Trails of Cold Steel: Twilight Saga

by mysteryfriend16

The Great Twilight and Rean's been capture by Osborne and the Gnomes. Class VII, old and new, join by everyone throughout the world begin their plan to stop Osborne, and the Great Twilight. With war on the horizon that leads to the end of the world, they seek answers, and plan to rescue Rean in the progress. Will they save the world before the war or darkness consume all?

16. Rean

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Doomdays Trance)

New Class VII entered a very large area where at the middle was the center where the three routes end. They rushed to the middle where they all reunite with each other.

"Levi, Kurt, Venti, Ash." Juna said.

"There you are, glad to see you three are holding up well." Venti replied.

"I take it the boys of old Class VII and the others sent you on ahead as well, then?" Musse asked

"They did. And the same applies to the girls in the old Class VII and others to you too." Levi nodded

"And now here we are." Venti asked. "This appears to be the central hub."

"An enormous chasm, a thousand arge below the Grayborne Mountain Range. The thick layer of rock has long concealed the Black Workshop from the world. There are three research facilities we can access from these passageways." Altina explained

"Allie?" Juna asked.

"Did some of your memories return?" Kurt added.

"Yes. These basic memories were installed in me before I was dispatched." Altina replied. "I remember Alberich, the Workshop Chief, and Millium, who woke up before me. I already met Millium long before the civil war. Despite the fact her memories were erased by then, she still treated me as if we were really sisters."

"You know, that sounds like a true big sister to me." Juna said.

"And like any good big sister, she kept her promise, looking after you until the very end." Musse added.

"The truest definition of family." Venti replied.

Ash chuckled a little. "Heh, all the more to bring her back."

"Right." Kurt nodded. "Her, Valimar and our Instructor."

Levi sense his presence as he turn his head to the direction. "And speak of the devil...there he is."

(BGM ended)

The group spotted a shadow figure who was revealed to be Rean as a malevolent aura of darkness surrounded him as he stared at Valimar and the Sword of the End.

"Found you..." Rean spoke in a low tone. "Something precious...can't lose it again..."

"Instructor! Instructor #%$^!" Juna called as New Class VII rushed over to him.

(Blazblue ost - Re:strung)

"Instructor *^$#..." Altina called as well, but there was no response.

Levi sighed. "It's no good, he can't hear us."

"He's been consumed by the curse." Kurt said. "The others warned us about this."

"This malevolent aura… the emotions of sadness, pain, and sorrow…" Venti sadden.

"The curse is swallowing him whole. They called this being a sacrifice, yeah?" Ash asked

Levi sigh. "It is...This is a cruel fate that has been placed on him… The curse of the Great One, the plague of Erebonia."

Rean raised his hand out to the big sword. "I'll destroy...everything. Kill them all...to take back...everything I've lost."

His aura grew suddenly, and Valimar and the sword were responding.

(BGM ended)

"We need to stop him, and I think I know how." Levi stood forward. "Don't you dare take another step!"

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Ashita e no Kiseki or Noragami Agagoto: Kyouran Hey Kids!)

Rean turn to face the group with a snarl. "You! You...dare to...stand in my way?"

"Yes, but it's not just me! Our students and so many others who help us make it this far to reach you." Levi answered before shaking his head. " I swear... Why must you always be like this? You always try to do everything by yourself. Why can't you place your faith in us and let us help you? Are you that damn stupid or that selfish to not even think about us?!"

Juna brought out her Gunbreaker. "He's right! Stop being so selfish, and think about how old Class VII feels! How all of your friends from the Mushroom Kingdom, Remnant, Fodlan and so many others! How we feel!"

"I dunno how deep in shit you are, but we're gonna wade right in and pull you out." Ash brought out his axe. "This ain't you, so hurry up and snap out of it!"

Musse pull out her Orbal Rifle. "You're suffering all alone. Carrying a burden that no one person should ever try to bear. But you have us. Let us help you carry it."

"Seriously, what are we going to do with you? You're supposed to be our instructor, yet you keep acting tough. I promise you that I will help you with all my power! Starting with my song to cleanse your judgment!" Venti said as he brought out his bow.

Kurt drew out his swords. "We Vanders pledge our swords to the defense of the innocent and the eradication of evil. And today, I will use everything you've taught me to fulfill that very pledge!"

"Instructor Rean, I've come so far in such a short time. I'm an artificial being, but you and Millium helped me find myself." Altina said. "And together with Juna, Kurt, Musse, Venti, Ash, Class VII and everyone you knew that came before us, I swear to you, I swear that I will get you and Millium safely out of this dark abyss! I will protect everyone, just as my sister did before me. And I'll start by saving you!"

"Do you hear that, Rean? Those are the voices of the class you taught for the past several months. And with my help, not only they've gotten stronger, but also have the resolve in their eyes." Levi pull his Glaive. "Your knack of trouble never ends, but that is why I will save you! I will not hold back, until you come to your senses! So don't you dare hold back, give us everything you've got!"

Rean powered up, glaring at the group and took his stance.

"Everyone, here he comes! Don't hold back! Help me regain his senses!"

"Oh, I'm ready. Let's do this thing!" Ash responded.

"Yeah! We're giving you everything we've got!" Juna nodded

Rean and Levi charged at each other and clashed.

Cursed Hero - Rean Schwarzer

Levi form a combat link with Altina and Venti, Juna form a combat link with Kurt and Musse form a link with Ash.

Rean and Levi swing at each other before he unleashes a powerful slash projection to push Levi back as Kurt and Juna rush in to face Rean. Rean unleashes a powerful swing but Juna blocks it and counters by kicking Rean's chin as Kurt launches slashes onto them. Rean rush to swing his Tachi at them, but Kurt block and swing at each other.

"Raaaaahhh!" Rean roared as his aura rose as he launched a hexil slash onto Kurt to push him.

Altina fire a laser toward Rean as he took the blow for Venti to shoot his arrows toward Rean's left shoulder. Ash dash and launches a swing as Rean blocks it. Musse lock-homing shots toward Rean as he deflected them before Ash swung his axe to make Rean jump back before Ash dragged his axe to launch a horizontal swing as he blocked it. Levi used Penetrate Hurl to strike Rean and Altina followed up by using Bomb Magic on him. Rean used Supreme Infernal Gale and struck Levi, Venti, Juna, and Ash and knocked them back.

"Tch!" Levi grunted before swirling his Glaive and dashing toward Rean and he responded in kind.

Both of them swing at each other and then lock into a power struggle.

"Damn it, Rean, snapped out of it already! How long must I continue to scold you like this?" Levi complained before Rean overpowered Levi and then launch a horizontal slash on him.

"Raaaaaagh!" Rean roared before he zoomed toward Levi to slash him, but Levi block and counterattacked and struck him. "Guh!"

Juna ran up and land an uppercut onto him then kicked him as Kurt followed up by launching twin slashes onto him. Rean recovered, jumped into the air then unleashed a large horizontal red darkness slashed projection that caused the ground to shake before he landed on his feet and struck through Juna and Kurt. Rean spotted Venti and then dashed toward him and slashed him.

"Whoa!" Venti tilt his body in time before he knee Rean's gut and then jumped and spun kicking his face to knock him of guard for Ash use throw his chain axe to capture him and then toss him over him to slam him on the ground.

"Avalance Shot!" Musse's Orbal Rifle changed into an Ice-looking gun before firing a blue laser beam toward Rean and struck him, freezing him until he broke free as Musse's ice gun switched to her Orbal Rifle. "Sniper Shot!" Then shoot a lightning-fast bullet toward Rean and strike him with an explosion.

"Nnnngh!" Rean grunted before he snarled. "RAAAAGH!" His aura grows larger before he unleashes a wide slash projection toward Musse, Altina, Venti, and Ash.

Levi's lance extended its range with silvery chainsaw-like energy as Levi unleashed a counter-projection slash to cause both attacks to explode. Levi lungs toward Rean and launched a series of slashes before he tossed his Glaive into a wheel to repeatedly strike Rean before grabbing him and pushing Rean back with a trust attack as Altina rush in and swung her arm down as Claiomh Solais followed her movement to slam Rean to the ground.

"Pillar eruption!" Altina raised her arm up high to create a large pillar of explosion to knock Rean to the air as Musse and Venti charged their shoots and released multiple magic bullets and arrows to strike Rean as he fell.

Juna fire bullets toward Rean with Homing Shot while Kurt used Twilt Blade 2 on him. Rean jump to avoid the attack as Musse cast her magic.

"Avalenge!" She rain down ice and snow to strike Rean as Ash follow up by dashing toward him and unleash a series of slashes at him.

"Nngh!" Rean grunted before he swing to knock Ash back.

Rean got back on his feet as he looked tired.

"Almost there everyone! Just a little push!" Levi yelled as he used his craft: Primordial Burst. "Primordial Burst!" He struck Rean with a rainbow explosion of the seven elements as Altina rush in and then slash Rean before she swing her arms horizontally to her left and right and then launch punch Rean in his gut with her fist.

Rean swung down at Altina but she backflipped as Venti shot at him on his forehead to stun him for Juna used her craft: Cross Break 2, then she used her combat art: lightning Fist by uppercut Rean with a claw-like slash, then jumped into the air lightning struck him and then punch him to the ground. Rean recovered and before he can strike Juna, Kurt used his craft: Rain Slash 2 on him before Ash ran up and then swung at Rean. Rean blocked his attack until Ash let go and then punched his gut, grabbing his weapon then launching slash combos before spinning clockwise to push him toward Levi.

Musse's hand glow a blue power. "Frozen Hexil!" She summoned ice that form into a hexil that struck Rean as Venti's hand and then channeled wind magic.

"Zephyr Arrow!" Venti summoned a bow made out of the wind and shot several arrows toward Rean and struck him with a wind explosion.

Levi then imbued his Glaive with his power as it changed form into a silvery light, dashed toward Rean and struck through him, leaving silvery flash phantom slashes that struck all over him.

"RAAAAAUUUUUUHHH!" Rean yelled in agony before he fell onto his knees as he impaled his Tachi to the ground.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Doomdays Trance)

"Gaaah...ungh." Rean groaned as he slowly get back on his feet. "I...my name is..."

"Come on, Rean, snapped out of it already. Remember who you are! Come back to us!" Levi exclaimed.

The dark aura was glowing weaker around him. "Millium...Levi...Everyone. What...what have I done?" The malevolent aura suddenly skyrocketed as it glowed darker and causing Rean to roar. "GRAAAAAAAAAAARGH!"

"Gh, what can we do?" Juna asked, worried.

Suddenly, The ARCUS Alphas started glowing as everyone pull them out.

"What's going on now?"

"Our ARCUS units activated." Kurt said.

(BGM ended)

"It's like what happened when we linked with everyone." Altina added.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Bond -Relations-)

Even Rean was affected by it. "Guh...Urgh..."

"Link up, everyone!" A voice yelled as they saw Charizard, Greninja and Celine in her human transformation.

"Instructor Rean's Charizard and Greninja!" Altina said.

"What the- Celine!? Is that you?" Levi asked in surprise.

"Wait, you mean that CAT Celine!?" Venti exclaimed

"N-Never mind about my appearance!" Celine responded. "His consciousness has been shattered into fragments. But if enough people who are close to him, like you guys and the others, just call out, you should be able to make him whole again!"

"U-Understood." Altina replied.

"All right, fine." Ash sighed. "One last ride on the damn occult train."

"We'll use our ARCUS units to focus energy from all across Erebonia through the spirit veins!" Musse said.

"Right." Levi agreed as he put away his Glaive and then channel a golden energy in the palm of his hand. "I'll use my powers to gather the flow of the energy within the spirit veins and convert it into mana before transferring it to Rean's soul, that should be more than enough to bring him back!"

Levi use his powers and created a large huge dome around them as the aura glow and spread wavelength throughout the Black Workshop, but it also glow further from Zemuria to the continent. Even Rean's Pokemon within their Pokeballs too are glowing.

---

On the boy's side...

As the Boy teams dealt with the Heartless and Archaism, they gathered and cornered Epimenides and his allies before each of them ARCUS units was glowing.

"Hey, what's going on?" Takumi asked.

"The ARCUSes are activating... Could that mean..." Ryoma wondered before he smiled

---

On the girl's side...

As the girls corner Cornelia and the others, each of their ARCUSes glow as well.

"Huh? What the heck?" Amy asked. "Why are our ARCUSes glowing just now?"

Alisa gasped. "I sense him... It's Rean!"

"Then that means they reach him!" Peach smiled.

---

With Crow's team...

Crow and the other ARCUS units are also glowing.

"Huh? What's with the light show?" Lissa asked before she felt it. "Wait... this presence!"

"Well, how 'bout that?" Crow let out a smile.

"Wh-Why me, too?!" Duvalie asked

"Maybe he think of you as a friend." Litchi smiled

---

In Eyrn...

Palutena, along with Yen Sid, Rachel, Master and Crazy Hands ARCUS units are also glowing.

"Haha... seems like they made it." Master Hand smile.

Palutena then placed her finger on her forehead. "Everyone, do you read me?" Palutena asked as she telepathed someone.

---

In Bowser's Castle...

Bowser along with Junior, Roman, Neo, Kamek and the Koopalings ARCUS units are glowing.

"Your ARCUSes are glowing because we need your help to focus your energy to reach Rean. His mind is broken into fragments. But if all of us present, we can repair him as a whole again."

Bowser let out a smirk. "So they made it."

---

The World...

Seteth, Catherine, Shamir, Alois, Flayn, Cyril, Toadsworth, Toadette, Professor E. Gadd, Captain Toad, the Toad Brigade, Towa, Alfin, Elise with Tio's help, Fairy Tail Guild, Arceus, pretty much all of Rean's friends nodded and send their focus energy.

---

In Roselia's Altelier...

"Amazing!" Renne said in awe as the Celestial Basin glowed.

"Everyone's feelings are reaching him! Not just Erebonia... but the whole world!" KeA exclaimed.

"It's incredible..." Aoi said in awe.

"How will you answer them, Rean Schwarzer?!" Roselia fold her arms with a grin.

(BGM ended)

---

In Rean's subconscious mind...

Rean was surrounded by a dark void with a small golden crystal floating in front of him, looking sad.

"Why...?" Rean said solemnly. "I can't... undo what I've done..."

"Good grief... What am I going to do with you?" A voice said to him which cause him to look surprised as Levi appeared behind the crystal as he approached.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Even if That Warmth is Small)

"But this is the part where I tell you that you're wrong." Levi said with a warm smile.

"Levi? How..." Rean asked, looking surprised.

"Before you ask... you should listen to the voices of everyone. They wanted you to hear what they say." Levi responded as he offered his hand as a golden sphere of power appear in his hand and visions of Juna appear shortly.

"That's what I was talking about! It's not just your burden to bear!" Juna's voice said

"You didn't do it on purpose, right? Something forced you into it." Fie's voice said

"When you lost control, you took on all of our anger and sadness with your own." Laura's voice said.

"That's the power of the curse. The one that's been eating away at Erebonia." Emma's voice said

"Sure, there are some things that can't be undone." Ash's voice said

"But instead of dwelling on the past, we can all think of a way forward, together!" Alisa's voice said

With that, Rean was beginning to feel the mana transfer with their words. "I...don't..."

"Come on, now Rean. Don't be like that." Mario's voice said

"It wasn't even your fault to begin with." Luigi's voice said

"That's right, so please don't be hard on yourself." Peach's voice said.

"You keep blaming yourself. It's not healthy my friend." Daisy's voice said.

"When are you going to stop being harsh on yourself?" Bowser's voice asked.

"Seriously, but know that we're here with you." Crow's voice said.

"That's right. Don't you remember that we're all your friends here?" Byleth's voice asked with a smile.

"And friends help lessen that burden. No matter how large it is." Edelgard's voice said.

"I understand what it means to carry a heavy burden. But I've also learned I have friends who can help take away those burdens." Dimitri's voice said.

"So what if you trigger the end of the world on accident, that doesn't mean we'll find a way to stop it." Claude's voice said

"But to do that, we need our instructor back." Kurt's voice said.

"Everyone is worried about you." Brianna's voice said.

"You already suffer enough, Rean. It's time you stand up strong." Ryoma's voice said.

"First, remember who you are! Regain control of yourself!" Machias's voice said

"No matter what hold the curse may have on you..." Musse's voice said

"We all know you can overcome it." Elliot's voice said

"Yep. And we're not the only ones offering you our strength." Sara's voice said

"Every connection you've ever made will be another feather in the wings that will set you free!" Gaius's voice said

"We all know you very well. So please, remember you're not alone." Venti's voice said

"That's right. Everyone is here to cheer you up!" Sora's voice said.

"And led you our support." Donald's voice said.

"Ah-hyuck! No matter how big it is." Goofy smiled

"Yeah! So don't lose yourself, okay?" Ruby's voice said.

"Everyone has problems with something, but no matter how big or complicated it is, we can find a solution to stop it." Weiss's voice said.

"Yeah. So don't doubt yourself because of one mistake." Blake's voice said.

"And stop doing things that you had to alone either." Yang's voice said.

"We're all in this together." Kairi's voice said.

"Trapped by darkness or by light, we will reach you." Riku's voice said.

"And tell you that you'll be okay." Mickey's voice said.

"Yeah. It wouldn't hurt to lend onto us, you know?" Akira's voice asked.

"Ha. You should listen, Rean. You're lucky you have many friends who love you. Including myself as your pal." Ragna's voice said.

"Yeah! So stop hurting yourself okay!" Lissa's voice said.

"We all want to help you. We'll take no for an answer." Chrom's vouce said.

"That's right. Don't let that curse take control of you again." Robin's voice said.

"And even if it does, it's our job to take you back from it." Pit's voice said.

"That's right. Be proud Rean. Don't let this negativity hurt your soul." Palutena's voice said.

"I think it's time for you to wake up and hear the voices." Dark Pit's voice said.

"Everyone is waiting for your return." Aqua's voice said.

"All your friends are here with you." Ventus's voice said.

"No matter the cruel fate you're in, with our power combined, we can overwrite destiny." Lucina's voice said.

"We all experience that same hardship you went through." Marth's voice said.

"And each hardship was thanks to the support of everyone who believes in me... in you." Kazuha's voice said.

"Yeah! So come up already!" Junior's voice said.

"Yo yo, Yoshi!" Yoshi's voice said

"Master Rean. It's never too late to fix what was broken." Toadsworth's voice said.

"And we will find a solution on this, together." Morgan's voice said

"Now, it's high time you return!" Jusis voice said

"We're waiting for you. All of us!" Altina voice said

Many other Fighters and other people's visions appeared, cheering Rean up as they sent their light toward the crystal, including all of Rean's Pokemon and many other Pokemon from Old and New Class VII, causing the crystal to grow larger and brighter than his size.

Rean look at the crystal as he let out a gentle smile. "That...that's right. How could I forget? All these people I cherish."

'Hehe. Looks like you'll be okay.' A voice said, causing both Rean and Levi to turn to the direction and see Towa, Alfin and Elise together.

"Towa? Elise? Alfin? But how..."

"I'm not really sure, but it seems like we're all linked somehow." Towa answered

"It must be because of Levi's powers. I'm so relieved you're both okay, we were so worried." Alfin replied

"Good luck, Rean. All of you. Together, you can get through anything." Elise added as each of their light went to the crystal as it grow larger and brigher.

"How did they reach me...from so far away?" Rean asked.

"It isn't just them." A voice said as Sothis appeared. "But everyone in the world wish you the best of luck. Perhaps the Spirit Veins and Levi's power is to thank for it. Either way, you are long overdue for the past three weeks." Sothis said as her light went toward the crystal as it glow brighter and grew.

"Has... three weeks really gone by?"

"Haha, sure has! And It's time to wake up, sleepyhead!" A familiar voice said.

"You found yourself in a similar situation two years ago. Curious how cyclical fate can be." Another familiar voice said as Valimar and Millium appeared.

"Valimar...and...and..."

"Heehee. I'm really glad I get to see you again." Millium said. "Well, even if I am seeing you through Levi's powers."

Levi sighed. "Really, Millium? Of all things, you had to say that?"

"Oh never mind that Levi, keep it up! You're being super awesome right now!"

"Hehe..."

"As am I." Valimar said. "My thought processing core has been lost. But nevertheless, Rean. I am here to pledge my aid to you once more."

"Ooh! Me too! I wanna help out, so you better make good use of me!" Millium added. "I feel kinda bad for the Holy Beast, but if swinging me around will protect everyone, that's what you gotta do." She said as Millium and Valimar's light went to the crystal as it grow once more.

"Millium...Valimar...thank you." Rean said.

"I hope you understand Rean." Levi said with a gentle smile. "It's time for you to stop blaming yourself." He said before he look sad. "I don't blame you for slaying the Holy Beast. It took Millium away. I would have done the same if I were in your place. I blame Scaramouche for interfering... as well as Osborne and his goons. But even so, even if things didn't go way as planned, there's always a chance to stop them and end the Great Twilight. So Rean... ready to go save the world together again?"

"Yeah...haha, sorry I'm such a mess."

"Hehe, I would scold you, but I don't want to ruin the mode. Besides, that is what I love about you. That will never change. I love you Rean. It's time to wake up." Levi said with a warm smile.

"Aww, Levi..." Rean said with a warm smile.

"Aww, that was sweet!" Millium said. "But he's right, it's time for you to wake up."

"Remember who you are. Remember your bonds with your friends." Valimar reminded as he and Millium disappeared.

"That's right...I am...the son of Baron Schwarzer and a disciple of the Eight Leaves One Blade school." Rean replied as the crystal shine brightly. "I graduated from Thors Military Academy and became an instructor at the branch campus. Together with my friends, and my students, I pledged to dispel the dark shadows hanging over Erebonia. I'm Rean Schwarzer of Class VII."

The crystal shine bright as the void soon fade into white.

(BGM ended)

---

Back in the Workshop...

The dark aura around Rean begins to fade away completely, letting out a warm smile and he puts his sword away.

"Took you long enough." Celine replied with a smile.

"You're back with us, right?" Levi asked.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - One Thought or Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep ost - Destiny's Reunion)

"Yeah." Rean nodded. "Doesn't look like my hair's going to change back, but other than that. I'm back. Juna, Kurt, Venti, Altina, Ash, and Musse. Thank you, everyone. And Levi, I sensed all that energy coming from you with great conviction. Thanks for saving me and helping everyone reach me."

"Hehe. I'm just glad we got through to you." Levi said as tears began to come out of his eyes. "Welcome back...old friend..." He went up to Rean and hugged him.

"Haha, maybe I should've expected that." Rean replied as he returned the hug. "But yeah, thank you, Levi. You truly are one of the best friends a guy like me could ask you. I'm glad I have you by my side, and the best partner I could hope so."

"Oh jeez." Levi's responds with tears of joy coming out. "You and your smooth-talking... But I'm not the only one who wanted to hug you." He said as he pull away and turn to Altina, giving her the signal as she rushed up to Rean and hugged him tight.

"In..Instructor Rean!" She cried.

"Altina." Rean replied.

Juna whipped her tears. "Oh, Allie..."

"You humans are always so emotional." Celine sighed.

"Oh please, like you're one to talk." Levi shot back.

"Aww, those should be my arms wrapped around him." Musse sighed

"Now now, let Alina have this one. She's been holding it for far too long." Venti smiled

"Yeah. The Little Bunny earned this one too." Ash nodded

Then Rean's Pokemon came out and they join in on the hug while Goodra cried.

"Gooooodraaaaa!" Rean's Goodra tears turn to waterworks.

"Haha... Charizard, Greninja, Meowstic, Decidueye, and Goodra... Thank you all so much. I'm sorry that things were tough on you." He said as his Pokemon respond.

"They said, they were worried at first, but so long as you're back to normal, everything is okay." Celine said in translation.

"Meow!" Meowstic meow as his stomach growled.

"You're hungry?" Wait, since when was the las time you guys were fed?"

"Haha... Once we get out of here, I'll be sure to get you some food." Rean smiled "I'm already up to speed. Even while I was out of control, I could see everything that was happening. Thank you, everyone. Especially you, Celine, I didn't make things easy on you."

"Hmph! Just remember you owe me, big time." Celine replied.

"That reminds me..." Levi said. "What happened to you? Did you use a transformation spell?"

"I guess this is the first time anyone's seen my human form. Oh, and here are the latecomers."

"Rean!" Alisa exclaimed yelled as Old Class VII along with Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, Marth, Chrom, Lucina, Kingdom Hearts Crew, Yoshi, Byleth, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, The Pits, RWBY, Ryoma, and Brianna join up.

"Oh thank goodness you're unharmed." Peach sighs of relief.

"I feared the worst...but they really did it." Laura said.

Fie nodded. "Yep. Looks like we're in the clear for now."

"Wha-!? Rean, what happened to your hair and eyes?" Sora asked.

"Oh. This is the result of me being the sacrifice for too long. It doesn't look it will change back." Rean answered

"Hmm... I can imagine. You were wrapped around it for too long. I'm sorry that we couldn't done it sooner." Mickey said.

"It's quite all right."

"Celine, you did it. I'm so glad you're okay." Emma said.

"I could say the same to you." Celine replied.

"That's Celine?!" Sora exclaimed

"How'd THAT happen?!" Machias exclaimed

"Never mind me! Anyway, if you ask me, I think Levi is the star with this one." Celine said

"That's right, we were all able to reach Rean because of Levi." Sara said.

"Well, duh!" And then Luka and Hamsuke appeared. "It's quite obvious how awesome Master is!" Luka said.

"That light show isn't just for show you know." Hamsuke replied. "By the way. Nice form Celine."

"Oh, right. I've forgotten about you too." Celine sighed.

"Well excuse us for being absent so much! Master was strong so we won't sure if he needed help." Luka pouted.

"Though I guess we should get out more... if Master was kind enough to wonder."

"Haha... sorry you too. But I did make sure you two get exercise and fed." Levi laughed. "Still, are the others keeping Epimenides and the others busy?"

"Yeah. The rest of our other allies are keeping our side occupied too." Sara nodded. "You wouldn't believe how many people came out to rescue you."

"Yeah, and I can't thank you and everyone else enough." Rean replied as Crow, Duvalie, Mona, Lissa, and Morgan soon join the group.

"Well, well. Someone's lookin' like his old self." Crow said.

"After all that trouble he put us through, he better be." Duvalie added.

"Crow! Mona, Lissa and Morgan! You guys are here!" Elliot cheered

"And Duvalie too. Thank you all." Alisa smiled.

"But I thought you guys were busy." Chrom said.

"Yeah, sorry about that. But we had our own route to enter the Black Workshop." Lissa answered

"Huh? Wait, did you say you guys used a different route?" Fie asked

"Yeah. But I'll let a certain someone explain the how." Crow chuckled.

"Though I'm surprised to see Duvalie here. But thanks for helping out. Did you finally saw the light?" Levi asked

She sighed. "Well, if you want to put it like that. Then I guess I have."

"I remember everything you did to help me." Rean said to them. "There's is much we needed to discuss. But now isn't the time."

"Yeah. We need to get Valimar the sword out of here." Crow nodded. "However..."

(BGM ended)

"And where do you think you're going?" A voice yelled from above as they see Epimenides in the air with dark magic circle activated and rain down purple fire.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)

"Incoming!" Levi yelled as he cast a light barrier around the group as Aqua and the others used their magic to counter it.

"I had a feeling it wouldn't be easy." Mickey grumbled.

"Oh look what we have here. The Ashen Chevalier regain his senses. Congratulations. However, you should stay as a beast." Epimenides taught.

"You may have return from your little despair." Cornelia said as she, Magica, Minerva, Singora and Nu appeared. "But your power left its mark on you."

"No going back now for you Ashen kid." McBurn appeared next. "Hey there Angel Boy. Been awhile, huh?"

"Yeah, it has been. Causing trouble again?" Levi ask.

"Heh. You know it."

"Shit, I thought Tager and the others are keeping you company." Crow muttered.

"Oh they have. Normally I wouldn't ignore the Red Devil, but things are becoming interesting here." Mcburn said he turn his head to the door. "And speak of the devil." He said and see Azrael approaching.

"Ugh... Just what we need." Sara muttered.

"Crow!" A voice yelled as they see Shez, Arval, Team Dark, the Wario Bros, Litchi and Tager joining next. "Sorry, the Mad Dog knock us back."

"Though we did knock out those other two though. They won't be waking up for awhile." Rogue said before they pass Azrael and Mcburn to rejoin the others.

"You..." Arval glared at Epimenides.

"I thought for sure I killl you. It's hard to believe you managed to be alive." Shez grumbled.

"Ah, my creations. I see you continue taking in your roles as Bowser's little pawns." Epimenides roll his eyes.

The girls team soon joins them after the villainesses escapes from them.

"Are you guys okay?" Noel Vermillion asked.

"Yeah, we're okay." Pit nodded before Epimendies open a dark portal and came out were Hazel, Metal Sonic, George, Tartaglia, Natsume, Alban, and Watts. "Uh oh!"

"Relax, we still got them outnumbered." Dark Pit said, soon the boys team join up with the others.

"Oh, look what we got here." Ragna said. "So we're all gathered here."

"So it seems." Tartaglia said.

"Can't say I'm happy though." George said

"George..." Angelica muttered.

"You...!" Levi glared at him.

"You know, for bad guys, we have you pretty outnumbered right about now. So why don't you call it quits and we can leave this sad place, yeah?" Sonic asked.

"Oh, that won't be an option, Sonic the Hedgehog." A voice said as several teleportation circles and a corridor of darkness appeared in the distance and came out was Osborne, Arianrhod, Alberich, Eggman, Maleficent, Dimentio, Scaramouche, Neve, Relius, Pete, and Adam appeared shortly after.

"You!" Levi snarl at the sight of Scaramouche, Osborne and Alberich.

"Ah, the bastards and masterminds show themselves, huh?" Ragna snarl.

"Chancellor Osborne, The Steel Maiden, Maleficent, Dimentio, Eggman, Albeirch, Scaramouche, Neve, Pete, Adam... and Relius Clover..." Venti remark.

"Oh my, so many guests. And not one of them invited." Alberich remarked.

"No one gives a shit what you say you son of a bitch!" Ragna yelled

"Black Alberich...or should I call you Franz Reinford?" Alisa asked him with disdain.

"Ah, so you're here. Chairman Irina and Kreuger were far too lenient. They should have kept better watch on you."

"Wh-What's wrong with you?! Chairman Irina? You never called her that!"

"As I said before, I am no longer the man you once knew. You must understand, Ms. Reinford. Though our blood is shared, I am not your father."

"Wow. You did not just say that." Lucina growled.

"You really are trash." Chrom snarl.

"I wasn't expecting to see Neve though." Sora said.

"Yeah. Why are you here Neve?" Riku asked

"I can't surprised that I was expecting that reaction. But I was asked to be here." Neve shrug. "It's not exactly what I had in mind, however, "he" did tell me that if I worked on this side, I would face not only the rest of the Keyblade wielders here but also other worthy figures."

"Facing worthy opponents is his dream to become the strongest Keyblade Master." Scaramouche reminded. "Coming to this world was a fine opportunity to him."

"True. This world is my kinda place. Although it will be in ruin thanks to a certain someone."

"There's no doubt about it." Rean sighed. " After all, just like Ash, I became a Sacrifice. Or rather, the ultimate Sacrifice. The one required to start the Great Twilight. This is the fate that both Xigbar and Young Xehanort were talking about back in the Keyblade War."

"The one chosen above all others by the curse itself." Musse said.

"Dammit! Just what we were afraid of." Ash added.

"I admit, I am pleased you have regained control of yourself." Arianrhod said. "A crazed ogre would have ill-suited our purpose."

"A purpose? I'm guessing this has something to do with the Divine Knights" Levi asked.

"That'd be my guess." Rean replied.

Arianrhod turned to Duvalie "Hold your head high, Duvalie. You've made your decision. Now proudly walk the path you've chosen."

"My lord... Please, forgive me for what I'm about to say." Duvalie replied. "But I cannot understand why you would choose to destroy the world with the Great Twilight. Until I'm able to understand, I would ask you to grant me leave from the Stahlritter."

Arianrhod nodded. "Granted. Duvalie, thank you for your devotion."

"Thank you, Lady Lianne!"

"Hahaha! Isn't that funny for a little knight chosen to leave her lord's side? Of course, that alone isn't the only thing." Dimentio chuckled. "So many heroes gather in the Black Workshop. What a fine place to put on a show. Though it doesn't seem like we have everyone here on the roster."

"What exactly do you mean by that?" Marth asked.

"My, what a gathering we have here today..." A voice said as black mist appeared between Osborne and Arianrhod as they took a few steps back and emerge was Salem.

Ruby gasped in horror along with Weiss, Blake, Yang, Jaune, Nora, Ren, Pyrrha, Qrow and Oscar.

"What the hell!?" Ash exclaimed.

"Her skin is completely white... Is she another Agarthan?" Musse asked.

"No..." Qrow shook his head. "Everyone. That... is Salem."

Everyone look shocked.

"Salem? You mean the master of all Grimm? That Salem?!" Rean asked

"Ah, you must be Rean Schwarzer. The Ultimate sacrifice is chosen by the curse." Salem mused. "You poor child. I couldn't help but feel sympathy toward you." She look at the other heroes. "And I see a few familiar faces who are gathered. As well as others I've heard so much about."

"Why... is she here..." Ruby said as she shivered.

"Ah yes, you can thank me for it." Alberich said. "The Grimm around Erebonia would cause quite many troubles with the curse spread all over the Empire. As such, I begin to locate the Master of all Grimm herself. Since she too desires the end of the world, we begin to form an agreement. She aided us along with the Grimm, and we can make it happen."

"So it's true..." Jaune snarl. "You allied yourself with one of the most dangerous people to bring the end of the world."

"As if Maleficent and Relius Clover isn't bad enough." Jin scoffed.

"What? Don't we get a name for ourselves?" Pete asked.

"It would appear each of you have your own tales to see through." Osborne said. "Now, my son, what say we engage in our own little story of regret and redemption?"

"Oh, I'd love to...but not now." Rean replied. "The rest of your cast are already making their way back here, aren't they?"

"He's right...the rest of our enemies are on their way." Levi nodded. "However, even if reinforcements from Osborne's side show up, we can still escape through our own means."

"No doubt about it. But we still need to bring Valimar, ...and Millium too. But in order to do that." Rean turn to Osborne and the villains. "We need to deal with them first."

"I cannot deny that you possess greater numbers as well as other means to escape the Black Workshop, but do you truly believe in that possibility? Espcually with many other leaders among your group?" Osborne asked

"And you think we can't?" Bayonetta asked. "Has anyone proven you wrong before?"

"If so, then we'll just show him." Levi said.

"Yeah. Plus, we should also let him know he made the worst enemies by far." Ragna added.

"Yeah." Natsu's palm fist himself. "The guys don't know who they're messing with either."

"That's right. We will defeat you all here and make our escape." Erza agreed.

"The greater the hope, the more devastating the despair that follows." Alberich said. "You may have large numbers on your side. but it can be changed." He turn to Maleficent. "Maleficent, you wouldn't mind summoning reinforcements, yes?"

"Very well. But note that I will make no promises." Maleficent said as she tapped her staff and hordes of Heartless appeared.

"Heartless!" Kairi exclaimed.

"And tons of them too!" Riku said.

"Hoohohoho! The Heartless shouldn't be the only one who shouldn't be in the spotlight." Eggman laughed as he snapped his finger and then hordes of Eggman's robots appeared.

"Oh so Eggman had his robots with him, huh?" Knuckles growled.

"Were you expecting it would be just Metal Sonic, Knuckles? Surely you jest."

"It doesn't matter how many reinforcements they got, we can crush them all." Dimitri said.

"Oh really? In that case, how about we prove you wrong by chipping away at your hope?" Alberich asked as he snapped his fingers and Zoa Balor appeared behind him.

"Another puppet!" Gaius exclaimed

"That's the original combat shell... Zoa Balor!" Altina added

"Well I guess I know which toy of his to break." Ragna snoffed

"But the Heartless and Eggman bots isn't the only thing." Mario remark that Mcburn, Epimenides, Dimentio and the other Villains and Enforcers will join in on the fight.

"Then we got no choice but to split up into groups to deal with them!" Daisy said.

"Fine by me then. Let's do this." Mcburn said. "Can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve, Blood and Iron."

"You better not disappoint us. After all, that bout we had the other day wasn't enough." Azrael said

"Presumptuous as ever Mcburn. And of course, your hunger for battle never fails to amaze me Azrael. But I will try to live up to both your expectations. May I ask for your hand in this dance, fair maiden?" Osborne asked

"But of course. Though I imagine you cut an impressive enough figure on your own." Arianrhod answered

"But it still seems we are less short. In that case, Salem, Scaramouche, Neve... would you care to join us?" Osborne turns to them.

"Really?" Scaramouche raised an eyebrow. "You're asking for help? I guess an old man like yourself is fragile. Fine. I don't mind playing along." Scaramouche turn to Levi. "Besides, I still have some score to settle with him."

"Tch!" Levi growled.

"Remember, you're not allowed to kill him, Scaramouche." Neve said.

"Yes I know. But he didn't say I couldn't torment him. Who knows. Maybe hurting him might trigger the Ashen Chevalier's little temper." Scaramouche said, causing Rean to growl at him.

"My, when was the last time I was gathering for a dance?" Salem wonders. "Far too long I'm afraid. But very well. I could stretch out my legs a bit."

"As for me, I wouldn't mind. As Scaramouche said, facing worthy opponents to increase my experience is rewarding enough." Neve said. "I hope you don't disappoint me, Osborne."

"I will live up to your expectations." Osborne said as he, Arianrhod, Salem, Scaramouche and Neve approached as Arianrhod raised her hand to summon her gigantic lance while Osborne summoned a giant sword that similar in appearance to the Sword of the End.

"What the heck?" Lea look surprised. "That sword look just like what Millium turn into!"

"Then did you sacrifice another life to charge it?!" Riku yelled.

"Its creation was different, but the end result is similar. Only he who leads the Gnomes is permitted to wield this blade. It is the legendary-"

"Alberich. That's quite enough." Osborne Interrupt

"Ah, pardon my loose tongue, Master."

"If you're done taking, then let us begin." Scaramouche said as his right hand channel wind that form into a vortex, causing a slight chance in the atmosphere.

"The atmosphere has chance..." Gaius felt a chill.

"Don't forget... We're dealing with the son of Ei... His strength is completely immense." Aqua alerted the group.

Neve summon his Keyblade and took his battle stance while Salem channel dark lightning in the palm of her hand.

"Hey, Blood and Iron Chancellor." Crow called out. "I was hopin' for a chance to take you on before the Rivalries kick-off, but I guess no dice."

"The Rivalry?" Levi asked.

"Oh? I thought you had your revenge when you blew that hole through my chest." Osborne comment

"Tch. You're one twisted old man." Crow scoffed. "Rean, Levi! You, your students and the others get a hit in for me!"

"With pleasure!" Rean nodded

"And I'll give it a bonus. Considering I do want to give him more than a few scars." Levi smirked.

"All of our training has brought us this far... and this will be the ultimate test!" Kurt replied

"We'll fight with everything we got!" Juna added

"Then we'll help in too!" Mario said as he, Luigi, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Riku, Kairi, Ragna, Joker, Byleth, Natsu, Erza, RWBY, and Kirby joined in.

"Hehe! We're about to have ourselves an epic show." Venti giggled

"Don't hold back everyone! Fight with all you had!" Targer ordered everyone.

"You too!" Altina shout

"Hehe. This will be fascinating data." Relius smirked.

(BGM ended)

"Hmm. I feel like we're a few Heartless minions short... Why don't we add a few more." Alberich said with a dark grin on his face as he snapped his finger.

Suddenly, hordes of Demon Towers begin to emerge from the floor, surrounding the group.

"Nngh! Not these things again... and there's more of them!" Aqua grimaced.

"So you can summon them too?" Terra glared at Alberich.

"Were you not expecting that? Master Xehanort was kind enough to teach us how to summon the Heartless. It's only fair that we should be even." Alberich replied. "Now my Heartless... Get them!"

As everyone begin to get ready, the Demon Tower first launch toward some of the others but they suddenly stop moving, causing some confusion.

"Huh?" Chie blinked.

"They stopped?" Yukiko asked

"Hey, what is the meaning of this?" Alberich glared. "Fight them you-" then the Demon Towers turn on them instead by attacking Mcburn, Azrael, The Stall- Oh you get the idea.

"Nngh!?" Epimendies used his dark magic to form a dark barrier as he and others were pushed back and then surround them instead.

"What?! You wretched creatures! I commanded you! You're support to attack-"

Suddenly a dark lightning appeared out of nowhere in the center of room, forcing everyone to cover their eyes as dust clouds covered the room.

"Now what?!" Alberich grumbled.

Everyone then heard footsteps within the dust clouds.

"Who's there?" Cloud asked

"Huh...?" Levi blinked. "This reminds me of..."

"Just like how it was back in the Keyblade Graveyard." A voice said within the dust cloud, causing everyone's reaction.

"That voice...!" Arianrhod eye widen.

"It can't be..." Aqua agreed with a chill down her spine.

The Dust Cloud dissipated as a figure revealed itself to be... Xehanort.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Zero Encounter)

"XEHANORT?!" Sora yelled, much to everyone's shock.

"You're... alive?" Rean said in disbelief.

"Impossible..." Edelgard grimaced.

Xehanort let out a small chuckled. "So many familiar faces gather in this very spot. All for one specific reason." He turn to Rean. "It has been a while, Rean Schwarzer. I see you have finally regained your consciousness. Of course, my hello to the rest of you as well. Sora, Master Riku, Kairi, Terra, Ventus, Master Aqua, Master Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Levi, Mario, Ragna, Byleth, so many I could name. But we'll be here all day." He turn to Osborne side. "And to you as well. Osborne, Alberich, Lianne, Scaramouche. Epimenides, Cornelia... and... to you as well, Maleficent."

"Master Xehanort... how..." Ventus shivered but clenched his teeth.

"HAAAHAHAHAHAHA!" Mcburn laughed as he palm face. "Oh man... Now this is no one would have expect. Who would have guess that you of all people would come back from the dead!"

"Agreed..." Neve agreed calmly.

"This is impossible... You died along with Eraqus from that final battle..." Airanrhod stated.

"We were all there. How could this be possible?" Dimitri asked.

"Have you faked your death as I did?" Cornelia wondered. "No... that can't be right..."

"Or maybe you place your heart into a replica the moment you were defeated." Epimenides gussedd.

"Good guesses. But I'm afraid none of them are true." Xehanort said.

"Haha. I never imagine that we would meet again, Master Xehanort." Osborne chuckled.

"Nor have I. Perhaps I should say... it is so good to see you again." Alberich agreed.

"Guys, be on guard if this leads to what I think it could lead, then we are in for a much more difficult fight" noted Riku.

"Hold on Riku, something's off. I still sense darkness from Xehanort but not as much compared to the last time we saw him. In fact, he looks different than before." Kairi stated.

"How can you be so sure?" Ragna asked.

"Just take a close look at his eyes, they're a different color than the normal gold." Kairi quietly answered.

"She's right, I took a good look at Xehanort with my Third Eye ability, his eyes are now silver," Joker whispered.

"If that's the case then, what could this mean?" Mickey asked.

"Let's pay attention, for now, I have a feeling something big is about to happen." Rean ordered while everyone watched as the conversation between Xehanort and Osborne's group continued.

"I'm more concerned is how you were brought back from the dead. It's not the same as I did with Adam." Maleficent said.

"You're referring to the God of the Underworld. And I don't refer to that sly playful trickster, but to that Blue fiery hair one. No. I was not brought back by his help. It is indeed a mystery why I am here as well. But. I do know one thing as to why I am here." Xehanort replied

"Oh?" Epimenides raised his eyebrow.

"Then perhaps I should say that you return from death to continue aiding us as you did back then?" Alberich asked with a grin on his face.

"No." Xehanort answered calmly. "It is a completely different reason as to why I have been brought back."

"What? Then what is your reason." Osborne demanded.

Xehanort lightly chuckles.

"Forgive me for what's about to transpire my old allies, but Operation Jormunangdr... must be stopped at all costs."

"What?"Alberich eye widen.

"What?" Osborne eye widen.

"What?" Rean eye widen.

"What?" Sora eye widen

"What?" Arianrhod eye widen.

"What?" Epimenides and Cornelia eye widen

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Everyone yelled at the same time.

"Did he just say..." Terra paused in shocked

"Operation Jormunangdr must be stopped?" Aqua finished.

"Wh-What is the meaning of this Master Xehanort?!" Alberich yelled.

"It is exactly as I said. So long as I am here, Operation Jormunangdr will be stopped." Xehanort said.

"You can't be serious!" Cornelia exclaimed.

"Operation Jormunangdr, the Great Twilight is something we have been preparing ever since you found and scouted us!" Epimendies swung his arm as he yelled. "We work hard and even provided the data for Alberich to use for the plan! And now you who came back from the dead... suddenly turn of us, now of all time?!"

"Exactly! We have been partners from the moment you discovered us and even assisted you with your experiments with Kingdom Hearts. Gave you all the data Zemruia has to offer, even forging an artificial Keyblade! So now you decided to turn back on everything we have done up to this point and stand alongside your enemies against us Master Xehanort?!" Alberich exclaimed.

Xehanort grinned "You're speaking to the old me, Alberich. The Xehanort you all once now know. Is dead. The Xehanort that stands before you is not the same. If you notice from my eyes... they're no longer gold. But back to what it once was." He said, pointing his eyes is no longer gold, but silver.

"Ah...!" Airanrhod gasped.

"Okay, I am so confused and shocked about what's going on now." Levi groaned.

"You're not the only one." Rean agreed.

"Wh-What does your eye's changing color have to do with this?!" Alberich asked.

"I was tainted by darkness. I have used darkness to help achieve my goal. Perhaps darkness is what led me to you. Perhaps not. But. I will not deny that "I" was very curious about Zemuria. It has been so long since I visited this world. Back then, I couldn't care less what would become of it. But now, things have changed. The moment I was defeated, I realized how misguided I was."Xehanort said as he turned his head toward Rean, Sora, and the others who were still in shock at what was happening.

"Sora, Rean, as well as those who have initially fought me at our final battle, including Lianne have shown me the flaw in my plans. I initially believed that it was my destiny to be a leader once I got Kingdom Hearts, but they showed me the flaws in that goal. To quote something that Sora told me. "A real leader knows that destiny is beyond his control...and accepts that". With that plus some of the other valid points of my flawed plan, I soon realized that my ultimate goal was nothing but flawed from the very start. My scheme ended up doing more harm than good and now I have been given this opportunity to make things right." Xehanort explained before he faced Alberich and his allies again.

"I do appreciate our time together Alberich and Osborne, we worked well together, but now I'm afraid this is where it all ends." Xehanort then summoned a new Keyblade. This time, it is his old Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. "For the sake of this world and to repent for my actions, I will undo what I brought with assisting you with the Great Twilight Plan. Even if it means teaming up with my former enemies. Right here, and now."

"Oh my..." Dimentio said in surprise.

"You... YOU TRAITOR!" Alberiched yelled in rage.

"Oh my..." Dimentio said in surprise.

"You... YOU TRAITOR!" Alberiched yelled in rage.

"Traitor? Ha! Were you not paying attention? The "me" that stands before you is not the same Xehanort you once knew. That one is dead."

"I don't care about this farce of you as a "Deadman". You will pay dearly for this Xehanort! I can bet you no longer have the same kind of strength you had back then. Which means you're a weak old man!" Alberich snapped his finger and this time, new Demon Tides, but this time with red eyes appeared to surround Xehanort. "These Heartless are more intelligence, all thanks to Lord Epimenides. Not only they're the stronger version compared to the one that for some reason, does not heed my command, but they will destroy you!"

"That's right. Do you really think you can take these Heartless on your own, Xehanort? Knowing how outnumbered you are in both numbers and strength?" Dimentio asked.

"Hehehe..." Xehanort begin to let out a quiet chuckle until he lifted his head and let out a booming laugh. "HAAAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Is something funny, Xehanort?" Alberich glared.

"You are correct. Given their sheer numbers, even I might not be able to deal with all of them. However, all of you have forgotten the one difference that separates me from all of you. I always plan for every eventuality."

"What?"

"I believe it's time for you to make your presence known. Isn't that right, my old friend" Xehanort said as a large smirk appeared on his face.

"Haha. Right you are my old friend." A voice said, causing everyone to respond in surprise as a ray of light struck the Demon Towers with red eyes and they were vanquished.

"What?!" Epimenides eye widen as they turn their heads and they see a new figure, watching the scene from midair the whole time, causing a shocking reaction from not just Aqua, Terra and Ventus, but Arianrhod as the future who stand in the air, was Master Eraqus.

"No way..." Tartaglia look in shock.

"You're...!" Peach gasped.

"Eraqus...?" Arianrhod eye widen.

"M-MASTER!" Aqua, Ventus and Terra yelled.

Eraqus let out a small chuckle. "My greetings to you all. Especially you, my dear apprentices. And..." Eraqus turns to Arianrhod. "To you as well old friend."

"This...this is not possible." Arianhrod murmured.

"Master, how are you..." Aqua started before being interrupted.

"I know you have a lot of questions about what's happening Aqua. But all will be answered in due time. For now, we should concentrate on this current situation" Eraqus stated before facing down toward Alberich and Osborne's group.

"So your Master Eraqus, I didn't expect to see you come back from the dead. Xehanort spoke quite a bit about you." Osbone noted.

"However, I assume judging from your presence along with Xehanort that you are here to stop us as well?" Alberich growled with a glare on his face.

"Yes, although as much as I don't want to fight one of you..." Eraqus stated as he glanced at Arianrhod who was still in shock. "...but it is to be expected. From what Xehanort told me, your actions will cause this world to fall to ruin. Which is why." Eraqus summons the Master Defender, causing Aqua to gasp. "That we will stop this vile plan of yours from destroying this world."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Unlikely Combination)

Xehanort waved his hand and the Demon Towers then begin to attack the Villains' side as Azrael and Mcburn dodged and counterattacked while Maleficent formed a barrier around herself as Pete punched the Tower as the other Heartless charged into battle with Eggman's robots. Eraqus hop of and landed next to Xehanort and took his stand.

"How funny that the whim of fate would led us to oppose sides once again, through this time, you are on the dark side." Xehanort said to Arianrhod.

"Indeed. Fate is truly mysterious and cruel. But no matter." Arianrohd raised her lance. "I have defeated you before, and I shall do so again."

"Not if I have to say anything about it, Lianne." Eraqus took his stance.

"And not if I had anything to say about that." Alberich jump next to Osborne.

"As well as me." Epimenides teleported next to Alberich and summon the Agathan Keyblade.

"Hmm?!" Eraqus stare at Epimenides Keyblade.

"Ah, so you finally finish experimenting an artifical Keyblade." Xehanort mused.

"It was all thanks to you. Now. Let me show you how much power it wields." Epimenides said as he was glowing a dark aura.

"Okay, I have no idea what's going on now!" Juna groaned.

"Seriously, what the shit is going on now?" Ash complained.

"We're just as confused as you are, but we can discuss that after we defeated them." Rean said.

"Right." Aqua said as she, Terra, and Ventus join the sight. "We have much to say to you, Master. But that can wait."

"Yeah! We got your back!" Ventus nodded

"Heh." Neve let out a small laugh. "As Xehanort said, what a curious turn of fate. I've always wanted to face you, Xehanort, and even proven how wrong Eraqus for his own belief. Now I have that chance." Neve took his stance. "Let us see if you two haven't lost your strength."

"Now then, Sora, Rean, the rest of you. Can I count on you to watch our backs?" Xehanort wondered.

"Although I'm still shocked to see you on our side, if we survive this you owe us a big explanation." Sora stated.

"There is much I want to say to you, but for now, we'll watch your back." Rean said.

"Excellent! Then let us begin. Shall we." Xehanort said as he and Eraqus formed a combat link much to everyone's shock.

"WHAT?" Arianhrod, Osborne, and Alberich all exclaimed.

"Impossible!" Ash shouted.

"A combat link?" Juna commented.

"As if the surprises can't stop coming." Ruby commented.

"Since when did you of all people learn how to combat link?" Levi asked.

"When you have been gone for so long you tend to learn things. Now Alberich and Osborne, let us see how much you have learned from what I taught you." Xehanort stated as he readied himself.

"Thors Military Academy Class VII: Special Operations and Friends... Engage!" Rean command

The Forces of the Twilight

Chancellor of Evil - Giliath Osborne

Heartless Father to Alisa - Black Alberich

A New Dark Wielder - Epimenides

Unfathomable Force - Arianrhod

Force of Nature - Scaramouche

Mistress of Grimm - Salem

Heart of Ice - Neve

Rean form a combat link with Levi, Juna form a combat link with Kurt, Altina form a combat link with Venti, Musse form a link with Ash, Mario form a link with Luigi, Sora form a link with Kairi, Aqua forms a link with Ventus, Terra form a link with Riku, Mickey form a three-way link with Donald and Goofy, Ragna form a link with Joker, Byleth form a link with Kirby, Ruby form a link with Weiss, Yang form a link with Blake. Natsu form a combat link with Erza.

On the Opposite end, Osborne performs a seventh-way link with Arianrhod, Epimenides, Alberich, Scaramouche, Neve and Salem as it main linker.

"Thunder!" Sora used Thunaga onto Osborne and his group but Scaramouche for a barrier above while Neve, Arianrhod and Osborne dash toward the group as Osborne swing at Rean, Arianrhod trust toward Levi who block and counterattacks and Neve swing his Keyblade at Sora who block in time as each of them created shockwaves.

Salem launches fireballs toward the group as Scaramouche sends out wind blades with a swing of an arm. The group dodged as Mario pulled out a Fire Flower and Luigi an Ice Flower. Epimendies throw dark magic at Xehanort and Eraqus but Eraqus counters it with light as Xehanort throws Flare Tornado at him, making him teleport to above and rain down dark magic at them, making them dodge. As Rean and Osborne swung at each other, Riku dashed toward Osborne with swung his Keyblade at him as Kairi clockwise slash as Arianrhod swung her gigantic lance as Levi blocked and dodged and Kirby got close to Anranrhod and then Copy her appearance.

"What?" Arianrhod responds in surprise as Kirby in Arianrhod copy has her Steel Maiden Helmet on and her lance.

"Yooya!" Kirby then launch a trust attack toward Arianrhod but she block it with her lance.

"Haha. How adorable. Rumors of your copy ability is frightening as is your strength." Arianrhod said before she launched a heavy swing to push Kirby and Levi back until Byleth swung his Sword of the Creator at her and struck her for Kirby to launch a powerful trust attack on her.

Alberich fired a laser from Zoa Balor at Eraqus and Xehanort but they dodged as Aqua airstep toward Alberich and swung her Keyblade at him but Zoa Balor protected him and then Zoa Balor's claws attacked her, but Ventus used Wind Raid but Epimendies teleported and block with his Magic as Xehanort summon boulders to knock him away while Terra zoom toward Zoa Balor and swing at it while Eraqus swing at Alberich who used his arm as a shield. Zoa Balor reappeared and fired a laser on Terra as he used his Keyblade as a shield to push him back. Epimenides imbued the Keyblade with dark magic and then he teleported toward Terra and slashed him, marking him with dark magic, and then imprisoned him in a dark sphere and crushed it with his fist to cause a strong dark explosion.

"Thunder!" Donald cast Thunaga onto Salem where she generated a barrier as Ruby shot at her and Weiss impaled the ground to create ice pillars toward Salem.

Salem's barrier repel the attacks until Mickey use Pearl to destroy the barrier and then Yang dash toward and punch Salem, knocking her back. Salem snapped her fingers and as Grimm arms came out of the ground and held Yang as she struggle to remove herself. Blake slash the Grimm arms as Ruby use Petal Burst to warp toward Salem and slashes her, but Salem grabbed Ruby's Crescent Rose in time.

"Ah, the little huntress with silver eyes. You've done so well before Atlas and Mantle fall." Salem said, channeling dark lightning in her hand and shoot lightning at her.

"Augh!" Ruby grunted as Weiss used her Gylphs to catch Ruby while Yang dashed toward Salem to punch her as Salem blocked her attacks.

"Joining forces with other villains to end the world, just because something bad happened to you?! How many more lives will be lost because of you?!" Yang snarl as she repeatedly punches and kicks Salem as she blocks her attacks.

"As many as it takes." Salem responds by blasting magic at her as Neve follow up by swiping Yang back.

Neve dashes toward Blake and Weiss and clashes with them until he summons a blizzard to knock them back and then form it into ice spears toward them until Musse fire magic bullets and Venti Orbal arrows to destroy them.

"FIRE DRAGON ROAR!" Natsu unleashes a stream of fire from his mouth toward Neve, but Neve use his ice magic to freeze his flame. "What?!"

"Come forth." Neve raised his Keyblade and summoned the giant Ice entity to throw its javelin toward the party and struck them "Predictable." He alerted Arianrhod to launch her jab attack on Kairi and knock her back.

"A giant ice entity. Impressive." Salem praised Neve as Ragna used Dead Spike toward her and struck her.

Osborne unleashes a powerful swing of his Sword to push Rean back but Levi block it and counterattacks to throw off Osborne as Rean launches slashes onto him with Levi followed up with slashes of his own before swirling and jab and slashing. Mario and Luigi through a Ice and Fireball toward Osborne and struck him as Rean imbued his Tachi with fire and used his craft: True Hexil onto him with Levi following up with rapid jabs to push Osborne back. As Osborne recovered as he see the Bros jump to the air and to punch him, Osborne block it, but was push a little bit.

"The famous Mario Bros. Your strength as one of the most powerful heroes is astounding." Osborne said.

"Your empty flattering won't hurt here. Not especially since how much you've done." Mario said as Osborne launch a swing that both the Bros backflip.

"Yeah, we won't let you bet us!" Luigi agreed as he shot ice balls as Osborne as he deflected them until Mario rash up to launch a few punches as Osborne blocked them only for him to grab him and then slam him on the ground to bounce Osborne as Mario unleashed a flurry of punches and Luigi pull his Hammer of ice and launch a heavy swing and knock Osborne into the air.

"Haha! Then prove it!" Osborne recovered as he used his craft: "FALL!" Then he impale the ground, causing a surge of power to skyrocket toward the entire battle to strike Rean's team. "Too easy." He alerted for Scaramouche to follow up by launching several wind blades onto Rean.

Scamouche then warp around the Bros and then punches Mario back while kicking Luigi on the other side.

"Explosion Wave!" Altina swings her arms and launches several explosions at Osborne and his team which Venti follow up by shooting Scaramouche while Erza slash Arianrhod, Ragna slashes Salem, Rean slashes Osborne and Ruby slashes Neve.

Xehanort teleported toward Arianrhod and swing at her as she block and counterattacked by swinging her large lance. But Eraqus struck Arianrhod with a beam of light and then Xehanort swing fiercely and then used Flare Shot to push her away as Terra lunged to her and used Geo Impact for Riku to Shotlock with Dark Divide. Neve zoom and kick Riku, pushing him toward Terra and then snapped his finger and pillars of light at them, pushing them away. Neve turn his attention toward Eraqus by zoom and teleport around him and then swing at him, but Eraqus block, pushing back sliding.

"I have heard so much about you, Eraqus. You put too much faith in the light and think darkness is the enemy. You were a fool back then." Neve pointed his Keyblade at him.

"You're right. I am a fool. Which is why I will not tolerate your manner, young man!" Eraqus responded as he and Neve lunged at each other and they swung at each other as Eraqus tilt his body for a slash on Neve who block and parried him with a powerful swing upward for Orbosne to slash him, but Xehanort teleported and blocked the attack and launch him back with a powerful swing. Levi used Penetrate Hurl onto Osborne, and Neve and struck them as Rean then followed up by combo slashing Neve.

"Thunder to the Royale Heaven." Arianrhod raised her lance and shoot divine lightning in the sir. "Fall to the battlefield!" then said lightning rain down onto the group, but each of them dodged as Eraqus was powered by light aura, rush to Arianrhod and slash her, pushing her back, sliding. "I have never thought that we would meet again like this Eraqus. It's been so long since we last met and spared. It is so good to see you again."

"I share the same sentiment, old friend. You have my thanks for opening Xehanort's eyes back then. And now I plan to do the same for you. Now that you sided with the dark." Eraqus readied his Keyblade.

Arianrihod let out a small chuckled. "Fate is truly cruel, isn't it?" Then she swing her lance against him, but Eraqus block and parry as they swing at each other.

Xehanort summon borders and throw them at Osborne but he grumbles the boulders with dark lightning.

"Ah, Xehanort. I truly am going treasure our time together. As should you." Osborne said.

"Haha. Indeed. Let us see how much your Ebon Blade can match the Keyblade." Xehanort said as he and Osborne then swing at each other until he pushed Xehanort back with a powerful swing.

Neve zoom at Xehanort and they begin to swing at each other fiercely.

"I suspected that it was you back in the Keyblade Graveyard. I thought you finally have your thrill." Xehanort said.

"Hardly. Your younger self wasn't half bad, but let's see how much you are at your old age!" Neve smirked.

"You still have much to learn before you can defeat me."

"Oh? How did that work with Sora? If he can defeat you, then so can I." Neve slash through him, then unleash rapid slashes on him, leaving him multiple slashes that converged into damage as Salem follow up by throwing magic at him.

Salem throw dark lighting onto Aqua, Terra and Ventus and they were struck as Epimenides swing his arm to knock them into the air with dark tornado and then he leap at them and then swing his keyblade fiercely at them as he slash at them ten times and then knock them down with a dark slash.

Scaramouche summon a Katana and unleash lightning slashes toward Rean, Levi, Mario and Luigi, but Kurt used Twilt Blades 2 to counter it as both exploded. Scaramouche spotted Juna dashing toward him with Frozen Fist and knock him back. Scaramouche recovered as he dahs toward Juna to slashes her. Juna block it and then launch a few hits onto Scaramohcue as Kurt rush in to launch combo slashes. Scaramouche condensed himself with Wind to pull Kurt and Juna as both of them were swirling around until Scaramouche kick Juna while punch Kurt and knock them away before they recovered.

Musse and Venti cast their Orbal Arts: Diamond Nova and Ixion Vortex onto Osborne and his team and strike them as Ash dash toward Osborne, Arianrhod and unleash slashes from his axe before he unleash a powerful swing on Arianrhod. Aqua summon several ice cryatals and throw them at Arianrhod but she crumble them with a swing of her lance. Ventus rush in and swing his Keyblade fiercely and then used Ars Arcanum while Eraqus imbued his Keyblade with light and Xehanort with dark, both rush in and they slashes Arianrhod together, leaving behind a large slash that converted into damage.

Arianrhod recovered and then used her craft: Sturm Lanzer toward Ash, but Byleth used his Amyr Replica to stopped Arianrhod and then knock her back as Kirby dash toward Arianrhod and swing his Heavy lance at her. Arianrhod blocked then swung her lance to counter Kirby until he was flexible enough to dodge until he got close itself to grabbed her and then launch Vulcan Jabs, grabbed her, then used his Back Throw: Brain Buster to knock Arianrhod toward Kairi and Riku who Shotlock Arianrhod with Heart of a Princess and Dark Divide.

"Heal!" Neve then used Curaza on Arianrhod to heal her.

"Thank you." Ariarnhod said as she recovered.

Arianrhod then dash toward Riku and Kairi with swift movement, despite her heavy armor and strike them as Neve join in with superhuman speed and unleash a series of slashes onto them before launching a powerful jab to knock them back.

Salem place her hand on the ground and summon a magic circle to summon Grimm hands to launch toward RWBY. Weiss impale the ground with Ice Crystals to freeze them and Blake threw her Gambol Shroud into blade to cut them down Ruby used Petal Burst to launch a few scythe slashes onto her.

"Carnage Scissors!" Ragna zoom at Salem and used Carnage Scissors on her, draining her HP.

"Nnngh!?" Salem grunted. "Did you just drain me?"

"Megidolaon!" Joker summon Santanael to throw Megidolaon onto Osborne and his team and strike them while Ragna then rush toward Salem, swing at her fiercely and then he channrl dark powers to uppercut her into the air, as Joker leap and slash her fiercely and kick her down onto the floor.

Salem got up and sprout Bat Wings as she dash toward Ruby, grabbed her and then slammed her on the ground as Blake dash toward Salem and swing at her, but she used her arms to block it and then summon a black whirlwind underneath her and push Blake back and then shoot rainbow lightning onto RWBY, Ragna and Joker as they dodge her attacks until Neve summon several Ice Spears and launch them to freeze the ground and knock them on the floor for Slam to strike lightning on them.

Erza summons a sword as she and Neve swing at each other until Osborne join in to strike her. Osborne used his craft: Malevolent Massacre to pull Erza, Natsu, Kairi, Riku, Mario, Luigi, Ash, Kurt, Juna, Altina, Mickey, Donald and Goofy, absorbing their HP, EP and their stamina and knock them back as Scharamouche use his magic to summon a large tornado to pull the Rean's Team and gather them up as they swirl in as form into a large wind sphere to imprison until.

"Now perished!" Scaramochue grinned as lightning sparks within his eyes as he summoned lightning and strike the group within the sphere before he compresses the atmosphere, then stomps, causing a surge of wind to strike at the group, breaking the wind sphere as they yell in agony.

"Fall." Neve used his Gravity Magic to slam the heroes back onto the ground where he also raised his arm and several large ice blocks, Wind Spheres and Light pillars rain down onto the heroes with a rainbow explosion.

As the rainbow explosion vanished, Levi reveal to create a light barrier around his team.

"Hehe... I'm all fired up!" Natsu grinned as he was surrounded by golden fire, awakening his Dragon Force, he dashed toward with a dark red fire. "FIRE DRAGON KING'S DESTRUCTION FIST!" He then punched Osborne who block it, however, the punch went through as a large fire also caught Arianrhod, Alberich, Epimenides, Neve, Salem and Scaramouche in the processing a large stream of fire push through as it destroy part of the Black Workshop from behind the villains teams.

"Holy shit..." Ash Jawdropped with others while Azrael and Mcburn look excited.

However, Osborne, Aranrhod, Epimenides, Alberich, Neve and Scaramouche remain while Salem's body is completely burned... until she begin to reform herself.

"D-Did she reform herself?" Erza asked in surprise.

"Tch. Annoying hag." Natsu glared.

"Dragon Force. And here I thought Alban's Dragon Force was a sight to behold..." Arianrhod's command as part of her armor was cracked.

"Marvelous... Natsu Dragneel..." Osborne praised. "For you to able to push us back with such strength. You truly earn your place among the dragons."

"But it takes more than just some punch to knock us down." Scaramouche said, snapping his finger as hordes of weapons appeared and he swing his arm toward the group as the weapons launched toward the heroes.

"Split up!" Erza yelled as the group split up to avoid the barricade of weapons.

Salem summon a black malestorm around her and then summon several Grimm arms toward the group until Mickey use Pearl to eliminate them as Arianrhod charge toward him, but Goofy block the attack with his shield, but was knock back along with Mickey as they recovered. Epimenides teleported to Xehanort to stabbed him, but Xehanort block and they swing at each other.

"Haha. So you created a fine masterpiece, Epimenides. But that Keyblade pales in comparison to mine." Xehanort said.

"Don't patronize me, Xehanort. This Keyblade far surpassess that of yours." Epimenides glared and then he push Xehanort back with Dark Magic.

"Take this!" Donald swirl his wand to summon meteors onto the villains as each of them dodged while Sora airsteps toward Osborne to combo slash him and kick him to knock him back.

"Keyblade wielder Sora. Your strength is praiseworthy if you were able to defeat Xehanort." Osborne said. "But do you have that strength to best me?"

"Yeah! With everyone here, we will put a stop to you!" Sora said as he and Osborne swing at each other as Kairi, Riku, Ash, Musse, Venti and Altina join the fight.

"Go wild! Crazy Hunt!" Ash activated his Brave Orbal as Musse took in position and lock onto Osborne.

"Homing Shot!" Musse fire several bullets lock onto Osborne as he deflected them until Riku use Shadowbreaker and the bullets strike him as Venti charge his shot as he pointed in ceiling and then released it, causing the arrows to multiply and Venti then controlled the arrows toward Osborne to rain down on him while Altina used Claiomh Solais sword form to slashes at him.

Osborne block the attack and then swing at Altina as Ash swirl his axe to a scythe and then rush toward to help Altina out and then both swing at Osborne while Venti and Musse help out with cover fire. Musse fire bullets along with Venti which force Osborne to dodged and then he punched the ground to create a shockwave before channel dark power to shoot in the ceiling to directly control it toward Musse and Venti as they both dodged it, until Osborne impale the ground to launch a power surge to strike them where Arianrhod dash him and swing them.

Alberich had Zora Balor fire lasers toward Xehanort but he teleported behind him and then slashed him.

"Kgh!" Alberich grunted before turning and punch him, but Xehanort block. "After everyone we down for you, how dare you turn on us!"

"Haha. I can't deny your assistance have proven most beneficial and I could have say the same to you. But now that my heart is clear and my eyes open. I will undo what I have done." Xehanort said, launching Flare Shot at Alberich who form a barrier around him and counterattacked with Zoa Balor tentacles strike, but he teleported away and appear on his left to throw another Flare Shot at him.

Erza charge toward Epimenides and swing at him fiercely, but he block her attack as Natsu rushed in and threw a powerful punch to push him back sliding. Alberich had Zoa Balor throw tentacles at them as they dodge and deflected as them. Alberich then raised his arm as Zoa Balor eyes flashed to summon dark portals to pull Natsu and Erza in, trapping them in a dark dimention where several eyes aim at them and exploded on them, knocking them out of the dimension where Epimendies raised his Keyblade and fire a massive beam of darkness and swallow them, and capture them and slam them down as Zoa Balor throws its claws to grab them, but Natsu overwhelms the dark magic with his fire and Erza Requip to Heavenly Wheel Armor and throw her barricades at sword at them.

Epimendies retaliate by channeling his magic to a gigantic dark magic circle to shoot out several dark projections to clash with Erza's swords. Arianrod then focus her attention on Byleth as they both swung at each other until Byleth cast Ragnorak on her, but Arianrhod flip to his left and launch lightning-fast jabs onto him, but Byleth was able to dodge it before he backflipped, switch to Failnaught Replica and then shoot a lightning fast arrow toward her as Kirby pull out s hammer to swing down at Arianrhod. Arianrhod blocks the attack until Sacaramouche warps in front of Kirby and attacks him with a force palm attack to knock him back.

Levi and Rean dash toward Arianrhod and Scaramouche to swing at him as Mario and Luigi join in to attack them. Scaramouche slashed with Levi as until he fire a bolt of lightning at him but he dodged as Arianrhod used Ultimate Saber to knock them back as Mario and Luigi placed their hand on the floor and used Firebrand and Lightning Hand to create a surge of power underneath them as Byleth used Subline Heaven onto them and strike them while Rean and Levi recovered. Levi used Penetrate Hurl to strike Scaramouche and Arianrhod as Rean then followed up by striking through them, unleashing phantom slash before he clockwise slashed and strike Scaramouche, knocking him away.

Scaramouche recovered as Levi rain down a pillar of light at him. Scaramouche recovered and then stomped his feet as earth spike spawned toward him, forcing him to jump near to Rean.

"Hraaagh!" Scaramouche roared as he unleash a green halo behind him and then he zoom toward Rean and Levi, grabbed them both, dragging them until he swirl and throw them both into the air. "Begone!" He then materialized large two boulders and clapped his hand to slam both Rean and Levi together and then lightning strike them, causing to to explode with Levi and Rean stunt by the lightning until Neve summonsed his ice entity to punch them back on the ground.

As Rean and Levi recovered as they got back on their feet, Scaramouche punch Levi and then kick Rean to push them back. His combat link glowed.

"Don't disappoint me Osborne." Scaramouche said to Osborne as his Combat link glow.

"Very well." Osborne said as he dashed toward Rean and Levi as Scaramouche unleashed several slashes onto them and Osborne finished it by launching a powerful swing onto them. knocking them back to RWBY and Ragna.

"You guys okay?!" Ruby asked

"Yeah, we're fine." Rean answered. "Let's go, Levi!"

"Right!" Levi nodded as they both lung toward Osborne and Scaramouche.

"Focus on your fight." Neve said as he reappeared behind Ruby and slashed her into Salem

"Augh!" Ruby winched as Salem grabbed her face and slam her on the ground.

"You know, this almost reminds me of how much your mother died by my hand." Salem said as she channel dark electricity in the palm of her hand.

Ruby eye widen until she glared at Salem and then used her Silver Eyes which Salem notice and quickly avoided the attack by jumping back until Joker slashes her with jabs and slashes and kick Salem toward Ragna where he grabbed her.

"Devoured of Darkness!" He yelled, turning his hand into dark claws and bombards Salem with dark tendrils, finishing with an explosion of darkness where she yell in agony. and then slammed her on the ground and then throw her to the wall.

"Haha... Hahaha!" Salem landed on the ground. "So this is your Soul Eater power... Haha... Yes... Yes..." Salem eyes glow red as she made a grinned.

Salem channel dark lightning in her hands and slam it on the ground to create multiple lightning strikes toward the Heroes. Some of them were struck by it as Goofy swing his shield at Neve who block and counterattacked until Donald fire a beam of magic at him to push him back. Then Mickey dash toward Neve and they both swing at each other with fast reflexes and skilled until Neve swiftly dodge Mickey's next attack and then launch a combo attack around him and then launch a powerful swing to knock him back to his subordinates.

"FIRE DRAGON KING ROAR!" Natsu shoot red fire toward Neve until he counter by summon a blizzard to cause a reaction and exploded with force.

"Hey asshole!" Neve heard a voice and turn to Yang who dash toward him and punch him.

"Ugh!" Neve recovered as Blake used her Sickle attacks on him as Weiss dash forward with slashes and then summon a Arma Gigas to launch combo slashes onto him and then Ruby used Petal burst to unleash phantom slashes onto him before Weiss has Arma Gigas launch Neve with a punch.

Neve recovered next to Arianrhod where Neve wave his arm to form giant spheres of ice toward the ground where it send a shockwave of ice toward the group.

"Steel Maiden, join me!" Neve told her as his combat link with here's glow brightly underneath their feet.

"As you wish!" Arianrhod responded as she and Neve zoom toward RWBY and unleash slashes and jabs onto them before Neve knock them back with his Gravity magic. "Thunder of the Royale Heavens, fall to the battlefield!" and Arianrhod used her craft: Anglican Hammer on them.

Goofy throw his Shield toward Scaramouche and bunk him in the head as Erza unleash powerful slashes onto him. Rean use Arcane Gale on Scaramouche and Osborne and Levi follow up by launching a powerful slash to knock them both toward Salem. Epimenides gather dark magic and then throw, unleash a large power surge toward Levi and knock back.

"Shall we Alberich?" Epimendies asked as his combat link with Alberich glow.

"By all means." Alberich said as he and Epimendies zoom toward Levi, Rean, Erza and Goofy as Epimendiea slashes at then rapidly and repeatively, gathering them in one spot where he channel dark magic while Alberich had Zoa Balor throw its claws and then claw them, fired laser beams and then Epimendies fire dark magic sphere from the top of his Keyblade, trappeding them in a large dome and exploded within.

Sora's change his Keyblade form into Mikazuki as he warp around Osborne, Neve, Salem and Scaramouche, delivering slashed around them as Riku, Terra, and Kairi follow up by striking them with their Keyblades. Sora then switch to Bolvert: Double saber where the swirl slashed them with cartwheel attack horizontally and Vertically until he changed into Valkyrie lance and unleash lightning fast jabs on them until Sora finishing move: Divine Knight Armament summoned all three said weapons and unleashed series of slashes until created pillars of light to knock them into the air.

Juna used Cross Break 2 on Neve as Kurt unleashed a series of slashes to push Neve back as Byleth use Amyr replica to push Arianrhod as well toward Osborne, Scaramouche and Salem. Musse and Venti used a Homing Shot at them.

"FIRE DRAGON KING'S BRILLANT FLAME!" Natsu charges up a dark ball of fire from his palms and focuses the blast in the direction Osborne Group.

"Oh yeah!" Mario used his Final Smash: Mario Finale. "HYEEEHAAAAAH!" And unleash a powerful two-streamed blast of fire.

"Cosmetic Flare!" Joker summon Satanael to shoot a surge of energy toward Osborne and his group which three attacks fuse toward toward Osborne and his group, in the result of a chaotic explosion that skyrocket toward the ceiling.

(BGM ended)

That pillar paused everyone to stop fighting to see the large hole in the ceiling.

Rean's group were tired.

"Do you think that did it?" Mario asked until the spoke clear and reveal a barrier surrounding the villains.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Doomdays Trance)

"No, it's not over yet!" Mickey exclaimed.

"I had to admit, I'm surprised." Scaramouche said. "That attack managed to crack my barrier." He said, noticing a large crack on his barrier before he had it disappeared.

"Ngh... I wasn't expecting Osborne to be as strong as Arianrhod and Scaramouche!" Sora growled.

"Salem is just as powerful as them... And Neve is no slouch either. He's much stronger as he was before." Kairi added.

"Is this the Chancellor Hundred-form Military Combat?" Kurt panted. "No, it's more than that."

"I must admit. You all surpass our expectations." Osborne said. "I wasn't not expecting you would able to push us back this intensely. Let alone managed to crack in Scaramouche's barrier. If it weren't for him... There might have been a chance we might be brought to our knees."

"Hmph. Keep your flattery to yourself." Scaramouche respond.

"With that said..." Neve raised his Keyblade high. "Heal!" Neve used Curaza to heal himself, Osborne, Arianrhod, Epimenides, Alberich, Scaramouche and Salem.

"Tch... he heal them!" Riku snarl.

"Well so can we!" Kairi said as she raised her Keyblade high with Sora, Mickey, Riku, Aqua, Ventus, Terra, and Donald raised his wand.

"Heal!" They called to sure Curaga on the party.

Xehanort let out a small chuckled. "It would appear my old bones are getting plenty of exercise."

"Don't be to overconfident, Xehanort." Eraqus told him.

"It seems they're all fired up." Ines said as she and Ennea have recovered as they arrived.

"However, we're still outnumbered through." Ennea remark as most of the Heartless and Eggman's robots are destroyed.

"Haha! And I thought this battle was exciting as it is. But I guess I better hurry up and join Osborne and the others for the fun." Mcburn said.

"Agreed. This is truly a buffet." Azrael grinned.

"Of course, if you wanna turn on the heat, then summon your Divine Knight Crow!"

"Yeah, sure. Because I take orders from you." Crow said, sarcastically.

"Is everyone feeling tired already?" Magica asked. "The fun just beginning." Magica said, snapping her finger and Heartless hordes appeared.

"Oh that's just great..." Brianna snarl.

"Oh but why stop there?" Eggman asked as he snapped his finger and more of Eggman's robots appeared.

"More of your robots, Eggman?" Knuckles growled.

"I always have spare in cases like this."

"Well, it doesn't matter how many numbers you have, our reinforcements will soon be arriving. Granted, your performance was excellent. However, it's time we cut this show down." Alberich said.

"Ahaha! Worry not. You'll still watch the show from the sidelines, however." Dimentio chuckled. "Speaking off, Alberich, why don't you prepare some... 'guests rooms' if we manage to take them down."

"Of course."

"Rgh... Father!" Alisa yelled.

"My, what a curious turn of event." Maleficent muses. "I was not expecting this little farce to be more amusing than expected."

"No kiddin'. It just worth our time." Pete said.

"Well. On the bright side. At least I'll cut some of you down." Adam grinned.

"As curious as things is, let us end this. Ignis." Relius said as Ignis brought out chainsaw.

"There's no need for that." Rean said as he put away his Tachi. "I think we already play enough with you."

"Oh?" Osborne raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean, boy?" Salem asked.

"I'm saying playtime is over. It doesn't matter if your reinforcements arrive. Because I had a feeling someone already predicted this would happen." Rean said with a smirk.

"Huh?" Scaramouche asked.

"What are you-" Neve paused until he realized what he meant by eye widen. "Wait... you don't mean...!"

"Palutena, are you ready?!" Rean shout out as he look up at the ceiling.

"Hehe. I had a feeling you would knew. But you're right." Palutena's voice said.

A large teleportation Gate above the Black Workshop as a singing voice was heard.

"What?" Signora look surprised.

"A teleportation Gate?!" Minerva asked

"They're coming." Arianrhod said with a smile on her face.

(BGM ended)

(Persona 5 ost - Blooming Villains)

Suddenly, two airships, the Bob Cat and the Merkabah Unit 8 came out of the Magic circle along.

"Is that the Bobcat?!" Kurt asked

"Josette! She really made it!" Juna cheered

"And that silver ship!" Alisa exclaimed

"The Liberl and Crossbell team mentioned it." Sara said

"An airship exclusively for Dominion use. Merkabah Unit 8. A gift passed down from my master." Gaius explain with a smug look on his face as Randy, Agate, Kagura, Hakumen, Valkenhyn, Jubei, Hibiki, Zhongli, Ei, Nahida, and Aurelia jump off the ships as Vita, Konoe, Yae Miko, Nahida, Yen Sid, Rachel, Palutena and Platinum appeared by teleporting.

"Well look who show up." Riku smirked.

"Rabbit?!" Ragna asked.

"Mother?! Grandfather, and Aunt Nahida?!" Levi said in shock

"Kagura, Hibiki, Even members of the Six Heroes..." Jin remark

"Hey everyone? How it's going?" Kagura said with his weapon out.

"Are you okay, Rean?" Randy asked.

"I am now!" Rean nodded. "Palutena, Principal, Vita, Rachel, Yen Sid, We really owe you one."

"Heehee. Well, we never could have pulled it off without Palutena's help." Vita admitted.

"We also secure a surprise for the reinforcements so they won't be coming here." Konoe said.

"What?!" Alberich gasped.

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With the reinforcements...

Ouroboros Airships along with other airships belonging to the Imperial Army were making their way to the Black Workshop until suddenly, a portal appeared and came out was Giratina, Palkia, and Dialga.

"What the?!" Campanella exclaimed as Palkia and Dialga used their Roar of Time and Spacial Rend toward the ships.

"Incoming!" Xeno yelled as the Enforcers, Zephyr, Mairabell, and Ironbloods jump off their airships as it was destroyed as they Noel used his powers to create a soft landing for them.

"That was close." Noel said until they all heard a snarl as they turn and see Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Regice, Registeel, and Regirock, Regigigas, Latias and Latios, Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus, Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma, Zacian, Zamazenta, Mew, Deoxys, Darkrai, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, and Marshadow appeared through Hoopa Portal.

"What the hell? Aren't these...!?" Cedric gasped.

"Legendary and Mythical Pokemon..." Noel remark. "Why are they here?"

"Because we won't allow you to interfere." A voice said as they turn and see Arceus as Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, Giratina, Dialga and Palkia floated next to him. "Now, you all shall be judged."

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Back to the Black Workshop...

"Now go, we shall hold the enemy here." Yen Sid said.

"Yes, sir!" The group yelled.

"We meet again, Steel Maiden." Hakumen draw his sword. "However, words are not enough to know how much you have fallen, now that you have chosen this path. But this is where you die." He then turn to Osborne. "As for you, Chancellor Osborne, you too shall be slain by my blade for bringing forth the Great Twilight!"

"Ah, the White Void Hakumen." Osborne mused.

"Tch... so you're here..." Scaramouche snarl at Ei.

Ei let out a sigh. "What am I going to do with you, child?"

Hakumen dash toward Osborne and unleash a powerful slash to push him back as Aurelia used Prismatic Tetra Blade to force Osborne to dodge until Zhongli warp in front of him and unleash a flurry of slashes that knock him down. Ei pull out her Naginara and dash toward Scaramouche as they both swing at each other until Miko summon lighting to shock him as Ei slash him.

Konoe used magic to restained Salem as Randy and Agate launch their attack to knock Salem back before Konoe throw fireballs to burn Salem before she reformed. Kagura zoom toward Neve and both of them swing at each other as Hibiki appeared from behind to slash him, but Neve was fast enough to dodge it and counter attack but Kagura block and push Neve back. Rachel swing her arm as a razer and powerful tornado was aim at Arianrhod, pushing her back as Trinity fire missiles onto her and exploded on her.

Nahida used her magic to summon vines toward Alberich, George and Relius as a barrier form around them but it was soon easily shattered as Vita summon azure butterflies and exploded on them. Machias knock back George combat shell as Angelica punch him to knock him back as used Spark Bolt onto Zoa Balor and Litchi used flurry of slashes to strike him and push him back. Valkenhayn dash toward Mcburn and unleash a series of punches and claw attacks on him to push him back as Rachel use gravity magic to restain Azrael until DK punch him.

Peach and Daisy launch their attack on Magica who form a barrier but Zelda used her powers to break it as Link slashes her. Kazuha launch his slashes along with Shez against Maleficent, Pete and Adam as Arval use Hades on them. Lysithea, Annette and Mercedes combine their magic to rain down onto Signora, Minerva and Nu as Noel Vermillion shoot at them.

Tsubaki and Metal Sonic swing at each other until Sonic help out with homing shot and Amy swing her hammer at him, knocking him back.

"Crow, lend me a hand!" Rean turn to him.

"On it!" Crow nodded as he raised his arm to summon Ordine as he enter his cockpit while Rean, Levi and New Class VII ran toward Valimar and the Sword of the End.

"Wait, I'm coming with you!" Celine yelled and follow them.

Rean then begin to enter Valimar's cockpit and Celine follow.

"Valimar... you may not be able to respond to me... But I should still be able to pilot you." Rean said as Celine appeared next to him but almost tripped.

"What the-?! Oh right, I'm still in human form." Celine sighed.

"Celine, I need your help."

"Okay, I'll manipulate the core mana. Even if Valimar's consciousness is gone, you should be able to sync with him. Just focus your mind."

"Right." Rean nodded as Celine begin using her magic. 'I'm sorry, Valimar. I'm the reason you're like this. But if you can somehow hear me, lend me your strength. So that we might create a better tomorrow!' He thought until Valimar's system change back to normal. "Thank you, old friend. Now rise, Valimar, the Ashen Knight!"

Valimar slowly begin to break out of his restain and broke free, changing back to his regular form.

"All right, they did it!" Levi cheered as Valimar flew toward the Sword of the End and then grabbed it and break the chains as a small glow respond, changing back, but the color red still remains and then landed next to Ordine.

"Heh, now there's a sight for sore eyes." Crow said

"I couldn't done it without everyone." Rean said. "As for everyone's soldots... there!"

"I'll help you teleport them over!" Celine said as Valimar forward his arm and summon six of Juna, Kurt, Levi, Venti, Musse and Ash's soldots.

"All right, New Class VII, let's go!" Levi yelled as they nodded and rush to their soldots and enter the cockpit hatch and begin to operate them.

Osborne raised his hand.

"Grgh..." Aurelia snarl.

"So... you're planning on summoning that creature, are you?" Zhongli asked

"Ah, what fun it's been, General, Hakumen and Levi's Grandfather, yes? I hope to see your skills more and improve even further." Osborne respond

"Alas, we have reached our pinnacle. But yours may well be of a far greater height." Arianrhod comment as she and Osborne summon their Divine Knights.

"So, the Argent one and the Ebon Knight is here..." Ei said, snarling at Osborne's Divine Knight.

"Don't think I'll let you escape." Alberich said as he snapped his finger and one of the doors came out the Zauber Soldots.

"Zauber Soldots?!" Alisa exclaimed

"Oh yeah? Why don't you see about that." A voice said as a hologram of Kokonoe appeared.

"Professor?" Litchi asked.

"Tager, if you world."

"With Pleasure." Tager pull out a remote and press it.

Suddenly, the Zauber Soldots eyes flashes and then begin to shoot toward the Heartless and Eggman Robots, including the other villains.

"What?!" Albeirch eye widen they villains hide behind the Divine Knights of Arianrhod and Osborne as the Zauber Soldots point their weapons at the villains.

"The Zauber Soldots are being used against us?!" George asked in shocked

"Kokonoe... What did you do!?" Alberich snarl and glare at her.

Kokonoe let out a "hmph." "We finally meet Black Alberich. But to be honest. I already know you're a piece of shit. So how does it feel to have your own creations used against you?"

"You...!"

"Haha! Damn! And here I thought Xehanort was the only split twist!" Sara laughed.

"Lambda." Kokonoe said

"Roger." Lambda said as she teleported in front of Alberich and punched him in the gut.

"Gwah!?" Alberich gasped as Lambda punched him in the face with Zoa Balor to the wall as it cracked before Lambda returned to Tager's side.

Osborne let out a laugh. "My my, I had not anticipated that the Zauber Soldot be used against us like this. Let alone Xehanort's return from the dead to turn against it. It would appear that you were prepared... too prepared I might add. But above all else, you're quite very fortunate my son."

"No doubt about that." Rean said

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - In the Darkness of Ignorance)

"I must commend you for reclaiming your Knight. you can feel it, can't you? Your fate is no longer one you can escape." Osborne asked

"Yeah, I've felt it since the moment I became a Sacrifice. Each and every Awakener has a path they must follow. An inescapable destiny. And any attempt to stray from that path warps fate even further. That's what you meant by 'the true story', isn't it, Vita?" Rean asked.

"That's right. The very story whose ending I tried to change at the Infernal Castle." Vita replied. "Via the ritual to restore the Great One, whose power had been divided among the Divine Knights. If I recall, that ritual was known as a Rivalry, correct?"

"Ngh..." Alberich got back on his feet with the injuries in the gut. "Close. The Rivalry of the Seven, to be more precise."

"No one cares what it calls, it's still the same thing, regardless of what you call it." Kokonoe interrupted.

"As I was saying..." Alberich snarls before clearing his throat. "A ritual that can only be performed while the world stands on the brink of destruction."

"Then the Great Twilight was just setting the stage." Duvalie said.

"So the ultimate purpose of that whole farce was to revive the Great One." Aurelia added.

"Yes, precisely." Arianrhod replied. "Though I wouldn't call it a farce."

"These Rivalries are supposed to be one hell of a show." McBurn said. "And I wanna see 'em, no matter what it takes to make 'em happen."

"A show huh? That's one way of putting it." Venti sighed

"You guys are the absolute worst piece of shits we ever met." Panther snarled.

"You couldn't care less about the world, you just want this Rivalry to start?" Noir asked.

"Then I hope you don't mind if we ask you questions." Jin said.

"What are these Rivalries anyway? Why is it this important? And why does it need to require the world to be on the brink of destruction?" Yu asked.

"More importantly, why does it only for Awakeners of the Divine Knights?" Ragna asked.

"All you need to know is that there's nothing stopping the Rivalry from commencing. With all the preparations has been complete. There is no turning back for every Awakener." Osborne said. "You're all intelligent people. Why not figure it out yourselves? After all, this is the fate of all Awakeners."

"Be that as it may, I choose to defy my fate. And I want to do so with all of you- friends, comrades, and students alike. We will find a way. So that Millium's sacrifice won't be in vain. And above all else, so that I never lose myself again!" Rean said.

"Aww, Rean." Levi smiled

"We're all with you." Juna smiled

"That's right. Even if it seems like all is lost." Elliot paused.

"We're the ones who decide our fate, and no prophecy or evil schemes is going to stop us." Alisa nodded.

"That's right. We are all capable of denying fate and write our own destiny." Lucina nodded

"If you wish to struggle against the inevitable, then so be it." Osborne replied. "The blood you shed shall only serve as further kindling for the Rivalries."

(BGM ended)

"Oh but that's where you're wrong." Levi said.

(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Dearly Beloved)

"We have overcome many obstacles and even defied many cruel fates that lead us to despair. Organization XII is that very example. You think you won, but you haven't. This is just the beginning of another battle between light and darkness. And we will win in the end. And not because we're heroes. It's because we are people who wish for a brighter and better future. And we won't let trash like you, who wish to bring destruction of all life. I will promise you this, Osborne, that there will be no salvation for you. And that includes all of you by your side. I swear to you that we will find this path that will lead to a world of dawn where countless lives will not be lost by your hands!"

"Levi..." Rean smiled. "That's exactly right!"

"Speaking from someone who was defeated by their hands, it was exactly that." Xehanort admit.

"Hah, we will see, young man. I have high expectations of you as well." Osborne responded. "After all, only true miracle workers could stop Operation Jormungandr at this point."

"Hmph. It seems you've anticipated a fair amount of our plan already." Aurelia smirked

"To make up for your loss of Instructor Rean and Millium, allow me to grant you a small gift." Musse said. "Millie Mirage. That's the name of our operation."

"Hm, a fine name indeed. I do believe I'd enjoy one final game with you, apart from the Rivalries." Osborne respond

"In that case, let me grant you one final gift from me to Alberich." Kokonoe said.

"What?" Alberich raised an eyebrow.

"Everyone, get ready to leave. Tager. Activate it."

"Understood." Tager pull out a remote and then pressed it

Suddenly explosion was heard throughout the workshop as it even shook a few places while the Zauber Soldots also exploded and crumbled into pieces.

"Wha-!? What's going on?!" Alisa exclaimed

"I had Lambda set up Bombs all over the Black Workshop." Kokonoe answered, causing Alberich and George to look shock. "The Black Workshop is nothing more than some twisted abomination to the Gnomes. It needs to go, so that no more bullshit like the Zauber Soldots from them could happen. I also took the liberty of collecting every data you got and stole in all manner. Including deleting every backup data you have. Consider this as payback for dare trying to hack into my system and steal all the technology all over the world, Alberich."

"KOKONOE YOU WRETCH!" Alberich yells in rage.

"Well this is a surprise." Eraqus admit.

"Kokonoe, has everyone ever told you how awesome you are?" Levi asked.

"Yeah, yeah I know. But get the hell out of here already!" Kokonoe respond.

"Right!" Vita nodded. "Palutena, we need your help to get everyone out of here!"

"Got it! Mona, Emma, Celine, Gaius, and anyone else who can use teleportation magic, help Vita and the others take you all out of here in wisp form. I already prepare a ship for every one of you to take!" Palutena ordered

"Right!" Emma nodded as the said names begin to combine their magic and turn them into wisp form while Those in Divine Knights and Soldots took off toward the teleportation gate.

"We best make our leave as well." Osborne said as he teleported out of here along with Arianrhod, the Enforcers, Maleficent and her group, Azrael, Ines, and Ennea who recovered, Epimenides, Eggman, Relius, Hazel, Watts, and Metal Sonic escape through their own means.

"I'll get you for this Kokonoe! As for you, Xehanort, you will pay for this betrayal!" Alberich yelled as he and George teleported away as the Black Workshop soon fell to crumble.

(BGM ended)

---

With the heroes...

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Still in the Front)

Everyone got out through the teleportation gate as they soon spotted the Metal Knight's ship, the Halberd.

"Isn't that Meta Knights Ship?" Musse asked.

"it is! It's large enough for everyone to be on board!" Levi responded as everyone soon landed on the deck including the Soldots as Divine Knights, except for Crow got off their Divine Knights and Soldots.

"All right. Seems we're all here." Meta Knight said as he pull out a communicator. "Take off, now."

"Yes commander!"

And so the Halbert begin to take off as it turn invisible.

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Meanwhile with the reinforcements...

As it seems, Rutger and Rufus call their Divine Knights as they clash with the Legendary Pokemon and Arceus in battle while the others face them in battle and each side are putting up a good fight until Rufus and Rutger's Divine Knight were pushed back by Dialga, Palkia, Ginatina, Ho-Ho, Lugia, Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres combine attacks.

"Arceus, we've succeeded." Palutena's said in telepathy.

"I see. Well done." Arceus telepathy said. "Everyone, mission accomplished. No need to bother with them for now." Arceus ordered the Pokemon to stopped as they nodded as Hoopa open portals for them to escape. "Listen well, all of you. You've lost this fight. But you will lose further. Try all you might to stop us. But you will soon face defeat. And judgment will soon fall upon you." He said as he and the other Pokemon took off.

"Hehe... I see..." Rufus's chuckled. "It seems we've indeed lost this battle."

"Aww, man. But on the bright side. We did have some fun with the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon." Shirley said.

Cedric growled. "Damn them!" He stomps his feet. "Damn those Pokemon! How dare they provoke the Empire!"

Mariabell laughed. "So not only do they prepare some legendary and mythical Pokemon for us to fight, but they even outfox and overwhelm the Blood and Iron Chancellor, the Steel Maiden, The Mad Dog, Epimenides, Salem, Relius Clover, and even Enforcer No. I? It certainly seems that Rean person is quite the lucky devil, doesn't it? For him to not only have the Golden Raskasha, multiple Dominions, but even so many people, including several powerful figures and Pokemon at his beck in call."

Campanella laughed. "Ironic you should say that, considering the fate he's been given."

"Sucks to be him I suppose." Noel replied as he shrug. "But I suppose even a devil's luck can be a blessing. The Ashen Chevalier is full of it. Just like a certain group, wouldn't you agree?"

"Too true. And their troubles are only just beginning."

"Yep, all the main players are finally on the stage." Rutger nodded. "Only a matter of time now until we kick open the gates of hell and set this world ablaze."

"Yes… The Divine Knights are assembled, and Jormungandr stirs awake." Rufus agreed. "This story's rushing headlong to its climax."

Sharon sighed. "Forgive me, my lady..."

"Rean... Levi... Millium... It's all come down to this..." Claire look down.

"Everything's come together for this moment." Lechter sighed. "I have an idea what we might be up again... but no matter how faint your hopes are, no matter how certain dispair is. This is your final challenge, Rean. Will you, Class VII, and your friends rise to meet it?"

"Most likely, yes." Liam said as he appeared. "You all certainly had a tough time."

"Oh but it was quite the drill." Tyrian said with a grin.

---

Meanwhile... back with the heroes...

"Phew... That was one heck of an event!" Josette sighed. "I wasn't expecting we would get a large airship like this."

"I wasn't expecting that Kokonoe would blow up the Black Workshop. I'm glad Karma exists to teach them a lesson." Levi sighed before turning to Zhongli, Ei, Miko and Nahida. "But I certainly wasn't expecting to see you all here."

"We came to help considering the state of the world is in danger with the Great Twilight." Zhongli said. "We're more than proud to be of assistance."

"Yeah. But you guys know how to make an entrance." Machias said.

"I'm so glad we have so many friends to help." Elliot smiled.

"Now that Instructor Rean has been rescued. Where should we go from here?" Musse asked.

"We should all head back to Grandmother. She will like to know what happen." Emma replied.

"Yeah. Let us return to the village." Celine nodded

"Actually… I think this is where we part ways." Crow said.

"Huh? You're not coming with us?!" Elliot asked

"Why?" Levi asked.

"Just doesn't feel right, y'know?" Crow replied.

"How EXACTLY does it not feel right?"

"Besides, with the Rivalries starting, we got no time to chat."

"The Rivalry? That's the topic the Chancellor and the others were discussing." Aqua remark.

"You're talking about the fate that awaits all Awakeners… You know something about that?" Celine said.

"It ain't just me either." Crow nodded in Ordine's head before turning to our left. "And there's our ride."

The group turn to the distance as they spotted one of Bowser's Airships coming toward them.

"One of Bowser's Airship?" Alisa asked

"Yep. Meta Knight, can you stop at that ship for us?" Crow asked

"I can, but why would you want to depart from us?" Meta Knight.

"All will be explained. Please?"

Meta Knight. "Very well." He pull out a communicator. "Sword. Do you see that ship that has Bowser's emblem? Bowser's men needs to depart."

"Aye, aye!" Sword said as they soon stop nearby Bowser's Airship.

A bridge was form by one of the Koopa Troops as Shez, Mona, Arval, Litchi, Tager, Wario, Waluigi, Team Dark, Lissa, and Morgan boarded the ship.

"Duvalie, you coming?" Crow asked

"Might as well." Duvalie answered as she boarded the ship. "I was never trying to make friends in the first place. Come on. It's high time we left."

"That really is a shame…" Laura replied.

"Aww… you guys are so cruel." Vita added

"I wouldn't have minded welcoming you into our ranks for a while." Aurelia said. "Duvalie and Shez, in particular, would be well worth training myself. And I would personally love to challenge the Red Devil."

"True. Shez's power he took from Epimenides is something impressive. I'm trying to figure out more of his power. It's definitely akin to magic, but from a higher ground, maybe? And for Duvalie, she does seem like the type to respond to a little tough love. How about letting us pick up where Arianrhod and Leon left off?"

"You two are far too unpredictable for that!" Duvalie exclaimed. "And Vita! You're not even a swordsman!"

"I'm flattered too. But I think I'll decline for now at least." Shez scratched his hair. "Sorry I have to leave so soon, Kazuha."

"There's no need to worry. So long as we see each other again and know you're okay." Kazuha smiled.

"Let me ask you something." Rean said. "Crow, how much do you know about the Rivalries?"

"Also, how did you get into the Black Workshop with the others?" Levi asked

"A little bit more than you, I can say." Crow answered "You feel it, too, right? The knowledge that our destiny's comin' in hot… And where it's gonna all go down."

"Ah… you mean within the Spirit Shrines." Levi replied.

"So it's true after all…" Emma said.

"As for the Black Workshop part. You're gonna have to ask Kokonoe about that." Crow replied

"Heehee. Well that's a shame, but oh well I suppose. You better take care now. It was nice seeing you again, Crow." Vita smiled.

"Right back at cha."

"If you two can stop talking, can we get going already?" Duvalie sighed.

"All right, we're heading off. If you want to know about the Rivalry, you should head over to the Spirit Shines." Crow advised. "For which one, you ask. I'll give you a hint, a place surrounded by water where you discovered a certain statue from ancient times."

"Later guys." Shez waved his hand as the bridge retracted.

"See you soon." Arval wave his hand as well as Ordine took off along with the Airship.

"And there he goes." Levi sighed. "It's already sunset. How much time has pass. Still, we all need a break after what happened. Especially, you Rean."

"He's right. After all those time impressions. Your body must be feeling worn out for the time." Emma nodded.

"Yeah, I guess so. Alright, Let's go." Rean nodded

"Some of us should get back to our home. But we will come back after you recover." Byleth said.

"Understood."

"But. There is one thing we need to talk about." Sara said as they turn to Eraqus and Xehanort who were busy admiring the view.

(BGM ended)

"Master..." Aqua said as she sound so happy before her expression turn to anger to Xehanort. "Xehanort..."

"Heh. As expected that I would be unwanted here. I should not be surprised, given for all that I've done." Xehanort said.

"I'm sure many of you have much to discuss about me, and to Xehanort. I must ask a request before we can speak. Go easy on Xehanort." Eraqus requested. "I understand you still mistrust him, given everything he has done. But he does have information that you all need to hear. What's more, he did aided you all now, just as I did."

"I hate to admit it, but he's right. After all, Xehanort was Osborne ally." Palutena said. "We'll have to explain to Rose when we head to the village."

"She will not be happy, but we'll do our best. But we will keep an eye on him." Celine said.

"Thank you." Eraqus smiled before turning to Aqua, Terra and Ventus. "Aqus, Ventus, Terra. It's so good to see you again."

Aqua, Ventus and Terra run toward Eraqus and hug them as they took off to the Hexen Clan in Eyrn.

---

WOOOOO! Man that was something, huh? So many people taking on this match of villains. And Kokonoe blowing up Alberich's Workshop, even using and exploding Zauber Soldots against Alberich is so deserving a praise. With Rean's rescue, things will finally begin to stop Osborne and the Gnomes plan. And to make it a more surprised. Xehanort and Eraqus are here! Shocking, all of you, huh?

Oh yeah. Here are the data info for our certain villains...

Scaramouche: Ei's true son who allied with the Blood and Iron Chancellor. Ruthless and frightening in battle and show immense power over anything.

HP:370695

Salem: An Ancient Witch who was cursed by the Gods of Remnant of immortality. She's the master of Grimm who can control, create and wield immense magical power.

HP:256635

Neve: A Keyblade Master with unparalleled skill in battle. Wield a Keyblade that resembles winter and can summon an ice entity to aid him in battle.

HP: 227219

Epimenides: An associate of Chancellor Osborne. Wields a Keyblade forge by the hearts of those who lost their lives.

HP:227189

Black Alberich: Chief of the Gnomes and loyal to Chancellor Osborne. Able to warp space, trapping his foes in a dark dimention

HP: 185934