Chapter 11
Lightning strike, rainbow blitz
Primp town-Flashback
Amitie's theme goes here
So… you really went to explore another whole universe, gahahaha, that's the biggest daydream i've ever Heard.- said a kid with a purple blazer and glasses.
Knock it of klug, or i might knock you down.-raffina taunted, somewhat annoyed at klug's ignorance.
I swear it was true, we wandered into a land of bubbly clouds, wonderful Woods and bright colours.- amitie retorted.
Well, while i'm willing to concede the ancient ruins… a whole new universe just doesn't make the snidge of sense.-klug said in an arrogant tone.
Now now, let's not be so brash klug.- an elegant voice said.
Miss accord!?... sorry.-klug backpedaled in akwardness.
Very well, besides klug, i can confirm that amitie's saying the truth, given that i have gone there too.-ms. Accord admited.- such a pristine place indeed deserves to be called dream land.
Klug felt a Little deja vu at the mention of dream land…
However… the reason i've gone there is because of a meeting that held great information about a possible threat we could be facing.-the tone of ms. Accord's voice became somber.-so i better wait 'till everyone's here to inform them…
As if on cue, Ringo, Maguro, Arle and Ally arrive.
Heya everyone.- amitie joyfully saluted.
Hello amitie… but now's NOT THE TIME!.- ringo was stressed.- ms. Accord… we need to tell you something… (the sky turns darker)… but perhaps is better that everyone stares into the skies.
What do you mean?- a confused klug and raffina asked… only for amitie to stare in utter horror to the sun…
WHAT IS THAT?!- she loudly screamed, as an eye had formed on the sun… or rather, the sun itself had turned into an eye.
JUST WHAT IS GOING ON HERE, IS ECOLO MESSING WITH THINGS?!- klug screamed in fear.
Not this time… i'm afraid.- a shadowy figure said upon arrival… a bluish blob patterned with stars and constellations… this was ecolo.
HOW IS THIS NOT YOUR FAULT?!- raffina was as equally confused as klug… only this time, because she expected such a thing to be ecolo's doing…
Hello-what's going on?- said a deadpan sig… as he and lidelle saw the eye forming in the sun… just as they returned from the sengoku era japan…
I dunno, by the time i woke up and found a bright idea to play around with you guys, the sun was already staring menacingly.-ecolo answered.-also, hello sig.
He…he..hello.- lidelle answered, afraid of what the form the sun took meant.
Well… cheer up everyone, we'll just have to figure it out.-amitie tried to cheer up her friends…
But by then it was TOO LATE, as a bright flash consumed the land… and soon the puyoverse… was merged into orochi's realm…
Simultaneously on starr park…
After evaristus helped the brawlers mount a comeback against the mysterious fiends that assaulted them… evaristus felt a Little uneasy.
What were those creatures… what were they… for some reason… they feel familiar…-he began to turn the communicator.-Leichter… can you search the reveille archives for me…
Sure thing boss- his loyal assistant said.
And while his assistant searched through the countless archives, evaristus couldn't help himself, and began to remember past adventures…
Flashback…
On the edge of Tokio, two people were chasing down a thief, who by reports from leichter, had been spotted working with sinful intelectual network…
On one side, was evaristus, a master fighter and gun wielder, alongside him was judas, who prefered the scythe made by his father, augustus.
Hey, come back here.- in an instant, evaristus aimed his rifle onto a signpost… before it fell atop the thief.
Nice snipe bud.- judas complimented his friend… as he stabbed the backside of the thief's jacket, trapping him.
You better give back what you stole… lest you face your sins head on.- judas warned.
LIKE I WOULD, my employer has gotten the ultimate power to get rid of pests like you… behold.- with adrenaline on his blood, and great confidence, the thief snapped his fingers, and crimson creatures appeared outta the nothing, others made their way from the sewers…
Only for a grin to come out of judas.- well well… seems like you team up with servants of sin… no matter, their judgement was cast, so it'll be easy to send them back to hell… right pardner.
Of course.- said evaristus… as he slowly backed away, and fired seven shots, taking down most of the creatures (they were ten), the three remaining were lions with tusks from mammoths…
Who before got to swing their tusks, got slain by judas's swing… vanishing into crimson myst…
WHO… WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?!.- the thief said in fear.
Simply put, we're the arbitors of justice… so please, return the stolen things and we'll assure you'll be protected from future evils that might come as consequence.- judas reassured.
o…oh…. Ok.- the thief handed the bag… which had falsely imprinted Money on it.
WHAT?!.- the three were shocked by the contents of the bag… only to see the symbol of S.I.N.
What does that mean?.- the thief asked.
Nothing good i suppose, it seems like you we're used as a delivery boy for their falsifications…- evaristus theorized.
Well… this was pointless… even if you successfully pulled this off, you would've not earned anything from it.- judas informed the thief…- but don't worry, this is what we need to FINALLY take them down and save this world.- on judas was a confident, determined smile, as his scythe pointed forwards, the handle impaled on the ground…
As for evaristus, he coughed a bit, nothing to big… at least for him…- seems like i'll last enough for this one gig.
End of flashback
Did i do well… good friend?- evaristus was lost in tought, until the communicator flashed brightly.
Indeed, the fiends you fought, face those from years ago… back when we were with him…- leichter's voice became regretful.
That CAN'T BE RIGHT… SIN was defeated… i SAW IT.-evaristus retorted in anger…
I saw that too… but are we sure we truly defeated it's leader?- leichter pondered.- no matter boss, you keep going, i'll search for any loose ends.
Thanks… leichter, your loyalty is always a boon.- a humble stare was in evaristus' face, as he cut the communications… and stared forward…
Even if i have to bring strife to the world… even if it means facing my fate… even if it means becoming a monster… i promise my friend… i will bring forth a prosperous future.- with his resolve reignited, evaristus headed to his lair… his goal defined…
-I just ask… are you proud of me... friend?…
Each step the man took… a crimson butterfly was formed by the dust… like a death seeker… he walks, forward, one step at a time…
Present day-primp town outskirts, okehazama
On the outskirts of the forest near primp town… we see our heroes running away in a panic, trying to find a way outside the woodlands they found themselves into, trying to return home.
Fiddlesticks… we're lost.-amitie pouted.
Fiddlesticks… FIDDLESTICKS?! We DON'T EVEN KNOW IF WE'LL BE ABLE TO EVEN REACH HOME!- klug exploded in anger.
WHO'S THERE!- the students Heard, the voice menacing… yet somehow… organized…
WHAT WAS THAT?!- klug, shocked and scared, asked.
Something you clearly don't wanna figure out.- raffina said, snickering and cautious… for as much as she didn't like klug, she didn't like the voices either…
Over here.-they saw two floating hands point out.
EEECK!...- RINGO SCREAMED…- oh, yu, rei… he…hello.- until she realized it was just the ghostly twins…
As much as ghosts don't make sense… and these two always scare me… something tells me their prescense shall become a lifeline…-ringo began to ponder as she, raffina, arle, amitie, sig, klug, lidelle and ms. Accord hid behind the Woods, spotting the same guys behind the voices…
And something seemed oddly familiar to sig and lidelle…
It seems there's no one near this path- the first soldier said.
Perfect.- the second soldier responded proudly.- now we're certain that the forces of nobunaga have wisely decided to retreat and submit to our might.
Shall i tell lord yoshimoto?- the first soldier assumed.
Indeed, but make it quick, with naotora li exploring the mysterious castle, our forces need as many active soldiers just in case.- the second soldier informed… his armor a jade green, with a haircomb adorned with a flower in the chestplate.
The armor… it looks quite familiar…- lidelle began to ponder…- but it doesn't match… for last time… we saw one in red and silver… with kenshin and shingen…-realization dawns on poor lidelle…- WAIT, we can't be back in sengoku japan… can't we?.
That armor seems familiar… reminds me of shingen and kenshin… are we back in their world?- sig also realized…- or our world is now theirs too?.
That mysterious eye… just what did it do to send the puyo crew to sengoku japan… or perhaps, it never sent it there… rather it FUSED it… a crazy hunch, but one that could be the truth.
Just… who's that yoshimoto guy?... and why do i feel like this won't be a wonderful day?... fiddle sticks.- amitie mentally remarked… confused, and somewhat frightened…
However… from the shadows, a man wearing pitch black armor, and with a sword seething with malice, grinned, for the next step of his plan would begin…
This was nobunaga oda, the fool of owari… and it's demon King.
If this is to be the final verse of this long song… then let it be the swan song of our era.- he boasted, as he stared besides him, seeing a Young girl, brunette, and with a pink kimono hold two bladed rings, his sister, besides her, a samurai in cyan and with a golden helmet held his lance firm, oichi and nagamasa, a lovely couple…
to the man's right, an old stern warrior with twin axes, a Young boy with a Sharp nodachi and a killing stare, and lastly, a lady in purple, with a sharpened claw held in one hand, and a devilish bomb in another, they were katsuie shibata, a firm warrior and retainer, ranmaru mori, the loyal guard of the man, also a retainer of dosan saito, a formidable foe of his… (he was impressed ranmaru could hide this service to his future lord from his current lord through rescuing dosan's scout división, even though he forced them to help nobunaga…) and Nou, his wife…
On the tree in front of the man, the very edge of a cane could be seen… as a man in golden robes hid behind it…
While atop the tree, a golden glint could be seen in it's canopy…
This was one of the times hideyoshi was envious of nene's ninja training as much as he's proud for his wife…
You win some, you lose some…- he exclaimed…
Well… don't worry dear, i'll give you some lessons after this…- nene reassured him- we do plan on sparing yoshimoto… right?
It seems so, for this foe shall require the united strength of all to surpass, thus, yoshimoto shall be granted one chance to prove his worth.- nobunaga exclaimed.- however, he'll have to fight for that chance, so we wait for the perfect time…
Thus, the oda army watch the scout returning to yoshimoto… the inminent battle visible on the skies…
But those kids… just from where they are?- a doubt found it's way onto hideyoshi…- they do seem familiar… do they know ms. Accord?
Well… let's hope this doesn't end badly…- nene said worried
Imagawa main camp – okehazama
A man wearing green robes, White skin paint, a jolly topknot and with a polished saber was playing kemari, kicking the ball to the skies in joyful reprieve.
MY LORD!.- a soldier proclaimed.
Oh… it's you, how was the expedition?- the man asked.
It went well, there were no sight of the oda clan, our trip through the capital shall be without problems.- the soldier informed.- but lord yoshimoto, is it indeed necessary to bring kemari to the capital?.
At that inquiry… yoshimoto was glad it was asked.- indeed, for you see, this war, this conflict that has plagued us, while driven by ambition and strife, it's also due to the lack of art in the world… and with art i don't just mean art and games, i mean the fact the people's will isn't Heard, they're not allowed to express themselves, they lack the vent to show the world, nor the Little luxuries to enjoy the leisures of life, thus that anger becomes hatred, and like this kemari ball… one bad touch, (pokes it with his sword, popping it) and it can go kaboom, give it the nurture and way to express itself however and… (pulls his actual kemari ball, and kicks it higher than usual) it will be allowed to go to greater heights than it has been seen or set as limits.
i… i have never seen it as such my lord.- the soldier confesed.- but now i'm enlightened, our fight isn't to bring art, is to bring wisdom and freedom, expression to our people… you're indeed noble.
Well, when you have shingen, kenshin and uyijasu as neighbours, it's easy to understand why they fight, the reasons they strive, i simply took from them that resolve.- yoshimoto confesed… before he grabbed his kemari and unsheated his sword.
That is why, now, we shall march to the capital.!- the leader of the imagawa clan proclaimed… as his men cheered for him.- so first, tell ieyasu that we shall depart, take as Little weight and equipment as you find necessary, we aren't going to battle… (even then, yoshimoto felt a Little deja vu… must be the fact that kenshin and shingen told him about the world of orochi), do not forget your weapons… i can't shake the feeling we aren't alone.
YES SIR.- and with that, the soldier marched, his duty set… as from the shadows of yoshimoto's palace, a figure in purplish blue was seen…
So it seems imagawa suspects nobunaga's intention…
Back onto the woodlands…
CRUNCH!
WHAT WAS THAT?!- screamed klug… but everyone was a little unnerved…
Then, they began to hear… footsteps?
Yup, footsteps.- raffina confirmed.
Before any of them could ask… the sound of footsteps intensified, it got to the point one could safely asume it was because of a march…
Even the ghostly pair of yu and rei were unnerved, as they too hid behind the trees…
Thus, the shock of everyone was to behold.
Thousand soldiers wearing jade green marched through the woodlands, spears, katanas, nodachis, all scorting a carriage, in which a man wearing green and gold, and White face paint was inside, yoshimoto was resting, enjoying the vistas of okehazama.
So… anyone else involved in this impromptu carnival?.- arle tried to lighten the mood, at the same time wondering the armours…
Then sig and lidelle's memories finally returned to them… or rather, they focused on their recent misadventures, thus, they realized what the marching soldiers meant…
Oh no… everyone, at the count of three, run.- sig warned.
Eh sig… what do you mean?- amitie was confused at sig's sudden order
Oh nononononono…- lidelle began to panic… as she searched her pockets- where i left it, where it is… AHA!.- she pulls the naginata kenshin gifted her as a showcase of goodwill.
AND SINCE WHEN LIDELLE HAS A WEAPON?!- arle, ringo and amitie asked in unison…
As from the road upfront the imagawa forces… on the Stone roads leading to kyoto… hundreds of purple armoured forces appeared in front of them… their armours having the semblance of a five petal flower…
Oh no…-yoshimoto exclaimed, realizing what would happen…
Kenshin and shingen have told me that i'm always ambushed and killed here in okehazama… and this time i took my time to prepare… i'll have to commend nobunaga, he has the drive and witt to rule… even if he's cruel.- yoshimoto tought, reflecting on what he could remember from the crusades against orochi that he managed to keep, as well as the warning from shingen and kenshin, he was still surprised at nobunaga's witt.
Yoshimoto imagawa, our lord has asked for your head, however, you're lucky, for he needs your head in the sence of your wisdom, however… unless you can survive this forest, then you'll better off dead.- the soldier warned, raising his spear.
They plan on KILLING HIM?!- the puyo crew screamed in shock…
There they are, GET THEM!- only to be spotted by the soldiers, who began to rush at the trees…
So… do… do we have to fight them?...- Lidelle muttered, afraid of the upcoming events…
Yup, and it seems they disturbed the bugs too… but in all honesty, we better just leave.- sig remarked, somewhat angry… (an unusual sight… as his red eye began to slightly glow)…
Hey hey hey, stop it right there.- amitie said, trying to garner attention.
What do you want, you peasant?- the soldier retorted angrily.
First of all… hello, my name's amitie.- she introduced herself.- second, why do you have to kill him, for all you know, he (points at yoshimoto), hasn't done anything to you… nor we did anything against you… so why do we have to fight?, can't we get along?
It's not a matter of getting along.- a mysterious, dominant voice said.- it's a matter of paving the future of this land… and the future is only paved in blood and strife… so… if you have the strength to ask for peace, then show it.
Well… and what makes you think we'll listen to you?- raffina retorted.
Is that so?... very well… forward, do not let a single one ALIVE!- nobunaga ordered, and so, his men charged forward…
5000 men to yoshimoto's 100000… or it would have been as such if yoshimoto didn't send his troops to provide support to kenshin, shingen and uyijasu after the sun turned into orochi's eye… (if that's his eye, he fears what orochi, or rather WHO he is)…
Great, another conflict we're involved because of mere chance…-ringo remarked, annoyed… until she saw something…- wait, why are lidelle and sig stepping forward?
Well… you harmed a bug, and i feel like you see us as bugs,- sig began- so… you'd think you can just stomp over us because you have an army…
They do say the weakest bugs… hide the deadliest venoms.- at that point, sig's crimson eye fully glew… before subduing down…
Well then… showcase to me… what venom you truly carry within your resolve kid… FORWARD!- nobunaga ordered, and so, the soldiers and warriors charged, a clash lead by a lightning strike…
Fiddlesticks.- amitie said, dissapointed and scared.
Lightning and blitz-okehazama (sw3 ver) goes here
In a flash of lightning, the forest's colours became blinded, everyone becoming silouetes in the shrouded Woods… however, somethings became clear…
yoshimoto was trying to get his men to retreat… using his kemari as a makeshift projectile tos tun the guards, then using his sword to take them down…
You clearly don't make good kemari partners.- he mentally remarked…- anyways, as team captain, i order a retreat, and you kids… you better come too, it's too dangerous to face that man.- he warned the puyo crew.
Oh… ok… well, time to leave, so… bye.- inmediately amitie took the chance to backpedal outside of nobunaga's range… she was soon followed by ringo, arle, lidelle, sig, klug, yu and rei… while ms. Accord remained behind…
However, they were too busy to focus on their missing profesor…
Speaking of…
So… you're oda nobunaga, the demon King.- she assumed.
Indeed, and what brings you to fight against me?- he asked
I know about your ambition, and the destruction it brought… so i plan to stop you.- she answered.
And from your appearance, i pressume you aren't from our world.- he deduced.
Can i ask why you asume that?- she asked, cautious and somewhat shocked he realized.
I can't help but dream about heroes from another land… and given the nature of dreams, i believe it's because i once fought alongside heroes from another time… so i clearly can figure you don't belong to our era…- he raises his saber, confident and determined.- so if you plan to mess with destiny… then be prepared to be burned by it.
Very well, but know this… i warned you.- she simply rebuked…
But before long, nobunaga was behind her… a purplish aura behind her… as countless soldiers of the imagawa, surrounding them… suddenly fell down.
w…what?- ms. Accord was confused, she never suspected nobunaga to know time magic… but it didn't feel like time magic… it felt like her mind shutdown for a second…
she had enough time to turn her cane into a mallet and swing towards nobunaga… who simply swung back, focused, and launched a sphere of pure darkness, it's intent tos lay clear as it's blackness…
you're… quite formidable.- she said as she pointed her cane, using vento in order to push the black sphere away from her, as it landed near imagawa soldiers, who were unable to leave, as it exploded and took them down…- and yet so monstrous, what drives you?
I tought you might be able to recognize a warrior's spirit and ambition, given you're a profesor… it seems like i was mistaken…- he said, solemnly.- which is a shame, for your students truly have potential to change their world, if those kids truly are your students…
LEAVE THEM ALONE!- ms. Accord rose her wand, as she casted thunder, nobunaga simply stepped back… however, the weapons of the fallen imagawa conducted the electricity, managing to injure him.- i won't let you harm them…
I do not intend to, for if what i believe is true, then we have a shared enemy… however, they lack the spirit of a warrior, and an ambition, without those two key factors, they won't be able to win this battle- he told her…- so i simply intend to teach them said concepts, let their powers grow and mold this land of strife.
i… i won't let you taint their hearts… i won't LET YOU!- ms. Accord screamed, for as countless times as she kept her cool and trusted her students… nobunaga's methods were ruthless and vicious, so even if he truly means well for the land, she cannot, SHE WON'T risk him breaking her students…
is that so?... then showcase the ambition needed to surpass mine.- nobunaga challenged, as he intercepted a shadowy silouette in the shape of a cat…
geesh, he seems more formidable than what we tought…- popoi remarked.- it's like he's fighting with the strength of a hundred men…
i know… and this is the strength amitie and friends need to match… so we better retreat to let them adquire it…- ms. Accord realized… as she turned her cane into a broom, and through vento, created a strong windraft to ride it away from nobunaga…
humph… very well, let's see if you can guide them… to create their own ambition.- nobunaga challenged, as lady nou could be seen in the distance…- we still have yoshimoto to talk to.
Elsewhere, in the borders of primp town
Yoshimoto swung his saber fiercely, and prescisely struck his kemari, taking down countless foes, even then, it seemed endless… for he knew, the oda's ambition drove them to keep fighting even when injured…
Nobunaga truly means to conquer the land… which i can commend, but his lack of finesse, and respect might injure the land, i simply cannot let him prevail…- yoshimoto pondered, as he looked back, seeing the puyo crew struggle in their own fight…
Arle was casting countless fireballs like a fierce dancer, taking down countless samurai, while a Little bunny-like creature (carbuncle) was cheering her…
Ringo was using her spells to try and throw off the enemy… but was confused at seeing sig and lidelle… actually fight…
Amitie wasn't faring much better… as she was fighting archers, who could match her bayoen, fireballs and firework spells, and she was constantly running around, trying to avoid arrows…
As for sig and lidelle, they fought quite well for rookies, lidelle using her wind magic to guide her swings with the naginata, making them non-lethal powerblows to send her foes flying… while sig rarely used the tonfas, but when he did, he used the to guide his water spells through sheer forcé of impact, be it a whirlwind of water, a wave, a storm… he was using the tonfas as a makeshift guidance baton, which was impresive…
Even though they might be otherworldly, their skills are truly formidable, which made yoshimoto cry with joy…
A cry that was short lived as he saw one of his officers flung around by a boy with a purple robe and a giant nodachi…
Yoshimoto imagawa, by order of my lord, i shall defeat you.- he proclaimed…
And who are you supposed to be?- the ghostly twins asked.
EECK! Vile fiends, return to your grave.- ranmaru was a Little frightened by the sight of ghosts… but before the two could create an illusion or cast their spirit flame…
Or i'll send you MYSELF!- he began glowing in a purple aura, as he began to spin, his sword glowing purple, as through the flames… he became a fierce tornado…
Well… that looks… quite cool, even though you can't actually- but before yu could finish her sentence, she could feel the steel approaching her… and soon, she was struck by the Sharp edge of the nodachi- GRAAAAAAACKH!...
WHAT?!- this threw everyone in the puyo crew of guard, as they usually used puyo magic to be able to interact with the ghostly twins in offensive manner… but somehow, this kid managed to harm them through a purple flame enveloping him…
This day cannot get worse… can it?- ringo asked, annoyed…
FORE!- they Heard a man scream…
And just like that, more soldiers of yoshimoto were sent flying, this time, raffina could make the sight of a cane… a golden cane… before the soldier landed right in front of them…
And from behind was another soldier being flung… this time by a man wielding two axes… as he caught one of the two axes like it was a boomerang…
And another was sent, this time by a man wielding a lance, and a girl wielding bladed rings…
Fiddle sticks…- amitie was completely shocked by how many enemies they were surrounded by.
Ok, ok, what is going on here, why there are too many people trying to injure us? Is this world against us or what?- raffina blew up, and angrily asked.
This doesn't look good carby, we're surrounded… and our spells don't seem to have the same power as back home…- arle was becoming a Little preoccupied…
Gugu….- a sentiment shared by carbuncle…
I honestly can't fathom why are we dealing with such an army…- ringo snarked…- yet i can't shake the feeling we meet some of them… wait… their armour, fighting style… this… this can't be sengoku japan… we can't just have been thrown into the past…- ringo began to connect the dots.
On the flipside, the oda were thinking about the nature of the battle…
They seem too Young, too innocent, i don't think this is right…- oichi regreted.
I feel the same oichi, but it can't be helped… while we convinced nobunaga to spare yoshimoto, these kids, as noble as they could be, were a surprise, so i cannot determine what will happen…- nagamasa said.
It's indeed regretable the Young must take arms…- hideyoshi mourned…
They don't derserve this, and i plan on punishing nobunaga if he tries to.- nene said, angrily at her husband's lord's actions…
As if to speak of him, nobunaga managed to show up… somehow arriving at the same time ms. Accord did.
EVERYONE!- ms. Accord screamed in joy, before preparing her wanf against the oda army…
MS. ACCORD!- everyone from primp said with joy… a joy that lasted too Little… as nobunaga caught everyone's attention…
Now now… while this reunion is heartwarming… it's not the time for such heartfeel moments, we have a task at hand… (points at yoshimoto), we have had this song and dance countless times… and you've always met your end here…
I know.- yoshimot responded.- but i cannot let your ambition succeed, your methods are too vile to ensure the land remains good, and doesn't fall into a dark path.- as he said it, he rose his sword, ready to die if necessary.
Well then… then prove it.- he stabs his saber in the ground, confusing everyone… especially yoshimoto
What's your game nobunaga?- ringo asked, trying to figure out the meaning of this.
-Simple… this world is the result of the fusión of countless worlds, a fusión that has lead to chaos and destruction, as countless evils have risen… so, our land will never know peace unless we all unite to defeat them… and you've proven capable of fighting for your ideals… so…
SHOW ME YOU'RE CAPABLE OF YOUR AMBITION YOSHIMOTO, and defend this land, give it hope… someone to root and cheer, so that if i fail to unite this land, you can help the survivors succeed.- nobunaga boasted, in a challenging manner.
You're implying you'll let me live? Even after harming my troops?, even after trying to kill me?- yoshimoto doubted his enemy.
Clever… but a warrior can only test their mettle in the battlefield… and because you have an use, a role to play in this mess, i made sure to not kill your army… so, what do you say yoshimoto, can you bring hope and joy through that kemari of yours?- he asked.
Yes, i shall indeed bring joy and hope through art, games, and history, count on it, i promise it.- yoshimoto took the deal, a chance to defy fate seemed too good to be true, but if they indeed had a shared enemy in this fused world… then he better help his enemy of life prevail and save the world… and if he can spread art, wisdom and hope to ensure peace, the better.
Heh, then don't make me regret it yoshimoto.- nobunaga hid his grin, glad to finally bury the hacchet with his enemy of his early days… then, he stared at the puyo crew.- as for you… you have shown great potential.
Well… thanks… i guess… BUT WHY DID YOU TRY TO KILL US!- amitie wanted an answer.
In the same vein as yoshimoto, i sought potential in you… however, unlike imagawa, i never met you… however, i know one guy who did…-looks at hideyoshi
Yeah… sorry about that, i was in the assembly… but before the worlds merged… well, it was me and ieyasu…- hideyoshi apologized.
You… you told him about me… and he deduced the rest…- ms. Accord felt a Little betrayed.
From what the monkey told me, you have great magical potential… however, you lack the ambition and experience to bolster it…
What do you mean LACK of experience? WE'VE SAVED THE WORLD COUNTLESS TIMES!- ringo rebuked.
Indeed… however, as shown here, you lack the experience in the battlefield… hence why i was able to easily surround you… however, your two friends (points at lidelle and sig), seemed to have wisened up to the fact… thus, it becomes clear…
While the two of them plus a friend of choice shall be allowed to leave… the rest will be forced to accompany me, and fight alongside my army in the front lines… IT'S AN ORDER!.- there was a shared fear in the puyo crew, for when the visionaire gave an order, he MEANT IT…
Well… we got ambushed, trapped, and now we'll have to work for a conqueror… this isn't our day…- ringo resumed, somewhat bummed.
If i only was closer, i could beat him down.- raffina bluffed, angry at her current situation…
To serve, or to suffer… this is cruel…- arle noticed the intent of nobunaga…
That's it, i'm not gonna sit around and be bossed… i'll take my leave.- klug tried to escape…
however… nobunaga then asked a question: what… what is ambition?
Ringo inmediately answered on instinct: ambition refers to a drive someone has, a goal to achieve, and the resolve to drive it to fruition no matter what… wait…
It seems someone is ahead when it comes to wisdom.- nobunaga deduced… then it's decided, you three (points at ringo, lidelle and sig)… you shall leave, so follow yoshimoto, he shall escort you.
While the rest… you shall fight alongside the oda clan against this calamity… in your pursuit to discover your resolve and ambition.
To this… everyone had a simple thing to say: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!
As for nobunaga… he pondered somethings…
Ms. Accord truly is formidable, even when i got an edge through my musou attack to sneak behind her… she was still able to stand against me…
If she taught her students well, then they will indeed do great against our enemy… now, let's hope they learn ambition naturally… before the flames of war give nagashino it's fierce shape…
With his toughts clear, he decided to give the puyo crew a Little time to say farewells…
sniff* take care sig… don't worry… we'll be fine.- amitie tried her best to feign hope…
Miss amitie… DON'T GO!- lidelle was crying…
So… this is goodbye… for a while… huh… take care arle, and please be there for amitie.- ringo said in a sour mood…
I will, no matter what, our hope and strength shall never waver… goodbye ringo.- she answered.
Sad we can't haunt you ringo… but we'll seek to it that we see soon… bye…- then was yu and rei's farewell…
You better fix this mess… and i know you will.- for the first time, klug trusted his friends, must'be the desesperation, or him finally eating his ego.
My strength won't be there… but i can wish you good luck, just remember, you can count on us… even if not now.- raffina said…- take care.
We will raffi, amitie, arle, we will.- sig responded…- bye.
And so, the group's Split… with yoshimoto, sig, lidelle and ringo marched, the three spared given nobunaga saw that the three had some degree of resolve and ambition…
While amitie, klug, raffina, ms. Accord, arle, yu and rei were left to accompany the oda… for two reasons:
One, to protect them from the evils of war, and how it might take shape in the world… and two, to teach them about ambition, and make them develop their very own…
For in a world of strife and conflict, only ambition, resolve and bonds can bring peace to the land…
And so begins, a new era of strife…
To be continued