Chapter 290: The Supreme Ruler's Last Command of the Expendables.

As much as things have gone to hell on Corneria, it was hardly the only place that was descending into chaos. While everyone tried to give at least those in Valisthea that Clive, Cid, and the rest of their new allies knew enough time to escape, the fact was even packing a space fortress as big as the Fortress Doom to the brim, there was still countless people left behind on the former base of operations for the order of Sithantos.

Those who were left in the Holy Empire of Sanbrequ were left in shock as those who had manipulated them to seeing them as there masters had suddenly vanished.

Some were praying for a sigh from god, till some heard a shockwave and saw that Homelander had suddenly landed on the ruins of the cathedral. The leader of the" Seven" and de facto ruler of the Vought clan glanced around as the man nearest to him fell to his knees." Are…are you God?"

Homelander looked around before his eyes glowed and he seethed out," I'm going to be the wrath of god if someone does not give me answers on where my damn prize is! I was told way to late that Muzan stole something from the Bethal pansies while the Viltrumites were running wild on Corneria and that's supposed to be mine! This is way too long to just be a "safety check" so I want answers!"

The locals in front of him looked at each other before a middle-aged man in tattered noblemen outfit walked up and sighed." I'm the Duke of Oriflamme. Many demons erupted out of the city sir, all I know is that one demon seemed to become the very planet itself till these warriors of light defeated the monster."

Homelander had his eye twitch before he seethed out," And what happened to them?"

The duke saw Homelander's eyes glow before he gulped." Well sir they ranted about warnings and tried to get us to leave, but no matter if they fell the demons I would not trust them as they left in their floating ships! I knew that a true vessel for propre pious man of Greagor would appear before us, and here you are!"

Homelander had his eye twitch before he let out a deranged chuckle." Oh…I'm here to give you "pious" folk what you deserve all right. You wanted god's judgment? YOU GOT IT!"

Homelander unleashed a massive eye beam to vaporize the startled Duke of Orlifamme and everyone in the city block around him. Homelander yelled in rage as he vaporized more and more of the city." YOU THINK YOU CAN SCREW WITH ME MUZAN!? I'LL KILL YOU GOOD!"

As his aura exploded Stormfront flew down and patted Homelander on the shoulder." Don't waste your breath babe we checked the entire planet and he's already dead. The simpleton was not lying about the whole planet going through one hell of a ride. Seems like Muzan really did think he could pull a fast one on us and blew himself up in the process I mean…it's a fact that to win one has to change with the times.

God knows I did. But of course, one has to change to where they belong and this stupid shadow broker did not realize he could never change into a god, because he was just a bug who forgot his place. Shouldn't we all just be competent at our jobs? He just had to suck up his pride and this would have been done! Pippi Longstocking would bite a D, that's for damn sure!"

"Well we are not dealing with Pippi Longstocking eh?" Homelander seethed out." And is anyone going to give me answers or not?"

A-Train, Queen Maeve and Black Noir all landed in front of the man with the cape before A-Train sighed." I don't know what to tell you Homelander, no one with noteworthy power levels are left on the entire planet so anyone that knew something is dead or gone."

Homelander saw Black Noir silently nod before he grasped his fist tightly." Well get me someone who is smart enough to know what's going on before I,"

He was cut off by a burst of sadistic laughter and was about to have his rage explode, till he saw that the one who was laughing was the Batman Who Laughs. The hellish fusion of Batman and the Joker from the Negaverse laughed harder at seeing Homelander freeze up before he put up his hand." Sorry, I forget that only those who been around as many places as me see the joke. It's clear that Muzan Kibutsuji wanted to "prove his worth" but he well…over played his hand.

However mutated, there are traces of his energy all the way into the core of this planet, it seems the local's statement about trying to merge with the planet was not just a delusion. He was clearly trying to surpass you to prove he was better than you only for him to learn the hard way that his destiny, was just a joke. Guess it's a good thing not everyone was blind to this punchline, eh Kenjaku?"

The pale man took out a sphere, which had water in it, and in it, was the severed head of the man who recently fought Astra. It seems that the flash of light Astra saw when her opponent's frozen head fell off was not random, but an emergency warp spell of sorts, only for the severed head to be intercepted by the Vought clan.

The brain with the mouth belonging to the ancient curse user laughed bitterly as he saw everyone look at him." I tried to tell Muzan that his path was one of madness…but he was quite hellbent on becoming the new devil. I'm just glad my…precautions paid off…mostly."

Homelander had his eye twitch as he snarled out," Then why did it take you so long to let us know about this? Muzan…Thragg…ALL of them refuse to realize who the true superior man is!"

Stormfront saw Homelander looked like he was going to snap before she massaged his shoulders. "Don't pout handsome, Muzan got what he deserved, just like everyone that tried to deny destiny. After all, you will be the man who will lead us. You are everything that we of the one true master race dreamed of.

So, I love you with all my heart. How could I not? Everyone I have ever loved is in the ground... And then I found you. We found each other. And now neither of us has to be alone ever again. And that...is the truth. "

Homelander saw the others of the" Boys" nod with various levels of tension before the Nahobino of the Vought clan laughed erratically." Your right, I'm the perfect man, and everyone else is fools for not getting that fact. Well, Muzan's not the only one who messed with their master. These Bethal rats have been allowed for too damn long to think they are better than me! If they took that ship back, then it's about time we go over there and make them realize that Thragg owning them was going to be mercy!"

The Batman Who Laughs snickered before he put up his hand." No need for that…there punishment has already begun, the punishment that Mr V Day thought was most…befitting for them."

Homelander's eye twitched at Sieg's name being mentioned before he gulped." Wait…your saying…the plan's already begun? But…if that mecha could have nuked the Lylat system as easily as it owned Viltrum then…what's the hold up!"

The Batman Who Laughs just laughed harder before he licked his lips." I know how much you love your image "John" but you can be honest with us who are direct agents of Mr. V-Day's will, those who know everything. We know for so long you feared a direct clash with Ben Auro and Lacus Raystar, and such caution was…justified. But times have changed.

Now only are they nothing to fear, but now it's to the point that the extent of are control is to the point that we have the luxury to decide how heathens die. And to Mr.V-Day…unlike Viltrum he wanted the Bethal Kingdom to not just die, but to suffer to such an extent that it will not just be an example to the rest of this universe, but the entire multiverse.

Yes…we don't just want Auro's followers dead, we want them to give up on their dreams…we want them to abandon all hope. After all, Ben Auro died to swiftly, so his followers will take the punishment intended for him. Yes…with bleak delight we will crush there courage and their hearts…their dignity will die and most of their flesh will follow to the point that when Mr.V-Day directly descends to what's left, they will beg for his mercy."

Homelander saw that the Batman Who Laughs looked both humorous and deadly serious at the same time before he gulped." I mean…Mr.V-Day is always right so, I'm sure it's the best way to make them suffer but what is this all about? Wait…this is what Brainwave meant when he said he was working on a plan for punishment?"

"Heh…we knew you were busy so we figured this would be best handled with…are touch. In essence, the followers of Auro will push to make their desperate dream come true, only to realize it's a nightmare and beg for the true winners for salvation, salvation that will only be granted after the winners devour the losers around them. Homelander, Muzan thought he could prove his worth to us, but in the end he thought he would be a god or devil but the only fate he was fit for, was a distraction. He refused to see how big a game we play.

If you want to rise up in the ranks of the Infinite Victory and Conquest corporation its true you must have a mindset of a practical businessman at times, but you also one that has to surrender to something bigger than yourself. But it has to be something you actually believe in.

You've never been willing to be a martyr before. To stand and die for a cause. You stand only for yourself. You can see the machinations of the universe, but you see yourself at the center. That…will have to change if you want to be with the predators, and not the prey."

Homelander looked conflicted before Stormfront stroked his face." Hey, smile! This is good news. Yes, there have been…setbacks and delays…but we are this close to no more premieres or paparazzi, or screaming fans, or any of that dancing monkey nonsense. We have to make sure that the 'right' people get what they deserve, but it is a whole new world."

"What about the wrong people? A couple trillion of them. They're not just going to sit there."

"Don't worry, silly. Mr.V-day has a solution for everything."

The Batman Who Laughs saw his coat glow before he nodded." Indeed. Watch closely…the "Eldritch Board of Directors" is about to be informed. Most of all, this method of punishment for the Bethal Kingdom was to provide them with a method that would give them something to be amused about, and bet on. If you want to live, just watch."

The pale man put a coin on the ground, before a massive beam of golden light burst up. The pyramid-like ships of the IV&C that came with Homelander fired beams of red energy into the sky. The one on the left took the image of Carmen, while the one on the right took the image of Gingrich. The female Six-Dimensional being looked down and giggled darkly." Yo Batsy did you and the others finish the audit or what? My dimensional streamers want the show to begin yesterday!"

"Of course Master Carmen. The show is just starting in earnest at this moment. We wanted to take it slow to make it more" authentic" but the Bethal Queen has just passed the point of no return and started the various devices that will begin the rapture. She craves salvation more than anything, but the biggest killer joke is all she's getting one way or another is damnation!"

Carmen let out a sadistic giggle as she flicked her hair back." Well then that's just what's going to drive up the views! Quick and painless is way to slow!"

Before she could go on another Gingrich snickered." So then you're up for a worthwhile bet Carmen? Just prepare to pay in full when you bottom out!"

"Oh it's so on your upside down ass is going to be flipped around before this is done! I'm betting a thousand universes of your choice on a three-way parlay!"

"Tsc…luck may throw you a bone but you think your that much better at me when my whole existence is knowing who breaks?"

"Hell yah…cause your still just better at reacting then predicting dumbass! After all I can get people to give me everything without having to rip off their arms first! So yah, three-way parlay that this super lameass queen will push her Project Nervada so hard that she will kill her own family and friends to pull it off! So yah, my bet's that she will pull it off, on top of killing those nearest to her and she will cry like the brat she is when it falls apart. Well…I know that part is going to be true cause I'll make it happen!"

Gingrich snickered before he licked his lips." Are you trying to hustle me with an obvious suckers bet Carmen? We both seen so many universe's fall to pieces when fools try and act like they have the right to have their paradise over the strong. There are still enough of those Viltrumite's and others in this universe that won't want to be dragged into her heaven."

"Oh…I know it will never last but I just need the con to go on long enough for everyone in that lame ass kingdom to go down in flames! This whole" short squeeze" was all about squeezing the stocks enough to get the "Dumbmoney" of the IV&C shareholders riled up!"

"Tsc, Dumb Money are not smart enough to understand are multiverse stock market and to desperate to get that they always lose. But, that's what makes us the true smart money…though if you fail then your part of the dumb money now Carmen."

"Yet, if you lose you will be as dumb as your face! It's on!"

"You know…I like people who don't need everyone to like them broad, but good thing for you I'm not the one you have to impress. Fine, you want to grandstand then let's do this. But I am collecting my winnings, even if it's gotta be postmortem!"

Two lights went up in the sky, indicating that the two Eldritch beings made there bets. Homelander looked around before he cleared his throat." Hold on…what…what about Mr. V-Day? Did he already make his bet?"

The Batman Who Laughs laughed cruelly at that before he leaned over." Cute…as if the master of all their is would ever be denied anything. Mr.V-Day makes no bets because he can take whatever the hell he wants from anyone in the Multiverse. But he gives this privilege to those who work hard to productively compete with each other. After all…what's the point of owning everything if you don't get to have fun with it?"

Homelander saw that the two beings covering the sky were looking down at him before he let out a deranged chuckle." I guess, it's just like what Sister Sage was saying after all yesterday. Rome…Greece…America…all democracies from Earth Prime to every other planet in this universe fell in time. Heh…and it's because the masses are so god damn stupid.

But, I get it. If you just crush the masses…who builds your monuments? No…the people will tear themselves apart…you just got to nudge them a little. And…thanks to Walter pulling his weight they are already doing that in Corneria, Wakanda, and everywhere else that thought they were better than us. Then you get to swoop in like Ceaser and give them the order they deserve."

Carmen looked down before she snickered." You can talk the talk but let's see if you can walk the walk better than Ultraman did. I mean…I thought you said you were going to help us find those rebels but where's the rebels dude?"

Homelander turned pale for a moment before he looked around." Well you see this demon Muzan here was talking like a big shot but he was just trying to make himself look good. I just got here to give the trash what he deserved but well, the faggot killed himself before I could get there."

Gingrich let out a snarl of disgust as he bared his planet wide fangs." You're just giving up just because the mook is dead? Piff..amateurs. Death's not enough to get out of squealing to me! Where the hell are you anyway?"

The Batman Who Laughs cleared his throat before he presented the planet around him." This is planet Valisthea Master Gingrich. Formerly known as planet Ormus, a major world of the former order of Sithantos that worshipped the devil of the Prime Universe, Chaos Zannacross Necron. Muzan was attempting to boost the sparks of the dark side energy around the world to make himself the new devil."

Gingrich snarled before uttering," Tough guy eh? Now he's making it my business! Just tell me where in hell this wise guy went and I'll see how tough he is."

The Batman Who Laughs looked around before he sighed." I'm afraid that this world is still effected by the" Death Stranding" effect and his soul might just be drifting around."

"I don't have time to waste! This mook is to small time to not grasp that demons are to old school. Like the asshole who is too dumb to do business right, no money in those who don't know how to make a sell. I know Gorath wants us to be delicate with this Prime Universe for the big score but, I know how to fix things right. "

Batman Who Laughs paused before he motioned to Black Noir." We better view this from the sidelines."

He pressed a button before he and the" Seven" were instantly warped to the command deck of the head Vought ship. As Ragnayael Dynharish and Adam Smasher were shocked at their sudden arrival they did not even have time to remark before the sky glowed, and a tentacle with a mouth burst out of a crack in space itself, before the tentacle opened its jaw, and blocked out all of the sky around Valisthea. Most only had time to scream, before the tentacle sucked in the soul of every person left on the world.

In only a matter of moments, the planet was reduced to being as barren as an asteroid. As the planet fractured Gingrich belched out before Carmen grit her teeth in disgust." Don't act like I'm not hear asshole!"

"I thought you rejected being a "old school woman" Carmen? Whatever, I wanted a snack before the next gig to "fix" anyway. Hey…you said Muzan was the guy right? I don't sense the soul of anyone who match's the profile anywhere on everyone I just devoured, body or soul!"

Homelander winced as he looked around." I thought he merged with the planet itself and died?"

Geto looked around before the headless warlock winced." Its…possible the process destroyed Muzan's very soul. Also…there have been those who have sucked the very souls out of their opponents wondering around as of late."

Gingrich snarled before his tentacle lashed out and shattered the remains of Valisthea to fragments with a twitch as he looked down." Someone's screwing with me…and it's pissing me off! Why is it that this universe still does not get who's in charge here anyway? You think you can go on vacation?"

"Of course not. But as per ordered we have been going from the top down. Just about very angel or god or supernatural being has been hunted across the universe. The majority have been wiped out…so that we have absolute control over all aspects of this Prime Universe. The only ones left are the angels preparing to take part in the game we have prepared, and a few left. Oh, you know, we did leave a portion of the after life system that the Bethal Kingdom intact for you to deal as you see fit. They might have information?"

"That so? We will see about that."

Gingrich ripped open another portal in the very fabric of the universe, revealing a large red ogre standing over smaller ogres and woman on floating brooms. The upside down man licked his lips before hissing out," You think you can hold out on us dumbass?"

The ogre winced before uttering," Monster…what are you doing? I'm King Yamma, ruler of the dead! I won't be treated like, GUH!"

In a instant tentacles burst up to impale Yamma's throat, he was lifted into the air before Gingrich widened his eyes." Guess what hot shot? Your title means jack to the likes of us!"

"No…this is what dictates the after life you can't just, GUH!"

Gingrich ripped Yamma in half before he devoured the first part." We can do anything we like with are property! You thought you were to big to be replaced? Think again!"

He fired a blast from his tentacle, and instantly vaporized the entire "Check-In Station" and everyone in it.

He then devoured all the souls from that plane of existence to before he snapped his fingers, and a golden tower appeared in the now empty space in what was the gateway between the physical plane of existence and the afterlife.

As cables sprouted out of the tower Gingrich snickered." Everyone thinks there job's to important, but are AI will decide what's the most profitable for the IV&C for every soul to go far faster then any outsourced mook!"

As the rift in space closed Carmen giggled before she leaned back." So now we just about have control over all the dead in this universe and decide the fate of all souls as we see fit like all the others, right? Guess it means there's a good chance they are going to be part of the show.

Chill…everyone's going to find out soon that there's nowhere to run from the IV&C. Well, one way or another got to kick this show off so that even V-day will give a like. Carmen sighing off!"

Gingrich growled as she vanished, before he glared at Homelander. "Let's be clear locals…Mr. V day will be here by the time the "Show" wraps up. Anything goes wrong, and you get to see what happens to people who betray his trust."

Homelander turned pale and nearly froze up before Black Noir suddenly uttered a quiet," Understood."

The Upside-Down man snickered at the man in black's confidence before he licked his lips." At least some of yah have balls even when you don't have control. The only thing in this world, this universe, or the multiverse that gives orders... is balls.

But every dog has their day, if they survive. I only am going to tell you once. Don't you" boys" screw me. Don't you ever try to screw me. So get back to work."

The Upside-Down Man vanished as well before Homelander blinked a few times and uttered," I…I can do whatever the hell I want. As…as long as I win…as long as I win."

As the Batman Who Laughs burst out laughing Stormfront rolled her eyes." I need a drink."

As the UND's Commander of Fleets had the ships leave the broken planet only one soul survived there fist, Zannacross.

He found out quickly that the Mobius Chair Kros and the others gave him was not a joke and alerted him, and he warped to the recently repaired moon before Homelander landed on the planet.

Even the man who existed for most of the universe as the shin devil of all sin and evil could not help but feel tension as he saw the two Sixth Dimensional beings appear in the sky, he saw that the two beings big enough to exist in many universe's at once did not notice them, and saw them leave before the Pyramid like ships also left before he saw all that remained of what use to be a major part of his empire, looked at the data from the Mobius Chair, and chuckled bitterly." At the very least Kros and the others were not just setting me up for a punchline. So…this is the power of a " Six Dimensional Celestialsapien? Well, for her borderline insanity her evaluation did seem on target. I can't deny they have a power that surpasses the likes of mine and Cosmos, but it's as if this Sieg just gave such power to any random thug of his. For all their power…their emotions are so very mortal. Of course…the emotions of mortals did undue me, but that just proves how powerful such things are.

Still…all titans fall when their ambitions blind them…even ones bigger than the universe itself. Dreams, indeed, are ambition; for the very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow of a dream. And I hold ambition of so airy and light a quality that it is but a shadow's shadow. Still…it will take the purest shadow to remain undetected by such abominations. And no matter what… I'll fight, till from my bones my flesh be hacked. Let's just see…who can last fighting such beings to see who can make this last stand."

Zannacross looked one more time at the lifeless husk of a planet before he grasped his fist tightly, and had the Mobius Chair leave the region of space.


As tragic as it was that Clive, Cid, and the others no longer had a world to return to, they had more pressing thoughts at the moment, like finding out that the people that were supposed to help them seemed to have dived into a deeper level of insanity then the place they left.

Cid saw Admiral Reminton, 9S, and others looking at them with cold looks before he glanced at Ezan." This is sure as hell not matching how you described your kingdom Ezan."

The man from the Uchiha Clan looked around bitterly before he slowly took out his sword." I apologize that this is not the reception you hoped for Cid. One way or another, someone has corrupted my people as much as Muzan corrupted your kingdoms, and they will pay for such a horror."

Marielle L. Kenny had come with the group on the mission, and looked at the man she once served before she winced bitterly." I knew there were double agents in the Bethel Kingdom…but to think that such so called patriots would be eager to cause such horrible crimes to their own people is, madness."

Reminton saw the blue haired woman before he smirked." A familiar face? Yes…one of Bennet's…the descendant of the Kenndey clan."

"What drives you to do this?" Marilee shouted back bitterly, causing Reminton to snicker." Don't you understand child? We do this for the prosperity of the Bethal Kingdom, and for universal peace and prosperity! It just takes radical actions to obtain such ends.

Surely a Kenndy would understand! Ronyx J Kenny once interacted with the people of Roak…and traveled to the planet of Styx to see that the battle with the Fargett ended in victory. Claude C Kenndy violated regulations and morals to get those of the planet of Expel joining the Lylat Kingdom."

"Yes..but."

"And there was risk when your ancestor, Captain Emmerson, enhanced gravitic engine technology, but history has proven that what was established before as laws and virtues must be broken to move history in the right direction to avoid falling to ruin. At this moment, this falls on the shoulders of the queen, and those like me who want to see her vision realized. Deluded fools like you have no right to deny destiny!"

As Marilee looks conflicted Raymond pointed his sword at the Admiral." Don't listen to this ass…he's just trying to manipulate you."

"Oh really?"

"Hell yah! The reason for Marliee's ancestors breaking the rules…was because following them would have left to the death of countless innocent people. Don't lump them in with a dumbass! This…this just seems like you're trying to lead everyone off a damn cliff!"

"Tsc…a Verguldian defending the crimes of the most esteemed families of the Bethal Kingdom? Now that is rich."

"Those "crimes" were defined by your government on its own terms… but your rules don't mean jack to those on the outside!"

"Arrogant scum that just fly around on the edges like rats should be grateful to even be given the chance of salvation! This is the will of god!"

Ezan had lighting crackled around his blade before he pointed it at the Admiral." As someone who knows what the Bethal Kingdom is supposed to be about far more than the likes of you ever could I can say without a doubt this is the last thing Ben and Lacus would ever have wanted. Twisted their dream for your own ambitions will cost you dearly admiral."

2B saw 9S had removed his blindfold before she winced." I can understand how the likes of him could be consumed by ambition…but how could you turn on us 9S?"

9S had his eye twitch before he chuckled bitterly." I'm not going by my" Slave name" anymore 2B…I remembered I was Elpizo before the lies of the Bethal Kingdom blinded me! If anyone is infected here…its, you."

Zero snickered before he took out his Z-Saber." Trust me rookie…I seen more then enough things to know who's gone maverick by now and you and your buddies sure have fit the bill. Tell me where X is and maybe I'll leave enough of you so that you can be put back together when this is done!"

"Don't you see Zero!? Our operation... has failed. You can blame my stupidity... Ha ha... I'm such fool... I was nothing more than an errand boy for Yorha. When I came here, they assigned us as saviors, yet... ...we failed everyone. I was such a fool... and this was all because I didn't have the POWER... I want to be strong...so after doing what must be done, I'll save all the humans! Then...I'll be a real HERO!"

Zero saw the dismay in 2B's face before he grasped his saber tightly." And I thought Spider's reasons were stupid…but if you're going to do something this stupid then I can't let you drag everyone else down with you!"

He prepared to charge at 9S till suddenly Harpuna flew down and uttered a cold," Stop."

Fefnir landed down before he charged his arm cannon at the group." I won't allow you guys to proceed any further."

Before Fairy Leviathan landed down and added a stone cold." Give up."

Axl raised an eyebrow as he looked around." C'mon guys you know how crazy this all is!"

The three dead cell members did not respond at all before a new cold voice uttered," This is not madness…this is…salvation."

Everyone turned pale as X slowly entered the deck. He saw everyone and merely smirked." I'm so glad we can meet at last Zero…I been looking forward to this moment."

Zero saw X's eyes were red before he winced." X…is that really you? No…even up to now…no virus can overcome you!"

"But I did not turn maverick Zero…I just got the cure that was enlightenment. It took, discovering my true self over the false life I led but, I am who Megaman X is meant to be."

Ezan eyed X carefully before he became alarmed." Something's not right. Zero…I can see an energy overlapping him and the Dead Cell members! It's like, their bodies have been hijacked!"

Leviathan suddenly had her eye twitch before she giggled out," Eee hee hee! Bingo!"

Zero had his eye twitch before uttering," Damn it…you…you must be some pirate copy of X!"

"No…I'm the perfect evolution of X, the new hero who saved humanity from there sins! Did you not notice that this is what the humans want to do to find happiness? What right do you have to interfere with them realizing the utopia that humanity has searched for from the beginning?"

"I don't know…maybe because this seems like it's a "peace" that can only be realized by "retiring" uncountable amounts of people you are supposed to protect! This is not what any of us wanted this plan is just a sick joke! IF this was real then why go through the lies eh?"

"Because it's the only way to see this through Zero." The SA maverick hunter was shocked to see Alia walk up along with the other long-time operators before he winced." No…you gals are infected to? "

"Bingo again!" Alia giggled out with a deranged tone." We are your beloved machine lifeforms…speaking out to you from the network of the enlightened."

Astra spat on the ground before she took out her sword." Oh yah? You're acting so smart but…if you thought you could lure us here to ambush us then your all dumber than you think. But if you don't roll over and bring Mike back right now then you're all going to see how dumb you are the hard way."

X, Reminton, and 9S were all about to respond before a new calmer voice uttered," I understand you're making rash judgments but I hope we can reach a misunderstanding. While we have to be aggressive about it to see this through, I want you to know we really want to save everyone."

Everyone saw a new man arrive, and it was none other than Maruki. Astra raised a eyebrow before she narrowed her eyes." Hey…I saw this guy before. Wait…I think he was with Bria. So, this guy's a spy eh? Thanks for saving us the trouble!"

James widened his eyes before adding," Wait…that's…doctor Takuto Maruki? He, he was Bria's therapist, correct?"

"Well, if he was the source of this madness then at least we can resolve things quickly."

"I won't deny that I have been sharing my thoughts with Queen Bria for some time now. But you're wrong, I'm not a spy, my loyalty has always been to her and the well being of the Bethal Kingdom. This is all…to take the measures so that harsh universe is going to be fixed... and everyone will finally be happy."

Tyson eyed Maruki before he had his aura flare up." So you're the one who sold her this lame ass joke of a plan? You really thinking you're going to just whisk away to heaven?"

"I don't know if you had time to absorb the full extent of the operation but, when all of these relics of god act in unison, we will at last shift reality to how it should be."

"I don't care how much you think it's going to work." Ezan uttered." This madness ends here."

"But, what's wrong with an alternate reality, if everyone gets what they desire from it?"

"Depends on what you mean by "everyone" Doctor. A dream brought on by the blood of all who oppose it is no paradise."

"But there does not have to be any bloodshed if people just listen. My "cognitive psience" is the study of people's hearts, and how they guide people's views of the world. Everyone comprehends the world in a different way, depending on their cognition...So basically, if one could tap into a person's "cognitive world"...One would even be able to alter how that person alters reality—in every way."

James winced as he saw the passion in Maruki's eyes before he sighed." I'm well aware of such research Dr…and it can be helpful in some cases. However, forcing it on everyone in the universe is another matter entirely."

Astra spat on the ground as she looked around." You can drop the nice doctor act, I'm already sick of your high and mighty rationalization. I'm not a big fan of Bria but, sounds like you're just using her to push the validity of your research, no matter who gets messed up because of it!"

Maruki sighed before uttering," So that's how you see things? That's quite unfortunate. Of course I wanted society to acknowledge the cognitive psience through my research…but that's because my deepest desire is to save everyone in the universe so that no one like Bria has to suffer when I end all suffering!

Do you even bother to wonder how much she suffered? My work will convert the wish's of people into reality. Even as we speak, my research is coming into fruition. No one will ever have to suffer again under the unfair yoke of a broken unfair universe.

Ever since the data from the Phantom Theives who came to the universe with Ben Auro and the rest of the Enji during the battle of the Beyonder, I was passionate about reforging the path to the, Metaverse, the reality that is formed from the collective unconscious.

With the right tools, I, we can change reality itself by slowly causing everyone's ideal realities to blend into the physical universe, erasing all suffering from existence for anyone affected. At last we have the means to widen this range from just a city, to the entire universe."

"Man you must be crazy if you believe that crap." Astra spat out…causing Maruki to shrug." You could very well be right, but I am very serious about changing our imperfect reality. Just as I saved Bria, I'll save everyone in the universe from there suffering. In fact…it's my responsibility to do so, god bestow this duty on me."

Ezan saw some of the others were about to snap before he put his hand up." That's a bold vow to say Doctor."

"No more than when Ben Auro said he was chosen by the angels to save the universe. I'm just doing things a different way than the Enji."

"Then just tell me…what will happen to this universe when it's done?"

"The cruelties of history will vanish, and everyone will be able to live their lives as they' always dreamed it to be. If you don't call that salvation, what would it be?"

Astra snickered bitterly as her aura flared up." I don't know…about just plain old brainwashing? Who said you or your pals gets to decide what everyone's paradise is?"

"Fair…but is it up for you to decide? What are you offering the people these days? You Enji had your chance but failed to give anything substantial. So won't you accept are reality for your own happiness?"

James took out his Quincy bow before sighing." I won't deny your words are better than the words we had to offer Dr…but fantasy always sounds better than reality to some. Still, some acts are just wrong no matter what the results and this is one of those things. Even if people don't understand now, bearing their hatred is worth just letting this happen. So no matter what your intentions are doctor, we will do what we must to prevent further harm to the Queen."

Maruki sighed before he readjusted his glasses." James Elrond…I respected you for so long…but your pride is blinding you to what must be done to make people truly be happy. I would never hurt Queen Bria…but it's in your best interest to not fight this. You made it clear that you reject what she desires.

But the blunt truth is that you had more than enough time to prove you knew what you're doing, and failed. You denied the wishes of her and the people your supposed to protect for far too long."

Astra spat on the ground before she snickered bitterly." Well guess what doc? I only serve myself and those who I care about…and I don't really give a crap what any of you want. If you being dumbasses is going to affect me…then I'm sure going to do something about it."

"I honestly want to come to terms with you all…if you just would swallow your pride and be willing to talk. Even an Equalizer has dreams yes?"

"Hell yah, and my dream right now is shoving my foot up your slick ass! Guys like you just don't get it, no matter what you say it don't matter because I just don't want to do what you want!"

"So, you insist that this has to be settled with whoever can expression there might best? A shame, violence is not my thing."

"Well guess what? You guys keep trying to deny it but that's how humans are…so if you can't take how it is shut the hell up!"

In a flash she was in front of Maruki and went to punch him, only to go right through him. She widened her eyes as she realized she punched a hologram before she glared back at the man." Too much of a wuss to even face us in person?"

Maruki shrugged as he looked down." I wanted to talk, but I realized many of you don't respond to disappointment in a civilized way and my life is too important to risk. I agree though…it seems we are out of options here. Rex…it seems your right…we will have to take your approach after all."

"Are you all to cowardly to show your face or do I have to come down and, AHH!"

To her shock a painful burst of sonic energy caused her eardrums to be consumed in pain, before the Rex Robot flew down while uttering," All threats…are not allowed to leave the quarantine zone."

Mark saw the robot before he winced." No…they corrupted Rex to? No…can't…AH!"

The robot increased the sound-waves to try and paralyze everyone before Eve groaned, and had pink energy form around the noise projecters before she glanced at her boyfriend." We can't let him stop us either!"

Mark nodded before he wound up his fist." Sorry man…we will have to put you back together when this is over!"

In a flash he smashed the droids's face off, but as he saw the helmet go flying off he was shocked to see a human face underneath. Rex smirked as his human face was seen." Funny…I was going to say the same to you Mark. But it might be a more painful process for you if you don't resist."

He suddenly had a small sound projector come out of his right shoulder to cause Mark to scream in pain before Eve gasped in shock." Wait…Rex was…human all along?"

Ezan eyed the man before he grit his teeth." Wait… Rudolph Rex Conners? You…were know to be part of Walter Sampsons intelligence division! Damn it…this was a power play after all!"

"It's your own fault for letting a easily replaceable droid go unnoticed. But regardless of what "clan" I serve my ambitions are aligned with Maraki and those of the Universal Church of Truth. Your talents are legendary Ezan Zeon but it gave you a ego blinding you to the truth.

After all if you all just put aside your pride and thought of the greater good, if you were truly aware of what your trying to prevent you would be welcoming this. I know it's hard to see that…but if you were able to fight back your emotions and only look at things logically you'd see."

Mark yelled as he got back up and screamed out," If what you were doing was so good you would not be lying for so long ass hole!"

The half Viltrumite resisted the pain and punched Rex in the chest. His target only snickered before his face faded to that of a metal skull. As everyone looked on in confusion the same voice from the right uttered," I see your all going to be as difficult to neutralize as I predicted. That's why…I sent out a test body."

Rex returned…in a new black colored droid that looked more like a skull before its eyes glowed." But thanks to my Mechanokinesis I can send one body after another till I get the desired results."

"Then I will keep smashing them till I get to the real you!"

Mark punched Rex's new body, before the skull-like robot released a shockwave that sent Mark flying to the ground in pain. As he coughed up blood Rex sighed." I'd love to say that I created a machine stronger than all of you but I'm not that good.

Still, I fashioned this type with armor from a volcanic tempered titanium alloy I created, which is also fashioned with all the panels in the exact angels needed to produce a high-pitched tone upon impact that can be deadly to a Viltrumite. Careful…if you hit me hard enough it might kill you."

Ezan eyed Rex with the Rinne Sharingan before he had lighting crackle around him." Thought your suit could prepare for everything eh? I, huh? No! "

He was about to move when everyone heard a growl that seemed to shake the entire ship. Ezan looked behind him, and saw Shinryudramon was glaring down at them before the massive Digimon growled out," Ezan Zeon…YOU WILL BE JUDGED!"

As the massive Digimon's eyes started to glow, and his right hand transformed into a giant drill. Astra widened her eyes as she realized the drill could ram through the entire ship they were on before her eye twitched." Wait…seriously?"

"Giga…Drill…BREAK!"

Ezan looked around before he grasped his blade tightly." No…fight it Daigo…don't make me do this! Divine Joutei!"

Ben's rival had the sprit armor of light and darkness burst out around him before he jumped out of the ship and yelled out," Judgment Burst!"

The super elite warrior burst out and intercepted the Digimon's attack with his own, but the shockwave pushed him back. Rex saw Shinryudramon's face before he snickered." We did in fact predict we would need a heavy hitter to put down any wild cards. Thankfully we have God's Chariot here."

Tyson glared at Rex as his own aura flared up." This is what you call giving people happiness? I know Shinryudramon did not want to become some mindless killer!"

"Maybe so." Maruki retorted grimly." But he did want to fulfill his duty, and be able to properly protect his people and fulfill his promise. This…will allow him to do that, in a way free of…distractions."

Shinryudramon eyed Ezan and widened his eyes." You…you say you are a warrior of light and dream of a better nation. But you tried to inspire it for centuries…and yet things are worst now and is worse every day. I judge you a failure! Heavenly Anointment!"

Ezan winced before he saw a man he normally saw as his friend extend his wings and fire blue energy blasts not just at the ship, but at the allied ships behind him. Astra swears before unleashing her full power and moving at full speed to slice in half each blast before the ships could be vaporized.

She saw the massive Digimon glare at her before she cracked her neck." Don't you dare judge me…the only judgment I give a damn about is my own about how I do tomorrow!"

Shinryudramon snarled before his other hand formed a massive energy sword." If you had a million years types like you would never do enough. You will always be better tomorrow.

But you didn't realize that one day, tomorrow would run out, and that day is today. Judgment has been rendering…only sentencing remains for the unworthy before the worthy ascend at last to paradise. Earthly Atonement Ray!"

The Royal Knight then fired twin beams of golden energy from his shoulders before Astra countered with her Berial Masako beam. Sonic saw the man he once saw as a friend, and had a memory of when they shared chilly dogs together back when he was Hiryuumon before he grit his teeth." I don't care what those "docs" say, I know he would never act like this no matter how many years it's been!"

"Your right Sonic." Robotnik uttered as he frantically typed on his Egg Mobile's systems." I can't speak for everyone, but don't forget I helped rebuild the lad's digital body, and I know something is heavily mutated about him. It's still him, yet something's inside him, almost like a parasite. I, I think there's a way to reach out to him but I'll need a clear path."

Raymond saw Remington, X, Maruki, and Rex all looking at them before he cracked his neck." Alright then, which one of you assholes want to get kicked out first? One way or another…no way is this going down."

Tanjiro nodded before he took his sword out." I may still be confused about the nature of things in the universe…but making people fight their friends is just as sadistic as when Muzan did it even if you all say your reasons are for the" greater good!"

He prepared to charge at Remington, before he saw the floor before him glow, and jumped back to see a pillar of energy rise up. He looked at the source, and was shocked to see it came from Popola and Devola. The twins that acted as the leaders of his hometown gave him sorrowful sighs before Devola shrugged." Hey…any chance you guys can just go back to your village? This is a very dangerous place Tanjiro."

Tanjiro was not sure if the twins were joking as he gulped." What? Do..do you two even realize what's going on?"

"Shhhh." Popola responded like a mother reacting to a child." We are asking the questions now Tanjiro."

"This is not like when you were teaching us things! This is madness and you have to stop!"

Devola sighed before she looked down." So it's no dice then? That…really sucks but I guess we don't have a choice then."

Popola nodded before her staff glowed." Your right…I suppose not. How sad."

The twins raised their staffs and pointed them at those who they raised before Devola uttered," We really did not want to fight you."

"Yes, we really, really did not want to."

Giyu saw Tanjiro's tension before he walked in between the two." This is nonsense. There is no reason for us to fight. All of this is just nonsense. We, GUH!"

Everyone was shocked as a red beam of light went through Giyu's chest. He saw that Devola, the one who he worked with for years and saw as a friend did the deed and looked at him with pure detachment before she uttered," No one can be allowed to stop this Giyu, not even close friends like you. Sorry, but while we want you guys to be part of this, everything else is a sacrifice to see the greater good realized."

Tanjiro saw Giyu cough up blood and fall to the ground before he uttered," You, you killed Giyu? W…why?"

"Sorry…this fate was predetermined. Still…we spoke the truth. We really wanted this to be different. But this is the last chance that the universe has for salvation. No price is too high to see this through."

She fired another energy blast, only for James to shoot out an energy arrow to counter it. The former Enji Master looked at the twins in horror before he shouted out," IS this really you two? I know I told you that life is more important than an idealized fantasy!"

"You did Master Elrond, but you also told us that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. We own everything to you, but your pride is blinding you to the fact that this has to be done or only damnation awaits."

James sighed before his aura flared up." More may indeed die, but if this goes through those that live on will live on with the blood of countless on their hands!"

"That's not your place to judge Master. Even you're not wise enough to decide who has the right to be happy. You told us at one point you might be wrong, so we will remind you on what you told us to do!"

The two chanted and put their hands together before twin red aura's burst out of them and combined. A magical pentagram appeared behind James's Holocron before he yelled in pain and the golden crystal had lighting crackle around it. As James's body became transparent Devola sighed." It seems you decayed into madness as you feared…but soon you two can live on in the dream."

Tanjiro saw James look pained before he grasped his sword tightly." No…you…you just killed Giyu like it was nothing! You're not the two woman I respected and treated like family! You have to be stopped! Seventh Form: Drop Ripple Thrust!"

The demon slayer charged at the twins with the intent to cut their wands, only for Devola to narrow her eyes before her aura formed into a fist that smashed Tanjiro into the air. As Nezuko caught her Devola closed her eyes." This is who we are Tanjiro, just the side we did not show you.

Kindness alone is worthless without power. The sealed verses that Weiss used for his power, was given to by us. You did well to live this long but, if you don't back down you're going to see what your talents amount to in the bigger picture."

She formed a lance of red energy and had it fire at Tanjiro, only for Kaine to appear and slash the projectile in half. She glared at the twins bitterly before uttering," Careful now…the last asshole who thought they were superior to us is in pieces now!"

Popola saw Kaine's bitterness and winced." YoRHa Type A No.2…why are you malfunctioning? You're going against your prime directive to bring glory to mankind!"

"More like I'm trying to save people, not let them kill themselves or functionally put themselves into a braindead dream forever! I never quite realized...how beautiful life is…till I realized how fragile it is. That's why I'm damn sure not letting it be lost to people that forgot what life even is! If there is any of the two of you that I know don't you realize how insane this all is?"

"The answer to every riddle lies in the heart of God's will." Popola responded fervently." Humanity…finding itself on the brink of extinction, undertook a last-ditch effort called Project Gestalt.

But even that could not overcome humanity's sin so now even more extreme measures such as this Project Nevada must be taken. What's really insane is why are so many of you that say you fight for humanity try to rob it of its desire?"

Devola snickered before uttering," Sometimes the truth can be a real pain eh? Are endless existence is but a single purpose…to control the lives of others in accordance with the will of God and the true humans. The sinful mavericks who ruin things for everyone because of their selfishness is part of the problem, not the solution."

Kaine rolled her eyes before spitting back," Once I thought it was fine to just be a number…till I realized how important are will is. That's why I'm Kaine, not just another number of a program!"

She unleashed an energy sword wave only for Popola to have blades of red energy shatter it before more energy spheres formed around her." You have your own motives, your own desires, and we have are own.

I fear it really is that simple. You and us? We're the same! Tools in the hands of a master! But only one of us realized what we are, and what we have to do!"

Tanjiro saw more energy form around the twins before he grasped his blade tightly." No…I'm nothing like you! Burning Bones, Summer Sun!"

He unleashed an unleashed a large circular slash that batted away all the incoming red spheres before Devola had her aura surge." Sorry Tanjiro…if you won't open your eyes to the truth you're going to be buried by it! Dark Whirlwind!"

She had spinning blades of energy form around her to try and cleave through Tanjiro, only for pink flames to erupt to blast the blades away. As she looked in shock Tanjiro uttered," Beneficent Radiance!"

And spiraled into the air and delivered a powerful slash that hit his target dead on. Devola looked in shock and saw Nezuko unleashed the flames as she looked on at the verge of tears." I'm…so sorry Miss Devola but…I love Tanjiro more then you."

She winced before she fell, causing Popola to run over to her. Devola saw her sister looked on in tears before she snickered bitterly." Popola…are you crying?"

"No…don't die!"

"You know, Popola, I understand why we are twins now. Its…because we were born without souls. This universe…is too lonely for those without souls…there's too much emptiness.

Are souls are missing…and yet somehow are tears still work. It's kind of weird. Sorry Sis, I love you. That's why…once the Queen fix's heaven…at last it can stop…being so empty."

Devola coughed before her head fell. Her sister shook her before looking horrified." Devola…Devola! No, you can't go! You can't leave me all alone!"

James recovered from the spell as he looked at the woman that ceased to be a twin with sorrow. Popola…I'm so sorry for this. Did it wake you up from this madness so that this can at last stop?"

Popola's aura suddenly exploded before her eyes turned red." Stop…STOP!? Now you want to stop? You think you have the luxury to stop? You cut down my sister like a animal and now you want to stop?"

Kaine winced before she threw out," You only seeing things when it happens to you or what? If you want this to stop then stop acting like only your side has the right to be important!"

"NO ONE STOPS! Its way…WAY too late to stop! THIS DOES NOT STOP TILL THE END!"

She screamed and unleashed energy spheres in every direction before Tanjiro tried his best to defend himself." No…stop this Popola! You and Devola were like parents to me after we lost our family! I don't want to do this!"

"Stop moaning and start fighting back before more die!" Kaine uttered bitterly as she also deflected incoming red energy orbs. Popola saw the two before she looked fanatical." No…no stopping. NO STOPPING EVER! AHHAAH!"

James saw her body was starting to glow before he winced." Please…don't do this Popola!"

"NEVER! THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS AT LAST REACHING PARADISE! If giving everything stops you form ruining that then there is no debate."

James sighed before he grasped his hand tightly." I suppose not…forgive me. Iron Waterfall Burial!

James had metal from all over the room, even the already destroyed robotic enemies form a wave of metal that collided into Popola. The red-haired woman screamed out in outrage as she glared at her former master." NO…YOU CAN'T STOP THIS!"

As she was suddenly covered in a steel tomb James glanced at Kaine." Quickly…get her out of here!"

Kaine nodded before she and Nezuko hit the projectile with all there might, hitting it outside the ship. Just as it got out of their sight Popola unleashed herself destruct blast, unleashing enough force to wipe out an asteroid.

Tanjiro saw that there was nothing left of her, and saw Devola's corpse before he grasped his head tightly." Why…why did this happen? They…they did not become demons so why…why did they have to die?"

James saw Nezuko crying before he looked around bitterly." Too many were so broken that they, no, it's not their fault. Someone is clearly manipulating many by taking advantage in the weakness in their hearts.

The only thing I can do now is make sure this stops. Please keep it together Tanjiro, we have to survive this!"

Tanjiro saw all the fighting going on and bitterly nodded. As they got back on there feet, another of their former comrades was looking at all that was unfolding with deranged glee.

9S was about to attack Tanjiro as well till 2B suddenly charged at him. 9S's eyes twitched as he smiled." Nines…only now do you want to get your hands on me eh?"

"Why 9S…why are you doing this? Your…your infected like are mission with the Mavrick Adam."

"I'm not 9S…my real name is Eplizo! I want to wake you up and free you from your chains…why won't you let me?"

"Because you're an idiot like always, and now you're a traitor!"

"No…they betrayed us! They are the ones that lied to us the entire time! You think I'm lying? "

"Pod…what is going on with him? "

Her portable assistant responded with," Inconclusive…nearly all of unit 9S is majorly corrupted with unknown energy. Pod unresponsive."

"I just seen the truth…don't make me have to wake you up the hard way!"

"Tsc… a scout model vs combat model will have predictable results!"

"Don't you get it? I'm not following the data of the liars anymore!"

He fired a yellow energy orb, and 2B evaded it. She prepared to strike him till something grasped her. She yelled in pain and realized that 2B had hacked into one of the docking arms, and suddenly grasped her with it.

He let out a deranged chuckle as he walked up to her." Nines…I have to show you something…I have to show you what they reduced you to so you can understand!"

He waved his hand before a hologram screen appeared, showing dozens of identical steel humanoid bodies looking blank like mannequins. Some were being touched up by machines, and turned into identical copies of 2B, 9S, Kaine, and more before 9S chuckled darkly." We are just puppets dancing to the strings are master!"

"We…we knew this already." 2B replied." It was so we could further serve mankind."

"But we thought we made that choice willingly! Like how the old Jedi Knights tricked people to think their children were serving the greater good we were offered up to be tools of God's war. But it was just to fight for the fools who refused to realize their methods failed…and so we had to die again and again for their failure! But it ends now 2B…join me and the others! Maybe…if you see how the rest of us feel you will open your eyes!"

A hole opened up beneath 2B before a jolt of lighting paralyzed her. She was thrown into the hole, and wound up in what seemed like a kind of disposable center. She heard moaning before she her a voice utter," Sister…its your sister 2P. Join us…become one with us!"

2B winced before uttering," No…this is wrong. This is not how we, AHH!"

They swarmed into her, and smashed into each other to become a sphere. The sphere burst out of the disposal center, before breaking out of the floor of the hanger, and suddenly becoming a giant version of 2B with each corrupt spare body being a body fragment. The being formed a sword, still made out of spare bodies before uttering," Do not…resist."

Tyson saw 2B merged with the "2P' Bodies look at him before he winced." Treating your friends like this…has to stop now dude!"

As he, Knuckles, Clive, Shiki and some of the others evaded the now giant's attacks 9S just laughed more." This is just the real world panther! I'll tear you apart, every last one of you! Hahaha…hahahah! We are not required in this universe anymore…not really! Reality as we know it is damned…everything we thought mattered was meaningless!

I was designed to be killed over and over again to keep the lie that is justice going! Isn't it HILARIOUS!? DOES IT MAKE YOU LAUGH!? It does not matter…NONE OF THIS MATTERS! But…if none of this matters, why do I still feel this longing to protect humans? Why…do I desire the touch of a dream that no longer exists? Oh right, it's how we were made!

To defend them till they get to their god damn paradise! So fine…if we can't rest till it's done…I'll destroy everything that's in the way! If the obstacle goes away that will solve everything! That's are duty…one that's all just a sick joke…right "Commander " X!? HAHAHA! If anyone knew how much of a joke being a defender of humanity is it's the number one robot lap dog! But at last you're getting what you deserve for putting up with that farce MegamanX !"

9S kept getting more and more erratic as he made sure " 2P" kept attacking everyone around him, but there was even more bitter conflicts going on at the same time as we shift focus to the one who commanded 2B, 9S, and the rest of the Yorha units, X.

X saw Zero and Axl were looking at him with dread before he smirked." There's no reason to be afraid "guys." You will at last get what you always wanted."

"The fact that you think that could work proves your not X faker!"

X's eye twitched before his body had his Ultimate Armor form around him." Ha ha ha. You are so funny... It's been fun... Now, let's get down to business!"

X's buster started charging, but as he looked like he was about to fire Zero and Axl charged at him, only for Harpuna, Fefnir, and Leviathan to unleash attacks from all sides. As the two maverick hunters jumped out of the way of the blasts X fired his own charge shot at Zero.

The red warrior deflected the blast with his Z-Saber, but as the projectile hit the ground it exploded with enough force to knock Zero into the air. At once X unleashed his Nova Strike attack and slammed Zero into the wall.

Doctor Light's ultimate creation laughed as his buster charged again." How sad…all your years of service just amounts to this" God of Destruction!" But it's only fitting to be put down by your best friend after going mad you,"

He was cut off with a sharp," Denjin!"

As Zero swung his Z-Saber fast enough to slice X across the face. As he saw his friend stagger back he snickered bitterly before charging up his Z Buster, causing X to hiss out," Wha... What...!"

"If you had any memories the real X had, then you would know that the original X was mightier than you...you're going to pay maverick."

"Silence. Now you will feel my true power! Haaaaaaaaa!"

Zero fired his Buster, only for X to unleash a beam of light that repelled the blast. He then changed his form, sprouting wings and donning a halo as his eyes widened with madness." All this time, every time you fought Megaman X he was limited by his compassion! But at last I'm purged from that weakness!"

Zero was about to charge when he saw a shadow, and looked above to see two large, spiked blocks fall from above to try and impale him. He dashed out of the way, only to see that X could control them like they were projectiles.

As Zero kept dashing out of the way X's eyes glowed. "D-do you know what you are doing? Doing? You are helping extremists! Why would a-a legendary hero help an evil army?"

Zero snickered before bitterly retorting with," So you're saying that we're an evil army... ...and your new pals are fighting for justice?"

"Exactly right. Polls indicate that almost a-all humans support our cause. All humans dream of defeating th-the extremists and at last going to true paradise free from the mavericks forever."

"What value is there in the justice that complacent humans seek?"

"Wh-who cares about value? Neo Arcadia's doing what's right. That i-is enough proof that what we do is j-just!"

"Damn it…its more than just raw data you fake, GUH!"

While he avoided another attempted impalement from the block, as he dodged it X formed a halo ring and threw it at Zero, binding his arms before he could deflect it. X saw Zero struggled before he started to glow." Aha! Ahahahah! Did you see that?! I am the true hero, the real savior! You were always the villain Zero…now repent!"

He fired a beam of energy at Zero that caused an explosion. As the blast blew away chunks of the docking bay X smirked." Face the consequences for your lack of, GUH!"

A green energy whip burst out of the flames, and hit X right through his chest. Zero emerged in his perfect form looking furious as his own aura flared up." You can knock me and X all you want but he was not as naive as you are. That's what made him a hero."

X saw his wound before he became enraged." No…I'm not just another failed hero. I'm a savior who will guide the universe to the next generation! X may be a part of me now…but I'm superior!"

"Your just another enemy that made this personal you, huh?"

X's eyes glowed red as more feathers started to appear around him." Enemy. Ally... This issue isn't so black and white. Reploids, along with humanity, have irrevocably changed. The nature of their existence has also changed. You are not needed in the new era!"

"Wait…I heard those words long ago…but not from X!"

"Heh…let me make the situation clear to you relic!"

X's armor started to change to that of a white and dark purple color scheme with green hexagonal accents and a large blue jewel on his chest.

His skin turned pale white, and his hands become claws. He also gained a unique set of wings, with four large compartments, connected to him by thin appendages, and he unleashed enough energy to knock Zero back before Axl dodged a few attacks from Feiner and looked at X's new state with horror." Wait…why…why did X turn into Lumine? He, he infected me and then Doctor Wily turned me into Omega!"

X, Lumine, or whatever the seraph-like, six-winged robot was laughed as his wings all glowed." A copy of my data was still preserved, and was reformatted into a "Cyber Elf" before I was put into X's body. One way or another I remember how you rejected me, only to all but become me! No matter how much you resist, the universe is changing. Therefore it's only natural that evolution takes its course. You're merely tools of the old world... You think you can stand up to those of us who have evolved this far? If you refuse to realize your obsolete then line up to be exterminated!"

"Big talk for someone babbling the same lines centuries later Lumine!" Zero shouted out bitterly." No matter how insane you are you're not dragging X down with you!"

Lumine laughed as he fired dozens of" Refrain" lasers from his new wings. Axl saw Zero still struggling even in his perfect form before he looked at his attackers." So are you three have Lumine in your head to? I know how much that sucks but you got to fight it! I could resist being his copy, so you can to just keep fighting!"

Lumine saw the three former Dead Cell warriors looking pained before his eyes glowed." Oh, not quite, but its time the true masters of those bodies take there course."

Leviathan groaned as she fell to her knees." No…not again…not a, AHH!"

A light blasted out of her body before she transformed into a woman with a dress.

The dress armor part was noticeably large and extends down to the floor, consists of many layers between blue metallic plates and crystal plates (which seems capable of flashing ) put paralleled on, reinforced by two large crimson shield plates.

On center of the belt point, also the top of the dress part is a hexagon diamond crafted in. The upper body was less protected, only keeps a white plate with V-shaped neck lines on it, and two hands covered with similar crimson plates that extends to the wrist.

The most prominent figure of this armor adaptation is the cylindrical crown on her head, decorated with steel spikes on, shaped like the trident, She also wore a pair of high heel shoes under her dress.

She suddenly formed a white staff with crystal and diamond added at the top of a stick figure.

As she let out a deranged giggle and unleashed a hydro dragon from her new trident Lumine shrugged." She was taken over by the EM being Queen Virgo…the legendary creature of Planet FM made to be the champion of its people. Meanwhile,"

Harpuna winced before he felt his chest bulge." No…Craft…Ansem…I promised I would not…dishonor you. I am, a proud…AHH!"

A light shrugged out of his mouth before he transformed into a humanoid with white armor with golden wings. As the new figure instantly fired holy rays at everyone around him Lumine smirked." And he is now the EM Being Sirusgod of the living Astro Waves of Planet FM, in addition to being the ruler of the continent of Mu. And lastly."

Fefnir fell to his knees before he chuckled bitterly." Always wanted to go out with a bang…just…not like this…Phantom…did we do any…AHH!"

Despite his yells of defiance, he also transformed into a taller humanoid with long blue hair with flames around him in circles. As the new figure roared at everyone Lumine shrugged." And his true body was that of the one known as Apollo Flame…heir of Le Mu of the Wave Road Hertz. .

All of these beings wanted revenge, and were given rebirth by those that put them down. You all thought you were doing your duty but all you were really doing was denying evolution for the sake of your own egos…and now its at last time to pay the price for that."

Queen Virgo, Sirius, and Apollo Flame all glared at Axl and prepared to fire massive attacks before blasts from Ratchet, Shadow, Cid, Miriam and a few others knocked them back.

Ratchet landed besides Axl, saw Clive transform into Ifrit to tackle Apollo Flame out of the flaming tornado he was in and chuckled bitterly." Sounds like your pals have seen better days. Might not be the same as when Dr Nefarious messed around some of my pals with the Bio Liberator but, I'll do what I can to help you get your pals back man."

Axl saw Clank nod before he shrugged." I guess I'm not one to talk but you're doing ok their Clank?"

"Thank you, Axl, but thanks to also having a Zoni soul I can't just be hacked."

"Well, nothing's for sure these days but works for me!"

Rattrap got over before the rat based Maximal nodded." We picked up a few things rescuing are own boys from corruption so we will help to."

The Crimson Dragon was about to open fire before a flash grenade blinded him, and Jonny Sliverhand ran up to the two after having thrown it." Sounds like your buds are even more old school than me, but I seen saps going postal over Cyberpsychosis before but never with this kind of make over.

Still…the tech may not be the same and some names may be different, but this is reminding me of the Soulkiller program that lead me to where I am now.

My old flame Alt originally designed Soulkiller while working at ITS as a way of preserving the consciousness and memories of dying individuals. She was later kidnapped by Arasaka and the Vought clan who planned to use the program for offensive purposes. Around the time of the Fourth Corporate Vought War, Soulkiller was used to kill Arasaka's enemies and save their engram for later interrogation.

Even if it's not the same group, sounds like that robot loving jackass over there did his own thing. Well, since I went through something like this firsthand I know how to deal with it fellas.

Well…I'm no ace Netrunners like Alt but…I know how to do a Braindance. I don't think it's going to be too hard since these three just transformed to legit monsters…just give me cover!"

"Thanks Jonny you got it!" Axl cried out as his guns transformed. He saw X, or more like Lumine firing lasers from his wings in all directions before he winced." Fight it X! You helped me and Zero, so we sure as hell are not giving up on you that easily!"

He ducked as Apollo Flame unleashed a barrage of snake like flames in the form of his Prominence Flare attack as Ratchet, Trigger, and a few others fired back to keep the mutated Dead Cell agents distracted.

Lumine saw Zero was distracted before he laughed and extended his wings." You could have just submitted to fate Zero…but fighting your destiny just results in learning your place the hard way! Bel Canto!"

The crazed copy of the Next Generation Reploid twisted enough to double cross Sigma had a tornado of golden energy blasts roar out at Zero.

The red warrior dodged the first wave, only to see the energy blasts swarm around like a tornado closing in before he grasped his Z saber tightly." No matter what's happened over the years, I'm going to keep fighting my destiny till the end! Z-End Slash!"

Zero had his green laser sword surge with power and grow till it cut through the ceiling. He spun around to cut through the tornado of attacks and tried to strike Lumine. But his target just had a mad look in his face before declaring," No matter how hard you try, you will never be the hero that can give this universe true justice Zero! DIE! Paradise Lost!"

Lumine kept firing more holy beams to keep Zero back while folding himself with his wings. As he formed a sphere of red light that was getting bigger by the second Zero pressed through and tried to slash through the new attack as he uttered," You really fail at copying things, because you don't know a thing about me Lumine.

I never cared about justice, and I don't recall ever calling myself a hero... I have always only fought for the people I believe in I won't hesitate... If an enemy appears in front of me, I will destroy it! And right now, this insanity is going to take down those who I do believe in, and so I'm taking you down!"

Lumine saw Zero press his attack back before he narrowed his eyes." Its far…FAR to late Zero! Everything you stand for and believe in is ALREADY gone! You started as a virus…so just be erased like the worthless obsolete virus you, huh? RAH!"

Lumine's eye twitched before suddenly it turned to X's eye color, and the voice of his friend uttered," No…Zero…you…you and Axl and have to escape."

"Not without you buddy! Fight this maverick scum so we can get this back on track."

"Its…its overwhelming this time Zero its."

"We don't have to do this on our own X! Just keep fighting!"

"I…AHH!"

"Huh? GUH!"

To Zero's shock a purple energy blade came out of X's chest and hit both of them, almost precisely like the time Sigma nearly killed Zero and X at once when they fought after the colony crash.

As they fell to the ground they saw that 9S, or more like Elpizo looked at them with a look of madness." Sorry to ruin the whole long time friend showdown thing but I figured you two are both pain in the asses so I took it."

Lumine hissed out as he grasped his chest." Damn you…how dare you strike your superior! I'm the, GUH!"

Elpizo stabbed the angel like robot again and again as he looked more manic." The cause is the only thing that matters now! Everything else is just structuring the tools around till paradise is realized! Be a good soldier and die... Wha ha ha ha ha! You must know your own worth. Do you regret that you haven't shown respect for me...?

Ha ha ha... Gha ha ha ha ha! I did it! I did it at last! I terminated the legendary hero! I destroyed X at last!

Hee hee... It's getting late... Time to fulfill the promise of god...Let's celebrate the new history of the universe!"

The purple energy in his saber grew wider, erasing most of his chest. Zero saw X fighting for control before he glared at the one who attacked him." Think a cheap shot is going to be enough to put me down punk? 9S…you're really going to wish that,"

"THAT'S NOT MY NAME!" Elpizo roared out as purple energy surged around him and his body became clad in a more skeletal-like white armor, and jagged military shoulder cuffs. As his hands became claw like he pointed then at Zero." You…X…all of you used us and now you're the ones going to be thrown away like disposable pawns! At last this universe is going to have hero's that it deserves…HERO"S THAT WIN!"

"And your that hero?" Zero spat out bitterly as he used a sub tank to repair his injuries."

"Hey, have to make sure people are watching eh? I mean nothing is worse than having a show that no one comes to watch. Once I destroy all you sinful mavericks we can be in paradise forever. So thank you for coming to my show. But, I'm afraid that... this is the real "retirement" of your friend."

"Yah…I'm not letting that happen!"

"TO BAD!" Elpizo roared out as his aura flared up enough to shake the entire ship. I'm going to terminate you, destroy all the other sinners, and exterminate all that deny the path to paradise. What do you say? A world without sinners…a universe only for the worthy... Don't you think it will be paradise!?"

"I think it's the dream of a broken manchild but thankfully said manchild is to weak to do anything when he can't stab someone in the back so its all good."

"Damn you Zero…YOU WILL BOW TO ME!"

In a flash Elpizo was gone, and suddenly it looked like he was all around Zero, though he was moving around so swiftly he was leaving after images. He laughed in all directions before uttering," Fufufufufu... rust and crumble!"

Zero closed his eyes, and lashed out with his chain rod so fast it was a blur. A shock-wave broke out as all but one of the Elpizo's vanished as the real one caught the chainrod with his saber and snickered as his face sparked. Zero narrowed his eyes before uttering," I'm going to enjoy dragging you down to reality you damn punk."

Elpizo had his eyes twitched before he dashed back. No… this can't be... I am supposed to have become invincible... Don't get cocky!"

His shadowy aura surged before he pointed his saber in the air and fired a massive purple energy blast. As Zero held his own some of the others in the room realized despite the cruel ambush they laid out, their targets were still turning the tide. Admiral Reminton saw that Rex, 2P, Sirius, and more were being hit back before he winced," It appears my confidence in this group was…misplaced. Differences in individual performance is hard to predict."

He went to press a switch till he saw an energy bullet coming for him, and saw it came from Marleene. The blue haired woman looked bitterly at her former superior as she hissed out," That is how you would speak of one who pledged loyalty to you?"

"You still don't get it? There is only loyalty to the cause! Anything that gets in the way to paradise is a weakness to be purged! This all is for evolution! The greatest evolution the cosmos has ever seen! The ever-lasting prosperity for all true citizens of the Bethal Kingdom begins under my command!"

"We are never going to let that happen! Reminton Kurtzmen! Your misguided ambition ends here and now!"

"Oh, my ambitions are just getting started!" The Admiral retorted as his right eye became covered by an eyepatch and metal fire arms started to surround him. Reymond saw the man who once opened fire on his ship and snickered bitterly." That look does suit you sell out.

I mean…it really is showing the color of rot that I always knew infested the Bethal Kingdom. Still…did not think it was this disgusting, but you guys still manage to surprise me!"

"You think you're more "pure" boy? Verguld, Wakanda, and all the other worlds will either join us in paradise or suffer the fate of those Viltrum savages! The day when all of you, along with the entire universe come to understand the glory of vison is not far!"

He then had the floating guns open fire, only for Marleene to dodge the barrage and fire back while crying out," We will never let that happen! I know good men like Bennett would never accept your vision."

"Oh…Bennett Maudsley? Yes he did side with relics like Pacard…a good man but it's a shame his delusions caused him to be denied paradise."

"No…you killed him? You monster!"

"You have to do more than pay lip service to your ideals, Kenny. You have to have the resolve to back them up! Such is the path to glory and truth in the Universal Church of Truth— and for all life in the galaxy!"

His entire body became clad in armor as he unleashed a whirlwind to deflect all the projectiles fired at him. J.J slashed at the now metal man before his target snickered." You rouge androids should not even be debating this! Why would you deny paradise and evolution?"

"I will never accept evolution and happiness gained by sacrificing fellow lifeforms. O-Zan-Ku: Worldender!"

The android samurai from the Scorpium collective unleashed a blazing sword attack, only for Reminton to catch it." Then your defective and will die along with the other defects!"

He prepared to punch the man through, only for Raymond to cry out," The only one who is broken is you asshole! Extreme Daredevil!"

The Equalizer unleashed his own enhanced sword attack only for it to be caught as well. The crazed Admiral laughed as he pushed both men 's blades back." Your just fools just trying to, GUH!"

Before he could finish Shionne fired a shot right down his mouth before the pink haired woman narrowed her eyes." I'm so tired of greedy men like you saying how things should go! Just shut up already! Explosive Charge!"

The pink haired woman unleashed her Mystic Art, but Reminton had his floating guns form a barrier to ward off the barrage as his grin widened." Not enough…you don't have the power to push back true evolution you, huh?"

To his horror he saw Tyson was charging at him while the others were keeping him busy before the Black Panther 's aura flared up." You want to see how much of a punch we back asshole? Fine by me! Rinzin…Rasengan!"

Tyson had his purple energy sphere blast right through the barrier in his way, and slammed it right into Reminton's chest before he could respond. As the admiral roared out in pain Tyson slashed his face for good measure." That will teach you to roll in Wakanda with the rest you piece of,"

"You're still in denial eh? Who do you think helped us true believers in boy? You should wake up before, GUH!"

Tyson smashed Reminton all the way through the hanger as he hissed out," Had enough of your crap…no matter what you say we are not going down with this whole cult stuff you got going on!"

Reminton realized his entire chest was shattered before he cried in pain. He tried to get up only for his leg to break before he chuckled bitterly. "No…no if you all won't convert then none of you are leaving the ship alive! I think…its time to warrant the last resort."

Rex punched Allen the Alien into Mark before he looked around and nodded." Yes…these are quite the stubborn lot. Very well, in the end everyone here is as expendable as this spare body."

Maraki's hologram flickered as he looked around and only let a sigh." It's a true shame it came to this…but just like how the worst patients can't be allowed to drag everyone else down in their madness, you cannot get in the way of everyone realizing there true happiness. I am truly sorry, when this realm and heaven become one maybe then you will understand."

His hologram faded before all of a sudden Alia, Layer, Pallette, and Prairie all appeared in the monitors before the four all in a zombie like tone uttered," Compromise of the ship has been confirmed, being self-destruct sequence."

Shadow was one of the many who looked alarmed before he widened his eyes and looked outside to see Shinryudramon still fighting Ezan and Astra." We have to get out of here or shut the self-destruct process down now!"

Robotnik, Tron, Cortex and a few of the others were furiously typing as Robotnik uttered," We might need a plan B, but I suppose if the ships blow us up in the process of blowing up the barrier it would not help much."

Van looked at the Hague before he grit his teeth." I can call Daan even from here, and tear this barrier down to get the ship in! I'm sure as hell not dying here when the Claw's right down below! No matter how many of his" Comrades" he throws at me I'm not stopping till I get my revenge!"

Lundgren nodded as he grasped his katana pistol tightly." For all are differences, I agree that I won't rest until the Claw is dead.

Come to me now Volkein!"

The two armor riders succeeded in having their mecha come to them on auto pilot, and open the barrier the ship was trying to keep them sealed in. As Van got into Daan he looked at the others. Just need to push this back a little more and you guys can get out of here! Open wide you, GUH!"

Before he could try and push the barrier back, a wolf like mecha tackled him before a kid's voice uttered," See Melissa!? I told you the Comrade was right in being careful if someone tried to escape!"

Lundgren dodged some shots and saw another wolf like mecha coming for him before he narrowed his eyes." The Claw's personal guards? Wait…these mecha are in the data base as some of the Original Seven armors!

That's right, Sin of Friday…and Sen of Saturday!"

The same kid voice from before laughed as Sin of Friday tried to impale Daan with its claws." To think we got the pain in the ass who's been hounding the Comrades all this time sis! "

Carossa…this is the real thing!"

The two combined into a larger mecha as Carossa laughed." Got that right sis! I'm going to wipe out all of you so that no one can ruin the Comrade's birthday!"

Lundgren took some incoming laser blasts with his mecha's defusion mantel before he locked onto his target." Damn fools…get out of the way!"

Van then charged at the combined wolf like armor and slashed at it only for the blade to be caught. He saw an image of their cockpits and saw the pilots were kids before his eye twitched." Hey…I saw you at the space colony! You, you really were working for him?"

"You remember you lousy heathen? I'm Carossa and my sister is Melissa. As members of the Original Seven we are going to kill you! We are going to destroy your armor and everyone else that dares threaten the comrade and his comrade's plan!"

Lundgren aimed at his target carefully before he snickered." Those two are too much in synch. Could he have perfected the system?"

"All I know is that I got business to take care of!" Van shouted out." So get the hell out of the way brats! The fact that the Claw is having kids fight for him shows just how badly he's got to die so I'm ending this fast so you can take me to him!"

"You understand nothing monkey! We will take you with us." Carossa uttered before his sister added," Yes, we will kill you…and take the armor to are comrade."

"If you can kill me you, huh?"

He saw the barrage of golden energy blasts was too much for him to get through and as he deflected one blast after another, he grit his teeth." Damn, these kids are not bad."

"Of course we are not! The Comrade did not want us to fight but we became pilots under our own free will because more than anything we want his dream to become reality! Watch it, we can win Messila!"

"Right!"

There mecha lashed out its right claw to knock Daan's blade back then knocked it into the wall of the ship. As Daan's chest started to crack Carossa laughed." That's right you're going to die! DIE!"

Before he could finish Van off, Lundgren fired off a missile faster than his enemy pilots predicted. As it was blasted into the air Lungren sighed." You're as sloppy as you're young. Still, it really has to be a point-blank hit, otherwise."

"No its fine I'll take it from here!" Van uttered as he slashed the blade away, causing Carossa to yell back," No, you can't! Because you're going to die! Then my comrades will be so happy! And then, we won't be abandoned and go to heaven! We will always be at his side, and never be lonely again!"

"Just take me to the Claw damn it! We will kill him together!"

"No, you're the one who has to die so hurry up and die already! DIE!"

"HELL NO!"

Van cried out as his mecha swerved around an incoming slash and sliced another chunk of his target's shoulder. The kid opponent cried out in outrage as he suddenly grasped Daan by the neck with one hand, and grasped Daan's blade with the other to try and impale Van with his own sword before he yelled out," That's the armor the Comrade gave me! How dare you…HOW DARE YOU!"

"Wait Carossa!" Messila uttered with a panicked tone." If we don't stop…"

"Shut up! This is all that matters!"

"Just take me to the Claw already damn it!"

As the twins were focused on Van, Lundgren quickly charged up his mecha's beam howitzer before he sighed." I guess they won't say anything about the Claw at this rate…oh well. Delete."

The Volkein fired a massive red energy beam at his target, and as it fired at the fused mecha, the Sen of Saturday detached from her brother' s unit to have its own barrier catch the blast.

Carossa was rocked around from the shockwave as he looked at himself." What? He's firing his gun but I'm still…huh? No, stop it. Stop it Messila! You can't survive that! He will kill you!"

His sister winced as she saw her machine's barrier crack." But if I don't…he will kill you! I, AHH!"

The blast vaporized the right side of the Sen of Saturday, causing an explosion. Lundgren saw the mecha was broken and merely checked his rifle." Alright…one more shot."

Carossa grasped his sister's broken mecha before he saw she was still in the broken cockpit." Messila? Messila are you listening?"

His sister coughed up blood before uttering," Carossa…let's not do this anymore. Let's go back and tell everyone we are sorry."

"I…I can't! I ruined the Armor…are Comrade's Armor!"

"He…he will forgive us. We were here because he showed mercy to the likes of us in the first place. It's all right…they will all forgive you and then we will go to paradise and…at last we can be happy."

"No…if they fail us they will abandon us like are parents! That's the one thing I don't want!"

"Carossa…I'll never abandoned you Carossa. That's why…AHH!"

Her cockpit blew up before she could finish. Carossa saw the dust that was all that remained of her sister before his eyes twitched." Melissa? Sis…sis! I'll…I'll avenge your death!"

Lungren saw his enemy charging at him before he grith his teeth." Swine…you can only blame yourself for making such a stupid choice!"

"We never had any good choices to take! The hero's…the angels…why did you never save us? YOU ALL FAILED US! Even if you're the only one…I'LL KILL YOU!"

The Sin of Friday burst at the Volkein causing Lungren to wince, before he quickly fired. Carossa bit down on the sniper rifle just as the beam went off, causing an explosion that vaporized the wolf like mech, but also caused the Volkein to get hit by the remains, causing sparks to blast out of the cockpit and hit his face.

Lungren yelled out and grasped his face." Damn you Claw…to turn orphans into fanatics. I'll make you die even more brutally for this. First…I have to see again."

Van saw that the Volkein was damaged, but still in one piece before he sighed." Claw…you and your buddies are not going to get away with this! But first…these guys are not going down with the ship! C'mon guys let get a move on!"

Elpizo saw the Eden Zero was starting to approach before his eyes became enraged." No…you're not getting away! Chaos Blazer!"

The mad former YorHa agent sent out from the tip of his blade golden proton blasts. Zero evaded the blasts, only for the beams to freeze and surround Zero. Elpizo widened his eyes before yelling out," Die with all the failures holding us back so we can at last be happy! Then 2B and I can at last get what we deserve. Die you, GUH!"

Before he could command the Chaos Blazer projectiles Kaine suddenly burst down from the ground and stabbed his hand. She pressed him into the wall before looking at him with pure hate." Were you always this deranged or is whatever virus they put into you get your facts crossed kid? Does 2B look like she's where she wants to be to you?"

Elpizo saw 2B, still as the 2P monster getting barraged on all sides and moaning before his eye twitched." No…this is not how it's supposed to end Kaine! It's rough now but we will all be happy in paradise when it's done so…all of this is worth it."

"That's not for you to decide for everyone! Whoever this is now that you are…no one wants to be stuck with what you want to push on everyone!"

She slashed Elpizo across the face before he hissed out in rage." No…why don't you understand? All of you are, huh?"

As he was distracted Zero charged up his power and uttered," "Elpizo", what you don't understand is that one way or another…the person you are now is just a crazed Maverick that needs to be put down! FINAL ZERO SHINE!"

Zero fired his most powerful projectile at Elpizo just as Kaine got out of the way. The deranged former ally of Mike's group roared as he was blasted right through the ship's barrier before he yelled out," No…your power can't hurt me! I HAVE THE TRUE,"

A massive explosion shut him up as it unleashed a shockwave powerful enough to rock the ship. Axl saw him go off before he smirked. "That's right…you guys may have tricked us but you don't have us beat yet! Let's do it!"

Rattrap dodged the waves of ice that Queen Virgo fired and shot the Omega Blocker bullet down the EM being taking over Levithan's throat before it roared, and started to turn back to the female dead cell member.

Axl then dodged a Meteor Flare from Apollo Flame before freezing his legs and then fired his own Omega Blocker at Flame's mouth before he started to lose control over the body he took over.

Sirius snickered at seeing his comrades lose control of the bodies they took over before he grasped his fist tightly." Why do you struggle? Everything here will cease to exist. A black hole has no need for such things as emotions. You should... be happy. You will live forever within the darkness. You will be mine! Omega Wave!"

He unleashed a massive energy wave, only for Clank to use his Chrono scepter to slow the wave down. He then jumped over it and transformed into his giant form before body slamming the being possessing Haruna. Jill and Cid used their magic to freeze and shock Sirus before "Doomman" fired his hook shot to bind Sirius's neck. Sirius had his eye twitch before he smirked." I... I... Like this... ...There are... ways... To go... ...However, Mega Man... everyone. You are still but an inch away from deletion."

I, GUH!"

Jonny Sliverhands fired the Omega Blocker down his target before he shrugged." Call us sore losers but we are going to fight to the end to never fade away."

Robotnik saw Harpuna start to regain control of his body before he sighed." Good…its working. I can't account for everything but, I still know my tech."

Sonic heard a roar, and saw Shinryudramon still trying to crush Ezan and Astra before he let out an anxious chuckle." Nice job working fast Eggman…but I don't know if these things will work on the big guy unless you can get his shot to grow ten times real fast!"

"I don't think the same methods will work on Shinryudramon but that's a moot point. All the way back when I helped him make his new body, we worked on a few contingencies.

One such plan was for an emergency " switch off" out of his ultimate form so he could avoid shattering his body. A way to " De-Digivolve" him quickly, like a " emergency reboot " of a computer. I can't say it will free his mind but at least reverting his form will decrease the threat. Sonic…I'm going to need you to be in top form to pull this off."

Sonic nodded before he wagged his finger." Just help me keep him dazed Shadow and we got this."

The entire ship started to shake before Shadow grit his teeth." How about canceling the self-destruct while you're at it doctor?"

"Hey, I'm not god Shadow! Maybe if Sage was here I…no…no we have to resolve this then we find her."

Zero saw Harpuna, Fefnir, and Leviathan start to look like they regained their bodies before he saw X still had one half of his face look like Lumine before he ran over." Hang on X! We almost got this! Just hang on!"

X grasped his fist before uttering," No…there's no time Zero. The self-destruct sequence was made so that it could not be stopped once it started. They changed it so that there was no way to turn it back."

"Damn it…do you hear me X? What happened to when I thought your optimism was going to be your demise eh buddy? You have to live damn it!"

"Its more important to save you all then save this body Zero. Get…get to the shelters in this ship…it should protect you. Zero, can you hear me, Zero? My energy is almost all spent. I can't...stay in this world... much longer. Zero... promise me that I can leave this mission in your care. I want you...to protect humans and Reploids. Ze...ro...you can do it... You...can...do it. Don't let this twisted nightmare ruin everything…we found for. My last command…my last wish is for us to live through this."

He grasped Zero's hand before a light went from X to Zero's body. Zero saw X's body had gone cold before he grasped his saber tightly." No…no not like this! After all this time…WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOR!?"

As the ship started to have small explosions break out of it Ezan looked behind him and winced as he realized the state of things." Damn it…I can't let them get away with this outrage."

"Then stop sandbagging because this guy was your bud and shut this guy down already!"

Astra shouted out bitterly as she deflected another barrage of Earthly Atonement blasts."

"I'm not holding back Astra. AT his full power, Shinryudramon 's power level is on par with Ben, Lacus, and me."

"Still? How the hell did you plan to stop Sieg if you can't even match this kind of power?"

"I never fooled myself to think I could do it alone. But, to grasp victory, we can't lose here!"

Shinryudramon, or at least the being controlling him had his eyes glow before he growled." Ezan Zeon…defiant to the end. You view things as a soldier, but while a soldier may wish to be efficient…a god not need be! You cannot stop me from reducing you to a thin red line of mist in space. Magna Dividing Quantum Slash!"

The being going by the name as "Deus" raised his blade, and formed a massive beam of light that could cleave everything in the region of space before Astra had her eye twitch." Oh yah? Judge THIS! Cocytus Death Mistral!"

The blond demonic woman unleashed all of her power to try and freeze Shinryudramon's hands. The Digimon only slowed down a bit before uttering," Simpleton…we are already in space! Cold will not stop me."

"Maybe not…but as long as it slows you down it gets the job done! Omni Nova Burst!"

Ezan once more unleashed everything he could to throw at the mutated Digimon. The Omni Nova Burst blasted Shinryudramon hard enough to stop the blade, causing his target to roar out," Ezan Zeon…you earn your reputation as one of the strongest warriors that have ever existed but your still just one man! You don't have the power to destroy the chariot to heaven!"

Ezan saw a flash of light before he grit his teeth." Maybe…but I don't have to."

Shinryudramon saw a flash, before Hyper Sonic was suddenly in front of his eyes. The hero from Mobius wagged his finger before he added," Yah…why break yah when we can just turn yah off? Open wide cause you sure need your shot!"

His much larger target saw Sonic prepare to throw something before howling out," NO!"

Shadow flew past Sonic and yelled out," Chaos Control!"

He warped Sonic out of the way of the incoming mouth beam, warping him and Sonic right across the right eye of the gigantic Digimon. Sonic then narrowed his eyes." Take two…open your eyes man!"

Sonic jammed the device Robotnik gave him, hitting Shinryudramon in the eye. The impact caused his eye to glow, before the surge of light went across his body. The Digimon saw his body glow before he uttered," No…NO! I can not be, AHHH!"

After a few tense seconds everyone saw Shinryudramon glow, before his form shattered. The blast unleashed a shockwave that smashed Ezan and Astra so hard they went flying. Sonic tensed up and saw Ezan go flying into Corneria before he looked around." Eggman this is the wrong time to be, huh?"

Sonic's dread that things fell apart morphed quickly as he saw in the distance a small dragon with mostly purple and red skin before he widened his eyes." Whoa…he really did turn back to how he was at the start…. Hiryuumon."

Shadow took a small brief of relief before he nodded." If nothing else…the Doctor's title of master of robotics is justified. Now for the rest of this well, huh? No!"

To the two's horror everyone saw the Celestial Being Grand Nuage form another barrier, before back in the docking bay Robotnik winced." Well…it seems they were quite serious about no one getting in or out. Wait…I think I have a work around. They are diverting everything to the shields but we can get the warp function to work if we can fool it to thinking we are priority members."

Tyson glanced around before he cleared his throat." Well make it a priority man because this bird's cooked!"

Rex tried to choke out Mark with wires before he glared at Robotnik." Don't think it will be that easy old timer! I far surpassed the genius of such relics!"

Kaine was trying to free 2B but unlike the others each time she fired at her corrupted comrade, one of the spare bodies took the shot. She saw the giant made of countless doll bodies stagger forward before she grasped her blade bitterly." Damn it, it's not just one taking over her mind, it's a freaking legion! Hang in there 2B…we are not going down like this just because 9S and a few others had a break down!"

From within 2B's body her still functioning Pod uttered," Alert…virus contamination nighty precent. Second alert…unusual heat in central nervous system. Internal Combustion soon reality. Deterioration in Black Box system…data to back up system corrupted…said damage will be make it severely difficult to retain self-conscious upon back up."

2B looked around with the eye she could control and chuckled bitterly." The bunker's about to explode so there's no point in backing up anyway. Guess…this is it…"

2B used all of her will power to cut her bandana off as she glanced at her counter part." K…Kaine…guess…this is it. These…are…my memories." She uttered as she managed to eject her Virtuous Treaty Katana from her body in Kaine's direction. Take care of everyone for me. My mission…my friends…please…keep it all alive. Take care…of the future…A2."

The last non corrupt YoRha member saw the blade and nodded bitterly. 2B then yelled out before punching the ship interface. She winced as the doll bodies around her resisted and she looked up." Oh Nines…I'm sorry we never got to go shopping. It seems we won't be able to do a lot that we wanted. But…as long as…humanity can live…I can be happy I…did my duty…to my friends. Even if I did not save the universe…I kept them alive so…I am at.."

With that a light burst out of the room, before the Celestial Being Grand Nuage self destructed.


Most on the capital planet below were to consumed with what was going on to notice, but some did, including a man who was just on that ship. Mike watched with horror as Brandon's grip caused him to be immobilized. He saw the ship where most of his comrades were just on blow up before dread consumed him." No…NO!"

"More like hell yah!" Brandon snapped back with deranged glee." All your " hardcore body guards" just got blown up like the suckers they are Mikey! You all thought you were going to win eh? Guess we just saw who's side justice is on now eh?"

Mike glared at the man who he once thought of as a friend before he yelled out in rage and dashed forward to give Brandon a kick. The blow was powerful enough to shake the room, but Brandon did not even flinch before his grin widened at Mike's dismay." The hell was that supposed to be? Maybe that's a little stronger than how much of a pansy you were back at the Last Restaurant of the Universe but manning up a little still does not put you anywhere close to God dumbass!

All of you thought the status quo where you all could keep getting bailed out of making the same mistakes again and again would just keep going but how's this for a wake-up call! I can't kill you yet because that might mess up my future wife but I tell you what I'm going to whop you so hard that you wish I'll, GUH!"

In a flash Chole punched Brandon so hard he went smashing into one of the pillars. As he saw his tooth go flying out the man once known as Paragon looked at his sister with scorn." You better calm the hell down Chole! You may be my sister but I'm not someone who will put up with such disrespect by anyone hear me sis?"

Chole cracked her neck before she retorted with a grim," You think I'm afraid of you Brandon? I always held back because I knew you were such a man baby but I'm going to show you what happens when I don't care how anyone reacts so pucker up asshole!"

"Oh you want this to be done Chloe? Fine then let's, GUH!"

His sister rushed him with a punch that knocked him out the window. Before he could even respond she punched him into the ground in the garden outside so hard it shook the castle before Chole let out all of her fury and unleashed a barrage of punches at her brother. Walter saw the siblings beat each other up before he sighed." I told him he was getting ahead of himself so hope this will get him to wake up. Speaking of waking up, I hope you realized by now you have no shot at winning."

Mike chuckled bitterly as he got into a fighting stance." Yah well, I'm supposed to be having no shot at winning since this started so I figured I might as well run this gig to the end!"

"As stubborn as my brother eh? Well, if you just think about things hard you would realize begging for forgiveness would be better for everyone."

Mike felt a sudden headache and blinked a bit before he shook his head and chuckled bitterly." You trying to play the Jedi Mind Trick card Brainwave? C'mon…you think I was not trained in that kind of stuff as much as freaking history class? The last thing my parents wanted was for someone to mind control their family to use them."

Walter paused before he closed his eyes, and flew above Mike." I suppose your old man lived long enough to try and cover all the angels eh son? Well, that's too bad…for you. It would have been far easier for you to just let me telepathically separate you from your mind from your physical body and imprison you in a "psychic painting" of my own creation.

It's what we are doing for everyone here really, freeing them of their pain, till the boss comes to torture them at least but it's still a lifetime more joy than your parents could bring these beaten down sheep! Keep up being a fool and even dying of mentally inducing aneurysms will seem like a good death."

"I just fought through the worst that Xehamaru, one of my dad's arch enemies could throw at me. I think I seen more hell than you Walter!"

Walter narrowed his eyes before lighting crackled around his fingertips." I don't care about what some relic of your old man's past could do boy! I'm the vanguard of the future and you're not getting out of this room till you get the message!

He fired a lightning bolt at Mike, and the curly haired man kicked it into the ground before the shockwave it unleashed knocked him all the way into the door. He landed with a thud before he groaned, and chuckled bitterly." Then I'll just have to go through the floor. Let's move Lani-Loli!"

Walter saw Mike put on the Quantum Mask and had his eye twitch as his target phased through the floor. As he shouted out in fury Mike phased through one part of the castle from another before he snickered as he heard shots being fired above." You may be able to read minds "Brainwave" but I still ran around this castle enough to know more about it than anyone besides my parents, Ezan, James and the rest of the old guard. Just, got to get to Bria and get her to wake up before it's too late to stop whatever the hell this is. I, I got to find some of the others here. No way everyone is just down with what is, huh?"

Mike phased out to the front gates and saw Commander Burns. The man with the eyepatch paused before he narrowed his eyes." So it's true…you're here Prince Auro."

Mike took off the Quantum Mask and let out a sigh of relief." Burns…we got to hurry! Walter and Brendon are in the castle!"

"I know. "Burns uttered flatly as flames danced around his fist." Oh good, someone was paying attention. Do you know where Bria is?"

Burns paused before he looked behind him and glanced at a new elevator that connected to Quiet Zero Elysium." Yes, she's going up the Neo Jakob Orbital Elevator to prepare the ritual."

If we stop them and get to Bria, we might be able to stop this."

He prepared to move out in the direction of the elevator before a pillar of fire got in his way. He glanced at Burns before the taller man cracked his neck." That's not going to happen if you're not dedicated to the cause Mike."

"You serious? Don't tell me your in on this nonsense Burns!"

Burns eye twitched before he grit his teeth." I am above all…a servant of God. My loyalty to god overrides even my loyalty to you and your family Mike."

"Seriously? You're also a general of the Bethal Kingdom who's job is to protect the people!"

"Warrior of light…general…regardless of whatever else we claim to be, we are lowly humans first and foremost. If god does not hear are prayers…then where do they go? After your parents died I wondered what was I really praying for? What was I hoping to accomplish?

Did I want salvation for my company…for my people? What was I praying for, what was I praying to, and for what purpose? No, I was not praying for anything. Prayer…pure prayer itself was my goal. But, then I found it, I found where my prayers goI don't pray for anything. And so, my duty is to serve the answer…the conclusion…that my prayers have attained."

"Damn it you're losing it old man!"

"You don't understand now Prince Auro, but you will see the will of the Absolute before this is done."

"Like hell I will! Sorry Burns but if you're as messed up in the head as the guys back on the ship I have to take you down!"

Mike unleashed a roundhouse kick, but Burns caught it easily as he shrugged." I will take the full force of all of your attacks. That is my duty."

"Damn it man, I don't know who messed you up but your lack of freedom disgusts me. Huh?"

Mike realized flames were starting to cover Burns before the Bethal General howled out," Your family tried to keep the ideas of justice alive but their failure proved that the weak submit to the strong…that is the order of things. If you wish to overturn that order, first you must surpass me boy.

Voltage Nova…Stage Three!"

Mike tensed up as Burns instantly had his body becomes more ill-defined and his hair started to resemble burning fire before he cracked his neck." I know about your powers boy. You think you can make me trip before I burn you alive?"

The curly haired man winced before he had a sphere of ice form in his free hand." Might have to add a few more steps to it but something like that! Artic Mouton Shot!"

The son of Ben and Lacus put an icy blue orb on his right foot before unleashing a swift roundhouse kick at Burns.

While a massive pillar of ice erupted where his blow landed, it only took moments for steam to hiss out, before a pillar of fire melted it instantly. Burns cracked his neck again." You will never change anything if that's all you got Mike."

"Oh, that was just the appetizer hotshot the main course is, whoa!"

Before he could raise his leg Burns suddenly was right in front of him, lifted him by that leg, and then hurled Mike around.

As he hurled him into the castle gate hard enough to crack it he grit his teeth." Is that all that your resolve can amount to? You really have disgraced the Auro name. Your life is like this battle now…it is just you blowing smoke into the wind."

Mike winced as he coughed up blood and staggered back on his feet." Well…since I have nothing else, I'll keep blowing all the smoke I can! Don't think…I'm just going to sit back and watch you let everything that I care for burn!"

"Then do it! I welcome your wrath with open arms Prince! Keep kicking till you realize how futile it is to kick back at the will of god!"

"I don't care how futile it is! Even if it's the will of the universe or God, I'm not going to give up what I have left without a fight!"

"So be it…Voltage Nova…Stage Four!"

Mike tensed up as the man before him flames become so intense they were finally manifesting outside his body. In addition to a powerful aura of visible fire, the flames around his head giving the impression of a lion's mane. Burns saw Mike still kept his fighting stance up before he narrowed his eyes." You may think you have resolve Prince Auro, but I was baptized as Lenoard burns…to be the Kingdom's fangs and claws as its protector. As the Lion of the Kingdom….I vowed to cleanse it of the devils that would do it harm. I swore to heaven…that I would pray…that I would be a servant to God!

Even if you're the son of Ben Auro…if you were to deny people's paradise then your just another devil for me to cast aside!"

Mike grasped his fist tightly as he uttered a bitter," Even if it's what they think they want…in the end a perfect paradise will always be a total con! They can think me of a devil all they want but at least they will be alive to curse me! I'm betting on that path with everything I got! Artic Rotisserie Strike!"

He evaded another fire infused punch and tried to unleash a roundhouse kick, but this time the ice melted instantly as Burns grit his teeth." This is the best you can do Prince?

Your desire to become a hero…is this how small it is? God wishes for the destruction of the old ways and those who enable them. As God's servant…I must follow that path. And whoever rebels against that path is an enemy of god's great universe of creation! Your sister in law, the Evangelist is the universe's mouth piece.

Queen Bria is the voice of god after your mother's death. Are universe is heading for destruction, what would you to save it other then run around aimlessly in petty childish defiance!?"

He nearly set Mike ablaze, causing Mike to dash back. The curly haired man fell to his knees before he chuckled bitterly." I'm not going to act like Bria and think I have all the answers. I just know this is wrong, and know that if nothing else people can't forget that throwing away life is a mistake! I'll make enough noise to get the whole universe to hear me!"

"Enough…you can't do a damn thing so let your dreams burn!"

"Hell no! Friction Tax Bubble!"

Burns charged at Mike, and saw him launch another projectile before he snarled and smashed it to the ground." To weak…far to weak! You, huh?"

He saw his flames start to waver before he noticed that the spell he punched to the ground had a magical symbol shimmer, before his flames dimmed. Mike flashed a half-cocked smirk as he shrugged." Might seem like nothing btu wait till the tax takes its toll Burns! Even the biggest fire needs fuel, and since your still human you need to breath to keep going?"

Burns fell to his knee before he became enraged." Your tricks can only delay things Mike! You may have hustled scum with your tricks but such things mean little in the face of God's wrath! I'll show you just what a fraction of that fury is!

Voltage Nova…Stage Five!"

Mike tensed up as he saw Burns noticeably larger in stature and fire started to pour from his mouth. What's visible of his face in this state very strongly resembles a humanoid lion than his typical appearance and his seemingly inflammable eyepatch completely burned away.

Burns caused fire to burst up all around Mike before he snarled out," To think I would have to go all out against you…I gotten lax. No more…your will burn with true resolve boy!"

Mike took a deep breath as he grasped his fist tightly." No…you're not the only one with resolve Burns! Even if it's a passion no one else can understand…its one I'm not giving up on! Because this hand of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me to grasp victory!"

Burns saw Mike's fist start to glow before he became enraged." You dare use your father's move? You never had it in you to be a true warrior Mike Auro! I'll make you wake up to the farce you are before the end!"

He blasted out of the Friction Tax Bubble and prepared to slam Mike like a descending chunk of lava. But breaking out of the spell delayed Mike long enough for him to jump back and into the castle wall behind him. Mike bent his knees before he glared at Burns with deadly resolve." Time for you to wake up Burns! HERE I GO!

ERUPTING!

BURNING!

DRAGON FIST!"

Mike blasted off like a speeding bullet, smashing into Burns's fist with his own blazing punch. Burns was shocked to see Mike stand his ground before he grit his teeth." Your fire…can stand my own! No…it's not enough to overtake my fire!"

"Maybe…not on its own. But, I'm not a one trick pony like you Burns! Sonic Frost Break!"

Burns tensed up as Mike had his left foot lean back, before unleashing a lighting fast somersault kick that sent a wave of ice into Burns.

The ice combined with the fire to overcome Burn's own flames, and the Bethal General could only scream in shock as he was smashed into the front gates so hard that he knocked them down.

As he landed on the ground he saw his flames had gone off, and that there was a bruise on his chest where Mike punched him before he coughed up blood. "So…there's a flame burning in their worthy of the Auro linage.

But…you don't understand the fire that is the universe's will right now Mike. But, I guess even in this broken universe young people like you still have hope. Prince Auro…people like you are the rebels of the very universe.

If…if the universe…or if God wants destruction….then all an old man like me can do is follow. I left my eye in the past, and all it can see is ruin. But, if it's not too late for you to change that, then show me that your will is stronger than societies! I will pray…I never prayed for anything but for my last prayer I will pray for your success."

Mike saw that Burns had a bitter look on his face before he raised an eyebrow." Burns…are you in there?"

With his eyepatch gone Mike could see an empty void where the man's eye should be, and Burns just grasped his face before he looked down." Mike…listen closely. They ambushed us all. It was disgraceful, but Walter and Brandon Sampson put Mind Flayer Tadpoles in my and others head to compromise us.

We should have known better, but we were all so worn down that we let Bria convince us that this desperate hope was something we had to do. You have grown strong, I'm proud of you, but you can't stop the forces that have gathered here on your own. This is far more then just the Sampsons at work here."

"Hey trust me I know, but I'm not alone."

"But, the ship, it,"

"Hey, you did not see what went down at the Time nest we made tighter escapes. Seriously…I can feel them in the force or feel there ki or something they are alive and we are, huh?"

He saw part of the castle fall and dodged it before he saw Brainwave was above him. The man who betrayed his brother snickered before he grasped his fist tightly." Son all the dregs left in the universe can't help you now.

Soon there won't be anywhere in the universe, if not every Universe there is for anyone to hide from the IV&C so you might as well, GUH!"

Before he could finish a fragment of the building above suddenly smashed into him and knocked him into the ground. An instant later Astra came down with a thud and smashed into Brainwave so hard that the entire city started to shake before she cracked her neck." Yah…I remember you from the Restaurant at the End of the universe jackass…I'm just going to assume you had that coming."

Mike saw that Astra looked like she was on fire from diving into the planet before he chuckled." You ok Astra?"

" I was going to say the same to you but guess you're still breathing so good job pulling your own weight. I guess this jackass is who yanked you from the ship?"

"Him and Brandon. Chole is fighting him right now and, I got here and fought Burns."

"So he's as messed up as X, your old man's Digimon partner and the others?"

"I guess? What…what happened?"

"Oh mostly made sure Shinryudramon did not eat everyone. Me and Ezan held him off till Sonic gave him something to wake him up. It seemed to work but blasted me and Ezan into the planet. Thankfully I been through worst."

"And the first thing you did was come here?"

"I mean…I don't leave part of the team behind dumbass. Besides…figured maybe they told you who needs their ass kicked the most around here."

Burns coughed up blood before he looked up." Its…it's the Grand Unifier of the Universal Church of Truth and Doctor Maraki…they seem to be the ones that gave Bria this idea. There is not much time before there "Rapture" is unable to be stopped."

Astra spat on the ground before she nodded." Well…then looks like there's going to be a lot of junk to clean up before the end of the day. I'll try and not make too much of a mess but better then doomsday right?"

Mike paused before he looked around." Was there anyone who did not get captured or compromised Burns?"

Burns looked down before he grasped his head." Diehard-man, Ringo, and a few others have not seem to have been captured or killed. But,"

"Oh, there you are Mike, it's a miracle."

Mike heard a voice and swerved around, before he saw Makima. The red haired woman smiled as she flicked her hair back." I was so worried that you were killed…but I knew you would not die before we would see each other."

Mike saw Makima looked perfectly calm before he winced." Makima…your…ok?"

"Of course? You really think so little of me?"

Astra sighed before she cracked her neck and walked up to the high-ranking Public Safety Devil Hunter." Well you may have come off as a bureaucrat to me Makima but right now we need your kind of know how to see this done right. You got a idea on how to pull this off? Don't have time to run around like rats in a damn maze."

Burns widened his eyes before he spat out," No wait! Get back everyone! Makima is, GUH!"

He was cut off before he suddenly coughed violently. Makima did not even seem to notice as she walked up to Astra and smiled." Oh, how civil of you. I do know how to proceed from here Astra. Funny you speak of rats. All of this reminds me of catching the mice which ruin the fields. It, gives me peace of mind."

"Yah childhood memories are bee's knees and all but what would bring me peace of mine is, huh?"

She raised an eyebrow as Makima suddenly put her right hand to make it like a gun and suddenly uttered," Bang."

A massive holy energy beam burst out of her finger and consumed Astra, sending her flying through the gate before she could even scream. Makima eyed Mike and gave him an indifferent smile." Poor thing…your hands are cold. Shaw we go now and see Bria?"

Mike blinked a bit and saw Makima seemed to not even realize what she did before he tensed up." No…they got you to Makima?"

The red-haired woman linked before she giggled." Oh don't be silly, those Illithid tadpoles can't work on someone who is the master of control, and I can't get a fal'Cie Focus when I'm the one giving them out.

No, it was not something to talk about in casual conversation but I'm kind of able to control those I believe that are lesser than myself."

Mike saw the Geass symbol in her eye and winced. "Damn it…did I hit my head? This…this is a nightmare."

"No…this is still the reality for a little while longer Michale."

"Then why would you ago ahead with the likes of Brandon and Walter and enslave the people you're supposed to protect!?"

"Mike, I need you to listen very carefully to what I'm about to say. What's going on now has not been pleasant for many, but it's the only way they can be calmed down till we all go to paradise. It's the only way we can be happy too.

God has been cruel to you, he and his agents hurt you so much that you were no longer capable of living a normal life, of being so damaged that you'd never be able to bounce back for as long as you live. You been trying to make a new normal of happiness, but it's just something that would always be destroyed.

Astra Fitter would always bring you to ruin, it's her nature. The situation may have required working with the likes of her for a while, but I no longer have to put up with such a situation. Still Mike, the time has come for you to atone for your sins. God won't let you be able to have a happy life otherwise, every time you try it will just be destroyed so this is the only path you have."

"What? Atone?"

"You know…for the sins that brought this universe to ruin. But its ok, together with your sister-in-law we are going to create a better universe, where people like us at last can be happy."

Mike saw Makima looked sincere before he looked up and took a deep breath." Makima…I don't know what they told you…but you seriously trust the likes of Brainwave and the Universal Church of Truth? You don't think they are just trying to sabotage us?"

"There are some risks…but the fact is it's still a better choice than any other option to reach paradise. Mike…even if you were able to defeat all the enemies trying to kill you then what? It still would be a broken ruin that few would be happy with…and even fewer would be happy with you."

"I don't care." Mike retorted grimly."

"I don't need to provide amusement or enjoyment. I don't need to receive any amusement or enjoyment. I'm completely fine with that. Because no amount of good is worth how terrible this feels. It's just a complete waste of ' time.

It's all just dreaming Makima…no…its dreaming to death. No matter what it technically would be called it's not living! I don't care about ruling what's left after woulds, I don't care if most would hate me for it I can't let everyone just lock themselves away! I get that you, Bria and the others are being desperate for answers Makima but I refuse to see this as the answer! Are you going to control me if I refuse?"

Makima paused before she looked down." No…I am forbidden to use my control Geass power on any with the Auro bloodline. But…there are other ways I can make you see reason. If you think your path is right, then I have to break your resolve till you understand what must be done. How…funny that to show care you must break what you care about to build it back better."

"Only if you have no respect for them in the first place Makima! Your version of kindness and compassion is broken!"

Makima had chains come out of her body before she sighed." If your views are the correct one then why are the majority not on your side? Sorry Mike, but resisting will just make this all the more painful. After all its you against the, oh?"

She saw something and flash stepped out of the way as ice erupted out of where she once stood. She saw Astra walking up looking furious, staggering back with a burnt chest before she glared at Makima." Forget about me? Makima… I was trying to play nice since Mike said you were ok but to hell with that! Think you're going to put a chain on me when my guard's not down?"

Makima saw Astra looked nearly berserk with rage before she sighed." Oh my, I did intend to blow you to pieces Astra but it seems you with the Atavism of the Mazoku really are a most resilient lot. Well, I admit I'm not sure I'm up for it. But, on the other hand she is quite up for that task."

"What the hell do you,"

"DIE ASTRA FITTER!"

A new voice boomed out as the blond woman looked up and saw Abdiel dive down and tackle Astra like a falling cannon ball. The mad angel smashed the demon woman out of the castle before Mike tensed up as the two yelled at each other.

Makima saw Mike's shock before she giggled." I know how fond you are of bets Mike, but betting everything on her bailing you out was foolish. Even a Demi-Fiend is outmatched in heaven's stronghold."

Mike looked bitterly at the woman he almost thought of as a girlfriend at times before he looked up." She's not the only one still standing Makima…I'm sure of it."

"Oh, I don't doubt you. Ezan Zeon, James Elrond, your friend Tyson, the legendary hero's like Sonic, Zero, and the rest of your band is impressive. But, I'm not the only one who desires to see this plan through Mike.

I understand you're trying to make up for your sins but this kind of way could never work. Just accept God's will so we can at last be happy in paradise."

Mike paused before he chuckled bitterly." Makima…in this ultra-awesome utopia you're trying to make is there still going to be sucky movies? The ones we would riff together?"

"I saw those movies to be able to discuss things with you more and fulfill my job but…personally I think the universe would be a better place if such movies ceased to exist…along with all other sucky things."

"Then…that's another reason I can't go along with this. Sucky movies may not be as good as award winners but, they still got heart in them. Trying to make everything perfect, make's it so that it does not matter!"

"There's a big difference between a perfect movie and a perfect society though."

"No there's not! Things should not be as bad as they been but settling for perfection as the be all end all means no one will ever be happy! Only by forcing people to wake up and settle, at least in somethings, is the only way for things to truly move on!"

Makina closed her eyes before uttering," That Astra has been a bad influence on you Mike. Those things you say are unworthy of a savior, I find you disagreeable in such a state."

"Well to bad Makina…because this is me. If this is really you talking and not someone else messing with your head…guess we were a lot further off then I realized on being on the same page to things. But…I'm not backing down…even to you!"

"Oh…you will after I clear your thoughts of devil nonsense." Makima uttered as her own holy aura shimmered out." We will be together in paradise…but first I have to beat the sin out of you. The time for all sinners to get there judgment…is at hand and you alone can't fight that off."

Mike prepared to rebuke her when she heard a yell, and saw Brandon go flying into the area. Chloe landed with a thud before she spat on her brother." Are you going to say uncel yet, or do I have to break your teeth next asshole!"

Brandon smashed the ground hard enough to cause a termor before he glared at his sister." Damn it sis...your going to pay for this!"

"What...are you going to have her tag out? Wait...I thought you were Mike's freind?"

Mike winced before uttering," She...is on there side one way or another."

Makima tugged her collar before retorting with a dry," I prefer to see it as those who share intrests for the moment. Oh Paragon, maybe its time to make use of that power you were talking about before?"

Brandon glacnced at the ring on his finger before he formed a wicked grin." Oh yah...almost forgot about that. You pissed me off Chole...your going to be sorry. Hey true belivers...your enovy to paradise needs your backing so show me your faith, show me how much you want paradise...by giving god's chosen one your energy to make that dream a reality! GIVE ME YOUR POWER!"

Mike was shocked as Brandon's ring glowed, before streams of energy came over from all over the city, and poured directly into him. The man once known as Paragon had his eyes glow with golden light before his uniform was covered with new energy, and he grew larger shoulder pads. As Brandon's hair turned golden and spikey Chole raised a eyebrow." Your now taking energy from pepole like a damn parasite Brandon! You, GUH!"

In a instant Brandon warped before his sister and uppercut her out of the area he snickered." I tell yah what sis, a man of the pepole can't be picky about what he has to do! I have the power of all the true belivers in this city, if not all of Corneria empowering me Mikey...still think you can get out of the whopping you have coming!"

Mike saw Makima look admused before he gulped." Well, the odds look even worst but...I'll just have to improvse."

As Mike braced himself to begin a fight he never thought he would have had to begin, another was about to start a fight she felt a lot less bitterness about, and that would be Astra.


The blond woman kicked the interloper off of her and saw she got hit all the way out of the city and closer to where Lacus and her family use to live in the forrest area. As she regained her bearings she glared at the angel, only to chuckle bitterly as she saw the state of her attacker." Well damn…I never seen someone get so worked up they broke their own head Abdiel…but guess you're really having a breakdown eh? Too bad I'm too busy to enjoy this so get out of my way before the rest of you falls to pieces!"

"Heh…insolent to the end hellspawn. The very reason you can put up resistance at all is by the grace of our lord. "

"Seriously? You're doing all of this and you still can really say you're a good angel or did they brainwash you to!"

"I am no one's pawn but God's! I realized now that this…all of this is but a trail he has laid before me. And you are but a pawn in his grand design!"

"More like your plan was to end up with my sword up your, huh?"

She saw a energy blast come her way and sliced it in half, only to see Elpizo was the one who attacked her. Despite being hit by Zero's blast, the traitor to the YoRha agents saw Astra and came all the way out to help Abdiel before he looked fanatical at Astra." You…you don't know when to quit!"

Astra raised an eyebrow before she snickered." Blindfold dude? Are you even seeing anything clearly man?"

"I KNOW WHO THE ENEMY OF GOD IS ASTRA! It's because of you that 2B was corrupted!"

"Oh, that's real creep behavior right there."

Abdiel saw Elpizo and nodded." You have been a good servant of god to the end young Elpizo. Let me help you, so we can see God's will together!"

"Yes, my lady…anything to at last be free of this hell!"

The corrupt archangel widened her wings and closed them around Elpizo, before a surge of red energy consumed them. As Astra was blinded her mad angel of an enemy hissed out," Spawn of the usurper that shattered god's natural order, the ambition of your cursed bloodline ends here! God's order must be preserved! The Nahobino and all others who make a mockery of God will perish at my hand!"

When Astra could see again, she saw that Abdiel had absorbed Elpizo, and that the process caused her to transform into a demonic centaur woman with four arms and a golden mask covering her face past her nose, with the rest of her body now being blood red.

Astra saw her opponent roar before her eye twitched." Wow…seriously? Can you even see yourself? You're more of a demon than me now! What happened to all that pride of being an angel Abdiel!? Now you're just a bigger hypocrite then I thought possible."

"No…your wrong!" Abdiel roared out with such hate that it broke all the glass in the buildings around her." I'm just returning to how angels first were. Yes…in are first state we are horrifying humans as much as demons but changed so they would not see us as a threat.

But…that was a mistake…humans only mock grace and only understand fear and strength…so I'll give you the judgment you always deserved sinner! I understand now…how I could not stop you before Astra Fitter. For all your sins you were a direct being.

Well…now I have forsaken everything to become a being of wrath that will smite you! But now after fusing with Elpizo I too am a Nahobino! AND NOW YOU WLIL KNOW MY TRUE WRATH! TO ASHES WITH YOU!"

She opened her mouth and unleashed a blistering burst of blue flames. Astra winced as the flames hit her before she swung Gorr hard enough to blow them upward.

She saw the berserk fury Abdiel had in her eyes before she spat on the ground." Your one of the oldest angels…and you can't handle being wrong that much? Get over it in one life or another…but I don't have time for your infinite mid-life crises crap now! Just know now that all of this emo stuff is not going to be enough to stop me cause in the end your just one broken, huh?"

She suddenly heard a voice utter," Supreme…CANNON!"

Astra glanced above and saw Omnimon was one of the many who's mind had been hijacked, and also had fired at her. As she deflected the blast she heard another voice yell out," GIGA CRUSHER!"

And glanced behind her to see a massive yellow energy blast colliding into her.

As she was smashed to the ground Omnimon and another of the last of the Royal Knights…sadly also possessed, a white armored Digimon Imperialdramon Paladin Mode flew down before she cackled darkly."I can't afford to hold anything back this time…its god's will that you, the spawn of the devil be stopped form ruining paradise, so the blades of the Royal Knights will help me! You should not even exist Astra Fitter…you're a blight that I'll at last erase from the universe!"

Astra just managed to uppercut the Giga Crusher projectile into the sky, and as it unleashed an explosion that could have wiped out a chunk of the city she was about to yell at her new attacker, till she realized that both Omnimon and Imperialdramon both looked like their eyes were twitching before she glared at the woman who ambushed her." So, I'm the sinner eh? Seems to me like you're hijacking the minds of those who are supposed to be your allies and seeing the people your supposed to protect as shields!"

"As long as I win…there is no sin. This is the ark that will ferry the true believers to paradise. Even you can't stop this flood for all your abdominal power demi-fiend!"

"I could but thankfully I'm not the only one who thinks your plans insane!"

"But none of them are true believers…and they will pay for their selfishness. But first I will rip you apart…AND PROVE I AM THE ONE WHO IS PART OF GOD'S VISON!"

As Abdiel burst at her Astra parried her blade and saw the mind jacked royal knights preparing to assist before she sighed." Hope everyone else does not have people being as much of a pain in the ass as this or this could take all day. Whatever, bring it!"

Astra prepared to give whatever it took to shoot down the berserk angel's fury once and for all, but as she did others around the planet were a lot more conflicted.


While Shinryudramon was able to break free, the impact forms his form's implosion still knocked Ezan all the way into Corneria. Even Ben's rival could not just shrug off the impact after just using all of his power to keep his mind-controlled friend's attack off.

After being blacked out for a bit Ezan awoke to a sharp pain in his back and coughed before he realized he was touching the ground." No…I'm not dead am I?"

"Don't be silly Ezan." Aries responded from the white Materia." You just…had a fall so large that it made the fall where I met both Zach and Cloud look like just a trip. But…seriously try and cool it with the extreme action moves ok dear? Even I can't just wave away things too extreme with no time to rest."

"Sorry for that Aries." Ezan uttered as he staggered to his feet." I'll try to be as precise as I can…but the situation is not giving us much room to be flexible. To think I was so careless that the enemy was able to take over are home without me seeing it. I, I have to, huh?"

He looked up and realized to his shock he landed right near the Hollowed Bastion. He saw the headquarters of the Enji still standing and took a deep breath." Good…its still there. There…are still things left. No more mercy…no more games…all the scum that did this are going to be terminated before they have time to blink."

He was about to take off till he heard a snicker." That's a stone-cold speech mate…but words are cheap. For one thing…this place's going to be your grave Ezan Zeon."

The sliver haired man turned around and saw it was none other than Billy Butcher. The bearded man chuckled as he shrugged." Surprised? In the time you were gone the rules were changed…and I went from being seen as a terrorist…to the god damn warden!"

Ezan at once had his aura flare up before hissing out," So you're that depraved Billy? Well then, I won't hesitate to,"

"Oh I don't doubt that Ezan…but what about these guys!?"

Ezan was about to charge Billy, before suddenly from the sides of the room many of the Enji like Golbez, Arche, Vincent, Kratos, and more walked up to get around Billy. Ezan looked at the stone-cold look of his former comrades and winced." No…all of them were affected like X? Impossible!"

"You had too much faith in your boys mister super elite. Now they are so wound up I can order them to kill their former pal without hesitation. Sure you may be stronger than them but…how badly do you want to kill me?"

Ezan saw those who he saw as his comrades all start to surround him before lighting crackled around him." I will find a way to get to you Billy, and then I will kill you!"

"You might…but I'm not leaving myself an open target!"

He quickly took out a capsule before his eyes widened. "I stole this right under Homelander's nose. With this capsule of V-24, I'm strong enough to become a Supe for 24 hours. Even for you…that will be enough!"

He quickly popped the capsule, and instantly became consumed with a massive golden aura. As Billy cracked his neck Ezan rolled his eyes." I just took down another group of fools who though they could match me by increasing there power level Billy. Your just going to, huh?"

To his shock Billy ripped off the bandana over his head, and revealed he somehow had Sharingan eyes now too. Billy smirked before uttering," I'm no rookie mate. Got my new teammates here to give me some artificial Sharingan. Not just that, but its one with this Yachihoko here.

See the others were worried that your fellow" Warriors of light" might get the tadpoles out of their minds so they made me the warden, and with the Yachihoko spell, I can cast the Engraved Tsukuyomi on these suckers as well. It keeps them under control and gives me their energy!

That means…I have enough power to match you now soldier boy! Normally its way to fancy for me but, wanted to kill you with your own tools! Susanoo!"

Ezan was disgusted to see Billy's own eyes form a massive blood red aura that took the shape of a samurai warrior that was as tall as the castle. Ezan saw Billy's glee and closed his eyes." You think you can catch up to me that quickly Butcher? That…that will be your last mistake. At the start I thought you were someone who cared about justice and had to rely on extreme measures to survive like Ben's cousin Max Bruder. But you're just a thug who has no pride."

"You can take your pride and shove it up your ass Ezan!" Billy spat out bitterly." I just seen the truth faster than you! And that no matter what…the only way to really end this is to take out everyone!

Only with this rapture going off can I ever really see Becca again. And I'll gladly rip you to pieces to get that far! Get ready soldier boy…you're getting what you deserve…being killed by your own mates you god damn cunt!"

Ezan saw everyone prepare to attack him before he got into a fighting stance." Before this is over I'll show you what a soldier's pride really means William "Billy" Butcher!"

One of the last Enji Knights with his mind under control quickly tried to figure out the best way to not have his comrades be dragged down by Billy's madness.


As he did somehow someone was in an even more bitter situation, as we turn to Tyson.

The Black Panther was one of the many who was not sure if the ship was going to warp them out in time. But as he groaned he heard others groan he grasped his head." Is…is that anyone I know? Hey we are not dead are we?"

He heard Sonic chuckle bitterly somewhere close enough to hear," Not unless hell's colder than what I heard man."

As the Black Panther chuckled bitterly he heard a voice say," Oh you're not dead yet. That honor is only for myself…brother."

Tyson winced and looked up and saw some men in armor like white panthers before his eyes widened." Wait…I know that Vibranium Microweave Mesh anywhere! The…the Hatut Zeraze?"

"I'm glad you did not forget are "Dogs of War" little brother. Getting you here was easy when you're the only one wearing Vibranium armor. To think it's true…you betrayed your kin!"

Tyson turned around and saw his brother N'Jadaka glaring at him before he looked around. "The Wakanda Embassy?"

"I wanted to at least give you a death that felt like it was close to home, even though you betrayed it utterly. All this time I looked out for you…and you returned the favor by betraying your kin!"

"Bro you have no idea what's going on! I don't know what they told you but they are planning to,"

"Yes…kill the Bethal Kingdom I know. I would not be here if not for the chance to see them fall."

"You…you serious b,"

"I AM ALWAYS SERIOUS! The Bethal Kingdom always treated us like fools, so they will see who the fools are in their last breaths!"

"And you think Homelander will treat you any better?"

"Yes…because I am strong! I know the truth now, my true destiny! You have one chance to not die with the rest of the rotten dogs M'Baku! Kill these fools and prove your loyalty is to Wakanda!"

Tyson grasped his fist tightly before spitting back," Like hell I am. I may be the Black Panther but that does not make me your attack dog! You have to wake up before you drag all of Wakanda down with you! A King is not just a title, its a road to be walked."

"I AM THE RULER OF WAKANDA!" N'Jadaka roared out as he had his own aura flare up." And I decide its destiny now. I decide what it means to be king. I tried my best but your to weighed down by weakness…so if you insist on standing with the prey, you will be devoured like all prey!"

His own aura roared out before taking the aura of a panther. He then walked on the ground hard enough to cause a tremor while cracking his neck." I knew…it was a mistake to split Bast with you brother.

The elders thought it would be best if there were two Jinchūrik in case one was captured…but they did not think of what would happen if one would betray the clan! But I'll correct that mistake. We both may have half of Bast in us but you are a weaker man!"

Tyson saw Sonic and Shadow nod at him before he got into a fighting stance." Yah well…if that's what you think then time for one hell of a wake-up call N'Jadaka! I'm not backing down on this, even for you. I know...that Wakanda has never been a namesake for liberation. But whatever we have been...it is not conquest. it is not death! it is not slavery! If you want to drag Wakanda in this direction, then I'm going to have to drag you out of it!"

"Maybe its not how your ancestors did things but it is how mine did!"

"What the...we are god damn brothers N'Jadaka."

"No...I know the truth now, I know what my true linage is! It's too late…to late for any of you! So try and escape the maw of the predator while you can "Hero"!"

As the two brothers and the forces around them prepared to fight, the source of what was causing all of the conflict was preparing to kick things past the point of no return, and for that we shift to the one who partly let this all happen, Bria.


The queen of the Bethal Kingdom walked into a round chamber with Figue, the" Claw" Maruki, Tokiko, and a few others. The Grand Unifier of the Universal Church of Truth saw Bria looked unsettled before he smiled." Are you ok dear? Do you need anything before we start like a glass of water?"

Bria paused before she took a deep breath and grasped her necklace tightly." No…I waited long enough. Lets begin this Reverend Woo…lets all at last get what we deserve. Molly, Richard, we will at last be together soon…and then no thug of a man will ever tear us apart again. Its time to light up the lost souls of the universe to stop the cycle of savlation and despair, and go down the Evangelist revealed path. Latom.

Authors Notes: Well, I know we have another loaded chapter but wanted to end the year with a bang so let's get started. King Yamma is from Dragon Ball Z, Queen Virgo, Apollo Flame and Sirus are all from the Megaman Star Force Series and Lumine is from Megaman X8. It may have been random but it always seemed like Lumine's form in X8 seemed to hint that X, or at least copy X was becoming just like him so, felt this was one way to do things full circle in my story at least.

I hope it made at least a little sense for how 9S could become something close to Elpizo in Megaman Zero two. His fusion with Abdiel is to mirror the role Ichiro Dazai had with her at the end of Shin Megami Tensei 5, along with a mixture of Elpizo merging with the Dark Elf at the end of Megaman Zero 2.

Brandon getting power from the people around him was inspired by how Baby from Dragon Ball GT, when he was in Vegeta's body got power from those under his control, I'll leave it a surpise to show where that goes.

The Hatut Zeraze are from the Black Panther comics.

The "2P" Monster was a boss fight that was a crossover between Neir Automatia and Final Fantasy 14 and felt fitting for what was going on here.

Imperialdramon is from Digimon, and while Billy Butcher getting super strength is from the boys, the artificial Sharingan and Yachihoko Mangekyō Sharingan dōjutsu is a power form the villain Merz Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, just seemed like a way to give Butcher more powers then just punching hard and fit with what was going on, in my head at least.

And that should be the gist of the new round of new stuff.

Wanted to set things up for what's to come but once more, odds are rather good there's going to be multiple chapters to make sure everyone's fights are given the proper space lol.

Hope everyone enjoyed how things are shaping up, thanks for the reviews so far and hope you like what you seen enough to leave some more. With that, I'll see you all in 2024…damn that was fast.