(Trails into Reverie ost - Section G.F.S. II)
Lloyd, Arcanine, Elie, Lilligant, Aoi, Serperior, Wazy, Kommo-o, Noel Seeker, Electivire, and Rixia came into the Geofront.
"So this is the Geofront I heard so much about..." Aoi looking around. "The Geofront is a network of facilities for water waste, right?"
"It's also used for the orbal network before we learn that it was also use for the Azure Zero Project." Lloyd answered. "I heard Rean's group came through this sector a couple of times last year."
"Venturing into the Geofront to fight monsters. Doesn't it make you think of the good old days?" Wazy asked
"Yeah. It felt like we were coming in and out of here every day a couple of years ago." Noel Seeker said, feeling nostalgic.
"It wasn't exactly fun at the time, but it makes for good memories now." Elie smiled
Lloyd turns to face the others. "Speaking of memories, seeing you in that outfit again is giving me a flashback to the mission we went on right after the occupation, Rixia."
"The one where we were tasked with securing the citizens' private information? That's quite the memory for me as well." Rixia smiled. "It was our first encounter with anyone from Thors."
"I guess you're right."
"You know, I've always thought your Yin combat attire is really cool." Noel Seeker said to Rixia. "It gives off a different impression than what you usually wear or even your stage outfit. It's much more... focused, if I had to put it."
"I'll take that as a compliment." Rixia smiled bashfully.
"I'd say it does a much better job of drawing focus, if you know what I mean." Wazy smirked before turning to Lloyd. "Lloyd must had a hard time keeping his eyes off of you while you two were together."
"Well, I can't deny that going after her in those air ducts didn't do me any favor." Lloyd scratches his hair sheepishly, causing everyone to stare at him. "I mean, uh..."
"So that's your favorite memory of the Geofront, huh?" Noel Seeker folded her arms, giving Lloyd the 'Seriously' look, while Rixia blushed.
"Lloyd. Please go on." Elie giving an intimidating smile.
"Is that really the thing you should say to Elie, Lloyd?" Aoi asked, looking nervous.
"I-It's not like that—I swear! Damn it Wazy. You set me up for that." Lloyd muttered.
Wazy chuckled. Well, I think we've had our fun and game for now. Let's get to work. Should we simply go as far into the sector as we can on foot?"
"Right. I think that would be the same bet. I can sense plenty of monsters around. Make sure you're all ready for combat before we proceed. Check your equipment and quartz." Lloyd advised as they nodded, checking their equipment and then took off and spotted an extraordinary and they passed it.
"Oh! That reminds me!" Rixia said as they stopped walking and turned to her. "Since all of you are using your Pokemon in battle, I should bring out mine." Rixia said as she pulled out her Pokeball and tossed it. Coming out was a Dydreion.
"Dydreeee!" Dydreion roared
"Whoa! That's one strong looking Pokemon." Noel Seeker said in awe as she pull out her ARCUS Alpha to scan it.
"Dydreigon. The Brutal Pokemon. A Dark and Dragon Type. It's said that Hydreigon grew ferocious because people in times long past loathed it, considering it to be evil incarnate and attacking it relentlessly. Only the central head has a brain. It is very intelligent, but it thinks only of destruction."
"That's one dangerous-looking Pokemon indeed if it that vicious. Are you sure you should have a Pokemon like that?" Noel Seeker asked
"Don't worry. Dydreigon may be scary, but she's gentle." Rixia smiled. "I did train her after all. Anyway. She's pretty strong herself."
"I can tell from a glance." Lloyd said.
"Yeah. It certainly fierce." Aoi agreed.
"Well then, shall we?" Wazy suggested as they take off, taking out monsters they come across and encounter a large beetle-like mosquito monster.
"There's a familiar enemy." Rixia said.
"I seem to recall buildings in the old Downtown District being infested with mosquito monsters like this before." Wazy places his hand on his hip. "I don't remember them being especially difficult to deal with, but let's take them seriously all the same. Better yet, let's be careful about the higher elements being activated, too."
"That's strange. I've gotten used to it when all the places Pleroma Grass has bloomed in the past, but why would it be here?" Lloyd wondered.
"Hard to say. It could just be some residual abnormality left behind from all the craziness half a year ago. Either way, I think that confirms that we're not going to just stroll past this monster."
"Dydreeee..." Dydreigon growled.
"And it seems Dydreigon is itching for a fight."
"Kommo!" Kommo-o roared.
"Same with my Kommo-o."
"This might be a good time to test the ARCUS Alpha new feature, don't you think?" Elie asked.
"New Feature?" Noel Seeker asked
"Oh, I remember Tio mentioning something like this. It was called... United Front, correct?" Aoi asked.
"Right. It was developed by Professor Schmidt. It's a feature that he was leading the development. It was inspired by the link system of the Divine Knights if I recall." Lloyd replied. "It's a pretty ambitious feature to be added to a simple orbment unit if I recall. Tio was asked to gather battle data since the Foundation, ZCF, Atlas, Professor Kokonoe, Ludwig, Tails, and Kirito are also collaborating on the project."
"But considering that we all share combat link during the Great Twilight and now. Not to mention it also affects our Pokemon. Should we try it out?"
"Come to think of it, I felt like I was connected with you all back then, too, even though I wasn't with you all there." Rixia replied.
Emblem Lloyd appeared. "You know, it also affects me too. Is this mechanism also affecting the Emblems?"
"I think Tio mentioned something about requesting Alear and Amia's help with it too since it involves the Emblems." Elie replied.
"Yeah, I think we can all try it out, so I'm all for it!" Noel Seeker smirked.
"Electvire!" Electvire smirked
"And Electvire is also itching for a fight."
"Looks like we're all on board. All right. Here goes nothing!" Lloyd pull out his Tonfos as the others got out their weapons and charge toward the Superior Mosquito who spotted them and ready attack them.
"Activating United Front!" Lloyd took his stand as suddenly they all felt a boost around them all. "All for one!"
"And one for all!" The Team yelled while the Pokemon let out their war cry and charge and lash out an all out assault on the Surperior Mosquito, instinctively killing it.
"Wow! That was faster then I thought!" Aoi exclaimed.
"I wasn't expecting it would be so powerful." Rixia mused.
"Nothing else in our arsenal shows off our combined strength in the same way." Elie smiled. "And it even make it easier for us to use Orders, too. This is going to be a real asset in battle."
Aoi examine the ARCUS Alpha and notice the gauge is drain. "But in order to use United Front, it we need to fill up the gauge here to make sure we can use it."
"Then we better remember it and make good use of it!" Noel Seeker smirked
"That shouldn't be too hard. We might run into more enemies worth using it on before we leave. I say we got plenty of practice with it now as we move forward."
"Yeah. So let's go, everyone." Lloyd nodded as they take off further and go through the vents... after recalling their Pokemon.
"Wait, why are we crawling through the vent?" Aoi asked.
"Oh, I see how it is." Wazy grinned. "You're such a bad boy, aren't you, Lloyd?"
"Wazy, I'm trying very, very hard not to think about it right now." Lloyd muttered as he thought of Elie's smoosh breast.
"What are you two talking about..." Elie asking with a suspicious look.
"N-Nothing! Nothing at all!"
"Yeah, I seriously doubt it." Noel Seeker giving a deadman look as they all leave the vent and keep going.
They reach a large area that is filled with monsters.
"Oh look. Another pair of monsters to try out the United Front. Shall we?" Wazy suggested.
"All right, Let's do this!" Lloyd said.
"Yeah!" Noel Seeker smirked as she got out her Submachine Guns. "All for one!"
"And one for all!" The Team yelled as they were empowered along with their Pokemon with their War Cry as they charge toward the battle, unleashing an all out assault with punching, slashes, and firing and their Pokemon using their attacks like Thunder Punch, Leaf Storm, Energy Ball, Flamethrower, Dragon Pulse, and Close Combat to defeat them.
"And that's a wrap!" Aoi cheered "None of the monsters we've come across have posed much of a threat too. Thank goodness for that."
"That's because we're quite the team. We got Rixia, Aoi, Lloyd, Elie, Noel, Me, and our badass Pokemon. Making us a badass team." Wazy chuckled.
"It shouldn't be too hard to reach the depths at the rate we're going." Lloyd smiled before he got to thinking. "Though I am starting to wonder what could be waiting for us at the end."
"Who knows? I wouldn't stress out about it until we get there." Wazy suggest. "I feel pretty good about handling whatever it is with the team we have here. Especially since we got ourselves one hot badass ninja in the group."
"Hot badass... wait, you mean me?!" Aoi blushed red.
'I thought he was talking about me...' Rixia thought.
"Wazy, try not to burst Aoi's heart out. Plus don't be too overconfident. That kind of thing will be the undoing of a unit during a live combat situation. We need to stay vigilant." Noel Seeker scolded.
"Whatever you say, ma'am." Wazy struggled until they heard Lloyd chuckled.
"What's so funny, Lloyd?" Rixia asked.
"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about how reassuring it is to have you all here. It's good to be teaming with you guys again."
"You're always welcome for being in my presence, but what brought this on?" Wazy asked.
"I guess because together again like this reminded me how much I owe each of you—even from before the liberation mission. Rixia's been top-notch at covert operations and being our contact with Heiyur when we needed it. Noel was vital at gathering information on the military and working with the CGF's resistance effort volunteers. And you've been helping us gather support in and out of Crossbell while flying around doing your Granstritter duties, Wazy. Of course, we encounter the Pokemon God Arceus, Master of Time Dialga, Master of Space, Palkia, Giratina, and even Celebi. We wouldn't have been able to pull off the liberation mission last month without you. I can't thank each of you enough."
"Come on, Lloyd. You're saying that like we're a bunch of strangers you owe favors to." Noel Seeker smiled. "We're part of the SSS, too, you know!"
"We may not be founding members like the rest of you, but we still paid our dues and learned a lot when we were together. I'll never forget you all helped me settle things with Wald."
"I concur. The time I've spent working with the SSS has allowed me to face who I am and choose the path I want to walk in life. I'll always be here to lend you my aid, be it as Yin or simply as Rixia." Rixia smiled.
"You guys..." Lloyd smiled. "I really don't know what I'd do without you all."
"Aww, I can see why you guys are so close with each other." Aoi smiled
"Feeling jealous, Aoi?" Wazy asked
"I'll be lying if I said I weren't. It just goes to show that all of you have very good chemistry and that you all help each other through your own problems. And at the same time, it all follows the same path together. Two years ago, right? During the Azure Tree Incident? Compared to me who was outside, I haven't witnessed the bonds you guys share. It makes me envious. It reminded me of a friend who I once had a close bond with before he passed away."
"Aoi..." Noel Seeker sadden.
"I'm sure your late friend is smiling for you right now. But don't count yourself out as well." Lloyd smiled.
"Hm? What do you mean?" Aoi asked
"You save us from a dangerous spot during the Great Twilight. We were both corner and a goner if it weren't for you. You help us a lot during our time together. I couldn't help but feel proud to have you as another one of us as both the SSS and a long cherish friend."
"Lloyd..."
"We're finally on the cusp of grasping true independence, but Crossbell's is just beginning. It's up to us to keep fighting for everyone if we want our home to truly prosper." Lloyd fist pump. "So let's do our best to keep the people of Crossbell safe."
"Yes. It's our responsibility to not let them down." Elie agreed.
"I agree." Noel Seeker nodded in agreement.
"Ruff!" Arcanine barked.
"Lilli." Lilligant smiled.
"I'll be happy to do what I can." Rixia smiled while Wazy is quiet.
"Is something wrong, Wazy?" Lloyd asked
"Oh, no. I just remembered something I've been wanting to ask you for a while. I was away from Crossbell for over two years after we dealt with the Azure Tree. And with the stroke of fate. You and Elie tied the knot. So the question is..." Wazy grinned. "When are you going to put a ring on her."
Lloyd blinked. "What?"
"W-Wait, you mean... p-p-p-proposing to her?" Noel Seeker blushed.
"W-W-W-W-Where did this come from, Wazy?" Elie blushing red.
"I second that!" Lloyd cheeks turn red. "I-I mean yes... we been dating for about two and a half years now... but... Marriage..." He scratch his cheek. "I mean... I like that idea... and seeing Elie in a beautiful white dress... Becoming man and wife."
"Oho." Wazy grinned.
"L-Lloyd." Elie blushing red and then covering her face as smoke came over her head.
Wazy approached Lloyd with a seductive grin. "In that case, would you like me to be the official priest?"
"O-Okay, Wazy, you're already making my heart about to burst with the marriage stuff."
"Okay, maybe we should... get back on the task... otherwise we'll be here all bashful." Aoi said with his cheeks red. 'He definitely reminds me of you... huh Leo?"
"All right, I'll hold off the marriage talk. But when the day comes, mind dancing with me, Aoi?" Wazy wink at him.
Aoi's heart skip a beat as he turned around and then go into a corner and squealed.
"A-Aoi?!" Noel Seeker exclaimed.
"Ahaha! Oh that's just adorable~" Wazy chuckled.
"Wazy! Will you stop teasing the poor guy!?"
"Ahaha... I think it's about time we do head back to work." Rixia nervously laughed. "Aoi, are you okay?"
"N-Nooo..." Aoi turn around with his face completely red and he covered his face. "I-I'm too embarrassed to even look right now!"
"Serp." Serperior slithers and then slap the back with his tail.
"Oh!"
"Ahaha... I'll admit, I did not expect this coming." Emblem Lloyd said. "But it did made my heart skip a beat."
"L-Let's keep going before we lose our focus."Lloyd said as they take off.
They been going keeping as they wonder for quite a bit until they reach the depths and see a large red hovering Archaism.
(BGM ended)
"That must be it!" Rixia exclaimed.
"Well, we came to the right place. Only, that's no monster." Wazy glared.
"Yeah! It's an archaism!"
(Trails into Reverie ost - Aim a Gun at the Bullet)
The Arcanism turn to the SSS.
"Aren't these things primarily made by the society? What's it doing down here?!" Noel Seekwe asked as hey got out their weapons.
"The IDF was using them before the war flush out pockets of the resistance. This one could be a leftover." Lloyd replied
"I suspected that would be the case." Aoi agreed.
"I'm not familiar with this model, but it looks pretty tough." Wazy remark.
"Yeah, but I'm sure it's nothing we can't handle. Prepare to engage!" Lloyd declared.
Deadly Domineering Archaism - Gundharva
Lloyd form a combat link with Elie, Noel Seeker form a combat link with Rixia and Wazy form a combat link with Aoi.
Lloyd form a Pokemon link with Arcanine, Elie form a Pokemon Link with Lilligant, Noel Seeker form a Pokemon Link with Electivire, Aoi form a Pokemon Link with Serperior, Rixia form a Pokemon link with Hydreigon and Wazy form a Pokemon link with Kommo-o.
Emblem Lloyd appeared by Elie's side.
"The enemy is vulnerable to Wind Arts and electric types moves." Elie's AI reported.
Gundharva lock on the ground and firing toward the group as they quickly split up as Arcanine used Extreme Speed and tackled it, pushing it back as Lloyd charged in and throw a series of punches. Gundharva throw its robotic arms for a punch and then shock him with electricity.
"Agaagaga—Bwah!" Lloyd winched as he was knocked away as Elie firing orbal shots at the Archaism.
"Liligant, Pedal Dance!" Elie shout.
"Lilligaaant!" Lilligant spins gracefully, unleashing pink glowing pedals toward Gundharva as it form a shield around itself to prevent taking damage.
"Kommo-o, Brick Break!" Wazy command.
"Kommoooo!" Kommo lunged with its white glowing arm and karate chop the barrier, intently destroying it as Aoi dashed with superhuman speed, dealing a series of slashes around the archaism and Wazy jump up and dive for a kick until the Archaism teleported.
"It can teleport?!" Aoi asked as Gundharva appeared from above and firing laser toward the group.
"Look out!" Noel Seeker yelled as they all jump away.
Gundharva open hatched and firing missiles toward the group as Wazy jump up and kick and few with Kommo-o.
"Electivire, Thunderbolt!" Noel Seeker yelled while firing at the missile.
"Electrivire!" Electivire roared, shooting electricity from its body toward the missiles, destroying them.
"Hydreigon, bring it down!" Rixa command.
"Grra!" Hydreigon flew toward Gundharva and then bite its down before throwing it to the ground and slam it there.
"Dragon Pulse!"
"Hydreeeeeigon!" Hydreigon opened its three mouths and each one fired and fused together a dragon-shape beam and cause a devastating explosion on Gundharva.
Gundharva recovered and it readied its electrical arms. It charge toward Wazy to grabbed him, but he jump away and then repeatedly kicked its face and bounced off as Aoi used his craft: Shadow Dance to create clones of himself, then warp around, dealing phantom slashes, then reappeared to where he was as the clones imbued their sword with his hair color aura, jump and slash upward, allowing Serperior to follow up with Leaf Blade. Gundharva spreads out its arms and spin rapidly with an electrical sphere forming a ring around itself as it firing lasers toward the group.
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!" Lloyd yelled
"Raaru!" Arcanine howl and threw Flamethrower on the Archaism, pushing it away,
Gundharva teleported to the side of Gundharva and then shocked him with its mechanical arms.
"Arurururur!?" Gundharva responded to the eletrucution.
"Arcanine!" Lloyd yelled.
Gundharva then flew around, raming Elie and then Noel Seeker. Gundharva flew above, dropping bombs from the hatches as everyone quickly dodged while it also firing laser toward them.
"Ngh! This Archaism is pretty dangerous!" Rixia muttered.
"Yeah, and that electrical ring will shock us if we get too close." Aoi agreed as he slid.
"Yeah, but unlucky for him." Noel Seeker smirked. "Electivire, absorbed that ring!"
"Ele!" Electrivire dashes and then grabs Gundharva's electrical arms as it absorbs it electricity, charging itself as the ring begin to absorb.
"Thunder Punch!"
"Electrivire!" Electrivire charge its fist with electricity and then punch it into the ceiling, slamming it there as it fall but then manages to cover.
"Serperior, used Slam!" Aoi shouts as Serperior spring into the air, wrap around the Archarim and then throw him to the ground.
Gundharva floated back up and then Elie fired multiple orbal shots at it as Lloyd dashed forward threw series of punches and then axed kick it and then punch it down. He jump back as Arcanine throws Fire Blast onto it and Lilligant throws Petal Dance into the mix. Kommo-o charges and use Close Combat as it rapidly throws punches and then punches its mechanical face to the wall. Gundharva fired a laser toward the Pokemon but it shielded itself with its arms as he slid away. Noel Seeker used her craft: Electromagnetic Net by firing a rocket launch above it, releasing an Electromagnetic Net and shocking the Archaism as Wazy imbued his fist with elemental energy, dash forward and threw magical punches and then magically imbued Axe Kick it.
Rixia dashed forward, unleashing a series of swings, and then threw her sword as it bounced off, used her craft Dragon Claw to throw her mechanical claws, grabbed her sword, pulled herself toward and slashed its body with a wide slash and bounced off. Hydreigon used Dragon Rush and slammed it. Gundharva firing multiple bullets toward the group and its mechanical arms spin rapidly into a drill with electricity and firing drill attacks toward them. Elie shoots the drills but to no effect, as they pierce through. Elie dodged and then she threw Nemesis Arrow toward Gundharva, shocking it, Emblem Lloyd throw an energy punch toward to deal extra damage, and Eletricivire threw Thunder, dealing devastating hits.
Gundharva then throw the Orbal Art: Crescent Mirror to buff itself and reflect magical attacks.
"Magical reflect." Wazy muttered.
"Electrivire, Thunder!" Noel Seeker command
"Electrivire!" Electrivier throw Thuder on the Archaism as it reflect it back at him, only to absorbed its own attack.
"Ooh, that's clever, Noel." Wazy smirked
"Ahaha... I actually didn't think of that to be honest." Noel Seeker admit.
"I would recommend using Wind Arts." Elie's AI is recommended.
"My thoughts exactly." Elie casting the orbal art.
Gundharva realizing what she's doing and then charges toward her.
"Oh no you don't!" Lloyd dashes toward the Gundharva and deal a powerful punch to push it away. "Arcanine!"
"Ruff!" Arcanine charged and then sued Flame Wheel and slam into it.
"Kommo-o, Clanging Scale!" Wazy yelled
"Koooooomo-o!" Kommo-o folds his arms then unfolds them as it lets out a big roar, sending blue shockwaves towards Gundharva, dealing a powerful blue
"Nemesis Arrow!" Elie throws Nemesis Arrow as a bolt of electricity aim and shocking the archaism.
The Gundharva begin to malfunction but it also suddenly power itself up.
"Wait, it it powering up? But it's going to blow! Fall back!" Aoi shout as they quickly jump back. But As he did, he also notice someone is watching in the shadows by the terminal. 'Huh?'
Lloyd Jump back, but in slow motion, he also notices an invisible figure watching in the shadows as Arcanine notices it too.
'What is that...?' He thought
"Lloyd!" A voice yelled as multiple Bullets attacking Gundharva and then a large laser beam with it, causing the Gundharva to jump back to the terminal and explode.
(BGM ended)
Lloyd sighed of relief as they turn to Randy and Tio who were accompanied by their Pokemon, Vanilluxe, and Emboar.
"Tio! Randy!" Elie smiled.
"Whew. Looks like we got here just in time." Randy said.
"Are you all okay?" Tio asked
"Yeah, thank to you two." Wazy answered.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Section G.F.S. II)
They all begin to regroup.
"We came as quickly as we could after hearing the news from Dudley."
"This is a pretty salty team already, but you could have given us a ring and told us what you were up to." Randy scolded.
Noel Seeker frowned. "Yeah... Sorry about that. We thought we had things covered, so it didn't really cross our minds."
Wazy sighed. "And here we are, saving our hides in the end. Looks like I still have a lot of rust to shake off."
"Maybe we all do. Perhaps I've been a little too sure of myself lately." Elie muttered as she notice Lloyds attention to the terminal. "Hmm? Is something the matter, Lloyd?"
"Tio, was that the same terminal you interfaced with when Rean and his classmates were on their investigation?" Lloyd asked
"Oh... Yes." Tio answered. "I used a projection with the Aeon system to scan the spirit veins below Crossbell. It was only possible with Emma's help, but we were successful in the end." She turn to the terminal. "This terminal won't be doing anything for the foreseeable future, through. I'll have to put in a repair request with the foundation."
Lloyd begin to think for a moment. 'A projection, huh? Could that br what I jusr saw? Maybe it was some kind of system malfunction. Did Aoi, Wazy and Rixia see it, too?"
"What is it, Lloyd?" Rixia asked.
"Yeah, what's with the side glance?" Wazy asked.
"Sorry. It's nothing." Lloyd replied.
"Hmm..." Aoi hummed as he stare at the terminal.
"Something on your mind, Aoi?" Wazy asked.
"Um... I wasn't sure if my eyes were playing tricks but... it felt like something was just there." Aoi said, causing Lloyd's attention.
"Wait, you saw it too, Aoi?" Lloyd asked
"You too, Lloyd?"
"Ruff!" Arcanine barked.
"Even you, Arcanine. So I'm not the only one then..." Lloyd rub his chin.
"You three saw something? What did you say?" Tio asked.
"If Aoi and Arcanine saw what I saw... it felt like someone was there... or a least something."
"Really?" Rixia asked. "But I didn't sense anyone."
"Nor did I. Maybe someone hid their presence?" Wazy asked. "Whoever they are, they must be gone by now."
"Yeah, looks like it..." Aoi trailed off
"Anyway, thanks for the help, guys." Lloyd smiled.
"Someone's gotta watch out for you if you're too busy watchin' out for the rest of us." Randy smiled
"All's well that ends well." Tio smiled. "I'm glad no one was hurt."
"Emboar!" Emboar thumps up.
"Vanilluxe!" Vanilluxe cheered
"I think that just about wraps up our investigation here. It's almost noon. We should be getting back to the surface." Lloyd advised.
"I'm with you there. I'm starting to feel a little peckish, to be honest." Noel Seeker smiled.
"Hydre." Hydreigon nodded in agreement.
"How about we stop by the SSS and grab a bite to eat?" Elie suggested. "KeA and the chief were supposed to be on lunch duty today."
"Lilligant!" Lilligant nodded in agreement.
"Now you're speaking my language. Free lunch, and I don't have to lift a finger?" Wazy smirked.
"I'd love to join if you don't mind." Rixia smiled.
"The more the merrier. Let's get our grub on!" Randy smirked as they take off.
"It's been a while since we've sat down and had a proper meal together, isn't it?" Elie asked with a smile.
"Too long, if you ask me." Randy casually wrap his arm behind his neck. "We couldn't afford to go lax for a second during the operation."
"I can't wait to have some fo KeA's cooking!" Rixia smiled
"Me, too. I bet she's really upped her game." Tio smiled
"Knowing her, I bet she has." Aoi smiled.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's make our way back home." Lloyd smiled as they soon leave the Geofront.
Later...
"Heeey! Over here!" KeA waving Lloyd's group attention as Dudley, Mireille, Cecile, Fran, Veyle, Alear, Seadall, Mauvier, Marni, Emblem Marth, Emblem Tiki, Sully, Jona, Sonya and Sergei are waiting for them with their Pokemon.
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Sunset We Always Look)
"Seems you're no worse for wear after all that hard work." Cecile smiled.
"Err... It's nice to see you all, but how did you know we'd be coming out here?" Lloyd asked
"We were told about your investigation into the underground." Dudley answered
"Hudley?" Randy blinked "Hell, even Mireille and the commander..."
"KeA invited us! And you can't say no to that face." Fran giggled.
"Yeah. She helped me get away from work to finally have my lunch, so it happened to work out."
"Looks like!" Noel Seeker said.
"Although, I think there are too many of us here." Alear said, scratching his cheek.
"Should maybe some of us should leave?" Veyle asked
"No way! Lunch is always more fun with tons of people." KeA smiled
"Uh-huh! I agree!" Emblem Tiki agreed.
"Well, if you guys don't mind then who are we to refuse?" Marni said.
"I wanted Shizuku to come, too, but she had some stuff going on with her dad."
"That's too bad." Aoi said.
"And Ilya wanted to go nuts on solo practice." Sully replied
"That sounds like Ilya to me. I'll just bring her something later." Rixia smiled.
"These kinds of get-together aren't so bad every one in a while." Tio smiled.
"I guess... Just making it clear, we don't have anything special on the menu." Sergei said.
"No one is expecting a five-course meal." Sonya said."But I'll be making sure tha whatever you eat is at least better than one of your cigarettes."
"Please don't..."
Lloyd chuckled.
"Something up, Lloyd?" Noel Seeker asked
"Oh, I'm fine. It's more it's finally hitting me that we're home. I know it's just another day like the day before, but something about it feels so different."
"Haha. I can understand what you mean. And I assume everyone else feel that same feeling." Emblem Marth smiled.
"Yeah." Elie place her hand over her chest. "Everything we struggled through was so we could have moments like these."
Tio nodded. "mm-hmm. It's been a hard couple of years... and I'm so happy we pulled through."
"You're damn right, we did." Randy smirked. "The hard part's over. We got what we wanted—now we gotta protect it."
"Emboar!' Embaor agreed.
"Kuuku!" Mimikyu smiled.
"And we'll do it with gusto!" Noel Seeker added
KeA headed to the building with Jigglypuff. "Come on in, guys Me and Jigglypuff made a lot of food to perk you up for a hard afternoon!" She said as everyone nodded and head into the building.
(BGM ended)
Later...
(Trails into Reverie ost - Bell of Dawn)
Everyone in Crossbell is gathered at the ceremony about to begin in the Administration District. Alisa, Towa, Machias, Sharon, Veyle, Mauvier, Marni, Ludwig, Alear and Seadall are gathered around West Street Morges Bakery.
"I believe it's starting." Shaorn smiled.
"I can feel myself getting nervous..." Alisa nervously laughed.
"It's a new beginning for Crossbell." Machias smiled
"Yeah. This is a very special moment for everyone here." Alear smiled.
"Right. Let's make sure to keep watching till the end." Towa cheered.
"Indeed. Let us see this good show." Ludwig agreed.
In Crossbell Bracer Guild...
"Awwww... I'm so happy to finally see all the SSS's hard work paying off." Estelle smiled.
"Yeah. Crossbell's been a the whim of the great powers hat surround it for a long time now..." Joshua smiled. "But the day has finally come for their dream of freedom to come true."
"Where the devil is Arios?" Michel wondered. "I'd hoped he would be back to see this."
"Shizuku, too!" Aeolia pouted. "It's going to start any minute!"
In Peach's Castle...
"Ooh, I'm so excited for Crossbell's independence!" Peach clapping her hands.
"Crossbell has finally gone a long way, Princess." Toadsworth said
"Yeah. They earn it." Daisy agreed.
"Oh yeah." Mario and Luigi nodded.
Smash Bros Castle...
"Gather around, everyone! It's almost starting!" Master Hand called out to the Fighters.
"Wow! Crossbell is having an exciting event, yeah?" System asked
"Well duh!" Crazy Hand replied
"I'm so glad for Crossbell Independence after that stupid occupation a month ago." Samus said.
"Yeah. It's about time those sore losers are put away in jail." Toon Link agreed.
'I'm glad it's about to happy for Crossbell...' Palutena thought. 'I wonder how Alisa and the others are doing over there.'
In Magnolia...
"Hey Natsu! It's starting!" Lucy called out as Natsu the slide, knocking Lucy off the seat. "Augh!"
"Oh yeah baby! Let the game—wait... this isn't the game I wanted to see!"
"It's Crossbell Independence Day, you moron." Gray told him.
"You're the moron Ice freak!"
"Wanna repeat that lizard pest!?" Gray growled as he and Natsu had an electric rivalry static.
Erza then smack their heads. "That's enough you too."
"Augh!" They winched.
"This is an important Day for Crossbell. After its long months occupation by the remnants of Rufus's IDF, they finally will gain their freedom."
"She's right." Makarov drink from his mug. "Our friends in Crossbell deserve to have our respect. You can watch that game after this."
"I'm so glad for Lloyd, KeA and everyone else." Wendy smiled.
"They really come a long way." Carla agreed.
"Yeah. Those guys rocks during our time during the Great Twilight." Happy agreed.
"Aahh. I hope Elie is going okay." Juvia smiled.
"That silver-haired chick?" Gajeel asked. "Since when are you close friends with her?"
"About a while now."
Somewhere in Toad Town...
"Guys, guys! It's starting!" Ruby called out to Weiss, Blake and Yang as they came in together.
"Oh right, Crossbell's independence Starts today." Weiss smiled
"Everyone look so happy." Yang smiled
"Well, it is an important event throughout their live." Blake said. "I hope nothing will go wrong."
In the IBC building...
"I think they're streaming it in throughout the world through the orbal net." Eirika said.
"Yup." Tita nodded. " It was all possible thanks to the satellite Professor E. Gadd developed. "It's just amazing he is and that how far modern orbal tech has come since we trade with the Mushroom Kingdom and Remnant."
"The only thing I hear is that that old coot is something else." Agate said.
In the Geofront...
"Man, look at how many connections there are here." Jona said.
"It was all thanks to Gadd Science and General Ironwood's group of Atlas to make this possible for the world to see." Chief Robot smiled.
In Arc en Ciel...
Rixia look around and see Ilya is not among them.
"Hey, Sully. Where's Ilya?" Rixia asked
"She left just a second ago. Said she forgot something at her apartment." Sully answered. "It's sure been a while, though. I wonder what she's up to."
"Oh! It's the Madame!" One of the staff said as they turn to the laptop.
"It's really happening!"
In the Administration District...
Madame Regina approaches the podium.
"It has been a long winter for Crossbell." She spoked. "Since becoming an Imperial province—no, since we asserted our autonomy over 70 years ago— we have faced countless ordeals... We have been toyed with by neighbors, scarred by terrorism, upended by chaos, challenged by unknowns, and robbed of sovereignty. During the war, our home even severed as the front line. Much had been taken from us in that bitter conflict. Including the late Speaker MacDowell. Such deep wounds are not easily healed. At time, they even go on to birth yet more tragedy. But no matter what hardships we faced, the people of Crossbell kept pride in their hearts. They weathered each and every storm, always dreaming of a brighter tomorrow. It is because of that, I beleive, that we stand here today. As a fellow citizen of Crossbell, I wish to thank every one of you for never losing heart."
Madame Regina place her hand over her chest. "This day, we begin a new page in the history of Crossbell, as well as for this whole continent... no... this world. May we not dwell on the past; may we instead look toward a future where we all can move forward in harmony. I earnestly hope this ceremony marks our first step toward that future, serving as a beacon of hope to the children of our age." She bow as the camera flick and everyone clapping. She step down as Archbishop Eralda approached the podium with a document.
"In the name of the Goddess of the Holy City of Artelia, I reassert the legitimacy of Crossbell State's independence." Archbishop Eralda spoked. "Madame Regina, please step forward once more."
Madame Regina step forward as the Archbishop place the document to the podium. Madame Regina brought out the pen and ready to sign.
(BGM ended)
"Stay your pen, Madame Regina." A voice protest, interrupting the very important moment.
"Hmm?" Madame Regina turn her head to the direction.
Lloyd and everyone else turn to that direction as well as Elie gasp in horror to see who object.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Nightmare to Revive)
"It can't be..." Elie gasped as they see a familiar face walking down the street, accompany by two guardsman.
"How in the...?" Tio eye widen
Randy glared. "Is this some kinda joke, right?"
The figure revealed to none other than Rufus Albarea, wearing a new outfit.
"It's the formal governor general!" Lloyd exclaimed.
"W-Why are you here?" Aoi asked
"Good day to you all, dear citizens of Crossbell." Rufus greeted with his hand place over his chest. "I do hope you will forgive my late arrival." He raised his hands and the guardmans appeared out of nowhere, striking down the Policemen, causing the people to panic.
"What's this bastard think he's doing?" Randy growled.
"I can't believe this is happening." Elie muttered
"Me!" Emblem Lloyd appeared.
"Yeah!" Lloyd pull out his Tonfus. "We've gotta stop them!"
Noel Seeker, Wazy and Rixia and their Pokemon wanted to join in, but the Black Guardsman interfered.
"How are they so well trained?!" Noel Seeker gritted her teeth.
"The hell outta my way, assholes!" Walds yelled
"This isn't looking good." Wazy muttered.
"Stand down, damn you!" Dudley growled
"Everyone!" Rixia yelled.
Rufus with his two arm guards approached the stand.
"Lord Rufus, what is the meaning of this?" Madame Regina growled.
"Why, I simply came to register my objection to that declaration you were about to sign." Rufus answered with a smile. "You see, this region's independence will be a defining moment for the world as a whole. Should you not try to dream a little larger than becoming a church-sanctioned state?"
"Wh-What do you mean?" Archbishop Eralda asked.
"I thought I might suggest a more fitting form for Crossbell's independence." Rufus answered. "After all." He places his hand over his chest. "I did once govern this region."
"Take your suggestions and shove it!" Lloyd yelled as they confronted Rufus. "What are you even DOING here?! You were supposed to be locked up in an Imperial jail! And who are those soldiers with you!?"
"Ah, what a pleasure it is to see you all again." Rufus let out a smalls smirk. "I've simply come to address some unfinished business. As the primary member of the Ironbloods, It falls to me to see that the late chancellor's ambitions are realized. Of course. I won't be doing it alone this time."
"What do you mean by that?!" Tio asked
"That's fight's long over!" Randy stated.
"Oh, I'm afraid the battle is still begun, boy." A voice spoked as a corridor of darkness appeared, causing everyone's attention to have an ?! appeared. Coming out of it was... Master Xehanort.
"Ah...!" Elie gasped.
"You're...!" Aoi gasped in horror.
"Master Xehanort!" Lloyd exclaimed.
Xehanort dark grin. "It's been awhile, hasn't it, Special Support Section? It is quite good to see you all again after my departure."
"How are you here? We saw you when you passed away."
"Yes. I remember that day." Xehanort rub his beard. "But just like Rufus, I've come back to complete and unfinished business here in Zemuria. To make sure that Osborne's ambition are realized." He snapped his finger and the five guardman draw out their weapons and approached the SSS.
"Long time no see, SSS." One of the guardman spoked, glaring at the SSS.
"It's time we got even for the way you humiliated us last month!"
Tio gasped. "You're the soldiers who occupied the city!"
"You even come back..." Aoi muttered.
"I see every word we said fell on deaf ears..." Lloyd gritted his teeth.
(BGM ended)
"Well, have it your way. We'll defeat you as many times as it takes."
(Trails into Reverie ost - Aim a Gun at the Bullet)
"Every last one of you is under arrest for terrorist threats against the people of Crossbell! Think we'll just let you have your way? Think again!"
"Heh." Rufus let out a small taunting laugh as Xehanort stood next to him. "Take care of them, Ebon Defense Force."
"Glory to the supreme leader!" One of the Ebon Defense Force yelled
"We fight in his name!" The other yelled as he and his comrades pull out their Pokeball and call out... Paradox Pokemon!?
"Wha!?" Lloyd eye widen as they see Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Iron Threads, Iron Bundle and Iron Jugulis.
"The hell!? Are those Pokemon?!" Randy exclaimed.
"One looks like a Jigglypuff, One looks like Hydreion, one looks like a Delibird and two look like Donphan but... I don't recall any of those kinds before!" Toi stated.
"Where did you get those Pokemon?" Aoi glared.
"That's none of your damn business you pests!" One of the EDF growled.
"Now get out of our leaders sight!"
The EDF form a Pokemon link with their Paradox Pokemon while Lloyd's group form combat links and Pokemon link with their Pokemon.
Lloyd, Aoi and Randy dash forward with Arcanine, Serperior and Emboar as the three Sword EDF fighters dahs toward them and clash, swinging their weapons at each other while Great Tusk fight against Emboar, Iron Thread faces Arcanine and Iron Jugulis take on Seperior while Elie firing bullets at the EDF Rifle user, and Tio throws magical projections toward the other.
Mimikyu charge toward the EDF member but Scream Tail interfered by using Psychic Fang to grabbed and throw Mimikyu away as she recovered. Her disguise is broken and then sued Shadow Claw, Scream Tail shield itself with Gyro Ball and then dash toward while the EDF rifle user firing at Tio. Tio shield herself while Mimikyu jump away to dodge the attack, but Scream Tail breaks Tio's shield grabbed and throw her toward the EDF Rifleman and begin shooting her rapidly and dealing strong damage.
"Augh!" She winched as the EDF swing down his Rifle on Tio's face, slamming her to the ground and then he kick her away. "Nngh!"
Tio got back on her feet and then Randy kick the EDF away and then charge at The Rifle EDF and swing at him. He dodged and counter by firing at him as Randy taken some hit. Then Scream Tail Bash into him, grabbed his leg and then slam him overhead and go for a Body Slam attack as it bounce off, dealing Randy strong damage.
"Tch!" He winched as he got back on his feet. Emboar charge and sued Fire Punch on Scream Tail and push it away.
Scream Tail growled and used Hyper Voice toward Randy, Tio, Emboar and Mimikyu, although it's not affected against Ghost types but the EDF Rifle can as he fired. The EDF sword man dash toward Tio and slash her, but she block with her staff. They swing at each other as Tio kick him but he dodge and coutner with a kick to her face. Mimikyu charge for Play Rough, but Great Tusk used Head Smash to knock Mimikyu away. Mimikyu throw Shadow Ball at Great Tusk, dealing some hits as Tio throw projection shots toward the Rifle EDF. The EDF damage some damage as Randy follow up by slashing him.
"Tch!"He grunted as the other EDF charge and swing at him.
Randy swing against the EDF while Emboar throw Flamethrower at Scream Tail. Scream Tail dodged and then used Psychic on Emboar, dealing a Super Effected hit and knock it toward Randy as the EDF jump back. Then the EDF imbued his sword with a dark energy, dash toward Randy and Emboar, leaving trails of slashes onto them and then snapped his finger and the slashes converted into damage. The EDF rifle firing multiple shots toward Tio and Mimikyu but they dodge as Tio firing laser at him and knock him away. The EDF swordman charge at Tio to slash her, but Mimikyu used Shadow Claw to push him away. Great Tush used Earthquake as it stomp, sending a shockwave as Scream Tail and the two EDF jump up and Earthquake strike on Randy, Emboar with Supereffective hit, Tio and Mimikyu.
Tio recovered from the attacks and then she summon two magic circle and firing rays onto the two EDF, Scream Tail and Great Tusk.
With Lloyd and his team...
Lloyd blocking the EDF swordsman attack and throw a punch as the latter dodge and throw a kick to counter it. Aoi and the other sword EDF swing at each other while the EDF Rifle user firing toward Elie. Elie take cover and then return fire toward the EDF. Elie then shoot toward the EDF swordsman but he deflect it and charge at Elie. He swing at Elie but she dodge and counters with a kick. He be block with his fist and then slash her.
"Augh!" She winched.
"Elie!" Aoi shout as he axe kicks the EDF and then kick the other one away. He dash toward the Swordman to slash him, but he block in time until Aoi jumps over and then kick his head.
"Nngh!" He winched as Aoi punched him to knock him off the ground.
Arcanine and Iron Threads fight each other as Arcanine used Flamethrower while Iron Thread dodge the attack by using Rollout. Serperior used Leaf Blade on Iron Bundle but it dodge and counter with Ice Beam, dealing a super effected it. then the Sword EDF jump in and slash Serperier rapidly and slash him away. Serperior shook his head and glared.
"Frenzy Plant!" Aoi yelled.
"Sseeeer!" Serperior used Frenzy Plant toward the three EDF as they quickly dodge along with Iron Threads, Iron Bundle and Juglius.
Iron Juglius roared as it uses Air Slash on Serperior, pushing it away with a Super effective hit. Lilligant throw Energy Ball and slam it into the Gun Wielder EDF.
"NGH!" He winched as Elie follow up by shooting.
"Lloyd!" Elie said.
"Right!" Emblem Lloyd took his stand.
"Emblem Engage!" She tapped the Ring and it resonated power as she and Emblem Lloyd were covered in power and then entered Engage State.
"Oh?" Rufus rub his chin and mused.
Elie flew toward the EDF soldier and punch him and then kick Iron Thread away. Then Elie aim and firing orbal homing shots toward Iron Threads, dealing damage as it roared and used Earthquake toward her. Lloyd, Aoi, Serperior and Arcanine jump to avoid the attack, but the EDF aim and firing his own Homing shots and hit them.
"Ngh!" Aoi winched as the EDF sent out slash projections while Iron Bundle aim its spherical apparatus and fired Hydro Pump and knock Lloyd, Elie, Aoi, Arcanine with super effective hit, Seperior and Lilligant to the side.
Lloyd, Elie, Aoi, Lilligant and Serperior recovered with Arcanine but the water attack harm him.
"Ngh! I didn't know a Delibird can use Water Type Moves...!" Lloyd growled.
"No... that Delibird is too machine-like." Elie remark.
"Don't lose focus just yet, let's go!" Aoi said as he dashed and then he slash toward the EDF, then Iron Bundle, Iron Threads and Juglius and then throw Shurikens at them. The EDF swing to deflect them while Iron Bundle, Iron Juglius taken some hit but Iron Threads has less affected attacks.
Lloyd and Elie dash toward the two Sword EDF and swing at them but Lloud and Elie both punch their faces while Arcanine used Extreme Speed to knock the EDF rifle man away. Serperior used Giga Drain to drain Iron Bundle, dealing a Superffected Hit a s he recovered some HP. Liligant throw Petal Dance toward the Paradox Pokemon, dealing some damage onto them. Iron Thread dash toward Lilligant with Steel Roller but Arcane used Fire Blast to deal Super effective hit. Iron Juglia throw Dragon pulse to ward Elie, Aoi and Lloyd but they dodge as Aoi throw Steel Wire to grabbed, pull and then slam the Paradox Pokemon to the ground as Serperior used Dragon Pulse and exploded.
"Zero Breaker!" Lloyd pull the IDF and then punch them away with his craft as Elie follow up and then firing homing shots and blasted them with.
"Annoying pest!" The Rifle EDF aim his pistol and rapidly firing at them as Lloyd shield himself as Elie flew away.
Aoi throw Throwing Knives and surrounded the EDF and then pull the wire, dealing piercing attacks on them. His craft: Sakura Thread, allowing Lloyd to follow up by punching throw them.
Tio and Rancy with their Pokemon push back the two other EDF soldiers with their Paradox Pokemon with them as Tio throw a large beam underneath their feet and then Randy used Crimson Gale on them. The EDF forces taken critical hits and then they dash toward The SSS and slash them while the EDF rifles firing shots on them, dealing some hit until Lilligant throw Petal Dance on them, knocking them back.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Nightmare to Revive)
"Hmph!" One of the EDF brush off the dust on their uniform and hold his ground along with his comrade as the Paradox Pokemon stood with them.
"Ngh... They're so strong..." Elie muttered
"How can they be the same men that we defeated a month ago..." Aoi panted.
"The Pokemon with them is on a whole other level too!" Tio panted.
"Hah!" One of the EDF smirked. "You don't stand a chance against us as we are now!"
"Our Pokemon are the strongest in the world!"
"We are the Ebon Defense Force—and we live to serve our leaders and our cause!" One declared as they began to produce a black aura.
"A black... aura?" Aoi looking at the EDF with a concerned look.
"What's that black aura they're giving off?" Lloyd gritted his teeth
"It's like the Great Twilight's curse." Tio grit her teeth.
"This can't be happening... How are the SSS not winning?" One of the citizens shivered in fear.
"hang in there, everyone!" Cecile pleaded.
"You can't lose to the likes of them!" KeA shout
"Yeah! You can't give up!"
"We need you!"
"You're damn right, we ain't giving up!" Randy growled, took back his stand with Emboar.
"Emboar!" Emboar growled.
"Not when we finally have the freedom we've been fighting for in sight!" Elie glared.
"Lilligant!" Lilligant respond.
"Exactly! We won't let you steal it from us!" Tio agreed.
"Kuu!" Mimikyu hissed
"It doesn't matter how strong you are, we'll overcome those obstacles!" Aoi yelled
"Serperior!" Serperior roared
"So long as the SSS is here, we won't let you turn back the clock!" Lloyd took his stand.
"Aarru!" Arcanine howl.
"Everyone!" Rixia yelled as she and Hydreion flew with Noel Seeker and her Electivire and Wazy with Kommo-o.
"Sorry to leave you hanging." Wazy apologized.
"We'll back you up!"
"Noel! Wazy! Rixia" Lloyd smiled and then glared at the EDF. "Right. We're counting on you."
"Hmph. However many you are, it makes no difference." The EDF Soldier glared.
"Heh." Rufus sighed. "'So long as the SSS is here.' he says.
Xehanort shook his head. "Ah, Fools. Every last one of you is a complete fool. Especially the civilians who have so much blind faith."
"Excuse us?" Lloyd glared.
(BGM ended)
"Oh, do forgive us. We couldn't help ourselves. It pains us to see the people of this city clinging to such a pathetic delusion." Rufus then look at the SSS with a firm look. "As much as it does seeing you believe in it." He said, causing the SSS to have an ?! over their heads
(Trails into Reverie ost - Elegant Prowess)
"But fear not." Rufus approached. "I shall put an end to this reverie." He draw out his sword. "It is time for the rot to be purged from the minds of Crossbell's people... So that they may see the SSS for what it is: a symbol of how warped this land has become."
Randy glared. "You just love the sound of your own voice, huh?"
"After me, everyone! We'll wipe that smirk right of his smug face!" Lloyd yelled.
"Hmph." Rufus pull out a Pokeball and toss it into the air and come out was... Miraidon!?
"Is that Miraidon?!" Wazy gasped.
"That's Renne's Pokemon! How did you get your hands on one?!" Lloyd asked before he gasp. "Don't tell me..."
"If you think I attack Ms. Bright. You are mistaken. Nor you should deserve the answer. Miraidon. Let's purge these rotted plagues in this land."
"ARURAAAAAAAA!" Miraidon roared.
Criminal Return and Cyberlife Lizard - Rufus Albarea and Miraidon
Lloyd form a combat link with Elie, Tio form a combat link with Randy, Noel Seeker form a combat link with Rixia and Wazy form a combat link with Aoi.
Lloyd form a Pokemon Link with Arcanine, Elie form a Pokemon link with Lilligant, Randy form a Pokemon link with Emboar, Tio form a Pokemon link with Mimikyu. Noel Seeker form a Pokemon link with Electivire, Wazy form a Pokemon link with Kommo-o, Rixia form a Pokemon link with Hydreigon and Aoi form a Pokemon link with Serperior.
Rufus form a Pokemon link with Miraidon.
"The one name Rufus is weak to Time Arts: and Dark Type, Bug Type and Psychic Type Move while Miraidon is vulnerable to Ground Types, Ice Type, Fairy and Dragon Type Moves." Tio's AI Master Quart reported.
"Oh my. What an irksome little analyzer." Rufus imbued his sword with a jade energy.
"Ha! At least we can beat you!" Tio declared as she begin casting the orbal Art while Lloyd dash forward with Aoi, Randy, Rixia and Wazy.
Lloyd swing at Rufus but he block and parried him with a slash, then clashed with Aoi until Wazy swoop in to punch him, but Miraidon block with his claws, grabbed and swing him, knocking Aoi, Rixia and Randy and Throw Wazy away with them. Rufus swoop in to slash Elie, but she dodge and throw akick, but he dodge gracefully and then rapidly thrust her and knock her away until Liligant used Giga Drain to drain him. Tio swing her Orbal Staff at him with Mimikyu dash toward Miradon for Play Rough. Rufus block while Miraidon shield himself and then spark with electricity to shock Mimikyu.
Miradon used Discharge to shocked the SSS, Wazy, Rixia and Noel. Each of them dodged but Electrivire absorbed it and then charge and used Thunder Punch on Rufus, knocking him away. Rufus imbued his sword with Jade energy and then throw rapid projection toward Electrivire by using Soul Eater. Noel Seeker firing shots at Rufus, taking him damage as Rixia used Dragon Claw Craft to pull him and slash him. Rufus grunted and then slash Rixia, but she block as they swing at each other fiercely. Rufus swing for a combo thrust, but Rixia block and parried as Hydreigon slam into him and used Crunch.
"Hmph!" Rufus grunted.
Elie aim and shot multiple homing shot At Rufus but Miraidon used Electric Drive to deflect the shots and then used Dragon Pulse on Hydreigeon, dealing a powerful super effective hit. Emboar used Focus Punch on Miraidon, knocking him away as Arcanine used Flamewheel. Lloyd dash for a combo punch as a Follow up. Miraidon fired Dragon Pulse toward them Lloyd who shield himself but was push away. Randy change his Halberd to a blade sword and begin firing at Miradon. Miraidon use Agility to dodge and then Slam into Randy lash out Claw attacks on him.
"Grr!" Randy winched.
Serperior wrap around Miraidon for a Slam attack and then fired Dragon Pulse, dealing Super effect as Aoi took his stand and used Shadow Dance. He vanished and unleash a flurry of Phantom slashes on him and then kick him toward Rufus. Rufus swing against Elie who Engage with Lloyd.
"I was wondering what with the transformation and another Lloyd Bannings. It seems a lot has transpired during my imprisonment." Rufus comment.
"You bet something has. I don't know why your here. But we won't let you have your way with Crossbell with your nonsense!" Emblem Lloyd voice yelled as Elie kick him and then firing homing shots at him.
Rufus deflected it as Miraidon watch his back.
"Howl! Proud Warrior!" Randy yelled as he activated his Brave Order and empower his team.
"Heh." Rufus smirked and aim his hand. "Fall in line, Majestic Rain!" He activated his Brave Order, canceling Randy's Brave Order.
"Wha— my order!" Randy exclaimed.
"He cancel it with Brave Order?!" Tio growled.
"Ngh! I can't change it for time reason. Come on! We'll beat him at his own game!" Lloyd stated.
"Right! Take this!" Noel Seeker aims a rocket launher toward Rufus and came out was an electric Net, but Rufus cut the net in half. "Ngh!"
Rufus sent out green slash projections toward the group as each of them dodge it while Miraidon unleash Screech onto the group's ear.
"Ngh!" Tio winched as she covered her ear as Rufus swoop in and then slash her. "Augh!"
"Why you!" Aoi throw Steel Wires at Rufus but he dodge it and then swoop to slash him.
Aoi quickly block it as they swing at each other. Aoi Crescent Kick him, but Rufus block with his hand and then Aoi swirl his body and kick his face, enough to stun him as Wazy charge him with his Craft: Phantom Raid and knock him away. Kommo-o charge toward Miraidon with Dragon Claw, but Miraidon used Agility and then counter him with Dragon Pulse, knocking him away with Super Effective hit. Mimikyu charge for Play Rough, dealing Superffective hit against Miraidon. Miradon then Discharge and shock Mimikyu. Miraidon then dash toward Rixia to claw her, but she block and counter with a slash as Hydreigon used Crunch and slam Miraidon to the ground.
Rufus and Lloyd swing at each other. Rufus let out a thrust attack, but Lloyd block and counter with a punch. Rufus dodge gracefully and then ripose him and then graceful spin slash him away. Randy swing at Rufus but he block as Emboar used Flamethrower as Randy jump back and then hit him again. Rufus growled and then extended his sword Range and then swing toward them. They both shield themselves as Tio throwing Soul Blur at him, dealing a strong effect on him.
"Gah!" He winched.
"Man, I love the new Master Quarts Alisa develop." Tio smirked.
"And now take this!" Randy charge and slash him.
Rufus block it and Emboar charge and punch him away. Miraidon and Hydraigeon claw at each other and then headbutted to push each other away. Both of them roared at each other as both fired Dragon Pulses, causing a powerful shockwave.
"Kommo-o, Clanging Scale!" Wazy yelled.
"Kooommmmo-o!" Kommo-o folds his arms then unfolds them as it lets out a big roar, sending blue shockwaves.
Miraidon jump high into the air and then unleash a massive blue Hyper Beam toward the SSS, Rixia, Wazy and Noel Seeker, pass through them and then cause a massive explosion, enough to reach the sky.
"AAAAUGH!" The SSS, Rixia, Wazy and Noel Seeker yelled in Agony from the immense power.
Mimikyu on the other hand remain unaffected as she charge toward Miraidon.
"I think not, little creature." Rufus spoke as he swoop in and slash her, dealing a combo strike.
"KUUUUUUUU!" Mimikyu yelled in agony and knock away to Tio.
"It's time to end this Miraidon." Rufus swing his sword as it glow with a jade energy, and pull out a Power Herb as Miraidon consumed it, regaining his strength. "Now, join me!"
"AGIAAAAAA!" Miraidon roared as he readied himself as he and Rufus dash toward the SSS with incredible speed.
Rufus slash through Lloyd, Elie, Randy and Tio Emboar, Lilligant, Mimikyu, Emboar while Miraidon claw through Aoi, Serperior, Wazy, Kommo-o, Rixia, Hydreigon, Noel Seeker, and Electivire. Rufus extended his sword range, swinging a leftward strike, rightward and a horizontal slash that cause a massive Slam while Miraidon Eletric Drive them, slashing through at rapid speed. Although Electrivire is gaining more power from its ability, Rufus's slashes is enough force it on its knees. Rufus raised his sword as Miraidon circle around him, then the electricity that circle around him was being pulled directly toward his sword, transforming into an electrical and dragonic energy of yellow, Jade and blue color mix together.
"Majestic Lightning Dragon Caliber!" Rufus yelled at an unknown technique combine with Court Fencing and Miraidon's power. Rufus swing down, unleashing an immense surge of power that slam the ground, causing the surge to the sky as the SSS, Rixia, Wazy and Noel Seeker screamed in agony along with their Pokemon as the surge of power faded.
(BGM ended)
(Trails to Azure ost - A Barrier to Get Over)
Rufus Swing his sword with enough force with Miraidon by his side. Elie, Tio, Rixia fall on the ground as Elie's Engage form is canceled and Emblem Lloyd appears.
"ELIE!" Emblem Lloyd yelled in horror as Lloyd, Noel Seeler, Randy, Aoi and Wazy fell onto their knees.
"Nngh... How... how is he... so strong..." Rixia groaned.
"What... was that... that technique... he used... with Koraidon..." Aoi panted.
"There are only fourteen of us and two of them!" Noel Seeker grimaced.
"N-Noey!" Fran exclaimed
"This isn't good." Sergei grimaced
"No... No!" Cecile covered her mouth in horror.
"Guys!" KeA yelled
"This can't be happening..." One of the citizens shivered in fear.
"How could the SSS lose?"
Lloyd weakly got back on his feet, struggling to get back up and to his stand. "We... We haven't lost yet! Crossbell's dream of independence is finally about to come true." He glared at Rufus with determination. "Crossbell's dream of independence is finally about to come true. So we can't back down now. We will... We WILL have our freedom!"
"L-Lloyd." Rixia panted
"Lloyd..." Wazy panted.
Lloyd took his stand. Rufus couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"The very picture of a hero." He said, looking down on Lloyd. "However, Crossbell has no need for you any longer. Now kindly get off the stage. Permanently."
"Ngh... RAAAAAAAAGH!" Lloyd roared as he used his craft: Burning Heart and dash toward Rufus, only to by slash instead. "Guh—!" he gasped and suddenly, Rufus shifted his body and swing his sword.
Lloyd's head was cut off from his own body as blood pouring out, causing shocks of horror to everyone's eyes. Rufus catches the head as Lloyd's corpse collapses. Rufus swing his sword to remove the blood that is now strain on the floor. Lloyd's Pokeballs fell out of his corpse.
"LLOOOOOOOOOOOYD!" KeA and Elie screamed in horror with tears in their eyes as they reached their hands.
"BASTAAAAAAAAARD!" Randy yelled in rage as he charge with tears and fury in his eyes at Rufus who look at him with a disappointed look. Miraidon step in and then unleash a massive claw on him, leaving a large claw mark on Randy. "Auh..." he gasped as blood came out from it.
"Randy!" Aoi and Mireille yelled as Miraidon was going to deliver the final blow until Aoi threw steel wires and pull him in the nick of time.
"Randy! Randy!" Tio screamed with ears in her eyes.
Rufus turn to Xehanort. "Master Xehanort. Kindly dispose of Bannings body."
Xehanort snapped his finger as Dark Balls appeared. Xehanort his finger at Lloyd's corpse and body as Rufus toss Lloyd's head and one Dark Ball jump, open its massive jaws and crunched the head, dropping blood as everyone watch in horror as the other Dark Balls open their jaws and devoured Lloyd's corpses, making flesh noises and blood spilled further. Rufus step onto the stage, toward the Podium.
(BGM ended)
(Trails into Reverie ost - Nightmare to Revive)
"No..." One citizen fell to his knees.
"He... He killed Lloyd!"
"We're done for... Crossbell is finished!"
Rufus spread his arms. "Far from it, my dear friends. This land will require the protection of the SSS, the police, and the Crossbell Guaridan Force no longer! From now on, you will be kept safe by the Ebon Defense Force—and my seemed colleagues."
A mysterious hooded woman appeared out of nowhere.
Then a man in golden armor.
Several Corridor of Darkness appeared and came in were several black coats Organization XIII uses from both sides.
Relius Clover suddenly appeared.
Yuuki Terumi appeared in ghost form.
A tall, bald man with a small black goatee. He wears a business suit and a pair of orange-tinted square glasses.
A magic circle appeared as a man with green eyes and wings, along with shoulder length blonde hair. He wears a crown, a long dark green robe and a green cloak, both with an emerald-like jewel.
Another magic circle appeared and a woman with long silver hair, silver eyes, wearing a voluptuous, donned light clothes.
Nu-13 who appeared from the Magic Circle.
Two portals from each side. One came out was a green eyes with slit pupils hedgehog, a pale-skinned muzzle with no mouth.
While the other was an anthropomorphic jackal with black fur.
Appraoched was Adam.
A fierce-looking man with a cane appeared and a suit.
The other was a young woman with red hair and a white dress, surrounded by pink butterflies.
A man with a muscular body who is half naked, long white hair, wrap around in aragged cape and both his red military pants and black knee-high boots
An elderly but well-built man appeared as his outfit is a pair of orange dress pants with a matching waistcoat, along with a frilled short-sleeved shirt with a blue gem in the center.
A long black hair man with yellow eyes and four black streaks on his face. He also has several massive crisscrossing scars covering his chest and arms. He wears only a tattered white kilt adorned with a gold and brown snake-patterned loincloth, a golden belt, and brown open-toed boots.
A man who's identity is almost similar to Ryu.
One was Cinder Fall in her Atlas attire who place her hand to her hips.
The other was Tall stern-looking man with a black suit.
And lastly, a man with blonde hair with a business suit.
"Nngh..." Randy groaned from his injuries as he look and see many figures who are with Rufus. "Y-You... gotta be... kidding me..."
Elie gasped. "U-Uncle Dieter?!"
"What's the formal president doing here?!" One of the citizens asked in shock.
"Didn't that guy used to be with the mafia?!" The other asked
"Is that really you, Uncle Dieter?" Elie asked with tears in her eyes.
"The hell're... you doing here... Garcia?" Randy glared.
"Heh. Nice to see you, too." Garcia replied while Dieter let out a single laugh along with the other "colleagues" to Rufus.
Watching from the Rooftop was Novartis. Alongside him was Dr. Eggman and Watts.
"It's been too long since I could last experimented in this fair place." Novartis smirked.
"Has it now, Dr. Novartis?" Watts asked.
"Hmph." Eggman let out a Hmph.
Somewhere...
Chaos Rean was watching as he couldn't help but let out a malevolent chuckle as he snapped his finger.
Back in Crossbell...
Suddenly, a large number of Zauber Soldots, Darksides, Trinity Armor, and Twilight Thorns appeared in the city, causing the people to scream in horror.
"H-Heartless...?!" Aoi gasped.
"T-Those models...! Tio gasped
"No way!" Wazy grit his teeth.
Rixia stare at the hooded woman. "Tell me it isn't you..."
The woman suddenly begins dancing. Her dance suddenly cause a dark aura, causing it to spread to the ground.
"People of Crossbell!" Rufus announced. "As you are aware, though the war may be over, this world remains in a state of chaos. To bring an end to disorder, we must come together as one—as a united nation, without borders or stare lines! And where better to begin working toward that goal than a place that has faced more hardship than any other? Should you accept my proposal, I promise to see this dream realized as the Co-Surpreme leader of Crossbell! Working alongside me is none other than this gentleman right here! Master Xehanort!"
"Yes. People of Crossbell." Xehanort grin as he step next to Rufus. "Come, join us. Join us to help make our dream realized!"
The dark power that appearing underneath the citizens has begun affecting them as they are covered in the dark aura as they turn to face Rufus and Xehanort's party.
"One land... united under Crossbell..." One citizen said in a daze.
"We could be the center of the world?"
"They're right. Even if we'd managed to be an independent state again, it wouldn't have lasted."
"Then maybe we'll be better off just doing as he says?"
"Yeah. He's got the formal president with him, too."
Dudley growled as they were cornered. "Have you all lost your minds?!"
"Open your eyes!" Mireille yelled
Garcia raised his hand.
"Glory to the supreme leaders!" an EDF soldier saluted.
"Glory to Crossbell!"
"Rufus! Rufus!" The Citizens cheered
"Xehanort! Xehanort!"
Alisa, Machias, Towa, Sharon, Ludwig, Alear, Seadall, Veyle, Emblem Tiki, Marni and Mauvier arrived at the scene with their weapons out.
"Wh-What's going on here?!" Alisa look around.
"First the broadcast was suddenly cut off... and now this...!" Alear grit his teeth.
Next group who came in was the Bracers.
"Rgh! We're too late!" Joshua growled.
"Rufus! Rufus!" The Citizens chanted
"Xehanort! Xehanort!"
"No... No..." Tio shivered in fear.
"Damn it all!" Randy groaned
"This can't be happening...WAAAAAAAAH!" Elie cried as she covered her eyes.
"Elie..." Emblem Lloyd muttered, gritting his teeth.
"We thank you all for choosing to put your faith in us." Rufus let out a smile behind his dark smirk. "Then, by your will. I hereby proclaim the establishment of the United Nation of Crossbell—and the beginning of Zemuria's coalescence! But we also like to make an announcement." He pointed at the SSS. "The SSS who has long plague this land are a grave threat to the United Nation of Crossbell! So long as they exist, Crossbell will never be known peace. Their evil must be purge. As such. We—the Co-Surpreme Ruler of Crossbell issues a warrant... to exterminate all members of the SSS."
"What?!" Aoi gasped in horror.
"E-Exterminate...?!" Noel Seeker gasped in horror.
"H-He's gone mad...!" Tio exclaimed.
Xehanort step up. "We ask you, people of Crossbell. The SSS are both a plague and fugitives who will starve chaos into this beloved land. We must destroy this very plague. Capture or exterminate the SSS all members of the SSS! That includes their allies. Crossbell Police Force and Guardian Force." He said, causing ?! over every character except the brainwashed citizens. "Bring us the heads of the SSS and we can promise you that you'll receive more than our protection."
"Yes. You will receive a reward beyond any other." Rufus nodded. "However, any who sided with the SSS will be known as accomplishes and will receive a punishment. A punishment that the accomplishes will regret for aiding the SSS, Crossbell Police and Guardian Force."
"Yeah!" The Citizens roared and glared at the SSS. "KILL THE SSS! KILL THE SSS!"
"Everyone... how could you!" Tio cried.
"One last thing." Rufus spoked. "Bring us KeA Bannings to us. Alive."
The Citizens who were near KeA glared at her and then reached to grabbed her.
"Aah! No!" KeA screamed.
"KeA! Let go of her!" Cecile yelled as she push off the citizens.
"That woman is accomplish of Lloyd Banngins!" One of the Citizen pointed.
"Grabbed her!"
"J-Jigglypuff! Hyper Voice!" KeA screamed.
"Jigglypuuuuuuff!" Jigglypuff unleash Hyper voice on the captured Citizen.
"Augh!" They winched.
"KeA! Let's get out of here!" Cecile exclaimed until one of the citizens tried to her. "Augh!"
Meanwhile with Chaos Rean...
"Hehehe... AHAHAHAHA!" Chaos Rean let out an evil crackled. "Oh... yes... Ooh yes! Lloyd Bannings is dead! Now... you're next..." He evil grin riden. "Rean Schwarzer."
The second part of Act 1 of Lloyd is done but holy crap everyone! He's dead! HE'S DEAD! Our hero of Crossbell is DEAD! Is this the end?! Find out on a few chapters! Here's the data for Miraidon.
Miraidon: The Paradox Pokemon from a Different Future. Why is it owned by Rufus is a mystery.
HP:210965