The next day after Thales is defeated...
"Nugggh..." Thales let out a groan as he look around. "What is this place?"
"Thales? Is that you?" A voice asked and Solon and the other Agarthans are here.
"Solon? Kronya? Our people. Wait... I don't see Epimenides nor Cleobulus."
"It's just us. We don't seem to know where we are." Kronya said.
"Oh, I'm afraid you're in hell." A voice said and Sothis appeared before them above.
(Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity ost - Disquiet)
"You!" Thales snarl as he was going to attack her with his magic, but realized he can't channel it. "Hmm?"
"Oh you poor fool. You do realized you're all dead, right?" Sothis let out a smirked.
"Ugh... I thought this place looks familiar..." Solon muttered.
"Oh you have no idea how long I waited for this. You Agarthans are the evil that will not forgiven. You will be remembered in history as one of the most vile, and hated groups of all of Fodlan's history. And with that. It's time that your souls find no Salvation... and your entire being erased." Sothis snap her finer and then a large gate appeared in the middle.
"What is that?" Myson asked.
"The Gate of Infinite Peril." Sothis smirked. "This gate is only for those who committed the greatest and numerous of sins that is beyond humanity. You Agarhans committed so many that it's begging waiting for you. Your souls will forever be erased here. Even darkness nor resurrection will find you." She said as the Agarthans widen their eyes as the Gate open, revealing a spiral within the doors and begin to suck in all the Agarthans as they screamed while pull into the vortez.
"You think this is over Sothis!? We will return! YOU WILL-" Thales then was kick along with Solon, Kronya and several others. "-REGRET THIIIIIIIIIIIS!" Thales screamed after being sucked in with all the Agarthans.
(BGM ended)
The Gate of Infinite Peril closes and then disappeared
"Oh finally. Good ridden to them." Sothis let out an excited and happy expression by jumping up and down. "Haha! Oh, it feels so so soooooooooo good."
"Bwahaha, you're certainly merciless aren't you?" A voice asked as Sothis turn and see Hades eating popcorn.
(Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia ost -The Decadent Flower)
"Oh, it's you." Sothis pinch her nose.
"Hello Sothis! I gotta say, I loooove how you executed them. And here I thought I can be so evil and cruel."
"Don't compare yourself to me! Those Agarthans got exactly what they deserve! Nemesis included."
"Speaking off, what exactly did you do to him?" Hades asked.
Earlier...
"SOTHIIIIIIIS!" Nemesis roared after being tossed into a black hole.
"Bwahahaha! How positively diabolical! I love it!" Hades laughed.
"Well, even though Nemesis was a pawn to those despicable Agarthans, he had no regrets about killing my children. So throwing him into a block hole suits him perfectly." Sothis flips her hair. "And with that business settled. I gotta do some goddess work. Help rebuild Fodlan, the church, and all of that." Sothis said as she teleported away.
Hades eat the popcorn as he turn to the screen. "You had admit, she can be ruthless, right?"
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile in Yen Sid's Tower...
(Kingdom Hearts II ost - Magical Mystery)
"I see. So Those who Slither in the Dark are no more." Yen Sid strokes his beard.
"It's wonderful that those awful people are no one. Clearly, they are beyond saving if they would go that far." Rosalina nodded. "What's more. It appears you all gotten stronger and sharper in combat than before."
"Yeah. There's this awesome teacher name Byleth who taught me a few more to help me hone my skills." Kairi nodded
"I had to admit. He certainly taught me a few tricks." Lea chuckled.
"Is that so? Then perhaps we should ask this Byleth character to hone your combat skills." Yen Sid said.
"Yeah. Except that Byleth is in the hospital after one heavy battle against the enemy leader. He took a big injury." Sora sadden.
"I've heard about it. I just hope he makes it out." Roselina sadden.
"Worry not. I'm sure he'll make a full recovery." Yen Sid said. "But what concerns me is what Xehanort, Xemnas said. Fodlan is a stage of the Keyblade War. Which means that it must be possible for Xehanort to summon Kingdom Hearts elsewhere that is beside the fated place. With Fodlan as a stage to clash light and dark, it's possible Kingdom Hearts will be summoned from there."
"The only good thing is that they didn't. It would be too early for them. After all, we're still missing a few Guardians short." Roselina remark. "That, and the battle of Fodlan has come to an end."
"That's true. But we still don't know what that other experiment Dark Riku mention." Donald said.
"Yeah. And it's something related to the Heroes' Relics in Fodlan." Goofy nodded.
"Hmm... Yes. That is something to be concerned about." Yen Sid nodded. "Could they be planning to mold the hearts into weapons? But what?"
Roseline rub her chin. "Hmm... Perhaps into a Keyblade?"
"Like how Ansem did with that Keyblade of Hearts?" Sora asked.
"It's a possible chance. A Heart is balanced with Light and Darkness. But what type of Keyblade would they forge I wonder..." Yen Sid wondered.
"Oh, Master Yen Sid. Has there been any word with Riku and the King?"
Yen Sid shake his head. "I'm afraid not. But I have a grim feeling about it. Sora, you should continue finding the Power of Waking. Kairi, Lea, you must also return to your training. Roselina told me that Smash Bros Castle will be well suited. I'll ask the Wizard Merlin to go there. And in additional help that can hone your abilities."
"Got it." Kairi nodded.
"Sounds like a plan." Lea nodded.
(BGM ended)
In Princess Peach's Castle...
"Once again. Thank you so much, Princess Peach, for allowing us to stay in the Mushroom Kingdom for the time being." Edelgard bow in respect along with Dimitri, Claude and a few others.
"Of course. I'm more than welcome. Please take all the time you need." Peach smiled with a nod. "I'm just glad that whole mess in Fodlan is over. And those evil people are forever gone."
"Same for us as well... How is Professor Byleth doing?" Dimitri asked in concern.
"According to Dr. Toadley and Mario, he's fighting hard. The treatment was a success. But as for how long he will wake up from his coma... I do not know."
"I see... Still, thank goodness. We're all glad that he's okay at least. I can imagine Yuri would be feeling knowing that." Claude sighed.
"Right, if there's anything you need, please let me know." Peach said as she and Toadsworth leave the conference room.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Forward Relentlessly)
"Okay, with that settled. Should we wait for Sothis to begin?" Edelgard asked
"No worries, I'm here." Sothis voice said before she appeared, then levitated to one of the chairs and sit down.
"All right, meeting begins." Claude said as he and everyone else in this meeting sit down. "This meet is about what's going to happen in Fodlan now, since the Agarthans had turn it into a wasteland now."
"Agreed. With All three ruling powers destroyed, we don't know what will become of Fodlan. We can't simply just let anyone take this land... considering it's our home, ruin or otherwise." Dimitri said.
"Agreed. With many buildings and historic buildings or any other that may be lost. All we can do now is rebuild Fodlan from the ground up." Edelgard said.
"Agreed. I would use my powers to heal the land. However, I have to admit... I rather not go through that again." Sothis grumbled.
"I must agree. Mother may been brought back but... I like to avoid that as possible." Rhea nodded in agreement.
"Right. There will be a time that we might request Sothis assistance before she will leave toward the heavens when the time comes." Edelgard nodded. "For Adestia, I still plan on ridding this society of crest and nobility, and build a nation on merits. Fodlan already suffer enough because of this system. Woman, children, and even men who bear crest. As well as the horrible experiment of blood. It's best that nothing like that repeats."
"I must agree with that ideal. Nobles within power did cause me problems... and some words from other people reach my ears. I'm sure this is what my late father was thinking." Dimitri nodded, looking down.
"Well in that case. I have an idea on that." Claude said. "Why not reunite Fodlan as a whole nation? Like how Adrestia did back a thousand years ago."
"Not a bad idea Claude. I was considering that." Edelgard nodded. "I agree that Fodlan should be a reunited nation. A nation build on merits and not a privilege."
"But if we go with that idea. Then will be the ruler of the nation?" Brianna asked.
"A good question. But we should also include the faith for the people of Fodlan." Seteth said.
"Agreed. Considering this will literally be in the history books, many people still pray to me while I'm still here, and even when I return to the celestial heaven or so." Sothis nodded. "For the church's part... actually... I like to discuss that with Rhea." She turn to her.
"With me, Mother?" Rhea eyes widen.
"Of course. You work so hard to build a church for peace. Even though there are some that you mistook, I would like us to build a church together, as Mother and Daughter."
"Oh mother..." Rhea begin to shed tears. "I'm... I..."
Sothis floated to her and embrace her. "Shhh... There, there my sweet child." She turn to the others. "We can discuss that another time, let's discuss it with Fodlan, shall we?"
"Right. For the ruler part, it has to be someone we can trust to lead Fodlan to a better future. I can't because I got business with Almyra. Not to mention I can get behind on the no-nobility system. Because there are remaining influential nobles were to divide up dominion of all of Fódlan... They would simply pursue their own interests. Another war would be inevitable." Claude said.
"Agreed. It needs a powerful ruler who sits above them all to keep them in check. Since it's agreeable that Fodlan will not have nobility, we need to discuss the ruling power."
"Speaking of that... I also wish not to be the ruler." Dimitri raised his hand
"You Dimitri? That's a surprise." Edelgard said, looking surprised at Dimitri'ss word.
"To be honest. I don't mind if the situation is necessary. But I think I deserve a break from ruling. Because I always wonder what would life would be like for me if I was born definitely. Like traveled outside Fódlan with Dedue and Brianna as a mercenary. Or perhaps I'd be a farmer. I confess the thought does sound rather delightful."
"Hehehe, I never knew that Dimitri. So that was wondering in your thoughts?" Brianna smiled.
"I must agree as well. It's rather intriguing." Edelgard chuckled.
"Hehehe...' Dimitir scratch his cheek as he blushed. "But I do wonder... if that were to happen... If I had a different I ever met Dedue... or found the love of my life?"
"If you ask me Your Majesty. I think you will find us." Dedue smiled.
"Fate is a curious thing. It can be cruel, or it can be joyful. Fate works in mysterious ways. No one knows what fate can do for a person. But... all fate can do is tell us to write our own journeys." Brianna smiled.
"You're right. I'm still glad I get to meet you both." Dimitri smiled.
"I must confess. I also have no reason to continue ruling." Edelgard said.
"You as well, Your majesty?" Monica asked in shock as Hubert look shocked as well.
"I'm not saying I don't want to rule. But like Dimitri, I am also curious about what my fate would be like if it were different. Because as Emperor, there are things that I do feel restricted. Like going on journeys, admiring the scenes. Perhaps I can be a traveler or a Bracer. I often think such thoughts."
"I see. And if that were possible... I must wonder if you will remain you, Your Majesty." Hubert smiled
"I say she will be." Monica smiled.
"Thank you, both of you." Edelgard smiled. "And now that said, both Dimitri and I do not wish to be rulers and happily relinquish our power. So we need to select a ruler who is well-suited to lead Fodlan as a united nation. As well as discuss the government system in place. I already have a proposal for that. Noble will be replaced as government officials will be working for the people, in exchange for a salary." Edelgard nodded. "And the ruler of the entire nation must sit above the government."
"Interesting. A ruler who sits above the government." Monica rub her chin.
"Sounds like a good system. But there's also a problem with that too." Claude said. "If the ruler is above the government, what happens if some of them gone mad with power?"
"A good question. I also worry about that." Edelgard nodded. "Which is why I also thought of a law in case the ruler has gone mad with power. This law will provide the right to investigate the current ruler's action. If they commit crimes that are unfit for a ruler, they will receive a fair trial that not even influence will change the votes. And if the ruler in question doesn't have any children, or relatives, then someone else must either temporally act as head of the nation until they can redeem themselves into a better person and rule with just and fair. And if the ruler crimes is too great. They might as well turn it into a republic, like how Calvard did."
"Oh yeah, that's true with Calvard. You thought this through Edelgard. I like it."
"Speaking of that. I also like that if someone committed a crime, I like the fair system trial. And the sentence of atonement. Because thought what it would be like if Miklan would be alive and atone for his misdeeds. He was a gifted leader, so having him serve in a military or other related subjects would suit him, under the surveillance of course." Dimitri said.
"We have a lot to talk about." Claude chuckled. "But the question is... who would lead Fodlan. It can't be us. And it can't be Rhea either. No offense Rhea."
"It's fine. I suppose I have done... questionable things..." Rhea said.
"In that case, I believe I know who should be the ruler." Edelgard smile. "If you all thinking what I am thinking."
"It's Teach isn't it?" Claude asked with a wink.
"Who else is a better fit than Professor Byleth?" Dimitri smiled. "After all, he was the one who guided all of us back at the Academy... and guided us to victory."
"As well as Second in command of the army." Brianna added.
"Agreed." Sothis nodded. "So all in favor of choosing Byleth as the reunited nation of Fodlan?" Sothis then raised her hands as Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, and others raised their hands. "Then it's official. Byleth will be the new ruler of Fodlan. Of course, that depends if he makes a full recovery."
"Agreed. The wounds he sustained from Thales are very severe... It's even a miracle he can still stand after that." Seteth remark." "He has a powerful will to keep going."
"Agreed as well... But... I have faith that Professor Byleth will pull through. He's not the type to give up." Edelgard said.
"Agreed. I have faith in that too." Dimitri nodded
"We all do." Claude nodded. "Now, let's talk more about the Fodlan. And how can we restore the land."
"I have an idea on that." Monica said. "Why not the Pokemon?"
"The Pokemon?" Seteth asked.
"I've read in books and the Pokedex that many Grass types, Fairy Types, and even a legendary Pokemon can heal, cleanse the land, water, and restore plants. And there are Pokemon called Digletts and Digtrio that can provide enrich soil, that the crops will become enriched."
"Pokemon continue to fascinate me." Seteth eyes widen.
"In that case, I'll ask Arceus for help." Sothis said.
"Oh hey! I got an idea too. I'm sure you all know this, but we should also end discrimination too. Add in no hate crimes. If someone foes commit a hate crime, they'll be arrested for such awful deeds and be trial fairly." Claude said.
"I also like to add in a law that child abandonment is illegal. As well child abuse, and other laws." Dimitri said. "Truth be told, that Enforcer, Noel told me a lot of good ideas. Oh, and we should also open trades and goods, and advance our technology for all sorts. Military, transportation, entertainment... Like... the Mushroom Kingdom."
"I agree. Our journey of visiting so many lands has taught us something. We thank Sothis for this." Edelgard smiled.
"Hehehe. I am a goddess. It's naturally my thing." Sothis said, proudly.
"To be honest. I kinda like the horses as transportation still. Will that still be okay?" Dimitri asked.
"I don't see why not. But it takes a lot of money to take care of them and raised them." Edelgard said. "But I'm sure we can work that out. After all. Many people do like to ride horses as transportation and battle."
"Yeah, I agree. And we got plenty of friends who can help us out. You know. I think I have an idea of what Fodlan should be. The Kingdom of Freedom."
"Kingdom of Freedom. I like how it sounds." Dimitri smiled.
"A Kingdom that values freedom and rule with merit and allows people to choose their own path. Well deduct Claude." Edelgard smile
"That also includes their faith as well. They can pray to any god since that also values freedom." Sothis said.
"Right. Now let us discuss more about Fodlan. We still need to write the truth about what happened in Fodlan." Dimitri said.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile at the Mushroom Kingdom hospital...
Yuri was sitting down, staring at Byleth, lying in the hospital bed, hook up to the medical monitor, an Oxygen mask, IVs in his arm, and wrap in bandages.
"Yuri, shouldn't you be relaxing?" Alsin asked in concern.
"I am Alsin. I'm taking care of my health just fine." Yuri said, sounding mellow.
"You say that but..." Alsin let out a sigh. "I know you're very worried about him. We all do, but... I'm just worried about you too."
"Thank for worrying about me Alsin. I couldn't ask for a better right-hand man."
"Yuri..."
"I'll be fine. I can take care of myself, get plenty of exercises and wait for my beloved to awake."
"Okay. I'll be going and check up on you again later. Take care." Alsin said, hugging Yuri before he exit Byleth's room.
Yuri continues looking at Byleth for a few minutes later. Until a door open.
"Oh. I see you have a visitor." A voice said, causing Yuri to turn.
(Trails of Cold Steel II ost - Spirit Shrine "(Aria of the Saint))
"You're Arianrhod, the Steel Maiden." Yuri eyes widen, noticing carrying flowers and a card saying "get well" card.
"We're here too." Noel poke his head out from Arianrhod's back along with Duvalie, Ines, and Ennea.
"And the Undine Prince and Stalritter, right?"
"You are correct." Ennea said, who was also holding flowers with Noel, Duvalie and Ines
Arianrhod along with her son and Stalritter place the flowers with the other flowers.
"My, this hospital is impressive, so advanced. Much advance like St. Ursula." Ennea comment.
"Yeah. It's refreshing to see one in person." Duvalie nodded. "And here I thought that medic bay at King Bowser's Castle was impressive."
"So how is he?" Ines asked.
"He's doing well so far. Yesterday scares me quite a lot. But he's okay." Yuri answered
"I can understand that." Arianrhod said. "Byleth is truly someone I won't forget. How he stood strong against Thales, his noble words, and willpower, reminds me of someone I know long ago. Hearing those words brings me back to those times..."
"Has it now? I won't ask what it is, since it isn't any of my business. But I'm grateful you came to visit."
"But of course." Arianrhod nodded before turning to Byleth. "I pray that he will make it. It would be a shame if we lose someone remarkable as him. But I have faith that he will awaken soon. But time will tell when he awakes from his slumber."
"Yeah. That guy is pretty amazing." Noel nodded. "A mercenary turned into a teacher brought an end to a war that leads to a golden age. An age of peace. I see him as a true hero."
"A true hero indeed, Young Lord." Ennea nodded.
"I have to admit. He also has my respect on that front." Duvalie said.
"The same applies to me." Ines nodded. "Will you be okay?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine." Yuri answered.
"Then we shall take our leave." Arianrhod turns her back. "The Mushroom Kingdom is a fine home. If he wakes up, give him my regard. And hope we can meet again." She said, leaving Byleth's room along with the Stalritter and Noel.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile in Bowser's Castle...
(Fortune Streets ost - Bowser's Castle)
Shez was staring out the window in the castle hallways, looking at the sky, not knowing that Wendy and Mona are staring at him from a distance.
"Shez has been gloomy lately. Do you know what's going on?" Wendy asked.
"I heard from Crow that... He lost a friend dear to him and he learn the truth about his origin." Mona look at her. "Shez was actually a vessel by an evil man named Epimenides. Number... 900 something. He was created by biology."
"Whoa... being created from scratch like that and use only as a vessel... that sounds... tough."
"Agreed. But most importantly," Mona turns to Shez. "Shez lost his friend name Arval, who's been living in his conscious for three years if I recall. Arval was the one who gave Shez that power. And now that his powers are his alone... it doesn't feel right without this "Arval" anymore."
Wendy poke her head a bit. "Hmm... It's kinda strange if someone was in my head if you ask me."
"Like talking to an imaginary friend? Or like telekinesis?"
"If it were imaginary it would be like I'm talking to a child. Telekinesis is magic so I get that. But... I do feel bad for him. You think he'll be okay."
"I hope so." Mona said, looking sad for Shez. "I wonder if there's some way that we can help."
"I doubt it." Crow said as he approach with Kazuha.
"Oh, Crow, and Kazuha, What brings you two here." Mona asked.
"I came to see Shez. I'm very worried about him. Lately... He's been avoiding me. I feel like something happen when he was battling against Epimenides." Kazuha explained.
"I heard from Rean that Epimenides created a phantom version of you and mess with his emotion." Crow asked.
"Yikes. He messes with his feeling?" Wendy asked.
"Yep. Shez must have taken it hard."
"But... it was this phantom version of me who said something horrible?" Kazuha sadden. "I think I understand why he been keeping his distance from me."
"I don't think Shez thinks like that. I'm sure he knows that wasn't you. But something else bothering his mind." Mona said.
"Either way, kinda makes me sad to see him like that." Crow turn to Shez who is still looking at the window. Then grow got an idea. "I might have an idea..."
"Hmm?" Mona turns to Crow as he picks up his ARCUS Alpha and begins calling.
"Yo Aether, it's me. Listen, can you help me talk to Sothis?"
(BGM ended)
An hour later...
(Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes ost - Colorless World)
"Okay, what is it you want to discuss with me?" Sothis asked
"Listen. Shez has been feeling down lately and I think he misses Arval. Is there some way we can bring him back? But.. maybe as a living person?"
"What? Surely you jest!"
"Sothis, Epimenides is the one you should be mad with. Arval is a separate person. You heard him say so." Paimon said.
"Yeah. Is there some way you can do that?" Aether asked.
"You're asking me too much. There is absolutely no way. Besides, I already had those Agarthans erased from existence." Sothis crosses her arm.
"Look, I'm not saying bring those assholes back, I mean bring Arval back. Unlike Epimenides, he isn't evil and has always been with Shez throughout his life. Come on Sothis pal. You know Arval is the good one."
"He's right Sothis." A voice said as a heaven lighting appeared and Palutena appeared.
"Palutena, what brings you here?" Sothis asked.
"I was watching the whole thing that happen in Fodlan. Crow's Right. Arval is a creation that Epimenides made in case something went wrong. Now that Epimenides is gone, so too is Arval. I think we should bring Arval's heart and soul and grant his life." Palutena said.
"But you do realize that he's Epimenides regardless don't you?"
"I know. Which is why you should separate Epimenies consciousness from Arval. That way, no evil traces of Epimenides would come to harm you, Byleth or anyone."
"Ugggh... All right fine. But that will be impossible since I erase the Agarthans." Sothis sighed.
"That's true... So there's got to be a way..." Palutena rub her chin.
"Actually... now that you brought him up... Something has been bothering me..." Sothis rub her cheek. "After I erase the Agarthans... I don't remember Epimenides is among them..."
"You don't?" Paimon asked.
"How can that be?" Aether asked
"I'm not sure but... maybe I'm overthinking it. Anyway, I'll give it a try and see if I can bring forth Epimenides's soul, separate it from Arval, and then boom." Sothis said "I need a moment so." Then she teleported away.
(BGM ended)
With Sothis...
Sothis reappeared in a place where the steam of souls is. Then Sothis use her goddess power and look for Epimenides's soul. After careful investigating.
"Aha!" She found him, pull Epimenides's soul, seeing a vision of Arval was floating in darkness. "Wow. I guess Arval really is a separate being." She said and then takes Arval's heart and teleport away.
Back to the others
Sothis teleported back to Palutena. "Okay, I got it."
"Wait... So that's..." Crow paused.
"Arval's soul and heart. I must admit. Arval is separated from Epimenides. I remove any traces of that scum. Anyway, he's good to go. But he needs s human body."
"Then let's create one from scratch." Palutena smiled as she and Sothis teleported elsewhere.
In Palutena's temple.
(Kid Icarus Uprising ost - Solo Menu)
Palutena and Sothis begin to use their goddess powers to create a human body. They begin molding the human shape, discussing the hair color and decided purple to match with Shez, along with Shez's blood. Then they use their powers and guide the Heart and Soul into the body implanted it. The body glow for a bit until the body change into that of Arval. Except he has Shez's hair color and human skin. And that he's naked which Palutena covers that part with a cloak.
"Alright there. Let's give him to Crow." Sothis said.
(BGM ended)
Back to Crow...
Crow was waiting back at Toad Town until a heavenly light appeared and drop Arval's body with a note. 'He's yours now. P.S he's naked.'
"Get outta here." Crow gasped.
"They did it." Aether eyes widen.
"Okay, thanks for the help. I'll take it from here." Crow said as he heard a groan which reveal to be Arval. He open his eyes and reveal to have purple eyes. "Good Afternoon."
"Ugh... who..."
"I'll explain. So hang on. Because we're heading to the castle."
Back to Bowser's Castle...
Shez was taking his horse and going for a ride in Bowser's Kingdom.
"Yo Shez!" Crow called out to him as he spotted Crow on his Koopa Clown Car.
"Oh hey Crow, what's up?" Shez asked.
"There's someone you gotta meet." Crow smirked as he hop off and help the person down.
Crow remove the hood and reveal to be Arval to Shez
(Trails of Cold Steel ost - The Night Sky On That Day)
Shez gasped as he eye widen. "It can't be... A...Arval?"
"Shez... is that really you?" Arval asked.
"Arval!" Shez run toward him and give out a big hug.
"Whoa! Careful or you'll make me fall!"
"Ah, sorry but- wait-how..." Shez let go of the hug. "How did you... you died with Epimenides... how is this possible?"
"Crow told me on the way. He knew you were feeling lonely without me. So, he, Aether and another I don't know requested Sothis to bring me to life. They gave me this body and... here we are. Meeting in the flesh."
"No way... Crow... you did this for me?"
"Yeah. You were feeling lonely and I know Arval been living in your mind, so I thought if we have him back, maybe you be your ol' self."
"Crow..." Shez shed a tears and then hug Arval. "Thank you... *hic* Thanks you."
"Oh Shez..." Arval hug back and he shed a tear. "Still... I'm grateful. I miss you too."
"Oh yeah, one more thing. Since Arval is sort of a newborn. We need to get him a birth certificate, I.D a lot of stuff to clear up. And maybe he can be your little brother. I think he's around 18 or something."
"Yeah... you're right." Shez wipe his tears. "Welcome home Arval.
"Thanks... brother." Arval smiled. "Now... do your little brother a favor and get me some clothes."
"Huh?"
"I'm naked under this sheet."
"Oh! Um... Come on, let's go to my house... Um... where's my apartment?" Shez asked as Crow and Arval sweatdrop.
"Yep I knew it. I think it is a good thing I'm here." Arval sighed. "Anyway, when are you going to tell Kazuha your feelings for him?"
"A-Arval!"
"Oh?" Crow smirked.
"Oh come on. It's obvious. And you need to man up and tell him. Otherwise, it might be too late for you." Arval pouted.
"Okay! I'll tell him! Just... Oh never mind. Glad to have you again Arval." Shez smiled.
"Maybe I should ask Bowser to give Shez a house..." Crow mumbled to himself.
(BGM ended)
Several hours later in Peach's Castle...
"Okay, on the next topic is-" Edelgard paused as the door knock.
"Pardon the intrusion." Peach's voice on the other side as she enter the room with Toadsworth, Mario and Luigi enter the room. "Okay, we're here."
"Apologize for calling you Princess Peach. But there's a very important matter we must discuss with you along with Princess Alfin and Lady Elise. Speaking off. I hope Rean can make it." Dimitri said.
"It's 4:45 right about now." Claude said, looking at his ARCUS Alpha. "So the schools in Erebonia should be finished by now or so. And if I remember correctly, Master Hand move the portal what was originally from Trista to Leeves. Since the Civil War started in Erebonia two years ago, Master Hand remove the portal to prevent any the Noble Alliance Soldiers from trespassing."
"Right. After our Class VII friends return to the Mushroom Kingdom and become Fighters in Smash Bros, Master Hand move the portal from there."
"I hope Princess Alfin and Elise can made it." Edelgard hoped.
The door knock. "Come in." Peach called out as Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kairi and Lea enter the Conference Room.
"Okay, we're here." Sora greeted.
"Good. All that's left is for Princess Alfin and Lady Elise along with Rean." Sothis said.
"So why did you bring us here?" Sora asked.
"Because of what Dark Riku told us and the topic we discuss back in Fodlan." Edelgard answered
"Oh I see. But are you sure that's a good idea?"
"I think so. After all. Maleficent did told the previous princesses along with myself back two years ago at the time. The better they know now, the more prepare to defend themselves they should." Kairi agreed to Edelgard's idea.
"Know about what?" Luigi asked.
"Well, it's a heavy topic." Sothis said. "Speaking off, Palutena, you read me?"
"Yep. I'm coming." Palutena's voice said as a heavenly light appeared and came Palutena.
"So this is Palutena?" Sora asked.
"That's right. This is Palutena, the Goddess of Light." Sothis introduce.
"First. Allow me to congratulate you Sora for becoming a Fighter in Smash Bros and commend you for all your struggles to regain the strength you lost from your sabotage Mark of Mastery. You may have not become a true Keyblade Master like Riku, but you have the heart of what it takes to become one." Palutena smiled.
"Aww thanks. Wait. How do you know about Riku?" Sora asked.
"From my "All seeing eye." I know some things that are going on in and outside this world we stand."
"Whoa... That's so cool."
"Well, I kinda expect a goddess would do those things." Lea command.
"Two. I know all about the Princesses, the Keyblade War, the x-Blade and how it was shattered to twenty pieces. As gods, we do know about these things, but as the Goddess of Light, I know who are the Seven Princesses and who the new host are." Palutena continue.
"Wow! Seriously?" Sora said in awe.
"What are they talking about?" Peach whisper to the Mario Bros who shrug.
"I say, what is this all about?" Toadsworth asked, when the door knock.
"Edelgard, everyone, we're here." Rean's voice said on the otherside of the door.
The door open and Rean, Alfin and Elise enter the room. Alfin wears her royal dress while Elise wears her darker blue and white colour scheme, with a corset and skirt dress outfit.
"Ah, welcome Rean, Princess Alfin and Lady Elise I apologize for asking you to be here at a moment to lose." Edelgard greeted.
"It's quite all right Your Majesty. We heard the news about Fodlan from Rean. We're so happy that you all survive. But offer my deepest condolences from the bottom of my heart for what happened to Fodlan." Alfin bow in grace.
"Yes. It was really tragic." Elise nodded.
"You have our gratitude Princess Alfin and Lady Elise." Dimitri smiled
"And with our VIPs here, I think it's time we begin explaining why we ask them here. Or are there someone we're still waiting on?" Claude asked
"Let's see, the Mario Bros, Princess Peach, Princess Alfin, Elise, Sora and his friends, Palutena... Nope I think that's everyone." Sothis counted.
"Very well. Now we can begin why we requested you all here. It's a piece of information we learn from Organization XIII. Something Princess Peach, Princess Alfin and Lady Elise must know ahead of time." Edelgard said.
(Fire Emblem Fates ost - Flickering Illusion)
"It must be serious if you put it that way. What is it?" Peach asked.
"It's a very heavy topic. But it concerns with you three." Edelgard turn to Sora.
"Us?" Elise asked, look concerned.
"Yeah. You see, there are these bads guys called Organization XIII. They're our enemies. They been through several worlds and been causing trouble. I'm not sure if you know this, but Organization XIII has been helping Fawful from behind the scenes." Sora said.
"You mean the people wearing black cloaks right?" Alfin asked.
"Yeah, how'd you know?"
"Well I can't say for Princess Peach, but I remember me, Elise and everyone else within Bowser encountering them back that time Fawful taking the Dark Star underneath Toad Town."
"As for me, I remember hearing that name from Edelgard two years ago before Fodlan closed its borders because of the war." Peach added. "But them causing trouble in other worlds is news to me."
"Right. The reason why we ask you guys here is because the Organization has their sights on you three." Sora said, causing the three to look shock.
"Us?" Elise asked. "Why us?"
"It is because you three are the new generation of the Seven Princesses of Heart." Palutena answered.
"Does this seem related what you were talking with Sora and the others about?" Peach asked.
"That's right. But allow me to explain about the Seven Princesses of Heart. They are maidens whose hearts have pure light and are devoid of darkness. The Seven Princesses have a very special power. They're capable of manipulating a person's power. Such as upgrading their magic or granting power. Tell me, you three can sense something strange right?"
"Now that you mention it. I felt... something was going on in Heimdallr suddenly." Alfin paused "And... I felt a presence within Chancellor Osborne as well. Almost like a very bad feeling."
"Yes. I felt that too. I thought something was chilly recently. But it felt like it's coming underground." Elise added.
"As for me. I did felt something as well. Almost like a sinister presence is somewhere near... or far. Or a dark power." Peach added.
"That is one of your special abilities as the new generation of the Seven Princesses of Heart. They can sense darkness." Palutena said.
"Darkness?" Elise look surprise.
"Yes. Darkness, a malevolent power. Maybe you can say it's an evil spiritual force. However, not all darkness is evil. It depends on how one use such power. But the biggest ability is of the Seven Princesses is unlocking the final Keyhole that leads to Kingdom Hearts."
"Kingdom... Hearts?" Luigi asked.
"What's Kingdom Hearts?" Mario asked.
"It is what Xehanort is after." Donald said.
"Kingdom Hearts is unfathomable power and hold infinite wisdom. It is said to be the Heart of all worlds and every living thing that lives within the world." Sothis explained.
"And whoever has access to Kingdom Hearts grants them the power to rule all worlds. Including this one." Goofy added
"Yeah. And you three have the power to open the pathway to Kingdom Hearts. But only if all seven are gathered and use a ritual to do it." Lea added.
Peach, Alfin and Elise were speechless as their eyes widen. Along with the Mario Bros and Toadsworth.
"T-T-T-This is shocking information! Wait, is this even real information?" Toadsworth exclaimed.
"It's true Toadsworth. You know that I wouldn't lie about this." Palutena said.
"Then... you're telling me that more evil within and outside the world will target the princess?! Oh nonono! How could this have happened?! Princess Peach being kidnapped by Bowser is one thing but an evil organization like Organization XIII is too much!" Toadsworth exclaimed until Stoutland came out of his Pokeball.
"Wah!" Donald jumped
"Whoa!" Sora jump back and pull out his keyblade. "A Heartless?!"
"Whoa! Take it easy Sora! That's Stoutland! Toadsworth's pokemon!" Mario got in front of him and spread out his arms to prevent him from harming a pokemon.
"Huh?"
"Ahh... fuzzy therapy..." Toadsworth cooed
"Oh right. I don't think you guys don't know what Pokemon are." Luigi said. "They're magical creatures with supernatural powers. They're not Heartless. They're animals in a sense."
"Oh... my bad." Sora scratch his hair and apologized.
"Ruff!" Stoutland bark.
"Even I know that Sora." Donald crosses his arm.
"Didn't you jump just a moment ago?" Goofy asked, causing Donald to glare at him.
"Wow. He looks so cool." Kairi complimented.
"Well, at least that kills the shock... I guess." Lea said.
"So... you're telling us that me, Elise and Princess Peach have this power?" Alfin asked in concern.
"I'm sure it must shock you three. But it's the truth." Dimitri answered.
"But you're also not alone in that as well. I'm also one of the Seven Princesses." Kairi said.
"You are as well? Wait, who are you?" Alfin asked.
"My name is Kairi. I don't hail from this world. I came from my homeworld called Radiant Garden: The City of Light. I was also shocked that I have this power and no doubt that I will be targeted by evil. It happened to me as well. So I understand how you three feel. But, despite being scared, I wasn't alone. The previous Princesses were brave to hold back the darkness. And I witness how Sora, Donald, Goofy, and many of my good friends who tried to protect me and save the worlds that fallen to darkness. Seeing everyone's courageous actions make me not scared anymore. I plan to be brave. Just like how they are. I'm sure you three are wondering how this was possible. It happen two years ago when the previous Princesses pass their lights to others. An evil fairy name Maleficent was kidnapping and drowning the worlds into darkness. She gather all the princesses to open the Final Keyhole. But Sora, Donald and Goofy put a stop to that and restore the fallen worlds. But the others don't feel like their lights should be there's to keep anymore. So their pass on their likes to the new generations. You three possess those lights because of your noble character. Your personality rather. The love for your home, the people and friends you cherish. As well as your bravery and kindness to others. That's how the light transfer to you."
"As the Goddess of Light. I can attest to that." Palutena said
Peach let out a calm sigh. "I understand. But I suppose that does explain the sudden changes without realizing it."
"Yes. You're right." Alfin nodded.
"Are all three of you scared?" Rean asked, while looking sad.
"To be honest, I think we all do. And yet. I understand the position I'm in." Elise said, looking determined.
"Yes. Agreed. There's no doubt this power we been granted is unexpected, and no doubt evil will be seeking our hearts." Alfin said, also look determined.
"But that doesn't mean we can't fight back." Peach nodded. "Even if it was fate that gave us this power. We will fight to defend ourselves, no matter the disadvantaged we are."
"Elise... Princess Alfin... Princess Peach." Rean looks shocked at how brave they are.
"As expected. You three are worthy lights." Sothis smirked.
"Indeed. Such strength and determination." Edelgard smiled.
"And you can count on us too!" Mario said. "There's no way we're gonna let Organization XIII or any other evil take them without a fight." Mario said.
"Yeah!" Luigi nodded
"Yeah. You got that right." Rean nodded in agreement. "As I told Dark Riku, if he and any other Organization XIII member do lay a finger on them, then there will have to go through me... no... all of us."
"Rean!" Elise look surprised.
"Yeah. There's no way we're gonna let those freakshows take them." Claude smirked. "Not if we have anything to say about it."
"Everyone..." Alfin smiled.
"I always knew you three have the courage and determination." Palutena smiled "Now, there's no doubt Organization XIII is not done with this world. It's clear there are other places they will cause trouble."
"You're right. The Mushroom Kingdom, Erebonia... no... Zemuria, Fodlan, Ylisse, Nohr, Hoshido, Valla, Remnant, Fiore, the Pokemon region. There's no doubt they will strike again." Rean said. "We need to find out what they're up to."
"We should also rely on this information to our friends too. They need to know what we're facing with." Mario said.
"You're right. Olivert needs to know this too. Although the Vanders may not be our guardians anymore, I know they will help protect us too." Alfin said.
"Right. Although I doubt there are some nations that will not rely on this information." Dimitri said.
"You're right. Like Calvard for example. Or Liberl." Edelgard said.
"You're right about that. However, the more they know about Organization XIII, the better they know to defend themselves." Peach said.
"But we should leave the Seven Princesses of Heart topic out of it from the other nations. The only ones who should know about the Seven Princesses of Heart are our friends. But we also need to be careful not to spread that out too. Otherwise, there will be problems."
"You're right. The only ones who should learn about the Seven Princesses are people we can trust." Lea nodded
"Right. But that aside. There's still something else we need to look into, this third party." Claude said.
"Right. Organization XIII are allies with this unknown party. Whoever they are, they might cause trouble. We need to investigate who they are." Sothis nodded.
"What about Ouroboros?" Peach asked
"It's possible. However, if that were the case, why they were against Fawful and the Agarthans?" Edelgard wondered.
"Good question. As Campanella put it, they pose a threat to their operation, whatever that might be. We never ask them that ourselves. Although I doubt they might even tell us." Rean nodded. "Not to mention there are other questions we need to ask them."
"We got a lot of work to do. That's for sure. But first. We need to tell our friends about the situation. And with a helping hand from them too, we can investigate the unknown party." Sothis said.
"You're right. And to see what Organization XIII, this third party is up to next." Palutena nodded.
"Right, let's-" Edelgard caused after her stomach growl. "Ah..."
Dimitri's stomach growl as well. "Uh..."
"Ahahaha! I guess we have been talking for a while that we forgot to eat." Claude laughed as his stomach growled. "Let's take a break from what are we gonna do with Fodlan and go eat."
Peach giggled. "Why don't we all eat in the dining hall? I'll go ask the chiefs to cook us something."
"Ooh~ I don't mind staying for a bite." Alfin wink.
"Well... we have some time I suppose before we return." Elise said.
"All right. Everyone, it's time to eat!" Sothis pointed as she smirk.
And that's how Arval has been brought to life. I do feel bad for Shez so he deserves a family member. And who else but Arval? Plus now that Peach, Alfin, and Elise know they're one of the New Seven Hearts, they'll be sure to come up with ways to fight back.