeared the Fallen: Mandy, General Skarr, Black Velvet, Fenrir, Moloch and ended with Sammael sitting in his throne room, opening his eyes as the camera zoomed in on his smiling face.
(You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start)
Daphne Blake is seen holding her weapon, a claymore with Celtic runes imprinted on the blade with the reflection of Fred Jones Jr. appearing on the blade, a bright aura surrounding him.
(So dance along to the beat of your heart)
Sebben is shown in his office, lifting his eye patch and reveals a blinding light where his eye would have been.
(Hey Youngblood doesn't it feel like our time is running out)
In an ancient looking Scotty Blake swings his blade, cutting through an insect like robot and raises his machine gun, shooting at incoming drones. From behind, Da Samurai Huntsman preforms several dance moves as he beheads three more drones at once while another one is crushed by Raven's powers and a barrage of bullets brings down a Sea Dragon.
(I'm going to change you like a remix)
Garnet fights Moloch, attempting to hit him but he easily dodges each strike.
(Then I'll raise you like a phoenix)
Nigel, Abby and Ed are shown next, their Elemental powers awakening with a fourth flaming figure appearing behind them.
(Wearing all vintage misery)
Pacifica Northwest is wearing a green gown at a party, facing Mandy who is wearing a pink gown.
(No I think it looked a little better on me)
The scene shifts to under the Mystery Shack as the portal activates and the outline of Bill Cipher appears inside.
(I'm going to change you like a remix)
Drew Saturday and Genki Sanban cut their way through hordes of henchmen, both of standing back to back as the last falls as a girl in a green cloak stands between them and looks at Zak Saturday as his eyes glow.
(Then I'll raise you like a phoenix)
The camera zooms into Zak's eyes and the image of a dragon appears in his pupils before fading away to be replaced by the title again:
GRIMMFALL
(Opening- Phoenix by Fall Out Boy Ends)
Xxx
Opening File: Andromeda City
Located on an island north of Japan Andromeda City is one of the most well-known stories in the present. According to legend there was once a race of giants who protected the super continent known as Pangea from the Grimm Horde, wielding powerful and mystic weapons that could slay even the largest and mightiest of Grimm. Scholars often speculate these giants to be a myth while some argue that they were the result of powerful magic or even from a single Semblance that used the Earth itself to forge these giants and control their movements and others claim them to be created by advanced technologies of the Forgotten Age. Regardless of the origin the so-called city of giants was submerged during the Cataclysm that split Pangaea into the smaller lands and continents we know of today.
During the time of the Connected Era settlers were said to have discovered the city of giants under their lands and built a city over the submerged city, believing the giants would bless them. Despite this belief after a few centuries the city's population mysteriously disappeared with no trace and no evidence of what happened. A century ago the city was rediscovered and considered an archeological treasure trove as people from around the world came to study the mysterious city. What little is known is that the city was large, very advanced despite the time of its construction and had little contact with the Grimm.
This leads to many wondering what could have caused the population to vanish if the Grimm were not to blame.
Close File
Xxx
"Technology is the wave of the future. That's the general consensus as a species advances itself through the ages. We keep on inventing, building and finding new ways that are generally meant to improve life or protect it as those would invent new ways to cause mass destruction. At times we think we can be so caught up in advancing we never stop and take a step back to wonder if even if we can invent something it does not mean we should." TOM asked as the file closed. "We always want the next best thing but down the road we might find ourselves wondering if we really need it or if we have lost sight of the purpose of why we want things to be better."
Xxx
"Do you really believe you can hold me, Sebben?"
"I certainly plan on trying, Epsilon."
Agent Epsilon remained composed as always despite being trapped in the interrogation room and under lockdown. Phil Ken Sebben had finally had the time to come down and speak with the agent for what he and his people had tried to do.
"My people will eventually free me, if I have not already freed myself by then." Epsilon stated rationally.
"Perhaps but I am not worried about holding you, Epsilon. In fact, I believe you are more trouble than you are worth so I plan on releasing you but only after you and I have a little chat." Sebben said, sitting across the table from the agent. "Like the fact you seem to know about the current Elementals."
"Yes, it was not hard to identify the two Elementals here in GrimmFall. The attack by the lava creature known as Drago along with the fact that Nigel Uno can manifest a flame that freezes instead of burns as his Semblance and Abigail Lincoln's questionable past with possible connections to the Satyra." Epsilon admitted. "We also know that the Slime Elemental has been awakened but have yet to discover their identity and the suspected Fire Elemental fled from Denver."
"Miss Lincoln is in no way affiliated with the Satyra. In fact I believe she hates them very much." Sebbem calmly retorted.
"Yes, how fortunate for us." Epsilon drawled. "But it does not change the fact that you have done little to prepare them."
"They are training at their own pace, have shown remarkable skills in the Huntsman courses of their skill and even made to the second last round of the local tournament." Sebben narrowed his eye. "Your method of training is far from a guarantee, especially if it clashes of what their idea of how to use their powers with yours."
"My people have ensured the protection of this country and the world for last century." Epsilon hissed.
"I am aware of that just as I am aware of how much your protection has cost." Sebben retorted. "Do not try to fool me, Epsilon. I know how you and your people work and I know how far you will go."
"As far as we must to ensure the defeat of our enemies." Epsilon brought his hands together. "We have worked hard to learn the origins of the Fallen and of Sammael who stands out differently amongst them. The High Priestess who founded the Children of the Grimm back in what we now know as the Forgotten Age found a way to create the Fallen and control the Grimm and we know the Grimm have been active even before the Time of Awakening."
Sebben remained silent, listening as Epsilon spoke.
"It is said that during that time, on the supercontinent known as Pangea existed a civilization more advanced than today and with access to a possible form of magic that fought against the Grimm. Thus began the Great War that ended with the Cataclysm that split the lands apart. From that point forward the Grimm would become dormant until the Time of Awakening when they reappeared and so did the Fallen." Epsilon looked directly at Sebben. "And so did Sammael."
Sebben closed his eye, taking a deep breath.
"A Fallen that had mastered his powers so quickly, learning the Grimm essence allowed him access to a form of dark and powerful magic. The first of the new generation of Fallen…But was he born at the Time of Awakening or before that?" Epsilon questioned. "How can we be sure since he emerged from the Pool of Darkness with the Grimm when they awoke?"
"You really have been studying." Sebben remarked.
"Indeed I have." Epsilon nodded. "That is why we know that perhaps the only way to destroy the Grimm and the Fallen is the use of the Elementals and perhaps the Spiral Gems."
"Out of the question." Sebben vehemently refused. "Under no circumstances are the gems to be found. We cannot risk them falling into the wrong hands."
"Then you insist on keeping a stalemate with the Fallen." Epsilon shook his head. "What can you hope to achieve with that?"
"Epsilon, I want to see the Fallen and the Grimm defeated as well but we cannot turn to the very powers that caused the Cataclysm in the first place. Trying to rely on that power again is an example of us failing to learn from our mistakes. They are not weapons for us." Sebben explained.
"But they can be used as weapons." Epsilon pointed out. "That is reason enough for us to use them or at least study them. They can be used to increase our understanding of the Forgotten Age and how we might end this conflict."
Sebben shook his head and stood up. "I see your mind cannot be changed Epsilon, and anymore effort on my part would be pointless. My only warning is that if you try to abduct the Elementals in my city again I assure you that I and the Justice Friends will not stop until every last of your people is hunted down."
"You are welcome to try, Mr. Sebben."
Xxx
"You sure he's hold up here?"
"Yeah."
"Here?"
"Yeah."
"I mean, really here?"
"Yeah, man! He's here! This is where he is!"
"Alright, alright, calm down laddy!"
Raven wisely decided to remain a few feet back as Scotty conversed with Da Samurai Huntsman, whose title was a bigger mouthful than any superhero or villain name she has ever heard. Right now they were in the process of tracking down the third member of their team named Professor Extor who his teammate said had taken refuge in a place where no one would bother looking for him.
"Why in the name of Gob would he come here?" Scotty groaned.
The place in question was none other than the lost ruins of Andromeda City.
"So what is this place?" Raven asked, looking around the ruined city.
"Andromeda City, located on an island several thousand miles north of Japan. These ruins have stood for thousands of years, possibly going back to the Forgotten Age. Legend has it this city was built above an ancient city of magical giants that originally protected the people of what was known as Pangaea from the Grimm in ancient times. At the end of that age though they disappeared, rumored to have gone dormant or destroyed in the Cataclysm that split the land." Scotty explained, looking across the ancient city. "After that people built this, believing the giants were not all gone and if they needed help they would come to their rescue again."
"Fat good that did." Da Samurai muttered and earned a smack up the back of his head. "Hey!"
"What really sticks out about these giants is that they wield the same kind of sword as the Emperor who awoke the Grimm and helped start the first generation of Huntsmen." Scotty continued, ignoring the indignant cry of his teammate. "Then suddenly they all disappeared over night and left this. No one's tried to re-establish the city since then."
Raven considered Scotty's explanation as she looked out across the city, feeling something here. It felt like what could only be described as…Mystical hotspot.
"Little Extor came here with the idea on studying up on the city's history, thinking he might have found a clue to how things were back in the old days." Da Samurai continued. "Last I heard of him he was setting up shop here."
"Great. So we have to go through old buildings and probably sewers to find him." Scotty groaned. "This is going to be a nightmare."
"I might have a better idea." Raven spoke up. "If there is someone nearby I can sense their emotions and intentions."
Scotty shrugged. "Better than nothing."
Raven reached out with her empathic abilities, sensing a mind somewhere in the city…And something else. "Something's wrong."
"What is it?" Scotty asked.
"I sense a mind out there. It's nervous yet focused and is conveying a great deal of urgency." Raven explained.
"That sounds like Extor, alright." Scotty nodded.
"Man's always hard at work." Da Samurai added. "Throw in ten cups of coffee or more and you'll just get a whole lotta white noise from that noggin."
Raven led them further into the city, passing through avenues ruined by what looked like battles both big and small, ranging from firefights with small arms and vehicles now reduced to wreckages to…gargantuan fighters that tore down entire buildings and districts in the midst of their conflict. Time had eaten away at the ruins, but the original architects had built Andromeda to endure even after thousands of years of disrepair.
"We're close." Raven told them while shifting a collapsed bridge out of their path. "But something's changed. It feels like he's gone from anxious to…terrified."
Scotty drew his sword. "I think I've got a good guess as to why, lass." He tapped Da Samurai's shoulder. "Eyes up. We've got company."
The two Huntsmen formed up around Raven as something shifted around in the surrounding rubble. Several shapes emerged, showering debris across the ruined street as they hovered around the trio, each staring with a single bright red eye while multiple tendrils wielded a different form of weapon.
"Drones!" Scotty barked as Raven created a shield, catching the first barrage of laser, electrical discharges, bullets and other projectiles, some of which were improvised like pieces of rubble collected by an energy field to hover in front of the Drones before being unleashed as a single explosive wave of shrapnel. "Careful, these buggers are adaptive!"
"And annoyin'!" Da Samurai rolled out from under the shield's envelope and sliced through the tendrils of one Drone with an exaggerated flourish. "Turkey Slice!"
Scotty closed his eyes and let out a long suffering groan. "Ugh…he's still naming them." He shook his head and brought his gun-leg up as Raven dropped the shield around them. "Just don't let them split you from the group, lass!"
Raven crushed one Drone between two segments of the street which she flipped up to crush it in-between. "No problem there."
The trio found more Drones spilling in overtime. What began as merely five became eight and then a dozen, with the effort needed to permanently put down one increasing overtime. True to Scotty's claim they adapted to previous methods of destroying them, reacting to further attempts at crushing them by surgically slicing through anything Raven tried to put to use. Others deployed their shields against Scotty's gun-leg, turning back any barrage he dared to unleash, or maintained a distance from Da Samurai when they realized he was limited to close-range combat. They still managed to score a few more hits before finding themselves surrounded by the growing swarm.
"We're gonna get boxed in at this rate!" Da Samurai shouted.
"Tell me somethin' I don't know!"
"I'm wearing a girdle!"
"…what?!"
"That's something you didn't know." Da Samurai stated matter-of-factly.
"Wishing I still didn't."
Raven sighed. "I'm about to die surrounded by two of the biggest children I've ever worked with. And I've worked with Beast Boy."
Xxx
"I just don't get it."
Dipper Pines kept on replaying what happened at the Blind Eye Society's lair and the fact he had less than nothing to show for it. The fact that they worshiped Bill Cipher, erased people's memories and the fact that Great Uncle Stan was in fact a Huntsman!
He fought the Blind Eye members, while being a young man at the time thanks to Hoagie's grandmother and walked away even when they turned into monsters.
But now what?
Where did that leave him and the questions he had?
"Dipper, Grunkle Stan's back to normal!" Mabel called out from downstairs.
Deciding to check in on his uncle Dipper walked down the stairs and into the living room, seeing Stan groaning as he sat down on his favorite chair. "Grunkle Stan, are you all right?"
"I'm okay." Stan sighed as he rubbed his head. "Just the shock of returning to my actual age. I need to take it easy."
"Do you need some Mabel juice?" Mabel asked.
Stan rapidly shook his head. "No thanks, kid. I'm good."
"Grunkle Stan, just what happened back there?" Dipper asked, walking into the room. "Why didn't you tell us you used to be a Huntsman?"
"Kid, I was never a Huntsman." Stan replied. "But I was trained to defend myself because of the world we live in before I settled down here in Gravity Falls. It's been a while since I've actually been in a fight though."
"You were so great!" Mabel gushed. "The way you came in and rescued us."
"Just what was that about anyways?" Stan asked. "How'd you kids get mixed up in all that?"
"We…We were looking for something in the museum and we got caught by those guys." Dipper answered, deciding to hide a few facts.
"Yeah, it was super scary!" Mabel exclaimed.
"Well, Lydia always had a keen sense for danger." Stan sighed. "Guess that's the only reason she's still alive."
"Is she an old girlfriend?" Mabel asked.
Stan laughed. "She wishes…" Stan suddenly winced. "I know her because she helped train me how to fight. She was pretty much the same back then."
"So you were trained to fight but you were never a Huntsman?" Dipper asked confusedly.
"Kid, I was traveling a lot back then and in places that had a lot of Grimm you needed to know how to fight. Your parents like to live far enough away from any place that have a lot of Grimm that they don't have to worry about that stuff but not everyone is that lucky." Stan explained, sitting back on his chair. "You have to remember that not everyone is as lucky as you are."
Dipper and Mabel looked at each other and then back at Stan, who had fallen asleep, no doubt exhausted from the whole fight with the Blind Eye.
"Nighty-night, Grunkle Stan." Mabel grabbed a blanket and put it over the sleeping Stan.
Dipper simply watched as Mabel covered Stan. "Yeah, good night."
Xxx
"Grandfather."
Old Dexter looked up his newspaper, smiling at his grandson. "Dexter, come in. Mr. Northwest has assured me that you will be having your context tomorrow night. You ready for it?"
"I am but I must ask you of something." Dexter replied as he walked in. "Grandfather, I went through the database of DexLabs and discovered a restricted section that will not accept my pass code."
Old Dexter raised an eyebrow. "What about it?"
"Why do you have a restricted section that will not accept my codes? I should be allowed all access given the importance of running DexLabs in the future." Dexter quarried.
"Dexter, you have a lab where you can invent and experiment to your heart's content but that does give you unrestricted access. The restricted section is my own personal section for my own ideas." Old Dexter answered. "Surely you can respect my privacy."
"Yes but wouldn't I be given the right to know if any my inventions might be similar to yours?" Dexter pointed out.
Old Dexter chuckled. "You might but your inventions are your own. You do not need to look at someone else's notes."
"So would you happen to have designs similar to something like…My Neurotomic Protocore?" Dexter pressed.
Old Man Dexter frowned. "Why would I have designs to your Protocore when you just showed them to me?"
"Why indeed." Dexter mimicked his grandfather's frown.
"Dexter, if you think I have designs similar to your core I assure you it does not matter. I have not looked over my own designs in sometime since I am mostly busy with running DexLabs." Old Dexter replied. "Do not become upset if someone had an idea before you. It only matters on you make use of that idea."
"…I see." Dexter turned around and walked out of the room. "Thank you for telling me."
Dexter walked out and closed the door, looking down at the floor. 'He had the idea of the Protocore before me and never used it. But why and why allow me to come up with the idea if he never intended on using it.'
Dexter clenched a fist. "If he won't carry out the greatest idea in the world then I will after I win this contest."