Trails of Engage

by mysteryfriend16

Rean, Levi, and many people vanished without a trace and the Corrupted have appeared all over western Zemuria and the Mushroom Kingdom. Upon the disappearance, a new world portal appeared, leading to the world of Elyos where the Corrupted are from. Twin Dragon Twins awoke along with signs of a new evil named Sombrom the Fell Dragon returning to destroy the world.

37. The Final Shard

(The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time ost - Shadow Temple)

"Noel is guarding the final shard?" Alear asked in shocked

"Not just him. With him is Mariabell and those knight girls." Veyle said

"The Stalritter." Renne said.

"Even Bell, huh?" Elie asked

"Yes. But there's another one with them. A young man with blond hair and blue eyes." Veyle said

"Blond hair and blue... isn't that..." Juna turn to Kurt who looks distraught.

"Yes..." Kurt close his eyes. "It's on doubt it's His Highness?"

"Is he your friend?" Veyle asked

"Yes. He's Crown Prince Cedric. Who left Erebonia and rumored to join Ouroboros."

"Where are they Veyle?" Alear asked

"They're in Grandlon Temple. That's our final stop to reach the final shard." Veyle answered

"Then we got no time to waste." Amia said. "But, it looks like we'll have to fight, Noel again."

"And with him is Mariabell. That woman really cause us trouble." Timerra said.

"Yeah. Her magic is frightening like Zephia. And Noel's strength is completely immense compared to us." Fogado nodded. "But what about this Cedric guy?"

"He's also a swordsman but he's also a strong mage due to his bloodline." Musse said. "Now he wields a mysterious yet miraculous weapon called the Keyblade."

"A Keyblade?" Ivy asked. "Why is it called like that?"

Emblem Rean appeared. "The Keyblade are powerful weapons that can travel to other worlds."

"It can travel to other worlds?" Amia look shocked.

Emblem Marth appeared. "Yes. We have friends who are Keyblade wielders. They can open portals to other worlds. Not just that. The Keyblade are not just mysterious, but also ancient and existed eons when the universe was created."

"They existed in the dawn of time?" Diamant look shocked with everyone.

Emblem Arianrhod appeared. "Yes. Keyblade resembles the form of Keys in combat because it can open any lock. Be it god-like power or ordinary. Even the impossible. Humans in eons past crafted those weapons to resemble a legendary weapon called the χ-blade. A Weapon of immense power."

"Key? Keyblade?" Alcryst tilt his head.

"Not the Keyblade as I mention. "χ". It is an ancient letter that has been forgotten. It resembles the letter X. Some day "Kye" but the meaning in the same. It means Death, destruction of end of all."

Hortensia gasped. "You mean a weapon like that existed?"

Emblem Lyn appeared. "That's right. The Keyblades hold a very important role in the battles between light and darkness. This was known as the Keyblade War."

Emblem Olivert appeared. "The χ-blade was the reason the first Keyblade war was triggered. People in eons past fought to control this weapon. That's why they wanted to recreate this powerful weapon. And dub it the Keyblade. They may pale in comparison to the χ-blade. But the Keyblade are remarkable weapon with many unique capabilities."

Emblem Levi appeared. "Right. But as much as I would love to explain more about the Keyblade, I'm afraid we'll be here long. We must reach the final shard in Granlon Temple. We'll continue more about to as we go."

"He's right. We should be off." Nel agreed.

"Then follow us, everyone." Rafal said as they took off.

'But... I don't get it.' Alear rub his chin. 'Why would he be guarding the shard...'

(BGM ended)

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Long travel to Gradlon Temple...

"Hmm..." Alear looking down.

"Is something wrong, Divine One?" Seadall asked.

"I'm worried about Mother."

"Queen Lumera you mean."

"Yes. I tried calling her but she won't answer. I'm worried something happened to her. I hope she's okay."

"Yes. I'm worried about her too. She fought hard to stop and his Hounds but... I'm sure she managed to escape. But as to why she isn't responding... Maybe she must have dropped her ARCUS unit."

"I guess. But I do not hope nothing bad happening to her." Alear muttered.

"I'm sure everyone feels that way." Seadall said, placing his hand over his chest. "Knowing what happened in Lythos Castle, she must have retreated to a shelter to mend her wounds. Once she has her strength back, she will contact you again."

"I hope so. Thanks for trying to cheer me up, Seadall." Alear smiled.

"Of course. And... when this war is over, is it possible for us to make plans? I like to take long walks and watch the skies with you. Even traveling to many places. Like Zemuria where our allies are from."

"It sounds like a good idea. I would love to go on many dates with you, Seadall."

"Me too, Divine One." Seadall smiled.

"Hehe, perhaps you should call me my name indeed. We are a couple now."

"Ah. But that will have to wait until everyone knows of our relationship."

As Alear and Seadall chatting happily together, Amia notices the smiles on their faces. She couldn't help but smiled.

"Thinking happy thought, Divine One?" Fogado asked.

"Yeah. What do you do think about them, Fogado?" Amia asked as Fogado turn to the happy chatting Alear and Amia.

"Hehe. They're enjoying a conversation for them alone. I could probably guess why. But I wouldn't wanna spoil the surprise."

"Hm?"

"Say, Amia. When we meet Sombron, how would you like to go on a few dates with me?"

"Asking me out, Fogado?" Amia giggled. "I would like that."

"Then It settled. I know some good spots we can dance and all that jazz." Fogado winked. Then they all see Gradlon Temple's viewpoint.

"Whoa, look at this place." Penny said. "It definitely screams ominous."

"Yeah. Makes sense for Sombron to call this place his home." Arven agreed.

"Still, this is where the final shards is." Florian said. "And the ones guarding it..."

"Yes. Members of Ouroboros." Emma nodded. "The Third Anguis, One Enforcer and the other to be a rumor new Enforcer."

"Are you feeling okay, Kurt?" Juna asked.

"Yes... I'll be okay..." Kurt said. "I... want to bring His Highness back. Will you all helped me?"

"Of course, Kurt. He means important to us just as you do." Musse nodded.

"Right. Even if it means we have to dragged him back." Altina agreed.

"Though I doubt that bodyguard of his will allow it." Ash pointed out.

"Yeah. He will not allow his friend to be dragged by us." Juna grumbled.

"Hmm..." Alear hummed

"Is something the matter Divine One?" Ivy asked.

"I been wondering about Noel. But... Perhaps we should ask himself." Alear said as they head to the Temple Gates.

Everyone arrived at the temple gates momentarily, they look at each other and nodded and then push the door open it. The crackling of the door echoes the long hallway and they go right in, until reaching the area of the final shard.

"So you managed to defeat Zephia and Griss and destroy the second shard at the bottom of the lake. I'm actually impressed." Cedric's voice said as guarding the final Fell Dragon Shard is him, Noel and Mairabell. Behind them were the Stalritters.

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)

"Your Highness..." Kurt said solemn.

"Mariabell..." Juna closed her eyes.

"Noel and the Stalritter too." Renne muttered

"And you managed to find the final shard located all the way here. And quickly, too." Mariabell added. "Perhaps you must have gained some help from your Fell Dragon allies to make it possible."

"And from the looks of it. Sombron's daughter did most of the work. That includes your friends from an alternative world." Noel replied. "Perhaps I should say congratulations for disposing of that parasite on your own, Veyle. If you hadn't regained full control of your body, I would have killed you completely with none of your corpse remains."

"Ah..." Veyle gulped.

"Which is why I'm glad that you return. I really hate to kill the innocent you. And I'm sorry I couldn't rescue you in time before that wrench Zephia and her mutts teleported away. You have my apologies for that. But I'm glad you're back and reunited with your long-lost siblings. Although to be honest, I was surprised to see the Old Class VII, the SSS and familiar faces from Liberl here too."

"I know, even I was shocked. Hello, SSS. Did you really miss me that much?" Mariabell asked

"I can't say I'm quite happy with how carefree you are acting Bell." Elie said. "I heard that you formed a temporary alliance with the Fell Dragon—the same evil dragon who terrorized our world with the Corrupted." She clenched her fist. "What were you thinking Bell?! That monster summons a horde of those things to attack so many innocent people! So many were either hurt or dead because of him!"

"I heard that Sombron did summon a horde of Corrupted to the world, but you have to believe me that even I was shocked to hear that." Mariabell said. "But his action did confirm my suspicion of him. But I'm sure that the society along with other organizations are already handling them as we speak. I'm sure Zephia and Griss would have loved to see the people being eaten or killed by the Corrupted. Speaking of them, if they were still alive at this point, I would love to invite them to join the society. But alas, they decided to die for Sombron. It really is a pity."

Noel let out a "tch". "I can't deny they'll be some good use to the society. But I certainly won't be happy to work with them. So I'm glad they died. Especially when I gave them the most painful death."

"You gave them the most painful death?" Zelestia asked. "Wait... you mean you kill them yourself?"

"They were still breathing at the time when you left. I rip Zephia off her hone and sever both her and Griss's arms and legs." Noel responds, giving Zelestia, Alear, Amia, Griss, and Veyle all a grimaced look. "They deserve every last bit of pain and suffering for all the damage they have done, and mock that poor girl's death when she followed her heart to do the right thing. I personally made sure not a shred of their corpses remain."

"Y-You tormented and disposed of them?" Alear grimaced.

"Can't say I didn't see that coming." Renne sighed. "Noel really hates villains who cross the lines."

"Leaving Noel's brutality side, this is rather peculiar." Mariabell said. "I was there when you two died by Sombron's hands. And yet here you are."

"Perhaps Veyle must have revived you as a Corrupted. Or that they resurrected you two by using the 1-Up Mushrooms." Cedric suggested.

"True. That was a possibility. Of course, it's also the same idea I once planned to give Mother a physical body and then an Immortal Body..." Noel glances to his left and holds his arm.

"Yes. I remember that well." Emblem Arianrhod's voice said, causing Duvalie, Ines, and Ennea's head to have an !? as Emblem Arianrhod appeared next to Fogado.

"..!" Duvalie gasped.

"So it's true..." Ines whispered.

"Oh..." Ennea covered her mouth as tears came out. "My lord!"

"Duvalie, Ines, Ennea... I see. You're here because Noel brought you here to see me." Emblem Arianrhod let out her warm smile.

"My Lord...!" Duvalie's tears came out along with Ines. "I... I... Aeeaaagh!" Then she covered her eyes as she cried.

Ines sniffed as wipe her tears. "It's so good to see you again, My Lord."

"*Sniffed* W-When the Young Lord told us that you're here in this world as an Emblem... We thought your passing caused him delusion buts..."

"Oh, my Lord...!" Duvalie wiping her tears and responds with joy.

"Thanks for doubting me, but I don't fault you for that..." Noel muttered.

"Heh. Always trying to be considerate as always, Noel." Emblem Loewe said as he appeared.

"Loewe..."

"Even the Bladelord..." Duvalie muttered.

"You've grown, Swift. Yet you remain a tempered girl who possesses over the littlest of things."

"Grrr... yep. That's the Bladelord All right..." Duvalie whipping her tears. "It... really is... good to see you again. The Young Lord couldn't stop crying after you... left the world four years ago."

"I suspected that. Considering our encounter the other days." Loewe said. "Who else among the formal colleagues did you bring, Noel?"

"None. Thanks to that barrier Sombron has placed around the world, the other members of Ouroboros who wanted to come , but ended up staying and dealing with those Corrupted. Campanella, Mcburn, Walter, Bleublanc, Retzy, some of them wanted to come in person but now with that barrier, I don't think it's possible, even for us to leave this world. Their mind was blown when they heard Mother and Loewe were Emblems. 'Course, Walter and Mcburn on the other hand finally had a chance to face you in battle Loewe." Noel answered.

"Why am I not surprised with those two." Emblem Loewe giving a deadpan look.

"But they all send their regards nonetheless."

"Haha. I can imagine Bleublanc and the Direwolf would agree." Emblem Olivert's voice said, causing an ?! over Noel and Cedric's head as he appeared.

"..!" Cedric gave a "it can't be" look.

"Him too?" Noel asked in disbelief.

"My, my. I suppose it is true that the people who disappeared in our world are here as Emblems." Mariabell said. "I guess that solves the mystery, doesn't it?"

"Yes. Though we are not the people back in our world. Still, I'm really happy to see you Cedric." Emblem Olivert said with a fake smile. "How have you been? You left Erebonia so suddenly that you broke everyone's hearts and gave concern for your whereabouts."

"Olivert..." Cedric muttered as he looked the other way. "To think that you..."

"You're both right that I was received by the 1-Up Mushroom. But both me and Amia were reborn as Emblems." Alear interrupted.

"Wait, you both became Emblems?" Noel asked in disbelief. "How? Wait, let me guess... it was the Emblem's work isn't it?"

"You guessed correctly." Amia said.

Noel sighed. "The legends of the Emblem Rings continue to fascinate me. But it is good to see the two of you alive. I would rather hate it if you were dead before your Mother. Speaking off." Noel aimed his arm to his left and then a pool of water appeared from the floor and Lumera in a bubble appeared sleeping.

"Mother!" Amia yelled in shock.

"Queen Lumera!" Vander exclaimed. "What did you do to her?!"

"Relax. She's unharmed. The Stalrittter and I tended her wounds after her battle against the Aion prototype that you all destroyed in Lythos Castle." Noel replied. "It was a good thing I was there. Otherwise, Sombron would have turned her corpse into one of the Corrupted."

"What did you say..." Alear asked in shock as everyone else besides Mariabell look shocked.

"One of Sombron's plans was to use Lumera's Corpse and turn it into a Corrupted to weaken the morale for the rest of you." Noel fold his arms, and gave a disgusted look. "Honestly, the thought of it makes me sick. I really want to slay that abomination. But if you wish to take her back and destroy the Fell Dragon Shard. You will have to defeat us. The Stalritter won't be joining this fight. They'll be spectators."

"I see..." Alear closed his eyes. "That's twice you saved Mother's life."

"Right. First was me... and then... it was Papa." Veyle said.

"Heh... it's poetic how both Father and Daughter fail to kill the person they despite... well... to that abdomination parasite I mean." Noel said.

"Still, there is something I don't understand with you, Noel. Why?" Alear asked

"Hm?" Noel raised an eyebrow.

"During our whole journey, you have been helping us for a while. The first was back when Lythos Castle was attacked by Elusian Soldiers to steal the rings. Then after the rings were stolen at Destinea Cathedral, you gave both Lucina and Lloyd. And then after you gave us back the other rings to clear the misunderstanding, you retrieved the other rings the Hounds and the Evil Veyle were using in Florra Port. And you destroyed the Elusian Ships with it. You rescued Mother from Sombron who was going to kill her and turn her into a Corrupted. When me and Amia died and then revived. You helped us by distracting the Corrupted with the Stalritter so we could retrieve the Rings and Bracelets with ease. And finally, you treated Mother's wounds."

"Yeah. You helped us big time. A lot in fact. Someone like you should have been our ally and journey with us to stop Sombron." Alfred agreed.

"And yet, you're preventing us from reaching the Shard." Céline continued.

"And you claim if we defeat you and your colleagues, you will not only return Queen Lumera to us, but also allow us to destroy the Fell Dragon Shard." Diamant said.

"And yet, unlike Mariabell, but along with Cedric, you don't hold any ill intentions to stop us." Alcryst said.

"Which raises the question. Why would you stand against us now of all times?" Ivy wondered.

"..." Noel closed his eyes as he remained silent.

"They got a point." Ash agreed.

"Right. And I know you well enough that you despite corrupted nobility, figures in power, and even villains like Sombron who cross several lines." Renne agreed "I'll even bet that you also been routing the Corrupted all over Elyos to keep this world safe. You're just like your Mother in wanting to save lives and uphold her principles."

"Hehe." Noel let out a light chuckle. "You really do know me, Renne. But I think you're misunderstanding me. I didn't plan on helping you or your friends here."

Cedric sighed. "Noel, I don't get why you're denying it, or trying to divulge it. Just tell them that you took pity on both of them for losing their memories and wanted to help make Lumera's wish come true."

Noel had an ! over his head and glared at Cedric.

(BGM ended)

"Cedric you—"

"What?" Alear blinked.

"Ah, so that's it." Emblem Rean close his eyes with a smile.

(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Things Entrusted)

"You really cared about Alear and Amia, don't you, Noel?" Emblem Rean asked with a smile

"So that was your reason, Young Lord." Duvalie said.

"Our Young Lord is as thoughtful as ever." Ennea giggled with a smile.

"As expected from our Lord's heir." Ines agreed

Noel grumbled. "Will you three please..." He sighed. "All right, fine I'll admit it, I've taken pity for you two. At first, I didn't care about why those rings in Lythos Castle were so valuable to the enemy so I kept them safe for the time being before I could return them. After learning about the Emblems and what they can do, I was going to return them back to Lumera. But... When I heard that you two have been asleep for thousands of years, you also lost your memories. I took pity on you and Lumera who wanted to spend time with her children who she waited for so very long. And... when I heard she doesn't have much time to live... I couldn't help but feel so heartbroken. I don't want the dragon twins to lose their Mother who they just reunited for a few days and then end up leaving the world. I don't want them to experience the same feeling of how I... no... How I and my sisters felt when we lost our Mother back in the Great Twilight just yet."

"Noel..." Emblem Arianrhod sadden.

Noel look at sleeping Lumera. "I wanted to find a way to help restore Lumera's life force so that she can finally achieve the dream she wanted of being with her family. How is it fair that everyone has such treasures while she is being denied? That's why I had to protect her from Sombron. Then it hit me." Noel brought out the 1-Up Mushroom. "The 1-Up Mushroom is a miraculous gift for the people of the Mushroom Kingdom to have. Granting a person extra life, the same mushroom that brought Crow from the blink of death. Capable of resurrecting the dead. So I thought... "what is this mushroom can restore the Divine Dragon's lifeforce?" I begin to test it out... but can't confirm it. The only one who can confirm it is Lumera herself. I fed her the Mushroom while she was unconscious. And waited for you all to come."

"Noel..." Alear whispered.

"The other reason is to test you all." Noel continued, catching the heroes attention.

"To test us?" Timerra asked

"To see if you're more than capable of defeating Sombron." Cedric explained. "After Sombron got the power he gain from the rings and bracelets, his alliance with Mariabell was over. But he made one final request for Mariabell to guard the shard."

"I agreed to guard the shard. But like Noel. I also wanted to test if you're more than capable of handling Sombron." Mariabell said. "I already got what I needed from this world. But the other reason is to confirm the threat Sombrom poses to the Grandmaster's plan."

"A threat to the Grandmaster's plan?" Juna asked. "But you were the one who helped him gain the power he needed!"

"I can't deny my involvement did help Sombrom. But as an Anguis, my loyalty to the Grandmaster is to make sure no one jeopardizes the Ortheus Final Plan. Sombron, the Fell Dragon who seek Elyos destruction and invades other worlds. Someone like him needs to confirm the threat he poses. Now that it's confirmed, Ouroboros won't sit idly by if he sets foot on Zemuria. Like with Xehanort. But I also know that you all want to stop Sombron, so why not see if you're up to the task?"

"And there you have it." Noel said. "So then Divine Dragons, and the rest of you too. Do you all have the merit to reach the Fell Dragon?"

"Yes. Of course, we do." Alear said with determination. "We've gotten this far because of everyone's help. We all stand united to protect this world and its future. And if you three plan to stand in our way. Then we will fight you with all we have."

"Right. We won't be holding back either. For the world we live in, we love, and to rescue our Mother. We will give this battle our all." Amia agreed.

"While I'm more than willing to spare Cedric and Noel, I can't promise to Mariabell."

(BGM ended)

"So get ready, members of Ouroboros! We will reach Sombron and destroy that shard!" Alear yelled

(Trails through Daybreak II ost - Buster of Ghost the Garden)

Everyone draw out their weapons and took their stand as the Emblems appeared and draw out their weapons too.

"My, my. Heroes never get tired from those heroic speeches, don't they?" Noel asked with a smirk on his face.

"It's rather irritating isn't it?" Mariabell asked with a smirk.

"Perhaps. But why don't we show them our power? And crush those resolve in their eyes like dousing the fire with water." Cedric smirked.

Cedric summoned his Keyblade as Noel swipe his finger to summon a water portal and pull out Aetherius and Mariabell raised her arm and summoned her staff with Rosenberg Doll. Noel raised his arm and snapped his fingers and then Hordes of waterform minions appeared and surrounded the group from behind.

"Water-form minions!" Alfred yelled.

"Damn it, there's a horde of them!" Fogado growled.

"Well at least they're different than the Corrupted but..." Timerra grumbled.

"Those abominations of Sombron are unworthy to be under our command. I would rather not command those undead corpses." Noel said. "My children are far superior to them, even with that Blood Moon effect. So let's see if any of you survive the ravages of the sea."

"And since some of you plan to use your Emblems, why don't we have our partners join us, too?" Cedric suggested

"Ah that's a great idea! I wanted to show off my new moves with them." Noel smirked as he pull out his Pokeball. "Gyarados!" He toss the Pokeball and came out as it roared

"Aah! It's that serpent again!" Alcryst yelled.

Cedric pull out his Pokeball and so did Mariabell.

"Nidoking, come forward!" Mariabell throw her Pokeball.

"Come, Garchomp!" Cedric throw his Pokeball and said Pokemon came out with their roar.

"Are those other Pokemon?" Amia asked, looking at the size of Nidoking and Garchomp.

"Yes. And they very formidable." Musse said. "Some of us should handle Noel's servants while others take on them and deal with the shard!"

"Ohohoh!" Mariabell laughed. "Now which one of you would like to go first? I plan to use every ounce of data I gathered from you, the rings, and every magical tool I've learned from Zephia. Now come forward, it's time to play!"

Sombron's final Shard Guardian - Cedric, Noel, Mariabell, Nidoking, Garchomp and Gyarados

Alear form a combat link with Seadall, Amia form a combat link with Fogado, Juna form a combat link with Kurt, and Renne form a combat link with Veyle.

On the enemy side, Noel form a three way Combat link with Cedric and Mariabell.

Noel form a Pokemon Link with Gyarados, Cedric form a Pokemon link with Garchomp and Mariabell form a Pokemon Link with Kidoking

Emblem Rean appeared by Amia's side, Emblem Marth appeared on Alear's side, Emblem Joshua appeared on Seadall's side, Emblem Arianrhod appeared on Fogado's side, Emblem Olivert appeared on Kurt's side, Emblem Lloyd appeared on Juna's side, Emblem Loewe appeared on Renne's side and Emblem Tiki appeared on Veyle's side.

"Blaze!" Cedric raise his Keyblade and multiple fireballs appeared and aim toward Alear, Seadall, Amia, Gofado, Juna, Kurt, Renne and Veyle as each of them dodge. "Stone Edge!"

Garchomp jump into the air, letting out a roar as multiple rocks were form around and then aim toward the battlefield, causing an explosion as Noel lung toward Alear while Mariabell summon a magic circle and throw multiple projections toward Veyle, Kurt and Juna. Veyle created a barrier while Juna punch the ground to create a stone wall to block the attacks. Noel swing at Alear as he dodged. They swing at each other until Seadall swoop in to kick him. Noel dodge by backfliping as Mariabell summon dark vines underneath Alear and Seadall for Noel to slash them both. Fogado shoot his arrow toward Noel. He slash it in half, then Amia rush in and they swing at each other until Gyrados launch and slam him, knocking Amia away.

"Hydro Pump!" Noel commanded as Gyrados roared and unleashed a powerful stream of water from his mouth toward Amia.

Amia impale the ground as she slid, and then got blasted by the water further. Renne throw her scythe toward Mariabell but Nidoking used Protect to repel the damage. Veyle then throw multiple beams of magic at them. Nidoking and Mariabell split up and then Juna rush in pummel her stomach and then kick her away with Kurt following up with a slash with Emblem Olivert shooting at her arm.

Cedric airstep toward Alear and combo slash him and then rapid thrust attack to push him away. Alear slid back as Emblem Marth lung and then swing at him. But Cedric parried him as Seadall rush in to for a butterfly kick and then palm strike his shoulder as Emblem Joshua slash him vertically.

"Tch." Cedric grunted from the damage and then swing at him.

Cedric and Emblem Joshua swing at each other until Seadall jump toward for a flurry kick. Cedric at the same time used his Keyblade to shield himself and then clockwise swing as Seadall bounce off the Keyblade. Alear swoop for a slash but Cedric dodged as Noel sent out multiple slash projections toward Alear and his teammates while Nidoking fired a Hyber Beam attack on them all, causing a powerful explosion as the Hyber Beam even hit the pillars and crumbled it. Mariabell commanded her Rosenberg Dolls and each one lung toward Kurt, Amia and Fogado to attack then.

Emblem Arianrhod launch a powerful thrust to push back Char, Emblem Olivert shoot toward Kanon, and Amia with Emblem Rean slash Ally. Mariabell raised her staff as it glow, then multiple magic circles appeared and she aim toward the heroes, sending multiple projection attacks. Each one begin to dodge and block the attack as Nidoking used Earth Power toward Juna and struck underneath her. Mariabell follow up the attack by throwing projections at her. Cedric extended the range of his Keyblade and then he lung toward Alear, Kurt, Amia, and Fogado, rotate and slash their opening area and then raise his Keyblade to channel a large fireball and throw it at the center to explode, pushing them away as Noel follow up with an attack as he slash Alear.

Veyle shoot a dark beam at Noel and strike him, allowing Renne to throw her scythe and hit him. Renne lung and grabbed her scythe to slash through him and then swirl gracefully and slash behind Cedric. Cedric block his attack by quickly bend his arm to his beck as his Keyblade blocked and then clockwise slash to counterattack. Kurt rush toward Cedric as he summons multiple fireballs at him. Kurt swing the fireballs, then move around in Zig-Zag until he swing and clash with Cedric. They parried with each other until they swing at each other fiercely. Cedric won the parried and then jump double rotate slash Kurt away.

Emblem Olivert then shoot at Cedric but he block it with his Keyblade and Garchomp rushes in with Dragon Rush and slams Kurt away toward Juna. Garchomp punches the ground to use Earthquake as shockwaves go throughout the battlefield. Noel, Mariabell and Nidoking jump to avoid the attack as the Earthquake knocks everyone into the air. Then Cedric and Noel lung toward, both teleported around them, dealing phantom slashes. Cedric then spread out his arms and two large magic circles appeared, rotating and producing a stream of fire while Noel summon magic circles to produce a scream of water. Both magic fuse together to form into a large sphere to damage everyone and Mariabell sprout wings flew up.

"OHOHOHOH!" Mairabell imbued her Staff and threw it toward the sphere as it pierced through, teleporting at different angles until it returned to her hands and caused a pillar of energy to shout out of the ceiling.

"Aaaugh!" Alear yelled in agony as everyone else fell to the ground with devastating damage. "S-Such Strength...!"

"Hurricane!" Noel commanded Gyrados as it roared, unleashing a strong gust of wind toward everyone to blow them back into the air.

"I don't think do!" Veyle channel her magical power as a large magic circle appeared behind her and fired a laser beam toward Gyarados, deliver a strong blow, enough to push it back and everyone else landed on their feet.

"Ohohoh, no one hurts my Gyarados and gets away with it." Noel had an anime tick on his forehead with a smile but eyes were not happy.

Noel zoom toward Veyle and slashed her away.

"Augh!" Veyle winched as Emblem Tiki throw a projection attack at him, but Cedric got in front of him and used Reflecta to reflect it back at Tiki.

"Ngh!" Emblem Tiki winched.

Alear and Emblem Marth lung toward Cedric and they clash their weapons at each other. Cedric threw a rapid thrust but Emblem Marth blocked and Counter and Alear go for a thrust attack, but Noel got in front and blocked and parried the attack, surprising both Emblem Marth and Alear. Noel let out a combo attack by swinging a horizontal swing from left to right with the right sword, immediately followed by an uppercut with the left sword. Then he jumps up and slashes the target with both swords from left to right while spinning, twice. Noel follows up with facing Alear and slashes an X from top to bottom, before inversely slashing the X again from bottom to top.

"Augh!" Alear yelled in agony with blood coming out of his wounds with Cedric followed up with a powerful thrust, knocking Alear to the pillars and crashing into them as each pillar crumbled and he was slammed into the wall. "Augh!"

"Alear!" Emblem Marth yelled as he knee down to help him.

"Bastards!" Seadall charged in with a flying kick, but Cedric ducked and grabbed his feet, and slammed him to the ground. "Augh!"

Alear was getting back on his feet with Emblem Marth's help. Renne threw her scythe at Noel and Cedric, but Noel was fast enough to grab and toss it back at her. Renne catches it, then see Gyarados launch himself for an Aqua Tail attack, but she backflips as Veyle fired multiple beams and delivers powerful blows to push it back. Mariabell teleported behind Veyle and slash her back with her staff.

"Ngh!" Veyle winched as Mariabell then summoned vines to capture and then toss her toward Juna and Kurt.

Juna caught her while Kurt go toward Mariabell. Nidoking got in the way and then throw his fist. Kurt swing his sword vertically left and right as Kidoking shield himself with his arms and then counters by using Poison Jabs. Both Attacks cause a shockwave as they throw swing and jabs at each other, blocking until Mariabell summon her dolls to appear from behind to slash him. But Kurt sense and backflip to dodge. Then he double rotate and performs an X slash projection to knock the dolls and Nidoking down. Nidoking took the hit but didn't knee as Kurt hoped. Then Fogado fired his arrow and struck on his arms. Fogodo fired another arrow toward Mariabell but she backhanded it as Emblem Arianrhod rapidly thrust her and slash her away. Amia swoop in and let out combo slashes and struck her. Amia toss her sword and pummels Mariabell's stomach and then delivers a powerful punch to her guts with powerful force, knocking her away as Amia catches her sword.

Mariabell was rolling on the floor until she jump and landed on her feet, sliding. Mariabell raised her staff as it glow, altering the battlefield with the alchemist workshop.

"Time to mix some fools into my cauldron!" Mariabell laughed as a massive cauldron emerged from the ground, trapping Alear, Emblem Marth, Amia, Emblem Rean, Juna, Emblem Lloyd, Kurt, Emblem Olivert, Seadall, Emblem Joshua, Veyle, Emblem Tiki, Renne, Emblem Loewe, Fogado and Emblem Arianrhod. "What kind of creation will I make?" Her voice echoes within as magic circled appeared, rotating and each one firing a jet of liquids. "Time to brew! Ohohohoh!" the Caution was filled with the liquid, forcing everyone to sink within until the cover and cauldron started to rumbled and then shoot out liquid, knocking everyone with a magical explosion.

"Augh!" Juna and the others fall and crash to the ground as Nidoking punches the ground for the Earthquake and knocks them back into the air.

"Not again!" Alear quickly pull out the Dragonic Time Crystal.

"I don't think so!" Cedric cast Stopra on Alear and everyone else to stop in midair.

"Ngh!?" Alear winched as Noel and Cedric both lung toward and they unleash a flurry of slashes together until they lean on each other side by side, raising their swords high as it extended, and swing down with a gigantic slash as they landed on their feet.

Cedric snapped his finger as time resume and the phantom slashes converted into damage toward everyone and the big slash struck a powerful blow and slam them back on the ground.

"Aaaaugh!" Juna yelled in agony.

Amia coughed off her blood and got back on her feet with everyone. "W-What did he do?"

"He used time magic!" Emblem Rean clench his teeth.

"What?!"

"Surprise?" Cedric took his stand as his red aura grow. "My Master trained me well during these past months. I will not disappoint him so. Try that Dragonic Time Crystal again and you'll suffer."

"Ngh!" Alear growled.

"Heal!" Renne cast the Orbal Art: Serephic Rings to heal everyone's wounds as Cedric responded in kind and used Curaga on himself, Noel, and Mariabell.

Noel aims his white Aetherius and unleashes a powerful stream of water toward them while Gyrados unleashes a Hurricane toward them. Everyone split up as Mariabell used her craft: Nightmare Thorns toward them. Juna punches the ground for a shockwave to intercept the thorns. Kurt lunges toward Cedric and swings at him. Cedric blocks and counterattacks with slashes and thrusts. Kurt blocked and counterattack until they parried each other.

"So much time has passed and you have grown so strong in both your swordsmanship and magical arts, Your Highness." Kurt said.

"You never give up on that, do you?" Cedric growled and then he jump back and then aim his Keyblade and fire a beam of light at him.

Kurt roll to his left as Emblem Oliver fired multiple bullets at him. Cedric deflected them as his Garchomp rushed toward Kurt and used Dragon Claw. Kurt dodge and counterattacked, dealing critical hits to push him back until Garchomp used Draco Meteor. The Orange sphere of energy shoot out from his mouth and then multiple orbs came crashing down.

"Lookout!" Renne yelled as she jump back.

Seadall, Alear, Amia, Veyle, Juna, Kurt and Fogado jump and dodge out of the way until one Meteor hit Veyle.

"Augh!" Veyle fell to her knees.

"Veyle!" Alear exclaimed.

"Augh... what... powerful... strength...!"

"Oh? So Dragon Types move can deal supereffective hits against other dragons?" Cedric mused. "Good to know."

"Then how about some poison?" Mairabell smirked. "Nidoking, Sludgewave!"

Nidoking roared and stomp his feet, unleashing purple sludge wave toward everyone as Noel, Cedric, Gyrados and Garchomp jump to avoid the attack.

"Iron Rock Wall!" Juna punched the ground to create a large stone wall to block the sludge attack. "Take this!" Then she punches the wall and knock it toward Nidoking and knock him away with a roar of agony.

Mairabell glared and growled as she sprout wings and lung toward Juna. Mariabell swing at her but Juna block with her gunbreakers as Emblem Lloyd throw a punch at Mariabell's face. Juna then fire multiple energy bullets at her and then Veyle shoot a beam of laser at her, pushing her away. Gyarados used Surf as a tidal wave was summon and him riding on top of it.

Emblem Loewe raised his sword and slashed down, unleashing a slash projection to cut the wave, knocking Gyrados off and fell to the ground. Renne then slash through Gyrados and then combo slash left and right and then cartwheel toss to his belly. Gyrados slither and launch a tail whip attack to push Renne back. Gyrados fired Hyper Beam at her but Renne run to her left as Gyrados drag the beam toward her. Alear rushes toward Gyarados with Emblem Marth and they both jump high enough and slam their sword on Gyrados's head, stopping the Hyper Beam and slamming his head to the ground. Noel used his craft: Torrent Valley to pull Alear and clockwise slash him.

Seadall lung toward Noel and kick him away. Noel rolled, jumped and landed on his feet as Amia rush in and swing at him. Noel block until they swing at each other and then Emblem Rean appeared and combo slashed him, allowing Amia to follow up with combo slashes of left, right, vertical slash down, horizontal slash left and right, then combo strikes to left, right and down, pushing Noel away as Fogado follow up by shooting an arrow to his arm.

"Ngh!" Noel grunted as Emblem Arianrhod launched a powerful thrust to push him further.

Fogado ran up toward Noel with his Silver Sword in hand and they swung at each other. Noel throw a kick to Fogado's left rip but he blocks it with his arm. Noel swings horizontally left, then right but Fogado block and then slash Noel's shoulder, and Emblem Arianrhod slash him as well. Noel jumps back and then summons water underneath Fogado, but he notice and jumps to his left. Noel send out a slash projection. Fogado deflected it, then Noel rush toward and they swing at each other until they parried with each other. Fogado move his sword lightly around and then rotates around Noel's left and slashes him, and Emblem Arianrhod combo slashes him. Amia follows up by slashing through him with Emblem Rean.

"Nagh!" Noel grunted and then unleashed a powerful spin slash to knock them away.

Cedric shotlock everyone.

"Burn!" Cedric jump and double rotate and he fired multiple fiery towards Alear, Renne, Juna, Kurt, Veyle, Fogado, Amia and Seadall and then fired a large stream of fire toward the middle where Alear, Seadall and Kurt are.

Alear, Seadall and Kurt taken serious damage.

"Time to change!" Cedric then performs the formchange as his clothes change color.

Cedric's red jacket remained the same but added flame decorations and his dark red T-shirt had flowing flames decorations. He wears black trousers change color to white with red lines and flame decorations. His brown gloves remain the same along with his pouch, and belt. He wears Brown boots remain the same. Cedric wears a tiara over his head. It's golden color glows with red jewels attached to it.

"Wha—?!" Kurt responds in shock as Cedric summons his Keyblade.

Cedric lung at high speed and then slash Kurt with traces of fire.

"Nugh!" Kurt grunted. Cedric then let out a flurry of slashes and aerial combo on him and then Garchomp shoulder bash him away and fired Dragon Pulse.

Kurt roll onto the floor and Dragon Pulse struck him with a powerful explosion. Mariabell flew high into the ceiling and then raised her staff as a large magic circle appeared behind her. Then she aim her staff below and the magic circle produce multiple projections attack, aiming toward the heroes.

"Emblem Engage!" Juna and Veyle tap to their rings and then swing their arms as a surge of power surge around them and Emblem Lloyd and Emblem Tiki.

Juna appeared in her Emblem form while Veyle as a dragon.

"Whoa! A Dragon!?" Veyle look at her appearance. "S-So cool!"

Juna flew toward Mariabell and formed a drilling punch. Mariabell flew back as Juna then changed her punch and throw a fist projection at her. Mariabell block with her staff but was knocked away to the wall. Mariabell then flew toward Juna with her Staff form an energy blade and swing at her. Juna dodge and then uppercut her face, then flurry kick her stomach, backflipped her and then flew and punch her back to the ground. Veyle charges a breath attack and fire a beam toward Mariabell and exploding.

The Smoke cleared, revealing Nikdoking use Protect to shield his Trainer.

"Thank you, my Nidoking." Mariabell got back on her feet and then aim her staff and fired a large laser beam. Juna and Veyle dodge and flew toward Mariabelle and Nidoking. Juna slashes toward Nidoking who shield himself with his arms and dragged away while Veyle tail attacks Mariabell. Mariabell roll to her left and then swing her staff to slash her, but Veyle rolls to her left and unleash a breath attack at her.

"Ngh!" Mariabell grunted and then Renne swoop in and slash her. "Augh."

Renne combo slash her and then Veyle used her Talons, and then grabbed her with her claws, then toss her away as Emblem Loewe lung toward slash through her. Then he teleported to perform phantom slashes and struck her.

"Augh!" Mariabell yelled in agony.

Before Renne can attack, she sense an attack coming to her left and she pulls back to avoid the slash projection. She turn and see Noel running toward her and slash her. She block the attack and they swing at each other.

Cedric swooped and slashed Kurt, Alear, Amia, Fogado, and Seadall and threw fireballs at them. They taken hits and then Alear charged toward with Emblem Marth for a slash but Cedric blocked. They swing at each other fiercely until Kurt used his craft: Twilt Blade 2 at Cedric, forcing him to roll to his left as Fogado fires an arrow at him. Cedric used Reflecta to block and counterattack. Then used Flare and Flare Tornado toward Alear and Amia and blasted them away. Emblem Olviert fired multiple orbal shots but Cedric deflected them until Kurt rushed him and slashed through him. Kurt swings horizontally left and right twice and then form an X slash and another one, then rotates and twin slashes him back.

"Nngh!" Cedric grunted.

Garchomp rush in to used Dragon Claw but Kurt block and parried him and then unleash combo slashes on him and push him away. Garchomp snarled and then used Sand Tomb to trapped Kurt. Then Cedtic aim his hand to throw a fireball but Fogado throw an arrow at him.

"Seadall!" Alear turn to his boyfriend and reach out his hand.

Seadall nodded and then he grabbed his arm and pull him.

"Emblem Eternal!" Alear shout as a surge of power circled around him and Seadall and both enter their Engage form.

An ?! appeared over Cedric's head and then Alear materialized Lyration and flew toward Cedric and clash with him, producing shockwaves as his sword. They both swing at each other fierce as Seada flew toward Garchomp with Lyration and slashed him. Garchomp grunted and then swing and claw attack but Seadallw as cast enough to counter it as Fogado pull out an arrow and fired toward Garchomp's head. Garchomp taken a weak damage as Seadall then flurry kick Garchomp's face until he grabbed and slam him and go for a Dragon Pulse.

"Hey Garchomp!" Juna yelled, charging and firing two beams as Garchomp look up and was knock on its back.

"Thank you, Juna." Seadall floated up and then reaided his sword and teleported around Garchomp who got back on his feet.

Seadall unleash phantom slashes and deal critical hits on Garchomp. He used Dragon Tail and then for Stone Edge. Seadall roll to his left and then swirl his sword to repel the stones.

Cedric aerial slash Alear but he block and counterattacks him and then rapid thrust attack to his shoulders and chest. Cedric grabbed the sword and slam it on the floor and Cedric high heel kick Alear.

"Tch!" Alear grunted as he step back and Cedric aim multiple fireballs at him. Each fireball exploded on Alear. But it wasn't enough to flinch him as he readied his sword and flew back at Cedric.

"Burn!" Cedric let out the finishing move called Volcanic Infernal as he stabbed the ground and the ground multiple magic circles appeared while a large red magic circle appeared in the ground and then powerful stream of fire shoot from magic circle, then the magic circle on the ground glow brighter and exploded into a large pillar of fire.

"Aaaugh!" Alear yelled in agony, tossed out of the firey pillar and roll onto the ground until he jump back up. "Ngh!"

Cedric emerges from the fire and airstep toward Alear and combo slash him until Kurt flying kick his rip. "Augh!"

Nidoking threw punches and claws attached against Juna and then used Megahorn. He charge toward Juna with his hone glowing white. Juna charge her fist and both attacks intercept with each other for a power struggle and then push each other away. As Nidoking was going to attack, Veyle teleported with a large sphere of dark magic and slam it toward him, knocking Nidoking into the air and Juna flew toward and deliver a powerful punch to knock Nidoking to the ground as a large hole.

Veyle unleashed fire breath as Mariabell dodged and then summon magic circles to fired laser beams. Veyle shielded herself with her wings and then flew around, shooting another breathing attack as Mairabell summoned her Rosenberg Dolls to rotate around, then ake their stands and charged at her. Veyle launch a til attack but the dolls jump and charge to slash her. Veyle shield herself as the dolls repeatedly attacked her as Mariabell flew toward her with a staff blade readied. Veyle then unleashes a roar that resembles a force shield bouncing off the dolls and soon Mariabell. Nidoking got back up and then roared at Veyle.

Renne swirling her scythe in the defensive move as Noel went on the assault with his slashes. Noel created clones of himself and each one lung and slash her. Renne backflip the moment they were within reach. Noel teleported over to Renne and kicked her down but Emblem Loewe blocked the attack. Noel bounce off Emblem Loewe's sword as Renne landed on her feet. Renne lung toward Noel and slashed him backflip and then extended his arm with his water powers which Renne doubled spin to her left.

"Emblem Engage!" Renne rap the Ring of the Bladelord and then swing her arm as surge of power manifests as she and Emblem Loewe emerge together and her appearance change to Engage form.

Renne materializes Kernviter and long toward Noel and slash him, but he blocks as a shockwave was produced. They swing at each other fiercely. Renne let out a thrust and slash, but Noel dodged and parried. Renne sent out slash projection as Noel deflected them with a swing. Renne took her stand and slash him, Noel, however, backflip and then he created water as a platform and lung toward her and slammed her to the ground. Renne kicked him off as he roll on the floor and got back on his feet. Renne flew toward and they swung at each other fiercely until Seadall flew in and launched a flying kick on Noel's rips and knocked him away.

Cedric and Kurt swung at each other fiercely until Emblem Olivert fied multiple orbal shots and struck him and Kurt slash him away.

"Tch!" Cedric grunted.

"Cedric, I'm proud of how much you grown stronger." Emblem Olivert floated next to Kurt. "But leaving Erebonia without saying a word both your friends and family. Won't you return to Erebonia?"

"I won't." Cedric respond. "I can never go back after everything I've done. No matter what you say, Olivert. I already made up my mind."

"Cedric..."

"But I will tell you this." Cedric took his stand with a smile. "I wish you all the happiness in the world. And please forget me."

Cedric then fired multiple projection attacks as Kurt deflected them. Then Juna rush him and punch Cedric away. Cedric recovered and then took his stand where he gather a fiery vortex at the tip of his Keyblade and throw multiple thrust projections at Juna and Kurt.

"Earth Iron Wall!" Juna summons a stone wall to withstand the attack. "Iron Rock Fist!" Then she punch the ground and a molded earth fist aim toward Cedric. Cedric move swiftly to the left and then fire multiple magic shots at them. Juna and Kurt split up as Kurt charged and swing at Cedric. They both swing at each other until Noel extends his hand to grab Kurt and toss him toward Renne.

Renne was knocked away with Kurt and then he lunged toward Juna to slash her, but she shielded himself as Cedric used Sonic Blade on her.

"Ngh!" Juna grunted as Amia and Emblem Rean slashed Cedric away.

Fogado fired his arrow as Cedric taken the hit on his shoulder and Emblem Arianrhod slashed him. Emblem Arianrhod rapidly thrust him. Cedric dodge some of them and then Amia ran toward to slash him. Cedric block and parried with combo thrust and slash attacks. Amia was push back and then Garchomp ram Amia with Dragon Rush, dealing a super effective hit.

"Augh!" She winched from the attack. Garchomp then used Sand Tomb to grabbed Amia. Emblem Olivert shoot toward Cedric as Kurt ran toward him.

Cedric deflected the bullets and then backflip to dodge Kurt's slash.

"How about this?" Cedric took his stand and lung toward Kurt and then left slash, then materialized a lance, slash right, materialized an axe and flip slash down him.

"Augh!" Kurt was slam to the ground and then Cedric backflip high enough and materialized a fiery bow. Kurt look up and see Cedric got a clear shot.

"Armament Shot!" Cedric unleash the arrow and cause a large pillar of fire explosion. His new craft: Armament Shot.

"Kurt!" Juna yelled as the pillar disbursed.

"Ngh... I'm all right." Kurt winched.

"Come forward my little bats!" Mariabell materialized bats. "Get them!" She aim toward Alear, Seadall, Fogado, Amia, Juna, Kurt, Renne and Veyle and the bats transform into Homing Shots.

The Heroes each Homing Shots as Noel summon a tidal wave where Gyrados rides on op and then unleashes Hydro Pump toward them.

"Earth Iron Wall!" Juna summoned a Large Stone Wall to block Hydro Pump.

"White Fang!" Kurt aim his sword and generated snow to warp around to intercept the Tidal Wave.

Gyrados jump off the wave and landed next to Noel as Renne cast Albion Wolf. The Gigantic Silver Wolf howled and then fired a mega laser beam toward Noel, Cedric, Mariabell, Gyrados, Nidoking, and Garchomp and struck them.

Alear and Seadall look at each other and nodded. They both flew toward and then they both slash through Noel, Gyrados, Nidoking, Cedric, Garchomp and Mariabell. Then Alear kick Noel and Gyrados to one area as Seadall did the same to Cedric and Garchomp. Alear slash Mariabell and Nidoking, gathering them in one spot where he and Seadall perform phantom slashes as Ouroboros members shield themselves. Renne manifests purple energy to her scythe. Seadall and Alear deal a powerful wide large slash through them. Renne lung toward and slash through them as Veyle follow up with a large laser beathe attack.

"All right, let's finish this!" Juna yelled as she power up. She lung toward Cedric, Noel, Mariabell, Gyrados and Garchomp and punch each one with fist projections at a lightning-fast pace and then uppercut each one, knocking them to the air and then lung toward them with a Dragon manifest. "RISING SUN!" Juna punches through them as the Dragon open its jaws and clones of them.

"Emblem Engage!" Kurt perform the Engage mode with Emblem Olivert and enter Engage Form. "I shall prepare a glimmering stage!" Kurt did Olivert's pose to conjure magic circles and casting orbal arts as he swing his arm and a gigantic circle appeared over Ouroboros members. It then transforms into a large sphere. "Gather above me, great septium power!" Then he aim his Orbal Pistol and fired a laser beam. "Akashic Star!" Then the sphere shattered and rain down laser beams and exploded on Noel, Cedric, Mariabell, Gyrados, Nidoking, and Garchomp.

"It's over!" Alear and Seadall then flew toward and slash through them, leaving behind a large and wide slash.

"Nugh/Auuugh/Ooough!" Noel, Mariabell and Cedric yelled in agony as they fell to their knees as Gyrados, Nidoking and Garchomp roared in agony and fell with their eyes swirling.

(BGM ended)

Alear and Seadall change back along with Kurt, Juna and Veyle.

"*pant* *pant*" Alear panted heavily. "We... We did it..."

Soon the others deal the finishing blow to Noel's minions.

"Phew... we... we did it!" Timerra panted.

"Haha... I'm exhausted..." Ivy panted.

Noel, Cedric and Mariabell slowly getting back on their knees and panted heavily.

"Tch… still not enough…" Cedric muttered

Noel on the other hand, let out a smile. "Hehe… It seems you won."

"So it seems." Mariabell sighed and then pull out her Pokeball. "Nidoking, return."

Noel and Cedric recalled their Pokemon as well.

"All right, had enough?" Amia asked.

"Yeah. We're good." Noel put his Pokeball away.

Mariabell tap her staff and a magic circle appeared. "Now the alliance has been completed. It is all up to you now to defeat Sombron. Try not to disappoint me."

"That's one way to say "goodbye." Emblem Lloyd said.

"By-the-by Lloyd. If you ever return to the world, do remember to take care of my dear Elie and Crossbell. Make her cry again and I'll be sure to kill you this time."

"Bell..." Elie whispered

"Heh. Despite you abandoned Crossbell, you still love it in the end." Emblem Lloyd chuckled. "But yeah. Leave it to me."

Mariabell let out a "hmph" and then teleported away.

(Super Mario Galaxy ost - Family)

"Well, now we should go too." Cedric made his Keyblade disappear.

"Yeah…" Noel put his swords away. "But… There is one last thing I wanted to do." He turn to Emblem Arianrhod and Emblem Loewe. "Mother. Loewe. May I take one final photo with you before I go?"

"A final photo?" Emblem Arianrhod asked

"You're not planning on joining us, aren't you?" Emblem Loewe asked

Noel shook his head. "No. I'm afraid I am not worthy. But I wanted to take a picture of the people I love to take with me… as the final time we had together. So… will you please?"

"..." Emblem Arianrhod sadden but then nodded her head. "Of course." She turn to Alear. "Alear."

Alear nodded his head. "Take your time."

Emblem Arianrhod and Emblem Loewe teleported by Noel's side as Noel turned to the Stalritter who nodded their heads and gather around Noel. Noel's Rotom Gramma 2.0 appeared and set on picture mode and then took a picture of Noel as a family together. Noel is in the center with a bright smile on his face. Duvalie folds her arms but smiles. Ines and Ennea smiled. Emblem Arianrhod behind was next to Noel as Emblem Loewe was on the other side to his shoulder with a peace sign. The Picture was taken as Noel take a good look at it.

"It's perfect." Noel said as his tears came out. "It is all I ever wanted since coming to this world. Thank you. And thank you, Divine Dragon Twins. I'll be sure to repay you somehow."

"There's no need for that. But… are you sure you don't want to join us?" Alear asked

Noel shook his head. "No. The Stalritter will take my place. I wish you all the good luck against Sombron. Give him the taste of my blade. And… spend all the time you have with your Mother you two. I'm sure she would love that more than anything."

"... We will."

Noel aim his hand and the water bubbled down gently and then popping, Lumera was gentle to the floor.

"Mother!" Amia run toward her along with Vander, Alear, Clanne and Framme.

"Are you ready, Noel?" Cedric asked as he nodded

"Cedric, wait." Emblem Olviert called out as Cedric turn to him. "Are you certain you're not coming back?"

"I already told you, I'm not coming back. You should have given up on me."

"Even so, I doubt any of us will refuse to give up." Emblem Olivert let out a smile. "No matter how many years will pass, we will find a way to bring you home."

"Right. And with it, the bond we have together." Kurt nodded. "We will find you… Your Highness."

"..." Cedric trailed off and then wipe his tears. "Heh… Still calling me that, Kurt… Fine. I'll allow it for once. But let's see if you can take me back. When that day comes. Oh… and Olivert. I wish you all the happiness. Including Alfin, Mother, and Father. And to the rest of you as well. I'm sure we'll meet again someday. Give my regards to Ada, Fritz and the main campus. Farewell."

"Yeah." Noel nodded. "Mother… Loewe… I love you both." Noel places his hand over his chest. "Thank you both… for being part of my life. I could have never become both strong… and me right now. I hope someday we'll meet again… and… should I die… I hope we can meet again in the next life… as Mother… and child."

"Noel…" Emblem Arianrhod smiled.

"Oh." Cedric said. "I have one parting gift to you all. I am Enforcer No. XIX, Cedric. The Scarlet Rover. Of course, that's one of the titles I unofficially go by but feel free to used that if we meet again."

Noel close his eyes as a teleportation circle appeared underneath him with tears in his eyes. "Goodbye." He then teleported away and Cedric with him.

"Goodbye, Noel…" Emblem Arianrhod place his hand over her chest, as she was in tears as Emblem Loewe let out a smile.

"Mother!" Amia called out. "Please, wake up! Mother!"

"Ah…" Lumera groaned as she slowly opened her eyes.

"Mother!" Alear exclaimed with joy.

"Oh Queen Lumera, thank the stars!" Vander sighs of relief.

"My children… Vander… Clanne… Framme… Where am I?" Lumera groaned.

"You're in Gradlon Temple. Noel rescued you from Sombron and mended your wounds. He wanted to protect you so that… we can continue as a family and help your wish come true."

"He did all that for me…?" Lumera asked, giving a sad but happy look. "That's twice he saved my life. He wanted to help complete my wish?"

"Yes. He used the 1-Up Mushroom but… he doesn't know if it works on restoring your life force." Amia said

"My… lifeforce…" Lumera touch her chest. "Ah…" Her eyes widen. "I can feel it… the power that I once had… he… he…" Her tears came out. "He went through all that… for my sake…"

"He did…" Alear smiled with tears in his eyes. "But there's more…" He then shows him the Ring of the Connector."

"That ring…"

"Yes. The birthday present you gave me and Amia. While we finally remembered… we also became Emblems."

"You both… become Emblems?" Lumera responded with a shock. "I can hardly believe my own eyes. Oh, how far you and Amia work so hard to achieve such a thing."

Amia wipe her tears and nodded with a smile. "Yeah. It was tough, so tough."

"But we're so glad that we show you what we become. We both wanted to make you proud." Alear sniffed. "I'm so glad that you're safe Mother… Really we are."

"I'm glad too… I thought I would meet a terrible fate by Sombron's hands… but… in the end… It seems that I was truly blessed. I can't thank that young man hard enough for giving me the treasures I long waited for."

"We can't too…" Alear sniffed and then hug Lumera along with Amia as the three of them hugged and cried.

As everyone else is happy. Ash approached the Fell Dragon Shard, readied his axe and then slashed it, destroying it complete.

"It's done." Ash said solemn.

"Yeah…" Juna nodded in agreement.

"With the final shard destroyed. I'm sure the barrier is destroyed as we speak." Duvalie said.

"Yes. Though it is regrettable the Young Lord couldn't join you… but instructed us in his steed." Ennea nodded.

"Divine Ones." Ines called out. "Should we give you time to reminisce with Queen Lumera?"

"No." Alear wipe his tears and got back on his feet. "We should check out the barrier." He turns to Lumera as Amia and Vander help her up. "We should get you some rest Mother."

"No. I'm all right." Lumera shook her head. "Let us check about the barrier you speak of."

(BGM ended)

Everyone then begin to leave the temple and see the sky where the portal is.

"So… Sombron open the portal to other worlds…" Lumera grumbled

"Yes. But now the barrier is destroyed at long last." Alear said.

"But we don't have much time." Emblem Rean said. "The power of other worlds will pour through, and this one will be destroyed."

"Elyos will meet his end." Emblem Marth muttered.

"We can't let that happen!" Juna stated

"Your right." Alear nodded. "We will protect everyone in this world and beneath this sky."

(Trails of Cold Steel ost - Class VII)

"And our final battle will begin." Amia nodded

Emblem Marth smiled. "I have no doubt that one day… a world ruled by you would be a beautiful place."

"That was unexpected. What brought that on."

"It needed saying."

"Except… actually, Never mind." Alear smiled. "We're going to need your help, Marth, Rean. Help us protect it. Forever.

"Forever…" Emblem Rean hummed.

"Everyone." Alear turn to everyone. "How are our forces faring?"

"We are treating our wounded and should be able to leave soon." Ivy answered.

"We stand before the final battle, undaunted, full of hope. I've much to learn from both of you." Diamant smiled.

"When this war's over and we've had time to rebuild, I'm gonna visit all your counties and even visit Zemuria." Timerra smiled.

"We would be honored to have you all." Musse smiled.

"Oh, let's bring the Emblems too!" Venti suggested.

"That's a great idea." Alear smiled. "After so much time confined to the rings, I'm sure they'd like to see the world."

"Right. Although half of the ring's powers have been used along with the bracelets. But I'm sure that won't be a problem, yeah?"

"Let us hope so, Alfred." Céline said. "But I hope that the Emblem can be summoned and go wherever they want."

"Right. I want to show them our countries, introducing them to our people." Alcryst smiled.

"They'll be seen as war heroes." Diamant added

"I won't say no to a new camping buddy." Timerra giggled. "Oh, make that two! Hope they like to sing."

"Not to mention a new member of the Sentinals." Fogado chuckled.

"I imagine their experience will make them good advisers for restoring Elusia." Ivy said.

"And some new friends to hang out and play with." Hortensia added

"It's nice, isn't it?" Veyle smiled. "Having someone to look forward to. Something to fight for. For the first time in my life, I'm excited for the future."

"Before we reach that future, we'll have to face Sombron. Are you ready for that, Veyle?" Amia asked

"I am. I'm not afraid to stand up to him. I was so lonely, I couldn't admit it, but… he stopped being my father long ago. There's no bond left to break."

"Well, he had it coming. He's the worst father in existence." Ash said.

"I think he doesn't deserve one to begin with." Juna said. "But… what about the people who are missing in our world though? The Emblems are connected to them, right?"

"They are spirits who are "them". But maybe they'll come back in physical form?" Shez asked.

"I guess we'll have to find out." Kazuha said.

"Divine Ones." Vander approached with Clanne and Framme. "Our wounded soldiers have been treated, all and all."

"Let's depart everyone. The final battle is upon us at last." Alear said

The Emblems gathered around as they look at the heroes.

"Look how far they've grown." Emblem Celica fake smile.

"Indeed. The journeys they travel together made them stronger than ever." Emblem Olivert agreed.

"But alas, we wish we could stay here and help you all build a peaceful world." Emblem Marth sadden.

"But we may soon have to part way." Emblem Rean lower his head.

Lumera lowered her head as well, knowing the outcome. She took a deep breath and approached everyone. "Everyone. Let us return to the Somniel. The final battle awaits."

(BGM ended)

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Meanwhile...

A girl with silver hair slice the Corrupted in half.

"AAAAUGH!" It screech before turning to purple miasma.

"For some undead, they truly can put some fight."She said as she look around.

"Princess." A muscular Ninja wearing a mask and helmet appeared out of nowhere and knee down. "We routed most of those things. But I fear it won't be the end."

"Hmm... I thought as much. I thought things were going to be a little boring. But with those things out of nowhere, I thought I had some fun." She said.

"Raaaaugh!" A Corrupted Swordmaster charging to her.

"Oh. Seem like I miss one." The girl readied her sword and dashed and cut through the Corrupted.

"RAAAAAUGH!" It turn to purple miasma.

"Hmm, now where would they be coming from I wonder." She wondered and then notice a portal "Well, what have we here? A portal?"

"This must be where those creatures came from." The Ninja said.

The girl smirked. "At least we found the source." She begin to take her first step.

"Princess, what are you doing?"

"Isn't is obvious? I'm gonna check it out and see what wonders on the other side. Kuragane, I'll leave the rest to you!" She dashed to the portal.

"Wait!" He yelled.

"RAAAAAUGH!" More Corrupted showed up.

"Tch! More of them!" Kuragane pull out his large Shuriken. "Begone!"

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I always imagine this fight scene, and the bittersweet scene with Noel, Arianrhod and Loewe. Even Cedric and Olivert. Here's the Combat data for them.

Mariabell the Wellspring: Third Anguis of Ouroboros and alchiemist of ancient linage. Wields a polearm. Can sprout black wings from her back.

HP: 573819

Noel the Undine:Ouroboros Enforcer No. XVII. A young and powerful swordsman who can manipulate water. Fights gracefully and lethal in battle and manipulate water to overwhelm foes.

HP: 647903

Cedric the Scarlet:Ouroboros Enforcer No. XIX and formal Crown Prince of Erebonia. Wields the Keyblade. Possess powerful magic and scarlet fire to burn enemies into cinders.

HP: 509361

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Oh and here are some Battle Interacts I come up with too!

Alear vs Mariabell

"The Divine Dragon of this world. You cheated death not once, but twice. Truly, Divine Dragons are a sight to behold for even death cannot tough you." Mariabell said, making a taunting comment.

"Spare me your sarcastic words." Alear growled. "You help Sombron cause so much death and destruction in Lythos. And you unleash that Aion to harm my Mother. I will never forgive you, for that."

"I've made many people upset with me. Adding you will be no different. Besides, you should take that up with Sombron since it was his request to bring that Aion to your world. You should direct that answer onto him."

"And wiggly your way out of my hatred for you? Not a chance. If I must strike you down, then I'll gladly do just that."

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Veyle vs Mariabell

"Mariabell..." Veyle said solemn.

"Oh hello, little defect of Sombron. I was surprised that you managed to destroy the other you that Zephia and Sombron worked so hard to implant. How does it feel to be finally free?" Mariabell asked

"I can't say I enjoy it, knowing how much harm I cause. But I am glad that it's over, and I am glad that I'm reunited with my siblings. And all honestly, I thought that we could become friends Mariabell. But it turns out that it was all nothing but lies."

"Oh Veyle. Sweet naive Veyle. You know, since you have that much darkness inside of you, I would love for you to join Ouroboros as an Enforcer Candidate. But it seems you're not up for the task, despite you have a mighty darkness for being alone for thousands of years."

"Well, I am glad. Because I don't want to be a bad dragon. I want to be a Dragon who wants to help people. A good dragon. For me who want to make amends, I'll start by defeating you to reach Papa."

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Juna vs Mariabell

"Juna Crawford. You know when I said that we would meet again, I did not expect we would meet so soon. How funny fate has in store." Mariabell said.

"Yeah. Fate has a funny way of doing things. I'm sure you heard that Crossbell has a new speaker ever since Speaker MacDowell's death." Juna said.

"Ah, yes. It truly is regrettable for what happened to Speaker Macdowell. For everything's he done. But what is what the SSS gets for interfering and overstepping their bounds. So are you going to show some of that anger of yours, as you always do?"

"Yeah. How can I not? But I am not going to be predictable this time. I'll fight you as an enemy. And the next time we'll meet, it will be where we stop Ouorboros next plan. Just you wait."

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Emblem Lloyd vs Mariabell

"I suspected that we would meet again during Ouroboros operations. How funny things turn out to be. But I have defeated you before and I will do so again, Mariabell." Emblem Lloyd said

"You may have defeated me, as well as ruined everything my ancestors and I have planned to make Crossbell independent. I had hope that the other SSS members wouldn't be here to suppose you. Alas, a girl can dream" Mariabell said

"Even so, whether they're here with me or not, their strength, are my strength. What's more, I have plenty of friends and allies here. That's why if we meet again, we will defeat you and Ouroboros Leader once and for all."

"Ehehe. As if you're capable of defeating the Grandmaster."

"Never underestimate me, Mariabell. That was one of your biggest flaws. Overestimating someone."

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Emblem Loewe vs Mariabell

"Facing the Faceless Successor. It's without question you are far worse than he ever was. I wonder if you will also follow that very same path that he once lead to his death." Emblem Loewe wondered

"Oh, don't you worry Bladelord. It truly is regrettable I couldn't meet the man myself, but I won't be like him when it comes to breaking rules or leading obsession." Mariabell said. "The other Anguis informed me how much you and so many others hated him."

"How kind of them. Still, I would watch your back if I were you. Considering how many people despise you, it wouldn't surprise me how much they want to kill you too."

"Hehehe. Without question, yes. But I can hold up my own in a fight. Better than my foolish predecessor. I truly like you Bladelord. It really is regretable we couldn't meet. But I'm glad I meet you like this, even if you are an Emblem."

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Renne vs Mariabell

"We meet again, Wellspring. Though I can't say I'm very please with how you tainted the old man's dolls into your minions with alchemy." Renne said

"That's a rather harsh word, don't you think, Angel of Slaughter?" Mariabell asked. "Besides, I bought those dolls out of every mira. So I heard that right to do with them as I wish. Speaking off, has the Mesitor made any new Rosenberg Dolls lately?"

"Not that I am aware of. But even if I do, I would never tell you. I'm planning to have a tea party, and unfortunately for you, you are not invited."

"Now I'm hurt. But very well. Let's see which one of us is a better host when it comes to tea parties."

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Emblem Arianrhod vs Mariabell.

"Out of all the Anguis I never expected that you would be an Emblem, let alone face you in battle, Steel Maiden." Mariabell said.

"Nor have I, but it is an honor to become one to protect this world from the likes of Sombron." Emblem Arianrhod replied. "I assume you already finish what you gather in this world for your Ars Magma?"

"Indeed I do. I can already feel it coming closer. Within reach. And when that times comes, who knows what kind of thing I plan to do with such knowledge. Not that I don't have to worry. While I do fear your strength, I will not hold back, my late colleague."

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Noel vs Alear

"I honestly can't thank you enough for saving Mother's life. But I can't raise my sword against someone who save Mother's life not once, but twice." Alear muttered.

"Truth be told. I'm quite jealous of you and your sister... and many other people whose mothers are still alive in their lives. And even good Mothers to begin with. And I'm even more jealous that you get to hang around my Mother too. It really wants me to despise you. But... My Mother left Zemruia with no regrets. I can't sully her name for something so petty. It would be an insult and a betrayal to her teachings." Noel said. "But I also want to thank you and this world you live in... for allowing me to speak to her... even if she's just an imitation."

"Noel..."

"Don't take pity on me. You should focus on stopping the Fell Dragon by defeating me in battle. And if you want to rescue your Mother, you must fight hard. Both you, everyone... and her sake too."

Alear nodded. "You're right. I cannot afford to hesitate. I will face you, Noel. And someday, I hope we can become friends."

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Noel vs Veyle

"Sombron's Daughter and the Scourge of Elyos. The action you've done is beyond forgiving." Noel comment.

"..." Veyle grumbled.

"Is what I would say to you if that persona is still around. I know well enough that what you have done wasn't your fault but the fault lies in that parasite, Sombron and Zephia. Someone with noble intentions shouldn't bear the blame on the one at fault."

"You're very kind, Noel. But the fault is still mine. I wanted Papa and I to be a family, but instead... He was so disappointed in me and who I am. I was really naive as I am right now. I can never be forgiven for the harm in Elysos, for bringing the Corrupted and spreading them all over Elyos. That fault lies with me and always me."

Noel smiled. " I'm glad that you fought to free yourself from your bastard Father's and Zephia's influence and ended that parasite as well. I believe you can make amends for all of this. The lives cannot be brought back, but you can set things right. Of course, you don't need me to tell you this, don't you?"

"You're right. I will fight to protect this world and its people. It's something my Mother wish... but also wish for myself. I will face you Noel, as a good dragon!" Veyle declared

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Noel vs Renne

"How much I envy you, Renne. You were able to spend time with not just Mother... but also Loewe. Even if they're Emblems." Noel said solemn

"You know, you could have spend time with them too if you join us instead of with Mariabell you know." Renne pointed out.

"Yeah. If I did... I would have gotten some comfort. But... I can't do that. Not because of Cedric... but also... I would betray myself. Mother and Loewe both left the world. And the "them" right now are not them. They're just spirits who inherit their entire beings. If I stray too far... I would have done something as stealing the rings and have them stay with me until I died."

"Noel..."

"That's why I must accept reality and that they're gone. But I know their spirits are watching over us in the Goddess's halls." Noel sad smile. "I must honor both Mother and Loewe's wishes and live... and inherit their will. So face me Renne. To save this world and defeat Sombron for good."

Renne let out a smile. "Heh. You don't need to tell me that."

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Noel vs Emblem Loewe

"Seeing you again like this. I couldn't help but feel sentimental." Noel said solemn. "You were the one who taught me to wield the swords. You were both my mentor and an older brother to me. Both I love and respect with all my heart, Loewe."

"I remember those days when you became an Enforcer candidate when Campanella found you and brought you to me to teach you swordsmanship." Emblem Loewe said. "You reminded me so much of Joshua. I accepted to train you, and how much quickly you risen up the ranks to become an Enforcer. And you still remember both my lessons and my words, even after I'm gone."

"Both your swordsmanship and your words of wisdom are both very important to me. I wanted them to live on through me... and pass them down to new generations to come. And to honor your legacy. I will never forget you, nor you will be forgotten. I love you, Loewe." Noel let out a warm smile. "I always have and will be. And I'm so proud to be your little brother... even if you thought that I was."

"..." Loewe trailed off while looking surprised but he close his eyes and smiled. "You really grown... and become sentimental with it. But there's nothing wrong with that." Then he look serious. "Then draw your sword, Noel. Show me how much you grown both as a warrior and as swordsman."

"Right!"

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Noel vs Emblem Arianrhod

"Ever you left this world... and left your final gifts to me... I was in denial that you didn't die... yet I refused to see it. But... I knew in my heart that you left this world with no regrets. Your words to me before you were gone have always stuck with me to the end." Noel sad smile.

"I'm glad to know that even though I am gone, you continue to grow into a fine young man. I can say the same to Duvalie, Ines and Ennea." Emblem Arianrhod smiled.

"How could we not? You took us in and raised us as if we were your children. No... you were becoming a Mother to us. We always love and adore you with all our hearts. When you first met me all those years ago... I was nothing more than a ruined child who lost his humanity. If it weren't for you... I would have lost who I am. Your warmth and love help me regain what I once lost. And after Loewe died... you comfort me with all the warmth and love to cheer me up. You were a better mother to me, Duvalie, Ines, and Ennea. You hone our skills and raise us. We will always love and honor your teaching. What's more... we will honor and carry your legacy. We will someday reach your determination and strength... to become a beacon of hope for the world." Noel let out a warm smile. "I love you, Mother. I always have and will... I will never forget you."

"Noel..." Emblem Arianrhod look surprised but then close her eyes as she were going to cry. But she let out a warm smile. "And I am proud to have you, Duvalie, Ines and Ennea as my son and daughters." Then her face turn serious. "But now, it is time for us to fight. Show me how much you grown both as you now and as a warrior."

"Yes." Noel gave a serious look. "Have at you, Mother!"

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Cedric vs Kurt

"Your Highness." Kurt said solemn.

"For the last time, Kurt. I am no longer the Crown Prince you know, so stop calling me that. I am nothing more but unjustly proud, no good fool." Cedric responded "I left that old life behind. Nor I cannot return to what I once was. I turned on my friends, family, and country the moment I chose this path."

"I know, but even so. You'll always be Cedric Reise Arnor. My friend." Kurt close his eyes. "The Great Twilight took everything from us, and they took you with it. And in the end... it was my own fault... as well as many others who couldn't protect you, nor realize how much you wanted to become a hero like Instructor Rean, Old Class VII, the Mario Bros, and so many others. My decision to leave the main campus caused you nothing but misery. All because of my stupid reason for not wanting to face you as a Vander who is sworn to protect you. That I doubted myself and felt unworthy of being by your side. And I unintentionally became a hero with it. I should have realized all of this... the promise we made back when we were kids. I failed to be both your friend and broke that very promise. This was my punishment."

Cedric clench his teeth. "Grrr... Don't you dare blame yourself for this!"

"..!"

"Yes, everything you said is partly your fault, but I thought you were stronger than that. What happened to the Kurt I know who was kind, smart, loyal and even stubborn to the fault? The Kurt I know was so stubborn and a loyal friend who would stop at nothing to bring his friend back to their senses. A Vander who will be the light to this world, a Vander who will use their sword to defend and slay evil. The Kurt I know wouldn't become so melodramatic of being at fault. Unless he really change behind my back."

Kurt sweatdrop. "Your Highness..." He said Solemn as he close his eyes. "Heh... You're right. I didn't came to confront you to blame everything my fault just yet. I'm here to take you back to the light. Your friends, your family, everyone who is so worried sick about you. As your sworn friend, I will stop at nothing but to find you and return you home!"

"Heh. There it is." Cedric let out a small smirk. "There's the Kurt I know. And drop the Your Highness. I'm not a prince anymore. But I doubt you'll listen. All right, then let's see if you want to take me back from the path I chosen. Fight me, Kurt. Show me you got what it takes!"

"Of course, have at you, Cedric!"

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Cedric vs Emblem Rean

"I never gotten that chance to thank you for saving Erebonia, Rean. I really owe you and everyone else a great debt. But alas, I no longer have that right to be your prince, nor your friend... now that I abandoned everything to follow my own path." Cedric said

"I owe you an apology too, Your Highness. I know how much you admire and respect me. And that you wanted to have that same level of freedom Prince Olivert has." Emblem Rean said solemnly. "I remember your words that you wanted to become a hero... that you didn't want to be on the sidelines. All of that was taken from you because of the Great Twilight and Maleficent. But is this what you really wanted? To leave everything behind?"

"I have thought long and hard when you defeated Chancellor Osborne and destroy the very being who cursed Erebonia. What I've done cannot be forgiven. It would be best that I disappear from everyone's life. This was the path I've chosen for my first. A choice I made for the first time."

"Your Highness..."

"I'm no longer Cedric Reise Arnor, Rean. But now isn't the time for you to solemn. You wish to save this world, now, show me that same determination that save Erebonia."

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Cedric vs Emblem Olivert

"Cedric." Emblem Olivert called out.

"Hello, Olivert. To be honest. I'm not even shocked that you're an Emblem of this world." Cedric smiled.

"Hehe. What can I say? My work is never done. But you have no idea how much I missed you dear brother. I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. As your older brother. I'm sorry. But are you sure you're okay with this? For leaving Erebonia behind and join the society?"

"Yes. I'm aware of the consequences of my actions for almost destroying the world. I never wanted to burden you and Alfin as I am disinherited. I destroyed so many bridges, and caused great distrust to the Imperial Family. A family I do not deserve. That's why the best course of action is for me to leave Erebonia in disgrace."

"Cedric..." Emblem Olivert sadden.

"But I am graceful for one thing. Despite all of that... you still think of me as family." Cedric smiled.

"How can I know? You'll always be my little brother, no matter what path you've chosen."

"Olivert..." Cedric tears came out before he wipe them. "Thank you. But now... it's time I've face you... and show you the path I walk."

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And there we go!