(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - All Knowing One -Sen Ver.-)

"We're finally here." Levi said as he look around the Wetlands and see Blue Pleroma Grass. "So it's true. There are differences between the two Pleroma Grass we've encountered. I think these are their true form before became part of the Empire."

"Is there any reaction from the pendulum?" Altina asked.

Juna brought it out and it begin to glow. "Yeah, it's been going on for a while now."

"Then it seems we found our singularity location. Let's get going." Levi advise. "We can get pass Rufus's units. But we must also be careful. There's no telling what hides out here." He said as they continue onward.

"Wow... this place is more magical then I thought." Lucy said in awe as they go on.

"This place has an aura that almost reminds me of the forest around Eryn." Musse said.

"Yeah. I had no idea there was even a place like this in Crossbell." Juna nodded

"Seeing this place, you could almost believe the story of Saint Ursula and the wolf really happened." Kurt replied

"No kidding. I wonder how many more fairy tales Crossbell has." Venti wondered as they encounter monsters and even powerful monsters to take on and defeated them.

They begin to go further into the wetland before Levi notice somehting

"Hmm? I sense something... Something familiar..." Levi trailed off.

"Familiar?" Juna asked

"Yeah. Something is happening here."

They spotted a Special Orbment Charing Station nearby with Moogler hologram shop before reaching large area with something shining in the center.

"Whoa! Look at that light!" Sora asked

"And the black Pleroma Grass too! We found it!" Donald look around.

"Oh? Hey everyone. Look." Goofy pointed underneath the pillar of light. "There's a glyph carve underneath it."

"Wait... I recognize that." Levi said. " It's like the same one we saw in the Old Schoolhouse. And the same with the Ironbloods."

"Wait, what?" Juna asked

"I remember hearing about that from Instructor Rean." Kurt said. "Overcoming that trial allowed him to awaken Valimar."

"Yeah, you're right… wait…" Levi said then paused for a moment then realized. "Oh crap! That could only mean one thing!"

(BGM ended)

"You guys are pretty sharp, aren't you?"

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)

Appear in front of them was wind-like teleportation technique as Campanella appeared.

"How curious, though, to run into you all the way out here." Campanella mused.

"Campanella!" Sora exclaimed

Then, Lechter appeared next as he approach from the distance.

"Lechter!" Levi glared.

"Hey, we meet again, Class VII." Lechter said. "I'm glad to see you're all well, then again, I can't imagine you'd believe anything I'd tell you right now."

"Well, what did you expect after what happened at the Gral?"

Suddenly, a third person entered the fray. It was Sharon, but this time, in a different attire, fitting for an assassin.

"Wait, is that..." Kurt paused.

Alisa gasped "Sharon?!"

"How lovely to see you again, my lady." Sharon greeted. "Ah, pardon me, 'Lady Alisa Reinford.' Or perhaps I should say, 'pleasure to meet you' as I am no longer the Sharon you knew. I am once more Ouroboros' Enforcer No. IX, The Severing Eclipse." Sharon Replied

"Spare us the full title." Levi cross my arm. "Whether you are an Enforcer or not doesn't matter. All that matters is that you turned your backs against us. Surely you haven't forgotten how much it stung poor Alisa."

She remained silent.

"I thought so… even I'm stung by the betrayal. You have no idea how much it hurts." Levi turn to the Pillar of light. "Now for that pillar of Light. Rufus is in there, isn't he?"

"Well, give the boy a cookie. I'm impressed with your hypothesis." A voice said as a water teleportation appeared this time and Noel appeared next to Campanella.

"Noel!" Sora exclaimed.

"Nice to see you again, everyone. It has been three weeks or so since we last saw each other. Forgive me for not participating back in the Gral, but I'm sure my children had more than enough for you to play with." Noel chuckled.

"Hehehaha!"A voice laughed as came near Noel was Pete. "But even with your new friends, you still couldn't stop the Great Twilight business."

"Pete?! You're here too you big lug!" Donald growled.

"Oh, he isn't the only one who's here." A voice said as Hazame came, next to Lecter.

"You?!" Alisa exclaimed.

"Hello again ladies and gentlemen of Class VII. Keyblade wielder Sora, King Mickey's little pets, Fairy Tail's most infamous group."

"Infamous?!" Natsu growled.

"As well as E. Gadd's little assistant, his girlfriend, and their AI daughter. Oh, and his best friend of course." Hamaza ignored Natsu response. "I see that you managed to recover after what happened in the Gral. You been causing quite a number of troubles. It's never a dull moment with you."

"Oh yeah? What did you expect?" Natsu asked.

Before Natsu can respond further, suddenly both Erza and Levi sense bloodlust as they quickly draw their weapons and block an assassination attack toward Altina and Lucy.

"WAAH!" Lucy yelled as Erza and Levi knock the two assassins back as they both jump to the ledges and then join Campanella, Noel, Pete, Hazama and Sharon.

"The hell!? An assassination attack?!" Ash exclaimed.

"Altina! Lucy, you okay!?" Venti asked

"We're fine. Thanks to Levi and Erza." Altina said as the two assassins revealed themselves to be Adam and Tyrian as Adam appeared next to Pete, and Tyrian next to Hazama.

"Hehahaha! That's quite the sharp sense you got there. Hehehahaha!"

"Hmph." Adam scuffed.

"Trying to assassinate us now? Well, at least I have a good reason to kill you for that." Levi glared.

"Before you get the wrong idea. That wasn't our motive from the start. I think those two just wanted to do that. Not us." Campanella defend.

"Considering these two are, it wouldn't surprise me." Noel scoffed.

"A mechanical tail... are those horns?" Alisa asked. "Are you two Faunuses?"

"Correct my blonde dear." Tyrian let out a sinister grin. "So you're the famous Class VII I've heard so much about. Including Fairy Tail mages, Professor. E. Gadd little helper and his girlfriend and computer daughter. Oh my colleague has a pique interested in your daughter as an AI."

"Whoever this colleague of yours, better stay away from my daughter." Kirito threatens as he and Asuna draw their weapons with a glare while Asuna keeping Yui close.

"Ooh! Yes! I like that glare in your eyes."

"Who are you, coward?!" Asuna glared.

"You can call me Tyrian Callows." Tyrian answered, causing the others to look surprise.

"Tyrian Callow?! That serial killer from Remnant?!" Juna yelled. "You're him?!"

"Ah, I see my reputation precedes me. It's an honor."

"If Salem's underling is here... then that means..." Kurt clench his teeth.

"Shit, you guys even got support from that Grimm bitch?" Ash growled.

"Quite the shock isn't it? Even I'm surprised about it." Lechter said.

"Then that means the reason Grimm isn't attacking Erebonian was because..." Erza clench her teeth

"My Divine Savior fully supported this plan. Therefore the Grimm will not harm the people of Erebonia." Tyrian answered.

"You got to be kidding me... How many insane people does Osborne have?!" Levi grimaced before turning to Adam. "And who are you supposed to be?"

"I owe you no answer." Adam responded

"Adam Taurus is his name." Noel answered, causing Adam to glare at him. "Oh, please. I don't like you either. Besides, they'll eventually find out sooner or later."

"Adam Taurus? Wait... I remember that name in the Intelligence Division file." Altina said "He was supposed to be a member of the White Fang with several members who share his belief. He was kicked out two years ago after the treaty was established in the Mushroom Kingdom. And then throughout part of the world for equal rights and forbid discrimination against the Faunus. But Adam disappeared along with the remaining faction he has on his side."

"That's because all of them were slaughtered by Ouroboros. Myself included." Adam explained. "But I was brought back from the dead by a certain witch to serve her."

"A witch?" Emma asked.

Sora gasped. "You mean Maleficent, don't you?"

"You got it." Pete said. "Maleficent thought she could used another helping hand, so we decided to visit an old friend to bring him back."

"Though to be honest. None of us expected this would happen. He was resurrected recently too. Two weeks after the Great Twilight." Campanella said.

"However, I'm not quite happy to see him. Considering that twisted bullshit mind of his." Noel grumbled. "I get that the humans are Remnant are the cause of discrimination, especially that bastard Jacques Schnee who enforces the discrimination, that the humans are scum and deserve to rot after the suffering they cause to the Faunus. However, not all humans are bad and deserve that same belief. Of course, I doubt you'll listen to my words."

"Hmph. Of course, I won't listen to you. Espcually toward one of my killers. I plan to get my revenge on you, the Fool, and that other one soon enough. It won't be long before all humans in this world will slaughter each other." Adam said with a grin. "And when that happens, I'll make sure that treaty is destroyed and that Faunus will claim superiority."

"What?! You want to destroy the treaty?!" Kirito yelled. "What is wrong with you?! I get what happened to you because all the discrimination leaves a deep scar on you, but that doesn't mean you should destroy the newfound peace and revolution the White Fang has been working so hard for!"

"Don't speak of me as you know me and the White Fang!" Adam glared. "All those traitors will pay. Forging that treaty was a mistake when Faunus had the right to superiority. Humanity are weak, ugly and demonic creatures! You cannot understand how much suffering I have been in the hands of humans, especially that bastard Jacque Schnee! I will make them all pay. No matter how many times I must blood must be spilled. Innocent or not. All humans are beneath me." He then smirked. "Which is why I'm quite thankful for whoever killed Jacque and destroyed the entire Schnee Dust Company. However, the other Schnee still breathing. I'll get their blood soon enough. Thought I am grateful that Osborne and the Gnomes kill one of the people responsible for helping that treaty, Prince Olivert, and even Salem for destroying Atlas."

"How dare you..." Kurt glared at him.

"You truly do have a diabolical mind." Levi glared. "If you truly think we'll allow that twisted mind of yours to set loose in the world. You better think again. I don't know why Maleficent resurrected you, but I do know that you're so dangerous to the world that even Ouroboros set their sights on ending you. If you're going after the Schnee and many others who build the peaceful revolution for Faunus, and even our friends, then we will stop you."

"We're certainly getting a lot of drama, aren't we?" Hazama asked with a smirk.

"Well something like this is bound to happen. Honestly, I was so surprised to see you here." Campanella replied. "The governor-general made a deal with Heiyue to keep the SSS and bracers busy so he could finish his business here in peace."

"Of course, we know they'll betray us eventually. But you can't play in the gutter if you're afraid to get dirty. And what harm's a betrayal if you know it's inevitable?" Hazama turn to Lechter "Besides, a certain someone might have seen to it that their group can wipe out the bracers, Heiyue and the SSS all at once."

"No comment." Lechter said, causing Juna to growl.

"Guess that Rufus guy's stopped givin' a shit about his reputation." Ash responded.

Musse nodded. "Clearly. And once the war with Calvard begins, he'll cast the syndicate aside, too."

"So this is how the governor general...no, how the Ironbloods choose to operate, is it?" Kurt asked.

(BGM paused)

"Major Arundel, I don't understand." Altina said, causing Lechter to turn to her.

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

"After everything that's happened, after everything we've lost...why are you still siding with them? You and Major Rieveldt act like nothing's changed. Did she really mean that little to you?!"

"You've really grown up, Black Rabbit." Lechter replied. "You too, Ash. Looks like you found your feet, honestly, I'm kinda relieved."

"Answer the damn question." Ash responded. "I thought you stood for something. Or are you just another one of Osborne's pawns?!"

"Yeah, pretty much. Thing is, when Claire, and I failed to save Millium, it messed us up pretty bad. I think we both looked to her as a replacement for the family we'd lost. Osborne, on the other hand, was the man who took that family from me. I joined the Ironbloods thinking I'd be able to outsmart him, and avenge my dad, but the man operates on a higher level. I mean, a thousand-year-old curse, the Great Twilight. When those are the stakes, who the hell can compete? But you need to understand, he unleashed the Great Twilight to end the curse afflicting the Empire. He's taken it upon himself to uproot and reset a power that was all but impossible to fight back against. So I made up my mind." He pull out his Rapier "If siding with Osborne lets us create a world where Millium's sacrifice wasn't in vain, then so be it. And that's how Claire and I will put things right."

(BGM ended)

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

"Wow!" Levi couldn't' help but laugh and smirked at him. "How many piles of crap did you swallow to spew all that out?" Causing Ash to chuckle

"Yeah, you tell him!" Natsu smirked

"You truly think "resetting" the world by using that demonic power will help you? By causing Erebonia and the entire world into war?! How will any of that help you, knowing that Erebonia will forever be known as the most evil nation that destroy the entire civilization, while that very curse, corrupts and takes so many lives? Do you truly think something like that has the miracle of rebirth? Hell no!" Levi pointed his Glaive at him. "I don't care what kind of delusion you have or even that bastard Osborne has, but I will tell you this. We will stop this curse, we will take everything back, we will save this world from falling under its influence, and we will stop Osborne and strike him down. And if you side with him. Then you will become my enemy."

"..." Lechter close his eyes.

"But hearing you talk this nonsense. You're nothing more of a lost cause now." Levi glared at him, causing Lechter to look surprised. "I can see it early within your eyes. The out of despair and hopelessness. You are nothing more than a coward. A worthless man with no hope of anything. You never EVEN grieve for Millium's death! You say it shook you and Clare up. And that you even thought of her as family. But not once do I hear the sound of grief and sorrow. Just empty words. I won't let you speak Millium's name, because you and Claire, don't deserve her, after that "proclaims" sacrifice."

"Levi..." Altina responds with sadness as she places her hand on her heart, knowing how much it hurts him after what happened to Millium and understanding how he feels.

"Wow..." Noel responded by holding his left arm and took pity on Lechter. "That was quite the passionate display of your rage. Though I do agree."

Lechter let out a deep sigh. "Perhaps you're right."

Alisa turn to Sharon. "Sharon... or whoever you say you are now... Let me just say this. It doesn't matter to me what you and the rest of the society are planning here. Because you should know we haven't come this far for you to stop us now." She pulled out her bow. "As Levi said, we're going to take back what's important to us. No matter what. Even if we have to go through you to do it. I won't hold back against you. I owe you that much."

Sharon look surprised before she let out a chuckle. "I must applaud you for not asking me to return to your side. And though I may not know the details of your mission, I hope you can take back what you've lost." She pull out her sword and Steel Wires surrounded her. "I will not hesitate either. I intend to use every underhanded trick to my disposal. I will return the repaying you for the happy memories you've all given me."

"Bring it on!"

"If we have to fight you, we will!" Emma said as she and Jusis draw their weapons. "We're not backing down!"

"Ah, to see old friends fighting against each other. Really gets you right in the heart. But maybe I should step in to REALLY amp up the drama." Campanella said. "I could do with a little fun. Especially after I let Lady Bell and Noel have the SSS and the bracers last time." He turn to Noel. "Not to mention your little flirt with Renne."

"Shut up! Just shut the hell up!" Juna exclaimed, causing Campanella's attention. "I've known this since we met at Orchis Tower, but you...you're the worst! None of this involves you, and you still choose to make things worse for everyone with that crappy little grin on your face! Sharon and the major are both struggling to make choices they can stand by. But what about you? Do you think about a single thing you do?! Does anything even matter to you?! Then, you go on to mention the one who betrayed Crossbell." She brought out her Gunbreakers. "It's time someone knocked that grin off your stupid face."

"..." Campanella was too shocked to even respond to that.

"Heh..." Adam on the other hand let out a snort.

"Enough talk!" Levi took his stance. "We'll strike the lot of you down, and we'll stop Rufus's plan. And we will take Rean back! No matter what!"

"That's exactly right." Kurt agreed as they all got their weapons out.

(BGM ended)

Noel whistles and wraps his arms around his neck. "Wow. You got told, Campanella. She got spine I'll give her that. As for my 'flirt' with Renne. I'm pretty sure that's none of your business for old friends to chat." He told him "It's not like it will get in the way of the plan. That's for sure. So how do you feel after that bold statement there?"

"I have to admit, that one kinda stung. And I know, Noel. That part I can understand. As for the fangirl. You're getting a bit hot under the collar." Campanella replied. "My role as Enforcer No. 0 gives me much less freedom than my compatriots, you see. Personal stakes just aren't on the table for me."

"Really? What kind of special position do you have?" Sora asked

"I'm the Grandmaster's right hand. And my role is to observe. That much I will answer." Campanella answered before he levitated into the air, generated wind in the palm of his hand, and took his battle stance

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Enduring Grief)

"So to show I care, this time, I'll actually try. Just a little bit. You made some bold declarations just now. Show me you're not all talk, hm?" Campanella smirked

"Just wait and see!" Juna glared

"Heehee, it's so rare to see you lose your composure." Sharon smiled.

"Seriously. This is a rare sight of you." Noel chuckled as he swipe his fingers, summoned a water portal, pull out Aetherius and took his stance with a smirk. "Still, at least we can finally play."

"You wanna play, huh? Then bring it on pretty boy!" Ash declared.

"Oh and since there are so many of you, I think we should have a little support. Noel? Let have our Pokemon join in on the fun." Campanella smirked, causing their attention to look surprised.

"Hehe~ You got it!" Noel smirked as he and Campanella pick up their Pokeball.

"Let's go, Spiritomb/Come on Blastoise!" Campanella and Noel throw their Pokeballs and summon forth their chosen Pokemon

"Spiritomb!"

"Blastoise!" Both Campanella and Noel's Pokemon respond with a roar as Noel's Campanella is equipped with a Mega Stone.

"What the heck!?" Juna exclaimed.

"A Blastoise and a Spirittomb?!" Altina exclaimed as Musse scan Spiritomb.

"Spiritomb, the Forbidden Pokémon. A Ghost and Dark type. Spiritomb are Pokémon made up of 108 spirits. Some of those spirits can be ill-natured." Then scan Blastoise. "Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. The evolved form of Wartortle. A Water-Type. Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet. The rocket cannons on its shell fire jets of water capable of punching holes through thick steel." Musse's ARCUS Pokedex respond.

"Both of them look very strong! Two can play it that came!" Levi pull out his Pokeball. "Altaria, let's go!"

"You too Reuniclus!" Emma throw out her Pokeball.

"Clefable, let's go!"

"Go, Haxorus!"

"Fidough, let's go!"

"Honedge, let's go!

"Wartortle, I choose you!"

"Floragato, let's do this!"

"Tinkatink, let's go!"

"Come on, Sandile!" Ash and the others throw their Pokeballs and came out their Pokemon.

"Oh, you got your pets helping out aye?" Pete crack his knuckles. "And I been itchin' to deal with you pipsquakes for awhile! I've improved over the past years! I won't lose this time!"

"Yeah, we'll see about that!" Sora respond.

"Bwahahaha! Oh yes! Yes!" Tyrian got into battle pose. "I been dying to have some fun! I may not be able to kill that annoying computer brat, but maybe taking one of you guys might be enough!"

"So that's why you're after Jona..." Juna glared at him.

"Maybe I'll follow suit and pull out all the stops, too." Lechter said as he close his eyes for a second and then open them, revealing the mysterious emblem in his eyes.

"This is what he did in the Gral!" Kurt remark.

"The Ironbloods' dirty little trick. And the Great Twilight's only made it stronger. It's time you learned what you're really up against!"

"Well, then I'll leave the fight to you." Hazama said.

"Oh no. You're part of this drop the act as not much of a fighter. No one is falling for it."

Hazama sighed. "Oh very well." Hazama got his knives out. "I suppose I can have some fun."

"Hmph. Enough talk." Adam pull out his sword Wilt and Blush.

"A Tachi? No, an Eastern sword." Kurt remark.

"As much as I hate working with humans, I will at least make sure their demise will come. Starting by killing you lot." Adam pointed his sword and got into battle pose.

"I'll be fighting in earnest as well. Prepare to be eclipsed by death." Sharon said.

Formal Friends and Twisted Group

Once Cheeky but no more - Lechter Arundel

Resurrected from the dead - Adam Taurus

Devil Snake - Hazama

Ring Hand to the Grandmaster of Ouroboros - Campanella and Spirtomb

The Water Prince - Noel Ryker -Blastoise

Formal Maid - Sharon Kreuger

Maleficent's Muscle - Pete

Demon Faunus Assassin - Tyrian Callows

Levi form a link with Jusis, Juna form a link with Kurt, Altina form a link with Venti, Musse form a link with Ash, Alisa form a link with Emma, Kirito form a link with Asuna, Eugeo form a link with Donald, Sora form a link with Goofy, Natsu form a link with Erza, Lucy form a link with Gray and Wendy.

On the opposite side Campanella form a combat link with Noel

Levi Pokemon link with Altaria, Alisa Pokemon link with Clefable, Emma Pokemon link with Reuniculus, Jusis Pokemon link with Haxorus, Juna Pokemon link with Fidough, Kurt Pokemon link with Honedge, Altina Pokemon link with Wartortle, Venti's Pokemon link with Floragato, Musse Pokemon link with Tinkatink, and Ash Pokemon link with Sandile.

On the opposite side, Campanella Pokemon link with Spiritomb, and Noel Pokemon link with Blastoise.

Tyrian lung toward Yui who stepped back but Kirito block and push him back with a glare as Asuna lung toward him to lighting- jab him as Tyrian dodge by sliding and launch his stinger at her but she tilt her head but barely dodged while backflip while.

"FIRE DRAGON-" Suddenly Noel forward his hand to expend and grabbed Natsu's face with water. "BLUGH!?" then Noel pull Natsu up and then him to the ground where Campanella swing his arm upward to knock Natsu into the air, swung his arm to the right and an invisible force slam him back on the ground.

"OPEN: GATE OF THE LION! LOKE! OPEN! GATE OF THE MAIDEN, VIRGO!" Lucy summons Loke and Virgo to join the fight as she Star Dress to Leo form

"ICE-MAKE: COLD EXCAILBER!" Gray swung his arm with a Great Sword of Ice toward Pete and Sharon as they dodged the attack as Sharon counter by controlling her steel wires to attack and wrap Gray, but he created an Ice clone of himself to get captured as Wendy jumped into the air.

"SKY DRAGON WING ATTACK!" Wendy swings her arms to unleash a powerful force of air toward the villain's group to push them back, but Adam, Hazama and Lechter dodge.

Adam lunged toward Wendy but Levi blocked his attack and they both swung at each other before noticing Adam jump back and unleash a large red slash projection toward him as Levi cut the slash into two before Adam lung toward Levi to slash him. Jusis, however, blocks the upcoming attack and counter by launching swift jabs and swipe attack at Adam before he and Levi swing at him.

Juna rushes toward Campanella to swing at him before he blocks with magic and counters by pushing her with wind magic and then fire magic projections at her, but Kurt swing combo slashes at him, until Spiritomb uses Shadow Ball on Kurt as he dodges.

"Dance as one! Bard's Waltz!" Venti activated his Brace Order to buff the group with evasion buff as they charge toward Battle as Sora airstep toward Pete and Ars Arcanum him.

Pete blocks the attack with his hands before grabbing Sora and slamming him overhead as Goofy ran toward him to punch him, but he dodges and punches Goofy's guts as Donald shoots magic projections toward Pete, Sharon, Hazama, and Lechter. Each of them dodged while Ash swung his axe at Lechter while Musse fired at him. Altina swung her arms at Hazama but he gracefully dodged before countering with a kick that let a powerful slash.

Hazama then summon his Ouroboros weapon to a grab Altina, but Venti shot the snake chain weapon with his orbal arrow and send out wind blades to attack him. Hazama's weapons deflected them while Altina swung her arms down with Claiomh Solais to push Hazama back.

Lechter jump back. "Have a taste of this, Riot Flame!"

Suddenly the Brave Order effect got cancelled and replace with a darker power empower the villains side.

"Wha- my brave order!" Venti exclaimed in shock before Tyrian appeared behind to attack him with his The Queen's Servent weapon, but he block, avoided the Stinger and kick Tyrian's guts before shooting him with Wind Orbal arrow to knock him back.

"What the hell did you do?!" Ash swing his axe at Lechter at they power struggle on each other.

Lechter let out a "heh". "A Dis Order. Our version of Brave Order. Stronger and dark version that can overwrite your Brave order." Lechter answered before kicking Ash back and then channel red energy to his Rapier, lung toward Musse to slash her.

"Tch!" Musse grunted as she was knocked back, recovered and fire at Lechter.

Lechter deflected the bullets but Musse's Tinkatink used Rock Smash on Lechter which he block the attack, but allow Musse to fire at him to shoot him and Tinkalink use Rock Smash again but on Lechter's face.

Ash's Sandile used Bite onto Lechter's leg before Ash launch combo slash at him and knock him back.

Eugeo swing his sword at Noel as they both swing each other, but Noel had the advantage at speed, but Donald fire a magic beam on him that force him to slide kick Eugeo to dodge and counter at the same time. Eugeo fell on the group, but his hand quickly place on the ground and then kick Noel before backflip. Noel recovered and then unleash a powerful slash projection at him as Eugeo block but was push back.

Sharon swiftly slash at Alisa as she dodge as Sharon kick and then used her Steel Wires to trapped Alisa for her to slash her. But Alisa recovered as Emma summon vines to attack Sharon as she cut them, but Alisa ran to Sharon to kick her and then fire an orbal arrow at her. Sharon recovered as Alisa used Molton Storm where Sharon roll to her left as Emma's Reuniclus used Psychic to restrain Sharon as Clefable used Moonblast to knock Sharon away. Sharon recover and then launch several steel wires toward them as they jumped and dodged.

Tyrian launch Asuna as Kirito launch a few swings but Tyrian block, use his Stinger to throw him off guard before he launch slashes at him to knock Kirito back. Tyrian was going rush toward Natsu as his eyes glow purple to sting him. But Natsu recovered as he dodged the Stinger attack and then combo punch him to push him back.

"FIRE DRAGON ROAR!" Natsu shoot a stream of fire from his Mouth as Tyrian dodged and let out a crazed laugh.

"A Fire breathing lizard. You'll make a fine toy!" Tyrian lunged toward Natsu to swing his arms, kicks and use his mechanical tail to attack Natsu as he block dodge, and counter back.

"As if crazy guy!" Natsu respond before he punch Tyrian's face. "FIRE DRAGON WING ATTACK!" Then launch a stream of fire at him.

Tyrian recovered as Erza charge toward him and launch a couple of swings at him but Tyrian block, slide kick Erza and then kick her gut, but Erza block with her sword, backlfip and then launch powerful slashes to push him back.

"ICE-MAKE CRESCENT BLADE!" Gray swing his Ice scythe toward Noel who gracefully dodge by flipping over it and then lung toward Gray. "ICE MAKE: WALL!" Gray created a wall of ice in front of him, but Noel launch two slashes, crumbling the ice but Gray was nowhere to be scene. "ICE MAKE-" Noel look up and see Gray, ready his next attack "DEATH SCYTHE!" Then swing his scythe of ice, but Noel forward his hand, stopping the ice. "...?!" Noel snapped his finger and the ice exploded on him. "Gugh!"

"Blastoise!" Noel's Blastoise used Hydro Pump at Gray and launch him flying toward the trees and knock down a few.

"Gray!" Lucy yelled as Loke rush toward Blastoise and launch a flurry of fist as Blostise block with his arms and respond by punching Loke.

Virgo jump in the air. "Spica Hole!" then channel energy, swing it at Blastise and created a hole underneath him.

"Blast!" Noel's Blastoise winched, until a water portal appeared underneath him and pull him toward Noel. "Bloastise..." Blostise wipe its forehead.

Sora change his Keyblade form into Rean's Tachi where he dashes toward Pete and launch a flurry of slashes at him to knock him back. Sora then launch a few swings and slashes at Pete, but he block it with his arms before he channel enough force to push Sora back.

"Take this Pipquake!" Pete channel dark energy in the palm of his hand and punches the ground, creating earth spikes toward Sora and knock him away.

"Ugh!" Sora grunted before he recovered as Donald used meteor toward Pete.

Pete form a barrier around himself which block the attack as he laughed. Once he deactivated the barrier, he took a stance and launch a kick projection toward Donald who jump out of the way. Goofy ran toward Pete to swing his shield at him but Pete block and punch Goofy but Goofy didn't flinch and counter by swinging his shield on Pete's face to push him back. Pete punches the ground to create blade projections toward Goofy as his shield block he attack and Sora rush in to launch a slash projection at Pete. Pete jump back as Sora launch aerial slashes at him before kicking him back.

Juna punch Campanella's guts as Spiritomb use Suckerpunch on Juna, but Kurt launch twin slashes and knocks Spiritomb back as Honedge used Night Slash on him. Fidoug use play Rough on Spirit Tomb and it was super affected.

"Time to switch Seats!" Campanella used his craft: Nightmare shuffle to gather all the heroes into one place as Noel used his Craft: Tital Wave to splash attack them all.

"It's Showtime, Campanella!" Noel yelled with a grin as he and Campanella's combat links glow.

"Of course!" Campanella responded as Noel warped around the heroes and launch multiple phantom slashes that struck them and Campanella channeled magical energy around himself and launch several invisible magical attacks on them before snapping his finger to cause a wind explosion to scatter them.

"Floragato, use Seed Bomb!" Venti yelled.

"Flooragato!" Venti's Floragato summon several seeds and launch them toward the villains and causing an explosion on them.

Adam absorb the Pokemon's attack with his sword before he sheath and lung toward Venti where he launches slashes at him. Venti took the slashes but he recovered by flurry kicking Adam's face, backflipping to where his hand is on the ground to support his body, then shirt his arm to do a powerful spin kick on him where Venti flip, got his Orbal Bow, charge and used Divine Marksmanship 2 and launch Adam back. Adam recovered, only for Altina to use Bomb Magic and explode on him.

Jusis's Haxonrus launched toward Adam and used Dragon Claw on him which gave a critical hit.

"Ghngh!" Adan grunted as Jusis followed up by launching combo slashes, imbued with Jusis's magic, and then launched a graceful swipe to knock him back.

Adam recovered as Levi took his stance, lung toward Adam and they both swung at each other. Adam swung ferociously while Levi was graceful as he blocked and countered Adam's attack. Adam kick, Levi, only for him to dodge by gracefully dodge it and then launch a powerful slash on him. Levi's Altaria then used Sky Attack on Adam as he block with his sword, absorbing it, then push his Altara back and then unleashed a powerful red slash projection on her. Altaria used Cotton Guard to protect herself as it withstands the attack, causing Adam to let out a "Tch." Before responding.

Lucy used Regulus Lucy Kick onto Hazama as it push him back. Hazama then launches several wormholes where his Ouroboros weapons around Lucy to attack her. Lucy jump back to avoid it as Eugeo imbues his sword with ice and unleashes an icy slash projection to encase Ouroboros with Ice, forcing Hazama to make to disappear.

"Nice sword you got there." Hazama warp behind Eugeo to slash him with his knives.

"Gugh!" Eugeo grunted before Hazama kicked him but he recovered.

Hazama throws Ouroboros at him, but Emma's barrier blocks it as she then summons two magic circles around him and shoots two large beams of magic to entrap Hazama and explode on him. Hazama sent two Dark green Snake forms of energy toward Emma where she used magic to block, only for Hazama to reappear behind her.

"Infernal-" Hazama was suddenly struck by Psychic, freezing him. "Huh!?" He glare at Emma's Reuniculus. "You little-" Emma then spread her arms with a magical aura and several glowing orbs appeared around Hazama and exploded around him before Reuniculus slammed Hazama up and down and then threw him toward Adam.

"Oof!" Adam grunted from Hazama tossed.

"Thanks Reuniclus!" Emma cheered

"Reuniculus!" Emma's Reuniclus cheered

"Clefable!" Alisa's Clefable was push back as Sharon surround herself with steel wires and then used her Craft: Binding Chains by launch several of them to grab Clefable, Alisa, Kurt, Juna, and Asuna and then slash them away.

"Tch!" Alisa grunted as Lechter's Disorder is up.

Ash then used Rumbling Slash 2 toward Lechter but he jump back and then swing at Ash. Ash swirl his axe to block the attack and then swing back to counter. Musse shocklock onto the villains and then shoot several magical bullets at them. Lechter deflected the bullet, but was grabbed by Ash to pull him, Knee him and then head butt him.

"Ah!" Lechter step back before Ash launch a powerful swing to knock Lechter back.

"Memory-Make:" Campanella form a magic circle in the palm of his hand and the scenery change into a starry sky before rearrange into into a black hole and flashed black. "Black Hole of Demise!" Then a large explosion fell unto the groups as Noel follow up by slashing Juna.

"Blastoise, use Rapid Spin!" Noel command.

"Blastoise!" Blastoise curl into his Shell, spin rapidly and launch himself toward Juna.

"Juna!" Kurt got in front fo him and block the attack but was overwhelmed by the strength that it won't hold out much longer.

"Adorable!" Noel used his Next craft: Siren Storm by creating afterimages of himself, warp around the heroes, as Blastoise spin back, and unleashing a flurry of slashes onto them with a sparking watery explosion.

Blastoise then Skull Bash toward Lucy and knock her away to the wall.

"Lucy/Princess!" Loke and Virgo yelled

"Caughtcha~" Tyrian reappear between the two Celestial Spirits and slashed them.

"Guh!" Both of them grunted.

"How about a change!" Pete swirl his arms with magic as suddenly, appeared behind him with a large warship. "Fire!" He yelled, firing a large cannonball toward the group and trapping them in a powerful explosion.

"ICE MAKE: SUPER FREEZE ARROW!" Gray from the distance, unleashed a lightning-fast arrow of ice and struck the villains before he joined back.

Erza unleashes a powerful slash toward Sharon, Noel, Hazama, and Adam and knocks them away.

"SKY DRAGON WAVE WIND!" Wendy swings her hand and subsequently generates a large and very powerful tornado onto the villains.

Levi gathered in the Center and used his next Craft: Spiral Pillars as he leaped into the Air, dealing damage to the villains and then plunging the ground with energy Glave form attack.

"All right, everyone! It's go time!" Levi yelled for a Rush attack.

"Yeah/ Of course/ understood/right!" Alisa, Emma, Jusis, Kurt, Juna, Venti, Musse and Ash rush toward the villains and each of them launches powerful slashes and attacks onto them, unfortunately, Spirtomb as a Ghost-type, normal attacks are useless unless it hits with Magic attacks like Emma.

"FIRE DRAGON-" Natsu formed two fireballs in both his hands, and fused them together to create a larger one. "-BRILLIANT FLAME!" then throw it toward the villains to a massive explosion as Natsu landed on his feet.

As all of them ready for their next attack, they notice a barrier was surrounding them and reveal Noel's Blastoise was using Protect.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)

"Ah damn it! That barrier got in the way!" Natsu growled.

"Blastoise." Noel's Blastoise barrier was deactivated.

"Great work Blastoise." Noel smiled as he looked at his Pokemon.

"I gotta love Pokemon who knows the Protect move." Campanella chuckled. "But the rest of you aren't half bad either."

"Sheesh, the stories about Fairy Tail mages are no joke." Lechter sighed. "This ability of mine is pretty broken, but you really kept it up."

"A splendid performance, my lady." Sharon replied

"You gotta admit, I guess the Keyblade Tweep has grown a lot." Pete mused.

"Well, what did you expect?" Sora asked.

"Gwarsh, each of them are pretty strong. Despite how large and powerful our group is." Goofy remark.

"The Fool and the Undine Prince's Pokemon are incredibly strong too. It was fortunate that we didn't see his Mega Form." Emma muttered.

"Not to mention Lechter's ability." Erza remark.

"I wasn't expecting that crazy assassin, other then Sharon put up a dangerous fight." Kirito muttered.

"And the Bull Faunus is a formidable swordsman." Jusis remark.

"We've faced Hazama before, and he was sneaky as he was back then." Alisa glared.

"But Pete isn't a slaught either. How the heck did you improve so much?" Sora asked.

"What's worse, they hardly look winded." Kurt remark.

"Ha! But that just makes things more fun." Natsu grinned as he crack his knuckles.

"I have to admit, you guys really know how to give us a fun time. It's only been a month and you all came a long way. Especially New Class VII. I'm guessing Angel Boy trains you all well." Noel said.

"Still, I have to wonder what you're trying to achieve with your little trek around the country." Campanella said.

"I don't think it's the barrier you're interested in. Perhaps the black Pleroma Grass was your true objective." Hazama guessed. "Could it be that you're hoping to find some clue as to where the Ashen hero is?"

"None of your business you trash." Levi glared

"Ah, so that is it. No wonder you're all fighting so desperately." Sharon said. "But be warned, he is imprisoned far from here, in a place of pure darkness and despair. Consider it a mercy then, that I will crush you here and now."

"Gh..." Alisa clench her teeth. "I'd like to see you try, Sharon!"

"What's going on here?!" A voice yelled as two pairs of unknown Panzer Soldots appeared. "Wait, that's Class VII! There's a warrant out for them! There's also Fairy Tail mages from Fiore... Why are they here?"

"Never mind that. How did they make it through the blockade?"

"Those are the new models we saw before!" Altina exclaimed

"That's right. 'Zauber Soldats,' I believe they're called?" Campanella replied "A joint venture between the Black Workshop and the Reinford Group. A brand new weapon of war for the world to enjoy."

"If the Empire's largest company and the Gnomes are working together..." Musse paused

"Shit, that's one last combinations." Ash muttered

"I swear, I'm going to destroy any disgusting machines of Alberich's." Levi growled

"What's my mother doing...?" Alisa clench her teeth before glaring at Sharon. "Sharon, what's going on?!"

"While I'm no longer affiliated with Reinford, I can tell you that these are no ordinary Soldats." Sharon answered

"As proud soldiers of the governor-general, we cannot let this stand!" One of the Imperial Defense Force said.

"Major Arundel, allow us to apprehend these miscreants."

"Ah well, if you insist." Lechter said.

"Just know they won't go down without a fight, through." Campanella added

"Of course we won't! Allie!" Juna respond

(BGM ended)

"Right! Claiomh Solais!" Altina raised her arm and Claiomh Solais appeared.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - With Our Own Hands!)

Claiomh Solais's summoned the Panzer Sodlots as Kurt, Juna, Venti, Ash, Levi and Musse got inside their soldats as their own battle began.

"Panzer Soldats... So the reports were true!" One of thems aid.

"So be it! An army of them wouldn't still be no match for our Sorges!"

"Then you two are more stupider than I thought." Levi scoff.

"What was that?"

"Little mutts like you think they're invisible simply because they gain some new toys. We'll show you how wrong you are."

"You little!"

"We'll make you regret those words!"

The two Zauber Soldots were then empowered by a dark aura.

"What on earth?" Lucy look surprised.

"A surge of power?!" Emma gasped.

"Then these things are just like Magic Knights?!" Juna asked

"Considering the Black Workshop did create the Magic Knights, they must have used the same technology to create that same energy." Venti remark.

"Either way. It make no difference. Let's show them, Class VII!" Levi yelled

"Yeah!" New Class VII yelled

Levi's Partner was Altina, Musse's partner was Alisa, Kurt's Partner was Emma, Kurt's Partner was Sora, while Venti and Ash fight without one for now.

The Zauber Soldot Sword wielder launch toward Levi's Soldots but he block and push the soldot back as the other Zauber Soldot firing dark energy bullets toward the group but they dodged as Kurt and Juna's soldot rush toward the soldot and begin slashing. The gun-wielding Soldots jump back anf shoot dark bullets at them as they block as he landed

Levi's Soldot swing his Glaive as the sword-wielding Soldot block and counter by launching a dark energy slash projection at him, but Ash's Soldot launch a powerful swing at him while Musse's soldot shoots at him. Levi swirls his Glaive and uses Penetrate Hurl at the Soldot who jumps to avoid it.

"Ha! You missed me!" The IDF laughed. "What kind of idiot-" Levi's Soldot Glaive remotely made a U-turn to head back to the Zauber and struck him. "-Gwah!?"

"You were saying?" Levi respond by launching slashes on the Soldot before punching its gut.

"Nugh!? What kind of Soldot is that?!"

Musse soldot fires orbal shots to counter the Zauber who is rolling around to avoid the attack. It responds by shooting again where Kurt's Soldot use Rain Slash to strike it, and Juna charges her Gunbreaker soldots and strikes. The Zauber Gun wielder shoot a barricade of Bullets toward the group as they took the head. Juna rushed to launch a punch, but the soldot dodged and returned fire, only for Kurt to launch a combo slash and Musse to fire a powerful Orbal laser beam on the soldot, causing it to malfunction and brought to their knees.

Ash's soldot swing it's axe to launch a chain to capture the Zauber, pull him and Ash launch a punch on the gut, Levi's soldot swirl slash combo and Venti finish it off by charging a flurry of arrows all over the Zauber soldots body, causing it to malfunction, and brought to their knees.

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - All Knowing One - Ser. Ver)

"They're down!" Juna replied

"Heh, we had them outnumbered from the start!" Ash said.

Levi, however, notice something was wrong.

"Wait, it's not over yet!" Levi alerted them.

(BGM ended)

The Zauber Soldot was soon surrounded by a dark aura.

(Trails of Cold IV ost - Conspiracy in Motion)

"You think ... THAT is enough to stop us?!"

"We are the sword that will protect this Empire!"

"What on earth!?" Eugeo exclaimed.

"I've sense darkness coming from those machines!" Sora exclaimed

"That much Mana is enough to consume their minds... Did that piece of shut Alberich design those to do that?!" Levi glared

(BGM ended)

"Haaha, It seems you are yet inexperienced." A voice answered.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Great Twilight)

Suddenly, the barrier surrounded by the light broke, and then an overwhelming flash of light force to cover everyone's eyes.

"Ngh, what's going on?!" Happy yelled.

"That figure..." Levi gasped. "Damn it!"

"Well, look at that. He managed to obtain it." Hazama mused.

"Then our work here is done." Sharon respond.

"Just in time for the Auric Knight to take the Stage." Campanella grinned. "I can hardly wait for the Hade Rook to show us what he can do now."

"My, my. Who could have guessed my elder cousin would become an Awakener." Noel casually wraps his arms behind his head.

"Major Arundel, Enforcers, Pete, Hazama, Adam, you've done very well." Rufus' voice said as the light soon faded an a golden Divine Knight hovering in the sky appeared. "Hello, Jusis, What a pleasure to see you and Class Vll again." Rufus greeted. "I had a feeling we'd meet soon. Those who seek opposing goals are bound to cross paths after all."

"Are you done being sarcastic?" Levi growled. "I didn't expect you would actually become an Awakener! And now that means all Seven Divine Knights are here..."

"But what's an imperial weapon like that doing in Crossbell in the first place?!" Juna yelled

"The trial grounds have little regard for the normal rules of time and space. They can appear anywhere throughout the empire. This became a potential site the moment that Crossbell became a province of Erebonia. It's as simple as that." Rufus explain. "This land has a storied magical history. The moment it was annexed, I began scouring it for a sign. And here, on the cliff overlooking Lake Ebel, this overflowing font of mana, I succeded in invoking the trial. El Prado, he who embodies eternity, has finally awakened! The final Divine Knight walks the earth once more!"

"So that's why Magic Knights and cryptids appeared in Crossbell. Including the Spirit Shrines." Levi muttered. "Any territory of the Empire is bound to have the chaos that comes from the Empire."

"It's also like how Vita opened the path to the trial of the Azure Knight." Musse added

"Then he must have learned from her example." Emma muttered

"Which would mean he's been planning this since last year, at least..." Altina added

"I expected better of you… But this is why you took the title as Crossbell's governor General, isn't it?!" Jusis growled

"Hahaha! In part, yes!" Rufus replied as EL-Prado pulled out a sword. "Now, I'm sure the Auric Knight could use some exercise after its long slumber. Care to join me for a little warm-up?"

"Tch..." Levi growled.

The Zauber soldot rose up. "Governor General, sir! Please, allow us!"

"There's no need for you to dirty your hands!"

Rufus let out a chuckle. "If that sorry display was the best you could do, then you're useless to me. Now stand down... before I kill you myself."

(BGM ended)

"...!"

"A-As you command sir...!"

"This bastard..." Natsu growled.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - One-Way to the Netherworld)

Then a golden aura soon came forth the Auric Knight.

"Whoa!" Asuna exclaimed.

"What a frightening aura..." Yui shivered. "Everyone be careful!"

"Tch. Divine Knight or not, we just gotta take him down, right?" Ash asked.

"Yeah... We may be outmatched, but at this point it's do or die." Juna said.

"In that case, I'll give it my all!" Venti shout.

"We will see this through!" Musse agreed

"Right! Levi, we're ready!" Kurt respond

"You guys..." Levi paused before he smiled inside. "Haha... You really are incredible. All right. Remember what I taught you! Stay vigilant, and don't let your guard down!"

"YEAH!" New Class VII yelled

Return to the Stage - El-Prado

Levi's Partner was Altina, Musse's partner was Alisa, Kurt's Partner was Emma, and Kurt's Partner was Sora, while Venti and Ash fight without one for now.

Levi launch the first attack to slash El-Prado but El-Prado block and counter with a swipe as he block, while Musse and Venti shoot at El-Prado while Levi's soldot jump back. El-Prado deflect them with his sword as Ash's Soldot use Rumbing Smash on El-Prado then follow up with a powerful swing. Kurt's Soldots launch twin slashes as El-Prado block and counter, but Juna's Soldot shoot bullets toward it. El-Prado activated a barrier to repel the attack. El-Prado then launch a powerful wide slash onto New Class VII to knock them back.

Venti charge his bow and unleashed multiple wind-imbued arrows onto El-Prado but he generated a barrier, causing Venti look mad as El-Prado rush toward Venti to unleash graceful and powerful jabs and slash through him. Levi imbued his power into his soldier to his Glaive as he jump into the air and then impale the ground with giant golden blades that struck El-Prado.

"Oh?" Rufus mused as he grunted. "Could my eyes deceived that you could imbued your own power into your Soldot?"

'He better not think about it' Levi thought. "How is that any different from the others and yourself?"

"Touche." Rufus respond by dashing toward Levi and unleashing a slashing combo, but Levi block and counter to push El-Prado back as Kurt use Rain Slash on El-Prado as Juna used Cross Break.

Ash rush to slam El-Prado, but it dodges and counters by launching a powerful spin slash, but Ash jump to avoid the attack as Musse fire an orbal shot at him. El-Prado channel magical energy and then unleash a bright light attack that blinds the group which Rufus unleashes a powerful slash.

"Ngh!" Levi grunted. 'Dirty trick!' Levi glared as his soldot swirl and then impaled the ground, summoning a giant wave of water to launch at him.

El-Prado generated a barrier to repel the attack as Venti and Musse charge up their shots, waiting for Rufus to lower his shield as Kurt and Juna swing their weapons at the Divine Knight. As El-Prado countered by swinging and slashing, Juna and Kurt's soldots jump back and both Venti and Musse's soldot unleashed a powerful shot that struck El-Prado, letting Ash to launch a powerful swing on the Divine Knight with Levi followed up by launching a powerful slash. Rufus let out a chuckle as he grinned inside his Dvine Knight as his sword imbued with power, launching range distance slashes toward the group before raising his sword high and swinging it down.

The group recovered as Levi charge to launch a powerful slash, but El-Prado block it with the barrier. However, Levi's Soldot jump back as Ash's Soldot is charged with an energy jump and launch a powerful swing onto the barrier. Musse and Venti unleash their attack as magical sword shoot from Musse and barricade y of magical arrows shoot from Venti.

"NOW!" Both Venti and Musse yelled as Juna and Kurt charge their weapons and both strike the barrier at once, which Levi dash toward and unleash a powerful slash that pushed El-Prado back.

"Hah. An excellent performance. I'd expect nothingness from Soldats linked to the Ashen Knight." Rufus praised "But it's not enough. No... the Auric Knights needs more to draw out its full power."

El-Prado raised his sword with a powerful energy as Levi gasped. "Look out!" He yelled as El-Prado swing down, knocking New Class VII soldots back but Levi was the only one who managed to block, but sustain some level of damage. "Are you guys alright!?"

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - The Decisive Collision)

"Gh... Yeah, we're fine! We can still fight!" Juna answered

"After our many bouts with Valimar, it takes more than that to defeat us!" Kurt added

"Yeah, this gaudy bastard ain't got shit!" Ash smirked

"Yeah! We've face tougher enemies before, so this means nothing!" Venti grinned.

"You guys..." Levi smiled. "You're right. And we're right here with you!"

"That's right. You're not the only ones with a score to settle!" Jusis nodded as he and the others pull out their weapons.

"We'll support you as best we can!"

"That's right! We can't let you guys get all the glory!" Alisa nodded

"Yeah! You can count on us!" Sora grinned.

"Be it dragon, Divine Knight or any giant foes, we can take them down!" Goofy yelled

"Yeah! We've face powerful monsters before, so let us join the fight too!" Kirito yelled.

"Claiomh Solais, we need your full power!" Altina yelled as Claiomh Solais appeared.

The group form their combat links

"Haha... How interesting." Rufus smirked

"Know your place, you brats!" The IDF soldier yelled to interfere.

"We won't turn a blind eye to this-"

"Stay out of-" Before Levi can respond to destroy the Zauber Soldots

"Not so fast!"

Suddenly, Elie and Noel Vermillion unleashed barricade bullets onto the Zauber Sodlots, then Joshua and Aoi unleashed phantom slashes, Lloyd and Makoto Nanaya charged in with a surge of power and struck through and Estelle and Tsubaku jump in and unleash a powerful slam and slash, causing the two Zauber Soldots to malfunction.

"GWAAAAAAARGH!"

"IMPOSSIBLE!"

"Artenmisia!" A woman's voice yelled as a giant entity in a dress appeared with a rapier unleash a flurry of slashes and trust onto the Soldots and completely destroy the Soldats."

"GWAAAARGH!" Both IDF soldiers yelled as the Zauber Soldots was now broken into pieces.

"Oh?" Rufus mused.

Altina gasp. "It's them!"

"Is everyone all right?!" Elie asked.

"Sorry, we're late...Juna!" Lloyd said.

"Elie and...Lloyd!" Juna replied.

Inside Ash's soldot, Ash look shocked to see Joshua as a memory appeared before he close his eyes.

"We made it just in time." Joshua said

"Yeah, but it was a little too close for comfort." Estelle added.

"Hahaha! Now those are faces I haven't seen in a while." Campanella said. "Joshua and Estelle Bright, good to see you! And you even brought along some friends from the SSS! I really didn't think you'd make it through Walter, Minerva and Tartaglia's forces."

Noel let out a laugh. "I'm surprised too! I wasn't expecting to see you all again so soon."

"Well, we did get some help from Arios, Eula, Yin… Wait hold up." Estelle said. "Why do you still look like a kid?! It's been years!"

"Campanella, Noel, Kreuger. Or is it 'Sharon' now?" Joshua asked. "I'm surprised that you of all people would choose to return to Ouroboros."

"It is a pleasure to see you again, Master Joshua." Sharon said. "And 'Kreuger' will be just fine." Sharon pull out her sword. "I owe a great debt to Leonhardt. But if I must fight you, then so be i-"

"Aiguille! ('Needles!') A voice yelled as suddenly needles were launch at Sharon who dodged in time, but another attack from a Sableye using Shadow Claw nearly got Sharon as she kicked it, but he blocked the attack as he was launched away.

Then a scythe was thrown, along with Psybeam, Flamethrower, Energy Ball, Force Palm from Mienfoo, and Rollout from a Jigglypuff toward Noel, Lechter, Campanella, Blastoise and Spiritomb.

"Whoa!" Campanella exclaimed

"What the!" Noel exclaimed

"What?" Lechter exclaimed

Adam notices another attack as Blake appears to clash with Adam while Yang is seen in the air and punches to the ground to create a fiery blast to knock him back. Then Glyphs appeared that shot several projections that Tyrian backflipped to avoid.

"Hm?" Hazama sensed an attack that forced him to summon Ouroboros but something passed it and kicked Hazama's guts to knock him back and reveal to be Ruby with her Semblance, Petal burst.

"Megidola!" A voice yelled as several flashes of light rain toward Pete.

"Waah!" Pete dodged each one before jumping back.

Noel turn his head with a grin. "So you've decided to show yourselves at last."

Reveal on the ledge, there was Renne, Naoto Shiragane, and Aleister, accompanied by Growlithe, Petilil, Gothorita, Houndour, Mienfoo, Jigglypuff and Saberey who landed near Bleublanc.

"Hah! Well evaded, Kreuger. You clearly haven't lost a step." Aleister grinned

"Heehee... It's like our little Ouroboros reunion, isn't it?" Renne asked

Adam let out a snarl. "Blake..."

"Adam..." Blake responds with a solemn.

"Well, well, well! Look who what we have here." Hazama casually wrap his arm behind his head.

"Nice to see you again, Renne." Noel replied.

"Lady Renne and..." Sharon paused

Campanella laughed. "What a lovely surprised, Bleublanc!"

"Bleublanc?!" Levi exclaimed

"Wait, Bleublanc?" Juna blinked. "But that guy's not-"

Suddenly, Aleister threw out a cape and now, reappeared as Bleublanc

"Phantom Thief B! Now there's someone we haven't seen for a while." Levi said.

"Oho! It has indeed been a long while, Levi!" He replied. "But allow me to introduce myself to the new Class VII and the rest of your friends. I am the one and only Phantom Thief Bleublanc. Beneath the facade of the hedonistic nobleman you knew as Aleister lay Ouroboros' Enforcer No. X! Through you may be more familiar with my nom de guerre, Phantom Thief B."

"Phantom Thief B? The Famous one?!" Juna exclaimed

"Perhaps 'notorious' is more accurate." Kurt replied "But... who's the girl with him?

"Now look what you've done Bleublanc, they're all confused." Renne respond before turning to the group. "You're Thors Class VII, right?" And some of you are friends from other nations and worlds? Tita's told me all about you. My name's Renne, and we're here to help."

"Oh?" Noel raised an eyebrow.

"Tita? Could you be the best friend she mentioned?" Altina asked.

"Team RWBY? Is that you?" Alisa asked

"Hiya Alisa!" Ruby waved at her.

"Sorry to drop unannounced. But we figured you might need backup." Weiss said with a smile.

"Juna! We made it!" A voice called out as Jona, Sully, Litchi, the branch campus students with their Pokemon arrived.

"That girl..." Emma gasped.

"KEA!" Juna exclaimed.

"And she's not the only one." Kurt added

"M-Man, what'd we walk into?!" Jona gulped.

"Quit with the commentary! Let's just get out of everyone's way!" Sully told him.

Tyrian let out a crazy laugh. "Jona Sacred! So the lazy computer nerd decided to come up. Now killing you makes it easier."

"K-Killing me!?" Jona yelled in shocked.

"As I thought." Litchi snarl. "If the infamous serial killer from Remnant and one of Salem's subordinates is here... That me even Salem Group is apart of this... and that you're here to assassinate Jona Sacred for being the nuisance."

The IDF soldier came out of the Zauber Soldots hatch.

"How dare you!" An IDF soldier growled and got their weapons out.

"Mere footsoldiers and wretched-"

"Stand down." Mitsuru join in with her Persona behind her, ready her Rapier and unleash a shivering imitation. "Or you will be executed."

"Kgh!"

"D-Damn you!"

"Oh boy, thing aren't looking good for us." Pete gulped.

"You've really gotta give 'em credit for finding their way out here. So, Governor General, what's the plan now?" Lechter asked.

"Heh heh, I believe our entertainment has come to an end." Rufus replied. "Today is a glorious day. After years of slumber, all seven Divine Knights are awake once more. Further bloodshed would ill suit such an occasion. Especially with Operation Jormungandr nearing its dawn."

(BGM ended)

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Great Twilight)

El-Prado then hover in the air, releasing a powerful aura.

"So this is a Divine Knight..." Joshua muttered.

"Yes. A powerful from the fragment of the Great One." Mitsuru scoffed. 'It reminds me of...'

"I don't know what your intentions are, and frankly, I don't care. Rufus said. "But be aware, this is but a temporary reprieve. I will be sending an extermination unit shortly, so I'd advise you to leave this place now."

"Rufus!" Jusis shout and look upset. "All of this… Is this really what you wanted?! Was gaining power as an Ironblood really all that mattered to you?! Was it worth bringing ruin to House Albarea? Was it worth sacrificing Millium?!"

"Jusis…" Levi turn to him in sadness

Lechter expression of sadness and frustration. And looking a the Divine Knight. Rufus said nothing.

"Of course." Until now. "It was all worth it. Everything before now was simply the first step. I will put everything on the line to achieve my goal. And there's still so much more I have to do." Rufus answered.

"You son of a…" Levi growled. "Why am I not surprised with you… You are as heartless as that man… Go and have fun with your golden toy. But be warned Rufus, the word 'karma' exists, so be ready for the day when you get what's coming to you!"

"Haha! Touche, Levi. Farewell, all of you. I can hardly wait for our next meeting." Rufus said as El-Prado took off

"G-Governor General!" One of the IDF soldier yelled.

"We should withdraw, too!" The other one said as they both got up and then fled by hopping to the ledge.

"Aww I guess the party's over." Campanella activated his teleportation technique and pull out his Pokeball. "Spiritomb, return." He said, returning his Pokemon to his Pokeball as Noel did the same. "I'll have to tell Lady Bell all about it... Until next time, so long!" Then he disappeared.

"Seeing House Albarea ruined huh? I would love to see that, Rufus." Noel grinned as his teleportation spell activated. "I'm looking forward to seeing that cousin of mine ruin House Albarea. I can't wait to see you all again. As for you Renne. I can't say I'm jealous to hear you have a new best friend, but we'll have to reschedule the tea party. And I'm looking forward to seeing my other revenge in action." He said as he teleported away.

(BGM ended)

"Well I guess we'll be going now. Now that the Auric Knight has finally arrived for Operation Jormungandr to begin." Hazama said

"Right. I'd say you've got an hour to get your business done. Beyond that, I can't make any promises." Lechter replied "Class VII, Special Support Section. The rest of your friends too. Be seeing you." then he and Hazama waved goodbye as they leave.

Levi and New Class VII hop off their Soldots.

"Major Arundel..." Altina said soilmnly.

"Damn it... After all that, they just let us go. Like we're nothing to 'em." Ash grumbled.

"Let them act the way they are." Levi fold his arm before he look mad. "Because they'll all soon have what's coming to them."

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

"Man... They don't get any easier, do they?" Lloyd asked.

Elie nodded "Right. They are the ones who trapped us in the Birdage, after all."

"I can imagine the difficulty you two had with the others." Aoi sighed.

"Sharon!" Alisa yelled out as Sharon turn to her. "This isn't over. I'll settle everything with Mother, that man, and... with you. But no matter what happens, no matter where this leads us, there's one thing I'm sure of..." She look with a sad look. "You will always be 'Sharon' to us."

"After your display of will today, the least I can do is accept those words." Sharon respond before turning her back. "It's time I took my leave. Farewell, Class VII.. and the rest of your friends as well. Please, do take care of Lady Alisa for me." She then walk away.

"Adam... It's been two years since you were inactive... I didn't expect that you would be here..." Blake said.

"That's because for the past two years... I have been killed." Adam answered

"What?" Blake eye widen,

"But now I'm back from the grave. But only as a pawn. I'll free myself from her shackles soon enough. And when I do. All humans will bow before us."

"That's all nice and all, but that's impossible for the shackle part." Pete said. "Well anyway, it's time to go. Our work here is done. Adam. Tyrian. Let us go."

"Oh fine. I'm sure we'll meet again." Tyrian said as Pete opened a corridor of Darkness as he and Adam go in and vanished while Tyrian leap into the air and hide and disappeared.

"Adam..." Blake place her hand to her arm as Yang comforted her.

"Man... today was a crazy day..." Ruby sighed.

"No kidding..." Weiss sighed.

"I'm glad that we all have some manner of time to ourselves." Naoto Shirogane said. "Still, what Rufus mentioned about Operation Jormungandr concerns me."

"The serpent that swallows the world... What a fitting name for an all-out invasion of Calvard." Musse sighed.

"Yes." Mitsuru approaches them with the others. "This also means the governor-general and the Supreme Commander's plans must be complete."

"And we still don't know a thing about 'em." Ash muttered.

"True... Though with a name like that, it can't be good." Kurt said.

"Hey! You guys all right?" Josette voice reach out to everyone as the Bobcat II arrived and then landed near them

(BGM ended)

"Looks like they finish their repairs." Levi said, before turning to Juna. "Juna, the Stake."

"Right!" Juna pull out the Stake.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Behind the Lore)

Juna headed to the black Pleroma Grass area as Levi began to contact Roselia, driving the stake into the Pleroma grass, and now all twelve singularities had been activated. With the Bobcat and the spirit path, they retreated to where they were first dropped off near the fisherman boathouse.

"It's done." Mitsuru said.

(BGM ended)

"Whoa!" Lloyd exclaimed.

"We're at the boathouse...!" Elie said.

"Thanks Palutena." Levi smiled.

"No problem. All Singularies have now been confirmed. I'll take you to Eryn Village. But after you finish your discussion." Palutena said in her hand, smiling.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Homewards)

"Thank you guys so much!" Juna cheered "I never thought we see you guys again."

"We didn't think so either. But we're so glad you're okay!" Noel Vermillion smiled.

"But man, things is crazier and crazier by the day." Makoto Nanaya sighed.

"Still, it's a relief to see you all okay. A lot has happened to say the least." Tsubaki smiled.

"No kidding. Still, a lot of things were unexpected." Yang sighed.

"Yeah... the part with Adam..." Blake sighed.

"And with Rufus too..." Jusis clenched his fist.

"Still, what the Undine Prince also concern me." Naoto Shirogane place her hands to her chin as her arm support her elbow. "Something about his other revenge."

'His revenge, huh...' Renne thought.

"Indeed. While the situation is dire, I'm at least proud that we rescue more allies from certain doom." Mitsuru smiled

"Indeed. I don't want to imagine how things would have gone if you hadn't arrived." Kurt added

"Aww, don't sweat it, we gotta help each other out, right?" Estelle responded.

Elie giggled. "We have Jona and Litchi to thank. He put us in contact with the other branch campus students."

"It was our pleasure." Litchi giggled.

"I'm just grateful we got everyone together in time." Louise smiled

"The fact that we pulled it off really shows how much influence the SSS has." Stark chuckled.

"Don't forget the bracers." Valerie added.

"Yeah. And I never imagined we'd be working hand in hand with members of the society." Freddy mused.

"Well, Joshua and I are formal members..." Renne said. "So you should think of me as Tita's friends, instead."

"Heh. So you really are that best friend she was talking about, huh?" Juna smiled.

"It's nice to meet you, Renne." Levi nodded before turning Mitsuru. "Although, I don't think we've met before."

"Ah. My apologize. This is our first meeting." Mitsuru chuckled. " To those who don't know me. I am Mitsuru Kirijo. Like Shirogane, I'm also a persona user. Think of me as a senior to the Investigation Team and the Phantom Thieves."

"So that Persona was your doing. Wow. No wonder it look so strong." Venti blink.

"Seriously. You're one hell of a badass chick. Smokin' too. It's downright scary." Ash fold his arm with a smirk.

"I'll take that as a compliment." Mitsuru said.

Levi turn to Bleublanc. "I'm surprised that you came to our aid, Bleublanc. I had to admit, I was wondering why your presence felt familiar to me back in Ordis. It's good to know that not everyone in the society is licking Osborne's heel."

Bleublanc responded. "It was the least I could do. Think of my assistance as my grand return to the stage I was so rudely forced off of. As well as a gift in memory of my most worthy rival, the Debaucherous Prince."

"I see…" Levi sadden as he place his hand to his chest. "That man has touched so many hearts…"

"Yeah..." Sora look down with Donald and Goofy. "He sure did."

"Even if we did fight each other last time, we're really grateful for your help." Emma said. "I take it the Saberye here is your partner in crime?"

"Indeed he is. As a ghostly creature who adores to eat precious and beautiful jewels. I felt a sort spot for him and gladly have him as my little partner in crime." Bleublanc turn to his Sableye.

"Sableye!" Bleublanc's Sableye cheered

"So we finally meet in person." Lloyd said to Levi who turn to him. "You must be Levi, the guy we've heard so much about. I want to thank you for helping our Randy and Tio. And for taking good care for Juna too. I guess Randy and Tio weren't joking about you being a handsome one."

"Hehe. Did they really talk about my appearance that much?" Levi chuckled as he scratch his cheek. "Joking of course. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lloyd. Juna has talk a looot about you."

"L-Levi!" Juna said with a blush.

Lloyd chuckled. "I can imagine."

"Lloyd." Juna look at the Pokemon. "Are these your Pokemon?"

"Well, Growlithe is mine. Petilil is Elie, Jigglypuff is KeA, Mienfoo is Estelle, Houndour is Joshua and Gothorita is Renne."

Renne giggled. "Gothorita and I have a lot in common."

"Oh, I also like to introduce someone else who help us along the way." Lloyd turns to Aoi. "This is Aoi Ryuiji. He helps us back when people in Armorica Village turn on us to the IDF."

"Hi. It's nice to meet you guys." Aoi scratches his hair but waves his hand.

"It's nice to meet you too Aoi! I'm so glad you helped out Lloyd." Juna smiled before she look sad. "But... I can't believe the people of Crossbell would..."

"Yeah. Still we owe Aoi our rescue." Lloyd smiled.

"So Bleublanc, you'll be working with Vita for now on, correct? Do take care." Musse smiled.

"Haha! I most certainly will be, chessmistress." Bleublanc smirked.

Ash was looking at the Bright Family before they noticed him.

"Ah! You must be..." Estelle paused.

"Joha- No, Ash, isn't it?" Joshua asked before he look down. "I need to apologize, first and foremost. I... None of us knew back then..."

"The hell are you talkin' about, pretty boy?" Ash asked. "The name's Ash Carbide. I'm just some punk kid from Raquel. I'm not the kinda guy who'd known some fancy-ass bracer and his bombshell girlfriend."

"Oh, Um..."

"Joshua..." Estelle look at him, sadly.

"He's the survival of Hamel, isn't he Ash?" Venti asked.

"It's all right. We'd need more time for this conversation anyway." Joshua said. "Goodbye for now Ash, I hope we'll get to see you and the rest of Class VII again soon."

"Lisewise." Altina nodded

"Well, take care of yourselves." Ash said.

"Yeah, sorry that we have to leave already." Levi added. "But we gotta go back, we've got something more important to do at the moment."

"He makes a good point. There's a lot I like to talk about, but we're running out of time." Lloyd said. "That extermination unit will be here any minute. We'd better get moving."

"Lloyd, Elie...I haven't seen you in so long, but we have to leave so soon." Juna said sadly.

"Don't worry, Juna. I'm sure we'll meet again soon." Elie replied.

"Yeah. This is just the way it's gotta be for now." Llyod added. "By the way, Randy and Tio have been telling me all about the great work you've been doing in the Empire. I can't thank your teacher and assistant enough for helping you learn and grow the way you have. And taking care of you as well. The barrier in front of you might seem insurmountable, but I know you can do this. I know you can save him."

"We will." Juna sniffed. "We're going to work with Randy to find Tio, too! No matter what!"

"We'll contact you as soon as we learn anything." Altina added

"I'm counting on it." Lloyd smiled

"Thank you, all of you." Elie added while KeA seemed lost in thought.

"So the SSS members will be staying in Crossbell for now." Kurt said. "And I take it you bracers will be returning to Erebonia proper?"

"That's the plan." Estelle replied. " Not unless Professor Kokonoe contacts us. We still need to let Eula and the others know. And we still need to find out where Tita, Agate, and Schera are, too."

"Now that you mention it, we haven't heard from the Silver Streak since she contacted us from the capital." Jona nodded

"Yeah, now I'm starting to worry." Sully nodded

"I didn't expect you guys including the bracers to have connections to Kokonoe." Levi said.

"We owe her a lot for bringing us and introducing us to many people." Elie explained.

"Yes. Much as transpire. But I promise you we'll fill in the details." Litchi said. "In any case, Jona and I will return to the Professor."

"In that case, take care. And about the Silver Streak. Perhaps our other group might have seen her." Levi said. "I want to assure you that if we find out anything, including Tita and the Silver Streak, we'll let you know as soon as we can."

"I appreciate it." Joshua replied.

"Okay, is everyone ready?" Palutena asked as as astral projection of her appeared.

"Who's this?" Lloyd asked

"Palutena, the Goddess of Light."

"Ah!" Elie gasped.

"An... actual Goddess?" Estelle gasped.

"Hehe. I'm sure we'll meet again, SSS and Bright Family, and all your friends in the coming days. But for right now, it's best we all go our separate ways. Now that all twelve Singularites have been spotted, we can begin our real work." Palutena said

"You're right. Let's head back everyone." Levi nodded

"Hey, Lloyd, Elie? Can I go with Juna and the others for a little while?" KeA asked

"Are you sure, KeA?" Elie asked

"Where'd this idea come from?" Lloyd added

"I feel like I might be able to help them. And not just to collect information on Tio and Randy, But I think I can use the twelve points to find out where their teacher is."

"So this is what you were interested in when we mentioned the singularities." Altina said.

'I see now... So this girl was the Zero Child.' Musse thought.

"Then perhaps I should come along, too." Renne replied "If they're trying to relocate the Ashen Chevalier, then they can use my skills just as much as KeA's.

"In that case, I can come along too." Aoi said.

"You? Why?"

"Well I figured you might need a helping hand. Plus It will at least help Lloyd, Elie, Estelle and Joshua would feel less nervous since a friend will look out for them." Aoi said before he realized what he said. "Oh! It's not like they and I don't trust you or anything! We're all friends here!" He then groaned "Ooh... I feel like I just made things worst."

"Ahaha..." Levi nervous laugh. "No of course not. But I do understand the reasoning. Don't worry. I'll take full responsibility to watch over them and you of course. If something happens to them. It will be on me."

"Thank you Renne. You too, Aoi, Levi." Elie smiled

"Well, with Aoi with you, and our ARCUS Alpha can still contact you, I think it's fine." Joshua smiled. "We'll contact you to know if you're doing fine Renne."

"I'm not a child, you know." Renne sighed.

"All right, KeA, You can go. Jigglypuff. Make sure you look out for her too." Lloyd said.

"Jiggly." KeA Jigglepuff nodded.

"Take good care of her for us, Levi, Aoi, Class VII."

"That goes for Renne, too. Gothorita, you better take care of Renne too." Estelle said.

"Gothorita." Renne's Gothorita responds in a sassy tone.

"Still, with these two on your side, nothing will be able to stop you."

"Well at least we won't be the babysitters." Ash sighed.

"Actually, you don't mind if we come too?" Ruby asked. "We want to help rescue Rean too."

"That's right. He is our friend too." Weiss nodded.

"We'll help out in any way we can." Blake added

"Yeah. Though that depends if you have enough room." Yang said.

"It'll probably be a bit small in the village but we'll let you guys know when the operation begin." Palutena said "Not just Class VII and the others who join up. Everyone want to help. We'll gather everyone in one spot."

"All right! That great news to hear." Levi smiled.

"Juna, Levi, please take good care of them." Elie replied

"Heehee. Of course. I'll make sure nothing bad happens to them." Levi smiled

"Don't you worried about a thing!" Juna added

KeA giggled as she, Renne, Aoi and their Pokemon stood in front of Class VII. "Lloyd, Elie, thank you!"

"And hey, maybe I'll find out more about Tita and Schera while I'm at it." Renne replied "We'll all meet again when the time is right."

"Okay. Take care until then." Joshua nodded

With the agreements in place, everyone begin their separate ways as Palutena teleported the group back to Eyrn Village while the others in Crossbell board the Bob II.

(BGM ended)

Unknown to all, someone was watching from afar.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Sensitive Talk)

"My, what an interesting gathering all of them were put in. So the Auric Knight has taken the stage at last. And Rufus has taken up another role." The mysterious old man mused as he rub his chin. "Hmhmhm... Those children are on the right track this time."

"But it's also almost time, isn't it my friend?" Another elderly voice approached near him.

"Yes, indeed. But, will they able to triumph over that darkness where our Ashen Hero has fallen? Perhaps we should see for ourselves." He said as a corridor of darkness appeared behind him as he enter while the other one teleported away through some other means.


SURPIIIISE EVERYONE! Adam is back from beyond the grave! Someone suggested to me and I was wondering if I should or not. Considering Adam is... well... a lunatic and his diabolical ideals about humanity. But a lot has changed but he refuses to accept it until his revolution starts. But Maleficent will have a leash on him... at least here's hoping.

Anyway, a large rescue party will happen at the Black Workshop! Ooh boy.

Oh that reminds me. Here are the Energy Data for certain few.

Noel, the Undine: Ouroboros' Enforcer No. XVIII. A young skilled, lethal, and graceful swordmaster who can bend water to his will. Possess the otherworldly sword Aetherius to halt time itself.

HP: 195879

Tyrian Callows: A Serial Killer and one of Salem's minions. Ruthless and unpredictable in combat and can use his poison from his mechanical stinger.

HP: 195879

Adam Taurus: Formal White Fang Member who was killed by Ouroboros. Resurrected by Maleficent to serve her. A formidable swordmaster with can absorb and reflect attacks.

HP: 195879

Hazama: A sinister and crafty individual who wield a Snake-Chain weapon Ouroboros. Ruthless, cunning, unpredictable and manipulate people and battle to his favor.

HP: 195879

Pete: Maleficent's henchmen. Possesses great strength and agility to overturn the battlefield in his favor.

HP: 195879