Disclaimer: I do not own anything and the stories and OCs of SRS belong to Nan the Keyblade Wielder and his friends.
BGM: Accordion Brumm (Hollow Knight)
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the theater of joy and fear! We will be delighted if you take your seat and relax as we prepare for our performance! I am your host for this evening, Grimm, as we shall take you on a journey through happiness and pain! Welcome, my friends! Welcome to-"
SUPER RWBY SISTERS: FANTASIA
Grimm appeared on stage as his followers below applauded at his entrance. He bowed to them as he straightened himself back up and conjured his baton on his left claw.
"War… Battles… It brings out the best and the worst out of everyone." Grimm bellowed. "But through conflict, the victor shall triumph in glory while the loser will be forgotten in history. Yet, battles can also strengthen the bond between friends and foes."
"Let us raise the banners, sound the horns, and dance to the drums of war! Take your places everyone, for the performance is about to begin!"
Grimm waved his baton as instruments of all shapes and sizes appeared in front of him. "Let us play the songs of war and sing the stories of warriors of the past before!"
The instruments readied themselves upon their master's command as a giant red lantern descended upon the stage. "Let the performance begin!" And with that Grimm swung his baton down.
In Vale…
It was dark as the stars were glimmering in the night sky. Spotlights flew beneath it as it was shown that it belonged to a theater that was shining brightly. Multiple spectators in fancy black suits and people in ordinary everyday clothing were entering the theater with joyful smiles on their faces. Tonight was special as a couple walked past a sign that indicated today's show.
Here, see and hear the most famous musician and songstress of Remnant's history
Inside the theater, everyone was quietly seated in front of the empty stage. They quietly muttered and chatter to their peers before silencing themselves when the voice above began to speak.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! We are honored to be hosting for tonight's evening as we are about to listen to the most exhilarating music of all time from the famous musician herself! Please give a round of applause to-"
The speaker paused as the entire theater began to become dark as a single spotlight shined down on the far left side of the stage. The red curtains opened up to reveal a single piano and a violin that were laying there for someone to play with.
"-Melody Euphoria!"
The crowd gave a round of applause to Melody as she entered the stage. She was wearing a maestro's outfit with a small blue tricorn hat accompanied by white trims on her head. She walked towards the center of the stage and faced the audience before bowing towards them. The audience silenced themselves as Melody straightened herself back up before walking towards the piano.
She sat down and rolled her shoulders before she began to check to make sure her voice was eligible to sing. "Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do!" She sang a little before she formed a small grin on her face. "Let's do this…"
Taking a deep breath, she exhaled as the audience gazed upon her as she began to play. The lights began to dim, leaving a single spotlight shining down on Melody.
SONG: AWAKEN (LEAGUE OF LEGENDS)
"THE NIGHT BECKONS WHILE YOU DREAM…" Melody sang as the crowd quietly watched.
At the Smash Mansion…
Master Hand and Crazy Hand were overseeing the Battlefield as spectators and Smashers from different worlds gathered to see the exhibition fight between Team RWBY and Team JNPR. The spectators and friends of the competitors began to quietly utter to each other as some decided to bet on which team would win.
"My niece's team is gonna kick your brother's ass!" Qrow gave a challenging grin towards Saphron.
"Oh, we'll see about that!" Saphron said.
A LIFE NEVER LIVES IN PEACE
In Atlas…
A falling snowflake landed onto Penny's palm as she grasped it with her fist. She looked at her entourage which consisted of her sister SAPR, the Winter Ace Ops, and the Atlesian military.
AS YOU STAND UPON THE EDGE
WOVEN BY A SINGLE THREAD
AND FATE MAY FALL UPON YOU
Penny turned around to see the remains of what was once Atlas and Mantle when Eggman stole the Staff of Creation. She then looked up and narrowed her gaze at the upcoming storm that if you look closer, it actually an invasion by Calamos.
WHILE THE DEVIL IS KNOCKING
RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR
At one of Marigold's Secret Laboratories…
A secret door that led deep into a chamber bursted open with cold ice as multiple squadrons of Atlesian officers stormed the perimeter as a stern Esdeath scrolled in with her eyes glaring at any scientists that were conspiring with the Marigolds.
Back at the Smash Mansion…
The crowd roared as Team RWBY and Team JNPR entered the Battlefield. Their friends and families on the sidelines were cheering for them and encouraging them to give them their all for the fight.
"Go Ruby!" Oran cheered for his adopted sister.
"Knock them down Yang!" Claude shouted to his girlfriend.
"You got this Sis!" Whitley yelled to his sister.
"You can do this Jaune!" Saphron chanted to her brother.
"Go Pyrrha!" Pyrrha's mother shouted.
Team RWBY and Team JNPR walked towards the center of the Battlefield as Ruby and Jaune smirked at each other.
"May the best team win!" Ruby smiled.
"Best of luck if you're going to beat us!" Jaune said as they all prepared to fight.
Back in Atlas…
Penny readied her Floating Arrays as her sister, the Winter Operatives, and the Atlesian Military brandished their weapons. They charged at the upcoming hordes of malicious Grimms and monsters as Penny jumped and struck down.
SO ALL YOU RESTLESS
EACH NIGHT YOU HEAR THE DRUMS OF WAR
Penny slashed her way through multiple Malicious Beowolves and Malicious Skeletons as her Floating Arrays fired six green optical lasers that pierced through her enemies. However, a new foe entered the battle as a Malicious Estark appeared, shoving all Malicious monsters aside as it charged forth towards Penny.
AWAKEN AWAKEN
THE VOICE BEGINS TO CALL YOU WHILE YOU HUNGER
Back in the Smash Mansion…
Nora began to fight Yang as she swung Magnhild around. Yang quickly dodged her attacks as she tried to find an opening to trade back Nora's hits. The moment when Nora's hammer made contact with the ground, Yang took that opportunity to strike back as she pulled up an uppercut towards Nora's chin. As a result, the member of Team JNPR was thrown back into the air with Yang smiling at her success.
At a different part of the Battlefield, Ren and Blake were chasing each other as Ren used his Semblance to turn himself invisible. Immediately, Blake stopped as she quickly looked around her surroundings to find him. Knowing that using her sight would be rendered useless, her cat ears started to listen in towards incoming sounds. Her ear quickly picked up the sound of sliced wind as Blake immediately raised Gambol Shroud against Ren's Stormflower as the said Hunter reappeared above her head. Ren threw himself back as he disappeared once again while Blake, knowing that Ren may attack again, ran off to a more suitable location.
A TASTE OF DESTINY YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR
Weiss, in her Fierce Deity Form, thrust her blade against Pyrrha's shield as the Champion of Mistral was forced back by the impact of the sword. Pyrrha then retaliated by both using a Shield Bash and Polarity to gain momentum as she was able to knock the Schnee heiress back. Weiss smiled as she thrust her sword into the ground before multiple glyphs appeared beneath their feet. Pyrrha, who saw a glyph under her immediately knew what would happen next as she jumped out of the way before ice crystals appeared on top of the glyphs.
With Ruby and Jaune, they clashed their blades as Crescent Rose met with Crocea Mors. Ruby jumped back as she used Petal Burst to zoom around Jaune as she began to relentlessly assault the leader of Team JNPR on all fronts. Jaune immediately tried to deflect all attacks as he strengthened his aura and raised his shield to soak the damage Ruby inflicted. Jaune quickly eyed the red blur that was Ruby as he began to predict where she would strike next. Then, the moment Ruby began to attack his side, Jaune swung his sword which caused Ruby to skid to the side until she halted. She smiled as she and Jaune dashed towards each other with their weapons beginning to clash again.
AWAKEN, AWAKEN
THE FIGHT IS AT YOUR DOOR, TAKE UP THE CAUSE
Back towards Penny…
Penny, who was now currently fighting against Malicious Estark, was now thrown back by him as his swords glowed a malevolent black hue. Penny gritted her teeth as she held her broken arm that was sizzling with sparks. She looked towards the Altesian military and saw that they, and the Winter Ace Ops, were now being overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of Malicious monsters and Grimm.
Penny looked back at the Malicious Estark as he stood above with his two swords at hand. He snarled as he began readying the finishing blow on her.
"Sister!" SAPR shouted among the hordes of Malicious Grimm and Monsters as she tried to find a way to get to her.
"D-Damn it, there's too many of them!" Marrow shouted as many Atlesian soldiers began to fall back.
"Fall back! Fall back!" Clover yelled his order.
Back at Vale's theater…
Melody stopped playing the piano as the crowd quietly wondered why she stopped. It was then she slowly stood up and grabbed the violin from its pedestal as she forth towards the audience. She begins to play the violin as the single sound of its strings ushered the audience to stop thinking and look at her.
Back with Esdeath…
Esdeath and her men continue to cautiously walk through the dark labs as they try to find any Faunus children that the Marigold have been experimenting on. However, they immediately stop when they see Donovan causally welcoming them.
"Well, if it isn't the Ice Empress herself? I didn't imagine seeing you here." Donovan showed a coy smile on his face. Esdeath clicked her tongue as many Altesian officers aimed their rifles at Donovan who didn't flinch. "Wow, didn't really like greeting, ey?"
"Where are the children?" Esdeath demanded as the temperature began to drop drastically with ice beginning to form around the walls.
"Sheesh, talk about a cold shoulder." Donovan scoffed at the threat but decided to answer her question. "Those brats are long gone now. I'm just here as a typical clean-up. And they pay me well."
"Tell me. Where they are now!" Esdeath's anger became visible as icicles began to form above Donovan's head.
"Like I said, I'm a janitor! And it's my job to clean this place up!" Donovan said with his smile turning malicious as he pulled out a denominator. "Like so…"
As soon as he pressed the button, the walls around them began to blink red. Esdeath growled and towards her men.
"Get everyone out of here, now!" She ordered them. They immediately got the message and began to run to get everyone out. Esdeath then turned towards Donovan who still smiled as she began to rush towards him. The walls and ceiling began to collapse as she then parkour while Donovan pulled his pistol.
Back with RWBY and JNPR…
Team RWBY and Team JNPR were still fighting but were also nearly physically exhausted. All of them held cuts and bruises on their bodies, yet they still had the energy to keep going.
Ruby held onto her Crescent Rose as she turned her gaze towards Weiss, Blake, and Yang. She gave a determined smile and nodded while her three team members grinned, eager to keep going. The red reaper looked at Team JNPR and saw that Jaune, Nora, Pyrrha, and Ren all held the same idea as her.
AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN
They all brandished their weapons again as they began to run at each other again. The crowd roared louder as they all saw the two teams having their second wind.
Back at Marigold's Secret Laboratories…
Esdeath immediately created an icy dragon that began to support the ceiling while she created an icy path using the fallen debris to support the walls.
AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN
Donovan began to shoot while the Icy General herself dodged the bullets.
Back at Atlas…
Penny braced herself as Malicious Estark held its dark blade high and swung down at Penny's head.
AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN
"Sister!" SAPR immediately bursted out from the horde but she was too late…
Or was she.
Penny's eyes widened in shock as Futaba appeared, creating an icy barrier that blocked the sword's advance. Futaba turned around and gave out an all-knowing smile.
"Do you really think you can fight all your battles alone?" Futaba rhetorically asked as she dropped the barrier. The moment she dropped, the Phantom Thieves jumped into action as they began to relentlessly attack Estark.
With Team RWBY and JNPR…
The two teams rushed at each other again as Yang and Nora clashed, Ren and Blake upholstered their blasters, Weiss and Pyrrha crossed their blades, and Ruby and Jaune hit head-to-head.
With Esdeath and Donovan…
A Grimm Pool appeared beneath Donovan's feet as Shadow Hands emerged from the puddle and began to attack Esdeath. The ice dragon immediately recognized the hands as a threat as it began to breathe ice, freezing the hands in the process while its master sliced it to pieces.
AS YOU STAND ABOVE THE EDGE
Back with Futaba and Penny…
While the Phantom Thieves began their assault on Estark with Penny, the Winter Ops, SAPR, and the Atlesian military watched on with their morale returning to them. Futaba, who had seen that the Malicious Grimm and Monsters were still advancing, placed two of her fingers on her ear as she began to call.
HANGING IN THE BALANCE
"Do it guys!" Futaba shouted before a draconic roar was heard.
Just then Incursio flew in overhead as he began to breathe fire among the malicious forces. He was joined by Akame, Chelsea, and Mine in her Satan Soul Form as they began to cut the Malicious down.
AND FATE MAY FALL UPON YOU
WHILE THE DEVIL IS KNOCKING
Suddenly, Laxus dropped down from the sky as he emitted a thunderbolt that blasted every Malicious Grimm and Monster in his wake, along with Estark in the process.
SO ALL YOU RESTLESS
"That's what I called making an entrance!" Futaba said.
"Flashy, if I must say…" Crow voiced his opinion.
"Show off…" Skull muttered.
Back with RWBY and JNPR…
EACH NIGHT YOU HEAR THE DRUMS OF WAR (HEAR THE DRUMS OF WAR)
Ruby and Jaune clashed with scythe and sword as the two of them slid back. They both smiled as they readied to attack again.
Back towards Esdeath and Donovan…
AWAKEN, AWAKEN
Donovan smiled as more Shadow Hands bursted out from the Pool and attacked Esdeath. Although some did turn to ice by the icy construct made by the Ace Operative, Esdeath still sustained cuts and bruises that came from the ceiling debris and Shadow Hands that managed to slash at her. Before Donovan could reload his pistol and continue to shoot at Esdeath, he lowered his firearm and gave her one more cocky grin.
"It seems that I've run out of time…" Donovan sighed as the surrounding Shadow Hands began to drag him into the Grimm Pool. "But I shall bid you adieu!"
THE VOICE BEGINS TO CALL YOU WHILE YOU HUNGER (WHILE YOU HUNGER)
"You're not getting away!" Esdeath growled as she lunged towards him as he bowed.
Back with RWBY and JNPR…
A TASTE OF DESTINY YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR
The two teams charged at each other as their weapons began to collide again for one final time.
Back in Atlas…
The scorched Malicious Estark roared in anger as the Malicious horde began to charge once more. On the other side of the battlefield, Incursio changed back into Tatsumi as Team ATMC rejoined the Atlesian forces that were able to form back into formation.
"Let's do this!" Penny shouted as Clover nodded.
"Everyone with me!" Clover yelled as the Atlesian Army roared with determination.
AWAKEN, AWAKEN, AWAKEN
"Charge!" Harriet yelled as everyone began to rush towards their enemy.
SONG: END
Back at Vale's theater…
Melody stopped playing the violin and ended her song as lifted the violin off her chin and looked at the audience. They gave out their roar of applause as she bowed. The speakers began to act once again as the announcer spoke again.
"For the next song for our night, it's an old hymn that once honored many fallen Hunters, Huntresses, warriors, and soldiers that sacrificed their lives to take us where we are today. Melody, if you would…"
The lone musician nodded as the crowd hushed themselves again. Melody closed her eyes and took a deep breath before exhaling.
SONG: WARRIORS (LEAGUE OF LEGENDS)
In Alola…
AS A CHILD, YOU WOULD WAIT AND WATCH FROM FAR AWAY
Umber sat quietly by the beach as his face took in the fresh air of the sea. He looked beyond the shores as he saw a school of Mantine rolling through the waves. Umber smiled before he felt two presences sitting right besides him. He looked over his shoulder and saw his two girlfriends, Xena and Yagami, as they sat down next to him and rested their heads by his side.
In Vacuo…
Within a buried temple in the desert, Team MAJC cautiously walked into the heart of the ancient structure as they did not want to trigger any traps that were still functional even after centuries of erosion. They had entered this ancient monument as they thought that this place could give them more answers towards the true history of Remnant.
BUT YOU ALWAYS KNEW THAT YOU'D BE THE ONE
As soon as they came to the heart, and deepest levels of the temple, they saw a glowing relic floating idly on its pedestal. It was a winged medallion oriented with reds, gold, and green engraved with ancient Remnant language.
Anthony began to slowly approach it while his team watched with wary faces.
"Be careful Anthony!" Mona shouted with concern. She turned towards Camrin and Chloe as she told them. "Make sure the exit is secured in case this is a trap!"
The Brooks Siblings nodded as they began to check their only exit out of the temple. Jennifer upholstered her twin pistols and Zoey unveiled her steel baton. Mona put her fistcuffs on as she began to prepare for the worst.
Anthony walked up the steps to the pedestal to examine the relic. Going through his pocket he grabbed a small pouch of sand and measured it. Looking back at the relic, he quickly took it from the pedestal and placed the pouch on it.
THAT WORKS WHILE THEY ALL PLAY
However, just as he was about to celebrate, a deafening roar bellowed below the altar where the relic was kept. Team MAJC paled in fear as they wondered what was sleeping underneath the temple. Immediately, they knew it was the perfect time to flee.
At the Borders of the Mushroom Kingdom…
A group of disguised Crimson Fang Members walked towards the entrance of the Mushroom Kingdom with a giant steel cargo box. They planned to attack Toad Town to help Adam with his plan to destroy the Mushroom Kingdom.
IN YOUTH, YOU'D LAY AWAKE AT NIGHT AND SCHEME
Back at the temple…
OF ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU WOULD CHANGE
Jennifer, Mona, Zoey, and Anthony began to make a run for it as the door that took them to the room began to close. Carmin and Chloe began to hold the doors to prevent them from closing. Anthony, Zoey, and Mona came out. But as soon as Jennifer was about to reach the closing doors, she felt something grab her leg as she fell and got pulled back.
"Jennifer!" Anthony shouted as he dropped the relic and made a mad dash towards her. However, he was too late as the giant doors slammed shut. Anthony immediately hit the doors as hard as he could to get in there and save her.
Back at Alola…
BUT IT WAS JUST A DREAM
Umber suddenly felt his shoulders light as he opened his eyes and saw that Xena and Yagami were not there anymore. He also noticed that storm clouds were rolling in and eerie silence filled the beaches. Panicked he stood up but only to fall down a dark void.
Immediately, Umber summoned his Keyblade as he quickly casted an Aero spell on the ground that suddenly materialized underneath him. He safely allowed the wind to break his fall as he landed on his feet. He looked around the room as his eyes immediately made contact with one figure.
"No…" Umber muttered as his feet weakly walked back. His eyes widened in pure shock and horror. "No… I thought we defeated you!"
"Oh… but I always exist!" The figure said behind its shadow before revealing itself to be none other than Fecto Elfilis himself. "Even if I'm gone, your memories of me will continue to haunt you!" Then the area began to lighten itself as Umber realized he was back at Lab Discovera where his troubles in the Forgotten World began. Umber now knew, it was not a dream. It was a nightmare.
"Me, my friends, and my girlfriends beated you once!" Umber growled as he readied his Keyblade. "We can do it again!"
"Can you now…?" Fecto Elfilis maliciously smiled as he conjured his spear.
Back at the borders of Mushroom Kingdom…
HERE WE ARE, DON'T TURN AWAY NOW
As soon as the disguised Crimson Fang was about to enter Toad Town, they were stopped by a rain of bullets as they jumped back as the projectiles landed near their feet. They growled as they looked up to see Coco smiling before she was joined by Velvet, Fox, and Yatsuhashi.
WE ARE THE WARRIORS THAT BUILT THIS TOWN
It was then Yatsuhashi and Fox immediately came with their weapons as they took out several Crimson Fang members in quick succession.
With Jennifer…
Jennifer struggled to free herself as she fearfully looked back at her assailant. It was an enormous Grimm with several red eyes adorning its skeletal mask. Its many limbs and tendrils waved unnaturally in the air with one of them wrapping itself around Jennifer's leg and pulling her in. The Grimm opened its splitting maw as it revealed several rows of serrated teeth.
Jennifer whimpered as tears threatened to fall. She closed her eyes as she prepared for the worst until…
SHNK
HERE WE ARE, DON'T TURN AWAY NOW
Jennifer opened her eyes and saw that the tendril that was holding her leg hostage was gone. She looked up and saw a large man wearing a robe with the colors of dark gray, black, and gold. His face was unrecognizable as he wore a bear mask. On his hand, he was wielding what seems to be a Keyblade.
"Are you unharmed?" He asked. Jennifer stared in shock before quickly nodding. He turned around and frowned at the giant Grimm. "Get back to your friends, I'll deal with this!" His large hand went through his robe before tossing her a device. She looked at it for a moment before realizing it was a bomb.
Back with Team CFVY…
Velvet joined the fight as she fired her Light Triforce-Stinger at nearby Crimson Fang marauders when they tried to get on the defensive. One of the Crimson Fang soldiers quickly ran towards the cargo where a lever was visible to his eyes.
WE ARE THE WARRIORS THAT BUILT THIS TOWN…
Coco, immediately seeing what he was trying to do, turned Gianduja towards him as she fired. Her paralyzing bullets were able to contact as they hit his back but she was too late. The Crimson Fang member lowered down the lever as the cargo doors began to open.
A growl was heard as Team CFVY paused and looked at the cargo cage. Velvet's ears picked on the sound and immediately paled. She recognized it anywhere as the monster that came out from the cargo was none other than a Deviljho.
…FROM DUST
It had scars and scratches all over its body while it had a Crimson Fang mask on top of its eyes. It bellowed a deafening roar as Team CFVY were forced to cover their ears.
Coco, Fox, and Yatsuhashi immediately saw the Deviljho rush towards a whimpering Velvet as Fox quickly took action. He made haste as he tackled Velvet to the side to avoid the rampaging Monster while Coco immediately began to fire at the Brute Wyvern. Yatsuhashi immediately noticed that the Crimson Fang took that opportunity to ambush them when they were recovering from the roar as he raised Fulcrum and blocked the attack coming from a dagger strike.
Back with Jennifer and the Robed Figure…
Jennifer ducked from a tendril attack as she made a mad rush towards the shut door. She looked back as the Robed Figure swung his Keyblade against the Grimm's many limbs before the Creature of Darkness fired a barrage of bone-like spikes from its mouth. It forced the Keyblade Wielder to create a barrier to block the spike but; it did not however readied him to take a hit from an incoming tendril that struck his side. The figure flew back and stabbed the ground with his blade and gritted his teeth.
Back at Vale's theater...
Melody commenced her solo as she held the violin and played it. The crowd were mesmerized as her fingers quickly held the strings as if tiny raindrops touched the floor. Her other hand rapidly brushed the bow back and forth on the violin as the sound of humming music filled the audience's ears.
Back in Umber's Dream…
Umber quickly traded blows with Fecto Elfilis as he jumped back when the Ultimate Lifeform swept his spear beneath his feet. The latter then conjured more spears in the air as they immediately threw themselves towards Umber.
Umber gritted his teeth as he immediately began to dodge the incoming spears while also using Thunder Magic to redirect the spear's trajectory. However, he was not able to block and dodge all of them as some had grazed his cheek, back, and torso as he winced in pain. His injuries began to slow his movement before he looked up and took a direct hit from Fecto Elfilis himself.
With Team CFVY…
Velvet was now having a panic attack as the rampaging, mind-controlled Deviljho attacked everything in sight while the Crimson Fang members took that opportunity to ambush her disoriented team members that were currently dodging from multiple attacks and the Brute Wyvern. Fox was now currently guarding her from the surrounding Crimson Fang Members who completely surrounded them.
It was then the Rabbit Faunus quickly noticed the ever-hungry Wyvern uprooting a tree with its maw as it began to swing it around in its frenzy. Velvet noticed the direction where it was heading as she immediately screamed.
"Coco! Yatsuhashi!"
Her two friends quickly turned towards the Deviljho and realized where it was heading. Yatsuhashi immediately somersaulted underneath the Brute Wyvern as it knocked down some Crimson Fang Members in the process. However, Coco was unlucky as she was too slow to react to what came after.
The Deviljho knocked the tree up which sent Coco flying and losing her grip on Gianduja in the process. Her body hit the ground hard as her aura flickered red. Her shades were dropped onto the ground and her beret became dirty from the dirt below.
Back with Umber…
Umber coughed up small amounts of blood as he glared at the approaching form of Fecto Elfilis. His assailant maliciously grinned as he lifted his spear above his head.
"You're just as weak as ever…" Fecto Elfilis mocked him. "Do you really think that you alone can stand against me?"
Umber clicked his tongue. "To hell with you…! All you ever did was sleep in that bottle of yours while your minions did all the work for you. You're nothing but a cheater."
Back with Jennifer…
Jennifer watched on with fear as a black tendril wrapped itself around her mysterious savior while he tried to break free.
"Don't just stand there! Get out of here!" The bear-masked figure yelled out as he tried to loosen the Grimm's grip on him.
Jennifer looked down at the bomb she held and closed her eyes. Her other hand began to move towards the grip of her pistol as she began to loosen it. She then tossed the bomb at the Grimm and shot it with her pistol, which resulted in a giant explosion that not only injured the Grimm but also destroyed the stone door that separated Jennifer from her team.
Back with CFVY…
Velvet looked in horror as Coco was being crushed by the Deviljho as it snarled, Yatsuhashi was now being overwhelmed by the Crimson Fang, and Fox was defending her from all fronts.
Velvet began to push her fears aside and mustered her courage as she began to run towards the Brute Wyvern while Fox cried out her name.
Back with Umber…
Just as Elfilis's spear was about to reach him, the spear was suddenly stopped as Umber and the Ultimate Lifeform's eyes widened in shock. Fecto Elfilis retracted his spear as Umber's mysterious savior appeared.
It was a person wearing a robe with the color palette of yellow, dark gray, and sky blue. He wore a leopard's mask that covered the top part of his face as he wielded a Keyblade with a leopard's face as its crest.
HERE WE ARE, DON'T TURN AWAY NOW (DON'T TURN AWAY)
"You all right?" He asked as Umber felt his wounds were now healing. The Champion of Alola immediately realized the Cura spell was coming from him.
Umber stood up and materialized his Keyblade again as the Leopard-masked figure grinned. He turned towards Fecto Elfilis who glared at the interloper. His enemy readied his spear again as he began to attack once more.
With Velvet…
Velvet took out Anesidora Gamma and made a holographic copy of Yatsuhashi's Fulcrum Delta as hacked her way through the blockade of Crimson Fang grunts. Fox and Yatsuhashi were shocked but shook it off as they effortlessly used that time to defeat any stragglers that were now trying to get away.
The Deviljho, who was about to take a bite out of Coco, looked towards Velvet as it roared. It began to charge at her.
Coco, who was able to recover, looked in shock as Velvet swung her Fulcrum Delta at the Deviljho's chin which sent it toppling on its side. Velvet appeared at her girlfriend's side as she offered her hand. Coco Adel smiled as she grabbed it and resumed to fight the Crimson Fang again.
Back with Umber and the Leopard-Masked Figure…
Umber and the Leopard-Masked figure dodge multiple attacks from Fecto Elfilis as they brought down blows to the nightmare that plagued the former's mind. The Ultimate Lifeform stumbled on his knees with his spear now destroyed by Umber's Keyblade.
"Let's finish him off!" Umber shouted with the Leopard-Masked figure agreeing.
The two of them jumped as they prepared one final strike.
With Jennifer…
Anthony, Zoey, Carmin, Chloe, and Mona came into the room as they were overjoyed to see Jennifer all right. As soon as they noticed the Bear-Masked Figure fighting against the giant Grimm, they turned towards Jennifer.
"Who's-" Anthony was about to ask before Jennifer stopped him.
"Now's not the time, we need to help him out!" Jennifer said as she holstered her twin pistols.
"You don't have to tell me that twice!" Zoey said as she unsheathed her feather duster and unraveled her steel baton.
The Bear-Masked Figure grunted on the ground as he wondered what happened. He looked at the Grimm, which was dazed by the explosion. He picked up his Keyblade again but only to be met by Chloe with her Halberd, who was checking for injuries.
"Need some help?" Jennifer asked.
"It'll take a lot more than that to take me down!" The Bear-Masked Figure said as he watched Anthony burn the black tendrils with his staff, Mona punching the Grimm's face with her fisticuffs, and Chloe defending her brother as she chopped through the Grimm's limbs. "And I can't let you kids fight it alone."
WE ARE THE WARRIORS THAT BUILT THIS TOWN…
The Bear-Masked Figure stood back up. He roared as he began to charge at the Grimm's face. He then jumped as he swung his massive Keyblade down.
…FROM DUST
SONG: END
Back at Vale's theater…
Everyone cheered and clapped for Melody as she finished singing. The audience was amazed how she was able to alter her voice to sound more masculine and deeper as they wondered how much practice did she have to accomplish that. The audience silenced themselves and cleared their thoughts as the speakers began to echo once more.
"For our last song for tonight, it is another ancient hymn that once beckoned the warriors to answer the drums of war! We honor those warriors with that song to commemorate the sacrifices they made!"
All eyes turned towards Melody again as she took another deep breath. She closed her eyes and opened them again.
SONG: THE CALL (LEAGUE OF LEGENDS)
In the Desert of Nil…
Team JINXY, Rantaro, El Cinco, and Myra walked through the desolate wasteland of what was once a beautiful civilization with large amounts of historical significance. Now, with the destroyed Death Egg landed on the former city, it was nothing more than a scraphead.
"Remind me why are we here again?" Iris asked as she shook off the sand from her boots.
"Well, considering the fact that my house is getting way too crowded," Nyx explained. "No offense." She turned to apologize to Myra and El Cinco.
"None taken." Myra said with El Cinco nodding along.
"We need some parts that can not only help the Mario Bros. expand the house but also help this girl get some components for her lab." Nyx continued on while also commenting on Jade's needs.
"As much as I hate being with her right now…" Jade began to begrudgingly admit as she shifted her eyes towards Myra. "She and El Cinco are the only two who know this place better than we do."
"I think we're here…" Rantaro called out from the top of a dune. Everyone began to catch up as they looked at what they were now seeing.
Both the Death Egg and the City of Nil were both together with the new metal of the galactic fortress clashing against the ancient ruins of the buildings that once housed hundreds and thousands of people. Metal fragments of the Death Egg were everywhere as some larger pieces were visible to the naked eye.
"(My home…)" El Cinco muttered solemnly as he saw the ruins of his old home now destroyed by the Death Egg. Myra crouched down and patted his back to comfort him of his loss.
HEED MY PLEA TO THE FALLEN
Jade, Iris, Nyx, Xena, Yagami, and Rantaro looked at El Cinco with sympathetic faces of empathy. They knew how it felt to lose a home that you were connected to so much. Truly, they were not ready when Dr. Eggman commenced a surprise attack on the entire world when they least expected it. This, the destroyed City of Nil, was one of the consequences that occurred after they won against the evil doctor.
Some had sought to restore this once prosperous city back to its former glory; but now, it was beyond repair.
"Let's get going…" Xena broke the silence as she began to slide down the sandy dunes.
Everyone began to follow her with Myra and El Cinco being the last. The descendant of the Shadow Kingdom looked at the ruler of the former city with a comforting gaze.
"Come on…" Myra said. "I can help you try to find what you need while we're there."
"(Thank you…)" El Cinco said as they hurried up to follow them.
At the Keyblade Graveyard…
A black-and-white falcon was perched on a dead branch hanging onto a cliff in the canyon as it peered its eyes on the epicenter of the desolate wasteland. It eyed five figures at the center.
LEAVE ME TO BE WITH THE BROKEN
Maleficent, Pete, Gaston, Dr. Facilier, and Heartless Vernal were waiting for the time to make their next move after what they had seen when Dr. Eggman nearly destroyed the world. Pete was about to ask Maleficent for their next move until Gaston beat him to it.
"Say, when are we gonna do anything?" Gaston asked. "My butt's literally killing me for sitting here too long."
"In time, Gaston. We need to make sure that the Keyblade Wielders believe that they have the upperhand." Maleficent said. "But when in fact, it is we who have all the cards played out."
"Speaking of cards, can we do something else besides this?" Pete asked as he was in the middle of playing Poker with Dr. Facilier and Heartless Vernal. "We've been playing this game for… what, seventeen times?"
"If you wanna stop, then be my guest!" Dr. Facilier grumbled as he shuffled the cards. "Try counting all these Keyblades here! I lost count of just how many there are!"
Heartless Vernal was about to tell Pete and Dr. Facilier to shut up before she stopped. She stood up, gaining the attention of Maleficent, and turned around to a large dust cloud. She grabbed her weapon as Pete, Dr. Facilier, and Gaston looked in confusion as to why she was cautious about that dust cloud.
Their answers were revealed as three figures walked out from the dust cloud.
The first figure was a tall man wearing a robe consisting of the colors: white, blue, gold, and purple, while wearing a unicorn mask.
The second figure was a young woman who was also wearing a robe with the colors of blueish-purple and gold while wearing a mask of a cobra.
The final figure, to which Pete and Maleficent felt familiar, was wearing a large black coat that was similar to what Organization XIII once wore. He had a black hood obscuring his face which made it difficult to discern his real appearance.
ONE LAST TIME BEFORE I GO
As the three new figures approached them, the falcon that was perched on its branch believed that what it had seen was satisfied. It unfurled its wings and took off from the branch it took hold of. It then flew into the direction of the sun towards a destination of unknown possibilities and maybe solace.
In a portal…
Twilight Chiaki was soaring through the wormhole towards a destination that she planned out to gain more power to defeat the enemy within her dream. Ever since her humiliation and defeat against the Beyonder, she was infuriated that people were now mocking her for someone powerful as her, who sought to get rid of evil in all worlds, to be defeated by someone as maniacal as him.
Now, she was doing whatever it takes to gain more power than before so she can, not only defeat someone like Beyonder, but also destroy all Chiakis that existed. And there was only one place to do so.
HOLD MY LAST BURNING EMBER
As soon as she reached the end of the portal, she dropped down on what seems to be solid ground, but rather the unstable primordial sea. She looked around and saw many things that jumped out of the sea, changed into shape, and deformed and fell into the sea. Twilight Chiaki then spotted a large temple in the distance as she smirked.
LET US NEVER SURRENDER
"Foundation Prime…" She smiled as she now begins her journey to the birthplace of all Dimensions.
Back with JINXY and Rantaro…
The six of them entered the remains of the Death Egg as they searched for parts needed for the renovation of Nyx's new home and Jade's improved laboratory. Nyx noticed that Myra and El Cinco were not with them, which Jade quickly noticed.
"Oh… great." Jade grumbled.
"She's probably trying to find something to help El Cinco remind him of home." Iris said as she salvaged through some metal.
MAY WE RISE UNTO THE CALL
"Yeah, they're going to be back at some point so cheer up!" Xena said. "And besides, with all this equipment, your lab will be greater than ever."
"I suppose you're right." Jade reluctantly agreed. Yet it still doesn't mean she would still open up to Myra.
They continued to salvage before Yagami heard something and looked up. "Um, guys! I don't think we're alone." She hollered. Everyone stopped what they were doing and began to look around.
FOR THE GLORY AND THE FALL!
At a moment's notice, they realized they were now surrounded by a pack of approaching Gendpreys with a Gendrome stalking on top of a large pile of metal. The Gendrome roared, ordering its subordinates to commence the ambush.
Back with Twilight Chiaki…
FOR THE BEAT AND THE BROKEN
As Twilight Chiaki arrived at the giant acropolis, she walked the stairs that lead to the main chamber of Foundation Prime itself. However, upon reaching the entrance, she was now met by resistance who responded to her presence.
Soldiers, whose bodies and faces that were made out of ethereal mass with small nebulas and stars, pointed their spears. The spears themselves were obsidian black with a large black ring that separated the shaft and the edge of the spear. One of the soldiers began to speak in a distorted voice filled with authority.
FOR THE LOST AND FORSAKEN
"Halt! Turn back! You've trespassed into a sacred place! Go back to your home Dimension or face the consequences!"
"How about…" Twilight Chiaki summoned the Master Sword. "...no!"
Back to Maleficent…
As the three figures approached, Pete, Gaston, Dr. Facilier, and Heartless Vernal readied themselves for combat. However, Maleficent raised to tell them to not attack just yet as she walked towards them. As soon as came face-to-face with the black-robed figure, she began to speak.
LET US NEVER SURRENDER
"I suppose you want something from me?" Maleficent asked while also challenging them.
"Enough Ira, not yet." The black-robed figure stopped the unicorn-masked man from attacking as he turned towards Maleficent. "Just as you know, we want something back. Something that clown stole from here."
Maleficent raised her eyebrow as she wondered if the figure had spied on them when Dr. Facilier mind-controlled Sora in giving Dimentio the power of the Keyblade and Order. She waved those thoughts off as she began to demand.
"Just who are you to ask of me about this foolish rubbish?" Her answer was received as the black-robed figure removed his hood as much to Pete's surprise.
"Braig?" Pete spoke in shock. "I thought you kicked the bucket!"
"I never did! And my name is Xigbar!" He corrected him. "Sure, that kid packs a punch but I don't go down that easily."
"And pray tell, why are you here?" Heartless Vernal pointed her weapon towards Xigbar who was unfazed by her threat.
"Like I said, we're hunting for a clown that stole something from here." Xigbar said. "If you can kindly tell us where he is, we'll go on our merry way."
"And, what if we ask for something back… Such as a black box?" Maleficent asked.
"That's out of the question!" Xigbar said as he summoned his arrowguns while his other two companions summoned their Keyblades.
"So be it!" Maleficent said as she slammed her staff on the floor. Two rows of fire separated Xigbar and his two companions while also separating Gaston, Pete, Dr. Facilier, and Heartless Vernal.
LET US RISE UNTO THE CALL
Back with Team JINXY and Rantaro…
FOR THE BEAT AND THE BROKEN
Team JINXY began to retaliate against the incoming Genprey as they took the initiative.
Jade fired her Poltergust 3000 at a leaping Genprey as it stumbled towards the ground. She turned her target to other Genprey who ran at her to avenge their fallen ally.
Iris and Rantaro began to dodge and block the attacks while they also traded back blows with their swords. They covered each other's back as the both of them quickly switched from offense to defense.
Nyx, facing the Gendrome leader, fired her crossbows at the incoming alpha who was rapidly dodging the bolts jumping at her with its teeth and claws. She quickly evaded the attack while making sure her distance between her and the Monster are not too close.
For Xena and Yagami, they used the lingering metal in the area to act as both a shield and a weapon. Lifting the metal with their telepathic powers, they swung the metal around, causing a few Genpreys to fall back while also bashing those unfortunate with layered steel.
But just as the fighting was about to continue, a large mechanical roar shook the battlefield which immediately grabbed everyone's attention. The Gendrome and Genprey looked at the source of the sound before they decided it was not wise to continue fighting. They decided to forfeit the fight as they began to flee.
"What was that about?" Nyx asked as she both wondered why the Genprey pack fled and where the roar came from.
FOR THE LOST AND FORSAKEN
"Um… I think we're about to find out!" Iris said as everyone turned their heads towards the source of the roar. It was then, out from the deepest levels of Eggman's Destroyed Death Egg, a giant mechanical monstrosity trudged its way towards them as it let out a deafening roar.
"What the heck is that thing?" Yagami asked. "Did Eggman make this?"
"I'm not sure and I'm not waiting to find out!" Jade shouted as the mechanical monster attacked.
Back at the Keyblade Graveyard…
LET US NEVER SURRENDER
Xigbar dodged a fire attack from Maleficent as he returned the attack with his merged arrowguns. He fired a concentrated bolt towards the Mistress of Evil who immediately created a barrier which deflected the arrow.
FOR THE GLORY AND THE FALL!
"Enough is enough!" Maleficent bellowed as she transformed into a dragon and roared. Dark clouds appeared and blanketed the graveyard in darkness.
Back at Foundation Prime…
Twilight Chiaki mercilessly slaughtered the guards of the acropolis as she channeled the speed of various video game characters. Effortlessly, she wiped the ethereal matter off herself and the Master Sword as she began to step into the chamber.
However, she then stopped when a portal opened up in front of her and a beam coming from it forced her to make a shield. She was also then kicked back outside as she skidded across the ground and glared at her new opponent.
It was a young adolescent boy who was near his mid-teens. He had fair snow white skin, teal-blue eyes and lavender-red hair. He wore black shoes, blue ripped jeans, a green shirt that was ripped on the bottom, and a red jacket with one of its sleeves missing. However, his left arm was replaced with the same ethereal-cosmic-like substance like the soldiers Chiaki fought. The substance had already seeped throughout the boy's body as it had already taken over nearly half of it. The left side of the boy's face had already been corrupted as the strange substance held itself over his left eye.
"You shall not come closer!" The boy bellowed. "I know what you're here for and I won't let you use it for your own despicable gain!"
"You're nothing but a kid!" Twilight Chiaki taunted as she pointed the Master Sword to him. "Your game was canceled! You don't even exist!"
"Just because I don't exist…" The boy said as he conjured a staff with his right hand. It was a staff with two smaller rings connecting themselves to one larger one at the top that held a swirling vortex at its center. "...doesn't mean I don't know how to fight or take you lightly."
Back with Team JINXY…
Jade and Nyx immediately began to fire their weapon upon the mechanical monster but their weapons cannot penetrate the outer shell. It only made small dents as the mechanical monster retaliated by firing its laser blasters that were salvaged from the Death Egg's defenses.
Iris and Rantaro tried to slice through the thick metal but it only either bounced off or left little to no scratches. Yet, they did notice a strand of golden thread coming out from the mechanical monster as they immediately jumped back when the machine slammed its giant foot down, creating a shockwave.
For Xena and Yagami they tried to pry the shell off and even used the large metal fragments to tear it off. Yet, they find it a hard time to tear it off before Yagami telepathically throws a sharp metal rod that was able to graze the mechanical monster's chest. The metal casing on the chest loosen as it fell off as everyone now stared at the real culprit.
"Is that a Praying Mantis?" Nyx asked as they all saw a giant golden Praying Mantis operating the giant mechanized monster with its golden silk threads.
"Fascinating!" Jade shouted as she placed her Poltergust 3000 away and brought out her notebook. "So it can use its silk to operate this machine…"
Iris immediately ran towards her team member and grabbed the back of her shirt. "Now's not the time girl!" Iris began to run away from the golden Mantis that was now screeching. "Because I think we just made it mad!"
Everyone began to follow suit as the Golden Mantis began to fire the lasers, missiles, and silk all around the area. However, as Rantaro was to leave, he fell onto the golden webbing as he fell. Iris immediately saw her friend now in danger as she stopped and rushed towards him.
In the Keyblade Graveyard…
"On your left Invi!" Ira shouted as he parried an attack from Gaston before dodging a bomb hurled by Pete.
Invi narrowly dodged an attack from Vernal as she fired Blizzard at her before throwing an Aero attack on Dr. Facilier. "Thank you!"
While the two of them fought in their circles of flames, Xigbar quickly dodged a fiery breath attack from the draconic form of Maleficent who laughed at his futile efforts to land a hit on her. Xigbar gritted his teeth as he continued to fire his twin arrowguns at her.
Back at Foundation Prime…
Twilight Chiaki battled her mysterious adversary as he opened multiple portals which fired lasers at her. She was forced to dodge and deflect each attack while the Guardian himself began to attack with his staff.
The Twilight Queen retaliated as she swung the Master Sword against his staff while also using powerful magic to counteract the simultaneous laser attacks. However, the Guardian's ethereal left arm transformed into a scythe as he forced her to jump back. Twilight Chiaki gritted her teeth as she continued to fight.
However, just as the Guardian was about to continue… he suddenly grabbed his head. He roared in pain as he fell to the ground but kept holding his staff for support.
"N-Not now!" He growled. The portals behind him collapsed which gave Twilight Chiaki the perfect opportunity to attack.
In the City of Nil…
Iris rushed towards the entangled Rantaro as she tried to help him break free from the golden webbing.
Rantaro looked at her with fright as he exclaimed. "Get out here!" He pleaded. "Make sure you and your friends get out!"
"I'm not leaving you!" Iris cried as she continued to cut through the webbing with her sword.
"Iris! Watch out!" Xena yelled as the girl looked at the mechanical monster as it began to fire a large laser from its mouth.
Back at the Keyblade Graveyard…
Maleficent took a deep breath and roared out streams of green fire towards Xigbar as it engulfed him in flames. She chuckled as she knew that she won against the interloper.
Ira, who was still fighting against Gaston, looked on in pure shock. "Damn it!" He immediately pushed away Gaston's musket and called out his name. "Luxu!"
"Ira, focus on the fight!" Invi shouted, as she too was shocked, but did her best to hide it. She parried Dr. Facilier's staff and dodged Heartless Vernal's gunshots.
With Iris…
Iris looked on as the laser attack began to slowly approach her. She did not move as she braced herself to shield everyone. She closed her eyes as tears began to fall.
Rantaro and J_NXY looked on in horror as they were about to see their friend die.
FOR THE BEAT AND THE BROKEN
"Iris!" Jade cried as tears were threatening to come down.
At Foundation Prime…
The Guardian's body collided with the pillars of the acropolis as he tumbled down the floor with blood spilling from his stomach. He struggled to stand back up with his staff for support as he glared at the descending form of Twilight Chiaki holding the bloodied Master Sword in hand.
FOR THE LOST AND FORSAKEN
"So tell me, are you willing to give me the Foundation of All Dimensions?" Twilight Chiaki demanded as she pointed her sword at his face. "Or die like the pathetic NPC you are?"
"I'd rather blow up and die rather than giving you the power to destroy Dimensions you bitch." He spat as he snapped his fingers.
In the Keyblade Graveyard…
Maleficent turned to her normal form, believing that Xigbar was now dead. She lowered the circles of flames surrounding her and her allies as she began to walk away. However, she felt a sharp pain on her back as she stumbled. She looked and saw an arrow bolt piercing her chest as growled at the shooter.
LET US NEVER SURRENDER
Xigbar emerged from the clouds of soot and smoke as he held his arrowgun on one hand and a Keyblade on the other. The Keyblade itself was the same Keyblade Maleficent once saw Xehanort was using.
"I'm not done yet, you old hag!" Xigbar snarled.
At the City of Nil…
FOR THE GLORY AND THE FALL
Just as the laser was about to hit Iris, a massive sand wall came between her and the mechanical monster as her team and Rantaro looked on in shock. It was then they saw El Cinco and Myra coming to the rescue as the latter reached Rantaro and burned the webbing on his feet. Iris, who was bracing herself for impact, was immediately knocked back as she lost her consciousness from the aftershock of the blast.
"Where the hell have you been?" Jade asked as she was pissed that her friend almost died.
"I'm sorry but now, we need to take care of that thing!" Myra shouted as Rantaro began to carry the unconscious Iris back to the group.
Back on Foundation Prime…
The walls, floors, and ceilings began to blink red as Twilight Chiaki looked in shock as she scanned the room to find out what was going on. She then turned her eyes towards the Guardian and glared at him. She grabbed his neck and held him in the air with the Master Sword pointing to him.
"What the hell did you just do?!" She demanded.
"Didn't you hear what I just said? Or are you so ignorant about playing video games all day?" The Guardian mocked her. "Let me say it again to refresh your memory: 'I rather blow up and die rather than giving you power to destroy Dimensions you bitch!'"
The staff he dropped earlier when Twilight Chiaki picked him up, levitated as it shot a beam towards her face as she lost her grip on the Guardian's neck and stumbled back.
Twilight Chiaki snarled as she swiped the smoke from her face. She glared at him as she rushed in for the kill. However, the Guardian opened a portal beneath his feet as he fell in before it collapsed.
Back in the Keyblade Graveyard…
Xigbar began to charge at Maleficent who began to fire volleys of dark magic at him. Xigbar tossed one of his arrowguns at Ira who immediately caught it.
Quickly, Ira opened fire on Pete who was holding a lit bomb in his hand as it exploded on impact. It also resulted in Gaston losing focus with his blunderbuss as it ricochet off the ground, bouncing off a grounded Keyblade, and nearly grazed Dr. Facilier on the cheek.
The Voodoo Doctor himself, who was channeling powerful shadow magic to immobilize Invi, yelped in shock as the spell was completely canceled. "Watch where you're aiming that thing!" He yelled before he hit the ground by a kicked Heartless Invi.
"You dumb imbeciles!" Maleficent growled as she continued to attack the charging Xigbar.
With Team JINXY, Myra, and El Cinco…
"We need to find a way to take this thing down!" Myra yelled as she and Vivian fired Fire Magic at the mechanical monster that was nearly unfazed by the attack.
Rantaro, who had quickly taken Iris to safety, looked around before eyeing the large buildings that stood between the mechanical monstrosity that the Golden Mantis is piloting. He also saw a giant metallic fragment hanging overhead. An idea formed in his mind he quickly shouted to everyone.
"Hector! Use the sand to put that thing in his place!"
"(On it!)" El Cinco said as large amounts of sand began to gather underneath the monster's feet. The Golden Mantis inside the machine began to screech as it was starting to think about what they were trying to do.
"Nyx, Jade, Myra!" Rantaro shouted. "Aim your attacks on the support beams of the buildings!"
The girls immediately understood what Rantaro was planning as they shifted their attacks on the walls and support pillars that held the two giant structures together.
"Xena, Yagami! Use your powers to take that big piece down!" Rantaro pointed towards the giant metallic fragment about the monster's head. The girls began to do just that as they carried themselves to the top. "I hope this works!" He muttered to himself.
Back on Foundation Prime…
(FOR THE BEAT AND THE BROKEN)
Twilight Chiaki clenched her fist in anger as this was the second time she lost against someone who had prepared for her arrival. She did not just lose what she wanted, but she had also lost a fight of wits.
She screamed in rage as the walls, floors, and ceiling began to explode. The acropolis was now on the verge of destruction with no one being able to maintain its stability. Twilight Chiaki gritted her teeth in frustration as she made a portal and walked out before the temple fully fell apart.
CHAINS THAT WE ARE BREAKING
Back with Team JINXY…
FATE THAT WE ARE AWAITING
As soon as Nyx, Jade, Myra, and Vivian destroyed the support columns that held the two buildings together, it began to collapse. The Golden Mantis, now stuck in the sand by El Cinco, immediately knew what was happening as it tried to break free.
The moment it tried to crawl out of its mechanical armor, El Cinco immediately halted its advance with his seven pistols. "You're not getting out of this one!" He glared at it.
"Now, you two!" Rantaro shouted to a floating Xena and Yagami. Two girls began to telepathically pull down the heavy metal fragment with all their might as it bent down. The two girls roared as the metal finally broke off and fell.
The Golden Mantis screeched as it and its creation was now buried underneath the pile of rubble and the giant metallic fragment. Everyone covered their eyes as large dust clouds obscured their vision.
In the Keyblade Graveyard…
WE WILL RISE UNTO THE CALL
Xigbar slashed and dodged his way through multiple dark spells as he jumped with his Keyblade high. Maleficent quickly transformed back into a dragon to breathe her attack on him. Xigbar ignored the possibilities of facing death through fire as he roared.
(RISE UNTO THE CALL)
In the portal…
The injured Guardian continued to fall through the portal. His injuries were becoming the best out of him as his eyes grew heavy. He struggled to keep them open as he worried where the portal he had opened up would send him to. It did not matter to him anyway, as long as Twilight Chiaki did not gain the Foundation of All Dimensions.
FOR THE GLORY AND THE FALL!
His body finally gave up as he closed his eyes. He continued to fall into the portal as he let destiny choose where he will land.
SONG: END
Back at Vale's theater…
Everyone clapped and cheered as Melody stopped singing for one last time. She awaited the crowd to end their applause as the speakers began to announce once again.
"Let's give our final applause to our dear songstress and musician, Miss Melody!"
Everyone clapped and cheered for her again as some people also whistled to share their excitement and approval. Melody bowed and closed her eyes as the crowd began to leave.
"Thank you all for coming to the latest performance today! We hope you all have a great night and we will enjoy your company in the future!"
As soon as the final person left, Melody began to walk off the stage. She grabbed her belongings in her dressing room and headed towards the exit of the theater. Just as she was about to leave, a familiar voice reached towards her ear.
"Hey, Miss Melody!" the voice called out to her as Melody turned around to see a young man dressed up in a business suit running towards her. As soon as he caught up, he took his time to catch his breath.
"Thank you for helping us today since our main singer called in sick." The theater owner said.
"It's nothing." Melody shook her head. "I'm glad I was able to help. Of course, I felt like I didn't do much."
"What're you talking about? You're one of the most famous celebrities in Remnant!" The theater owner said. "You should give yourself more credit. Remnant haven't seen you in a pretty long time. We'll be more happy if you could cooperate with us in the future!"
"I'll consider that thought from now…" Melody said with a smile. "It's getting late. Call me if you guys need a substitute or a performer."
"See ya later!" the theater owner waved goodbye as Melody left the theater.
Outside, as soon as she got enough distance from the theater, Shadow emerged from her shadow when she entered the dark streets. Thankfully, there was no one around since already, it was time for everyone to go to sleep. Melody sighed as Shadow loomed in closer.
"That was so tiring…" Melody said as she continued to walk back home. "To think… After hiding for so long I would go back to the spotlight again. It's still better than doing nothing, I guess."
Shadow tilted its head as Melody looked at it with a tired look on her face. "I appreciate it, Shadow. I just need some rest. I just hope that the entire world doesn't hear of my reappearance."
Shadow rolled its eyes while Melody was now irritated. "I know what I did during New Years Eve but those events were not under my control you know!"
"Let's just get back home. I'm already done for today." Melody said with a tired look as Shadow returned to her shadow. Melody continued to walk down the silent streets as the lonely air blew behind her back.
Back in the theater…
BGM: ACCORDION BRUMM (HOLLOW KNIGHT)
As soon as Grimm lifted his baton, the music ended. The lantern that showed Melody walking away faded and returned back to the overhead. Grimm's followers called and cheered as the Troupe Master bowed before his audience.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for coming here today!" Grimm bellowed. "We hope you enjoyed our performance and we shall bid you adieu!"
Grimm and his followers disappeared, leaving behind an empty theater once more.
BGM: END
Ibuki: Wow, Ibuki wasn't expecting you to do League of Legends music.
What do you expect, their music is good. I mean, look at Arcane.
Deadpool: He has a point you know, the cinematics were killers… except the Season 2023 one.
Yeah, that one was very lackluster. Originally, I had planned on adding You Really Got Me and Get Jinxed but I have college coming soon so I had to make this quick.
Ibuki: Well that's kinda a big miss opportunity. Not gonna lie, Ibuki believed if you added Jinx in, this chapter would be one-hundred percent better.
There's also a fact that Pokemon's anniversary is coming out soon along with Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day so I have my work cut out for me.
Deadpool: Welp, I guess you should get things started then!
Oh, I will! See you guys soon!