(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - In the Darkness of Ignorance)
"So, we're finally here." Levi said.
"Mama mia..." Luigi look around as he shaken a bit. "So this is what the fortress looks like from up close."
Xehanort rub his chin. "Can you all feel it?"
"Yes..." Eraqus nodded, giving a stern look. "This whole fortress has traces of a great darkness. Almost as if it were a portal to a darker realm."
"Yeah, guess there's no turning back now, huh?" Juna asked.
Gaius nodded. "Right. Our only option is to press on."
"The Courageous II is engaged in a fierce battle, and my father and those at the Salt Pales are still far away." Laura added
"Right… and all of our other allies are scattered across the continent... no... the world." Kurt nodded
"The only ones here are us...and our foes." Machias said.
"In addition, the war is surely underway by now." Jusis added. "Though the first day will be only light skirmishes, I've no doubt that by tomorrow, it will be a bloodbath."
"We don't have any time to waste then." Mario said.
"Yeah. The Imperial Army's advance was halted in Liberl and Remideria." Elliot nodded. "But I'm sure before long, they'll deploy my dad with the 3rd and 4th Armored Divisions."
"Cassius guessed that the Imperial Army has a 60 percent chance of winning." Sara stated. "If he's right, Erebonia will take over the entire world, and so will the curse."
"And then the Great One will have total control of everything." Crow nodded "Everyone on the continent will become its servants, just like the Gnomes."
"Even with Mille Mirage- our plan to stop them- will cause millions of causalities."Musse added. "That carnage will lead to the Great One's completion as well."
"Indeed. Were that to happen, a new battle would begin." Valimar nodded. "One that may very well lead to mankind's extinction in this world."
Ash sighed. "So no matter what happens, we're gonna go though hell."
"That is something I want to stop with all costs... Otherwise, this world will be destroyed through other certain power." Aether sighed.
"Yeah... My family's power..." Levi muttered
"If we wish to prevent the end of mankind's era in this world... we must win the Rivalries sooner than anticipated." Lianne said.
"We can't worry about that now. This will be the turning point." Alisa stated as everyone look at each other and nodded.
"Right. Everything's resting on this." Fie nodded."But y'know what? It doesn't really faze me. Probably because we're all here together. not just as Class VII, but everyone from Mushroom Kingdom to Smash Bros."
"You're right. We finally have every member of Class VII back with us." Altina smiled. "Including my sister and Ash."
"Aww, Tilly. I'm glad to be back, too!" Millium smiled.
"Hey! I've been back for a while! Don't go digging up old crap!" Ash exclaimed.
Peach giggled. "You know, now that I think about it, this is like the third time... or fourth or more that Class VII are here together."
"Right. And then you got us to join the party!" Natsu smirked.
"Although I remember a certain Awakener who was on the wrong side two years ago." Roselina said.
"Hey, get off my back, okay?" Crow sighed. "Can we just let my dark past go already?"
"It's your own fault. Let's not forget your little stint as C, either." Celine replied
"Looking back, the whole 'masked terrorist' persona you had was rather cringe-inducing." Jusis said
"Just admit it, Crow! You love that edgelord look." Machias smirked.
"Don't call it that! I looked badass, okay?!" Crow muttered
"Hey, I'm the only one who's more badass than you, Crow." Bowser argued.
"What like you becoming a giant? Okay, granted, you being a total giant is one bad ass I'll never measure up."
"If you think that's badass, you should recall how many times each of us has been through." Byleth chuckled.
"Right. That time with Fawful, Thales and his ilk, Grima and Organization XIII." Edelgard nodded
"Heh. Who would have guess we end up as a whole army to take down the big bad." Ragna fold his arm and he gave a smug look.
"Although Sora needs work." Donald replied.
"Hey! I'm totally cool as it is!" Sora complained
"Hahaha! Look at us, here we are making jokes to lift the spirits." Claude chuckled.
Ruby giggled. "Yeah! I feel less nervous now thanks to this."
"I'm guessing maybe because the world is about to end." Blake shrug.
"But now, we know what to do. All that's left is to move forward." Weiss said with a smile with determination.
Laura nodded. "Yes. Everyone here will move as one. Together, we are a single blade, forge by our bonds."
"I'm not sure if I'm included among your group." Lianne replied.
"You and me, both." Xehanort agreed.
"What, like our bonds weren't enough for you Lianne?" Aether asked.
"But you know, this might be one of our greatest challenges since... well... forever, right?" Paimon asked.
"Right." Kurt clench his fist as he smiles with determination. "This may be one of our greatest challenges we've ever faced but I know we will rise to meet it. As a swordsman of the Vander School, I must fight for what I believe in, no matter the challenge."
"Not to mention our Paladin Soldots are in top condition too." Venti smiled. "Though I feel bad for our previous Soldots for leaving them behind."
"Now that you mention it... it does make me feel sad." Juna frowned.
"Aww, no need to worry felles. They're not replaceable. They're always with you to a new better model." Goofy smile.
"That's right. I'm not sure if Kokonoe told you, but the Panzer Soldots were upgraded as she said." Dimitri nodded
"Wait, really?" Juna asked.
"Ah, so that's why our soldots are still connected to Valimar." Musse mused. "I wonder how Kokonoe managed to pull that off in a single day."
"We can ask her after this. But leaving that aside, I'm sure they'll be a big help to the battles yet to come, alongside Ordine and Argreion." Levi replied.
"Right. And you can also count on us too for your battles." Kamek added.
"After all, we are in this together." Hubert nodded
"Yeah. So call on us whenever you need." Yang smirked as she palm strike.
"Got it. Thanks." Rean smiled. "Okay, listen up-"
"Hold on, Rean." Crow interrupted. "You think we're gonna let you do the big speech all by yourself, again?"
"Crow's right!" Millium agreed. "You've been hogging the spotlight on your own for way too long."
"No kidding. It's like you wanted to." Lucy sighed but smiled.
"You should leave the rest to us, you know." Erza fold her arms as she smiled
"We talked this over and decided we should do this as a team." Wendy said
"Let's give the final order together." Altina nodded
"It's a big responsibility, but you don't need to do it alone. Share it with us." Sara chuckled.
"Okay, you win. Let's do it, then. But only if you promise to make it the best one yet." Rean chuckled.
(BGM ended)
"Haha! Look at you giving such a big order." Happy smiled
"Then we'll make it past your expectations." Carla replied.
"You bet." Machias smiled
"Sheesh. Way to put the pressure on." Celine muttered
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - The End of -SAGA-)
Laura was the first to speak."Members of Class Vll and everyone here! Our final mission begins now. Fierce battles await us. The Vermillion, Auric, and Ebon Knights stand in our path."
"And we'll also need to face their Awakeners." Kurt nodded "In the Vermillion Knight sits Cedric Reise Arnor, crown prince of Erebonia."
"Rufus Albarea, the Jade Rook… Leader of the Ironbloods and the governor general of Crossbell. And now, the Awakener of the Auric Knight." Jusis continued
"Claire Rieveldt, the Railway Military Police's Icy Maiden, will be waiting for us there as well. Though she's not an Awakener, She'll stand against us as one of the Ironbloods." Altina replied.
"Same goes for Scarecrow. Major Lechter Arundel, member of the Intelligence Division and another one of Osborne's Ironbloods." Ash added.
"Ouroboros will also stand in our way. Such as the Mysterious Enforcer No. 0, Campanella the Fool, the Grandmaster's right hand." Gaius said.
"Not to mention, Bloody Shirley… the Sanguine Ogre." Fie added "She'll probably be with the prince."
"There's also Enforcer No. IV., The Ice Dragon Slayer, known as the Ice Dragon: Alban Lindon." Natsu continued.
"Then the Mirror Minstrel of Ouroboros. Natsume Kagami who is Enforcer No. XIV." Lucy said "The man who can reflect any magical or physical attacks through his magic and Semblance."
"Minerva Orland. Formal member of Sabertooth and now Enforcer No. XVI. Dubbed as the Spacial Maiden." Erza follow up. "Sting and Rogue, along with Sabertooth will send their feelings through us to reach her."
"And among them will be Tartaglia. The Belligerent Paragon. A man skill with all manner of weapons and martial arts." Gray added
"And then we have the Undine Prince of Ouroboros, Noel Ryker, son of the Steel Maiden, and rumored to be the Sixth Anguis disciple." Wendy said, causing Lianne to close her eyes.
Sara nodded "Mariabell Crois, Ouroboros' Third Anguis and the daughter of Crossbell's former mayor. Also known as the Wellspring Alchemist, she's a genius with a twisted personality."
"There's also Enforcer No. I, Mcburn the Almighty Conflagration, whose full potential is still a mystery. Perhaps that wavering shadow we saw was his true form." Emma stated
"Following among them is Salem. An ancient witch from the old world who seeks to bring humanity's end. She must be waiting for us somewhere." Ruby replied.
"Among those who follow her is Dr. Arthur Watts. A formal scientist from Atlas who seen revenge on General Ironwood." Weiss continued.
"Then we have Tyrian Callows. A serial killer and Salem's loyal dog." Blake added
"And Hazel Rainart. Who seeks revenge against Ozpin." Yang fold her arm.
"Counting the groups are in, there's Epimenides. The surviving Agarthans who created Shez and Arval... who transferred his soul through his magic to another vessel he had prepared. There's no telling what he'll do if we keep allowing him to live." Byleth said.
"Alongside was a remnant of both group and the vile people who haunted Fodlan for far too long. Cornelia... no Cleolubus, She is long overdue for her death." Dimitri glared.
"Then we also have the fake Chief of the Gnomes and tyrant of the Black Workshop... Black Alberich." Aether fold his arm. "Who will meet his end soon enough. Don't worry Alisa, I'll return your father back."
"Thanks. That much is appreciate it." Alisa nodded.
"There's also Maleficient and her group who will be waiting for us." Sora said.
"Right. Magica De spell. A powerful sorceress." Donald added.
"And there's Signora. A formal Fatui member with Tartaglia and Scheramouche who was resurrected from the dead." Paimon continues.
"Then there's also Adam Taurus... a faunas who also seen humanity's death." Peach paused.
"Yeah... he needs to be stopped..." Blake clench her fist.
"Then there's Dr. Eggman. Sonic Archenemy." Mario continue.
"Along with his Enforcer and sonic robotic counterpart, Metal Sonic." Luigi added
"There's also that Hazama guy. The man with a sinister aura about him. One look and you know he isn't trustworthy." Bowser said.
"And with him is Relius Clover, the Mad Puppeteer." Kamek continued
"Azrael, the Mad Dog. He will most likely be with Mcburn." Ragna said.
"There's also the son of Ei. Scaracmoucue. He will wait for us somewhere in this fortress." Roselina said.
"Among them is our father... Liam Randolph. Though his motives are unknown for joining against us. It's clear to be a trial." Venti said.
"There's also that Keyblade Master of Ice. Master Neve." Edelgard said.
"Yes. The same Keyblade Master who join you for his own purpose during the Keyblade War." Xehanort nodded.
"Yes. A young man who strives to become the strongest Keyblade Master after Xehanort's defeat." Eraqus continued.
"Among those is that jester, Dimentio. The so-called "pleaser of crowds." Claude said.
"We also have the Murakumo unit, Nu-13." Machias paused.
"And finally, the Awakener of the Ebon Knight—Gilath Osborne, the Blood and Iron Chancellor. He is also the reincarnation of the Lionheart Emperor, Dreichels Reise Anor." Musse nodded
"Not only is their power in a completely different league from ours, they'll be well-prepared. But we are just as ready as they are." Elliot replied
"It's taken us two and a half years to get here, and we've learned a lot on the way. And on top of all that experience, we have the spirit of Thors and the will of the Radiant Wings at our backs." Machias nodded
"There's no way Gramps and the others are gonna beat us! We'll take 'em on anywhere, any time." Millium smiled
"Right, All that's left is to prove it. There's no barrier we can't overcome! After all, we're Thors Military Academy's Class Vll!" Juna smirked
"Right. Along with our friends here and from far, we are the light who will stand tall against the darkness that has spread throughout the world." Levi replied. "With everyone who stands with us, we will continue to fight and shine, no matter what!"
Rean chuckled.
"We shall lend you our power." Valimar respond.
"Defeat the other knights and put a stop to the Ebon Knight's madness." Ordine added
"Know that we will stand with you to the very end." Aregrion replied
"I'll be with you guys every step of the way." Celine nodded
"The Empyreal Fortress is, what? 1200 years old? That's not bad for a final stage." Crow replied. "Now, everyone. Let's get started. Let's bring an end to this crappy fairy tale. Once and for all!"
"Right!" Everyone nodded as they walked toward the entrance in the distance.
Bowser scoffed as they go through the hallway of the temple. "Hmph, you call this a fortress? I could have made something better than some rocky theme and ruins."
"Well as I said, this place is 1200 years old." Crow replied.
"Makes me wonder if things were different if the Great Twilight came sooner. The rest of my Organization would stand among this fortress." Xehanort said.
"I would imagine they would add more fire to the fuel." Eraqus muttered.
"You know, I have the urge to destroy this place considering how much of a role it played." Levi replied.
"I don't think that's necessary. Most likely Arceus and the other Pokemon will have it destroyed, considering the world deems it as a place of evil that threatens our world." Claude replied.
"But I'm more concerned about what will happen to Erebonia if we defeat Osborne and Ishmelga." Aether replied.
"Then our objective is fulfilled, we'll leave the rest onto the new era of humanity." Lianne replied. "Speaking off, I don't mind joining you in battle. However, I fear my presence may be... overpowered."
"Probably, but we'll need you for the Rivalry. So when we face the prince, Rufus, and the Chancellor, will you be ready?" Rean asked as they made a left turn.
"Of course. Just like Crow, I will join you for that very battle."
"I have a lot of word to say to Cedric. Though I imagine that if we capture him, the Imperial Family will have it hard because of him." Levi sighed.
"I imagine so. He was always a gentle soul." Peach sighed.
"You're right..." Kurt said as they spotted a powerful monster until Bowser, Kamek, Roselia and Mario rush over to it and they begin to take it on until defeat it.
"Hm? Look. Is that a switch?" Ragna pointed at the glowing tablet.
"Huh. This looks almost like Skeikah Skate Terminal back in Link's world." Mario mused as Luigi pressed it as it activated and heard the door open from a distance.
"Sounds like these terminals are switches." Donald said. "Let's walk back and see where it leads." He suggested as they took off back to the hallway and walk through a long hallway until reach the Garden area where they see two gates locked but the one on the left is open.
"What is this place?" Juna asked as she look around.
"It feels significantly different than where we were before." Kurt added
Fie look around. "There's no sign of enemies."
"Hmm… Perhaps this place is a garden." Venti replied.
"That might have been what it was, originally." Celine said.
"Two of the three gates are locked." Altina said.
"I'm guessing that each of them leads to a different section of the fortress." Sara said.
"Looks like a good place to take a breather, but let's do that later." Crow advised.
"Yes, we've only just started exploring this area." Gaius nodded.
"Let's look for the Ironbloods first." Ash advised.
Rean nodded. "Yeah, we can start with the path that's already open, since it's not like we've got any other choices."
Then they begin to walk toward Hallway A.
"For some ancient ruins, it's not a bad hiding place. But it almost resembles the darkness those detestable creatures have back in Fodlan." Hubert replied
"Indeed... Though it's underground... this is a floating fortress..." Dimitri said.
"And the air here has a presence. Remind me of the Keyblade Graveyard." Edelgard sighed as they can see a window in one of the hallways.
"Oh! I can see outside!" Juna said
Crow turn to the other hallways. "I don't sense any Divine Knights out that way."
"There's still a high chance that something is waiting for us there." Altina remark.
"True, we best stay clear." Weiss nodded as they walked through said hallway and walked a few paths until found three paths but one is lock.
"One of them is a lock. There must be a switch around here." Blake said
"Hmm, the one of the left doesn't seem to go anywhere. Let's go to the one in front of us." Carla suggests and they go through several staircases until they go through another hallway that eventually lead them to an area with a terminal.
"There's the terminal! Must be for the switch for that lock door." Wendy said as she went over and press it.
"I don't know why, but for some reason when someone said luck door, I have the urge to burst it down." Bowser rub his chin.
"Oh yeah, that reminds me of that time with Smithy." Mario said as they heard the door unlock and they jump down the platform above.
They go through the hallway that leads them to the open door and then arrive at the large open area outside.
"That's the outer wall." Jusis look around.
Emma turn to her left. "Look over there."
The group then see a arena with pillars and staircases where they see Lector, Clare, Hazel and Tyrian waiting for them while Tyrian twinkle his fingers with a psychopathic look as Lector was waving it off, and Claire with Hazel look solemn.
"It would seems our first opponents would be Osborne's Ironbloods."
"Bastards…" Ash muttered
"Instructor Claire…" Juna trailed off.
"They're dressed in the same outfits we saw on that broadcast earlier." Musse pointed out.
"If they're wearing that, it means they're fully committed to their cause." Millium sadden. "They won't back down, no matter what."
"Hmph. I shouldn't be surprised. But neither do we." Levi said.
"Right. We won't give up in battle, and we won't give up on our future!" Rean nodded
"There's also Hazel and Tyrian with them too." Weiss added.
"Just looking at that psychopath just makes me sick." Ragna scoffed.
"This will be The first test of our ability here at the Empyreal Fortress." Laura added
"No matter how deadly or cunning our enemies, we've gotta outsmart 'em. Period." Crow said
"Sounds like I'm up to bat, then." Ash replied.
"I've known those two for some time. I may be able to anticipate their moves." Altina said.
"I also like to join the fight. As Winter's sister who had been close friends with the Major... I want to help go through to her." Weiss said.
"Then we'll be counting on you guys." Gray said.
"Although we do share our history with them… we should think this through and choose who will fight this battle." Levi advised.
"I'll back you guys up! We've got this!" Juna nodded.
"Double-check that you're ready for this." Fie advised.
"Right. So me, Ash, Weiss, Altina will be fighting. Anyone else?" Rean asked.
"I'll go." Sara said.
"I'll join you on this fight." Dimitri said.
"I'll help out too if needed." Claude replied.
"I'll go too." Luigi said.
"Okay then. We know that Hazel is a Dust user, while Tyrian's style is wild and unpredictable. Better be careful with him." Aether said.
"Indeed. Brace yourself as they begin to walk toward the stadium and then walk up the stairs.
"'Sup guys." Lechter greeted.
"We've been waiting for you." Claire added.
"My, my, I didn't expect that you would arrive. Color me impressed." Tyrian said with a smirk.
"Well done on making it this far." Hazel agreed.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Sensitive Talk.)
"Instructor Claire..." Juna trailed off
"You seem pretty sure we'd show up." Ash said.
"Eh, the odds were about 50:50." Lechter replied. "After all, you'd have to get past the Glorious II, Aions, Dr. Eggman's fleets, the Grimms, and disable all the Sale Pales. If it were anyone else, hmm... I'd give 'em maybe a 1 in 1,000 chance? Oh maybe more like a 1 in 10,000."
"And despite the odds, you managed to succeed." Claire said. "Perhaps, it was fate."
"It's not fate, it was all thanks to our determination." Millium approached.
"Oh...Millium." Clare respond in joy "I'm so... happy you're back."
Lecter sighed. "Wow. Guess the rumor were true. You really threw us for a loop at the Gral, huh?"
"Haha, yep! But it was super hard pulling one over on you two. Especially you, Lechter. I had to get really clever." Millium replied. "And by that I mean I snuck off while Jusis and Rufus were fighting!"
"So that's how you were able to do that." Levi said.
"I'm amazed you managed to pull that one off with everything that was going on…" Machias added
"Heh, you really got us, Millium." Lechter sighed. "But I guess we only have ourselves to blame."
"Yes... Among the Ironbloods, Millium was always the quickest to learn and adapt." Claire said. "Meanwhile, we were each trapped in our pasts. We had no choice but to accept the curse. We even treated Altina as if she was nothing more than a tool to be discarded."
"Claire..." Millium sadden
"Major Claire..." Altina trailed off
"Aww, but isn't that the point for those homunculis to be of use?" Tyrian wondered. "Why care for something that isn't human? Unless you think as those homunculis as pets to be used. If, so, then there's nothing to be so shame about."
"As if a criminal such as yourself can understand how me and Lector felt." Claire glared at him.
"Ooh, the Icy Maiden giving me the strict eye. Bwahaha! Oh it fills with excitement."
"That's enough Tyrian. Leave them be." Hazel said.
"Oh fine, fine. I don't see the problem with using those things as tools since that is what they are made to be."
"How about you shut up you damn psychopath. In fact, don't even talk. No one wants to hear something that comes out of your mouth." Ash glared.
"Major Rieveldt, and Major Arundel. If you feel that way, why do you still insist on standing in our path?" Kurt asked. "Not as the Ironbloods, but as the Knights of Blood and Iron."
"Those whose fates are intertwined with the curse of Erebonia. Its keepers." Musse described. "The keepers whose fate is to fall in tragic fairy tales called the Great Twilight."
"Yeah. That's our job. Our final role, so to speak." Lecther replied. "We're the conduits linking the fires of war, below this fortress. There's no way you're gonna win against us, unless you bring out your Divine Knights."
The emblem appeared in their eyes as dark aura appeared around both of them.
(BGM ended)
"That's..." Gaius paused
"The curse has linked them to the fortress itself!" Emma said.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Belief - SAV-)
"The path further into the fortress won't open until you defeat us." Claire respond. "Throw everything you have into this fight. Your Divine Knights, Panzer Soldats- everything. Defeating us here, and perhaps you stand a chance of putting out the flames of war."
"Major Claire..." Weiss sighed.
"Bwahaha! So the fight will begin, huh?" Tyrian readied his The Queen's Servants and Stinger ready. "Oh I been waiting to have a good time."
Hazel brought out dust crystals. "We're only supporting them in this fight. You better give it everything you got." He said as he implace the dust crystals into his body and buff himself as his muscles grow.
Yang let out a "tch." "I had a feeling those two are only here to support."
"Either way, aside from those two. Claire, Lechtor, you're both pretty cocky." Levi fold his arms. "You think we'll need our Divine Knight, even the soldots to take you two down?"
"Yeah. We'll fight you if we must." Rean nodded as he, Weiss, Altina, Ash, Sara, Dimitri, Claude and Luigi step up and took on their battle stance. "As Levi said. We don't need the Divine Knights or the Soldats to beat you. In fact, we won't even need our entire group."
"Go ahead and use whatever powers you're getting from the fortress or the curse or whatever. Doesn't matter how determined you guys are- we're gonna break through." Ash smirked.
"That's right. Your determination will never match ours…" Altina nodded. "Because you're both so focused on your past mistakes, while we look to the future!"
"Ouch..." Lechter chuckled
"Heh, nice one." Crow smirked.
"She's right, Instructor Claire nodded." Juna nodded
"There is no honor in fighting foes who have already given up." Laura replied
"So come on. Show us what you really believe in!" Sara added
"Okay!" Claire got her Orbal gun ready. "I'll give this everything I have!"
"All right, then… Guess it's time for me to get serious." Lechter nodded.
"Good luck, everyone! Claire and Lechter, give it your all, too!" Millium cheered
"Then let the fight commence." Tyrian smirked.
Hazel let out a small smirk. "Good luck."
The Knights of Blood and Iron and Supporters to Darkness - Claire, Lector, Hazel and Tyrian
Rean form a combat link with Weiss, Altina form a combat link with Ash, Sara form a combat link with Luigi, and Dimitri form a link with Claude.
On the opposite side, Lector form a combat link with Claire while Hazel form a combat link with Hazel.
The rest took a step back as they watch the show.
Tyrian lung toward Rean but Claude fire his arrow toward which Tyrian duck and slide as Claire fire large orbal shots toward as Hazel punch the ground to create lightning and Lector send out a wide slash projection as Axe slash the projection into two as Altina had Claiomh Solais form into hand and shoot energy spheres toward Clare and Lechtor which caught the two Knights of Blood and Iron off guard as Ash used his craft: Rumbling Smash 2 onto Lector but he backflip and then swing his Sword while Ash block and they swing at each other as Weiss created Glyths matters leading toward Claire as Rean use to slide his way toward Claire to slash her. Claire use her arms as a shield as Weiss lung toward her to rapid slash her but Claire dodge and throw a few punch and kicks, then backflip to shoot at Weiss to push her back as Rean then use True Crimson Slash on her. Hazel throw a punch onto Luigi who dodged as he uppercut which didn't flinch him as Hazel then throw a thunder punch to push Luigi back as Sara swing her sword at Tyrian as he block slash her as his tail launch some jabs of poison to her but she dodged each one as Dimitri jump into the air, throw his Areadbhar toward Tyrian to make him dodged as Claude shoot lightning arrow on him and push him back.
Hazel shoot ice and lighting toward Luigi and Rean as Luigi dodged but Rean deflect it as he lung toward Hazel and swing at him but he block, grabbed his Tachi as Rean let go for him to punch his face as Weiss follow up by lunging and launch rapid jabs as Hazel let go and Rean to follow up by launching slashes. Tyrian lung and kick Weiss away and then swing at Rean who block as Hazel throw a fireball but Luigi use his Polterguist to suck in the fireball and throw it at Tyrian who duck as Altina used Landmine to explode underneath Tyrian to launch him into the air as Ash jump and swing down on him to knock him to the ground. As Ash landed, Claire throw several mirror devices and then she fire at them to reflect the orbal shots toward the group as Lector lung toward Ash and rapid slash around him.
"Tch!" Ash grunted as he glare at Lechter as he swing his axe at him which Lector block and swing to push him back. Ash used Deadman Darts toward him as Claire lung toward him and kick him in his face, but Altina throw Claiomh Solais to form into a hand to block with itm grabbed, Claire and then throw her at Dimitri who imbued Areadbhar with Thunderhand's Azure Lightning, slash through her and Lightning struck her.
"Ugh!" Claire winched as he Claude fire his arrow toward her, but she was fast enough to dodged it as return fire. Claude duck as Lechter swing at him.
Claude use Failnaight as a shield before kicking Lechtor who dodge as Claire fire at him which Dimitri got in front and deflect it. Weiss swing Myrtenaster at Hazel who block with his arms as Rean let out swift slashes onto him before build enough force to push them back. Tyrian lung toward Rean and then launch slashes on him and his Stinger lung toward him.
"Nngh!" Rean grunted before he punch's Tyrian to push him back as he was poison.
Weiss cast Recuria to remove the poison on him as Rean felt relief as Hazel grabbed pierce of the ground and throw them at Luigi who swing his hammer to grumbled them as Sara fire lightning bullets at him as he run toward her and then unleahs a flurry of punches as she block by using her arms as Luigi jump and then stomp on his face which managed to cause some unbalance as Sara imbued her sword with purple lightning, Luigi backflip as Sara slash him to push him back. Hazel punch the ground to send earth spikes, but Altina used her craft: Brionac 2 to crumble the spikes. Tyrian lung toward Altina to slash her but Claiomh Solais got in front to protect her with the barrier but quickly slide around her to slash her, but Luigi fire lightning from Thunderhand to shock him.
"Ah!" Tyrian grunted as Altina turn and swipe attack with Claiomh Solais to push him.
"Thanks Luigi!" Altina smiled.
"No probl-Blah!" Luigi dodged Claire's orbal shots as Lechtor cast Flaire Butterfly onto him as they explode on him.
Claire pull out an Orbal Rifle and then shotlock the party and then fire Homing shot toward the group as each of them got hit as Lechtor imbued his Rapier with magic, lung toward each one, slash them and have Rune marks on him before snapped his finger and each of them were caught in explosion. Luigi, Sara, Ash, Altina, Rean, Weiss, Claude and Dimitri were all right as Tyrian fire bullets and Hazel channel fire and lightning together and throw them a large sphere as it grow larger.
"Claiomh Solais!" Altina aim her arm toward as Claiomh Solais formed a cannon and fire three large spheres to break the the sphere.
Claire, Lechtor, Hazel and Tyrian dodged the sphere attack.
"Okay! Since when can a combat shell do that?!" Lechtor complained.
"Wha you complaining now Scaracrow?" Ash smirked as he readied her scythe mode.
"You're being detained! Frozen Prison!" Claire used her Dis Order to weaken the party's speed as Tyrian laughed as he lung toward Ash.
Tyrian then swing wildly onto him as Ash block as he swirl his scythe until he swing which Tyrian hop on, taughting him before kicking him as Hazel jump into the air and then slam his fist to create a shockwave toward the team.
Dimitri raised his lance and swing down azure lightning to cleave the shockwave as Claude used the combat art: Fallen Star and fire into the air and rain down arrows onto Claire, Lechtor, Hazel and Tyrian as each of them done their best to avoid the attack from above as Altina begin to cast her Orbal Art.
"Haha, do it!" Ash combat link ability: Art Support 2 respond as Altina Cast Lost Genesis 2 to pulled Claire, Lechter, Hazel and Tyrian into the black hole before it exploded.
"Haha! The party is just getting started!" Lechter said as Claire throw out several mirror devices and then she fire an orbal laser onto one of them and reflect them toward the group as Hazel throw his arms upward and summoned earth spikes toward the group.
Altina form a barrier around herself and the others as the Orbal shots go around the group as repeatedly hit them as Lechter channel magical energy from his hand and imbued it in his Rapier. Rean then imbued his Tachi with crimson fire as Weiss use her Glyphs onto the battlefield and Sara, Rean, Dimitri and Luigi them to reach Claire, Lechter, Hazel and Tyrian. Luigi rush toward Tyrian who swing at him as he dodge and throw a punch which Tyrian grunted as then Luigi use Luigi Cyclone before uppercut as Sara jump toward him and then slash him with lightning. Tyrian recovered and fire as Luigi as he dodged as he landed do his feet. Tyrian lung toward Sara to swing at her as Sara respond in kind while Tyrian and Dimitri go all out at each other as Hazel punch, kick, spin attack as Dimitri block with Areadbhar and his hands as Claude used his combat link Wind God.
Dimitri jump over Hazel as Wind God technique struck him and Dimitri unleash a flurry of lightning jabs before slashing his back. Hazel then punch Dimitri's face, pushing him, wiping his nose as a small noise bleed. Dimitri lung toward Hazel as they swing at each other as they dodge before Dimitri impale the ground to leap kick him as Claude pull out three arrows and fire toward Hazel and struck him and Dimitril follow up by launching a wide slash, rapid jabs on him and then spin slash to knock him toward Tyrian. As Tyrian spotted Hazel was being pushed toward him. He took a stomp back as Sara used her craft: True Thunder Roar on him and Hazel.
Claire jump into the air and then fire multiple orbal shots onto the group as Weiss used her glyphs to form a shield to repel then and then launch projections back onto her and Lector. Lector deflected them as Claire lunged with insane speed toward the group and shoot them from behind with her craft: Mortal Mirage as Rean's Combat link ability, Protective Wall protected Weiss as she summoned her glyphs to use to move toward Claire and rapidly slashed her. Weiss swing her Myrtenaster as Rean follow up with his craft: Arcane Gale and push Claire back toward Lechtor. Claire and Lechtor cast Flaire Butterfly and Diamond Nova onto Rean, Weiss, Sara and Dimitri as the attack hit them as Hazel punch throw lightning onto them while Tyrian lung toward and slash each one and then poison them with his Stinger.
"Landmine!" Altina swing her arm to throw her Bomb Magic to create several landmine onto the battlefields and Claire, Lechtor, Tyrian and Hazel covered themselves while Sara cast Recuria on them to cure them on Tyrian's poison.
"Ravage Storm!" Ash's hand channel magic and several chains aim toward Claire, Lechter, Tyrian and Hazel as they each dodge and dodged, but the portal appeared in the end and the chains appeared, attacking each of them as Altina follow up and kick Tyrian's face.
"Spiral Explosion!" Altina swing her arm and created a large vortez of explosion onto Claire, Lechtor, Tyrian and Hazel.
"My turn!" Luigi ran up with his Poltergust 5000 to activate his Final Smash as a powerful vacuum pull the exploding spiral and Lechter, Claire, Hazel and Tyrian with them, suck them into the Poltegust before aiming to the others and launch them toward them as Weiss used her glyphs to created several of them around Lechter, Claire, Hazel and Tyrian as Rean, Sara, Dimitri, and Ash lung toward the glyphs, allowing them to bounce off them for various high-speed strikes, ending in a joint team blow that throws Lechtor, Claire, Hazel and Tyrian onto the ground.
Claude's body begin to glow. "My moment has arrived!" He then used his combat art: Falling Star with a critical boost as Lechtor, Claire, Hazel and Tyrian got back on their feet, only to get rain down by arrows with critical hits. "Let's party, everyone!"
"Got it/ Yeah/ Understood!" Dimitri, Ash and Altina lung toward them with a Burst attack as Claude use his arrows as a sword to slash them, Dimitri launching powerful slashes, Ash swings his axe through them and Altina finishes it off with Claiomh Solaia Diamond sword form as she wield and launch a heavy swing knocking Claire, Lechter, Hazel and Tyrian toward the pillars as they yell in agony, causing them to fell onto their knees as the power of the curse faded.
(BGM ended)
"Heh, told ya." Ash smirked.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Sorrow Flower)
"Hah...the war below has greatly amplified the fortress' power." Claire panted as she look up with a smile. "After we linked to it, you should have had no chance of victory."
"Man, even with Hazel and Tyrian's help... you're really beating the odds today, aren't you?" Lechter asked.
"That's right. After all, we defeated the Jaeger King, the Steel Maiden and the Golden Wanderer." Rean replied.
Aether scratch his hair sheepishly. "He's right. Even with the two of us, we weren't able to win in the end." He said, causing Lianne to let out a small chuckle.
"Learning and growing are both part of being young...and I'm right there with you guys." Sara said.
Fie chuckled. "Keep telling yourself that."
Hazel let out a small laugh. "Perhaps you should be a little respectful to that comment. Even so. I believe everyone has a good chance of growth, let it be old or the youth."
"Well, I'm not even finished yet!" Tyrian got back on his feet. "Come on let's-!"
Ash snapped his finger and chains appeared around Tyrian.
"Hellzone Grenade!" Altina summon several bombs around Tyrian and exploded on him.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Tyrian yell in agony as he was covered in burns and fell on conscious as his eyes were white, causing the others to sweatdrop.
"Damn, talk about overkill, literally." Lechtor sweatdrop. "I didn't expect that the two of you know magic..."
"Well, they recently learned to wield magic." Rean said.
"Heh... I see... Well if anyone can make it to the end, it's you guys."
"Defeating us has opened up the path ahead for you." Claire let out a smile. "There's not much more I can do now besides with you luck."
"I see... in that case, Ash." Levi turn to him as Ash snapped his finger and chain appeared underneath and pull Lechter and Claire's neck and slam them to the ground.
"Nngh!?" Lechtor grunted
"Uugh!" Claire winched as Kurt and Juna approached them, dig into their pockets and confiscated Lechtor's knife and Claire her pistol.
"Did you really think we didn't notice that the two of you were going to commit suicide after you lost?" Ash asked.
"..." Claire and Lechter look down with a sad look.
"Damn... How'd you guys know?" Lechter asked.
"Though the two of you may have built your reputations on being inscrutable..." Musse paused with a smile
"You were predictable, this time." Altina finished
Ash let out a small laugh. "The way you are now, you couldn't bluff your way out of a paper bag."
"You guys deserve some rest after all that. You may have lost, but that doesn't mean you can atone for your sins through your life." Wendy let out a smile
"That's right. I know that the two of you can make amends to those sins. You both may feel like no one is still with you, but I can assure you that there are still people, friends and family even who are waiting for you both." Weiss smiled. "For Claire, my sister, and Major Arundel, those two girls, the secretary from Remeferia and Princess Klaudia."
"Yeah. Didn't you promise them that you'll return to them." Blake asked.
"Oh, you still remember that..." Lechtor muttered as Ash undo his chain magic.
Claire weakly chuckled. "You're right… that might be best."
Rean begin to approach them. "We're going to go on ahead now. You may not be able to see this through to the end." Then he knee down in front of them. "Erebonia may need you both after we've put an end to the Great Twilight."
"Yeah! You gotta do your best for me, too, 'kay?" Millium added
"Rean… Weiss... Millium…" Claire's tears begin to came out. "Well, when you put it like that, I guess I've got no choice..."
"Sheesh, you're really asking a lot. But fine, guess I'll find some way to atone for it as well." Lechter said. "But you're not in the clear yet. The crown prince, Sanguine Ogre, Ice Dragon, and the Mirror Minstrel are waiting. You're the only ones who can put a stop to this. Good luck, you guys."
Then Claire and Lechtor pass onto the floor as a symbol fadely appears before vanishing, as back in the Garden, the door in the middle are opened.
"Looks like they're out cold." Peach said.
"The curse and tapping into the fortress' power must have taken their toll." Gaius said
"Are they going to be okay?" Yang asked.
"They'll be fine." Hazel got back on his feet. "Well done, everyone. I see no reason for me and Tyrian to continue. Though I doubt he'll listen."
"So Hazel, what are you going to do?" Edelgard asked.
"It's best that me and Tyrian will leave this place. You won't be seeing either us for some time." Hazel said as he pick up Tyrian. "We won't get in your way. But I should also tell you this, Her Grace including Watts, and Dr. Eggman are not among this fortress, including that robotic hedgehog."
"What? Dr. Eggman, Salem and Metal Sonic are not here?" Mario asked
"I'm not sure where Dr. Eggman is, but Her Grace and Watts left Zemuria borders to watch the world being destroyed from her home. My and Tyrian are only here to help however we can. Now that it's no longer possible, we will be leaving."
"Wait, Hazel, before you go. What will you do now?" Musse asked. "You seem awfully concerned about something in your mind."
Hazel look away. "Who knows." He said as he took off, carrying Tyrian as he hopped off the Arena as an Airship was seen taking off.
"And there he goes." Bowser fold his arms. "But anyone else notices about that crest?"
"Yeah. Lechter and Claire's defeat must have activated a trigger to open the next available path." Byleth said.
"Then we better head back to the garden and prepare the next fight." Erza said. "Our next opponent will be Cedric, and three Enforcers."
"Yeah. My mira's on it being the prince and the Sanguine Ogre. But never thought Ice Dragon and Mirror Minstrel would be with them." Fie replied.
"Which also involves the next Rivalry." Kurt said.
"Before we go, let's go tend to their wounds." Wendy said as she approached them and use her magic to heal them. "They may not be seriously hurt, but it's best to nurture them in good health."
"I just hope they don't pull that stunt again." Goofy said.
"I don't think you'll need to worry about that." Sora said with a smile.
"Let's let them rest and recover." Rean said with a smile before turning Altina, Ash and Weiss. "Ash, Altina- excellent job. Weiss, your semblance is a sight to behold as always. And everyone else, thank you for your support!"
"You really nailed it!" Millium cheered
"Thank you." Altina said.
"No need to thank me. I'm just glad I can get through to her too." Weiss said with a smile.
"I'm relieved. That could've gone SO much worse." Juna sigh of relief.
"Heh. It was nothin'. I wouldn't say no to a breather about now, though." Ash smirked
"All right. Let's-a-go." Mario said as they took off to the garden.
One battle to get through done. Rest up those two.
Oh, and here is the battle for Hazel and Tyrian.
Tyrian Callows: A serial killer and Salem loyal subordinate. Fight wildly and unpredictably and stabbed his opponents with his poison.
HP: 304032
Hazel Rainart: A subordinate of Salem who infuse himself with Dusts. He fight with immunity to to all manner of flinching and to pain.
HP: 341659