(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Trump Card for the Worst Situation)
In the skies of Elyos, the portal is slowly spreading, witnessing from afar was Dialga and Palkia.
"It seems Sombron has succeeded." Palkia said. "And to make it worse, his undead hordes are attacking our world."
"That worm will pay." Dialga growled
"You can deal with him soon. Come." Palkia said as he open a portal to Arceus's realm where he is with Sothis, Palutena and Viridi who is in the middle of a call, Dyntos, Mewtwo, Rosalina, Master, and Crazy Hand. "Arceus, the portal to the other world is within Sombron's hands." Palkia reported.
"Hmm. So it seems he gains the power from those Emblems Rings is it?" Arceus hummed.
"And to make it worse, his undead hordes is attacking all over the world!" Sothis growled. "The Corrupted are behaving more recklessly than ever since Sombron opened that portal to other worlds. And another thing to make it more irritating, we can't even reach him because he set up multiple layers of barriers to not only hide his location but also make sure we don't interfere!"
"Ever since the layers of barriers have appeared in Elyos boarders, Dialga and I, the portal in Smash Bros Castle has become unstable enough to close on its own." Palkia said. "To make matters worse, open portals to lead to Elyos can only hold for a short time. It's not enough for many people to go in and it will shoot too quickly."
"Hmm..." Arceus hummed. "Ill news to reach Elyos indeed."
"There's more. Sombron summons some Blood Moon that must have amplified their strength." Dialga reported
"So this Blood Moon is to blame?"
"Blood Moon?" Sothis asked
"Wait, you mean that phenomenon from Zelda Breath of the Wild world?" Rosalina asked
"Hmm." Mewtwo hummed. "I recalled from Zelda that it resurrected fallen monsters and doubled the production there. Sounds like Sombron's version of the Blood Moon amplified his undead minions' strength. We must destroy that moon to weaken his power."
"Then I'll have Rayquaza destroy it. But what concerns me are the Corrupted here in the world. If the Blood Moon is in Elyos, then why has the Blood Moon effect happening to this world too?" Arceus wondered.
"Sombron must have used his newfound power of spacetime to allow it to go through other worlds. So long as the Blood Moon is active, so too other worlds will be plagued by the Corrupted." Sothis grumbled. "I'm going to enjoy sending that abomination to the final resting place of existence. But right now, we must focus on clearing the Corrupted and let Aether and the allies deal with Sombron. Here's hoping they'll make it in time."
Back in Elyos...
"A horde of Corrupted are invading the entire world?!" Alisa shout as everyone's eye widened
"Yes. And I mean the entire world. Not just the Mushroom Kingdom. Zemuria, Remnant, all of it." Peach grimaced.
"The Corrupted have been attacking many settlements and attacking any living beings in sight. My army are helping taking care of them as we speak." Palutena said
"Even my Forces of Nature of helping dealing with those abominations. But even if we kill those things, new one keep sporting like weeds! And to make things more annoying, Cryptids are appearing all over the world! Let along Magic Knights!" Viridi growled. "They been making an entire mess! Bracers, the armies of Erebonia, the Republic army, their police forces, Fodlan, Ylisse, the Huntsman and Huntresses, Halelynn, Fiore, and so much more that it's like the Apocalypse!"
"Even Crossbell... no, I believe the Crossbell police are the only one fighting the Corrupted while the formal governor General's IDF remain to do nothing but their petty squabble." Rachel said.
"Sombron that son of a bitch...!" Randy growled in rage.
"Milliums of people will die!" Elie grimaced.
"We can't let that happen! If Sombron's army is attacking every city and villages in the country has to suffer, nothing is safe!"
"Even our plan to Liberate Crossbell..." Rixia growled.
"What are we going to do?!" Emblem Elliot asked.
"We have to hurry and defeat Sombron. If we can defeat him by making our way to the portal, the Corrupted will disappear with him." Alear said
"I concur." Palutena nodded. "We anticipated Sombron would do this, so we station our soldiers to interfere in case. We'll do what we can to defeat the Corrupted here. Everyone is fighting hard to keep them away from many homes, towns, and cites."
"Then, what should we do? Should we return back to our world to help deal with the matter?" Alisa asked.
"I don't think that's an option. Sombron created several barriers in Elyos territory. It's just like how Ganondorf from Breath of the Wild created his barrier to prevent anyone from entering. This time it's on a much larger scale." Dialga and Palkia used much of their powers to break through the barriers. Sombron figured that we will interfere with his plan so he created barriers to stop us."
"I should also add that the Septium Veins are a mess too! Sombron must have gain control to summon the Cryptids and Magic Knights to attack Erebonia." Viridi said
"Mngh..!" Jusis growled.
"That monster...!" Laura growled.
"This must be another "payback" from what Zephia said..." Alfred growled.
"Then it seems we're stuck here until we defeated Sombron." Gaius said.
"Then our objective doesn't change. If anything, it only strengthen it." Eula said.
"Right. We need to hurry to defeat Sombron and fast. The more we make the world wait, the more damage he'll cause." Renne said.
"Time is at the essence, we need to hurry." Amia said.
"Then I hope you all return safely." Peach let out a praying gesture.
"Good luck." Palutena said and they hang up.
"Everyone, let's move." Alear said as they nodded and take off.
(BGM ended)
"Oh hey, Veyle, Alear, Amia, Nel and Rafal." Fie called them out.
"Hm? Yes?" Alear asked.
"Is there something you need?" Nel asked
"Emma told us that each of you are Sombron's children. And that the two of you are reborn as Divine Dragons because of Queen Lumera and her late friend sacrifice their lifeforce for the two of you, yeah?" Fie asked.
"That's... right... wait, what?" Veyle turn to Alear and Amia.
"I've heard... that your world also was attacked by the Fell Dragon Grima. Does that mean... the rest of you are uncomfortable with us?" Alear asked, sounding concern.
"I think you're misunderstanding here. We don't hate you." Fie smiled
"Huh?"
(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Friends in My Heart)
"Emma pretty much told us about you guys ever since our friends disappeared. She's been reporting in. While you two are Sombron's children, you guys are just as much as victims to everyone in this world." Alisa smiled.
"Indeed. We also learn that we shouldn't discriminate against people because of their race. While the two of you are reborn as Divine Dragons because of Queen Lumera and her late friends love for you... it doesn't change the character of your souls." Laura smiled.
"The characters... of our souls?" Amia touch over her chest.
"That's right. We can tell that you are good people. People can often assumed due the reputation of Fell Dragons and believe that Fell Dragons are evil because of the actions one Fell Dragon has done. But were there good Fell Dragons out there? No one knows for certain until we meet you all."
"Yeah. The five of you are good people. Including the one name Veyle." Sara smiled. "Emma and the other told us that Sombron and his minion Zephia created an evil persona within your mind to make you do horrible deeds. Deeds that you don't have control over and your body was taken over by the evil that was place in you."
"I can relate to that. Well... my Father actually." Alisa said.
"Your Father was just like me?" Veyle eye widen.
"Yeah. He was a true genius at heart. He was Gnome. People who are gifted in artisen. My Father was chosen to be a vessel for an evil persona name Black Alberich. He lead the Gnomes to commit terrible misdeeds and inhumane actions while using my Father's body. I didn't learn until I learn the dark truth... Like you all did when you learn what's really going on with Veyle."
"Alisa..." Amia trailed off.
"Alisa believe in her father and the love he gave to both Alisa's Mother and to Alisa while Black Alberich was in control. Her efforts reach him and he return, even if it is just mere moments." Gaius said.
"Although Alisa lost her Father the moment he fell into the Ebon Knight's hands, he was able to work against them both without them notice. Leaving his good legacy behind. I think you can too. So don't let others get to you when the actions caused by the Evil Veyle weren't your fault." Machias nodded.
"Others may have believed it was you without realizing the truth, but your friends will always there for you. True friends always beleive in their friends." Millium smiled. "You may be Sombron's daughter, but that doesn't mean you're like him."
"Indeed. The actions of one's Father are theirs and theirs alone, their children shouldn't be subjugated because of what their parents have committed. Some of us have that in common with you." Jusis smiled.
"You suffer a lot, haven't you Veyle? And that includes the rest of you too." Elie asked. "I know it wasn't easy to go through all that hardship and struggle."
"And even though one of you did follow their evil Father's footsteps" Tio turn to Rafal.
"You have something to say?" Rafal fold his arms.
"Maybe. But you chose to redeem yourself after your sister sacrificed her life to save yours, yeah?" Tio asked, causing Rafal to look away.
"Rafal..." Nel trailed off.
"You may have commit evil deeds, but if someone realized what they have done and wants to make amends, I would like to see them given a second chance to make amends." Rixia said.
"Indeed. It also depends on who you are as a person. Not because by bloodline or who your parents are." Wazy said. "Each person chose their own path. Be it good or evil. If you chose to be good, then you're good. If you're bad, then you're bad. It all depends on what you do and bear the consequences that goes with it. Each of you are good beings, even if you're children to an evil bad guy. So long as you don't fall to darkness, there will be people who will forgive you, or always be by your side, no matter who you are. Everyone here adores you because you're you. A person they know and trust with their hearts. Even to the wicked one who chose to walk the path of light."
"And if we return to our world, we want like to introduce you to our friends. And even they know you're Fell Dragons, we will be there to explain." Tita smiled.
"Racism isn't cool to us. It's unfair to do that to a person. Especially the innocents. That's why us Bracers must look out for them to protect them from such cruelty."
"You all are willingly to go that far?" Nel asked, in surprise.
"Of course. We're your friends now. And our friends back in our world wanted to meet you too. To make you feel welcome. And if people discriminated you, then you can count on us to watch your back." Fie smiled
"Everyone..." Veyle tears coming out.
"Thank you everyone..." Alear smiled. "That means a lot to us."
"Hmph. Do as you wish." Rafal said. "But... thank you, all the same."
"Heh. For a pretty boy, you are a big softy aren't you?" Fie grin.
"Quiet you!" Rafal growled, causing the others to laugh.
(BGM ended)
Timeskip...
(Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ost - Overlooking Hyrule (Amid the Calamity))
"The sky is completely covered in red." Alfred said, looking up in the sky. "It's almost like this world is completely done for."
"What's more, it feels as if the Fell Dragon's presence is everywhere..." Céline shivered.
"This must be the effect of the Blood Moon. A phenomenon that Ganondorf from Breath of the Wild to resurrect his minions and bolster his power." Altina said.
"A fitting name. But I'm afraid this does not bold well either. Do you all recall when that "Evil Veyle" summons the Corrupted? They were all cloaked in this malevolent aura." Nel said.
"Yes. During the fight, the Corrupted were more fierce and reckless. As well as gaining newfound strength. Unlike anything we've seen before." Vander said.
"The Evil Veyle said that Sombron gained this power from his benefactor. Or rather his Master. Including summoning monsters from our world." Emma noted.
"That reminds me. What were those monsters? Out of all the monsters here in Elyos, we've never encountered anything alike. Their strength is something to behold." Diamant asked
"I'm honestly scared of how strong they were. To think you guys had it rough monsters in your world." Alcryst said.
"The Monsters you saw were three types. One of them are Magic Knights. They're Orbal Golems from Erebonia's Dark Ages. They were designed to battle the Divine Knights in our world." Renne said.
"Right. But we haven't seen any sign of the Spirit Veins being distorted nor any sighting of the Divine Knights ever since the Great Twilight and the Civil War. For them to appear in Elyos... it's uncommon." Emblem Rean said. "That includes the Cryptids. They're otherworldly beasts with altering powers that exist in different planes... or different dimensions."
"And then there's the Seventy-Seven Devils. Demons from Gehenne. Or you can hell in our world." Emblem Levi nodded. "For them to appear in this world is also something unheard off."
"But Zephia, the Evil Veyle and Sombron can summon them from your world to ours, yeah?" Timerra asked.
"Right. But this world doesn't have Spirit Veins. They're spiritual power that comes within the earth in our world." Emma said.
"But you remember that the Spirit Veins have those particles that be used even outside of Zemuria, right?" Emblem Crow reminded. "Not to mention both Valimar and Ordine can confirm there are waves of Spirit Veins throughout the universe."
"True. And Elyos is one of many worlds throughout our universe. So thinking about it, it would make sense." Celine said.
"So you're saying is this... spirit veins—spiritual energy that came from your world is here in Elyos?" Fogaodo asked.
"Yes. It's like magical energy so to speak." Altina said.
"Hmm... that would explain how these otherworldly monsters from your world would come here." Ivy mused. "But there is still a problem with that. One of your friends mentioned in the call that the Spirit Veins is a "mess" because the Fell Dragon, didn't she?"
"Yeah. But how did Sombron get such power?" Alisa asked.
"It shouldn't be possible for someone to control the Septium Veins, not unless they have something to manipulate it, like with the Ebon Knight." Wazy said.
"Hmm... hey, do you guys recall what that Evil Veyle said about summoning monsters from other worlds? About Sombron's benefactor granted him newfound powers, yeah?" Hortensia asked. "Even this guy mentioned that."
"Veyle, Mauvier, what can you tell us about Sombron's benefactor?" Alear asked
"I'm sorry. This is the first time Papa has a benefactor." Veyle sadden.
"I only know that Zephia mentions this herself. This benefactor is someone of a higher force. Someone even more powerful and frightening than Lord Sombron himself." Mauvier said.
"Someone more powerful than the Fell Dragon?" Seadall asked in surprise.
"Yes. Although I do not know who he is, the only ones who've seen him are Zephia and the other Lady Veyle."
"So this benefactor is a man?" Emblem Sigurd asked.
"Yes. A man with terrifying powers. I can only assume he must be some entity that hails from Zemuria."
"But who can have such a power?" Rixia asked
"The only clue we have is that Sombron's benefactor is a man and with otherworldly powers if he can grant Sombron this much foreign power." Emblem Celica scowl.
"Yeah. Like the Blood Moon." Juna look up at the sky.
"What's more, the people of Elyos are in a panic." Musse nodded
"Yeah. Mom was concerned about the moon and the Heartless." Timerra said
"Same with our Mother too." Alfred nodded. "I'm really worried about Firene... no... the world itself. The longer we wait, the more destruction the Corrupted will bring."
"Yes. What's worst, the Corrupted within Elusia will bring more chaos and destruction. We need to defeat the Fell Dragon and return peace to the world." Ivy nodded.
"Right. Not just our world, but for Elyos too." Fie said
"Right. But to get to Papa, we need to head to the Fell Dragon Shards." Veyle agreed.
"But we also can't deny that Sombron would have the Shard guarded." Rafal pointed out. "No doubt the last remaining Hounds."
"Zephia and Griss..." Marni grimaced.
"Are you feeling all right, Marni?" Madeline asked.
"Yeah. I'm okay. We might as well face them."
"Yes. That woman and that man are devoted to Sombron's cause to invade other worlds." Zelestia said. "They will no doubt die for him if necessary."
"That no doubt something they would do." Gregory muttered.
"We got no time to waste then. Let's hurry to those shards and end that son of a bitch for good." Ash nodded.
"Right." Alear nodded. "Just you wait, Sombron..."
"We should also discuss about who will wear the rings and the Bracelets for the upcoming battles." Amia pointed out.
"You're right. Let's discuss this everyone." Alear nodded. "Veyle, I know everyone trusts you to wear one of the rings and Bracelets. But I have a good idea who you should engage with." He pull out the Bracelet of the Ancestors. "Would you like to Engage with Emblem Tiki?"
"Really, Brother? You would be okay with this?" Veyle asked in surprise.
"Of course."
"Then... I'll accept!" Veyle nodded as Alear handed her the Bracelet and Veyle put it on and Emblem Tiki appeared.
"Hehe! I can't wait to fight alongside you, Veyle!" Emblem Tiki smiled
"Me too, Tiki!" Veyle cheered
"All right, let's discuss who's next." Alear said.
(BGM ended)
Later in the Lava Fields...
Emblem Ring wearers...
Emblem Marth: Alear
Emblem Rean: Amia
Emblem Levi: Alfred
Emblem Sigurd: Altina
Emblem Olivert: Kurt
Emblem Celica:Céline
Emblem Crow: Alcryst
Emblem Roy: Diamant
Emblem Lyn: Ivy
Emblem Loewe: Renne
Emblem Ike: Timerra
Emblem Arianrhod: Fogado
Emblem Micaiah: Altina
Emblem Corrin: Clanne
Emblem Estelle: Nemona
Emblem Lloyd: Juna
Emblem Byleth: Arven
Emblem Eirika: Hortensia
Emblem Lucina: Alhaitham
Emblem Leif: Florian
Emblem Tiki: Veyle
Emblem Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude: Ash
Emblem Hector: Vander
Emblem Soren: Musse
Emblem Elliot: Emma
Emblem Joshua: Seadall
Emblem Chrom: Shez
Emblem Camilla: Lapis
Emblem Arios: Amber
Emblem Vita: Mona
Emblem Veronica: Penny
"Ugggh... why did it have to be somewhere in lava..." Penny grimaced.
"Phew, it's getting hot, all right..." Arveng rumbled.
"Not sure why you guys are complaining, I'm feeling fine." Florian said as a Cerleduge.
"That's because you're changed into a Fire Type!" Penny yelled.
"Man, I'm so jealous that you transform into a Pokemon." Nemona sighed. "I wonder what kind of Pokemon should I transform if I have transformation abilities?"
"Anything crazy for sure." Arven said with a deadpan look.
"So Veyle, Rafal, Nel, are we getting close to those shards?" Shez asked.
"We're almost there. It's closeby actually." Veyle nodded
"It's a good thing we have Fell Dragons with us. It would take ages to find them." Arval smiled.
"Hold on." Mona said. "Look over there." She pointed and see Zephia and Griss guarding the Fell Dragon Shards.
"As expected, Zephia and Griss are guarding the Shard." Rafal said.
"Are you feeling okay, Veyle?" Amia asked.
Veyle sighed. "Yes. If we're going to stop Papa, then I can't avoid this. Sooner or later, I have to face them. Let's go."
"Right." Everyone nodded as they began to approach closer and hide.
Veyle took a deep breath and then began to approach them.
"Zephia. Griss." Veyle said firmly.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Clash)
"My lady!" Zephia bow. "We have been awaiting your arrival." Until she notices her eyes. "Oh, I see... it's you again. And from the looks of it, the other Lady Veyle is no longer with us. She's...gone?"
Veyle nodded her head "That's right."
"Wormed your way back in, huh?" Griss asked. "I never thought you'd come out on top, defect."
"Call her that again and I'll shove my sword onto your neck." Amia warned as she and the others approached.
An ?! appeared over Zephia and Griss's head.
"You!?" Zpehia gasped.
"Hey! Whoa! What's this? Aren't you dead?" Griss asked.
"Amia and I become Emblems—by the power of all the Emblem Rings and Bracelets, so we can save this world." Alear explained
"Why did you tell them that?" Celine asked.
"It doesn't matter whether they now know or not. It's the last thing they'll be hearing." Shez said.
"Indeed." Mauvier said as he and Marni approached.
"Hey Zephia. Griss." Marni said
"What?!" Zephia responds in shock.
"Okay, what the hell is this?! First those two and now you? We watch you died, Marni." Griss stated
"Unlike the Divine Dragon Twins, Marni was revived by another means. That's all you need to know before we sentence you two to damnation." Nel said.
"Of course, we could give you options. Step out of the way you'll receive a painless death. Or fight us and die as your corpses are burned with the magma. Your call." Rafal replied
"Hehehehe! You know, I actually like this one." Griss laughed. "Your Sombron's kid from another world right? It's a damn shame you weren't born in this world."
"Either way, we're not letting you through, despite how outnumbered we are. I've also notice new faces. More friends from Zemuia I take it?" Zephia asked
"And what of it?" Elie asked
"I thought the barriers Lord Sombron placed when he open the portal to other worlds was able to not only shut the current portal, but to keep outsiders from interfering. It seemed it was too late for that." Zephia said. "No matter how many you'll bring, be it by another power or not, we will protect this shard. Not even our Lady Veyle could command us to step aside."
"As we suspected. You two are prepared to die." Veyle closed her eyes.
"You mean to kill us, Lady Veyle? Oh, what a sad turn of event." Zephia said sarcastically. "Even after I doted upon you, cared for you, as if you were my own."
"It used to make me happy when you said things like that. But I know they're lies... now. You're just two of Papa's followers. Enemies to defeat, that's all."
"Why you singling us out?" Griss asked. "There were four of us."
"You forget your place Griss." Mauvier glared. "I am Lady Veyle's Knight. My time with the Hounds is only to serve her. If Lady Veyle see you as her enemies. Then you are my enemies. That includes Marni."
"You would include her in your rank of knights?" Zephia growled. "As for you, Marni. I took you into my family. I look after you. What did I get in return? Betrayal."
"I can't deny all that." Marni lower her head. "But... I learn of Lady Veyle's past. Had I known that? I would have treated her differently. Her story is much sadder than mine. We would have become good friends."
"Hah! Good friends? Don't be absurd Marni. You were nothing but a bratty child who always sought praise and approval. It was even a headache of how impatient you can be. Perhaps it was my fault that I didn't discipline you properly."
"Discipline?" Zelestia growled. "You call abuse discipline?! Even murdered?! All you did was treat your so-called "Family" viciously!"
"Because I loved them. When children stray, one must punish them—or worst, as needed." Zephia argued.
"Love? You call that "love"? No. That is far from it."
"Oh? Is that right, other me? Then maybe I've never known "Real love". I know my own heart and my own thoughts. That's all that's important to me. After all, aren't you the same Zelestia?"
"No. We are not the same. Unlike you, I know the meaning of the word love and how to love a family." Zelestia argued. "It's just as I told you back in Lythos Castle. You must forge them with love and respect, and they will be by your side. But all you did, was as not your Hounds as pawns then family, partners, and colleagues."
"And yet, I don't see the "Mauvier" in your world here in this one. You couldn't protect him because you don't have enough love for him?"
"You!" Zelestia growled in anger along with Gregory and Madeline, readied to throw a punch until Florian raised his hand.
"Forget her Zelestia. Zephia and Griss are nothing more than lost causes now." Florian said. "All they care about is serving Sombron to the end. If they're willing to die for him, then so be it."
"Right. We wasting our breath to even speak to them." Renne agreed. "But I have a good idea on how we can settle this. You two, the last remaining Hounds vs just me and Florian."
"What?" Alear gasped. "All by yourselves?"
"Wait, are you both serious about this?" Agate asked
"I've faced plenty of powerful monsters and foes. Some on my own, some with the others. They are no different." Renne pull out her scythe. "I haven't killed anyone during my time as Ouroboros Enforcer. But since killing is allowed in this world. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty with their blood on my scythe."
"Honestly. I don't like the idea of having blood on my hands." Florian sighed. "But those two. Deserve it."
"What's more, the Bracers aren't a fan of spilling blood. And arresting them it also out of the question. You heard what they said. They are more then willing to die to Sombron, and are willing to kill you, even if you plan to arrest them. Even if you did arrest them, they'll just escape and resume Sombron's actions. It's best to leave those who are outside the Bracer's Code."
"Renne..." Agate muttered.
"Besides. I think this is rather fitting. I'll give the two of you some... unfathomable pain before you go and die in this forsaken land. And the best part for Zephia." Florian brought out his dagger, swirled it, and then took his battle stand. "Is that the one who will end her pitiful and sad life... is the one she despises the most."
"You." Zephia glared.
"By Arceus, Florian really becoming quite dark." Penny said.
"Yep. Probably coming to this world." Arven said. "But I do agree that those two will not be forgiven."
"In that case, go kick their asses Florian, Renne!" Nemona cheered.
Alear sighed. "All right. In that case, we wish you both luck."
"So two against two is it?" Zephia glared. "Very well. But we can't let your allies go near the Fell Dragon Shard. Lucky, there is a way to fix that." Zephia snapped her finger and then Cryptids, Corrupted, Heartless, and Magic Knights appeared on the Lava Land.
"The Corrupted, Magic Knights, Heartless, and Cryptids!" Alfred exclaimed.
(BGM ended)
"Guess we can't sit idly by after all." Diamant muttered.
"Okay, for an epic boss battle, we're gonna need a boss battle music." Penny pull out her Rotom ARCUS Alpha, taps a few buttons, and then tapped it
(Sonic Forces ost - Infinite)
"Ooh, good choice." Renne smirked
"Really? You're bringing music into this?" Zephia raised an eyebrow.
"It's more fun and thrilling to have some music on the background. This one fits perfectly." Renne aim her scythe. "I know you're planning on buffing yourself. Go ahead. Do it."
"Heh. With pleasure." Zephia smirked as she snapped her finger as she and Griss were strength by mana as an overwhelming aura resonated from them.
"Hahahaha! Oh this sweet power! And we have the upper hand! Are you gonna call on your Emblems to make things even?" Griss smirked
"No." Renne said. "Go ahead and strengthen yourself. It matters how many powers you gain. You'll be cut down by my scythe."
"And the best part is, you'll feel the jaws of death. So go ahead and pray to Sombron. Because it will be the last prayer you'll get." Florian agreed
"I really really REALLY growing tired of you." Zephia growled. "But no matter. I'll hear your final words as I burn you to cinders!"
Die for Sombron - Zephia and Griss.
Renne form a combat link with Florian
Zephia form a combat link with Griss
Zephia conjured two large dark purple spheres and throw them at Renne and Florian. They split up and Griss shoot a beam of magic at Renne and push her away while Florian lung toward to slash her, but Zephia block with the sword Caladbolg. They swing at each other until Zephia jump back as Griss fired a beam of electricity at Florian. Florian cartwheel to his left and transform into Toxiricity and fired Discharges toward the two. Zephia and Griss form a barrier around themselves and then Renne used her craft: Calamity Throw and strikes the two and then Florian follow up with Poison Jabs on Zephia, pushing her away.
"Grrgh!" Zephia growled.
Griss throw a kick but Florian block and throw Poison on his face.
"Gwah!?" Griss groaned, taking a step back, and fell to his knees. "Nngh!"
"Griss?!" Zephia yelled.
"Hahaha... hahaha... Hahahaha! Is this poison? Hahahaha! This is good pain!" Griss wipe off the poison off as his cheeks were purple.
"Good thing it will inflict you with painfully later on." Florian transform into his human form.
Florian throw his daggers as Zephia throw wind magic to blow them away as Renne throw her scythe in a catwheel fashion at her. Zephia backflip and return fire black Thoron but she dodge as her scythe return and then Griss claps his hands, molding his magic into a sphere of black fire and electricity and throwing it toward Renne as it grow by the second. Florian transform into Armarogue and used Wide Guard as a red forcefield surrounding Renne and himself from the sphere's attack. It erupted with an explosion. Renne cast her Orbal Art: Albion Wolf as the gigantic Silver Wolf appeared, howling and firing a devastating beam and struck Zephia and Griss.
"Ngh/Haha!" Both of them winched
Florian transform into Flygon and used Earth Power by going a flip and slamming his tail, causing Golden Power to travel toward the two Hounds. The two split up and then Renne lung toward Griss, slash him, swirling her scythe combo as Griss dodge and shield himself with magic until Renne slam her scythe, then throw two punches on Griss guts and kick him away.
Florian circle around Zephia using Dragon Rush and then ram her.
"Augh!" Zephia was slammed to the wall of the molted rocks.
"As expected. Pokemon move can remain effective against other beings. Good to know to use on Sombron." Florian said and then charge a beam. "Dragon Pulse!" He fired a dragon-shape beam at Zephia who growled and teleported above Florian with a sphere of magic and slam him. "Bwah!?" Then he slam to the ground. "Oof!"
"Your powers came from me. And I can easily take it away!" Zephia generated two large spheres from each hands and then fuses them together and throw them at Florian.
"Except—" Florian transforms into Electrode. "Mirror Move!" He yelled and cloak in an aura as the sphere crush him, pinning him down until the sphere reflected back.
"Ngh!" Zephia teleported to avoid her own attack as it cause a large explosion in the sky. She glared at Florian who transform into Gallade. "I won't call for that same trick again!"
"Oh really? Cause it feels like you get trick every time." Florian said, mocking her.
"Grrr!" Zephia throw a blast of magic at him but Florian used Double Team and created multiple Clones around Zephia as she look around to figure out which one.
Zephia then channel a sphere of magic and she slam it on the ground to create a shockwave and hit all the clones, all of them vanished.
"What?" Zephia look around. "Where did that slimy little—" Then Florian reappeared from above and transformed into Charizard and grabbed Zephia, dragging her into the air. "WHOOOOAAAAA?!" spinning around and then dive back down swiftly and throw her into the ground. "NAUGH!" She bounced as Florian used Fire Blast as a ball of yellow-orange fire from his mouth, then turns into a 大-shaped flame to blow Zephia away with devastating hits. "NAAAGH!" She yelled, crashing to multiple rocks.
Florian turn his attention to Renne where she swirl overhead her scythe as Griss dodge with backflipping and then swing down his arms and thunder magic rain down at her. Renne flip to her left, slam her scythe and begin to circular kick to the tip, pull her scythe out, swirl in mid-air and then throw her scythe. Griss jump back as Renne landed on her feet and then rush, grabbed her scythe, dragging it and swing upward as Griss shield himself with his arms, giving him a cut on his arms.
"Hehe!" Griss dark crackled and then swing his arms upward, causing magic circles to travel forward at Renne each one produce a cyclone, capturing Renne.
"Nnngh!" She grunted, circling and then Griss commanded the tornado to slam her to the ground. "Oof!"
"Time for—" Griss channel black electricity until Florian flew in, slam him to the ground and then dragging him across the floor. "Bulalalalalala!" He winched and then Florian toss him in the air, transform into Tyranitar and then fired Hyper Beam and deliver a massive explosion. "AAAAAAAAAAAH!" Griss then fell from the sky and slam to the ground.
"Overkill much?" Renne asked
"He seem to enjoy it." Florian shotback.
"Hehe... Hahaha..." Griss getting back on his feet with a psychopathic look in his eyes.
"Point taken." Renne said.
"Give me more! More of that beam!" Griss crackling magic power into a sphere and then fire toward Florian and Renne.
Florian ended up taking the hit because he need to recharge his stamina while Renne dodged out of the way. Then She was blasted by magic from Zephia.
"I am not finished yet!" Zephia declared as she cast an Orbal Art and then cast Seventh Caliber as a gigantic golden magic circle appeared, producing multiple sword to rain down onto Florian and Renne, and then cause a rainbow explosion that shoot a beam into the sky.
Florian and Renne taken considerable damage and then Griss spread out his arms and summon multiple large fireballs and throw them toward Florian and Renne, forcing them to dodge as Zephia summon cyclones to appeared on the battlefield to pull them in. They avoid by running and then rush toward Zephia who readied her sword. Florian rush in and he and Zephia swing at each other until Renne jump in swirling her scythe and slam on the ground as she dodges by jumping back and then firing a black lightning beam. Renne circular kick to avoid the shot as Florian throw three daggers. Zephia deflected them and then Griss place his hand on the ground and then a magic circle appeared underneath the two and then blasted them with fire magic, causing an eruption.
Both of them were sizzling with their left eye closed and clenching their teeth. Zephia spread out her arms and form large block dome appear around them to trapped them. Then they close in and exploded on them. As the smoke Clear, it reveal Florian transform into Gallade and used Protect to shield himself and Renne. Renne lung toward Griss and slash him while Florian rush toward Zephia to punch her guts. Florian then used Close Combat as he throw a flurry of punches and slashes and then uppercut Zephia.
Zephia recovered and then fired a beam of lighting magic, but Florian dodge and transform back into a Human and pull out his Dagger. They swing at each other while Renne throw her scythe in cartwheel fashion to make Griss dodge, but she rush over and then punch his face, knocking him back and then scythe return and repeatedly slashing his back until slash through him.
"Bwaah!" Griss cough off his blood and then fell to his knees. "*cough* *cough* Hehe... this pain... the poison really giving me such unimaginable pain" Griss getting back on his feet with his aura skycocketing." I should thank that kid for that. But not done yet."
"A psychopath in the end, huh?" Renne swirl her scythe and take her stand as she pose with her scythe behind her back. "Then it's time for me to end this."
Renne rush in rush in as Griss throw multiple fireballs at her. She swirl her scythe, deflecting them and them she combo slash him with left and right, swirl upper left, rotate her body to downward right and then raised her scythe and imbued with a powerful energy.
"Goodnight, Griss." Renne's eyes glow yellow as black butterflies manifest around her. She zoom toward Griss, appeared and slash behind him, leaving a large slash.
"Gwaaaah!" Griss cough off more blood and fell on his back with eyes curled up.
Florian and Zephia running around the fight, swinging at each other until Zephia slashed, but Florian duck, then fell on his back for a kick and knock Caladbolg off her hand and landed on the side. Florian roll back and got back on his feet and then rushed and slash through Zephia.
"Augh!" Zephia yelled in agony as a cut wound was on her stomach. "You... misery brat!" Zephia throw a large razer sharp tornado from her hands but Florian cartwheel to his left and throw daggers at Zephia, she dodge but cut her cheek.
Zephia throw lightning magic repeatedly but Florian cartwheel and then backflip, predicting where she will hit next. Then he transform into Shuppet and then flew toward Zephia and used Screech as he yelled loudly and multiple transparent waves come out.
"AAAAUGH!" Zephia covered her eyes as she yelled in agony and then Florian change back to his human form, backflip and then took his stand with dagger in hand
"Wide open!" Florian then rush toward Zephia who looked in horried and then Florian impale her through the chest.
"Gwaugh?!" Zephia cough off her blood and Florian twist the dagger slash to his left, spinning and then backflip, kicking Zephia, knocking her in the air and fell on the ground.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - Dreaming of Family)
Florian panted heavily and was covered in cut wounds to his chest and arms and fell to his knees with one leg supporting him. Renne approaches her friend and helps him up.
"You okay?" Renne asked
"Yeah. I'm good." Florian panted. "Never been better." He said and noticed everyone else finish wiping out the enemies. "Looks like there done."
"Phew..." Alear panted. "We wipe them all."
"Perfect timing that the music ended." Penny panted.
"Perfect timing indeed." Renne called out as they turn and see defected Griss and Zephia on the floor.
"Oh, you guys beat them!" Arven said. "But wow, Florian! You're a mess!"
"A little scrapes and bruises but I'm fine." Florian waved it off.
"To think..." Zephia groaning. "I would lose to a child... Oough..."
"Zephia." Veyle trailed off.
"Look, there's the Fell Dragon Shard." Ash pointed.
"Let's break it." Diamant said as he and Timerra approached and they raised their weapons and slash it, shattering the shard into pieces.
"We did it!" Amia cheered.
"And now the shard is broken... Lord Sombron... forgive me." Zephia pleaded.
"I doubt your god would listen considering his downfall is next." Ash said.
"Right. It's time we move on." Rafal agreed.
"Goodbye Zephia. Goodbye Griss." Veyle waved her hand. "I'm glad I could say that properly this time."
"I doubt that freak is even listening." Aether said. "Look at the blood he's losing and his eyes curled up."
"You really show him who's boss Renne." Paimon said.
"Heh... I'll be able to tell him on the other side, then." Zephia sighed. "But... ugh..." She groaned. "You won't be able to break the next Fell Dragon Shard."
"Why is that?" Nel asked
"It's used to be in the mountains. Gradlon rose so mightily. But those mountains crumbled. That spot is now under the lake. Reaching the shard would be difficult."
"So it's under the lake?" Florian asked.
"That would explain why I sense one of them was weaker and further away." Rafal said
"No problem. We have Water Pokemon who can help swim us there." Nemona pointed out.
"Maybe. But can you even see in the dark? Or how will you be able to find the shard in time? It is not on your side however." Zephia pointed out. "But. I do have something that can help." Zephia pulls out an accessory. "Take this."
"What's this?" Alear asked as he take it.
"It's an enchanted crystal that will be that location... in reach."
"I sense powerful magic within that crystal..." Emma said. "How did you get your hands on it?"
"I am a Mage Dragon. My kind are capable of making magical objects. Small charms and such."
"It's true. I've seen many of my tribe capable of creating such magical items and artifacts." Zelestia nodded. "But... the magic of this magnitude... It would drain our years." Until she realized it. "Wait... you mean you...!"
"Yes..." Zephia nodded weakly. "I paid a very high price to alter that very terrain."
"But this crystal it... to exchange this magic is your life!"
"I'm aware. Which is why I did it. You were all rather fortunate, you know. Of all the Mage Dragon that ever were, only I am powerful enough to create this. I doubt my Counterpart can create such a thing, given her power level."
"I..." Zelestia muttered.
"I learned at the youngest age that I had vast powers that were... difficult to control. I would control them, in time, but not before my mother, father, and many others, died." Zephia look up at the sky. "Oh, those memories." She close her eyes and turn her attention to the heroes. "Back to the here and now. My very powerful gift."
"But I don't understand. Why are you helping us now?" Alfred asked
"Hah... Even I wonder that very question myself. Perhaps here at the close. I'm feeling that it's just the right thing to do."
"But you could have use your powers for good... why Sombron?" Zelestia asked.
"The crystal's enchantment will last for only a few hours. So, hurry along. The Shard awaits." Zephia ignored her question. "Do be careful, Lady Veyle. Zelestia." Zephia close her eyes and smiled. "I'll pray for your good fortune in the battle ahead.
"You—You could have done this at any time!" Veyle yelled. "Any time at all! But now you're dying! We could have made things right! If only you'd told us any of this before we fought, maybe we could have forgiven..."
"Why now, indeed? Because it is the end."
"What do you mean?" Celine asked.
"I can be kind, just this once, because it's too late for me to make things right. Had I done any of this earlier, would you have really forgiven me? We, allies? Heh, nonsense." Zephia said. "I had no intention of dying today, but then all this happened. So, I made you a crystal. Of course, you're free to use the Time Crystal or use your Water Pokemon to swim down there. You have many options after all."
"Zephia, I... I don't understand you." Veyle muttered
"Some advice, dear. Leave those you cannot understand behind—forget them entirely. It's just unsettling to let someone like that linger in your thoughts as you grow older."
"Once we defeat Papa, and peace arrives... I won't forget you, Zephia. No matter how many hundreds or thousands of years may pass."
"I also won't forget you. As my counterpart." Zelestia then prayed. "I hope one day, your soul will find a new and better life. And realized the meaning of love, the true meaning of family."
"I also won't forget you." Florian said. "You were the one who altered my DNA to give me these blessed powers. So. This is goodbye Zephia. We won't meet again."
"Heh." Zephia close her eyes. "Hurry off to that shard. Unless you prefer to stay here and watch me die? Would that make you feel safer?"
"No. I think that's enough." Nel said. "Everyone, Divine One. We should go."
"Wait, before we go. There is one question we want to ask." Alear said. "Who is Sombron's benefactor?"
"The Benefactor, hmm?" Zephia let out a weak chuckle, as her gaze turned to Emblem Rean. "I'm afraid that information I must keep to my grave. But... I will tell you this though. He is someone of a much higher power. Perhaps in the distance future ... you will meet him soon in the future."
"I see." Alear close his eyes. "I guess that is all the questions we will ask. We will go."
"Yes, go. We can at least end things with a clean slate. Goodbye Lady Veyle. Goodbye Zelestia. Goodbye, Maruvier. Goodbye Marni. And to you both, our new Emblem, Alear and Amia."
"Goodbye." Amia close her eyes.
"Goodbye Zephia." Veyle sadden. "Thank you, for everything."
"Goodbye... other me." Zelestia said,
"Farewell, Zephia." Mauver turn his back.
"Goodbye... Zephia." Marni wipe the tears in her eyes. "You won't be missed."
"Goodbye... other me." Gregory muttered
Then she and everyone else take off.
"Heh." Zephia weakly chuckled. "You're all too kind."
(BGM ended)
"Hell of a time to switch sides." Griss groaning
"My word. I thought that girl Renne killed you. Or at least the poison." Zephia turn her head to Griss who is flying on the floor with his own blood.
"Hehe... I can't deny those were the most unforgettable pain... But I'm not gonna kicking down in the middle of this one-in-the-life-time pain. This is the good stuff. I gotta savor every stop and poison that kid affected me with. Woulda been real ticked off if that girl or that kid put me out of my misery, not gonna lie."
"That's really the reason you're playing dead?" Zephia raised an eyebrow. "Even in the end, you're an odd man. I thought the poison would at least killed you."
"Heh. The poison he given me... is the final gift he'll give me." Griss weakly chuckled. "But... how come you told 'em about... the shard?"
"Like I said. I'm just trying to wipe the slate clean."
"Ah, don't give me that bullshit. I wanna know the truth, Ok."
Zephia closed her eyes. "To get back at Lord Sombron, I guess. Why should I die in the dust, while he... while he gets everything he wanted, just like that. Does that seem fair? Now that they know about the shard, they're sure to break it... and he'll know I've met my end— that he's lost me forever."
"You gotta really love somebody... if you wanna hurt 'em that badly." Griss weakly chuckled.
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Unfulfilling)
"I wasn't in love with Lord Sombron. I just wanted him to give me a child of my own. That was a dream I clung to through all of the long years. A family. The love of a daughter or son... When I called the Hounds my family, I meant every word of it. What we had was something very rare, Indeed. You, me, Marni, Mauvier. Working together to protect Lord Sombron and Lady Veyle."
"But it's too late for all that now." Griss said solemnly. "If you were gonna turn on Sombron, why'd ya wait? If you've done it sooner, maybe we'd still be together. And maybe I wouldn't find myself bleeding out or the poison kickin' in at the moment."
"I have to wonder if you'd be happier on the other side." Zephia wondered.
"You really think I would just abandon you? Not a chance in hell."
"Huh?"
"The Four Hounds, a family..." Griss let out a weak smile, despite Zephia can't see just yet. "I always did like the sound of it. I can't even remember what my parent's faces looked like. You're the closest thing I had to a mother. Ever since the day you met me, poor little Twisted Diciplse that I was... hoping that my suffering would be good enough in the eyes of Lord Sombron. You were like a mom to me. And a big sister. Honestly, even a god. The most important person in the world to me."
"Griss..." Zephia turn her head to look at Griss with tears coming out. " I don't like this joke."
"It's no joke. I'd follow you anywhere... dummy."
Zephia gasped and then look at the sky. "You're right... How can I be so blind? The one thing I always wanted... staring me in the face all the while. Hehe... I guess my counterpart was right. If only I had realized... but no. It's too late to think of that. I hope you forgive me. We are... a family. I thank you, Griss."
(BGM ended)
"But I'm afraid you two will neither get what you deserve." A voice responded
"Huh...?" Griss said as suddenly he was impaled to his hands, shoulders, and legs. "GAAAAAAAGH!"
"Griss?!" Zephia slightly turn to head and see water form spikes until she been impaled by the same waterform pale. "AAAAAAUGH!"
(Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity ost - Disquiet)
Someone was approaching them and it was Noel, giving them a narrowed look. He waved his hand and their bodies were cloaked in green aura.
"You two are beyond redemption for following that abomination you called god. Soon Sombron in the painful and twist pain unimaginable. Just you two are going to be." Noel raised his hand and then waterform tentacles molded from behind and then aim toward them. The tentacles form its sharp-arrow and impale repeatedly on Griss and Zephia's body.
"GWAAAAAA/AAAAAUGH!" BOTH Zephia and Griss screamed in agony as their wounds were healing.
"I won't let you die so quickly. This is for all the evil things you've done. The most painful dead is for what you both did to that poor girl Marni. Murdering and laughing at her death. Now, let's make you feel more pain before I allow you to die." Noel commanded his water-form tentacles to wrap around Zephia and Griss's body and one wrap around Zephia's hones.
"Wh-What are you—" Zephia eye widen in horror and then Noel commanded the tentackles to pull and rip off her hone. "AAAAAAAAUGH!"
"Zeph—" Then the tenacles rip off his arms and legs. "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" Then Zephia was next as her arms and legs were ripped off.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHH!"
Healing magic was the only thing keeping them alive for now.
"How does it feel now? Fear the jaws of death? Now it's time to end your miserable lives." Noel said as waterform sharks appeared each one chow down on Zephia and Griss's ripped body parts and then two of them begin to sink their jaws to their legs.
"AAAAAAAUAHG!" Zephia and Griss screamed in agony.
"Now I will allow you both to die. But your souls will be damn in damnation." Noel approached with two more waterform sharks. "Burn into the eternal flames of Gehenna... Forever. Where you will never see the light again." He said and the two sharks open their jaws and aim toward the screen.
*FLESH CRUNCHED*
I'll admit that the last part was really dark there. But Damn Noel was really ruthless. And just so you know everyone, don't confuse me resenting the villains character. Some of the characters wanted to give them a fate worst then death. Here's the enemy data for Zephia and Griss
Zephia: A Mage Dragon and leader of the Four Hounds. Fights with powerful magic to protect the Fell Dragon Shard
HP:453879
Griss: A twisted sorcerer and member of the Four Hounds. Fights along with Zephia to protect the Fell Dragon Shard with immense magical power.
HP:428982