Trails of Cold Steel: Twilight Saga

by mysteryfriend16

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

15. The Black Workshop

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Wind Across the Water)

"Phew... That went well." Juna sigh of relief after returning back to Eyrn Village.

"How convenient to cover all that distance in an instant." Musse giggled.

"And Lechter thought his ability was broken..." Ash comment. "Honestly, though. Why are we complaining about this? I mean we all seen some crazy stuff going on, don't we?"

"True. Power of the gods, people with unique abilities. Sora's Keyblade, other worlds. Even visiting space. Outside our world atmosphere." Kurt mused "You'll never get used to the possibility of anything in this world now. Since now today is common knowledge."

"Indeed. I guess two years when several worlds merges... things become life like nothing change." Altina nodded.

"Wow! The hidden village!" KeA cheered as she look around. "It's really real!"

Renne hummed "A village concealed by a magical barrier. Or no, tucked out of sight between dimensional folds."

"Inconceivable..." Aoi said in awe as he look around. "I thought I'm used to all the mystical places I've been to... but it never ends..."

"Pretty cool, right?" Levi asked. "We're not in Crossbell just so you know. We're actually within the southwest of the Empire."

"We've just traveled several thousand selge." Altina added

"Yeah, 4,800 selge, to be precise. What a jump!" KeA nodded

"If my calculations are correct, that would mean we're in the... Isthmia Great Forrest right? Better Lamre and Sutherland?" Aoi asked

Renne nodded. "This is where Vita was born, and where all of Erebonia's spirit veins meet. Heehee... What an interesting place."

Everyone sweatdrop.

"Okay, I get this pretty boy but these two kids... they aren't average." Ash comment.

"Yeah, 'average' is the understatement in this case." Levi agreed.

"Then it's a good thing we brought them along." Musse giggled.

"Welcome back you guys!" Ventus called out to the group as he and the others team ran up with them along.

"Oh, you guys are back?" Levi asked

"Yeah. Wasn't easy, though." Fie answered

"But we did manage to find a singularity!" Annette smiled

"Looks like you had an eventful time, too. So who's this handsome gentleman here? And you swing by an adoption agency or something on your way here?" Sara asked

"Very funny. But it's a long story. We're just a surprise as you are." Levi chuckled.

"Nice to meet you! I'm Bannings!" KeA smiled as she introduce herself.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Aoi Ryuji." Aoi smiled as he introduce himself.

"I'm Renne Bright, charmed. You must be the rest of Class VII." Renne introduce herself.

"Ah, there you are." Roselia said as she came forth with Yen Sid, Rachel, Palutena and Viridi.

"Well, you guys certainly took awhile. Bet it was exhausting." Viridi fold her arms. "But the bright side is all twelve singularities are finally found."

"Indeed. All of you deserve a break after all your hard efforts." Palutena nodded.

"Come with me to my atelier. We have something to show you." Roselia said as everyone walked to Roselia's Atelier where they go into a room where they see a magical tool called the Celestial Basin.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Eryn, the Hidden Village)

In view of the pool were twelve glowing spots.

"Wow. So these latest two are the final singularities?" Namine asked.

"Right. We already knew about Kreuen, Nortia and the Nord Highlands. Then, there are the ones you guys found in Sutherland, Lamre, Crossbell and Heimdallr."

"So where was the singularity in Heimdallr?" Donald asked

"I wasn't there to help but, you'll be surprised from what the others told me." Felix said. "It was located under the Imperial Museum. Where you found the entrance to the Dark Dragon Sanctuary."

"Whoa, really?" Sora asked.

"Hmm. That can't be a coincidence." Goofy rub his chin.

"Indeed. These singularities have been focal points of corrupted mana since the Great Twilight began." Roselia said. "Now that they have been secured, locating the cause should be much easier."

"The Gnomes' base may finally be within our reach." Rachel nodded. "As well as your friend, the Ashen Chevalier, his Divine Knight, the familiar, and the soul who became the Sword of the End."

"While this is good news indeed. I'm guessing you still need time to locate the exact location?" Levi asked

"You got it." Viridi fold her arms. "The disturbing in the spirit veins is more chaotic than we expected. But thankfully, now that those stakes are secured, it's only a matter of time until they settled down."

"Indeed. We'll need a couple of days before we can give a definite answer." Roselia nodded.

"I see..." Levi went to his thinking pose as his finger cover his chin and his hand support his arm.

"It's going to be tough to wait that long." Terra said. "But we must be patient."

Yen Sid nodded. "Indeed. Every one of you must be fully prepared and rally your friends and allies to rescue Rean Schwarzer from the darkness that is known as the Black Workshop. I will do what I can to help aid the progress."

"I see, I see. It's like... magical data analysis, isn't it?" Renne asked. "KeA, do you understand any of this?"

KeA hummed "It's all so mixed up, it's hard to make out. Maybe I can make out if I look right into the heart of the vortex?"

"What?!" Roselia asked

"You can really do that? We're talking about a place where countless spirit veins all converge together." Emma asked

"Well, even I can't handle that all at once. But I can probably get a good idea what's going on between any three things." KeA answered

"This is your ability to feel the ebb and flow of fate, right?" Alisa asked

"That's where this new and improved custom terminal comes in." Renne said as she pulled out a laptop. "Professor E. Gadd, Professor Kokonoe made various impressive. Plus-" Renne reveal an earpiece. "I got this baby to help boost that effort."

"Oh! You're going to use the Aeon system to help boost the progress right?" Kirito asked. "In that cause, I can help you out with that too."

"I'll help to!" Yui smiled.

"Oh! I can also help!" Alisa reveal her earpiece.

"What's that?" Sora asked

"This Earpiece is a special terminal that uses Tio's Aeon Sytem. A Human/machine interface."

"You mean like that time Tio help us pinpoint Stargazer Tower?" Machias asked

"Huh?" Fie tilt her head along with Laura and the others.

"I have no idea you have something like that Alisa." Levi mused. "I'll explain to those who don't know. The Aeon System is a unique system where humans and machines are in sync with each other, collecting data."

"Oh, I see what you're saying!" Aoi gasped. "With the Aeon system, it can help focus on KeA's ability which will cut down time as they spend analyzing all the data they collected."

"Impressive. You got it." Palutena smiled. "Viridi and I will help out too. It's also possible we can help stabilize the spirit veins with our power. However, Viridi as the goddess of nature is more suited for this."

"Hahaha! You should be grateful that I'm here." Viridi laughed

"Wait, you're a goddess?" KeA asked. "Like Aidios?"

"Yeah I don't believe that to be true." Renne said.

"Excuse me?!" Viridi summon her scythe. "I'll have you know girl that I can literally throw a reset bomb on you!"

"Something is awfully short temper."

"Ahaha... But Viridi is a goddess." Levi said with a nervous chuckled. "You'll be surprised on what she can do."

"Yeah. Not all gods are like what we thought." Emma nervous laugh. "But it is true she is a goddess. As the goddess of nature, she has dominion over all nature. The Spirit Veins is basically her territory."

"Hmm... I honestly like some proof. But if you guys are telling the truth, then not only I'll apologize but I will be surprised that mere mortals have the privilege to meet deities."

"If I may add. I might be able to purge the corrupted mana with my power of light. However, Levi's power can also purify the corrupted mana. I think the two of us can help in this situation."

"I was thinking about that too." Levi nodded. "I want to help save Rean as everyone else. If we all work together as a single team, we can rescue him sooner then later and catch our enemies by surprised." Levi touch his chest, looking determine. "And... we can finally tell Rean that none of this is his fault. He already suffer enough."

"Levi..." Alisa smiled.

"You're right Levi! Let's go it! I hope it can work. What do you think, Grandmother?" Emma asked before everyone notice Roselia is mumbling to herself.

But then we see Roselia mumbling about something.

"Hmph, I doubt your moral technology will make things that easy... Then again, this girls' ability has brought such miracles before. Not to mention the gods power... Yen Sid's magic, Sullivan's power... with so many helping hand... the ritual I had planned may well speed things along. We could be done in three, no, perhaps even just one day or just a few minutes, hours." She turn to the mention people in her mumble "Nrrgh, that's cheating! This is so unfair!" Roselia complained "I really wanted to show off how cool I can be!"

Everyone in anime facefell over Roselia's complaint.

"Are you kidding me?" Viridi got back on her feet. "You're complaining because you want to show how cool you are? For a Ho-" Viridi quickly covered her mouth as she realized what she was going to say, as Roselia, Rachel, and Palutena know what she mean. "Uh, Elder of the clan of witness, you sure are childish."

"Hello, pot. Meet kettle!" Roselia shout back, causing the two to hiss each other with sparks.

"Is Roselia really 800 years old and Viridi a goddess?" Renne sweatdrop.

"Hard to believe, ain't it?" Ash asked.

"Come on you too. You both don't have to be such a kid about it." Juna sighed.

"How petty for both of you behave this way instead of being your proper roles." Rachel sighed.

"Rose, I get that you wanted to look cool in front of everyone. But now isn't the time for you to complain." Levi sighed. "Besides, you are already cool to us. I mean, you done everything to help us with the singularities, the magic tools, all of it."

"Well, when you put it that way, I suppose I'm still am cool." Roselia said with a cheeky grinned.

"Oh suuure. That lasted the moment you complain." Viridi roll her eyes.

"Don't start with me Viridi!"

"Anyway... we still need your help Rose. After all, we need to come up with a plan to sneak into the Black Workshop once we find it." KeA interupted

"How did you know about that?" Roselia asked

"Rose, it's a rescue mission. So it's pretty obvious." Levi sweatdrop.

"In that case, why don't I contact Robin, Edelgard, Claude, Byleth and Dimitri to help out? I'll also be helping out." Palutena said. "Oh, that reminds me. We also need to ask who else is coming along."

"Right. There's no doubt that the Fighters in Smash Bros want to help out." Viridi said.

"And of course, the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer, The Ashen Wolves, and many more friends along the way."

"That's true. We made tons of new friends who wanted to help." Machias nodded.

"Yeah. Our Persona user friends." Fie nodded.

"We have the Mario Bros too. Team RWBY is also wanted to help." Elliot added.

"And we also got Ruby's uncle, Oscar, Team JPNR. Sonic and his friends. No doubt when Eggman is involved, things will become more troubling." Alisa nodded.

"We should consider ourselves blessed that we have so many friends at our side." Laura smiled.

"And you finally having your other half?" Fie grinned.

"Right. We all need to pitch in to make this smooth. Of course, we also need to count the possibility of other powerful foes." Felix added. "We should split into teams to make that possibility."

"Lucky, us mages can help out with the magic stuff." Lucy smiled

"Right! Leave it to us!" Erza smiled

Kurt nodded. "Right, I'm not a magic expert, but I know my way around orbal technology."

"How about we use our ARCUS Alpha units to boost the processing power even more?" Musse suggest

"That could work." Altina nodded. "We'd need to link them up to a central processing array."

"They've got the specs for it. What do you think, Renne?" Alisa asked

"Good idea. I'll see what I can do." Renne replied

"I'll help too. I'm very familiar with orbal technology." Aoi offered.

"This should make things easier on the order systems as well." Jusis said.

"All right, let's disable the communication functions and concentrate on processing power." Machias said.

"Heh, things are starting to get exciting." Ash replied

"H-Hold on just one second! I have NO idea what any of you are talking about!" Juna exclaimed

"I must agree." Laura added

"Yeah, I'm also confused here." Ragna admit.

"Yeah. I'm so confused right about now, I can't keep up." Sora sighed.

"Oh good, I'm not the only one." Natsu said.

"That's because the four of you are the less intelligent ones. Leave it to the brains to do this." Jin said insultingly

"Jin..." Ragna glared at him along with Laura and Juna.

"Now now." Levi sighed. "I'll explain to the three of you."

"No need to explain to the mongrel." Rachel said, drinking her tea.

"And why are you drinking tea?" Roselia asked

"It's nice to have such passionate allies." Sara added

"Old and new, even old and new friends, we're all Class VII here. We've got to worked together." Emma smiled

"Enough!" Roselia stated. "Cut the chatter and let us begin! We can now use the singularities to pinpoint the location of the Gnomes' headquarters."

And so everyone begin to pitch in to help boost the efforts while others will contact their friends. And among those friends is Venti, who is contacting Ei, Zhongli, Nahida, Aether about the Black Workshop assault.

(BGM ended)

---

Later at night...

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Stillness of Night)

After setting everything up, a lot of discussion was going on. and In the Fairy Spring was the girls taking a bath.

"Ahh, this feels great!" KeA respond in awe as her Jigglypuff is floating in the water.

"Jigglepuuuf." KeA's Jigglepuff respond with how calm and relax she is.

"This place is so luxurious. Wouldn't you agree, Gothorita?" Renne asked.

"Gothorita..." Renne's Gothroita respond with a nod as it feel relax from the Fairy Spring.

"Hehe, we all deserve it after the perfect and very effective analytical team." Palutena chuckled. "We should expect the results to be in a few minutes or so."

"Yeah. I hope everything works out." Lucy smiled.

"But we can't thank you all enough." Emma smiled. "It would've taken several times or more times that, were it only Grandmother and me."

"Aw, I barely even helped, really!" KeA smiled.

"It would've never even been possible without the secret techniques you witches employed." Renne replied. "To think I'd end up working with Erebonia's Hexen Clan... Things just get more and more interesting by the second, it seems. And here I thought the job assignment from Professor Kokonoe was enough."

"Oh, yeah. You used to be in Ouroboros, right? Same as Emma's sister?" Fie asked.

"She was their Second Anguis. What were your impressions of her?" Emma asked.

Renne hummed "Well, we only had so many opportunities to speak during our missions, but... I'd peg her the flighty but earnest type. She was always dedicated in her efforts, regardless of the task."

"I see."

"Though you certainly woruldn't think it from the way she carries herself." Laura said.

"She was always off busying herself with something or other during the civil way." Altina added

"Vita help Mona and Crow during that time with the Blorp. And then help Bowser as well." Erza said.

"And she helped get rid of all that scarlet Pleroma Grass with her Pokemon that was blooming around Crossbell, too." KeA added.

"I remember hearing about that. Plus, she has to run her radio show on top of everything else." Juna recalled.

Musse giggled. "Not to mention how much help she's been to me since our first meeting."

"Not to mention also help us back with Xehanort in the Keyblade War." Aqua added. "She a hardworking person."

"A lot more then I would've guessed." Sara said.

"It's hard not to respect that. She's something of an inspiration to women everywhere, really." Alisa smiled

"You could say the same for your mother, if you think about it." Emma remark. "Not to mention Sharon, Major Claire, Towa, and all the other graduates of Thors as well."

"You should add Erza into that category. She has been working a lot for us you know." Wendy smiled.

"If you want to add more people. Why not consider Mona, Morgan, Palutena, Viridi, Master Aqua, Edelgard, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy..." Carla paused. "Goodness, there are plenty of hardworking women out there in the world. Even to those whom you all haven't met yet."

"But we still don't have any idea where Instructor Towa even is, do we?" Juna asked, looking concerned. "Same foes for Mint and Linde. When they heard about the chaos back in Heimdallr, they rush over there as fast as they could."

"We still have no updates on Elise and Princess Alin, either, correct?" Musse asked.

Annette nodded. "Yeah. St. Astraia's practically closed down, given all that's happened. But there were witnesses who say they saw Linde and Mint right after the strange things happened in the capital."

"And yet they haven't sent a word since." Kairi sighed.

"That's not like them at all." Fie muttered.

"I can guess that either something must have happen to them or they escape on their own." Namine said.

"We haven't been able to find any trace of Tio, either." KeA frown.

"Nor do we have any leads on Tita's whereabouts, at that. We've lost contact with Schera over the past several days as well. Kokonoe wasn't happy about it either." Renne sighed

"That reminds me. When did you and the SSS met Professor Kokonoe?" Juna asked

"About a month ago or so. She contacted the SSS and us for an assignment about the Black Workshop investigation. We learned a few things that were going on and reported back. One of them was the Zauber Soldots in a secret lab they highjacked through several places. After that, the Professor been introducing us to several people, and then job assignments related to the investigation. When the Great Twilight happen... and the rest is history by now."

"Wow. But how come Lloyd and the others didn't tell me about they were in the Mushroom Kingdom?"

"The Professor said it's a secret operation, so she had us not tell anyone." KeA explained. "Plus, she also has us train in secret. Heck, even I can fight with magic."

"You can use magic, KeA?" Emma asked.

"Yep. I want to help out too. Plus, with my abilities and all, it might help one day. So she ask miss Konoe to teach me some magic."

"Wow, I had no idea." Juna said in awe.

"Still, I am worried about Schera..."

"You don't suppose she's being held in the same place as Rean, do you?" Alisa asked.

"There's a possible chance she might be captured." Palutena rub her chin. "But whatever the case might be, we'll have our chance to find out for certain."

"Right. We need to know more about the Gnomes, the Ironbloods. And what is Ouroboros next course of action." Xion said.

"Don't forget Zephyr and the Red Constellation." Fie added.

"The Black Workshop is the cloest thing I have to call a 'hometown'. Though I've retained no memories of it, I will do what I can to be of use there." Altina declared.

Juna nodded. "Right! We'll take care of all of it! Including saving Celine! Not to mention our bleeding heart of an Instructor... Always thinking for others and never himself." It's no wonder Levi had to keep an eye on him from doing anything crazy. I can tell how exhausted he was. He's totally helpless without us. So it's up to us to bring him back!"

"You can count me in on that." Alisa nodded. "If Levi was here, he would definitely agree."

"It's about time Rean finally started paying the piper." Fie said.

"Is this supposed to be a rescue mission? Or just wanted to tell him off?" Viridi sweatdrop.

"Well, he did sort of bring it upon himself." Palutena giggled.

"I suppose we'll just have to pick him up by the scruff and drag him right back to us~" Musse giggled.

"Wow... You can really tell how much they love him, huh?" KeA whisper to Renne

"Indeed... I do fancy meeting this Ashen Chevalier of theirs someday." Renne whisper back.

"I see you ladies have a good time." Roselia said as she approach them. "I have news about the analyzing. We finally discovered the whereabouts of the Black Workshop."

"Really?!" Juna got up.

"Yes. I'll gather everyone else to the Aterlier. Finish your bath while you're at it." Roselia said.

(BGM ended)

---

After the ladies' bath...

(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Forward Relentlessly)

"Thanks to everyone's help, we've more than four times our productivity. The Celestial Basin and Renne's computer has completed the analysis results." Roselia said.

"Yeah. Take a look at the Celestial Basin." Levi said as they turn to the Celestial Basin where they see the twelve Singularities and noticed among them was a black glowing singularities.

"Whoa, what's with that dark glowing one?" Ventus asked

"It's giving an evil-looking vibe." Roxas remark.

"Is that where the Black Workshop is?" Lea asked.

"Without question." Yen Sid nodded.

"If so... then..." Emma rub her chin. "Then it would fits all the conditions based on what the Hexen Clan knows."

"What conditions are you guys talking about?" Annette asked.

"We've been searching for the Gnomes' headquarters for 800 years now. Generations of wandering witches have scoured the Empire for it. So far, it's eluded us, and the Gnomes have been able to do whatever they please." Roselia explained. "We did manage to piece together some information, however. It may be constructed within a different dimension space, much like our own village. But whereas we hide ourselves in the forest, they retreated deep underground. Deeper than any of us could have imagined, in fact."

"It fits well for the Kin of Earth." Rachel fold her arm.

"And what are the coordinates?" Felix asked.

"I just check it with Alisa and KeA. According to the coordinates. It's 50.94 north by 105.90 west." Renne answered

"That's on the eastern outskirts of Lamare." Alisa answered. "So maybe somewhere in the Grayborne Mountain Range?"

Juna gasped "Graybone? That's right near Misante!"

"It's a whole mess of mountains and trenches once you get north of the lake." Ash remark.

"The Workshop is in one of those deepest of those trenches." KeA said.

"And according to the calculations. It's 1,000 arge... or meter down below ground." Levi explained. "It doesn't look like it can be reached. Unless you go through a teleportation Gate."

"Wow, I didn't see that coming." Sara sighed.

"It explains why no one's been able to track it down, though." Musse stated.

"Roselia and I still need to figure out a plan with Robin and the others. And since it's also late. We will begin the operation tomorrow morning. Will that be okay with you all?"

Everyone look at each other and nodded.

"Then it settled. We'll begin around 8:00 AM. I suggest you wake up a little early." Roselia said.

"I'll let the others know." Palutena said.

"But how can we get inside the Workshop?" Gaius asked.

"You have an idea for that, right?" Fie asked.

Roselia nodded. "Yes. Now that we know where it is, getting there will be a simple matter." She turn to New Class VII. "The key is using your Panzer Soldats as beacons."

Levi nodded. "The Soldots that we brought have some of Valimar's power. They were linked to Valimar when the Great Twilight was unleashed. If we can use the Spirit Veins to open a path for us, that give us the chance to reach the workshop."

"Ah so that's how." Kurt mused.

Elliot chuckled. "Haha! The new Class VII and Levi, you guys really outdone yourselves."

"You'll be the ones to bring Rean back..." Laura smiled. "How appropriate."

"I think our other friends can as well." Levi chuckled.

"So how exactly is opening the Spirit Path going to work?" Terra asked.

"Ah, let me explain." Roselia smirked. "Everyone, come in."

"Heehee. Time for us to do what we do best." An elderly voice chuckled as came in was everyone in the Hexen Clan.

"You guys are going to help us?" Donald asked.

"Yes, the elder put the word around." Witch Auler nodded.

"She gathered us all together to perform our clan's traditional teleportation spell." Witch Dallier explained

Nina nervous laughed. "Haha, I never thought we'd really find the Workshop in our lifetime."

"Let's do our best to make this a success!" Sigyn declared.

"We don't have a lot of magic, but we'll do what we can to help out!" Gandolf declared.

"We'll be counting on you for technical support." Old Man Aaroy said.

"And me, too! I want to save Celine as much as you guys!" Albireo said

"Everything will be ready in the morning." Euclause smirked.

"Awesome! We can't thank you guys enough!" Sora cheered. "Thanks so much!"

"So there you have it. We all have our parts to play. We'll begin the operation in the morning. Now either get to bed or rest up before going to bed. Don't stay up too late either. That will be all." Roselia said as everyone nodded and get ready for tomorrow.

Everyone begin to split up.

"Oh, Alisa. Altina." Renne called out to them. "I've forgot to give you something. Take this." She pulled out a memory quartz. "It's a memory quartz."

"Oh. Thank you." Alisa said she take it.

"I'm sure you heard about it how I broke into the tower with Estelle and Lloyd, right? Among the classified data we got then, there were a lot of protected files. These are copies of both the analyzed and unanalyzed files."

"Oh!" Altina respond in surprised.

"All files concerning the Great Twilight, made of data combined from the Intelligence Division and the Workshop... That must be a lot of data to process."

Renne nodded. "It is. Professor Kokonoe is going through it all. Freckles and I could but it would take way too long. I've been reaching out to anyone who might be able to pitch in. What do you think?"

"I don't mind. However, finding the instructor will still be my first priority." Altina answered

"I can work on it when I get some spare time, too. And I'll contact anyone I know who might be able to help." Alisa nodded. "In fact. A friend of mine, Futaba will gladly help look into this."

"Thanks guys! I had a feeling you have tons of friends with the right skillset." Renne giggled. "Well if you excuse me, I'll be heading to the shop."

"Oh, let me go with you. I'll show you around town."

---

With Aqua...

Aqua was mumbling to herself about something where Ventus and Terra notice her looking confused.

"Hey there, Aqua. What's the matter?" Ventus asked

"Oh, Terra, Ventus. I was just thinking about something that happened recently." Aqua said.

"Oh? What's up?" Terra asked

"You know the Keyblade that I'm using. One that belong to the Master?"

"Yeah. What's up?"

"I'm sure sure if you guys notice while we were helping out but... for some odd reason, I can't summon it." Aqua explained

"Huh? How can that be?" Ventus asked

"Hm, that is rather worrisome. When did it started?" Terra asked

"The moment we left to help out with the others. So... about a week ago. I ended up using my other Keyblade. You know, the one I usually used." Aqua answered.

"But its rather strange... how could the Master's Keyblade couldn't be summoned by you." Terra wondered.

(BGM ended)

---

Meanwhile in Bowser's Castle...

"Your Nastiness!" Kamek appeared in front of the Throne room. "I just got word from Palutena. The operation to infiltrate the workshop will begin at 8:00 AM."

"So it finally begin." Bowser rub his chin. "Kamek. Gather everyone and contact Kokonoe."

"At once!"

---

Dateline, August 21th, 1206. Monday

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

The morning has arrived as everyone in the village has gather around.

"Wooow~ This is super cool!" Ruby eye sparking as she clockwise look around the Hexen Clan.

"So this is the famous Hexen Clan Village that Emma was born in..." Blake mused. "I didn't expect it would be in a whole dimension though."

"A good place to hide." Weiss nodded.

"No kidding." Yang nodded. "And we're not alone in the operation." Yang turn to the group that Class VII, Kingdom Hearts Crew, Team Natsu, Annette, Felix, Kirito, Asuna, Yui, Eugeo, Ragna, Jin, and Yen Sid brought.

The group were the Fighters of Smash Bros, accompanying them were Master and Crazy Hand. Angelica, Byleth, Brianna, Black Angles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer, Ashen Wolves, Sothis, Rhea, Chrom, Lucina, Robin, Corrin, Azura, Shigure, Norhian, Hoshidan, The Mario Bros, Peach, Daisy, JPNR, Qrow, Oscar, Maria Calavera, Penny, Investigation Team, Phantom Thieves, Noel Vermillion, Makoto, Nanaya, Tsubaki, Alice, Leafa, Sinon, Silica, Lisbeth, Laxus, the Thunder God Tribe, Levy, Gajeel, Kazuha, Ares, Ryker, Martin, Cecil, Marth, Alm, Ike, Soren, Celica, Lyn, Ares, Ryker, Reinhardt, Sabertooth twin dragons and their Exceed, Zelda, Impa, Mipha, Daruk, Revali, Urbosa, Terrako, Juvia, Caeda, Tiki, Monica, Tails, Amy, Cream, Celica. A. Mercury.

"Thanks for contacting me about the Workshop." Angelica told to Alisa.

"No problem Angelica. Still no sign of Towa?" Alisa asked.

"Unfortunately no. I look all over my orbal bike and use my connections but no sign of her. Where did they take her..." Angelica muttered.

"Hmm. A Clan of witches..." Bayonette mused as she chuckled. "Though they are not Umbra Witches, I can accept them as fellow kin."

"Wooooow!" Nora yelled as she was on top of Roselia's Atelier. "Look at this place! The magical atmosphere screams witches! But where's the cauldron? Where's the potion?"

"Get down this instant!" Roselia yelled as she look annoyed.

"I'm sorry about Nora. She's a little excited." Ren said

"A little is an understatement."

A clan of witches..." Leo mused. "As much as I want to look into any magical related tools. I have to-"

"Woohoo!" Elise (Fire Emblem) bump into Leo as she ran as she drag Sakura.

"For the love of- Elise! Stop what you're doing!"

"Now then." Byleth look at his formal students with his husband at his side. "I'm sure you all know the mission?"

"Yes. Rescuing Rean from the Black Workshop." Edelgard nodded.

"I already go over this with Lady Edelgard but allow me to explain to the rest of you, if that is all right, Your Majasty." Hubert said.

"Please. By all means Hubert." Byleth said.

"Hmm..." Martin, one of the residents of Rigbarth was talking to Gandolf. "So, I see. It's similar to the smithing we do back home."

"Oh really? Tell me. What kind of craft do you practice?" Gandolf asked

"Oooh!" Cecile, Martin's younger brother was looking around the village. "This place screams with mysteries! Why hide it from society? What are these magical plants? Are there wizards here? Several mysterious pop into my head!"

"I'm honestly surprised that you're here Prince Shigure. It has been two years since we last meet." Jusis said as he speaks to Shigure.

"So it has. My apologize for not assisting you during the Keyblade War." Shigure humbly said with a concern look. "Father ask of me to look after the Kingdom for awhile until he and mother returns. But now that I'm here. I will do my utmost best to assist you."

"It's reassuring to have you wish us."

"Yes. But I heard what happened to Prince Olivert... I'm truly sorry. I know how much he means to you and those in Erebonia."

"Thank you, Your Highness... Everyone here is the same."

"It's such a great relief that we have you girls here." Sara smiled as Noel Vermillion, Makoto Nanaya and Tsubaki. "I thought you were helping out Estelle and the others."

"Oh we were. But we figure we come with a helping hand before we headed out." Makoto Nanaya answered.

"They also gave us the go ahead and also a little concern with Renne. But you didn't hear that from me." Tsubaki said.

"The operation will begin any minute. Did everyone eat? I can cook us something as you like." Noel Vermillion smiled, causing the Bracer girls to turn pale.

"Oh that's sweet of you but everyone already ate." Sara sweatdrop.

"All right is everyone ready?" Roselia yelled out to everyone who nodded. "Good."

"Wait!" Elliot called out. "We're still waiting for Crow."

"Huh? Are you sure?" Levi was in the call with Crow. "Well... okay... cya later then..." He hang up. "Crow isn't coming."

"Huh? Why not?" Alisa asked.

"He said something came up and he needed to attend. He didn't explain what but I assume it's army stuff or something. I guess we have to do it without him."

"That sucks." Fie said.

"Yeah, it's not the same without Crow." Machias nodded

"I'm sure he has his reason." Master Hand said. "Roselia, thank you for allowing us to join to assist you with the teleportation spell."

"Well, considering there is rather a large number, I guess I should ask for some other helpers." Roselia said. "I heard from Emma how you two are both Master of Creation and Destruction. And that something like this is one of your powers as a god."

"Oh I'm just a businessman with many skills. Crazy on the other hand is someone I need to look after because-"

"Ooh! Brother! Brother!" Crazy Hand rush toward them with a tower over his head... er... hand. "You GOT to try the Fairy Spring! It is simply divine!"

"Why were you taking a bath?" Master Hand sighed before shaking his head. "Never mind that! We're ready to assist."

"My magic is at your disposal." Yen Sid said.

"Same goes for us." Palutena smiled.

"Okay, now that I think everyone is here. Let's get this show on the road." Viridi said.

"Very well. Everyone! In Position!" Roselia yelled as she headed toward the monument.

The other witches and Emma stood in formation as Palutena, Viridi, Master Hand, Crazy Hand, Yen Sid, and Rachel begin to use their magic to activate the large transportation spell. Levi and New Class VII look at each other and nodded as they got into their soldats while the rescue team stood around the center of the gazebo lake with Roselia. A giant sphere was cast around them before Roselia teleported away from the center.

"My preparations are complete." Roselia said. "We will be opening a Spirit Path directly to the Gnomes' domain. Such a bold plan is only possible... by making a portal of the whole town. The machines connected to the Ashen Knight shall lead us there and the combined magic of every witch, gods, and sorcerers shall power it. An immense amount of focus will be required... But with the help of our guests, it should be possible."

"I think I've got the hang of it now. It's a lot like hacking." Renne mused.

"All we gotta do is keep it on course, right? I know we can do this!" KeA cheered

"Jigglepuff!" KeA's Jigglepuff cheered.

"We're pretty lucky to have so many friends helping us." Alisa said.

"Yeah. There's no way we could've done this alone." Machias added.

"Altina and I will act as guides through the transference." Emma said.

"I'll help out, too." Gaius volunteered. "My wind-reading might come in handy."

"I want to help too!" Annette said. "Maybe us magic users can help out."

"Yes. I would love to participate in such an event." Lysithea nodded

"Don't forget about me as well." Levi reminded. "Once we get into the Black Workshop, it won't be long before I can detect his location."

"We will find our destination." Altina said. "Soldat pilots, are you ready?"

"You bet we are!" Juna replied.

"We'll use these six units to open a Spirit Path, and transport the entire group." Kurt said.

"Hehehe. Combined with my powers. It's going to be a smooth ride." Venti chuckled.

Ash sighed. "Still don't like this occult shit, but desperate times call for desperate measures."

"And above all else, we need to make sure that our resolve is steeled." Musse said.

"Just remember what Roselia said, this will be a one-way trip." Levi told them "Once we get into the Gnomes' base, we will be unable to get out the same way."

"Well remembered, Levi." Roselia replied. "But with many allies at your side and each of them can create portals of their own, you can retreat by your own means. That said, are you all willing to go into the lions' den, knowing full well that you may be going to your deaths? The success of this spell rides entirely on your determination."

"That's true." Renne agreed. "If you have any doubt in your mind, the portal will become unstable."

"Please focus on how much he means to each and every one of you. So long as you focus on that, you will be fine." Aoi said.

"Haha, there's no need to tell us that." Elliot replied.

"It goes without saying, but Rean's never left our thoughts." Machias said. "Without him, we just wouldn't be Class VII."

Jusis nodded. "He and Millium never hesitated to do what was right."

"We won't hesitate either. We're going to get him back!" Alisa said

"And now, we'll reach out to him as one." Laura added.

Fie nodded. "To pull him out of the darkness and back into the light."

"And you got us too!" Mario nodded with determination.

"Yeah! We got your back as well as his!" Sora nodded.

"Nicely put, everyone." Levi responded. "Now then, let's all concentrate on making the Spirit Path fully connected. We have a lot to say to Rean..."

"We've got a lot to thank him for, and ever more to yell at him about." Juna said.

"He's carried his burdens alone for far too long, and we're ready to share them!" Kurt added.

Altina nodded. "And that sword is proof of Millium's resolve, so we'll bring it back with him!"

"Instructor Rean is someone I look up to and respect. No matter how deep the darkness, the radiant light that I will spring into song will awaken him!" Venti replied

"After he showed me the hope Class VII can bring, it's not fair for him to leave me like this." Musse said.

"We'll drag him outta there by force if we have to." Ash added.

"Then it's unanimous, raid the Black Workshop, rescue Rean and get the hell out of there!" Levi declared. "No more doubts, we're ready for anything!"

Sara giggled. "That boy really is a lucky guy."

"We're ready." Gaius said

Emma nodded. "Grandmother! Everyone, let's begin!"

"Right, we shall create a path to Rean for you." Roselia replied.

Roselia raise her staff as the other witches along with the gods, Rachel, and Yen Sid around the village cast spells around the sphere barrier. The Spirit Path then begin to show a vision of path that will lead toward Graybone Mountain Range.

---

With Towa...

Somewhere in a room, Towa and Empress Priscilla where looking out the window when suddenly Towa felt a heartbeat.

"Huh?" Towa blink as Emperess Priscilla turn to her, giving her a concern look.

"Towa?" She asked.

---

With Alfin...

Alfin walk toward Esmelas Garden with Tita and their Pokemon with them as Alfin felt a heartbeat as Alfin's Pokemon notice.

"Was that?" Alfin touch her chest.

"Gardevoir?" Alfin's Pokemon called to her as Sylveon hold her hand.

"Meah?" Alfin's Syveon cried.

"Are you okay, Your Highness? Your Pokemon are showing concern." Tita asked.

---

With Elise...

Somewhere in a room, Elise was writing something while Tio is reading a book with their Pokemon by their side until Elise felt a heartbeat and Tio sense it, causing her to turn her head.

Elise gasped "It's them!"

"Interference with the Spirit Veins?!" Tio asked in surprise.

---

With Crow...

Crow was in the Throne room with Bowser, Junior, the Koopalings, Morgan, Lissa, Mona, Shez, Arval, Roman, and Neo until Crow felt a heartbeat.

"Heh." Crow smirked. "It's begun."

"So it's time, huh?" Bowser asked as he pick up his ARCUS. "Kokonoe, it's time."

---

In Kokonoe's lab...

"About time." Kokonoe said as she turn her chair to face Litchi, Tager, Lambda, Team Dark, Wario and Waluigi. "You guys know what to do."

"Understood." Tager nodded and then press the remote and a portal open. "Begin Infiltrating the Black Workshop!"

"Oh, this is gonna be good!" Wario said as he rub his hand.

"You better be worth what I'm playing you." Kokonoe glared at the Wario Bros.

"No sweat it. We got it." Waluigi respond with a Ok gesture as the Wario Bros, Tager, Lambda, Litchi and Team Dark go into the portal.

---

Back with Crow...

"All right, team, let's go rescue that idiot!" Crow forward his arm with a command.

"Right!" Morgan, Lissa, Mona, Shez and Arval respond as they go run into a portal that is the same as Kokonoe.

---

Somewhere in Erebonia...

Thomas, Randy and Agate were walking until Thomas sensed something.

"Hmm... So it's begin." Thomas mused.

"You're telling me..." Agate paused.

"You mean the kids in Eryn really..." Randy respond

Thomas turn to them. "That's right. The Emergency rescue mission is underway." He pull out his ARCUS Alpha. "This won't be easy due to the aerial security measures they've put in place, but... The least I can do is offer them some extra insurance."

(BGM ended)

---

In the Black Workshop...

Duvalie was walking around until she spotted Valimar's chest glowing along with the Sword of the End.

"You got to be kidding..." Duvalie grumbled.

"Well... isn't this a surprise." Epimenides said as he, George, Natsume, Tartaglia, Alban, Cornelia, Signora, Magica, Ines, Ennea, Metal Sonic, Cubot, Watts, Hazel, Nu-13, Orbot, and Minerva gather up.

"I didn't expect they would find this place." George muttered.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Trump Cards for the Worst Situation)

"It must be fate that we were here. Perhaps we should go greet them." Ines suggest.

"Is this the first time the impenetrable Black Workshop has been breached?" Ennea asked

"Yeah, but that's what we have you here for." George answered

"Hmhm. And here I thought things would be boring around here." Cornelia comment.

"I just got back and now I have to go fight? Haha! I love it." Tartaglia chuckled.

"Good grief. You and Shirley are kindred spirits." Alban scratched his hair as he sighed.

"But on the bright side, at least we won't get bored just by waiting you know." Natsume replied. "So think of the positive in this situation."

"So, uh? What should we do about this?" Cubot asked.

"I'm sure it might be plenty of people going all out on us." Orbot pointed out.

"Typical if it is. After all, they did that with Xehanort." Magica told them. "Lucky we can just used the Heartless to take some of them down before we take on the next."

"Agree. Not to mention other toys we have can help slow them down." Watts added.

"Yes. But for now, we should greet them as the fallen knight here said." Signora said, causing Ines to glared at her. "Split up and head for the labs."

"So be it." Minerva said.

"Duvalie, what will you do?" Ines asked.

"Hmm..." Duvalie fold her arms as she thinks. "I'll search the other labs. If I spotted them, I'll give the signal."

"All righty then. Be a good girl, now." Ennea said as she and Ines walk away.

"We should go as well. Murokumo unit. Let's go." Minerva said.

"Roger." Nu replied as the Enforcers, Watts, Magica, Signora, Metal Sonic, Cubot and Orbot, head the other direction.

"Oh my, has something gone wrong little Head Knight?" Cornelia asked with a grin.

"You better choose your words next carefully. I am fine." Duvalie glared.

"Leave her be Cornelia. A Fallen Knight just like her Lord have orders. We should be off as well. George. Come." Epimendies said

"Of course. They don't understand what they're getting into. And I want to help them realized how far out of their depth they are." George nodded.

Epimenides let out a "Hmph." "Spoken like a true Gnome." He and as he, Cornelia and George took off.

Hazel turn to Duvalie. "Don't listen to them. They're just angering you."

"I know." Duvalie scoffed as she fold her arms. "It infuriates me to think they gave the gall to treat me like a child. Ines and Ennea too..."

"Hmm..." Hazel close his eyes. "I can tell something is bothering you. You're conflicted on what to do."

"..."

"I may not know what's on your mind but. Ask yourself what you want to do."

"What I... Want to do?"

"I wish I could say more but... Perhaps follow your heart. Ask yourself and it what do you think you should do." Hazel then turn his back on her and left.

Duvalie look down and touch her chest. "Follow my heart..."

Duvalie has been conflict with herself after two weeks ago with the Great Twilight began. She remembers the words Hakumen has spoken to her.

"Has your Lord truly fallen from virtue and righteousness? Is her path truly brought nothing but lies and deceit? To bring an end to this world?! You defile the very name of the Eisenritter! Your predecessors! You're a disgrace as both knights in honor and righteous! You do not deserve to be one!"

Duvalie clench her teeth as she shook her head. "What is the righteous path to me..." She look around and turn to her left to the door. "..." She headed to the door to where Rean is.

All that was left was an empty room...

"I came back at the right time."

Until now...

"Things are startin' to get interesting." Mcburn said as he appeared. "I'm lookin' forwat to seeing for myself... just what the Ashen Kid got in store for us. That reminds me..." He pull out the Gamma 2.0 and contact someone. "Yo. You're here in the workshop?"

"I was wondering when you call. I sense something is going on." A familiar voice said in the other line.

"Hehe. Guess what. We got a party."

---

Meanwhile with Rean...

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Bell, When It Is Ringing)

"Who...am...?" Rean groaned

Celine then sense something, causing her to wake up. "Something's interfering with the spirit veins! I sense Emma and Rose... Class VII, the Mario Bros... so many familiar people!" She then realized something. "I get it... They're trying to get to him through Valimar!"

"Urgh..." Rean groaned as his ogre power begin to surround him, causing Celine to turn to him.

"H-Hey, calm down!" Celine exclaimed before she notice the energy. "What's all this negative energy? This feeling of loss and regret... Is it because he sense Class VII and everyone else? Oh, no..."

Rean's eye open with a glare. "RAAAAAAGHHHHH!"

"His power's overtaking him..." Celine step back. "Is this because he's a Sacrifice!? Could this be what Xigbar and Xehanort's younger self meant? But... But that would mean..."

"I won't... forgive... What... they did... to #%&!*..." He snarls as he breaks the chains that bine him, causing Celine to gasp. "There..." He turn to his right to his tachi, approached it and take it. "Taken back... More... More to take back..." He turn to the case that contain his Pokeballs. "My... Pokemon..." He swing his Tachi to break the case, dropping the Pokeballs and take them into his pocket. He approaches the door where he swing his tachi, causing it to destroy it to pieces and slowly walk away.

"He took his Pokemon... Is he heading for Valimar and the sword?!" Celine grimaced. "That's not good! Nngh. If only I gotten to the Pokeballs sooner..." She muttered. "I didn't want to have to use this spell... but it's my only option now! Damnit! Just know this is all your fault, you jerk!" Celine cast a spell that change her appearance to resemble a Demi-human. "Hold on, % #!" she yelled and rush toward him as the screen soon turn black.

(BGM ended)

---

Back with the heroes...

The heroes witness the vision

"Huh? Rean?!" Levi exclaimed. "Did you all see that?"

"It was like a vision or something." Fie finished.

"Rean...and was that Celine?" Alisa asked with worry.

"It was, but something was seriously wrong with Rean." Emma replied.

"His power was...out of control, or close to it." Gaius said.

"And he must be looking for Valimar." Levi added. "Then we don't have much time to waste!"

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Beyond the Journey Instrumental Ver.)

"The path ahead of you will diverge. Shall I split you into two groups?" Roselia asked.

"Yeah, let's keep it simple. Split the group into two teams, one with girls and one with guys." Levi answered. "Now then, onward, Class VII and friends. Time to go rescue Rean and bring him home!"

"Understood." Altina nodded.

"Roger Wilco!" Juna said.

"Roger that!" Venti nodded

"It's time to rescue our Instructor!" Musse nodded

"We're comin' for ya, Rean Schwarzer!" Ash added.

"Oh yeah! Let's-a-go!" Mario yelled

"We're coming for you, Rean!" Ryoma said.

Roselia then chanted a spell and everyone then took off.

"Good luck everyone!" Crazy Hand yelled.

"Bring back one of my Fighters! Show them you have what it takes!" Master hand yelled

"May your heart be your guiding key." Yen Sid said.

"You better not die!" Jinko yelled.

(BGM ended)

---

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Doomsday Trance)

Everyone from boys to girls soon arrived at their destination, accompanied them with soldot in each side.

Levi hummed. "We finally made it, the lion's den so to speak." He pull out his ARCUS Alpha and contacted the party. "Is everyone here?"

"Present!" Ruby answered

"Look like it work." Edelgard said.

"Wow... this place reminds me of Shambala..." Claude muttered.

"Yes. We arrived at the Gnomes' headquarters: the Black Workshop!" Laura said

"A secret workshop, a thousand arge below ground." Gaius said.

"Then the portal gate plan really worked!" Elliot added.

"Yeah, it sure did." Levi replied. "But now we must stay vigilant as infiltrate the workshop. As the second lead of the class, I better take point until we can get to him. We'll also need to watch out for any foe that tries to stop us."

---

Meanwhile with Rean...

Rean was walking toward the Black Workshop Hallway.

"Not another step, %&*!" Celine yelled to stop him, and turn to her. "L-Look, if you're about to complain, I don't wanna hear it! You think I wanted to take this form?! Hell no! But I need to be in this form to-" Celine then notice Rean sheath his Tachi. "-No, wait, what are you-?!" Then he unleash a crimson flame slash projection behind him, revealing an Archiasm. "Is that an Archaism?!" She grumbled as Rean took his stance. "Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse...

"Grrr..." Rean let out a snarl.

"Ugh, fine, if you're not gonna do it, I will!" Celine grumbled as she activated a combat link with Rean. "Combat link activate!"

Then came out of the Pokeball was Greninja and Charizard.

"Greninja and Charizard?! You two are out of your Pokeball?" Celine asked

"Ninja, Greninja, Ninja." Rean's Greninja respond. ("We sense someone broken the seal on us. We came to see what has transpired.")

Charizard let out a growl. ("We're quite of what happened to Rean. Let us aid you. The others can be of assistance.")

"All right, we got to meet up with Emma and the others somehow. I'll be counting on you two! Activate Pokemon-Link!" Celine yelled and activated Pokemon Link, connecting to Rean and Celine.

The Archaism buff itself with energy and then swing down his arm toward Rean, Celine, Charizard and Greninja as they jump back as Charizard used Flare Blitz with Greninja dash toward with Water Shirukens in his hand and launch slashes before throwing them toward the arms and watery exploded. Celine channel a fireball and toss it toward it as Rean launch powerful slashes. The Archaism fire laser beams toward them as Greninja use Shadow Sneak to teleport and attack from behind as Rean unleash powerful slashes on it. The Archaism sprung around to push them back. Charizard use Flamethrower to push the Archaism back as Celine created a magic circle to shoot magical projections at it.

The Archaism begin to use Maintenance on itself to heal but Greninja use Hydro Pump it as Charizard rush over and unleashes claw attacks before grabbing it and then tossing the Archaism over him and slamming it. Greninja eyes glow golden as it used Extrasensory by crossing his arm, with a golden aura, spreading his arm, and unleashing golden rings to strike the Archaism. The Archaism recovered enough for Rean to unleash a powerful crimson blaze slash, powerful enough to knock it back as the Archaism fire laser at them again. Celine generated a barrier before countering by shooting a magic beam on it. Rean used Supreme Arcane Gale and dealt the finishing blow by unleashing a powerful wide slash, causing it to grumble and explode.

---

With the Boys team...

"Ah! I sensed it just now." Levi said

"Indeed. Rean is advancing, but it's merely faint." Gaius said.

"I've located Celine!" Emma on Machias's ARCUS Alpha. "She's 200 arge to the north!"

"And your team is 80 arge away from ours!" Machias said.

"The route splits into three from here." Fie replied.

"Then let's begin." Levi nodded. "Both teams, let's head north! And stay in contact with each other at all times."

"Got it! We're coming for you, Rean!" Alisa nodded

"Be careful everyone. We will encounter powerful enemies within the Workshop as a defense system." Monica told everyone.

"Well it is a factory for a madman." Sonic agreed. "It's no different then Eggman's case."

"And judging from the echoes... I say we're in for a large facility." Morgana said.

"Not just that either. There's also higher elements in the Workshop, too!" Futaba alerted the group. "We better be really careful everyone!"

"Right. Everyone, begin the operation!" Levi forward his arm to command.

"Right!" Everyone yelled as both teams begin to proceed through the door.

On the Boy's side, they notice a facility of Combat Shells.

"Mama Mia! Look at those machines there!" Luigi pointed.

"They look like combat shells. Like the one Altina and Millium uses... Then this place must be a Combat Shell research facility." Kirito said.

"There are so many of them… the Gnomes must be quite busy." Venti added

"In that case, how about we bust this place to the ground?" Natsu suggest as they keep going.

"That's a good idea. However, we can hold off after we rescue Rean." Ragna said before they spotted Archaisms and Heartless.

'We got Heartless and Archaisn incoming!" Donald said

"We'll handle the Heartless, while you guys can take care of the machines!" Roxas said as he and a select few begin to take down the said enemies.

"Hey guys, look!" Tails pointed where they see new types of Combat Shells, Atlesian Knights remodeled along with Advanced Paladin-290, Titanus, and Guardians type series.

"You shitting me? They even stole some of Atlesian Knights and Paladins?" Qrow asked

"There are even Guardians and those Titanus the Agarthans uses." Felix added before he scuffed. "So it's not just a combat Shell facility, but also a reproduction section of other technology they stolen."

"Samn. The Gnomes really are the worst bunch." Sylvain grumbled as Roxas and the others deal with the Archaism. "All right, No use lingering around here. Come on." He said as they keep going.

"There are even training combat shells like the kind we battle back in school." Jusis replied

"They were probably all produced in this facility." Gaius said.

"That would explain a lot. Since Geroge is one of them." Levi muttered

"How long has all this shit being goin' on for?!" Ash asked

"If I had to guess, mostly likely from the beginning or for a long time." Tails replied as they spotted more Heartless and Archaisms blocking their way before they took them on and take care of them shortly after.

"I can imagine what other projects they been working on." Riku said before they arrived in a large area.

"Wait, something's coming!" Levi alerted the team as they stopped their tracks.

Then two pair of floating black dolls with wing blades, resembling Altina, and Millium, and Nu but in Murakumo form.

"What the-?!" Mario look shocked.

"Son of- they look like Nu!" Ragna grumbled.

"I don't sense any life within them. So they're robotic life." Jin remark.

"Intruders intercepted. Commencing extremination." One of them spoke.

Levi frowned "Just looking at them makes me sick. Let's dispose of them!"

"Large numbers of introduced detected. Requesting reinforcements." One of the Archaism said as Atlesian Knights and Guardian series appeared to assist them.

"Uh-Oh, incoming!" Elliot said.

"Let's do this!" Sora said as everyone got out their weapons.

Levi dash in and use his Craft: Spiral Pillar to gather them all up, leap into the air as wind slashed them and then plunge the ground with energy blades as Elliot, Hubert and Linhardt use their magic to rain down projections attack as Levi leaped away as the magic attack struck them. Sora, Riku and Mickey launch combo attacks as Donald cast Thunadaga. Before the Archaism can respond to another attack, Jin impales the ground with his sword to freeze them on their cracks as Ryoma, Felix, and Dimitri charge up and then unleash a flurry of slashes and strikes through them while Dimitri snaps his finger and rain down a powerful lighting that destroy them.

---

The girls' team...

The girls enter a laboratory where they see several tanks

"The heck?! Look at this place!" Lucy pointed.

"They look like tanks Tartarus uses..." Erza said.

"Ah..." Altina gasped. "I... I remember. This is a research facility dedicated to developing the Oz-series Homunculi."

"N-No way!" Alisa said.

"So this is where you and Millium were born..." Dorothea look around and look sad as they keep going until Edelgard spotted something else.

"I'm afraid that isn't the only thing." Edelgard pointed where they see tanks of humans in tanks.

Emma gasped "What in the world? They're even experimenting on humans?!"

"Huh?" Altina blinked. "Wait... Something different with them."

Petra recalled something. "Wait. I recall something that Shez and Kazuha have witness during our time in Shambala. They spotted a hidden facility where they see something like this."

"Wait... Did... do you think these people are..." Bernadette gulped. "What... exactly?"

"Could they be vessels that Epimenides used like Shez?" Edelgard asked as the others look shocked.

"Damn. This can't be good..." Sara muttered.

"There's also another possibility they can create their own mind control soldiers." Bayonetta added.

"Another possibility... an evil one at that." Celica muttered as they keep going.

"Oh this place is really bad... why must so many places have to scream evil?" Bernadette groaned

"It also brings back painful memories..." Noel Vermillion groaned.

"Sounds like Chancellor Osborne and Alberich have true dark hearts. You know what this means, right ladies?" Ann asked

Haru nodded. "Right. Akira and the others think the same."

"You're planning on stealing their treasure in the metaverse?" Bayonetta asked

"That's the plan! If we know the password..." Futaba said before they reach a large area.

Altina sense something. "Watch out!"

Then two pair of dolls appeared, similar to the one who are in the boy's end.

"The heck!?" Makaoto Nanaya exclaimed.

"They look just like the Murakumo unit... except..." Tsubaki paused.

"They don't seem to be alive!" Emma finished.

"So they're not homunculi, but rather, intricate archaisms." Musse remark.

"Intruders intercepted. Commencing extermination."

"Requesting, reinforcements."

Suddenly, a large group of Archaisms, and Atleians Knights appeared.

"We got company!" Ruby yelled

"Ha! We got this!" Kairi said as they charge in to take them on.

Kairi jump and kick one of the Heartless before she, Namine, Aqua and Xion took on the Heartless while the rest took on the Archaisms. Edelgard imbued fire into her Amyr and them launch a powerful swing as Dorothea cast Bolting onto the Archaisms, Atleian Knights as Ruby gather them using her Petal Burst and then slash through them. Blake follow in pursuit by leaping over and unleashing a flurry of slahses over them as Urbosa use Urbosa Fury to stunned them and Mipha summon a whirlpool to strike before jumping off with Erza launching a powerful slash through them.

---

Earlier with Rean...

After destroying the Archiasm, Rean approached forward.

"Must... go... Take everything... back..."

"Oh come on!" Celine grumbled. 'Guess All we can do is back him up for now.' "Charizard, Greninja, let's go!" He said as both pokemon respond and rush toward Berkserker Rean who destroy the barrier with one swoop. "He broke through the magic barrier with brute strength alone?!"

Rean's Charizard respond with a growl. ("His power is like a wellspring with overwhelming power.")

"Ninja. Ninja, Ninja..." Rean's Greninja respond. ("Yes. But that power has taken over him. Giving him strength yet unleash.")

Celine groaned. "All the more reason to watch over him..."

Rean broke through another Magic barrier with his brute strength as they go through, spotted several Heartless and Archaisms blocking their way, but he took take of them with one swoop. They then enter a facility with large numbers of weapons.

"Aidios, what are these?!" Celine asked

("They look like weapons.") Rean's Greninja said

"Then then must be the S- Weapon, like the Jaeger uses." Celine remark as they keep going until they reach a large area where two pair of doll appeared.

("I don't sense any life from them. Are they machine?) Rean's Greninja asked.

"So they're humanoid Archaisms..." Celine muttered

"Rrghh... Haaah..." Rean groaned as he place his hand toward his forehead, looking upset. "Grr... Ahh... Gaaaaaaah!"

("I sense remorse coming from him. Most likely remembering to Altina and Millium.") Rean's Charizard remark.

"Rean..." Celine frown.

"Intrruders intercepted."

"Commandcing exterminaiton."

"Not on our watch!" Celine yelled as Greninja and Charizard stood in front of Rean to defend him in his current state.

Suddenly, Dark Magic rain down on them along with Bullets and Thunder Magic were shoot toward the Archaism.

"New Hostile presence detected." One of them said as they see Crow, Morgan, Lissa, Shez, Arval, Tager, Litchi, Wario, Waluigi, Shadow, Rouge, Omega and Kammy.

"Identifying targets... Matches found in database..."

"Who..." Celine gasped.

"So there our-" Morgan spotted Celine. "What the heck?!"

"Is that a black cat crossing our path? Man, how unlucky." Crow said.

"Who are you calling unlucky?!" Celine yelled. "Wait, Crow?! Morgan?! Lissa!? And is that the Red Devil, Litchi, Shez, Arval? Wait a sec, are they Wario, Waluigi, Shadow, Rouge, Omega and Kammy?!"

"That voice... Wait, is that you Celine?!" Lissa jawdropped. "When the heck can you turn into a demi-human?"

"We can ask questions later." Tager said as he and the others jump in front of the Archaism. "Right now, we got to deal with them."

"Right." Litchi tuck her glasses. "Those girls... they're not human... they're machine. They look nearly identical to the Murakumo unit... Could Relius build them?"

"Either that or the Gnomes stole Ouroboros technology. Just like stole many others. Rogue remark. "Either way, seeing them puts a bad taste in my mouth after what happened with you know who."

"Hmph. The Gnomes are just as worst as Eggman, those Agarthans or Organizations XIII." Shadow scoffed in annoyance. "Either way, let's destroy them and be done with it."

"If you guys are here... that mean Class VII and the others are nearby." Celine remark.

"Probably. But we're a few steps ahead of them." Crow said.

"Huh?"

Crow pick up a 50 Mira and coin toss it to Rean who catch it and look confused. "Don't go losing that now."

"Numbers of targets increased. Requesting reinforcements." One of them said.

"Booting link system." The other said as the two oz mirage units form combat link while appearing to aid them were Atlesian Knights, Guardian Scouts and Atlesian Paladin.

"So they can perform combat link? But those look like the Atlas soldiers' technology! Of course, they would stole their technology too." Mona grumbled.

"Ugh! These Gnomes really are the lowest of the low. They're no different then the Agarthans." Lissa grumbled.

"All the more reason they need to be put down with the chancellor. Come on! Let's do this!" Morgan declared as Rean took his stance.

"Gnomes target identified. Begin annihilation of targets!" Omega declared

"Activating combat link. Begin annihilation of targets." Lambda respond.

The Oz Mirage units dash toward the group while the Atlesian Knights fire bullets from their guns while other pull out their energy sword and rush to them along with the Atlesian Paladin. Omega and Lambda begin to slash with the Oz Units before knocking them away while the others deal with the other enemies.

Crow swirl his double saber as a shield before he dash toward one of the Atlesian Knights and slashes them along with Shez. Shez let out a few slashes and kicks before he dush toward one Atlesian Knight after another as Arval cast Mira onto the group of Atlesian Knights with rifle guns as Mona used her craft: Stellaris Phantasm to trapped the Atlesian Knights before cause a watery explosion as Lissa swing and slash with one of the sword wielding Atlesian Knights before she launch a spin attack to knock a few back. Morgan pull out her Levin Sword and rush toward two Rifle Atlesian Knight and slash them before she cast Valflame to melt them.

Wario dodge one of the Atlesian Knights and duck the other one before he punch one knight and then Wario Spin. He then grabbed one of the energy sword Atlesian Knight and then Wild Swing-Ding as the energy gut down the Knights before tossing one toward Shadow as he used Chaos Spear to destroy it. Waluig throw Bob-Ombs onto random Atlesian Knights and exploded on them before few Atlesian Knights rush toward Waluigi. Waluigi form a stance as he channel purple energy and punch the ground to create earth spikes to strike them and then whirling kick to attack a few time.

Kammy turn herself into a wisp as she flew past through a few Atlesian Knights and then reformed herself, snapped her finger and the knights exploded. Rogue used Screw Kick to break the Knights as Celine channeled a sphere of fire onto the Atlesian Paladin as Rean rush in, cutting down one knight to another before swinging his Tachi at the Paladin model. The Paladin model punch Reanm but Charizard used Flamethrower to stop it as Greninja used Shadow Sneak to strike it from the back before using Water Skuriken to slash the arm off and Rean slash through it.

Tager launch powerful punches to knock a few Knights away as Litchi jump over a few knights, grabs one with her legs around it knock, then pull and slam it on the ground before her Rod swirls and strikes on the face one one of them.

The Oz units slash with Omega and Lambda as Lambda swing her wing blades and then ram to the Crimson unit, knock it into the air and shoot several sword from it while Omega fire several Omega Arms at it as the Cobolt block it with her wings and counter by shooting laser beam. Omega dodged as he lung toward the Oz unit and grabbed it, slam it on the ground before tossing it into the air, then lock homing shots to strike it.

Both Oz Units recovered and then fire laser beams as Lambda used Gravity Seed to knock them onto the floor and Omega fire his arms that strike around them. Shadow Homing shot them before he launched combo assault and kick them toward Rugue eho Screw Kick them toward Kammy who used her magic to shoot a bolt of lighting from her wand. Morgan used Valflame on them and Lissa imbued her axe with lighting and then used it as a golf club and slash them upward for Shez and Crow to jump into the air and swing them down and slam them to the ground, breaking their links.

"90% damage threshold reached. Unable to continue combat." One of the Oz units said as both got up.

"Switching to self-destruct mode."

"Quick! Take cover!" Tager yelled

"...fakes..." Rean groaned. "You're fakes... Fakes..." then his power suddenly shift. "YOU'RE BOTH FAKES!" He rush through them and unleash a powerful slash that cut the Oz units to pieces before they exploded.

"Well... that was dramatic. What was that about?" Rogue asked

"I can speculate that he thought as them as the same units as Millium and Altina. But was proven wrong since they're machines." Litchi remark.

"I can't say I blame him... considering how much he love his friends." Targer tuck in his glasses.

The door opened. "I was wondering what was that commotion. I was right to come here." Duvalie said as she came forward.

"Duvalie. You're here." Mona sighed.

Duvalie let out a sigh. "And I see I am outnumbered. Very well. I guess I must summon reinforcements." She pull out her sword and shield, raised her sword high and summoned more Atlesian Paladins. "Honestly, the Gnomes pisses me off. But I must do my duty." Then pointed her sword at the group. "So prepare yourself!"

"Hmph. Chaos Control!" Shadow snapped his finger to freeze time and then unleashed a flurry of slashes onto Duvalie and the paladin units before snapping his finger and destroying them.

"AAAUGH!" Duvalie fell onto her knees. "Ngh...Wh-What?! How?!"

"Hmp. Get lost. We don't have time for this farce."

"Why you...!"

Mona notice something up with Duvalie. "Duvalie, is there something wrong? You don't act like your usual self."

"Wh-What are you talking about? I'm fine!" Duvalie respond.

"Hmm. Yeah. I don't believe it." Crow said. "Considering we do know about you for some time... we can tell somethin' buggy ya. Mind telling us what's up?"

"Why on earth would I tell you? I... Ngh..." Duvalie look down. "What am I going to do..."

Mona approached her and placed her hand on her shoulder. "Come on Duvalie, you can tell us. If you won't tell. I will take a guess here."

Crow rub his chin. "Could it have somethin' to do with the Great Twilight perhaps?"

"Ngh..." Duvalie grumbled as she look away.

"Ah. So it is that. And I can take it might go against your teaching that your master? Even though it seems wrong?"

"..."

"Ah. So that's it. You know this is wrong. You want to take the right path, but you're too afraid to take your first step."

"N-No... I..."

"Ah... so that's what it about." Mona sighed.

"Well in that case, Duvalie. Why not join us?"

"What?!" Celine jawdropped.

"I second that! Have you got hit in the head?! Why on earth would I join you?! I am a proud member of the Stalritter!" Duvalie exclaimed

"You are yes. But deep down, you know the Great Twilight and bringing the end of the world isn't right. It would go against your lord's principles. Can you still follow your lord, knowing what she's doing is wrong?" Crow asked.

"I..." Duvalie look down. "What am I suppose to do... I want to believe in my lord... but... with things are... How can I follow her...knowing this is wrong."

"Then come with us. You want to find out right? Now's your chance."

Duvalie grumbled before she got back on her feet. "Fine... I'll...come along."

"That's the spirit Duvalie." Crow turn to the others. "Is that all right with you guys?"

"Well, so long she doesn't stabbed us in the back I'm fine." Tager answered

"Hmph. I don't trust her still. So I'll be keeping an eye on her." Shadow said before notice Rean got back on his feet and took off. "He's leaving. Come."

"Wait for us, Rean!" Lissa yelled as they chase after him.

"You're all okay with this!?" Celina groaned before she blink. "Oh right! Now that we're closer..." She place her fingers to her forehead. "Emma! Can you hear me, Emma?!"

---

Meanwhile with the girls...

"The Gnomes are truly diabolical people..." Noir grumbled. "To think they would do something like this."

"Yeah. It pisses me off so much I want to go punch them." Ann growled.

"Celine!" Emma shout out as they turn to her. "I finally got through! Wait, Rean's WHAT?!" She gasped. "Crow, Mona, Shez, Arval, Wario, Waluigi, Shadow, Rouge, Omega, Kammy, Tager, Litchi and Lambda are there too?! And Duvalie the Swift join up with them, too?!"

"Wait, what? What the heck is going on over there?" Oracle asked.

"Why are the Wario Bros there?" Daisy asked

"Same with Shadow, Rogue, Omega and Kammy." Amy added

"I thought Crow said he's busy with something and he couldn't make it. Was that a lie?" Alisa asked.

"More importantly. how did he and the others get into the workshop?" Laura asked

"So many questions." Fie said as Sara pull out her ARCUS Alpha.

"Hey boys, listen up!" Sara said

---

Meanwhile with the boys...

"Those Gnomes guys really piss me off!" Ryuji growled as he stomp his feet.

"I think they piss off a lot of people. Just as Osborne." Akira said. "It would be nice if we can go into their metaverse but..."

"This place is far more disturbing than anticipated." Jusis said.

"Yeah, it's pretty gruesome." Elliot agreed. "I feel kind of sorry for them, even if they are just archaisms."

Levi notice something as he turn his gaze to the wall. "I felt a moment just now. How's the other team doing?"

"Huh? What did you say?" Tails who have his ARCUS alpha out. "Rean lost control of his power? Crow, Mona, Shez, Arval, Litchi, Tager, Lambda, Wario, Waluigi, Shadow Rouge, Omega and Kammy are there with Rean? And Duvalie join forces with them?"

"What? But I thought Crow couldn't make it!" Elliot exclaimed.

'Ah, so they made it.' Kazuha went to his thinking pose.

"Okay, there is a lot we need to ask them, but we need to focus." Mario reminded them.

"You're right. We need to get Rean before he can get to Valimar." Levi agreed. "Let's continue pushing forward."

We passed along the hallway area and into a maze path of sorts.

"I'm relieved that Instructor Rean is unharmed." Kurt said.

"And it looks like he's moving." Venti stated.

"I don't know if I call him unharmed, exactly." Ash added. "More like 'unhinged'."

"Well, that can't be denied it seems." Levi replied

"But we're here for him now!" Machias said.

Jusis nodded. "We'll take him back, no matter what." He said as they soon encounter a lock door.

"Rats! There's a lock door!" Sonic grumbled

"There should be a terminal that can activate it." Tails said.

"Hmm... Hang on. Let me try something." Sora summon Zemurian Divine, pointed at the door and shoot a beam of light that unlock the door. "It's opened!"

"Okay, I know Keyblades can open any door but damn!" Ash comment.

"Nice one Sora! Now let's go!" Levi said as they go through the hallway where they soon reach a door that eventually take them to a large Hallway.

"You guys never cease to amaze." A voice spoke as it reveal George, Epimenides, Tartaglia, Natsume, Alban, Watts, Hazel, and Metal Sonic.

Levi felt a great sense of rage toward George. "YOU!"

"He isn't alone..." Byleth glared at Epimenides. "Epimendies is here with him.

"As well as Tartaglia and those two from Pi'illo Island. The Enforcer Candidates." Ash grumbled.

"So Metal Sonic is here too, huh?" Sonic asked.

"But who are the other two?" Luigi asked

"I know this guy." Qrow growled. "That's Arthur Watts. One of Salem's lapdogs. The big guy is also one of Salem's dogs. Hazel Rainart."

"As expected, one of you would remember me." Watt said. "As he introduces, I am Arther Watts. One of the people sent to help with the Great Twilight."

"And I am Hazel Rainart. As Qrow told you all." Hazel said.

"Haha. It's been awhile everyone. I gotta say. I wasn't expecting you to found your way here. It's quite impressive." Tartaglia praised.

"Oh, but just for the record, we're no longer candidates." Natsume smiled. "Please let me introduce myself. "I am Enforcer No. XIV. Natsume Kagami. The Mirror Mistriel. A pleasure to meet your new friends too."

"Hmph. I thought that idiot Fire-breathing lizard is here. But let me introduce myself as well." Alban fold his arm. "Enforcer No. IV. Alban Lindon. The Ice Dragon."

"Oh so that's your title as an Enforcer? How original." Natsu comment.

"Hmph. At least I have a title that's cool. Unlike you."

"What was that?!"

"It's been a while, George." Machias said.

"We really couldn't catch up at the Gral, huh?" Elliot asked.

"It was only half a year ago we were schoolmates." Jusis spoke quietly. "But it feels like a lifetime now."

"You seem completely different now." Gaius said. "Even the air around you has changed."

"Well of course he's changed, he's no longer the George we knew." Levi glared at him. "Isn't that right? You're nothing more than just a Gnome puppet now, and a traitor on top of that. Unless of course, you have some shred of dignity, care to explain yourself?"

George summon a red combat shell beside him.

"Good for you, you can call out a combat shell. Am I supposed to be impressed?"

"Please Levi, call me Georg. Allow me to introduce you to Naglfar, my pride and joy as a Gnome." George said

Levi couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Hahaha! Who are you to command me, I'll call you whatever the hell I want! I will never forget you… I swear… I WILL MAKE YOU PAY!"

"Damn, he's not holding back." Ash muttered.

"I don't blame him… after all… What happen to Prince Olivert, The Viscount and Toval death gave him a deep scar..." Jusis said quietly.

---

Meanwhile with the girls...

"Huh? The heck is this? A Container?" Futaba asked as the girls discovered a container.

"That's a good question. It seems to be operational." Makoto mused

"My apologies. I don't seem to have any memories of it." Altina said.

"Hmm... Wanna take a pique inside?" Daisy asked.

"We've got more important things to focus on. Come on girls. Let's go." Alisa said.

"Roger that!" Peach nodded as they rush to the door and then go through a few hallways where they found a lock foor.

"Dang... It's locked." Juna grumbled.

"Maybe there's a switch somewhere about here that can unlock it." Cream said.

"Chao, chao." Cheese agreed.

"Hmm, Hang on. I wanna try something." Kairi summon Destiny Embrace and pointed at the door, fire a beam of light at it and unlock it. "It work!"

"Woohoo! You go girlfriend!" Juna cheered and high five Kairi.

"How fortunate for us we have Keybalde wielders to unlock the door for us." Musse giggled.

"And masters. But let's go." Aqua said as they took off.

"Yeah. We'll catch up with Instructor Rean soon!" Juna nodded

";Jus hold on a little longer! We're coming!' Altina thought as they go through a room where they encountered a door that led them to a large Hallway.

"Well, well. Look what we have here." A voice said, revealing to be Cornelia who isn't alone.

Magica, Signora, Nu-13 and Minerva appeared with her.

"Well, color me impress. You found yourself into the Black Workshop by magical means." Magica said.

"But this is where we will squash you little vermin." Signora respond.

"I couldn't agree more. So. Which one of you like to die first?" Minerva grinned.

"Two of Maleficents followers..." Aqua snarl.

"As well as the Murakumo unit... Nu..." Tsubaku grumbled.

"And Minerva is with them." Erza glared.

---

Meanwhile with Rean...

Rean's group then enter a room where they encounter Zauber Soldots.

"What are those?!" Celine asked

"The next generation of combat armor. Zauber Soldots." Crow answered.

"Right. And according to what we found out. Zauber Soldots are the combined technology of Magic Knights and Panzer Soldots. They're capable of using magic, but it purposely built to corrupt the mind of their pilot with an overflow of corrupted mana from the Great Twilight, turning them to become more aggressive." Litchi explained

"They're also being reproduce by the not just the Black Workshop, but also from the Reinford Group." Tager added

"You're kidding!" Celine gasped.

"I heard about it... but the thought of it makes me sick." Duvalie as they keep going.

Unknownly, Lambda placed something all around the Zauber Soldots and attract them with Bombs before catching up with the others.

Rean encounter a magic barrier and destroyed it with a single slashed.

"Rrrraahh!" Rean roared as they keep going.

"Wha- That's... monsterious!" Duvalie exclaimed.

"Breaking that barrier with brute force..." Mona paused.

"So that's the kind of power he gets from being the Sacrifice..." Crow said with a "tch". "Damn fool."

"Poor Rean..." Mona sighed as they keep going until they encounter another magic barrier and Rean destroy it.

"Rrrraahh!"

"Rean's condition is unstable. Negative emotion skyrocket. His Heartbeat is rating 90 perfect." Lambda said.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Grimm were attractive to him as this point..." Arval sighed.

"I hope there aren't here... It's bad enough as it is." Shez said until they found another Magic Barrier and Rean break it,

Rean go through a hallway which led them to a large hallway.

"It's just as we predicted." A voice said, revealing to be Ines, next to her was Ennea.

Ennea sighed. "And I was so hoping we were wrong."

"Well, it wasn't exactly hard to predict." Duvalie grumbled. "Espcually with Hakumen's words still leave a deep impact on me.

Ines nodded. "Though his words sting us... it was also the day since you started questing our master's motive."

"But are you sure you won't regret this?" Ennea asked, looking upset. "Breaking away from the Stalritter? The Young Lord isn't going to be happy with this as well."

"Of course I'll regret it! You and the Young Lord mean everything to me!" Duvalie yelled. "However, I cannot blindly follow Lord Arianrgod when I know that what's she's doing is wrong! I unwittingly played a part in bringing about the Great Twilight. The end of the world. It's time now that I open my eyes and take responsibility for what I've done!"

"Duvalie..." Mona smiled.

"Heh... There's that first step." Crow smiled

"I admire your resolve." Ines smiled.

Ennea sighed happily. "For our little leader to make such a bold decision... It's like you're growing up right before our eyes."

"Thank you..." Duvalie then blink. "HEY! Stop acting like I'm some little girl!"

"Members of the Stallritter." Tager called out to them. "Your loyalty to your master is admirable. However, do you truly think the path you have chosen is the right choice? To bring the end of the world? As Proud Knights, surely you understand this as Duvalie has. Do you intend to stay by your lord through blind loyalty? Or are you open your eyes and walk the same path as Duvalie?"

"Heh... Well, aren't you all having fun." A voice said as Mcburn appeared, between Ines and Ennea.

"The Blazing Demon!" Celine exclaimed.

"Mcburn..." Duvalie glared.

"Damn it, I wasn't expecting you to be here." Crow grumbled.

"I've always been able to spot a good fight in the making, and this one was just too hot to resist. Course, I'm not the only one." Mcburn said.

"Hehehaha... Indeed." Another voice said as came through the door was Azrael who then stood next to Mcburn.

"Azrael!" Tager glared.

"So even the Mad Dog is here?" Lichi asked.

"Heh. It's been awhile to some of you. How nice to see Kokonoe's little pets to come here. Though Kokonoe may not be here with you. I can at least crush you all once I find her next. After all, we have some pretty interesting people." Azrael grinned.

"The Azure Chevalier, The Red Devil, Shez with his powers, the Self-Proclaimed Ultimate Lifeform, one of Eggman's powerful Robots. And the demon who wielded the Sword of the end and triggered the Great Twilight. The Ashen Chevalier." Mcburn shook his head. "No, the Ashen Ogre himself, Rean Schwarzer!"

(BGM ended)

---

On the girls side...

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)

"Well, this is certainly lovely. Who would have guessed that I would be blessed to have this opportunity to meet so many beautiful women to face off with." Angelica smirked. "Though I can't say about the duck though."

"I beg your pardon!?" Magica glared. "I'll have you know that I'm a beautiful duck sorceress, admired by many men who would fight for this lovely gal."

'I don't think the men part is what concerns her." Signora sighed.

"You know, it's rather interesting how things play out. Are we doing a gender line now?" Cornelia wondered. "Either way, I suppose I should commend you for finding the Black Workshop. You certainly put Georg on high alert."

"Espcually teleporting to such a large group through magical means. I must say, you impressed me." Magica mused.

"But honestly though, you're all nothing but headaches as usual. Which is to be expected though. But it's no doubt you're here for your precious friend."

"And here I thought you losers would fall to despair after what happened. It's a pity I was incorrect."

"Well you can thank Levi and the new Class VII for snapping us out of it." Fie said.

"That's right. It's thanks to them that we regain our focus. And we're going to rescue Rean, snap him out of it, and put a stop to the Great Twilight and Operation Jormungangr." Alisa glared.

"Oh are you now? And how exactly are you going to do that?" Signora grinned. "After all, you are the daughter of Irina, the Chairman who will help bring the end of the world, while your father, dear Black Alberich who leader of the Gnomes and the Black Workshop who wishes to destroy the world for his master. Clearly, the Ashen Chevalier and your other friends are clearly burden to have someone like you among their ranks."

"You...!"

"Don't listen to her Alisa, she's just toying with you!" Emma exclaimed.

"Well regardless, it's clearly impossible to stop Operation Jormungangr now that preparations have been made." Minerva said

"Indeed. Soon that very serpent will devour Calvard as a whole. You cannot stop the impossible. Even sad little Mildine here with her little rebellion." Cornelia added

"Perhaps. But that doesn't mean I can stop trying, all the same." Musse said.

"Yeah. And neither will us. Nothing will stop us from reclaiming back our instructor." Juna glared.

"That's right! And if we have to go through you, then so be it!" Altina nodded

"Aww, the little homunculus and the Crossbellian girl think they have a chance, do they? It's really adorable to have such naivety." Cornlia laughed.

"You may have large numbers sure. But you didn't think we didn't expected that do we?" Minerva asked.

Cornelia snapped her fingers as horde of Heartless and Atlesian Knights and Guardian Scouts appeared behind the group.

"We're surrounded!" Lucy yelled

"And not just that either." Nu raised her arm and summon a giant blade to separate them while Magica form a barrier around to separate Juna, Altina, Musse, Makoto, Erza, Fie, Ruby and Angelica.

"Ah! Everyone!" Ruby exclaimed.

"So we got separated." Makoto growled.

"That's right. Unlike some fools. We plan to eradicate by taking you one by one." Minerva smirked. "So while they're busy dealing with the Heartless and Archiasm, we'll have the chance to play with you."

"Perhaps." Erza said as she change into her Clear Heart Clothing. "But don't think you will underestimate us. We will defeat you here and clear a path."

---

With the Boys...

"Before we start, I just have one question." Elliot said. "When was it that you became Georg?"

"During the civil war, you had every opportunity to sabotage us." Machias said

"And yet, you didn't. Why would you reveal yourself as the Gnome now, George?" Gaius wondered

"There's something else that bothers me." Levi said as he calm down. "Back then, you never had a dark presence until now. Everything about you has changed. I can only speculate that this was a recent before you disappeared."

"I don't really get it, but the way you're talkin', it's like his memories and personality got swamped out entirely." Ash said

"Now that you mention it. Altina said her memories of the Black Worskhop were wiped clear." Venti said.

"Which means the Gnomes clearly have some means of tampering with people's minds." Kurt said.

"You know... there was a type of magic that could manipulate a person's memory. Memory Control. Someone we know is capable of doing that." Gray said. "That magic can add their existence to other people's memories, delete or even completely rewrite a person's memories of events they took part in. However, it works the same as Charm: if the person find out about the truth, the Magic will wear off."

"What? There's a type of magic like that in Fiore?" Dimitri asked in surprise until Venti look like he remembered something.

"Wait... there's something else as well." Venti said. "I remember that there are numerous Pokemon who can use Hypnosis. But among those Pokemon is capable of manipulating the memories of people and Pokemon alike. Able to erase and even rewrite that. Could one of those things be the trigger that changes who you are?"

"That's right. I once had a trigger that will reawaken my memories of being Georg. And that trigger was Crow's death. However, ever since King Bowser saved Crow's life, that trigger never happened. It threw everything into disarray." George replied. "The Chief enlisted the help of a Pokemon called Beheeyem to activate the trigger, helping me awaken my memories as Georg. I did, however, maintain my association with you as George. All to make sure that the pieces were in place for the Great Twilight. That was my role."

"So that's why, huh?" Ragna snarl.

"It certainly brings back memories when Terumi manipulated me..." Jin grumbled.

"Well right now, I really don't care." Levi gave him a death glare. "I won't hesitate to strike you down if you're gonna stand in our way. I'm going to enjoy tormenting you until you bleed dry. At least then, we'll get some justice for the lives that were lost because of you! For Prince Olivert, Viscount Arseid, and Toval... This is where you perish GEORGE!"

"Woow. That's one heck of a bloodlust. Oh, it got me all wild up!" Tartaglia summon his bow and took his stance.

"I can't blame him however." Alban muttered.

"I think we done enough talk." Hazel said as he pulled raw Dust crystals and then infused with it, causing the veins in his arms glow, his muscles grow.

"What the hell?!" Claude exclaimed.

"I have no quarrels with any of you. But I do so with Ozpin." Hazel snarl. "So don't stand in my way."

"I'm not much of a fighter so I'll leave this to the rest of you." Watt said.

"Sure. Try not to get caught then." Natsume said.

"Now then. Before we exterminate you all. Why don't we settle it with just a few." Epimenides snapped his finger and Agarthans version of Atlesian Knights and Heartless appeared behind the group before Epimenides rain down Mire to separate, Levi, Venti, Mario, Luigi, Chrom, Donkey Kong, Ash, Kurt, Ragna and Mickey.

"You guys okay?" Mickey asked.

"We're fine, you guys handle those guys! We'll join you afterward!" Riku yelled.

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Earlier with Rean...

Rean's group got on their battle stance while Ines, Ennea took out their weapons as Mcburn unleash his Blazing Demon form.

"Already?!" Celine exclaimed.

"He's determined to get in our way." Duvalie muttered

"Well, he is an annoying guy who like to pick a fight." Arval sighed.

"Yeah. And that's not the only thing I've got in store for you." Mcburn pull out his Demonic Sword.

"The Demonic Sword Angbar..." Duvalie muttered

"That's the blade you got from the Grandmaster, yeah?" Crow asked

"Bingo. It was forged with the power of the Divergent Laws, but that term doesn't exist anymore. Just an otherworldly sword." Mcburn pointed at the group. "I was hoping to face Epimenides, but you'll guys can do just fine. How about I show you what it can do?"

"Try not to overcook them Mcburn. You should save some for me." Azrael unleash an ominous red aura. "After all, what good is it to burn them? We should wait and savior it before we get onto the main course.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Deep Carnival)

"Rrrroooaarrr... RAAAAAAAGHHHH!" Rean roared as his dark power burst out more from him.

"Look like he isn't happy!" Lissa exclaimed.

"Well neither are we." Morgan grumbled.

"Perhaps we should get this started." Ennea smirked

"Here, in the dark underground, our fates will be decided." Ines smirked

"All right. But don't expect we'll hold back." Shadow said.

"Let's finish this, Mcburn!" Crow declared

"Be on your guard everyone!" Targer yelled.

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On the girls side...

Dark Maiden Group...

Dark Saint Who Defy Death - Cornelia

Duck Sorceress - Magica

Fatui resurrected from the Grave - La Signora

Controller of Space - Minerva Orland

Blade of Chaos - Nu-13

Juna form a combat link with Altina, Musse form a link with Makoto who change to Queen, Ruby link with Fie, Erza link with Angelica

On the opposite end Magica form a combat link with Signora.

"Hahaha!" Magica channel her magic through her scepter and fire at the group as they dodged as Cornelia raised her hand to summon a dark maig circle as dark portal appeared from above and rained purple fire onto them.

"Mafreidyne!" Queen yelled a surge of energy appeared and struck the villainess while Minerva used her magic to protect her, only to be be slashed by Erza next as she and Angelica lung toward her.

Nu flew toward Musse and attack by slashing and kicking but she dodged her attack as Queen used Johanna to ram Nu and knock her back. Nu recovered and then fire several blade toward them as Musse fire magic bullets to counter them as they cause an explosion.

"Hahaha~" Nu laughed as she rain down several blades from above as Musse hop on and Queen drive away before they ride toward Nu-13 and ram her.

Nu dodged in time as she summon a sword below them and knock them into he air where she warp toward then and swing then down to the ground. Queen and Musse recovered as Nu summon a gigantic sword to slam into them. They dodged as Queen leap toward Nu and both lock into combat with fist and kicks until Nu grabbed her and throw her back on the ground. Musse shot Nu a couple of times before she cast a spell to rain ice onto Nu.

"Sniper Lock on!" Musse swing her arm and summon multiple Rifle gun and fore magic bullets around her as she fodge and flew around them until one gun appear out of nowhere where she block with her wings as the others guns fire bullets at her, and Queen follow up by punching Nu to the ground.

Erza swing her sword at Minerva as she block with her magic and then push Erza back with said magic as Angelica used Laser Bullet on her. Minerva block it and then trapped Angelica with her magic and exploded on her.

"Territory Explosion!" Minerva wave her arms and several waves onto Erza.

Erza lunged toward Minerva and then launch powerful slashes at her as she block it with her magic until Angelica used her Craft: Zero Impact and knock Minver back to the way.

"Gggh!" Minerva winched before she snarl.

Minerva recovered as she channel her magic to summon several wave bombs toward them and then she teleported toward Angelica to kick her. But Angelica caught her leg.

"You got nice legs." Angelica grinned before Minerva used her magic to blast Angelica back but she also dodged that as she let go on Minerva and counter combo punch her and kick her in the air as Erza unleash two powerful slashes onto her.

Minerva used Territory Nihility to cloak her hands with space-wave matter and launch a stream of wave matter toward them.

Cornelia channel dark energy sphere and then swing her arm to cast pillars of darkness as Fie and Ruby dodge the attack before lunching toward Cornelia. Ruby used Petal Burst to launch a surprised attack on Cornelia by slashing her. Cornelia took the attack and then she fire a blast of dark magic at Ruby as Fie strike around her. Cornelia unleash a dark magic shockwave to push Fie back and then channel two dark orbs from her hand and then throw them in the air where it shoot out purple fire to rain down onto them. Ruby dodge by using Petal Burst while Fie backflip and dash around it as they both lung toward Cornelia.

Cornelia teleported above and shoot a sphere of dark lighting at them and struck them. Cornelia teleported to Ruby and strike dark magic at her until Fie lock on Cornelia and fire five bullets on her to strike her. Ruby recovered and then used Crescent Rose to boost her launch and slash Cornelia. Ruby launch a few slashes onto her before Cornelia block with her magic, then channel dark magic to push her back.

"Agh!" Ruby yelped before she recovered.

Fie then zoom strike Cornelia as Ruby follow up by shooting at her.

"Playtimes over little girls!" Cornelia channel a dark aura before she wave her arms and summon four magic circles and then rain down purple fire onto them before she swirn her hands to control the fire to swirl around and then attack them.

"Not if I say so!" Fie smirked as she used her craft: Concealing Wind 2 to turn herself invisible and strike Cornelia.

"Oof!" Cornelia grunted as Fie then launch swift slashes onto her as Ruby join by combo striking her, then drag her with Crescent Rose and toss her to the wall.

Cornelia snarl as she throw a dark magic sphere at them as they split.

Juna rush over to Signora to punch her but she block the attack with her magic before kicking Juna back, until Altina used bomb magic on her as Queen ram her with Johanna as Magica fire purple energy toward Altina. Claiomh Solais block it with a shield as Altina then had it fire laser at her. Magica teleported herself behind Altina and blast her.

"Ah!" Altina winched before she recovered and then dahs toward her.

Altina swing and slash Magica with Claiomh Solais but Magica block with her scepter before kicking Altina back and fire a magic beam at her. But Juna used Cross Beak 2 on her before she could and Altina recovered.

"Penta-Shot!" Musse pull out a pistol, charge with magic as it lock on Magica and pull Singora and Nu and struck them.

"Spiral Explosion!" Altina wave her arm and generated a tornado of explosion on them as Juna charge energy from her Gunbreakers and fire at them and knock the three of them back.

"Hah! Detestable!" Singora summon multiple ice and launches them toward them.

They dodged which freeze the floor. Signora swing her arms to summon chards of ice and a wheel of ice toward them as Magica swirl her wand to create a dark purple vortez and rain down black lighting to strike Queen.

"Lughable!' Magica alerted for Signora to attack Queen with a shard of ice.

Queen recovered as she dahs toward Signora to punch her. Signora dodge and then created a force of ice to knock her back as Magica fire a beal of magic at her. Nu ram toward Queen to attack her. But Musse used Homing Shot onto them and strike them as Altina swing her arm.

"Explosion Wave!" She yelled as explosions truck them along with Minerva and Cornelia as Juna dash toward Magica to punch her and then kicking Signora's guts to knock them back.

Minerva snarl as she channel wave matter orbs in her hand and clapped to fuse them together to create a large wave force field around her before expending it to capture the group and then exploded within.

Angelica used Zero Punch on Minerva and struck her for Erza to combo slashed her.

"Ngh!" Monerva snarl as she backflip to recover and Cornelia teleported near her as she summon two large magic circles and then shoot stream of darkness into a form of a tornado to attack Ruby and Fie, but they dodged as the magic circle rotate to attack them.

"Glacial Missiles!" Signora summon several icy spears to shoot toward the girls as Minerva used her magic to trapped them and freeze them as Magica summon a giant Shadow hand, grabbed them, gather them together and slam then on the ground before slamming them to the wall and dragging them and toss them into the air where Nu summon four magic circles to shoot barricades of sword at them.

"Now for the final tough!" Minerva channel her magic.

"Like this?" Ruby asked as she reappeared behind her.

"Hm?!" She turn and then blasted her away while Erza unleash a powerful slash on Nu.

"Ugh!" Nu shout as Juna punch Cornelia's face, Queen punch Signora's face and Angelica punch Magica's cheek, kicking them together Altina summoned bombs of ice, wind, lighting, earth and nature around them.

"Elemental Bombs!" Altina clapped her hands as the bombs exploded on them with elemental force as Fie imbued her daggers with wind and warp around them with Phantom slashes before firing a large wind blast to knock them back.

"Nice!" Fie grinned. "Save for the save, Ruby."

"No problem!" Ruby cheered as the five villainesses recovered.

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Meanwhile with the boys...

Traitor and Warriors

Traitorist Bastard - George Nome

Bloodthirsty Fox - Tartaglia

Man with the Mirror - Natsume

Sub-Zero - Alban Lindon

Man who hates Ozpin - Hazel Rainart

Robitic Hedgehog Clone - Metal Sonic

The Soul Man - Epimenides

Levi form a link with Venti, Kurt form a link with Ash, Mario form a link with Luigi, Chrom for a link with Mickey and Donkey Kong form a link with Ragna

On the other side, Tartaglia form a three-way link with Natsume and Alban.

Levi zoom toward George to slashed him, but his Combat Shell block the attack as George punch him, but Levi block and counter-attack with a slash as Epimenides throw dark magic at Levi, but was blasted by Venti's wind orbal arrow. Tartaglia dash toward Kurt and Ash as Kurt block the attack. Ash swing his axe at Tartaglia as he jump back. Tarigalia switch to Greatsword and launch a powerful swing toward them.

ICE DRAGON ROAR!" Alban shoot stream of ice and snow toward Mario, Luigi, Chrom, Mickey, Donkey Kong and Ragna.

"Dead Spike!" Ragna shoot a dark energy heat toward Alban but Natsume reflected with his semblance as Ragna dodge his own attack.

Natsume switch to rifle and then shoot dust bullets toward Donkey Kong Donkey Kong dodged but he jump into the air and slam his fist to create shockwave to knock Alban and Natsume back. Hazel rush toward Donkey Kong as they both punch each other's fist to create a shockwave.

Mario, Luigi, Chrom and Mickey rush toward the two Enforcers and attack them as Natsume switch to his axe and swings it at Chrom who block and counters by slashing while Mario lock in combat with Alban until Natsume kick Mario, but he duck and then upper punch Alban as Luigi stomp on his face, swing his hammer down and swing uward to knock him back.

Alban recovered and Ice Dragon Breath them as Mario and Luigi jump on the opposite end, pull out Fire Flowers and shoot fireballs at him.

"Ice Dragon Wall!" Alban punch the ground to create a large wall of ice to repel the fire. "ICE DRAGON PILLAR WAY!" Then punch the ground again to launch ice pillars toward them.

Chrom jump into the air and then divebomb with a powerful overhead sword slash with lighting explosion to crumbled the ice pillars as two Natsume's swing upward to launch Chrom in the air as the third Natsume swing at Chrom back to slam him to the ground. Mickey attack the three Natsume as they shattered.

"Heal!" Mickey heal Mickey with Curaza.

"Thanks." Chrom got back as Ash and Kurt were pushed back.

"Ngh!" Kurt grunted.

"Damn this guy a freaken' monster!" Ash complained.

"Aww come on, I was hoping for better results if you train enough." Tartaglia grinned before he switch to duel blades and lung toward them.

"Oh trust me!" Ash said as he block Tartaglia's attack. "You'll be getting your ass kick!" He said as he kick Tartaglia back as Kurt dash and swing his sword at him before left to his left and unleash a flurry as Tartaglia took the blow.

"Haha! Now that's more like it!" Tartaglia grinned as he switch to a bow. "Shark Outslaught!" He shoot the arrows that form into water-form sharks and as Kurt used Twilt Blade 2 to counter it with Ash used Deadman Darts.

Before Tartaglia can respond to another attack, suddenly he was thrown off by Hazel as Donkey Kong strength. Donkey Kong did his gorrella beating his chest and then rush toward Hazel as Hazel yelled and charge back at Donkey Kong and locked fist at each other. Hazel launch a fist of lighting on Donkey Kong as he quickly dodge and counter by punching his chest. Hazel withstand the flinch and then he punch Donkey Kong. He recovered quickly as he headbutt Hazel. Then he grabbed Hazel and throw him behind him. Hazel backflip as he recovered as DK rush toward him

Hazel and DK lock fist onto each other as Hazel launch a lighting punch, DK dodge and counter by Hand Slap to unbalance Hazel and then deliver a powerful punch. Hazel push back as DK charge up his punch and then rush toward him as Hazel punch the ground with the fire dust to explode fire toward him. DK dodge each one and come into contact with Hazel as he channel lighting punch from the lighting dust and punch with DK. They lock fist with each other until both of them head butt each other, pushing each other back. Dk then punch the ground to create a shockwave to push Hazel back before he jump into the air and use Jungle Rush by performing a long serious of rapid punches and finish with an uppercut to knock Hazel into the ceiling.

Ragna was push back by Metal Sonic as he shoot a laser beam from his chest. Ragna duck and rush toward Metal Sonic and swing Armasa at him. Metal Sonic block and counter with a claw attack then curl into a ball and launch toward Ragna. Ragna bounce the attack off as he used Dead Spike to push Metal Sonic back. Metal Sonic recovered and dash toward Ragna as they both swing at each other until Metal Sonic grabbed Ragna, slam him on the ground and then used Ring Spark Field on him.

"BWUZZUZUZUZUZ!" Ragna grunted from the electricity as Dk grabbed pice of the floor and throw to Metal Sonic and knock him away. "Ugh... Thanks." Ragna got back on his feet.

Metal Sonic recovered and then he fire laser beam at Ragna.

"Carnage Scissor!" Ragna dash toward Metal Sonic and unleash a powerful attack on him and knock Metal Sonic back.

Metal Sonic recovered as Ragna used Dead Spike as Metal Sonic used his laser to destroy it, then Ragna swing his Armasa and launch powerful slashed before punching Metal Sonic. Metal Sonic recovered, activated his engines and dash toward Ragna and circling around him. Ragna look around where he would attack and Metal Sonic punch Ragna head on by punching his gut, then launch combo punches and kicks on him and then uppercut Ragna.

"WAA-OGH!" Ragna slam into he ceiling before fell to the ground as he recovered.

Donkey Kong backflip next to Ragna as Hazel jump to the air and punch the ground to create electricity shockwaves that Dk and Ragna jump as Metal Sonic recovered. Metal Sonic and Hazel long toward them as Donkey and Ragna looked at each other and nodded as DK jump to the air and slam the ground, creating a larger shockwave as Ragna jump high enough to avoid it Hazel and Metal Sonic were knocked back as Ragna dash and grab Metal Sonic and toss him toward DK where he charge his punch and slam him to the ground.

Hazel recovered and then Ragna dash toward him and they both swing at each other until Ragna used his dark powers to Uppercut Hazel, launching him up and DK jump up and launch a powerful punch that knock Hazel to the ground.

Epimenides place his hand on the ground to create ghostly to attack Levi and Venti. Venti used his wind magic to counter it as Levi launch powerful slashes against George and his combat Shell. George launch punches with his combat Shell as Levi block before swirling his glaive into a shield and then launch jabs and slashes onto him as George. George swing down his arm with his combat shell before firing laser that Levi flip to his left and then launch fist jabs attack onto him.

Epimenides send out dark orbs toward Venti as he jump flip and then used Stormeye 2 Craft to pull the orbs toward it along with Epimendies and exploded. Epimenides recovered and shoot a dark beam toward Venti. Venti jump high enough to shoot arrows that multiple to four. Epimenides form a dark barrier around himself and then channel dark electricity above him and then shoot toward him and Levi.

Levi form a barrier of light to block it as George dash to Levi and launch a powerful drill hammer swing to knock him away. Levi recovered as he made it to the wall and then he launch himself toward George. George form a barrier as Levi used it to bounce off toward Epimenides as they swing each other with spears and magic. Levi warp behind Epimenides and slash him before punching Epimenides head to bounce him as Venti used his Craft: Skyward Sonnet to create a large green magic circle with a green energy base harp to launch Epimenides into the air and Levi jump to follow and kick Epimenides down to the ground where he launch a plunger attack.

Epimenides quickly dodge by teleport to recovered as George fire laser toward Levi and Venti. Both of them dodged as Levi dash forward to clash with George as Venti charge an arrow to shoot. Levi jump back as George took the shot and Levi follow up by launching a swirling combo slash onto him before launch a powerful rapid jab onto him which George block, but Levi's strength pierce through the defense pushes George back. Venti dush toward George by Epimenides summon wormholes to shoot dark tornado toward him. Levi used his magic to form a shield around Venti to prevent the attack, causing Epimenides to snarl as George see Venti rushing toward him.

George had his combat shell switch to hammer mode and then swing at him. Venti jump over him to kick George face before tossing his bow in the air and then launch palm strikes, punch in the guts, a upperkick to his chin and then a spin kick to the left, knocking George back as Venti's bow landed on his hand and Levi follow up by swirl his Glaive into a clockwise fashion combo and finish by punching George in the face.

George recovered as Epimenides rain down dark orbs and struck them as George's drill activated and used his craft: Caladbolg to launch a powerful force attack toward Venti and Levi to push them back.

"Venti, cover me." Levi said.

"You got it!" Venti nodded as Levi dash toward Epimenides as Venti cast Ixion Volt onto Epimendies as Levi imbyed his Lance with power and then launch swirl combo him and then shoot a beam of light to knock Epimenides toward George as he dodge, but Venti shoot his arrow at him.

"Nhg!" George grunted as Epimenides snarl. "Lord Epimenides. I request a combat link."

"Very well." Epimenides respond as he form a combat link with George.

"Alright Venti, let's do this." Levi pointed his Glaive at them.

"Try not to go overboard, okay?" Venti said as Levi zoom toward them.

Tartaglia launch a powerful slash projection toward Ash, Kurt, Chrom and Mickey as Natsume lung toward them along with Alban with a fist of time.

"ICE DRAGON CRYSTAL FIST!" Alban punch Mickey and knock him back before recovered and then airstep toward him and strike him with Ars Arcanum while Chrom swing at Natsume, but due to the weapon triangle, he had the advantage and then launch combo slashes onto Natsume and used Double-Edge Dance and knock him back.

Natsume created clones of himself and the real Natsume command them to dash toward Chrom, only for Ash to use Rumbing Smash 2 to crumbled them as Kurt launch combo slashes on him. Tartaglia switch to double saber and lung toward Chrom as they swing at each other. They push each other back as Tartagalia switch to a bow and shoot one shot after the other as Chrom deflected them as he take a step back. Tartaglia then dash toward him with duel swords at his command until Mickey airstep him and kick his face. Chrom dash forward and launch a powerful downward slash, adding some clockwise upward left, X slash and a powerful swing to his left to knock Tartaglia back.

"Try this!" Natsume summon multiple mirrors and each one shoot beams of light at Kurt and Ash as they dodged while Alban jump into the air.

"ICE DRAGON WING ATTACK!' Alban's arm turn to ice and unleash a powerful blow stream of ice.

Ash imbued his axe with a red energy and swing at the stream of ice to cause a powerful explosion. Kurt imbued a green and Blue energy as he dash toward Alban and unleash a flurry of slashes before unleashing a powerful X slash. Natsume shoot a diamond into the air, enlarging it as he jumps up and swing down toward Kurt. Kurt jump back to avoid it as Natsume reappeared behind him to slash. Kurt block it with his sword behind his back and then counterattacks by slashing Natsume. Before Natsume can react, Mario shoot a fireball and knock Natsume back.

Tartaglia swing against Chrom and Mickey and were evenly match, but Luigi use Thunderhand to shock Tartaglia as Mickey launched combo strike as Chrom slashed him

"Ngh!" Tartaglia grunted as he was push back.

Tartaglia dash toward Luigi to slash him. Luigi dodge it and counter by punching his gut, then swing his hammer downward and upward to push Tartaglia back. Then he throw his hammer on Tartaglia's face to stunned him as the hammer bounce off, Luigi jump it and grabbed it, throw it at Tartaglia again, struck him as his hammer bounce back to his hand and then divebomb to slam Tartaglia down.

"ICE DRAGON ROAR!" Alban shoot ice toward Luigi as he jump back as Tartaglia got back on his feet.

Mario rush toward Alban as they both lock their feet at each other until Mario uses Fire Palm Strike and Luigi follows up with swinging his hammer at him and Mario swing his hammer upward to knock Alban into the air and Luigi swing his hammer down to knock Alban back on the floor.

Mickey knock Natsume back as Kurt launch a combo slash on Tartaglia to him back. Mario and Luigi charge their fireballs and throw them at them.

"Nice try!" Natsume then use his Semblance, but Mickey stomp on his head. "Ah!"

Mickey bounce off as the fireball exploded on Alban, Natsume and Tartagalia.

---

Meanwhile with Rean...

Blindly Devoted and Hunger Beast

Proud Knight - Ines

Charming Knight - Ennea

Fiery Passion Demon - Mcburn

Behemoth Eater - Azrael

Beserker Rean form a combat link with Celine, Crow form a combat link with Mona, Lissa form a link with Morgam, Wario forma link with Waluigi, Shadow form a link with Rogue, Omega form a link with Kammy, Duvalie form a link with Lamda and Tager form a link with Litchi.

Beserker Rean Pokemon Link with Chiarzard and Greninja.

On the opposite end, Ines form a link with Ennea and Mcburn form a link with Azrael.

Mcburn, Ines and Azrael lung toward the group as Rean unleash a crimson slash projection as Crow, Shez, Duvalie, Lambda and Lissa rush toward Mcburn and Azrael as they dodged Rean's projection attack. As Mcburn slash with Crow and Lambda, while Azrael punch toward Lissa and Litchi. Duvalie and Ines swing at each other while Arval channel dark magic into a ball and throw dark magic beams toward Ennea as she jump and used Medusa Arrow toward the group. The group split up as Rouge and Kammy flew toward Ennea to attack her. Ennea dodge and counter with a few graceful kicks and using her bow as a weapon, but Rogue gracefully dodge and counter by kicking Ennea's face while Kammy shoot a beam of magic at her.

Ines swing her Halbard at Wario and Waluigi as they both dodged while Mona summon water pillar toward her. Ines dodged as Wario throw a few punch at her before Waluigi pull out a baseball bat and swing at Ines.

Meanwhile Berserker Rean and Mcburn swing at each other as Celine shoot a fireball at him. Mcburn tilt his body to dodge it as Rean swing wildly and viciously as Mcburn block and counter by launching a powerful swing at him as Crow launch a powerful slash on him with Mona place her hand on the ground to rise a stream of water to launch Mcburn and Greninja kick Mcburn down while Chiarzard used Sky Attack on him. Meanwhile Litchi and Lambda were push back by Azrael as Tager used Spark Bolt on him. Azrael got the hit and Morgan used Thoron on him before using a Levin Sword to strike extra lighting on him.

Azrael recovered as he warm behind he and backhand her and then turn to Tager to punch him. Tager block the attack until Azrael launch a few kicks and punches to push Tager back. Rean slashes Azrael until he requickly recovered and kick Rean back.

"Show me your power Ashen Ogre!" Azrael grinned as he warp in front of him and punch his gut.

"Ggugh!" Berserker Rean grunted before he snarl at Azrael and unleash a powerful slash on him.

Ines launch a few swings to knock the Wario Bros back before Lissa throw a Hand Axe at her which return to her hand shortly and then clash with Ines. The Weapon Triangle of her world gave her an advantage as she slam her axe on Ines's Halbard to step on it and then launch a swing to knock Ines away. Lissa pull out a Axe Bolt to shock Ines but she dodge each one until Shadow punch her toward Rogue who spin kick her.

Ennea shoot one arrow toward Omega but he backhand and counter by firing Omega shot at her. Ennea dodges before she used Angel Arrow. Kammy use her magic to relocate Omega near her as Omega shoot fireballs next at Ennea. Ennea backhand as she landed near Ines. Ines swing down her hammer to create a power surge toward the group as Ennea support by shooting three arrows at once. Team Dark dodged as Waluigi throw a Bob-Omb between them. Ines and Ennea jump to avoid the explosion but gave Wario to Shoulder Bash Ines and Lissa to used Bold Axe. Kammy swirl her wand and summon a magic circle to rain down fireballs as Rogue used Screw Kick onto the two.

Mcburn swing his sword to the ground to create a fiery shockwave before he channel a fire sphere and throw it toward the group which created a pillar of fire. Mona teleported behind Mcburn to kick him, but he block it with his sword and then fire blast her, but she also teleported from that as Crow used Nemesis Bullet 2 on him and Mona summon a powerful columns of water to form a hexil as Litchi rush in to launch a rod strike three times to his face to his guts before spin swing to knock him near Azrael.

Azrael was caught by Mcburn launch just a but until Lambda summoned barricade of swords at them as Morgan channel wind magic as she spread her arm as two magic circles appear between them and shoot a tornado to strike them. As the two takened damage, Beserker Rean zoom toward them and unleash a flurry of slashed before launching them with a slash projection. Azrael and Mcburn recovered as Azrael punch the ground to create earth spikes while Mcburn use his craft: Hellhounds toward them.

"Got 'em down!" Mcburn alerted Azrael as he warp toward Rean and kick him.

Rean recovered as he snarl but then notice Greninja used Shadow Sneak onto Azrael, but he block the attack while Charizard used Flamethrower on him. Mcburn swing Angbar release a slash projection to counter as both attacks exploded once connect.

"How about this?!" Mcburn begin to cast a powerful art which Mona's sense activated. "BURN!" Then Mcburn cast it a giant sphere of fire appeared overhead.

Mona used her magic to pull her group underneath the circle as the sphere of fire rain down onto the battlefield before exploded. After the attack vanished, Mona teleported everyone back.

"Seriosuly?!" Mcburn exclaimed.

"Thanks for the save Mona!" Lissa said.

"I can imagine the worst if you weren't here..." Celine muttered.

"Haha! Not bad, Astrologist. Guess I'll turn up the head more!" Mcburn channel a sphere of fire as he throw it at them

"Spark Bolt!" Tager shoot a bolt of electricity at the sphere and both attacks collide and exploded.

Ennea summon an arrow and shoot toward Duvalie who block it with her shield until Ines dash toward her and swing at her. Lambda block it with her blade wings formation and then counter by backkick flip with her blades form together repeatively until she spin in clockwise and swing her arm down to summon a giant blade to slam Ines down. Duvalie warp around Ennea and strike her before imbued her sword with ice and strike at her.

"Ngh!" Ennea grunted before she summoned her arrow and shoot at Duvalie.

Duvalie deflect it and lung toward her. Ennea summon an arrow and begin to clash with Duvalie before Lambda warp above Ennea and summon sword to strike her. Ennea dodged, but Duvalie launch a powerful strike on her as Ines recovered to join the fight.

Morgan swing her Levin Sword as Azrael as he mostly block it with his arms before punching Morgan until she block it and then used a shoulder bash to push her as Mcburn shoot a stream of fire at her. Lissa, got in front of her and swing down to released a slash projection to cut the fire while Shadow used Chaos Spear to struck Azrael as Rouge use Screw Kick on Mcburn. Omega rush in and punch Mcburn while Kammy summon magic spheres and strike Azrael. Rean used Supreme Infernal Gale on them with Celine cast a spell to magic blades to strike at them underneath.

"Black Hawk!" Azrael rear back. "Stinger!" Then rush forward swinging hook-punch attack on Crow and Mona and knock them flying to the wall. "Hahaha!" He laugh for Mcburn to shoot a sphere of fire onto them and explode do them.

"Crow! Mona!" Morgan yelled until she glare at them. "You'll pay for that!" She then rush toward them.

"Morgan!" Lissa yelled as Morgan swing her Levi sword before casting Excalibur but Mcburn dodged while Azrael jump to avoid and then slam the ground to catch Morgan off guard and then he table-flipping motion strike of red darkness, and launches Morgan into the air to the ceiling.

"Ugh!" She gronted as she fell to the ground.

Lissa gasped before she glared. "Oh. That is. It!" Lissa pull out her personal axe and then swing down a power surge toward them before she imbued it with lighting magic.

Mcburn and Azrael easily dodge it by tilting their bodies, Mona rain bubbles from above to attack them, giving Lissa the chance to swings her axe wildly to generate a barrage of slashes, then does a short spin attack. She finishes by leaping into the air, and coming down hard with an overhead slam imbued with lightning.

"That's for hurting my baby girl!" Lissa yelled.

"Ha! For a delicate flower, you pack a mean swing!" Mcburn grinned, causing Lissa to have an anime tick on her forehead.

"I. Am. Not. DELICATE!" Lissa then zoom in front of Mcburn which catch him by surprise and then launch a powerful mean swing to knock Mcburn in the air.

"Oof!" Mcburn grunted.

"Have you been playing golf?" Rogue asked as Azrael grabbed pieces of the ground and throw it at Lissa before Omaga fire Omega Missle at it grumbled it.

As Mcburn recovered.

"Chaos Control!" Shadow snapped his finger to use Chaos Control to pause time and then unleash a barricade of attacks to Mcburn and Azrael before snapping his finger and invisible attacks strike them before knocking them together away.

"Haha! Not bad Ultimant life form!" Azrael grinned.

Litchi pull out gloves and wear them, took a stance and then she zoom toward Mcburn and then unleash a series of punches and kicks before grabbing him and then throw him toward Tager who used Sludge Hammer and slam him on the ground.

"Oh thank goodness I gave these gloves with me." Litchi wipe her forehead before Tager jump back as Mcburn fire skyrocket as he grinned at him.

Litchi rush to help while Omega fire Homing Shots at Azrael but he backhand them before warp in front of him to punch him, grabbed him and then slammed him down before Rouge used Screw Kick to knock him back as Kammy used magic to "repair" him.

Ines swirls her Halberd to knock Duvalie and Lambda back as Wario jump in and then punches Ines. She block with her gauntlet before she she spin slash to push him back. Ines swirls to dash toward Wario to slash him. Wario dodged the attack before grabbing the Halbard to catch Ines off guard and then headbutt her.

"Nngh!" Ines grunted as Waluigi follow up by swinging upward with his baseball bat. Ennea rush in to kick Waluigi toward Wario as she cast Teara onto Ines to heal her.

"Thank you, Ennea." Ines rub her cheek before took her stance.

"No problem. Now let's go." Ennea said before Duvalie warped around them and slashed them.

"Prism Calibar!" Duvalie used her S-Craft and strike them while Lambda summon barricades of sword to strike them.

"Let's gaze to your fate." Mona used her craft: Reflection of Doom as she channel a sphere of water which form a starry sky where a large blue magic circle underneath the Stalritter and the star shine "An Omen indeed." and struck them with a starry sky explosion.

"Ugh!" Ines grunted.

"Urgh!" Ennea winch before Tager made his way toward Ines while Litchi dash toward Ennea and force palm strike her to knock to her the wall. "Oof!"

"Sludge Hammer!" Tager used Sludge Hammer to struck Ines before grabbed her, throwing her up the ceiling, then jump and grabbed her and then slammed her down ont he ground with his immense strength.

"Gwaagh!" Ines yell in agony as she cough off blood.

While Litchi took a stance and then she unleash a series of punched while her rod spin cartwheel and striking Ines before she lean back with a stance and then palm strike her gut, sending her to the wall again.

"Aaaugh!" Ennea yell in agony as she cough off her blood as well.

"HRAAAAH!" Rean unleash a powerful slash projection to knock Mcburn and Azrael away.

"Chaos Control!" Shadow used Chaos Control to unleash a barricade of attacks before kicking them back on the floor as time resumes.

Shez unleash a flurry of slashes before jump into the air to unleash a large purple slash attack as Arval snapped his finger and cannons appeared over them and then shoot magic beams at them.

Crow pull out his twin pistols to summon two large magic circles to rain down bullets on them. "Cross Rebellion!" Crow swing down an X slash projection to knock Azrael and Mcburn to the corner.

"Grgh!" Mcburn grunted.

"Nngh!" Azrael grunted.

"Schwarzer, leave this to us!" Duvalie yelled at him.

"That's right, your friends are close by! Go find them!" Celine agreed.

"You've lost your mind, you've lost your name... But there's still something you haven't lost. So snap out of it already and remember the people you fight for!" Crow yelled at him.

Rean respond in confusion before he turn to the door and made his way through.

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Meanwhile with the girls...

"Take this!" Fie and Ruby yelled together as they both warp around the Villainess with phantom slashed and strike them as Queen rush toward Cornelia and punch her, knocking her to the way as Erza unleash a powerful slash to knock Minerva, Singora, Nu, and Magica back to the wall.

"Ugh!" Magica grunted.

"Pearl!" Xion yelled as pillars of light rain down on the villainess as the others soon join them.

"Xion! You and the others got through!" Juna said.

"Only for now. but you, Altina and Musse must press on!" Aqua told them. "We'll keep them busy with other reinforcements they have."

"Right. Rean's just ahead, and the curse still has a hold on him." Emma agreed.

"But with you by his side, he's going to be okay." Alisa nodded with a smile. "I'm sure you can set him free."

"We... We absolutely will!" Juna nodded

"New Class VII won't let you down!" Musse nodded as she, Altina and Juna rush to the door.

"Oh no you-" Signora was going to used her magic until Aqua summon ice crystals to stop her. "Nhg!"

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Meanwhile with the boys...

"HRAAAAAH!" Levi dash toward George with superhuman speed as his combat shell tried to protect him, but Levi punch the shell, which powerful force go through that hit George in the face as well, knocking them both toward the wall and broke through the wall.

"Damn!" Alban exclaimed.

"What incredible strength..." Natsume said.

"Hahaha! So that's your full strength, huh?" Tartaglia took his stance with a grinned. "Let me have a taste-"

"Oh no you don't!" Mario yelled as he used Mario Finale onto them, knocking Tartagalia, Alban, Natsume, Epimenides, Metal Sonic and Hazel toward Watts.

"Ah!" Watts jump out of the way as the six of them slammed to the wall.

"Ugh!" Epimenides grunted as the rest fell on their knees.

George came out of the wall but fell onto his knees. "Uh…You're really not messing around, are you?!" George asked as he rub his face.

"Do you think I was lying?" Levi pointed his glaive at him. "Get ready George!"

"Levi, you can kill him later, right now you take Ash, Kurt and Venti with you and go." Machias suggested.

"Yeah, we keep them company!" Luigi nodded

Levi regain his focus and nodded. "Right. The curse still has a hold on him. I can't let me vengeance get in the way just yet. Ash, Kurt, Venti, let's go!"

"Understood." Kurt replied.

"We'll give him one upside the head for you guys, too." Ash added.

"Do be careful." Venti replied

Levi, Kurt, Ash and Venti made their way toward the door as Levi gave one last death glare toward Geroge before rushing off.

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Wow! Talk about one big chapter! I wasn't expecting it would be this long, but with several characters including boss battles. You got to have a big enough scene. New Class VII are so close to reaching Rean! Go luck guys!

Oh yeah. Here are the enemy data for certain figures.

Cornelia: An Agarthan dark mage who fake her death to aid the Great Twilight. Possesses powerful dark magic to bring terror onto the battlefield.

HP: 138764

Magica: A powerful duck sorceress who wield multiple and powerful magic. She can control the shadows to her will to catch enemy off guard.

HP: 138764

Signora: A formal Fatui brought to life by Maleficent. Ruthless and can burn or freeze the battlefield to her advantage.

HP:138764

Minerva: Ouroboros' Enforcer No. XIV. Powerful, skill and ruthless in battle. Her magic can bend space to her will, leaving various of attacks.

HP:204862

Nu-13: A Murokumo unit that can summon endless blades in battle. Lethal and powerful as she scans her enemies to her advantage.

HP:204862

Tartaglia: Ouroboros' Enforcer No. VII. Mastery over martial arts and weaponry and can manipulate water into endless weaponry.

HP:206985

Natsume: Ouroboros' Enforcer No. XIV. His semblance can reflect all manner of projection attacks and can clone himself to confuse and overwhelm his opponents. Can summon mirrors to reflect to trap his opponents within it dimension.

HP:138764

Alban: Ouroboros' Enforcer No. An Ice Dragon Slayer who can devour all manner of ice and snow. Skill in battle and can freeze his enemies into an icy prison.

HP:138764

Hazel: A follower of Salem sent to aid the Great Twilight. Infused with the power of dust to grant him multiple abilities in battle.

HP: 138764

Metal Sonic: Dr. Eggman Enforcer and a robotic clone of Sonic. Powerful and skill in battle as he can overwhelm his opponents with his capabilities and fuctions.

HP:138764

Epimenides: An ancient and powerful Agarthan who can wield powerful dark magic to bring terror in battle. Ruthless and cunning to overwhelm his opponents.

HP:203942

Azrael: The Mad Dog who aligns himself with Chancellor Osborne. His overwhelming strengths can shake the battle into its core.

HP: 248616

Okay, you wanna know something horrible happened? I didn't create a backup and I completely lost all my hard work, all because of the app on my phone! All that hard work went down the drain so I had to redo EVERYTHING! I was crying because you have no idea how hard it was to create this!